An apparatus for automatically correcting the direction of a product

Abstract

The utility model discloses a device of automatic correction product direction, including installation support, the bearing fixture who is arranged in installation support one side and is used for bearing product, and install in the material taking mechanism and rotary drive mechanism of installation support top, the material taking mechanism includes the rotation suction axle, installs in the lifting drive mechanism of installation support top to and is connected with the first lifting plate of lifting drive mechanism, first bearing is still installed on the first lifting plate, and the upper portion of rotation suction axle is connected with first bearing, and the lower part of rotation suction axle is arranged after the top of installation support and extends downwardly through the activity. The utility model is based on the specific feature on the one end of product detection fiber sensor, such as micropore, to judge whether product is installed reversely automatically, and after judging that product is installed reversely, can pass through the mutual cooperation of material taking mechanism and rotary drive mechanism, and adjust product to the correct direction, can greatly improve production efficiency, and the practicality is strong.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automation technology, and in particular to a device for automatically correcting the orientation of a product. Background Technology

[0002] In automated production, when manual loading of products into corresponding product fixtures, it is inevitable that products will be loaded backwards. That is, one end of the product should be facing one side of the fixture, but due to human error, the product is loaded backwards, with the other end facing one side of the fixture. Manually checking whether the products are loaded backwards is tedious, labor-intensive, and greatly affects production efficiency. Therefore, it is necessary to improve this process. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a device for automatically correcting the orientation of a product. This device is based on a fiber optic sensor detecting specific features on one end of the product, such as micro-holes, to automatically determine whether the product is installed backwards. After determining that the product is installed backwards, the product can be adjusted to the correct orientation through the cooperation of a material handling mechanism and a rotary drive mechanism, which can greatly improve production efficiency and is highly practical.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the following technical solution is adopted: An automatic product orientation correction device includes a mounting bracket, a support fixture arranged on one side of the mounting bracket for supporting the product, and a material handling mechanism and a rotary drive mechanism mounted on the top of the mounting bracket. The material handling mechanism includes a rotary suction shaft, a lifting drive mechanism mounted on the top of the mounting bracket, and a first lifting plate connected to the lifting drive mechanism. A first bearing is also mounted on the first lifting plate. The upper part of the rotary suction shaft is connected to the first bearing, and the lower part of the rotary suction shaft extends downward after passing through the top of the mounting bracket. A vacuum nozzle is connected to the bottom of the rotary suction shaft and is arranged above the support fixture. An air source connector communicating with the vacuum nozzle is also mounted on the top of the rotary suction shaft. The rotary drive mechanism is connected to the middle part of the rotary suction shaft and is used to drive the rotary suction shaft to rotate.

[0005] Furthermore, the lifting drive mechanism includes a lifting cylinder mounted on the top of the mounting bracket, and a first lifting plate connected to the lifting cylinder; a second bearing is also mounted on the top of the mounting bracket, and the lower part of the rotating suction shaft passes through the second bearing.

[0006] Furthermore, a suction nozzle connecting block is also connected to the bottom of the rotating suction shaft, and a vacuum nozzle is installed at each of the two ends of the bottom of the suction nozzle connecting block.

[0007] Furthermore, the rotary drive mechanism includes a translation cylinder mounted on the top of the mounting bracket, a first connecting block connected to the translation cylinder, a rack connected to one side of the first connecting block, and a gear mounted on the rotary suction shaft for meshing with the rack.

[0008] Furthermore, the rotary drive mechanism also includes a first translation seat; the first translation seat has an L-shaped structure, the vertical end of the first translation seat is connected to the output shaft of the translation cylinder, and the horizontal end of the first translation seat is arranged above the translation cylinder; the first connecting block is installed on the vertical end of the first translation seat; the end of the translation cylinder away from the material picking mechanism is also connected to a first limiting plate, and a first buffer is also installed on the first limiting plate at the position corresponding to the end of the horizontal end of the first translation seat.

[0009] Furthermore, a second limiting plate is connected to the side of the lifting cylinder away from the translation cylinder, and a second buffer is also installed on the second limiting plate; a first limiting block is also connected to the top of the L-shaped horizontal end of the first translation seat at the position corresponding to the second buffer.

[0010] Furthermore, a detection hole is provided at one end of the product inside the support fixture, and an optical fiber sensor is installed on one side of the mounting bracket corresponding to the detection hole.

