Efficient and stable steering linkage mechanism

The steering linkage mechanism addresses the cost and error issues of separate motor drives by using a combined motor-driven rotating arm and roller system for stable 'U'-shaped movement, enhancing efficiency and reliability in bottle mouth steering.

CN222118825UActive Publication Date: 2024-12-06NINGBO TENGYU AUTOMATION TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202420032453.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-01-05
Publication Date
2024-12-06
Estimated Expiration
2034-01-05

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Technical Problem

Existing bottle mouth steering linkage mechanisms are costly and prone to errors due to the need for separate motor drives for X-axis and Y-axis control, and they face challenges in designing a 'U'-shaped avoidance route to avoid collisions and motion interference.

Method used

A steering linkage mechanism with a fixed frame, motor-driven rotating arm, and roller system that allows 180-degree reciprocating rotation, combined with longitudinal and transverse moving assemblies, enabling efficient and stable movement along a 'U'-shaped path without interference.

Benefits of technology

The mechanism achieves high efficiency and stability by using one motor drive, reducing costs and ensuring reliable movement along a set path, while avoiding collisions and improving the reliability of the steering function.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to an efficient and stable steering linkage mechanism, and belongs to the technical field of steering linkage mechanisms. The technical problem of how to design a linkage mechanism according to the avoidance route requirement of a U-shaped route is solved. According to the technical scheme, the device is characterized by comprising a fixing frame, a base is fixedly installed on the fixing frame, a shaft hole and a U-shaped path groove formed around the shaft hole in a half-surrounding mode are formed in the base, a motor is fixed to the back of the base, a rotating shaft of the motor extends out of the shaft hole, a rotating arm is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft, and a movable groove is formed in the rotating arm; roller parts are arranged in the movable groove and the path groove; a longitudinal moving assembly is fixedly installed on the fixing frame, a transverse moving assembly is installed on the longitudinal moving assembly, a connecting block is arranged on the transverse moving assembly, a penetrating hole is formed in the connecting block, and a roller shaft of a roller piece penetrates through the penetrating hole to achieve linkage. And a steering mechanical arm is fixed to the other end of the transverse moving assembly. The efficient and stable working effect is achieved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of bottle mouth selection machinery, and in particular to an efficient and stable steering linkage mechanism. Background Art

[0002] The bottle mouth option steering linkage mechanism is a mechanical device used to control the opening and closing of the bottle mouth and realize the automatic steering of the bottle mouth. This mechanism usually consists of multiple parts, including a drive device, a steering device, and a bottle mouth device.

[0003] Alternatively, when the movement of the robotic gripper needs to be controlled, due to the constraints of the actual structural space, some specific routes need to be completed to avoid collision and motion interference of the robot.

[0004] Nowadays, when controlling the movement or linkage of the robot in the X-axis and Y-axis directions on a plane, some designs use a separate motor drive for the X-axis and a separate motor drive for the Y-axis. This undoubtedly increases the cost and requires a controller to accurately control the linkage of the X-axis and Y-axis, which is costly and prone to errors.

[0005] In mechanical design, what needs to be solved is how to design the linkage mechanism based on the avoidance route requirements of the "U"-shaped route. Utility Model Content

[0006] In view of the above-mentioned shortcomings (problems) of the prior art, in order to realize a "U"-shaped avoidance route and steering function and improve the structural efficiency and stability, the present application provides an efficient and stable steering linkage mechanism.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives and other related objectives, this application adopts the following technical solutions:

[0008] An efficient and stable steering linkage mechanism comprises a fixed frame, a base is fixedly mounted on the fixed frame, an axial hole and a "U"-shaped path groove opened half around the axial hole are arranged on the base, a motor is fixed on the back of the base and the rotating shaft of the motor extends out of the axial hole, a rotating arm is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft, a movable groove is arranged on the rotating arm, and a roller is arranged in the movable groove and the path groove;

[0009] A longitudinal moving assembly is fixedly mounted on the fixed frame, a transverse moving assembly is mounted on the longitudinal moving assembly, a connecting block is arranged on the transverse moving assembly, a through hole is arranged on the connecting block, and a roller shaft of the roller member passes through the through hole to realize linkage;

[0010] A steering manipulator is fixed on the other end of the lateral moving assembly.

