Product turnover handling mechanism

Abstract

The utility model relates to a product turnover carrying mechanism, including base, vertical drive component, bearing frame and two turnover subassembly, and turnover subassembly includes drive motor, transmission mechanism and adsorption component, and drive motor rotates adsorption component through transmission mechanism, bearing frame includes the mounting panel connected with the output end of vertical drive component, and first vertical plate and second vertical plate are connected respectively in the both sides of mounting panel, and one turnover subassembly is installed on first vertical plate or second vertical plate respectively, and the relief hole is set up on first vertical plate or second vertical plate, and one of two turnover subassembly, its adsorption component is worn in the relief hole, makes the adsorption component of two turnover subassembly to the same direction and presents high and low arrangement, the utility model discloses adopt the integrated design concept, through the clever relief structure of sharing bearing frame, makes two turnover subassembly in the limited space cooperation work, effectively solved the equipment layout limited problem of traditional mechanism because of the structure redundancy.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automated production equipment technology, and more specifically, to a product flipping and transporting mechanism for changing the posture and position of workpieces on an automated production line. Background Technology

[0002] In the field of automated manufacturing, especially in assembly and testing production lines for electronic components and small precision parts, workpieces often require tilting and repositioning. Traditional product tilting and handling solutions typically rely on two completely independent tilting units, each equipped with its own drive and support frame, arranged in parallel to handle multiple workpieces. While this architecture can functionally achieve tilting and handling, its inherent design leads to a large overall space occupation. The necessary safety distance between the two tilting units, as well as the inherent volume of their support structures, makes the entire module less economical in terms of equipment space layout. Furthermore, the presence of multiple independent power sources increases system complexity, places higher demands on control coordination, and to some extent increases manufacturing and maintenance costs. As automated equipment develops towards high density, modularity, and flexibility, space within the production line has become a critical resource. The aforementioned traditional tilting and handling mechanisms, due to their structural form, often become an obstacle to optimizing the overall line layout and miniaturizing the equipment. Therefore, there is a continuous demand in the industry for a solution that can significantly improve space utilization efficiency and simplify the mechanical structure while ensuring efficient and reliable dual-station tilting and handling tasks. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of this, the present invention provides a product flipping and handling mechanism, which aims to achieve more efficient space utilization and more flexible layout configuration through innovative mechanical structure design. This mechanism adopts an integrated design concept, using a shared support frame and ingenious avoidance structure to enable two flipping components to work collaboratively within a limited space, effectively solving the problem of equipment layout limitations caused by structural redundancy in traditional mechanisms.

[0004] The objective of this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution: A product flipping and handling mechanism includes a base, a vertical drive component disposed on the base, a support frame disposed at the output end of the vertical drive component, and two flipping assemblies mounted on the support frame. Each flipping assembly includes a drive motor, a transmission mechanism, and an adsorption component. The drive motor drives the adsorption component to rotate through the transmission mechanism. The support frame includes a mounting plate connected to the output end of the vertical drive component, and a first upright plate and a second upright plate respectively connected to both sides of the mounting plate. One of the flipping assemblies is mounted on the first upright plate and the second upright plate. A clearance hole is provided on the first upright plate or the second upright plate. The adsorption component of one of the two flipping assemblies passes through the clearance hole, so that the adsorption components of the two flipping assemblies are arranged at different heights in the same direction.

[0005] The core advantage lies in its compact and efficient integrated structural design, which significantly improves the internal space utilization and operational flexibility of the equipment. This solution abandons the complex gear and linkage systems and multiple independent power sources commonly found in traditional flipping mechanisms, instead employing a shared support frame to integrate two independent flipping components. This integrated design fundamentally reduces the overall size and number of parts, lowering manufacturing costs and equipment complexity. Crucially, by creating clearance holes on the first or second vertical plate, and allowing the adsorption component of one of the flipping components to pass through them, a clever arrangement of the two adsorption components at different heights is achieved while facing the same direction. This unique spatial layout allows the mechanism to process two workpieces simultaneously within limited longitudinal and lateral space, avoiding motion interference of the adsorption components during the flipping process. This ensures functional integrity while greatly reducing the mechanism's volume in three-dimensional space.

