An automated processing device for pallet injection molding
By designing an automated processing device for plastic pallets after injection molding, and utilizing components such as multi-axis robots and conveyor belts, the automated processing of plastic pallets is achieved, solving the problem of numerous post-injection molding processes that rely on manual labor and improving production efficiency.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- GUANGDONG WEIHONG PLASTICS TECH CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-08-02
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-30
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of plastic pallet production equipment, specifically to an automated processing device for pallet injection molding. Background Technology
[0002] After existing plastic pallets are injection molded by injection molding machines, they still need to be trimmed of sprue, deburred, and have anti-slip mats installed. Some plastic pallets also need to be reinforced with square tubes to increase rigidity and structural strength. Because there are many processes and steps after injection molding, and most of them are still handled manually on existing production lines, the improvement of production efficiency is severely restricted. Summary of the Invention
[0003] In view of this, the purpose of this utility model is to provide an automated processing device for trays after injection molding, so as to solve the above-mentioned problems.
[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the technical solution of this utility model is: an automated processing device for pallets after injection molding, comprising a first three-axis handling assembly, a square tube mounting platform, a square tube mounting component, a conveyor belt, a vibratory feeder, a six-axis robot, a pallet flipping assembly, and a pallet stacking assembly; the square tube mounting platform is located at one end of the conveyor belt, one end of the hoisted first three-axis handling assembly is located above the square tube mounting platform, and the other end is located above the injection molding machine; the square tube mounting component is located beside the square tube mounting platform; a sprue cutting station is provided on the conveyor belt, the six-axis robot and the pallet flipping assembly are respectively located on both sides of the sprue cutting station on the conveyor belt, and a sprue shearing fixture is provided at the end of the six-axis robot; the vibratory feeder is located at the... Beside the six-axis robot, the palletizing assembly is positioned above the end of the conveyor belt. The first three-axis handling assembly transports the injection-molded plastic pallet to the square tube mounting platform and temporarily secures the plastic pallet. Subsequently, the reinforcing square tube is installed into the plastic pallet using the square tube mounting platform. Then, the first three-axis handling assembly moves the plastic pallet from the square tube mounting platform and places it onto the conveyor belt. The conveyor belt moves the plastic pallet to the sprue cutting station, where the six-axis robot, in conjunction with the pallet flipping assembly, performs double-sided sprue cutting on the plastic pallet. Simultaneously, the six-axis robot adsorbs the anti-slip pad on the vibratory feeder and installs it onto the plastic pallet. Finally, the palletizing assembly stacks the plastic pallets, facilitating forklift unloading the stacked plastic pallets.
[0005] Preferably, the square tube mounting assembly is provided in two sets; a square tube compartment is provided on the side of the square tube mounting assembly.
[0006] Preferably, the square tube mounting assembly includes a worktable, an alignment slide, a vertical frame, a second three-axis transport assembly, and a pneumatic suction cup; the worktable abuts against the side of the square tube mounting platform, the alignment slide is located on the top of the worktable and faces the square tube mounting platform; the vertical frame is symmetrically arranged on the worktable, and the second three-axis transport assembly is suspended on the vertical frame.
[0007] Preferably, the pallet flipping assembly includes a first support frame, a first lifting screw, a first lifting motor, a first lifting platform, a flipping motor, a flipping frame, a clamping motor, and a first clamping plate. The first lifting motor is disposed within the first support frame. One end of the first lifting screw is fixedly connected to the rotating end of the first lifting motor, and the other end is hinged to the top of the first support frame. The first lifting platform is provided with a nut end that cooperates with the first lifting screw. The flipping motor is fixedly mounted on the first lifting platform, and the flipping frame is fixedly mounted on the rotating end of the flipping motor. The clamping motors are symmetrically mounted inside the flipping frame. A sliding groove is provided on one side of the flipping frame, and the end of the first clamping plate enters the sliding groove. A clamping screw is provided on the rotating end of the clamping motor, and the other end of the clamping screw passes through the first clamping plate and, after cooperating with the first clamping plate, is hinged to the flipping frame.
