Automatic feeding device for a tapping machine
By designing an automatic feeding device for tapping machines, the automatic feeding and positioning of workpieces is achieved using limit posts and cylinders, solving the problems of high risk of manual feeding and high cost of large feeding mechanisms, and realizing safe and efficient automated processing.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- 天津星原工业科技有限公司
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-07
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-24
AI Technical Summary
Existing tapping machines pose risks when manually feeding materials in small-scale processing, and large-scale feeding mechanisms are costly and difficult to apply.
An automatic feeding device for a tapping machine was designed, including an installation mechanism, a feeding mechanism, and a positioning mechanism. The device utilizes a limit post for material storage, a feeding cylinder, and a positioning cylinder to achieve automated feeding and positioning of the workpiece.
It reduces the risks associated with manual feeding, has a simple structure, meets automation requirements, and improves processing efficiency and safety.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of tapping machine processing technology, specifically to an automatic feeding device for a tapping machine. Background Technology
[0002] A tapping machine is a mechanical device used to process internal threads on workpieces. It is widely used in industries such as machinery manufacturing, hardware processing, and automotive parts.
[0003] Currently, in the process of tapping workpieces, manual feeding is usually used for small-scale processing environments. However, manual feeding carries certain processing risks, while using large feeding mechanisms is difficult to apply and is costly. Therefore, there is a need to provide a feeding device that can solve the above-mentioned drawbacks and improve efficiency. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide an automatic feeding device for a tapping machine to solve the problems mentioned in the background section. To solve the above technical problems, this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:
[0005] This utility model relates to an automatic feeding device for a tapping machine, comprising:
[0006] The mounting mechanism includes a mounting frame;
[0007] The feeding mechanism includes a feeding guide frame threadedly fixed to the middle of the top of the mounting frame and hole blocks equidistantly fixed to the upper corners of the feeding guide frame. A limiting post is fitted inside the opening at one end of the hole block, and workpieces are placed between the multiple limiting posts. A feeding cylinder is provided on one side of the lower end of the mounting frame.
[0008] Furthermore, the output end of the feeding cylinder is fixed with a connector one, and the upper end of the connector one is fixed with a connector two. One end of the connector two is fixed with a feeding head, which abuts against the workpiece at the bottom.
[0009] Furthermore, a feeding guide block is symmetrically fixed to the lower end of the inner wall of the mounting frame, and the upper end of the feeding guide block is in contact with the lowermost end of the workpiece.
[0010] Furthermore, the installation mechanism also includes a cover plate threaded to one side of the upper end of the mounting frame and an installation block fixed to one side of the bottom end of the mounting frame, wherein the lower end of the installation block is threadedly fixed to the upper end of the feeding cylinder.
[0011] Furthermore, a reinforcing column is symmetrically fixed on the other side of the bottom end of the mounting frame, and a base plate is fixed to the bottom end of the multiple reinforcing columns. A reinforcing frame is fixed on one side of the upper end of the base plate, and one end of the reinforcing frame is fixed to both sides of the middle part of the bottom end of the mounting frame.
[0012] Furthermore, it also includes a positioning mechanism, which includes a positioning cylinder fixed to the other side of the upper end of the base plate and a connecting block fixed to the output end of the positioning cylinder. The upper end of the connecting block is fixed with a positioning block, and the inner side of the positioning block is in close contact with the workpiece.
[0013] Furthermore, the positioning mechanism also includes three movable columns fixed to one end of the inner wall of the mounting frame. The three movable columns extend out of the corners of the positioning block, and a limit head is fixed at the top of the movable columns. A first push switch is provided through one of the limit heads, and a second push switch is provided through one end of the positioning block. The first push switch and the second push switch are electrically connected to the positioning cylinder and the feeding cylinder respectively through wires.
[0014] This utility model has the following beneficial effects:
[0015] This invention utilizes a hole block to install multiple limiting posts, and the gaps between the limiting posts provide storage space for multiple workpieces. A feeding guide frame then feeds the bottom workpiece. Subsequently, a controlled feeding cylinder acts on the feeding head, transmitting force to the bottom workpiece to complete the active feeding. This reduces the high risks associated with manual feeding, while also being simple in structure, easy to use, and meeting the required specifications. Attached Figure Description
[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0017] Figure 1 This is a front view of the present invention;
[0018] Figure 2 This is a bottom view of the present invention;
[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the positioning mechanism of this utility model;
[0020] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of the feeding cylinder of this utility model.
