A rapid green body forming and weighing device
By combining Z-axis and X-axis linear modules and linear cylinders, the design solves the problems of traditional powder metallurgy forming material not being able to be flipped and real-time weight monitoring, achieving efficient product picking and weighing, suitable for various product types and with a wide range of applications.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- GKN SINTER METALS YIZHENG CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-26
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-24
AI Technical Summary
Traditional powder metallurgy forming and discharge methods cannot achieve product flipping and real-time weight monitoring, and existing automated material handling devices have response speed limitations in matching the speed of the high-pressure machine, which cannot meet the needs of rapid prototyping machines.
It adopts a combination of Z-axis linear module and X-axis linear module with linear cylinder, equipped with weighing module and tilting cylinder. The product is picked up by gripper and abnormal products are automatically rejected after weighing. The weighing module is stably installed by using slider, clamp block and threaded rod structure.
It achieves high-precision and fast product picking and online weighing, with a maximum picking cycle of 30 pieces/minute. It has a wide range of applications and can automatically flip and arrange materials and remove products with abnormal weight.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of weighing device technology, specifically a rapid material removal and weighing device for formed green blanks. Background Technology
[0002] Powder metallurgy is mainly applicable to the production and research of spare parts in the automotive, equipment manufacturing, metal industry, aerospace, military industry, instrumentation, hardware tools, and electronic appliances sectors. Products include bearings, gears, cemented carbide cutting tools, molds, friction products, etc. In military enterprises, heavy weaponry such as armor-piercing projectiles and torpedoes, as well as brake components for aircraft and tanks, all require powder metallurgy technology for production. Powder metallurgy automotive parts have become the largest market in China's powder metallurgy industry in recent years, accounting for approximately 50% of automotive parts. Traditional powder pressing and forming methods mostly involve filling powder with a feeding shoe while simultaneously pushing out the previous product. After being pushed out, the product flows to the receiving point via a chute or conveyor belt. The advantage of this method is that the output cycle perfectly matches the pressing cycle. The disadvantages are that product flipping cannot be achieved, real-time weight monitoring is not possible for products with high precision requirements, and due to the low strength of the formed green blank, it is easily broken and deformed under stress. This method has high requirements for the shape of the produced products and a narrow scope of application. To meet the material handling needs of various product types, automated material handling methods have been developed, including multi-cylinder / rotary cylinder combination material handling solutions and industrial robotic arm material handling solutions. Multi-cylinder combination material handling has a simple structure and low cost, but poor stability, with a maximum cycle time of 15-20 pieces / minute when combined with weighing. Industrial robotic arms offer high reliability, with a maximum cycle time of approximately 25-30 pieces / minute when combined with weighing, but are more expensive and less economical. In recent years, with the development of rapid prototyping machines, the pressing speed of forming presses has significantly improved. Multi-cylinder combination solutions, due to limitations in the response speed of their own cylinders, are gradually becoming unable to match the press speed. Utility Model Content
[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a rapid material handling and weighing device for molded green blanks, which solves the problems mentioned above.
[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a rapid material handling and weighing device for formed green blanks, comprising a Z-axis linear module, an X-axis linear module disposed on the Z-axis linear module, a linear cylinder disposed on the X-axis linear module, a mounting base contacting the outer side of the Z-axis linear module, a mounting plate fixedly connected to the front of the mounting base, a weighing module disposed at the upper end of the mounting plate, a material throwing flap disposed on the weighing module, a universal arm blowing head disposed on the weighing module, and a mounting mechanism disposed on the mounting base.
[0005] Preferably, the output end of the linear cylinder is provided with a tilting cylinder, and the output end of the tilting cylinder is provided with a gripper. Through the design of the gripper, the product can be gripped.
[0006] Preferably, the mounting mechanism includes a slider, a connecting block is fixedly connected to the side of the slider near the Z-axis linear module, the connecting block is slidably connected to the mounting base, a locking block is fixedly connected to the side of the connecting block near the Z-axis linear module, a locking groove is opened inside the Z-axis linear module, and a threaded rod is rotatably connected inside the mounting base. Through the design of the mounting mechanism, it can be used to install a weighing module.
[0007] Preferably, the outer side of the threaded rod is provided with positive and negative threads, and the threaded rod is connected to the slider by threads. Through the design of the threaded rod, two sliders can be moved simultaneously.
