Integrated shaping, polishing, and cap replacement module and device

Abstract

A shaping, polishing, and cap replacement integrated module and device comprising a main body mechanism 1, a shaping mechanism 2, a polishing mechanism 3, and a cap replacement mechanism 4, wherein the main body mechanism 1 includes a mounting surface 111, the shaping mechanism 2 is used to press the electrode cap, the polishing mechanism 3 is used to cut the electrode cap, and the cap replacement mechanism 4 is used to remove or attach the electrode cap, and the shaping mechanism 2, the polishing mechanism 3, and the cap replacement mechanism 4 are all provided on the mounting surface and arranged apart from each other.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the technical field of resistance welding, and particularly to an integrated module and device for shaping, polishing, and cap replacement.

Background Art

[0002] In an automobile welding assembly production line, as the number of spot welds increases, the electrode caps used for welding are damaged, so it is necessary to perform polishing or shaping on the electrode caps. When the outer wall thickness of the polished electrode cap is less than the predetermined allowable thickness, it needs to be replaced with a new electrode cap.

[0003] In related technologies, the polishing, shaping, and replacement of electrode caps are substantially three different processes. When trying to switch between the polishing function and the shaping function, it is necessary to manually replace the cutter. Therefore, when it is necessary to alternately perform polishing and shaping on the electrode cap, it is necessary to manually replace the cutter constantly or add a device to save manual work.

[0004] However, these methods significantly increase the maintenance cost and installation space, affect the operation of the welding assembly production line, and are disadvantageous for achieving high automation.

Summary of the Invention

[0005] ]>In view of this, in order to solve the problem of increasing the maintenance cost and installation space when processing the electrode cap by the above method, it is necessary to provide an integrated module and device for shaping, polishing, and cap replacement.

[0006] According to a first aspect, this application provides an integrated module for shaping, polishing, and cap replacement that adopts the following technical solutions.

[0007] The shaping, polishing, and cap replacement integrated module includes a main body mechanism, a shaping mechanism, a polishing mechanism, and a cap replacement mechanism, wherein the main body mechanism includes a mounting surface, the shaping mechanism is used to press the electrode cap, the polishing mechanism is used to cut the electrode cap, and the cap replacement mechanism is used to remove or install the electrode cap, and the shaping mechanism, the polishing mechanism, and the cap replacement mechanism are all provided on the mounting surface and arranged apart from each other.

[0008] According to the above technical solution, by integrating the shaping mechanism, polishing mechanism, and cap replacement mechanism all onto the mounting surface of the main body mechanism, the module can combine all three functions: shaping, polishing, and cap replacement. This facilitates automatic switching between the polishing and shaping functions, significantly reducing manual work time and space requirements.

[0009] In one embodiment, the cap replacement mechanism includes a cap removal assembly attached to the main body mechanism, the cap removal assembly being used to remove the electrode cap.

[0010] According to the above technical solution, the cap removal assembly in the cap removal mechanism is used to remove the electrode cap, enabling the removal of the discarded electrode cap and reducing manual intervention.

[0011] In one embodiment, the cap removal mechanism further includes at least one cap storage assembly, the cap storage assembly is used to house an electrode cap, and any of the cap storage assemblies can be detachably attached to the main body mechanism.

[0012] According to the above technical solution, when there is a need to replace electrode caps of different types, the operator can replace the cap storage mechanism containing electrode caps of different sizes according to the actual need, enabling quick replacement of electrode caps of different types and improving work efficiency.

[0013] In one embodiment, the main body mechanism includes a drive component and a transmission assembly, the transmission assembly being ductilely connected to the drive component and one of the shaping mechanism, the polishing mechanism and the cap replacement mechanism to operate the shaping mechanism, the polishing mechanism and the cap replacement mechanism.

[0014] According to the above technical solution, the drive component is transmitted via a transmission assembly to one of the shaping mechanism, polishing mechanism, and cap replacement mechanism, thereby driving the shaping mechanism, polishing mechanism, and cap replacement mechanism, and transmitting driving force to operate the shaping mechanism, polishing mechanism, and cap replacement mechanism.

[0015] In one embodiment, the main body mechanism further includes a mounting base, the mounting base includes the mounting surface, the mounting base has a cavity, the transmission assembly is provided in the cavity, and the drive components are mounted on the mounting base.

