CN219212163U - Workpiece positioning table and automatic workpiece buckling device - Google Patents

Abstract

The embodiment of the application provides a workpiece positioning table and an automatic workpiece buckling device. The work positioning table includes: the first pressing mechanism comprises a first supporting component and a first pressing component, the first supporting component is used for supporting a workpiece, and the first pressing component is used for being matched with the first supporting component to press the workpiece between the first pressing component and the first supporting component; the second pressing mechanism is arranged at intervals with the first pressing mechanism and comprises a second supporting component and a second pressing component, the second supporting component is used for supporting the workpiece, and the second pressing component is used for being matched with the second supporting component to press the workpiece between the second supporting component and the second pressing component; and the positioning mechanism is positioned between the first pressing mechanism and the second pressing mechanism and used for supporting and positioning the workpiece.

Description

Workpiece positioning table and automatic workpiece buckling device

Technical Field

The application relates to the technical field of vehicle manufacturing, in particular to a workpiece positioning table and an automatic workpiece buckling device.

Background

At present, the vehicle manufacturing industry rapidly develops, and the improvement of the work efficiency and the yield of a work piece processing assembly line is of great concern. For example, in a vehicle water trough and side wall plate buckling welding production line, the traditional operation is to manually carry the water trough to a fixed station, manually buckle the side wall plates with the water trough, clamp the side wall plates and the water trough which are buckled together, and then automatically weld.

However, the manual operation sometimes causes the beat of the station to be overtime, and the efficiency is low; and the buckling failure rate is also higher. Meanwhile, because the water flowing groove is a special-shaped workpiece, the supporting and positioning difficulty is high, and therefore a positioning table for special-shaped workpieces such as the water flowing groove is urgently needed to meet the automatic assembly requirement.

Disclosure of Invention

The embodiment of the application aims to provide a workpiece positioning table and an automatic workpiece buckling device, which are used for solving the problems that a working position beat is overtime sometimes caused by a manual operation mode in the related art, and the efficiency is low; and the buckling failure rate is high.

The embodiment of the application provides a workpiece positioning table, which comprises: the first pressing mechanism comprises a first supporting component and a first pressing component, the first supporting component is used for supporting a workpiece, and the first pressing component is used for being matched with the first supporting component to press the workpiece between the first pressing component and the first supporting component; the second pressing mechanism is arranged at intervals with the first pressing mechanism and comprises a second supporting component and a second pressing component, the second supporting component is used for supporting the workpiece, and the second pressing component is used for being matched with the second supporting component to press the workpiece between the second supporting component and the second pressing component; and the positioning mechanism is positioned between the first pressing mechanism and the second pressing mechanism and used for supporting and positioning the workpiece.

According to the embodiment of the application, the middle part of the special-shaped workpiece is supported and positioned through the positioning mechanism, and two pressing mechanisms (the first pressing mechanism and the second pressing mechanism) are matched to press the two end side positions of the special-shaped workpiece, so that the special-shaped workpiece is stably positioned, the subsequent robot can automatically complete buckling and carrying operation, and the operation efficiency and the buckling yield are obviously improved compared with those of the traditional manual mode.

In some embodiments, the first support assembly includes a first bracket and a first support block disposed on the first bracket, the first pressing assembly includes a first cylinder and a first pressing arm, a fixed end of the first cylinder is disposed on the first bracket, the first pressing arm is disposed at a movable end of the first cylinder, and the first cylinder drives the first pressing arm to swing to approach or depart from the first support block, so as to press the workpiece between the first pressing arm and the first support block.

According to the embodiment of the application, the workpiece is pressed and fixed and loosened in a cylinder driving press arm swinging mode, automatic loading and unloading of the workpiece can be achieved, the workpiece can be automatically carried to a workpiece platform by utilizing a mechanical arm to support, position and press and fix, and the buckled workpiece and the matched piece on the workpiece platform are automatically carried to a click station by utilizing the mechanical arm to carry out subsequent automatic welding, so that automatic loading, buckling and carrying operation can be conveniently achieved.

In some embodiments, the first hold-down mechanism further comprises a first position detecting member provided on the first bracket for detecting a placement position of the workpiece.

According to the embodiment of the application, the first position detection part can sense the workpiece information of different positions, so that the confirmation of the existence of the workpiece and the type of the workpiece is realized, and the confirmation or warning can be sent out.

