Automatic engine oil pan assembly equipment

Abstract

This utility model provides an automatic engine oil pan assembly device, including a conveyor for conveying the engine block, and a positioning mechanism on the conveyor for positioning the engine block; a feeder including a circular vibrating feeder and a linear vibrating feeder connected to the circular vibrating feeder, with a material distribution component for sequentially positioning bolts at the end of the linear vibrating feeder. In this device, a first robot and a second robot are respectively installed on both sides of the conveyor to install the oil pan and bolts respectively, achieving automatic assembly of the oil pan and bolts, improving work efficiency and processing quality. The positioning mechanism, through the cooperation of the first positioning component and the second positioning component, positions the engine block to ensure the stability of the engine block positioning. The unloading platform is provided with contoured holes for placing the oil pan to position it. This device, through the cooperation of the conveyor, feeder, first robot, and second robot, achieves automated installation, reduces reliance on manual labor, and improves safety.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of automatic oil pan installation equipment, specifically an automatic engine oil pan assembly device. Background Technology

[0002] During engine installation, the oil pan needs to be installed in the corresponding position on the cylinder block and secured to the cylinder block with bolts. Currently, the installation and bolting of the engine oil pan mainly relies on manual operation or semi-automatic equipment. Workers need to manually place the oil pan and then install the bolts, which is inefficient and prone to errors. Utility Model Content

[0003] The technical problem solved by this utility model is to provide an assembly device that automatically places the oil pan on the engine block and can automatically install bolts, so as to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0004] The technical problem solved by this utility model is achieved by the following technical solution: an automatic engine oil pan assembly device, comprising:

[0005] Conveyor; The conveyor is used to transport the engine block, and the conveyor is equipped with a positioning mechanism for positioning the engine block;

[0006] The feeder includes a circular vibrating feeder and a linear vibrating feeder connected to the circular vibrating feeder. The end of the linear vibrating feeder is provided with a material distribution assembly with sequentially positioned bolts.

[0007] The loading platform is used to hold the oil pan.

[0008] First robot; The first robot is equipped with a gripping component at its end to grab the oil pan on the loading platform and place the oil pan on the upper part of the engine body;

[0009] The second robot is equipped with a material-grabbing component at its end to pick up bolts from the material-distributing component and install the bolts into the corresponding holes in the oil pan, thereby achieving automatic assembly of the oil pan and bolts.

[0010] As a further embodiment of this utility model:

[0011] The conveyor is equipped with rollers, the engine body is placed on a pallet and moves on the rollers via the pallet; the positioning mechanism includes a first positioning component for positioning the pallet and a second positioning component for fixing the engine body.

[0012] As a further embodiment of this utility model:

[0013] The first positioning component includes a plate mounted under the conveyor and first positioning cylinders disposed on both sides of the plate. The outer end of the output rod of each first positioning cylinder is provided with a positioning pin, and the pallet has a positioning pin hole corresponding to the positioning pin. The first positioning cylinder controls the positioning pin to rise and insert into the positioning pin hole, thereby fixing the pallet in place.

[0014] As a further embodiment of this utility model:

[0015] The second positioning component includes a positioning frame installed on the upper end of the conveyor and a second positioning cylinder arranged on both sides of the positioning frame. The outer end of the output rod of the second positioning cylinder is fixed with a positioning pressure plate, so as to press the positioning pressure plate on the corresponding position of the engine body, thereby positioning the engine body.

[0016] As a further embodiment of this utility model:

[0017] The material distribution assembly includes a material distribution frame, a transition plate installed on one side of the material distribution frame, and a material distribution plate that slides on one side of the transition plate. The side of the transition plate away from the material distribution plate is connected to the slide rail of the direct vibration feeder. The transition plate is provided with a transition hole to facilitate the bolt discharge. A material distribution cylinder is provided on one side of the material distribution frame to control the movement of the material distribution plate. The material distribution plate is provided with a material distribution positioning hole for accommodating bolts. The side of the material distribution positioning hole near the transition plate is open to facilitate the connection of the transition hole to accommodate a single bolt. Several sets of photoelectric sensors for detecting the position of the material distribution plate and the bolts are also distributed on the material distribution frame.

