A multifunctional manipulator automatic fixture

Abstract

The present application relates to a multifunctional robotic automatic fixture, comprising a mounting block, one side of the mounting block is provided with a separation mechanism for clamping an injection mold to drive the injection molded product to separate from the injection mold, the separation mechanism comprises a first clamping jaw, a second clamping jaw and a separation driving mechanism for driving the first clamping jaw and the second clamping jaw to move closer to or away from each other, the multifunctional robotic automatic fixture also comprises a moving mechanism for driving the mounting block to move; the present application has the advantage of saving the manpower of operators to manually pick up the injection molded product.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of medical device production, and in particular to a multifunctional manipulator automatic fixture. Background Art

[0002] Medical devices refer to instruments, equipment, appliances, in vitro diagnostic reagents and calibration materials, materials and other similar or related items used directly or indirectly on the human body, including the required computer software; medical devices include some injection molded parts, which refer to various injection molded products produced by injection molding machines, including various packages, parts, etc.; they are mainly made of materials such as polyethylene or polypropylene and added with a variety of organic solvents; metal insert injection molding is a method of insert modeling in which the metal insert is pre-fixed in the appropriate position in the mold, and then injected into the plastic molding. After the mold is opened, the insert is tightly buried in the product by the cooled and solidified plastic to obtain a product with inserts such as threaded rings and electrodes. Part of the solidified plastic is bonded in the mold and needs to be manually buckled out by the operator, wasting a lot of manpower. Summary of the invention

[0003] In order to save manpower in taking out the formed product from the mold, the present application provides a multifunctional robotic automatic fixture.

[0004] The present application provides a multifunctional manipulator automatic fixture adopts the following technical solution:

[0005] A multifunctional manipulator automatic fixture comprises a mounting block, one side of the mounting block is provided with a separation mechanism for clamping an injection mold to drive the injection molded product to separate from the injection mold, the separation mechanism comprises a first clamping jaw, a second clamping jaw and a separation driving mechanism for driving the first clamping jaw and the second clamping jaw to move closer to or away from each other, and the multifunctional manipulator automatic fixture also comprises a moving mechanism for driving the mounting block to move.

[0006] By adopting the above technical solution, the first clamp and the second clamp are driven by the separation driving mechanism to move closer to or away from each other, so that the first clamp and the second clamp clamp the male mold and the female mold of the injection molding, so that the products molded in the male mold and the female mold are separated from the mold, which makes it convenient for the operator to take out the molded products in the injection mold, thereby saving the operator the manpower to remove the injection molded products from the injection mold.

[0007] Optionally, the first clamping jaw includes a first clamping plate with one end hingedly arranged on the mounting block, and the second clamping jaw includes a second clamping plate with one end hingedly arranged on the mounting block, and the second clamping plate is arranged opposite to the first clamping plate.

[0008] By adopting the above technical solution, the first clamping plate and the second clamping plate are arranged to increase the contact area with the injection mold, thereby improving the clamping effect of the injection mold and indirectly improving the separation effect between the product and the injection mold.

[0009] Optionally, a cutting mechanism for cutting off excess injection molding material is provided on the other side of the mounting block.

[0010] By adopting the above technical solution, the setting of the cutting mechanism can cut off the excess injection molding material at the injection mold sprue, thereby eliminating the need for the operator to manually cut off the excess injection molding material at the injection mold sprue, thereby saving the operator's manpower in manually cutting off the excess injection molding material.

[0011] Optionally, the cutting mechanism includes a first cutter, a second cutter, and a cutting drive mechanism for driving the first cutter and the second cutter to move closer to or away from each other.

[0012] By adopting the above technical solution, the first cutter and the second cutter are arranged with a simple structure, which improves the effect of cutting off the excess injection material at the injection mold water outlet.

[0013] Optionally, the first cutter and the second cutter both include cutting plates hingedly arranged on the mounting block, and the thickness of the cutting plates on both sides gradually decreases in a direction approaching each other.

[0014] By adopting the above technical solution, the setting of the cutting plate increases the cutting area, so that the first cutter and the second cutter can cut excess injection molding materials of different specifications, thereby improving the cutting effect of the excess injection molding materials; the thickness of the cutting plates on both sides is gradually reduced, so that the cutting knife forms a blade, thereby further improving the cutting effect of the excess injection molding materials.

