Positioning mechanism and transfer device

Abstract

The present application discloses a positioning mechanism and a transfer device, which belongs to the field of automated production technology. The positioning mechanism includes a support frame, a bearing platform and a plurality of spaced positioning components. The bearing platform is arranged on the support frame for adsorbing products; the positioning component is movably arranged on the support frame to be suitable for rolling abutment with the product. The precise positioning of the product is achieved while ensuring the stability and safety of the product during movement, which helps to improve production efficiency, operation efficiency and versatility of transportation.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application belongs to the field of automated production technology, and in particular relates to a positioning mechanism and a transfer device. Background Art

[0002] During the production, processing and testing of products, there are not only many different models of a product, but also similar products usually need to be processed on the same production line or tested on the testing line. However, currently, only products of the same size can be positioned and transported, which affects production efficiency and utilization rate. Summary of the invention

[0003] The present application aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, the present application proposes a positioning mechanism and a transfer device, which can achieve accurate positioning of the product while ensuring the stability and safety of the product during movement, and help improve production efficiency, operation efficiency and versatility of transportation.

[0004] In a first aspect, the present application provides a positioning mechanism, comprising:

[0005] Support frame;

[0006] A carrying platform, arranged on the supporting frame, for adsorbing products;

[0007] A plurality of positioning components are spaced apart and movably arranged on the support frame to be suitable for rolling abutment with the product.

[0008] According to the positioning mechanism of the present application, the support frame plays the role of fixing and supporting the load-bearing platform and the positioning component. After the handling device places the product on the load-bearing platform, the positioning component moves relative to the support frame until all the positioning components can abut against the product, and then the load-bearing platform adsorbs the product to facilitate the subsequent overall movement of the positioning mechanism. Not only can it adapt to products of different sizes, but it can also accurately adjust the position of the product on the load-bearing platform and reduce the risk of displacement or falling of the product during the movement of the load-bearing platform. At the same time, the outer side wall of the positioning component and the product are in rolling abutment to reduce friction, reduce wear on the product surface, and improve product production quality.

[0009] According to one embodiment of the present application, the plurality of positioning components include a first positioning group and a second positioning group; the positioning mechanism further includes:

[0010] A first driving member, wherein a fixed end of the first driving member is connected to the support frame, and an output end of the first driving member is connected to the first positioning group, and is used to drive all the positioning components in the first positioning group to move synchronously along a first horizontal direction;

[0011] A second driving member, a fixed end of the second driving member is connected to the support frame, and an output end of the second driving member is connected to the second positioning group, for driving all the positioning components in the second positioning group to move synchronously along a second horizontal direction, and the first horizontal direction and the second horizontal direction intersect.

[0012] According to an embodiment of the present application, two second positioning groups are provided, and the two second positioning groups are respectively located outside two sides of the product that are oppositely arranged along the second horizontal direction; the second driving member includes:

[0013] A driver, wherein a fixed end of the driver is arranged on the support frame;

[0014] The transmission belt is ring-shaped, the two second positioning groups are respectively connected to the two sides of the transmission belt, and the output end of the driver is connected to the transmission belt, which is used to drive the two second positioning groups to move closer or farther synchronously along the second horizontal direction.

[0015] According to one embodiment of the present application, the second driving member further includes:

[0016] two connecting members, corresponding one to one with the second positioning group, the connecting members being connected to the transmission belt and used for supporting all the positioning components corresponding to the second positioning group;

[0017] A guide rail, the guide rail is arranged on the support frame and extends along a second horizontal direction;

[0018] Guide block: each of the connecting members is provided with at least one guide block, and the guide block is slidably matched with the guide rail.

[0019] According to one embodiment of the present application, the supporting platform forms a plurality of slide grooves penetrating the supporting platform in the up and down directions, the plurality of slide grooves correspond one-to-one with all the positioning components in the first positioning group and the second positioning group and are movably matched, and the upper end of the positioning component extends through the corresponding slide groove to the outside of the supporting platform.

[0020] According to one embodiment of the present application, it also includes:

[0021] The buffer structure is used to make at least part of the plurality of positioning components flexibly abut against the outer side wall of the product.

[0022] According to an embodiment of the present application, the buffer structure is provided between the first positioning group and the output end of the first driving member; and / or

[0023] The buffer structure is arranged between one of the second positioning groups and an output end of the second driving member.