[0018] As a further embodiment of this utility model:

[0019] The gripping assembly includes a gripping plate connected to the first robot and gripping cylinders disposed on both sides of the gripping plate. The gripping plate is fixedly mounted on the outer end of the output rod of the gripping cylinder, and gripping insert rods are fixedly mounted on both sides of the gripping plate. The oil pan is provided with insertion holes that cooperate with the gripping insert rods. The gripping cylinders on both sides control the gripping plate to close and grip the oil pan, and move it to the corresponding position on the engine body by the first robot.

[0020] As a further embodiment of this utility model:

[0021] The material handling component includes a connecting plate connected to the second robot and suction components distributed around the connecting plate. The suction components include a cylinder plate installed on the connecting plate and a lifting cylinder set on the cylinder plate. The outer end of the output rod of the lifting cylinder is connected to the suction cylinder. The suction cylinder has an electromagnet inside, and the lower end of the suction cylinder is provided with a suction hole for accommodating the head of a bolt, so as to control the suction of the bolt by the electromagnet.

[0022] Compared with existing technologies, the beneficial effects of this invention are as follows: The first and second robots are respectively installed on both sides of the conveyor to install the oil pan and bolts, achieving automatic assembly of the oil pan and bolts, thus improving work efficiency and processing quality. The positioning mechanism, through the cooperation of the first and second positioning components, positions the engine body, ensuring the stability of the engine body's positioning. The feeding platform is equipped with contoured holes for placing the oil pan, thus positioning the oil pan. This device, through the cooperation of the conveyor, feeder, first robot, and second robot, achieves automated installation, reduces reliance on manual labor, and also improves safety. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the material distribution component structure of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the material handling component structure of this utility model;

[0026] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the positioning mechanism structure of this utility model;

[0027] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the clamping component structure of this utility model;

[0028] The diagram shows the following components: 1. Conveyor; 2. Feeder; 3. Unloading platform; 4. First robot; 5. Second robot; 6. Oil pan; 7. Bolt; 11. Pallet; 12. Machine plate; 13. First positioning cylinder; 14. Positioning pin; 15. Positioning frame; 16. Second positioning cylinder; 17. Positioning pressure plate; 21. Circular vibratory feeder; 22. Straight vibratory feeder; 23. Material distribution frame; 24. Transition plate; 25. Material distribution plate; 26. Transition hole; 27. Material distribution cylinder; 41. Clamping plate; 42. Clamping cylinder; 43. Clamping rod; 51. Connecting plate; 52. Cylinder plate; 53. Lifting cylinder; 54. Suction cylinder. Detailed Implementation

[0029] To make the technical means, creative features, objectives and effects of this utility model easier to understand, the present utility model will be further described below with reference to specific illustrations.

[0030] like Figure 1As shown, this embodiment provides an automatic engine oil pan assembly device, including a conveyor 1, a feeder 2, a discharge platform 3, a first robot 4, and a second robot 5; the conveyor 1 is used to transport the engine block, and the conveyor 1 is provided with a positioning mechanism for positioning the engine block; the feeder 2 includes a circular vibrating feeder 21 and a linear vibrating feeder 22 connected to the circular vibrating feeder 21, and the end of the linear vibrating feeder 22 is provided with a material distribution assembly with sequentially positioned bolts 7; the discharge platform 3 is used to place the oil pan 6;

[0031] The first robot 4 is equipped with a gripping component at its end to grab the oil pan 6 on the feeding platform 3 and place the oil pan 6 on the upper part of the engine body; the second robot 5 is equipped with a material picking component at its end to grab the bolt 7 on the material distribution component and install the bolt 7 in the corresponding hole of the oil pan 6, thereby realizing the automatic assembly of the oil pan 6 and the bolt 7.

[0032] like Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, in this embodiment, the conveyor 1 is provided with a roller conveyor, the engine body is placed on the tray 11 and moves on the roller conveyor via the tray 11; the positioning mechanism includes a first positioning component for positioning the tray 11 and a second positioning component for fixing the engine body.