In some embodiments, the second support assembly includes a second bracket and a second support block disposed on the second bracket; the second pressing component comprises a third support, a second air cylinder and a second pressing arm, wherein the fixed end of the second air cylinder is arranged on the third support, the second pressing arm is arranged at the movable end of the second air cylinder, and the second air cylinder can drive the second pressing arm to swing to move close to or far away from the second supporting block so as to press the workpiece between the second pressing arm and the second supporting block.

According to the embodiment of the application, two pressing arms (the first pressing arm and the second pressing arm) are respectively matched with the first supporting block and the second supporting block to press and fix two side ends of the water flow groove, the fixed support of the water flow groove is more stable, and the buckling yield of the water flow groove and the side coaming is improved.

In some embodiments, the second support assembly further comprises a second position detecting member disposed on the second bracket for detecting a placement position of the workpiece.

According to the embodiment of the application, the second position detection part can sense the workpiece information of different positions, so that the confirmation of the existence of the workpiece and the type of the workpiece is realized, and the confirmation or warning can be sent out.

In some embodiments, the second support assembly further comprises a fourth bracket, a third cylinder and a third support block, wherein the fixed end of the third cylinder is arranged on the fourth bracket, the third support block is arranged at the movable end of the third cylinder, and the third cylinder can drive the third support block to move in the vertical direction; the second pressing assembly further comprises a fifth support, a fourth air cylinder and a third pressing arm, the fixed end of the fourth air cylinder is arranged on the fifth support, the third pressing arm is arranged at the movable end of the fourth air cylinder, and the fourth air cylinder can drive the third pressing arm to swing to move close to or far away from the third supporting block, so that the workpiece is pressed between the third pressing arm and the third supporting block.

According to the embodiment of the application, one end side of the workpiece is pressed and fixed through the cooperation of the first pressing arm and the first supporting block, and the other end side of the workpiece is pressed and fixed through the cooperation of the second pressing arm and the third pressing arm and the cooperation of the second supporting block and the third supporting block, so that the special-shaped workpiece is pressed and fixed more stably.

In some embodiments, the positioning mechanism includes a first connecting frame, a fifth cylinder, and a positioning pin, wherein a fixed end of the fifth cylinder is disposed on the first connecting frame, the positioning pin is disposed at a movable end of the fifth cylinder, and the fifth cylinder is capable of driving the positioning pin to move in a horizontal direction.

According to the embodiment of the application, the positioning pin can be driven by the fifth air cylinder to move in the horizontal direction, so that the position in the horizontal direction is adjusted, and more water flowing groove structures can be adapted.

In one example, the positioning mechanism further includes a fourth support block disposed on the first link.

In some embodiments, the positioning mechanism further includes a second connecting frame, a sixth cylinder, and a fifth supporting block, the second connecting frame is arranged at intervals with the first connecting frame, a fixed end of the sixth cylinder is disposed on the second connecting frame, the fifth supporting block is disposed at a movable end of the sixth cylinder, and the sixth cylinder can drive the fifth supporting block to move in a vertical direction.

According to the embodiment of the application, the different positions of the water flowing groove can be supported and positioned through the fifth supporting block, the positioning pin and the fourth supporting block, and the fifth supporting block moves in the vertical direction so as to adjust the position in the height direction, so that the structure of the water flowing groove can be adapted to more.

In some embodiments, further comprising: the supporting table supports the first pressing mechanism, the positioning mechanism and the second pressing mechanism, wherein the first pressing mechanism, the positioning mechanism and the second pressing mechanism are arranged at intervals in the width direction of the supporting table.

According to the embodiment of the application, the first pressing mechanism, the positioning mechanism and the second pressing mechanism are arranged at intervals in the width direction of the supporting table, so that the supporting, positioning and pressing can be carried out on different positions of the water flowing groove.

In some embodiments, the first hold-down mechanism, the positioning mechanism, and the second hold-down mechanism are provided in multiple groups, each group of the first hold-down mechanism, the positioning mechanism, and the second hold-down mechanism being arranged at intervals along a length direction of the support table.

According to the embodiment of the application, the first pressing mechanism, the positioning mechanism and the second pressing mechanism form a group of integral convection water tanks to press and position, a plurality of groups of pressing positioning devices are arranged in the length direction of the supporting table, reserved positions are provided for other convection water tanks, and automatic production of the assembly line for fastening the convection water tanks is facilitated.

The embodiment of the application also provides an automatic buckling device for workpieces, which comprises: the workpiece positioning stage according to any of the above embodiments; and the manipulator is used for buckling the clamped matching piece on the workpiece on the positioning table.