[0008] Preferably, the palletizing assembly includes a second support frame, a second lifting screw, a second lifting motor, a second lifting platform, a lifting guide rail, a clamping cylinder, a clamping guide rail, and a second clamping plate. The second support frame is symmetrically arranged on both sides of the conveyor belt. Both ends of the lifting guide rail are hinged to the second support frame. The second lifting motor is fixedly installed on the second support frame. One end of the second lifting screw is hinged to the second support frame, and the other end is fixedly connected to the second lifting motor. The lifting platform corresponds to and cooperates with the lifting screw and the lifting guide rail. The clamping cylinder and the clamping guide rail are arranged on the second lifting platform. The second clamping plate is fixedly connected to the movable end of the clamping cylinder and to the clamping guide rail.
[0009] Preferably, a stacking limit bracket is provided inside the second support frame.
[0010] Preferably, the sprue shearing fixture includes an L-shaped mounting base, pneumatic sprue clamps, a pneumatic gripper, and a blow-suction cylinder; the pneumatic sprue clamps and the pneumatic gripper are fixedly mounted on the inner side of the L-shaped mounting base; the blow-suction cylinder is fixedly mounted on the outer side of the L-shaped mounting base.
[0011] The main technical advantages of this invention are as follows: The first three-axis transport assembly transports the injection-molded plastic pallet to the square tube mounting platform and temporarily secures it. Then, the square tube mounting platform is used to install the reinforcing square tube into the plastic pallet. Next, the first three-axis transport assembly moves the plastic pallet from the square tube mounting platform and places it on the conveyor belt. The conveyor belt moves the plastic pallet to the sprue cutting station, where a six-axis robot, in conjunction with the pallet flipping assembly, performs double-sided sprue cutting on the plastic pallet. Simultaneously, the six-axis robot adsorbs the anti-slip pad from the vibratory feeder and installs it onto the plastic pallet. Finally, the pallet is stacked using a stacking assembly, facilitating forklift unloading of the stacked pallets. This achieves automated processing of the injection-molded pallet, reducing labor costs and increasing work efficiency. Attached Figure Description
[0012] Figure 1 This is a top view of the present invention;
[0013] Figure 2 Top view of the square tube mounting assembly;
[0014] Figure 3 Top view of the tray flipping assembly;
[0015] Figure 4 This is a front view of the palletizing assembly;
[0016] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the pneumatic gripper.
[0017] The attached figures are labeled as follows: 1-First three-axis handling assembly, 2-Square tube mounting platform, 21-Square tube compartment, 3-Square tube mounting assembly, 31-Workbench, 32-Alignment chute, 33-Upright frame, 34-Second three-axis handling assembly, 35-Pneumatic suction cup hand, 4-Conveyor belt, 5-Vibrating plate, 6-Six-axis robot, 7-Pallet flipping assembly, 71-First support frame, 72-First lifting screw, 73-First lifting motor, 74-First lifting platform, 75-Tilting motor, 76- Tilting frame, 77-clamping motor, 78-first clamping plate, 79-clamping screw, 8-stacking assembly, 81-second support frame, 82-second lifting screw, 83-second lifting motor, 84-second lifting platform, 85-lifting guide rail, 86-clamping cylinder, 87-clamping guide rail, 88-second clamping plate, 89-stacking limit bracket, 9-sprue shearing fixture, 91-L-shaped mounting base plate, 92-pneumatic sprue clamps, 93-pneumatic clamping hand, 94-blowing and suction dual-purpose cylinder. Detailed Implementation
[0018] The specific embodiments of this utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings, so that the technical solution of this utility model can be more easily understood and mastered.
[0019] In this embodiment, it should be understood that the terms "middle," "upper," "lower," "top," "right side," "left end," "above," "back," "center," 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 present invention and are not intended to 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 present invention.
[0020] Furthermore, unless otherwise specified in this specific embodiment, the connection or fixing method between components can be achieved by bolt fixing, pin fixing, or pin connection commonly used in the prior art. Therefore, it will not be described in detail in this embodiment.