[0024] According to one embodiment of the present application, the buffer structure includes:

[0025] A mounting member, wherein the positioning assembly is disposed on the mounting member;

[0026] A buffer component, the buffer component includes two assembly parts and an elastic part, one of the assembly parts is connected to the mounting part, the other assembly part is connected to one of the output ends of the first driving part and the second driving part, and the two ends of the elastic part are respectively connected to the two assembly parts.

[0027] According to one embodiment of the present application, the buffer structure further includes:

[0028] A first slide rail, the first slide rail is arranged at the output end of the corresponding first driving member and the second driving member;

[0029] A first sliding block is disposed on the mounting member and is slidably matched with the first sliding rail.

[0030] According to an embodiment of the present application, the plurality of positioning assemblies further include a third positioning group, the third positioning group and the first positioning group are respectively located outside two sides of the product that are oppositely arranged along the first horizontal direction, and the positioning mechanism further includes:

[0031] A third driving member, wherein the fixed end of the third driving member is connected to the support frame, and the output end of the third driving member is respectively connected to each of the positioning components in the third positioning group, so as to drive the third positioning group to reciprocate along the first horizontal direction.

[0032] According to an embodiment of the present application, along the projection in the up and down directions, the first positioning group and the second positioning group are located inside the carrying platform, and the third positioning group is located outside the carrying platform.

[0033] According to one embodiment of the present application, the positioning component includes:

[0034] A support rod, the support rod is movably disposed on the support frame and extends in an up-down direction;

[0035] A rolling body is rotatably sleeved on the upper end of the support rod.

[0036] According to one embodiment of the present application, the carrying platform forms a plurality of adsorption channels distributed at intervals, and the adsorption channels are suitable for connecting to a vacuum generator.

[0037] According to an embodiment of the present application, the carrying platform forms at least one groove with a notch facing upward, and a projection portion of the product along the up and down directions is located in the groove.

[0038] According to one embodiment of the present application, a protective layer is provided on the upper surface of the carrying platform.

[0039] In a second aspect, the present application provides a transfer device, which includes the positioning mechanism as described above.

[0040] According to the transfer device of the present application, precise positioning of the product is achieved while ensuring the stability and safety of the product during movement, which helps to improve production efficiency, operating efficiency and transportation versatility.

[0041] According to one embodiment of the present application, it also includes:

[0042] A conveying driving member, wherein an output end of the conveying driving member is connected to the positioning mechanism and is used to drive the positioning mechanism to reciprocate along a first horizontal direction.

[0043] Additional aspects and advantages of the present application will be given in part in the description below, and in part will become apparent from the description below, or will be learned through the practice of the present application. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0044] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present application will become apparent and easily understood from the description of the embodiments in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0045] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the transfer device provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0046] Figure 2 is a structural schematic diagram of a positioning mechanism provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0047] Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of the positioning mechanism provided in the embodiment of the present application without the carrying platform hidden;

[0048] Figure 4 This is a schematic structural diagram of the positioning mechanism provided in the embodiment of the present application without the carrying platform and the third positioning group;

[0049] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the structure in which the buffer structure provided in an embodiment of the present application cooperates with the first driving member and the first positioning group respectively.

[0050] Reference numerals:

[0051] 10. Product; 20. Conveying drive parts;

[0052] 100. Support frame;

[0053] 200, bearing platform; 210, slideway; 220, groove; 230, adsorption channel;

[0054] 300, positioning assembly; 310, support rod; 320, rolling element;

[0055] 400, a first driving member;

[0056] 500, second driving member; 510, driver; 520, transmission belt; 530, transmission wheel; 540, connecting member; 550, guide rail; 560, guide block;

[0057] 600, a third driving member;

[0058] 700, buffer structure; 710, mounting member; 721, assembly member; 722, elastic member; 730, first slide rail; 740, first slide block;

[0059] 810, matching piece; 820, second slide rail; 830, second slide block;

[0060] 910. Vacuum pressure gauge; 920. Position sensor. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0061] The embodiments of the present application are described in detail below, and examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present application, and cannot be understood as limiting the present application.

