drive mechanism

Abstract

This invention provides a driving mechanism for pushing a clamp to control its opening and closing. The driving mechanism includes: a pushing component disposed below the clamp, at least a portion of which is movably arranged vertically to push the clamp to an open position; and a driving component including a driving electromagnetic component and a connecting component. The connecting component is connected to the pushing component, and the driving electromagnetic component is opposite to the connecting component, driving the connecting component to move vertically. This invention solves the problem in the prior art where clamps cannot be pneumatically or electrically driven during automated drug dispensing processes.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of driving clamp opening and closing technology, and more specifically, to a driving mechanism. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, in most industrial production processes, the opening and closing of fixtures are usually driven by pneumatic components or servo motors, which require the simultaneous installation of speed controllers and drivers.

[0003] However, in the field of automated drug dispensing, the environmental requirements for the drug dispensing process are strict. Many drug dispensing rooms do not have a gas source or are not suitable for using a gas source in order to avoid pollution. Using electric drive methods takes up a lot of space and is costly. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The main objective of this invention is to provide a driving mechanism to solve the problem that the clamps in the prior art are not suitable for pneumatic or electric drive in the automatic drug dispensing process.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides a driving mechanism for pushing a clamp to control the opening and closing of the clamp. The driving mechanism includes: a pushing component disposed below the clamp, at least a portion of which is movably disposed in a vertical direction to push the clamp to an open position; and a driving component including a driving electromagnetic component and a connecting component, wherein the connecting component is connected to the pushing component, the driving electromagnetic component is opposite to the connecting component, and the driving electromagnetic component drives the connecting component to move in a vertical direction.

[0006] Furthermore, the pushing assembly includes: a pushing member having a pushing end face that contacts the clamp, the pushing end face extending along an arcuate trajectory, and a connecting member connected to the pushing member.

[0007] Furthermore, the actuating component also includes: a mounting block, a actuating component disposed on the mounting block, a connecting component driven to connect with the mounting block, and the connecting component driving the actuating component to move via the mounting block.

[0008] Furthermore, the drive mechanism also includes a detection component, which is located below the push component and detects the position information of the push component.

[0009] Furthermore, the drive mechanism also includes: a mounting plate, a drive assembly and a push assembly respectively disposed on a first side of the mounting plate, a detection component disposed on a second side of the mounting plate, the first side and the second side being opposite to each other; an extension rod connected to the push assembly, the push assembly driving the extension rod to move, at least a portion of the extension rod passing through the mounting plate and positioned above the detection component, the detection component detecting the position information of the extension rod.

[0010] Furthermore, the mounting plate is provided with a clearance notch, through which at least a portion of the protruding rod engages with the detection component.

[0011] Furthermore, the drive mechanism also includes: a mounting plate, on which the pushing component and the driving component are respectively disposed; and a limiting component disposed on the mounting plate, the limiting component including a limiting channel extending in a vertical direction, wherein at least a portion of the connecting component is disposed within the limiting channel and moves along the extending direction of the limiting channel.

[0012] Furthermore, the limiting component includes: a limiting wheel assembly, the limiting wheel assembly including two limiting wheels, the two limiting wheels being opposite to each other and spaced apart, a limiting channel being disposed between the two limiting wheels, and at least a portion of the connecting component being in contact with the limiting wheels.

[0013] Furthermore, the limit wheel sets are multiple sets, and the multiple sets of limit wheel sets are arranged at intervals along the vertical direction.

[0014] Furthermore, the driving electromagnetic component includes an electromagnetic coil, the connecting component is a metal part, and at least a portion of the electromagnetic coil is sleeved on the connecting component.

