A high-efficiency shell-making production line

Abstract

This utility model discloses a high-efficiency shell-making production line, including a paste-coating module, a multi-axis robotic arm, a transfer and placement frame, a robotic arm module, and a sanding machine. The multi-axis robotic arm is used to grasp workpieces and can move them to the paste-coating module or the transfer and placement frame. The robotic arm module is used to grasp workpieces and can move them to the sanding machine or the transfer and placement frame. The multi-axis robotic arm and robotic arm module of this utility model can each drive the workpiece to perform different processing steps, so as to achieve efficient cooperation, thereby improving shell-making efficiency and increasing production efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of precision shell making technology, and in particular to a high-efficiency shell making production line. Background Technology

[0002] Precision shell making is a crucial step in the precision casting process, primarily used to manufacture high-precision casting shells with high surface quality. Traditional precision shell making production lines mainly consist of two core processes: slurry application and sand application. The slurry application process uniformly coats the workpiece surface with slurry, while the sand application process uses sand to create a uniform sand layer on the shell. Currently, most production lines utilize a single robotic arm as the core handling equipment. The robotic arm picks up the workpiece and sequentially completes the slurry application and sand application processes, finally transferring the workpiece to a transfer car or conveyor line.

[0003] However, existing single-robot production lines have the following technical shortcomings:

[0004] Low production efficiency: Since all handling and processing tasks are completed by relying on only one robot, the robot must perform actions such as slurry application, sanding, and transfer in sequence, resulting in a long processing cycle for each workpiece, which makes it difficult to meet the needs of mass production.

[0005] Uneven equipment utilization: While a robotic arm is performing a certain process (such as slurry application), other equipment (such as a sand-floating machine) may be idle, resulting in a waste of resources. Utility Model Content

[0006] The present invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, the present invention proposes a high-efficiency shell-making production line.

[0007] A high-efficiency shell-making production line designed for this purpose includes a slurry-coating module, a multi-axis robotic arm, a transfer and placement frame, a robotic arm module, and a sanding machine; the multi-axis robotic arm is used to grasp workpieces and can move the workpieces to the slurry-coating module or the transfer and placement frame; the robotic arm module is used to grasp workpieces and can move the workpieces to the sanding machine or the transfer and placement frame.

[0008] Preferably, the system also includes a first conveyor line and a second conveyor line; the robotic arm module is used to grasp the workpiece located on the first conveyor line; the robotic arm module is used to place the workpiece on the second conveyor line.

[0009] Preferably, the multi-axis robotic arm includes a base, a rotating seat rotatably mounted on the base, a lifting seat arranged in a circumferential array on the rotating seat, and a gripping element rotatably mounted on the lifting seat; the gripping element is used to grip a workpiece; a first driving element for driving the rotating seat is provided on the base; a plurality of lifting elements for driving the lifting seat to move up and down are arranged in a circumferential array on the rotating seat, the number of lifting seats being the same as the number of lifting elements; a second driving element for driving the gripping element to rotate relative to the lifting seat is provided on the lifting seat.

[0010] Preferably, the transfer rack includes a gantry frame and a plurality of hooks arranged on the gantry frame.

[0011] Preferably, the slurry dipping module includes a slurry dipping tank and a vacuum slurry dipping tank.

[0012] Preferably, the robotic arm module includes a multi-axis robotic arm and an automatic gripper connected to the multi-axis robotic arm; the multi-axis robotic arm is used to drive the automatic gripper to move; the automatic gripper is used to grasp workpieces.

[0013] Compared with existing technologies, this utility model includes a slurry-coating module, a multi-axis robotic arm, a transfer and placement frame, a robotic arm module, and a sanding machine. The multi-axis robotic arm is used to grasp workpieces and can move them to the slurry-coating module or the transfer and placement frame. The robotic arm module is used to grasp workpieces and can move them to the sanding machine or the transfer and placement frame. The multi-axis robotic arm and robotic arm module of this utility model can each drive the workpiece to perform different processing steps, so as to achieve efficient cooperation, thereby improving shell-making efficiency and increasing production efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the planar structure of the present invention;

[0015] Figure 2 This is one of the three-dimensional structural schematic diagrams of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 3 This is the second three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the present invention;

[0017] Figure 4 A three-dimensional structural diagram of a multi-axis robotic arm;

[0018] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the transfer and placement rack;

[0019] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the workpiece. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The embodiments of the technical solution of this application will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. These embodiments are only used to more clearly illustrate the technical solution of this application and are therefore merely examples, and should not be used to limit the scope of protection of this application.