[0021] The attached diagram lists the components represented by each number as follows:
[0022] 11. Mounting bracket; 12. Cover plate; 13. Reinforcing column; 14. Base plate; 15. Reinforcing bracket; 16. Mounting block; 21. Feeding guide frame; 22. Hole block; 23. Limiting column; 24. Feeding cylinder; 25. Connector 1; 26. Connector 2; 27. Feeding head; 28. Feeding guide block; 31. Positioning cylinder; 32. Connecting block; 33. Positioning block; 34. Movable column; 35. Limiting head; 36. First press switch; 37. Second press switch. Detailed Implementation
[0023] 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.
[0024] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the embodiments of this utility model will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0025] Please see Figure 1-4 As shown, this utility model is an automatic feeding device for a tapping machine, comprising:
[0026] The installation mechanism includes a mounting bracket 11.
[0027] Mounting bracket 11 provides a structural installation environment.
[0028] The mounting mechanism also includes a cover plate 12 threadedly fixed to one side of the upper end of the mounting frame 11 and a mounting block 16 fixed to one side of the bottom end of the mounting frame 11. The lower end of the mounting block 16 is threadedly fixed to the upper end of the feeding cylinder 24.
[0029] The cover plate 12 provides overhead protection for the feeding cylinder 24 located below, while the mounting block 16 fixes the feeding cylinder 24.
[0030] A reinforcing column 13 is symmetrically fixed on the other side of the bottom end of the mounting bracket 11. A base plate 14 is fixed to the bottom end of the multiple reinforcing columns 13, and a reinforcing frame 15 is fixed to one side of the upper end of the base plate 14. One end of the reinforcing frame 15 is fixed to both sides of the middle part of the bottom end of the mounting bracket 11.
[0031] The reinforcing column 13, the base plate 14, and the reinforcing frame 15 provide structural support for the bottom of the mounting frame 11 and strengthen the structural support. Similarly, the base plate 14 can be used for the installation of the positioning cylinder 31 structure described below.
[0032] The feeding mechanism includes a feeding guide frame 21 threadedly fixed to the middle of the top of the mounting frame 11 and hole blocks 22 equidistantly fixed to the upper corners of the feeding guide frame 21. A limiting post 23 is sleeved in the opening at one end of the hole block 22, and workpieces are placed between multiple limiting posts 23. A feeding cylinder 24 is provided on one side of the lower end of the mounting frame 11.
[0033] The hole block 22 is installed and fixed to the limiting post 23. The inner space of multiple limiting posts 23 is used to store the workpiece. The feeding guide frame 21 meets the feeding of the bottom workpiece. Then, the controlled feeding cylinder 24 is used to complete the active feeding. The feeding cylinder 24 is model SDA-25.
[0034] The output end of the feeding cylinder 24 is fixed with a connector 25, and the upper end of the connector 25 is fixed with a connector 26. One end of the connector 26 is fixed with a feeding head 27, which abuts against the workpiece at the bottom.
[0035] Connector 1 25 and connector 26 connect and install the feeding head 27 and the feeding cylinder 24, and transmit force to smoothly complete the feeding of the workpiece.
[0036] Feeding guide blocks 28 are symmetrically fixed at the lower end of the inner wall of the mounting bracket 11, and the upper end of the feeding guide blocks 28 is in contact with the lowermost end of the workpiece.
[0037] The feeding guide block 28 receives the workpiece at the bottom and can slide forward under the pushing force.
[0038] Working principle: During the tapping process, multiple workpieces are stored in the gap between the multiple limiting posts 23. The workpiece at the bottom is pressed and enters the feeding guide frame 21, sliding against the upper end of the feeding guide block 28. At this time, the feeding head 27 is activated by the controlled feeding cylinder 24. The feeding head 27, after being stressed, transmits the force to the bottom workpiece. Relying on the sliding on the feeding guide block 28, it moves towards the tapping position. After positioning, the tapping machine completes the processing. After the workpiece is processed, the feeding head 27 retracts, and the above steps are repeated to press the workpiece, so that the bottom workpiece enters the feeding guide frame 21. The above steps are repeated again.
[0039] This solution reduces the high risks associated with manual feeding while being simple in structure, easy to use, and meets the requirements.
[0040] Please see Figure 1-4 As shown, this embodiment is based on the above embodiment:
[0041] It also includes a positioning mechanism, which includes a positioning cylinder 31 fixed on the other side of the upper end of the base plate 14 and a connecting block 32 fixed on the output end of the positioning cylinder 31. A positioning block 33 is fixed on the upper end of the connecting block 32, and the inner side of the positioning block 33 is in close contact with the workpiece.
[0042] The positioning cylinder 31 provides the power required for positioning. The connecting block 32 connects and installs the positioning block 33 with the positioning cylinder 31. The stability of the workpiece structure during tapping is ensured by the contact between the positioning block 33 and the workpiece.