[0015] Optionally, an insert picking and placing mechanism for picking and placing multiple inserts is provided on one side of the mounting block, and the insert picking and placing mechanism includes a mounting plate and multiple pneumatic suction cups. The mounting plate is arranged on the mounting block, and the multiple pneumatic suction cups are all arranged on the surface of the mounting plate facing away from the mounting block.

[0016] By adopting the above technical solution, multiple pneumatic suction cups can be used to pick up and place different numbers of inserts, and the inserts can be automatically placed in the injection mold, saving the manpower of operators to manually place the inserts; the pneumatic suction cup is simple in structure and improves the effect of picking up and placing the inserts.

[0017] Optionally, a first fixing rod is arranged between the mounting block and the mounting plate and on both sides of the mounting plate, the first fixing rod is slidably arranged on the mounting block, the mounting plate is slidably arranged on the first fixing rod, and the mounting plate and the mounting block are provided with a first fixing member for fixing the mounting block and the mounting plate to any moved position.

[0018] By adopting the above technical solution, the first fixing rod is slidably set on the mounting block, and the mounting plate is slidably set on the first fixing rod, so as to facilitate the adjustment of the positions of multiple pneumatic suction cups on the mounting plate, and prevent the positions of the pneumatic suction cups and the first clamping jaw and the second clamping jaw from deviating, and by adjusting the position of the mounting plate, the mounting block directly drives the pneumatic suction cup toward the position where the insert is placed after rotation, so as to facilitate the placement of the insert and improve the processing efficiency of the insert injection molding product; the setting of the first fixing piece facilitates the fixing of the adjusted positions of the first fixing rod and the mounting plate.

[0019] Optionally, a mold picking and placing mechanism for picking up and placing the injection mold is provided on the other side of the mounting block, and the mold picking and placing mechanism includes multiple connecting plates and multiple pneumatic suction nozzles. The connecting plates are arranged on the mounting block, and the multiple pneumatic suction nozzles are arranged one by one on the multiple connecting plates.

[0020] By adopting the above technical solution, multiple pneumatic suction nozzles can be used to pick up and place different numbers of molds, pick up and place different types of molds, and open and close male and female molds, saving the manpower of operators to manually pick up and place the molds; the pneumatic suction nozzle is simple in structure and improves the picking and placing effect of the mold.

[0021] Optionally, a second fixing rod is provided on the surface of the mounting block facing the connecting plate and on both sides of the mounting block, the second fixing rod is slidably set on the mounting block, the connecting plate is slidably set on the second fixing rod, and the connecting plate and the mounting block are provided with a second fixing member for fixing the connecting plate and the mounting block to any position after movement.

[0022] By adopting the above technical solution, the second fixed rod is slidably set on the mounting block, and the connecting plate is slidably set on the second fixed rod, so as to facilitate the adjustment of the positions of multiple pneumatic suction nozzles on the connecting plate, and prevent the pneumatic suction nozzles from deviating from the positions of the first cutter and the second cutter. By adjusting the position of the connecting plate, the mounting block directly drives the pneumatic suction nozzle toward the position where the mold is placed after rotation, so as to facilitate the removal and placement of the mold and improve the processing efficiency of the injection molded product. The setting of the second fixing piece facilitates the fixing of the adjusted positions of the second fixed rod and the connecting plate.

[0023] Optionally, the moving mechanism includes a rotating cylinder, the mounting block is fixedly disposed on a driving end of the rotating cylinder, and the rotating cylinder is used to be fixedly disposed on the driving end of the manipulator.

[0024] By adopting the above technical solution, the rotating cylinder can drive the mounting block to rotate, so that the mounting block drives the separation mechanism, cutting mechanism, insert picking and placing mechanism and mold picking and placing mechanism on the mounting block to adjust the position, so that different mechanisms can be moved to different positions for picking and placing operations, and the rotating cylinder is fixed on the manipulator, so that the manipulator can further drive the separation mechanism, cutting mechanism, insert picking and placing mechanism and mold picking and placing mechanism to adjust their positions, thereby further realizing automated injection molding without manual labor.