[0016] According to the above technical solution, the mounting base provides a mounting foundation for the shaping mechanism, polishing mechanism, cap replacement mechanism, and drive components, allowing the shaping mechanism, polishing mechanism, cap replacement mechanism, and drive components to be mounted together on the same component, thereby improving the overall integration of the module. Furthermore, a housing space for accommodating the transmission assembly is provided within the mounting base, providing protection to the transmission assembly. This prevents the transmission assembly from becoming clogged due to interference from fragments generated by polishing or other external foreign matter during operation, thereby improving the smooth operation of the transmission assembly.

[0017] In one embodiment, the cap replacement mechanism further includes two damping assemblies, which are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the mounting surface and connected to the cap removal assembly, and used to provide a damping force to the cap removal assembly.

[0018] According to the above technical solution, by symmetrically arranging damping assemblies on both sides of the cap removal assembly and applying a damping force to the cap removal assembly, the gripper in the cap removal assembly does not experience rotation during the cap removal process, thus ensuring the normal operation of the gripper.

[0019] In one embodiment, the damping assembly includes a bushing component, a damping member, and an elastic member, wherein the bushing component is attached to the cap removal assembly, the damping member is attached to the bushing component, and the elastic member is sandwiched between the bushing component and the damping member.

[0020] According to the above technical solution, the bushing component and the damping member work together to increase damping, allowing the gripper in the cap removal assembly to extend or retract smoothly.

[0021] According to a second aspect, the present application provides a device employing the following technical solutions.

[0022] The device includes a bracket mechanism and the shaping, polishing, and cap replacement integrated module, the bracket mechanism including a base and a support holder connected to the base, and the shaping, polishing, and cap replacement integrated module connected to the support holder.

[0023] According to the above technical solution, the base is attached to the ground as a foundation member, the support holder is connected to the base and used to attach the shaping, polishing, and cap replacement integrated module, and the bracket mechanism provides support force to the shaping, polishing, and cap replacement integrated module, thereby allowing the shaping, polishing, and cap replacement integrated module to be placed in a specific position for processing electrode caps, and facilitating unified planning and management within the factory.

[0024] In one embodiment, the device further includes a floating mechanism, which is connected between the shaping, polishing, and cap replacement integrated module and the bracket mechanism, and the floating mechanism is configured to be extendable and retractable along a first direction, the first direction being perpendicular to the mounting surface.

[0025] According to the above technical solution, the floating mechanism is expandable and contractible along the first direction, has a cushioning effect, and reduces vibrations generated in the shaping, polishing, and cap replacement integrated module by the welding gun during electrode cap removal, shaping, and polishing. Furthermore, by providing the floating mechanism, the shaping, polishing, and cap replacement integrated module that is displaced in the first direction can be returned to its predetermined position, reducing the possibility of the shaping, polishing, and cap replacement integrated module shifting position in the first direction and colliding when the electrode rod of the welding gun moves.

[0026] In one embodiment, the device further includes a lifting adjustment mechanism, the lifting adjustment mechanism being connected between the floating mechanism and the support holder, and the floating mechanism being movable along the first direction by the lifting adjustment mechanism.

[0027] According to the above technical solution, before performing the processing work, the floating mechanism can be moved along a first direction by a lifting adjustment mechanism according to the actual needs of the worker, thereby enabling adjustment of the position (i.e., height) of the shaping, polishing, and cap replacement integrated module in the first direction, and the shaping, polishing, and cap replacement integrated module can be adapted to the height of the worker.

[0028] In one embodiment, the device further includes a collection mechanism, the collection mechanism includes a collection box and a collection pipe, the collection box is attached to the support holder, and the collection pipe communicates between the cap exchange mechanism and / or the polishing mechanism and the collection box and is used to collect the removed electrode caps or debris generated during polishing.

[0029] According to the above technical solution, the waste generated during processing is contained by the collection mechanism 9, and the electrode caps removed during processing and the debris generated by polishing are prevented from accumulating on the working surface and affecting subsequent processing. Also, by collecting the removed motor caps and the debris generated by polishing, the pollution to the working environment can be effectively reduced.

[0030] In one embodiment, the device further includes an energy supply mechanism, the energy supply mechanism is electrically connected to the main body mechanism, and the energy supply mechanism is used to supply energy to the main body mechanism.

