Feeding device for automobile elbow pipe machining with identification function

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of feeding device for automobile pipe bending processing with identification function, cooperation with pipe bending equipment is used, the feeding device includes conveying track and the clamping mechanism being set on conveying track, the both ends of the clamping mechanism adjustable position, for the both ends of pipe bending raw material are clamped and fixed, one end of the clamping mechanism is equipped with stroke cylinder, stroke cylinder is equipped with stroke lever, determine its product type by the interval distance between stroke lever end and pipe bending raw material. The utility model is through setting stroke cylinder in the clamping one end of feeding device, stroke cylinder is correspondingly set at convex position, determine the type of raw material by the stroke distance of stroke cylinder touching pipe bending raw material, and then realize the automatic identification of raw material, improve pipe bending processing efficiency and processing quality.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automotive pipe bending processing technology, specifically a feeding device for automotive pipe bending processing with identification function. Background Technology

[0002] Automotive bends are core components in critical parts of automotive fuel and cooling systems, and their machining accuracy directly determines the safety and stability of vehicle operation. In actual production, depending on the requirements of different assembly scenarios, some automotive bends require convex structures at their ends for positioning or sealing, while others have smooth end structures without convex structures. Furthermore, the bending radius, wall thickness compensation, and other processing parameters of the two types of bends differ significantly. Currently, the industry commonly uses a feeding and clamping mechanism to transport metal raw material tubing into the bending machine for forming processing; the feeding and bending actions have been mechanized.

[0003] However, in the process parameter switching stage, existing technology still relies on manual visual identification of whether the end of the bent pipe has a bulge, and then manually adjusting the corresponding processing parameters of the pipe bending machine. This operation method has obvious drawbacks: on the one hand, manual identification is easily affected by factors such as fatigue and visual errors, resulting in missed identification or misjudgment, leading to a mismatch between processing parameters and the type of bent pipe, which in turn causes quality problems such as pipe deformation and cracking, significantly increasing the product scrap rate; on the other hand, the manual identification and parameter adjustment process requires interruption of the processing flow, which seriously restricts production efficiency and is difficult to adapt to the needs of large-scale, fast-paced production of automotive parts.

[0004] Therefore, there is an urgent need to provide a feeding device that can identify the type of raw material for bending pipes, so as to improve the efficiency and quality of pipe bending processing. Utility Model Content

[0005] (a) Technical problems to be solved

[0006] This utility model provides a feeding device for automotive pipe bending processing with identification function, aiming to solve the problem in the background art that the feeding device cannot identify the type of pipe bending, and that manual identification easily leads to low efficiency and low quality in pipe bending processing.

[0007] (II) Technical Solution

[0008] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0009] A feeding device for automotive pipe bending processing with identification function is used in conjunction with pipe bending equipment. The feeding device includes a conveying track and a clamping mechanism set on the conveying track. The two ends of the clamping mechanism are adjustable for clamping and fixing the two ends of the pipe bending material. One end of the clamping mechanism is equipped with a stroke cylinder, and the stroke cylinder is equipped with a stroke rod. The product type is determined by the distance between the end of the stroke rod and the pipe bending material.

[0010] By adopting the above structural design, a stroke cylinder is set at one end of the clamping device and correspondingly located at the convex position. The type of raw material is determined by the stroke distance of the stroke cylinder when it touches the bending material, thereby realizing automatic identification of raw materials and improving the bending processing efficiency and processing quality.

[0011] Preferably, the clamping mechanism includes a sliding base slidably mounted on the conveying track, a support component for mounting the bent tube material is provided in the middle of the sliding base, and a first fixing component and a second fixing component are respectively provided at both ends of the sliding base to fix the two ends of the bent tube material.

[0012] With the above structural design, the support component supports the bent tube material, and the two ends of the bent tube material are fixed by the first fixing component and the second fixing component at both ends. This not only ensures the placement position of the bent tube and facilitates the identification of the bent tube material type, but also ensures the stability of the bent tube material transportation during the conveying process.

[0013] Preferably, there are two sets of support components, and the two sets of support components are arranged at intervals. Each support component includes a "door"-shaped adjustment block and a support block mounted on the adjustment block. The upper end of the support block is provided with a groove. The adjustment block is mounted on the sliding base, and its side is fixed by rotating and abutting against the sliding base through a fixing screw.

[0014] With the above structural design, the position of the adjustment block can be changed according to the length of the product to ensure the stability of the product. At the same time, the adjustment block is fixed by rotating a fixed screw, making the adjustment method simple and convenient.

[0015] Preferably, the stroke cylinder is mounted on the adjusting block and located between the first fixing component and the support block.

[0016] With the above structural design, the position of the stroke cylinder is designed according to the convex position of the bending material, and its type can be identified by the different distances between the stroke cylinder and the bending material.

