Filter end cap feeding mechanism
By designing a filter end cap feeding mechanism, which utilizes components such as limit rods, cams, and pneumatic clamps to achieve automated end cap feeding, the problem of low efficiency in manual feeding is solved, and production efficiency and accuracy are improved.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SHANDONG ENNAFINTE AUTOMATION EQUIP CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-09-26
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-24
AI Technical Summary
In the current filter production process, the loading of filter end caps requires manual operation, resulting in low efficiency and high labor intensity.
A filter end cap feeding mechanism was designed, which uses limit rods, cams, lifting components, pneumatic clamps and motor drive to realize the automated feeding of end caps. The mechanism includes limiting the end caps by multiple limit rods, rotating the cam to drive the lifting components to lift the end caps, and using pneumatic clamps to hold and transfer the end caps.
It enables rapid and accurate feeding of filter end caps, reducing the labor intensity of workers and improving feeding efficiency and accuracy.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of filter processing technology, specifically to a filter end cap feeding mechanism. Background Technology
[0002] A filter is a device used to filter liquids or gases. Its main function is to remove impurities, dirt, moisture, etc., in order to protect the normal operation of related equipment or systems.
[0003] In the current filter manufacturing process, the filter needs to be assembled. Before assembling the end caps and filter housing, the filter end caps need to be loaded. Currently, the end caps are often loaded manually by workers, which is cumbersome and affects loading efficiency. Therefore, we propose a filter end cap loading mechanism. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a filter end cap feeding mechanism, which solves the problems mentioned in the background art.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a filter end cap feeding mechanism, including a base, a fixing box fixedly installed on one side of the top of the base, a cam rotatably installed on the top of the fixing box, and multiple evenly distributed limiting rods fixedly installed on the cam;
[0006] A support plate is fixedly installed on the other side of the top of the base. A horizontal plate is fixedly connected to the top of the support plate. A lifting assembly is installed on one side wall of the horizontal plate for lifting the stacked filter end caps. A first limiting groove is opened on the surface of the horizontal plate. A driving assembly is installed in the inner cavity of the first limiting groove. A pneumatic clamp is connected to the driving assembly.
[0007] By adopting the above technical solution, the end caps are stacked and placed on the limiting rods. When feeding is required, the cam is rotated so that the end caps on one set of limiting rods are aligned with the lifting assembly. The lifting assembly then lifts the stacked material. The drive assembly drives the pneumatic clamp to align with the corresponding end cap. The pneumatic clamp holds the end cap. Finally, the drive assembly is activated to drive the pneumatic clamp to move the end cap to one side for unloading, thus achieving rapid feeding.
[0008] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the lifting assembly includes a second lead screw motor, a second limiting groove is provided on the side wall of the support plate, the second lead screw motor is fixedly installed at the top of the inner cavity of the second limiting groove, a second lead screw is fixedly connected to the outer end of the drive shaft of the second lead screw motor, the outer end of the second lead screw is rotatably connected to the bottom of the inner cavity of the second limiting groove, a matching second lead screw slider is fitted on the outer wall of the second lead screw, and a lifting plate is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the second lead screw slider.
[0009] By adopting the above technical solution, the second lead screw motor can drive the second lead screw to rotate, thereby driving the second lead screw slider to lift, which in turn drives the lifting plate to lift the end cover, so that the end cover can automatically fill in the clamping position.
[0010] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the driving assembly includes a first lead screw motor, which is fixedly mounted on one end face of the inner cavity of the first limiting slide groove. The outer end of the drive shaft of the first lead screw motor is fixedly connected to a first lead screw. The outer end of the first lead screw is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the first limiting slide groove. A matching first lead screw slider is fitted on the outer wall of the first lead screw. The outer wall of the first lead screw slider is connected to a pneumatic clamp through a connector.
[0011] By adopting the above technical solution, the first lead screw motor can drive the first lead screw to rotate, thereby driving the first lead screw slider to move, thus driving the pneumatic clamp to move, thereby moving the clamped end cap to the loading position.
[0012] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the connecting member includes a fixing block, which is fixedly connected to a first lead screw slider. A cylinder is fixedly installed on the top of the fixing block, and the push rod of the cylinder moves through the fixing block and is fixedly connected to a connecting plate. The connecting plate is fixedly connected to a pneumatic clamp.
