Suction cup type glass handling device

Abstract

The present invention discloses a suction cup type glass handling device, comprising a frame structure, a workpiece adsorption assembly arranged on the inner side of the top of the frame structure, and a transfer structure slidably connected to the frame structure, wherein the workpiece adsorption assembly comprises an adjustment structure for adjusting the tilt angle, a supporting structure, a frame structure for supporting, and an adsorption structure, wherein the inner side of the adjustment structure is connected to the supporting structure, and the top of the supporting structure is connected to the frame structure, wherein the frame structure comprises a ring-shaped or long strip-shaped frame, and a plurality of hydraulic cylinders are arranged on the top of the frame, and the output ends of the plurality of hydraulic cylinders are all connected to a linkage plate, and the inner end of the linkage plate is connected to a load-bearing block, and the bottom of the load-bearing block is provided with an adsorption structure. The present invention as a whole can quickly adsorb glass and then put it into the transfer structure for rapid transportation, and is suitable for being placed next to a production line, greatly improving the efficiency of production and processing, and having high safety.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of glass processing, in particular to a suction cup type glass transporting device. Background Art

[0002] Glassworking is the process of processing and treating raw glass material to create glass products with various shapes, sizes, and properties. Glassworking can involve a variety of techniques and processes. Some common glassworking methods include: Cutting: Cutting raw glass into the desired shape and size using cutting tools such as glass cutters or laser cutters. Grinding and sanding: Grinding and sanding the cut glass using tools such as grinding wheels or sandpaper to remove burrs and smooth the edges. Drilling: Using a drill or diamond tool to create holes in the glass surface for installing screws, latches, or other accessories, among other processing techniques.

[0003] During the glass processing process, it needs to be transported. Traditional transportation mostly uses manual labor or suction cups for transportation, which is often unable to cooperate with assembly line transportation. In addition, the safety of traditional transportation methods is low, which reduces the efficiency of glass processing as a whole. Therefore, the present invention proposes a suction cup glass transporting device. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In response to the shortcomings of the existing technology, the present invention provides a suction cup glass handling device, which solves the problem that the glass needs to be transported during the processing process. Traditional transportation mostly uses manual labor or suction cups for transportation, and is often unable to cooperate with assembly line transportation. In addition, the safety of traditional transportation methods is low, which reduces the overall efficiency of glass processing.

[0005] In order to solve the above problems, the technical solutions adopted by the present invention are as follows:

[0006] A suction cup type glass handling device comprises a frame structure, a workpiece adsorption assembly arranged on the inner side of the top of the frame structure, and a transfer structure slidably connected to the frame structure. The workpiece adsorption assembly comprises an adjustment structure for adjusting the tilt angle, a supporting structure, a frame structure for supporting, and an adsorption structure. The inner side of the adjustment structure is connected to the supporting structure, and the top of the supporting structure is connected to the frame structure. The frame structure comprises a ring-shaped or long strip-shaped frame, and a plurality of hydraulic cylinders are arranged on the top of the frame. The output ends of the plurality of hydraulic cylinders are connected to a linkage plate. The inner end of the linkage plate is connected to a load-bearing block, and the bottom of the load-bearing block is provided with an adsorption structure.

[0007] As a further preferred embodiment of the present invention, the frame structure includes four vertical upright plates, two of the upright plates are spaced apart and connected to a top frame plate at the top, the two top frame plates remain parallel and in a straight line, a slide groove is provided on the inner side of the top frame plate, and the direction adjustment structure is embedded in the slide groove.

[0008] As a further preferred embodiment of the present invention, the transfer structure includes two ingots, both of which are slidably connected to the top frame plate, and a motor 1 is provided on the inner wall of the ingot on one side, the output end of the motor 1 is connected to a placement frame, a plurality of gear rods are equidistantly provided inside the placement frame, and buckle plates are symmetrically provided, two vacuum suction cups 1 are provided on the buckle plates, and an elastic pad is provided in the middle of the placement frame.

[0009] As a further preferred embodiment of the present invention, the direction adjustment structure includes two movable blocks, both of which are embedded in the corresponding slide grooves of the top frame plate. A servo is provided at the outer end of the movable block on one side, and a bearing disk is provided at the corresponding end of the other side. The output end of the servo is connected to a wedge, the bottom end of the wedge is connected to a spring rod, and the bottom end of the spring rod is connected to the supporting structure.