[0025] In summary, the present application includes at least one of the following beneficial technical effects:

[0026] 1. The separation drive mechanism drives the first clamp and the second clamp to move closer to or farther from each other, so that the first clamp and the second clamp clamp the male mold and the female mold of the injection molding, so that the products molded in the male mold and the female mold are separated from the mold, which is convenient for the operator to take out the molded products in the injection mold, thereby saving the operator's manpower to remove the injection molded products from the injection mold;

[0027] 2. The setting of the cutting mechanism can cut off the excess injection material at the injection mold gate, so that the operator does not need to manually cut off the excess injection material at the injection mold gate, saving the operator's manpower to manually cut off the excess injection material;

[0028] 3. The use of multiple pneumatic suction cups can be used to pick up and place different numbers of inserts, and the inserts can be automatically placed in the injection mold, saving the manpower of operators to manually place the inserts; the use of pneumatic suction cups has a simple structure and improves the effect of picking up and placing inserts;

[0029] 4. The use of multiple pneumatic suction nozzles can be used to pick up and place different numbers of molds, pick up and place different types of molds, and open and close the male and female molds, saving the manpower of operators to manually pick up and place the molds; the use of pneumatic suction nozzles has a simple structure and improves the picking and placing effect of the molds. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0030] Figure 1 It is an overall schematic diagram of an embodiment of the present application;

[0031] Figure 2 is a schematic structural diagram for illustrating a first hinge slot and a second hinge slot in an embodiment of the present application;

[0032] Figure 3 is a schematic structural diagram for illustrating a first fixing rod and a second fixing rod in an embodiment of the present application;

[0033] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the present application for showing a connecting plate, a screw rod and a pneumatic suction nozzle.

[0034] Explanation of the reference numerals: 1. mounting block; 11. first clamping jaw; 111. second clamping jaw; 112. groove; 113. first fixed block; 114. first hinge groove; 12. first cutter; 121. second cutter; 122. second fixed block; 123. second hinge groove; 13. mounting plate; 14. first fixed rod; 141. first slide groove; 142. countersunk hole; 15. connecting plate; 151. screw rod; 152. nut; 153. sliding cylinder; 154. spring; 155. pneumatic nozzle; 156. handle; 16. second fixed rod; 161. second slide groove; 17. rotating cylinder. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0035] The following is combined with Figure 1-4 This application is described in further detail.

[0036] The present application embodiment discloses a multifunctional robotic automatic fixture. Figure 1 A multifunctional manipulator automatic fixture comprises a mounting block 1, and a separation mechanism for clamping an injection mold to drive an injection molded product to separate from the injection mold is arranged on one side of the mounting block 1.

[0037] Combination Figure 1 and Figure 2 The separation mechanism includes a first clamping jaw 11, a second clamping jaw 111 and a separation driving mechanism for driving the first clamping jaw 11 and the second clamping jaw 111 to move closer to or away from each other. The first clamping jaw 11 includes a first clamping plate hinged at one end on the mounting block 1, and the second clamping jaw 111 includes a second clamping plate hinged at one end on the mounting block 1. The second clamping plate is arranged opposite to the first clamping plate. The width of the half of the first clamping plate close to the mounting block 1 is the same, and the width of the half of the first clamping plate away from the mounting block 1 gradually decreases in the direction away from the mounting block 1. The width of the second clamping plate as a whole is the same. A groove 112 is provided on the surface of the second clamping plate away from the first clamping plate. The groove 112 is used to set a detection part for detecting whether the first clamping plate and the second clamping plate clamp the mold or the product. The detection part can be a camera, a pressure sensor or other detection element.