[0013] By adopting the above technical solution, the pneumatic gripper can be lowered by a cylinder during clamping, thereby enabling the pneumatic gripper to accurately clamp onto the filter end cover, thus ensuring the stability of the clamping.
[0014] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a servo motor is fixedly installed in the inner cavity of the fixed box, and the transmission shaft of the servo motor movably passes through the fixed box and is fixedly connected to the middle of the bottom of the cam.
[0015] By adopting the above technical solution, the servo motor can drive the cam to rotate, so that after the end cap on a single limit rod is gripped, it can rotate to align the next set of limit rods with the lifting assembly.
[0016] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a cover is fixedly connected to the top of the horizontal plate.
[0017] By adopting the above technical solution, the enclosure can protect the drive components.
[0018] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:
[0019] The filter end cap feeding mechanism of this application limits the stacked end caps with multiple limit rods. Then, the cam rotates under the drive of the motor, which can lift the end caps with the lifting plate and use pneumatic grippers to clamp and transfer them, thereby achieving rapid feeding, reducing the labor intensity of workers, and improving the efficiency and accuracy of feeding.
[0020] When the pneumatic gripper is in use, the cylinder can push it down a certain distance, so that the gripper can accurately clamp onto the filter end cover, thus ensuring the stability of the gripping. Attached Figure Description
[0021] Other features, objects, and advantages of this invention will become more apparent from the following detailed description of non-limiting embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings:
[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a filter end cap feeding mechanism according to the present invention;
[0023] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the support plate of the filter end cap feeding mechanism of this utility model.
[0024] In the picture:
[0025] 1. Base; 11. Fixing box; 12. Cam; 13. Limiting rod;
[0026] 2. Support plate; 21. Cover; 22. Pneumatic clamp; 23. Lifting plate; 24. Second lead screw motor; 25. Second lead screw; 26. Second lead screw slider;
[0027] 3. Horizontal plate; 31. First lead screw motor; 32. First lead screw; 33. First lead screw slider; 34. Fixing block; 35. Cylinder; 36. Connecting plate. Detailed Implementation
[0028] Please see Figure 1-2 The present invention provides a technical solution: a filter end cap feeding mechanism, including a base 1, a fixing box 11 fixedly installed on one side of the top of the base 1, a cam 12 rotatably installed on the top of the fixing box 11, and a plurality of evenly distributed limiting rods 13 fixedly installed on the cam 12.
[0029] A support plate 2 is fixedly installed on the other side of the top of the base 1. A horizontal plate 3 is fixedly connected to the top of the support plate 2. A lifting assembly is installed on one side wall of the horizontal plate 3 for lifting the stacked filter end caps. A first limiting groove is opened on the surface of the horizontal plate 3. A drive assembly is installed in the inner cavity of the first limiting groove. A pneumatic clamp 22 is connected to the drive assembly.
[0030] It should be understood that in actual use, the end caps are stacked and placed on the limiting rods 13. When feeding is required, the cam 12 is rotated so that the end caps on one set of limiting rods 13 are aligned with the lifting assembly. The lifting assembly then lifts the stacked material. The drive assembly drives the pneumatic clamp to align with the corresponding end cap. The pneumatic clamp 22 then holds the end cap. Finally, the drive assembly is activated to drive the pneumatic clamp 22 to move the end cap to one side for unloading, thus achieving rapid feeding.
[0031] Furthermore, a cover 21 is fixedly connected to the top of the horizontal plate 3, and the cover 21 can protect the drive components.
[0032] Furthermore, a servo motor is fixedly installed in the inner cavity of the fixed box 11. The drive shaft of the servo motor moves through the fixed box 11 and is fixedly connected to the bottom middle of the cam 12. The servo motor can drive the cam 12 to rotate, so that after the end cap on a single limit rod 13 is gripped, it can rotate to align the next set of limit rods 13 with the lifting assembly.
[0033] like Figure 1 and 2 As shown; the lifting assembly includes a second lead screw motor 24, a second limiting groove is provided on the side wall of the support plate 2, the second lead screw motor 24 is fixedly installed on the top of the inner cavity of the second limiting groove, the outer end of the transmission shaft of the second lead screw motor 24 is fixedly connected to a second lead screw 25, the outer end of the second lead screw 25 is rotatably connected to the bottom of the inner cavity of the second limiting groove, the outer wall of the second lead screw 25 is fitted with a matching second lead screw slider 26, and the outer wall of the second lead screw slider 26 is fixedly connected to a lifting plate 23;
[0034] It should be understood that the second lead screw motor 24 can drive the second lead screw 25 to rotate, thereby driving the second lead screw slider 26 to lift, which in turn drives the lifting plate 23 to lift the end cover, so that the end cover can automatically fill in the clamping position.
