End tool

By designing a terminal tool including an electric push rod and a clamping mechanism, the handles for the mid-mounted cabinet switch cabinet door are automatically operated, which solves the problems of cumbersome manual operation and the risk of electric shock, and improves safety and work efficiency.

CN119407827APending Publication Date: 2025-02-11STATE GRID SHANGHAI MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC POWER CO +1
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Application Number
CN202411435948.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-15
Publication Date
2025-02-11

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Technical Problem

The manual operation of the existing mid-mounted switch cabinet doors is cumbersome and there is a risk of electric shock, resulting in a high safety risk for power distribution personnel.

Method used

Design an end tool, including an electric push rod and a clamping mechanism, clamping and pulling the handle of the center cabinet switch cabinet door through a motor drive clamping mechanism to achieve automated operation.

Benefits of technology

The functions of automatic pressing of switch buttons and sliding door handles are realized, avoiding the risk of electric shock and misoperation of distribution personnel, improving the safety of the control room, and saving manpower and time.

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Abstract

The invention relates to an end tool which is applied to operating a switch cabinet door of a centrally installed switchgear, the end tool comprises a supporting structure, a motor, a nut block, a push rod, an electric cylinder and a clamping mechanism, the electric cylinder is connected with the supporting structure, the push rod is connected with the electric cylinder, the electric cylinder is used for driving the push rod, and the clamping mechanism is used for clamping the push rod. The supporting structure is connected with the push rod so that the push rod can move forwards and backwards in the length direction of the push rod, the supporting structure is further connected with the clamping mechanism, the nut block is connected with the clamping mechanism and a lead screw shaft of the motor, and the motor is used for driving the clamping mechanism to move through rotation of the lead screw shaft. Compared with the prior art, the power distribution cabinet has the advantages that the switch button and the sliding door handle can be rapidly pressed, the electric shock risk and misoperation of power distribution personnel can be avoided, and the operation safety is greatly improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of robot end effectors, and in particular to an end tool. Background Art

[0002] At present, the central cabinet doors in the control room are mostly operated manually. If you want to check the operation of each electrical component in the cabinet, the power distribution personnel need to go to the site to operate, which is cumbersome and time-consuming. When the power distribution personnel press the switch button or push the door handle, there is not only the risk of electric shock, but also possible misoperation, resulting in personal injury and property loss. These factors are not conducive to the safe operation of the distribution room.

[0003] Therefore, a machine is needed to replace manual labor to solve the shortcomings of the existing central switch cabinet door, which is cumbersome and has the risk of electric shock, so as to avoid the risk of electric shock and misoperation of distribution personnel and improve personal safety. Summary of the invention

[0004] The purpose of the present invention is to provide an end tool for automatically pressing a switch button and a sliding door handle.

[0005] The purpose of the present invention can be achieved by the following technical solutions:

[0006] A terminal tool is used to operate a switch cabinet door of a central cabinet, comprising a supporting structure, a motor, a nut block, a push rod, an electric cylinder and a clamping mechanism, wherein the electric cylinder is connected to the supporting structure, the push rod is connected to the electric cylinder, the electric cylinder is used to drive the push rod so that the push rod moves forward and backward along its own length direction, the supporting structure is also connected to the clamping mechanism, the nut block is respectively connected to the screw shaft of the clamping mechanism and the motor, and the motor is used to drive the clamping mechanism to move by rotating the screw shaft.

[0007] Furthermore, the support structure includes a connecting frame, a supporting plate and a first T-shaped support, the supporting plate is mounted on the connecting frame, the electric cylinder is connected to the supporting plate, and the first T-shaped support is mounted on the supporting plate and connected to the clamping mechanism.

[0008] Furthermore, the clamping mechanism includes a first connecting rod, a first clamping rod and a second connecting rod, the first connecting rod is respectively connected to the first clamping rod and the first T-shaped support, the nut block is movably connected to the first connecting rod through the second connecting rod, the second connecting rod is movably connected to the first connecting rod, and the second connecting rod is movably connected to the first connecting rod.

[0009] Furthermore, the first connecting rods are provided in a plurality of groups, and the nut block is movably connected to the first connecting rods located on the inner side of the plurality of groups through the second connecting rod.

[0010] Furthermore, the clamping mechanism also includes a first connecting member seat, and the first connecting member seat is connected to the first connecting rod and the first clamping rod respectively.

[0011] Furthermore, the motor is installed at the center of the support plate. Furthermore, the number of the clamping mechanisms is 2 and the 2 clamping mechanisms are symmetrically arranged.