[0031] According to the above technical solution, the energy supply mechanism is used to supply electrical energy to the main body mechanism to drive the driving components to operate the shaping mechanism, the polishing mechanism, and the cap exchange mechanism.

[0032] According to the above integrated shaping, polishing, and cap exchange module, by integrating the shaping mechanism, the polishing mechanism, and the cap exchange mechanism on the mounting surface of the main body mechanism, the module can simultaneously perform the three functions of shaping, polishing, and cap exchange, easily realize the automatic switching between the polishing function and the shaping function, and greatly reduce the manual operation time and the occupation of space.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0033] [Figure 1] It is a perspective view of the integrated shaping, polishing, and cap exchange module and the floating mechanism in Embodiment 1 of the present application. [Figure 2] This is an exploded view of the shaping, polishing, and cap replacement integrated module in Embodiment 1 of this application. [Figure 3] This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the device in Example 1 of this application. [Figure 4] This is a schematic diagram of the shaping, polishing, and cap replacement integrated module, floating mechanism, and lifting adjustment mechanism in Embodiment 1 of this application. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0034] To make the above-mentioned objectives, structure, and advantages of this application clearer and easier to understand, specific embodiments of this application will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings. Many specific details will be described below in order to fully understand this application. However, this application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below, as it can be implemented in many other forms different from those described herein, and similar improvements can be made without contradicting the spirit of this application by those skilled in the art.

[0035] Furthermore, in the description of this application, if terms such as "center," "vertical direction," "horizontal direction," "length," "width," "thickness," "top," "bottom," "front," "back," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inside," "outside," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial direction," "radial direction," or "circumferential direction" appear, the orientations or positional relationships indicated by these terms are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the drawings and are merely for the purpose of easily and simply explaining this application. They do not indicate or imply that the device or element has a specific orientation or must be configured and operated in a specific orientation, and should not be understood as limitations on this application.

[0036] Furthermore, where terms such as "first," "second," etc., appear, these terms are merely descriptive and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of configurations involved. Thus, configurations limited by "first," "second," etc., may explicitly or implicitly include at least one such configuration. Where the term "plural" appears in the description of this application, "plural" means at least two unless otherwise specified, for example, two, three, etc.

[0037] In this application, unless otherwise specified, terms such as “attachment,” “communication,” “connection,” and “fixing” should be understood in a broad sense. For example, unless otherwise specified, these may be fixed connections, removable connections, or integral connections; mechanical connections or electrical connections; direct connections, indirect connections via an intermediate medium, internal communication between two elements, or interaction relationships between two elements. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meaning of these terms in this application depending on the specific context.

[0038] In this application, unless otherwise explicitly stated or limited, descriptions similar to "the first feature is above" or "below" the second feature may mean that the first and second features are in direct contact or indirectly in contact through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "the first feature is above," "above," and "upper part" of the second feature may indicate that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or it may simply indicate that the first feature is higher in horizontal height than the second feature. "The first feature is below," "below," and "lower part" of the second feature may indicate that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or it may simply indicate that the first feature is lower in horizontal height than the second feature.

[0039] When an element is described as being "fixed" or "provided" to another element, it may be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intervening element. When one element is considered to be "connected" to another element, it may be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intervening element present at the same time. In this application, descriptions such as "vertical," "horizontal," "up," "down," "left," "right," and similar terms are for illustrative purposes only and do not indicate a unique embodiment. Here, the "first direction" may be vertical, the first direction may be perpendicular to the mounting surface, and the "second direction" may be horizontal.

[0040] Under the fierce competition of the Hyundai automotive industry, each automaker demands higher production efficiency, and highly automated automobile production lines are a key point for increasing production volume. In automobile welding and assembly production lines, as the number of spot welds increases, the electrode caps used for welding become damaged. Therefore, the electrode caps are usually treated by polishing or shaping, and if the thickness of the polished outer wall of the electrode cap is less than the thickness permitted by the specifications, it is necessary to replace it with a new electrode cap.

[0041] Currently known devices offer at best two functions: polishing and cap replacement, or shaping and cap replacement. They cannot integrate all three functions: shaping, polishing, and cap replacement. To switch between polishing and shaping functions, the cutter must be replaced manually. If alternating polishing and shaping is required for electrode caps, the cutter must be constantly replaced manually, or an additional device must be added to eliminate manual work. These methods significantly increase maintenance costs and installation space, affecting the operation of the welding assembly line and hindering the achievement of high levels of automation.