[0038] Combination Figure 1 and Figure 2In this embodiment, a first fixing block 113 is fixedly provided on the mounting block 1, and a first hinge groove 114 is provided in the first fixing block 113 on a surface of the first fixing block 113 away from the mounting block 1, and a first clamping plate and a second clamping plate are hingedly provided in the first hinge groove 114. The separation driving mechanism includes a first driving rod (not shown in the figure) and a separation driving cylinder (not shown in the figure), and the edges of the first clamping plate and the second clamping plate located in the first hinge groove 114 are fixedly provided with the first driving rod, the separation driving cylinder is hingedly provided on the first driving rod on one side, and the driving end of the separation driving cylinder is hingedly provided on the first driving rods on both sides. When it is necessary to drive the first clamping plate and the second clamping plate on both sides to clamp the mold, the driving end of the separation driving cylinder is recovered toward the cylinder body of the separation driving cylinder, so that the separation driving cylinder is located at the hinge point of the first driving rods on both sides to rotate, so that the first driving rods on both sides drive the first clamping plate and the second clamping plate to clamp the mold; in other embodiments, the separation driving cylinder can also be replaced by an electric cylinder, and the electric cylinder can also be used to drive the first clamping plate and the second clamping plate.

[0039] Combination Figure 1 and Figure 2 A cutting mechanism for cutting off excess injection molding material is provided on the other side of the mounting block 1; the cutting mechanism comprises a first cutter 12, a second cutter 121 and a cutting drive mechanism for driving the first cutter 12 and the second cutter 121 to move closer to or away from each other; the first cutter 12 and the second cutter 121 both comprise cutting plates hingedly arranged on the mounting block 1, the thickness of the cutting plates on both sides gradually decreases in the direction of approaching each other, and the width of the half of the first cutter 12 and the second cutter 121 away from the mounting block 1 gradually decreases in the direction away from the mounting block 1.

[0040] Combination Figure 1 and Figure 2In this embodiment, a second fixing block 122 is fixedly arranged on the mounting block 1, and a second hinge groove 123 is provided in the second fixing block 122 on a surface of the second fixing block 122 away from the mounting block 1. The first cutter 12 and the second cutter 121 are hingedly arranged in the second hinge groove 123, and the cutting drive mechanism includes a second drive rod (not shown in the figure) and a cutting drive cylinder (not shown in the figure). The edges of the first cutter 12 and the second cutter 121 located in the second hinge groove 123 are fixedly arranged with a second drive rod, and the cutting drive cylinder is hingedly arranged on the second drive rod on one side. The driving end of the cutting drive cylinder is hingedly arranged on the second driving rods on both sides. When it is necessary to drive the first cutter 12 and the second cutter 121 on both sides to cut off the excess injection molding material, the driving end of the cutting drive cylinder is recovered toward the cylinder body of the cutting drive cylinder, so that the cutting drive cylinder is located at the hinge point of the second driving rods on both sides and rotates, so that the second driving rods on both sides drive the first cutter 12 and the second cutter 121 to cut off the excess injection molding material; in other embodiments, the cutting drive cylinder can also be replaced by an electric cylinder, and the electric cylinder can also be used to drive the first cutter 12 and the second cutter 121.

[0041] Combination Figure 2 and Figure 3 A insert picking and placing mechanism for picking and placing multiple inserts is provided on one side of the mounting block 1. The insert picking and placing mechanism includes a mounting plate 13 and multiple pneumatic suction cups (not shown in the figure). The multiple pneumatic suction cups are all arranged on the surface of the mounting plate 13 away from the mounting block 1.

[0042] Combination Figure 2 and Figure 3A first fixing rod 14 is arranged between the mounting block 1 and the mounting plate 13 and on both sides of the mounting plate 13. The first fixing block 113 is located between the first fixing rods 14 on both sides. The first fixing rod 14 is slidably arranged on the mounting block 1, and the mounting plate 13 is slidably arranged on the first fixing rod 14. In this embodiment, the first fixing rod 14 is provided with a first slide groove 141 on the surface facing the mounting block 1 and away from the mounting block 1 along the length direction of the first fixing rod 14. The cross section of the first slide groove 141 is arranged in a "T" shape. The first fixing rod 14 is slidably arranged on the mounting block 1 through the first slide groove 141, and the mounting plate 13 is slidably arranged on the first fixing rod 14 through the first slide groove 141 14, in order to fix different types of mechanisms on the first fixing rod 14, both ends of the first slide groove 141 are set through the first fixing rod 14, and the mounting plate 13 and the mounting block 1 are provided with a first fixing member for fixing the mounting block 1 and the mounting plate 13 to any position after movement; in this embodiment, the first fixing member includes a first fixing bolt (not shown in the figure), the rod of the first fixing bolt is passed through the mounting plate 13, the first fixing rod 14 and the first slide groove 141, the first fixing bolt is used for plugging and threading in the mounting block 1, and a countersunk hole 142 (see FIG. 14) for the head of the first fixing bolt to move into is opened on the surface of the mounting plate 13 away from the first fixing rod 14 Figure 1 ).

