Automatic valve sleeve processing device
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202522343472.3
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-11-05
- Publication Date
- 2026-11-03
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-11-05
AI Technical Summary
In the traditional valve sleeve processing flow, the reliance on manual operation leads to uneven removal of dirt and inconsistent test results, making it difficult to ensure uniform cleanliness and increasing testing time and labor costs.
Design an automated valve sleeve processing device that employs a robotic arm, a rotating mechanism, a multi-dimensional dirt removal mechanism, and an air blowing mechanism to achieve fully automated detection and cleaning. By replacing manual operation with the robotic arm, and combining the airflow of the rotating parts and the air blowing mechanism to assist in cleaning, the cleaning effect is ensured to be uniform and stable.
It achieves complete removal of dirt from the inner hole and surface of the valve sleeve, reduces labor costs, improves the consistency and efficiency of testing, reduces manual intervention, and realizes full automation of the process of loading, transferring, testing, cleaning, and unloading.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of valve sleeve processing technology, and in particular relates to an automated valve sleeve processing device. Background Technology
[0002] In the fields of hydraulic and pneumatic fluid control, valve sleeves are core components, and their machining accuracy (especially the surface finish of the inner hole and dimensional tolerances) directly affects the sealing performance and operational stability of the entire valve assembly. In traditional valve sleeve machining processes, the loading, inspection, cleaning, and unloading of workpieces largely rely on manual operation: operators must manually place the valve sleeve to be inspected at the inspection station, visually assess the level of dirt in the inner hole using the naked eye or simple tools, and then manually clean it before transferring it to the unloading area. This machining method not only increases the overall inspection time but also, because the operation depends on the operator's experience and skill, makes it difficult to ensure the uniformity of dirt removal and the consistency of inspection results. This leads to inconsistent cleanliness of the cleaned valve sleeves, easily resulting in missed inspections and incomplete cleaning.
[0003] To address the aforementioned technical issues, an automated valve sleeve processing device is now designed. Utility Model Content
[0004] To address the problems existing in the prior art, this utility model provides an automated valve sleeve processing device, which has the advantages of thorough inspection and full-process automated inspection. It solves the problem that in the existing processing flow, due to reliance on human experience and techniques, it is difficult to ensure the uniformity of dirt removal and the consistency of test results, resulting in inconsistent cleanliness of the valve sleeve after cleaning.
[0005] This utility model is implemented as follows: an automated valve sleeve processing device includes a worktable, on which a feeding mechanism and a discharging mechanism are provided. A rotating mechanism is provided on one side of the feeding mechanism. The rotating mechanism includes a turntable with a workpiece placement slot. A detection component and a first air blowing mechanism are respectively provided on one side along the rotation direction of the turntable. A robot arm is provided between the feeding mechanism and the discharging mechanism. The robot arm is used to transfer the workpiece in the feeding mechanism to the turntable for detection.
[0006] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the turntable is set on the workbench, and a rotating seat is rotatably connected to the center of the turntable. A pressing cylinder is provided at one end of the rotating seat, and a pressing component is provided at the output end of the pressing cylinder to prevent the workpiece from shaking. The pressing component is directly opposite the placement groove below.
[0007] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the detection component includes a fixed base and a third dirt removal mechanism. The third dirt removal mechanism is disposed between the fixed base and the first air blowing mechanism. The fixed base is provided with a first dirt removal mechanism and a second dirt removal mechanism at its upper and lower ends, respectively. Both the first dirt removal mechanism and the second dirt removal mechanism include a cleaning cylinder, and the two cleaning cylinders are arranged in a mirror image of the turntable.
[0008] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, each of the cleaning cylinder output ends is fixedly connected to a rotating component for removing dirt from the inner hole of the workpiece, and each of the rotating components is provided with a second air blowing mechanism on one side.
[0009] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, both the unloading mechanism and the loading mechanism are dual-station mechanisms, and both the loading mechanism and the unloading mechanism include an electric slide rail and an electric slider that cooperates with it.
[0010] As a preferred embodiment of this invention, the electric slider is provided with a material box for storing workpieces.
[0011] As a preferred embodiment of this invention, adjustable feet are provided at the four corners of the lower surface of the workbench.
[0012] As a preferred embodiment of this invention, the workbench is equipped with a control cabinet.
[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: 1. This application achieves thorough removal of dirt from the valve sleeve's inner hole and surface through multi-dimensional cleaning via the detection component, the first, second, and third dirt removal mechanisms, combined with airflow-assisted cleaning from the rotating component and the second and first air blowing mechanisms, resulting in a uniform and stable cleaning effect.
[0014] 2. This application realizes full automation of the feeding, transfer, inspection, cleaning and unloading process without human intervention, reducing the number of operators required and lowering labor costs; the workpiece transfer is completed by replacing manual labor with a robotic arm, and the feeding and unloading mechanisms adopt a dual-station design, which can realize continuous supply and output of workpieces and avoid the waiting time of single-station feeding and unloading. Attached Figure Description
[0015] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a top view of the structure of this utility model; Figure 3 This is a front view structural diagram of the present utility model; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the right-side structure of this utility model.