[0006] Preferably, the transmission mechanism includes a driving pulley, a driven pulley, and a transmission belt surrounding the driving pulley and the driven pulley. The driving pulley is fixed to the output shaft of the drive motor, and the driven pulley is connected to the adsorption component.

[0007] Using belt drive as the transmission mechanism offers advantages such as smooth operation and flexible layout. Synchronous belts or transmission belts have good elasticity, which can effectively buffer and absorb the impact and vibration generated when the drive motor starts, stops, and changes speed. This makes the workpieces held by the adsorption components, especially precision or fragile workpieces, more stable during the flipping process, reducing the risk of workpiece displacement or damage due to shaking or impact.

[0008] Preferably, the adsorption component is fixedly connected to the driven pulley via a rotating shaft, and the rotating shaft is supported on the first or second upright plate by a bearing.

[0009] The connection between the adsorption component and the driven pulley, achieved through the cooperation of a rotating shaft and bearings, and its support on the vertical plate, enhances the stability and precision of the flipping motion. The rotating shaft provides a robust and defined axis of rotation, ensuring precise fixed-axis rotation of the adsorption component around its center, avoiding any unnecessary swaying or shaking, thus guaranteeing the workpiece's posture accuracy during flipping. The use of bearings transforms sliding friction in rotational motion into rolling friction, significantly reducing rotational resistance and wear. This not only makes the flipping action smoother and easier but also extends the service life of the transmission mechanism.

[0010] Preferably, the transmission mechanism is a gear transmission mechanism, including a driving gear and a driven gear that mesh with each other. The driving gear is fixed to the output shaft of the drive motor, and the driven gear is connected to the adsorption component.

[0011] Limiting the transmission mechanism to gear transmission offers advantages in high transmission accuracy and compact power delivery. Gear meshing eliminates elastic slippage, ensuring a constant instantaneous transmission ratio between the driving and driven gears. This allows for a precise correspondence between the flipping angle of the adsorption component and the rotation angle of the drive motor, enabling accurate control of the workpiece's flipping posture. This is particularly suitable for applications with stringent requirements on flipping position.

[0012] Preferably, the adsorption component is a vacuum nozzle or a vacuum suction cup, and each of the flipping components has an adsorption component connected to an independent vacuum line.

[0013] Employing vacuum nozzles or vacuum suction cups as adsorption components and equipped with independent vacuum tubing, this method provides a non-contact, damage-free clamping method for workpieces. Vacuum adsorption uses uniformly distributed negative pressure to adsorb onto the workpiece surface, avoiding scratches, indentations, or stress concentration problems that can occur with mechanical grippers. It is particularly suitable for workpieces with high surface finish, fragile materials, or irregular shapes, such as glass, polished metal, or precision electronic components.

[0014] Preferably, the direction of the flipping axis of the adsorption component is perpendicular to the overall movement direction of the support frame driven by the vertical drive component.

[0015] The output direction of the vertical drive component is parallel to the adsorption direction of the adsorption component, and both are perpendicular to the flipping axis of the adsorption component. This clear spatial geometry simplifies the kinematic model and control logic of the mechanism. The vertical lifting motion and the horizontal flipping motion are linearly independent and have no coupling interference, making motion trajectory planning and position control more direct and precise.

[0016] Preferably, the support frame has a U-shaped structure.

[0017] The support frame adopts a U-shaped structure, giving it significant advantages in mechanical performance and functional implementation. The U-shaped structure is essentially an open frame, with the first and second uprights on both sides and the mounting plate at the bottom forming a support with good rigidity and stability. This structure effectively resists the torque and vibration generated during the flipping process, preventing the support frame from twisting or excessively deforming, thereby ensuring that the relative positional accuracy between the two flipping components is always maintained.

[0018] Preferably, the base is provided with a guide mechanism for guiding the vertical movement of the support frame, and the guide mechanism is parallel to the output direction of the vertical drive component.

[0019] A guide mechanism parallel to the output direction of the vertical drive component is installed on the base, providing precise guidance and stable support for the vertical movement of the support frame. The guide mechanism effectively transmits the weight and possible lateral forces of the support frame and its load to the base, ensuring that the vertical drive component, such as a cylinder or electric cylinder, mainly bears the axial thrust, avoiding premature wear, jamming, or decreased accuracy caused by bending moments.

