Engine housing guide conveyor with locking mechanism

Abstract

The utility model discloses an engine casing guide conveyor with locking mechanism, including machine frame and setting on the guide frame of machine frame, the vertical sliding connection of guide frame has T type baffle and vertical baffle, and the guide frame is located between T type baffle and vertical baffle and is provided with gyro wheel, still be provided with spring no.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of engine production and processing equipment, specifically to an engine housing guide conveyor with a locking mechanism. Background Technology

[0002] The engine housing is a core load-bearing component that encloses the engine's core components, providing structural support, protection, and a foundation for the installation of critical systems. On automated production lines, due to its large size, heavy weight, and irregular shape, it is essential to use guided conveyors for precise and stable transfer and positioning to prevent collisions and damage, ensure assembly accuracy, and achieve efficient assembly line operations.

[0003] The shortcomings of the existing technology are: when the engine casing is transported on the guide conveyor, it is moved by the rotation of the conveyor rollers on the guide conveyor. Therefore, when the engine casing stops moving, the conveyor rollers are usually stopped. However, the stability after stopping is not strong, and it is easy for the casing to move. Therefore, there are certain shortcomings. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide an engine housing guide conveyor with a locking mechanism to overcome the aforementioned shortcomings in the prior art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: an engine housing guide conveyor with a locking mechanism, comprising a frame and a guide frame mounted on the frame. A T-shaped baffle and a vertical baffle are vertically slidably connected on the guide frame. A roller is mounted in the guide frame between the T-shaped baffle and the vertical baffle. A spring is also mounted between the T-shaped baffle and the guide frame. Two fixing blocks are mounted at the bottom of the guide frame. Each fixing block has an abutment component for engaging the T-shaped baffle. A drive component is also mounted in each fixing block. A second drive component is also mounted at the bottom of the guide frame. During conveying, the engine housing moves within the frame, driving the roller to rotate. The rotation of the roller controls the first drive component to release the abutment component from restricting the T-shaped baffle, allowing the T-shaped baffle to move upward under the action of the spring and block the moving side of the engine housing. The second drive component drives the vertical baffle to move upward and block one side of the engine housing, thereby fixing the engine housing.

[0006] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0007] The abutting component includes a rectangular block that is slidably connected to the fixed block, and a double-sided inclined plate is fixedly connected to the rectangular block. A spring is also provided between the rectangular block and the fixed block.

[0008] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0009] The driving assembly includes an electromagnet fixedly connected to a fixed block. A support plate is vertically slidably connected to the fixed block. A metal block is provided on the support plate. A wedge block is fixedly connected to the bottom of the metal plate. A wedge groove is provided on the rectangular block. A spring is provided between the support plate and the fixed block. The elastic force of the spring drives the wedge block to engage with the wedge groove.

[0010] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0011] The second drive assembly includes an electric push rod fixedly connected to the bottom of the guide frame. A long strip plate is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the electric push rod, and a vertical baffle is fixedly connected to the long strip plate.

[0012] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0013] The bottom of the guide frame and located on the T-shaped baffle are provided with an electric push rod two, and the electric push rod two works to push the T-shaped baffle down and be limited by the double-sided inclined plate.

[0014] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0015] The bottom of the guide frame is provided with a limiting frame for controlling the vertical movement of the T-shaped baffle, and both sides of the bottom of the T-shaped baffle are inclined.

[0016] In the above technical solution, the engine housing guide conveyor with locking mechanism provided by this utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0017] This invention places ball bearings in the travel stroke of the engine housing, so that the movement of the engine housing drives the ball bearings to rotate, thereby triggering the first drive component to work. This causes the T-shaped baffle to move upward first and stop within the travel stroke of the engine housing for limitation. Then, the second drive component drives the vertical baffle to move upward. Together with the T-shaped baffle, the engine housing can be limited and locked. This device is simple and convenient to operate and significantly improves the positioning accuracy of the engine housing during the conveying process and the stability after stopping.

[0018] It should be understood that the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and illustrative only, and are not intended to limit this disclosure.

[0019] This application provides an overview of various implementations or examples of the technology described in this disclosure, and is not a full disclosure of the entire scope or all features of the disclosed technology. Attached Figure Description

[0020] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments recorded in this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings.

[0021] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the overall structure provided for an embodiment of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a partial longitudinal section schematic diagram of an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0023] Figure 3 Another perspective view of the longitudinal section of a partial structure provided for an embodiment of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 4 An exploded view of the structure of the T-shaped baffle, vertical baffle, roller, fixing block, and driving assembly provided in the embodiments of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 5 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of point A in the middle.

