Automatic aluminum ingot feeding machine

Abstract

The utility model discloses an automatic aluminium ingot feeding machine, include: for driving aluminium ingot mobile automatic feeding robot, for clamping aluminium ingot's clamp, set up between automatic feeding robot and the assembly component of clamp, the assembly component includes the base of connection with automatic feeding robot output, the fixed connection of the connecting seat with the top of clamp, the bolt of fixed with the upper end of connecting seat, the slot of opening in the bottom of base, the positioning slot of opening in the outside of bolt, the rotary groove and auxiliary groove of opening in the inside of base, can solve the low efficiency of the existing feeding machine in the process of using change clamp, traditional scheme relies on manual dismounts / installs clamp, and each time change needs to stop operation, and the time consumption is about 15 30 minutes, and the serious influence production line continuity, the hidden danger of safety: the heavy clamp (usually reaches 50 200kg) is easy to cause the injury of carrying, and the smooth surface of aluminium ingot is easy to drop the hand, and further increase the operation risk problem.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of aluminum ingot processing technology, and in particular to an automatic aluminum ingot feeding machine. Background Technology

[0002] Aluminum ingots, as a core raw material in the metallurgical and casting industries, require automated equipment (such as robotic arms) to complete operations such as feeding and stacking. However, due to differences in molds or deformation during transportation, aluminum ingots from different production batches often have deviations in shape and size (e.g., cuboid, cylindrical, or irregularly shaped ingots), making it impossible for a single fixture to be compatible with multiple types of aluminum ingots.

[0003] The existing feeding machine has certain shortcomings in use:

[0004] First, the efficiency of changing fixtures is low: the traditional solution relies on manual disassembly / installation of fixtures, and each change requires stopping the machine for operation, which takes about 15-30 minutes, seriously affecting the continuity of the production line.

[0005] Secondly, there are safety hazards: handling heavy clamps (usually weighing 50-200kg) can easily cause workplace injuries, and the smooth surface of aluminum ingots makes them easy to slip out of one's hands, further increasing operational risks.

[0006] However, some companies use simple quick-change structures (such as pin-type connections), but still require manual alignment and locking, and lack automatic fixture recognition and position compensation functions, which cannot meet the needs of high-precision and fully automated scenarios. Utility Model Content

[0007] This utility model provides an automatic aluminum ingot feeding machine, which can solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0008] This utility model provides an automatic aluminum ingot feeding machine, including:

[0009] An automated feeding robot used to drive the movement of aluminum ingots;

[0010] Clamps used to hold aluminum ingots;

[0011] An assembly component positioned between the automated feeding robot and the fixture;

[0012] The assembly components include a base connected to the output end of the automatic feeding robot, a connecting seat fixedly connected to the top of the fixture, a pin fixed to the upper end of the connecting seat, a slot at the bottom of the base, a positioning groove on the outside of the pin, a rotating groove and an auxiliary groove inside the base, a rotating ring inside the rotating groove, a positioning pin fixed to one side of the rotating ring, a toothed groove on the inner wall of the rotating ring, a drive motor inside the base, and a drive gear at the output end of the drive motor.

[0013] The automatic aluminum ingot feeding machine according to one embodiment of this utility model also includes:

[0014] A positioning sensor installed on one side of the base and connector;

[0015] An inner cavity formed inside the base;

[0016] The battery and control circuit board are located inside the cavity;

[0017] The positioning sensor is electrically connected to the control circuit board.

[0018] The automatic aluminum ingot feeding machine according to one embodiment of this utility model also includes:

[0019] A support spring is installed at the connection between the positioning pin and the auxiliary groove;

[0020] The number of support springs is four, and they are arranged in an array.

[0021] The automatic aluminum ingot feeding machine according to one embodiment of this utility model also includes:

[0022] A limit switch fixedly connected to the inner wall of the auxiliary groove;

[0023] The limit switch is electrically connected to the control circuit board.

