High-strength aluminum alloy profile for railway
By adopting a hollow structure design using high-strength aluminum alloy profiles and a specific groove installation slot, the problems of large weight, high cost, and long cycle of the robot's walking axis and gantry manipulator steel structure were solved, achieving lightweighting and improved structural performance.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202110672852.5
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Patents(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2021-06-17
- Publication Date
- 2025-10-21
- Estimated Expiration
- 2041-06-17
AI Technical Summary
The existing robot walking axis and gantry manipulator structure generally adopts steel welding or bolting, resulting in large weight, high cost, long production cycle and poor scalability.
It uses high-strength aluminum alloy profiles and is designed as a hollow structure, including a bottom base plate, top horizontal ribs, left and right vertical ribs, and internal cavity partition ribs to enhance structural performance. It also achieves stable connection through specific grooves and mounting slots, replacing steel structures.
It achieves lightweight design, reduces costs, improves structural performance, shortens production cycle, and enhances scalability and ease of installation.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The invention relates to an aluminum alloy profile, in particular to a high-strength aluminum alloy profile, and belongs to the field of industrial profiles. Background Art
[0002] With the rapid development of society, the material properties and processing technology of industrial aluminum profiles are becoming increasingly mature, playing an increasingly important role in many industrial fields. In particular, under the background of Industry 4.0 and China's intelligent manufacturing, China has become a global manufacturing center and is developing towards intelligent and high-end manufacturing. However, the current domestic robot travel axes, including ground travel axes, side-mounted travel axes, bottom-mounted travel axes, overhead travel axes, truss manipulators, etc., are generally constructed of welded or bolted steel. This has disadvantages such as heavy weight, high cost, long production cycle, and poor scalability. Robot travel axes and truss manipulators play an increasingly important role in the field of automation, and their importance is self-evident. However, with the continuous rise in global steel prices and labor costs, finding alternative solutions is urgent. Summary of the Invention
[0003] The present invention discloses a new solution for the high-strength aluminum alloy profile for rails, which adopts an aluminum alloy profile solution with a lightweight design and enhanced structural performance, solving the problems of existing similar products using steel structures and welding or screwing methods, which bring about heavy weight, high cost, and structural performance that needs to be optimized.
[0004] The high-strength aluminum alloy profile for rails of the present invention includes a bottom base plate, a top transverse rib, a left vertical rib, and a right vertical rib. The bottom base plate, the top transverse rib, the left vertical rib, and the right vertical rib form a circumferentially closed hollow profile structure. A cavity dividing rib is provided in the cavity of the hollow profile structure. The cavity dividing rib and the top transverse rib, the left vertical rib, and the right vertical rib form a circumferentially closed upper cavity. The cavity dividing rib and the bottom base plate, the left vertical rib, and the right vertical rib form a circumferentially closed lower cavity.
[0005] Furthermore, a profile installation positioning groove extending along the length direction of the profile is provided in the middle of the bottom surface of the bottom substrate of the present invention, and the profile installation positioning groove cooperates with the positioning block for positioning.
[0006] Furthermore, a plurality of profile fixing grooves extending along the length direction of the profile are provided on the bottom surface of the bottom substrate of the present invention, and the profile fixing grooves cooperate with the slider nuts and screws to fix the profile.
[0007] Furthermore, a plurality of auxiliary installation V-shaped reference lines extending along the length direction of the profile are provided on the bottom surface of the bottom substrate of the present solution.
[0008] Furthermore, a linear guide rail mounting groove extending along the length direction of the profile is provided on the top surface of the top transverse rib of the present invention. The linear guide rail mounting groove includes a linear guide rail mounting surface at the bottom and linear guide rail positioning surfaces on both sides. The linear guide rail mounting surface is provided with a linear guide rail mounting fixing groove pit extending along the length direction of the profile. The linear guide rail mounting fixing groove pit cooperates with the slider nut to fix the linear guide in the linear guide rail mounting groove.
[0009] Furthermore, a plurality of profile splicing grooves extending along the length direction of the profile are provided on the upper portion of the outer side of the left vertical rib of this solution. The profile splicing grooves cooperate with the slider nuts to splice the profile.
[0010] Furthermore, the upper part of the outer side of the left vertical rib of this scheme is provided with a rack mounting groove extending along the length direction of the profile, and the rack mounting groove includes a rack mounting plane and a rack mounting positioning side surface. The rack mounting plane is provided with a rack mounting fixing groove pit extending along the length direction of the profile, and the rack mounting fixing groove pit cooperates with the slider nut to fix the rack in the rack mounting groove.
