Hydraulically suspended transfer mechanism

Abstract

The application discloses a hydraulic suspension moving mechanism and belongs to the field of production and processing of automobile parts. The hydraulic suspension moving mechanism comprises a moving assembly and a base strip. The base strip is installed on the moving assembly. A plurality of clamping cylinders are arranged on the base strip. There is a predetermined interval between two adjacent clamping cylinders. The clamping cylinders are connected with clamping jaw assemblies. The clamping cylinders drive the clamping jaw assemblies to open or close. A rotating cylinder is arranged on one side of the base strip. The rotating cylinder and the clamping cylinders are respectively located on two sides of the base strip. The output shaft of the rotating cylinder penetrates through the base strip and is connected with one of the clamping cylinders. The rotating cylinder drives the clamping cylinder connected with the rotating cylinder and the clamping jaw assemblies to rotate. The hydraulic suspension can be efficiently and stably transferred between a plurality of work stations.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of automotive parts manufacturing and processing, and in particular to a hydraulic suspension transfer mechanism. Background Technology

[0002] In modern automotive manufacturing, hydraulic mounts are key components, and the automation and efficiency of their production process are crucial. The production of hydraulic mounts involves multiple processes, including riveting and inspection, and the material transfer between these processes directly impacts production efficiency and product quality. However, current material transfer methods on hydraulic mount production lines have several shortcomings.

[0003] Traditional material transfer methods primarily rely on manual operation. However, manual operation is not only inefficient but also prone to product damage or assembly errors due to human factors. While some automated transfer equipment exists in existing transfer technologies, most are designed for general materials and cannot meet the specific needs of hydraulic suspension.

[0004] In the production process of hydraulic mounts, the requirements for the clamping and moving mechanisms are more stringent due to their unique shape and structure. Hydraulic mounts typically have irregular shapes and are quite heavy, making it difficult for traditional clamping devices to stably hold and transfer them. Furthermore, the precise transfer of hydraulic mounts between multiple workstations during production places even higher demands on the accuracy and reliability of the transfer mechanism. Utility Model Content

[0005] The technical problem to be solved by this application is to provide a hydraulic suspension transfer mechanism that can efficiently and stably transfer hydraulic suspensions between multiple workstations.

[0006] The technical solution adopted in this application is: a hydraulic suspension and transfer mechanism, including a moving component and a base bar. The base bar is mounted on the moving component and is provided with multiple clamping cylinders. There is a predetermined distance between two adjacent clamping cylinders. Each clamping cylinder is connected to a gripper assembly. When the clamping cylinders work, they drive the gripper assembly to open or close. A rotating cylinder is provided on one side of the base bar. The rotating cylinder and the clamping cylinder are located on opposite sides of the base bar. The output shaft of the rotating cylinder passes through the base bar and is connected to one of the clamping cylinders. When the rotating cylinder works, it drives the clamping cylinder and gripper assembly connected to it to rotate.

[0007] Compared with existing technologies, the advantages of this application are as follows: First, multiple clamping cylinders are provided on the base strip, and there is a predetermined distance between adjacent clamping cylinders, which allows the hydraulic suspension to be continuously transferred between multiple workstations. For example, in the production process of the hydraulic suspension, from the riveting station to the inspection station and then to the automatic unloading station, multiple gripper assemblies can sequentially grip the hydraulic suspension to achieve uninterrupted material transfer, greatly improving production efficiency and avoiding the time waste caused by the traditional single gripper moving back and forth between different workstations.

[0008] Secondly, each gripper assembly corresponds to a gripping cylinder. The operation of the gripping cylinder causes the gripper assembly to open or close, and this pneumatic drive method allows for rapid response. Hydraulic mounts typically have irregular shapes and are relatively heavy. The gripper assembly of this transfer mechanism can be designed according to the specific shape of the hydraulic mount, and the gripping cylinder can provide sufficient gripping force to stably hold the hydraulic mount.

[0009] Finally, the rotary cylinder allows one of the clamping cylinders and the gripper assembly to rotate. During the production and processing of the hydraulic mount, different workstations may require the hydraulic mount to be in different postures. The rotary cylinder can drive the gripper assembly to rotate, enabling the hydraulic mount to quickly adjust to a posture suitable for operation at each workstation. This increases the flexibility of the transfer mechanism and reduces the additional equipment and time costs incurred due to hydraulic mount posture adjustments.

[0010] In some embodiments of this application, the application includes a frame, and the movable component includes a first substrate, a second substrate, and a third substrate, wherein the first substrate is fixedly mounted on the frame.