[0016] In the diagram: 1. Workbench; 2. Feeding mechanism; 3. Unloading mechanism; 4. Robot arm; 5. Rotating mechanism; 501. Turntable; 502. Rotating seat; 503. Pressing cylinder; 6. Detection component; 601. Fixed seat; 602. First dirt removal mechanism; 603. Second dirt removal mechanism; 604. Third dirt removal mechanism; 7. First air blowing mechanism; 8. Second air blowing mechanism. Detailed Implementation
[0017] To further understand the utility model content, features and effects of this utility model, the following embodiments are provided, and detailed descriptions are given in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.
[0018] The structure of this utility model will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0019] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown in the figure, an automated valve sleeve processing device provided by this utility model includes: a workbench 1, on which a feeding mechanism 2 and a discharging mechanism 3 are provided. A rotating mechanism 5 is provided on one side of the feeding mechanism 2. The rotating mechanism 5 includes a turntable 501, on which a workpiece placement groove is provided. A detection component 6 and a first air blowing mechanism 7 are respectively provided on one side along the rotation direction of the turntable 501. A robot arm 4 is provided between the feeding mechanism 2 and the discharging mechanism 3. The robot arm 4 is used to transfer the workpiece in the feeding mechanism 2 to the turntable 501 for detection.
[0020] It should be noted that the workpiece to be processed in this solution is a valve sleeve with different upper and lower inner diameters; The workpiece to be processed is placed in the placement slot on the turntable 501 by the robot arm 4. Under the rotation of the turntable 501, the workpiece is transferred to the detection component 6. The detection component 6 removes dirt from the workpiece, and finally the first blowing mechanism 7 removes dirt from the workpiece's shape.
[0021] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 As shown, the turntable 501 is set on the workbench 1. The turntable 501 is rotatably connected to the middle of the turntable 501. One end of the turntable 502 is provided with a pressing cylinder 503. The output end of the pressing cylinder 503 is provided with a pressing component to prevent the workpiece from shaking. The pressing component is directly opposite the placement groove below.
[0022] It should be noted that since the rotating seat 502 is rotatably connected to the turntable 501, when the turntable 501 rotates, the position of the rotating seat 502 is fixed. The rotation of the turntable 501 transfers the workpiece to be processed to the detection component 6. Then, the pressing cylinder 503 drives the pressing component to cover the workpiece from above, ensuring its stability in the subsequent processing.
[0023] like Figures 1 to 4As shown, the detection component 6 includes a fixed base 601 and a third dirt removal mechanism 604. The third dirt removal mechanism 604 is disposed between the fixed base 601 and the first air blowing mechanism 7. The fixed base 601 has a first dirt removal mechanism 602 and a second dirt removal mechanism 603 respectively at its upper and lower ends. Both the first dirt removal mechanism 602 and the second dirt removal mechanism 603 include cleaning cylinders. The two cleaning cylinders are mirror images of the turntable 501. Each cleaning cylinder output end is fixedly connected to a rotating component for removing dirt from the inner hole of the workpiece. Each rotating component has a second air blowing mechanism 8 on one side.
[0024] It should be noted that the two rotating parts are equipped with milling cutters and tungsten wires respectively. The internal dirt is removed by the rotation of the rotating parts. The two cleaning cylinders can work on the top and bottom internal holes at the same time, or they can work separately. The third dirt removal mechanism 604 includes two cylinders, one above the other, and each cylinder is equipped with a nozzle. Furthermore, once the workpiece is fixed, the two cleaning cylinders drive the rotating parts to rotate, removing dirt from the inner hole through rotation. Simultaneously, the second air blowing mechanism 8 on one side of each rotating part is activated, using airflow to assist in cleaning and remove dirt particles detached from the rotating parts. After the dirt in the inner hole is cleaned, the workpiece is moved to the third dirt removal mechanism 604 station by the rotation of the turntable 501. The two nozzles move with the extension and retraction of the cylinders to further clean the remaining dirt in the inner hole of the workpiece, ensuring thorough cleaning. After cleaning, the workpiece moves with the turntable 501 to the first air blowing mechanism 7 station. As the robot arm 4 removes the workpiece, the first air blowing mechanism 7 blows high-pressure air onto the surface of the workpiece to complete the final surface cleaning.
[0025] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, both the unloading mechanism 3 and the loading mechanism 2 are dual-station mechanisms. Both the loading mechanism 2 and the unloading mechanism 3 include an electric slide rail and an electric slider that cooperates with it.
[0026] It should be noted that the combination of electric slide rails and electric sliders improves loading and unloading efficiency.
[0027] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the electric slider is equipped with a material box for storing workpieces.
[0028] It should be noted that the material box is detachably mounted on the electric slider, making it easy to replace the material box.
[0029] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, adjustable feet are provided at the four corners of the lower surface of the workbench 1.
