Cam grabbing and carrying equipment and material conveying system

Abstract

The invention provides cam grabbing and carrying equipment and a material conveying system. The cam grabbing and carrying equipment comprises a mounting frame; the driving mechanism comprises a rotary driver and a transmission plate, the transmission plate is rotationally connected to the rotary driver, and a reversing groove is formed in the transmission plate; the guide mechanism comprises a mounting plate provided with a guide groove, and the guide groove is configured to be an arc-shaped groove with the middle protruding upwards; the moving module comprises a first guide rail and a cam follower, the cam follower adjusts the rotary driving force into linear driving force, and one end of the first guide rail is connected to the cam follower; and a clamping mechanism. According to the invention, the purpose of uniform and rapid transmission between two production lines by the clamping mechanism can be achieved, so that high-efficiency and high-precision directional transmission is realized. In the product conveying process, handover and conversion among multiple modules are not needed, stable conveying is achieved through a uniform and smooth path, and therefore the risk that products are collided, damaged and even fall off due to vibration and shaking in the carrying process is greatly reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of transfer equipment, and in particular to a cam grabbing and handling equipment and a material transmission system. Background Art

[0002] In today's industrial automation field, the efficiency of assembly line operations is directly related to production costs and product quality. However, the material handling process between assembly lines faces space limitations and efficiency challenges.

[0003] In the existing technology, in order to complete the horizontal and vertical transfer of materials in a small space, linear modules are usually superimposed. The traditional linear module handling system requires multiple drivers to control the horizontal and vertical movements respectively, which not only makes the entire system structure complicated, but also occupies a large amount of space. The addition of these drivers not only increases the cost, but also increases the failure rate and maintenance difficulty of the system. In addition, the transfer devices between linear modules are cumbersome, and each transfer point may be the source of failure, which not only reduces the reliability of the system, but also in actual operation, these transfer points often become the bottleneck of the transfer speed.

[0004] On the other hand, in actual applications, this method of transporting by stacking linear modules often requires a long conversion time because the switching between horizontal and vertical movement of materials is not smooth enough, which seriously affects the operating efficiency of the entire assembly line. Summary of the invention

[0005] Therefore, the technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to overcome the problem of large space occupied and low efficiency of material transfer in the prior art, and to provide a cam grabbing and handling equipment and a material transmission system.

[0006] In order to solve the above technical problems, the present invention provides a cam grabbing and handling device, which includes: a mounting frame, which is arranged between two production lines; a driving mechanism, which is connected to the mounting frame, and includes a rotary driver and a transmission plate, one end of which is connected to the working end of the rotary driver around a rotation center line, and the other end of which is provided with a reversing groove extending along its length direction; a guide mechanism, which includes: a mounting plate, which is connected to the mounting frame, and a guide groove is provided thereon, and the guide groove is configured as an arc with a middle portion convex upward. shaped groove, and its two ends are respectively arranged toward two production lines; a moving module, the moving module includes a first guide rail and a cam follower, the cam follower is penetrated and connected along the guide groove and the reversing groove to adjust the rotational driving force into a linear driving force, one end of the first guide rail is connected to the cam follower to enable it to move along the extension direction of the guide groove; a clamping mechanism, the clamping mechanism is fixedly connected to the first guide rail and moves synchronously with the first guide rail, and it includes at least two clamping jaws, and at least two of the clamping jaws are relatively opened and closed to clamp / release the product to be transported.

[0007] In one embodiment of the present invention, the movable module also includes a second guide rail and a bidirectional sliding assembly, the second guide rail is connected to the mounting plate and extends along a first direction, the bidirectional sliding assembly is respectively slidably connected to the first guide rail and the second guide rail, and the first guide rail is slidably connected to the second guide rail along a horizontal and / or vertical direction through the bidirectional sliding assembly.

[0008] In one embodiment of the present invention, the bidirectional sliding assembly includes a first connecting plate, a second connecting plate, a first slider and a second slider, the first slider and the second slider are respectively arranged on opposite sides of the first connecting plate, the clamping mechanism and the first guide rail are respectively arranged on opposite sides of the second connecting plate, wherein the first slider is slidably connected to the first rail, and the second slider is slidably connected to the second rail.

[0009] In one embodiment of the present invention, the cam follower includes a connecting shaft, a first roller and a second roller, the first roller, the second roller, the reversing groove of the transmission plate and the first guide rail are all sleeved on the connecting shaft, wherein the first roller is arranged in the guide groove and moves along the guide groove, and the second roller is arranged in the reversing groove and moves along the reversing groove.

