A flange centering and positioning feeding mechanism

Abstract

This utility model relates to a flange centering and loading mechanism, which is installed above a storage cylinder. The loading mechanism includes a support plate, a positioning device, and a clamp. The support plate consists of a left half and a right half, which move towards each other to open or close. When the support plate is open, the upper port of the storage cylinder is exposed. A flange is supported on the closed support plate, centered by the positioning device and held by the clamp, aligned with the upper port of the storage cylinder. After the support plate is opened, the clamp releases the flange, allowing it to fall naturally and enter the storage cylinder through the upper port. This solves the problem of robot grippers being unable to accurately place flanges directly into the storage cylinder, achieving automatic flange loading.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to automated feeding technology, specifically to a flange centering and positioning feeding mechanism. Background Technology

[0002] During automated material feeding, the robotic gripper has difficulty directly and accurately placing the flange into the storage cylinder. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of the above problems, this utility model proposes a flange centering and positioning feeding mechanism.

[0004] The technical solution of this utility model: A flange centering and positioning feeding mechanism is installed above a storage cylinder; the feeding mechanism includes a pallet, a positioning device, and a clamp; the pallet is composed of a left half pallet and a right half pallet, the left half pallet and the right half pallet move towards each other to open or close the pallet; when the pallet is open, the upper port of the storage cylinder is exposed. A flange is supported on a closed pallet (the robot gripper places the flange on the closed pallet), and is centered by a positioning device and held by a clamp, aligned with the upper port of the storage cylinder; after the pallet is opened, the clamp releases the flange, and the flange falls naturally and enters the storage cylinder through the upper port.

[0005] To further refine the above technical solution, the clamp consists of a left clamping block and a right clamping block, which move toward each other to clamp or release the flange.

[0006] The above technical solution is further refined so that the left clamping block and the right clamping block move synchronously when they move towards each other; with this design, especially when the flange is loosened, the flange is subjected to uniform force and will not tip over during the natural feeding process.

[0007] Further refining the above technical solution, the left and right clamping blocks are provided with V-shaped openings on opposite sides, forming a positioning device. When the left and right clamping blocks move towards each other to clamp the flange, the V-shaped opening design causes the flange to move towards the middle position of the left and right clamping blocks, achieving centered positioning of the flange.

[0008] To further refine the above technical solution, the left half of the support plate and the right half of the support plate are provided with openings on opposite sides, and the openings form a clearance hole when the support plate is closed.

[0009] To further refine the above technical solution, the pallet and the clamp share a base, and the base is equipped with a driving device A and a driving device B. The driving device A is connected to the left half pallet and the right half pallet, and the driving device A drives the left half pallet and the right half pallet to move towards each other. The driving device B is connected to the left clamping block and the right clamping block, and the driving device B drives the left clamping block and the right clamping block to move towards each other synchronously.

[0010] Further refining the above technical solution, the left and right half-plates move synchronously when they move towards each other; the drive device A and drive device B have the same structure, both consisting of a cylinder and a swing arm structure connected together.

[0011] To further refine the above technical solution, the driving device A and the driving device B are symmetrical about the base.

[0012] The advantages of this utility model are that it has a reasonable design and simple structure, and solves the problem that the robot gripper has difficulty in directly and accurately placing the flange into the storage cylinder, thus realizing automatic feeding of the flange. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the flange-centered positioning and feeding mechanism.

[0014] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the pallet structure.

[0015] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the fixture structure.

[0016] The feeding mechanism in the figure includes pallet 1, left half pallet 1-1, right half pallet 1-2, opening 1-3, clamp 2, left clamping block 2-1, right clamping block 2-2, V-shaped opening 2-3, base 1-3, drive device A 1-4, and drive device B 1-5. Detailed Implementation

[0017] The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings.

[0018] like Figure 1-3 As shown, a flange centering and loading mechanism includes a pallet 1 and a clamp 2, with the pallet 1 and clamp 2 sharing a base 3. The pallet 1 consists of a left half pallet 1 and a right half pallet 1-2. A drive device A 4 is installed in front of the base 1-3, connecting the left half pallet 1 and the right half pallet 1-2. The clamp 2 consists of a left clamping block 2-1 and a right clamping block 2-2. A drive device B 5 is installed behind the base 1-3, connecting the left clamping block 2-1 and the right clamping block 2-2. V-shaped openings 2-3 are provided on opposite sides of the left clamping block 2-1 and the right clamping block 2-2, forming a positioning device. Openings 1-3 are provided on opposite sides of the left half pallet 1 and the right half pallet 1-2. The drive device A 4 and the drive device B 5 have the same structure, both consisting of a cylinder and a swing arm structure, and are symmetrical about the base.

[0019] The aforementioned feeding mechanism is installed above the storage cylinder. In use: Drive device A 1-4 drives the left half-plate 1-1 and right half-plate 1-2 to move towards each other, closing plate 1 (openings 1-3 form a clearance hole). The robot gripper places the flange onto plate 1 (the flange is located between the left clamping block 2-1 and the right clamping block 2-2, with the columnar protrusion on the bottom surface resting in the clearance hole). Drive device B 1-5 drives the left clamping block 2-1 and right clamping block 2-2 to move towards each other synchronously, clamping and centering the flange under the action of the V-shaped opening 2-3, aligning the flange with the upper port of the storage cylinder. Drive device A 4 drives the left half-plate 1 and right half-plate 1 to move towards each other synchronously, opening plate 1 and exposing the upper port of the storage cylinder. Drive device B... 5. Drive the left clamping block 2-1 and the right clamping block 2-2 to move synchronously towards each other, release the flange, and the flange falls naturally and enters the storage cylinder through the upper port of the storage cylinder, completing the feeding of one flange; repeat this process to realize the automatic feeding of flanges.

[0020] The above embodiments are only for illustrating the technical concept and features of the utility model, and are intended to enable those skilled in the art to understand the content of the utility model and implement it accordingly. They should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the utility model. All equivalent changes or modifications made in accordance with the spirit and essence of the utility model should be covered within the scope of protection of the utility model.

Claims

1. A flange-centered positioning and feeding mechanism, wherein the feeding mechanism is installed above a storage cylinder; characterized in that, The feeding mechanism includes a pallet, a positioning device, and a clamp. The pallet is composed of a left half pallet and a right half pallet. The left half pallet and the right half pallet move towards each other to open or close the pallet. When the pallet is open, the upper port of the storage cylinder is exposed. A flange is supported on a closed pallet, centered by a positioning device and held by a clamp, aligned with the upper port of the storage cylinder.

2. The flange centering and positioning feeding mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The clamp consists of a left clamping block and a right clamping block, which move toward each other to clamp or release the flange.

3. The flange centering and positioning feeding mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that, The left and right clamping blocks move synchronously when they move towards each other.

4. The flange centering and positioning feeding mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that, The left and right clamping blocks are provided with V-shaped openings on opposite sides to form a positioning device.

5. The flange centering and positioning feeding mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that, The left and right half of the support plate move in opposite directions simultaneously.

6. The flange centering and positioning feeding mechanism according to claim 5, characterized in that, The pallet and clamp share a base, on which drive device A and drive device B are mounted. Drive device A is connected to the left and right half of the pallet and drives the left and right half of the pallet to move synchronously in opposite directions. Drive device B is connected to the left and right clamping blocks and drives the left and right clamping blocks to move synchronously in opposite directions. Drive device A and drive device B have the same structure, both consisting of a cylinder and a swing arm structure.

7. A flange centering and positioning feeding mechanism according to claim 6, characterized in that, The drive device A and drive device B are symmetrical about the base.

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