A material transport carrier with automatic clamping

Abstract

The present invention discloses an automatic clamping material transport carrier, which belongs to the field of carriers and solves the problem that carriers cannot adapt to parts of various specifications. The technical solution to this problem is mainly an automatic clamping material transport carrier, including a frame, a positioning cavity and an adjustment cavity provided in the frame, a baffle for separating the positioning cavity and the adjustment cavity provided in the frame, a plurality of positioning assemblies provided in the positioning cavity, the positioning assemblies including a positioning block, a mounting plate and an adjustment assembly, the two ends of the mounting plate being respectively fixed to the baffle and the frame, and the two ends of the mounting plate forming limiting steps with the baffle and the frame, the positioning block being slidably connected to the mounting plate, the adjustment assembly driving the positioning block to move along the length direction of the mounting plate, and positioning notches of different sizes being provided on both sides of the positioning block. The present invention is mainly used to adapt to the clamping of parts of various specifications.

Description

Technical field

[0001] The invention discloses an automatic clamping material transport carrier, belonging to the technical field of carriers. [Background Technology]

[0002] With the continuous development of industrial automation, most connector companies have developed a large number of non-standard automation equipment to achieve automated assembly processes in order to improve assembly efficiency. At the same time, based on the automation of single processes, they have developed automated assembly units and even maximized assembly efficiency by building automated assembly lines. To build an automated assembly line, it is first necessary to achieve the automatic flow of parts between various workstations. In order to achieve automatic flow during the assembly process of a variety of small batch connectors, the carriers for clamping parts must be able to adapt to the clamping of parts of various specifications. Therefore, there is an urgent need for adjustable, flexible, automatic clamping material transport carriers to solve the above-mentioned problem of meeting the automatic flow of parts in automated assembly lines. [Summary of the invention]

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide an automatic clamping material carrier, which can adapt to the clamping of parts of various specifications.

[0004] To solve the above technical problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solutions:

[0005] A material transport carrier with automatic clamping comprises a frame, a positioning cavity and an adjustment cavity are provided in the frame, a baffle for separating the positioning cavity and the adjustment cavity is provided in the frame, a number of positioning components are provided in the positioning cavity, the positioning components comprise a positioning block, a mounting plate and an adjustment component, the two ends of the mounting plate are respectively fixed on the baffle and the frame, and the two ends of the mounting plate form limiting steps with the baffle and the frame, the positioning block is slidably connected to the mounting plate, the adjustment component drives the positioning block to move along the length direction of the mounting plate, and positioning notches of different sizes are respectively provided on both sides of the positioning block.

[0006] Preferably, the adjustment assembly includes an adjusting screw, which is rotatably inserted into the positioning cavity. A transmission-connected slider is provided on the adjusting screw. The rotation of the adjusting screw drives the slider to move along the length direction of the mounting plate, and the positioning block is fixedly connected to the slider.

[0007] Preferably, an adjustment hole communicating with the adjustment cavity is provided on a side of the frame, the adjustment hole is opposite to the end of the adjustment screw rod, and a connector is provided on the end of the adjustment screw rod.

[0008] Preferably, the positioning block and the slider are detachably connected, and a gap is provided between the positioning block and the slider for avoiding the mounting plate; or, the positioning block and the slider are an integrated structure, and a through hole is provided on the positioning block for the mounting plate to pass through.

[0009] Preferably, a slide rail distributed along the length direction of the mounting plate is provided in the positioning cavity, a through hole for the slide rail to pass through is provided on the slider, and the adjusting screw drives the slider to move along the slide rail.

[0010] Preferably, a fixing plate is provided on the baffle, the adjusting screw rod passes through the fixing plate, a bearing is sleeved on the adjusting screw rod, and the bearing is fixed on the fixing plate.

[0011] Preferably, a plurality of bases are provided at the bottom of the frame, and buffer components are provided at the edges of the bases.

[0012] Preferably, the frame includes a bottom plate, the edge of the upper surface of the bottom plate is provided with vertically distributed side plates, the baffle is vertically fixed to the upper surface of the bottom plate, and both ends of the baffle are respectively connected to two opposite side plates.

[0013] Preferably, the surface of the side panel is provided with a mounting groove for mounting an identification plate.

[0014] Preferably, the positioning notch is V-shaped.

[0015] The beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0016] 1. The positioning assembly of the present invention includes a positioning block, a mounting plate, and an adjustment assembly. The mounting plate forms limiting steps at both ends with the baffle and the frame. Positioning notches are provided on both sides of the positioning block. The adjustment assembly controls the movement of the positioning block, thereby enabling the clamping of parts of different sizes and diameters. This increases the scope of application of the present invention and enables the present invention to meet the requirements of the automatic flow of parts on automated assembly lines. In addition, by providing positioning blocks of different thicknesses, parts of different heights can be positioned, thereby having the advantage of being able to clamp and position parts of different sizes and heights.

[0017] 2. The positioning cavity of the present invention is provided with several positioning components, so that the present invention can clamp multiple parts at the same time. In addition, positioning notches of different sizes are provided on both sides of the positioning block, which can achieve rapid positioning of parts of different diameters and improve the positioning stability of the present invention, while also improving the clamping efficiency of the present invention.