[0020] Preferably, the guiding mechanism is a linear guide pair or a linear bearing.

[0021] By specifying the guiding mechanism as a linear guide pair or linear bearing, high-precision, low-friction linear motion can be achieved. The linear guide pair transforms sliding friction into rolling friction through the cyclic movement of rolling elements between the guide rail and the slider. Its coefficient of friction is extremely low, making the movement of the support frame very smooth and easy, with a fast response speed, which helps to improve the motion efficiency and dynamic performance of the mechanism.

[0022] Preferably, the product flipping and handling mechanism is used for flipping and handling electronic components.

[0023] The designation of this mechanism for the flipping and handling of electronic components highlights the adaptability and practical value of its technical solution in specific application areas. Electronic components are typically lightweight, small in size, have precise structures, and are prone to surface damage, making the vacuum adsorption method and non-contact attitude transformation employed in this solution particularly suitable.

[0024] The advantages of this utility model compared to the prior art are: The product flipping and handling mechanism of this utility model brings a series of positive technical effects through structural integration and optimized spatial layout design.

[0025] First and foremost, the most significant benefit of this solution lies in its remarkable space-saving characteristics. By employing a single integrated support frame to simultaneously support both tilting components, and creatively utilizing clearance holes to allow one of the adsorption components to pass through, the two adsorption components achieve a staggered arrangement in space when operating in the same direction. This compact layout reduces the projected area of ​​the mechanism in the plane perpendicular to the operating direction, effectively compressing its volume in three-dimensional space. This makes it easier to integrate the mechanism into space-constrained automated equipment, providing more possibilities for compact layouts of the entire production line.

[0026] Secondly, this structure simplifies the equipment and improves motion stability. A shared vertical drive unit drives the entire carrier and all its components in translational motion, simplifying the power transmission system and peripheral control loops compared to a solution with independent drives for each workstation. The roughly U-shaped structure of the carrier provides good overall rigidity, helping to maintain structural stability during movement and flipping, reducing vibration and deformation. When the carrier works in conjunction with the guide mechanism on the base, it ensures high linear accuracy and smoothness of the entire module during vertical reciprocating motion, which is highly advantageous for the precise and reliable transfer of workpieces between workstations.

[0027] Furthermore, the design supports efficient and flexible operating modes. The two flipping components can simultaneously perform the adsorption, flipping, and release of workpieces, and this parallel processing capability helps to improve production cycle time. Equipped with independent vacuum lines for each adsorption component, the system can flexibly choose to process two workpieces simultaneously or selectively process a single workpiece, depending on production needs, increasing its adaptability to different production scenarios.

[0028] Finally, the provided transmission mechanism implementation, such as belt drive or gear drive, can achieve relatively smooth torque transmission and speed change. This smooth motion characteristic is of positive significance for protecting the precision workpieces being transported and preventing them from shifting or being damaged due to impact or vibration during rapid flipping. Attached Figure Description

[0029] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this application and should not be regarded as a limitation of the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0030] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of a product flipping and transporting mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0031] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of the product flipping and transporting mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention from another angle.

[0032] Labeling: 1. Base, 2. Vertical drive component, 3. Support frame, 31. Mounting plate, 32. First upright plate, 33. Second upright plate, 34. Clearance hole, 4. Tilting assembly, 41. Drive motor, 42. Transmission mechanism, 421. Drive pulley, 422. Driven pulley, 423. Transmission belt, 43. Adsorption component, 44. Rotating shaft, 45. Bearing, 5. Vacuum pipeline, 6. Guide mechanism. Detailed Implementation

[0033] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this application clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. The components of the embodiments of this application described and shown in the accompanying drawings can generally be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0034] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of this application provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed application, but merely to illustrate selected embodiments of the application. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0035] It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters in the following figures indicate similar items. Therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent figures. In the description of the embodiments of this application, it should be understood that the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the figures, or the orientation or positional relationship commonly used when the product of this application is in use, or the orientation or positional relationship commonly understood by those skilled in the art. They are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this application.