[0015] Applying the technical solution of this invention, a driving mechanism is used to push a clamp to control its opening and closing. The driving mechanism includes a pushing component and a driving assembly. The pushing component is disposed below the clamp, and at least a portion of the pushing component is movably arranged vertically to push the clamp to the open position. The driving assembly includes a driving electromagnetic component and a connecting component. The connecting component is connected to the pushing component, and the driving electromagnetic component is opposite to the connecting component, driving the connecting component to move vertically. This structure is simple and easy to implement, suitable for applications with strict production environment requirements, such as pharmaceutical production environments. The driving electromagnetic component eliminates the need for couplings and other components, is easy to install, does not generate vibration during operation, and requires no air source, making it suitable for the opening and closing of clamps used in automated drug dispensing processes. Attached Figure Description

[0016] The accompanying drawings, which form part of this application, are used to provide a further understanding of the invention. The illustrative embodiments of the invention and their descriptions are used to explain the invention and do not constitute an undue limitation of the invention. In the drawings:

[0017] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a drive mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0018] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the driving state of the driving mechanism according to the present invention is shown;

[0019] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the initial state of the drive mechanism according to the present invention is shown.

[0020] The above figures include the following reference numerals:

[0021] 100. Fixture; 1. Pushing component; 2. Driving component; 20. Driving electromagnetic component; 21. Connecting component; 10. Pushing component; 11. Mounting block; 3. Detection component; 4. Mounting plate; 5. Extending rod; 40. Clearance notch; 6. Limiting component; 60. Limiting wheel set; 601. Limiting wheel. Detailed Implementation

[0022] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this application can be combined with each other. The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0023] It should be noted that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the exemplary embodiments according to this application. As used herein, the singular form is intended to include the plural form as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Furthermore, it should be understood that when the terms "comprising" and / or "including" are used in this specification, they indicate the presence of features, steps, operations, devices, components, and / or combinations thereof.

[0024] Please refer to Figures 1 to 3 The present invention provides a driving mechanism for pushing a clamp 100 to control the opening and closing of the clamp 100. The driving mechanism includes: a pushing component 1, disposed below the clamp 100, at least a portion of the pushing component 1 being movably disposed in the vertical direction to push the clamp 100 to the open position; and a driving component 2, which includes a driving electromagnetic component 20 and a connecting component 21. The connecting component 21 is connected to the pushing component 1, and the driving electromagnetic component 20 is opposite to the connecting component 21, driving the connecting component 21 to move in the vertical direction via the driving electromagnetic component 20.

[0025] According to the driving mechanism provided by the present invention, a clamp 100 is pushed to control the opening and closing of the clamp 100. The driving mechanism includes a pushing component 1 and a driving component 2. The pushing component 1 is disposed below the clamp 100, and at least a portion of the pushing component 1 is movably disposed in the vertical direction to push the clamp 100 to the open position. The driving component 2 includes a driving electromagnetic component 20 and a connecting component 21. The connecting component 21 is connected to the pushing component 1, and the driving electromagnetic component 20 is opposite to the connecting component 21, driving the connecting component 21 to move in the vertical direction. This structure is simple and easy to implement, suitable for applications with strict production environment requirements, such as pharmaceutical production environments. The driving electromagnetic component 20 eliminates the need for couplings or other components, is easy to install, does not generate vibration during operation, and requires no air source, making it suitable for the opening and closing of the clamp 100 used in automated drug dispensing processes.

[0026] Specifically, the pushing assembly 1 includes a pushing component 10, which has a pushing end face that contacts the clamp 100. The pushing end face extends along an arcuate trajectory, and a connecting component 21 is connected to the pushing component 10. This arrangement prevents the pushing component 10 from damaging the surface of the clamp 100 when the pushing end face of the pushing component 10 contacts the clamp 100. Preferably, the pushing component 10 is a wheel.

[0027] In a specific implementation, the pushing component 1 further includes: a mounting block 11, a pushing component 10 disposed on the mounting block 11, and a connecting component 21 drivenly connected to the mounting block 11. The connecting component 21 drives the pushing component 10 to move via the mounting block 11. The pushing component 10 is supported by the mounting block 11 to prevent interference between the connecting component 21 and the clamp 100.

[0028] Furthermore, the drive mechanism also includes a detection component 3, disposed below the pushing component 10, which detects the position information of the pushing component 10. Preferably, the detection component 3 is a proximity sensor, which detects the position information of the pushing component 10 to determine whether the pushing component 10 is in the pushing position or the initial position.