[0010] As a further preferred embodiment of the present invention, the supporting structure includes a guide rod, the bottom end of the guide rod is connected to a curved rod, and the top of the other end of the curved rod is connected to a shock-absorbing plate, the top of the shock-absorbing plate is connected to a vertical rod, and the top of the vertical rod is connected to the frame structure.

[0011] As a further preferred embodiment of the present invention, a second motor is provided on the top of the load-bearing block, the output end of the second motor is connected to a linkage rod, and the bottom end of the linkage rod is connected to a shaft sleeve, and four adsorption structures are connected to the outside of the shaft sleeve, and the four adsorption structures are symmetrically distributed and form a cross shape as a whole, and the adsorption structure includes a second hydraulic cylinder, the output end of the second hydraulic cylinder is connected to a vacuum pump, and the output end of the vacuum pump is connected to a conduit, and the bottom of the conduit is connected to several second vacuum suction cups.

[0012] As a further preferred embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of vacuum suction cups 2 are distributed equidistantly in a straight line or in an arc shape.

[0013] As a further preferred embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of link rods are connected to the bottom of the load-bearing block, and the bottom end of the link rod is connected to a guide ring, an annular groove is provided on the outer wall of the guide ring, a rotatable sleeve is embedded in the interior of the annular groove, and four telescopic rods are equidistantly arranged on the outside of the sleeve, and the four telescopic rods are connected to corresponding vacuum pumps.

[0014] As a further preferred embodiment of the present invention, a movable spring-loaded plate is provided in the middle position of the top of the shock-absorbing plate, the bottom end of the spring-loaded plate is connected to a plurality of pressure rods, and the middle of the plurality of pressure rods are commonly connected to a limiting plate, the bottom of the pressure rod is provided with a compression spring, and the inner bottom end of the shock-absorbing plate is provided with a plurality of protrusions equidistantly, the bottom end of the pressure rod passes through the protrusion and extends to the corresponding cavity, a return spring is provided in the cavity, and a pressure block is provided at the middle position of the bottom of the spring-loaded plate.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0016] (1) The present invention adopts a frame structure, a workpiece adsorption component arranged at one end of the frame structure, and a transfer structure connected to the frame structure in a sliding manner. The frame structure can be placed on the outside of the production equipment accordingly. By starting the workpiece adsorption component, the glass to be transferred is adsorbed and the tilt angle is adjusted. At the same time, the transfer structure is transferred to the corresponding position, and the tilt angle is adjusted by the motor to adsorb and fix the glass, and then rotate it to a horizontal position, and then transfer and transport it. The adsorption and transportation are completed in an integrated manner. It is suitable for cooperating with assembly line production equipment to improve processing efficiency.

[0017] (2) The frame structure of the present invention includes a ring-shaped or long strip-shaped frame, and a hydraulic cylinder 1 is set on the top of the frame to drive the load-bearing block and the adsorption structure at the bottom to adjust the upper and lower positions through the linkage plate. A motor 1 is set on the top of the load-bearing block. The motor 1 can drive the linkage rod and the four adsorption structures on the outside of the shaft sleeve to adjust to different positions. At the same time, the hydraulic cylinder 2 of the adsorption structure can be extended inward and outward to adjust different adsorption surfaces. A vacuum pump is used in conjunction with multiple vacuum suction cups 2 to quickly and vertically adsorb the glass to achieve a lifting effect. The multiple vacuum suction cups 2 can form an arc, so that the glass can be absorbed from multiple different points, which greatly improves the stability of adsorption. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 2 It is a side view of the structure of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 3 It is a structural schematic diagram of the front view of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the workpiece adsorption assembly of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 5 It is a structural schematic diagram of the transport structure of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 6This is a bottom-up structural schematic diagram of the second vacuum suction cup with equally spaced arc shapes according to the present invention;

[0024] Figure 7 It is a schematic cross-sectional structural diagram of the shock-absorbing disc of the present invention.

[0025] In the figure: 1. frame; 2. hydraulic cylinder 1; 3. linkage plate; 4. load-bearing block; 5. vertical plate; 6. top frame plate; 7. ingot; 8. motor 1; 9. placement frame; 10. gear lever; 11. buckle plate; 12. vacuum suction cup 1; 13. elastic pad; 14. movable block; 15. servo; 16. wedge; 17. spring rod; 18. guide rod; 19. curved rod; 20. shock absorber plate; 21. motor 2; 22. linkage rod; 23. bushing; 24. hydraulic cylinder 2; 25. vacuum pump; 26. guide tube; 27. vacuum suction cup 2; 28. connecting rod; 29. guide ring; 30. sleeve; 31. telescopic rod; 32. spring plate; 33. pressure rod; 34. limit plate; 35. compression spring; 36. bump; 37. return spring; 38. pressure block. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] The present invention will be further described below with reference to specific embodiments.