[0062] Reference below Figure 1-Figure 5 The positioning mechanism provided in the embodiment of the present application is described, and the positioning mechanism includes a support frame 100, a carrying platform 200 and a plurality of positioning components 300 distributed at intervals.

[0063] The carrying platform 200 is disposed on the support frame 100 for adsorbing the product 10; the positioning assembly 300 is movably disposed on the support frame 100 to be suitable for rolling abutment with the product 10. It should be noted that the number, shape and specific distribution of the positioning assembly 300 can be designed according to actual needs, and this embodiment does not impose any specific restrictions on this.

[0064] It is understandable that the support frame 100 plays the role of fixing and supporting the carrying platform 200 and the positioning assembly 300. After the handling device places the product 10 on the carrying platform 200, the positioning assembly 300 moves relative to the support frame 100 until all the positioning assemblies 300 can abut against the product 10, and then the carrying platform 200 adsorbs the product 10 to facilitate the subsequent overall movement of the positioning mechanism. Not only can it adapt to products 10 of different sizes, but it can also accurately adjust the position of the product 10 on the carrying platform 200 and reduce the risk of displacement or falling off of the product 10 during the movement of the carrying platform 200. At the same time, the outer wall of the positioning assembly 300 and the product 10 are rolled and abutted to reduce friction, reduce wear on the surface of the product 10, and improve the production quality of the product 10.

[0065] According to the positioning mechanism provided in the embodiment of the present application, the precise positioning of the product 10 is achieved while ensuring the stability and safety of the product 10 during movement, which helps to improve production efficiency, operating efficiency and transportation versatility.

[0066] In some embodiments, Figure 1 As shown, the plurality of positioning components 300 include a first positioning group and a second positioning group; the positioning mechanism also includes a first driving member 400 and a second driving member 500, the fixed end of the first driving member 400 is connected to the support frame 100, and the output end of the first driving member 400 is connected to the first positioning group, and is used to drive all the positioning components 300 in the first positioning group to move synchronously along the first horizontal direction; the fixed end of the second driving member 500 is connected to the support frame 100, and the output end of the second driving member 500 is connected to the second positioning group, and is used to drive all the positioning components 300 in the second positioning group to move synchronously along the second horizontal direction, and the first horizontal direction and the second horizontal direction intersect. Exemplarily, the first driving member 400 includes but is not limited to a screw module.

[0067] For ease of understanding, Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the length direction of the product 10 is parallel to the first horizontal direction, the width direction of the product 10 is parallel to the second horizontal direction, and the thickness direction of the product 10 is parallel to the up-down direction.

[0068] It can be understood that all the positioning components 300 in the first positioning group are spaced apart along the second horizontal direction, and all the positioning components 300 in the second positioning group are spaced apart along the first horizontal direction, and the first driving member 400 and the second driving member 500 respectively drive the corresponding positioning components 300 of the first positioning group and the second positioning group to move along the first horizontal direction and the second horizontal direction, thereby achieving abutment of the two adjacent side surfaces of the product 10 and achieving precise control of the position of the product 10 in two directions. It should be noted that the number, shape and size of the positioning components 300 of the first positioning group and the second positioning group can be adjusted according to actual conditions, and this embodiment does not impose specific restrictions on this.

[0069] In some embodiments, Figures 1 to 4 As shown, there are two second positioning groups, which are respectively located outside the two sides of the product 10 that are oppositely arranged along the second horizontal direction; the second driving member 500 includes a driver 510 and a transmission belt 520, and the fixed end of the driver 510 is arranged on the support frame 100; the transmission belt 520 is annular, and the two second positioning groups are respectively connected to the two sides of the transmission belt 520, and the output end of the driver 510 is connected to the transmission belt 520, which is used to drive the two second positioning groups to move synchronously closer or farther along the second horizontal direction. The driver 510 includes but is not limited to a rotating motor.

[0070] It can be understood that the two transmission wheels 530 of the second driving member 500 are respectively rotatably arranged on the support frame 100, one of the transmission wheels 530 is sleeved outside the output shaft of the driving member, and the transmission belt 520 is wound around the two transmission wheels 530, that is, the transmission wheel 530 is driven by the rotation of the output shaft to drive the transmission belt 520 to rotate, so as to achieve the synchronous approach or distance of the two second positioning groups along the second horizontal direction, so as to achieve the positioning of the two sides of the product 10 relatively arranged along the second horizontal direction, and improve the stability and accuracy of positioning. At the same time, the two second positioning groups are moved toward or away from each other at the same time through the transmission belt 520, which can not only save the positioning cost, but also ensure the consistency and reliability of positioning, and improve the positioning accuracy.