[0035] like Figure 1 and 2As shown; the drive assembly includes a first lead screw motor 31, the first lead screw motor 31 is fixedly mounted on one end face of the inner cavity of the first limiting slide groove, the outer end of the drive shaft of the first lead screw motor 31 is fixedly connected to a first lead screw 32, the outer end of the first lead screw 32 is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the first limiting slide groove, the outer wall of the first lead screw 32 is fitted with a matching first lead screw slider 33, and the outer wall of the first lead screw slider 33 is connected to the pneumatic clamp 22 through a connector;
[0036] It should be understood that the first lead screw motor 31 can drive the first lead screw 32 to rotate, thereby driving the first lead screw slider 33 to move, thereby driving the pneumatic clamp 22 to move, and thus moving the clamped end cap to the loading position.
[0037] Furthermore, the connecting component includes a fixing block 34, which is fixedly connected to the first lead screw slider 33. A cylinder 35 is fixedly installed on the top of the fixing block 34. The push rod of the cylinder 35 moves through the fixing block 34 and is fixedly connected to a connecting plate 36. The connecting plate 36 is fixedly connected to the pneumatic clamp 22.
[0038] It should be understood that when the pneumatic gripper 22 is clamping, the cylinder 35 can push the pneumatic gripper 22 down a certain distance, so that the starting gripper can accurately clamp onto the filter end cover, thereby ensuring the stability of the clamping.
[0039] Furthermore, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used merely to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Moreover, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.
[0040] Although specific 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 the specific 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 filter end cap feeding mechanism, comprising a base (1), characterized in that: A fixing box (11) is fixedly installed on one side of the top of the base (1), and a cam (12) is rotatably installed on the top of the fixing box (11). Multiple evenly distributed limiting rods (13) are fixedly installed on the cam (12). A support plate (2) is fixedly installed on the other side of the top of the base (1). A horizontal plate (3) is fixedly connected to the top of the support plate (2). A lifting assembly is installed on one side wall of the horizontal plate (3) for lifting the stacked filter end caps. A first limiting groove is opened on the surface of the horizontal plate (3). A driving assembly is installed in the inner cavity of the first limiting groove. A pneumatic clamp (22) is connected to the driving assembly.
2. The filter end cap feeding mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lifting assembly includes a second lead screw motor (24), and a second limiting groove is provided on the side wall of the support plate (2). The second lead screw motor (24) is fixedly installed at the top of the inner cavity of the second limiting groove. A second lead screw (25) is fixedly connected to the outer end of the transmission shaft of the second lead screw motor (24). The outer end of the second lead screw (25) is rotatably connected to the bottom of the inner cavity of the second limiting groove. A matching second lead screw slider (26) is fitted on the outer wall of the second lead screw (25). A lifting plate (23) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the second lead screw slider (26).
3. The filter end cap feeding mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The drive assembly includes a first lead screw motor (31), which is fixedly mounted on one end face of the inner cavity of the first limiting slide groove. The outer end of the drive shaft of the first lead screw motor (31) is fixedly connected to a first lead screw (32). The outer end of the first lead screw (32) is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the first limiting slide groove. The outer wall of the first lead screw (32) is fitted with a matching first lead screw slider (33). The outer wall of the first lead screw slider (33) is connected to a pneumatic clamp (22) through a connector.
4. The filter end cap feeding mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that: The connector includes a fixing block (34), which is fixedly connected to a first lead screw slider (33). A cylinder (35) is fixedly installed on the top of the fixing block (34). The push rod of the cylinder (35) moves through the fixing block (34) and is fixedly connected to a connecting plate (36). The connecting plate (36) is fixedly connected to a pneumatic clamp (22).
5. The filter end cap feeding mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: A servo motor is fixedly installed in the inner cavity of the fixed box (11). The transmission shaft of the servo motor moves through the fixed box (11) and is fixedly connected to the bottom middle of the cam (12).
6. The filter end cap feeding mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the horizontal plate (3) is fixedly connected to a cover (21).