[0011] The layered substrate design enables multi-dimensional movement control. The first substrate is fixed to the frame, providing a stable support foundation for the entire transfer mechanism and ensuring its stability during operation. This layered structure allows for more flexible subsequent movement control, providing reliable mechanical support for subsequent lifting, horizontal movement, and other operations.

[0012] In some embodiments of this application, a lifting cylinder is installed on the first substrate, and the output shaft of the lifting cylinder is connected to the second substrate. The operation of the lifting cylinder drives the second substrate to move up and down.

[0013] The lifting cylinder allows the second base plate to move up and down, providing vertical adjustment capability for the transfer of the hydraulic mount. The lifting cylinder can precisely adjust the height, ensuring the hydraulic mount is accurately placed at each workstation.

[0014] In some embodiments of this application, a plurality of guide posts are provided on the first substrate, the guide posts pass through the first substrate, and the top of the guide posts are connected to the second substrate.

[0015] The guide post provides precise guidance for the vertical movement of the second base plate. When the lifting cylinder is operating, the guide post ensures the vertical movement accuracy of the second base plate, preventing offset caused by lateral forces generated by the cylinder. This guiding structure improves the operational accuracy and reliability of the entire transfer mechanism, ensuring the accurate positioning of the hydraulic suspension during the transfer process.

[0016] In some embodiments of this application, an X-guide rail is provided on the second substrate, a third substrate is mounted on the X-guide rail, an X-cylinder is installed on the second substrate, the output shaft of the X-cylinder is connected to the third substrate, and the operation of the X-cylinder drives the third substrate to move along the X-guide rail.

[0017] The arrangement of the X-guide rail and X-cylinder enables the third base plate to move precisely along the X-direction. This design allows for horizontal adjustment of the hydraulic mount, enabling accurate movement to different workstations. The X-guide rail provides a stable movement path, while the X-cylinder provides the power, ensuring rapid and precise movement, thus improving the flexibility and efficiency of the entire transfer mechanism.

[0018] In some embodiments of this application, the third substrate is provided with two rows of Y-guide rails, which are arranged in parallel to each other. Each Y-guide rail is equipped with a base block, and a base strip is mounted on the two base blocks and fixedly connected to the base blocks.

[0019] The design of two rows of Y-guide rails ensures stable installation of the base strip in the Y direction. This parallel rail structure can withstand large loads and ensures the accuracy of base strip movement in the Y direction. The base strip is fixed to the Y-guide rails by base blocks. This structure not only improves the installation stability of the base strip but also facilitates the adjustment of the base strip's position, thereby ensuring that the gripper assembly can accurately grip and place the hydraulic suspension.

[0020] In some embodiments of this application, the frame is provided with a first riveting station, a second riveting station, an outer diameter detection station, a height detection station and an unloading station in sequence, and the side of the base strip with the clamping cylinder corresponds to the station on the frame.

[0021] The transfer mechanism enables continuous transfer of the hydraulic suspension between different processes. This layout allows the hydraulic suspension to pass through each workstation sequentially according to the predetermined process flow, reducing time and space wastage during material transfer and improving production efficiency and automation.

[0022] In some embodiments of this application, the clamping cylinder connected to the rotary cylinder moves between the first riveting station and the second riveting station under the action of the X-axis cylinder.

[0023] After the gripper assembly picks up the hydraulic suspension at the first riveting station, it rotates 180° under the action of a rotary cylinder, thus turning the hydraulic suspension upside down, and then places it at the second riveting station. This application uses the hydraulic suspension to achieve riveting at both ends.

[0024] The combination of a rotary cylinder and an X-axis cylinder allows the clamping cylinder to move between two riveting stations and rotate during the movement. This design allows the hydraulic mount to adjust its posture during the riveting process, effectively improving the efficiency and quality of the riveting operation and reducing the additional equipment and time costs incurred due to posture adjustments.

[0025] Based on common knowledge in the field, the above-described embodiments can be combined arbitrarily. Attached Figure Description

[0026] The present application will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and preferred embodiments. However, those skilled in the art will understand that these drawings are drawn only for the purpose of explaining the preferred embodiments and therefore should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present application. Furthermore, unless specifically indicated, the drawings are only schematic representations of the composition or structure of the described objects and may contain exaggerated depictions, and the drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale.

[0027] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this application; Figure 2 This is a partial enlarged view of this application; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the mobile component in this application.

[0028] The specific reference numerals in the attached drawings are explained as follows: 1. Moving component; 2. Base strip; 3. Clamping cylinder; 4. Gripper assembly; 5. Rotary cylinder; 6. Frame; 7. First base plate; 8. Second base plate; 9. Third base plate; 10. Lifting cylinder; 11. Guide column; 12. X-axis guide rail; 13. X-axis cylinder; 14. Y-axis guide rail; 15. Base block; 16. First riveting station; 17. Second riveting station; 18. Outer diameter detection station; 19. Height detection station; 20. Unloading station. Detailed Implementation

[0029] The present application will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0030] 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.