According to the embodiment of the application, through the cooperation of the manipulator and the positioning table, the operations of automatic conveying, positioning, compressing and fixing, buckling and the like of the water flow groove are realized, the automatic production of the water flow groove splicing process is realized, the efficiency is greatly improved, and the splicing reliability is effectively ensured.

In some embodiments, the manipulator includes a frame and a plurality of gripping mechanisms disposed on the frame, the plurality of gripping mechanisms disposed around a circumference of the frame.

According to the embodiment of the application, the clamping mechanisms surround the periphery of the frame, so that the clamping reliability and the buckling reliability of the water flowing groove and the side coaming can be improved.

Drawings

In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application, the drawings that are needed in the embodiments of the present application will be briefly described below, it should be understood that the following drawings only illustrate some embodiments of the present application and should not be considered as limiting the scope, and other related drawings may be obtained according to these drawings without inventive effort for a person skilled in the art.

Fig. 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a workpiece positioning table according to an embodiment of the present application;

fig. 2 is a schematic diagram of a structure of a water flowing groove placed on a workpiece positioning table according to an embodiment of the present application;

FIG. 3 is a schematic view of another view structure of a workpiece positioning table according to an embodiment of the disclosure;

fig. 4 is a schematic structural diagram of a first clamping mechanism according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 5 is a schematic structural view of a second clamping mechanism according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

fig. 6 is a schematic view of a part of the structure of a positioning mechanism according to an embodiment of the present application;

FIG. 7 is a schematic view of another part of the positioning mechanism according to the embodiment of the present application;

fig. 8 is a schematic diagram of a manipulator clamping side wall structure according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

fig. 9 is a schematic diagram of a positioning structure of a manipulator according to an embodiment of the present application.

Detailed Description

The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be described below with reference to the drawings in the embodiments of the present application.

It should be noted that: like reference numerals and letters denote like items in the following figures, and thus once an item is defined in one figure, no further definition or explanation thereof is necessary in the following figures. Meanwhile, in the description of the present application, the terms "first", "second", and the like are used only to distinguish the description, and are not to be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

Referring to fig. 1 to 3, fig. 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a workpiece positioning table according to an embodiment of the present application; fig. 2 is a schematic diagram of a structure of a water flowing groove placed on a workpiece positioning table according to an embodiment of the present application; fig. 3 is a schematic view of another view structure of a workpiece positioning table according to an embodiment of the disclosure.

The embodiment of the application provides a workpiece positioning table 100 which comprises a pressing mechanism and a positioning mechanism 30.

The compressing mechanism is used for supporting and compressing and fixing the workpiece, and the positioning mechanism is used for supporting and positioning the workpiece.

The pressing mechanism comprises a first pressing mechanism 10 and a second pressing mechanism 20, and the first pressing mechanism 10 and the second pressing mechanism 20 are matched to support and press and fix a workpiece. The workpiece can be, for example, a special-shaped structural part such as a vehicle water flowing groove, the water flowing groove needs to be spliced with the side wall plate, specifically, the water flowing groove is automatically welded after being buckled and positioned with the side wall plate serving as a matching piece. The workpiece in the embodiment of the application uses the vehicle flume, and the matching piece uses the vehicle side coaming as an example, but the workpiece is not limited to the vehicle side coaming, and the workpiece can be applied to other procedures with special-shaped splicing.

The first pressing mechanism 10 includes a first support assembly for supporting a workpiece and a first pressing assembly for cooperating with the first support assembly to press the workpiece between the first support assembly and the support assembly.

The second pressing mechanism 20 is arranged at intervals from the first pressing mechanism 10, the second pressing mechanism 20 comprises a second supporting component and a second pressing component, the second supporting component is used for supporting a workpiece, and the second pressing component is used for being matched with the second supporting component to press the workpiece between the second supporting component and the second pressing component.

The positioning mechanism 30 is located between the first pressing mechanism 10 and the second pressing mechanism 20, and is used for supporting and positioning the workpiece.

For example, the first pressing mechanism 10, the second pressing mechanism 20 and the positioning mechanism 30 may be fixed on the supporting table 40, for example, the first pressing mechanism 10, the second pressing mechanism 20 and the positioning mechanism 30 may be arranged in the width direction of the supporting table, the first pressing mechanism 10 and the second pressing mechanism 20 are located at two sides of the supporting table in the width direction, and the positioning mechanism 30 is located between the first pressing mechanism 10 and the second pressing mechanism 20, so that the positioning mechanism 30 supports and positions the middle part of the water flowing tank, and the first pressing mechanism 10 and the second pressing mechanism 20 support and press the two end sides of the water flowing tank respectively, so that the water flowing tank is stably positioned, and the subsequent robot can automatically complete the operations of fastening and carrying.

