A material taking module and a material taking mechanism

Abstract

This invention discloses a material handling module and a material handling mechanism. The material handling module includes a first mounting plate and a second mounting plate connected vertically, a material handling power component fixed on the first mounting plate, a lower pressure plate connected to the material handling power component, a first floating suction nozzle structure, and a second floating suction nozzle structure. The first floating suction nozzle structure is longitudinally slidably disposed on the second mounting plate, with one end of the first floating suction nozzle structure connected to the lower pressure plate. The second floating suction nozzle structure is located below the lower pressure plate and is laterally slidably disposed on the second mounting plate. The material handling power component drives the lower pressure plate to descend to different heights, thereby driving the first and second floating suction nozzle structures to descend and float to adsorb materials at different heights. This material handling module can achieve different height adjustments for the two suction nozzles through a single power component, thereby realizing the floating adsorption of materials at different heights.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of automated tooling technology, specifically to a material handling module and a material handling mechanism. Background Technology

[0002] In the field of automated production, suction nozzles can be used to move materials from one processing station to another. However, when faced with materials of different positions and heights, such as picking up products of different heights in a cutting die, current suction nozzle mechanisms cannot achieve independent floating of individual nozzles when picking up and placing materials simultaneously, resulting in poor suction performance and low positioning accuracy. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In view of this, embodiments of the present invention provide a material handling module and a material handling mechanism, which can achieve different height adjustments of the two suction nozzles through a single power component, thereby enabling floating adsorption of materials at different heights.

[0004] In a first aspect, embodiments of the present invention provide a material handling module, the material handling module comprising:

[0005] A first mounting plate and a second mounting plate are perpendicularly connected.

[0006] The material handling power component is fixedly mounted on the first mounting plate;

[0007] A lower pressure plate is connected to the material handling power component, which drives the lower pressure plate to move longitudinally.

[0008] A first floating nozzle structure is longitudinally slidably mounted on the second mounting plate, and one end of the first floating nozzle structure is connected to the lower pressure plate.

[0009] At least one second floating nozzle structure is located below the lower pressure plate, and the second floating nozzle structure is laterally slidably disposed on the second mounting plate;

[0010] The material handling power component drives the lower pressure plate to descend to different heights, thereby driving the first floating suction nozzle structure and the second floating suction nozzle structure to descend and float to adsorb materials at different heights.

[0011] Furthermore, the first floating nozzle structure includes a first positioning pin fixed relative to the second mounting plate and a first nozzle movably connected to the first positioning pin;

[0012] The second floating nozzle structure includes a second positioning pin with a height that remains constant relative to the second mounting plate and a second nozzle that is movably connected to the second positioning pin;

[0013] The first positioning pin and the second positioning pin have different heights to position materials at different heights respectively.

[0014] Furthermore, the first floating nozzle structure includes:

[0015] A first suction nozzle is slidably disposed longitudinally on the second mounting plate, and the first suction nozzle has a first through hole;

[0016] The first fixing plate has one end fixedly connected to the second mounting plate, and the other end extends above the first suction nozzle;

[0017] The first positioning pin is movably connected in the first through hole, with one end of the first positioning pin fixedly connected to the first fixing plate and the other end extending out from the first through hole;

[0018] A first floating spring is connected between the first suction nozzle and the second mounting plate;

[0019] A first floating link is connected between the lower pressure plate and the first suction nozzle;

[0020] The second floating spring is connected to the first floating link;

[0021] The downward movement of the lower pressure plate causes the first suction nozzle to descend via the first floating link, and the first suction nozzle floats via the first floating spring and the second floating spring.

[0022] Furthermore, the first floating nozzle structure also includes: a first fixing block, connecting the lower pressure plate and the first floating link; and a first connecting block, connecting the first floating link and the first nozzle.

[0023] Furthermore, the second floating nozzle structure includes:

[0024] The nozzle body is slidably connected to the second mounting plate.

[0025] The second suction nozzle is longitudinally slidably connected to the suction nozzle body, and the second suction nozzle has a second through hole;

[0026] The second fixing plate is fixedly connected to the nozzle body and is located above the second nozzle;

[0027] The second positioning pin is movably connected in the second through hole. One end of the second positioning pin is fixedly connected to the second fixing plate, and the other end extends out from the second through hole.

[0028] A third floating spring is connected between the second suction nozzle and the suction nozzle body;

[0029] The outer shell is movably connected to the outside of the nozzle body;

[0030] The second floating link is connected above the second suction nozzle and its end extends out of the housing;

[0031] A fourth floating spring is located inside the housing and is mounted on the second floating link.

[0032] The downward movement of the lower pressure plate causes the outer shell and the second suction nozzle to descend via the second floating link, and the second suction nozzle floats via the third floating spring and the fourth floating spring.

[0033] Furthermore, the second floating nozzle structure also includes:

[0034] The second connecting block connects the second floating link and the second suction nozzle.