[0071] In some embodiments, Figures 2 to 4 As shown, the second driving member 500 also includes two connecting members 540, a guide rail 550 and a guide block 560. The two connecting members 540 correspond one-to-one to the two second positioning groups. The connecting members 540 are connected to the transmission belt 520 and are used to support all positioning components 300 corresponding to the second positioning group; the guide rail 550 is arranged on the support frame 100 and extends along the second horizontal direction; each connecting member 540 is provided with at least one guide block 560, and the guide block 560 is slidably matched with the guide rail 550.

[0072] It can be understood that the two connecting members 540 are respectively close to the two ends of the transmission belt 520 set along the second horizontal direction, and the two connecting members 540 are respectively connected to the two sides of the transmission belt 520 along the first horizontal direction, so that the two connecting members 540 can move toward or away from each other along the second horizontal direction under the power of the transmission belt 520. At the same time, through the sliding cooperation of the guide block 560 and the guide rail 550, the connecting member 540 can guide the movement of all positioning components 300 in the second positioning group along the second horizontal direction, thereby improving the accuracy of positioning.

[0073] In some embodiments, Figures 2 to 4 As shown, two guide blocks 560 are spaced apart on the connecting member 540 along the first horizontal direction, and two guide rails 550 are spaced apart on both sides of the transmission belt 520 along the first horizontal direction to further improve the stability of the movement of the second positioning group. It should be noted that the number and specific distribution of the guide blocks 560 and the guide rails 550 can be designed according to actual needs, and this embodiment does not impose specific restrictions on this.

[0074] In some embodiments, Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the plurality of positioning components 300 further include a third positioning group, the third positioning group and the first positioning group are respectively located on two sides of the product 10 that are arranged oppositely along the first horizontal direction, and the positioning mechanism further includes a third driving member 600, the fixed end of the third driving member 600 is connected to the support frame 100, and the output end of the third driving member 600 is respectively connected to each positioning component 300 in the third positioning group, for driving the third positioning group to reciprocate along the first horizontal direction. The third driving member 600 includes but is not limited to a slide cylinder.

[0075] It can be understood that all the positioning components 300 in the third positioning group are spaced apart along the second horizontal direction, and the third positioning group and the first positioning group are respectively moved along the first horizontal direction to approach or move away from the product 10 under the action of the third driving member 600 and the first driving member 400, thereby realizing the positioning of the two sides of the product 10 relatively set along the first horizontal direction, thereby improving the stability and accuracy of the positioning.

[0076] In some embodiments, Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, along the projection in the up-down direction, the first positioning group and the second positioning group are located inside the carrying platform 200 , and the third positioning group is located outside the carrying platform 200 .

[0077] It is understandable that in the projection along the up-down direction, the first positioning group and the second positioning group are always placed in the carrier platform 200, so as to make the overall structure of the positioning mechanism as compact as possible, reduce the interference of the positioning assembly 300 and other equipment of the production line, and also facilitate the positioning of thinner products 10 while reducing the pressure and damage to the surface of the product 10. At the same time, the third positioning group is located outside the carrier platform 200, that is, the third positioning group and the carrier platform 200 can be abutted to increase a positioning reference point, and then the first driving member 400 can be used to drive the first positioning group to drive the product 10 close to the third positioning group until the third positioning group and the product 10 are abutted, so that one side of the product 10 can be aligned with the side of the carrier platform 200 close to the third positioning group, so as to improve the positioning accuracy of the product 10.

[0078] In some embodiments, Figure 2 As shown, the carrying platform 200 forms a plurality of slide grooves 210 that penetrate the carrying platform 200 in the up-down direction, and the plurality of slide grooves 210 correspond to and flexibly cooperate with all the positioning components 300 in the first positioning group and the second positioning group, and the upper end of the positioning component 300 passes through the corresponding slide groove 210 and extends to the outside of the carrying platform 200. It should be noted that the length, number and specific distribution of the slide grooves 210 can be designed according to actual needs, and this embodiment does not impose specific restrictions on this.

