Automatic feeding device for motor shaft seals

By designing an automatic feeding device for motor shaft seals, an automatic conveying and front and back inspection of shaft seals is achieved using a vibratory feeder and a detection mechanism. This solves the problems of low efficiency and large errors associated with manual feeding, and improves the efficiency and quality of motor production.

CN224428947UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-30SHANGHAI VAVEK PRECISION MASCH CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SHANGHAI VAVEK PRECISION MASCH CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-07-01
Publication Date
2026-06-30

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

In the existing technology, the feeding of shaft seals mainly relies on manual operation, which is inefficient, labor-intensive, and prone to errors in identifying the front and back sides, affecting production efficiency and product quality.

Method used

An automatic feeding device for motor shaft seals was designed, comprising a vibratory feeder, a conveying channel, a first material handling mechanism, a detection mechanism, a second material handling mechanism, and a rejection mechanism. This device enables automatic conveying, front and back detection, and sorting of shaft seals, ensuring that shaft seals facing upwards are fed to the next station and shaft seals facing downwards are rejected.

Benefits of technology

The automation and intelligentization of shaft seal feeding have been achieved, which has improved feeding efficiency, reduced labor intensity, avoided errors in manual inspection, and ensured feeding quality, thereby improving the overall efficiency and product quality of motor production.

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Abstract

This utility model discloses an automatic feeding device for motor shaft seals, comprising: a vibratory feeder, a conveying channel, a first picking mechanism, a detection mechanism, a second picking mechanism, and a rejection mechanism. The vibratory feeder feeds the shaft seals one by one. The inlet of the conveying channel is connected to the outlet of the vibratory feeder, and a linear vibrator is installed at the lower end of the conveying channel. The first picking mechanism is connected to the outlet of the conveying channel and is used to pick up the shaft seals one by one. The detection mechanism is arranged adjacent to the first picking mechanism and is used to detect the front and back sides of the shaft seals. The second picking mechanism is arranged adjacent to the first picking mechanism and is used to remove the shaft seals with the front side facing up and send them to the next station. The rejection mechanism is connected to the first picking mechanism and is used to reject the shaft seals with the back side facing up. This utility model improves feeding efficiency, reduces labor intensity, avoids errors from manual inspection, and ensures the feeding quality of the shaft seals, thereby improving the overall efficiency and product quality of motor production.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of shaft seal assembly technology, and in particular to an automatic feeding device for motor shaft seals. Background Technology

[0002] In motor manufacturing, shaft seals are crucial components, and their installation quality significantly impacts motor performance and lifespan. During shaft seal production and assembly, the seals must be placed face up at the next workstation. Currently, manual loading is the most common method, which is inefficient, labor-intensive, and prone to errors in identifying the correct orientation of the shaft seal. This can lead to problems in subsequent processing or assembly, affecting production efficiency and product quality. Therefore, there is an urgent need for a device that can automatically load shaft seals, accurately detect their orientation, and sort them. Summary of the Invention

[0003] According to an embodiment of the present invention, an automatic feeding device for motor shaft seals is provided, comprising:

[0004] Vibratory feeder, used to feed shaft seals one by one;

[0005] The conveying channel has an inlet that connects to the outlet of the vibrating plate, and a linear vibrator is installed at the lower end of the conveying channel.

[0006] The first material handling mechanism is connected to the discharge port of the conveying channel and is used to remove the shaft seals one by one.

[0007] The testing mechanism is arranged adjacent to the first material handling mechanism and is used to test the front and back of the shaft seal;

[0008] The second material handling mechanism is arranged adjacent to the first material handling mechanism and is used to take away the shaft seal with the face up and send it to the next station.

[0009] The rejection mechanism is connected to the first material handling mechanism and is used to reject the shaft seal with the reverse side facing upward.

[0010] Furthermore, the first material handling mechanism includes: a first linear module and a first drive block;

[0011] The output end of the first linear module is connected to the first driving block, which can drive the first driving block to move linearly.

[0012] The first drive block has a first positioning groove, which is connected to the discharge port of the conveying channel. The shaft seal can enter the first positioning groove from the conveying channel.

[0013] Furthermore, the rejection mechanism includes: a rejection cylinder, a connecting plate, and a rejection rod;

[0014] The output end of the cylinder is connected to the connecting plate, which can drive the connecting plate to reciprocate.

[0015] The rejection rod is connected to the connecting plate and moves with the connecting plate, using a rejection shaft seal.

