A feeding module for grinding wheel inspection

Abstract

This utility model relates to the technical field of grinding wheel testing equipment, specifically to a feeding module for grinding wheel testing, including a frame, a storage device and a lifting device on the frame, the storage device including a turntable, a material storage plate on the turntable, and a driving device below the turntable. By rotating the turntable, when the material on the previous material storage plate is exhausted, the next set of materials to be tested can be replaced. In this process, the material can be replenished without stopping the machine, thereby improving the continuity of production operations, reducing the number of downtimes, and reducing the time occupied by feeding.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of grinding wheel testing equipment, specifically to a feeding module for grinding wheel testing. Background Technology

[0002] In existing technologies, the feeding operation in the grinding wheel testing process mostly adopts a single-set storage structure feeding device. This type of device typically only has one storage plate or storage area for placing the grinding wheels to be tested. During actual testing, when the grinding wheels on the storage plate are used up, the operator needs to immediately stop the machine and manually replenish the storage plate with new grinding wheels. Only after the materials are neatly arranged and the device is confirmed to be functioning normally can the testing equipment be restarted to continue operation. Although this feeding method is simple in structure and low in cost, it exposes many insurmountable defects in large-scale production scenarios.

[0003] First, the frequent downtime for reloading severely disrupts the continuity of production. Grinding wheel inspection equipment typically operates with a high degree of automation, offering a smooth and efficient inspection process. However, the frequent downtime caused by the single-unit storage structure prevents the equipment from maintaining continuous operation, significantly reducing its effective operating time. This is especially true on production lines with high grinding wheel output, where each downtime, reloading, and restart process takes several minutes or even longer, accumulating into a substantial waste of production time and severely limiting the overall throughput of the inspection line.

[0004] Secondly, downtime for material loading leads to low production efficiency and increased labor costs. On the one hand, during downtime, the equipment is idle and cannot generate effective output, reducing the number of tests per unit time. On the other hand, to minimize losses from downtime, companies often need to assign dedicated personnel to monitor the remaining material on the storage trays in real time. If materials are insufficient, manual loading is immediately performed, which not only increases the workload of operators but also raises labor costs in the production process. Furthermore, the speed and accuracy of manual loading are greatly affected by the operator's skill level and work condition, potentially leading to improper material placement, which in turn affects the accuracy of subsequent testing processes and may even cause equipment malfunctions.

[0005] Furthermore, frequent shutdowns and restarts can also cause wear and tear on the testing equipment itself. During the start-up and shutdown process, components such as motors and transmission mechanisms experience instantaneous load changes. Long-term and frequent start-up and shutdown operations may lead to accelerated wear of components, shorten the service life of the equipment, increase equipment maintenance costs and the probability of failure, and further affect the stability of production. Utility Model Content

[0006] To address the aforementioned issues, this utility model provides a feeding module for grinding wheel testing. Multiple storage plates can simultaneously store multiple sets of materials to be tested. By rotating the turntable, when the material on one storage plate is exhausted, the next set of materials to be tested can be replaced. During this process, material replenishment can be achieved without stopping the machine, thereby improving the continuity of production operations, reducing the number of downtimes, and shortening the time spent on feeding.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: a feeding module for grinding wheel testing, comprising a frame, a storage device and a lifting device provided on the frame, the storage device comprising a turntable, a storage plate provided on the turntable, a driving device provided below the turntable, and the lifting device comprising a vertically installed lifting belt, a mounting seat provided on the lifting belt, and a fork plate provided on the mounting seat for cooperating with the storage plate.

[0008] As a further improvement to the above technical solution: The number of storage plates is multiple and they are evenly distributed along the circumference of the turntable. The side wall of the turntable is provided with an extension plate for mounting the storage plates.

[0009] The extension plate is provided with a vertically installed guide rod, and the storage plate is provided with a through hole that cooperates with the guide rod.

[0010] One end of the fork plate is connected to the mounting base, and the other end is provided with a clearance groove for use with the extension plate.