[0017] Preferably, the first fixing component includes a stop cylinder, which is mounted on the sliding base via a first mounting block. The first stop block is connected to the output shaft of the stop cylinder, and a buffer spring is sleeved on the output shaft. The second fixing component includes a second mounting block and a second stop block mounted on the second mounting block.

[0018] With the above structural design, the stroke of the first abutment block or the position of the second abutment block at both ends can be adjusted according to the product type. At the same time, the buffer spring can play a buffering role when fixing the bent tube material.

[0019] Preferably, the support component, the first fixing component, and the second fixing component are located on the same axis.

[0020] The above structural design can improve the stability of fixing the raw materials in the bent pipe.

[0021] Preferably, the sliding base is driven to move along the conveyor track by a linear motor or track connection.

[0022] Preferably, the abutting cylinder and the stroke cylinder are controlled by a controller installed on the pipe bending equipment, and the stroke cylinder feeds back the touch signal to the controller for display.

[0023] Beneficial effects

[0024] 1. This utility model sets a stroke cylinder at one end of the clamping end of the feeding device. The stroke cylinder is correspondingly set at the convex position. The type of raw material is determined by the stroke distance of the stroke cylinder when it touches the bending raw material, thereby realizing the automatic identification of raw materials and improving the bending processing efficiency and processing quality.

[0025] 2. The support component, first fixing component and second fixing component of the clamping structure of this utility model can all be adjusted in position according to the length of the product, thereby improving the versatility of the feeding device. Attached Figure Description

[0026] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model.

[0027] In the picture:

[0028] Conveying track 1, clamping mechanism 2, sliding base 2a, support component 2b, adjusting block 21b, support block 22b, groove 23b, fixing screw 24b, first fixing component 2c, abutting cylinder 21c, first abutting block 22c, buffer spring 23c, first mounting block 24c, second fixing component 2d, second mounting block 21d, second abutting block 22d, adjusting screw 23d, fixing nut 24d, stroke cylinder 3, stroke rod 3a, discharge port A, bent pipe raw material 100, convex bulge 110. Detailed Implementation

[0029] 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.

[0030] The technical solution of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model. In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0031] Please see Figure 1 A feeding device for automotive pipe bending processing with identification function is used in conjunction with pipe bending equipment. This feeding device is located at the discharge port A of the previous process. Figure 1 The previous process discharge port A is a simplified schematic diagram, representing existing technology, and is not shown in detail. The feeding device includes a conveyor track 1 and a clamping mechanism 2 mounted on the conveyor track 1. The clamping mechanism 2 clamps and fixes both ends of the bending material 100, then feeds it along the conveyor track 1 into the bending equipment for bending processing. The positions of both ends of the clamping mechanism 2 can be adjusted according to the size of the bending material 100. One end of the clamping mechanism 2 is equipped with a stroke cylinder 3, and the stroke cylinder 3 has a stroke rod 3a. The product type is determined by the distance between the end of the stroke rod 3a and the bending material 100. Whether the bending material 100 has a protrusion 110 is determined by the different stroke distances contacted by the stroke rod 3a.

[0032] Specifically, the clamping mechanism 2 includes a sliding base 2a slidably mounted on the conveying track 1. A support component 2b for mounting the bent tube material 100 is provided in the middle of the sliding base 2a. A first fixing component 2c and a second fixing component 2d are respectively provided at both ends of the sliding base 2a to fix the two ends of the bent tube material 100. This clamping mechanism 2 is located at the discharge port A of the previous process. The bent tube material 100 from discharge port A automatically falls into the support component 2b, and the first fixing component 2c and the second fixing component 2d fix the two ends of the bent tube material 100.

[0033] In this embodiment, there are two sets of support components 2b, spaced apart. Each support component 2b includes a "door"-shaped adjusting block 21b and a support block 22b mounted on the adjusting block 21b. The upper end of the support block 22b has a groove 23b with an arc-shaped structure for placing the bent tube material 100. The support block 22b can be made of plastic to avoid scratching the surface of the bent tube material 100. The adjusting block 21b is mounted on the sliding base 2a and is fixed to the sliding base 2a by rotating a fixing screw 24b. The fixing screw 24b is a butterfly screw for easy adjustment.

[0034] Specifically, the first fixing component 2c includes a stop cylinder 21c, which is mounted on the sliding base 2a via a first mounting block 24c. A first stop block 22c is connected to the output shaft of the stop cylinder 21c, and a buffer spring 23c is sleeved on the output shaft. One end of the buffer spring 23c abuts against the first stop block 22c, and the other end abuts against the first mounting block 24c. The second fixing component 2d includes a second mounting block 21d and a second stop block 22d mounted on the second mounting block 21d. One end of the second stop block 22d is connected to an adjusting screw 23d, which passes through the second mounting block 21d and is fixed by fixing nuts 24d at both ends. When the position of the second stop block 22d needs to be adjusted, the adjusting screw 23d can be moved by loosening the fixing nuts 24d.

