Basket assembly positioning apparatus

Abstract

The application discloses a kind of net basket assembly positioning equipment, and support net component includes support column and support net device, support column is vertically arranged, the bottom end of support column is connected to pedestal, and the top end of support column is equipped with support net device, grid can be placed on support net device;Positioning mechanism includes multiple positioning blocks, multiple positioning blocks are arranged around support net component, at least one positioning block is fixedly connected to support column, at least one positioning block is slidably connected to support column in horizontal direction to move close to or away from support column, wherein one positioning block can be moved relative to support column to push frame, so that the relative position between frame and grid is in more ideal state, the combination and positioning of grid and frame are realized automatically;Conveying mechanism includes gripper and moving assembly, gripper is movably connected to pedestal by moving assembly, and the gripper of conveying mechanism is used to clamp frame and place frame on positioning block, so that frame is sleeved on the outer edge of grid.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of basketball manufacturing technology, and in particular to a basketball assembly and positioning device. Background Technology

[0002] The storage basket consists of a mesh with recessed cavities and a rounded rectangular frame. The two are pressed together by a hydraulic press. Specifically, the hydraulic press mold is raised, the operator places the mesh into the lower mold of the hydraulic press, and then the frame is placed on the mesh. During this process, there is a high probability that the frame will deviate from the mesh, causing the storage basket to deviate from the required position after pressing, resulting in a low yield rate of storage baskets. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In order to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art, the purpose of this invention is to provide a basket assembly and positioning device to solve the problem of abnormal positional displacement of existing storage baskets during mesh and frame assembly.

[0004] The objective of this invention is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0005] A net basket assembly and positioning device includes a base, a net support assembly, a positioning mechanism, and a conveying mechanism;

[0006] The net support assembly includes a support column and a net support device for supporting the net. The support column is vertically arranged, with its bottom end connected to the base and the net support device provided at its top end.

[0007] The positioning mechanism includes multiple positioning blocks arranged around the net support assembly, at least one positioning block being fixedly connected to the support column, and at least one positioning block being slidably connected to the support column in the horizontal direction to move closer to or further away from the support column.

[0008] The conveying mechanism includes a gripper and a moving component. The gripper is movably connected to the base via the moving component and is used to grip the frame.

[0009] In some optional embodiments, the positioning mechanism includes a positioning guide rail and a positioning slide. The positioning guide rail is horizontally arranged and connected to the base. The positioning slide is provided with at least one positioning block and is slidably connected to the positioning guide rail.

[0010] In some alternative embodiments, the positioning block includes a first positioning plate and a second positioning plate that are perpendicular to and connected to each other, wherein the first positioning plate is horizontally arranged and connected to the support column.

[0011] In some optional embodiments, the net holding assembly includes a shaping mechanism, which includes a shaping guide rail and a first shaping slide. The shaping guide rail is fixedly connected to the base, and the first shaping slide is slidably connected to the shaping guide rail. The net holding device includes a first net holding component and a second net holding component. The first net holding component is disposed on the first shaping slide, and the second net holding component is connected to the base.

[0012] In some optional embodiments, the shaping mechanism includes a second shaping slide slidably connected to the shaping guide rail, and the second net support component is disposed on the second shaping slide.

[0013] In some alternative embodiments, the shaping mechanism includes a piston cylinder, the two ends of which are respectively connected to the base and the first shaping slide.

[0014] In some optional embodiments, the moving component includes a first driving device for driving the base and gripper to move relative to each other along a first direction, a second driving device for driving the base and gripper to move relative to each other along a second direction, and a third driving device for driving the base and gripper to move relative to each other along a third direction, wherein the first direction, the second direction, and the third direction are arranged perpendicular to each other.

[0015] In some alternative embodiments, the gripper includes a connecting seat and two opposing gripping arms, the connecting seat being connected to the moving assembly, the connecting seat being provided with a gripping guide rail, and the gripping arms being slidably connected to the gripping guide rail.

[0016] In some optional embodiments, the gripper further includes a fine-tuning guide rail and a fine-tuning slider. The fine-tuning guide rail is disposed on the gripping arm and is perpendicular to the gripping guide rail. The fine-tuning slider is slidably connected to the fine-tuning guide rail and has a gripping groove.