[0011] The drive device is mounted on a positioning sleeve on the frame, and a rotating shaft is installed inside the positioning sleeve. A drive cylinder connected to the rotating shaft is installed below the frame.

[0012] The upper part of the positioning sleeve is provided with an installation plate, the installation plate is provided with a clamping cylinder, and the upper end of the clamping cylinder is provided with a top head.

[0013] A positioning plate is provided below the turntable, and the positioning plate is provided with positioning holes for use with the top head.

[0014] The beneficial effects of this utility model embodiment are as follows: The feeding module for grinding wheel inspection includes a frame, on which a storage device and a lifting device are provided. The storage device includes a turntable, on which a storage plate is provided. A driving device is provided below the turntable. By rotating the turntable, when the material on the previous storage plate is exhausted, it can be replaced to the next storage plate for continued feeding, thereby achieving continuous feeding. In this process, the material can be replenished without stopping the machine to replace it, thereby improving the continuity of production operations, reducing the number of downtimes, and reducing the time occupied by feeding. The design of the clamping cylinder ensures that the storage plate moves to the preset position after the turntable rotates when it is switched to different storage plates for feeding. This avoids the phenomenon of the storage plate being out of axis with the gripping module due to rotational error. Then, the position of the turntable is fixed by the cooperation of the top head and the positioning hole to prevent rotation during feeding and ensure accurate material picking. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model; Figure 2 This is a bottom view of the present invention; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the storage device in this utility model; Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the storage device in this utility model; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the fork plate in this utility model.

[0016] In the diagram: 1. Frame; 2. Turntable; 3. Storage plate; 4. Lifting belt; 5. Mounting base; 6. Fork plate; 7. Extension plate; 8. Guide rod; 9. Through hole; 10. Alternating groove; 11. Positioning sleeve; 12. Rotary shaft; 13. Drive cylinder; 14. Mounting plate; 15. Tightening cylinder; 16. Top head; 17. Positioning plate; 18. Positioning hole. Detailed Implementation

[0017] Preferred embodiments of the present invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Those skilled in the art should understand that these embodiments are merely illustrative of the technical principles of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0018] like Figure 1-5 As shown, the feeding module for grinding wheel testing in this embodiment includes a frame 1, on which a storage device and a lifting device are provided. The two work together to realize the storage and feeding of grinding wheels. The core of the storage device is a turntable 2. Multiple storage plates 3 are evenly distributed along the circumference of the turntable 2 for placing the grinding wheels to be tested. Multiple longitudinally stacked grinding wheels can be placed on each storage plate 3. Multiple storage plates 3 can form a rotating hopper. Different storage plates 3 are alternately replaced to complete the feeding without stopping the machine and improve the continuity of operation.

[0019] The side wall of the turntable 2 is provided with an extension plate 7, and the storage plate 3 is installed and fixed through the extension plate 7.

[0020] Guide rods 8 are vertically installed on the extension plate 7, and through holes 9 are opened at corresponding positions on the storage plate 3. The guide rods 8 and through holes 9 cooperate to ensure that the storage plate 3 is installed accurately and stably.

[0021] A drive device is provided below the turntable 2. The device is installed on the frame 1 and mainly includes a positioning sleeve 11, a rotating shaft 12, a drive cylinder 13, a mounting plate 14, a clamping cylinder 15, a top head 16, and a positioning plate 17. It can drive the turntable 2 to rotate in a circular motion to switch the position of the storage plate 3 and achieve precise positioning of the turntable 2.

[0022] The positioning sleeve 11 is fixed on the frame 1, and a rotating shaft 12 is installed inside it. The lower end of the rotating shaft 12 is connected to the drive cylinder 13 below the frame 1. The drive cylinder 13 drives the rotating shaft 12 to rotate, which in turn drives the turntable 2 to rotate. The turntable 2 is equipped with a bearing connected to the rotating shaft 12. This bearing is a one-way bearing to ensure that the turntable 2 will not rotate in the opposite direction.