The workpiece positioning table 100 of the embodiment of the application supports and positions the middle part of the special-shaped workpiece through the positioning mechanism 30, and is matched with two pressing mechanisms (the first pressing mechanism 10 and the second pressing mechanism 20) to press the two end side positions of the special-shaped workpiece, so that the special-shaped workpiece is stably positioned, a subsequent robot can automatically complete buckling and carrying operations, and the operation efficiency and the buckling yield are obviously improved compared with those of the traditional manual mode.

In some embodiments, referring to fig. 1 and 4, fig. 4 is a schematic structural diagram of a first clamping mechanism according to an embodiment of the present application.

The first support assembly includes a first bracket 111 and a first support block 112 disposed on the first bracket 111. The first pressing assembly comprises a first air cylinder 113 and a first pressing arm 114, the fixed end of the first air cylinder 13 is arranged on the first bracket 111, the first pressing arm 114 is arranged at the movable end of the first air cylinder 113, and the first air cylinder 13 drives the first pressing arm 14 to swing to be close to or far away from the first supporting block 112, so that a workpiece is pressed between the first pressing arm 114 and the first supporting block 112.

The first support 111 can be installed and fixed on the supporting bench 40, the first supporting block 112 can be fixed on the first support 111 through the connecting block, the first air cylinder 113 can be a swinging air cylinder, the first pressure arm 114 can comprise a swinging part and an arc-shaped pressure arm part, the swinging movable end of the swinging air cylinder is connected with the swinging part, the swinging part swings, the arc-shaped pressure arm part is driven to be close to the first supporting block 112 and located above the rear side of the first supporting block 112, one end of the launder is fixedly compressed between the first supporting block 112 and the arc-shaped pressure arm part, the subsequent manipulator is convenient to fix the side coaming and the launder in a buckling mode, after the buckling fixing is completed, the swinging air cylinder drives the arc-shaped pressure arm to be away from the first supporting block 112, and the manipulator is convenient to carry the buckled side coaming and the launder to a fixed station together for subsequent automatic welding. The pressing surface of the first pressing arm 114 is matched with the pressed surface of the flume.

According to the embodiment of the application, the workpiece is pressed and fixed and loosened in a cylinder driving press arm swinging mode, automatic loading and unloading of the workpiece can be achieved, the workpiece can be automatically carried to the workpiece platform 100 by using the mechanical arm to support, position and press and fix, and the buckled workpiece and the matched piece on the workpiece platform 100 are automatically carried to a click station by using the mechanical arm to carry out subsequent automatic welding, so that automatic loading, buckling and carrying operation can be conveniently achieved.

Further, the first pressing mechanism further includes a first position detecting member 115 provided on the first bracket 111, the first position detecting member 115 being configured to detect a placement position of the workpiece. The first position detecting unit 115 may be, for example, a metal sensor or a visual camera, and may sense workpiece information of different positions, thereby realizing confirmation of the presence or absence of a workpiece and the type of the workpiece, so as to issue a confirmation or warning.

In some embodiments, referring to fig. 1 and 5, fig. 5 is a schematic structural diagram of a second clamping mechanism according to an embodiment of the present application.

The second support assembly includes a second bracket 211 and a second support block 212 disposed on the second bracket 211; the second pressing assembly comprises a third bracket 213, a second air cylinder 214 and a second pressing arm 215, wherein the fixed end of the second air cylinder 214 is arranged on the third bracket 213, the second pressing arm 215 is arranged at the movable end of the second air cylinder 214, and the second air cylinder 214 can drive the second pressing arm 215 to swing to move close to or far away from the second supporting block 212 so as to press a workpiece between the second pressing arm 215 and the second supporting block 212.

The second bracket 211 and the third bracket 213 may be fixedly installed on the support table, wherein the second bracket 211 is located at a front position of the third bracket 213. The second cylinder 214 may be similar to the first cylinder 13 and may be a swinging cylinder, the second pressing arm 215 may be similar to the first pressing arm 114, and includes a swinging part and an arc pressing arm part, the swinging movable end of the swinging cylinder is connected with the swinging part, so as to obtain swinging of the swinging part, drive the arc pressing arm part to be close to the second supporting block 212 on the second bracket 211, be located above the rear side of the second supporting block 212, fix and compress the other end of the water channel between the second supporting block 212 and the arc pressing arm part, so that the subsequent manipulator is convenient to fasten the side wall plate and the water channel, after fastening, the swinging cylinder drives the arc pressing arm to be far away from the second supporting block 212, so that the manipulator is convenient to carry the fastened side wall plate and the water channel together to a spot-setting station for subsequent automatic welding.