[0021] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application pertains; the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the application; the terms “comprising” and “having”, and any variations thereof, in the specification, claims, and foregoing description of the drawings are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion.

[0022] In the description of the embodiments of this application, technical terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish different objects and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number, specific order, or primary and secondary relationship of the indicated technical features.

[0023] In this document, the term "implementation" means that a specific feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with an implementation may be included in at least one implementation of this application. The appearance of this phrase in various places in the specification does not necessarily refer to the same implementation, nor is it a separate or alternative implementation mutually exclusive with other implementations. It will be explicitly and implicitly understood by those skilled in the art that the implementations described herein can be combined with other implementations.

[0024] In the description of the embodiments in this application, the term "and / or" is merely a description of the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent: A existing alone, A and B existing simultaneously, and B existing alone. Additionally, the character " / " in this document generally indicates that the preceding and following related objects have an "or" relationship.

[0025] In the description of the embodiments of this application, the term "multiple" refers to two or more (including two), similarly, "multiple groups" refers to two or more (including two groups), and "multiple pieces" refers to two or more (including two pieces).

[0026] In the description of the embodiments of this application, the technical terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the embodiments of this application.

[0027] In the description of the embodiments of this application, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the technical terms such as "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the embodiments of this application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0028] See Figures 1-6 A high-efficiency shell-making production line includes a paste-coating module 10, a multi-axis robotic arm 20, a transfer and placement rack 30, a robotic arm module 40, and a sanding machine 50. The multi-axis robotic arm 20 is used to grasp workpieces 80 and can move workpieces 80 to the paste-coating module 10 or the transfer and placement rack 30. The robotic arm module 40 is used to grasp workpieces 80 and can move workpieces 80 to the sanding machine 50 or the transfer and placement rack 30. It also includes a first conveyor line 60 and a second conveyor line 70. The robotic arm module 40 is used to grasp workpieces 80 located on the first conveyor line 60 and to place workpieces 80 on the second conveyor line 70.

[0029] The sand-loading machine 50 adopts an existing floating sand machine, sand-drenching machine, or floating sand-drenching machine.

[0030] Working principle of shell-making production line:

[0031] S1, the robotic arm module 40 grabs the workpiece 80 located on the first conveyor line 60 and moves the workpiece 80 to place it on the transfer rack 30.

[0032] S2, the multi-axis robotic arm 20 grabs the workpiece 80 located on the transfer rack 30 and moves the workpiece 80 to the slurry-coating module 10 for slurry coating. After the slurry coating is completed, the workpiece 80 is put back into the transfer rack 30.

[0033] S3, the robotic arm module 40 grabs the workpiece 80 that has been coated with slurry and moves the workpiece 80 to the sander 50 for sanding.

[0034] S4, while waiting for the workpiece 80 to finish floating sand, the robot module 40 grabs the workpiece 80 located on the first conveyor line 60 and moves the workpiece 80 to place it on the transfer rack 30.

[0035] S5, after the workpiece 80 has completed floating / sanding, the robot module 40 grabs the workpiece 80 that has completed floating / sanding and places it on the second conveyor line 70.

[0036] See Figure 4 The multi-axis robotic arm 20 includes a base 210, a rotating seat 220 rotatably mounted on the base 210, a lifting seat 230 arranged in a circumferential array on the rotating seat 220, and a gripping element 240 rotatably mounted on the lifting seat 230. The gripping element 240 is used to grip a workpiece 80. A first driving element for driving the rotating seat 220 is provided on the base 210. A plurality of lifting elements 260 for driving the lifting seat 230 to move up and down are arranged in a circumferential array on the rotating seat 220, and the number of lifting seats 230 is the same as the number of lifting elements 260. A second driving element 250 for driving the gripping element 240 to rotate relative to the lifting seat 230 is provided on the lifting seat 230.

[0037] Furthermore, the slurry-coating module 10 and the intermediate placement rack 30 are arranged along the rotation circumference of the rotating seat 220. As the rotating seat 220 rotates, the rotating seat 220 can drive the gripping element 240 to move to the slurry-coating module 10 or the intermediate placement rack 30, so that the gripping element 240 can grip the workpiece 80 located on the intermediate placement rack 30 or place the workpiece 80 on the intermediate placement rack 30, or drive the gripping element 240 into the slurry-coating module 10 for slurry coating.