[0031] Hydraulic suspension transfer mechanism, Example 1 as follows Figures 1 to 3As shown, the device includes a moving component 1 and a base strip 2. The base strip 2 is mounted on the moving component 1 and has multiple clamping cylinders 3. A predetermined distance exists between adjacent clamping cylinders 3. Each clamping cylinder 3 is connected to a gripper assembly 4. The operation of the clamping cylinders 3 causes the gripper assemblies 4 to open or close. This allows the hydraulic suspension to be continuously transferred between multiple workstations. For example, in the production process of the hydraulic suspension, from the riveting station to the inspection station and then to the automatic unloading station 20, multiple gripper assemblies 4 can sequentially grip the hydraulic suspension, achieving uninterrupted material transfer, greatly improving production efficiency, and avoiding the time wasted by the traditional method of a single gripper moving back and forth between different workstations.

[0032] A rotary cylinder 5 is installed on one side of the base strip 2. The rotary cylinder 5 and the clamping cylinder 3 are located on opposite sides of the base strip 2. The output shaft of the rotary cylinder 5 passes through the base strip 2 and is connected to one of the clamping cylinders 3. The operation of the rotary cylinder 5 drives the clamping cylinder 3 and the gripper assembly 4 connected to it to rotate. During the production and processing of the hydraulic suspension, different workstations may require the hydraulic suspension to be in different postures. The rotary cylinder 5 can drive the gripper assembly 4 to rotate, enabling the hydraulic suspension to be quickly adjusted to a posture suitable for operation at each workstation. This increases the flexibility of the transfer mechanism and reduces the additional equipment and time costs incurred due to the adjustment of the hydraulic suspension posture.

[0033] Example 2, as Figures 1 to 3 As shown, this application includes a frame 6, and the moving component 1 includes a first substrate 7, a second substrate 8, and a third substrate 9. The first substrate 7 is fixedly mounted on the frame 6. Through the layered substrate design, multi-dimensional movement control can be achieved. The first substrate 7, fixed to the frame 6, provides a stable support foundation for the entire transfer mechanism, ensuring the stability of the entire mechanism during operation. This layered structure makes subsequent movement control more flexible and provides reliable mechanical support for subsequent lifting, horizontal movement, and other operations.

[0034] A lifting cylinder 10 is installed at the first base plate 7. The output shaft of the lifting cylinder 10 is connected to the second base plate 8. When the lifting cylinder 10 operates, it drives the second base plate 8 to move up and down. The lifting cylinder 10 enables the second base plate 8 to move up and down, thus providing vertical adjustment capability for the transfer of the hydraulic suspension. The lifting cylinder 10 can precisely adjust the height to ensure that the hydraulic suspension can be accurately placed at each workstation.

[0035] A plurality of guide posts 11 are provided at the first substrate 7, passing through the first substrate 7 and with their tops connected to the second substrate 8. The guide posts 11 provide precise guidance for the vertical movement of the second substrate 8. When the lifting cylinder 10 is operating, the guide posts 11 ensure the vertical movement accuracy of the second substrate 8, preventing offset caused by lateral forces generated by the cylinder's operation. This guiding structure improves the operational accuracy and reliability of the entire transfer mechanism, ensuring the accurate positioning of the hydraulic suspension during the transfer process.

[0036] An X-axis guide rail 12 is arranged on the second base plate 8, and a third base plate 9 is mounted on the X-axis guide rail 12. An X-axis cylinder 13 is installed on the second base plate 8, and the output shaft of the X-axis cylinder 13 is connected to the third base plate 9. When the X-axis cylinder 13 operates, it drives the third base plate 9 to move along the X-axis guide rail 12. The arrangement of the X-axis guide rail 12 and the X-axis cylinder 13 allows the third base plate 9 to move precisely in the X direction. This design allows for horizontal position adjustment of the hydraulic suspension, thereby enabling the hydraulic suspension to be accurately moved to different work positions. The X-axis guide rail 12 provides a stable movement path, while the X-axis cylinder 13 provides power, ensuring the speed and accuracy of movement, and improving the flexibility and efficiency of the entire transfer mechanism.

[0037] Two rows of Y-guide rails 14 are arranged parallel to each other on the third base plate 9. A base block 15 is mounted on each Y-guide rail, and the base strip 2 is supported on both base blocks 15 and fixedly connected to them. The design of the two rows of Y-guide rails 14 ensures stable installation of the base strip 2 in the Y direction. This parallel rail structure can withstand a large load, ensuring the accuracy of the base strip 2's movement in the Y direction. The base strip 2 is fixed to the Y-guide rails 14 by the base blocks 15. This structure not only improves the installation stability of the base strip 2 but also facilitates adjustment of its position, thereby ensuring that the gripper assembly 4 can accurately grip and place the hydraulic suspension.

