Automatic ball cage window hole feeding device
By designing an automatic feeding device, which utilizes the combination of conveyor belts and guide plates, the problem of ball cage feeding relying on manual operation was solved, achieving automated feeding and reducing the labor intensity and labor costs of workers.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202521781032.X
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-08-20
- Publication Date
- 2026-08-25
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-08-20
AI Technical Summary
The current process of feeding ball cages into the ball cage punch press mainly relies on manual operation, which leads to high labor intensity and high labor costs for workers.
An automatic feeding device was designed, which includes a feeding mechanism, a lifting mechanism and a conveying mechanism. The device uses a conveyor belt and a guide plate to stably transport the ball cage into the ball cage punch press, and achieves automatic feeding through the cooperation of the support body and the backing plate.
It enables automatic feeding of ball cages, reducing the labor intensity of workers and lowering labor costs.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of ball cage processing technology, specifically to an automatic feeding device for ball cage punching windows. Background Technology
[0002] A ball joint, also known as a constant velocity joint (CV joint), is a crucial component in a car's transmission system. Its function is to transmit engine power from the transmission to the drive wheels, propelling the car at high speeds. Many types of CV joints are used in automobiles, with the ball-cage type and the tripod type being the most common. They are mainly composed of a sliding sleeve, a three-way shaft, a drive shaft, a star-shaped sleeve, a cage, and a bell-shaped housing. Because CV joints transmit heavy driving torque, are subject to heavy loads, require high transmission precision, and are in high demand, and are also safety components, their main parts are all precision-forged. Currently, in the production process of CV joints, the ball cage needs to be fed into a CV joint press for stamping to form the window. However, the inventors of this application, through on-site research, discovered that currently, the process of feeding the ball cage into the CV joint press is generally done manually, resulting in high labor intensity and labor costs for workers. Utility Model Content
[0003] In view of the existing technical problem that the ball cage is generally fed into the ball cage punch press manually, which is labor-intensive and costly for workers, this utility model provides an automatic feeding device for the ball cage punch window.
[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:
[0005] An automatic feeding device for ball cage punching windows includes a feeding mechanism, a lifting mechanism, and a conveying mechanism. The feeding mechanism includes a supporting chute with a stop bar at its lower end. A notch, smaller than the outer diameter of the ball cage, is formed through the left side wall and bottom of the supporting chute near its lower end. The lifting mechanism includes a base fixed to the ground, with a stable column fixedly connected to the base. Support frames are fixedly connected to the front and rear sides of the stable column via multiple sets of Z-shaped connectors. The bottom of the support frames is suspended from the ground. A support plate is fixedly connected to the top of the front side of the support frame. A drive motor, electrically connected to a motor controller via wires, is mounted on the surface of the support plate. A drive wheel connected to the motor shaft of the drive motor is located at the top of the support frame, and a driven wheel is located at the bottom of the support frame. The drive wheel and the driven wheel are connected via... The left and right sides of the support frame are connected by a conveyor belt. Multiple supports, spaced apart on the surface of the conveyor belt, can pass through gaps in the support chute. The height of each support is less than half the height of the ball cage. Multiple L-shaped connectors are fixedly fixed to the rear side of the support frame from top to bottom. A backing plate, spaced apart from the supports on the conveyor belt, is fixedly connected to each L-shaped connector. A guide plate, inclined rearwards, is fixed to the upper part of the front side of the support frame, positioned between the supports and the backing plate. The conveying mechanism includes a support column. An L-shaped conveying chute is supported at the top of the support column. The corners of the L-shaped conveying chute are rounded. The inlet of the L-shaped conveying chute is opposite the guide plate and adjacent to the rear side of the conveyor belt. A material transfer chute leading into the ball cage press is located below the outlet of the L-shaped conveying chute.
[0006] Compared with existing technologies, the automatic feeding device for ball cage punching windows provided by this utility model first allows the ball cage to be processed to roll from the higher end of the support chute to the lower end, where it is stopped by a stop bar. Then, the conveyor belt rotates under the drive of the motor. When the support body on the surface of the conveyor belt reaches the gap in the support chute, it lifts one ball cage stopped at the gap along the height direction of the ball cage. Since the height of the support body is less than 1 / 2 of the height of the ball cage, the support body cannot completely support the ball cage. At this time, the ball cage will tilt towards the side of the backing plate and lean against the backing plate. Thus, under the combined action of the support body and the backing plate, the ball cage is stabilized and moves upward. When the ball cage moves to contact the guide sloping plate between the support body and the backing plate, the guide sloping plate will tilt and guide the ball cage to roll into the L-shaped conveying chute. Finally, it enters the ball cage punching machine through the material transfer chute below the outlet of the L-shaped conveying chute. This completes the automatic feeding of the ball cage punching window. This device can automatically feed ball cages into the ball cage punching machine, reducing the labor intensity of workers and the labor cost.