According to the embodiment of the application, two pressing arms (the first pressing arm 114 and the second pressing arm 215) are respectively matched with the first supporting block 112 and the second supporting block 212 to press two side ends of the fixed water flowing groove, the fixed support of the water flowing groove is more stable, and the buckling yield of the water flowing groove and the side coaming is improved.

In some embodiments, referring to fig. 1 and 5, the second support assembly further includes a second position detecting member 216 provided on the second bracket 211, the second position detecting member 216 for detecting a placement position of the workpiece. The first position detecting unit 16 may be, for example, a metal sensor or a visual camera, and may sense workpiece information at different positions, thereby realizing confirmation of the presence or absence of a workpiece and the type of the workpiece, so as to issue a confirmation or warning.

In some embodiments, referring to fig. 1 and 5, the second support assembly further includes a fourth bracket 221, a third cylinder 222, and a third support block 223, the fixed end of the third cylinder 222 is disposed on the fourth bracket 221, the third support block 223 is disposed at the movable end of the third cylinder 222, and the third cylinder 222 can drive the third support block 223 to move in a vertical direction. The second pressing assembly further comprises a fifth bracket (not shown), a fourth air cylinder 224 and a third pressing arm 225, wherein the fixed end of the fourth air cylinder 224 is arranged on the fifth bracket, the third pressing arm 225 is arranged at the movable end of the fourth air cylinder 224, and the fourth air cylinder 224 can drive the third pressing arm 225 to swing to move close to or far away from the third supporting block 223, so that a workpiece is pressed between the third pressing arm 225 and the third supporting block 223.

The fourth support 221 may be fixed on the supporting table 40, the third cylinder 222 may be a linear cylinder, the fixed end is fixed on the fourth support 221, and the movable end drives the third supporting block 223 to move up and down, so as to adjust the height of the third supporting block 223, and thus, the device can adapt to different types of water flowing groove structures. The fifth bracket can be fixed on the supporting table 40, be located the rear of fourth bracket 221, the fourth cylinder 224 can be the swing cylinder, third press arm 225 can with the structure such as second press arm 215 and first press arm 114, including swing portion and curved press arm portion, swing portion is connected with swing portion to swing the swing movable end of swing cylinder, it is close to third supporting shoe 223 to drive curved press arm portion, be located third supporting shoe 223 rear side top, with the other end fixed compression of launder between third supporting shoe 223 and curved press arm portion, be convenient for follow-up manipulator with the side wall board with the launder lock fixed, after the lock is fixed, swing cylinder drives curved press arm and keeps away from third supporting shoe 223, the manipulator is convenient for carry the side wall board that the lock together with the launder to the spot and decide the station and carry out follow-up automatic weld.

According to the embodiment of the application, one end side of a workpiece is pressed and fixed through the cooperation of the first pressing arm 114 and the first supporting block 112, and the other end side of the workpiece is pressed and fixed through the cooperation of the second pressing arm 215 and the third pressing arm 225 and the second supporting block 212 and the third supporting block 223 respectively, so that the special-shaped workpiece is pressed and fixed more firmly. Further alternatively, the second supporting frame 211, the third supporting frame 213, the fourth supporting frame 221 and the fifth supporting frame may be distributed in a nonlinear manner, for example, in a triangular arrangement, so that the second pressing arm 215 and the third pressing arm 225 may press different parts of the workpiece, and the fixing is more reliable.

In some embodiments, referring to fig. 1-3 and fig. 6, fig. 6 is a schematic view of a part of a structure of a positioning mechanism according to an embodiment of the present application.

The positioning mechanism comprises a first connecting frame 311, a fifth cylinder 312 and a positioning pin 313, wherein the fixed end of the fifth cylinder 312 is arranged on the first connecting frame 311, the positioning pin 313 is arranged at the movable end of the fifth cylinder 312, and the fifth cylinder 312 can drive the positioning pin 313 to move in the horizontal direction.

The first connecting frame 311 may be fixed on the supporting table 40, the positioning pin 313 is used for supporting and positioning the water flowing groove, and the fifth cylinder 312 drives the positioning pin 313 to move in the horizontal direction, so as to adjust the position in the horizontal direction, and thus, the structure of the water flowing groove can be adapted to more structures.

Further alternatively, the positioning mechanism further includes a fourth support block 314 disposed on the first link 311. A stable support is formed by the positioning pin 313 and the fourth support block 314 cooperating with the convection tank.

