An aerial transfer mechanism for an integrated shaping, punching, and deburring machine.

By using the sliding cooperation between the slide plate and the guide rail and the design of the manual slide table connecting the fixture, the high cost and low flexibility caused by the customization of fixture seats in traditional aerial transfer mechanisms are solved, realizing the flexible lifting and moving of the fixture to meet the needs of different workstations.

CN224429294UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-30JIANGSU SHOUHUA INTELLIGENT EQUIP CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
JIANGSU SHOUHUA INTELLIGENT EQUIP CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-07-07
Publication Date
2026-06-30

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The custom-designed fixtures of traditional aerial transfer mechanisms result in high costs, low flexibility, and difficulty in adapting to the needs of different workstations.

Method used

The slide plate and guide rail slide together, and the lifting rod is movably set in the sleeve housing. The clamp is connected to the manual slide table to realize the lifting and moving of the clamp. The workpiece is held by pneumatic grippers, eliminating the need for a separate clamp seat.

Benefits of technology

It improves the flexibility and applicability of the transfer mechanism, reduces equipment costs, and adapts to the needs of different workstations.

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Abstract

This utility model discloses an aerial transfer mechanism for an integrated shaping, punching, and deburring machine. Two parallel guide rails are provided on the upper surface of the crossbeam, and a first rack is located on the upper surface of the crossbeam between the two guide rails. Multiple transfer components are provided, each slidingly engaging with one of the guide rails on the upper surface of the crossbeam. A manual slide is provided at the bottom of the lifting rod of each transfer component, and a clamp is connected to the slider of the manual slide. This utility model has a reasonable structure; the plate slides against the guide rails of the crossbeam, and the extension of the slide plate is provided with a sleeve housing. The lifting rod is movably disposed within the sleeve housing, and a clamp is connected to the bottom of the lifting rod via the manual slide. The clamp is connected to the slider of the manual slide. The lifting rod drives the clamp at the bottom to rise and fall, while the manual slide allows the clamp to move back and forth. This allows for adjustment of the clamp's position according to different equipment, eliminating the need for separately designed clamps or connecting seats, greatly improving flexibility and applicability.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of transfer equipment technology, specifically an aerial transfer mechanism for an integrated machine for shaping, punching, and deburring. Background Technology

[0002] When processing automotive three-way catalytic converters, the process is generally achieved through shaping, punching, and deburring. Currently, there is an integrated machine that combines shaping, punching, and deburring into one unit. However, the transfer between the two units requires an overhead transfer mechanism. Traditional overhead transfer mechanisms are used to transfer components between two units. The clamps at the bottom of the lifting rod are usually customized according to the positions of the two workstations, which increases costs and reduces flexibility. Therefore, there is an urgent need for an improved technology to solve this problem in the existing technology. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide an air transfer mechanism for an integrated shaping, punching, and deburring machine, so as to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: an aerial transfer mechanism for a shaping, punching, and deburring integrated machine, comprising a crossbeam and transfer components;

[0005] The upper surface of the crossbeam is provided with two parallel guide rails, and a first rack is provided on the upper surface of the crossbeam and between the two guide rails.

[0006] The transfer assembly comprises multiple components, each slidably engaged with a guide rail on the upper surface of the crossbeam. Each transfer assembly includes a sliding plate, a first motor, a sleeve housing, a lifting rod, a second motor, a manual slide, and a clamp. The sliding plate slidably engages with the guide rail via a guide block. A first motor is vertically mounted on the upper surface of the sliding plate. One side of the sliding plate extends to the outside of the side of the crossbeam. The extended portion of the sliding plate has a through hole, and a sleeve housing is located at the through hole. The output shaft of the first motor passes through the sliding plate and is equipped with a first gear, which meshes with a first rack. A second motor is mounted on one side of the sleeve housing, and a second gear is mounted on the output shaft of the second motor. The lifting rod passes through the sleeve housing, and a second rack is mounted on one side of the lifting rod, with the second gear meshing with the second rack. A manual slide is located at the bottom of the lifting rod, and a clamp is connected to the manual slide.