[0036] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this application can be combined with each other.

[0037] The technical solutions in this application will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Example 1

[0038] This embodiment provides a product flipping and handling mechanism, including: Base 1; Vertical drive component 2 is mounted on base 1; The support frame 3 is located at the output end of the vertical drive component 2; Two flipping components 4 are mounted on the support frame 3; The flipping component 4 includes a drive motor 41, a transmission mechanism 42, and an adsorption component 43. The drive motor 41 drives the adsorption component 43 to rotate through the transmission mechanism 42. The support frame 3 includes a mounting plate 31 connected to the output end of the vertical drive component 2, and a first upright plate 32 and a second upright plate 33 respectively connected to both sides of the mounting plate 31. A flipping component 4 is installed on the first upright plate 32 and the second upright plate 33 respectively. An avoidance hole 34 is provided on the first upright plate 32 or the second upright plate 33. One of the two flipping components 4 has its adsorption component 43 passing through the avoidance hole 34, so that the adsorption components 43 of the two flipping components 4 are arranged at different heights in the same direction.

[0039] The core advantage lies in its compact and efficient integrated structural design, which significantly improves the space utilization and operational flexibility of the equipment. This solution abandons the complex gear and linkage systems and multiple independent power sources commonly found in traditional flipping mechanisms, instead using a shared support frame 3 to integrate two independent flipping components 4. This integrated design fundamentally reduces the overall volume and number of parts, lowering manufacturing costs and equipment complexity. Crucially, by creating clearance holes 34 on the first vertical plate 32 or the second vertical plate 33, and allowing the adsorption component 43 of one of the flipping components 4 to pass through them, the two adsorption components 43 are cleverly arranged in a staggered manner while facing the same direction. This unique spatial layout allows the mechanism to process two workpieces simultaneously within limited longitudinal and lateral space, avoiding motion interference of the adsorption component 43 during the flipping process. This ensures functional integrity while greatly reducing the volume occupied by the mechanism in three-dimensional space. The vertical drive component 2 provides vertical movement capability for the entire support frame 3 and the flipping component 4, enabling precise translational handling of the workpiece after adsorption and flipping, ensuring smooth connection with subsequent processes. This overall configuration allows for more flexible equipment layout, easily adapting to space-constrained automated production lines and solving the industry problem of large-scale flipping mechanisms hindering overall line planning. In summary, this solution, through structural innovation, achieves a comprehensive technical effect of miniaturization, lightweighting, and high reliability while realizing synchronous, efficient flipping and handling functions.

[0040] In this embodiment, the transmission mechanism 42 includes a driving pulley 421, a driven pulley 422, and a transmission belt 423 surrounding the driving pulley 421 and the driven pulley 422. The driving pulley 421 is fixed to the output shaft of the drive motor 41, and the driven pulley 422 is connected to the adsorption component 43.

[0041] Using a belt drive as the transmission mechanism 42 offers advantages such as smooth operation and flexible layout. The synchronous belt or transmission belt 423 has good elasticity, effectively buffering and absorbing the impact and vibration generated during the starting, stopping, and speed change of the drive motor 41. This makes the workpieces held by the adsorption component 43, especially precision or fragile workpieces, more stable during the flipping process, reducing the risk of workpiece displacement or damage due to vibration or impact. The belt drive allows for a larger center distance between the driving pulley 421 and the driven pulley 422, providing greater design freedom for the installation position of the drive motor 41 and the adsorption component 43 on the support frame 3, facilitating optimized layout within a compact space. Furthermore, belt drive structures generally generate lower noise during operation, contributing to a better overall working environment. Its manufacturing and maintenance costs are also relatively economical; the transmission belt 423, as a consumable component, is easy to replace, which helps reduce long-term maintenance costs.

[0042] In this embodiment, the adsorption component 43 is fixedly connected to the driven pulley 422 via a rotating shaft 44, and the rotating shaft 44 is supported on the first upright plate 32 or the second upright plate 33 via a bearing 45.

