Multi-axis clamping and flipping mechanism

Abstract

The present invention relates to the technical field of clamping and flipping equipment, and in particular to a multi-axis clamping and flipping mechanism, comprising: a base plate, wherein the base plate is provided with an actuator component, and the actuator component includes a frame and a clamping device; a moving component, wherein the moving component includes a hollow rotating platform, an X-axis moving device, a Y-axis moving device and a flipping device; a shock-absorbing component, wherein the shock-absorbing component includes a coaxiality maintaining device and a steering balancing device; the present invention uses the setting of the coaxiality maintaining device to ensure smoother operation, reduce vibration and noise, help reduce fault downtime, and further improve overall production efficiency; the setting of the steering balancing device enhances the steering stability through oil pressure adjustment when the frame is in use, and by simultaneously arranging the coaxiality maintaining device and the steering balancing device on the transmission rod, the present application has higher transmission stability and longer service life.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of clamping and turning equipment, in particular to a multi-axis clamping and turning mechanism. Background Art

[0002] With the advancement of Industry 4.0, global manufacturing is undergoing a profound transformation. The widespread use of automated and intelligent equipment has become a key means of improving productivity. According to relevant survey data, the intelligent equipment market will maintain an average annual growth rate of over 10% over the next few years, and market demand will continue to expand. Against this backdrop, the patent for a multi-axis clamping and flipping mechanism can be seen as a response to market demand. In their pursuit of high efficiency and low costs, many traditional industries require such innovative solutions to improve production processes. The emergence of a multi-axis clamping and flipping mechanism is expected to bring new opportunities to industries that rely on material handling and process changeover. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The object of the present invention is to provide a multi-axis clamping and flipping mechanism to solve the problems raised in the above background technology.

[0004] To achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following technical solutions:

[0005] A multi-axis clamping and flipping mechanism, comprising:

[0006] A base plate, wherein the base plate is provided with an execution assembly, the execution assembly includes a frame and a clamping device, the clamping device is provided on the frame, and the clamping device is used to clamp the material;

[0007] A moving assembly comprising a hollow rotating platform, an X-direction moving device, a Y-direction moving device, and a flipping device. The frame and the hollow rotating platform are coaxially connected. The X-direction moving device is used to drive the hollow rotating platform to move in the X direction. The Y-direction moving device is used to drive the hollow rotating platform to move in the Y direction. The flipping device is used to drive the hollow rotating platform to flip.

[0008] A shock-absorbing assembly, the shock-absorbing assembly including a coaxiality maintaining device and a steering balancing device. The coaxiality maintaining device is arranged at the connection between the frame and the hollow rotating platform. The coaxiality maintaining device is used to maintain the coaxiality between the hollow rotating platform and the frame during the flipping of the hollow rotating platform. The steering balancing device is used to adjust the steering balance of the frame during flipping.

[0009] Preferably, the clamping devices are provided in four groups, and the four groups of clamping devices are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the frame.

[0010] Preferably, the clamping device includes a rotary pressing cylinder and a clamping claw pressure plate, the rotary pressing cylinder is connected to the frame, and the rotary pressing cylinder is used to drive the clamping claw pressure plate to rotate.

[0011] Preferably, the X-axis moving device includes an X-axis rodless cylinder, an X-axis linear guide and a moving block 1. The X-axis rodless cylinder and the X-axis linear guide are both arranged on the substrate. The X-axis rodless cylinder is used to drive the moving block 1 to move along the X-axis linear guide.

[0012] Preferably, the Y-axis moving device includes a Y-axis rodless cylinder, a Y-axis linear guide and a moving block two. The Y-axis rodless cylinder and the Y-axis linear guide are both arranged on the moving block one. The Y-axis rodless cylinder is used to drive the moving block two to move along the Y-axis linear guide, and the hollow rotating platform is arranged on the moving block two.

[0013] Preferably, the flipping device includes a drive motor, which is disposed on the hollow rotating platform and is used to drive the frame to rotate.