[0018] 3. An adjustment hole connected to the adjustment cavity is provided on the side of the frame. The adjustment hole is opposite to the end of the adjustment screw rod. A connecting head is provided at the end of the adjustment screw rod. The external adjustment mechanism passes through the adjustment hole. The adjustment screw rod can be rotated through the connecting head, so that the present invention can move with the assembly line, thereby improving the operation efficiency of the assembly line.

[0019] Other features and advantages of the present invention will be disclosed in detail in the following specific embodiments and drawings.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0020] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings:

[0021] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the present invention Figure 1 ;

[0022] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the present invention Figure 2 ;

[0023] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of a part of the structure of an embodiment of the present invention Figure 1 ;

[0024] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of a part of the structure of an embodiment of the present invention Figure 2 ;

[0025] Figure 5 Schematic diagram of the bottom structure of an embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] Figure numerals: 1 frame, 11 base plate, 12 positioning cavity, 13 adjustment cavity, 14 adjustment hole, 2 positioning assembly, 21 positioning block, 22 mounting plate, 23 baffle, 3 adjustment assembly, 31 adjusting screw, 32 bearing, 33 fixing plate, 34 slide rail, 35 slider, 4 base, 41 buffer assembly, 5 mounting groove. [Specific implementation method]

[0027] The following is an explanation and description of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the drawings of the embodiments of the present invention. However, the following embodiments are only preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not exhaustive. Based on the embodiments in the implementation manner, other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative work are all within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0028] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise" and the like to indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as limiting the present invention.

[0029] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of the technical features being referred to. Thus, a feature identified with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of the present invention, "plurality" means two or more, unless expressly limited otherwise.

[0030] In the present invention, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "mounted," "connected," "connect," "fixed," etc. should be understood broadly. For example, they may refer to fixed, detachable, or integral connections; mechanical or electrical connections; direct or indirect connections through an intermediary; or internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention based on specific circumstances.

[0031] Example 1:

[0032] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, this embodiment shows an automatically clamping material transport vehicle, including a frame 1, wherein the frame 1 includes a base plate 11, and the edge of the upper surface of the base plate 11 is provided with vertically distributed side panels, and the base plate 11 is also provided with a baffle 23 vertically fixed to the upper surface of the base plate 11, and the two ends of the baffle 23 are respectively connected to the two opposite side panels, and the baffle 23 divides the frame 1 into a positioning cavity 12 and an adjustment cavity 13, wherein at least two positioning components 2 are provided in the positioning cavity 12, so that this embodiment can clamp multiple parts at the same time; of course, it can be understood that in other embodiments, only one positioning component 2 can be provided in the positioning cavity 12, and the number of the positioning components 2 can be set accordingly according to the requirements of the assembly line. In addition, the side panel surface of the frame 1 is provided with a mounting groove 5 for mounting an identification plate.

[0033] The positioning assembly 2 in this embodiment includes a positioning block 21, a mounting plate 22 and an adjustment assembly 3, and the two ends of the mounting plate 22 are respectively fixed to the baffle 23 and the side plate on the opposite side of the baffle 23. In this embodiment, the length direction of the mounting plate 22 remains perpendicular to the length direction of the baffle 23 and the side plate, and both ends of the mounting plate 22 form limiting steps with the baffle 23 and the side plate. The positioning block 21 is slidably connected to the mounting plate 22, and the adjustment assembly 3 drives the positioning block 21 to move along the length direction of the mounting plate 22. Positioning notches are respectively provided on both sides of the positioning block 21, and the two positioning notches are both facing the limiting steps. The positioning block 21 fixes the part between the positioning notch and the limiting step. In addition, the positioning notches on both sides of the positioning block 21 are V-shaped, and the two positioning notches are different in size.

[0034] This embodiment controls the movement of the positioning block 21 through the adjustment component 3, so that parts of different sizes and diameters can be clamped between the positioning notch and the limiting step, thereby improving the scope of application of this embodiment and enabling this embodiment to meet the automatic flow of parts in the automated assembly line; in addition, this embodiment can also position parts of different heights by setting positioning blocks 21 of different thicknesses, so that this embodiment has the advantage of being able to clamp and position parts of different sizes and heights.

[0035] The adjustment component 3 in this embodiment includes an adjusting screw rod 31, which is rotatably inserted into the positioning cavity 12. A transmission-connected slider 35 is provided on the adjusting screw rod 31. The rotation of the adjusting screw rod 31 drives the slider 35 to move along the length direction of the mounting plate 22. The positioning block 21 is fixedly connected to the slider 35. A slide rail 34 distributed along the length direction of the mounting plate 22 is provided in the positioning cavity 12. A through hole is provided on the slider 35 for the slide rail 34 to pass through. The adjusting screw rod 31 drives the slider 35 to move along the slide rail 34. In order to improve the movement stability of the slider 35, two slide rails 34 are provided in the positioning cavity 12 in this embodiment. The two slide rails 34 are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the adjusting screw rod 31.

