Multi-tool chuck for a sorting device and method of operating the same

By combining a rotary tool carrier and a linear conveyor platform, the problem of wasted time and space in tool changing in sorting equipment is solved, enabling rapid selection and use of multiple tool chucks and improving the efficiency and flexibility of workpiece processing.

CN115397633BActive Publication Date: 2026-01-20ESTES LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202180028821.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2020-04-15
Filing Date
2021-04-15
Publication Date
2026-01-20
Estimated Expiration
2041-04-15

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing sorting equipment wastes time and space during tool changes and makes it difficult to efficiently utilize multi-tool chucks to process workpieces of various materials, sizes, and shapes.

Method used

It adopts a multi-tool chuck design, including a rotary tool carrier and a linear transfer platform, which enables quick tool change and selection through rotation and linear motion. Electromagnets and elastic arms are used to maintain the release engagement of the tool with the chuck, reducing tool change time and space occupation.

Benefits of technology

It enables the chuck to quickly select and use multiple tools in a short time, reducing the time and space wasted during tool changing, improving the operational efficiency and flexibility of the sorting equipment, and is suitable for processing different workpieces.

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Abstract

A chuck (T) for a processor in a sorting machine and its operating method are disclosed. The chuck (T) includes a support frame (1), at least one gripping tool (U) equipped with at least one socket (25) for a control line and at least one gripping tool (U) with a first holding device (200, 202), and further includes: a rotator-shaped carrier (2) mounted on the support frame (1) and equipped with a plurality of first releasable engagement devices (29a, 29b, 27), the plurality of first releasable engagement devices (29a, 29b, 27) being readily connected to the first holding devices (200, 202) of a corresponding plurality of gripping tools (U1-U5), the plurality of gripping tools (U1-U5) also having a second holding device (203); at least one conveying platform (4) equipped with a second releasable engagement device (43, 45), the second releasable engagement device (43, 45) being readily connected to the first holding device (200, 202) of the first holding device (200, 202), the plurality of gripping tools (U1-U5) also having a second holding device (203); and at least one conveying platform (4) equipped with a second releasable engagement device (43, 45), the second releasable engagement device (43, 45) being readily connected to the first holding device (200, 202). Two holding devices (203) are connected, and the conveying platform (4) is movably mounted on the support frame (1) at least between an original position, an attached position, and an operating position. In the original position, the first holding device (200, 202) of the gripping tool (U1-U5) is engaged with the first releasable engagement device (29a, 29b, 27) of the rotator-shaped carrier (2). In the attached position, the second releasable engagement device (43, 45) is connected with the second holding device (203) of the selected gripping tool (U). In the operating position, the first holding device (200, 202) of the gripping tool is separated from the first releasable engagement device (29a, 29b, 27), and the selected gripping tool (U) is separated from the rotator-shaped carrier (2).
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