[0043] The adsorption component 43 is connected to the driven pulley 422 via the cooperation of the rotating shaft 44 and the bearing 45, and the shaft is supported on the vertical plate. This structure enhances the stability and accuracy of the flipping motion. The rotating shaft 44 provides a robust and defined axis of rotation, ensuring that the adsorption component 43 rotates precisely around its axis, avoiding any unnecessary swaying or shaking, thus guaranteeing the posture accuracy of the workpiece during the flipping process. The application of the bearing 45 transforms the sliding friction in the rotational motion into rolling friction, significantly reducing rotational resistance and wear. This not only makes the flipping action smoother and easier but also extends the service life of the transmission mechanism 42. This combination of rigid connection and precision support efficiently and directly transmits the torque of the drive motor 41 to the adsorption component 43, reducing energy loss and enabling it to withstand the radial load from the workpiece, thereby improving the rigidity and durability of the entire flipping assembly 4 under continuous operation.

[0044] The clearance hole 34 is a circular or elliptical through hole with a diameter larger than the maximum outer diameter of the adsorption component 43, to ensure that the adsorption component 43 is not obstructed when it is flipped. The clearance hole 34 is located on the upper or lower part of the first vertical plate 32 or the second vertical plate 33, and the specific position is determined according to the height arrangement requirements of the two adsorption components 43.

[0045] In this embodiment, the adsorption component 43 is a vacuum nozzle or a vacuum suction cup, and the adsorption component 43 of each flipping assembly 4 is connected to an independent vacuum pipeline 5.

[0046] Employing a vacuum nozzle or vacuum suction cup as the adsorption component 43, and equipped with an independent vacuum pipeline 5, provides a non-contact, non-damaging clamping method for workpieces. Vacuum adsorption uses uniformly distributed negative pressure to adsorb the workpiece surface, avoiding scratches, indentations, or stress concentration problems that may occur with mechanical grippers. It is particularly suitable for workpieces with high surface finish, fragile materials, or irregular shapes, such as glass, polished metal, or precision electronic components. Each flipping component 4 is equipped with an independent vacuum pipeline 5, meaning that the vacuum supply and release of the two adsorption components 43 can be independently controlled. This allows the mechanism to flexibly choose to adsorb two workpieces simultaneously or selectively adsorb a single workpiece, improving operational flexibility. The independent pipelines also prevent mutual interference when one workpiece fails to adsorb, enhancing the reliability and stability of the system.

[0047] In this embodiment, the direction of the flipping axis of the adsorption component 43 is perpendicular to the overall movement direction of the support frame 3 driven by the vertical drive component 2.

[0048] The output direction of the vertical drive component 2 is parallel to the adsorption direction of the adsorption component 43, together constituting the lifting motion degree of freedom of the mechanism, and this lifting direction is perpendicular to the flipping axis direction of the adsorption component 43. This layout clearly decouples the motion of the mechanism into two independent degrees of freedom: lifting and flipping. The motion of each degree of freedom is linear and independent, with no coupling interference between them, which makes motion trajectory planning and position control more direct and precise. For example, the vertical drive component is responsible for the lifting of the entire module to complete the picking and placing of workpieces, while the flipping component is independently responsible for the attitude adjustment of the workpiece around the horizontal axis. This motion decomposition not only reduces programming complexity but also improves the execution accuracy and coordination of compound actions (such as descent and flipping simultaneously), thereby ensuring the smoothness and efficiency of the entire handling process.

[0049] In this embodiment, the support frame 3 has a U-shaped structure.

[0050] The support frame 3 adopts a U-shaped structure, giving it significant advantages in mechanical performance and functional realization. The U-shaped structure is essentially an open frame, with the first and second upright plates 32 and 33 on both sides, together with the mounting plate 31 at the bottom, forming a support with good rigidity and stability. This structure effectively resists the torque and vibration generated during the flipping process, preventing the support frame 3 from twisting or excessively deforming, thus ensuring that the relative positional accuracy between the two flipping components 4 is always maintained. The open design provides ample installation and operation space for the flipping components 4 and their transmission mechanism 42, while also facilitating daily inspection and maintenance. From a manufacturing perspective, the U-shaped structure can be integrally formed through various methods such as sheet metal bending, welding, or casting. The mature technology helps ensure structural strength and control production costs.