[0030] It should be noted that the adjustable feet are used to adjust the level of the worktable to ensure stable operation of the equipment.
[0031] likeFigures 1 to 4 As shown, a control cabinet is installed inside workbench 1.
[0032] The working principle of this utility model: First, the valve sleeve to be tested is placed in the hopper of the feeding mechanism 2. The electric slider moves the hopper to the designated picking position under the drive of the electric slide rail. Then, the robot arm 4 receives the instruction from the control cabinet, accurately grabs the valve sleeve from the hopper of the feeding mechanism 2, and transfers it to the placement slot on the turntable 501 according to the preset trajectory. Under the rotation of the turntable 501, the valve sleeve is transferred to the testing component 6 station. Then, the pressing cylinder 503 drives the pressing component to fix the valve sleeve. Under the drive of the two cleaning cylinders, the rotating component moves towards the valve sleeve. Through the cooperation of the milling cutter and tungsten wire, the dirt in the inner hole of the valve sleeve is cleaned. At this time, the second blowing mechanism 8 is started simultaneously, and the dirt particles peeled off by the rotating component are removed by the airflow. After the dirt is removed, the workpiece is moved to the third dirt removal mechanism 604 station by the rotation of the turntable 501. The two nozzles move with the extension and retraction of the cylinder to further clean the residual dirt in the inner hole of the workpiece to ensure thorough cleaning. Finally, the turntable 501 continues to drive the valve sleeve to rotate, transferring it to the first air blowing mechanism 7 station. Then the robot arm 4 picks up the valve sleeve. During the process of picking it up, the first air blowing mechanism 7 blows high pressure air onto the surface of the workpiece to complete the final surface cleaning. The processed valve sleeves are inspected by the identification system. Qualified products are placed into the material box in the unloading mechanism 3 by the robot arm, while unqualified products are placed into the transfer box.
[0033] In summary, this automated valve sleeve processing device achieves thorough removal of dirt from the inner hole and surface of the valve sleeve through multi-dimensional cleaning via the detection component 6 and the first, second, and third dirt removal mechanisms, combined with airflow-assisted cleaning via the rotating component and the second and first air blowing mechanisms 8 and 7. The cleaning effect is uniform and stable. The device automates the entire process of loading, transferring, detecting, cleaning, and unloading without manual intervention, reducing the number of operators required and lowering labor costs. The device uses a robotic arm 4 to replace manual labor for workpiece transfer. The loading mechanism 2 and unloading mechanism 3 adopt a dual-station design, which enables continuous supply and output of workpieces and avoids the waiting time of single-station loading and unloading.
[0034] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.
[0035] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. An automated valve sleeve processing device, characterized in that, include: A workbench (1) is provided with a feeding mechanism (2) and a discharging mechanism (3). A rotating mechanism (5) is provided on one side of the feeding mechanism (2). The rotating mechanism (5) includes a turntable (501). A workpiece placement slot is provided on the turntable (501). A detection component (6) and a first air blowing mechanism (7) are respectively provided on one side along the rotation direction of the turntable (501). A robot (4) is provided between the feeding mechanism (2) and the discharging mechanism (3). The robot (4) is used to transfer the workpiece in the feeding mechanism (2) to the turntable (501) for detection.
2. The valve sleeve automated processing device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The turntable (501) is set on the workbench (1). A rotating seat (502) is rotatably connected to the middle of the turntable (501). A pressing cylinder (503) is provided at one end of the rotating seat (502). A pressing component is provided at the output end of the pressing cylinder (503) to prevent the workpiece from shaking. The pressing component is directly opposite the placement groove below.
3. The automated valve sleeve processing device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The detection component (6) includes a fixed base (601) and a third dirt removal mechanism (604). The third dirt removal mechanism (604) is disposed between the fixed base (601) and the first air blowing mechanism (7). The fixed base (601) has a first dirt removal mechanism (602) and a second dirt removal mechanism (603) respectively at its upper and lower ends. Both the first dirt removal mechanism (602) and the second dirt removal mechanism (603) include cleaning cylinders. The two cleaning cylinders are mirror images of the turntable (501).
4. The automated valve sleeve processing device as described in claim 3, characterized in that: Each of the cleaning cylinders is fixedly connected to a rotating component for removing dirt from the inner hole of the workpiece, and each of the rotating components is provided with a second blowing mechanism (8) on one side.
5. The automated valve sleeve processing device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The unloading mechanism (3) and the loading mechanism (2) are both dual-station mechanisms. The loading mechanism (2) and the unloading mechanism (3) both include an electric slide rail and an electric slider that cooperates with it.
6. The automated valve sleeve processing device as described in claim 5, characterized in that: The electric slider is equipped with a material box for storing workpieces.
7. The automated valve sleeve processing device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: Adjustable feet are provided at the four corners of the lower surface of the workbench (1).
8. The automated valve sleeve processing device as described in claim 1 or 7, characterized in that: The workbench (1) is equipped with a control cabinet.