[0011] Furthermore, the lower part of the outer side of the left vertical rib of this scheme is provided with a linear guide rail mounting groove extending along the length direction of the profile. The linear guide rail mounting groove includes a linear guide rail mounting side surface and a linear guide rail mounting positioning plane. The linear guide rail mounting side surface is provided with a linear guide rail mounting fixing groove pit extending along the length direction of the profile. The linear guide rail mounting fixing groove pit cooperates with the slider nut to fix the linear guide in the linear guide rail mounting groove.
[0012] Furthermore, a T-shaped connecting block mounting groove extending along the length direction of the profile is provided in the middle of the outer side of the right vertical rib of this solution, a T-shaped connecting block is provided in the T-shaped connecting block mounting groove, and an internal threaded hole is provided on the outer side of the T-shaped connecting block. The T-shaped connecting block is connected to the external ground rail walking shaft or truss manipulator through the internal threaded hole.
[0013] Furthermore, a plurality of connecting and mounting grooves extending along the length direction of the profile are provided on the outer side of the right vertical rib of the present invention, and the connecting and mounting grooves are connected to the external ground rail walking shaft or truss manipulator through slider nuts.
[0014] The high-strength aluminum alloy profile for rails of the present invention adopts a lightweight aluminum alloy profile solution with enhanced structural performance, and has the characteristics of light weight, low cost and enhanced structural performance. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0015] Figure 1 It is an axonometric diagram of high-strength aluminum alloy profiles for rails.
[0016] Figure 2 It is a schematic cross-sectional view of a high-strength aluminum alloy profile for rails.
[0017] Among them, 1 is the bottom base plate, 11 is the profile installation positioning groove, 12 and 13 are the profile fixing groove pits, 14 and 15 are the auxiliary installation V-shaped reference lines, 2 is the top horizontal rib, 21 is the linear guide rail installation surface, 22 and 23 are the linear guide rail positioning surfaces, 24 is the linear guide rail installation and fixing groove pit, 3 is the left vertical rib, 31 and 32 are the profile splicing groove pit, 33 is the rack installation plane, 34 is the rack installation positioning side, 35 is the rack installation and fixing groove pit, 36 is the linear guide rail installation side, 37 is the linear guide rail installation positioning plane, 38 is the linear guide rail installation and fixing groove pit, 4 is the right vertical rib, 41 and 43 are the connection installation groove pits, 42 is the T-type connecting block installation groove, 5 is the upper cavity, 6 is the lower cavity, and 7 is the cavity partition rib. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0018] like Figure 1 As shown, the high-strength aluminum alloy profile for the track of the present invention includes a bottom base plate, a top transverse rib, a left vertical rib, and a right vertical rib. The bottom base plate, the top transverse rib, the left vertical rib, and the right vertical rib form a circumferentially closed hollow profile structure. A cavity dividing rib is provided in the cavity of the hollow profile structure. The cavity dividing rib and the top transverse rib, the left vertical rib, and the right vertical rib form a circumferentially closed upper cavity. The cavity dividing rib and the bottom base plate, the left vertical rib, and the right vertical rib form a circumferentially closed lower cavity. The above scheme adopts an aluminum alloy profile scheme with a lightweight design that enhances structural performance. The aluminum profile is used to replace the steel structure of the current robot walking axis and truss manipulator. The cost advantage is obvious. The lightweight design is adopted, the manufacturing and installation are convenient, the optimized cross-sectional shape and the reasonable force structure are stronger in strength and rigidity than the steel structure with the same appearance. It has the characteristics of light weight, low cost and enhanced structural performance.
[0019] In order to achieve the installation and positioning of the profile, such as Figure 2 As shown, a profile installation positioning groove extending along the length direction of the profile is provided in the middle of the bottom surface of the bottom substrate of this solution, and the profile installation positioning groove cooperates with the positioning block for positioning.
[0020] In order to achieve the installation and fixation of profiles, such as Figure 2 As shown, a plurality of profile fixing grooves extending along the length direction of the profile are provided on the bottom surface of the bottom substrate of this solution. The profile fixing grooves cooperate with the slider nuts and screws to fix the profile.
[0021] In order to meet the auxiliary requirements during installation, such as Figure 2 As shown, the bottom surface of the bottom base plate of this solution is provided with a plurality of auxiliary installation V-shaped reference lines extending along the length direction of the profile.
