A conveying and turning device for aluminum castings
By using a conveyor belt in conjunction with baffles and buffer plates, the automated flipping of aluminum castings is achieved, solving the problems of high labor intensity and high cost in existing technologies, improving the processing efficiency of aluminum castings and reducing equipment investment.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SHENYANG SIFANGQING ALLOY CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-18
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-30
AI Technical Summary
Existing methods for flipping aluminum castings suffer from high labor intensity and high costs, especially since manual flipping is inefficient and robotic flipping is costly and requires high maintenance.
Design an aluminum casting conveying and flipping device that utilizes the coordinated movement of the first and second conveyor belts to automatically flip the aluminum casting by pushing the front end of the part with a baffle and blocking it at the rear end. Combined with a pusher assembly and a buffer plate, it ensures smooth conveying.
It enables automated aluminum casting flipping, reducing labor intensity, improving work efficiency, and has a simple structure that saves costs.
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Abstract
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Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of flipping equipment technology, specifically to an aluminum casting conveying and flipping device. Background Technology
[0002] In the aluminum casting process, it is often necessary to rotate the workpiece 180° to complete multi-face processing.
[0003] There are two main methods for flipping aluminum castings: manual flipping, where workers manually flip the castings between processing sides, which is labor-intensive and has low continuous work efficiency; and robotic flipping, which relies on industrial robots controlled by programs, but the cost of robots and their maintenance is high. Therefore, there is a need for an automated and cost-effective aluminum casting transfer and flipping device. Utility Model Content
[0004] To address the aforementioned shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides an aluminum casting conveying and flipping device. The aluminum casting is conveyed from a first conveyor belt to a second conveyor belt, with its front end resting on the second conveyor belt and its rear end tilted at the end of the first conveyor belt. The second conveyor belt conveys the casting in the opposite direction to the first conveyor belt. A baffle on the second conveyor belt pushes the front end of the aluminum casting to move, and the rear end of the aluminum casting is blocked at the end of the first conveyor belt, thus completing the flipping process. This device reduces labor intensity, improves work efficiency, has a simple structure, and saves costs.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: an aluminum casting conveying and turning device, comprising a first support, a second support, a first conveyor belt, a second conveyor belt, multiple baffles, and a push-blocking assembly. The second conveyor belt is mounted on the second support, the first conveyor belt is mounted on the first support, and the first support spans over the second conveyor belt. Both the first and second conveyor belts are horizontally designed, with the second conveyor belt being longer than the first conveyor belt. The distance between the first and second conveyor belts is less than the length of the aluminum casting. The first conveyor belt rotates clockwise, and the second conveyor belt rotates counterclockwise. Multiple baffles are evenly fixed on the second conveyor belt, with the baffles designed perpendicular to the conveying direction of the second conveyor belt. The distance between any two baffles is greater than the size of the aluminum casting, and the height of the baffles is less than the thickness of the aluminum casting. Protective plates are provided on both sides of the first and second conveyor belts. The push-blocking assembly is mounted on the protective plate of the second conveyor belt and is located below the first conveyor belt. The push-blocking assembly can prevent the aluminum casting resting on the baffle from sliding onto the upper surface of the second conveyor belt.
[0006] Preferably, the push-stop assembly includes a gate-shaped plate, a stop block, and a plurality of first screws. The gate-shaped plate is fixedly connected to the guard plate. The stop block is set on the bottom surface of the gate-shaped plate by the first screws. The distance between the bottom surface of the stop block and the second conveyor belt is greater than the thickness of the aluminum casting and less than the sum of the thickness of the aluminum casting and the height of the stop plate.
[0007] Preferably, the bottom edge of the stop is chamfered.
[0008] Preferably, the baffle is triangular prism-shaped, with one right-angled facet conforming to the surface of the second conveyor belt and the other right-angled facet facing the conveying direction of the second conveyor belt.
[0009] Preferably, the upper edge of the baffle is chamfered.
[0010] Preferably, a fixing rod is fixedly installed on the second bracket corresponding to the first end of the second conveyor belt, a support plate is fixedly installed on the fixing rod, a buffer plate is installed on the support plate, the buffer plate points to the position where the aluminum casting is tilted and can buffer the tilting of the aluminum casting, and a rubber sleeve is installed on the side of the buffer plate corresponding to the aluminum casting.
[0011] Preferably, the buffer plate is provided with at least three fixing holes evenly distributed, and the buffer plate is fixed by screwing a pair of second screws through two adjacent fixing holes to the support plate.
[0012] Preferably, fixing plates are fixedly provided on both sides of the baffle, and the fixing plates are fixedly connected to the second conveyor belt by clips.
