Straight tube feeding mechanism with rotating and standing functions

Abstract

The utility model discloses a straight pipe feeding mechanism with rotary upright function belongs to straight pipe conveying device technical field. The mechanism includes the frame with the storage bin, pushes the lift subassembly, conveying mechanism and rotary upright mechanism, and the lift subassembly sets up in the storage bin, is used for pushing the straight pipe from the storage bin to conveying mechanism, and the rotary upright mechanism sets up in the end of conveying mechanism, including rotary cylinder, the material receiving base and the sleeve, and the material receiving base is connected with rotary cylinder output end, and the sleeve sets up on the material receiving base and can be covered into the pipe hole of straight pipe. The mechanism can convert the horizontal posture straight pipe into the upright state in the conveying end, has simplified the subsequent procedure's clamping path, has shortened the processing period, has reduced the workpiece damage risk, has promoted the stability of small bore or long size straight pipe processing, has effectively improved the straight pipe automation processing efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of straight pipe conveying devices, specifically to a straight pipe feeding mechanism with a rotating and upright function. Background Technology

[0002] In the automated processing of straight tube workpieces, the stability and efficiency of the feeding mechanism directly affect the overall production efficiency. Currently, the feeding process for straight tubes mostly adopts a storage bin combined with a conveying device. The straight tubes are usually stacked horizontally in the storage bin and gradually moved to the next process in a horizontal posture through a lifting component and a conveying mechanism. However, this traditional feeding method has significant limitations: Firstly, after a horizontally positioned straight pipe is transported to the end, its axis is parallel to the horizontal plane. Subsequent gripping mechanisms (such as robotic arms and pneumatic grippers) need to design complex gripping paths for horizontal workpieces, which not only increases the difficulty of controlling the gripping action but also easily leads to gripping failure due to workpiece instability, affecting production continuity. Secondly, most subsequent processing steps for straight pipes (such as end tapping, surface coating, and assembly) require the workpiece to be in an upright position, i.e., its axis is perpendicular to the horizontal plane. Therefore, an additional flipping or standing process is required after gripping. This extra step not only extends the processing cycle but also requires specialized posture conversion equipment, increasing equipment investment costs and floor space, while also increasing the risk of workpiece damage due to multi-stage transfer. Furthermore, for straight pipes with smaller diameters or longer lengths, clamping in a horizontal position may cause wobbling due to the workpiece's center of gravity shifting, further reducing clamping accuracy and stability. Therefore, how to efficiently convert straight pipes from a horizontal to an upright position directly during the feeding stage, simplifying the operation process of subsequent steps, has become a key technical challenge in improving the efficiency of automated straight pipe processing. Utility Model Content

[0003] To address the shortcomings in the prior art, this utility model provides a straight pipe feeding mechanism with a rotating and upright function.

[0004] The technical solution adopted by this utility model is: a straight pipe feeding mechanism with rotating and uprighting function, including a frame with a storage bin, a lifting component, a conveying mechanism and a rotating and uprighting mechanism; The lifting assembly is installed inside the storage bin and is used to push the straight pipe out of the storage bin to the conveying mechanism; The rotating upright mechanism is located at the end of the conveying mechanism. The rotating upright mechanism includes a rotating cylinder, a receiving base connected to the output end of the rotating cylinder, and a sleeve set on the receiving base. The sleeve can be fitted into the hole of the straight pipe.

[0005] Furthermore, the lifting assembly comprises at least two components, including an inclined push plate and a cylinder for driving the push plate to move up and down, wherein the top of the push plate has an inclined surface that slopes toward the conveying mechanism.

[0006] Furthermore, the conveying mechanism includes a support plate, a conveying motor, a conveyor belt, and long and short baffles located on both sides of the conveyor belt. The support plate is fixed on one side of the frame, the conveying motor and the conveyor belt are mounted on the support plate, and a material conveying channel is formed between the long and short baffles. The material conveying channel has an inlet on one side of the storage bin.

[0007] Furthermore, a detection mechanism is provided at the end of the material conveying channel.

[0008] Furthermore, the receiving base includes a base plate connected to the output end of the rotary cylinder and a receiving plate connected to the base plate. The sleeve is vertically arranged on the receiving plate, and the receiving plate is set at 90° with the base plate.