[0051] In this embodiment, a guide mechanism 6 is provided on the base 1 for guiding the vertical movement of the support frame 3. The guide mechanism 6 is parallel to the output direction of the vertical drive component 2.

[0052] A guide mechanism 6, parallel to the output direction of the vertical drive component 2, is installed on the base 1 to provide precise guidance and stable support for the vertical movement of the support frame 3. The guide mechanism 6 effectively transmits the weight and potential lateral forces of the support frame 3 and its load to the base 1, ensuring that the vertical drive component 2, such as a cylinder or electric cylinder, primarily bears the axial thrust, avoiding premature wear, jamming, or decreased accuracy due to bending moments. This guiding effect ensures that the support frame 3 always runs along a predetermined straight trajectory during reciprocating motion, without deviation or twisting, thus significantly improving the positioning accuracy and repeatability of workpiece handling. This is crucial for automated processes that require precise transfer of workpieces to specific workstations, enhancing the smoothness and reliability of the entire mechanism's movement.

[0053] In this embodiment, the guide mechanism 6 is a linear guide pair or a linear bearing.

[0054] The guide mechanism 6 is specifically designed as a linear guide pair or a linear bearing, enabling high-precision, low-friction linear motion. The linear guide pair transforms sliding friction into rolling friction through the cyclic movement of rolling elements between the guide rail and the slider. Its coefficient of friction is extremely low, making the movement of the support frame 3 very smooth and easy, with a fast response speed, thus improving the mechanism's motion efficiency and dynamic performance. They possess high guiding accuracy and load-bearing capacity, capable of simultaneously bearing loads in multiple directions, ensuring stable operation of the support frame 3 even under off-center loading conditions. Linear bearings provide a relatively compact and economical guiding solution, particularly suitable for applications with lighter loads or shorter strokes. Both guide elements are standardized, serialized industrial products, characterized by high reliability, long lifespan, and ease of installation and maintenance.

[0055] The slider of the guide mechanism 6 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the mounting plate 31 of the support frame 3, and the guide rail is fixed on the base 1 to guide the support frame 3 to move vertically.

[0056] In this embodiment, the product flipping and handling mechanism is used for flipping and handling electronic components.

[0057] The designation of this mechanism for the flipping and handling of electronic components highlights the adaptability and practical value of its technical solution in specific application areas. Electronic components are typically lightweight, small in size, structurally precise, and have fragile surfaces, making the vacuum adsorption method and non-contact orientation change employed in this solution particularly suitable. Its compact design allows for easy integration into electronic assembly and testing production lines, addressing the challenges of space-constrained and tightly integrated processes in such lines. Its smooth flipping and precise handling capabilities effectively prevent physical damage or electrostatic hazards to delicate electronic components, meeting the stringent requirements of the electronics manufacturing industry for high cleanliness, high precision, and high reliability, ensuring smooth production processes and high product yield. Example 2

[0058] This embodiment provides a product flipping and handling mechanism, whose basic composition is the same as that of Embodiment 1, including a base 1, a vertical drive component 2, a support frame 3, and two flipping components 4. Each flipping component 4 includes a drive motor 41, a transmission mechanism 42, and an adsorption component 43. The drive motor 41 drives the adsorption component 43 to perform flipping motion through the transmission mechanism 42. The support frame 3 is composed of a mounting plate 31, a first upright plate 32, and a second upright plate 33. The first upright plate 32 or the second upright plate 33 has clearance holes 34, so that the adsorption components 43 of the two flipping components 4 can be arranged in a staggered manner in the same direction, thereby achieving collaborative operation in a limited space.

[0059] The main difference between this embodiment and Embodiment 1 lies in the specific implementation of the transmission mechanism 42. In this embodiment, the transmission mechanism 42 is a gear transmission mechanism, including a driving gear and a driven gear that mesh with each other. The driving gear is fixed to the output shaft of the drive motor 41, and the driven gear is connected to the adsorption component 43. The drive motor 41 drives the adsorption component 43 to rotate precisely around its axis through gear meshing.