[0033] The first positioning component includes a plate 12 mounted under the conveyor 1 and first positioning cylinders 13 disposed on both sides of the plate 12. The outer end of the output rod of the first positioning cylinder 13 is provided with a positioning pin 14, and the pallet 11 is provided with a positioning pin hole corresponding to the positioning pin 14. The first positioning cylinder 13 controls the positioning pin 14 to rise and insert into the positioning pin hole, thereby fixing the pallet 11.

[0034] The second positioning component includes a positioning frame 15 installed on the upper end of the conveyor 1 and a second positioning cylinder 16 disposed on both sides of the positioning frame 15. The outer end of the output rod of the second positioning cylinder 16 is fixedly provided with a positioning pressure plate 17 so as to press the engine body at the corresponding position by the positioning pressure plate 17, thereby positioning the engine body.

[0035] like Figure 2As shown, in this embodiment, the material distribution assembly includes a material distribution frame 23, a transition plate 24 installed on one side of the material distribution frame 23, and a material distribution plate 25 that slides on one side of the transition plate 24. The side of the transition plate 24 away from the material distribution plate 25 is connected to the slide rail of the direct vibration feeder 22. The transition plate 24 is provided with a transition hole 26 to facilitate the exit of the bolt 7. A material distribution cylinder 27 for controlling the movement of the material distribution plate 25 is provided on one side of the material distribution frame 23. The material distribution plate 25 is provided with a material distribution positioning hole for accommodating the bolt 7. The side of the material distribution positioning hole near the transition plate 24 is open to facilitate the connection of the transition hole 26 to accommodate a single bolt 7. Several sets of photoelectric sensors for detecting the position of the material distribution plate 25 and the bolt 7 are also distributed on the material distribution frame 23.

[0036] Specifically, the material distribution cylinder 27 controls the material distribution plate 25 to move, so that the material distribution positioning hole is located at the outer end of the transition hole 26. A single bolt 7 is introduced into the material distribution positioning hole through the transition hole 26. The material distribution cylinder 27 controls the material distribution plate 25 to move and position the bolt 7 between the material distribution plate 25 and the transition plate 24. The material distribution plate 25 blocks the transition hole 26 from unloading, so that the bolt 7 is unloaded one by one.

[0037] like Figure 5 As shown, in this embodiment, the gripping assembly includes a gripping plate 41 connected to the first robot 4 and gripping cylinders 42 disposed on both sides of the gripping plate 41. The outer end of the output rod of the gripping cylinder 42 is fixedly provided with the gripping plate 41, and gripping insert rods 43 are fixedly installed on both sides of the gripping plate 41. The oil pan 6 is provided with insertion holes that cooperate with the gripping insert rods 43. The gripping cylinders 42 on both sides control the gripping plate 41 to close and grip the oil pan 6, and move it to the corresponding position on the engine body through the first robot 4.

[0038] like Figure 3 As shown, in this embodiment, the material handling component includes a connecting plate 51 connected to the second robot 5 and suction components distributed around the connecting plate 51. The suction components include a cylinder plate 52 mounted on the connecting plate 51 and a lifting cylinder 53 mounted on the cylinder plate 52. The outer end of the output rod of the lifting cylinder 53 is connected to the suction cylinder 54. The suction cylinder 54 has an electromagnet inside, and the lower end of the suction cylinder 54 is provided with a suction hole for accommodating the head of the bolt 7, so as to control the suction of the bolt 7 by means of the electromagnet.

[0039] Specifically, the second robot 5 controls the connecting plate 51 to move to the corresponding position of the material distribution plate 25, and the lifting cylinder 53 controls the suction cylinder 54 to descend. The suction hole at the lower end of the suction cylinder 54 is used to fit over the head of the bolt 7 and magnetically hold the bolt 7. The second robot 5 changes position and sequentially causes the distributed suction components to grab the bolt 7. The distribution of the suction components corresponds to the screw hole position of the oil pan 6. The second robot 5 moves the bolt 7 to the screw hole position of the oil pan 6 to insert the bolt 7 into the corresponding screw hole.

[0040] The working principle of this utility model is as follows: the engine body is placed on the tray 11 and moved to the corresponding position by the conveyor 1. The positioning mechanism fixes the engine body. The oil pan 6 is manually placed on the feeding platform 3. The first robot 4 grabs the oil pan 6 through the gripping component and installs the oil pan 6 on the engine body. The second robot 5 grabs the bolt 7 through the picking component and installs the bolt 7 in the corresponding screw hole of the oil pan 6, thereby realizing the automatic assembly of the oil pan 6 and the bolt 7.