[0042] The embodiments of this application will be described in more detail below with reference to Figures 1-4. (Example 1) Figure 1 shows a perspective view of the shaping, polishing, and cap replacement integrated module and floating mechanism 7 in Embodiment 1 of the present application. Referring to Figure 1, one embodiment of the present application provides a shaping, polishing, and cap replacement integrated module, which includes a main body mechanism 1, a shaping mechanism 2, a polishing mechanism 3, and a cap replacement mechanism 4. Here, the shaping mechanism 2, the polishing mechanism 3, and the cap replacement mechanism 4 are all attached to the main body mechanism 1 and provided spaced apart from each other, realizing an integrated design of the shaping mechanism 2, the polishing mechanism 3, and the cap replacement mechanism 4. As a result, the module can combine the three functions of shaping, polishing, and cap replacement, enabling automatic switching between the polishing function, the shaping function, and the cap replacement function, reducing manual work time and the space occupied by the installation.

[0043] The main body mechanism 1 provides mounting positions for the shaping mechanism 2, the polishing mechanism 3, and the cap replacement mechanism 4. The shaping mechanism 2 is used to press the electrode cap and correct its outer shape. The polishing mechanism 3 is used to cut the electrode cap and polish its surface. The cap replacement mechanism 4 is used to remove or attach the electrode cap.

[0044] Specifically, the main body mechanism 1 includes a mounting surface 111, and in the embodiment of this application, the mounting surface 111 is specifically the end face of the main body mechanism 1 facing the operator side in the first direction F1, and the shaping mechanism 2, polishing mechanism 3, and cap replacement mechanism 4 are all mounted on the mounting surface 111 and provided spaced apart from each other. In the embodiment of this application, in order to facilitate the cap replacement work, the cap replacement mechanism 4 is provided at the edge position of the mounting surface 111, and the shaping mechanism 2 is provided between the cap replacement mechanism 4 and the polishing mechanism 3.

[0045] Continuing to refer to Figure 1, the cap replacement mechanism 4 includes a cap removal assembly 41 and at least one cap storage assembly 42, each of which houses electrode caps of different sizes. Before processing, the operator can select the appropriate cap storage assembly 42 according to their actual cap replacement needs. The cap removal assembly 41 is attached to the main body mechanism 1, and any one of the cap storage assemblies 42 is connected to the main body mechanism 1, providing new electrode caps for cap operation.

[0046] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the cap storage assembly 42 and the main body mechanism 1 are connected by a quick-release mechanism, enabling rapid replacement of cap storage assemblies 42 of different sizes. This reduces the time required for debugging between shaping and polishing the electrode caps and the cap replacement process, thereby improving the ease of use of the module. Specifically, the quick-release structure may be a crimping or insertion structure.

[0047] Figure 2 shows an exploded view of the shaping, polishing, and cap replacement integrated module in Embodiment 1 of this application. Referring to Figures 1 and 2, in Embodiment 1, the main mechanism 1 further includes a mounting base 11, a drive component 12, and a transmission assembly 13. In the embodiment of this application, the mounting base 11 is specifically a box lid, having the above-mentioned mounting surface 111 on the box lid, and a cavity for housing the transmission assembly 13 is provided inside the mounting base 11 to realize the storage of the transmission assembly 13. The drive component 12 is mounted on the side of the mounting base 11 that is away from the mounting surface 111, and the transmission assembly 13 is transmitted between the drive component 12 and the above-mentioned shaping mechanism 2, polishing mechanism 3, and cap replacement mechanism 4, causing the shaping mechanism 2, polishing mechanism 3, and cap replacement mechanism 4 to operate synchronously.

[0048] In Embodiment 1, the transmission assembly 13 is specifically a gear transmission structure, and the transmission assembly 13 includes a drive gear 131, an intermediate gear 132, and a plurality of transmission gears, each of which is provided in a one-to-one correspondence with the shaping mechanism 2, the polishing mechanism 3, and the cap replacement mechanism 4. In the embodiment of this application, the transmission gears are a shaping gear 133 provided in correspondence with the shaping mechanism 2, a polishing gear 134 positioned in correspondence with the polishing mechanism 3, and a cap removal gear 135 positioned in correspondence with the cap replacement mechanism 4.