[0012] Furthermore, it also includes an electric cylinder seat, and the electric cylinder is installed on the electric cylinder seat.

[0013] Furthermore, it also includes a coupling, which is connected to the shafts of the push rod and the electric cylinder respectively, and is used to achieve synchronous coaxial motion through the coupling. The coupling and the push rod constitute an electric push rod.

[0014] Furthermore, it also includes a camera and a camera mount, wherein the camera is mounted on the supporting structure through the camera mount and is used to provide a field of view and positioning for the movement of the push rod and the clamping mechanism.

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

[0016] (1) The present invention is composed of an electric push rod and a clamping mechanism. The electric push rod part is provided with an electric cylinder and a push rod. The push rod is driven forward and backward by the rotation of the electric cylinder shaft to realize the automatic pressing switch button function. At the same time, a clamping mechanism and a motor are provided to drive the clamping mechanism to move through the rotation of the motor shaft to realize the automatic pushing and pulling of the door handle of the central cabinet switch.

[0017] (2) The two clamping mechanisms of the present invention are symmetrically arranged and connected by the same nut block. The nut block is connected to the screw shaft of the motor. The two clamping mechanisms can be driven simultaneously to grasp the handle of the central cabinet switch door according to the rotation of the screw shaft of the motor, which greatly avoids the situation where the cabinet door is not opened.

[0018] (3) The present invention has the characteristics of simple structure and high efficiency and speed, and can avoid the risk of electric shock and misoperation of distribution personnel, greatly increasing the safety of the control room.

[0019] (4) The end tool of the present invention is loaded at the end of the robot arm and can be remotely controlled at any time through a terminal computer. There is no need for power distribution personnel to operate on site. It has the characteristics of saving manpower and shortening working time, thereby greatly improving work efficiency. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] Figure 1 It is the overall structural front view of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 2 It is a side view of the overall structure of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] The present invention is described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. This embodiment is implemented based on the technical solution of the present invention, and provides a detailed implementation method and specific operation process, but the protection scope of the present invention is not limited to the following embodiments.

[0023] It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters denote similar items in the following drawings, and therefore, once an item is defined in one drawing, further definition and explanation thereof is not required in subsequent drawings.

[0024] In conjunction with the accompanying drawings, some embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below. In the absence of conflict, the following embodiments and features in the embodiments may be combined with each other.

[0025] In the description of the present invention, it is also necessary to explain that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "set", "install", "connect", and "connect" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection, or it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal communication of two elements. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0026] Example 1

[0027] This embodiment provides an end tool, which is used to operate the switch door of the central cabinet. The tool is loaded at the end of the robot arm and can be remotely controlled to automatically press the switch button or push the door handle. Figure 1 As shown, the end tool includes a connecting frame 1, a motor 2, a support plate 3, a first T-shaped support 5, a camera 8, a nut block 9, a second T-shaped support 11, a coupling 14, a push rod 15, an electric cylinder 16, an electric cylinder seat 17, a camera seat 18 and a clamping mechanism, wherein the connecting frame 1, the support plate 3 and the first T-shaped support 5 serve as a supporting structure.

[0028] The connecting frame 1 is respectively installed on the end of the robot arm and the support plate 3 at the front and back. The electric cylinder 16, the electric cylinder seat 17, the coupling 14 and the push rod 15 constitute an electric push rod. The electric cylinder 16 is connected to the support plate 3 through the electric cylinder seat 17, and the push rod 15 is connected to the electric cylinder 16 axis through the coupling 14 to achieve synchronous coaxial motion through the coupling 14, so that the electric cylinder 16 axis moves back and forth in its axial direction, driving the push rod 15 to achieve the function of quickly pressing the switch button.

[0029] The first T-shaped support 5 is fixed on the support plate 3, and the clamping mechanism includes a first connecting rod 4, a first clamping rod 6, a first connecting member seat 7 and a second connecting rod 10. The first connecting rod 4 is provided with two groups, and the first T-shaped support 5 is installed with two groups of first connecting rods 4. The first clamping rod 6 is connected with the two groups of first connecting rods 4 through the first connecting member seat 7. The nut block 9 is connected with the inner connecting rods of the two groups of first connecting rods 4 through two second connecting rods 10. At the same time, the nut block 9 is connected to the screw shaft of the motor 2. The motor 2 is fixed on the support plate 3, and the function of pushing and pulling the sliding door handle by clamping the clamping mechanism is realized through the principle of rotation of the screw nut.

