Transfer apparatus for die cast aluminium components

Abstract

The utility model relates to conveying equipment technical field discloses a die casting aluminium piece conveying equipment, including conveying mechanism, transfer mechanism, wherein, conveying mechanism includes conveying seat, and the conveying way of setting up on conveying seat, conveying mechanism still includes transfer seat, and the transfer seat and the conveying way link to each other, the one end of transfer seat away from the conveying way is equipped with the limiting component for limiting workpiece movement, is equipped with the snatch mouth for the transfer mechanism snatch workpiece on transfer seat. Through above technical scheme, solved the problem that the conveying mechanism frequently starts and closes in the prior art to guarantee the transfer mechanism snatch precision, prolongs the service life of conveying mechanism.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of conveying equipment technology, and in particular to a conveying equipment for die-cast aluminum parts. Background Technology

[0002] Die-cast aluminum parts typically refer to aluminum alloy parts obtained by injecting molten aluminum into a precision metal mold under high pressure and then cooling and solidifying it. Although the initial cost of die-casting molds (mold opening cost) is high, once the mold is completed, the production cost of a single part drops rapidly. As the production quantity of parts increases, the average production cost per part becomes even lower. Coupled with the short production cycle of die-cast aluminum parts, they are welcomed by various industries, such as electrical cabinet accessories.

[0003] Meanwhile, during the production of existing die-cast aluminum parts, molten aluminum is forced into the gap between the upper and lower molds under high pressure. As a result, burrs are found on the die-cast aluminum parts after demolding. To ensure the quality of the die-cast aluminum parts, additional post-processing procedures, such as a deburring process, need to be designed.

[0004] Therefore, to achieve automated design in the production of die-cast aluminum parts, production lines typically include conveying equipment. This equipment comprises a conveying mechanism and a transfer mechanism. The transfer mechanism is responsible for removing workpieces from the conveying mechanism or transferring them to the processing mechanism (post-processing mechanism). Common transfer mechanisms include multi-axis conveyor components such as robotic arms. However, to facilitate the transfer mechanism's gripping of workpieces from the conveying mechanism, the conveying mechanism usually needs to be stopped during the gripping process. This results in the conveying mechanism being in a state of frequent opening and closing for extended periods, leading to accelerated wear on the equipment (chains, belts, gears, reducers, and other transmission components bear enormous impact loads with each start-up, easily causing chain breakage, gear tooth chipping, belt slippage, or tensile deformation). Consequently, the lifespan of the conveying mechanism is limited. Utility Model Content

[0005] The main purpose of this utility model is to provide a die-cast aluminum parts conveying device, which aims to solve the problem in related technologies that the conveying mechanism needs to be frequently opened and closed in order to ensure the grasping accuracy of the transfer mechanism, and to extend the service life of the conveying mechanism.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution of this utility model is as follows:

[0007] A die-cast aluminum parts conveying device includes a conveying mechanism and a transfer mechanism. The conveying mechanism includes a conveying seat and a conveying channel disposed on the conveying seat. The conveying mechanism also includes a transfer seat, which is connected to the conveying channel. A limiting component for restricting the movement of the workpiece is provided at the end of the transfer seat away from the conveying channel. The transfer seat is provided with a gripping opening for the transfer mechanism to grip the workpiece.

[0008] Furthermore, the limiting component includes several limiting blocks, each of which is symmetrically distributed on the transfer seat with the transfer seat as the center.

[0009] Furthermore, each of the aforementioned limiting blocks is detachably connected to the transfer seat; each of the aforementioned limiting blocks and the transfer seat is provided with a fixing component for fixing the two, and each of the aforementioned fixing components is threadedly connected to the transfer seat.

[0010] Furthermore, each of the aforementioned limiting blocks has at least two fixing members, and the central axes of the fixing members on the same limiting block are perpendicular to each other.

[0011] Furthermore, the transfer seat includes a transfer plate and a support column. The limiting component and the gripping port are both located on the transfer plate, and the end of the transfer plate away from the support column is flush with the conveyor.

[0012] Furthermore, the transfer seat includes a connecting part, and the end of the connecting part close to the conveyor channel has an arc-shaped structure.

[0013] Furthermore, the transfer plate is detachably connected to the support column, and limit frames are provided on both sides of the conveyor channel, with the limit frames detachably connected to the conveyor seat.