[0011] Optionally, a baffle is provided on the back of the fixing frame, and the baffle shields one side of the path groove.

[0012] Optionally, the roller member includes multiple wheel bodies and a roller shaft, each wheel body is rotatably connected to the roller shaft, part of the wheel body is limited in the path groove, and part of the wheel body is limited in the movable groove, and the movable groove is a long waist-shaped groove.

[0013] Optionally, the transverse movement component includes a transverse slider and a transverse slide rail, wherein two pairs of the transverse slider and the transverse slide rail are provided in parallel with each other, the ends of the two transverse slide rails are respectively fixed at the two ends of the connecting block, and the through hole is located at the center of the connecting block.

[0014] Optionally, the longitudinal moving assembly includes a longitudinal slider and a longitudinal slide rail, two pairs of the longitudinal slider and the longitudinal slide rail are provided and are parallel to each other, and the transverse slider and the longitudinal slider are fixed by an intermediate plate.

[0015] Optionally, a position detection sensor 1 is installed on the fixing frame and at the end position of the longitudinal slide rail, and a position detection sensor 2 is arranged on the fixing frame and at one side of the path groove.

[0016] Optionally, the steering manipulator includes a fixed seat, a rotating cylinder and a rotating head, wherein the fixed seat is fixed on the lateral moving assembly and fixedly connected to the rotating cylinder, the rotating cylinder drives the rotating head to rotate, and the rotating head has two cylinders.

[0017] In summary, the present application includes at least one of the following beneficial technical effects:

[0018] 1. When working, the motor drives the rotating arm to make 180-degree reciprocating rotation within the range of the path groove, so that the roller moves on the path groove. At this time, the rotation force of the motor becomes the traction force on the connecting block. At this time, the connecting block can control the planning of the installation path groove of the lateral moving component to move. Because the lateral moving component and the longitudinal moving component cooperate with each other, there will be no motion interference, thereby completing the movement of the manipulator, so that the manipulator can avoid, and the steering manipulator can turn the workpiece;

[0019] 2. High working efficiency, using one motor drive and linkage to save costs and improve action efficiency;

[0020] 3. It works stably and reliably and can move along the set “U” shaped path groove. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the present application.

[0022] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the working status of an embodiment of the present application.

[0023] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 Enlarged view of part A in the middle;

[0024] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the back viewing angle structure of this embodiment.

[0025] Description of main component reference numerals:

[0026] 1. Fixed frame; 2. Base; 21. Axis hole; 22. Path slot; 3. Motor; 4. Rotating arm; 41. Movable slot; 5. Roller; 51. Wheel body; 52. Roller shaft; 6. Longitudinal moving assembly; 61. Longitudinal slider; 62. Longitudinal slide rail; 7. Transverse moving assembly; 71. Transverse slider; 72. Transverse slide rail; 8. Connecting block; 81. Perforation; 9. Steering manipulator; 91. Fixed seat; 92. Rotating cylinder; 93. Rotating head; 10. Baffle; 11. Detection sensor 1; 12. Detection sensor 2; 13. Track; 14. Middle plate. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] The following describes the embodiments of the present application through specific examples, and those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of the present application from the contents disclosed in this specification. The present application can also be implemented or applied through other different specific embodiments, and the details in this specification can also be modified or changed in various ways based on different viewpoints and applications without departing from the spirit of the present application. It should be noted that the following embodiments and features in the embodiments can be combined with each other without conflict.