[0014] Preferably, the coaxiality maintaining device includes a transmission rod, a fixed bearing block, a movable push rod, a movable ring, a rotating ring, a clamping structure and a locking structure, the two ends of the transmission rod are respectively connected to the hollow rotating platform and the frame, the fixed bearing block is sleeved on the outside of the transmission rod, the fixed bearing block is connected to the movable push rod, the movable push rod is used to drive the movable ring to move along the axial direction of the transmission rod, the inside of the movable ring is connected to the rotating ring, the rotating ring is provided with a clamping structure, the clamping structure is used to clamp the transmission rod, and the locking structure is used to lock the relative position of the rotating ring and the transmission rod.

[0015] Preferably, the clamping structure includes a distance sensor, a hydraulic push rod and a clamping block, the hydraulic push rod is arranged around the rotating ring, the clamping block is connected to the hydraulic push rod, the hydraulic push rod is used to drive the clamping block to clamp the transmission rod, the distance sensor is arranged on the clamping block, and the distance sensor is used to detect the position of the transmission rod.

[0016] Preferably, the transmission rod is provided with a plurality of locking grooves along the axial direction, and the locking structure includes a locking push rod and an electromagnetic switch. The locking push rod is arranged on the clamping block, and the locking push rod is inserted into the locking groove and the electromagnetic switch is turned on to lock the relative position of the rotating ring and the transmission rod.

[0017] Preferably, the steering balancing device includes a mounting ring, an oil pressure regulating ring, a guide block, a two-way pump and an oil pressure push rod. The mounting ring is fixedly connected to the transmission rod, and a plurality of guide blocks are arranged around the mounting ring. The oil pressure regulating ring is arranged on the hollow rotating platform, and the guide block is connected to the oil pressure regulating ring. Both ends of the oil pressure push rod are respectively connected to the oil pressure regulating ring and the guide block. The two-way pump is arranged on the guide block, and the two-way pump and the oil pressure push rod are connected to each other. The two-way pump is used to adjust the oil pressure inside the oil pressure push rods on both sides of the guide block and thereby adjust the length of the oil pressure push rods.

[0018] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are: the present invention uses the setting of a coaxiality maintaining device to ensure smoother operation, reduce vibration and noise, help reduce fault downtime, and further improve overall production efficiency; the setting of a steering balancing device enhances the steering smoothness through oil pressure adjustment when the frame is in use, and by simultaneously arranging the coaxiality maintaining device and the steering balancing device on the transmission rod, the present application has higher transmission stability and longer service life. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the axial structure of the present invention Figure 1 ;

[0020] Figure 2 The axial structure of the present invention is schematically shown Figure 2 ;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the hollow rotating platform of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure of the transmission rod, fixed bearing block, movable push rod and movable ring of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the transmission rod and the mounting ring of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the moving ring and the rotating ring of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the hydraulic push rod and the clamping block of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the oil pressure regulating ring of the present invention.

[0027] In the figure: 1 base plate, 2 frame, 3 hollow rotating platform, 4 rotary clamping cylinder, 5 clamping claw pressure plate, 6 X-axis rodless cylinder, 7 X-axis linear guide, 8 moving block one, 9 Y-axis rodless cylinder, 10 Y-axis linear guide, 11 moving block two, 12 drive motor, 13 transmission rod, 14 fixed bearing block, 15 moving push rod, 16 moving ring, 17 rotating ring, 18 distance sensor, 19 hydraulic push rod, 20 clamping block, 21 locking push rod, 22 electromagnetic switch, 23 mounting ring, 24 oil pressure regulating ring, 25 guide block, 26 bidirectional pump, 27 oil pressure push rod, 1301 locking groove. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] The following will clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0029] See also Figure 1-8 , the present invention provides a technical solution:

[0030] A multi-axis clamping and flipping mechanism, as shown in the attached manual Figure 1 As shown, including:

[0031] The base plate 1 is provided with an execution assembly, which includes a frame 2 and a clamping device. In this embodiment, the frame 2 is used to lift the material, and the clamping device is provided on the frame 2, and the clamping device is used to clamp the material;