[0021] This utility model provides an automated processing device for trays after injection molding, such as... Figure 1-5 As shown, the system includes a first three-axis handling assembly 1, a square tube mounting platform 2, a square tube mounting assembly 3, a conveyor belt 4, a vibratory feeder 5, a six-axis robot 6, a pallet flipping assembly 7, and a palletizing assembly 8. The square tube mounting platform 2 is located at one end of the conveyor belt 4. One end of the hoisted first three-axis handling assembly 1 is positioned above the square tube mounting platform 2, and the other end is positioned above the injection molding machine. The square tube mounting assembly 3 is located beside the square tube mounting platform 2. A sprue cutting station is provided on the conveyor belt 4. The six-axis robot 6 and the pallet flipping assembly 7 are respectively located on either side of the sprue cutting station on the conveyor belt 4. A sprue shearing fixture 9 is provided at the end of the six-axis robot 6. The vibratory feeder 5 is located beside the six-axis robot 6, and the palletizing assembly 8 is located at the end of the conveyor belt 4. The process involves: 1) transporting the injection-molded plastic pallet to the square tube mounting platform 2 via the first three-axis transport assembly 1, temporarily securing the pallet; 2) installing reinforcing square tubes into the plastic pallet using the square tube mounting platform 2; 3) moving the plastic pallet from the square tube mounting platform 2 onto the conveyor belt 4; 4) moving the plastic pallet to the sprue cutting station, where a six-axis robot 6, in conjunction with the pallet flipping assembly 7, performs double-sided sprue cutting on the plastic pallet. Simultaneously, the six-axis robot 6 adsorbs the anti-slip pads from the vibratory feeder 5 and installs them onto the plastic pallet; 5) finally stacking the plastic pallets using the stacking assembly 8, facilitating forklift unloading of the stacked pallets. This achieves automated processing of the injection-molded pallet, reducing labor costs and increasing work efficiency.
[0022] Preferably, the square tube mounting assembly 3 is provided in two sets; a square tube compartment 21 is provided on the side of the square tube mounting assembly 3, thereby installing square tubes on the plastic pallet from two directions and improving the rigidity of the plastic pallet.
[0023] Preferably, the square tube mounting assembly 3 includes a workbench 31, an alignment groove 32, a support frame 33, a second three-axis transport assembly 34, and a pneumatic suction cup 35. The workbench 31 abuts against the side of the square tube mounting platform 2, the alignment groove 32 is located on the top of the workbench 31 and faces the square tube mounting platform 2. The support frame 33 is symmetrically arranged on the workbench 31, and the second three-axis transport assembly 34 is suspended on the support frame 33. The second three-axis transport assembly 34 picks up the square tube from the square tube compartment 21 and transports it to the alignment groove 32. Then, the second three-axis transport assembly 34 pushes the square tube along the alignment groove 32 into the interior of the plastic tray.
[0024] Preferably, the pallet flipping assembly 7 includes a first support frame 71, a first lifting screw 72, a first lifting motor 73, a first lifting platform 74, a flipping motor 75, a flipping frame 76, a clamping motor 77, and a first clamping plate 78; the first lifting motor 73 is disposed within the first support frame 71, one end of the first lifting screw 72 is fixedly connected to the rotating end of the first lifting motor 73, and the other end is hinged to the top of the first support frame 71; the first lifting platform 74 is provided with a nut end that mates with the first lifting screw 72; the flipping motor 75 is fixedly mounted on the first lifting platform 74, and the flipping frame 76 is fixedly mounted on the rotating end of the flipping motor 75; the clamping plate 78... The clamping motors 77 are symmetrically installed inside the flipping frame 76. A sliding groove is provided on one side of the flipping frame 76. The end of the first clamping plate 78 enters the sliding groove. A clamping screw 79 is provided on the rotating end of the clamping motor 77. The other end of the clamping screw 79 passes through the first clamping plate 78 and is hinged to the flipping frame 76 after cooperating with the first clamping plate 78. By rotating the clamping motor 77, the first clamping plate 78 is driven to move in opposite directions and clamp the plastic tray. Then, the first lifting motor 73 rotates to lift the plastic tray. Finally, the flipping motor 75 rotates to drive the plastic tray to flip over, so that the six-axis robot 6 can cut off the sprue and install anti-slip mats on the other side of the plastic tray.
