Bearing orientation device

Abstract

The utility model discloses bearing directional device, especially relates to bearing feeding directional field, including base, the base top is equipped with conveying passage and directional channel fixedly, the directional channel top is equipped with directional mechanism, the directional mechanism includes support, the support front end is equipped with the sliding slot, the sliding slot inside is equipped with moving block, the moving block front end is connected with elastic detection runner, and the elastic detection runner includes mounting bracket, the mounting bracket inside rotation is equipped with detection wheel, and the mounting bracket rear end is connected with spring between moving block. The utility model discloses the continuous conveying of bearing is realized through clamping mechanism, and effectively promotes directional operation efficiency, and utilizes servo motor drive rotation pressure ring and drives the rotation of bearing outer ring, and adopts elastic detection runner to detect the stop ball in bearing outer ring simultaneously, and the stop ball of bearing outer ring is set up as left and right direction, that is, the directional of bearing is completed, and the overall efficiency of bearing assembly is improved significantly.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of bearing feeding and orientation technology, and more specifically to a bearing orientation device. Background Technology

[0002] A bearing loading device is an automated equipment used to accurately and efficiently transport bearings from storage locations to processing or assembly stations. This device can significantly improve production efficiency, reduce manual operation, and ensure the stability and consistency of the production process. For example, an automatic bearing orientation loading device (publication number CN223467826U) utilizes a baffle assembly at the end of the loading conveyor mechanism to block and position the bearings. By adjusting the position of the adjusting baffle in the baffle assembly, it can adapt to the positioning and blocking of bearings of different specifications, aligning the bearing's axis with the center of the guide table and the pusher plate of the propulsion assembly at the processing station, thereby improving the accuracy of bearing material feeding.

[0003] However, existing bearings have a built-in retaining ball on the outer ring, whose main function is to restrict the circumferential rotation of the bearing outer ring. Before assembling the bearing with the bearing housing, it is necessary to ensure that the direction of the retaining ball is consistent with the direction of the mounting notch on the bearing housing. Therefore, the direction of the retaining ball needs to be oriented during bearing transport. However, traditional bearing loading devices cannot orient the retaining ball, and the orientation of the retaining ball is done manually, which seriously reduces the efficiency of subsequent bearing assembly. Based on this, this utility model provides an automated bearing orientation device. Utility Model Content

[0004] To overcome the aforementioned deficiencies in the prior art, this utility model provides a bearing orientation device. It achieves continuous bearing transport through a clamping mechanism, effectively improving the efficiency of orientation operations. A servo motor drives a rotating pressure ring to press and rotate the bearing outer ring. Simultaneously, an elastic detection wheel detects the retaining ball in the bearing outer ring, adjusting it to a left-right orientation to complete the bearing orientation. This significantly improves the overall efficiency of bearing assembly, thus solving the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a bearing orientation device, including a base, a conveying channel and an orientation channel fixedly provided on the top of the base, an orientation mechanism provided above the orientation channel, the orientation mechanism including a bracket, a sliding groove provided at the front end of the bracket, a moving block provided inside the sliding groove, an elastic detection wheel connected to the front end of the moving block, the elastic detection wheel including a mounting frame, a detection wheel rotatably provided inside the mounting frame, a spring connected between the rear end of the mounting frame and the moving block, a rotating pressure ring provided above the front side of the detection wheel, the rotating pressure ring being connected to the bracket through a driving mechanism, and a clamping mechanism for conveying bearings provided above the conveying channel.

[0006] In a preferred embodiment, a first cylinder is fixedly inserted through the rear end of the mounting bracket, and the piston rod of the first cylinder is fixed to the rear end of the moving block.

[0007] In a preferred embodiment, the drive mechanism includes a first linear module fixed to the top of the bracket, a lifting frame fixed to the front end of the first linear module, a servo motor fixed inside the lifting frame, and the bottom end of the output shaft of the servo motor connected to the top end of the rotating pressure ring.