[0014] The working principle and beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0015] The conveying mechanism of this utility model mainly includes a conveying base, a transfer base, and a conveyor channel set on the conveying base. The transfer base and the conveyor channel are connected to each other, allowing workpieces located on the conveyor channel to move to the transfer base under the action of the conveyor channel. The conveyor channel does not stop operating even when there are workpieces on the transfer base, ensuring a continuous flow of workpieces to the transfer base. This allows workpieces that have moved to the transfer base earlier to come into contact with subsequent workpieces, causing the subsequent workpieces to exert a pushing force on the earlier workpieces, propelling them forward. To prevent workpieces on the transfer base from detaching from the transfer base under the pushing force of workpieces on the conveyor channel, the transfer base is equipped with a limiting component to restrict workpiece movement. This limiting component ensures that after moving a certain distance on the transfer base, the workpiece cannot continue to move under the action of subsequent workpieces and the conveyor channel, thus stopping at a designated position on the transfer base. In this way, even if the conveying mechanism is still running, the workpiece waiting to be grabbed by the transfer mechanism will not continue to move, which fundamentally solves the problem of the conveying mechanism needing to be frequently opened and closed in order to ensure the grabbing accuracy of the transfer mechanism, thereby effectively extending the service life of the conveying mechanism.

[0016] Meanwhile, the transfer station is equipped with a gripping port for the transfer mechanism to grab the workpiece, ensuring that the transfer mechanism can effectively grab the workpiece located on the transfer station. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art 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 the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure when the processing mechanism is used in conjunction with Embodiment 1 or Embodiment 2;

[0019] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Enlarged view of a section at point A in the middle;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the transducer in Example 1 or Example 2;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a front view of the transducer in Example 1 or Example 2.

[0022] Explanation of icon numbers:

[0023] 1. Conveying mechanism; 11. Conveying seat; 12. Conveying channel; 13. Transfer seat; 131. Grabbing port; 132. Transfer plate; 133. Support column; 134. Connecting part; 14. Limiting component; 141. Limiting block; 142. Fixing component; 15. Limiting frame; 2. Transfer mechanism.

[0024] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of this utility model will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation

[0025] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this application clearer, the following detailed description is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative and not intended to limit the scope of this application.

[0026] Example 1

[0027] like Figures 1-2 As shown, a die-cast aluminum parts conveying equipment mainly includes a conveying mechanism 1 and a transfer mechanism 2 for conveying the workpieces on the conveying mechanism 1 to the post-processing mechanism.

[0028] The conveying mechanism 1 includes a conveying seat 11, a transfer seat 13, and a conveying channel 12 disposed on the conveying seat 11. Specifically, the conveying channel 12 is a conveying chain plate. Correspondingly, the conveying seat 11 is provided with a drive component for controlling the operation of the conveying chain plate (conveyor channel 12). That is, the conveying mechanism 1 drives the workpiece located on the conveying channel 12 to move towards the transfer seat 13 in the operation mode of the chain plate conveyor.

[0029] The transfer station 13 is connected to the conveyor 12. This connection allows workpieces on the conveyor 12 to be moved to the transfer station 13 under the action of the conveyor 12. The conveyor 12 does not stop operating after a workpiece is delivered to the transfer station 13; instead, it continues to operate, resulting in a continuous flow of workpieces being delivered to the transfer station 13. Workpieces that arrive at the transfer station 13 first are propelled forward by contact with subsequent workpieces. To this end, a limiting component 14 for restricting the movement of workpieces is provided at the end of the transfer seat 13 away from the conveyor 12. This limits the movement distance of the workpieces on the transfer seat 13, ensuring that the workpieces on the transfer seat 13 will not detach from the transfer seat 13 under the action of the conveyor 12. As a result, the workpieces in contact with the limiting component 14 can in turn constrain the subsequent workpieces, preventing the subsequent workpieces from moving under the action of the conveyor 12. This causes the workpieces on the conveyor 12 to "slip" with the conveyor 12 until the workpiece at the very front (in contact with the limiting component 14) is picked up by the transfer mechanism 2. Only then will the subsequent workpieces continue to move forward under the action of the conveyor 12.

[0030] Furthermore, the plate-like structure on the chain conveyor is less prone to deformation due to contact with the workpiece compared to the belt in the traditional belt conveyor, thus ensuring a low-friction fit between the workpiece and the conveyor 12, and making it easier for the conveyor 12 to "slip".