[0035] The guide rod is fixed to the nozzle body and slidably connected to the outer shell.

[0036] Furthermore, the material handling module also includes:

[0037] The third mounting plate is connected to the second mounting plate;

[0038] At least one telescopic power component is disposed on the third mounting plate, and the telescopic power component is connected to the second floating nozzle structure for driving the second floating nozzle structure to move laterally.

[0039] Furthermore, the second mounting plate is provided with a first slide groove, at least one second slide groove, and a moving hole that communicates laterally with the second slide groove. The first floating nozzle structure is longitudinally movably disposed in the first slide groove, and the second floating nozzle structure is laterally movably disposed in the second slide groove. The telescopic power member passes through the moving hole and is connected to the second floating nozzle structure.

[0040] Furthermore, the material handling module also includes:

[0041] A guide plate is disposed on the second mounting plate and is positioned opposite to the lower pressure plate;

[0042] A floating guide post is connected between the lower pressure plate and the guide plate;

[0043] A first spring is disposed on the floating guide post and located between the lower pressure plate and the guide plate. The first floating nozzle structure and the second floating nozzle structure float and rise simultaneously by the first spring.

[0044] Secondly, embodiments of the present invention provide a material handling mechanism, the material handling mechanism comprising:

[0045] Connecting plate;

[0046] At least one lifting power component is fixed to the connecting plate;

[0047] At least one material handling module as described in the first aspect, the material handling module being connected to the lifting power component, the lifting power component being used to drive the material handling module to lift.

[0048] This invention provides a material handling module and a material handling mechanism. The material handling module includes a first mounting plate and a second mounting plate connected vertically, a material handling power component fixed on the first mounting plate, a lower pressure plate connected to the material handling power component, a first floating suction nozzle structure, and a second floating suction nozzle structure. The first floating suction nozzle structure is longitudinally slidably disposed on the second mounting plate, with one end of the first floating suction nozzle structure connected to the lower pressure plate. The second floating suction nozzle structure is located below the lower pressure plate and is laterally slidably disposed on the second mounting plate. The material handling power component drives the lower pressure plate to descend to different heights, thereby driving the first and second floating suction nozzle structures to descend and float to adsorb materials at different heights. This material handling module can achieve different height adjustments for the two suction nozzles through a single power component, thereby realizing the floating adsorption of materials at different heights. Attached Figure Description

[0049] The above and other objects, features and advantages of the present invention will become clearer from the following description of embodiments of the invention with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0050] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of the material handling module from a first angle according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0051] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the material handling module from a second angle according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0052] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram showing the connection between the first floating suction nozzle structure, the lower pressure plate, and the second mounting plate according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0053] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram showing the connection between the second floating suction nozzle structure and the second mounting plate according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0054] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the second floating nozzle structure of the present invention after removing the outer shell;

[0055] Figure 6 This is an exploded view of the second floating suction nozzle structure according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0056] Figure 7 This is an exploded view of the first floating nozzle structure according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0057] Figure 8This is a schematic diagram of the material handling mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0058] Figure label:

[0059] 1-First mounting plate; 2-Second mounting plate; 21-First slide groove; 22-Second slide groove; 23-Moving hole; 3-Material handling power component; 4-Lower pressure plate; 5-First floating suction nozzle structure; 51-First positioning pin; 52-First suction nozzle; 521-First through hole; 53-First fixing plate; 54-First floating spring; 55-First floating connecting rod; 56-Second floating spring; 57-First fixing block; 58-First connecting block; 6-Second floating suction nozzle structure; 61 62-Second positioning pin; 62-Second suction nozzle; 621-Second through hole; 63-Suction nozzle body; 64-Second fixing plate; 65-Third floating spring; 66-Outer shell; 67-Second floating connecting rod; 68-Fourth floating spring; 69-Second connecting block; 60-Guide rod; 7-Third mounting plate; 8-Telescopic power component; 9-Guide plate; 10-Floating guide post; 11-First spring; 12-Positioning pin; 13-Connecting plate; 14-Lifting power component; 15-Guide structure. Detailed Implementation

[0060] The present application is described below based on embodiments, but it is not limited to these embodiments. In the detailed description of the present application below, certain specific details are described in detail. Those skilled in the art can fully understand the present application without these details. To avoid obscuring the substance of the present application, well-known methods, processes, flows, elements, and circuits are not described in detail.

[0061] Furthermore, those skilled in the art should understand that the accompanying drawings provided herein are for illustrative purposes only and are not necessarily drawn to scale.

[0062] Unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise expressly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0063] Unless the context explicitly requires it, words such as "including" or "contains" throughout the application should be interpreted as including rather than exclusive or exhaustive; that is, meaning "including but not limited to".