[0007] Furthermore, a ball cage pressure strip is movably provided on the left side wall of the support groove near the notch.
[0008] Furthermore, the support body is a V-shaped support block.
[0009] Furthermore, the front and rear sides of the support frame above the guide plate are fixed with downwardly inclined clamping plates, and the lower part of the clamping plates is fixed with a connecting shaft. A cleaning roller that is pressed against the surface of the conveyor belt is rotatably sleeved on the connecting shaft. Attached Figure Description
[0010] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the automatic feeding device for the ball cage punching window provided by this utility model.
[0011] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A magnified structural diagram of point A in the middle.
[0012] In the diagram, 1. Feeding mechanism; 11. Supporting chute; 12. Stop bar; 13. Notch; 14. Ball cage pressure bar; 2. Lifting mechanism; 201. Base; 202. Stabilizing column; 203. Z-shaped connector; 204. Support frame; 205. Support plate; 206. Drive motor; 207. Conveyor belt; 208. Support body; 209. L-shaped connector; 210. Backing plate; 211. Guide chute; 212. Clamping piece; 213. Connecting shaft; 214. Cleaning roller; 3. Conveying mechanism; 31. Supporting column; 32. L-shaped conveying chute; 33. Material transfer chute; 100. Ball cage. Detailed Implementation
[0013] To make the technical means, creative features, objectives and effects of this utility model easier to understand, the following description, in conjunction with specific illustrations, further elaborates on this utility model.
[0014] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "longitudinal," "radial," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model 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 utility model. In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.
[0015] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly 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 connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.
[0016] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, this utility model provides an automatic feeding device for ball cage punching windows, including a feeding mechanism 1, a lifting mechanism 2, and a conveying mechanism 3. The feeding mechanism 1 includes a supporting inclined groove 11, with a stop bar 12 at the lower end of the supporting inclined groove 11. A notch 13, with a length smaller than the outer diameter of the ball cage, is formed through the left side wall and bottom of the supporting inclined groove 11 near the lower end. Thus, when the ball cage 100 rolls from the higher end (feed inlet) of the supporting inclined groove 11 to the lower end, it can be stopped by the stop bar 12 and prevented from falling out of the notch 13. The lifting mechanism 2 includes a base 201 fixed to the ground, on which a stable... A fixed column 202 is provided, and a supporting frame 204 is fixedly connected to the front and rear sides of the fixed column 202 via multiple sets of U-shaped connectors 203. The U-shaped connectors 203 are also fixedly connected to the front and rear sides of the supporting frame 204. The bottom of the supporting frame 204 is suspended from the ground, meaning the bottom of the supporting frame 204 does not contact the ground. A support plate 205 is fixedly connected to the top of the front side of the supporting frame 204. A drive motor 206, electrically connected to a motor controller via wires, is mounted on the surface of the support plate 205. A drive wheel connected to the motor shaft of the drive motor 206 is provided at the top of the supporting frame 204. The bottom of the support frame 204 is provided with a driven wheel. The driving wheel and the driven wheel are connected by a transmission belt 207 that fits against the left and right sides of the support frame 204. The surface of the transmission belt 207 is provided with a plurality of supports 208 that can pass through the notches of the support groove. The height of the supports 208 is less than 1 / 2 of the height of the ball cage. The rear side of the support frame 204 is fixed with a plurality of L-shaped connectors 209 at intervals from top to bottom. The plurality of L-shaped connectors 209 are fixedly connected with a backing plate 210 located on the right side of the support frame 204 and spaced apart from the supports 208 on the transmission belt 207. The front side of the support frame 204 The upper part of the surface is also fixed with a guide plate 211 that is inclined to the rear side between the support body 208 and the backing plate 210; the conveying mechanism 3 includes a support column 31, the top of the support column 31 is supported by an L-shaped conveying chute 32, the corner of the L-shaped conveying chute 32 is rounded, the inlet of the L-shaped conveying chute 32 is opposite to the guide plate 211 and adjacent to the rear side of the conveyor belt 207, thereby facilitating the guide plate 211 to tilt and guide the ball cage to roll forward in the L-shaped conveying chute 32. Below the outlet of the L-shaped conveying chute 32 is a material transfer chute 33 that enters the ball cage punch press (connected to the ball cage punch press).