[0036] In addition, in order to improve the service life of the adjusting screw 31, in this embodiment, a fixing plate 33 is provided on the baffle 23, and the adjusting screw 31 passes through the fixing plate 33. A bearing 32 is sleeved on the adjusting screw 31, and the bearing 32 is fixed on the fixing plate 33; in this embodiment, the positioning block 21 and the slider 35 are detachably connected, and a gap is provided between the positioning block 21 and the slider 35 for avoiding the mounting plate 22. Through the disassembly connection between the positioning block 21 and the slider 35, this embodiment can be equipped with a plurality of positioning blocks 21 of different thicknesses. According to the different thicknesses of the parts, the positioning blocks 21 of different thicknesses can be replaced to improve the scope of application of this embodiment; of course, it can be understood that in other embodiments, the positioning block 21 and the slider 35 can also be an integrated structure, and the positioning block 21 is provided with a through hole for the mounting plate 22 to pass through.

[0037] In this embodiment, at least two bases 4 are provided on the lower side of the bottom plate 11 of the frame 1, and a buffer component 41 is provided on the edge of the base 4. After the frame 1 moves to the adjustment station along the assembly line, the buffer component 41 of the base 4 of the frame 1 can make the frame 1 stop smoothly, which can reduce the possibility of damage to the base 4 and increase the service life of the base 4; in addition, in this embodiment, the side of the frame 1 is provided with an adjustment hole 14 connected to the adjustment cavity 13, and the adjustment hole 14 is opposite to the end of the adjustment screw rod 31, and the end of the adjustment screw rod 31 is provided with a connector. When the frame 1 stops at the adjustment station, the adjustment mechanism is connected through the The adjustment hole 14 extends into the adjustment cavity 13, and the adjustment mechanism is matched with the connecting head of the adjustment screw 31. The adjustment mechanism rotates the adjustment screw 31 through the connecting head, so that the slider 35 moves along the axial direction of the screw, and the slider 35 drives the positioning block 21 to move to a suitable position along the length direction of the mounting plate 22. The circular part is manually or robotically grabbed and placed on the mounting plate 22. The positioning block 21 fixes the part between the positioning notch and the limit step. After that, the adjustment mechanism leaves the adjustment cavity 13, and the frame 1 continues to move with the assembly line, while ensuring that the parts do not fall off.

[0038] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of the present invention, but the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited thereto. Those skilled in the art will understand that the present invention includes, but is not limited to, the contents described in the drawings and the above specific embodiments. Any modifications that do not deviate from the functional and structural principles of the present invention are intended to be included within the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. An automatic clamping material carrier, comprising a frame, characterized in that: The frame is provided with a positioning cavity and an adjustment cavity, the frame is provided with a baffle for separating the positioning cavity and the adjustment cavity, the positioning cavity is provided with a number of positioning components, the positioning component includes a positioning block, a mounting plate and an adjustment component, the two ends of the mounting plate are respectively fixed on the baffle and the frame, and the two ends of the mounting plate form limiting steps with the baffle and the frame, the positioning block is slidably connected to the mounting plate, the adjustment component drives the positioning block to move along the length direction of the mounting plate, and positioning notches of different sizes are respectively provided on both sides of the positioning block, the adjustment component includes an adjusting screw rod, the adjusting screw rod The rod is rotatably arranged in the positioning cavity, and the adjusting screw is provided with a slider connected to the transmission, and the rotation of the adjusting screw drives the slider to move along the length direction of the mounting plate, and the positioning block is fixedly connected to the slider, and the side of the frame is provided with an adjusting hole connected to the adjusting cavity, and the adjusting hole is opposite to the end of the adjusting screw, and the end of the adjusting screw is provided with a connecting head, the positioning block and the slider are detachably connected, and a gap is provided between the positioning block and the slider for avoiding the mounting plate; or, the positioning block and the slider are an integrated structure, and the positioning block is provided with a through hole for the mounting plate to pass through.

2. The automatic clamping material carrier according to claim 1, characterized in that: The positioning cavity is provided with a slide rail distributed along the length direction of the mounting plate, the slider is provided with a through hole for the slide rail to pass through, and the adjusting screw drives the slider to move along the slide rail.

3. The automatic clamping material carrier according to claim 1, characterized in that: A fixing plate is provided on the baffle, the adjusting screw rod passes through the fixing plate, a bearing is sleeved on the adjusting screw rod, and the bearing is fixed on the fixing plate.

4. The automatic clamping material carrier according to claim 1, characterized in that: A plurality of bases are provided at the bottom of the frame, and buffer components are provided at the edges of the bases.

5. The automatic clamping material carrier according to claim 1, characterized in that: The frame includes a bottom plate, and vertically distributed side plates are provided on the edge of the upper surface of the bottom plate. The baffle is vertically fixed to the upper surface of the bottom plate, and two ends of the baffle are respectively connected to two opposite side plates.

6. The automatic clamping material carrier according to claim 5, characterized in that: The surface of the side plate is provided with a mounting groove for mounting an identification plate.

7. The automatic clamping material carrier according to claim 1, characterized in that: The positioning notch is V-shaped.

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