[0031] Thus, even if the conveying mechanism 1 does not stop operating, the workpiece located on the transfer seat 13 can be fixed in a certain designated position for the transfer mechanism 2 to grab, which fundamentally solves the problem that the conveying mechanism 1 needs to be frequently opened and closed to ensure the grabbing accuracy of the transfer mechanism 2, thereby effectively extending the service life of the conveying mechanism 1; correspondingly, the transfer seat 13 is provided with a grabbing port 131 for the transfer mechanism 2 to grab the workpiece.

[0032] The transfer mechanism 2 is preferably a robotic arm with multi-axis movement capabilities. The robotic arm has at least three axes of movement: X, Y, and Z. Specifically, it moves towards the workpiece and grips it (movement along the Y axis); then, through its lifting motion (movement along the Z axis), it detaches the workpiece from the transfer seat 13 (eliminating contact with the limiting component 14); it moves away from the conveying mechanism 1 (movement along the X axis), and then descends (movement along the Z axis), allowing the workpiece to be placed on the post-processing mechanism. Finally, the robotic arm resets, and after the post-processing mechanism completes its processing, it resumes gripping operations. The specific structure of the robotic arm should be determined based on the actual workshop conditions and investment costs; this embodiment will not elaborate further.

[0033] like Figures 2-4 As shown, the limiting component 14 mainly includes several limiting blocks 141. The presence of each limiting block 141 reduces the original path for workpiece movement on the transfer seat 13, physically preventing the workpiece from passing through the transfer seat 13. The limiting blocks 141 are symmetrically distributed on the transfer seat 13 with the transfer seat 13 as the center. This symmetrical distribution effectively ensures that the workpiece and the limiting component 14 are in contact with each other, maintaining a balanced and uniform force. This effectively prevents the workpiece from tilting or skewing due to constraint forces, thus avoiding workpiece skewing that could affect the normal operation of the transfer mechanism 2's gripping function.

[0034] During this process, since each limit block 141 needs to collide with the workpiece, each limit block 141 is a vulnerable part compared to other components in this embodiment. Therefore, by designing that each limit block 141 is detachably connected to the transfer seat 13, it is convenient to carry out targeted maintenance work later, and a damaged limit block 141 can be replaced individually and quickly.

[0035] Specifically, each limiting block 141 and the transfer seat 13 are provided with a fixing member 142 for fixing the two. Each fixing member 142 is threadedly connected to the transfer seat 13. Correspondingly, the limiting block 141 is provided with a mating hole for the fixing member 142 to penetrate itself. Preferably, the fixing member 142 in this embodiment is a common threaded fastener such as a bolt with a nut, so that a replacement can be quickly found if the fixing member 142 is accidentally lost.

[0036] Each limiting block 141 has at least two fixing members 142, and the central axes of the fixing members 142 on the same limiting block 141 are perpendicular to each other. Specifically, both sides of the transfer seat 13 and the end away from the conveying mechanism 1 have fixing members 142. In this way, the possibility of movement (including translation and rotation) of the limiting block 141 in any direction within the plane of the transfer seat 13 can be completely eliminated by the double fixed point vertical arrangement, ensuring the absolute fixation of the position of the limiting block 141.

[0037] The transfer seat 13 includes a transfer plate 132 and a support column 133. The support column 133 supports the transfer plate 132. A limiting plate is provided on the transfer plate 132 to limit the movement direction of the workpiece. The limiting plate and the transfer plate 132 are integrally formed, and their projection surfaces in the conveying direction of the conveyor 12 are U-shaped.

[0038] The limiting component 14 and the gripping port 131 are both located on the transfer plate 132. The gripping port 131 exists on the transfer plate 132 by penetrating the limiting plates on both sides of the transfer plate 132. Each limiting block 141 has an "L"-shaped structure. Each limiting block 141 cooperates with the end of each limiting plate away from the conveyor channel 12, thereby reducing the distance between adjacent limiting plates (the channel on the transfer plate 132 used for workpiece movement) and thus providing a limiting constraint for the workpiece. Correspondingly, a second mating hole is provided on the side of the limiting plate away from the limiting block 141 so that the fixing member 142 on this surface can fix the limiting block 141. Preferably, the second mating hole is a countersunk hole structure, so that the fixing member 142 on this surface can be hidden in the limiting plate, which can greatly reduce the possibility of interference between the limiting component 14 and the transfer mechanism 2 (it is only necessary to ensure that the transfer mechanism 2 does not interfere with the transfer seat 13).