[0079] It can be understood that, by making the upper ends of the positioning components 300 in the first positioning group and the second positioning group protrude to the upper surface of the carrying platform 200 through the slide groove 210, not only the projections of the first positioning group and the second positioning group in the up-down direction fall into the carrying platform 200, but also the positioning components 300 and the outer side walls of the product 10 are abutted while the product 10 is placed on the carrying platform 200. In addition, the extension direction of the slide groove 210 is consistent with the movement direction of the corresponding positioning component 300, so that it is convenient for the positioning component 300 to approach or move away from the product 10, and the adaptability to products 10 of different shapes and sizes is achieved.

[0080] In some embodiments, Figure 1 As shown, the positioning mechanism also includes a buffer structure 700, which is used to enable at least a portion of the multiple positioning components 300 to flexibly abut against the outer wall of the product 10 to reduce the impact force on the product 10 during the positioning process, help protect the integrity of the product 10, achieve positioning fine-tuning, and improve the accuracy and flexibility of positioning.

[0081] In some embodiments, Figures 1 to 5 As shown, a buffer structure 700 is provided between the first positioning group and the output end of the first driving member 400; and / or

[0082] A buffer structure 700 is disposed between one of the second positioning groups and the output end of the second driving member 500 .

[0083] It can be understood that, on the one hand, since the third positioning group and the first positioning group are arranged on both sides of the product 10 along the first horizontal direction, and the third positioning group is located outside the carrying platform 200, the third positioning group is used as the positioning reference, and a buffer structure 700 is provided between the first positioning group and the output end of the first driving member 400, which helps to reduce the impact and vibration of the first positioning group and the product 10 when they are in contact, thereby improving the accuracy and efficiency of positioning. On the other hand, since the two positioning groups are arranged on both sides of the product 10 along the second horizontal direction, one of the second positioning groups is used as the positioning reference, and a buffer structure 700 is provided between the output end of the other second positioning group and the second driving member 500, which helps to reduce the impact and vibration of the second positioning group and the product 10 when they are in contact, thereby improving the accuracy and efficiency of positioning.

[0084] In some embodiments, Figures 2 to 5 As shown, the buffer structure 700 includes a mounting member 710 and a buffer assembly, and the positioning assembly 300 is arranged on the mounting member 710; the buffer assembly includes two assembly members 721 and an elastic member 722, wherein one assembly member 721 is connected to the mounting member 710, and the other assembly member 721 is connected to one of the output ends of the first driving member 400 and the second driving member 500, and both ends of the elastic member 722 are respectively connected to the two assembly members 721. The elastic member 722 includes but is not limited to a tension spring.

[0085] It can be understood that all the positioning components 300 of one of the second positioning groups are arranged on the mounting member 710 of a buffer structure 700 at intervals along the first horizontal direction, one of the assembly parts 721 of a buffer component is connected to the mounting member 710, another assembly part 721 of a buffer component is connected to the connecting member 540, and the elastic member 722 extends along the second horizontal direction and is respectively connected to the two assembly parts 721 at both ends. That is, when the second driving member 500 drives the transmission belt 520 to move, it will drive the connecting member 540, the mounting member 710, the buffer assembly and the second positioning group to approach the product 10 along the second horizontal direction. When the positioning component 300 in the second positioning group needs to contact the product 10, the impact force causes the mounting member 710 and the connecting member 540 to move relative to each other along the second horizontal direction. At the same time, the distance between the two assembly parts 721 increases or decreases, driving the elastic member 722 to stretch or compress, thereby absorbing the impact force and fine-tuning the positioning, thereby realizing flexible abutment between the positioning component 300 and the product 10.

[0086] Similarly, all the positioning components 300 of the first positioning group are arranged on the mounting member 710 of another buffer structure 700 at intervals along the second horizontal direction, one of the assembly parts 721 of a buffer component is connected to the mounting member 710, and another assembly part 721 of a buffer component is connected to the output end of the first driving member 400. The elastic member 722 extends along the first horizontal direction and its two ends are respectively connected to the two assembly parts 721. That is, when the first driving member 400 drives the mounting member 710, the buffer component and the first positioning group to approach the product 10 along the first horizontal direction, when the positioning component 300 in the first positioning group needs to contact the product 10, the impact force causes the mounting member 710 and the output end of the first driving member 400 to move relative to each other along the first horizontal direction. At the same time, the distance between the two assembly parts 721 increases or decreases, driving the elastic member 722 to stretch or compress, thereby absorbing the impact force and fine-tuning the positioning, thereby realizing flexible abutment between the positioning component 300 and the product 10.

