Transfer device and line platform

Abstract

The application discloses a transfer device and a production line platform with the same. The transfer device comprises a rack, a bearing assembly, a driving assembly and a transmission assembly. The bearing assembly comprises a mounting structure and a bearing structure. The bearing structure is rotationally connected with the mounting structure. The mounting structure is slidably connected with the rack along a first direction. The transmission assembly is in abutment with the mounting structure. The bearing structure is partially located on a moving path of the transmission assembly. The transmission assembly is connected with an output end of the driving assembly. When the transmission assembly moves along a second direction, the mounting structure can be moved along the first direction. The abutment member can push the bearing structure to rotate relative to the mounting structure. In this way, the movement and rotation of the bearing structure can be realized by a single driving assembly. The number of the driving assemblies is reduced, and the cost of the transfer device is lowered.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of machining technology, and in particular to a transfer device and production line platform. Background Technology

[0002] When machining products, certain requirements apply to their posture. During product transport, not only must the product be moved, but it also needs to be flipped. Related technologies employ transfer devices that combine linear drive cylinders and tilting cylinders to achieve product displacement and tilting. However, the inclusion of these cylinders increases the manufacturing cost of the transfer device. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to at least solve one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. A first aspect of this invention provides a transfer device with low manufacturing cost. A second aspect of this invention further provides a production line platform including the transfer device of the first aspect of this invention.

[0004] According to a first aspect embodiment of the present invention, a transfer device includes a frame, a load-bearing component, a drive component, and a transmission component. The load-bearing component includes a mounting structure and a load-bearing structure, the load-bearing structure being rotatably connected to the mounting structure, and the mounting structure being slidably connected to the frame along a first direction. The drive component is disposed on the frame. The transmission component abuts against the mounting structure, and a portion of the load-bearing structure is located on the movement path of the transmission component. The transmission component is connected to the output end of the drive component. The drive component is used to drive the transmission component to move along a second direction, so that when the transmission component moves along the second direction, it can drive the mounting structure to move along the first direction and can push the load-bearing structure to rotate relative to the mounting structure.

[0005] The transfer device of this invention has at least the following advantages: the drive assembly can drive the transmission assembly to move along a second direction, so that the transmission assembly can abut against and push the load-bearing assembly to move; the mounting structure of the load-bearing assembly is slidably connected to the frame along a first direction, so that the first abutment surface can push the mounting structure to move along the first direction; the load-bearing structure is partially located on the movement path of the transmission assembly, so that when the transmission assembly moves along the second direction, it can drive the mounting structure to move along the first direction, and the transmission assembly can push the load-bearing structure to rotate relative to the mounting structure. In this application, by setting a transmission assembly, a single drive assembly can realize both the movement and rotation of the load-bearing structure, reducing the number of drive assemblies required and lowering the cost of the transfer device.

[0006] According to a first aspect of the present invention, the transfer device has a first abutting surface and an abutting member on the transmission assembly. The first abutting surface abuts against the mounting structure. The angle between the extension direction or tangential direction of at least a portion of the first abutting surface and the first direction is an acute angle, and the angle between the extension direction or tangential direction of at least a portion of the first abutting surface and the second direction is an acute angle. The bearing structure portion is located on the moving path of the abutting member.

[0007] According to a first aspect of the present invention, the transfer device includes a first abutment surface and a second surface, the first surface and the second surface are distributed along a second direction and connected to each other, the angle between the extension direction of the first surface and the first direction and the second direction is an acute angle, the plane of the second surface is parallel to the second direction, and when the mounting structure abuts against the second surface, the abutment member can abut against the bearing structure.

[0008] According to a first aspect of the present invention, the transfer device has a guide groove on the transmission assembly. The guide groove includes a first section and a second section, the groove wall of the first section forming a first surface and the groove wall of the second section forming a second surface.

[0009] According to a first aspect of the present invention, the transfer device includes a mounting structure comprising a guide member movably disposed within a guide groove and abutting against a first contact surface.

[0010] According to a first aspect of the present invention, the transfer device has a second abutment surface at one end of the bearing structure, and the abutment member is an abutment roller. When the mounting structure abuts against the second surface, the abutment roller abuts against the second abutment surface, and the rotation axis of the bearing structure is located on one side of the movement path of the abutment roller.