In some embodiments, referring to fig. 1-3 and fig. 7, fig. 7 is another schematic structural diagram of a positioning mechanism according to an embodiment of the present application.

The positioning mechanism further comprises a second connecting frame 321, a sixth air cylinder 322 and a fifth supporting block 323, the second connecting frame 321 and the first connecting frame 311 are arranged at intervals, the fixed end of the sixth air cylinder 322 is arranged on the second connecting frame 321, the fifth supporting block 323 is arranged at the movable end of the sixth air cylinder 322, and the sixth air cylinder 322 can drive the fifth supporting block 323 to move in the vertical direction.

The second connecting frame 321 can be fixed on the supporting table 40 and is arranged at intervals with the first connecting frame 311, so that the fifth supporting block 323, the positioning pin 313 and the fourth supporting block 314 can support and position different positions of the water flowing groove, and the fifth supporting block 323 moves in the vertical direction so as to adjust the positions in the height direction, so that more water flowing groove structures can be adapted.

In some embodiments, the first hold-down mechanism 10, the positioning mechanism 30, and the second hold-down mechanism 20 described above with reference to fig. 1-3 are spaced apart in the width direction of the support table 40. Thereby supporting, positioning and compacting the different positions of the water flowing groove.

Further alternatively, the hold-down mechanism and the positioning mechanism are provided in plural sets, each set being arranged at intervals along the length direction of the support table 40.

The first pressing mechanism 10, the positioning mechanism 30 and the second pressing mechanism 20 form a group of integral convection water tanks to press and position, a plurality of groups of pressing positioning devices are arranged in the length direction of the supporting table 40, reserved positions are provided for other convection water tanks, and automatic production of the assembly line for fastening the convection water tanks is facilitated.

Further alternatively, the support table 40 is provided in plural, and plural support tables are detachably connected.

The support tables 40 can be selected according to the needs, a plurality of support tables 40 are connected together to form a plurality of compaction positioning devices, a plurality of water flow groove positioning points are reserved, and automatic flow line production is achieved.

The embodiment of the application also provides an automatic buckling device for workpieces, and referring to fig. 1 and 8, fig. 8 is a schematic diagram of a manipulator clamping side wall structure provided by the embodiment of the application.

The automatic buckling device for the workpiece comprises: the workpiece positioning stage according to any of the above embodiments; and the manipulator is used for buckling the clamped matching piece on the workpiece on the positioning table.

In the working process, the water flow groove can be placed on the positioning table through the manipulator to be positioned and pressed, the manipulator clamps the side coaming, the side coaming and the water flow groove are buckled together, then the positioning table releases the pressing of the water flow groove, and the manipulator clamps the side coaming and the water flow groove which are buckled together to be carried to the positioning station to be automatically welded, so that the side coaming and the water flow groove are spliced together.

According to the embodiment of the application, through the cooperation of the manipulator and the positioning table, the operations of automatic conveying, positioning, compressing and fixing, buckling and the like of the water flow groove are realized, the automatic production of the water flow groove splicing process is realized, the efficiency is greatly improved, and the splicing reliability is effectively ensured.

In some embodiments, referring to fig. 8 and 9, fig. 9 is a schematic view of a positioning structure of a manipulator according to an embodiment of the present application.

The robot includes a frame 51 and a plurality of gripping mechanisms 52 provided on the frame 51, the plurality of gripping mechanisms 52 being arranged around the periphery of the frame 51.

The plurality of gripping mechanisms 52 surround the periphery of the frame 51, and can improve the gripping and fastening reliability of the gutter and the side panels.

For example, the clamping mechanism 52 may be similar to the first pressing mechanism 10 described above, and the pressing and fixing of the convection tank and the side wall plate may be achieved by the cooperation of the cylinder driving pressing arm and the supporting block.

In some embodiments, referring to fig. 8 and 9, the manipulator further comprises a plurality of positioning structures 53, and the plurality of positioning structures 53 may be staggered with the plurality of gripping mechanisms 52, i.e., the positioning structures are disposed between two gripping mechanisms 52. For example, the positioning structure 53 may include a connecting member 531, a positioning cylinder 532, a supporting block 533 and a positioning block 534, where the connecting member 531 is fixedly connected to the frame 51, the fixed end of the positioning cylinder 532 is disposed on the connecting member 531, the supporting block 533 and the positioning block 534 are fixed at the movable end of the positioning cylinder 532, and the positioning cylinder 532 drives the supporting block 533 and the positioning block 534 to move up and down, so as to adjust the supporting position of the convection tank to adapt to more types of structures of the convection tank.

