A clamping module for an automated coil chain and a universal coil chain machine

Abstract

The utility model relates to chain processing field, specifically disclose a kind of clamping module and general coiling machine for automation coiling chain. The clamping module among them includes installation platform, compression support and compression assembly, and the installation platform is equipped with rotary table;Compression support includes compression mounting seat and two groups of supporting leg, and each group The supporting leg includes two connecting rods, and the one end of two The connecting rod is hinged with installation platform, and the other end is hinged with compression mounting seat;It further includes auxiliary positioning assembly, and the auxiliary positioning assembly includes buffer unit and pre-positioning mechanism, and the pre-positioning mechanism includes pre-positioning block, datum block and pre-positioning driving part, and the pre-positioning block is connected with at least one connecting rod, and the pre-positioning block is located supporting leg side, and the pre-positioning driving part is used to drive datum block movement relative to supporting leg. The clamping module described above can be more accurate to the positioning and clamping of material rack, with the advantage of reliable clamping.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of chain processing, specifically to a clamping module for automated chain winding and a universal chain winding machine. Background Technology

[0002] When chains come off the production line, they need to undergo a chain winding and packaging process for subsequent storage and transportation. During the winding process, a rack is typically used, and the chain is wound around it. The common method is manual winding, but due to the weight of the chain, manual operation is too strenuous and inefficient.

[0003] Chinese invention patent application CN 117902391 A discloses a universal chain winding device, including a frame, a feeding module, a winding module, and a clamping module. The frame is equipped with a feeding platform, a lifting platform, and a lifting drive assembly. The winding module includes a mounting plate and a rotation drive assembly, with the mounting plate rotatably mounted on the lifting platform. The mounting plate has a winding station equipped with a material rack limiting assembly. The clamping module includes a clamping bracket mounted on the lifting platform, with a clamping assembly mounted on the bracket. This universal chain winding device can automatically perform winding operations on long chains, offering advantages such as high automation, strong versatility, and high winding efficiency.

[0004] However, the material racks used in the aforementioned general chain winding equipment are relatively high, and the clamping module is movable. This poses a risk of unreliability in the upper and lower limits of the material rack and the clamping operation. During chain winding, there is a high probability of the rotation center shifting from the center of the clamping mechanism, and the clamping limit becoming loose, affecting the smooth operation of the chain winding. The purpose of this application is to address the problems existing in existing chain winding equipment by providing a clamping module that can stably and reliably perform chain winding operations. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a clamping module for automated chain winding and a universal chain winding machine, which can more accurately position and clamp the material rack and has the advantage of reliable clamping.

[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the technical solution provided by this utility model is as follows: a clamping module for automated conveyor belts, including an installation platform, a clamping bracket and a clamping assembly, wherein the installation platform is provided with a turntable and the turntable is provided with an installation position; The clamping bracket includes a clamping mounting base and two sets of support legs. The clamping assembly is mounted on the clamping mounting base. Each set of support legs includes two connecting rods. One end of the two connecting rods is hinged to the mounting platform, and the other end is hinged to the clamping mounting base. The connecting rods of the two sets of support legs are parallel and of equal length. It also includes a rotation drive assembly, which is mounted on the mounting platform and used to drive the clamping bracket to rotate; It also includes an auxiliary positioning component, which includes a buffer unit and a pre-positioning mechanism. The pre-positioning mechanism includes a pre-positioning block, a reference block and a pre-positioning drive. The pre-positioning block is connected to at least one of the links and is located on one side of the outrigger. The pre-positioning drive is used to drive the reference block to move relative to the outrigger. When the clamping component is aligned with the mounting position, the buffer unit contacts the support leg, and the reference block is aligned with the locking groove.

[0007] During the conveyor belt operation, first ensure that the clamping assembly is misaligned with the mounting position to allow space for the material rack to be loaded. If the clamping assembly is aligned with the mounting position, the indexing drive assembly will operate, driving the clamping bracket to rotate. Then, the material rack is loaded, with its lower end positioned in the mounting position. The indexing drive assembly will operate again, driving the clamping bracket to reset until the support leg contacts the buffer unit. The indexing drive assembly will then stop operating, and the pre-positioning drive will operate, driving the reference block and pre-positioning block to cooperate in forcibly aligning the clamping bracket and the clamping mounting base. Finally, the clamping assembly will operate, clamping the upper end of the material rack, completing the clamping operation.