[0038] The frame 6 is sequentially equipped with a first riveting station 16, a second riveting station 17, an outer diameter detection station 18, a height detection station 19, and an unloading station 20. The base strip 2 has a clamping cylinder 3 on one side corresponding to a station on the frame 6. A transfer mechanism enables continuous transfer of the hydraulic suspension between different processes. This layout allows the hydraulic suspension to pass through each station sequentially according to a predetermined process flow, reducing time and space wastage during material transfer and improving production efficiency and automation.

[0039] The clamping cylinder 3, connected to the rotary cylinder 5, moves between the first riveting station 16 and the second riveting station 17 under the action of the X-axis cylinder 13. After the gripper assembly 4 picks up the hydraulic suspension on the first riveting station 16, it rotates 180° under the action of the rotary cylinder 5, that is, the hydraulic suspension is turned upside down, and then placed on the second riveting station 17. This application uses the hydraulic suspension to achieve riveting at both ends. The combination of the rotary cylinder 5 and the X-axis cylinder 13 allows the clamping cylinder 3 to move between the two riveting stations and to rotate during the movement. This design allows the hydraulic suspension to adjust its posture during the riveting process, effectively improving the efficiency and quality of the riveting process and reducing the additional equipment and time costs caused by posture adjustment.

[0040] The rest of the contents of Example 2 are the same as those of Example 1.

[0041] The present application has been described in detail above. Specific examples have been used to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of the present application. The descriptions of the embodiments above are only for the purpose of helping to understand the present application and its core ideas. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make several improvements and modifications to the present application without departing from the principles of the present application, and these improvements and modifications also fall within the protection scope of the claims of the present application.

Claims

1. A hydraulic suspension and transfer mechanism, characterized in that, The device includes a moving component (1) and a base strip (2). The base strip (2) is mounted on the moving component (1). Multiple clamping cylinders (3) are provided on the base strip (2). There is a predetermined distance between two adjacent clamping cylinders (3). Each clamping cylinder (3) is connected to a gripper assembly (4). When the clamping cylinder (3) works, it drives the gripper assembly (4) to open or close. A rotating cylinder (5) is provided on one side of the base strip (2). The rotating cylinder (5) and the clamping cylinder (3) are located on opposite sides of the base strip (2). The output shaft of the rotating cylinder (5) passes through the base strip (2) and is connected to one of the clamping cylinders (3). When the rotating cylinder (5) works, it drives the clamping cylinder (3) and the gripper assembly (4) connected to it to rotate.

2. The hydraulic suspension transfer mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The moving component (1) includes a frame (6) and includes a first substrate (7), a second substrate (8) and a third substrate (9). The first substrate (7) is fixedly mounted on the frame (6).

3. The hydraulic suspension and transfer mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that, A lifting cylinder (10) is installed on the first substrate (7). The output shaft of the lifting cylinder (10) is connected to the second substrate (8). The lifting cylinder (10) drives the second substrate (8) to move up and down.

4. The hydraulic suspension transfer mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that, A plurality of guide posts (11) are provided at the first substrate (7), the guide posts (11) pass through the first substrate (7), and the top of the guide posts (11) is connected to the second substrate (8).

5. The hydraulic suspension transfer mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that, An X-axis guide rail (12) is provided on the second substrate (8), and the third substrate (9) is mounted on the X-axis guide rail (12). An X-axis cylinder (13) is installed on the second substrate (8). The output shaft of the X-axis cylinder (13) is connected to the third substrate (9). When the X-axis cylinder (13) works, it drives the third substrate (9) to move along the X-axis guide rail (12).

6. The hydraulic suspension transfer mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that, The third substrate (9) is provided with two rows of Y-guide rails (14), which are arranged in parallel to each other. Each Y-guide rail (14) is equipped with a base block (15), and the base strip (2) is mounted on the two base blocks (15). The base strip (2) is fixedly connected to the base block (15).

7. The hydraulic suspension transfer mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that, The frame (6) is provided with a first riveting station (16), a second riveting station (17), an outer diameter detection station (18), a height detection station (19) and an unloading station (20) in sequence. The base strip (2) is provided with a station on one side of the clamping cylinder (3) corresponding to the station on the frame (6).

8. The hydraulic suspension transfer mechanism according to claim 7, characterized in that, The clamping cylinder (3), which is connected to the rotary cylinder (5), moves between the first riveting station (16) and the second riveting station (17) under the action of the X-direction cylinder (13).

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