[0017] In some optional embodiments, a placement frame is further included adjacent to the base for placing the border, and the gripper, driven by the moving component, transfers the border on the placement frame to the positioning block.

[0018] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows:

[0019] The mesh can be placed on the mesh support device, and the grippers of the conveying mechanism are used to hold the frame and place the frame on the positioning block, so that the frame fits onto the outer edge of the mesh. One of the positioning blocks can move relative to the support column to push the frame, so that the relative position between the frame and the mesh is in a more ideal state, realizing automatic combination and positioning of the mesh and the frame. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the overall structure of the basket assembly and positioning device for the invention.

[0021] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the net-supporting component and positioning mechanism of the basket assembly and positioning device of the invention;

[0022] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the moving component of the positioning device for assembling the basket in the invention.

[0023] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the frame of the basket assembly and positioning device of the invention;

[0024] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the lifting tray of the positioning device for the basket assembly of the invention;

[0025] Figure 6 for Figure 3 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0026] In the diagram: 10. Base; 11. Positioning guide rail; 12. Shaping guide rail; 13. Piston cylinder; 20. Net holding device; 21. Support column; 22. First net holding component; 23. Second net holding component; 30. Positioning slide; 31. Positioning block; 40. Gripper; 41. Connecting seat; 411. Clamping guide rail; 42. Clamping arm; 421. Fine-tuning guide rail; 422. Fine-tuning slider; 50. Moving component; 60. First shaping slide; 70. Second shaping slide; 80. Frame; 81. Machine frame; 811. First guide rail; 812. Second guide rail; 82. Storage tray; 83. Lifting tray. Detailed Implementation

[0027] To facilitate understanding of the present invention, a more complete description will be given below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Preferred embodiments of the invention are shown in the drawings. However, the invention can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided to provide a thorough and complete understanding of the disclosure of the invention.

[0028] It should be noted that when a component is said to be "fixed to" another component, it can be directly attached to the other component or there may be an intervening component. When a component is said to be "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to the other component or there may be an intervening component. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "left," "right," and similar expressions used in this document are for illustrative purposes only.

[0029] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. The terminology used herein in the description of the invention is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0030] Combination Figures 1 to 6 As shown, the basket assembly and positioning device of the present invention is schematically illustrated, including a base 10, a net support assembly, a positioning mechanism, and a conveying mechanism.

[0031] The netting assembly includes a support column 21 and a netting support device 20. The support column 21 is vertically arranged, with its bottom end connected to the base 10. The top end of the support column 21 is provided with the netting support device 20, which is used to support the netting. The part of the netting support device 20 that contacts the netting is designed to match the shape of the inner wall surface of the netting to maximize the contact area between the netting support device 20 and the netting.

[0032] The positioning mechanism includes multiple positioning blocks 31 arranged around the net support assembly. At least one positioning block 31 is fixedly connected to the support column 21, and at least one positioning block 31 is slidably connected to the support column 21 in the horizontal direction to move closer to or further away from the support column 21. When the frame is placed on the positioning block 31, one of the positioning blocks 31 moves relative to the support column 21 to push the frame, thereby changing the position of the frame and making the relative position of the frame and the grid more ideal to meet the positioning requirements of the frame and the grid. In this embodiment, there are eight positioning blocks 31, arranged in pairs, with four pairs of positioning blocks 31 arranged around the net support assembly. Two of the positioning blocks 31 are movable relative to the support column 21.

[0033] The conveying mechanism includes a gripper 40 and a moving component 50. The gripper 40 is movably connected to the base 10 via the moving component 50. The gripper 40 is used to hold the frame and to transfer the frame placed on the base 10 or a supporting structure outside the base 10 to the positioning block 31, thereby realizing the automated transfer and placement of the frame.