[0008] Preferably, the locking block contacts the mounting base, and the locking block is slidably connected to the locking slot. Through the design of the locking block, the mounting base can be limited.
[0009] Preferably, a retaining ring is fixedly connected to the outer side of the threaded rod, and the retaining ring contacts the inner wall of the mounting base. The retaining ring is designed to limit the movement of the threaded rod.
[0010] Preferably, a knob is fixedly connected to the upper end of the threaded rod, and the knob is rotatably connected to the mounting base. The design of the knob allows for easy rotation of the threaded rod.
[0011] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:
[0012] 1. This utility model's device has a simple structure, a high-precision servo linear module with fast response speed, stable operation, and a maximum material handling cycle of 30 pieces / minute. It can achieve 100% online weighing of products and automatically reject products with abnormal weight. It can also automatically flip and arrange products. Different types of pneumatic finger grippers can be replaced depending on the product type, making it widely applicable.
[0013] 2. This utility model is equipped with components such as a slider, a locking block, and a threaded rod. By rotating the threaded rod, the threaded rod and the slider will move in a threaded motion, thereby causing the slider to drive the locking block to engage with the Z-axis linear module. This allows the weighing module to be installed on the Z-axis linear module, ensuring stable installation of the weighing module. Attached Figure Description
[0014] Figure 1 The overall three-dimensional structure of this utility model Figure 1 ;
[0015] Figure 2 The overall three-dimensional structure of this utility model Figure 2 ;
[0016] Figure 3 For the present utility model Figure 1 Enlarged rear sectional view;
[0017] Figure 4 For the present utility model Figure 3 Enlarged view of part A of the structure.
[0018] In the diagram: 1. Z-axis linear module; 2. X-axis linear module; 3. Linear cylinder; 31. Tilting cylinder; 32. Gripper; 4. Mounting base; 41. Mounting plate; 42. Weighing module; 43. Throwing flip plate; 44. Universal arm blowing head; 5. Mounting mechanism; 51. Slider; 52. Connecting block; 53. Locking block; 54. Locking groove; 55. Threaded rod; 56. Retaining ring; 57. Knob. Detailed Implementation
[0019] 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.
[0020] Please see Figure 1-4 A rapid material handling and weighing device for formed green blanks includes a Z-axis linear module 1, an X-axis linear module 2 mounted on the Z-axis linear module 1, a linear cylinder 3 mounted on the X-axis linear module 2, a tilting cylinder 31 mounted at the output end of the linear cylinder 3, and a gripper 32 mounted at the output end of the tilting cylinder 31. The gripper 32 is designed to grip the product. A mounting base 4 is in contact with the outer side of the Z-axis linear module 1. A mounting plate 41 is fixedly connected to the front of the mounting base 4. A weighing module 42 is mounted on the upper end of the mounting plate 41. A throwing flap 43 is mounted on the weighing module 42. A universal arm blowing head 44 is mounted on the weighing module 42. A mounting mechanism 5 is mounted on the mounting base 4.
[0021] Please see Figure 2-4 The mounting mechanism 5 includes a slider 51. A connecting block 52 is fixedly connected to the side of the slider 51 near the Z-axis linear module 1. The connecting block 52 is slidably connected to the mounting base 4. A locking block 53 is fixedly connected to the side of the connecting block 52 near the Z-axis linear module 1. A locking groove 54 is provided inside the Z-axis linear module 1. The locking block 53 contacts the mounting base 4 and is slidably connected to the locking groove 54. Through the design of the locking block 53, the mounting base 4 can be limited.
[0022] Please see Figure 2-4The mounting base 4 has a threaded rod 55 rotatably connected inside. The outer side of the threaded rod 55 is provided with positive and negative threads. The threaded rod 55 is threadedly connected to the slider 51. The design of the threaded rod 55 can drive the two sliders 51 to move simultaneously. A retaining ring 56 is fixedly connected to the outer side of the threaded rod 55. The retaining ring 56 contacts the inner wall of the mounting base 4. The design of the retaining ring 56 can limit the movement of the threaded rod 55. A knob 57 is fixedly connected to the upper end of the threaded rod 55. The knob 57 is rotatably connected to the mounting base 4. The design of the knob 57 can easily rotate the threaded rod 55. The mounting mechanism 5 can be used to install the weighing module 42.