[0043] Combination Figure 3 and Figure 4 , a mold picking and placing mechanism for picking up and placing the injection mold is provided on the other side of the mounting block 1, and the mold picking and placing mechanism includes a plurality of connecting plates 15 and a plurality of pneumatic suction nozzles 155, the connecting plates 15 are provided on the mounting block 1, and the plurality of pneumatic suction nozzles 155 are provided on the plurality of connecting plates 15 in a one-to-one correspondence; in this embodiment, a screw 151 is provided on the connecting plate 15 and at the position where the pneumatic suction nozzles 155 are located, and two nuts 152 for abutting against two opposite surfaces of the connecting plate 15 are threadedly connected to the screw 151, and a sliding rod 152 is provided at the end of the screw 151 away from the mounting block 1 and is slidably connected to the sliding rod 152. Cylinder 153, a spring 154 is sleeved on the screw 151, one end of the spring 154 abuts on the nut 152, and the other end is arranged on the sliding cylinder 153, the pneumatic suction nozzle 155 is arranged on the sliding cylinder 153, and the end of the screw 151 away from the pneumatic suction nozzle 155 is hingedly provided with a handle 156; when the pneumatic suction nozzle 155 abuts on the mold that needs to be taken and placed, it will drive the sliding cylinder 153 to squeeze the spring 154 and drive the spring 154 to be squeezed to a compressed state, thereby improving the abutting force of the pneumatic suction nozzle 155 against the mold, and improving the taking and placing effect of the pneumatic suction nozzle 155 on the mold.

[0044] Combination Figure 2 and Figure 3, a second fixing rod 16 is arranged on the surface of the mounting block 1 facing the connecting plate 15 and on both sides of the mounting block 1, the second fixing block 122 is located between the second fixing rods 16 on both sides, the second fixing rod 16 is slidably arranged on the mounting block 1, and the connecting plate 15 is slidably arranged on the second fixing rod 16. In this embodiment, a second sliding groove 161 is provided on the surface of the second fixing rod 16 facing the mounting block 1 and away from the mounting block 1 along the length direction of the second fixing rod 16, and the cross section of the second sliding groove 161 is arranged in a "T" shape, and the second fixing rod 16 is slidably arranged on the mounting block 1 through the second sliding groove 161, and the connecting plate 15 is slidably arranged on the second fixing rod 16. The plate 15 is slidably set on the second fixing rod 16 through the second sliding groove 161. In order to fix different types of mechanisms on the second fixing rod 16, both ends of the second sliding groove 161 are set through the second fixing rod 16, and the connecting plate 15 and the mounting block 1 are provided with a second fixing member for fixing the connecting plate 15 and the mounting block 1 to any moved position; in this embodiment, the second fixing member includes a second fixing bolt (not shown in the figure), the rod portion of the second fixing bolt is passed through the connecting plate 15, the second fixing rod 16 and the second sliding groove 161, and the second fixing bolt is used for plugging and threaded connection in the mounting block 1.

[0045] Combination Figure 1 and Figure 2 The multifunctional manipulator automatic fixture also includes a moving mechanism for driving the mounting block 1 to move; the moving mechanism includes a rotating cylinder 17, and the mounting block 1 is fixedly arranged on the driving end of the rotating cylinder 17, and the rotating cylinder 17 is used to be fixedly arranged on the driving end of the manipulator; the entire mounting block 1 can be driven to move by the manipulator, and the mounting block 1 can be driven to rotate by the rotating cylinder 17, so that the mounting block 1 drives the separation mechanism, the cutting mechanism, the insert pick-up and placement mechanism and the mold pick-up and placement mechanism to adjust their positions, so as to realize different functions.

