A rectangular plate clamp capable of automatically correcting shape and position

Abstract

The application discloses a rectangular plate clamp capable of automatically correcting shape and position, which comprises a fixing component, a guide component and a material suction component, the guide component comprises an X-axis guide component and a Y-axis guide component, the fixing component is connected with the X-axis guide component, the X-axis guide component is connected with the Y-axis guide component, the Y-axis guide component is connected with the material suction component, the fixing component comprises a fixing component frame, an X-axis fixing stopper and a first linear sliding rail, the X-axis guide component comprises an X-axis guide frame, an X-axis driving air cylinder, a Y-axis fixing stopper and an X-axis movable stopper, the Y-axis guide component comprises a Y-axis guide frame, a Y-axis movable stopper and a Y-axis driving air cylinder; during clamping of the rectangular plate, the shape and position of the plate are corrected and unified, the positioning device is combined with the clamp, the position and direction of the material are corrected through movement of the positioning device and the bearing after the material is sucked by the suction disc, and the consistency of the clamped material direction is ensured.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of clamping technology, and in particular to a rectangular plate clamp that can automatically correct its shape and position. Background Technology

[0002] In manufacturing, the handling and processing of large materials has always been one of the most labor-intensive and dangerous processes. In the wood processing industry, large planks are frequently used; manual handling is highly dangerous, inefficient, and physically demanding for workers. While automated equipment is now used in production, some machines can meet the clamping requirements, but the orientation after placement cannot be controlled. Other machines incorporate vision systems for position recognition, ensuring accurate placement of the planks, but this significantly increases equipment costs. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In order to overcome the above-mentioned shortcomings of the prior art, the purpose of this invention is to provide a rectangular plate clamp that can automatically correct the shape and position, realize the automation of the production line, reduce the intensity of manual labor, and reduce labor and equipment costs. It can correct and unify the shape and position of the plate during the clamping process, making it convenient to handle and install various rectangular plates.

[0004] The technical solution adopted by this invention to solve its technical problem is: a rectangular plate clamp that can automatically correct its shape and position, including a fixing component, a guiding component, and a suction component. The guiding component includes an X-axis guiding component and a Y-axis guiding component. The fixing component is connected to the X-axis guiding component, the X-axis guiding component is connected to the Y-axis guiding component, and the Y-axis guiding component is connected to the suction component. The fixing component includes a fixing component frame, an X-axis fixed stop, and a first linear slide rail. The X-axis guiding component includes an X-axis guiding frame, an X-axis drive cylinder, a Y-axis fixed stop, and an X-axis movable stop. The Y-axis guiding component includes a Y-axis guiding frame, a Y-axis movable stop, and a Y-axis drive cylinder.

[0005] As a further improvement of the present invention: the fixed component is fixedly connected to the drive robot via a flange.

[0006] As a further improvement of the present invention: one side of the fixed component frame is connected to the X-axis fixed stop, the other side of the fixed component frame is connected to the first linear slide rail, and the fixed component frame is fixedly connected to the X-axis drive cylinder through the cylinder mounting plate.

[0007] As a further improvement of the present invention: the long side of the X-axis guide frame is connected to the Y-axis fixed stop, and the short side of the X-axis guide frame is connected to the X-axis movable stop.

[0008] As a further improvement of the present invention: the X-axis guide frame is connected to the X-axis drive cylinder, and the fixed component is connected to the X-axis guide component through the first connecting plate.

[0009] As a further improvement of the present invention: the Y-axis guide component and the X-axis guide component are connected by a Y-axis drive cylinder.

[0010] As a further improvement of the present invention: the bottom of the X-axis guide frame is connected to a second linear slide rail.

[0011] As a further improvement of the present invention: the suction component includes a suction frame assembly and a suction cup assembly, the upper end of the suction frame assembly is connected to a second bearing connecting plate, the lower end of the suction frame assembly is connected to the suction cup assembly, and the suction cup assembly is connected to the plate.

[0012] As a further improvement of the present invention: the number of suction cup assemblies is eight, and the second bearing connecting plate is connected to the first bearing connecting plate through a bearing.

[0013] As a further improvement of the present invention: the X-axis guide component and the Y-axis guide component are connected by a second connecting plate, the long side of the Y-axis guide frame is connected to the Y-axis drive cylinder, and the short side of the Y-axis guide frame is connected to the first bearing connecting plate.