[0008] The buffer unit can buffer and pre-position the movement of the clamping bracket, preventing excessive movement. The auxiliary positioning component can accurately position the clamping bracket, ensuring alignment between the clamping component and the rotation center of the turntable. It can also improve the stability of the support leg position during operation, avoiding problems such as movement jamming and vibration caused by misalignment of the upper and lower limit switches of the material rack during chain winding.

[0009] The clamping module of this application can more accurately position and clamp the material rack, and has the advantage of reliable clamping.

[0010] Preferably, the buffer unit includes a hydraulic buffer, and the prepositioning drive includes a cylinder.

[0011] Preferably, the pre-positioning mechanism corresponds one-to-one with the outrigger, the pre-positioning block is hinged to the two connecting rods respectively, and the distances from the two hinge points of the pre-positioning block to the corresponding ends of the connecting rods are equal; the reference block and the pre-positioning drive are located on the outside of the outrigger.

[0012] The prepositioning block is simultaneously hinged to two connecting rods, forming a virtual constraint on the two connecting rods. This can further enhance the reliability of the parallelogram configuration connection between the two connecting rods and can also strengthen the overall structure of the outrigger to a certain extent.

[0013] Preferably, the indexing drive assembly includes a cylinder, one end of which is hinged to the mounting platform and the other end of which is hinged to the prepositioning block.

[0014] Preferably, the clamping assembly includes a clamping cylinder and a clamping head. The clamping cylinder is connected to the clamping mounting base and is used to drive the clamping head to extend and retract. The clamping head is positioned facing the mounting platform.

[0015] Preferably, the end of the clamping head facing the mounting platform is provided with a guide ramp. The guide ramp can cooperate with the upper end of the material rack to perform a forced centering operation on the upper end of the material rack.

[0016] Preferably, at least three clamping assemblies are distributed on the turntable, and each clamping assembly is evenly distributed in a ring around the mounting position; each clamping assembly includes a clamping block and a clamping drive, the clamping block is slidably connected to the turntable, and the clamping drive is used to drive the clamping block to slide relative to the turntable.

[0017] The various clamping components work together to automatically complete the clamping and limiting operations at the lower end of the material rack. At the same time, by controlling the movement of each clamping block, the lower end of the material rack can be forcibly centered. A general-purpose chain winding machine includes a frame, a chain winding module, and a clamping module. The frame is equipped with a lifting drive assembly. The clamping module is as described above, and the lifting drive assembly is used to drive the mounting platform to move up and down. The conveyor belt module includes a rotating component, which includes a rotating drive component. The rotating drive component is mounted on the mounting platform and is used to drive the turntable to rotate.

[0018] After the material rack is reliably clamped, the rotary drive component drives the material rack to rotate. At the same time, the lifting drive component works to realize the synchronous up and down movement of the installation platform and the material rack. Together, they drive the material rack to rotate and lift, completing the chain winding operation.

[0019] Preferably, the turntable is arranged parallel to the mounting platform and is rotatably arranged around an axis perpendicular to the mounting platform; the rotation drive component is arranged below the mounting platform and aligned with the rotation center of the turntable. An auxiliary support assembly is provided between the turntable and the mounting platform. The auxiliary support assembly includes a guide rail and several rolling support units. The guide rail is fixedly installed on the underside of the turntable and extends in a ring around the rotation center of the turntable. The guide rail is provided with guide grooves. The rolling support units are fixedly installed on the mounting platform and are evenly distributed in a ring around the rotation center of the turntable. The rolling support units are aligned with the guide grooves.

[0020] The rotary drive is aligned with the turntable, concentrating the weight distribution of the turntable, rotary drive, and material rack, effectively preventing uneven loading and ensuring smoother lifting and lowering of the mounting platform. Auxiliary support components provide auxiliary support and motion guidance for the turntable, ensuring stable and reliable movement.

[0021] Preferably, the conveyor module further includes several auxiliary locking components, which are located on the outside of the turntable and are distributed in a ring around the center of the turntable. The auxiliary locking component includes a locking block and a locking drive. The locking block extends above the turntable, and the locking drive is mounted on the mounting platform and is used to drive the locking block to move up and down.

