An improved feeding device for machining steel cups for automotive frame stem tubes.

By combining servo motors and electromagnets, the problems of steel cup jamming and excessive falling in the steel cup feeding equipment for vehicle frames have been solved, achieving a stable and efficient feeding process.

CN224941887UActive Publication Date: 2026-11-06ZHEJIANG TIANYING LOCOMOTIVE CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202522712735.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-12-22
Publication Date
2026-11-06
Estimated Expiration
2035-12-22

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Technical Problem

Existing frame steel cup feeding equipment is prone to steel cup jamming or multiple steel cups falling off simultaneously when there are air pressure fluctuations or spring fatigue, which reduces the stability of feeding and requires a long time for replenishment.

Method used

It uses a servo motor and an electric telescopic rod in conjunction with an electromagnet. The servo motor adjusts the feeding angle of the steel bowl, the electromagnet attracts the steel bowl, and the feeding structure enables rapid feeding.

Benefits of technology

It improves the stability of material feeding, reduces the phenomenon of steel bowl jamming, and shortens the material replenishment time.

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Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of automotive frame swivel tube steel cup processing technology, and in particular to an improved feeding device for automotive frame swivel tube steel cup processing. The output end of the electric telescopic rod is fixedly connected to a fixed plate, and multiple sliding rods are fixedly connected above the fixed plate. This improved feeding device for automotive frame swivel tube steel cup processing, through the cooperation of the support plate and the feeding structure, attracts the automotive frame swivel tube steel cup. Then, by controlling the electric telescopic rod, the electromagnet returns to its initial position, and then the servo motor is started. The output shaft of the servo motor rotates, driving the rotating plate to rotate, thereby rotating the automotive frame swivel tube steel cup. This reduces the occurrence of multiple steel cups being fed at once or jamming during feeding, improving the stability of feeding. The operator opens the sliding door and places multiple stacked automotive frame swivel tube steel cups into the cavity together, then locks the sliding door. The sliding door restricts the loading of the automotive frame swivel tube steel cups, allowing for rapid replenishment.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of steel cup processing technology for automotive frame stem tubes, specifically an improved feeding device for processing automotive frame stem tube steel cups. Background Technology

[0002] The steel cup of the frame is the core bearing mounting component inside the head tube of the frame of bicycles, motorcycles and other two-wheeled vehicles. It is a key part of the steering system and is usually made of metal stamping or forging. It is also often called the head tube bearing housing. The whole is in the shape of an annular sleeve, and the inner wall is machined with bearing mounting steps for positioning and fixing the steering bearing.

[0003] For example, a frame steel cup feeding system with announcement number "CN203568465U" involves a support rod suspended from a bracket. The steel cups fall freely from the support rod using their own weight, ensuring they are initially in the correct orientation and fall smoothly. However, this feeding system uses a cylinder to control the clamping plate, causing the steel cups to fall one by one. Fluctuations in air pressure or spring fatigue can easily lead to jamming or multiple (two or more) steel cups falling at once, reducing the stability of the feeding process. Furthermore, when the steel cups on the support rod are exhausted, operators must manually string them one by one onto the vertical support rod, which takes a considerable amount of time to replenish the supply. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to solve the problem that when using a cylinder to control the clamping plate to drop the steel cups one by one, the steel cups are prone to jamming or multiple (two or more) falling at once when the air pressure fluctuates or the springs are fatigued, which reduces the stability of the feeding process. At the same time, when the steel cups to be processed on the support rod are used up, the operators need to string the steel cups to be processed one by one on the vertical support rod, which takes a long time to complete the replenishment work. Therefore, an improved feeding device for processing steel cups for the steer tube of the vehicle frame is proposed.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: Design an improved feeding device for processing steel cups for automotive frame steel tubes, including a base and a support plate. The support plate is fixedly connected to the top of the base. A feeding structure is provided on the right side of the support plate. The feeding structure includes a servo motor. The servo motor is threadedly connected to the support plate by bolts. A rotating plate is fixedly connected to the end of the output shaft of the servo motor. An electric telescopic rod is fixedly connected below the rotating plate. A fixed plate is fixedly connected to the output end of the electric telescopic rod. Multiple sliding rods are fixedly connected above the fixed plate.

[0006] This setting allows you to adjust the angle of the steel bowl during feeding by using the servo motor and the rotating plate.

[0007] Preferably, the outer walls of the slide rods are all slidably connected to the sleeves, and the outer walls of the sleeves are all fixedly connected to the rotating plate.