[0046] The implementation principle of a multifunctional manipulator automatic fixture in an embodiment of the present application is as follows: the first clamping plate and the second clamping plate can be driven to approach or move away from each other by a separation driving electric cylinder, and the mold can be clamped by driving the first clamping plate and the second clamping plate to separate the molded injection mold from the injection mold, thereby facilitating the operator to take and place the injection molded product, and the first cutter 12 and the second cutter 121 are driven to approach or move away from each other by a cutting driving cylinder, so that the first cutter 12 and the second cutter 121 cut off excess injection molding material, thereby eliminating the need for the operator to manually cut off the excess injection molding material, saving manpower, and using multiple pneumatic suction cups to take and place different numbers of inserts, saving the operator manpower to take and place the inserts, and using multiple pneumatic suction nozzles 155 to take and place the injection mold, saving the operator manpower to take and place the mold.

[0047] The above are all preferred embodiments of the present application, and the protection scope of the present application is not limited thereto. Therefore, any equivalent changes made according to the structure, shape, and principle of the present application should be included in the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A multifunctional manipulator automatic fixture, characterized in that: The invention comprises a mounting block (1), one side of which is provided with a separation mechanism for clamping an injection mold to drive the injection molded product to be separated from the injection mold, the separation mechanism comprising a first clamping jaw (11), a second clamping jaw (111) and a separation driving mechanism for driving the first clamping jaw (11) and the second clamping jaw (111) to move closer to or farther from each other, and the multifunctional manipulator automatic fixture also comprises a moving mechanism for driving the mounting block (1) to move, the first clamping jaw (11) comprising a first clamping plate having one end hingedly arranged on the mounting block (1), the second clamping jaw (111) comprising a second clamping plate having one end hingedly arranged on the mounting block (1), the second clamping plate being arranged opposite to the first clamping plate, and the other side of the mounting block (1) is provided with a cutting mechanism for cutting off excess injection molding material, the cutting mechanism comprising a first cutter (12), a second cutter (121) and a separation driving mechanism for driving the first cutter (12) and the second cutter ( 121) a cutting drive mechanism for moving the cutting blade (121) closer to or farther from each other, the first cutter (12) and the second cutter (121) both comprising cutting plates hingedly mounted on a mounting block (1), the thickness of the cutting plates on both sides gradually decreasing in the direction of approaching each other, one side of the mounting block (1) is provided with an insert picking and placing mechanism for picking and placing a plurality of inserts, the insert picking and placing mechanism comprising a mounting plate (13) and a plurality of pneumatic suction cups, the mounting plate (13) being mounted on the mounting block (1), the plurality of pneumatic suction cups being all mounted on a surface of the mounting plate (13) facing away from the mounting block (1), the other side of the mounting block (1) is provided with a mold picking and placing mechanism for picking and placing an injection mold, the mold picking and placing mechanism comprising a plurality of connecting plates (15) and a plurality of pneumatic suction nozzles (155), the connecting plates (15) being mounted on the mounting block (1), the plurality of pneumatic suction nozzles (155) being arranged one-to-one on the plurality of connecting plates (15).

2. A multifunctional manipulator automatic fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that: A first fixing rod (14) is arranged between the mounting block (1) and the mounting plate (13) and on both sides of the mounting plate (13); the first fixing rod (14) is slidably arranged on the mounting block (1); the mounting plate (13) is slidably arranged on the first fixing rod (14); and the mounting plate (13) and the mounting block are provided with a first fixing member for fixing the mounting block (1) and the mounting plate (13) to any position after movement.

3. The multifunctional manipulator automatic fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that: A second fixing rod (16) is arranged on the surface of the mounting block (1) facing the connecting plate (15) and on both sides of the mounting block (1); the second fixing rod (16) is slidably arranged on the mounting block (1); the connecting plate (15) is slidably arranged on the second fixing rod (16); and a second fixing member for fixing the connecting plate (15) and the mounting block (1) to any position after movement is arranged on the connecting plate (15) and the mounting block (1).

4. A multifunctional manipulator automatic fixture according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The moving mechanism comprises a rotating cylinder (17), the mounting block (1) is fixedly arranged on the driving end of the rotating cylinder (17), and the rotating cylinder (17) is used to be fixedly arranged on the driving end of the manipulator.

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