[0087] In some embodiments, Figure 5 As shown, the buffer assembly includes at least two elastic members 722 to provide a more complex force balance and buffering effect, thereby improving the precise control of the contact force between the positioning assembly 300 and the product 10 .

[0088] In some embodiments, Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the buffer structure 700 includes at least two buffer components to provide more complex and sophisticated buffering and fine-tuning functions, thereby improving the reliability of the positioning mechanism. In this embodiment, the buffer structure 700 connected to the first positioning group is only provided with one buffer component, and the buffer structure 700 connected to the second positioning group has two buffer components, which is not specifically limited in this embodiment.

[0089] In some embodiments, Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the buffer structure 700 further includes a first slide rail 730 and a first slider 740. The first slide rail 730 is disposed at the output end of the corresponding first driving member 400 and the second driving member 500; the first slider 740 is disposed on the mounting member 710 and slidably cooperates with the first slide rail 730. It should be noted that the number and specific distribution of the first slide rail 730 and the first slider 740 can be adjusted according to actual needs, and this embodiment does not impose specific restrictions on this.

[0090] It can be understood that the first slide rail 730 is provided on the output end of the first driving member 400 and the connecting member 540, and the mounting member 710 is provided with a first slider 740 which cooperates with the first slide rail 730, thereby guiding the movement of the mounting member 710 and the deformation of the elastic member 722, thereby improving the positioning accuracy and efficiency.

[0091] In some embodiments, Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, all positioning components 300 of the second positioning group away from the buffer structure 700 are arranged on the matching piece 810, and a matching second slide rail 820 and a second slide block 830 are arranged between the matching piece 810 and the corresponding connecting piece 540, so as to adjust the installation position of the matching piece 810 relative to the connecting piece 540 along the second horizontal direction and ensure that all positioning components 300 of the two positioning groups are at the same height, thereby improving positioning accuracy and reducing maintenance costs.

[0092] In some embodiments, Figure 5 As shown, the positioning assembly 300 includes a support rod 310 and a rolling body 320. The support rod 310 is movably disposed on the support frame 100 and extends in the up-down direction; the rolling body 320 is rotatably sleeved outside the upper end of the support rod 310. The rolling body 320 includes but is not limited to a rolling bearing.

[0093] It can be understood that the output ends of the mounting member 710, the mating member 810 and the third driving member 600 are all provided with a support rod 310 extending in the up-down direction, and the rolling body 320 is rotatably mounted on the outside of the support rod 310 around the up-down axis, so that the positioning assembly 300 can roll and abut against the product 10 when in contact, which can reduce friction and adapt to products 10 of different shapes and sizes.

[0094] In some embodiments, Figure 2 As shown, the carrying platform 200 forms a plurality of adsorption channels 230 distributed at intervals, and the adsorption channels 230 are suitable for connecting to the vacuum generator. It should be noted that the number and specific distribution of the adsorption channels 230 can be designed according to actual needs, and this embodiment does not impose specific restrictions on this.

[0095] It is understandable that by providing multiple adsorption channels 230, the adsorption force is evenly distributed on the product 10, reducing the possibility of displacement of the product 10 during movement. It also provides flexibility, and the opening and closing of each adsorption channel 230 can be adjusted according to the needs of different products 10, thereby improving the adaptability and flexibility of positioning.

[0096] In some embodiments, Figure 2 As shown, the carrying platform 200 forms at least one groove 220 with a notch facing upward, and a projection portion of the product 10 along the up-down direction is located in the groove 220 .

[0097] It is understandable that by providing the groove 220 , the adhesion between the product 10 and the surface of the carrying platform 200 is reduced, thereby reducing the possibility of the surface of the product 10 being damaged due to excessive adhesion when the product 10 is removed from the carrying platform 200 .