[0011] According to a first aspect of the present invention, a transfer device has an installation area formed on a bearing structure and a limiting structure provided on the bearing structure for limiting the workpiece in the installation area.

[0012] According to a first aspect of the present invention, the transfer device includes a limiting structure comprising a vacuum adsorption element disposed within the mounting area.

[0013] According to a first aspect of the present invention, the transfer device includes a support structure comprising a support member and a mounting member. An mounting area is formed on the support member, and the support member is connected to the mounting member. A rotating shaft is provided on the mounting structure, and the support structure is rotatably connected to the rotating shaft. A first channel is provided inside the rotating shaft, and a second channel is provided inside the mounting member. An annular air passage is formed between the rotating shaft and the mounting member. One end of the second channel is connected to the annular air passage, and the other end of the second channel is connected to a vacuum adsorption member. One end of the first channel is connected to the annular air passage, and the other end of the first channel is used to connect to a vacuum generating device.

[0014] The production line platform provided according to a second aspect of the present invention includes the transfer device of the first aspect of the present invention.

[0015] Additional aspects and advantages of the invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0016] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments;

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a transfer device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Exploded view of the transfer device shown;

[0019] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the transmission assembly of the transfer device shown.

[0020] Figure 4 for Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of the load-bearing component of the transfer device shown;

[0021] Figure 5 for Figure 4 A partially enlarged view of the structure at point A of the load-bearing component shown;

[0022] Figure 6 for Figure 1 Exploded view of the load-bearing components of the transfer device shown.

[0023] Figure label:

[0024] Frame 100; First slide rail 110; Elastic reset element 120;

[0025] Supporting component 200; mounting structure 210; guide component 211; rotating shaft 212; first channel 212a; guide component 213; through hole 213a; first air chamber 214; second air chamber 215; supporting structure 220; supporting component 221; vacuum adsorption component 221a; mounting component 222; second abutment surface 222a; second channel 222b;

[0026] Drive assembly 300; Driver 310; Lead screw 320;

[0027] Transmission assembly 400; guide groove 410; first section 411; first surface 411a; second section 412; second surface 412a; abutment member 420. Detailed Implementation

[0028] This section will describe in detail specific embodiments of the present invention. Preferred embodiments of the present invention are shown in the accompanying drawings. The purpose of the drawings is to supplement the textual description with graphics, so that people can intuitively and vividly understand each technical feature and overall technical solution of the present invention, but they should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0029] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the orientation descriptions, such as up, down, front, back, left, right, etc., are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this invention 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 limiting this invention.

[0030] In the description of this invention, "several" means one or more, "more than" means two or more, "greater than," "less than," and "exceeding" are understood to exclude the stated number, while "above," "below," and "within" are understood to include the stated number. The use of "first" and "second" in the description is merely for distinguishing technical features and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, or implicitly indicating the number of indicated technical features, or implicitly indicating the order of the indicated technical features.

[0031] In the description of this invention, unless otherwise explicitly defined, terms such as "set up," "install," and "connect" should be interpreted broadly, and those skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention in conjunction with the specific content of the technical solution.

[0032] The following is for reference. Figures 1 to 6 The transfer device and production line platform of the present invention will be described in detail.

[0033] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 According to an embodiment of the present invention, the transfer device includes a frame 100, a load-bearing component 200, a drive component 300, and a transmission component 400.

[0034] The support assembly 200 includes a mounting structure 210 and a support structure 220, which are rotatably connected to the mounting structure 210. The mounting structure 210 is slidably connected to the frame 100 along a first direction. The transmission assembly 400 is provided with a first abutment surface and an abutment member 420. The first abutment surface abuts against the mounting structure 210, and part of the support structure 220 is located on the movement path of the abutment member 420. The drive assembly 300 is disposed on the frame 100. The output end of the drive assembly 300 is connected to the transmission assembly 400 and is used to drive the transmission assembly 400 to move along a second direction, so that the transmission assembly 400 can push the mounting structure 210 to move along the first direction through the first abutment surface and can push the support structure 220 to rotate relative to the mounting structure 210.

