Ring forging stacking device
By redesigning the gripper structure of the ring forging stacking device, the gripper bar moves from the inside out. The use of circumferentially distributed transmission and distance measuring probes solves the problems of large gripper size and complex structure, achieving stable gripping and automated stacking, reducing costs and improving production efficiency.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- JIANGSU FIRST HEAVY FORGING CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-08-29
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-30
AI Technical Summary
The existing ring forging stacking device has a large gripper structure, a complex mechanical gripper structure, and difficulty in achieving uniform gripping and stable stacking.
A new gripper structure was designed, which allows the gripper bar to move from the inside out and the support claw to move from the inside out. It adopts a circumferentially distributed transmission structure and a ranging probe, and combines it with a PLC controller to realize automated operation, simplify the mechanical gripper structure and ensure uniform gripping.
The reduced size of the gripper structure lowers material costs, improves gripping stability and accuracy, enables automated control, and shortens the production cycle.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of ring forging production equipment, specifically a ring forging stacking device. Background Technology
[0002] Ring forgings coming from the production line are clamped onto a stack by a claw bar and a clamping support. Currently, ring forgings are stacked and transported by a programmable overhead crane. Its claw bar is movably mounted on the clamping plate. The claw bar moves from the outside to the inside, causing the clamping support to move from the outside to the inside, so that the clamping support holds the ring forging. The clamping structure used for stacking is relatively large.
[0003] The relevant reference CN118125123A discloses an automated palletizing device for loading goods. One end of its robotic arm is fixedly mounted on a mounting base. A mounting plate is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the mounting base. Claw assemblies are arranged on both sides of the bottom surface of the mounting plate. Each claw assembly includes a crossbar, both ends of which are fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the mounting plate. Multiple claw arms are equidistantly rotatably sleeved on the outer wall of the crossbar. A fixing rod is fixedly connected between the bottom ends of the multiple claw arms. Claw rods are fixedly mounted at the bottom ends of the claw arms. A lower pressure plate is arranged between two claw assemblies. A transmission mechanism is arranged between the lower pressure plate and the two claw assemblies. Cylinders are rotatably connected to both sides of the inner bottom surface of the mounting base. The output end of the cylinder is connected to the adjacent claw assembly via a transmission mechanism. When the claw arm deflects, the lower pressure plate moves up and down through the transmission mechanism. The structure of the robotic arm's claws is relatively complex. Utility Model Content
[0004] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a ring forging stacking device with a simple mechanical claw structure that reduces the size of the gripper structure and makes the gripper for picking up ring forgings smaller.
[0005] To solve the above technical problems, this utility model provides a ring forging stacking device, including a gripper structure. The gripper structure includes a gripper plate, a drive motor is set in the middle of the gripper plate, and a drive structure is set on the output shaft of the drive motor. The drive structure includes a lead screw support at both ends of a lead screw, the lead screw support is fixedly installed on the gripper plate, a drive nut is set on the lead screw, a mounting plate is set on the drive nut, and a claw rod is set on the mounting plate. The claw rod is set in a through groove, which is opened in the gripper plate, and a support claw is set on the claw rod.
[0006] By adopting the above technical solution, the gripper structure is redesigned and the direction of movement of the gripper bar is changed. The gripper bar moves from the inside to the outside, which drives the support claw to move from the inside to the outside. The support claw holds the ring forging, reducing the volume of the gripper structure, reducing the amount of raw materials used during production and manufacturing, and lowering material costs.
[0007] Preferably, the transmission structure consists of three circumferentially distributed components.
[0008] By adopting the above technical solution, three transmission structures provide driving force to the claw bar from three different directions. When clamping the ring forging, the force is evenly distributed around the ring forging, avoiding tilting or displacement of the ring forging during the clamping process due to uneven force, and ensuring that the ring forging can be clamped and stacked smoothly and accurately.
[0009] Preferably, the gripper plate has a support cavity for accommodating the lead screw support, the support cavity is connected to the through groove, and the support plate of the lead screw support is fixedly installed on the gripper plate by fasteners.
[0010] By adopting the above technical solution, the lead screw support is embedded inside the gripper plate, reducing external protruding structures and further improving the overall structural compactness.