The automatic buckling method for the workpiece in the embodiment of the application is as follows: the manipulator is used for buckling the clamped matching piece (such as a side coaming) on a workpiece (a water flowing groove) on the positioning table.

The water flowing groove to be positioned can be clamped by the manipulator, then the manipulator moves to the positioning table, the water flowing groove is placed on the positioning table, the water flowing groove A (shown in figure 2) is supported, pressed and positioned by the pressing mechanism of the positioning table and the positioning mechanism, then the side wall plate B (shown in figure 8) is clamped by the manipulator and moves to the positioning table, and the side wall plate B is buckled at the welding position of the water flowing groove A to enable the side wall plate B to be buckled together.

And the mechanical arm conveys the clamped matched piece and the workpiece which are buckled together to a positioning station so as to carry out an automatic welding procedure.

After the buckling of the side coaming B and the launder A is completed, the pressing mechanism of the positioning table loosens the launder A, the manipulator clamps the side coaming B and the launder A which are buckled together, and the side coaming B and the launder A are conveyed to a pointing station for automatic welding, so that the automatic conveying, positioning, pressing and buckling of the side coaming B and the launder A are completed, and the efficiency is greatly improved.

In the several embodiments provided in this application, it should be understood that the disclosed apparatus and method may be implemented in other manners as well. The apparatus embodiments described above are merely illustrative, for example, flow diagrams and block diagrams in the figures illustrate the architecture, functionality, and operation of possible implementations of apparatus, methods and computer program products according to various embodiments of the present application. In this regard, each block in the flowchart or block diagrams may represent a module, segment, or portion of code, which comprises one or more executable instructions for implementing the specified logical function(s). It should also be noted that in some alternative implementations, the functions noted in the block may occur out of the order noted in the figures. For example, two blocks shown in succession may, in fact, be executed substantially concurrently, or the blocks may sometimes be executed in the reverse order, depending upon the functionality involved. It will also be noted that each block of the block diagrams and/or flowchart illustration, and combinations of blocks in the block diagrams and/or flowchart illustration, can be implemented by special purpose hardware-based systems which perform the specified functions or acts, or combinations of special purpose hardware and computer instructions.

In addition, the functional modules in the embodiments of the present application may be integrated together to form a single part, or each module may exist alone, or two or more modules may be integrated to form a single part.

The functions, if implemented in the form of software functional modules and sold or used as a stand-alone product, may be stored in a computer-readable storage medium. Based on such understanding, the technical solution of the present application may be embodied essentially or in a part contributing to the prior art or in a part of the technical solution, in the form of a software product stored in a storage medium, including several instructions for causing a computer device (which may be a personal computer, a server, or a network device, etc.) to perform all or part of the steps of the methods described in the embodiments of the present application. And the aforementioned storage medium includes: a U-disk, a removable hard disk, a Read-Only Memory (ROM), a random access Memory (RAM, random Access Memory), a magnetic disk, or an optical disk, or other various media capable of storing program codes.

The foregoing is merely exemplary embodiments of the present application and is not intended to limit the scope of the present application, and various modifications and variations may be suggested to one skilled in the art. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present application should be included in the protection scope of the present application. It should be noted that: like reference numerals and letters denote like items in the following figures, and thus once an item is defined in one figure, no further definition or explanation thereof is necessary in the following figures.

The foregoing is merely specific embodiments of the present application, but the scope of the present application is not limited thereto, and any person skilled in the art can easily think about changes or substitutions within the technical scope of the present application, and the changes and substitutions are intended to be covered by the scope of the present application. The scope of the application is therefore intended to be covered by the following claims.

It is noted that relational terms such as first and second, and the like are used solely to distinguish one entity or action from another entity or action without necessarily requiring or implying any actual such relationship or order between such entities or actions. Moreover, the terms "comprises," "comprising," or any other variation thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements does not include only those elements but may include other elements not expressly listed or inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitation, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one … …" does not exclude the presence of other like elements in a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises the element.

Claims (14)

1. A workpiece positioning stage, comprising:

the first pressing mechanism comprises a first supporting component and a first pressing component, the first supporting component is used for supporting a workpiece, and the first pressing component is used for being matched with the first supporting component to press the workpiece between the first pressing component and the first supporting component;

the second pressing mechanism is arranged at intervals with the first pressing mechanism and comprises a second supporting component and a second pressing component, the second supporting component is used for supporting the workpiece, and the second pressing component is used for being matched with the second supporting component to press the workpiece between the second supporting component and the second pressing component; a kind of electronic device with high-pressure air-conditioning system

The positioning mechanism is positioned between the first pressing mechanism and the second pressing mechanism and used for supporting and positioning the workpiece.

