Automatic loading device for hub bearing

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of automatic feeding devices of wheel hub bearing, belong to wheel hub bearing processing technical field, including crossbeam, the bottom surface both ends of crossbeam are fixed with support, material moving assembly is provided on support side surface, material moving assembly includes workbench, mounting bracket, transmission belt mechanism and telescopic cylinder, mounting bracket is set on the workbench, rotating cylinder is provided in mounting bracket, rotating cylinder output end is connected with carousel, carousel side surface is equipped with pneumatic clamping jaw, conveyor belt mechanism is set on workbench, telescopic cylinder piston rod is connected with mounting bracket, drive assembly is provided on crossbeam;Use the feeding device, effectively solve the problem of low efficiency of traditional feeding device, realize the full-process automatic feeding of wheel hub bearing, meet the beat demand of automatic production line.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of wheel hub bearing processing technology, and in particular to an automated wheel hub bearing feeding device. Background Technology

[0002] In automotive wheel manufacturing and assembly lines, the wheel bearing loading process is a crucial link connecting component processing and final assembly. Its level of automation, loading accuracy, and efficiency directly determine the overall production capacity and product quality of the entire line. As a core component of the automotive transmission system, wheel bearings must withstand the weight of the vehicle body and radial and axial loads during driving, requiring extremely high assembly precision.

[0003] Existing wheel bearing loading methods mostly rely on manual sorting combined with semi-automatic robotic arms. During manual sorting, operators need to arrange and orient the messy wheel bearings one by one and transport them to the assembly station. The loading efficiency is low and it is difficult to meet the needs of mass production. Therefore, there is an urgent need to design an automated wheel bearing loading device to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide an automated wheel hub bearing feeding device to solve the problem that the existing wheel hub bearing feeding mainly relies on manual sorting with the assistance of semi-automated robotic arms. During manual sorting, operators need to arrange and orient the messy wheel hub bearings one by one and transport them to the assembly station, resulting in low feeding efficiency and difficulty in meeting the needs of mass production.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides an automated feeding device for wheel hub bearings, including a crossbeam, with brackets fixed at both ends of the bottom surface of the crossbeam. A material transfer assembly is provided on the side of the brackets. The material transfer assembly includes a worktable, a mounting frame, a conveyor belt mechanism, and a telescopic cylinder. The mounting frame is set on the worktable, and a rotary cylinder is set in the mounting frame. The output end of the rotary cylinder is connected to a turntable, and a pneumatic gripper is installed on the side of the turntable. The conveyor belt mechanism is set on the worktable, and the piston rod of the telescopic cylinder is connected to the mounting frame. A drive assembly is provided on the crossbeam.

[0006] As a further improvement to the above technical solution: Optionally, the drive assembly includes a first straight rod, a movable frame, a first motor, and a lifting assembly. The first straight rod is fixed to the crossbeam and has a plurality of first racks. The movable frame is slidably connected to the crossbeam. The first motor is mounted on the movable frame and its output end is connected to a first gear that meshes with the plurality of first racks.

[0007] Optionally, the lifting assembly includes a lifting rod, a second straight rod, and a second motor. The lifting rod is slidably connected to the movable frame. The second straight rod is fixed to the lifting rod and has several second racks fixed on it. The second motor is mounted on the movable frame, and its output end is connected to a second gear that meshes with the several second racks. A fixing assembly is provided at the bottom end of the lifting rod.

[0008] Optionally, the fixing component includes a connecting frame and a three-jaw cylinder, the three-jaw cylinder being fixed to the connecting frame, and the connecting frame being disposed at the bottom end of the lifting rod.