[0064] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "first," "second," etc., are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance. Furthermore, in the description of this application, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0065] Figure 1 and Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the material handling module in this embodiment. The material handling mechanism can achieve two-stage descent movement via a single power component, allowing different suction nozzle structures to be positioned and pick up materials at different heights. Simultaneously, the material handling mechanism has multiple sets of spring-loaded floating structures, enabling both the overall lifting and floating of the material handling module and the lifting and floating of individual suction nozzle structures, thus improving the suction effect and making it suitable for handling multiple materials at different heights.

[0066] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the material handling module includes a first mounting plate 1, a second mounting plate 2, a material handling power component 3, a lower pressure plate 4, a first floating suction nozzle structure 5, and a second floating suction nozzle structure 6. The first mounting plate 1 and the second mounting plate 2 are vertically connected and can be connected by bolts, welding, or by integral machining.

[0067] The material handling power unit 3 is fixedly mounted on the first mounting plate 1, and the lower pressure plate 4 is connected to the material handling power unit 3. The material handling power unit 3 is used to drive the lower pressure plate 4 to descend, so that the lower pressure plate 4 can apply pressure to the first floating suction nozzle structure 5 and the second floating suction nozzle structure 6, causing the suction nozzles inside to descend and pick up or put down materials.

[0068] The first floating suction nozzle structure 5 and the second floating suction nozzle structure 6 are respectively installed on the second mounting plate 2 and are both located below the lower pressure plate 4, so that the lower pressure plate 4 contacts the first floating suction nozzle structure 5 and the second floating suction nozzle structure 6 when it descends, so that the two descend to suck up the material.

[0069] The first floating suction nozzle structure 5 is longitudinally slidably mounted on the second mounting plate 2, meaning that the first floating suction nozzle structure 5 can move longitudinally relative to the second mounting plate 2. The longitudinal movement of the first floating suction nozzle structure 5 refers to the longitudinal movement of the first suction nozzle 52, enabling the picking up and placing of materials.

[0070] The second floating suction nozzle structure 6 is laterally slidable on the second mounting plate 2, meaning it can move laterally relative to the mounting plate 2. This lateral sliding refers to the overall lateral movement of the second floating suction nozzle structure 6, allowing for position adjustment to accommodate material handling at different locations or to change the material's position. Simultaneously, the second suction nozzle 62 within the second floating suction nozzle structure 6 can move longitudinally to handle material handling. The downward pressure plate 4 descends to contact the first floating suction nozzle structure 5 and the second floating suction nozzle structure 6, causing both to descend; this refers to the descent of the first suction nozzle 52 and the second suction nozzle 62.

[0071] In this embodiment, the lower pressure plate 4 is arranged parallel to the second mounting plate 2 to better control the downward displacement of the lower pressure plate 4, and to more accurately control the descent of the first floating suction nozzle structure 5 and the second floating suction nozzle structure 6 to suck up materials.

[0072] In this embodiment, one end of the first floating suction nozzle structure 5 is connected to the lower pressure plate 4, and the second floating suction nozzle structure 6 is disposed below the lower pressure plate 4, with a gap between the second floating suction nozzle structure 6 and the lower pressure plate 4. That is, when the lower pressure plate 4 descends, it first drives the first floating suction nozzle structure 5 to descend; then, as it continues to move until the lower pressure plate 4 contacts the second floating suction nozzle structure 6 and continues to descend, the lower pressure plate 4 simultaneously drives the first floating suction nozzle structure 5 and the second floating suction nozzle structure 6 to descend; thus, through the two stages of descent of the lower pressure plate 4 (that is, the two stages of descent of the material-taking power component 3), the adsorption height of the first floating suction nozzle structure 5 and the second floating suction nozzle structure 6 is adjusted, completing the simultaneous adsorption action of materials at different heights.

[0073] like Figure 3 and Figure 7 As shown, the first floating suction nozzle structure 5 includes a first positioning pin 51, which is fixed relative to the second mounting plate 2. That is, the position of the first positioning pin 51 remains unchanged. The first positioning pin 51 is used to position material at a corresponding height plane, so that the first floating suction nozzle structure 5 can adsorb material at that height plane. In other words, the height of material that the first floating suction nozzle structure 5 can adsorb is determined by the height of the first positioning pin 51. In this embodiment, the height of the first positioning pin 51 refers to the height of the first positioning pin 51 below the second mounting plate 2. Preferably, there are two or more first positioning pins 51 to position the material in the X and Y directions.

[0074] like Figure 3 and Figure 7 As shown, the first floating suction nozzle structure 5 includes a first suction nozzle 52. The first suction nozzle 52 can be moved longitudinally relative to the second mounting plate 2 by the lower pressure plate 4, thereby adjusting the suction height. That is, the first suction nozzle 52 can move longitudinally relative to the first positioning pin 51, thus enabling the first suction nozzle 52 to float independently.