[0013] This utility model provides an aluminum casting conveying and flipping device, which has the following beneficial effects:
[0014] 1. This utility model conveys aluminum castings from a first conveyor belt to a second conveyor belt. The front end rests on the second conveyor belt, and the rear end is tilted at the end of the first conveyor belt. The second conveyor belt conveys the aluminum castings in the opposite direction to the first conveyor belt. The front end of the aluminum casting is pushed to move by the baffle on the second conveyor belt. Under the action of the rear end of the aluminum casting being blocked at the end of the first conveyor belt, the flipping is completed automatically, which reduces the labor intensity of personnel, improves work efficiency, has a simple structure, and saves costs.
[0015] 2. The baffle in this utility model is triangular prism-shaped, with one right-angled surface in contact with the surface of the second conveyor belt and the other right-angled surface facing the conveying direction of the second conveyor belt. It can effectively push the front end of the aluminum casting. After flipping, the inclined surface can allow the aluminum casting to slide onto the second conveyor belt. Of course, even if it cannot slide down, there is a blocking component to block the aluminum casting and make it slide onto the surface of the second conveyor belt for smooth conveying.
[0016] 3. The upper edge of the baffle in this utility model is chamfered, and the bottom edge of the block is also chamfered to avoid scratching the aluminum casting. Attached Figure Description
[0017] Figure 1 This is a front sectional view of the aluminum casting in this utility model during its fall.
[0018] Figure 2 This is a front sectional view of the aluminum casting falling onto the baffle in this utility model;
[0019] Figure 3 This is a top view of the baffle plate installation of this utility model.
[0020] In the diagram: 1. First support; 2. First conveyor belt; 3. Second support; 4. Second conveyor belt; 5. Guard plate; 6. Baffle; 7. Aluminum casting; 8. Gate-shaped plate; 9. Stop block; 10. First screw; 11. Chamfer; 12. Clip; 13. Fixing plate; 14. Loading area; 15. Unloading area; 16. Fixing rod; 17. Support plate; 18. Fixing hole; 19. Second screw; 20. Buffer plate; 21. Rubber sleeve. Detailed Implementation
[0021] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0022] like Figure 1-3As shown, an aluminum casting conveying and turning device includes a first support 1, a second support 3, a first conveyor belt 2, a second conveyor belt 4, multiple baffles 6, and a push-pull assembly. The second conveyor belt 4 is mounted on the second support 3, and the first conveyor belt 2 is mounted on the first support 1, with the first support 1 straddling the second conveyor belt 4. Both the first conveyor belt 2 and the second conveyor belt 4 are horizontally designed, and the second conveyor belt 4 is longer than the first conveyor belt 2. The distance between the first conveyor belt 2 and the second conveyor belt 4 is less than the length of the aluminum casting 7. The first conveyor belt 2 rotates clockwise, and the second conveyor belt 4 rotates counterclockwise. Multiple baffles 6 are evenly fixed on the second conveyor belt 4. The design direction of the baffles 6 is perpendicular to the conveying direction of the second conveyor belt 4. The distance between any two baffles 6 is greater than the size of the aluminum casting 7, and the height of the baffle 6 is less than the thickness of the aluminum casting 7. Guard plates 5 are respectively provided on both sides of the first conveyor belt 2 and the second transmission belt. The push-stop assembly is set on the guard plate 5 of the second conveyor belt 4 and is located below the first conveyor belt 2. The push-stop assembly can prevent the aluminum casting 7 resting on the baffle 6 from sliding onto the upper surface of the second conveyor belt 4. The push-stop assembly includes a gate-shaped plate 8, a stop block 9, and multiple first screws. 10. The gate-shaped plate 8 is fixedly connected to the guard plate 5. The stop block 9 is set on the bottom surface of the gate-shaped plate 8 by the first screw 10. The distance between the bottom surface of the stop block 9 and the second conveyor belt 4 is greater than the thickness of the aluminum casting 7 and less than the sum of the thickness of the aluminum casting 7 and the height of the baffle 6. The bottom edge of the stop block 9 is chamfered 11. The baffle 6 is a triangular prism, with one right-angled face fitting against the surface of the second conveyor belt 4 and the other right-angled face facing the conveying direction of the second conveyor belt 4. The upper edge of the baffle 6 is chamfered 11. A fixing rod 16 is fixedly installed on the second bracket 3 corresponding to the first end of the second conveyor belt 4. A support plate 17 is fixedly mounted on the fixed rod 16. A buffer plate 20 is mounted on the support plate 17. The buffer plate 20 points towards the position where the aluminum casting 7 will tip over and can buffer the tipping of the aluminum casting 7. A rubber sleeve 21 is provided on the side of the buffer plate 20 corresponding to the aluminum casting 7. At least three fixing holes 18 are evenly arranged on the buffer plate 20. The buffer plate 20 is fixed to the support plate 17 by a pair of second screws 19 passing through two adjacent fixing holes 18. Fixing plates 13 are fixedly mounted on both sides of the baffle 6. The fixing plates 13 are fixedly connected to the second conveyor belt 4 by clips 12.