[0009] In the automated wheel hub bearing feeding device provided by this utility model, brackets are fixed at both ends of the bottom surface of the crossbeam, and a material transfer assembly is provided on the side of the bracket. The material transfer assembly includes a worktable, a mounting frame, a conveyor belt mechanism, and a telescopic cylinder. The mounting frame is set on the worktable, and a rotary cylinder is set in the mounting frame. The output end of the rotary cylinder is connected to a turntable, and a pneumatic gripper is installed on the side of the turntable. The conveyor belt mechanism is set on the worktable, and the piston rod of the telescopic cylinder is connected to the mounting frame. A drive assembly is set on the crossbeam. Using this feeding device, the problem of low efficiency of traditional feeding devices is effectively solved, realizing fully automated feeding of wheel hub bearings and meeting the cycle time requirements of automated production lines. Attached Figure Description

[0010] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the automated wheel hub bearing feeding device provided by this utility model; Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Enlarged view of A in the middle; Figure 3 yes Figure 1 Enlarged view of B in the middle; Figure 4 yes Figure 1 Enlarged view of C in the middle; Figure 5 This is a top view of the automated wheel hub bearing feeding device provided by this utility model; Figure 6 yes Figure 5 Enlarged view of D; Figure 7 This is a rear view of the automated wheel hub bearing feeding device provided by this utility model; Figure 8 yes Figure 7 A magnified view of E in the middle. Detailed Implementation

[0011] 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.

[0012] It should be noted that when a component is described as "fixed to" another component, it can be directly on the other component or may have a component in between. When a component is considered "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to the other component or may have a component in between. When a component is considered "set on" another component, it can be directly set on the other component or may have a component in between. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "left," "right," and similar expressions used in this document are for illustrative purposes only.

[0013] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0014] This utility model provides an automated feeding device for wheel hub bearings, the structure of which is as follows: Figure 1-8 As shown, the device includes a crossbeam 2, with supports 1 fixed at both ends of the bottom surface of the crossbeam 2. A material transfer assembly 3 is installed on the side of the supports 1. The material transfer assembly 3 includes a workbench 31, a mounting frame 32, a conveyor belt mechanism 36, and a telescopic cylinder 37. The mounting frame 32 is mounted on the workbench 31 and contains a rotary cylinder 33. The output end of the rotary cylinder 33 is connected to a turntable 34, and pneumatic grippers 35 are mounted on the side of the turntable 34. The conveyor belt mechanism 36 is mounted on the workbench 31, and the piston rod of the telescopic cylinder 37 is connected to the mounting frame 32. A drive assembly is installed on the crossbeam 2. The conveyor belt mechanism 36 includes a motor, a first drive wheel, a second drive wheel, and a synchronous belt. The motor is connected to the first drive wheel, and the first and second drive wheels are connected via the synchronous belt. Using this automated wheel hub bearing feeding device effectively solves the problem of low efficiency in traditional feeding devices, achieving fully automated feeding of wheel hub bearings and meeting the cycle time requirements of automated production lines.

[0015] Specifically, the drive assembly includes a first straight rod 4, a moving frame 6, a first motor 7, and a lifting assembly. The first straight rod 4 is fixed on the crossbeam 2, and a plurality of first racks 5 are provided on the first straight rod 4. The moving frame 6 is slidably connected to the crossbeam 2. The first motor 7 is provided on the moving frame 6, and the output end of the first motor 7 is connected to a first gear 8 that meshes with the plurality of first racks 5.

[0016] Specifically, the lifting assembly includes a lifting rod 9, a second straight rod 10, and a second motor 12. The lifting rod 9 is slidably connected to the movable frame 6. The second straight rod 10 is fixed on the lifting rod 9. Several second racks 11 are fixed on the second straight rod 10. The second motor 12 is mounted on the movable frame 6. The output end of the second motor 12 is connected to a second gear 13 that meshes with several second racks 11. A fixing assembly is provided at the bottom end of the lifting rod 9.

[0017] Specifically, the fixing components include a connecting frame 14 and a three-jaw cylinder 15, with the three-jaw cylinder 15 fixed on the connecting frame 14, which is located at the bottom of the lifting rod 9.

[0018] Operating procedures The wheel hub bearing to be loaded is poured into the feed port of the conveyor belt mechanism 36. The conveyor belt mechanism 36 transports the bearing to the gripping area of ​​the pneumatic gripper 35. The pneumatic gripper 35 closes to grip the bearing. The telescopic cylinder 37 drives the mounting frame 32 to move to the designated position. The rotary cylinder 33 drives the turntable 34 to rotate, adjusting the bearing to the preset assembly posture (such as flange face up and bolt holes aligned).