[0075] In this embodiment, the first suction nozzle 52 is longitudinally slidably disposed on the second mounting plate 2. The second mounting plate 2 is provided with a first sliding groove 21, and the first suction nozzle 52 (first floating suction nozzle structure 5) is longitudinally movably disposed within the first sliding groove 21, with both ends extending out of the first sliding groove 21. The cross-sectional area of ​​the first sliding groove 21 is adapted to the cross-sectional area of ​​the first suction nozzle 52, thereby providing guidance for the first suction nozzle 52.

[0076] like Figure 3 and Figure 7 As shown, the first floating nozzle structure 5 includes a first fixing plate 53. One end of the first fixing plate 53 is fixedly connected to the second mounting plate 2, and the other end extends above the first nozzle 52. The first nozzle 52 is movably connected to the first positioning pin 51. The first nozzle 52 has a longitudinally penetrating first through hole 521, as shown... Figure 7 As shown, a first positioning pin 51 is movably connected within a first through hole 521. One end of the first positioning pin 51 extends from the top of the first through hole 521 and is fixedly connected to the first fixing plate 53, while the other end extends from the bottom of the first through hole 521 to position the material. Since the position of the first positioning pin 51 remains unchanged, it can both position the material and guide the movement of the first suction nozzle 52. This arrangement of the first positioning pin 51 and the first suction nozzle 52 makes the structure more compact and allows for a wider range of material sizes to be used.

[0077] The other end of the first fixing plate 53 is located above the first suction nozzle 52, and can also be used to control the upward movement position of the first suction nozzle 52, that is, the highest position of the first suction nozzle 52.

[0078] In other embodiments, the first positioning pin 51 can also be directly fixed on the second mounting plate 2 and positioned near the first suction nozzle 52.

[0079] like Figure 3 and Figure 7 As shown, the first floating nozzle structure 5 includes a first floating spring 54 connected between the first nozzle 52 and the second mounting plate 2. When the lower pressure plate 4 drives the first nozzle 52 to descend, the height of the first positioning pin 51 remains unchanged, and the first floating spring 54 can play a role in buffering and rebounding, so as to realize the first nozzle 52 floating up and down to pick up and put down materials.

[0080] In this embodiment, the first suction nozzle 52 can be configured as a T-shaped structure, the first slide groove 21 can be configured as a matching T-shaped groove, and the first floating spring 54 is connected between the bottom of the T-shaped groove and the first suction nozzle 52. The T-shaped groove can increase the floating range of the first suction nozzle 52.

[0081] like Figure 3 and Figure 7As shown, the first floating nozzle structure 5 includes a first floating link 55, a second floating spring 56, and a first fixing block 57. One end of the first floating link 55 is slidably connected to the lower pressure plate 4, and the other end is fixedly connected to the first nozzle 52. The second floating spring 56 is connected to the first floating link 55 and located between the lower pressure plate 4 and the first nozzle 52. The first fixing block 57 connects the lower pressure plate 4 and the first floating link 55. The first fixing block 57 is fixed to the top of the lower pressure plate 4 and forms a certain distance between it and the first floating link 55. The first fixing block 57 can limit the movement distance of the first floating link 55.

[0082] When the lower pressure plate 4 descends, it compresses the second floating spring 56. The first floating connecting rod 55 acts as a guide. After the lower pressure plate 4 moves a certain distance, the first floating connecting rod 55 contacts the first fixed block 57, and the lower pressure plate 4 continues to descend. The lower pressure plate 4 drives the first suction nozzle 52 to descend via the first floating connecting rod 55. When there is no external pressure above the lower pressure plate 4, the first suction nozzle 52 can rebound to its original position via the second floating spring 56, serving as a rebound and buffer function.

[0083] Therefore, the first floating suction nozzle structure 5 drives the first suction nozzle 52 to descend through the lower pressure plate 4. During the descent, the first floating spring 54 and the second floating spring 56 work together to float up and down, so that the first suction nozzle 52 can float independently to pick up materials at different heights.

[0084] like Figure 3 and Figure 7 As shown, the first floating nozzle structure 5 includes a first connecting block 58. The first connecting block 58 connects the first floating link 55 and the first nozzle 52. The first connecting block 58 can be located on one side of the first fixing plate 53 and fixedly connected to the first nozzle 52. In this embodiment, the first connecting block 58 is an inverted U-shaped structure, fixed on the first nozzle 52, and one end of the first fixing plate 53 extends into the middle position of the inverted U-shaped structure and forms a gap with the inverted U-shaped structure to provide a movement distance. Figures 4-6 As shown, the second floating suction nozzle structure 6 includes a second positioning pin 61, which has a constant height relative to the second mounting plate 2. The second positioning pin 61 is used to position material at a corresponding height plane, allowing the second floating suction nozzle structure 6 to adsorb material at that height plane. In other words, the height of material that the second floating suction nozzle structure 6 can adsorb is determined by the height of the second positioning pin 61. In this embodiment, the height of the second positioning pin 61 refers to its position below the second mounting plate 2. Preferably, there are two or more second positioning pins 61 to position the material in the X and Y directions. In this embodiment, the first positioning pin 51 and the second positioning pin 61 have different heights and are positioned at different height planes, providing support points for the floating adsorption of material by the first floating suction nozzle structure 5 and the second floating suction nozzle structure 6.