[0016] Furthermore, a first small hole is provided on the first driving block, and the first small hole is connected to the first positioning groove, so that the rejection rod can pass through the first small hole and enter the first positioning groove.

[0017] Furthermore, it also includes: a material collection pipe and a material collection box;

[0018] One end of the collecting pipe is connected to the first positioning groove and is used to transport the rejected shaft seals;

[0019] The material collection box is connected to the other end of the material collection pipe, and the shaft seal falls into the material collection box through the material collection pipe.

[0020] Furthermore, the detection mechanism includes: a first positioning frame and a detection camera, the detection camera being detachably connected to the first positioning frame, for detecting the front and back sides of the shaft seal taken out by the first material handling mechanism.

[0021] Furthermore, the second material handling mechanism includes: a second linear module, a third linear module, a first fixed base, a first fixed sleeve, and an electromagnet;

[0022] The output of the second linear module is connected to the third linear module, which can drive the third linear module to move in the horizontal direction.

[0023] The output end of the third linear module is connected to the first fixed base, which can drive the first fixed base to move up and down.

[0024] The first fixed sleeve is detachably connected to the first fixed base;

[0025] An electromagnet is installed inside the first fixed sleeve to attract the shaft seal.

[0026] Furthermore, a second positioning groove is formed between the bottom of the electromagnet and the bottom of the first fixed sleeve.

[0027] Furthermore, it also includes: a first support, and a first material handling mechanism and a second material handling mechanism that are detachably connected to the first support.

[0028] Furthermore, it also includes: a second support, with the detection mechanism and the rejection mechanism being detachably connected to the second support.

[0029] The automatic motor shaft seal feeding device according to an embodiment of this utility model achieves automatic conveying of shaft seals through a vibratory feeder and a conveying channel. A first picking mechanism removes shaft seals one by one, a detection mechanism accurately detects the front and back of the shaft seals, a second picking mechanism sends the shaft seals with the front facing up to the next station, and a rejection mechanism rejects shaft seals with the back facing up. This achieves automation and intelligence in shaft seal feeding. This device improves feeding efficiency, reduces labor intensity, avoids errors from manual inspection, and ensures the quality of shaft seal feeding, thereby improving the overall efficiency and product quality of motor production.

[0030] It should be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and intended to provide further illustration of the claimed technology. Attached Figure Description

[0031] Figure 1 This is a schematic right view diagram according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0032] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure after removing the second support according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of point A;

[0034] Figure 4 for Figure 2 The main view;

[0035] Figure 5 This is a partial structural schematic diagram according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0036] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the first material handling mechanism according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0037] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly of the first fixed base, the first fixed sleeve, and the electromagnet according to an embodiment of the present utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0038] The preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings, further illustrating the present invention.

[0039] First, combine Figures 1-7 The automatic feeding device for motor shaft seals according to an embodiment of the present invention is used for the assembly of shaft seals and has a wide range of applications.

[0040] like Figures 1-7 As shown, the automatic motor shaft seal feeding device of this utility model embodiment includes:

[0041] Vibratory feeder 1 is used to feed out the shaft seals 7 one by one.

[0042] The conveying channel 2 has an inlet that is connected to the outlet of the vibrating plate 1. A linear vibrator is installed at the lower end of the conveying channel 2. The linear vibrator can make the conveying channel 2 vibrate linearly, thereby stably conveying the shaft seal 7 sent out by the vibrating plate 1 along the conveying channel 2 and avoiding the shaft seal 7 from being blocked during the conveying process.

[0043] The first material handling mechanism 3 is connected to the outlet of the conveying channel 2 and is used to remove the shaft seals 7 one by one.

[0044] The detection mechanism 4 is arranged adjacent to the first material handling mechanism 3 and is used to detect the front and back sides of the shaft seal 7.

[0045] The second material handling mechanism 5 is arranged adjacent to the first material handling mechanism 3 and is used to take away the shaft seal 7 facing upward and send it to the next station.

[0046] The rejection mechanism 6 is connected to the first material handling mechanism 3 and is used to reject the shaft seal 7 with the reverse side facing upward.

[0047] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the second material handling mechanism 5 can also take away the shaft seal 7 with the reverse side facing up and send it to the next work station, depending on the actual needs.

[0048] Furthermore, such as Figure 3 , 6 As shown, in this embodiment, the first material handling mechanism 3 includes: a first linear module 31 and a first drive block 32;

[0049] The output end of the first linear module 31 is connected to the first drive block 32, which can drive the first drive block 32 to move linearly.