[0034] Furthermore, such as Figure 2The positioning mechanism includes a positioning guide rail 11 and a positioning slide 30. The positioning guide rail 11 is horizontally arranged and connected to the base 10. The positioning slide 30 is provided with at least one positioning block 31. Preferably, the positioning slide 30 is provided with two positioning blocks 31 arranged side by side. The positioning slide 30 is slidably connected to the positioning guide rail 11. The positioning slide 30 slides on the positioning guide rail 11 so that the positioning blocks 31 on the positioning slide 30 push against the frame. The positioning block 31 includes a first positioning plate and a second positioning plate that are perpendicular to each other and connected to each other, which makes the cross-section of the positioning block 31 L-shaped. The first positioning plate is horizontally arranged and connected to the support column 21.

[0035] Since the mesh is made of metal, it is easily deformed by compression during transportation and handling by the robotic arm. Therefore, the mesh needs to be reshaped to make its shape closer to its designed shape. Thus, the mesh support assembly also includes a shaping mechanism, which includes a piston cylinder 13, a shaping guide rail 12, and a first shaping slide 60. The shaping guide rail 12 is fixedly connected to the base 10, and the first shaping slide 60 is slidably connected to the shaping guide rail 12. The mesh support device 20 includes a first mesh support component 22 and a second mesh support component 23. The first mesh support component 22 is disposed on the first shaping slide 60, and the second mesh support component 23 is connected to the base 10. As the first shaping slide 60 slides along the shaping guide rail 12, the distance between the first net-supporting component 22 on the first shaping slide 60 and the second net-supporting component 23 on the base 10 gradually increases. This causes the first net-supporting component 22 and the second net-supporting component 23 to expand from the inside out within the mesh. The first net-supporting component 22 and the second net-supporting component 23 force the mesh to deform, shaping it into the designed shape. The two ends of the piston cylinder 13 are connected to the base 10 and the first shaping slide 60, respectively. The piston cylinder 13 extends or retracts to drive the first shaping slide 60 to slide on the shaping guide rail 12.

[0036] In other optional embodiments, the shaping mechanism includes a second shaping slide 70, which is slidably connected to the shaping guide rail 12. The second net support component 23 is disposed on the second shaping slide 70. It can be seen that both the first shaping slide 60 and the second shaping slide 70 can slide on the shaping guide rail 12 to achieve opposite or relative movement, and can also achieve the expansion and shaping of the mesh.

[0037] Combination Figure 3As shown, the moving component 50 includes a first driving device for driving the base 10 and the gripper 40 to move relative to each other in a first direction, a second driving device for driving the base 10 and the gripper 40 to move relative to each other in a second direction, and a third driving device for driving the base 10 and the gripper 40 to move relative to each other in a third direction. The first direction, the second direction, and the third direction are arranged perpendicular to each other. The first driving device, the second driving device, and the third driving device enable the gripper 40 to move relative to the base 10 in a spatial region.

[0038] like Figure 6 The gripper 40 includes a connecting base 41 and two opposing gripping arms 42. The connecting base 41 is connected to the moving component 50 and has a gripping guide rail 411. The gripping arms 42 are slidably connected to the gripping guide rail 411, and the two gripping arms 42 can slide on the gripping guide rail 411 to achieve opposite or backward movement. In order to fine-tune the vertical position of the frame during the process of the gripper 40 placing the frame on the positioning block 31, the gripper 40 also includes a fine-tuning guide rail 421 and a fine-tuning slider 422. The fine-tuning guide rail 421 is located on the gripping arm 42 and is perpendicular to the gripping guide rail 411. The fine-tuning guide rail 421 is vertically arranged, and the gripping guide rail 411 is horizontally arranged. The fine-tuning slider 422 is slidably connected to the fine-tuning guide rail 421 and has a gripping groove for gripping the outer edge of the frame.

