A flipping device for an automated production line for sorting and palletizing antimony ingots

Abstract

A flipping device for an automated production line for sorting and palletizing antimony ingots includes a vision measurement component, a mounting bracket, and a flipping mechanism. The flipping mechanism is connected to the mounting bracket, and the vision measurement component is positioned above the flipping mechanism to detect the orientation of the antimony ingots. The flipping mechanism includes a flipping component, a fixed plate, a power roller assembly, a pressing assembly, and a blocking plate. The flipping component includes a rotating table and a flipping power component. The fixed plate consists of two symmetrical pieces, and the power roller assembly is installed between the two fixed plates. The pressing assembly includes a pressing block, a pressing cylinder, and a slider. The pressing block is fixedly connected to the slider, and the pressing cylinder drives the pressing block to move. The blocking plate is inserted between the power roller assemblies, and its top surface is higher than the plane of the power roller assembly to block the antimony ingots. This invention uses vision to detect the material state, has a fast detection speed, a compact structure, low space requirements, is easy to install and modify, can operate fully automatically, and has low maintenance requirements.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of antimony ingot sorting, and in particular to a flipping device for an automated production line for antimony ingot sorting and palletizing. Background Technology

[0002] With the continuous advancement of my country's industrial capabilities, the consumption and application of antimony metal are increasing, placing higher demands on antimony metal production enterprises for efficiency. Due to process requirements, antimony metal is cast into ingots using molds. Considering ease of demolding, antimony ingots are primarily trapezoidal in shape. In antimony ingot production enterprises, after demolding, the ingots are typically stacked haphazardly. However, during sorting and stacking, both sides must be stacked uniformly.

[0003] Therefore, in order to facilitate the use of antimony ingots by downstream enterprises, antimony ingots need to be sorted and stacked in advance. At present, most antimony ingot enterprises rely on manual sorting and stacking, which carries a high risk of injury, is labor-intensive, and has low efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to overcome the shortcomings of the existing technology, such as high risk of injury from manual operation, high labor intensity and low efficiency, and to provide a flipping device for an automated production line for sorting and palletizing antimony ingots.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is a flipping device for an automated production line for sorting and palletizing antimony ingots, including a vision measurement component, a mounting bracket, and a flipping mechanism. The flipping mechanism is connected to the mounting bracket, and the vision measurement component is disposed above the flipping mechanism. The vision measurement component is used to detect the front and back of the antimony ingots.

[0006] The flipping mechanism includes a flipping assembly, a fixed plate, a power roller assembly, a pressing assembly, and a blocking plate. The flipping assembly includes a rotating table and a flipping power component that drives the rotating table to rotate. The fixed plate consists of two symmetrical pieces. The power roller assembly is installed between the two fixed plates. The pressing assembly includes a pressing block, a pressing cylinder, and a slider. The pressing block is fixedly connected to the slider body of the slider. The pressing cylinder is connected to the pressing block and drives the pressing block to move. The blocking plate is connected to the fixed plate and is inserted between the power roller assemblies. The top surface of the blocking plate is higher than the plane of the power roller assembly to block the antimony ingot. The blocked antimony ingot is pressed by the pressing block, flipped by the flipping assembly, and then released.

[0007] Furthermore, the vision system within the vision measurement component is capable of distinguishing the front and back of the antimony ingot and its integrity.

[0008] Furthermore, it also includes a lifting component and a waste basket. The lifting component includes a lifting bracket, a lifting cylinder, and a slider. The waste basket is located below the flipping mechanism. The lifting component is fixedly connected to the flipping mechanism and connected to the slider. The lifting cylinder drives the lifting component to move so as to drive the flipping mechanism to move.

[0009] Furthermore, the power roller assembly includes multiple electrically powered rollers and multiple unpowered rollers, and the multiple electrically powered rollers and multiple unpowered rollers are fixed in two rows between the fixed plates, with gaps between the power rollers to allow the blocking plates and pressing blocks to pass through.