[0026] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0027] 1. Machine frame; 2. Guide frame; 3. T-shaped baffle; 4. Vertical baffle; 5. Roller; 6. Spring 1; 7. Fixing block; 8. Rectangular block; 9. Double-sided inclined plate; 10. Spring 2; 11. Electromagnet; 12. Support plate; 13. Metal block; 14. Wedge block; 15. Wedge groove; 16. Spring 3; 17. Electric actuator 1; 18. Long strip plate; 19. Electric actuator 2; 20. Limiting frame. Detailed Implementation

[0028] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this disclosure clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this disclosure will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this disclosure. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the described embodiments of this disclosure without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this disclosure.

[0029] Please see Figure 1-5This embodiment provides an engine housing guide conveyor with a locking mechanism, including a frame 1 and a guide frame 2 mounted on the frame 1. A T-shaped baffle 3 and a vertical baffle 4 are vertically slidably connected to the guide frame 2, respectively arranged on the front and rear sides in the direction of engine housing travel. A limiting frame 20 is provided at the bottom of the guide frame 2 to control the vertical movement of the T-shaped baffle 3, guiding the T-shaped baffle 3 to move smoothly in the vertical direction and preventing swaying. Both sides of the bottom of the T-shaped baffle 3 are inclined. A roller 5 is provided in the guide frame 2 between the T-shaped baffle 3 and the vertical baffle 4, contacting the bottom surface of the engine housing and rotating as it moves. A spring 6 is also provided between the T-shaped baffle 3 and the guide frame 2, used to push the T-shaped baffle 3 upwards quickly after the restriction is released. Two fixing blocks 7 are provided at the bottom of the guide frame 2, each containing an abutment component for engaging the T-shaped baffle 3. The bottom sides of the T-shaped baffle 3 are designed to be inclined. The design facilitates smooth engagement with the abutment component during reset. Both fixed blocks 7 also house a drive component one, and the bottom of the guide frame 2 is equipped with a drive component two. During transport, the engine housing moves within the frame 1, driving the rollers 5 to rotate. The rotation of the rollers 5 controls the drive component one to work, releasing the abutment component's restriction on the T-shaped baffle 3. This allows the T-shaped baffle 3 to move upwards under the action of spring 6 and block the moving side of the engine housing. The drive component two drives the vertical baffle 4 upwards to block one side of the engine housing, thus fixing the engine housing. The rollers 5 are mounted on the engine shaft. The rotation of the rollers 5 drives the generator to generate electricity, providing kinetic energy for the movement of the drive component one. When the rollers 5 roll, they can drive the T-shaped baffle 3, located in the forward direction of the generator housing, upwards, achieving a blocking and limiting function. Furthermore, the drive component two drives the vertical baffle 4 upwards, working in conjunction with the T-shaped baffle 3 to automatically limit and lock the engine housing.

[0030] In a further embodiment of this utility model, the abutting component includes a rectangular block 8 slidably connected to the fixed block 7, and a double-sided inclined plate 9 is fixedly connected to the rectangular block 8. A second spring 10 is also provided between the rectangular block 8 and the fixed block 7. When the second spring 10 is in a free state, the double-sided inclined plate 9 rests on the inclined surface of the T-shaped baffle 3. The driving component includes an electromagnet 11 fixedly connected to the fixed block 7. A support plate 12 is vertically slidably connected to the fixed block 7. A metal block 13 is provided on the support plate 12, and the bottom of the metal plate is fixedly connected to... There is a wedge block 14, and a wedge groove 15 is opened on the rectangular block 8. A spring 16 is set between the support plate 12 and the fixed block 7. The elastic force of the spring 16 drives the wedge block 14 to engage with the wedge groove 15. The electromagnet 11 is electrically connected to the generator shaft on the roller 5. When the electromagnet 11 is energized, it becomes magnetic and magnetically attracts the metal block 13, so that the metal block 13 moves upward and fits against the electromagnet 11. At this time, the elastic force of the first spring 6 is greater than the elastic force of the second spring 10, which drives the T-shaped baffle 3 to separate from the double-sided inclined block and move upward to achieve blocking.

[0031] In a further embodiment of this utility model, the driving component 2 includes an electric push rod 17 fixedly connected to the bottom of the guide frame 2. The bottom end of the electric push rod 17 is fixedly connected to a long strip plate 18, and the vertical baffle 4 is fixedly connected to the long strip plate 18. When the intercepted engine housing stops moving, the electric push rod 17 works to drive the vertical baffle 4 to move upward, thereby blocking and limiting the other side of the stopped engine housing.

[0032] In the embodiment provided by this utility model, an electric push rod 19 is provided at the bottom of the guide frame 2 and on the T-shaped baffle 3. The electric push rod 19 pushes the T-shaped baffle 3 downward and is limited by the double-sided inclined plate 9. Both the electric push rod 17 and the electric push rod 19 are connected to an external power supply and a control switch. After the power is cut off, they both remain in the state before the power is cut off. The function of the electric push rod 19 is to drive the T-shaped baffle 3 to reset. When the electric push rod 19 pushes the T-shaped baffle 3 to move and abut against the double-sided inclined plate 9, until the electromagnet 11 is de-energized, the support plate 12 stretched back by the spring 16 drives the wedge block 14 into the wedge groove 15 in the rectangular block 8, thereby driving the double-sided inclined plate 9 to move further and completely limit the T-shaped baffle 3. Then the electric push rod 19 resets.