[0024] In an automatic aluminum ingot feeding machine according to one embodiment of the present invention, the bottom edge of the slot and the top edge of the pin are both provided with rounded corners, and the slot and the pin are compatible.

[0025] In the automatic aluminum ingot feeding machine of one embodiment of the present invention, the output end of the drive motor is fixedly connected to the drive gear, the drive motor is electrically connected to the control circuit board, and the drive gear meshes with the tooth groove.

[0026] The technical solution provided in this application embodiment can include the following beneficial effects: This application designs an automatic aluminum ingot feeding machine. By setting up the assembly components, it can solve the problem of low efficiency in changing clamps during the use of existing feeding machines: Traditional solutions rely on manual disassembly / installation of clamps, and each change requires machine shutdown, which takes about 15-30 minutes, seriously affecting the continuity of the production line; Safety hazards: The handling of heavy clamps (usually weighing 50-200kg) can easily cause work-related injuries, and the smooth surface of aluminum ingots makes them easy to slip out of the hand, further increasing the operational risks.

[0027] It should be understood that the above general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only, and do not limit this application. Attached Figure Description

[0028] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0029] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an automatic aluminum ingot feeding machine provided in one embodiment of this application;

[0030] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A partial disassembled structural diagram of an automatic aluminum ingot feeding machine;

[0031] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A top view of the base in an automatic aluminum ingot feeding machine;

[0032] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 A partial cross-sectional view of the assembly components in an automatic aluminum ingot feeding machine;

[0033] Figure 5 yes Figure 1 A partial structural diagram of the assembly components in an automatic aluminum ingot feeding machine.

[0034] Reference numerals: 10, Automatic feeding robot; 20, Fixture; 30, Assembly component; 31, Base; 32, Connecting seat; 33, Pin; 34, Slot; 35, Positioning slot; 36, Rotating slot; 37, Auxiliary slot; 38, Rotating ring; 39, Positioning pin; 310, Support spring; 311, Limit switch; 312, Gear; 313, Drive motor; 314, Drive gear. Detailed Implementation

[0035] 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, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0036] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," and "counterclockwise," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationships based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the stated features. In the description of this application, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0037] The following detailed description of some embodiments of this application is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Unless otherwise specified, the following embodiments and features can be combined with each other.

[0038] Example:

[0039] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, this application provides an automatic aluminum ingot feeding machine, including: an automatic feeding robot 10 for driving the movement of aluminum ingots; a clamp 20 for holding aluminum ingots; and an assembly assembly 30 disposed between the automatic feeding robot 10 and the clamp 20. The assembly assembly 30 includes a base 31 connected to the output end of the automatic feeding robot 10, a connecting seat 32 fixedly connected to the top of the clamp 20, a pin 33 fixed to the upper end of the connecting seat 32, a slot 34 opened at the bottom of the base 31, a positioning groove 35 opened on the outside of the pin 33, a rotating groove 36 and an auxiliary groove 37 opened inside the base 31, a rotating ring 38 disposed inside the rotating groove 36, a positioning pin 39 fixed to one side of the rotating ring 38, a toothed groove 312 opened on the inner wall of the rotating ring 38, a drive motor 313 disposed inside the base 31, and a drive gear 314 disposed at the output end of the drive motor 313.

[0040] The output end of the automatic feeding robot 10 is connected to the fixture 20 via an assembly component 30.

[0041] By adopting the above technical solution, the assembly component 30 set between the automatic feeding robot 10 and the fixture 20 can solve the problems of low fixture replacement efficiency in the existing feeding machine during the disassembly and installation of the fixture 20: the traditional solution relies on manual disassembly / installation of fixtures, each replacement requires machine stoppage and takes about 15-30 minutes, which seriously affects the continuity of the production line; safety hazards: the handling of heavy fixtures (usually weighing 50-200kg) can easily cause work-related injuries, and the smooth surface of aluminum ingots makes them easy to slip out of hand, further increasing the operational risks.