[0032] The moving assembly includes a hollow rotating platform 3, an X-direction moving device, a Y-direction moving device and a flipping device. The frame 2 and the hollow rotating platform 3 are coaxially connected. The X-direction moving device is used to drive the hollow rotating platform 3 to move in the X direction, the Y-direction moving device is used to drive the hollow rotating platform 3 to move in the Y direction, and the flipping device is used to drive the hollow rotating platform 3 to flip;

[0033] The shock-absorbing assembly includes a coaxiality maintaining device and a steering balancing device. The coaxiality maintaining device is arranged at the connection between the frame 2 and the hollow rotating platform 3. The coaxiality maintaining device is used to maintain the coaxiality between the hollow rotating platform 3 and the frame 2 during the flipping process of the hollow rotating platform 3. The steering balancing device is used to adjust the steering balance of the frame 2 during flipping.

[0034] There are four groups of clamping devices, which are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the frame 2. The four groups of clamping devices are used to clamp materials at multiple positions so as to transport the materials smoothly.

[0035] The clamping device includes a rotary pressing cylinder 4 and a clamping claw plate 5. The rotary pressing cylinder 4 is fixedly connected to the frame 2. The rotary pressing cylinder 4 is used to drive the clamping claw plate 5 to rotate so as to clamp the material.

[0036] The X-axis moving device includes an X-axis rodless cylinder 6, an X-axis linear guide 7 and a moving block 8. The X-axis rodless cylinder 6 and the X-axis linear guide 7 are both arranged on the base plate 1. The X-axis rodless cylinder 6 is used to drive the moving block 8 to move along the X-axis linear guide 7.

[0037] The Y-axis moving device includes a Y-axis rodless cylinder 9, a Y-axis linear guide 10 and a moving block 2 11. The Y-axis rodless cylinder 9 and the Y-axis linear guide 10 are both arranged on the moving block 1 8. The Y-axis rodless cylinder 9 is used to drive the moving block 2 11 to move along the Y-axis linear guide 10. The hollow rotating platform 3 is arranged on the moving block 2 11.

[0038] The flipping device includes a drive motor 12. The drive motor 12 is a servo motor and can therefore accurately adjust the position of the frame 2. The drive motor 12 is disposed on the hollow rotating platform 3 and is used to drive the frame 2 to rotate.

[0039] The coaxiality maintaining device includes a transmission rod 13, a fixed bearing block 14, a mobile push rod 15, a mobile ring 16, a rotating ring 17, a clamping structure and a locking structure. The two ends of the transmission rod 13 are respectively connected to the hollow rotating platform 3 and the frame 2. The transmission rod 13 is used to transmit the power of the drive motor 12 to the frame 2. A bearing is provided inside the fixed bearing block 14. The bearing sleeve is arranged on the outside of the transmission rod 13. The outside of the fixed bearing block 14 is fixedly connected to the hollow rotating platform 3. The inner side of the fixed bearing block 14 is affixed to the transmission rod 13. The fixed bearing block 14 is fixedly connected to one end of the mobile push rod 15. The mobile push rod 15 is an electric hydraulic push rod. The mobile push rod 15 is used to drive the mobile ring 16 to move along the axial direction of the transmission rod 13. The mobile ring 16 is connected to the rotating ring 17. The rotating ring 17 is provided with a clamping structure. The clamping structure is used to clamp the transmission rod 13, and the locking structure is used to lock the relative position of the rotating ring 17 and the transmission rod 13.

[0040] The clamping structure includes a distance sensor 18, a hydraulic push rod 19 and a clamping block 20. The hydraulic push rod 19 is arranged around the rotating ring 17. The distance sensor 18 is a reflective infrared distance sensor 18. In this embodiment, the distance sensor 18 is connected to the clamping block 20. The position of the sensor can be fitted through the detection results of the surrounding distance sensor 18. The distance sensor 18 is used to detect the position of the transmission rod 13. The clamping block 20 is fixedly connected to the telescopic end of the hydraulic push rod 19. The hydraulic push rod 19 is used to drive the clamping block 20 to clamp the transmission rod 13.