[0011] Preferably, a lubrication plate is provided on the claw bar, and the lubrication plate is in contact with the inner wall of the claw plate.
[0012] By adopting the above technical solution, the lubrication plate ensures that the claw rod remains smooth during movement while improving movement stability.
[0013] Preferably, a ranging probe is provided on the side of the claw bar, with the ranging probe facing the ring forging.
[0014] By adopting the above technical solution, the palletizing device can easily adapt to the palletizing needs of ring forgings of different specifications by accurately detecting ring forgings of various sizes through a ranging probe.
[0015] Preferably, the claw is mainly composed of vertical plates and horizontal plates, which are right-angled, and the horizontal plates are provided with slopes.
[0016] By adopting the above technical solution, the ramp on the horizontal plate can play a guiding role, making it easier for the claw to be inserted under the ring forging.
[0017] Preferably, the drive motor, the ranging probe, and the external PLC controller are electrically connected.
[0018] By adopting the above technical solution, the PLC controller enables automated control of the equipment, replacing manual stacking operations and judgments, and greatly shortening the production cycle.
[0019] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:
[0020] 1. This utility model redesigns the gripper structure, changing the direction of movement of the gripper bar from the inside to the outside, which in turn drives the support claw to move from the inside to the outside. The support claw holds the ring forging, reducing the volume of the gripper structure, reducing the amount of raw materials used during production, and lowering material costs.
[0021] 2. The claw bar of this utility model is provided with a lubrication plate at the top, and the lubrication plate is in close contact with the inner wall of the gripper plate. The bottom of the claw bar is provided with a right-angled support claw. The mechanical claw for gripping ring forgings has a simple structure and stable operation.
[0022] 3. The gripper plate of this utility model has a support cavity for accommodating a lead screw support, the support cavity is connected to a through groove, and the support plate of the lead screw support is installed on the gripper plate. The lead screw support is embedded inside the gripper plate, reducing external protruding structures and further improving the compactness of the overall structure. Attached Figure Description
[0023] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the present utility model;
[0024] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the transmission structure of this utility model;
[0025] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the transmission structure distribution of this utility model;
[0026] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the claw structure of this utility model.
[0027] Drawing numbers: 1. Gripper structure, 2. Gripper plate, 3. Drive motor, 4. Output shaft, 5. Transmission structure, 6. Lead screw bracket, 7. Mounting plate, 8. Lead screw, 9. Transmission nut, 10. Gripper bar, 11. Support claw, 12. Rotating shaft, 13. Shaft bracket, 14. Lubrication plate, 15. Distance measuring probe, 16. Vertical plate, 17. Horizontal plate, 18. Ramp, 19. Through slot, 20. Support cavity, 21. Support plate, 22. Motor base. Detailed Implementation
[0028] like Figure 1 As shown, the ring forging stacking device includes a gripper structure 1, which includes a gripper plate 2. A drive motor 3 is disposed in the middle of the gripper plate 2, and a transmission structure 5 is disposed on the output shaft 4 of the drive motor 3. Figure 2 As shown, the transmission structure 5 includes screw supports 6 at both ends of the screw 8. The screw supports 6 are fixedly mounted on the gripper plate 2. A transmission nut 9 is provided on the screw 8, and a mounting plate 7 is provided on the transmission nut 9. A gripper bar 10 is provided on the mounting plate 7. The gripper bar 10 is disposed in a through groove 19, which is opened on the gripper plate 2. A support claw 11 is provided on the gripper bar 10. This application redesigns the gripper structure 1, changing the moving direction of the gripper bar 10. The gripper bar 10 moves from the inside to the outside, driving the support claw 11 to move from the inside to the outside. The support claw 11 supports the ring forging, reducing the volume of the gripper structure 1, reducing the amount of raw materials used during manufacturing, and lowering material costs.
[0029] like Figure 3As shown, there are three circumferentially distributed transmission structures 5. The three transmission structures 5 are circumferentially distributed and provide driving force to the claw bar (10) from three different directions. When clamping the ring forging, the force is evenly distributed around the ring forging, avoiding tilting or displacement of the ring forging during the clamping process due to uneven force, and ensuring that the ring forging can be clamped and stacked smoothly and accurately. Motor holes are opened on the claw plate 2, and motor base 22 is fixedly installed in the motor holes. The transmission motor 3 is fixed on the motor base 22. Each transmission structure 5 is independently equipped with a transmission motor 3, which does not require a centralized transmission device and helps to reduce space occupation.