[0022] The auxiliary positioning component can press the turntable firmly during the loading and unloading operation of the rack, preventing the turntable from rotating and ensuring the stability of the rack's posture, thus facilitating the loading and unloading operation of the rack. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the general-purpose conveyor belt machine in this embodiment; Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram of the general-purpose conveyor belt machine from another perspective in this embodiment; Figure 3 This is a front view of the general-purpose conveyor belt machine in this embodiment; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the general-purpose conveyor belt machine in the frame removal state according to this embodiment; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the clamping component and the material rack in the general-purpose conveyor belt machine of this embodiment; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the clamping bracket and the indexing drive in the general chain winding machine of this embodiment; Figure 7 This is a front view of the clamping bracket and the indexing drive component in the general chain winding machine of this embodiment. At this time, the clamping component is in the state of being aligned with the mounting position. Figure 8 This is a front view of the clamping bracket and the indexing drive component in the general chain winding machine of this embodiment. At this time, the clamping component is in a misaligned state with the installation position. Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the material rack installation in the general-purpose conveyor belt machine of this embodiment; Figure 10 This is a top view of the material rack installation in the general-purpose conveyor belt machine of this embodiment; Figure 11 This is a front sectional view of the material rack installation in the general-purpose conveyor belt machine of this embodiment; Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the chain winding module in the general chain winding machine of this embodiment; Figure 13 This is a front view of the chain winding module in the general chain winding machine of this embodiment. Detailed Implementation

[0024] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model. Example

[0025] like Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, a clamping module for automated conveyor belts includes a mounting platform 3, a clamping bracket 2, and a clamping assembly 24. The mounting platform 3 is equipped with a turntable 32, and the turntable 32 has mounting positions. The clamping bracket 2 includes a clamping mounting base 25 and two sets of support legs 26, and the clamping assembly 24 is disposed on the clamping mounting base 25.

[0026] like Figures 6-8 As shown, the clamping assembly 24 includes a clamping cylinder 241 and a clamping head 242. The clamping cylinder 241 is connected to the clamping mounting base 25 and is used to drive the clamping head 242 to extend and retract. The clamping head 242 is positioned facing the mounting platform 3. A guide slope is provided at the end of the clamping head 242 facing the mounting platform 3. The guide slope can cooperate with the upper end of the material rack 5 to perform forced centering operation on the upper end of the material rack 5.

[0027] like Figures 6-8 As shown, each set of support legs 26 includes two connecting rods 261. One end of each connecting rod 261 is hinged to the mounting platform 3, and the other end is hinged to the clamping mounting base 25. The connecting rods 261 of the two sets of support legs 26 are parallel and of equal length. A rotation drive assembly 21 is also included. The rotation drive assembly 21 is mounted on the mounting platform 3 and is used to drive the clamping bracket 2 to rotate.

[0028] like Figures 6-8 As shown, it also includes an auxiliary positioning component, which includes a buffer unit 23 and a pre-positioning mechanism 22. The pre-positioning mechanism 22 includes a pre-positioning block 222, a reference block, and a pre-positioning drive 221. The pre-positioning block 222 is connected to at least one of the connecting rods 261 and is located on one side of the support leg 26. The pre-positioning drive 221 is used to drive the reference block to move relative to the support leg 26. When the clamping component 24 is aligned with the mounting position, the buffer unit 23 contacts the support leg 26, and the reference block is aligned with the locking groove. Specifically, the buffer unit 23 includes a hydraulic buffer, and the pre-positioning drive 221 includes a cylinder.

[0029] like Figures 6-8 As shown, the pre-positioning mechanism 22 corresponds one-to-one with the support leg 26. The pre-positioning block 222 is hinged to the two connecting rods 261 respectively, and the distances from the two hinge points of the pre-positioning block 222 to the corresponding ends of the connecting rods 261 are equal. The reference block and the pre-positioning drive component 221 are located outside the support leg 26. The indexing drive assembly 21 includes a cylinder, one end of which is hinged to the mounting platform 3, and the other end is hinged to the pre-positioning block 222.

[0030] like Figures 6-8 As shown, the prepositioning block 222 is simultaneously hinged to both connecting rods 261, forming a virtual constraint on the two connecting rods 261. This can further enhance the reliability of the parallelogram configuration between the two connecting rods 261 and can structurally reinforce the leg 26 to a certain extent.