[0035] For example, such as Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the first direction can be the up-down direction. A first slide rail 110 extending vertically is provided on the frame 100, and a first slider is provided on the mounting structure 210. The first slider is slidably connected to the first slide rail 110, so that the mounting structure 210 can slide up and down relative to the mounting structure 210. The second direction can be the left-right direction. The output end of the drive component 300 is connected to the transmission component 400. Under the drive of the drive component 300, the transmission component 400 can move in the left-right direction. When the transmission component 400 moves to the right, the mounting structure 210 can drive the bearing structure 220 to move upward under the contact of the transmission component 400. The bearing structure 220 is rotatably connected to the mounting structure 210. When the transmission component 400 abuts against the bearing structure 220, the rotation axis of the bearing structure 220 can be located on one side of the movement path of the transmission component 400. Therefore, under the push of the transmission component 400, the bearing structure 220 can rotate around the rotation axis. Furthermore, in the transfer device of this application, under the drive of a single drive component 300, the bearing structure 220 can realize both moving and rotating motion, reducing the number of drive sources installed in the transfer device of this application, thereby reducing the manufacturing cost of the transfer device of this application.

[0036] In some embodiments of the present invention, the transmission assembly 400 is provided with a first abutting surface and an abutting member 420. The first abutting surface abuts against the mounting structure 210. At least a portion of the extension direction or tangential direction of the first abutting surface forms an acute angle with a first direction, and at least a portion of the extension direction or tangential direction of the first abutting surface forms an acute angle with a second direction. The bearing structure 220 is partially located on the moving path of the abutting member 420. It is understood that, with reference to... Figures 1 to 3 The transmission assembly 400 is provided with a first abutting surface. When the first abutting surface is a plane, the extension direction of a portion of the first abutting surface extends to the lower right. At this time, the angles between the extension direction of the portion of the first abutting surface and the first direction and the second direction are both acute angles. When the first abutting surface is an arc surface, the tangent direction of each point on the portion of the first abutting surface extends to the lower right. At this time, the angles between the tangent direction of the portion of the first abutting surface and the first direction and the second direction are both acute angles. Therefore, when the transmission assembly 400 moves to the right, under the abutment of the first abutting surface, the mounting structure 210 can drive the bearing structure 220 to move upward. The bearing structure 220 is rotatably connected to the mounting structure 210. When the abutting member 420 on the transmission assembly 400 abuts against the bearing structure 220, the rotation axis of the bearing structure 220 can be located on one side of the movement path of the abutting member 420. Therefore, under the push of the abutting member 420, the bearing structure 220 can rotate around the rotation axis.

[0037] Furthermore, the first abutment surface includes a first surface 411a and a second surface 412a. The first surface 411a and the second surface 412a are distributed along the second direction and connected to each other. The angle between the extension direction of the first surface 411a and the first and second directions is an acute angle. The plane containing the second surface 412a is parallel to the second direction. When the mounting structure 210 abuts against the second surface 412a, the abutment member 420 can abut against the bearing structure 220. For example, as... Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the first surface 411a can be located to the right of the second surface 412a. The first surface 411a can extend downward to the right, and the second surface 412a can extend in the left-right direction. The first surface 411a and the second surface 412a are connected, and the mounting structure 210 part abuts against the first abutting surface. In the initial state, the mounting structure 210 abuts against the first surface 411a. Under the drive of the drive assembly 300, the transmission assembly 400 can move to the right. Then, under the push of the first abutting surface, the mounting structure 210 can drive the bearing structure 220 to move upward. When the transmission assembly 400 moves to the right until the second surface 412a abuts against the bearing structure 220, the abutting member 420 on the transmission assembly 400 can abut against the bearing structure 220, and the rotation axis of the bearing structure 220 can be located above the abutting member 420. When the transmission assembly 400 continues to move to the right, the abutting member 420 can push the bearing structure 220 to rotate around the rotation axis. During the above process, the load-bearing structure 220 can first move upward and then rotate around the rotation axis.

[0038] Understandably, the relative positions of the first surface 411a and the second surface 412a can be set according to actual needs. For example, when the load-bearing structure 220 needs to rotate first and then move, the second surface 412a can be positioned to the right of the first surface 411a. Then, when the drive assembly 300 drives the transmission assembly 400 to move to the right, the mounting structure 210 can first abut against the second surface 412a and then against the first surface 411a.