[0085] like Figures 4-6 As shown, the second floating nozzle structure 6 includes a second nozzle 62. The second nozzle 62 can be moved longitudinally relative to the second mounting plate 2 by the lower pressure plate 4, thereby adjusting the suction height. That is, the second nozzle 62 can move longitudinally relative to the second positioning pin 61, thus enabling the second nozzle 62 to float independently.

[0086] like Figure 4 As shown, a second slide groove 22 is provided on the second mounting plate 2. The second floating suction nozzle structure 6 is laterally movable within the second slide groove 22, thereby adjusting the material position. The second slide groove 22 is a rectangular groove, and its length determines the distance the second floating suction nozzle structure 6 can move laterally. Therefore, the length of the second slide groove 22 is set according to requirements.

[0087] like Figures 4-6 As shown, the second floating suction nozzle structure 6 includes a suction nozzle body 63. The suction nozzle body 63 is laterally slidably disposed on the second mounting plate 2. That is, the suction nozzle body 63 is laterally slidably disposed within the second sliding groove 22. The second suction nozzle 62 is longitudinally slidably connected to the suction nozzle body 63. Thus, when the suction nozzle body 63 slides laterally, it drives the second suction nozzle 62 to move laterally, thereby adsorbing material at different positions or moving the adsorbed material to different positions.

[0088] In this embodiment, slots are provided on both sides of the nozzle body 63. The nozzle body 63 can be connected to the second slide groove 22 through the slots, so that the nozzle body 63 can move laterally within the second slide groove 22.

[0089] like Figure 5 As shown, the suction nozzle body 63 is provided with a longitudinally penetrating third through hole. The second suction nozzle 62 can be slidably connected within the third through hole, with both ends extending out of the third through hole. The cross-sectional area of ​​the third through hole is adapted to the cross-sectional area of ​​the second suction nozzle 62, thereby providing guidance for the second suction nozzle 62.

[0090] like Figures 4-6 As shown, the second floating nozzle structure 6 includes a second fixing plate 64. The second fixing plate 64 is fixedly connected to the nozzle body 63 and located above the second nozzle 62. The second nozzle 62 is movably connected to the second positioning pin 61. The second nozzle 62 has a longitudinally penetrating second through hole 621, as shown... Figure 6As shown, the second positioning pin 61 is movably connected within the second through hole 621. One end of the second positioning pin 61 extends from the top of the second through hole 621 and is fixedly connected to the second fixing plate 64, while the other end extends from the bottom of the second through hole 621 to position the material. Since the height of the second positioning pin 61 and its position relative to the suction nozzle body 63 remain constant, the second positioning pin 61 can both position the material and guide the movement of the second suction nozzle 62. This arrangement of the second positioning pin 61 and the second suction nozzle 62 makes the structure more compact and allows for a wider range of applicable material sizes. The second fixing plate 64 is positioned above the second suction nozzle 62 and can also be used to control the upward movement of the second suction nozzle 62.

[0091] In other embodiments, the second positioning pin 61 can also be directly fixed to the nozzle body 63 and positioned near the second nozzle 62.

[0092] like Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the second floating nozzle structure 6 includes a third floating spring 65, which is connected between the second nozzle 62 and the nozzle body 63. When the lower pressure plate 4 drives the second nozzle 62 to descend, the height of the second positioning pin 61 remains unchanged. The third floating spring 65 can play a role in buffering and rebounding, so as to realize the second nozzle 62 floating up and down to pick up and put down materials.

[0093] In this embodiment, the second suction nozzle 62 can be configured as a T-shaped structure. The T-shaped structure can limit the lowest position of the second suction nozzle 62 as it descends.

[0094] In this embodiment, the top of the suction nozzle body 63 is configured as a cross-shaped groove, formed by two vertically connected straight grooves of different depths. The second through hole 621 is disposed in the straight groove with the higher depth and penetrates the suction nozzle body 63. The second fixing plate 64 is fixed in the straight groove with the lower depth, and the second suction nozzle 62 is disposed in the straight groove with the lower depth angle and one end protrudes from the second through hole 621, thereby the second suction nozzle 62 is located below the second fixing plate 64.

[0095] like Figures 4-6 As shown, the second floating nozzle structure 6 includes a housing 66, a second floating connecting rod 67, and a fourth floating spring 68. The housing 66 covers the outside of the nozzle body 63 and is movably connected to the nozzle body 63. The housing 66 covers the outside of the nozzle body 63, allowing the third floating spring 65, the top of the second nozzle 62, the second floating connecting rod 67, the fourth floating spring 68, and the second connecting block 69 to be concealed within the housing 66, thus improving the aesthetics and overall integrity of the second floating nozzle structure 6.