[0031] During the chain winding operation, first ensure that the clamping assembly 24 is misaligned with the mounting position to allow space for the material rack 5 to be inserted. If the clamping assembly 24 is aligned with the mounting position, the indexing drive assembly 21 operates, driving the clamping bracket 2 to rotate. Then, the material rack 5 is inserted, with its lower end positioned in the mounting position. The indexing drive assembly 21 operates again, driving the clamping bracket 2 to reset until the support leg 26 contacts the buffer unit 23. The indexing drive assembly 21 then stops operating, and the pre-positioning drive component 221 operates, driving the reference block and pre-positioning block 222 to cooperate in forcibly aligning the clamping bracket 2 and the clamping mounting base 25. Finally, the clamping assembly 24 operates, clamping the upper end of the material rack 5, completing the clamping operation of the material rack 5.

[0032] The buffer unit 23 can buffer and pre-position the movement of the clamping bracket 2, preventing excessive movement of the clamping bracket 2. The auxiliary positioning component can accurately position the clamping bracket 2, ensuring that the clamping component 24 is aligned with the rotation center of the turntable 32. It can also improve the stability of the position of the support leg 26 during the operation of the clamping component 24, avoiding problems such as movement jamming and vibration caused by misalignment of the upper and lower ends of the material rack 5 during the chain winding process.

[0033] Furthermore, such as Figures 9-11 As shown, at least three clamping assemblies 34 are distributed on the turntable 32, with each clamping assembly 34 evenly arranged in a ring around the mounting position. Each clamping assembly 34 includes a clamping block 342 and a clamping drive component 341. The clamping block 342 is slidably connected to the turntable 32, and the clamping drive component 341 drives the clamping block 342 to slide relative to the turntable 32. The cooperation of each clamping assembly 34 can automatically complete the clamping and limiting operation of the lower end of the material rack 5. Simultaneously, by controlling the movement of each clamping block 342, the lower end of the material rack 5 can be forcibly aligned.

[0034] The clamping module of this application can more accurately position and clamp the material rack 5, and has the advantage of reliable clamping. like Figures 1-3 As shown, a general-purpose chain winding machine includes a frame 1, a chain winding module, and a clamping module. The frame 1 is equipped with a lifting drive assembly 4. The clamping module is as described above, and the lifting drive assembly 4 drives the mounting platform 3 to move up and down. The chain winding module includes a rotating assembly, which includes a rotating drive component 31. The rotating drive component 31 is mounted on the mounting platform 3 and drives a turntable 32 to rotate.

[0035] After the material rack 5 is reliably clamped, the rotary drive component drives the material rack 5 to rotate. At the same time, the lifting drive component 4 works to realize the synchronous up and down lifting movement of the installation platform 3 and the material rack 5, which work together to drive the material rack 5 to rotate and lift, and complete the chain winding operation.

[0036] Specifically, such as Figure 12 and Figure 13 As shown, the turntable 32 is arranged parallel to the mounting platform 3 and is rotatably movably arranged around an axis perpendicular to the mounting platform 3. The rotation drive component 31 is located below the mounting platform 3 and aligned with the rotation center of the turntable 32. An auxiliary support assembly 321 is also provided between the turntable 32 and the mounting platform 3. The auxiliary support assembly 321 includes a guide rail and several rolling support units. The guide rail is fixedly arranged on the lower side of the turntable 32 and extends circumferentially around the rotation center of the turntable 32. The guide rail is provided with guide grooves. The rolling support units are fixedly arranged on the mounting platform 3 and are evenly distributed circumferentially around the rotation center of the turntable 32. The rolling support units are aligned with the guide grooves.

[0037] The rotary drive component 31 is aligned with the turntable 32, resulting in a concentrated weight distribution among the turntable 32, rotary drive component 31, and material rack 5, effectively preventing uneven loading and ensuring smoother lifting and lowering of the mounting platform 3. The auxiliary support assembly provides auxiliary support and motion guidance for the turntable 32, ensuring its stable and reliable movement.

[0038] Furthermore, such as Figures 9-11 As shown, the conveyor belt module also includes several auxiliary locking components 33, which are located outside the turntable 32 and are arranged in a ring around the center of the turntable 32. Each auxiliary locking component 33 includes a locking block 331 and a locking drive 332. The locking block 331 extends above the turntable 32, and the locking drive 332 is mounted on the mounting platform 3 and is used to drive the locking block 331 to move up and down.