[0008] In a preferred embodiment, the clamping mechanism includes a movable plate slidably disposed on the top of the base, a clamp slidably disposed on the top of the movable plate, three equally spaced mechanical jaws disposed at the rear end of the clamp, and a second cylinder fixedly disposed on the top of the movable plate, one end of the piston rod of the second cylinder being fixed to the front end of the clamp.

[0009] In a preferred embodiment, a second linear module is fixedly provided on the top of the base, and the top of the slide of the second linear module is fixed to the bottom of the movable plate.

[0010] In a preferred embodiment, a slide rail is fixedly provided on the top of the movable plate away from the clamp. A lead screw is rotatably provided inside the slide rail. Two symmetrically distributed nut blocks are threaded onto the lead screw. The threads of the two nut blocks and the lead screw have opposite directions, so that the two nut blocks move in opposite directions. A third cylinder is fixedly embedded on the top of each of the two nut blocks. A clamping plate is fixedly provided on the top of the piston rod of the third cylinder. A rotary motor for driving the lead screw to rotate is fixedly provided at the rear end of the slide rail.

[0011] In a preferred embodiment, a fourth cylinder is fixedly inserted through the rear end of the conveying channel, and a push plate is fixedly provided at the front end of the piston rod of the fourth cylinder.

[0012] The technical effects and advantages of this utility model are as follows: This invention achieves continuous bearing transport through a clamping mechanism, enabling continuous bearing orientation processing and effectively improving orientation efficiency. It utilizes a servo motor to drive a rotating pressure ring to press and rotate the bearing outer ring, while an elastic detection wheel detects the retaining ball in the bearing outer ring. Subsequently, the servo motor controls the adjustment of the retaining ball in the bearing outer ring to a left-right orientation, thus completing the bearing orientation and significantly improving the overall efficiency of bearing assembly. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the orientation mechanism and drive mechanism of this utility model; Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the bracket of this utility model; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the clamping mechanism of this utility model; Figure 5 This is a rear view of the movable plate of this utility model; Figure 6 This is a top view of the clamping mechanism structure of this utility model.

[0014] The attached figures are labeled as follows: 1. Base; 2. Conveying channel; 3. Orienting channel; 4. Orienting mechanism; 41. Support; 42. Slide groove; 43. Moving block; 44. Rotating pressure ring; 45. First cylinder; 5. Elastic detection wheel; 51. Mounting bracket; 52. Detection wheel; 53. Spring; 6. Drive mechanism; 61. First linear module; 62. Lifting frame; 63. Servo motor; 7. Clamping mechanism; 71. Moving plate; 72. Fixture; 73. Mechanical gripper; 74. Second cylinder; 75. Second linear module; 76. Slide rail; 77. Lead screw; 78. Nut block; 79. Third cylinder; 710. Clamping plate; 711. Rotary motor; 8. Fourth cylinder; 9. Push plate. Detailed Implementation

[0015] 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.

[0016] Refer to the instruction manual appendix Figures 1-6 This utility model provides a bearing orienting device, including a base 1. The top of the base 1 is fixedly provided with a conveying channel 2 and an orienting channel 3. Specifically, the conveying channel 2 and the orienting channel 3 are fixedly connected to the base 1 through a connecting column. An orienting mechanism 4 is provided above the orienting channel 3. The orienting mechanism 4 includes a bracket 41. The front end of the bracket 41 is provided with a sliding groove 42. A moving block 43 is provided inside the sliding groove 42. An elastic detection wheel 5 is connected to the front end of the moving block 43. The elastic detection wheel 5 includes a mounting frame 51. A detection wheel 52 is rotatably provided inside the mounting frame 51. A spring 53 is connected between the rear end of the mounting frame 51 and the moving block 43. A contact switch is provided on the moving block 43 at the position corresponding to the rear end of the mounting frame 51. A rotating pressure ring 44 is provided above the front side of the detection wheel 52. The rotating pressure ring 44 is connected to the bracket 41 through a driving mechanism 6. A clamping mechanism 7 for conveying bearings is provided above the conveying channel 2.