[0038] The lifting element 260 can be driven by a pneumatic cylinder, hydraulic cylinder or electric cylinder.

[0039] The first driving element can be driven by an indexing plate to precisely control the rotation angle of the rotating seat 220.

[0040] The gripping element 240 employs an existing pneumatic gripper, such as a pneumatic finger. Its function is to hold the hanging rod 810 of the workpiece 80.

[0041] See Figure 5 The transfer rack 30 includes a gantry frame 310 and a plurality of hooks 320 arranged on the gantry frame 310. The function of the hooks 320 is to cooperate with the hanging rod 810 of the workpiece 80, and the hanging rod 810 can be hung on the hooks 320.

[0042] See Figure 1The slurry-coating module 10 includes a slurry-coating tank 110 and a vacuum slurry-coating tank 120. The slurry-coating tank 110, the vacuum slurry-coating tank 120, and the transfer rack 30 are arranged along the circumference of the rotating base 220. The gripping element 240 can grip the workpiece located on the transfer rack 30 and then move it to the vacuum slurry-coating tank 120 for vacuum slurry coating. After vacuum slurry coating is completed, the workpiece is moved back to the slurry-coating tank 110 for secondary slurry coating, and finally the workpiece that has completed secondary slurry coating is hung back on the transfer rack 30.

[0043] Dipping tank 110 and vacuum dipping tank 120 are existing technologies and existing products can be used.

[0044] See Figure 2 and Figure 3 The robotic arm module 40 includes a multi-axis robotic arm 410 and an automatic gripper 420 connected to the multi-axis robotic arm 410; the multi-axis robotic arm 410 is used to drive the automatic gripper 420 to move; the automatic gripper 420 is used to grasp the workpiece 80.

[0045] The automatic gripper 420 adopts existing technologies, such as the Chinese utility model patent, announcement number CN221539845U, which discloses a robotic shell-making gripper that can grasp three parts and rotate independently.

[0046] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely illustrative of the principles of this utility model. Various changes and modifications can be made to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claims. The scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A high efficiency shell production line characterized by: It includes a slurry-coating module (10), a multi-axis robotic arm (20), a transfer and placement frame (30), a robotic arm module (40), and a sand-coating machine (50); The multi-axis robotic arm (20) is used to grasp the workpiece (80) and can move the workpiece (80) to the slurry module (10) or the transfer and placement rack (30); The robotic arm module (40) is used to grab the workpiece (80) and can move the workpiece (80) to the sander (50) or the transfer rack (30).

2. The high efficiency shell production line of claim 1, wherein: It also includes a first conveyor line (60) and a second conveyor line (70); The robotic arm module (40) is used to grasp the workpiece (80) located on the first conveyor line (60); The robotic arm module (40) is used to place the workpiece (80) on the second conveyor line (70).

3. The high efficiency shell production line of claim 1, wherein: The multi-axis robotic arm (20) includes a base (210), a rotating seat (220) rotatably mounted on the base (210), a lifting seat (230) arranged in a circumferential array on the rotating seat (220), and a gripping element (240) rotatably mounted on the lifting seat (230); The gripping element (240) is used to grip the workpiece (80); The base (210) is provided with a first driving element for driving the rotating seat (220); The rotating seat (220) is provided with a plurality of lifting elements (260) arranged in a circular array along the circumference for driving the lifting seat (230) to move up and down. The number of the lifting seats (230) is the same as the number of the lifting elements (260). The lifting seat (230) is provided with a second driving element (250) for driving the gripping element (240) to rotate relative to the lifting seat (230).

4. The high efficiency shell production line of claim 1, wherein: The transfer rack (30) includes a gantry (310) and a plurality of hooks (320) arranged on the gantry (310).

5. The high efficiency shell production line of claim 1, wherein: The slurry-dipping module (10) includes a slurry-dipping tank (110) and a vacuum slurry-dipping tank (120).

6. The high-efficiency shell-making production line according to claim 1, characterized in that: The robotic arm module (40) includes a multi-axis robotic arm (410) and an automatic gripper (420) connected to the multi-axis robotic arm (410); The multi-axis robotic arm (410) is used to drive the automatic gripper (420) to move; The automatic gripper (420) is used to grasp the workpiece (80).

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