[0027] See also Figure 1-7 The present embodiment discloses: a suction cup type glass handling device, comprising a frame structure, a workpiece adsorption assembly arranged on the inner side of the top of the frame structure, and a transfer structure slidably connected to the frame structure. The workpiece adsorption assembly comprises an adjustment structure for adjusting the tilt angle, a supporting structure, a frame structure for supporting, and an adsorption structure. The inner side of the adjustment structure is connected to the supporting structure, and the top of the supporting structure is connected to the frame structure. The frame structure comprises a ring-shaped or long strip-shaped frame 1, and a plurality of hydraulic cylinders 2 are arranged on the top of the frame 1. The output ends of the plurality of hydraulic cylinders 2 are all connected to a linkage plate 3. The inner end of the linkage plate 3 is connected to a load-bearing block 4. The bottom of the load-bearing block 4 is provided with an adsorption structure.

[0028] The frame structure includes four vertical uprights 5, two uprights 5 are spaced apart and connected to a top frame plate 6 at the top. The two top frame plates 6 remain parallel and in a straight line. A slide groove is provided on the inner side of the top frame plate 6, and the adjustment structure is embedded in the slide groove. The uprights 5 and the top frame plates 6 can be placed on both sides of the production line respectively to facilitate the adsorption and transportation of the glass. At the same time, an electromagnetic structure can be added to the slide groove, and the electromagnetic is used as the power to drive the adjustment structure to move horizontally as a whole. A conveyor chain or other driving structure can also be used to drive the workpiece adsorption assembly to move horizontally as a whole.

[0029] The transfer structure includes two ingots 7, both of which are slidably connected to the top frame plate 6, and a motor 8 is provided on the inner wall of the ingot 7 on one side, and the output end of the motor 8 is connected to the placement frame 9. A number of gear levers 10 are equidistantly provided inside the placement frame 9, and a gusset plate 11 is symmetrically provided. Two vacuum suction cups 12 are provided on the gusset plate 11, and an elastic pad 13 is provided in the middle of the placement frame 9. A guide rail is correspondingly provided on the outer wall of the top frame 6, and the ingot 7 slides linearly with it. The motor 8 on the inside drives the placement frame 9 to rotate and adjust the direction. When it is close to the adsorption structure, the vacuum suction cup 12 is used to adsorb the glass and then transfer it. The glass can be removed by transporting. During operation, the placement frame 9 can be rotated to flip it as a whole, and then the vacuum suction cup 12 is released, and the glass can fall directly, which is convenient for quick unloading of the glass. Two vacuum suction cups 12 are also provided on the back of the gusset plate 11, which use both the front and back sides to adsorb two glasses at the same time to avoid squeezing and stacking transfer.

[0030] The direction adjustment structure includes two movable blocks 14, both of which are embedded in the corresponding slide grooves of the top frame plate 6. A servo 15 is provided at the outer end of the movable block 14 on one side, and a bearing disk is provided at the corresponding end of the other side. The output end of the servo 15 is connected to a wedge block 16, and the bottom end of the wedge block 16 is connected to a spring rod 17. The bottom end of the spring rod 17 is connected to the supporting structure. Starting the servo 15 drives the entire wedge block 16 and the supporting structure and other components to tilt as a whole, so that the adsorbed glass can be kept tilted, and then it is docked with the transfer structure to transfer the adsorbed glass to the transfer structure for rapid transfer.

[0031] The support structure includes a guide rod 18, the bottom of which is connected to a curved rod 19. A damping plate 20 is attached to the top of the curved rod 19. A vertical rod is attached to the top of the damping plate 20, which is then connected to the frame structure. The guide rod 18, curved rod 19, and damping plate 20 serve as the primary load-bearing components, while the damping plate 20 also provides vertical cushioning to reduce vibration.