[0010] In one embodiment of the present invention, the moving module further includes a fastener, which is passed through the linkage shaft and is arranged on two sides opposite to the first guide rail as well as the transmission plate.

[0011] In one embodiment of the present invention, at least one buffer assembly is further provided on the mounting plate, and any of the buffer assemblies includes a connecting seat, a limiting column and a buffer, the connecting seat is connected to the mounting plate, the limiting column is passed through the mounting plate and extends along the height direction of the guide mechanism, and the buffer is sleeved and connected to the limiting column.

[0012] In one embodiment of the present invention, the clamping mechanism further comprises an opening and closing driver, one side of the opening and closing driver is connected to the first guide rail, and at least two of the clamping jaws are connected to the working end of the opening and closing driver.

[0013] In one embodiment of the present invention, the clamping mechanism also includes a limit assembly, which includes a connecting block and a limit pin. The connecting block is connected to the first guide rail and extends between at least two of the clamping jaws. The limit pin is passed through the extended end of the connecting block and extends along the height direction of the clamping mechanism to abut the product to be transported.

[0014] In one embodiment of the present invention, the guide mechanism further includes at least one detection switch, which is connected to the mounting plate and corresponds to at least one extending end of the guide slot.

[0015] In one embodiment of the present invention, it also includes a control system, and the driving mechanism, the guiding mechanism and the clamping mechanism are respectively connected to the control system.

[0016] The present invention also provides a material transmission system, which comprises the above-mentioned cam grabbing and handling equipment.

[0017] The above technical solution of the present invention has the following advantages compared with the prior art: The cam grabbing and handling equipment and material transmission system described in the present invention can disassemble the rotational driving force into the driving force for the clamping mechanism in the horizontal and vertical directions through the mutual cooperation between the mounting plate and the mobile module in the guide mechanism, thereby achieving the purpose of uniform and rapid transmission of the clamping mechanism between two production lines. First of all, compared with the conventional transmission and handling mechanism at this stage, the present application can achieve high-efficiency and high-precision directional transmission, and it can achieve multi-directional driving effect through only one driver, thereby greatly reducing the volume and cost of the equipment, and also enabling the present application to be applied to a wider range of operating scenarios. Secondly, during the process of product transportation, there is no need to hand over and convert between multiple modules, but to achieve stable transmission through a uniform and smooth path, thereby greatly reducing the risk of product collision damage or even falling due to shaking during transportation. In addition, the present application also has the advantages of easy operation and strong controllability, and has broad prospects for use in this industry. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] In order to make the contents of the present invention more clearly understood, the present invention is further described in detail below based on specific embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0019] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the cam grabbing and handling device in the preferred embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 yes Figure 1 An exploded structural diagram of the cam grabbing and handling device shown; Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of a driving mechanism and part of a guiding mechanism in a cam grabbing and handling device shown; Figure 4 yes Figure 1 The three-dimensional structural diagram of the moving module in the cam grabbing and handling equipment shown; Figure 5 yes Figure 1 The three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the clamping mechanism in the cam grabbing and handling equipment is shown.

[0020] Description of the accompanying drawings: 100, mounting frame; 110, bottom plate; 120, support plate; 200, driving mechanism; 210, rotary driver; 211, speed regulating valve; 220, transmission plate; 221, reversing groove; 300, guide mechanism; 310, mounting plate; 311, guide groove; 312, buffer assembly; 3121, connecting seat; 3122, limiting column; 3123, buffer; 320, moving module; 321, first guide rail; 322, second guide rail; 323, two-way sliding assembly; 3231, first connecting rail Connecting plate; 3232, first slider; 3233, second slider; 3234, second connecting plate; 324, fastener; 325, cam follower; 3251, linkage shaft; 3252, first roller; 3253, second roller; 330, detection switch; 400, clamping mechanism; 410, opening and closing drive; 420, clamping claw; 430, limit assembly; 431, connecting block; 432, limit pin; 500, product to be transported; 1001, rotation center line; X, first direction; Y, second direction; Z, third direction. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0021] The present invention is further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments so that those skilled in the art can better understand the present invention and implement it, but the embodiments are not intended to limit the present invention. Embodiment 1