[0096] One end of the second floating link 67 is movably connected to the housing 66, and the other end is connected to the second suction nozzle 62. A fourth floating spring 68 is mounted on the second floating link 67 and located between the housing 66 and the second suction nozzle 62. The top end of the second floating link 67 is located outside the housing 66. When the pressure plate 4 descends, it contacts the top end of the second floating link 67 and pushes the second suction nozzle 62 downwards via the second floating link 67. When the external force is removed from the top of the second floating link 67, the second suction nozzle 62 returns to its original position and moves upwards via the third floating spring 65, causing the second floating link 67 to move upwards relative to the housing 66. At this time, the fourth floating spring 68 is compressed, providing a rebound and cushioning effect.

[0097] Therefore, after the lower pressure plate 4 moves downward and contacts the top of the second floating connecting rod 67, the outer shell 66 and the second suction nozzle 62 are driven to descend through the second floating suction nozzle structure 6. The second suction nozzle 62 floats through the third floating spring 65, and after it moves out of the lower pressure plate 4, the second suction nozzle 62 floats through the fourth floating spring 68. This allows the second suction nozzle 62 to float independently and suck up materials at different heights.

[0098] like Figures 4-6 As shown, the second floating nozzle structure 6 includes a second connecting block 69 and a guide rod 60. The second connecting block 69 connects the second floating link 67 and the second nozzle 62. The second floating link 67 is connected to the second connecting block 69 by screws, and the second connecting block 69 can be connected to the second nozzle 62 by screws. The second connecting block 69 can be located on one side of the second fixing plate 64 and fixedly connected to the second nozzle 62. In this embodiment, the second connecting block 69 has an inverted U-shaped structure and is fixed to the second nozzle 62. One end of the second fixing plate 64 extends into the middle position of the inverted U-shaped structure and forms a gap with the inverted U-shaped structure to provide a movement distance.

[0099] The guide rod 60 is fixed to the nozzle body 63 and slidably connected to the outer shell 66. A limit block is provided on the guide rod 60 located on the outside of the outer shell 66, so that the guide rod 60 can be used to guide the outer shell 66, and at the same time, the guide rod 60 can also limit the range of motion of the outer shell 66. Furthermore, the outer shell 66 can limit the highest point of the second nozzle 62 floating.

[0100] In this embodiment, the first positioning pin 51 of the first floating nozzle structure 5 and the second positioning pin 61 of the second floating nozzle structure 6 have different heights, thereby allowing materials at different heights to be positioned respectively. The different heights refer to the different heights extending below the second mounting plate 2.

[0101] The number of first floating nozzle structure 5 and second floating nozzle structure 6 is not limited to one; there can be two or more. The positioning pins in different first floating nozzle structures 5 and different second floating nozzle structures 6 have different heights, which can position materials at different heights, thereby realizing the picking and placing of materials at different heights.

[0102] In this embodiment, the material handling module also includes a telescopic power component 8, such as... Figure 4 As shown. The number of telescopic power components 8 is the same as the number of second floating suction nozzle structures 6. The telescopic power components 8 are connected to the second floating suction nozzle structure 6 and are used to drive the second floating suction nozzle structure 6 to move laterally to adjust the position of the adsorbed material. At the same time, the lateral movement of the second floating suction nozzle structure 6 can position the second floating suction nozzle structure 6 below or to one side of the lower pressure plate 4. The telescopic power components 8 are connected to the suction nozzle body 63, which can drive the entire second floating suction nozzle structure 6 to move.

[0103] In this embodiment, the material handling module further includes a third mounting plate 7, one end of which is connected to the second mounting plate 2, and the other end extends to the outside of the second mounting plate 2. A telescopic power component 8 is fixed to the third mounting plate 7. The second mounting plate 2 is provided with a moving hole 23 that communicates laterally with the second slide groove 22. The telescopic power component 8 can pass through the moving hole 23 and extend into the second slide groove 22 to connect with the nozzle body 63 of the second floating nozzle structure 6.

[0104] In other embodiments, the telescopic power member 8 may also be fixed to the second mounting plate 2.

[0105] Since cylinders have the advantages of simple structure and easy installation and maintenance, the material picking power component 3 and telescopic power component 8 in this embodiment are preferably telescopic cylinders. In actual applications, the material picking power component 3 and telescopic power component 8 can also be electric cylinders or hydraulic cylinders, depending on the actual needs. This embodiment does not impose any restrictions on this.

[0106] In this embodiment, the material handling module further includes a guide plate 9, a floating guide post 10, and a first spring 11, as follows: Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown. The guide plate 9 is disposed on the second mounting plate 2 and is positioned opposite to the lower pressure plate 4. The floating guide post 10 is connected between the lower pressure plate 4 and the guide plate 9, and can guide the movement of the lower pressure plate 4. The first spring 11 is disposed on the floating guide post 10 and is located between the lower pressure plate 4 and the guide plate 9. The first spring 11 can act as a buffer and rebound mechanism. That is to say, the first floating suction nozzle structure 5 and the second floating suction nozzle structure 6 float and rise simultaneously through the first spring 11.