[0028] It should be noted that the illustrations provided in the following embodiments are only schematic illustrations of the basic concept of the present application. The illustrations only show the components related to the present application rather than being drawn according to the number, shape and size of the components in actual implementation. In actual implementation, the type, quantity and proportion of each component can be changed at will, and the component layout type may also be more complicated.

[0029] The following is combined with Figure 1-4 The specific implementation methods of this application are further described.

[0030] Example:

[0031] The present application embodiment discloses an efficient and stable steering linkage mechanism, referring to Figure 1 As shown, it includes a fixing frame 1, on which a base 2 is fixedly mounted, and the base 2 is provided with an axial hole 21 and a "U"-shaped path groove 22 opened half around the axial hole 21, a motor 3 is fixed to the back of the base 2 and the rotating shaft of the motor 3 extends out from the axial hole 21, a rotating arm 4 is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft, a movable groove 41 is provided on the rotating arm 4, and a roller member 5 is provided in the movable groove 41 and the path groove 22.

[0032] A longitudinal moving assembly 6 is fixedly mounted on the fixed frame 1, a transverse moving assembly 7 is mounted on the longitudinal moving assembly 6, a connecting block 8 is arranged on the transverse moving assembly 7, a through hole 81 is arranged on the connecting block 8, and a roller shaft 52 of the roller member 5 passes through the through hole 81 to realize linkage.

[0033] The rotating arm 4 and the rotating shaft of the motor 3 are fixed. The motor 3 adopts a servo motor 3. The driving mode of the motor 3 is to rotate 180 degrees forward and backward in a reciprocating cycle. It can be seen that the rotating arm 4 cooperates with the roller member 5 to complete the action, and the other end of the lateral moving component 7 is fixed with a steering manipulator 9. This scheme realizes that the steering manipulator 9 moves in the path of the "U"-shaped path groove 22. Combined with Figure 2 As described, the bottle mouth option (bottle mouth workpiece) is moved from the track 13 to a suitable position. Through this solution, the steering robot 9 can pick up the workpiece, and then move the workpiece away to avoid the slide rail and put it into another slide rail in the vertical direction.

[0034] In this program Figure 4 In the embodiment, a baffle 10 is provided on the back of the fixing frame 1, and the baffle 10 shields one side of the path groove 22. In this way, the baffle 10 can be used for shielding, so that the roller member 5 can work more stably and reliably, and the roller member 5 can be prevented from moving. The baffle 10 also has the function of isolating foreign objects at the rear.

[0035] exist Figure 1 As can be seen in the figure, the roller member 5 includes a plurality of wheel bodies 51 and a roller shaft 52, each wheel body 51 is rotatably connected to the roller shaft 52, part of the wheel body 51 is limited in the path groove 22, and part of the wheel body 51 is limited in the movable groove 41, and the movable groove 41 is a long waist-shaped groove. This makes the roller member 5 have a longer service life and is also convenient for its repair and maintenance. Lubricating oil can be appropriately added to improve the smoothness of the movement.

[0036] Combination Figure 1 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 The transverse moving assembly 7 includes a transverse slider 71 and a transverse slide rail 72. The transverse slider 71 and the transverse slide rail 72 are provided in two pairs parallel to each other. The ends of the two transverse slide rails 72 are respectively fixed at the two ends of the connecting block 8, and the through hole 81 is located at the center of the connecting block 8. The longitudinal moving assembly 6 includes a longitudinal slider 61 and a longitudinal slide rail 62. The longitudinal slider 61 and the longitudinal slide rail 62 are provided in two pairs parallel to each other. The transverse slider 71 and the longitudinal slider 61 are fixed by the middle plate 14. In this way, the linear motion can be made more stable and reliable, and the reliability of the rigid motion can be improved.

[0037] Finally, in Figure 1As can be seen in the figure, a position detection sensor 11 is installed on the fixing frame 1 and at the end position of the longitudinal slide rail 62, and a position detection sensor 2 12 is installed on the fixing frame 1 and at one side of the path groove 22. The reliability of mechanical movement can be improved by the position detection sensor 1 11 and the position detection sensor 2 12, and the service life of the structure can be improved, and fault alarm can be realized conveniently.