[0017] The first cylinder 45 is fixedly inserted through the rear end of the mounting bracket 51, and the piston rod of the first cylinder 45 is fixed to the rear end of the moving block 43.

[0018] The drive mechanism 6 includes a first linear module 61 fixed on the top of the bracket 41. A lifting frame 62 is fixedly provided at the front end of the first linear module 61. A servo motor 63 is fixedly provided inside the lifting frame 62. The bottom end of the output shaft of the servo motor 63 is connected to the top end of the rotating pressure ring 44.

[0019] The rear end of the conveying channel 2 is fixedly connected to a fourth cylinder 8, and the piston rod of the fourth cylinder 8 is fixedly provided with a push plate 9.

[0020] A controller (PLC) can also be installed on the base 1 to control the operation of the first cylinder 45, the elastic detection wheel 5, the first linear module 61, the servo motor 63, the clamp 72, the second cylinder 74, the second linear module 75, the third cylinder 79, the rotary motor 711, and the fourth cylinder 8 of this utility model. An air source system is also configured to control the operation of the first cylinder 45, the second cylinder 74, the third cylinder 79, and the fourth cylinder 8. The above technologies are all existing and commonly used technologies, and will not be described in detail here.

[0021] In actual use, multiple bearings are sequentially conveyed to the front of the push plate 9 in the conveying channel 2 via the conveying device. The fourth cylinder 8 drives the push plate 9 to push the bearings forward. The clamping mechanism 7 conveys the bearings to the next station. When the bearings are conveyed to the area below the orientation mechanism 4, the first cylinder 45 drives the moving block 43 and the elastic detection wheel 5 to move forward. Then, the first linear module 61 drives the servo motor 63 and the rotating pressure ring 44 in the lifting plate to move downward. The rotating pressure ring 44 presses down on the outer ring of the bearing and drives the outer ring to rotate. When the stop ball in the outer ring of the bearing rotates to the position of the detection wheel 52... At this time, due to the spring 53 set at the rear end of the detection wheel 52, the detection wheel 52 moves backward under the pressure of the stop ball. The rear end of the mounting bracket 51 contacts the contact switch in the moving block 43 and sends a signal to the controller. At this time, the stop balls on both sides of the bearing are set in the front-back direction. On this basis, the servo motor 63 drives the rotating pressure ring 44 to rotate another 90°, that is, drives the outer ring of the bearing to rotate another 90°. At this time, the stop balls in the outer ring of the bearing are set in the left-right direction, completing the orientation of the bearing. Then, the clamping mechanism 7 moves the bearing to the next station for the assembly process.

[0022] like Figure 1 , Figure 4-6As shown, the clamping mechanism 7 includes a movable plate 71 slidably disposed on the top of the base 1, a clamp 72 slidably disposed on the top of the movable plate 71, three equally spaced mechanical grippers 73 disposed at the rear end of the clamp 72, a second cylinder 74 fixedly disposed on the top of the movable plate 71, one end of the piston rod of the second cylinder 74 being fixed to the front end of the clamp 72, a second linear module 75 fixedly disposed on the top of the base 1, and the top of the slide of the second linear module 75 being fixed to the bottom of the movable plate 71.

[0023] A slide rail 76 is fixedly provided on the top of the movable plate 71 away from the clamp 72. A lead screw 77 is rotatably provided inside the slide rail 76. Two symmetrically distributed nut blocks 78 are threadedly connected to the lead screw 77. The threads of the two nut blocks 78 and the lead screw 77 are opposite, so that the two nut blocks 78 move in opposite directions. A third cylinder 79 is fixedly embedded on the top of each of the two nut blocks 78. A clamping plate 710 is fixedly provided on the top of the piston rod of the third cylinder 79. A rotary motor 711 for driving the lead screw 77 to rotate is fixedly provided at the rear end of the slide rail 76.