[0042] It should be noted that during the replacement of fixture 20, the external controller is connected to the control circuit board inside the base 31. By starting the drive motor 313, the output end of the drive motor 313 drives the active gear 314 to rotate, which then meshes with the tooth groove 312, causing the rotating ring 38 to rotate along the inside of the rotating groove 36. At the same time, the positioning pin 39 moves along the inside of the auxiliary groove 37, and the support spring 310 is compressed until one side of the positioning pin 39 contacts the limit switch 311. Feedback is then sent to the control circuit board, thereby stopping the operation of the output end of the drive motor 313. At this time, the positioning pin 39 has disengaged from the inside of the positioning groove 35. Then, the automatic feeding robot 10 drives the base 31 to move upward, causing the slot 34 to disengage along the outside of the pin 33, thereby disassembling the connecting seat 32 from the base 31 for easy replacement with other types of fixtures.

[0043] Similarly, during the installation of different models of fixtures 20, the positioning sensors on one side of the base 31 and the connecting seat 32 are first aligned. Then, the automatic feeding robot 10 is controlled to push the base 31 down along the connecting seat 32, so that the slot 34 and the pin 33 are aligned. At the same time, the drive motor 313 is started, which drives the drive gear 314 to mesh with the tooth groove 312, thereby driving the rotating ring 38 to rotate the positioning pin 39 until the limit switch 311 is triggered. At this time, the positioning pin 39 is disengaged from the inside of the slot 34. Then the slot 34 continues to descend until the positioning groove 35 is aligned with the end of the positioning pin 39, thereby turning off the drive motor 313. At this time, under the elastic potential energy of the support spring 310, the positioning pin 39 is driven to insert into the inside of the positioning groove 35, thereby positioning the pin 33 inside the slot 34, completing the installation of the fixture 20.

[0044] In an optional embodiment, the system further includes: a positioning sensor mounted on one side of the base 31 and the connecting seat 32; an inner cavity formed inside the base 31; and a battery and control circuit board disposed inside the inner cavity. The positioning sensor is used to detect the relative positional relationship (such as angle or displacement) between the base 31 and the connecting seat 32 in real time. The control circuit board integrates control logic, whose functions include: receiving detection signals from the positioning sensor to determine the orientation of the clamp 20; controlling the start, stop, and direction of the drive motor 313; and receiving feedback signals from the limit switch 311. The positioning sensor and the control circuit board are electrically connected. This configuration enables precise positioning of the clamp 20 and significantly improves the accuracy and reliability of the installation and fit between the base 31 and the connecting seat 32.

[0045] In an optional embodiment, a support spring 310 is further included at the connection between the positioning pin 39 and the auxiliary groove 37. Preferably, four sets of support springs 310 are arranged in a symmetrical array. When the positioning pin 39 rotates in the opposite direction (away from the positioning groove 35), the support spring 310 is compressed and stores elastic potential energy (force storage). Once the positioning pin 39 rotates with the rotating ring 38 to a position precisely aligned with the positioning groove 35, the energy stored in the support spring 310 is rapidly released, pushing the positioning pin 39 to quickly pop out and reliably insert into the positioning groove 35. This design ensures that the pin 33 can be quickly and accurately positioned and locked inside the slot 34, achieving rapid docking.

[0046] In an optional embodiment, the device further includes a limit switch 311 fixedly connected to the inner wall of the auxiliary groove 37. The limit switch 311 is electrically connected to the control circuit board. When the output shaft of the drive motor 313 drives the drive gear 314 to rotate, and drives the rotating ring 38 and the positioning pin 39 to rotate synchronously through meshing with the tooth groove 312, the trigger end of the limit switch 311 (such as the contact of a micro switch) will contact the positioning pin 39, which has rotated to a specific angle. This contact action causes the limit switch 311 to generate a feedback signal and send it to the control circuit board. Based on this signal, the control circuit board determines that the positioning pin 39 has rotated to the correct position (e.g., reaching a preset disengagement or pre-insertion angle), and then issues a command to stop the operation of the output shaft of the drive motor 313. This mechanism effectively prevents the drive motor 313 from stalling or being damaged due to overtravel.