[0038] exist Figure 1 As can be seen in the figure, the steering manipulator 9 includes a fixed seat 91, a rotating cylinder 92 and a rotating head 93. The fixed seat 91 is fixed on the lateral moving assembly 7 and is fixedly connected to the rotating cylinder 92. The rotating cylinder 92 drives the rotating head 93 to rotate. The rotating head 93 has two columns. This is conducive to picking up workpieces (such as bottle caps, etc.).

[0039] The above embodiments are only illustrative of the principles and effects of the present application, and are not intended to limit the present application. Anyone familiar with the technology may modify or change the above embodiments without violating the spirit and scope of the present application. Therefore, any equivalent changes made based on the structure, shape, and principle of the present application shall be included in the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. An efficient and stable steering linkage mechanism, comprising a fixed frame (1), characterized in that: The fixing frame (1) is fixedly mounted with a base (2), the base (2) is provided with an axial hole (21) and a U-shaped path groove (22) which is opened half around the axial hole (21), a motor (3) is fixed to the back of the base (2) and a rotating shaft of the motor (3) extends out from the axial hole (21), a rotating arm (4) is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft, a movable groove (41) is provided on the rotating arm (4), and a roller member (5) is provided in the movable groove (41) and the path groove (22); A longitudinal moving assembly (6) is fixedly mounted on the fixed frame (1), a transverse moving assembly (7) is mounted on the longitudinal moving assembly (6), a connecting block (8) is arranged on the transverse moving assembly (7), a through hole (81) is arranged on the connecting block (8), and a roller shaft (52) of the roller member (5) passes through the through hole (81) to achieve linkage; A steering manipulator (9) is fixed to the other end of the lateral moving assembly (7).

2. The efficient and stable steering linkage mechanism according to claim 1 is characterized in that: A baffle (10) is provided on the back of the fixing frame (1), and the baffle (10) shields one side of the path groove (22).

3. The efficient and stable steering linkage mechanism according to claim 2 is characterized in that: The roller member (5) comprises a plurality of wheel bodies (51) and a roller shaft (52), each wheel body (51) is rotatably connected to the roller shaft (52), part of the wheel body (51) is limited in the path groove (22), and part of the wheel body (51) is limited in the movable groove (41), and the movable groove (41) is a long waist-shaped groove.

4. The efficient and stable steering linkage mechanism according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The transverse moving assembly (7) comprises a transverse slider (71) and a transverse slide rail (72), wherein two pairs of the transverse slider (71) and the transverse slide rail (72) are arranged parallel to each other, the ends of the two transverse slide rails (72) are respectively fixed at the two ends of the connecting block (8), and the through hole (81) is located at the center of the connecting block (8).

5. The efficient and stable steering linkage mechanism according to claim 4 is characterized in that: The longitudinal moving assembly (6) comprises a longitudinal slider (61) and a longitudinal slide rail (62). Two pairs of the longitudinal slider (61) and the longitudinal slide rail (62) are arranged parallel to each other. The transverse slider (71) and the longitudinal slider (61) are fixed by an intermediate plate (14).

6. The efficient and stable steering linkage mechanism according to claim 5 is characterized in that: Position detection sensor one (11) is installed on the fixed frame (1) and at the end position of the longitudinal slide rail (62), and position detection sensor two (12) is arranged on the fixed frame (1) and at one side of the path groove (22).

7. The efficient and stable steering linkage mechanism according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The steering manipulator (9) comprises a fixed seat (91), a rotating cylinder (92) and a rotating head (93); the fixed seat (91) is fixed on the transverse moving assembly (7) and fixedly connected to the rotating cylinder (92); the rotating cylinder (92) drives the rotating head (93) to rotate; and the rotating head (93) has two cylinders.