[0011] By adopting the above solution, the beneficial effects of this utility model are: This invention is based on the detection of specific features, such as micro-holes, on one end of a product using a fiber optic sensor to automatically determine whether the product is installed backwards. After determining that the product is installed backwards, the product can be adjusted to the correct orientation through the cooperation of the material handling mechanism and the rotary drive mechanism, which can greatly improve production efficiency and is highly practical. Attached Figure Description

[0012] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model; Figure 2 for Figure 1 A magnified view of part A; Figure 3 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the present invention; Figure 4 for Figure 1 A structural diagram from another perspective; The following are explanations of the labels in the attached diagram: 1. Mounting bracket; 2. Bearing fixture; 3. Material handling mechanism; 4. Rotary drive mechanism; 21. Detection hole; 22. Fiber optic sensor; 31. Rotary suction shaft; 32. First lifting plate; 33. Vacuum nozzle; 34. Air source connector; 35. Lifting cylinder; 36. Nozzle connecting block; 41. Translation cylinder; 42. First connecting block; 43. Rack; 44. Gear; 45. First translation seat; 46. First limiting plate; 47. First buffer; 48. Second limiting plate; 49. Second buffer; 40. First limiting block. Detailed Implementation

[0013] The present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0014] Reference Figures 1 to 4 As shown, this utility model provides a device for automatically correcting the orientation of a product. In one embodiment, it includes a mounting bracket 1, a supporting fixture 2 arranged on one side of the mounting bracket 1 for supporting the product, and a material picking mechanism 3 and a rotary drive mechanism 4 installed on the top of the mounting bracket 1. The material picking mechanism 3 includes a rotary suction shaft 31, a lifting drive mechanism installed on the top of the mounting bracket 1, and a first lifting plate 32 connected to the lifting drive mechanism. A first bearing is also installed on the first lifting plate 32. The upper part of the rotary suction shaft 31 is connected to the first bearing, and the lower part of the rotary suction shaft 31 extends downward after passing through the top of the mounting bracket 1. A vacuum nozzle 33 is connected to the bottom of the rotary suction shaft 31, and the vacuum nozzle 33 is arranged above the supporting fixture 2. An air source connector 34 communicating with the vacuum nozzle 33 is also installed on the top of the rotary suction shaft 31. The rotary drive mechanism 4 is connected to the middle part of the rotary suction shaft 31 and is used to drive the rotary suction shaft 31 to rotate.

[0015] In this embodiment, the rotating suction shaft 31 is a hexagonal shaft. Simultaneously, a detection hole 21 is provided at one end of the product within the carrying fixture 2. A fiber optic sensor 22 is installed on one side of the mounting bracket 1 corresponding to the detection hole 21. The fiber optic sensor 22 determines whether the product is installed backwards by detecting micro-holes or other discontinuities on the product. The picking mechanism 3 can pick up the product within the carrying fixture 2 and drive it to move up and down. The rotary drive mechanism 4 drives the rotating suction shaft 31 to rotate the product 180° after the product has been displaced to a certain height in the Z-direction, thereby correcting the product's placement orientation. Specifically, it also includes a conveyor line for transporting the carrying fixture 2. When the carrying fixture 2 is transported to the fiber optic sensor 22, the fiber optic sensor 22 determines whether the product is installed backwards by detecting the detection hole 21. If it is not installed backwards, the conveyor line continues to transport forward. If the product is installed backwards, the picking mechanism 3 and the rotary drive mechanism 4 work together to adjust the product to the correct orientation.

[0016] Preferably, in this embodiment, the lifting drive mechanism includes a lifting cylinder 35 mounted on the top of the mounting bracket 1, and a first lifting plate 32 connected to the lifting cylinder 35; a second bearing is also mounted on the top of the mounting bracket 1, and the lower part of the rotating suction shaft 31 passes through the second bearing. The lifting cylinder 35 can drive the rotating suction shaft 31 to rise and fall, thereby facilitating the vacuum nozzle 33 to pick up the product and drive the product to rise and fall. To improve the stability of product adsorption, preferably, a nozzle connecting block 36 is also connected to the bottom of the rotating suction shaft 31, and a vacuum nozzle 33 is installed at each end of the bottom of the nozzle connecting block 36.