[0010] Furthermore, the electric rollers are arranged at the front or end of each row, and the electric rollers in each row are connected to the unpowered rollers by a chain, belt, or gear.

[0011] Furthermore, the flipping mechanism also includes a connecting plate, which is fixedly connected to two fixed plates. The blocking plate is fixed on the connecting plate, and the blocking plate and the pressing block are arranged on opposite sides.

[0012] Furthermore, the flipping mechanism also includes a guide plate fixed to the inner side of the fixed plate, and the guide plate is provided with a guide slope, which is inclined toward the fixed plate in the opposite direction of the material feeding direction.

[0013] This utility model has the following beneficial technical effects:

[0014] The device uses vision to inspect material conditions, offering high measurement accuracy and fast detection speed. Data is automatically saved to a host computer for easy statistical management. Furthermore, its compact structure requires minimal space, making it suitable for most automated applications. Retrofitting is easy, and the device can operate fully automatically with minimal maintenance, requiring only simple maintenance every month. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an embodiment of a flipping device for an automated production line for sorting and palletizing antimony ingots according to this utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the installation bracket and lifting components of an embodiment of a flipping device for an automated production line for sorting and palletizing antimony ingots according to this utility model.

[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the flipping mechanism of an embodiment of a flipping device for an automated production line for sorting and palletizing antimony ingots according to this utility model;

[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the flipping mechanism of an embodiment of a flipping device for an automated production line for sorting and palletizing antimony ingots according to this utility model;

[0019] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a partial flipping mechanism in an embodiment of a flipping device for an automated production line for sorting and palletizing antimony ingots according to this utility model.

[0020] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0021] 1. Visual measurement component; 11. Inspection bracket; 12. Visual camera; 2. Mounting bracket; 3. Tilting mechanism; 31. Tilting component; 311. Rotating table; 312. Tilting power component; 32. Fixing plate; 33. Power roller assembly; 331. Electric power roller; 332. Unpowered roller; 34. Pressing assembly; 341. Pressing block; 342. Pressing cylinder; 35. Blocking plate; 36. Connecting plate; 37. Guide plate; 371. Guide ramp; 38. Pad plate; 4. Lifting assembly; 41. Lifting bracket; 42. Lifting cylinder. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0023] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 This embodiment includes a vision measurement component 1, a mounting bracket 2, a flipping mechanism 3, a lifting component 4, and a waste bin. The vision measurement component 1 includes a detection bracket 11 and a vision camera 12. The vision camera 12 is mounted on the detection bracket 11 and faces the transmission belt of the antimony ingot. The mounting bracket 2 is located next to the vision measurement component 1. The lifting component 4 is mounted on the mounting bracket 2. The flipping mechanism 3 is mounted on the lifting component 4. The waste bin is located directly below the flipping mechanism 3.

[0024] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 The inspection bracket 11 can adjust the installation height of the vision camera 12 according to actual needs to ensure the quality of visual inspection. The vision camera 12 performs deep learning by pre-inputting images and defining the front and back directions, automatically detecting the front and back status of incoming materials. The vision camera 12 can also identify the front and back of antimony ingots, as well as broken and defective materials. The lifting assembly includes a lifting bracket 41, a lifting cylinder 42, and a slider. The lifting assembly is fixedly connected to the flipping mechanism 3 and also connected to the slider. The slider body is fixed on the mounting bracket 2, and the guide rail is fixed on the lifting assembly. The lifting assembly moves by the drive of the lifting cylinder 42, which in turn drives the flipping mechanism 3 to move.