[0022] See also Figure 1As shown, this embodiment provides a cam grabbing and handling device, which includes: a mounting frame 100, the mounting frame 100 is arranged between two production lines; a driving mechanism 200, the driving mechanism 200 is connected to the mounting frame 100, and includes a rotary driver 210 and a transmission plate 220, one end of the transmission plate 220 is rotatably connected to the working end of the rotary driver 210 around a rotation center line 1001, and the other end is provided with a reversing groove 221 extending along its length direction; The guide mechanism 300 includes: a mounting plate 310, the mounting plate 310 is connected to the mounting frame 100, and a guide groove 311 is provided thereon, the guide groove 311 is configured as an arc groove with a middle portion protruding upward, and its two ends are respectively arranged toward two production lines; a moving module 320, the moving module 320 includes a first guide rail 321 and a cam follower 325, the cam follower 325 is penetrated and connected along the guide groove 311 and the reversing groove 221 to adjust the rotational driving force to a linear driving force, one end of the first guide rail 321 is connected to the cam follower 325 to enable it to move along the extension direction of the guide groove 311; a clamping mechanism 400, the clamping mechanism 400 is fixedly connected to the first guide rail 321, and moves synchronously with the first guide rail 321, and includes at least two clamping jaws 420, and at least two of the clamping jaws 420 are relatively opened and closed to clamp / release the product 500 to be transported.

[0023] The cam grabbing and handling equipment described in the present invention can disassemble the rotational driving force into the driving force for the clamping mechanism 400 in the horizontal and vertical directions through the mutual cooperation between the mounting plate 310 and the mobile module 320 in the guide mechanism 300, thereby achieving the purpose of uniform and rapid transmission of the clamping mechanism 400 between two production lines. First of all, compared with the conventional transmission and handling mechanism at this stage, the present application can achieve high-efficiency and high-precision directional transmission, and it can achieve multi-directional driving effect through only one driver, thereby greatly reducing the volume and cost of the equipment, and also enabling the present application to be applied to a wider range of operating scenarios. Secondly, during the process of product transportation, there is no need to hand over and convert between multiple modules, but to achieve stable transmission through a uniform and smooth path, thereby greatly reducing the risk of product collision damage or even falling due to shaking during transportation. In addition, the present application also has the advantages of easy operation and strong controllability, and has broad prospects for use in this industry.

[0024] It should be noted that, for ease of expression, this embodiment defines the width direction of the cam grabbing and handling device as the first direction X, the thickness direction of the device as the second direction Y, and the height direction of the device as the third direction Z, wherein the first direction X, the second direction Y and the third direction Z are arranged perpendicular to each other in pairs, and the first direction X and the second direction Y are located in the same plane.

[0025] See also Figure 1 As shown, the mounting frame 100 in this embodiment is used to provide a mounting platform for the driving mechanism 200, the guiding mechanism 300 and the clamping mechanism 400, and includes a base plate 110 and two support plates 120. The two support plates 120 are respectively arranged at both ends of the base plate 110 along a first direction X, and both extend along a third direction Z. The guiding mechanism 300 and the driving mechanism 200 are both connected to the extended ends of the support plates 120.

[0026] In this embodiment, the rotary driver 210 is connected to the center of the mounting plate 310, and is preferably a rotary motor, on which a speed regulating valve 211 is also provided, so that the operator can adjust its rotation speed. The transmission plate 220 is used to drive the guide mechanism 300 to move, and at the same time, the rotary drive of the rotary driver 210 is reversed. Specifically, the transmission plate 220 in this embodiment is preferably a flat runway-type element, one end of which is connected to the rotary driver 210 and rotates around the rotation center line 1001, and the other end is provided with an annular groove, and the reversing groove 221 extends in the same direction as the transmission plate 220. Specifically, the reversing groove 221 in this embodiment can provide a moving adjustment space for the mobile module 320, thereby realizing the conversion process from rotary drive to linear drive.

[0027] See also Figure 2 As shown, the two sides of the mounting plate 310 in this embodiment are fixedly connected to the two support plates 120 respectively, and the guide groove 311 thereon is preferably an inverted "U"-shaped structure, thereby achieving the effect of lifting and / or translating the product. The guide mechanism 300 in this embodiment also includes at least one detection switch 330, and the detection switch 330 is connected to the mounting plate 310 and is arranged corresponding to at least one extended end of the guide groove 311. Based on this, when the detection switch 330 detects that the detection moving module 320 moves to the end of the guide groove 311, it can control the rotation driver 210 to stop working, thereby improving the degree of automation of the device. Furthermore, at least one buffer component 312 is further provided on the mounting plate 310 in this embodiment, and any buffer component 312 includes a connection seat 3121, a limiting column 3122 and a buffer 3123. The connection seat 3121 is connected to the mounting plate 310, the limiting column 3122 is penetrated in the mounting plate 310 and extends along the height direction of the guide mechanism 300, and the buffer 3123 is sleeved and connected to the limiting column 3122. It can improve the buffering protection effect on the product or other structures of the device by supporting the external mounting surface.