[0107] In this embodiment, the material handling module further includes at least two positioning pins 12, which are fixed below the second mounting plate 2. The positioning pins 12 are used to position the material carrier (such as a cutting die) in the XY direction, and also to stop the entire material handling module in the Z direction.

[0108] In this embodiment, the first and second suction nozzles in the material handling module can achieve overall lifting and floating of the module via a first spring. Simultaneously, the first and second floating suction nozzle structures each float independently via their own floating springs. Furthermore, the suction height of the first and second floating suction nozzle structures is adjusted by the two-stage descent of the power component, enabling floating material suction. Additionally, the different heights of their respective positioning pins allow them to be positioned at different height planes, providing support points for the nozzles when suctioning materials at varying heights.

[0109] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the material handling mechanism in this embodiment. Figure 8 As shown, the material handling mechanism includes a connecting plate 13, lifting power components 14, and material handling modules. The number of lifting power components 14 is the same as the number of material handling modules. The material handling modules are connected to the lifting power components 14, which drive the material handling modules to rise and fall, adjusting the overall height of the material handling modules. The lifting power components 14 are fixed to the connecting plate 13. An external power system (such as a robotic arm) can move the material handling modules to a designated position via the connecting plate 13.

[0110] In this embodiment, the lifting power component 14 is fixed on the connecting plate 13, and the first mounting plate 1 of the material picking module is connected to the lifting power component 14, thereby the lifting power component 14 drives the material picking module to move up and down as a whole through the first mounting plate 1.

[0111] Furthermore, the material handling mechanism also includes a guide structure 15, which is disposed between the connecting plate 13 and the material handling module (i.e., the first mounting plate 1) to provide guidance. The guide structure 15 can be a linear guide rail.

[0112] The lifting power component 14 is preferably a telescopic cylinder, which has advantages such as simple structure and convenient installation. In practical applications, the lifting power component 14 can also be an electric cylinder or a hydraulic cylinder, depending on the actual needs. This embodiment does not impose any restrictions on this.

[0113] The external power system moves the material-picking module to the designated position via the connecting plate 13. The telescopic power component 8 pushes the second floating suction nozzle structure 6 to complete the material position change. The lifting power component 14 drives the material-picking module to descend along the guide structure 15 until the positioning pin 12 contacts the carrier (such as a cutting die) and positions it in the XY direction and the Z direction. At this time, the first positioning pin 51 and the second positioning pin 61 precisely position the material at different heights in the carrier (cutting die). The descent of the material-picking power component 3 causes the lower pressure plate 4 to descend, at which point the first spring 11 causes the entire assembly to float.

[0114] Since the first floating link 55 is fixed to the lower pressure plate 4 by the first fixing block 57, the first floating link 55 drives the first connecting block 58 and the first suction nozzle 52 to descend accordingly. The second floating spring 56 and the first floating spring 54 on the first floating link 55 can realize the up and down floating of the first floating suction nozzle structure 5. Since the height of the first positioning pin 51 remains unchanged, the first suction nozzle 52 can float independently. The lower pressure plate 4 continues to descend and press down on the second floating link 67, thereby driving the outer shell 66, the second connecting block 69 and the second suction nozzle 62 to descend. The first floating link 55 in the second floating link 67... Four floating springs 68 and the third floating spring 65 enable the second floating suction nozzle structure 6 to float up and down. The height of the second positioning pin 61 remains unchanged, and the second suction nozzle 62 can float independently until the first suction nozzle 52 and the second suction nozzle 62 contact materials at different heights. At this time, the material picking power component 3 stops, and the first suction nozzle 52 and the second suction nozzle 6 adsorb the material. Then, the external power system moves the material to the discharge position, and the first floating suction nozzle structure 5 and the second floating suction nozzle structure 6 place the material in the designated position. The lifting power component 14 and the material picking power component 3 reset, preparing for the next material picking.

[0115] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this application and is not intended to limit this application. Various modifications and variations can be made to this application by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A material handling module, characterized in that, The material handling module includes: A first mounting plate (1) and a second mounting plate (2) are vertically connected; The material handling power component (3) is fixedly mounted on the first mounting plate (1); The lower pressure plate (4) is connected to the material picking power component (3), and the material picking power component (3) drives the lower pressure plate (4) to move longitudinally; The first floating nozzle structure (5) is longitudinally slidably disposed on the second mounting plate (2) and one end of the first floating nozzle structure (5) is connected to the lower pressure plate (4). The first floating nozzle structure (5) includes a first positioning pin (51) fixed relative to the second mounting plate (2) and a first nozzle (52) movably connected to the first positioning pin (51). At least one second floating nozzle structure (6) is located below the lower pressure plate (4). The second floating nozzle structure (6) is laterally slidably disposed on the second mounting plate (2). The second floating nozzle structure (6) includes a second positioning pin (61) with a height that is constant relative to the second mounting plate (2) and a second nozzle (62) movably connected to the second positioning pin (61). The material-taking power unit (3) drives the lower pressure plate (4) to descend to different heights, so as to drive the first suction nozzle (52) and the second suction nozzle (62) to move longitudinally relative to the second mounting plate (2) and float to adsorb materials at different heights respectively.