[0025] Preferably, the palletizing assembly 8 includes a second support frame 81, a second lifting screw 82, a second lifting motor 83, a second lifting platform 84, a lifting guide rail 85, a clamping cylinder 86, a clamping guide rail 87, and a second clamping plate 88. The second support frame 81 is symmetrically arranged on both sides of the conveyor belt 4. Both ends of the lifting guide rail 85 are hinged to the second support frame 81. The second lifting motor 83 is fixedly installed on the second support frame 81. One end of the second lifting screw 82 is hinged to the second support frame 81, and the other end is hinged to the second lifting platform 84. The motor 83 is fixedly connected; the lifting platform is correspondingly engaged with the lifting screw and the lifting guide rail 85; the clamping cylinder 86 and the clamping guide rail 87 are set on the second lifting platform 84; the second clamping plate 88 is fixedly connected to the movable end of the clamping cylinder 86 and the clamping guide rail 87; by extending the clamping cylinder 86, the plastic pallet is clamped on both sides; then the second lifting motor 83 rotates, driving the plastic pallet to rise, and facilitating the movement of the next plastic pallet under the raised plastic pallet, thereby achieving continuous stacking.
[0026] Preferably, the second support frame 81 is provided with a stacking limit bracket 89, which is used to limit the stacked plastic pallets and prevent them from tipping over after being raised.
[0027] Preferably, the sprue cutting fixture 9 includes an L-shaped mounting base 91, a pneumatic sprue clamp 92, a pneumatic gripper 93, and a blow-suction cylinder 94. The pneumatic sprue clamp 92 and the pneumatic gripper 93 are fixedly installed on the inner side of the L-shaped mounting base. The blow-suction cylinder 94 is fixedly installed on the outer side of the L-shaped mounting base 91. The pneumatic sprue clamp 92 cuts off the sprue, and the blow-suction cylinder blows off the burrs on the surface. The pneumatic gripper 93 and the blow-suction cylinder can also be used to adsorb or clamp the anti-slip pad and install it onto the plastic tray.
[0028] The main technical advantages of this invention are as follows: The first three-axis transport assembly transports the injection-molded plastic pallet to the square tube mounting platform and temporarily secures it. Then, the square tube mounting platform is used to install the reinforcing square tube into the plastic pallet. Next, the first three-axis transport assembly moves the plastic pallet from the square tube mounting platform and places it on the conveyor belt. The conveyor belt moves the plastic pallet to the sprue cutting station, where a six-axis robot, in conjunction with the pallet flipping assembly, performs double-sided sprue cutting on the plastic pallet. Simultaneously, the six-axis robot adsorbs the anti-slip pad from the vibratory feeder and installs it onto the plastic pallet. Finally, the pallet is stacked using a stacking assembly, facilitating forklift unloading of the stacked pallets. This achieves automated processing of the injection-molded pallet, reducing labor costs and increasing work efficiency.
[0029] Of course, the above are just typical examples of this utility model. In addition, this utility model may have many other specific implementation methods. All technical solutions formed by equivalent substitution or equivalent transformation fall within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.
