Automatic feeding device for torsion spring

Abstract

The utility model relates to a torsion spring automatic feeding equipment, including feeding mechanism and material receiving mechanism, the feeding mechanism includes the vibration disc and straight vibration track, the material receiving mechanism is located the outlet at the straight vibration track, the material receiving mechanism includes the material receiving block for receiving torsion spring, the clamping assembly for clamping torsion spring to drive the drive assembly for driving the material receiving block close to and away from the straight vibration track, the outlet at the straight vibration track is equipped with detection assembly. Through the vibration disc and the straight vibration track can arrange neatly and convey automatically torsion spring material, the torsion spring is sent to the material receiving block, the detection assembly detects whether the torsion spring is in position, the clamping assembly clamps and fixes the torsion spring, the drive assembly drives the material receiving block away from the straight vibration track again, thereby taking out single torsion spring, thereby facilitating the mechanical hand to grasp single torsion spring, thereby facilitating subsequent torsion spring assembly work, improve practicality.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automation equipment technology, and in particular to an automatic torsion spring feeding device. Background Technology

[0002] Torsion springs are a type of helical spring. The ends of a torsion spring are fixed to other components. When these components rotate around the center of the torsion spring, it pulls them back to their initial position, generating torque or rotational force. Torsion springs can store and release angular energy or statically fix a device by rotating a lever arm around the spring's central axis. They are widely used in industries such as computers, electronics, home appliances, cameras, instruments, doors, motorcycles, harvesters, and automobiles. Currently, the assembly of torsion springs is haphazard, making it inconvenient for automatic feeding equipment. Manual feeding is inefficient, labor-intensive, costly, and impractical. Therefore, this invention proposes an automatic torsion spring feeding device. Utility Model Content

[0003] The main objective of this invention is to provide an automatic torsion spring feeding device to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0004] This utility model achieves the above-mentioned objective through the following technical solution: an automatic torsion spring feeding device, including a feeding mechanism and a receiving mechanism, wherein the feeding mechanism includes a vibrating plate and a linear vibrating track, the receiving mechanism is located at the outlet of the linear vibrating track, the receiving mechanism includes a receiving block for receiving the torsion spring, a clamping component for clamping the torsion spring, and a driving component for driving the receiving block to move closer to and away from the linear vibrating track, and a detection component is provided at the outlet of the linear vibrating track.

[0005] Preferably, the drive assembly includes a stand, and a rotary cylinder is provided on one side of the top of the stand, which is axially horizontally arranged. The rotating end of the rotary cylinder is connected to a translation cylinder whose extension direction is perpendicular to its axis. An L-shaped plate is connected to the top rod of the translation cylinder. One side of the L-shaped plate is slidably connected to one side of the translation cylinder via a slide rail. A second L-shaped plate is fixed to the front of the L-shaped plate, and a receiving block is provided on the side of the second L-shaped plate facing the linear vibration track.

[0006] Preferably, the receiving block includes a fixing part connected to the second L-shaped plate and a receiving part with an arc-shaped upper end face located on one side of the fixing part, the receiving part being directly opposite the linear vibration track.

[0007] Preferably, the clamping assembly includes a clamping cylinder mounted above the receiving portion via a bracket, and the top rod of the clamping cylinder is connected to a pressure head facing the receiving portion.

[0008] Preferably, the detection component includes a U-shaped frame mounted below the linear vibration track via a bracket. The two ends of the U-shaped frame extend to both sides of the receiving block and are respectively connected to a laser emitter and a laser sensor. The laser sensor is connected to a control terminal.

[0009] Preferably, the straight vibration track has through holes on both sides, and a second laser emitter and a second laser sensor are respectively installed at the two through holes.

[0010] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: the vibrating plate and the linear vibrating track can automatically arrange and transport the torsion spring material. The torsion spring is sent to the receiving block. The detection component detects whether the torsion spring is in place. The clamping component clamps and fixes the torsion spring. The driving component then drives the receiving block away from the linear vibrating track, thereby removing a single torsion spring. This makes it convenient for the robot to grasp a single torsion spring, which facilitates subsequent torsion spring assembly work and improves practicality. Attached Figure Description

[0011] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an automatic torsion spring feeding device as an example.

[0012] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the material receiving component mechanism.

[0013] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the second laser sensor mechanism.

[0014] The numbers in the image represent: 1. Feeding mechanism; 2. Receiving mechanism; 3. Vibratory feeder; 4. Straight vibratory track; 5. Receiving block; 6. Clamping assembly; 7. Drive assembly; 8. Detection assembly; 9. Stand; 10. Rotary cylinder; 11. Translation cylinder; 12. L-shaped plate; 13. Second L-shaped plate; 14. Fixing part; 15. Receiving part; 16. Pressing cylinder; 17. Press head; 18. U-shaped frame; 19. Laser emitter; 20. Laser sensor; 21. Through hole; 22. Second laser emitter; 23. Second laser sensor. Detailed Implementation

[0015] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to specific embodiments.

[0016] Example: like Figure 1-3As shown, an automatic torsion spring feeding device of this utility model includes a feeding mechanism 1 and a receiving mechanism 2. The feeding mechanism 1 includes a vibrating plate 3 and a linear vibrating track 4. The receiving mechanism is located at the outlet of the linear vibrating track 4. The receiving mechanism 2 includes a receiving block 5 for receiving the torsion spring, a clamping assembly 6 for clamping the torsion spring, and a driving assembly 7 for driving the receiving block 5 to move closer to and away from the linear vibrating track 4. A detection assembly 8 is provided at the outlet of the linear vibrating track 4. The detection assembly 8, the clamping assembly 6, and the driving assembly 7 are all part of the device. Both component 7 and the vibratory feeder 3 are controlled by a control terminal. When the torsion spring material is poured into the vibratory feeder 3, the control terminal starts the vibratory feeder 3, and the torsion springs are conveyed forward along the straight vibration track 4. The torsion spring at the front end is conveyed to the receiving block 5. The detection component 8 detects the incoming material, and the control terminal stops the vibratory feeder 3. The clamping component 6 clamps and fixes the torsion spring located on the receiving block 5. The driving component 7 drives the receiving block 5 away from the straight vibration track 4, thereby unloading the individual torsion springs for subsequent material handling and installation.