[0049] Continuing to refer to Figure 2, specifically, the drive component 12 may be a drive motor for providing driving force, and the drive component 12 is mounted on the mounting base 11 along the first direction F1, so that the drive shaft of the drive motor can pass through the mounting base 11 along the first direction F1, thereby coaxially connecting the drive gear 131 to the drive shaft of the drive component 12 and completing the mounting to the drive gear 131.

[0050] Specifically, the drive gear 131 is a driving gear that provides driving force, and the intermediate gear 132 is a driven gear that meshes with the drive gear 131, and the intermediate gear 132 is rotatably mounted on the mounting surface 111. The shaping gear 133, polishing gear 134, and cap removal gear 135 described above can all mesh with the drive gear 131 via the intermediate gear 132.

[0051] As shown in Figure 2, in the embodiment of this application, the polishing gear 134, the shaping gear 133, and the cap removal gear 135 are arranged sequentially along a second direction F2 and mesh in pairs, where the second direction F2 is perpendicular to the first direction F1 and parallel to the mounting surface 111.

[0052] In Example 1, only the case where the shaping gear 133 achieves meshing transmission with the drive gear 131 via the intermediate gear 132 is illustrated as an example. During actual operation, the drive component 12 rotates the drive gear 131, which in turn rotates the intermediate gear 132 that meshes with it. The intermediate gear 132 rotates the shaping gear 133, causing the polishing gear 134 and the cap removal gear 135 that mesh with the shaping gear 133 to rotate synchronously, thereby causing the shaping mechanism 2, the polishing mechanism 3, and the cap replacement mechanism 4 to operate synchronously.

[0053] As shown in Figure 2, in Embodiment 1, the cap replacement mechanism 4 further includes two sets of damping assemblies connected to the cap removal assembly 41, the two sets of damping assemblies being positioned on both sides of the mounting surface 111 with the mounting surface 111 as the axis, and used to provide damping force to the cap removal assembly 41.

[0054] Specifically, the damping assembly includes a bushing component 43, a damping member 44, and an elastic member 45, wherein the bushing component 43 is attached to the cap removal gear 135, and the damping member 44 is attached to the bushing component 43. In the embodiments of this application, the bushing component 43 is specifically a cap removal bushing, the damping member 44 is specifically a friction plate attached to the cap removal bushing, and the elastic member 45 may be an elastically deformable flexible rubber ring or spring, and the elastic member 45 is sandwiched between the cap removal bushing and the friction plate.

[0055] In the embodiment of this application, during the cap removal process, the bushing component 43 and the damping member 44 work together to increase damping, allowing the gripper in the cap removal assembly 41 to extend or retract smoothly, thereby improving the smoothness of the operation of the cap removal unit 41.

[0056] Figure 3 shows a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the device in Embodiment 1 of the present application. Referring to Figure 3, one embodiment of the present application further provides a device which includes a bracket mechanism 6 and the shaping, polishing, and cap replacement integrated module. Specifically, the bracket mechanism 6 includes a base 61 and a support holder 62 connected to the base 61, and the shaping, polishing, and cap replacement integrated module is mounted on the support holder 62.

[0057] The base 61 is fixed to the ground and provides support, the support holder 62 is connected to the upper surface of the base 61 in the first direction F1, and the support holder 62 is connected to the main body mechanism 1 of the shaping, polishing, and cap replacement integrated module, thereby enabling the mounting and support of the shaping, polishing, and cap replacement integrated module.

[0058] Furthermore, in order to improve the connection strength and stability between the base 61 and the support holder 62, the bracket mechanism 6 further includes a plurality of reinforcing ribs 63 connected between the base 61 and the support holder 62, and the reinforcing ribs 63 and the base 61 and support holder 62 may be connected by welding.

[0059] In the embodiment of this application, the reinforcing ribs 63 are configured in a triangular structure, and all of the reinforcing ribs 63 are uniformly arranged along the circumferential direction of the support holder 62. The reinforcing ribs 63 fill the gap between the base 61 and the support holder 62, providing support to both of them and suppressing displacement of the device in the second direction F2.