[0041] The transmission rod 13 is provided with a plurality of locking grooves 1301 along the axial direction. The locking grooves 1301 are used to cooperate with the locking structure to lock the relative position of the rotating ring 17 and the transmission rod 13. The locking structure includes a locking push rod 21 and an electromagnetic switch 22. One end of the locking push rod 21 is fixedly connected to the clamping block 20. The locking push rod 21 is inserted into the locking groove 1301 and the electromagnetic switch 22 is turned on to lock the relative position of the rotating ring 17 and the transmission rod 13. The electromagnetic switch 22 is an existing technology and can be purchased according to actual conditions. The electromagnetic switch 22 is used to lock the locking push rod 21 and the locking groove 1301 with each other.

[0042] The steering balancing device includes a mounting ring 23, an oil pressure regulating ring 24, a guide block 25, a two-way pump 26 and an oil pressure push rod 27. The mounting ring 23 is sleeved on the transmission rod 13 and the mounting ring 23 and the transmission rod 13 are fixedly connected. A number of guide blocks 25 are provided around the mounting ring 23. The guide blocks 25 are used to limit the relative position of the mounting ring 23 and the oil pressure regulating ring 24 and to slide the mounting ring 23 and the oil pressure regulating ring 24 together. The guide blocks 25 are also used to install the two-way pump 26. The oil pressure regulating ring 24 is fixedly connected to the hollow rotary The rotating platform 3 and the guide block 25 are slidably connected to the oil pressure regulating ring 24. The two ends of the oil pressure push rod 27 are respectively connected to the oil pressure regulating ring 24 and the guide block 25. The oil pressure push rod 27 is a special-shaped push rod. The two-way pump 26 is arranged on the guide block 25. In the drawings of the specification, the liquid outlet (or liquid inlet) of the two-way pump is used to represent the two-way pump 26. It is hereby explained that the two-way pump 26 and the oil pressure push rod 27 are connected to each other. The two-way pump 26 is used to adjust the oil pressure inside the oil pressure push rods 27 on both sides of the guide block 25 and thereby adjust the length of the oil pressure push rods 27.

[0043] Working principle: When in use, the X-axis rodless cylinder 6 is controlled to drive the moving block 8 to move to adjust the X-direction position of the frame 2, and the Y-axis rodless cylinder 9 is controlled to drive the hollow rotating platform 3 to move to adjust the Y-direction position of the frame 2; the rotation of the driving motor 12 is controlled to adjust the angle of the frame 2; when in use, the material can be directly lifted by the frame 2, or the clamping plate 5 can be driven to move by the rotating clamping cylinder 4 to clamp the material; when in use, the fixed bearing block 14 is used to limit the transmission rod 13, and the distance sensor 18 detects the position of the transmission shaft in real time. When the distance sensor 18 detects the position of the transmission rod 13 When an offset occurs, the moving push rod 15 will be controlled to drive the moving ring 16 to move, and then the hydraulic push rod 19 will start to drive the clamping block 20 to clamp the transmission rod 13. After the clamping is completed, the locking push rod 21 will be started. After the locking push rod 21 is inserted into the locking groove 1301, the electromagnetic switch 22 will be started to fix the clamping block 20 and the transmission rod 13. After the clamping is completed, the position of the transmission rod 13 is guided to be reset by adjusting the extension and retraction of the hydraulic push rod 19. When the drive motor 12 drives the frame 2 to move, the two-way pump 26 in the guide block 25 will run synchronously to adjust the length of the oil pressure push rods 27 on both sides of the guide block 25, so as to achieve the steering balance of the transmission shaft, thereby enhancing the stability of the operation of the frame 2.