[0025] Reference Figure 3 and Figure 4The flipping mechanism 3 includes a flipping assembly 31, a fixed plate 32, a power roller assembly 33, a pressing assembly 34, a blocking plate 35, a connecting plate 36, a guide plate 37, and a pad 38. The flipping assembly 31 includes a rotating table 311 and a flipping power component 312. The flipping power component 312 can be a cylinder or a motor, etc. The rotating table 311 is fixedly connected to the output end of the flipping power component 312. The power roller assembly 33, the pressing assembly 34, the blocking plate 35, the connecting plate 36, the guide plate 37, and the pad 38 are all mounted on the fixed plate 32. Specifically, two fixed plates 32 and two guide plates 37 are provided symmetrically, and the two fixed plates 32 and the two guide plates 37 are arranged parallel to each other. At the same time, the two guide plates 37 are located between the two fixed plates 32. In addition, on the side of the antimony ingot, the guide plate 37 has a guide slope 371. The guide slope 371 is inclined towards the fixed plate 32 in the opposite direction of the material feeding direction, so that the antimony ingot transported from the previous process can enter the flipping mechanism 3 stably even if it is tilted.

[0026] The power roller assembly 33 is installed between two fixed plates 32. The power roller assembly 33 includes two electric power rollers 331 and multiple non-powered rollers 332. The two electric power rollers 331 and multiple non-powered rollers 332 are divided into two rows and located at the upper and lower ends of the two fixed plates 32 respectively. There is a certain gap between each power roller. At the same time, the power rollers are driven by a combination of gears and chains, so that one electric power roller 331 can drive the other non-powered rollers 332 in a row.

[0027] The clamping assembly 34 is fixedly mounted on a fixed plate 32. The clamping assembly 34 specifically includes a clamping block 341, a clamping cylinder 342, and a slider. The guide rails in the clamping cylinder 342 and the slider are mounted on the fixed plate 32. One end of the clamping block 341 is mounted on the slider body, while the other end of the clamping block 341 is located in the gap of the power roller. When the clamping cylinder 342 drives the clamping block 341 to move on the guide rail, the part of the clamping block 341 located in the gap of the power roller protrudes out of the gap, thereby pressing down the antimony ingot. At the same time, in the unpressed state, it will not interfere with the antimony ingot rolling on the power roller assembly 33.

[0028] The connecting plate 36 is fixed to the upper or lower end of the two fixed plates 32. Its position must be on the side with the power roller assembly 33. The blocking plate 35 is fixed on the connecting plate 36, passing through the gap between the power rollers. The surface of the part that passes through is higher than the plane of the power roller assembly 33 to block the antimony ingot. The blocking plate 35 is located at the upper power roller assembly 33, and the pressing block 341 is located at the lower power roller assembly 33. The blocking plate 35 and the pressing block 341 must be arranged separately and cannot be located on the same side.

[0029] Reference Figure 5Multiple pads 38 are provided and fixed on two guide plates 37. At the same time, the pads 38 cover the gap of the power roller assembly 33 to ensure that the rolling surface of the power roller assembly 33 is as flat as possible and without gaps. The pads 38 corresponding to the pressing block 341 and the blocking plate 35 have through holes so that the pressing block 341 and the blocking plate 35 can pass through.

[0030] The implementation principle of a flipping device for an automated production line for sorting and palletizing antimony ingots according to an embodiment of this utility model is as follows:

[0031] When antimony ingots in disordered orientation pass through the device, the visual camera 12 determines the orientation of the incoming antimony ingots. When the orientation of the incoming antimony ingots is correct, the baffle plate 35 on the flipping assembly 31 is at the upper end, and the clamping block 341 is at the lower end and in an unpressurized state, allowing the antimony ingots to pass directly through the roller conveyor on the power roller assembly 33 without obstruction. When the orientation of the incoming antimony ingots is incorrect, the flipping assembly 31 will flip them. At this time, the baffle plate 35 on the flipping assembly 31 is at the lower end, blocking the antimony ingots. Then, the clamping block 341 presses down on the antimony ingots, and the flipping mechanism 3 rotates 180 degrees to flip the material. After that, the electric power roller 331 sends the antimony ingots away. Considering the fragile nature of antimony ingots, when the device detects broken or defective antimony ingots, the lifting assembly lifts the flipping assembly 31, causing the broken or defective materials to fall directly into the collection basket below.