[0019] The first motor 7 of the drive assembly starts, driving the moving frame 6 to move above the material transfer assembly 3. The second motor 12 drives the lifting rod 9 to descend, and the three-jaw cylinder 15 closes to grab the bearing with the adjusted posture. The lifting rod 9 rises, and the first motor 7 drives the moving frame 6 to move to the assembly station of the processing equipment. After reaching the station, the second motor 12 drives the lifting rod 9 to descend, and the three-jaw cylinder 15 releases, accurately placing the bearing on the positioning fixture of the assembly station, completing the loading operation.

[0020] Once processing is complete, the three-jaw cylinder 15 closes to grip the bearing with the adjusted posture, the lifting rod 9 rises, and the first motor 7 drives the moving frame 6 to move for unloading.

[0021] After the material loading operation is completed, turn off the power to the equipment, clean the oil and impurities on the conveyor belt mechanism 36 and the pneumatic gripper 35 to avoid affecting the subsequent gripping accuracy; check the meshing wear of the first gear 8, the second gear 13 and the rack, and apply lubricating oil to ensure smooth transmission; lubricate the moving parts of the rotary cylinder 33 and the telescopic cylinder 37, and check the sealing of the three-jaw cylinder 15; periodically calibrate the positioning accuracy of the first motor 7 and the second motor 12, and check the tightness of the crossbeam 2 and the bracket 1 to ensure the long-term stable operation of the equipment.

[0022] Beneficial effects This device effectively solves the problem of low efficiency in traditional feeding devices. Through the automated attitude adjustment of the material transfer component 3 and the precise delivery of the drive component, the entire process of feeding wheel hub bearings is automated. The hourly processing capacity is significantly increased, the daily production capacity meets the cycle time requirements of the automated production line, the effective operating time of the production line is significantly improved, and the feeding bottleneck problem is completely solved.

[0023] The above description is only a description of the preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the scope of the present utility model in any way. Any changes or modifications made by those skilled in the art based on the above disclosure shall fall within the protection scope of the claims.

Claims

1. An automated feeding device for wheel hub bearings, characterized in that, The system includes a crossbeam (2), with brackets (1) fixed at both ends of the bottom surface of the crossbeam (2). A material transfer assembly (3) is provided on the side of the bracket (1). The material transfer assembly (3) includes a workbench (31), a mounting frame (32), a conveyor belt mechanism (36), and a telescopic cylinder (37). The mounting frame (32) is located on the workbench (31). A rotary cylinder (33) is located in the mounting frame (32). A turntable (34) is connected to the output end of the rotary cylinder (33). A pneumatic gripper (35) is installed on the side of the turntable (34). The conveyor belt mechanism (36) is located on the workbench (31). The piston rod of the telescopic cylinder (37) is connected to the mounting frame (32). A drive assembly is provided on the crossbeam (2).

2. The automated wheel hub bearing feeding device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The drive assembly includes a first straight rod (4), a moving frame (6), a first motor (7), and a lifting assembly. The first straight rod (4) is fixed on the crossbeam (2). A plurality of first racks (5) are provided on the first straight rod (4). The moving frame (6) is slidably connected to the crossbeam (2). The first motor (7) is provided on the moving frame (6). The output end of the first motor (7) is connected to a first gear (8) that meshes with a plurality of the first racks (5).

3. The automated wheel hub bearing feeding device as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The lifting assembly includes a lifting rod (9), a second straight rod (10), and a second motor (12). The lifting rod (9) is slidably connected to the moving frame (6). The second straight rod (10) is fixed on the lifting rod (9). Several second racks (11) are fixed on the second straight rod (10). The second motor (12) is mounted on the moving frame (6). The output end of the second motor (12) is connected to a second gear (13) that meshes with several second racks (11). A fixing assembly is provided at the bottom end of the lifting rod (9).

4. The automated wheel hub bearing feeding device as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The fixing component includes a connecting frame (14) and a three-jaw cylinder (15), the three-jaw cylinder (15) being fixed on the connecting frame (14), and the connecting frame (14) being located at the bottom of the lifting rod (9).

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