[0023] Its detailed connection methods are well-known technologies in this field. The following mainly introduces the working principle and process, as follows:
[0024] According to the instruction manual Figure 1-3As can be seen, in this utility model, the first conveyor belt 2 includes a loading area 14, where the aluminum casting 7 that has been processed on one side is placed in the loading area 14. The second conveyor belt 4 includes a unloading area 15, where the aluminum casting 7 that has been flipped is picked up in the unloading area 15 at the end of the second conveyor belt 4. The materials in the loading area 14 and the unloading area 15 can be picked up by the robot of the processing equipment, which can be achieved by existing technology. In use, the aluminum casting 7 in the loading area 14 is conveyed clockwise, i.e., to the right. Since the first support 1 is straddling the second conveyor belt 4, and both the first and second conveyor belts 2 and 4 are horizontally designed with the second conveyor belt 4 being longer than the first conveyor belt 2, the front end of the aluminum casting 7 falls onto the second conveyor belt 4. Since the distance between the first and second conveyor belts 2 and 4 is less than the length of the aluminum casting 7, the rear end of the aluminum casting 7 also rests on the end of the first conveyor belt 2. Since the second conveyor belt 4 is conveyed counterclockwise, i.e. to the left, the baffle 6 can push the front end of the aluminum casting 7 to the left. With the blocking effect of the first conveyor belt 2 on the rear end of the aluminum casting 7, the aluminum casting 7 is flipped and falls completely onto the surface of the second conveyor belt 4. If the aluminum casting 7 rests on the baffle 6 after flipping, as it is conveyed to the left, the push component on the guard plate 5 of the first conveyor belt 2 can block the aluminum casting 7 resting on the baffle 6, causing it to slide onto the upper surface of the second conveyor belt 4 and continue to be conveyed until the aluminum casting 7 is conveyed to the unloading area 15. During this process, since the distance between every two baffles 6 is greater than the size of the aluminum casting 7, sufficient space is ensured for the aluminum casting 7. Because the height of the baffle 6 is less than the thickness of the aluminum casting 7, the baffle 6 does not interfere with the operation of the push-pull assembly. This invention conveys the aluminum casting 7 from the first conveyor belt 2 to the second conveyor belt 4, with its front end resting on the second conveyor belt 4 and its rear end tilted at the end of the first conveyor belt 2. The second conveyor belt 4 conveys the aluminum casting 7 in the opposite direction to the first conveyor belt 2. The baffles 6 on the second conveyor belt 4 push the front end of the aluminum casting 7 to move, and the rear end of the aluminum casting 7 is blocked at the end of the first conveyor belt 2, automatically completing the flipping process. This reduces labor intensity, improves work efficiency, has a simple structure, and saves costs.
[0025] The push assembly includes a gate-shaped plate 8, a stop block 9, and multiple first screws 10. The gate-shaped plate 8 is fixedly connected to the guard plate 5. The stop block 9 is set on the bottom surface of the gate-shaped plate 8 by the first screws 10. The purpose of installing the stop block 9 by the first screws 10 is to allow for replacement of the stop block 9. The stop block 9 can be selected according to the thickness of different aluminum castings 7 to improve applicability. The distance between the bottom surface of the stop block 9 and the second conveyor belt 4 is greater than the thickness of the aluminum casting 7 and less than the sum of the thickness of the aluminum casting 7 and the height of the baffle 6. This ensures that the stop block 9 can push the aluminum casting 7 on the baffle 6 down onto the second conveyor belt 4. The structure is simple and ensures that the aluminum casting 7 is in a flat state after being flipped, which is convenient for subsequent gripping.
[0026] Among them, the bottom edge of the stop block 9 is chamfered 11, and the upper edge of the baffle 6 is also chamfered 11 to avoid scratching the aluminum casting 7.
[0027] Among them, the baffle 6 is triangular prism-shaped, with one right-angled face attached to the surface of the second conveyor belt 4 and the other right-angled face facing the conveying direction of the second conveyor belt 4. It can effectively push the front end of the aluminum casting 7. After flipping, the inclined surface can make the aluminum casting 7 slide onto the second conveyor belt 4. Of course, even if it cannot slide down, there is a blocking component to block the aluminum casting 7, so that it slides onto the surface of the second conveyor belt 4 for smooth conveying.