[0007] The manual slide includes a base plate, guide rods, a lead screw, and a slider. The base plate has two guide rods and a lead screw inside. One end of the lead screw is connected to a handwheel. The slider is engaged with the lead screw through a lead screw nut pair. The slider is also guided by the guide rod through a guide sleeve. The clamp is connected to the lower surface of the slider.

[0008] Preferably, the present invention provides an air transfer mechanism for an integrated shaping, punching, and deburring machine, wherein the clamp includes a pneumatic gripper, a gripping arm, and a gripping block. The top of the pneumatic gripper is connected to a slider, and the two fingers of the pneumatic gripper are connected to the gripping arm. A gripping block is provided on the inner side of the gripping arm, and a through-beam sensor is provided on the same side of both gripping arms.

[0009] Preferably, the present invention provides an aerial transfer mechanism for an integrated shaping, punching, and deburring machine, wherein guide strips are provided on both sides of the lifting rod, and guide blocks are provided on both sides of the inner wall of the sleeve housing, and the guide strips and guide blocks are guided and cooperated.

[0010] Preferably, the present invention provides an aerial transfer mechanism for a shaping, punching, and deburring integrated machine, wherein a support plate is provided on the side of the crossbeam away from the lifting rod, and the sliding plate of each transfer component is connected to a drag chain, and the drag chains are all supported on the support plate.

[0011] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0012] The slide plate and the crossbeam slide together via a guide rail. The extended part of the slide plate is equipped with a sleeve housing. The lifting rod is movably installed inside the sleeve housing. The bottom of the lifting rod is connected to a clamp via a manual slide table. The clamp is connected to the slider of the manual slide table. The lifting rod drives the clamp at the bottom to rise and fall. The manual slide table can drive the clamp to move back and forth. Thus, the position of the clamp can be adjusted according to different equipment. There is no need to design a separate clamp or connecting seat, which greatly improves flexibility and applicability. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0014] Figure 2 This is a top view of the structure of this utility model;

[0015] Figure 3 For the appendix Figure 2 Enlarged structural diagram of point A in the middle;

[0016] Figure 4 This is a side view of the structure of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention located at the manual slide and clamp.

[0018] Figure 6 This is a side view of the manual slide table structure.

[0019] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the manual slide table from below.

[0020] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the slider's cross-sectional structure;

[0021] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram showing the positional relationship between the present invention and the shaping, punching, and deburring integrated machine.

[0022] In the diagram: 1. Crossbeam; 2. Guide rail; 3. First rack; 4. Slide plate; 5. First motor; 6. Sleeve housing; 7. Lifting rod; 8. Second motor; 9. Manual slide table; 10. Clamp; 11. First gear; 12. Second gear; 13. Second rack; 14. Guide bar; 15. Support plate; 16. Cable chain; 901. Base plate; 902. Guide rod; 903. Lead screw; 904. Slider; 905. Lead screw and nut assembly; 906. Guide sleeve; 907. Pneumatic gripper; 1001. Grip arm; 1002. Grip block; 1003. Through-beam sensor; 1004. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The technical solution of this 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 this utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0024] It should be noted that in the description of this utility model, the terms "inner", "outer", "upper", "lower", "both sides", "one end", "the other end", "left", "right", 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 this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0025] Please see Figure 1-8 This utility model provides a technical solution: an aerial transfer mechanism for a shaping, punching and deburring integrated machine, including a crossbeam 1 and a transfer assembly;

[0026] Two parallel guide rails 2 are provided on the upper surface of the crossbeam 1. A first rack 3 is provided on the upper surface of the crossbeam 1 and between the two guide rails 2. A support plate 15 is provided on the side of the crossbeam 1 away from the lifting rod 7. The slide plate 4 of each transfer component is connected to a drag chain 16. The drag chains 16 are all supported on the support plate 15. The first motor 5, the second motor 8 and the corresponding sensors are routed through the drag chains 16.