[0032] A motor 21 is provided at the top of the load-bearing block 4, and the output end of the motor 21 is connected to a linkage rod 22, and the bottom end of the linkage rod 22 is connected to a shaft sleeve 23. Four adsorption structures are connected to the outside of the shaft sleeve 23, and the four adsorption structures are symmetrically distributed and form a cross shape as a whole. The adsorption structure includes a hydraulic cylinder 24, and the output end of the hydraulic cylinder 24 is connected to a vacuum pump 25, and the output end of the vacuum pump 25 is connected to a conduit 26. The bottom of the conduit 26 is connected to several vacuum suction cups 27. The four adsorption structures can be adjusted to different positions in conjunction with the motor 21 at the top thereof, which is suitable for adsorption and extraction of glass of different shapes. At the same time, the hydraulic cylinder 24 can also extend the vacuum suction cup 27 accordingly, and change the center of gravity during the adsorption process, so as to achieve the effect of safe adsorption and grasping, and multiple vacuum suction cups 27 are used to enhance the adsorption stability.

[0033] Several vacuum suction cups 27 are distributed equidistantly in a straight line or in an arc shape. The straight line distribution can enhance the adsorption stability. The arc shape distribution can enhance the adsorption stability. During the adsorption process, multiple different points are adsorbed to increase the adsorption contact area and effectively improve the stability of the adsorption and grasping effect.

[0034] The bottom of the load-bearing block 4 is connected with a plurality of link rods 28, and the bottom end of the link rod 28 is connected with a guide ring 29. The outer wall of the guide ring 29 is provided with an annular groove, and a rotatable sleeve 30 is embedded in the inner part of the annular groove. Four telescopic rods 31 are equidistantly arranged on the outer side of the sleeve 30. The four telescopic rods 31 are connected to the corresponding vacuum pump 25. The annular groove on the guide ring 29 makes the entire adsorption structure more stable during the rotation process, and the telescopic rods 31 cooperate with the telescopic process to improve the balance and stability.

[0035] A movable spring-loaded plate 32 is provided in the middle of the top of the shock-absorbing disc 20, and a plurality of pressure rods 33 are connected to the bottom end of the spring-loaded plate 32, and the middle of the plurality of pressure rods 33 are commonly connected to a limiting plate 34, and a compression spring 35 is provided at the bottom of the pressure rod 33, and a plurality of protrusions 36 are equidistantly provided at the inner bottom end of the shock-absorbing disc 20, and the bottom end of the pressure rod 33 passes through the protrusion 36 and extends into the corresponding cavity, and a return spring 37 is provided in the cavity, and a pressure block 38 is provided in the middle position of the bottom of the spring-loaded plate 32. By using the pressure rod at the bottom of the spring-loaded plate 32 to squeeze the compression spring 35 and the return spring 37, the upper and lower vibration reduction effect is achieved, thereby improving the stability of the frame structure and the adsorption structure inside it during operation.

[0036] In the embodiment, a frame structure, a workpiece adsorption component arranged at one end of the frame structure, and a transfer structure connected to the frame structure in a sliding manner are combined as a whole. The frame structure can be placed on the outside of the production equipment accordingly. The glass to be transferred is adsorbed by starting the workpiece adsorption component and the tilt angle is adjusted. Specifically, the top hydraulic cylinder 1 of the frame 1 of the frame structure adjusts the load-bearing block 4 downward through the linkage plate 3. The four adsorption structures can cooperate with the motor 21 at the top thereof to adjust different positions, which is suitable for adsorption and extraction of glass of different shapes. At the same time, the hydraulic cylinder 24 can also extend the vacuum suction cup 27 accordingly, and multiple vacuum suction cups 27 are used to adsorb the glass. Then start the hydraulic cylinder 2 to retract upward, start the steering gear 15 to drive the entire wedge 16 and the supporting structure and other components to tilt as a whole, keep the adsorbed glass tilted, and then dock it with the transfer structure. A guide rail is correspondingly provided on the outer wall of the top frame 6, and the ingot 7 slides linearly with it. The motor 8 on the inside drives the placement frame 9 to rotate and adjust the direction. When it is close to the adsorption structure, the vacuum suction cup 12 is used to adsorb the glass, and then start the motor 8 to flip it and keep it horizontal, and then transfer it. The glass can be removed by transporting. During operation, the placement frame 9 can be rotated to flip it as a whole, and then the vacuum suction cup 12 can be released. The glass can fall directly and be quickly unloaded.

[0037] The above shows and describes the basic principles and main features of the present invention and the advantages of the present invention. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above and that the present invention can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of the present invention. Therefore, from all perspectives, the embodiments should be regarded as illustrative and non-restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims, not the foregoing description, and it is intended that all variations that come within the meaning and range of equivalents of the claims be included within the present invention. Any reference signs in the claims should not be construed as limiting the claim to which they relate.