[0022] In order to meet the installation requirements of linear guide rails, such as Figure 2As shown, the top surface of the top transverse rib of this scheme is provided with a linear guide rail mounting groove extending along the length direction of the profile, and the linear guide rail mounting groove includes a linear guide rail mounting surface at the bottom and linear guide rail positioning surfaces on both sides. The linear guide rail mounting surface is provided with a linear guide rail mounting fixing groove pit extending along the length direction of the profile, and the linear guide rail mounting fixing groove pit cooperates with the slider nut to fix the linear guide in the linear guide rail mounting groove.
[0023] In order to meet the requirements of profile extension splicing, such as Figure 2 As shown, the upper part of the outer side of the left vertical rib of this solution is provided with a plurality of profile splicing grooves extending along the length direction of the profile, and the profile splicing grooves cooperate with the slider nuts to splice the profile.
[0024] In order to meet the installation requirements of the rack, such as Figure 2 As shown, the upper part of the outer side of the left vertical rib of this scheme is provided with a rack mounting groove extending along the length direction of the profile, and the rack mounting groove includes a rack mounting plane and a rack mounting positioning side surface. The rack mounting plane is provided with a rack mounting fixing groove pit extending along the length direction of the profile, and the rack mounting fixing groove pit cooperates with the slider nut to fix the rack in the rack mounting groove.
[0025] In order to meet the installation requirements of linear guide rails, such as Figure 2 As shown, the lower part of the outer side of the left vertical rib of this scheme is provided with a linear guide rail mounting groove extending along the length direction of the profile, the linear guide rail mounting groove includes a linear guide rail mounting side surface and a linear guide rail mounting positioning plane, and the linear guide rail mounting side surface is provided with a linear guide rail mounting fixed groove pit extending along the length direction of the profile, and the linear guide rail mounting fixed groove pit cooperates with the slider nut to fix the linear guide in the linear guide rail mounting groove.
[0026] In order to meet the installation requirements of profiles and external ground rail walking axis or truss manipulator, such as Figure 2 As shown, the middle part of the outer side of the right vertical rib of this solution is provided with a T-shaped connection block installation groove extending along the length direction of the profile, and a T-shaped connection block is provided in the T-shaped connection block installation groove. The outer side of the T-shaped connection block is provided with an internal threaded hole, and the T-shaped connection block is connected to the external ground rail walking shaft or truss manipulator through the internal threaded hole. Based on the above solution, in order to enhance the stability of the installation connection, such as Figure 2 As shown, the outer side of the right vertical rib in this solution also features several connecting grooves extending along the length of the profile. These grooves connect to the external ground rail travel shaft or truss manipulator via slider nuts. The use of T-shaped connecting blocks and slider nuts simultaneously connects to the external ground rail travel shaft or truss manipulator, enhancing the secure connection.
[0027] This solution discloses a high-strength aluminum alloy profile for rails, which replaces the current steel structure, such as Figure 2As shown, the high-strength aluminum alloy profile for the track includes a bottom base plate 1, top transverse ribs 2, left vertical ribs 3, right vertical ribs 4, upper cavity 5, lower cavity 6, and cavity dividing ribs 7. A profile mounting and positioning groove 11 is located in the center of the bottom base plate 1. Profile fixing grooves 12 and 13 are located on either side of the groove 11. Auxiliary V-shaped reference lines 14 and 15 are located outside profile fixing grooves 12 and 13. The top transverse rib 2 has a linear guide mounting surface 21, a linear guide positioning surface 22, a linear guide positioning surface 23, and a linear guide mounting and fixing groove 24 below the linear guide mounting surface 21. The left vertical rib 3 has a profile splicing groove 31 and a profile splicing groove 32 at the top, a rack mounting surface 33 at the center, a rack mounting positioning side 34 to the right of the rack mounting surface 33, a rack mounting fixing groove 35 below the rack mounting surface 33, a linear guide rail mounting positioning surface 37 below the bottom linear guide rail mounting side 36, and a linear guide rail mounting fixing groove 38 to the right of the linear guide rail mounting side 36. The right vertical rib 4 has a connection mounting groove 41 at the top, a T-shaped connection block mounting groove 42 at the center, and a connection mounting groove 43 at the bottom. The upper cavity 5 is located at the top of the profile, used to reduce the weight of the upper section while ensuring the thickness and strength of the profile. The lower cavity 6 is located at the bottom of the profile, used to reduce the weight of the lower section while ensuring the thickness and strength of the profile. The cavity dividing rib 7 divides the profile cavity into upper and lower parts.