[0035] The stroke cylinder 3 is mounted on the left adjusting block 21b and is located between the first abutting block 22c and the support block 22b of the first fixing component 2c. This invention, through the preset positions of the abutting cylinder 21c and the second abutting block 22d, ensures that the stroke cylinder 3 is directly opposite the protrusion 110, guaranteeing accurate identification. Of course, the stroke cylinder 3 can also be movable, allowing for position adjustment according to different product sizes.

[0036] In this embodiment, the support component 2b, the first fixing component 2c, and the second fixing component 2d are located on the same axis.

[0037] In this embodiment, the sliding base 2a is driven to move along the conveyor track 1 by a linear motor or track connection, which is existing technology and will not be described in detail here.

[0038] The abutting cylinder 21c and the stroke cylinder 3 are controlled by a controller installed on the pipe bending equipment, and the stroke cylinder 3 feeds back the touch signal to the controller for display. The stroke distance of the stroke cylinder 3 after touching the pipe bending material 100 can be used to determine whether it has a protrusion 110.

[0039] Working principle of this utility model:

[0040] When the feeding device is working, the bent tube material 100 from the discharge port A of the previous process is discharged, and the bent tube material 100 enters the groove 23b of the support block 22b. Then, the abutting cylinder 21c works, pushing the first abutting block 22c forward to push the bent tube material 100 until the other end of the bent tube material 100 abuts against the second abutting block 22d, thereby completing the fixing of the bent tube material 100. The first fixing component 2c can not only fix the bent tube material 100, but also adjust its position. The stroke cylinder 3 works, and the stroke rod 3a moves until it contacts the bent tube material 100. Since the bent tube material 100 has a protrusion 110, the stroke distance of the stroke rod 3a is different, so it can automatically determine whether the bent tube material 100 has a protrusion 110, and then feed the information back to the controller. The controller confirms the processing parameters and simultaneously controls the track or linear motor to drive the clamping mechanism 2 to move to the bending equipment for bending processing.

[0041] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, but the protection scope of the present utility model is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or changes made by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present utility model, based on the technical solution and the inventive concept of the present utility model, should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A feeding device for automotive pipe bending processing with identification function, used in conjunction with pipe bending equipment, characterized in that: It includes a conveying track (1) and a clamping mechanism (2) set on the conveying track (1). The clamping mechanism (2) has adjustable positions at both ends for clamping and fixing the two ends of the bent tube material (100). One end of the clamping mechanism (2) is provided with a stroke cylinder (3), and the stroke cylinder (3) is provided with a stroke rod (3a). The product type is determined by the distance between the end of the stroke rod (3a) and the bent tube material (100).

2. The feeding device for automotive pipe bending processing with identification function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamping mechanism (2) includes a sliding base (2a) slidably mounted on the conveying track (1). The middle part of the sliding base (2a) is provided with a support component (2b) for mounting the bent pipe material (100). The two ends of the sliding base (2a) are respectively provided with a first fixing component (2c) and a second fixing component (2d) to fix the two ends of the bent pipe material (100).

3. The feeding device for automotive pipe bending processing with identification function according to claim 2, characterized in that: The support components (2b) are in two sets, and the two sets of support components (2b) are spaced apart. The support components (2b) include a "door"-shaped adjustment block (21b) and a support block (22b) mounted on the adjustment block (21b). The upper end of the support block (22b) is provided with a groove (23b). The adjustment block (21b) is mounted on the sliding base (2a), and its side is fixed to the sliding base (2a) by rotating and abutting against the sliding base (2a) through a fixing screw (24b).

4. The feeding device for automotive pipe bending processing with identification function according to claim 3, characterized in that: The stroke cylinder (3) is mounted on the adjusting block (21b) and is located between the first fixing component (2c) and the support block (22b).

5. A feeding device for automotive pipe bending processing with identification function according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first fixing component (2c) includes a stop cylinder (21c), which is mounted on the sliding base (2a) via a first mounting block (24c). A first stop block (22c) is connected to the output shaft of the stop cylinder (21c), and a buffer spring (23c) is sleeved on the output shaft. The second fixing component (2d) includes a second mounting block (21d) and a second stop block (22d) mounted on the second mounting block (21d).

6. A feeding device for automotive pipe bending processing with identification function according to claim 2, characterized in that: The support component (2b), the first fixing component (2c), and the second fixing component (2d) are located on the same axis.

7. A feeding device for automotive pipe bending processing with identification function according to claim 2, characterized in that: The sliding base (2a) is driven to move along the conveyor track (1) by a linear motor or track connection.

8. A feeding device for automotive pipe bending processing with identification function according to claim 5, characterized in that: The top cylinder (21c) and the stroke cylinder (3) are controlled by a controller installed on the pipe bending equipment, and the stroke cylinder (3) feeds back the touch signal to the controller for display.

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