[0027] The transfer assembly comprises multiple components, each slidably engaged with the guide rail 2 on the upper surface of the crossbeam 1. The transfer assembly includes a slide plate 4, a first motor 5, a sleeve housing 6, a lifting rod 7, a second motor 8, a manual slide 9, and a clamp 10. The slide plate 4 slidably engages with the guide rail 2 via guide blocks. The first motor 5 is vertically mounted on the upper surface of the slide plate 4. One side of the slide plate 4 extends to the outside of the side of the crossbeam 1. The extended portion of the slide plate 4 has a through hole, and a sleeve housing 6 is located at the through hole. The output shaft of the first motor 5 passes through the slide plate 4 and is equipped with a first gear 11, which meshes with a first rack 3. The sleeve... A second motor 8 is provided on one side of the housing 6. A second gear 12 is provided on the output shaft of the second motor 8. The lifting rod 7 passes through the sleeve housing 6. Guide bars 14 are provided on both sides of the lifting rod 7. Guide blocks are provided on the inner walls of both sides of the sleeve housing 6. The guide bars 14 and the guide blocks cooperate to guide each other. The stability of the lifting rod 7 during lifting is ensured by the cooperation between the guide bars 14 and the guide blocks on the inner walls of both sides of the sleeve housing 6. A second rack 13 is provided on one side of the lifting rod 7. The second gear 12 meshes with the second rack 13. A manual slide table 9 is provided at the bottom of the lifting rod 7. The manual slide table 9 is connected to a clamp 10.

[0028] The manual slide table 9 includes a base plate 901, guide rods 902, a lead screw 903, and a slider 904. The base plate 901 has two guide rods 902 and one lead screw 903 inside. One end of the lead screw 903 is connected to a handwheel 905. The slider 904 is engaged with the lead screw 903 through a lead screw nut pair 906. The slider 904 is also guided to the guide rods 902 through a guide sleeve 907. The clamp 10 is connected to the lower surface of the slider 904. When the handwheel 905 is turned, the lead screw 903 is driven to rotate. Through the engagement of the lead screw 903 and the lead screw nut pair 906, the slider 904 moves along the guide rods 902, thereby adjusting the front and rear positions of the clamp 10.

[0029] The fixture 10 includes a pneumatic gripper 1001, a gripper arm 1002, and a gripper block 1003. The top of the pneumatic gripper 1001 is connected to the slider 904. The two fingers of the pneumatic gripper 1001 are connected to the gripper arm 1002. The gripper block 1003 is provided on the inner side of the gripper arm 1002. A through-beam sensor 1004 is provided on the same side of both grippers 1002. The two fingers of the pneumatic gripper 1001 drive the gripper arm 1002 to move closer or further apart, and the gripper block 1003 is used to clamp the workpiece.

[0030] Installation method and operating principle: First, vertically install the first motor 5 on the upper surface of the slide plate 4, and pass the output shaft of the first motor 5 through the slide plate 4 and install the first gear 11. Then, slide the slide plate 4 to the guide rail 2 via the guide block. At this time, the first gear 11 meshes with the first rack 3 on the upper surface of the crossbeam 1. Install the second motor 8 on one side of the sleeve housing 6, and pass the output shaft of the second motor 8 through the sleeve housing 6 and install the second gear 12. Pass the lifting rod 7 with guide strips 14 on both sides through the sleeve housing 6, and guide the guide strips 14 to the guide blocks on the inner walls of both sides of the sleeve housing 6. At this time, the second rack 13 on one side of the lifting rod 7 meshes with the second gear 12. Finally, install the manual slide table 9 on the bottom of the lifting plate via the base plate 901, and then install the clamp 10 on the lower surface of the slider 904 of the manual slide table 9 to complete the installation. In use, the overhead transfer mechanism of the forming, punching, and deburring integrated machine is connected to the machine via the crossbeam 1. The crossbeam 1 is mounted on a structure where the first motor 5 drives the first gear 11 to rotate. The first gear 11, in conjunction with the first rack 3, enables the slide plate 4 to move laterally along the guide rail 2. The second motor 8 drives the second gear 12 to rotate. The second gear 12, in conjunction with the second rack 13, enables the lifting rod 7 to rise and fall. The positions of the slide plates 904 are adjusted according to the workstations of the forming, punching, and deburring machines. Then, the pneumatic grippers 1001 move the gripping arms 1002 closer together or further apart, thereby clamping the workpiece via the clamping blocks 1003. This utility model has a reasonable structure. The slide plate 4 and the guide rail 2 of the crossbeam 1 slide together. The extension part of the slide plate 4 is provided with a sleeve housing 6. The lifting rod 7 is movably set in the sleeve housing 6. The bottom of the lifting rod 7 is connected to the clamp 10 through the manual slide table 9. The clamp 10 is connected to the slider 904 of the manual slide table 9. The lifting rod 7 drives the clamp 10 at the bottom to rise and fall. The manual slide table 9 can drive the clamp 10 to move back and forth. Thus, the position of the clamp 10 can be adjusted according to different equipment. There is no need to design a separate clamp 10 or connecting seat, which greatly improves the flexibility and applicability.