[0029] In this application, the drive mechanism further includes: a mounting plate 4, a drive assembly 2 and a push assembly 1 respectively disposed on a first side of the mounting plate 4, a detection component 3 disposed on a second side of the mounting plate 4, the first side and the second side being opposite each other; and an extension rod 5 connected to the push assembly 10, the push assembly 10 driving the extension rod 5 to move, at least a portion of the extension rod 5 passing through the mounting plate 4 and positioned above the detection component 3, the position information of the extension rod 5 being detected by the detection component 3. This arrangement integrates the detection component 3 and the drive assembly 2 onto the mounting plate 4, reducing the overall space occupied by the mechanism, while the extension rod 5 provides feedback on the position information of the push assembly 10.

[0030] To facilitate the movement of the extension rod 5 along with the pushing component 10, the mounting plate 4 is provided with a clearance notch 40, through which at least a portion of the extension rod 5 engages with the detection component 3.

[0031] In the embodiments provided by the present invention, the driving mechanism further includes: a mounting plate 4, on which the pushing component 1 and the driving component 2 are respectively disposed; and a limiting component 6, disposed on the mounting plate 4, the limiting component 6 including a limiting channel extending vertically, wherein at least a portion of the connecting component 21 is disposed within the limiting channel and moves along the extending direction of the limiting channel. Preferably, the connecting component 21 includes a connecting rod and a moving plate, the connecting rod being disposed on the moving plate, both ends of the connecting rod being connected to the pushing component 10 and the moving plate respectively, and the moving plate being disposed within the limiting channel, thereby limiting the movement range of the moving plate.

[0032] Specifically, the limiting component 6 includes a limiting wheel set 60, which includes two limiting wheels 601. The two limiting wheels 601 are opposite to each other and spaced apart. A limiting channel is disposed between the two limiting wheels 601. At least a portion of the connecting component 21 is in contact with the limiting wheels 601. Multiple limiting wheel sets 60 are provided, spaced apart vertically. By having the limiting wheel sets 60 contact the moving plate, the friction between the limiting wheel sets 60 and the moving plate is reduced, allowing the moving plate to move smoothly.

[0033] In practice, the driving electromagnetic component 20 includes an electromagnetic coil, and the connecting component 21 is a metal part. At least a portion of the electromagnetic coil is sleeved on the connecting component 21. Preferably, the electromagnetic coil is sleeved on a movable plate.

[0034] The driving electromagnetic component 20 also includes an electromagnet, an electromagnetic coil connected to the electromagnet, and one end of the moving plate is set inside the electromagnetic coil of the electromagnet. When the electromagnet is energized, the coil is energized and generates magnetism, pushing the moving plate out, thereby pushing the pushing component 10 to the working position. When the electromagnet is de-energized, the moving plate resets and the pushing component 10 returns to the initial position.

[0035] As can be seen from the above description, the embodiments of the present invention achieve the following technical effects:

[0036] According to the driving mechanism provided by the present invention, a clamp 100 is pushed to control the opening and closing of the clamp 100. The driving mechanism includes a pushing component 1 and a driving component 2. The pushing component 1 is disposed below the clamp 100, and at least a portion of the pushing component 1 is movably disposed in the vertical direction to push the clamp 100 to the open position. The driving component 2 includes a driving electromagnetic component 20 and a connecting component 21. The connecting component 21 is connected to the pushing component 1, and the driving electromagnetic component 20 is opposite to the connecting component 21, driving the connecting component 21 to move in the vertical direction. This structure is simple and easy to implement, suitable for applications with strict production environment requirements, such as pharmaceutical production environments. The driving electromagnetic component 20 eliminates the need for couplings or other components, is easy to install, does not generate vibration during operation, and requires no air source, making it suitable for the opening and closing of the clamp 100 used in automated drug dispensing processes.

[0037] It should be noted that the terms "first," "second," etc., in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this application are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged where appropriate so that the embodiments of this application described herein can be implemented, for example, in orders other than those illustrated or described herein. Furthermore, the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion; for example, a process, method, system, product, or apparatus that comprises a series of steps or units is not necessarily limited to those steps or units explicitly listed, but may include other steps or units not explicitly listed or inherent to such processes, methods, products, or apparatus.