[0039] Furthermore, depending on the requirements, the first contact surface may include multiple first surfaces 411a and multiple second surfaces 412a, and the first surfaces 411a and the second surfaces 412a may be alternately arranged in the left-right direction.

[0040] In some embodiments of the present invention, the transmission assembly 400 is provided with a guide groove 410, the guide groove 410 including a first section 411 and a second section 412, the groove wall of the first section 411 forming a first surface 411a, and the groove wall of the second section 412 forming a second surface 412a. For example, as Figures 1 to 3As shown, the first segment 411 of the guide groove 410 can extend downward to the right, and the second segment 412 of the guide groove 410 can extend in the left-right direction. The lower side wall of the first segment 411 can form a first surface 411a, and the lower side wall of the second segment 412 can form a second surface 412a. By providing the guide groove 410, the mounting structure 210 can partially extend into the guide groove 410. Under the guidance of the guide groove 410, the mounting structure 210 can move along the guide groove 410. At the same time, the guide groove 410 can limit the mounting structure 210 so that the part of the mounting structure 210 extending into the guide groove 410 can abut against the first abutment surface.

[0041] Further reference Figure 1 The mounting structure 210 includes a guide member 211, which is movably disposed in the guide groove 410 and abuts against the first contact surface.

[0042] Specifically, the guide member 211 can be a guide roller, which is rotatable. By making the guide roller rotatable, the resistance encountered by the guide roller when moving within the guide groove 410 can be reduced.

[0043] In some embodiments of the present invention, one end of the bearing structure 220 is provided with a second abutment surface 222a, and the abutment member 420 is an abutment roller. When the mounting structure 210 abuts against the second surface 412a, the abutment roller abuts against the second abutment surface 222a, and the rotation axis of the bearing structure 220 is located on one side of the movement path of the abutment roller. For example, as Figure 6 As shown, the left side of the mounting component 222 is the second abutting surface 222a. When the mounting structure 210 abuts against the second surface 412a, the abutting roller can abut against the second surface 412a. At this time, the rotation axis of the bearing structure 220 is located above the abutting roller. When the driving component 300 drives the transmission component 400 to move to the right, the abutting roller can push the bearing structure 220 to rotate around the rotation axis.

[0044] In some embodiments of the present invention, an installation area is formed on the support structure 220, and a limiting structure is provided on the support structure 220 for limiting the workpiece in the installation area.

[0045] Further reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 The limiting structure includes a vacuum adsorption component 221a, which is located within the mounting area. When the workpiece is placed within the mounting area, the vacuum adsorption component 221a can adsorb and fix the workpiece, thereby preventing the workpiece from leaving the mounting area during the movement of the supporting structure 220.

[0046] Specifically, the vacuum adsorption component 221a can be a vacuum suction head.

[0047] Further reference Figure 4 and Figure 5 The supporting structure 220 includes a supporting member 221 and a mounting member 222. A mounting area is formed on the supporting member 221, and the supporting member 221 is connected to the mounting member 222. A rotating shaft 212 is provided on the mounting structure 210, and the supporting structure 220 is rotatably connected to the rotating shaft 212. A first channel 212a is provided inside the rotating shaft 212, and a second channel 222b is provided inside the mounting member 222. An annular air passage is formed between the rotating shaft 212 and the mounting member 222. One end of the second channel 222b communicates with the annular air passage, and the other end of the second channel 222b communicates with the vacuum adsorption member 221a. One end of the first channel 212a communicates with the annular air passage, and the other end of the first channel 212a is used to communicate with a vacuum generating device. By providing the annular air passage, the vacuum generating device can remain connected to the vacuum adsorption member 221a during the rotation of the supporting structure 220 relative to the rotating shaft 212.

[0048] For details, please refer to Figure 5 A guide 213 is provided between the bearing structure 220 and the rotating shaft 212. A first air cavity 214 is formed between the guide 213 and the rotating shaft 212, and a second air cavity 215 is formed between the guide 213 and the bearing structure 220. The guide 213 is provided with a through hole 213a that connects the first air cavity 214 and the second air cavity 215. A first channel 212a is connected to the first air cavity 214, and a second channel 222b is connected to the second air cavity 215.