2. A workpiece positioning table as defined in claim 1, wherein,

the first support assembly comprises a first bracket and a first support block arranged on the first bracket,

the first pressing component comprises a first air cylinder and a first pressing arm, the fixed end of the first air cylinder is arranged on the first support, the first pressing arm is arranged at the movable end of the first air cylinder, and the first air cylinder drives the first pressing arm to swing to be close to or far away from the first supporting block, so that the workpiece is pressed between the first pressing arm and the first supporting block.

3. A workpiece positioning table as defined in claim 2, wherein,

the first pressing mechanism further comprises a first position detection component arranged on the first support, and the first position detection component is used for detecting the placement position of the workpiece.

4. A workpiece positioning table as defined in claim 1, wherein,

the second support assembly comprises a second bracket and a second support block arranged on the second bracket;

the second pressing component comprises a third support, a second air cylinder and a second pressing arm, wherein the fixed end of the second air cylinder is arranged on the third support, the second pressing arm is arranged at the movable end of the second air cylinder, and the second air cylinder can drive the second pressing arm to swing to move close to or far away from the second supporting block so as to press the workpiece between the second pressing arm and the second supporting block.

5. The workpiece positioning table of claim 4, wherein,

the second support assembly further comprises a second position detection component arranged on the second support, and the second position detection component is used for detecting the placement position of the workpiece.

6. The workpiece positioning table of claim 4, wherein,

the second supporting assembly further comprises a fourth bracket, a third air cylinder and a third supporting block, wherein the fixed end of the third air cylinder is arranged on the fourth bracket, the third supporting block is arranged at the movable end of the third air cylinder, and the third air cylinder can drive the third supporting block to move in the vertical direction;

the second pressing assembly further comprises a fifth support, a fourth air cylinder and a third pressing arm, the fixed end of the fourth air cylinder is arranged on the fifth support, the third pressing arm is arranged at the movable end of the fourth air cylinder, and the fourth air cylinder can drive the third pressing arm to swing to move close to or far away from the third supporting block, so that the workpiece is pressed between the third pressing arm and the third supporting block.

7. The workpiece positioning stage of any of claims 1-6, wherein,

the positioning mechanism comprises a first connecting frame, a fifth air cylinder and a positioning pin, wherein the fixed end of the fifth air cylinder is arranged on the first connecting frame, the positioning pin is arranged at the movable end of the fifth air cylinder, and the fifth air cylinder can drive the positioning pin to move in the horizontal direction.

8. The workpiece positioning table of claim 7, wherein,

the positioning mechanism further comprises a fourth supporting block arranged on the first connecting frame.

9. The workpiece positioning table of claim 7, wherein,

the positioning mechanism further comprises a second connecting frame, a sixth air cylinder and a fifth supporting block, wherein the second connecting frame is arranged at intervals with the first connecting frame, the fixed end of the sixth air cylinder is arranged on the second connecting frame, the fifth supporting block is arranged at the movable end of the sixth air cylinder, and the sixth air cylinder can drive the fifth supporting block to move in the vertical direction.

10. The workpiece positioning stage of claim 1, further comprising:

the supporting table supports the first pressing mechanism, the positioning mechanism and the second pressing mechanism, wherein the first pressing mechanism, the positioning mechanism and the second pressing mechanism are arranged at intervals in the width direction of the supporting table.

11. The workpiece positioning table of claim 10, wherein,

the first pressing mechanism, the positioning mechanism and the second pressing mechanism are provided with a plurality of groups, and each group of the first pressing mechanism, the positioning mechanism and the second pressing mechanism are arranged at intervals along the length direction of the supporting table.

12. A workpiece positioning table as defined in claim 2, wherein,

the workpiece is a vehicle launder, the first pressing arm is arc-shaped, and the pressing surface of the first pressing arm is matched with the pressed surface of the launder.

13. An automatic workpiece fastening device, comprising:

a workpiece positioning stage as claimed in any of claims 1 to 12; and

and the manipulator is used for buckling the clamped matching piece on the workpiece on the positioning table.

14. The automatic workpiece fastening apparatus of claim 13, wherein,

the manipulator comprises a frame and a plurality of clamping mechanisms arranged on the frame, wherein the clamping mechanisms are arranged around the frame.

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