[0008] This feature: The combination of the sliding rod and the sleeve can serve as a guide.

[0009] Preferably, a support rod is fixedly connected to the bottom of the fixing plate.

[0010] This feature allows for material retrieval from deep within the casing via a support rod.

[0011] Preferably, an electromagnet is fixedly connected to the lower part of the support rod.

[0012] This setting allows the electromagnet to hold the steel bowl in place.

[0013] Preferably, a material replenishment structure is provided above the base. The material replenishment structure includes a shell, the inner wall of which is machined with a cavity, and a sliding door is installed on the front side of the shell.

[0014] This setting allows multiple stacked steel bowls to be added into the cavity simultaneously via a sliding door.

[0015] Preferably, the lower part of the housing is fixedly connected to the base.

[0016] This feature allows the housing to be connected to the base via bolts, facilitating the replacement of housings of different sizes and their use with different models of steel bowls.

[0017] This utility model proposes an improved feeding device for processing steel cups for bicycle frame stem tubes. The advantages are as follows: through the cooperation of the support plate and the feeding structure, the output end of the electric telescopic rod moves, driving the fixed plate to move, thereby driving the support rod and electromagnet to move. Simultaneously, multiple sliding rods slide along the inner wall of the sleeve. When the electromagnet contacts the steel cup of the bicycle frame stem tube, the electric telescopic rod is closed, and the electromagnet is activated to attract the steel cup. Then, by controlling the electric telescopic rod, the electromagnet returns to its initial position. Subsequently, the servo motor is activated, and the output shaft of the servo motor rotates, driving the rotating plate to rotate, thereby rotating the steel cup of the bicycle frame stem tube. This reduces the occurrence of multiple items being fed at once or jamming during feeding, and improves the stability of the feeding process.

[0018] With the cooperation of the base and the replenishment structure, when the steel cups of the frame head tube inside the shell are used up, the operator opens the sliding door and puts multiple stacked steel cups of the frame head tube into the cavity together. Then the sliding door is locked. The sliding door can restrict the steel cups of the frame head tube, so that the replenishment work can be completed in a short time. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model; Figure 2 for Figure 1 A partial 3D schematic diagram; Figure 3 for Figure 2 A magnified view of part A in the diagram; Figure 4 for Figure 1 A magnified view of part B in the diagram; Figure 5 for Figure 1 A magnified view of part C in the diagram.

[0020] In the diagram: 1. Base, 2. Support plate, 3. Feeding structure, 301. Servo motor, 302. Rotating plate, 303. Electric telescopic rod, 304. Fixing plate, 305. Slide rod, 306. Sleeve, 4. Support rod, 5. Feeding structure, 501. Housing, 502. Cavity, 503. Sliding door, 6. Electromagnet. Detailed Implementation

[0021] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings: See attached document Figure 1-5 In this embodiment, an improved feeding device for processing steel cups for the head tube of a vehicle frame includes a base 1 and a support plate 2. The support plate 2 is fixedly connected above the base 1. A feeding structure 3 is provided on the right side of the support plate 2. The feeding structure 3 includes a servo motor 301. The servo motor 301 is threadedly connected to the support plate 2 by bolts. A rotating plate 302 is fixedly connected to the end of the output shaft of the servo motor 301. An electric telescopic rod 303 is fixedly connected below the rotating plate 302. A fixed plate 304 is fixedly connected to the output end of the electric telescopic rod 303. Multiple sliding rods 305 are fixedly connected above the fixed plate 304. The output end of the electric telescopic rod 303 moves, causing the fixed plate 304 to move, which in turn moves the support rod 4 and the electromagnet 6. At the same time, it causes multiple sliding rods 305 to slide along the inner wall of the sleeve 306. When the electromagnet 6 contacts the steel cup of the frame's head tube, the electric telescopic rod 303 is turned off, and the electromagnet 6 is turned on to hold the steel cup of the frame's head tube. Then, by controlling the electric telescopic rod 303, the electromagnet 6 is returned to its initial position. Subsequently, the servo motor 301 is started, and the output shaft of the servo motor 301 rotates, causing the rotating plate 302 to rotate, which in turn causes the steel cup of the frame's head tube to rotate.