[0060] Referring to Figures 1 and 3, in the embodiment of the present application, the device further includes a floating mechanism 7 mounted between a support holder 62 and a shaping, polishing, and cap replacement integrated module, the floating mechanism 7 being connected to the mounting base 11. In the embodiment of the present application, the floating mechanism 7 is configured to be extendable and retractable along a first direction F1, and has a cushioning effect to reduce vibrations caused by the force exerted by the welding gun on the mounting base 11 during electrode cap removal, shaping, and polishing.

[0061] Furthermore, by providing the floating mechanism 7, the mounting base 11 can quickly return to its predetermined position when displacement occurs in the first direction F1, reducing the possibility of collision between the welding gun electrode rod and the mounting base 11 due to misalignment in the first direction F1 when the electrode rod moves. This makes the electrode rod less susceptible to damage from collisions during use, improving the safety of the device during processing.

[0062] Here, the floating mechanism 7 includes a fixed plate 71, at least two guide bars (not shown), and a pair of fixed bases 73. Although only an embodiment including two guide bars is shown in this application, it should be understood that in other embodiments, there may be three or more guide bars.

[0063] Specifically, the fixing plate 71 is connected to the support holder 62, both guide bars extend along a first direction F1, and a pair of fixing bases 73 are connected to opposite ends of the guide bars in the first direction F1, and the guide bars can be connected to the support holder 62 via the fixing bases 73. The mounting base 11 is slidably fitted onto the two guide bars, and an elastic component 72 is sandwiched between the mounting base 11 and the fixing base 73. In the embodiment of this application, the elastic component 72 may be a spring or an elastically deformable rubber ring.

[0064] Referring to Figure 4, Figure 4 shows a schematic diagram of the shaping, polishing, and cap replacement integrated module, floating mechanism 7, and lifting adjustment mechanism 8 in Embodiment 1 of this application. In Embodiment 1, the device further includes a lifting adjustment mechanism 8 connected between the floating mechanism 7 and a support holder 62, and before performing the machining work, the floating mechanism 7 is movable along a first direction F1 by the lifting adjustment mechanism 8 according to the actual needs of the operator, thereby enabling adjustment of the position (i.e., height) of the shaping, polishing, and cap replacement integrated module in the first direction F1, and the shaping, polishing, and cap replacement integrated module can be adapted to the operator's height.

[0065] In the embodiment of this application, the lifting adjustment mechanism 8 includes a fastener 81 connected to a fixed plate 71, the fastener 81 having one end facing away from the fixed plate 71 that fits into and engages with a support holder 62, thereby realizing a removable connection between the floating mechanism 7 and the support holder 62. Before performing the machining work, first, an appropriate engagement position of the fastener 81 is selected according to the worker's height and corresponding work needs, and then the fastener 81 is tightened to finally fix the position of the shaping, polishing, and cap replacement integrated module in the first direction F1.

[0066] Continuing to refer to Figure 3, in the embodiment of this application, the device further includes a collection mechanism 9 used to collect waste generated during processing, and the waste generated during processing is collected by the collection mechanism 9, thereby reducing contamination of the work environment by processing waste.

[0067] Specifically, the collection mechanism 9 includes a collection tube 91 and a collection box 92. In the embodiment of this application, two sets of collection tubes 91 and collection boxes 92 are provided, all of which are attached to a support holder 62. One of the collection tubes 91 communicates between the cap replacement mechanism 4 and the corresponding collection box 92 and is used to collect the discarded electrode caps that have been replaced and removed, while the other collection tube 91 communicates between the polishing mechanism 3 and the corresponding collection box 92. This allows metal fragments generated during polishing to fall along the collection tube 91 into the collection box 92 and be collected, reducing the accumulation of fragments in the polishing mechanism 3 and affecting subsequent polishing operations.

[0068] Furthermore, in order to facilitate the disposal of collected waste electrode caps and fragments by the worker, in the embodiment of this application, the collection box 92 includes a fixing device and a receiver, the fixing device is fixed to the support holder 62 by welding or bolt connection, the fixing device has a storage chamber inside, the storage chamber has an insertion opening formed through one side wall of the fixing device, the receiver can be inserted into the storage chamber through the insertion opening, thereby allowing the receiver to be movably attached inside the fixing device.