[0050] The first drive block 32 has a first positioning groove 321, which is connected to the discharge port of the conveying channel 2. The shaft seal 7 can enter the first positioning groove 321 from the conveying channel 2.

[0051] Furthermore, the rejection mechanism 6 includes: rejection cylinder 6, connecting plate 62, and rejection rod 63;

[0052] The output end of the cylinder 6 is connected to the connecting plate 62, which can drive the connecting plate 62 to reciprocate.

[0053] The rejection rod 63 is connected to the connecting plate 62 and moves with the connecting plate 62, using the rejection shaft seal 7.

[0054] Furthermore, such as Figure 3 , 6As shown, in this embodiment, the first drive block 32 is provided with a first small hole 322, which is connected to the first positioning groove 321. The rejection rod 63 can pass through the first small hole 322 and enter the first positioning groove 321. When the reverse side of the shaft seal 7 is detected to be facing upward, the rejection cylinder 6 drives the rejection rod 63 to move and remove the shaft seal 7 from the first positioning groove 321.

[0055] Preferably, such as Figure 3 As shown, in this embodiment, the removal cylinder 6 is a double-guide rod cylinder.

[0056] Furthermore, such as Figure 2 As shown, in this embodiment, it also includes: a material collection pipe 81 and a material collection box 82;

[0057] One end of the collecting pipe 81 is connected to the first positioning groove 321, and the rejected shaft seal 7 falls from the first positioning groove 321 into the collecting pipe 81.

[0058] The other end of the material collection box 82 is connected to the material collection pipe 81, and the shaft seal 7 falls into the material collection box 82 through the material collection pipe 81.

[0059] Furthermore, such as Figures 1-3 As shown, in this embodiment, the detection mechanism 4 includes a first positioning frame 41 and a detection camera 42. The detection camera 42 is detachably connected to the first positioning frame 41 and is used to detect the front and back sides of the shaft seal 7 taken out by the first material handling mechanism 3.

[0060] Furthermore, such as Figures 2-3 As shown, in this embodiment, the second material handling mechanism 5 includes: a second linear module 51, a third linear module 52, a first fixed base 53, a first fixed sleeve 54, and an electromagnet 55;

[0061] The output terminal of the second linear module 51 is connected to the third linear module 52, which can drive the third linear module 52 to move in the horizontal direction.

[0062] The output end of the third linear module 52 is connected to the first fixed base 53, which can drive the first fixed base 53 to move up and down.

[0063] The first fixed sleeve 54 is detachably connected to the first fixed base 53;

[0064] Electromagnet 55 is installed inside the first fixed sleeve 54 to attract shaft seal 7.

[0065] Furthermore, such as Figure 7As shown, in this embodiment, a second positioning groove 541 is formed between the bottom of the electromagnet 55 and the bottom of the first fixed sleeve 54. The lower end of the second positioning groove 541 is chamfered. The third linear module 52 drives the first fixed sleeve 54 to move downward, so that the second positioning sleeve covers the shaft seal 7. At this time, the entire shaft seal 7 or its upper end is in the second positioning groove 541. Then, the electromagnet 55 is energized to attract the shaft seal 7.

[0066] Furthermore, such as Figure 1 , 5 As shown, in this embodiment, it further includes: a first support 91, and a first material handling mechanism 3 and a second material handling mechanism 5 are detachably connected to the first support 91.

[0067] Furthermore, such as Figure 1 As shown, in this embodiment, it also includes: a second support 92, and the detection mechanism 4 and the rejection mechanism 6 are detachably connected to the second support 92.

[0068] Working principle: Vibratory plate 1 feeds shaft seals 7 one by one into conveying channel 2. The linear vibrator vibrates to stably convey shaft seals 7 along conveying channel 2. In the initial state, the first positioning groove 321 corresponds to the outlet of conveying channel 2. After the first bearing enters the first positioning groove 321, the first linear module 31 drives the first driving block 32 to move forward to the collection pipe 81. The detection camera 42 detects the front and back of the shaft seal 7. If the shaft seal 7 is facing up, the control system controls the second linear module 51 and the third linear module 52 to move, so that the first fixed sleeve 54 covers the shaft seal 7, the electromagnet 55 attracts the shaft seal 7, and then the third linear module 52 drives the shaft seal 7 to move upward and get away from the first positioning groove 321. In conjunction with the second linear drive module, the shaft seal 7 is transported to the next station, and the electromagnet 55 is de-energized and the shaft seal 7 is lowered. If the shaft seal 7 is facing down, the rejection cylinder 6 drives the rejection rod 63 to move, pushing the shaft seal 7 from the first positioning groove 321 into the collection pipe 81. The shaft seal 7 falls into the collection box 82 through the collection pipe 81.