[0014] As a further improvement of the present invention: the Y-axis drive cylinder retracts through the piston rod, driving the Y-axis guide component and the suction component to move together in the Y-axis direction.

[0015] As a further improvement of the present invention: the number of movable stops on the X-axis is two, the number of the first connecting plates is four, and the number of movable stops on the Y-axis is two.

[0016] As a further improvement of the present invention: the movable stop block on the Y-axis guide component moves along the Y-axis, and the movable stop block clamps the plate with the fixed stop block on the other side of the Y-axis.

[0017] As a further improvement of the present invention: the number of X-axis fixed blocks is two, the number of the first linear slide rails is four, and the number of cylinder mounting plates is two.

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

[0019] This invention provides a rectangular plate clamp that can automatically correct the shape and position. During the clamping process, the shape and position of the rectangular plate are corrected and unified, solving the problem of the inability to accurately position the rectangular plate when it needs to be manually handled and installed or when the machine cannot be accurately positioned. At the same time, it ensures that the product is not deformed or scratched during the handling process. The positioning device is combined with the clamp, and after the suction cup picks up the material, the position and direction of the material are corrected by the movement of the positioning device and the bearing, ensuring the consistency of the direction of the clamped material. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the fixing component structure of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the X-axis guide component structure of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the Y-axis guide component structure of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the suction component structure of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 6 This is a working drawing of the sheet metal for the present invention;

[0026] Figure 7 This is a working diagram for determining the shape and position of the sheet metal in the Y-axis direction according to the present invention;

[0027] Figure 8 This is a working diagram for determining the shape and position of the sheet metal in the X-axis direction according to the present invention;

[0028] In the diagram: 1. Fixed component; 2. X-axis guide component; 3. Y-axis guide component; 4. Suction component; 5. Plate; 6. Flange; 7. Fixed component frame; 8. X-axis fixed stop; 9. First linear slide rail; 10. Cylinder mounting plate; 11. First connecting plate; 12. X-axis guide frame; 13. X-axis drive cylinder; 14. Y-axis fixed stop; 15. X-axis movable stop; 16. Second linear slide rail; 17. Second connecting plate; 18. Y-axis guide frame; 19. Y-axis movable stop; 20. Y-axis drive cylinder; 21. First bearing connecting plate; 22. Bearing; 23. Second bearing connecting plate; 24. Suction frame assembly; 25. Suction cup assembly. Detailed Implementation

[0029] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this invention clearer, the technical solutions of this invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with specific embodiments and corresponding drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this invention, and not all of them. Based on the embodiments of this invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this invention.

[0030] It should be noted that the terms "comprising" and "having" and any variations thereof in the specification, claims and accompanying drawings of this invention are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion. For example, a process, method, system, product or device that includes a series of steps or units is not necessarily limited to those steps or units that are explicitly listed, but may include other steps or units that are not explicitly listed or that are inherent to such processes, methods, products or devices.

[0031] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0032] The present invention will now be further described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments: such as Figure 1-8 The rectangular plate clamp shown includes a fixing component 1, a guiding component, and a suction component 4. The guiding component includes an X-axis guiding component 2 and a Y-axis guiding component 3. The fixing component 1 is connected to the X-axis guiding component 2, the X-axis guiding component 2 is connected to the Y-axis guiding component 3, and the Y-axis guiding component 3 is connected to the suction component 4. The fixing component 1 includes a fixing component frame 7, an X-axis fixing block 8, and a first linear slide rail 9. The X-axis guiding component 2 includes an X-axis guiding frame 12, an X-axis drive cylinder 13, a Y-axis fixing block 14, and an X-axis movable block 15. The Y-axis guiding component 3 includes a Y-axis guiding frame 18, a Y-axis movable block 19, and a Y-axis drive cylinder 20.

[0033] In a preferred embodiment, the fixed component 1 is fixedly connected to the drive robot via a flange 6.

[0034] In a preferred embodiment, one side of the fixed component frame 7 is connected to the X-axis fixed stop 8, and the other side of the fixed component frame 7 is connected to the first linear slide rail 9. The fixed component frame 7 and the X-axis drive cylinder 13 are fixedly connected through the cylinder mounting plate 10.