[0038] For ease of description, spatial relative terms such as "above," "on top of," "on the upper surface of," "above," etc., are used herein to describe the spatial positional relationship of a device or feature as shown in the figures to other devices or features. It should be understood that spatial relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations in use or operation beyond the orientation of the device as described in the figures. For example, if the device in the figures were inverted, a device described as "above" or "on top of" other devices or structures would subsequently be positioned as "below" or "under" other devices or structures. Thus, the exemplary term "above" can include both "above" and "below." The device may also be positioned in other different ways (rotated 90 degrees or in other orientations), and the spatial relative descriptions used herein will be interpreted accordingly.

[0039] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the invention. Various modifications and variations can be made to the present invention by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A drive mechanism for pushing a clamp (100) to control the opening and closing of the clamp (100), characterized in that, The drive mechanism includes: A push component (1) is disposed below the clamp (100), at least a portion of which is movably disposed in the vertical direction to push the clamp (100) to the open position; The driving component (2) includes a driving electromagnetic component (20) and a connecting component (21). The connecting component (21) is connected to the pushing component (1). The driving electromagnetic component (20) is opposite to the connecting component (21). The driving electromagnetic component (20) drives the connecting component (21) to move in the vertical direction. The driving electromagnetic component (20) includes an electromagnetic coil, the connecting component (21) is a metal part, and at least a portion of the electromagnetic coil is sleeved on the connecting component (21); The connecting component (21) includes a connecting rod and a movable plate. The connecting rod is disposed on the movable plate. The two ends of the connecting rod are respectively connected to the pushing component (1) and the movable plate. The movable plate is disposed in the limiting channel, and the moving range of the movable plate is limited by the limiting channel. The driving electromagnetic component (20) also includes an electromagnet. The electromagnetic coil is connected to the electromagnet. One end of the movable plate is disposed in the electromagnetic coil of the electromagnet. When the electromagnet is energized, the electromagnetic coil is energized and generates magnetism, pushing the movable plate out, thereby pushing the pushing component (1) to the working position. When the electromagnet is de-energized, the movable plate is reset, and the pushing component (1) returns to the initial position. The driving mechanism further includes: a mounting plate (4), on which the pushing component (1) and the driving component (2) are respectively disposed; a limiting component (6), on which the mounting plate (4) is disposed, the limiting component (6) including a limiting channel extending in a vertical direction, and at least a portion of the connecting component (21) being disposed within the limiting channel and moving along the extending direction of the limiting channel; The limiting component (6) includes: a limiting wheel group (60), the limiting wheel group (60) includes two limiting wheels (601), the two limiting wheels (601) are opposite to each other and spaced apart, the limiting channel is disposed between the two limiting wheels (601), and at least a portion of the connecting component (21) is in contact with the limiting wheels (601).

2. The driving mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The actuation component (1) includes: A pushing component (10) has a pushing end face that contacts the clamp (100) and extends along an arcuate trajectory. A connecting component (21) is connected to the pushing component (10).

3. The driving mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that, The actuation component (1) further includes: Mounting block (11), the pushing component (10) is disposed on the mounting block (11), the connecting component (21) is driven to be connected to the mounting block (11), and the connecting component (21) drives the pushing component (10) to move through the mounting block (11).

4. The driving mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that, The drive mechanism also includes: The detection component (3) is located below the pushing component (10) and the position information of the pushing component (10) is detected by the detection component (3).

5. The driving mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that, The drive mechanism also includes: Mounting plate (4), the driving component (2) and the pushing component (1) are respectively disposed on the first side of the mounting plate (4), and the detection component (3) is disposed on the second side of the mounting plate (4), with the first side and the second side opposite to each other; An extension rod (5) is connected to the pushing component (10). The pushing component (10) drives the extension rod (5) to move. At least a portion of the extension rod (5) passes through the mounting plate (4) and is located above the detection component (3). The position information of the extension rod (5) is detected by the detection component (3).

6. The driving mechanism according to claim 5, characterized in that, The mounting plate (4) is provided with a clearance notch (40), and at least a portion of the protruding rod (5) cooperates with the detection component (3) through the clearance notch (40).

7. The driving mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The limiting wheel group (60) is in multiple groups, and the multiple groups of the limiting wheel group (60) are arranged at intervals in the vertical direction.

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