[0041] 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 claimed utility model. The scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents. It should be noted that, in this document, the use of relational terms such as "first" and "second" is merely used to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and does not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Moreover, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. In the absence of further restrictions, an element defined by the phrase "comprising a..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.

Claims

1. An engine oil pan automatic assembly apparatus characterized by: include: Conveyor (1); Conveyor (1) is used to transport the engine body, and the conveyor (1) is provided with a positioning mechanism for positioning the engine body; Feeder (2); The feeder (2) includes a circular vibrating feeder (21) and a linear vibrating feeder (22) connected to the circular vibrating feeder (21). The end of the linear vibrating feeder (22) is provided with a material distribution assembly with sequentially positioned bolts (7); The material feeding platform (3) is used to place the oil pan (6); First robot (4); The first robot (4) is equipped with a gripping component at its end to grab the oil pan (6) on the feeding platform (3) and place the oil pan (6) on the upper part of the engine body; The second robot (5) is equipped with a material-grabbing component at its end to grab the bolts (7) on the material-dividing component and install the bolts (7) in the corresponding holes of the oil pan (6) to achieve automatic assembly of the oil pan (6) and the bolts (7).

2. The engine oil pan automatic assembly apparatus according to claim 1, characterized by: The conveyor (1) is provided with a roller conveyor, the engine body is placed on a tray (11) and moves on the roller conveyor via the tray (11); the positioning mechanism includes a first positioning component for positioning the tray (11) and a second positioning component for fixing the engine body.

3. The engine oil pan automatic assembly apparatus according to claim 2, characterized by: The first positioning component includes a machine plate (12) installed under the conveyor (1) and a first positioning cylinder (13) set on both sides of the machine plate (12). The outer end of the output rod of the first positioning cylinder (13) is provided with a positioning pin (14), and the tray (11) is provided with a positioning pin hole corresponding to the positioning pin (14) and configured to cooperate with it.

4. The engine oil pan automatic assembly apparatus according to claim 2, characterized by: The second positioning component includes a positioning frame (15) installed on the upper end of the conveyor (1) and a second positioning cylinder (16) arranged on both sides of the positioning frame (15). The outer end of the output rod of the second positioning cylinder (16) is fixedly provided with a positioning pressure plate (17).

5. The automatic engine oil pan assembly equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The material distribution assembly includes a material distribution frame (23), a transition plate (24) installed on one side of the material distribution frame (23), and a material distribution plate (25) attached to and sliding on one side of the transition plate (24). The side of the transition plate (24) away from the material distribution plate (25) is connected to the slide of the direct vibration feeder (22). The transition plate (24) is provided with a transition hole (26) to facilitate the bolt (7) to be discharged. The side of the material distribution frame (23) is provided with a material distribution cylinder (27) to control the movement of the material distribution plate (25). The material distribution plate (25) is provided with a material distribution positioning hole for accommodating the bolt (7). The side of the material distribution positioning hole near the transition plate (24) is an open structure.

6. The automatic engine oil pan assembly equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The gripping assembly includes a gripping plate (41) connected to the first robot (4) and gripping cylinders (42) disposed on both sides of the gripping plate (41). The outer end of the output rod of the gripping cylinder (42) is fixedly provided with the gripping plate (41), and gripping inserts (43) are fixedly installed on both sides of the gripping plate (41). The oil pan (6) is provided with insertion holes that cooperate with the gripping inserts (43).

7. The automatic engine oil pan assembly equipment according to claim 5, characterized in that: The material handling component includes a connecting plate (51) connected to the second robot (5) and suction components distributed around the connecting plate (51). The suction components include a cylinder plate (52) installed on the connecting plate (51) and a lifting cylinder (53) set on the cylinder plate (52). The outer end of the output rod of the lifting cylinder (53) is connected to the suction cylinder (54). The suction cylinder (54) has an electromagnet inside. The lower end of the suction cylinder (54) is provided with a suction hole for accommodating the head of the bolt (7).

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