[0022] The outer wall of the slide bar 305 is slidably connected to the sleeve 306, the outer wall of the sleeve 306 is fixedly connected to the rotating plate 302, a support rod 4 is fixedly connected below the fixed plate 304, an electromagnet 6 is fixedly connected below the support rod 4, a feeding structure 5 is provided above the base 1, the feeding structure 5 includes a housing 501, a cavity 502 is machined on the inner wall of the housing 501, a sliding door 503 is installed on the front side of the housing 501, and the lower part of the housing 501 is fixedly connected to the base 1. When the steel cups for the frame head tube inside the housing 1 are used up, the operator opens the sliding door 503 and puts multiple stacked steel cups for the frame head tube into the cavity 502. Then the sliding door 503 is locked. The sliding door 503 can restrict the steel cups for the frame head tube, so that the replenishment work can be completed in a short time.

[0023] Working principle: When using the improved feed equipment for machining the stem tube steel cup of the vehicle frame: The operator starts the electric telescopic rod 303 (the electric telescopic rod 303, electromagnet 6, and servo motor 301 can be connected to the controller and drive board; the drive board can be activated and deactivated via buttons on the controller). The output end of the electric telescopic rod 303 moves, causing the fixed plate 304 to move, which in turn moves the support rod 4 and electromagnet 6. Simultaneously, multiple sliding rods 305 slide along the inner wall of the sleeve 306. When the electromagnet 6 contacts the steel cup of the frame's head tube, the electric telescopic rod 303 is closed, and the electromagnet 6 is activated to hold the steel cup of the frame's head tube. Then, by controlling the electric telescopic rod 303, the electromagnet 6 is returned to its initial position. Subsequently, the servo motor 301 is activated, and the servo motor... The output shaft of machine 301 rotates, driving the rotating plate 302 to rotate, which in turn drives the steel cup of the frame head tube to rotate. When the steel cup of the frame head tube rotates to the top of the conveyor belt of the next process, the servo motor 301 is turned off, and then the electric telescopic rod 303 is started again, causing the support rod 4 and the electromagnet 6 to move downward. When the bottom of the steel cup of the frame head tube is adjacent to the conveyor belt of the next process, the electromagnet 6 is turned off, causing the steel cup of the frame head tube to fall onto the conveyor belt of the next process. By controlling the servo motor 301 and the electric telescopic rod 303, the electromagnet 6 returns to its initial position for the next feeding. This can reduce the occurrence of multiple feedings or jamming during feeding and improve the stability of feeding. When the steel cups for the frame head tube inside the housing 1 are used up, the operator opens the sliding door 503 and puts multiple stacked steel cups for the frame head tube into the cavity 502. Then the sliding door 503 is locked. The sliding door 503 can restrict the steel cups for the frame head tube, so that the replenishment work can be completed in a short time.

[0024] Although the present invention has been illustrated and described with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that various changes in form and detail are possible within the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. An improved feeding device for processing steel cups for automotive frame steering tubes, comprising a base (1) and a support plate (2), wherein the support plate (2) is fixedly connected above the base (1), characterized in that: The support plate (2) is provided with a feeding structure (3) on the right side. The feeding structure (3) includes a servo motor (301). The servo motor (301) is threadedly connected to the support plate (2) by bolts. A rotating plate (302) is fixedly connected to the end of the output shaft of the servo motor (301). An electric telescopic rod (303) is fixedly connected below the rotating plate (302). A fixed plate (304) is fixedly connected to the output end of the electric telescopic rod (303). Multiple sliding rods (305) are fixedly connected above the fixed plate (304).

2. The improved feeding equipment for processing steel cups for the head tube of a vehicle frame according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer walls of the slide rods (305) are all slidably connected to the sleeves (306), and the outer walls of the sleeves (306) are all fixedly connected to the rotating plates (302).

3. The improved feeding equipment for processing steel cups for the head tube of a vehicle frame according to claim 1, characterized in that: A support rod (4) is fixedly connected below the fixing plate (304).

4. The improved feeding equipment for processing steel cups for the head tube of a vehicle frame according to claim 3, characterized in that: An electromagnet (6) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the support rod (4).

5. The improved feeding equipment for processing steel cups for the head tube of a vehicle frame according to claim 1, characterized in that: The base (1) is provided with a feeding structure (5) above it. The feeding structure (5) includes a shell (501). The inner wall of the shell (501) is machined with a cavity (502). A sliding door (503) is installed on the front side of the shell (501).

6. The improved feeding equipment for processing steel cups for the steering wheel tube of a vehicle frame according to claim 5, characterized in that: The housing (501) is fixedly connected to the base (1) at the bottom.

Citation Information

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  • Vehicle frame steel bowl feeding system

    CN203568465U