[0069] In the embodiments of this application, the fixing device is specifically a housing having a receiving chamber inside, and the collection tube 91 communicates with one end of the housing. The receiving device is specifically a drawer-like structure having an opening, and after being attached to the receiving chamber, the receiving device can receive waste electrode caps or metal fragments transported through the collection tube 91.

[0070] Referring to Figure 3, in the embodiment of the present application, the device further includes an energy supply mechanism 5, which is mounted on a support holder 62 and electrically connected to a drive component 12 of the main body mechanism 1, and is used to supply electrical energy to the drive component 12 to operate the drive component 12, thereby operating the shaping mechanism 2, the polishing mechanism 3 and the cap replacement mechanism 4. In the embodiment of the present application, the energy supply mechanism 5 is specifically an electrical box, which is used to distribute electrical energy and to facilitate circuit work.

[0071] (Example 2) The differences between Example 2 and Example 1 are that the arrangement order of the shaping mechanism 2, polishing mechanism 3, and cap replacement mechanism 4 along the second direction F2 in the mounting base 11 is different, and the meshing relationship between the drive gear 131 and the shaping mechanism 2, polishing mechanism 3, and cap replacement mechanism 4 is different.

[0072] Here, we will omit the explanation of structures in Example 2 that are the same as or similar to those in Example 1, and the same components will be referred to by the same reference numerals as in Example 1.

[0073] In Example 2, the polishing mechanism 3 may be installed between the cap replacement mechanism 4 and the shaping mechanism 2. Alternatively, the cap replacement mechanism 4 may be installed between the shaping mechanism 2 and the polishing mechanism 3.

[0074] In Embodiment 2, depending on the arrangement order between the shaping mechanism 2, the polishing mechanism 3, and the cap replacement mechanism 4, the gears between the multiple transmission gears may be arranged along the second direction F2 in the order of polishing gear 134, cap removal gear 135, shaping gear 133, or in the order of shaping gear 133, polishing gear 134, cap removal gear 135. Similarly, two adjacent gears mesh with each other to achieve transmission.

[0075] Furthermore, compared to Example 1, in Example 2, the drive gear 131 may mesh with the polishing gear 134, and during actual operation, the drive gear 131 rotates the polishing gear 134 via the intermediate gear 132, causing the shaping gear 133 and the cap removal gear 135 to rotate synchronously.

[0076] Alternatively, the drive gear 131 meshes with the cap removal gear 135, and the drive gear 131 achieves a power transmission connection with the cap removal gear 135 via the intermediate gear 132. When the drive gear 131 is driven and operated by the drive component 12, the cap removal gear 135 is driven and rotated, causing the shaping gear 133 and the polishing gear 134 to rotate synchronously. This enables the shaping mechanism 2, the polishing mechanism 3, and the cap replacement mechanism 4 to be driven and operated.

[0077] (Example 3) In Embodiment 3, the lifting adjustment mechanism 8 includes a slider (not shown) connected to a fixed plate 71, and a slide groove (not shown) is provided on the side of the support holder 62 facing the fixed plate 71, the slide groove extends along a first direction F1, and the slider is slidably mounted in the slide groove and in contact with the groove wall of the slide groove.

[0078] The lifting adjustment mechanism 8 further includes a screw rotatably mounted in the slide groove, the screw being drilled in the slide groove along a first direction F1 and screwed into the slider, and the rotation of the screw allowing the slide block to reciprocate along the first direction F1, thereby enabling adjustment of the position of the shaping, polishing, and cap replacement integrated module in the first direction F1.

[0079] Furthermore, a relief hole (not shown) is provided at one end of the support holder 62 facing away from the base 61, and the relief hole communicates with a slide groove along the first direction F1, allowing one end of the screw to extend out of the slide groove using the relief hole. In the embodiment of this application, in order to facilitate rotational driving of the screw, a drive handwheel (not shown) is further provided at the end of the screw that extends out of the slide groove, and the drive handwheel is coaxially connected to the screw, so that the operator can rotate the screw by rotating the handwheel and adjust the position of the shaping, polishing, and cap replacement integrated module.

[0080] Each component of the above-described embodiment can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of each component in the above embodiment have been described, but these combinations should be considered to fall within the scope described herein, as long as they do not contradict each other.