[0069] Above, refer to Figures 1-7 An automatic motor shaft seal feeding device according to an embodiment of the present invention is described. The device automatically feeds the shaft seals 7 via a vibratory feeder 1 and a conveying channel 2. A first picking mechanism 3 removes the shaft seals 7 one by one, a detection mechanism 4 accurately detects the front and back of the shaft seals 7, a second picking mechanism 5 sends the shaft seals 7 with the front facing up to the next station, and a rejection mechanism 6 rejects the shaft seals 7 with the back facing up. This achieves automation and intelligence in the feeding of the shaft seals 7. The device improves feeding efficiency, reduces labor intensity, avoids errors from manual inspection, and ensures the feeding quality of the shaft seals 7, thereby improving the overall efficiency and product quality of motor production.

[0070] It should be noted that, in this specification, 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 process, method, article, or apparatus. Unless otherwise specified, an element defined by the phrase "comprising..." does not exclude the presence of additional identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes that element.

[0071] Although the present invention has been described in detail through the above preferred embodiments, it should be understood that the above description should not be considered as a limitation of the present invention. Various modifications and substitutions to the present invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art after reading the above content. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention should be defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. An automatic feeding device for motor shaft seals, characterized in that, Include: A vibratory feeder, used to feed the shaft seals one by one; A conveying channel, wherein the inlet of the conveying channel is connected to the outlet of the vibrating plate, and a linear vibrator is provided at the lower end of the conveying channel; The first material handling mechanism is connected to the outlet of the conveying channel and is used to remove the shaft seals one by one. The detection mechanism is arranged adjacent to the first material handling mechanism and is used to detect the front and back of the shaft seal; The second material handling mechanism is arranged adjacent to the first material handling mechanism and is used to take away the shaft seal with the face up and send it to the next station. The rejection mechanism is connected to the first material handling mechanism and is used to reject the shaft seal with the reverse side facing upward.

2. The automatic motor shaft seal feeding device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The first material handling mechanism includes: a first linear module and a first drive block; The output end of the first linear module is connected to the first driving block, which can drive the first driving block to move linearly. The first drive block has a first positioning groove, which is connected to the discharge port of the conveying channel. The shaft seal can enter the first positioning groove from the conveying channel.

3. The automatic motor shaft seal feeding device as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The rejection mechanism includes: a rejection cylinder, a connecting plate, and a rejection rod; The output end of the rejection cylinder is connected to the connecting plate, which can drive the connecting plate to reciprocate. The rejection rod is connected to the connecting plate and moves with the connecting plate to remove the shaft seal.

4. The automatic motor shaft seal feeding device as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The first drive block is provided with a first small hole, which is connected to the first positioning groove. The rejection rod can pass through the first small hole and enter the first positioning groove.

5. The automatic motor shaft seal feeding device as described in claim 2, characterized in that, It also includes: material collection pipes and material collection boxes; One end of the collecting pipe is connected to the first positioning groove and is used to transport the rejected shaft seal; The material collection box is connected to the other end of the material collection pipe, and the shaft seal falls into the material collection box through the material collection pipe.

6. The automatic motor shaft seal feeding device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The detection mechanism includes a first positioning frame and a detection camera, wherein the detection camera is detachably connected to the first positioning frame and is used to detect the front and back sides of the shaft seal taken out by the first material handling mechanism.

7. The automatic motor shaft seal feeding device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The second material handling mechanism includes: a second linear module, a third linear module, a first fixed base, a first fixed sleeve, and an electromagnet; The output end of the second linear module is connected to the third linear module, which can drive the third linear module to move in the horizontal direction; The output end of the third linear module is connected to the first fixed base, which can drive the first fixed base to move up and down. The first fixing sleeve is detachably connected to the first fixing base; The electromagnet is installed inside the first fixed sleeve and is used to attract the shaft seal.

8. The automatic motor shaft seal feeding device as described in claim 7, characterized in that, A second positioning groove is formed between the bottom of the electromagnet and the bottom of the first fixed sleeve.

9. The automatic motor shaft seal feeding device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes: a first support, wherein the first material handling mechanism and the second material handling mechanism are detachably connected to the first support.

10. The automatic motor shaft seal feeding device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes: a second support, wherein the detection mechanism and the rejection mechanism are detachably connected to the second support.