[0017] The drive assembly 7 includes a frame 9. A rotary cylinder 10 is provided on one side of the top of the frame 9, which is axially horizontally arranged. The rotating end of the rotary cylinder 10 is connected to a translation cylinder 11 whose extension direction is perpendicular to its axis. An L-shaped plate 12 is connected to the top rod of the translation cylinder 11. One side of the L-shaped plate 12 is slidably connected to one side of the translation cylinder 11 via a slide rail. A second L-shaped plate 13 is fixed to the front of the L-shaped plate 12. A receiving block 5 is provided on the side of the second L-shaped plate 13 facing the straight vibration track 4. The translation cylinder 11 drives the receiving block 5 to dock with the straight vibration track 4. The torsion spring is transmitted along the straight track to the receiving block 5. The translation cylinder 11 resets and disconnects the torsion spring from the straight vibration track 4. The rotary cylinder 10 drives the translation cylinder 11 to rotate 90°, so that the axis of the torsion spring is turned upward, thereby facilitating material handling.

[0018] The receiving block 5 includes a fixing part 14 connected to the second L-shaped plate 13 and a receiving part 15 with an arc-shaped upper end surface on one side of the fixing part 14. The receiving part 15 faces the straight vibration track 4, and the torsion spring is transmitted to the receiving part 15 along the straight vibration track 4.

[0019] The clamping assembly 6 includes a clamping cylinder 16 mounted above the receiving part 15 via a bracket. The top rod of the clamping cylinder 16 is connected to a pressure head 17 facing the receiving part 15. The clamping cylinder 16 drives the pressure head 17 downward to clamp and fix the torsion spring located on the receiving block 5.

[0020] The detection component 8 includes a U-shaped frame 18 mounted below the linear vibration track 4 via a bracket. The two ends of the U-shaped frame 18 extend to both sides of the receiving block 5 and are respectively connected to a laser emitter 19 and a laser sensor 20. The laser sensor 20 is connected to a control terminal. When the torsion spring is delivered to the receiving block 5, the laser emitted by the laser emitter 19 is blocked by the torsion spring, and the laser sensor 20 does not receive the laser signal. The control terminal controls the vibrating plate 3 to stop vibrating, and the control terminal controls the clamping cylinder 16 to clamp and fix the torsion spring located on the receiving block 5. Then, the control terminal controls the drive component 7 to drive the receiving block 5 away from the linear vibration track 4 and unload the torsion spring.

[0021] The vertical vibration track 4 has through holes 21 on both sides. A second laser emitter 22 and a second laser sensor 23 are respectively installed at the two through holes 21. The second laser sensor 23 is connected to the control terminal. The second laser emitter 22 emits a laser, which is blocked by a torsion spring located inside the vertical vibration track 4. If the second laser sensor 23 does not receive the laser signal, it means that torsion spring material is being transported inside the vertical vibration track 4. If the second laser sensor 23 can receive the laser signal, it means that the vertical vibration track 4 is empty, and the staff should be reminded to add material in time.

[0022] The above descriptions are merely some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, various modifications and improvements can be made without departing from the inventive concept of this utility model, and all such modifications and improvements fall within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. An automatic feeding device using torsion springs, characterized in that: It includes a feeding mechanism and a receiving mechanism. The feeding mechanism includes a vibratory feeder and a linear vibrating track. The receiving mechanism is located at the outlet of the linear vibrating track. The receiving mechanism includes a receiving block for receiving torsion springs, a clamping assembly for clamping torsion springs, and a driving assembly for driving the receiving block to move closer to and away from the linear vibrating track. A detection assembly is provided at the outlet of the linear vibrating track.

2. The automatic feeding device for torsion springs according to claim 1, characterized in that: The drive assembly includes a frame, and a rotary cylinder is provided on one side of the top of the frame. The rotating end of the rotary cylinder is connected to a translation cylinder whose extension direction is perpendicular to its axis. An L-shaped plate is connected to the top rod of the translation cylinder. One side of the L-shaped plate is slidably connected to one side of the translation cylinder via a slide rail. A second L-shaped plate is fixed to the front of the L-shaped plate. A receiving block is provided on the side of the second L-shaped plate facing the linear vibration track.

3. The automatic feeding device for torsion springs according to claim 2, characterized in that: The receiving block includes a fixing part connected to the second L-shaped plate and an arc-shaped receiving part on one side of the fixing part, the receiving part being directly opposite the straight vibration track.

4. The automatic feeding device for torsion springs according to claim 3, characterized in that: The clamping assembly includes a clamping cylinder mounted above the receiving part via a bracket, and the top rod of the clamping cylinder is connected to a pressure head facing the receiving part.

5. The automatic feeding device for torsion springs according to claim 1, characterized in that: The detection component includes a U-shaped frame mounted below the linear vibration track via a support. The two ends of the U-shaped frame extend to both sides of the receiving block and are respectively connected to a laser emitter and a laser sensor. The laser sensor is connected to a control terminal.

6. The automatic feeding device for torsion springs according to claim 1, characterized in that: The straight vibration track has through holes on both sides, and a second laser emitter and a second laser sensor are respectively installed at the two through holes.

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