[0009] The beneficial effects of this utility model are: 1. Simplify subsequent process operations: The horizontal straight pipe can be directly converted into an upright state at the end of the conveying process by the rotating upright mechanism. The subsequent gripping mechanism can clamp it in the vertical direction, which greatly simplifies the gripping path design, reduces the control difficulty, and improves the gripping stability and success rate. 2. Shortened processing cycle: Eliminating the additional flipping or standing process after clamping in the traditional process reduces process connection time and significantly improves overall production efficiency. At the same time, it avoids time losses caused by multi-stage transfers, allowing straight pipes to quickly enter the next processing step. 3. Reduced risk of workpiece damage: The simplified transfer process reduces the probability of damage to straight tubes caused by collisions and friction during multiple posture adjustments, making it particularly suitable for straight tube processing scenarios with high surface precision requirements, thus ensuring workpiece quality. 4. Improve the handling stability of small-diameter or long straight pipes: For straight pipes with smaller diameters or longer lengths, the center of gravity is more stable when upright, which can effectively avoid the shaking problem caused by the shift of the center of gravity when gripping in a horizontal position, thus improving the gripping accuracy and conveying safety.

[0010] In addition to the objectives, features and advantages described above, this utility model has other objectives, features and advantages.

[0011] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0012] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model.

[0013] Figure 2This is a schematic diagram from another perspective of the present invention.

[0014] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Enlarged diagram of point A in the middle.

[0015] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the lifting component structure.

[0016] Figure 1-4 Components: 1. Frame; 2. Lifting assembly; 3. Conveying mechanism; 4. Rotating and erecting mechanism; 5. Storage bin; 6. Rotary cylinder; 7. Receiving base; 8. Sleeve; 9. Push plate; 10. Cylinder; 11. Inclined surface; 12. Support plate; 13. Conveyor motor; 14. Conveyor belt; 15. Long baffle; 16. Short baffle; 17. Material conveying channel; 18. Inlet; 19. Detection mechanism; 20. Base plate; 21. Receiving plate. Detailed Implementation

[0017] 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, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0018] It should be noted that if the embodiments of this utility model involve directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.), the directional indicators are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of the components in a certain specific posture (as shown in the figure). If the specific posture changes, the directional indicators will also change accordingly.

[0019] This utility model provides a straight tube feeding mechanism with a rotating and upright function.

[0020] In this embodiment, refer to Figure 1-4 The straight pipe feeding mechanism with rotating and upright function includes a frame 1 with a storage bin 5, a lifting assembly 2, a conveying mechanism 3, and a rotating and upright mechanism 4. The lifting component 2 is installed inside the storage bin and is used to push the straight pipe out of the storage bin to the conveying mechanism; The rotating upright mechanism 4 is located at the end of the conveying mechanism. The rotating upright mechanism includes a rotating cylinder 6, a receiving base 7 connected to the output end of the rotating cylinder 6, and a sleeve 8 set on the receiving base 7. The sleeve 8 can be fitted into the hole of the straight pipe.

[0021] In the above technical solution, the feeding mechanism consists of a frame with a storage bin, a lifting assembly, a conveying mechanism, and a rotating uprighting mechanism. The lifting assembly pushes a straight pipe out of the storage bin to the conveying mechanism. The straight pipe is conveyed horizontally on the conveying mechanism and then enters the rotating uprighting mechanism at the end. The sleeve on the receiving base of the rotating uprighting mechanism is fitted into the hole of the straight pipe. A rotary cylinder drives the receiving base to rotate, causing the straight pipe to change from a horizontal to an upright position. It realizes an integrated process of straight pipe from storage and conveying to erection, and completes the posture conversion at the end of the conveying, eliminating the need for additional erection process, facilitating subsequent clamping, improving overall processing efficiency, and reducing problems caused by multi-stage transfer.

[0022] Specifically, there are at least two lifting components, including an inclined push plate 9 and a cylinder 10 for driving the push plate 9 to move up and down. The top of the push plate 9 has an inclined surface 11 that is inclined toward the conveying mechanism.