[0039] The connection between the transfer seat 13 and the conveyor 12 is mainly achieved by setting the end of the transfer plate 132 away from the support column 133 flush with the conveyor 12. By using the flush setting of the two, it is ensured that the workpiece located on the conveyor 12 can be smoothly transferred to the transfer seat 13.

[0040] Meanwhile, the transfer plate 132 and the support column 133 are detachably connected. Correspondingly, the support column 133 is provided with several fixing plates. After the transfer plate 132 and each fixing plate abut against each other, the transfer plate 132 and the support column 133 are fixed by adding bolts between them.

[0041] Both sides of the conveyor 12 are provided with limit frames 15. The limit frames 15 are detachably connected to the conveyor seat 11. Similarly, after the limit frames 15 and the conveyor seat 11 abut against each other, the limit frames 15 are fixed on the conveyor seat 11 by adding bolts between them.

[0042] Thus, by changing the workpiece in this embodiment, the limiting frame 15 and the transfer plate 132 can be adapted to each other, so that the channel used for workpiece movement and passage in this embodiment can be adapted to the workpiece, ensuring the stability and smoothness of movement of different workpieces in this embodiment, and effectively improving the flexibility of use of this embodiment.

[0043] Example 2

[0044] Based on Embodiment 1, the transfer seat 13 in this embodiment includes a connecting part 134, which is integrally formed with the transfer plate 132 to ensure the connection strength between the two. The end of the connecting part 134 close to the conveyor 12 has an arc-shaped structure. With the help of this arc-shaped structure, the gap between the conveyor 12 and the transfer seat 13 is eliminated to the maximum extent, thereby ensuring that the workpiece on the conveyor 12 can be smoothly transferred to the transfer seat 13, effectively improving the transfer stability of the transfer seat 13.

[0045] In the accompanying drawings of this embodiment, the same or similar reference numerals correspond to the same or similar components. In the description of this application, it should be understood that if terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," and "right" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, they 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. Therefore, the terms used to describe positional relationships in the accompanying drawings are only for illustrative purposes and should not be construed as limiting this patent. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0046] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this application and are not intended to limit this application. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A die-cast aluminum parts conveying device, comprising a conveying mechanism (1) and a transfer mechanism (2), wherein the conveying mechanism (1) comprises a conveying seat (11) and a conveying channel (12) disposed on the conveying seat (11), characterized in that, The conveying mechanism (1) further includes a transfer seat (13), which is connected to the conveying channel (12); The transfer seat (13) is provided with a limiting component (14) for restricting the movement of the workpiece at one end away from the conveyor (12); The transfer seat (13) is provided with a gripping port (131) for the transfer mechanism (2) to grip the workpiece.

2. The die-cast aluminum parts conveying equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The limiting component (14) includes a plurality of limiting blocks (141), each of which is symmetrically distributed on the transfer seat (13) with the transfer seat (13) as the center.

3. The die-cast aluminum parts conveying equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, Each of the aforementioned limit blocks (141) is detachably connected to the transfer base (13); Each of the limiting blocks (141) and the transfer seat (13) is provided with a fixing member (142) for fixing the two, and each of the fixing members (142) is threadedly connected to the transfer seat (13).

4. The die-cast aluminum parts conveying equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that, Each of the limiting blocks (141) has at least two fixing members (142), and the central axes of the fixing members (142) on the same limiting block (141) are perpendicular to each other.

5. The die-cast aluminum parts conveying equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The transfer seat (13) includes a transfer plate (132) and a support column (133). The limiting component (14) and the gripping port (131) are both located on the transfer plate (132). The end of the transfer plate (132) away from the support column (133) is flush with the conveyor channel (12).

6. The die-cast aluminum parts conveying equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The transfer seat (13) includes a connecting part (134), and the end of the connecting part (134) close to the conveyor (12) has an arc-shaped structure.

7. The die-cast aluminum parts conveying equipment according to claim 5, characterized in that, The transfer plate (132) is detachably connected to the support column (133), and the conveyor (12) is provided with a limit frame (15) on both sides, and the limit frame (15) is detachably connected to the conveyor seat (11).

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