[0017] In one embodiment, the rotary drive mechanism 4 includes a translation cylinder 41 mounted on the top of the mounting bracket 1, a first connecting block 42 connected to the translation cylinder 41, a rack 43 connected to one side of the first connecting block 42, and a gear 44 mounted on the rotary suction shaft 31 and used to mesh with the rack 43. After the vacuum nozzle 33 picks up the product and lifts it to a certain height, the translation cylinder 41 drives the rack 43 to push forward. The rack 43 meshes with the gear 44, thereby driving the gear 44 and the hexagonal shaft to rotate, thus rotating the product 180°.

[0018] To limit the travel of the translation cylinder 41 and improve its operational safety, the rotary drive mechanism 4 preferably includes a first translation seat 45. The first translation seat 45 has an L-shaped structure, with its vertical L-shaped end connected to the output shaft of the translation cylinder 41 and its horizontal L-shaped end positioned above the translation cylinder 41. The first connecting block 42 is mounted on the vertical L-shaped end of the first translation seat 45. A first limiting plate 46 is also connected to the end of the translation cylinder 41 away from the material handling mechanism 3, and a first buffer 47 is also mounted on the first limiting plate 46 at a position corresponding to the horizontal L-shaped end of the first translation seat 45. A second limiting plate 48 is also connected to the side of the lifting cylinder 35 away from the translation cylinder 41, and a second buffer 49 is also mounted on the second limiting plate 48. A first limiting block 40 is also connected to the top of the horizontal L-shaped end of the first translation seat 45 at a position corresponding to the second buffer 49.

[0019] In addition, to improve the working efficiency of the device, in this embodiment, the supporting fixture 2 is provided with two acupoints, the material taking mechanism 3 is provided with two sets, and the rotary drive mechanism 4 is located between the two material taking mechanisms 3.

[0020] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An apparatus for automatically correcting the direction of a product, characterized by, The device includes a mounting bracket, a support fixture arranged on one side of the mounting bracket for supporting the product, and a material handling mechanism and a rotary drive mechanism mounted on the top of the mounting bracket. The material handling mechanism includes a rotary suction shaft, a lifting drive mechanism mounted on the top of the mounting bracket, and a first lifting plate connected to the lifting drive mechanism. A first bearing is also mounted on the first lifting plate. The upper part of the rotary suction shaft is connected to the first bearing, and the lower part of the rotary suction shaft moves through the top of the mounting bracket and extends downward. A vacuum nozzle is connected to the bottom of the rotary suction shaft and is arranged above the support fixture. An air source connector communicating with the vacuum nozzle is also mounted on the top of the rotary suction shaft. The rotary drive mechanism is connected to the middle of the rotary suction shaft and is used to drive the rotary suction shaft to rotate.

2. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein, The lifting drive mechanism includes a lifting cylinder mounted on the top of the mounting bracket, and a first lifting plate connected to the lifting cylinder; a second bearing is also mounted on the top of the mounting bracket, and the lower part of the rotating suction shaft passes through the second bearing.

3. The apparatus of claim 2, wherein, The bottom of the rotating suction shaft is also connected to a suction nozzle connecting block, and a vacuum nozzle is installed at each of the two ends of the bottom of the suction nozzle connecting block.

4. The apparatus of claim 2, wherein, The rotary drive mechanism includes a translation cylinder mounted on the top of the mounting bracket, a first connecting block connected to the translation cylinder, a rack connected to one side of the first connecting block, and a gear mounted on the rotary suction shaft for meshing with the rack.

5. The apparatus of claim 4, wherein, The rotary drive mechanism further includes a first translation seat; the first translation seat has an L-shaped structure, the vertical end of the first translation seat is connected to the output shaft of the translation cylinder, and the horizontal end of the first translation seat is arranged above the translation cylinder; the first connecting block is installed on the vertical end of the first translation seat; the end of the translation cylinder away from the material picking mechanism is also connected to a first limiting plate, and a first buffer is also installed on the first limiting plate at the position corresponding to the end of the horizontal end of the first translation seat.

6. The apparatus of claim 5, wherein, A second limiting plate is also connected to the side of the lifting cylinder away from the translation cylinder, and a second buffer is also installed on the second limiting plate; a first limiting block is also connected to the top of the L-shaped horizontal end of the first translation seat at the position corresponding to the second buffer.

7. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein, A detection hole is provided at one end of the product inside the support fixture, and an optical fiber sensor is installed on one side of the mounting bracket at the location corresponding to the detection hole.

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