[0023] The positioning sleeve 11 is provided with a mounting plate 14 on the upper part, and a clamping cylinder 15 is mounted on the mounting plate 14. The clamping cylinder 15 is provided with a top head 16 at the upper end.

[0024] A positioning plate 17 is set below the turntable 2. The positioning plate 17 has a positioning hole 18 that cooperates with the top head 16. The clamping cylinder drives the top head 16 to insert into the positioning hole 18, so as to achieve precise positioning of the turntable 2 and prevent rotation during material picking.

[0025] The lifting device includes a vertically installed lifting belt 4, on which a mounting base 5 is provided. A fork plate 6 that cooperates with the storage plate 3 is mounted on the mounting base 5. One end of the fork plate 6 is fixedly connected to the mounting base 5, and the other end has a clearance groove 10. The clearance groove 10 cooperates with the extension plate 7 to avoid interference between the fork plate 6 and the extension plate 7 when the storage plate 3 is lifted, thus ensuring smooth lifting operation.

[0026] The working principle / assembly process of this solution is as follows: The materials to be tested are stacked on each storage plate, and then the materials are picked up in sequence. When the materials on a storage plate are all picked up, the drive device drives the turntable 2 to rotate clockwise and pick up the materials on each storage plate in sequence. When the storage plate rotates to the outside of the frame, it is replenished with materials, and then the cycle of feeding is repeated to achieve the effect of feeding materials without stopping the machine.

[0027] It should be noted that in the description of this utility model, terms such as "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," which indicate direction or positional relationships, are based on the direction or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. These are used merely for ease of description and do not indicate or imply that the device or element 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. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0028] Furthermore, it should be noted that, in the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0029] The term "comprising" or any other similar term is intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, article, or apparatus / device that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to those processes, articles, or apparatus / devices.

[0030] The technical solution of this utility model has been described in conjunction with the preferred embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings. However, it will be readily understood by those skilled in the art that the protection scope of this utility model is obviously not limited to these specific embodiments. Without departing from the principle of this utility model, those skilled in the art can make equivalent changes or substitutions to the relevant technical features, and the technical solutions after these changes or substitutions will all fall within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A feeding module for grinding wheel detection, comprising a rack (1), wherein a storage device and a lifting device are arranged on the rack (1), characterized in that: The storage device includes a turntable (2), a storage plate (3) is provided on the turntable (2), and a driving device is provided below the turntable (2); The lifting device includes a vertically installed lifting belt (4), a mounting seat (5) is provided on the lifting belt (4), and a fork plate (6) is provided on the mounting seat (5) to cooperate with the storage plate (3).

2. The feeding module for grinding wheel detection according to claim 1, characterized in that: The number of storage plates (3) is multiple and they are evenly distributed along the circumference of the turntable (2). The side wall of the turntable (2) is provided with an extension plate (7) for installing the storage plates (3).

3. The feeding module for grinding wheel inspection according to claim 2, characterized in that: The extension plate (7) is provided with a vertically installed guide rod (8), and the storage plate (3) is provided with a through hole (9) that cooperates with the guide rod (8).

4. The feeding module for grinding wheel inspection according to claim 2, characterized in that: One end of the fork plate (6) is connected to the mounting base (5), and the other end is provided with a clearance groove (10) that works in conjunction with the extension plate (7).

5. The feeding module for grinding wheel inspection according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that: The drive device is mounted on a positioning sleeve (11) on the frame (1). A rotating shaft (12) is provided inside the positioning sleeve (11). A drive cylinder (13) connected to the rotating shaft (12) is provided below the frame (1).

6. The feeding module for grinding wheel inspection according to claim 5, characterized in that: The upper part of the positioning sleeve (11) is provided with an installation plate (14), the installation plate (14) is provided with a clamping cylinder (15), and the upper end of the clamping cylinder (15) is provided with a top head (16).

7. The feeding module for grinding wheel inspection according to claim 6, characterized in that: A positioning plate (17) is provided below the turntable (2), and the positioning plate (17) is provided with a positioning hole (18) that works in conjunction with the top head (16).

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