[0028] The bottom base plate 1 has a profile mounting positioning groove 11 in the center. Profile fixing grooves 12 and 13 are located on either side of this groove. Auxiliary V-shaped reference lines 14 and 15 are located outside these grooves 12 and 13. Profile mounting positioning groove 11 is used to position the profile in the left and right directions during installation. Positioning blocks are inserted into this groove 11. Profile fixing grooves 12 and 13 are used to secure the profile. Slider nuts are inserted into these grooves and secured with screws. Auxiliary V-shaped reference lines 14 and 15 serve as auxiliary lines for profile installation.
[0029] The top transverse rib 2 has a linear guide mounting surface 21, a linear guide positioning surface 22, a linear guide positioning surface 23, and a linear guide mounting and fixing groove 24. The linear guide mounting surface 21 is used to mount the linear guide. The left linear guide positioning surface 22 is used for left positioning of the linear guide, and the right linear guide positioning surface 23 is used for right positioning of the linear guide. The linear guide mounting and fixing groove 24 houses the slider nut for mounting and fixing the linear guide.
[0030] The left vertical rib 3 has a profile splicing groove 31 and a profile splicing groove 32 at the top, a rack mounting plane 33 at the center, a rack mounting positioning side 34 to the right of the rack mounting plane 33, a rack mounting fixing groove 35 below the rack mounting plane 33, and a linear guide rail mounting side 36 at the bottom. A linear guide rail mounting positioning plane 37 is provided below the linear guide rail mounting side 36, and a linear guide rail mounting fixing groove 38 is provided to the right of the linear guide rail mounting side 36. Slider nuts are installed in the profile splicing grooves 31 and 32 for securing the profiles when they are connected. The rack mounting plane 33 is used to mount the rack. The rack mounting positioning side 34 to the right of the rack mounting plane 33 is used for positioning the rack during installation. A slider nut is installed in the rack mounting fixing groove 35 below the rack mounting plane 33 for mounting and securing the rack. The linear guide rail mounting side 36 is used to install the linear guide rail, the linear guide rail mounting positioning plane 37 at the lower part of the linear guide rail mounting side 36 is used for positioning when installing the linear guide rail, and the slider nut is installed in the linear guide rail mounting fixing groove 38 on the right side of the linear guide rail mounting side 36 for installing and fixing the linear guide rail.
[0031] The right vertical rib 4 has a top connector mounting slot 41, a middle T-shaped connector block mounting slot 42, and a bottom connector mounting slot 43. The T-shaped connector block mounting slot 42 accepts a connector block with pre-threaded internal holes. Slider nuts are installed in the top connector mounting slot 41 and the bottom connector mounting slot 43. Together with the internally threaded holes in the connector block, these nuts serve as hard limits for mounting the ground rail travel shaft or the truss manipulator.
[0032] The upper cavity 5 is located at the upper part of the profile and is a closed structure. On the one hand, it is used to reduce the weight of the upper part of the profile, and on the other hand, it can also ensure the wall thickness, strength and rigidity of the upper part of the profile. The lower cavity 6 is located at the lower part of the profile and is a closed structure. On the one hand, it is used to reduce the weight of the lower part of the profile, and on the other hand, it can also ensure the wall thickness, strength and rigidity of the lower part of the profile. The cavity partition rib 7 divides the inner cavity of the profile into two parts, the upper cavity 5 and the lower cavity 6, while increasing the overall strength and rigidity of the profile. Specifically, one end of the cavity partition rib 7 is connected to the bottom of the linear guide rail mounting fixing groove 38 of the left horizontal rib 3, and the other end of the cavity partition rib 7 is connected to the bottom of the T-shaped connecting block mounting groove of the right vertical rib 4, thereby enhancing the strength and rigidity of the linear guide rail mounting part of the left horizontal rib 3, including the linear guide rail mounting side 36 and the linear guide rail mounting positioning plane 37.
[0033] Based on the technical content disclosed above, this solution has the following features: ⑴ Aluminum profiles are used to replace the current steel structure of the robot's walking axis and truss manipulator, which has obvious cost advantages; ⑵ Lightweight design is adopted, which is easy to manufacture and install, and shortens the production cycle; ⑶ Optimized cross-sectional shape and reasonable force structure are stronger and more rigid than steel structures with the same appearance; ⑷ Compact cross-sectional dimensions reduce site area restrictions and the height of the robot's walking axis; ⑸ Standardized profile design and convenient inventory solve the production pressure problem during peak order periods; ⑹ Easy splicing, unlimited cutting and splicing lengths, and strong scalability.