[0049] In some embodiments of the present invention, reference is made to Figure 1 and Figure 2 It also includes an elastic reset member 120, one end of which is connected to the bearing assembly 200 and the other end is connected to the frame 100, and is used to drive the bearing assembly 200 to rotate and reset.

[0050] In some embodiments of the present invention, reference is made to Figure 1 and Figure 2 The drive assembly 300 includes a driver 310 and a lead screw 320. The output end of the driver 310 is connected to the lead screw 320, which extends left and right. A second slide rail extending left and right is provided on the frame 100. The transmission assembly 400 includes a second slider, which is slidably connected to the second slide rail. The transmission assembly 400 is threadedly connected to the lead screw 320. Under the drive of the driver 310, the lead screw 320 can push the transmission assembly 400 to slide left and right.

[0051] The production line platform provided according to a second aspect of the present invention includes the transfer device of the first aspect of the present invention.

[0052] Although embodiments of the invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A transfer device, characterized in that, include: Rack (100); The support assembly (200) includes a mounting structure (210) and a support structure (220), the support structure (220) being rotatably connected to the mounting structure (210), and the mounting structure (210) being slidably connected to the frame (100) along a first direction; A drive assembly (300) is mounted on the frame (100); A transmission assembly (400) abuts against the mounting structure (210), and the bearing structure (220) is partially located on the moving path of the transmission assembly (400). The transmission assembly (400) is connected to the output end of the drive assembly (300). The drive assembly (300) is used to drive the transmission assembly (400) to move along a second direction, so that when the transmission assembly (400) moves along the second direction, it can drive the mounting structure (210) to move along the first direction, and can push the bearing structure (220) to rotate relative to the mounting structure (210). The transmission assembly (400) is provided with a first abutting surface and an abutting member (420). The first abutting surface abuts against the mounting structure (210). At least a portion of the extension direction or tangent direction of the first abutting surface forms an acute angle with the first direction, and at least a portion of the extension direction or tangent direction of the first abutting surface forms an acute angle with the second direction. The bearing structure (220) is partially located on the moving path of the abutting member (420). The first abutting surface includes a first surface (411a) and a second surface (412a). The first surface (411a) and the second surface (412a) are distributed along the second direction and connected to each other. The angle between the extension direction of the first surface (411a) and the first direction and the second direction is an acute angle. The plane where the second surface (412a) is located is parallel to the second direction. When the mounting structure (210) abuts against the second surface (412a), the abutting member (420) can abut against the bearing structure (220). The bearing structure (220) has a second abutment surface (222a) at one end. When the mounting structure (210) abuts against the second surface (412a), the abutment member (420) abuts against the second abutment surface (222a), and the rotation axis of the bearing structure (220) is located on one side of the movement path of the abutment member (420).

2. The transfer device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The transmission assembly (400) is provided with a guide groove (410), the guide groove (410) includes a first section (411) and a second section (412), the groove wall of the first section (411) forms the first surface (411a), and the groove wall of the second section (412) forms the second surface (412a).

3. A transfer device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The mounting structure (210) includes a guide (211), which is movably disposed in the guide groove (410) and abuts against the first contact surface.

4. The transfer device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The abutting element (420) is an abutting roller.

5. A transfer device according to claim 1, characterized in that, An installation area is formed on the support structure (220), and a limiting structure is provided on the support structure (220) for limiting the workpiece in the installation area.

6. A transfer device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The limiting structure includes a vacuum adsorption component (221a), which is disposed within the installation area.

7. A transfer device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The supporting structure (220) includes a supporting member (221) and a mounting member (222). The mounting area is formed on the supporting member (221). The supporting member (221) is connected to the mounting member (222). A rotating shaft (212) is provided on the mounting structure (210). The supporting structure (220) is rotatably connected to the rotating shaft (212). A first channel (212a) is provided in the rotating shaft (212). A second channel (222b) is provided in the mounting member (222). An annular air passage is formed between the rotating shaft (212) and the mounting member (222). One end of the second channel (222b) is connected to the annular air passage. The other end of the second channel (222b) is connected to the vacuum adsorption member (221a). One end of the first channel (212a) is connected to the annular air passage. The other end of the first channel (212a) is used to connect to a vacuum generating device.

8. A production line platform, characterized in that, Includes the transfer device as described in any one of claims 1 to 7.

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