[0024] When transferring the bearing, the second cylinder 74 is used to drive the mechanical gripper 73 on the clamp 72 to move towards the bearing. After the two grippers on the mechanical gripper 73 are distributed on both sides of the bearing, the two grippers close to fix the bearing. Then, the second linear module 75 is used to drive the moving plate 71 to move to the right. The moving plate 71 drives the clamp 72 and the bearing to the designated position, releases the mechanical gripper 73, and moves forward. The bearing stops at that position. Then, the above steps are repeated to clamp the next bearing. At this time, the mechanical gripper 73 located in the middle of the clamp 72 clamps the previous bearing and transports the two bearings to the right together. This process is repeated to transport multiple bearings to the orientation mechanism 4 for orientation in sequence.

[0025] Furthermore, when the clamp 72 moves the bearing to the right for orientation, it can also move the two clamping plates 710 to the right. When the two clamping plates 710 move to the orientation mechanism 4 position, the rotary motor 711 drives the lead screw 77 to rotate. The lead screw 77 drives the two nut blocks 78 to move closer together, thereby driving the two clamping plates 710 to clamp the bearing. Then, the third cylinder 79 is used to drive the clamping plates 710 to move upward, clamping the oriented bearing and conveying it to the next station. This facilitates the assembly process and can effectively improve the bearing conveying and orientation efficiency.

[0026] Finally: The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., 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. A bearing orientation device, comprising a base (1), wherein a conveying channel (2) and an orientation channel (3) are fixedly provided on the top of the base (1), characterized in that: The directional channel (3) is provided with a directional mechanism (4) above it. The directional mechanism (4) includes a bracket (41). The front end of the bracket (41) is provided with a slide groove (42). The slide groove (42) is provided with a moving block (43). The front end of the moving block (43) is connected to an elastic detection wheel (5). The elastic detection wheel (5) includes a mounting frame (51). The mounting frame (51) is provided with a detection wheel (52) that rotates inside it. A spring (53) is connected between the rear end of the mounting frame (51) and the moving block (43). A rotating pressure ring (44) is provided above the front side of the detection wheel (52). The rotating pressure ring (44) is connected to the bracket (41) through the drive mechanism (6). A clamping mechanism (7) for conveying bearings is provided above the conveying channel (2).

2. The bearing orientation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting bracket (51) has a first cylinder (45) fixedly inserted through its rear end, and the piston rod of the first cylinder (45) is fixed to the rear end of the moving block (43).

3. The bearing orientation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The drive mechanism (6) includes a first linear module (61) fixed on the top of the bracket (41). A lifting frame (62) is fixedly provided at the front end of the first linear module (61). A servo motor (63) is fixedly provided inside the lifting frame (62). The bottom end of the output shaft of the servo motor (63) is connected to the top end of the rotating pressure ring (44).

4. The bearing orientation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamping mechanism (7) includes a movable plate (71) slidably disposed on the top of the base (1), a clamp (72) slidably disposed on the top of the movable plate (71), and three equally spaced mechanical jaws (73) disposed at the rear end of the clamp (72). A second cylinder (74) is fixedly disposed on the top of the movable plate (71), and one end of the piston rod of the second cylinder (74) is fixed to the front end of the clamp (72).

5. The bearing orientation device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The base (1) is fixedly provided with a second linear module (75) on the top, and the top of the slide of the second linear module (75) is fixed to the bottom of the moving plate (71).

6. The bearing orientation device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The top of the movable plate (71) is fixedly provided with a slide rail (76) on the side away from the clamp (72). A lead screw (77) is rotatably provided inside the slide rail (76). Two nut blocks (78) are threadedly connected to the lead screw (77) and are symmetrically distributed in front and behind. The threads between the two nut blocks (78) and the lead screw (77) are opposite, so that the two nut blocks (78) move in opposite directions. A third cylinder (79) is fixedly embedded on the top of each of the two nut blocks (78). A clamping plate (710) is fixedly provided on the top of the piston rod of the third cylinder (79). A rotary motor (711) for driving the lead screw (77) to rotate is fixedly provided at the rear end of the slide rail (76).

7. The bearing orientation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rear end of the conveying channel (2) is fixedly connected to a fourth cylinder (8), and the piston rod of the fourth cylinder (8) is fixedly provided with a push plate (9).

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