[0035] In a preferred embodiment, the long side of the X-axis guide frame 12 is connected to the Y-axis fixed stop 14, and the short side of the X-axis guide frame 12 is connected to the X-axis movable stop 15.

[0036] In a preferred embodiment, the X-axis guide frame 12 is connected to the X-axis drive cylinder 13, and the fixing component 1 and the X-axis guide component 2 are connected by the first connecting plate 11.

[0037] In a preferred embodiment, the Y-axis guide component 3 and the X-axis guide component 2 are connected by a Y-axis drive cylinder 20.

[0038] In a preferred embodiment, the bottom of the X-axis guide frame 12 is connected to a second linear slide rail 16.

[0039] In a preferred embodiment, the suction component 4 includes a suction frame assembly 24 and a suction cup assembly 25. The upper end of the suction frame assembly 24 is connected to the second bearing connecting plate 23, the lower end of the suction frame assembly 24 is connected to the suction cup assembly 4, and the suction cup assembly 4 is connected to the plate 5.

[0040] In a preferred embodiment, the number of suction cup assemblies 4 is eight, and the second bearing connecting plate 23 and the first bearing connecting plate 21 are connected by bearing 22.

[0041] In a preferred embodiment, the X-axis guide component 2 and the Y-axis guide component 3 are connected by a second connecting plate 17, the long side of the Y-axis guide frame 18 is connected to the Y-axis drive cylinder 20, and the short side of the Y-axis guide frame 18 is connected to the first bearing connecting plate 21.

[0042] In a preferred embodiment, the long side and short side of the rectangular timber 5 being clamped are parallel to the long side and short side of the fixing component frame 7 on the fixing component 1, respectively.

[0043] In a preferred embodiment, the piston rod of the X-axis drive cylinder 13 retracts, causing the X-axis guide component 2, the Y-axis guide component 3, and the suction component 4 to move together in the X-axis direction.

[0044] In a preferred embodiment, after the robot moves the entire fixture to the gripping position, the suction cup assembly 25 on the suction component 4 picks up the sheet material 5.

[0045] Working principle of the invention:

[0046] This invention ensures accurate positioning by using the relative positions of fixed and movable blocks around the perimeter to drive the rotation of the slewing bearing. The addition of the slewing bearing allows the clamping components to rotate, while the fixed positions of the blocks achieve automatic correction of the shape and position. It is suitable for various types of materials, including rectangular plates of various sizes and materials.

[0047] Implementation Case 1:

[0048] like Figure 1-8The rectangular plate clamp shown includes a fixing component 1, a guiding component, and a suction component 4. The guiding component includes an X-axis guiding component 2 and a Y-axis guiding component 3. The fixing component 1 is connected to the X-axis guiding component 2, the X-axis guiding component 2 is connected to the Y-axis guiding component 3, and the Y-axis guiding component 3 is connected to the suction component 4. The fixing component 1 includes a fixing component frame 7, an X-axis fixing block 8, and a first linear slide rail 9. The X-axis guiding component 2 includes an X-axis guiding frame 12, an X-axis drive cylinder 13, a Y-axis fixing block 14, and an X-axis movable block 15. The Y-axis guiding component 3 includes a Y-axis guiding frame 18, a Y-axis movable block 19, and a Y-axis drive cylinder 20.

[0049] The fixed component 1 is fixedly connected to the drive robot via flange 6. One side of the fixed component frame 7 is connected to an X-axis fixed stop 8, and the other side is connected to a first linear slide rail 9. The fixed component frame 7 is fixedly connected to the X-axis drive cylinder 13 via cylinder mounting plate 10. The long side of the X-axis guide frame 12 is connected to a Y-axis fixed stop 14, and the short side is connected to an X-axis movable stop 15. The X-axis guide frame 12 is connected to the X-axis drive cylinder 13. The fixed component 1 is connected to the X-axis guide component 2 via a first connecting plate 11. The Y-axis guide component 3 is connected to the X-axis guide component 2 via a Y-axis drive cylinder 20. The bottom of the X-axis guide frame 12 is connected to the second linear slide rail 16. The suction component 4 includes a suction frame assembly 24 and a suction cup assembly 25. The upper end of the suction frame assembly 24 is connected to the second bearing connecting plate 23, and the lower end of the suction frame assembly 24 is connected to the suction cup assembly 4. The suction cup assembly 4 is connected to the plate 5. There are eight suction cup assemblies. The second bearing connecting plate 23 and the first bearing connecting plate 21 are connected by a bearing 22. The X-axis guide component 2 and the Y-axis guide component 3 are connected by a second connecting plate 17. The long side of the Y-axis guide frame 18 is connected to the Y-axis drive cylinder 20, and the short side of the Y-axis guide frame 18 is connected to the first bearing connecting plate 21.