[0028] See also Figure 3As shown, the moving module 320 further includes a second guide rail 322 and a bidirectional sliding assembly 323, wherein the second guide rail 322 is connected to the mounting plate 310 and extends along the first direction X, wherein the bidirectional sliding assembly 323 is slidably connected to the first guide rail 321 and the second guide rail 322 respectively, wherein the first guide rail 321 is slidably connected to the horizontal module along the horizontal and / or vertical direction through the bidirectional sliding assembly 323. Further, the bidirectional sliding assembly 323 includes a first connecting plate 3231, a second connecting plate 3234, a first slider 3232 and a second slider 3233, wherein the first slider 3232 and the second slider 3233 are respectively arranged on opposite sides of the first connecting plate 3231, wherein the clamping mechanism 400 and the first guide rail are respectively arranged on opposite sides of the second connecting plate 3234, wherein the first slider 3232 is slidably connected to the first rail 321, and the second slider 3233 is slidably connected to the second rail 322. Specifically, the first rail 321 in this embodiment can move horizontally and up and down relative to the second rail 322, thereby achieving a uniform change in its position. The second rail 322 also has the function of connecting and fixing the first rail 321 to achieve simultaneous fixation of the two ends of the first rail 321.

[0029] See also Figure 3 As shown, the cam follower 325 in this embodiment includes a linkage shaft 3251, a first roller 3252 and a second roller 3253, wherein the first roller 3252, the second roller 3253, the reversing groove 221 of the transmission plate 220 and the first guide rail 321 are all sleeved on the linkage shaft 3251, wherein the first roller 3252 is disposed in the guide groove 311 and moves along the guide groove 311, and the second roller 3253 is disposed in the reversing groove 221 and moves along the reversing groove 221. Further, the moving module 320 also includes a fastener 324, which is penetrated on the linkage shaft 3251 and is disposed on two sides of the transmission plate 220 opposite to the first guide rail 321, thereby realizing a relatively movable connection relationship between the first guide rail 321 and the mounting plate 310.

[0030] See also Figure 4As shown, the clamping mechanism 400 also includes an opening and closing driver 410, one side of which is connected to the first guide rail 321, and at least two of the clamping jaws 420 are connected to the working end of the opening and closing driver 410. The clamping mechanism 400 in this embodiment includes two clamping jaws 420 spaced apart along the first direction X. In different embodiments, the number of the clamping jaws 420 and the opening and closing mode can be flexibly adjusted according to the actual use requirements, and the present invention does not impose specific restrictions on this. Further, the clamping mechanism 400 also includes a limiting assembly 430, and the limiting assembly 430 includes a connecting block 431 and a limiting pin 432. The connecting block is connected to the first guide rail 321 and extends between at least two of the clamping jaws 420. The limiting pin 432 is penetrated and connected to the extended end of the connecting block 431, and extends along the height direction of the clamping mechanism 400 to abut the product 500 to be transported, thereby ensuring that the product can be accurately clamped, thereby improving the transport stability.

[0031] This embodiment also includes a control system, and the driving mechanism 200, the guiding mechanism 300, and the clamping mechanism 400 are respectively connected to the control system. In the actual production and processing process, the operator can control the above structures in real time through the control system, thereby improving the flexibility of the use of the device, and can also preset parameters through the control system, thereby improving the automation of the device. Embodiment 2

[0032] This embodiment provides a material conveying system, which includes the above-mentioned cam grabbing and handling equipment.

[0033] In summary, the cam grabbing and handling equipment and material transmission system described in the present invention can disassemble the rotational driving force into the driving force for the clamping mechanism 400 in the horizontal and vertical directions through the mutual cooperation between the mounting plate 310 and the mobile module 320 in the guide mechanism 300, thereby achieving the purpose of uniform and rapid transmission of the clamping mechanism 400 between the two production lines. First of all, compared with the conventional transmission and handling mechanism at this stage, the present application can achieve high-efficiency and high-precision directional transmission, and it can achieve multi-directional driving effect through only one driver, thereby greatly reducing the volume and cost of the equipment, and also enabling the present application to be applied to a wider range of operating scenarios. Secondly, during the process of product transportation, there is no need to hand over and convert between multiple modules, but to achieve stable transmission through a uniform and smooth path, thereby greatly reducing the risk of product collision damage or even falling due to shaking during transportation. In addition, the present application also has the advantages of easy operation and strong controllability, and has broad application prospects in this industry.