[0030] The gripper plate 2 has a support cavity 20 for accommodating the lead screw support 6. The support cavity 20 is connected to the through groove 19. The support plate 21 of the lead screw support 6 is fixedly installed on the gripper plate 2 by fasteners. The lead screw support 6 is embedded inside the gripper plate 2, reducing external protrusions and further improving the overall compactness of the structure. Fasteners are used to install the lead screw support 6; the materials are readily available, and assembly is convenient. The fasteners are screws.
[0031] A lubrication plate 14 is provided on the claw bar 10, and the lubrication plate 14 is in contact with the inner wall of the gripper plate 2. The lubrication plate 14 ensures that the claw bar 10 moves smoothly during movement and improves the stability of movement.
[0032] A ranging probe 15 is installed on the side of the claw bar 10, facing the ring forging. By accurately detecting ring forgings of various sizes through the ranging probe 15, the stacking device can easily adapt to the stacking requirements of ring forgings of different specifications.
[0033] like Figure 4 As shown, the claw 11 is mainly composed of a vertical plate 16 and a horizontal plate 17, which are at right angles. A ramp 18 is provided on the horizontal plate 17. The ramp 18 on the horizontal plate 17 can play a guiding role, making it easier for the claw 11 to be inserted under the ring forging.
[0034] The drive motor 3, the ranging probe 15, and the external PLC controller are electrically connected. The PLC controller enables automated control of the device, replacing manual stacking operations and judgments, and greatly shortening the production cycle.
[0035] During operation, the ring forging is conveyed from the production line to the area below the claw 11. The claw 11 moves from the inside to the outside via the claw bar 10. The ranging probe 15 detects that the claw 11 has inserted itself under the ring forging. The external PLC controller then controls the overhead crane to transport the ring forging to the stack. The external PLC controller then controls the claw bar 10 to retract from the outside to the inside, detaching it from the ring forging, and proceeding with the next ring forging transport and stacking operation.
[0036] Those skilled in the art should understand that the embodiments of the present invention described above and shown in the accompanying drawings are merely examples and do not limit the present invention. The purpose of the present invention has been fully and effectively achieved. The functions and structural principles of the present invention have been shown and explained in the embodiments. Without departing from the stated principles, the implementation of the present invention may have any variations or modifications.
Claims
1. A ring forging stacking device, comprising a gripper structure (1), the gripper structure (1) comprising a gripper plate (2), characterized in that: A drive motor (3) is provided in the middle of the gripper plate (2). A transmission structure (5) is provided on the output shaft (4) of the drive motor (3). The transmission structure (5) includes a screw support (6) at both ends of a screw (8). The screw support (6) is fixedly installed on the gripper plate (2). A transmission nut (9) is provided on the screw (8). A mounting plate (7) is provided on the transmission nut (9). A claw rod (10) is provided on the mounting plate (7). The claw rod (10) is provided in a through groove (19). The through groove (19) is opened on the gripper plate (2). A support claw (11) is provided on the claw rod (10).
2. The ring forging stacking device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The transmission structure (5) consists of three circumferentially distributed components.
3. The ring forging stacking device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The gripper plate (2) has a support cavity (20) for accommodating the lead screw support (6), the support cavity (20) and the through groove (19) are connected, and the support plate (21) of the lead screw support (6) is fixedly installed on the gripper plate (2) by fasteners.
4. The ring forging stacking device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A lubrication plate (14) is provided on the claw bar (10), and the lubrication plate (14) and the inner wall of the claw plate (2) are in contact.
5. The ring forging stacking device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The claw bar (10) is provided with a ranging probe (15) on its side, and the ranging probe (15) faces the ring forging.
6. The ring forging stacking device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The claw (11) is mainly composed of a vertical plate (16) and a horizontal plate (17), which are right-angled. A ramp (18) is provided on the horizontal plate (17).
7. The ring forging stacking device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The drive motor (3), the ranging probe (15), and the external PLC controller are electrically connected.