[0050] Step 1: Pick up the sheet 5. The entire fixture is connected to its driving robot through the flange 6. After the robot moves the entire fixture to the gripping position, the suction cup assembly 25 on the suction component 4 picks up the sheet 5. After the suction is completed, there may be a problem of the sheet 5 being misaligned.

[0051] Step 2: Determine the Y-axis position of the plate 5. After completing Step 1, the piston rod of the Y-axis drive cylinder 20 retracts, causing the Y-axis guide component 3 and the suction component 4 to move together in the Y-axis direction. This causes the movable Y-axis stop 19 on the Y-axis guide component 3 to move along the Y-axis. The movable Y-axis stop 19 and the fixed Y-axis stop 14 on the other side of the Y-axis clamp the plate. At the same time, the clamping force between the movable Y-axis stop 19 and the fixed Y-axis stop 14 causes the rotary bearing 22 on the suction component 4 to rotate the plate 5 and the entire suction component 4, so that the Y-axis direction of the plate 5 is perpendicular to the movable Y-axis stop 19 and the fixed Y-axis stop 14 and is in a clamped state. The Y-axis position of the plate 5 is determined, and the X-axis direction is also determined.

[0052] Step 3: Determine the shape and position of the sheet material along the X-axis

[0053] After step two is completed, the piston rod of the X-axis drive cylinder 13 retracts, causing the X-axis guide component 2, the Y-axis guide component 3 and the suction component 4 to move together in the X-axis direction. This causes the X-axis movable stop 15 on the X-axis guide component 2 to move along the X-axis and clamp the plate with the X-axis fixed stop 8 on the other side of the X-axis, so that the plate 5 is perpendicular to the X-axis movable stop 15 and the X-axis fixed stop 8 in the X-axis direction and is in a clamped state.

[0054] Implementation Case 2:

[0055] like Figure 1-8 The rectangular plate clamp shown includes a fixing component 1, a guiding component, and a suction component 4. The guiding component includes an X-axis guiding component 2 and a Y-axis guiding component 3. The fixing component 1 is connected to the X-axis guiding component 2, the X-axis guiding component 2 is connected to the Y-axis guiding component 3, and the Y-axis guiding component 3 is connected to the suction component 4. The fixing component 1 includes a fixing component frame 7, an X-axis fixing block 8, and a first linear slide rail 9. The X-axis guiding component 2 includes an X-axis guiding frame 12, an X-axis drive cylinder 13, a Y-axis fixing block 14, and an X-axis movable block 15. The Y-axis guiding component 3 includes a Y-axis guiding frame 18, a Y-axis movable block 19, and a Y-axis drive cylinder 20.

[0056] The fixed component 1 is fixedly connected to the drive robot via flange 6. One side of the fixed component frame 7 is connected to an X-axis fixed stop 8, and the other side is connected to a first linear slide rail 9. The fixed component frame 7 is fixedly connected to the X-axis drive cylinder 13 via cylinder mounting plate 10. The long side of the X-axis guide frame 12 is connected to a Y-axis fixed stop 14, and the short side is connected to an X-axis movable stop 15. The X-axis guide frame 12 is connected to the X-axis drive cylinder 13. The fixed component 1 is connected to the X-axis guide component 2 via a first connecting plate 11. The Y-axis guide component 3 is connected to the X-axis guide component 2 via a Y-axis drive cylinder 20. The bottom of the X-axis guide frame 12 is connected to the second linear slide rail 16. The suction component 4 includes a suction frame assembly 24 and a suction cup assembly 25. The upper end of the suction frame assembly 24 is connected to the second bearing connecting plate 23, and the lower end of the suction frame assembly 24 is connected to the suction cup assembly 4. The suction cup assembly 4 is connected to the plate 5. There are eight suction cup assemblies. The second bearing connecting plate 23 and the first bearing connecting plate 21 are connected by a bearing 22. The X-axis guide component 2 and the Y-axis guide component 3 are connected by a second connecting plate 17. The long side of the Y-axis guide frame 18 is connected to the Y-axis drive cylinder 20, and the short side of the Y-axis guide frame 18 is connected to the first bearing connecting plate 21.