[0039] The auxiliary positioning component can press the turntable 32 during the loading and unloading operation of the material rack 5 to prevent the turntable 32 from rotating, thus ensuring the stability of the material rack 5 and facilitating the loading and unloading operation of the material rack 5.

[0040] In summary, 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 and improvements 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 clamping module for automated conveyor belts, comprising a mounting platform, a clamping bracket, and a clamping assembly, wherein the mounting platform is provided with a turntable, and the turntable is provided with a mounting position; The clamping bracket includes a clamping mounting base and two sets of support legs. The clamping assembly is mounted on the clamping mounting base. Each set of support legs includes two connecting rods. One end of the two connecting rods is hinged to the mounting platform, and the other end is hinged to the clamping mounting base. The connecting rods of the two sets of support legs are parallel and of equal length. It also includes a rotation drive assembly, which is mounted on the mounting platform and used to drive the clamping bracket to rotate; Its features are: It also includes an auxiliary positioning component, which includes a buffer unit and a pre-positioning mechanism. The pre-positioning mechanism includes a pre-positioning block, a reference block and a pre-positioning drive. The pre-positioning block is connected to at least one of the links and is located on one side of the outrigger. The pre-positioning drive is used to drive the reference block to move relative to the outrigger. When the clamping component is aligned with the mounting position, the buffer unit contacts the support leg, and the reference block is aligned with the locking groove.

2. The clamping module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The buffer unit includes a hydraulic buffer, and the prepositioning drive includes a cylinder.

3. The clamping module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pre-positioning mechanism corresponds one-to-one with the outrigger, the pre-positioning block is hinged to the two connecting rods respectively, and the distances from the two hinge points of the pre-positioning block to the corresponding ends of the connecting rods are equal; the reference block and the pre-positioning drive are located on the outside of the outrigger.

4. The clamping module according to claim 3, characterized in that: The indexing drive assembly includes a cylinder, one end of which is hinged to the mounting platform and the other end of which is hinged to the prepositioning block.

5. The clamping module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamping assembly includes a clamping cylinder and a clamping head. The clamping cylinder is connected to the clamping mounting base and is used to drive the clamping head to extend and retract. The clamping head is positioned facing the mounting platform.

6. The clamping module according to claim 5, characterized in that: The end of the clamping head facing the installation platform is provided with a guide slope.

7. The clamping module according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that: At least three clamping assemblies are distributed on the turntable, and each clamping assembly is evenly distributed in a ring around the mounting position; each clamping assembly includes a clamping block and a clamping drive component, the clamping block is slidably connected to the turntable, and the clamping drive component is used to drive the clamping block to slide relative to the turntable.

8. A universal chain winding machine, comprising a frame, a chain winding module, and a clamping module, wherein the frame is provided with a lifting drive assembly; characterized in that: The clamping module is the clamping module as described in any one of claims 1-7, and the lifting drive assembly is used to drive the mounting platform to move up and down. The conveyor belt module includes a rotating component, which includes a rotating drive component. The rotating drive component is mounted on the mounting platform and is used to drive the turntable to rotate.

9. The universal conveyor belt machine according to claim 8, characterized in that: The turntable is set parallel to the mounting platform and is movably rotatable around an axis perpendicular to the mounting platform; the rotation drive component is set below the mounting platform and aligned with the rotation center of the turntable. An auxiliary support assembly is provided between the turntable and the mounting platform. The auxiliary support assembly includes a guide rail and several rolling support units. The guide rail is fixedly installed on the underside of the turntable and extends in a ring around the rotation center of the turntable. The guide rail is provided with guide grooves. The rolling support units are fixedly installed on the mounting platform and are evenly distributed in a ring around the rotation center of the turntable. The rolling support units are aligned with the guide grooves.

10. The universal conveyor belt machine according to claim 8 or 9, characterized in that: The conveyor module also includes several auxiliary locking components, which are located on the outside of the turntable and are evenly distributed in a ring around the center of the turntable. The auxiliary locking component includes a locking block and a locking drive. The locking block extends above the turntable, and the locking drive is mounted on the mounting platform and is used to drive the locking block to move up and down.

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