[0038] In addition, it should be understood that although this specification is described in terms of implementation methods, not every implementation method contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative method of the specification is only for the sake of clarity. Those skilled in the art should regard the specification as a whole. The technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other implementation methods that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. A suction cup glass handling device, comprising a frame structure, a workpiece suction assembly disposed on the inner side of the top of the frame structure, and a transfer structure slidably connected to the frame structure, characterized in that: The workpiece adsorption assembly includes an adjustment structure for adjusting the tilt angle, a supporting structure, a frame structure for supporting, and an adsorption structure. The inner side of the adjustment structure is connected to the supporting structure. The top of the supporting structure is connected to the frame structure. The frame structure includes a ring-shaped or long strip frame (1), and a plurality of hydraulic cylinders (2) are provided on the top of the frame (1). The output ends of the plurality of hydraulic cylinders (2) are all connected to a linkage plate (3). The inner end of the linkage plate (3) is connected to a bearing block (4). The bottom of the bearing block (4) is provided with an adsorption structure. The direction adjustment structure includes two movable blocks (14), both of which are embedded in the corresponding slide grooves of the top frame plate (6), the outer end of the movable block (14) on one side is provided with a steering gear (15), and the other side is provided with a corresponding bearing plate, and the output end of the steering gear (15) is connected to a wedge block (16), the bottom end of the wedge block (16) is connected to a spring rod (17), and the bottom end of the spring rod (17) is connected to the supporting structure; The supporting structure includes a guide rod (18), the bottom end of the guide rod (18) is connected to a curved rod (19), and the top of the other end of the curved rod (19) is connected to a shock-absorbing plate (20), the top end of the shock-absorbing plate (20) is connected to a vertical rod, and the top end of the vertical rod is connected to the frame structure; A second motor (21) is provided on the top of the load-bearing block (4), the output end of the second motor (21) is connected to a linkage rod (22), and the bottom end of the linkage rod (22) is connected to a shaft sleeve (23), and four adsorption structures are connected to the outside of the shaft sleeve (23), and the four adsorption structures are symmetrically distributed and form a cross shape as a whole. The adsorption structure includes a second hydraulic cylinder (24), the output end of the second hydraulic cylinder (24) is connected to a vacuum pump (25), and the output end of the vacuum pump (25) is connected to a conduit (26), and the bottom of the conduit (26) is connected to a plurality of second vacuum suction cups (27); A plurality of vacuum suction cups 2 (27) are distributed equidistantly in a straight line or in an arc shape; A plurality of link rods (28) are connected to the bottom of the load-bearing block (4), and a guide ring (29) is connected to the bottom end of the link rod (28). An annular groove is provided on the outer wall of the guide ring (29), a rotatable sleeve (30) is embedded in the interior of the annular groove, and four telescopic rods (31) are equidistantly arranged on the outer side of the sleeve (30), and the four telescopic rods (31) are connected to corresponding vacuum pumps (25); A movable spring plate (32) is provided at the middle position of the top of the shock-absorbing disc (20), a plurality of pressure rods (33) are connected to the bottom end of the spring plate (32), and a limit plate (34) is commonly connected to the middle of the plurality of pressure rods (33), a compression spring (35) is provided at the bottom of the pressure rod (33), and a plurality of protrusions (36) are equidistantly provided at the inner bottom end of the shock-absorbing disc (20), the bottom end of the pressure rod (33) passes through the protrusion (36) and extends to the corresponding cavity, a return spring (37) is provided in the cavity, and a pressure block (38) is provided at the middle position of the bottom of the spring plate (32).

2. The suction cup type glass handling device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The frame structure comprises four vertical upright plates (5), two of the upright plates (5) are spaced apart and have a top frame plate (6) connected to the top of the two top frame plates (6), the two top frame plates (6) are kept parallel and in a straight line, a slide groove is provided on the inner side of the top frame plate (6), and the direction adjustment structure is embedded in the slide groove.

3. The suction cup type glass handling device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The transfer structure includes two ingots (7), both of which are slidably connected to the top frame plate (6), and a motor (8) is provided on the inner wall of the ingot (7) on one side, the output end of the motor (8) is connected to a placement frame (9), a plurality of shift rods (10) are equidistantly provided inside the placement frame (9), and symmetrically provided with buckle plates (11), two vacuum suction cups (12) are provided on each of the buckle plates (11), and an elastic pad (13) is provided in the middle of the placement frame (9).

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