[0017] Compared with existing technologies, the automatic feeding device for ball cage punching windows provided by this utility model first allows the ball cage to be processed to roll from the higher end of the support chute to the lower end, where it is stopped by a stop bar. Then, the conveyor belt rotates under the drive of the motor. When the support body on the surface of the conveyor belt reaches the gap in the support chute, it lifts one ball cage stopped at the gap along the height direction of the ball cage. Since the height of the support body is less than 1 / 2 of the height of the ball cage, the support body cannot completely support the ball cage. At this time, the ball cage will tilt towards the side of the backing plate and lean against the backing plate. Thus, under the combined action of the support body and the backing plate, the ball cage is stabilized and moves upward. When the ball cage moves to contact the guide sloping plate between the support body and the backing plate, the guide sloping plate will tilt and guide the ball cage to roll into the L-shaped conveying chute. Finally, it enters the ball cage punching machine through the material transfer chute below the outlet of the L-shaped conveying chute. This completes the automatic feeding of the ball cage punching window. This device can automatically feed ball cages into the ball cage punching machine, reducing the labor intensity of workers and the labor cost.
[0018] For a specific embodiment, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, a ball cage pressure strip 14 is movably provided on the left side wall of the support groove 11 near the notch 13. Thus, when the ball cage 100 rolls from the support groove 11 to the lower end, the ball cage pressure strip 14 applies a certain amount of pressure to the ball cage 100 to ensure the stability of the ball cage 100 as it moves forward.
[0019] For a specific embodiment, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the support body 208 is a V-shaped support block, which can stably support the ball cage 100.
[0020] For a specific embodiment, please refer to Figure 1 As shown, the front and rear sides of the support frame 204 above the guide inclined plate 211 are fixed with downwardly inclined clamping pieces 212. The lower part of the clamping piece 211 is fixed with a connecting shaft 213. A cleaning roller 214 that presses against the surface of the conveyor belt 207 is rotatably sleeved on the connecting shaft 213. Thus, while cleaning the conveyor belt 207, the conveyor belt 207 can also be pressed to make it fit better against the left and right sides of the support frame 204.
[0021] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model and are not intended to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions can be made to the technical solutions of this utility model without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of this utility model, and all such modifications or substitutions should be covered within the scope of the claims of this utility model.
Claims
1. An automatic feeding device for ball cage punching windows, characterized in that, The system includes a feeding mechanism, a lifting mechanism, and a conveying mechanism. The feeding mechanism includes a supporting chute with a stop bar at its lower end. A notch, smaller than the outer diameter of the ball cage, is formed through the left side wall and bottom of the supporting chute near its lower end. The lifting mechanism includes a base fixed to the ground, with a stable column fixedly connected to the base. Support frames are fixedly connected to the front and rear sides of the stable column via multiple sets of Z-shaped connectors. The bottom of the support frames is suspended from the ground. A support plate is fixedly connected to the top of the front side of the support frame. A drive motor, electrically connected to a motor controller via wires, is mounted on the surface of the support plate. A drive wheel connected to the motor shaft of the drive motor is located at the top of the support frame, and a driven wheel is located at the bottom of the support frame. The drive wheel and the driven wheel are connected to the left and right sides of the support frame. The conveyor belt is connected to the side, and the surface of the conveyor belt is provided with multiple supports that can pass through the notches of the support chute. The height of the supports is less than 1 / 2 of the height of the ball cage. Multiple L-shaped connectors are fixed from top to bottom on the rear side of the support frame. A backing plate is fixedly connected to the multiple L-shaped connectors, which is located on the right side of the support frame and is spaced apart from the supports on the conveyor belt. A guide plate that is inclined to the rear side between the supports and the backing plate is also fixed on the upper part of the front side of the support frame. The conveying mechanism includes a support column, and the top of the support column is supported by an L-shaped conveying chute. The corner of the L-shaped conveying chute is rounded. The inlet of the L-shaped conveying chute is opposite to the guide plate and adjacent to the rear side of the conveyor belt. Below the outlet of the L-shaped conveying chute, there is a material transfer chute that enters the ball cage punch.
2. The automatic feeding device for punching windows in a ball cage according to claim 1, characterized in that, A ball cage pressure bar is movably installed on the left side wall of the support groove near the notch.
3. The automatic feeding device for punching windows in a ball cage according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support body is a V-shaped support block.
4. The automatic feeding device for punching windows in a ball cage according to claim 1, characterized in that, The front and rear sides of the support frame above the guide plate are fixed with downwardly inclined clamping plates. A connecting shaft is fixed to the lower part of the clamping plates, and a cleaning roller that is pressed against the surface of the conveyor belt is rotatably sleeved on the connecting shaft.