[0047] In an optional embodiment, guide rounded corners are provided at the bottom edge of the slot 34 and the top edge of the pin 33. The geometry of the slot 34 and the pin 33 is designed to be mutually compatible. This rounded corner design plays a key guiding role in the insertion of the pin 33 into the slot 34, which can significantly reduce the frictional resistance and assembly stress at the initial contact, realize a smooth transition and smooth insertion between the pin 33 and the slot 34, effectively avoid jamming caused by minor misalignment or burrs, and improve the smoothness of assembly and user experience.

[0048] In an optional embodiment, the output shaft of the drive motor 313 and the drive gear 314 are rigidly fixedly connected (e.g., keyed or tight-fitted). The start, stop, and direction of the drive motor 313 are precisely controlled by the control circuit board via electrical signals. The teeth of the drive gear 314 precisely mesh with the tooth grooves 312 on the rotating ring 38. When the control circuit board drives the motor 313, its output shaft drives the drive gear 314 to rotate. Through meshing with the tooth grooves 312, the drive gear 314 efficiently and reliably transmits the rotational motion to the rotating ring 38, thereby driving the positioning pin 39 to perform precise rotational motion. This gear-tooth transmission mechanism ensures that the positioning pin 39 can stably insert or pull out linearly along the trajectory of the positioning groove 35 according to the control command, and is the core power transmission link for achieving precise positioning and reliable locking / unlocking.

[0049] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection. They can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection. They can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, and they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in this application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0050] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature being directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature being directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0051] The foregoing disclosure provides many different embodiments or examples for implementing different structures of this application. To simplify the disclosure, specific examples of components and arrangements are described above. Of course, these are merely examples and are not intended to limit the scope of this application. Furthermore, reference numerals and / or letters may be repeated in different examples; such repetition is for simplification and clarity and does not in itself indicate a relationship between the various embodiments and / or arrangements discussed. In addition, examples of various specific processes and materials are provided in this application, but those skilled in the art will recognize the application of other processes and / or the use of other materials.

[0052] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of this application. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0053] Although embodiments of this application have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of this application, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An automatic aluminum ingot feeding machine, characterized in that, include: An automated feeding robot used to drive the movement of aluminum ingots; Clamps used to hold aluminum ingots; An assembly component positioned between the automated feeding robot and the fixture; The assembly components include a base connected to the output end of the automatic feeding robot, a connecting seat fixedly connected to the top of the fixture, a pin fixed to the upper end of the connecting seat, a slot at the bottom of the base, a positioning groove on the outside of the pin, a rotating groove and an auxiliary groove inside the base, a rotating ring inside the rotating groove, a positioning pin fixed to one side of the rotating ring, a toothed groove on the inner wall of the rotating ring, a drive motor inside the base, and a drive gear at the output end of the drive motor.

2. The automatic aluminum ingot feeding machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: A positioning sensor installed on one side of the base and connector; An inner cavity formed inside the base; The battery and control circuit board are located inside the cavity; The positioning sensor is electrically connected to the control circuit board.

3. The automatic aluminum ingot feeding machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: A support spring is installed at the connection between the positioning pin and the auxiliary groove; The number of support springs is four, and they are arranged in an array.

4. The automatic aluminum ingot feeding machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, Also includes: A limit switch fixedly connected to the inner wall of the auxiliary groove; The limit switch is electrically connected to the control circuit board.

5. The automatic aluminum ingot feeding machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom edge of the slot and the top edge of the pin are both rounded, and the slot and the pin are compatible.

6. The automatic aluminum ingot feeding machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, The output end of the drive motor is fixedly connected to the drive gear, the drive motor is electrically connected to the control circuit board, and the drive gear meshes with the tooth groove.

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