2. The material handling module according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first positioning pin (51) and the second positioning pin (61) have different heights to position materials at different heights respectively.

3. The material handling module according to any one of claims 1-2, characterized in that, The first floating nozzle structure (5) includes: The first suction nozzle (52) is slidably disposed on the second mounting plate (2) in the longitudinal direction, and the first suction nozzle (52) has a first through hole (521). The first fixing plate (53) is fixedly connected at one end to the second mounting plate (2), and the other end extends above the first suction nozzle (52); The first positioning pin (51) is movably connected in the first through hole (521). One end of the first positioning pin (51) is fixedly connected to the first fixing plate (53), and the other end extends out from the first through hole (521). A first floating spring (54) is connected between the first suction nozzle (52) and the second mounting plate (2); The first floating link (55) is connected between the lower pressure plate (4) and the first suction nozzle (52); The second floating spring (56) is connected to the first floating link (55); The lower pressure plate (4) moves downward and drives the first suction nozzle (52) to descend via the first floating link (55), and the first suction nozzle (52) floats via the first floating spring (54) and the second floating spring (56).

4. The material handling module according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first floating nozzle structure (5) further includes: a first fixing block (57) connecting the lower pressure plate (4) and the first floating connecting rod (55); and a first connecting block (58) connecting the first floating connecting rod (55) and the first nozzle (52).

5. The material handling module according to any one of claims 1-2, characterized in that, The second floating nozzle structure (6) includes: The nozzle body (63) is laterally slidably connected to the second mounting plate (2); The second suction nozzle (62) is longitudinally slidably connected to the suction nozzle body (63), and the second suction nozzle (62) has a second through hole (621). The second fixing plate (64) is fixedly connected to the nozzle body (63) and located above the second nozzle (62); The second positioning pin (61) is movably connected in the second through hole (621). One end of the second positioning pin (61) is fixedly connected to the second fixing plate (64), and the other end extends out from the second through hole (621). A third floating spring (65) is connected between the second suction nozzle (62) and the suction nozzle body (63); The outer shell (66) is movably connected to the outside of the nozzle body (63); The second floating link (67) is connected above the second suction nozzle (62) and its end extends out from the housing (66); A fourth floating spring (68) is located inside the housing (66) and is disposed on the second floating link (67); The lower pressure plate (4) moves downward and drives the outer shell (66) and the second suction nozzle (62) to descend via the second floating link (67), and the second suction nozzle (62) floats via the third floating spring (65) and the fourth floating spring (68).

6. The material handling module according to claim 5, characterized in that, The second floating nozzle structure (6) also includes: The second connecting block (69) connects the second floating link (67) and the second suction nozzle (62). The guide rod (60) is fixed on the nozzle body (63) and slidably connected to the outer shell (66).

7. The material handling module according to any one of claims 1-2, characterized in that, The material handling module also includes: The third mounting plate (7) is connected to the second mounting plate (2); At least one telescopic power component (8) is disposed on the third mounting plate (7), the telescopic power component (8) is connected to the second floating nozzle structure (6) and is used to drive the second floating nozzle structure (6) to move laterally.

8. The material handling module according to claim 7, characterized in that, The second mounting plate (2) is provided with a first slide groove (21), at least one second slide groove (22) and a moving hole (23) that is laterally connected to the second slide groove (22). The first floating suction nozzle structure (5) is longitudinally moved in the first slide groove (21), and the second floating suction nozzle structure (6) is laterally moved in the second slide groove (22). The telescopic power member (8) passes through the moving hole (23) and is connected to the second floating suction nozzle structure (6).

9. The material handling module according to claim 1, characterized in that, The material handling module also includes: A guide plate (9) is disposed on the second mounting plate (2) and is disposed opposite to the lower pressure plate (4); A floating guide post (10) is connected between the lower pressure plate (4) and the guide plate (9); The first spring (11) is disposed on the floating guide post (10) and located between the lower pressure plate (4) and the guide plate (9). The first floating suction nozzle structure (5) and the second floating suction nozzle structure (6) float up and down simultaneously through the first spring (11).

10. A material handling mechanism, characterized in that, The material handling mechanism includes: Connecting plate (13); At least one lifting power component (14) is fixed on the connecting plate (13); At least one material handling module as described in any one of claims 1-9, the material handling module being connected to the lifting power component (14), the lifting power component (14) being used to drive the material handling module to lift.

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