[0023] The specific implementation process of this utility model is as follows: In use, by installing the mounting base 4 with the Z-axis linear module 1, the mounting base 4 drives the locking block 53 to slide into the locking groove 54 on the Z-axis linear module 1. Then, rotate the knob 57 to drive the threaded rod 55 to rotate, so that the threaded rod 55 and the slider 51 have a threaded movement, thereby causing the slider 51 to drive the connecting block 52 to move, and the connecting block 52 to drive the locking block 53 to move, so that the locking block 53 is engaged with the Z-axis linear module 1, and the mounting base 4 and the weighing module 42 and other components can be installed on the Z-axis linear module 1.
[0024] - The X-axis linear module 2 moves forward, and the gripper 32 moves to the "waiting position". Waiting
[0025] - When the product is demolded and the upper cylinder is raised to the set position, the X-axis linear module 2 advances. The gripper 32 moves to the "grip position".
[0026] - Linear cylinder 3 extends, Z-axis linear module 1 descends, and gripper 32 can clamp the product. Clamping.
[0027] Linear cylinder 3 retracts, X-axis linear module 2 moves backward, and Z-axis linear module 1 rises. Gripper 32 moves to the "safe position".
[0028] - Gripper 32 rotates 180° (if needed), X-axis linear module 2 continues to retract, and Z-axis linear module 1 descends. Gripper 32 moves to the "discharge position".
[0029] - Gripper 32 releases. The material is then placed on the weighing module 42.
[0030] - The Z-axis linear module 1 is raised, the X-axis linear module 2 moves forward, and the gripper 32 moves to the "waiting position".
[0031] wait
[0032] When the gripper 32 releases the material, it places the product on the weighing module 42, which weighs the product. If the weight is within the set range, the universal arm blowing head 44 blows the product onto the conveyor belt. If the weight exceeds the set range, the throwing flap 43 opens, and the universal arm blowing head 44 blows the product into the NG material channel.
[0033] In actual operation, the "waiting position," "grip position," "safety position," and "discharge position" are determined by two sets of coordinates (X, Z). Different grippers 32 are set by the operator on the control panel during machine setup. Press-related parameters, such as upper punch diameter, height, and die position, can be input into the controller. To ensure safety, when the operator sets the above coordinate positions, the controller automatically calculates whether there is any interference with the press-related positions. If interference occurs, an alarm is triggered, and the setting cannot be changed.
[0034] 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 rapid material handling and weighing device for formed green blanks, comprising a Z-axis linear module (1), characterized in that: The Z-axis linear module (1) is provided with an X-axis linear module (2), the X-axis linear module (2) is provided with a linear cylinder (3), the outer side of the Z-axis linear module (1) is in contact with a mounting base (4), the front of the mounting base (4) is fixedly connected with a mounting plate (41), the upper end of the mounting plate (41) is provided with a weighing module (42), the weighing module (42) is provided with a throwing flap (43), the weighing module (42) is provided with a universal arm blowing head (44), and the mounting base (4) is provided with a mounting mechanism (5).
2. The rapid material handling and weighing device for formed green blanks according to claim 1, characterized in that: The output end of the linear cylinder (3) is provided with a tilting cylinder (31), and the output end of the tilting cylinder (31) is provided with a gripper (32).
3. The rapid material handling and weighing device for formed green blanks according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting mechanism (5) includes a slider (51), a connecting block (52) is fixedly connected to the side of the slider (51) near the Z-axis linear module (1), the connecting block (52) is slidably connected to the mounting base (4), a locking block (53) is fixedly connected to the side of the connecting block (52) near the Z-axis linear module (1), a locking groove (54) is opened inside the Z-axis linear module (1), and a threaded rod (55) is rotatably connected inside the mounting base (4).
4. The rapid material handling and weighing device for formed green blanks according to claim 3, characterized in that: The threaded rod (55) has positive and negative threads on its outer side, and the threaded rod (55) is connected to the slider (51) by threads.
5. The rapid material handling and weighing device for formed green blanks according to claim 3, characterized in that: The card block (53) contacts the mounting base (4), and the card block (53) is slidably connected to the card slot (54).
6. The rapid material handling and weighing device for formed green blanks according to claim 3, characterized in that: A retaining ring (56) is fixedly connected to the outer side of the threaded rod (55), and the retaining ring (56) contacts the inner wall of the mounting base (4).
7. The rapid material handling and weighing device for formed green blanks according to claim 3, characterized in that: A knob (57) is fixedly connected to the upper end of the threaded rod (55), and the knob (57) is rotatably connected to the mounting base (4).