[0033] During operation, the engine housing moves along the guide frame 2 on the frame 1. Its bottom surface contacts the roller 5 and drives the roller 5 to rotate. The rotation signal of the roller 5 (which can be detected by an encoder or sensor) is transmitted to the control system, which controls the electromagnet 11 to be energized, generating magnetic force to attract the metal block 13, which drives the support plate 12 to move upward, causing the wedge block 14 to disengage from the wedge groove 15. Once the wedge block 14 is disengaged, the rectangular block 8 moves slightly under the action of the second spring 10, releasing the limit on the T-shaped baffle 3. The T-shaped baffle 3 moves upward rapidly under the elastic force of the first spring 6, blocking in front of the engine housing in the direction of travel, achieving initial limitation. Subsequently, the control system activates the electric push rod 17, pushing the long strip plate 18 and the vertical baffle 4 upward, blocking on the other side of the engine housing, forming a bidirectional clamp with the T-shaped baffle 3, achieving complete fixation of the engine housing.

[0034] When the engine housing needs to be released, the electric push rod 17 retracts, and the vertical baffle 4 moves down. At the same time, the electric push rod 19 moves, pushing the T-shaped baffle 3 down. Its bottom inclined surface contacts the double-sided inclined plate 9, forcing the rectangular block 8 to compress the second spring 10 and slightly retract. After the T-shaped baffle 3 has completely fallen, the rectangular block 8 resets under the action of the second spring 10, and the double-sided inclined plate 9 re-locks the T-shaped baffle 3 until the electromagnet 11 is de-energized. The support plate 12 moves down under the action of the third spring 16, and the wedge block 14 re-locks into the wedge groove 15. At this time, the conveying roller on the frame 1 rotates to realize the conveying of the engine housing again.

[0035] The foregoing description only illustrates certain exemplary embodiments of the present invention. Undoubtedly, those skilled in the art can modify the described embodiments in various ways without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the above drawings and descriptions are illustrative in nature and should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. An engine housing guide conveyor with a locking mechanism, comprising a frame (1) and a guide frame (2) disposed on the frame (1), characterized in that: A T-shaped baffle (3) and a vertical baffle (4) are vertically slidably connected on the guide frame (2). A roller (5) is provided in the guide frame (2) between the T-shaped baffle (3) and the vertical baffle (4). A spring (6) is also provided between the T-shaped baffle (3) and the guide frame (2). The bottom of the guide frame (2) is provided with two fixing blocks (7), each fixing block (7) is provided with an abutment component for engaging the T-shaped baffle (3), and the two fixing blocks (7) are also provided with a drive component one, and the bottom of the guide frame (2) is also provided with a drive component two. During transport, the engine housing moves in the frame (1) and drives the roller (5) to rotate. The rotation of the roller (5) controls the operation of the drive assembly to release the restriction of the abutment assembly on the T-shaped baffle (3), so that the T-shaped baffle (3) moves up under the action of the spring (6) and blocks the side of the moving engine housing. The drive assembly drives the vertical baffle (4) to move up and block one side of the engine housing, thereby fixing the engine housing.

2. An engine casing guide conveyor with locking mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The abutting component includes a rectangular block (8) that is slidably connected in the fixed block (7), and a double-sided inclined plate (9) is fixedly connected to the rectangular block (8). A spring (10) is also provided between the rectangular block (8) and the fixed block (7).

3. An engine casing guide conveyor with locking mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that The driving assembly includes an electromagnet (11) fixedly connected in a fixed block (7), a support plate (12) vertically slidably connected in the fixed block (7), a metal block (13) is provided on the support plate (12), a wedge block (14) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the metal plate, a wedge groove (15) is provided on the rectangular block (8), a spring three (16) is provided between the support plate (12) and the fixed block (7), and the elastic force of the spring three (16) drives the wedge block (14) to engage with the wedge groove (15).

4. An engine casing guide conveyor with locking mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that, The second drive assembly includes an electric push rod (17) fixedly connected to the bottom of the guide frame (2), and a long strip plate (18) fixedly connected to the bottom end of the electric push rod (17). A vertical baffle (4) is fixedly connected to the long strip plate (18).

5. An engine casing guide conveyor with locking mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that Electric push rod 2 (19) is provided at the bottom of the guide frame (2) and on the T-shaped baffle (3), and the electric push rod 2 (19) pushes the T-shaped baffle (3) down and is limited by the double-sided inclined plate (9).

6. An engine casing guide conveyor with locking mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the guide frame (2) is provided with a limiting frame (20) for controlling the vertical movement of the T-shaped baffle (3), and both sides of the bottom of the T-shaped baffle (3) are inclined.

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