[0032] The above are all preferred embodiments of this utility model, and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this utility model. Identical components are represented by the same reference numerals. It should be noted that the terms "front," "rear," "left," "right," "up," and "down" used in the following description refer to directions in the accompanying drawings, while the terms "inner" and "outer" refer to directions toward or away from the geometric center of a specific component. Therefore, all equivalent changes made to the structure, shape, and principle of this utility model should be included within the scope of protection of this utility model.

Claims

1. A flipping device for an automated production line for sorting and palletizing antimony ingots, characterized in that, It includes a visual measurement component (1), a mounting bracket (2), and a flipping mechanism (3). The flipping mechanism (3) is connected to the mounting bracket (2). The visual measurement component (1) is disposed above the flipping mechanism (3). The visual measurement component (1) is used to detect the front and back of the antimony ingot. The flipping mechanism (3) includes a flipping assembly (31), a fixed plate (32), a power roller assembly (33), a pressing assembly (34), and a blocking plate (35). The flipping assembly (31) includes a rotating table (311) and a flipping power component (312) that drives the rotating table (311) to rotate. The fixed plate (32) has two symmetrical pieces. The power roller assembly (33) is installed between the two fixed plates (32). The pressing assembly (34) includes a pressing block (341) and a pressing cylinder (342). The assembly consists of a slider and a pressing block (341), which is fixedly connected to the slider body of the slider. The pressing cylinder (342) is connected to the pressing block (341) and drives the pressing block (341) to move. The blocking plate (35) is connected to the fixing plate (32) and inserted between the power roller assembly (33). The top surface of the blocking plate (35) is higher than the plane of the power roller assembly (33) to block the antimony ingot. The blocked antimony ingot is pressed by the pressing block (341) and then flipped by the flipping assembly (31) and released.

2. The turnover device for antimony ingot sorting and stacking automated production line according to claim 1, characterized in that, The vision system within the vision measurement component (1) is capable of distinguishing the front and back of an antimony ingot and its integrity.

3. The turnover device for antimony ingot sorting and stacking automated production line according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a lifting component (4) and a waste basket. The lifting component (4) includes a lifting bracket (41), a lifting cylinder (42) and a slider. The waste basket is located below the flipping mechanism (3). The lifting component (4) is fixedly connected to the flipping mechanism (3) and connected to the slider. The lifting cylinder (42) drives the lifting component to move so as to drive the flipping mechanism (3) to move.

4. A flipping device for an automated production line for sorting and palletizing antimony ingots according to claim 1, characterized in that, The power roller assembly (33) includes multiple electric power rollers (331) and multiple non-powered rollers (332), and the multiple electric power rollers (331) and the multiple non-powered rollers (332) are divided into two rows and fixed between the fixed plate (32). There is a gap between the power rollers to allow the blocking plate (35) and the pressing block (341) to pass through.

5. A turnover device for an automated production line for sorting and stacking antimony ingots according to claim 4, characterized in that, The electric roller (331) is located at the front or end of each row, and the electric roller (331) of each row is connected to the unpowered roller (332) by a chain, belt or gear.

6. The turnover device for antimony ingot sorting and stacking automated production line according to claim 1, characterized in that, The flipping mechanism (3) also includes a connecting plate (36), which is fixedly connected to two fixing plates (32). The blocking plate (35) is fixed on the connecting plate (36), and the blocking plate (35) and the pressing block (341) are arranged on opposite sides.

7. The turnover device for antimony ingot sorting and stacking automated production line according to claim 1, characterized in that, The flipping mechanism (3) also includes a guide plate (37) fixed inside the fixed plate (32). The guide plate (37) is provided with a guide slope (371), which is inclined toward the fixed plate (32) in the opposite direction of the material feeding direction.

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