[0030] Example 2

[0031] This embodiment provides an end tool, in which the clamping mechanism is configured as two symmetrical ones, such as Figure 1 As shown, since the two clamping mechanisms are symmetrically arranged, the first T-shaped support 5 and the second T-shaped support 11 are respectively installed and fixed on both sides of the support plate 3, the first clamping mechanism includes a first connecting rod 4, a first clamping rod 6, a first connecting member seat 7 and a second connecting rod 10, and the second clamping mechanism includes a first connecting rod 4, a second clamping rod 13, a second connecting member seat 12 and a second connecting rod 10. The first connecting rod 4 is provided with two groups, and the first T-shaped support 5 is installed with two groups of first connecting rods 4. The first clamping rod 6 is connected to the two groups of first connecting rods 4 through the first connecting member seat 7. The two ends of the nut block 9 are connected to the inner connecting rods of the two groups of first connecting rods 4 through two second connecting rods 10. At the same time, the nut block 9 is connected to the screw shaft of the motor 2. The motor 2 is fixed at the center position of the support plate 3. The function of pushing and pulling the sliding door handle can be achieved by simultaneously clamping the sliding door handle through two clamping mechanisms through the rotation principle of the screw nut.

[0032] The rest is the same as in Example 1.

[0033] Although the preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described, those skilled in the art may make other changes and modifications to these embodiments once they have learned the basic creative concept. Therefore, the appended claims are intended to be interpreted as including the preferred embodiments and all changes and modifications that fall within the scope of the present invention.

[0034] Obviously, those skilled in the art can make various changes and modifications to the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Thus, if these modifications and variations of the present invention fall within the scope of the claims of the present invention and their equivalents, the present invention is also intended to include these modifications and variations.

Claims

1. An end tool used to operate a central cabinet switch door, characterized in that: The end tool comprises a supporting structure, a motor (2), a nut block (9), a push rod (15), an electric cylinder (16) and a clamping mechanism, wherein the electric cylinder (16) is connected to the supporting structure, the push rod (15) is connected to the electric cylinder (16), the electric cylinder (16) is used to drive the push rod (15) so that the push rod (15) moves forward and backward along its own length direction, the supporting structure is also connected to the clamping mechanism, the nut block (9) is respectively connected to the screw shaft of the clamping mechanism and the motor (2), and the motor (2) is used to drive the clamping mechanism to move by rotating the screw shaft.

2. The end tool according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support structure comprises a connecting frame (1), a supporting plate (3) and a first T-shaped support (5); the supporting plate (3) is mounted on the connecting frame (1); the electric cylinder (16) is connected to the supporting plate (3); and the first T-shaped support (5) is mounted on the supporting plate (3) and connected to the clamping mechanism.

3. The end tool according to claim 2, characterized in that: The clamping mechanism comprises a first connecting rod (4), a first clamping rod (6) and a second connecting rod (10); the first connecting rod (4) is connected to the first clamping rod (6) and the first T-shaped support (5) respectively; the nut block (9) is movably connected to the first connecting rod (4) through the second connecting rod (10); the second connecting rod (10) is movably connected to the first connecting rod (4); and the second connecting rod (10) is movably connected to the first connecting rod (4).

4. The end tool according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first connecting rod (4) is provided with a plurality of groups, and the nut block (9) is movably connected to the first connecting rod (4) located on the inner side of the plurality of groups through the second connecting rod (10).

5. The end tool according to claim 3, characterized in that: The clamping mechanism also includes a first connecting member seat (7), and the first connecting member seat (7) is respectively connected to the first connecting rod (4) and the first clamping rod (6).

6. The end tool according to claim 2, characterized in that: The motor (2) is installed at the center of the support plate (3).

7. The end tool according to claim 1, characterized in that: The number of the clamping mechanisms is 2 and the two clamping mechanisms are symmetrically arranged.

8. The end tool according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also comprises an electric cylinder seat (17), on which the electric cylinder (16) is mounted.

9. The end tool according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a coupling (14), which is connected to the shafts of the push rod (15) and the electric cylinder (16) respectively, and is used to achieve synchronous coaxial movement through the coupling (14). The coupling (14) and the push rod (15) form an electric push rod.

10. The end tool according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a camera (8) and a camera seat (18), wherein the camera (8) is mounted on the connecting frame (1) through the camera seat (18) to provide a field of view and positioning for the movement of the push rod (15) and the clamping mechanism.

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