[0023] In this embodiment, there are at least two lifting components, each including an inclined push plate and a cylinder that drives its lifting and lowering. The top of the push plate has an inclined surface that slopes towards the conveying mechanism. When the push plate rises, the inclined surface pushes the straight pipe in the storage bin, and the inclined angle causes the straight pipe to roll towards the conveying mechanism and be pushed to the conveying mechanism.

[0024] The push plates of multiple lifting components are arranged in a stepped manner and work together. The straight tube gradually moves from the bottom push plate to the inclined surface of the next higher push plate until it rolls towards the conveying mechanism.

[0025] Specifically, the conveying mechanism includes a support plate 12, a conveying motor 13, a conveyor belt 14, and long baffles 15 and short baffles 16 located on both sides of the conveyor belt. The support plate is fixed on one side of the frame, the conveying motor and the conveyor belt are mounted on the support plate, and a material conveying channel 17 is formed between the long baffles and the short baffles. The material conveying channel is provided with a feed inlet 18 on one side of the storage bin.

[0026] In this embodiment, the support plate of the conveying mechanism is fixed to one side of the frame. The conveying motor drives the conveyor belt to rotate. The long baffles and short baffles on both sides of the conveyor belt form a material conveying channel. The material conveying channel receives the straight pipe pushed by the lifting component through the inlet on the side of the storage bin. The straight pipe is stably conveyed in a horizontal position within the material conveying channel. The material conveying channel formed by the long baffles and short baffles restricts the conveying path of the straight pipe, preventing it from deviating from its direction or falling during conveying, thus ensuring the accuracy and stability of the straight pipe conveying. The inlet facilitates the smooth entry of the straight pipe into the conveying channel.

[0027] Specifically, a detection mechanism 19 is provided at the end of the material conveying channel.

[0028] In this embodiment, the detection mechanism is used to detect whether the straight pipe has been delivered in place.

[0029] Specifically, the receiving base includes a base plate 20 connected to the output end of the rotary cylinder and a receiving plate 21 connected to the base plate 20. The sleeve is vertically arranged on the receiving plate, and the receiving plate is set at 90° with the base plate.

[0030] In this embodiment, the base plate of the receiving base is connected to the output end of the rotary cylinder, and the receiving plate is set at 90° with the base plate. When the straight pipe is conveyed to the end, it will be fitted onto the sleeve on the receiving plate. Then, the rotary cylinder drives the base plate to rotate, and the receiving plate rotates accordingly, causing the straight pipe to complete the conversion from a horizontal to a vertical position.

[0031] Attention all technical personnel: Although this utility model has been described according to the specific embodiments above, the concept of this utility model is not limited to this utility model. Any modification that utilizes the concept of this utility model will be included within the scope of protection of this patent right.

Claims

1. A straight tube feeding mechanism with a rotating and uprighting function, characterized in that: It includes a frame with a storage hopper, a lifting assembly, a conveying mechanism, and a rotating and erecting mechanism; The lifting assembly is installed inside the storage bin and is used to push the straight pipe out of the storage bin to the conveying mechanism; The rotating upright mechanism is located at the end of the conveying mechanism. The rotating upright mechanism includes a rotating cylinder, a receiving base connected to the output end of the rotating cylinder, and a sleeve set on the receiving base. The sleeve can be fitted into the hole of the straight pipe.

2. The straight tube feeding mechanism with rotational uprighting function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lifting assembly comprises at least two components, including an inclined push plate and a cylinder for driving the push plate to move up and down. The top of the push plate has an inclined surface that slopes toward the conveying mechanism.

3. The straight tube feeding mechanism with rotational uprighting function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The conveying mechanism includes a support plate, a conveying motor, a conveyor belt, and long and short baffles located on both sides of the conveyor belt. The support plate is fixed on one side of the frame, and the conveying motor and conveyor belt are mounted on the support plate. A material conveying channel is formed between the long and short baffles, and the material conveying channel has an inlet on one side of the storage bin.

4. The straight tube feeding mechanism with rotational uprighting function according to claim 3, characterized in that: A detection mechanism is installed at the end of the material conveying channel.

5. The straight tube feeding mechanism with rotational uprighting function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The receiving base includes a base plate connected to the output end of the rotary cylinder and a receiving plate connected to the base plate. The sleeve is vertically arranged on the receiving plate, and the receiving plate is set at 90° with the base plate.

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