[0043] The positioning mechanism also includes three movable columns 34 fixed to one end of the inner wall of the mounting frame 11. The three movable columns 34 extend out of the corner of the positioning block 33, and the top of the movable column 34 is fixed with a limit head 35. A first push switch 36 is provided through one limit head 35, and a second push switch 37 is provided through one end of the positioning block 33. The first push switch 36 and the second push switch 37 are electrically connected to the positioning cylinder 31 and the feeding cylinder 24 respectively through wires.
[0044] The movable column 34 allows for the vertical adjustment of the positioning block 33. The limit head 35 restricts the upward movement of the positioning block 33 to prevent it from falling off. The first press switch 36 and the second press switch 37 control the positioning cylinder 31 and the feeding cylinder 24. The model of the first press switch 36 and the second press switch 37 is D2F-01F1.
[0045] Working principle: When the workpiece is pushed to the tapping position, the controlled positioning cylinder 31 applies an upward force to the positioning head until the positioning block 33 and the limit head 35 come into contact with each other, and acts on the first push switch 36 to actively brake the positioning cylinder 31. At this time, the positioning block 33 can fit and abut against the pushed workpiece. After the workpiece and the positioning block 33 come into contact, the second push switch 37, which is also under force, actively brakes the feeding cylinder 24.
[0046] This solution ensures the stability of the workpiece structure during tapping while actively braking the positioning cylinder 31 and the feeding cylinder 24, avoiding unnecessary trouble caused by excessive force. Furthermore, it can actively brake without manual operation, saving time and effort.
[0047] The preferred embodiments of this utility model disclosed above are merely illustrative of the present utility model. These preferred embodiments do not exhaustively describe all details, nor do they limit the utility model to the specific implementations described. Clearly, many modifications and variations can be made based on the content of this specification. This specification selects and specifically describes these embodiments to better explain the principles and practical applications of this utility model, thereby enabling those skilled in the art to better understand and utilize it. This utility model is limited only by the claims and their full scope and equivalents.
Claims
1. An automatic feeding device for a tapping machine, characterized in that, include: The mounting mechanism includes a mounting bracket (11); The feeding mechanism includes a feeding guide frame (21) threadedly fixed to the middle of the top of the mounting frame (11) and a hole block (22) equidistantly fixed to the upper corner of the feeding guide frame (21). A limiting post (23) is sleeved in the opening at one end of the hole block (22). Workpieces are arranged between the multiple limiting posts (23). A feeding cylinder (24) is provided on one side of the lower end of the mounting frame (11).
2. The automatic feeding device for a tapping machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The output end of the feeding cylinder (24) is fixed with a connector one (25), and the upper end of the connector one (25) is fixed with a connector two (26). One end of the connector two (26) is fixed with a feeding head (27), which abuts against the workpiece at the bottom.
3. The automatic feeding device for a tapping machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lower end of the inner wall of the mounting bracket (11) is symmetrically fixed with a feeding guide block (28), and the upper end of the feeding guide block (28) is in contact with the lowermost end of the workpiece.
4. The automatic feeding device for a tapping machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The installation mechanism also includes a cover plate (12) threadedly fixed to one side of the upper end of the mounting frame (11) and a mounting block (16) fixed to one side of the bottom end of the mounting frame (11). The lower end of the mounting block (16) is threadedly fixed to the upper end of the feeding cylinder (24).
5. The automatic feeding device for a tapping machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: A reinforcing column (13) is symmetrically fixed on the other side of the bottom end of the mounting frame (11). A base plate (14) is fixed to the bottom end of the multiple reinforcing columns (13), and a reinforcing frame (15) is fixed on one side of the upper end of the base plate (14). One end of the reinforcing frame (15) is fixed to both sides of the middle part of the bottom end of the mounting frame (11).
6. The automatic feeding device for a tapping machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a positioning mechanism, which includes a positioning cylinder (31) fixed on the other side of the upper end of the base plate (14) and a connecting block (32) fixed on the output end of the positioning cylinder (31). The upper end of the connecting block (32) is fixed with a positioning block (33), and the inner side of the positioning block (33) is in close contact with the workpiece.
7. An automatic feeding device for a tapping machine according to claim 6, characterized in that: The positioning mechanism also includes three movable columns (34) fixed to one end of the inner wall of the mounting frame (11). The three movable columns (34) extend through the corners of the positioning block (33), and the top of the movable column (34) is fixed with a limit head (35). A first push switch (36) is provided through one of the limit heads (35), and a second push switch (37) is provided through one end of the positioning block (33). The first push switch (36) and the second push switch (37) are electrically connected to the positioning cylinder (31) and the feeding cylinder (24) respectively through wires.