[0028] A fixing rod 16 is fixedly installed on the second bracket 3 at the first end of the second conveyor belt 4. A support plate 17 is fixedly installed on the fixing rod 16. A buffer plate 20 is installed on the support plate 17. The buffer plate 20 points towards the position where the aluminum casting 7 will tip over and can buffer the tipping of the aluminum casting 7. A rubber sleeve 21 is installed on one side of the buffer plate 20 corresponding to the aluminum casting 7. During operation, the aluminum casting tipps onto the buffer plate 20 for cushioning, avoiding direct tipping onto the second conveyor belt 4 and preventing damage to the parts. The rubber sleeve 21 further enhances the cushioning effect and the effect of preventing damage.
[0029] The buffer plate 20 has at least three fixing holes 18 evenly distributed on it. A pair of second screws 19 pass through two adjacent fixing holes 18 and are screwed onto the support plate 17 to fix the buffer plate 20. The fixing method is simple, and the design of three fixing holes 18 allows for selective fixing. The position of the buffer end of the buffer plate 20 can be adjusted horizontally, thereby enabling the flipping of various aluminum castings.
[0030] The baffle 6 is fixedly mounted on both sides with fixing plates 13, which are fixedly connected to the second conveyor belt 4 by clips 12. The fixing method of the baffle 6 is simple. Here, the second conveyor belt 4 must have a certain strength to ensure that the clips 12 can fix the baffle 6 stably and without affecting the transmission of the second conveyor belt 4.
[0031] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A conveying and flipping device for aluminum castings, characterized in that, The system includes a first support (1), a second support (3), a first conveyor belt (2), a second conveyor belt (4), multiple baffles (6), and a push-pull assembly. The second conveyor belt (4) is mounted on the second support (3), and the first conveyor belt (2) is mounted on the first support (1), with the first support (1) spanning above the second conveyor belt (4). Both the first conveyor belt (2) and the second conveyor belt (4) are horizontally designed, with the second conveyor belt (4) being longer than the first conveyor belt (2). The distance between the first conveyor belt (2) and the second conveyor belt (4) is less than the length of the aluminum casting (7). The first conveyor belt (2) rotates clockwise, and the second conveyor belt (6) rotates clockwise. 4) Rotate counterclockwise. Multiple baffles (6) are evenly fixed on the second conveyor belt (4). The design direction of the baffles (6) is perpendicular to the conveying direction of the second conveyor belt (4). The distance between each pair of baffles (6) is greater than the size of the aluminum casting (7). The height of the baffles (6) is less than the thickness of the aluminum casting (7). The first conveyor belt (2) and the second transmission belt are respectively provided with guard plates (5). The push-blocking assembly is set on the guard plate (5) of the second conveyor belt (4) and is located below the first conveyor belt (2). The push-blocking assembly can block the aluminum casting (7) on the baffle (6) so that it slides onto the upper surface of the second conveyor belt (4).
2. The aluminum casting conveying and turning device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The push-block assembly includes a gate plate (8), a stop block (9), and a plurality of first screws (10). The gate plate (8) is fixedly connected to the guard plate (5). The stop block (9) is set on the bottom surface of the gate plate (8) by the first screws (10). The distance between the bottom surface of the stop block (9) and the second conveyor belt (4) is greater than the thickness of the aluminum casting (7) and less than the sum of the thickness of the aluminum casting (7) and the height of the baffle (6).
3. The aluminum casting conveying and flipping device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The bottom edge of the stop (9) is chamfered (11).
4. The aluminum casting conveying and flipping device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The baffle (6) is triangular prism-shaped, with one right-angled face attached to the surface of the second conveyor belt (4) and the other right-angled face facing the conveying direction of the second conveyor belt (4).
5. The aluminum casting conveying and flipping device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The upper edge of the baffle (6) is chamfered (11).
6. The aluminum casting conveying and flipping device according to claim 1, characterized in that, A fixing rod (16) is fixedly installed on the second bracket (3) at the first end of the second conveyor belt (4). A support plate (17) is fixedly installed on the fixing rod (16). A buffer plate (20) is installed on the support plate (17). The buffer plate (20) points to the position where the aluminum casting (7) is tilted and can buffer the tilting of the aluminum casting (7). A rubber sleeve (21) is installed on one side of the buffer plate (20) corresponding to the aluminum casting (7).
7. The aluminum casting conveying and flipping device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The buffer plate (20) is provided with at least three fixing holes (18) evenly distributed. The buffer plate (20) is fixed by a pair of second screws (19) passing through two adjacent fixing holes (18) and screwed onto the support plate (17).
8. The aluminum casting conveying and turning device according to claim 1, characterized in that, Fixing plates (13) are fixedly installed on both sides of the baffle (6), and the fixing plates (13) are fixedly connected to the second conveyor belt (4) by clips (12).