[0044] While embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions, and variations may be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, and that the scope of the invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A multi-axis clamping and flipping mechanism, characterized in that: include: A base plate, wherein the base plate is provided with an execution assembly, the execution assembly includes a frame and a clamping device, the clamping device is provided on the frame, and the clamping device is used to clamp the material; A moving assembly comprising a hollow rotating platform, an X-direction moving device, a Y-direction moving device, and a flipping device. The frame and the hollow rotating platform are coaxially connected. The X-direction moving device is used to drive the hollow rotating platform to move in the X direction. The Y-direction moving device is used to drive the hollow rotating platform to move in the Y direction. The flipping device is used to drive the hollow rotating platform to flip. A shock-absorbing assembly, the shock-absorbing assembly including a coaxiality maintaining device and a steering balancing device, the coaxiality maintaining device being provided at the connection between the frame and the hollow rotating platform, the coaxiality maintaining device being used to maintain the coaxiality between the hollow rotating platform and the frame during the flipping process of the hollow rotating platform, and the steering balancing device being used to adjust the steering balance of the frame during flipping; The coaxiality maintaining device includes a transmission rod, a fixed bearing block, a mobile push rod, a mobile ring, a rotating ring, a clamping structure and a locking structure, wherein both ends of the transmission rod are respectively connected to the hollow rotating platform and the frame, the fixed bearing block is sleeved on the outside of the transmission rod, the fixed bearing block is connected to the mobile push rod, the mobile push rod is used to drive the mobile ring to move along the axial direction of the transmission rod, the rotating ring is connected to the inside of the mobile ring, the rotating ring is provided with a clamping structure, the clamping structure is used to clamp the transmission rod, and the locking structure is used to lock the relative position of the rotating ring and the transmission rod; The steering balancing device includes a mounting ring, an oil pressure regulating ring, a guide block, a two-way pump and an oil pressure push rod. The mounting ring is fixedly connected to the transmission rod, and a plurality of guide blocks are arranged around the mounting ring. The oil pressure regulating ring is arranged on the hollow rotating platform, and the guide block is connected to the oil pressure regulating ring. Both ends of the oil pressure push rod are respectively connected to the oil pressure regulating ring and the guide block. The two-way pump is arranged on the guide block, and the two-way pump and the oil pressure push rod are connected to each other. The two-way pump is used to adjust the oil pressure inside the oil pressure push rods on both sides of the guide block and thereby adjust the length of the oil pressure push rods.

2. The multi-axis clamping and flipping mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamping devices are provided in four groups, and the four groups of clamping devices are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the frame.

3. The multi-axis clamping and flipping mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: The clamping device includes a rotary pressing cylinder and a clamping claw pressure plate. The rotary pressing cylinder is connected to the frame and is used to drive the clamping claw pressure plate to rotate.

4. The multi-axis clamping and flipping mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The X-axis moving device includes an X-axis rodless cylinder, an X-axis linear guide and a moving block 1. The X-axis rodless cylinder and the X-axis linear guide are both arranged on the substrate. The X-axis rodless cylinder is used to drive the moving block 1 to move along the X-axis linear guide.

5. The multi-axis clamping and flipping mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that: The Y-axis moving device includes a Y-axis rodless cylinder, a Y-axis linear guide and a moving block 2. The Y-axis rodless cylinder and the Y-axis linear guide are both arranged on the moving block 1. The Y-axis rodless cylinder is used to drive the moving block 2 to move along the Y-axis linear guide. The hollow rotating platform is arranged on the moving block 2.

6. The multi-axis clamping and flipping mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The turning device includes a driving motor, which is arranged on the hollow rotating platform and is used to drive the frame to rotate.

7. The multi-axis clamping and flipping mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamping structure includes a distance sensor, a hydraulic push rod and a clamping block. The hydraulic push rod is arranged around the rotating ring. The clamping block is connected to the hydraulic push rod. The hydraulic push rod is used to drive the clamping block to clamp the transmission rod. The distance sensor is arranged on the clamping block. The distance sensor is used to detect the position of the transmission rod.

8. The multi-axis clamping and flipping mechanism according to claim 7, characterized in that: The transmission rod is provided with a plurality of locking grooves along the axial direction. The locking structure includes a locking push rod and an electromagnetic switch. The locking push rod is arranged on the clamping block. The locking push rod is inserted into the locking groove and the electromagnetic switch is turned on to lock the relative position of the rotating ring and the transmission rod.

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