[0034] Obviously, the above embodiments are merely examples for clear explanation and are not intended to limit the implementation methods. For those skilled in the art, other different forms of changes or modifications can be made based on the above description. It is not necessary and impossible to list all the implementation methods here. The obvious changes or modifications derived from these are still within the protection scope of the invention.

Claims

1. A cam grabbing and handling device, characterized in that: include: A mounting frame, wherein the mounting frame is arranged between two production lines; A driving mechanism, the driving mechanism is connected to the mounting frame, and comprises a rotary driver and a transmission plate, one end of the transmission plate is rotatably connected to the working end of the rotary driver around a rotation center line, and the other end of the transmission plate is provided with a reversing groove extending along its length direction; A guiding mechanism, the guiding mechanism comprising: A mounting plate, the mounting plate is connected to the mounting frame and is provided with a guide groove, the guide groove is configured as an arc-shaped groove with a middle portion protruding upward, and two ends of the guide groove are respectively arranged toward two production lines; A moving module, the moving module comprising a first guide rail and a cam follower, the cam follower is inserted and connected along the guide groove and the reversing groove to adjust the rotational driving force into a linear driving force, and one end of the first guide rail is connected to the cam follower to make it move along the extension direction of the guide groove; The clamping mechanism is fixedly connected to the first guide rail and moves synchronously with the first guide rail. The clamping mechanism includes at least two clamping jaws, and the at least two clamping jaws are relatively opened and closed to clamp / release the product to be transported.

2. The cam grabbing and handling device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The movable module also includes a second guide rail and a bidirectional sliding assembly, wherein the second guide rail is connected to the mounting plate and extends along a first direction, and the bidirectional sliding assembly is slidably connected to the first guide rail and the second guide rail respectively, and the first guide rail is slidably connected to the second guide rail along a horizontal and / or vertical direction through the bidirectional sliding assembly.

3. The cam grabbing and handling device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The bidirectional sliding assembly includes a first connecting plate, a second connecting plate, a first slider and a second slider, the first slider and the second slider are respectively arranged on opposite sides of the first connecting plate, the clamping mechanism and the first guide rail are respectively arranged on opposite sides of the second connecting plate, wherein the first slider is slidably connected to the first rail, and the second slider is slidably connected to the second rail.

4. The cam grabbing and handling device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cam follower includes a connecting shaft, a first roller and a second roller, wherein the first roller, the second roller, the reversing groove of the transmission plate and the first guide rail are all sleeved on the connecting shaft, wherein the first roller is arranged in the guide groove and moves along the guide groove, and the second roller is arranged in the reversing groove and moves along the reversing groove.

5. The cam grabbing and handling device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The moving module also includes a fastener, which is passed through the linkage shaft and is arranged on two sides opposite to the first guide rail with the transmission plate.

6. The cam grabbing and handling device according to claim 1, characterized in that: At least one buffer component is also provided on the mounting plate, and any of the buffer components includes a connecting seat, a limiting column and a buffer, the connecting seat is connected to the mounting plate, the limiting column is penetrated in the mounting plate and extends along the height direction of the guide mechanism, and the buffer is sleeved and connected to the limiting column.

7. The cam grabbing and handling device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamping mechanism also includes an opening and closing driver, one side of which is connected to the first guide rail, and at least two of the clamping claws are connected to the working end of the opening and closing driver.

8. The cam grabbing and handling device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamping mechanism also includes a limit assembly, which includes a connecting block and a limit pin. The connecting block is connected to the first guide rail and extends between at least two of the clamping jaws. The limit pin is passed through the extended end of the connecting block and extends along the height direction of the clamping mechanism to abut the product to be transported.

9. The cam grabbing and handling device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The guide mechanism further includes at least one detection switch, which is connected to the mounting plate and corresponds to at least one extending end portion of the guide slot.

10. The cam grabbing and handling device according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a control system, and the driving mechanism, the guiding mechanism and the clamping mechanism are respectively connected to the control system.

11. A material transmission system, characterized in that: A cam grabbing and handling device comprising any one of claims 1 to 10.

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