[0060] Using gear transmission as the transmission mechanism 42 offers advantages such as high transmission accuracy, rapid response, and compact structure. The gear meshing transmission maintains a constant instantaneous transmission ratio, ensuring a precise correspondence between the flipping angle of the adsorption component 43 and the rotation angle of the drive motor 41, thereby achieving precise control of the workpiece's flipping posture. This characteristic is particularly suitable for precision handling scenarios with strict requirements on position and angle. Furthermore, the gear transmission mechanism has strong load-bearing capacity, high transmission efficiency, and good structural rigidity, maintaining stable performance and extending service life during long-term repetitive operations.

[0061] Other components and advantages are the same as in Embodiment 1: the adsorption component 43 is a vacuum nozzle or vacuum suction cup, and the adsorption component 43 of each flipping assembly 4 is connected to an independent vacuum pipeline 5, which can realize non-contact clamping and independent control of the workpiece; the output direction of the vertical drive component 2 is perpendicular to the flipping axis direction of the adsorption component 43, forming a motion decoupling system, which simplifies motion control; the support frame 3 has a U-shaped structure, providing good overall rigidity and stability; the base 1 is provided with a guide mechanism 6 (such as a linear guide pair or linear bearing) to guide the vertical movement of the support frame 3, ensuring motion accuracy and stability.

[0062] The product flipping and handling mechanism in this embodiment achieves high-precision flipping through gear transmission, making it particularly suitable for flipping and handling precision workpieces such as electronic components. While ensuring efficient operation, it further improves the accuracy and reliability of attitude control.

[0063] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A product flipping and conveying mechanism, characterized in that, include: Base (1); A vertical drive component (2) is disposed on the base (1); The support frame (3) is disposed at the output end of the vertical drive component (2); Two flipping components (4) are mounted on the support frame (3); The flipping component (4) includes a drive motor (41), a transmission mechanism (42), and an adsorption component (43). The drive motor (41) drives the adsorption component (43) to rotate through the transmission mechanism (42). The support frame (3) includes a mounting plate (31) connected to the output end of the vertical drive component (2), and a first upright plate (32) and a second upright plate (33) respectively connected to both sides of the mounting plate (31). A flipping component (4) is installed on the first upright plate (32) and the second upright plate (33). An avoidance hole (34) is provided on the first upright plate (32) or the second upright plate (33). One of the two flipping components (4) has its adsorption component (43) passing through the avoidance hole (34), so that the adsorption components (43) of the two flipping components (4) are arranged at different heights in the same direction.

2. The product flipping and conveying mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The transmission mechanism (42) includes a driving pulley (421), a driven pulley (422), and a transmission belt (423) surrounding the driving pulley (421) and the driven pulley (422). The driving pulley (421) is fixed to the output shaft of the drive motor (41), and the driven pulley (422) is connected to the adsorption component (43).

3. The product flipping and conveying mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that, The adsorption component (43) is fixedly connected to the driven pulley (422) via a rotating shaft (44), and the rotating shaft (44) is supported on the first upright plate (32) or the second upright plate (33) via a bearing (45).

4. The product flipping and conveying mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The transmission mechanism (42) is a gear transmission mechanism, including a driving gear and a driven gear that mesh with each other. The driving gear is fixed to the output shaft of the drive motor (41), and the driven gear is connected to the adsorption component (43).

5. The product flipping and conveying mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The adsorption component (43) is a vacuum nozzle or a vacuum suction cup, and each of the flipping components (4) has an adsorption component (43) connected to an independent vacuum pipeline (5).

6. The product flipping and conveying mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The direction of the flipping axis of the adsorption component (43) is perpendicular to the overall movement direction of the support frame (3) driven by the vertical drive component (2).

7. The product flipping and conveying mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support frame (3) has a U-shaped structure.

8. The product flipping and conveying mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The base (1) is provided with a guide mechanism (6) for guiding the vertical movement of the support frame (3), and the guide mechanism (6) is parallel to the output direction of the vertical drive component (2).

9. The product inversion handling mechanism of claim 8, wherein, The guiding mechanism (6) is a linear guide pair or a linear bearing.

10. The product flipping and conveying mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The product flipping and handling mechanism is used for flipping and handling electronic components.

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