[0039] Combination Figure 5 and Figure 6 The basket assembly and positioning device of the present invention further includes a placement frame 80 disposed adjacent to the base 10. The placement frame 80 is used to place the frame, and the gripper 40, driven by the moving component 50, transfers the frame on the placement frame 80 to the positioning block 31. The placement frame 80 includes a frame 81, a storage tray 82, and a lifting tray 83. The frame 81 is provided with a vertically arranged first guide rail 811 and a horizontally arranged second guide rail 812. The second guide rail 812 has a head end and a tail end. The first guide rail 811 is located at the head end of the second guide rail 812. The storage tray 82 is slidably connected to the second guide rail 812, and the lifting tray 83 is slidably connected to the first guide rail 811. When the storage tray 82 moves along the second guide rail 812 to the end of the second guide rail 812, the operator can place multiple stacked frames on the storage tray 82. When the storage tray 82 moves along the second guide rail 812 to the beginning of the second guide rail 812, the lifting tray 83 is located below the storage tray 82. The storage tray 82 is provided with a hollow structure, which is used to make way for the lifting tray 83. This allows the lifting tray 83 to pass through the hollow structure and lift the frames on the storage tray 82 when it moves from below to above the storage tray 82, so that the frames are lifted upward for the gripper 40 to grasp.

[0040] In summary, the mesh can be placed on the mesh support device 20, and the gripper 40 of the conveying mechanism is used to hold the frame and place the frame on the positioning block 31, so that the frame is fitted onto the outer edge of the mesh. One of the positioning blocks 31 can move relative to the support column 21 to push the frame, so that the relative position between the frame and the mesh is in a more ideal state, realizing the automatic combination and positioning of the mesh and the frame.

[0041] The above description is merely an embodiment of the present invention and does not limit the patent scope of the present invention. Any equivalent structural or procedural transformations made based on the content of the present invention's specification and drawings, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A basket assembly and positioning device, characterized in that, Includes a base, a support frame, a positioning mechanism, and a conveying mechanism; The net support assembly includes a support column and a net support device for supporting the net. The support column is vertically arranged, with its bottom end connected to the base and the net support device provided at its top end. The positioning mechanism includes multiple positioning blocks arranged around the net support assembly, at least one positioning block being fixedly connected to the support column, and at least one positioning block being slidably connected to the support column in the horizontal direction to move closer to or further away from the support column. The conveying mechanism includes a gripper and a moving component. The gripper is movably connected to the base via the moving component and is used to grip the frame. The positioning mechanism includes a positioning guide rail and a positioning slide. The positioning guide rail is horizontally arranged and connected to the base. The positioning slide is provided with at least one positioning block and is slidably connected to the positioning guide rail. The positioning block includes a first positioning plate and a second positioning plate that are perpendicular to each other and connected to each other. The first positioning plate is horizontally arranged and connected to the support column. The net holding assembly includes a shaping mechanism, which includes a shaping guide rail and a first shaping slide. The shaping guide rail is fixedly connected to the base, and the first shaping slide is slidably connected to the shaping guide rail. The net holding device includes a first net holding component and a second net holding component. The first net holding component is disposed on the first shaping slide, and the second net holding component is connected to the base.

2. The basket assembly and positioning device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The shaping mechanism includes a second shaping slide, which is slidably connected to the shaping guide rail, and the second net support component is disposed on the second shaping slide.

3. The basket assembly and positioning device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The shaping mechanism includes a piston cylinder, with its two ends connected to the base and the first shaping slide, respectively.

4. The basket assembly and positioning device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The moving component includes a first driving device for driving the base and gripper to move relative to each other along a first direction, a second driving device for driving the base and gripper to move relative to each other along a second direction, and a third driving device for driving the base and gripper to move relative to each other along a third direction, wherein the first direction, the second direction, and the third direction are arranged perpendicular to each other.

5. The basket assembly and positioning device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The gripper includes a connecting seat and two opposing gripping arms. The connecting seat is connected to the moving component and has a gripping guide rail. The gripping arms are slidably connected to the gripping guide rail.

6. The basket assembly and positioning device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The gripper also includes a fine-tuning guide rail and a fine-tuning slider. The fine-tuning guide rail is located on the gripping arm and is perpendicular to the gripping guide rail. The fine-tuning slider is slidably connected to the fine-tuning guide rail and has a gripping groove.

7. The basket assembly and positioning device according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a placement frame disposed adjacent to the base, the placement frame being used to place the border, and the gripper transferring the border on the placement frame to the positioning block under the drive of the moving component.

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