[0081] The embodiments described above are merely examples of some embodiments of this application, and although the descriptions are specific and detailed, they do not limit the scope of this application. Furthermore, several modifications and improvements are possible for those skilled in the art without departing from the concept of this application, and all of these fall within the scope of protection. Therefore, the scope of protection of this application should be in accordance with the claims. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0082] 1. Main body mechanism 11 Mounting base 111 Mounting surface 12 Drive components 13. Transmission Assembly 131 Drive gear 132 Intermediate gear 133 Shaped Gears 134 Polished Gears 135 Cap removal gear 2 Shaping mechanism 3 Polishing mechanism 4. Cap replacement mechanism 41 Cap Removal Assembly 42 Cap storage assembly 43 Bushing parts 44 Damping member 45 Elastic members 5. Energy supply mechanism 6 Bracket mechanism 61 Bass 62 Support holder 63 Reinforcement Ribs 7. Floating mechanism 71 Fixed plate 72 Elastic components 73 Fixed stand 8. Lifting adjustment mechanism 81 Fasteners 9. Collection mechanism 91 Collection tube 92 Collection Boxes F1 1st direction F2 2nd direction

Claims

1. It is a modular system that integrates shaping, polishing, and cap replacement. The main body mechanism including the mounting surface, A shaping mechanism used to press the electrode cap, A polishing mechanism used to cut the electrode cap, Includes a cap replacement mechanism used for removing or attaching electrode caps, The shaping mechanism, the polishing mechanism, and the cap replacement mechanism are all provided on the mounting surface and are arranged apart from each other. A modular system that integrates shaping, polishing, and cap replacement, characterized by its unique features.

2. The cap replacement mechanism includes a cap removal assembly attached to the main body mechanism, and the cap removal assembly is used to remove the electrode cap. The shaping, polishing, and cap replacement integrated module as described in feature 1.

3. The cap removal mechanism further includes at least one cap storage assembly, the cap storage assembly is used to house an electrode cap, and each of the cap storage assemblies is detachably attached to the main mechanism. The shaping, polishing, and cap replacement integrated module according to feature 2.

4. The main body mechanism includes a drive component and a transmission assembly, the transmission assembly being ductilely connected between the drive component and one of the shaping mechanism, the polishing mechanism and the cap replacement mechanism, to operate the shaping mechanism, the polishing mechanism and the cap replacement mechanism. The shaping, polishing, and cap replacement integrated module as described in feature 1.

5. The main body mechanism further includes a mounting base, the mounting base includes the mounting surface, the mounting base has a cavity, the transmission assembly is provided in the cavity, and the drive components are mounted on the mounting base. The shaping, polishing, and cap replacement integrated module as described in feature 4.

6. The cap replacement mechanism further includes two damping assemblies, which are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the mounting surface and connected to the cap removal assembly, and used to provide damping force to the cap removal assembly. The shaping, polishing, and cap replacement integrated module according to feature 2.

7. The damping assembly includes a bushing component, a damping member, and an elastic member, wherein the bushing component is attached to the cap removal assembly, the damping member is attached to the bushing component, and the elastic member is sandwiched between the bushing component and the damping member. The shaping, polishing, and cap replacement integrated module according to feature 6.

8. It is a device, A bracket mechanism including a base and a support holder connected to the base, Includes a shaping, polishing, and cap replacement integrated module according to any one of claims 1 to 7, which is connected to the support holder, A device characterized by the following features.

9. The device further includes a floating mechanism, the floating mechanism being connected between the shaping, polishing, and cap replacement integrated module and the bracket mechanism, the floating mechanism being configured to extend and retract along a first direction, the first direction being perpendicular to the mounting surface. The device according to feature 8.

10. The device further includes a lifting adjustment mechanism, the lifting adjustment mechanism being connected between the floating mechanism and the support holder, and the floating mechanism being movable along the first direction by the lifting adjustment mechanism. The device according to feature 9.

11. The device further includes a collection mechanism, the collection mechanism including a collection box and a collection tube, the collection box being mounted on the support holder, and the collection tube communicating between the cap replacement mechanism and / or the polishing mechanism and the collection box, and used to collect removed electrode caps or debris generated during polishing. The device according to feature 8.

12. The device further includes an energy supply mechanism, the energy supply mechanism is electrically connected to the main body mechanism, and the energy supply mechanism is used to supply energy to the main body mechanism. The device according to feature 8.

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