[0057] Through the above actions, the long side and short side of the rectangular wood 5 being gripped are parallel to the long side and short side of the fixed component frame 7 on the fixed component 1, respectively. During each placement of rectangular boards of the same specification, the position of the fixed component 1 remains unchanged, that is, the robot's endpoint position remains unchanged, which can ensure the consistency of the placement shape and position of the boards of the same specification.

[0058] The main functions of this invention are:

[0059] This invention provides a rectangular plate clamp that can automatically correct the shape and position. During the clamping process, the shape and position of the rectangular plate are corrected and unified, solving the problem of the inability to accurately position the rectangular plate when it needs to be manually handled and installed or when the machine cannot be accurately positioned. At the same time, it ensures that the product is not deformed or scratched during the handling process. The positioning device is combined with the clamp, and after the suction cup picks up the material, the position and direction of the material are corrected by the movement of the positioning device and the bearing, ensuring the consistency of the direction of the clamped material.

[0060] In summary, after reading this invention document, those skilled in the art can make various other corresponding modifications to the technical solutions and concepts based on this invention without creative mental effort, and all of these modifications fall within the scope of protection of this invention.

[0061] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "upper end face", "lower end face", "top", "bottom", "left", "right", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this invention. Therefore, they should not be construed as limiting the actual direction of use of this invention.

[0062] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, and are not intended to limit it. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features therein. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, and they should all be covered within the scope of the claims and specification of the present invention.

Claims

1. A rectangular plate clamp capable of automatically correcting its shape and position, characterized in that, The system includes a fixing component, a guiding component, and a suction component. The guiding component includes an X-axis guiding component and a Y-axis guiding component. The fixing component is connected to the X-axis guiding component, the X-axis guiding component is connected to the Y-axis guiding component, and the Y-axis guiding component is connected to the suction component. The fixing component includes a fixing component frame, an X-axis fixed stop, and a first linear slide rail. The X-axis guiding component includes an X-axis guiding frame, an X-axis drive cylinder, a Y-axis fixed stop, and an X-axis movable stop. The Y-axis guiding component includes a Y-axis guiding frame, a Y-axis movable stop, and a Y-axis drive cylinder. One side of the fixed component frame is connected to an X-axis fixed stop, and the other side of the fixed component frame is connected to a first linear slide rail. The long side of the X-axis guide frame is connected to a Y-axis fixed stop, and the short side of the X-axis guide frame is connected to an X-axis movable stop. The long side of the Y-axis guide frame is connected to a Y-axis drive cylinder, and the short side of the Y-axis guide frame is connected to a first bearing connecting plate. The suction component includes a suction frame assembly, and the upper end of the suction frame assembly is connected to a second bearing connecting plate. The second bearing connecting plate and the first bearing connecting plate are connected by a bearing.

2. The rectangular plate clamp capable of automatically correcting its shape and position according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fixed component is fixedly connected to the drive robot via a flange.

3. A rectangular plate clamp capable of automatically correcting its shape and position according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fixed component frame is fixedly connected to the X-axis drive cylinder via a cylinder mounting plate.

4. A rectangular plate clamp capable of automatically correcting its shape and position according to claim 1, characterized in that, The X-axis guide frame is connected to the X-axis drive cylinder, and the fixed component is connected to the X-axis guide component through the first connecting plate.

5. A rectangular plate clamp capable of automatically correcting its shape and position according to claim 1, characterized in that, The Y-axis guide component and the X-axis guide component are connected by a Y-axis drive cylinder.

6. A rectangular plate clamp capable of automatically correcting its shape and position according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the X-axis guide frame is connected to a second linear slide rail.

7. A rectangular plate clamp capable of automatically correcting its shape and position according to claim 1, characterized in that, The suction component includes a suction cup assembly, the lower end of the suction frame assembly is connected to the suction cup assembly, and the suction cup assembly is connected to the board material.

8. A rectangular plate clamp capable of automatically correcting its shape and position according to claim 7, characterized in that, The number of suction cup components is eight.

9. A rectangular plate clamp capable of automatically correcting its shape and position according to claim 1, characterized in that, The X-axis guide component and the Y-axis guide component are connected by a second connecting plate.

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