[0031] Any aspects of this utility model not described in detail are well-known technologies to those skilled in the art.

[0032] Finally, it should be noted that the above specific embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solution of this utility model and not to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to the embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications and equivalent substitutions can be made to the technical solution of this utility model without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solution of this utility model, and all such modifications and substitutions should be covered within the scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. An aerial transfer mechanism for a punch-deburring integrated machine, characterized in that: Includes crossbeam (1) and transfer assembly; The upper surface of the crossbeam (1) is provided with two parallel guide rails (2), and a first rack (3) is provided on the upper surface of the crossbeam (1) and located between the two guide rails (2); The transfer assembly comprises multiple components, each slidably engaged with a guide rail (2) on the upper surface of the crossbeam (1). Each transfer assembly includes a sliding plate (4), a first motor (5), a sleeve housing (6), a lifting rod (7), a second motor (8), a manual slide (9), and a clamp (10). The sliding plate (4) slidably engages with the guide rail (2) via a guide block. A first motor (5) is vertically mounted on the upper surface of the sliding plate (4). One side of the sliding plate (4) extends to the outside of the side of the crossbeam (1). The extended portion of the sliding plate (4) has a through hole, and a sleeve housing (6) is located at the through hole. The first motor... The output shaft of the machine (5) passes through the slide plate (4) and is provided with a first gear (11). The first gear (11) meshes with the first rack (3). A second motor (8) is provided on one side of the sleeve housing (6). A second gear (12) is provided on the output shaft of the second motor (8). The lifting rod (7) passes through the sleeve housing (6). A second rack (13) is provided on one side of the lifting rod (7). The second gear (12) meshes with the second rack (13). A manual slide (9) is provided at the bottom of the lifting rod (7). A clamp (10) is connected to the manual slide (9). The manual slide (9) includes a base plate (901), guide rods (902), lead screws (903), and a slider (904). The base plate (901) is provided with two guide rods (902) and one lead screw (903). One end of the lead screw (903) is connected to a handwheel (905). The slider (904) is engaged with the lead screw (903) through a lead screw nut pair (906). The slider (904) is also guided and engaged with the guide rods (902) through a guide sleeve (907). The clamp (10) is connected to the lower surface of the slider (904).

2. The aerial transfer mechanism for the integrated punching and deburring machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamp (10) includes a pneumatic gripper (1001), a gripper arm (1002), and a gripper block (1003). The top of the pneumatic gripper (1001) is connected to a slider (904). The two fingers of the pneumatic gripper (1001) are connected to the gripper arm (1002). The gripper block (1003) is provided on the inner side of the gripper arm (1002). A through-beam sensor (1004) is provided on the same side of both grippers (1002).

3. The aerial transfer mechanism for a shaping, punching, and deburring integrated machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lifting rod (7) is provided with guide strips (14) on both sides, and the sleeve housing (6) is provided with guide blocks on both sides of the inner wall. The guide strips (14) and guide blocks cooperate with each other.

4. The aerial transfer mechanism for a shaping, punching, and deburring integrated machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: A tray (15) is provided on the side of the crossbeam (1) away from the lifting rod (7). The slide (4) of each transfer assembly is connected to a drag chain (16), and the drag chains (16) are all supported on the tray (15).