[0034] This solution uses aluminum alloy materials, and all brands of aluminum alloy materials, whether domestic or foreign, are within the scope of this solution. This solution discloses an optimal cross-sectional shape. Based on its inventive concept, instances of deleting, adding or modifying the cross-sectional features of the profile are within the scope of this solution. The linear guide rails and racks of this solution are fixed with slider nuts, and by modifying the shape of the grooves, national standard, European standard or homemade elastic nuts, T-nuts, square nuts and other profile fixings are adopted, all within the scope of this solution. This solution has no restrictions on the length of the profile, and profiles of any length are within the scope of this solution. This solution is not limited to application in robot walking axes and truss manipulators, and its application in other fields is also within the scope of this solution.
[0035] Unless otherwise specified, the shapes and structures disclosed in this solution can be implemented using common, customary solutions known in the art. The high-strength aluminum alloy profiles for rails in this solution are not limited to those disclosed in the specific embodiments. The technical solutions presented in the examples can be extended based on the understanding of those skilled in the art. Simple replacement solutions developed by those skilled in the art based on this solution and common knowledge also fall within the scope of this solution.
Claims
1. High-strength aluminum alloy profiles for rails, characterized by The profile comprises a bottom base plate, a top transverse rib, a left vertical rib, and a right vertical rib, wherein the bottom base plate, the top transverse rib, the left vertical rib, and the right vertical rib form a circumferentially closed hollow profile structure, wherein a cavity dividing rib is provided in the cavity of the hollow profile structure, wherein the cavity dividing rib and the top transverse rib, the left vertical rib, and the right vertical rib form a circumferentially closed upper cavity, wherein the cavity dividing rib and the bottom base plate, the left vertical rib, and the right vertical rib form a circumferentially closed lower cavity, wherein the lower cavity is located at the lower part of the profile; A linear guide rail mounting groove extending along the length direction of the profile is provided on the top surface of the top transverse rib, the linear guide rail mounting groove comprising a linear guide rail mounting surface at the bottom and linear guide rail positioning surfaces on both sides, the linear guide rail mounting surface being provided with a linear guide rail mounting fixing groove extending along the length direction of the profile, the linear guide rail mounting fixing groove cooperating with a slider nut to fix the linear guide in the linear guide rail mounting groove; Two profile splicing grooves extending along the length direction of the profile are provided on the upper part of the outer side of the left vertical rib, and the profile splicing grooves cooperate with the slider nut to splice the profile; The upper part of the outer side of the left vertical rib is located at the lower part of the two profile splicing grooves, and a rack mounting groove extending along the length direction of the profile is provided. The rack mounting groove includes a rack mounting plane, and a rack mounting positioning side surface is provided on the right side of the rack mounting plane. The lower part of the rack mounting plane is provided with a rack mounting fixing groove, and is located on the linear guide rail mounting side surface of the lower part. The rack mounting fixing groove pit cooperates with the slider nut to fix the rack in the rack mounting groove; the lower part of the outer side of the left vertical rib is provided with a linear guide rail mounting groove extending along the length direction of the profile, the linear guide rail mounting groove includes a linear guide rail mounting side surface, and a linear guide rail mounting positioning plane is provided at the lower part of the linear guide rail mounting side surface for positioning when installing the linear guide rail. The right side of the linear guide rail mounting side surface is provided with a linear guide rail mounting fixing groove pit, and the linear guide rail mounting fixing groove pit cooperates with the slider nut to fix the linear guide in the linear guide rail mounting groove; A T-shaped connecting block mounting groove extending along the length direction of the profile is provided in the middle portion of the outer side of the right vertical rib, a T-shaped connecting block is provided in the T-shaped connecting block mounting groove, an internal threaded hole is provided on the outer side of the T-shaped connecting block, and the T-shaped connecting block is installed and connected to the external ground rail running shaft or truss manipulator through the internal threaded hole; the upper and bottom portions of the outer side of the right vertical rib are also respectively provided with connecting and mounting groove pits extending along the length direction of the profile, and the connecting and mounting groove pits are installed and connected to the external ground rail running shaft or truss manipulator through slider nuts; One end of the cavity dividing rib is connected to the bottom of the linear guide rail mounting and fixing groove of the left vertical rib, and the other end is connected to the bottom of the T-shaped connecting block mounting groove of the right vertical rib; A profile installation positioning groove extending along the length direction of the profile is provided in the middle of the bottom surface of the bottom substrate, and the profile installation positioning groove cooperates with the positioning block for positioning; a plurality of profile fixing grooves extending along the length direction of the profile are provided on the bottom surface of the bottom substrate, and the profile fixing grooves cooperate with the slider nuts and screws to fix the profile.
2. The high-strength aluminum alloy profile for rail according to claim 1, characterized in that: A plurality of auxiliary installation V-shaped reference lines extending along the length direction of the profile are provided on the bottom surface of the bottom substrate.
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