Claims
1. A tray post-injection molding automated handling apparatus, characterized in that, The system includes a first three-axis handling assembly, a square tube mounting platform, a square tube mounting component, a conveyor belt, a vibratory feeder, a six-axis robot, a pallet flipping assembly, and a palletizing assembly. The square tube mounting platform is located at one end of the conveyor belt. One end of the hoisted first three-axis handling assembly is positioned above the square tube mounting platform, and the other end is positioned above the injection molding machine. The square tube mounting component is located beside the square tube mounting platform. A sprue cutting station is provided on the conveyor belt. The six-axis robot and the pallet flipping assembly are respectively located on either side of the sprue cutting station on the conveyor belt. A sprue shearing fixture is provided at the end of the six-axis robot. The vibratory feeder is located beside the six-axis robot, and the palletizing assembly is located beside the... Above the end of the conveyor belt; the first three-axis handling assembly is used to transport the injection-molded plastic pallet to the square tube mounting platform and temporarily fix the plastic pallet. Then, the square tube mounting platform is used to install the reinforced square tube into the plastic pallet; then the first three-axis handling assembly moves the plastic pallet from the square tube mounting platform and places it on the conveyor belt; the conveyor belt moves the plastic pallet to the sprue cutting station, and the six-axis robot, in conjunction with the pallet flipping assembly, performs double-sided sprue cutting on the plastic pallet. At the same time, the six-axis robot adsorbs the anti-slip pad on the vibratory feeder and installs it on the plastic pallet; finally, the plastic pallets are stacked by the pallet stacking assembly, so that the forklift can unload the stacked plastic pallets.
2. An automatic handling device for trays after injection moulding according to claim 1, characterized in that, Two sets of square tube mounting components are provided; a square tube compartment is provided on the side of the square tube mounting components.
3. An automated post-injection molding handling apparatus for a tray as defined in claim 2, wherein, The square tube installation assembly includes a workbench, an alignment slide, a vertical frame, a second three-axis transport assembly, and a pneumatic suction cup. The workbench abuts against the side of the square tube installation platform, the alignment slide is located on the top of the workbench and faces the square tube installation platform, the vertical frame is symmetrically arranged on the workbench, and the second three-axis transport assembly is suspended on the vertical frame.
4. The automated processing device for pallet injection molding as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The pallet flipping assembly includes a first support frame, a first lifting screw, a first lifting motor, a first lifting platform, a flipping motor, a flipping frame, a clamping motor, and a first clamping plate. The first lifting motor is disposed within the first support frame. One end of the first lifting screw is fixedly connected to the rotating end of the first lifting motor, and the other end is hinged to the top of the first support frame. The first lifting platform is provided with a nut end that cooperates with the first lifting screw. The flipping motor is fixedly mounted on the first lifting platform, and the flipping frame is fixedly mounted on the rotating end of the flipping motor. The clamping motors are symmetrically mounted inside the flipping frame. A sliding groove is provided on one side of the flipping frame, and the end of the first clamping plate enters the sliding groove. A clamping screw is provided on the rotating end of the clamping motor, and the other end of the clamping screw passes through the first clamping plate and, after cooperating with the first clamping plate, is hinged to the flipping frame.
5. The automated processing device for pallet injection molding as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The palletizing assembly includes a second support frame, a second lifting screw, a second lifting motor, a second lifting platform, a lifting guide rail, a clamping cylinder, a clamping guide rail, and a second clamping plate. The second support frame is symmetrically arranged on both sides of the conveyor belt. Both ends of the lifting guide rail are hinged to the second support frame. The second lifting motor is fixedly installed on the second support frame. One end of the second lifting screw is hinged to the second support frame, and the other end is fixedly connected to the second lifting motor. The lifting platform corresponds to and cooperates with the lifting screw and the lifting guide rail. The clamping cylinder and the clamping guide rail are arranged on the second lifting platform. The second clamping plate is fixedly connected to the movable end of the clamping cylinder and to the clamping guide rail.
6. The automated processing device for pallet injection molding as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The second support frame is equipped with a stacking limit bracket.
7. The automated processing device for pallet injection molding as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The sprue shearing fixture includes an L-shaped mounting base, pneumatic sprue clamps, a pneumatic gripper, and a blow-suction cylinder; the pneumatic sprue clamps and the pneumatic gripper are fixedly mounted on the inner side of the L-shaped mounting base; the blow-suction cylinder is fixedly mounted on the outer side of the L-shaped mounting base.