[0098] In this embodiment, Figure 2As shown, the groove 220 is in a cross shape and is provided in plurality, and the groove 220 and the slide groove 210 are connected and staggered, and the width of the groove 220 is much smaller than the width of the slide groove 210 to accommodate different models of products 10. Of course, in other embodiments, the shape, size and specific distribution of the groove 220 can also be designed according to actual needs, and this embodiment does not impose specific restrictions on this.

[0099] In some embodiments, a protective layer is provided on the upper surface of the carrying platform 200 to reduce the wear of the product 10 when it moves on the surface of the carrying platform 200 during the positioning process. The connection between the protective layer and the carrying platform 200 includes but is not limited to gluing. Exemplarily, the material of the protective layer includes but is not limited to Teflon.

[0100] In some embodiments, Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the positioning mechanism further includes a vacuum pressure gauge 910 , which is disposed on the support frame 100 and is used to detect the adsorption pressure of the product 10 placed on the carrying platform 200 .

[0101] It is understandable that the vacuum pressure gauge 910 can accurately measure the gas pressure inside each adsorption channel 230 to ensure the adsorption strength, reduce the possibility of damage to the surface of the product 10 due to excessive adsorption, and reduce the risk of the product 10 falling off due to insufficient adsorption. It is also convenient to use with a data logger to record historical data of pressure changes, which is convenient for adapting to different models of products 10 and subsequent analysis and optimization.

[0102] In some embodiments, Figure 2 As shown, the carrying platform 200 is provided with a position sensor 920 for detecting the position of the product 10 .

[0103] It is understandable that the carrying platform 200 forms a receiving groove with the notch facing upward, and the receiving groove is used to place the position sensor 920 to accurately determine whether the product 10 is on the carrying platform 200, so as to move the positioning component 300 and the opening and closing of each adsorption channel 230, reduce the risk of collision and damage during movement, and improve operational safety. It should be noted that the shape and size of the receiving groove can be designed according to actual needs, and this embodiment does not impose specific restrictions on this.

[0104] The present application also provides a transfer device. Figure 1 As shown, the transfer device includes the above-mentioned positioning mechanism.

[0105] According to the transfer device provided in the embodiment of the present application, the precise positioning of the product 10 is achieved while ensuring the stability and safety of the product 10 during movement, which helps to improve production efficiency, operating efficiency and transportation versatility.

[0106] In some embodiments, the transfer device further includes a conveying drive 20, the output end of which is connected to the positioning mechanism, and is used to drive the positioning mechanism to reciprocate along the first horizontal direction to drive the positioning mechanism to transfer between different workstations. The conveying drive 20 includes but is not limited to a slide cylinder.

[0107] The terms "first", "second", etc. in the specification and claims of the present application are used to distinguish similar objects, and are not used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that the data used in this way can be interchangeable under appropriate circumstances, so that the embodiments of the present application can be implemented in an order other than those illustrated or described here, and the objects distinguished by "first", "second", etc. are generally of one type, and the number of objects is not limited. For example, the first object can be one or more. In addition, "and / or" in the specification and claims represents at least one of the connected objects, and the character " / " generally indicates that the objects associated with each other are in an "or" relationship.

[0108] In the description of the present application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" and the like indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the referred device or element must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation on the present application.

[0109] In the description of this application, "first feature" or "second feature" may include one or more of the features.

[0110] In the description of the present application, “plurality” means two or more.

[0111] In the description of the present application, a first feature being “on” or “under” a second feature may include that the first and second features are directly in contact with each other, or may include that the first and second features are not in direct contact with each other but are in contact with each other via another feature therebetween.

[0112] In the description of the present application, “above”, “over” and “above” a first feature to a second feature includes the first feature being directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is horizontally higher than the second feature.

[0113] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "illustrative embodiments", "examples", "specific examples", or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present application. In this specification, the schematic representation of the above terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner.

[0114] Although the embodiments of the present application have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will appreciate that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present application, and that the scope of the present application is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A positioning mechanism, characterized in that: include: Support frame (100); A carrying platform (200), arranged on the supporting frame (100), and used for adsorbing the product (10); A plurality of positioning components (300) are distributed at intervals, and the positioning components (300) are movably arranged on the support frame (100) so as to be suitable for rolling abutment with the product (10).

2. The positioning mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The plurality of positioning assemblies (300) include a first positioning group and a second positioning group; the positioning mechanism further includes: A first driving member (400), wherein a fixed end of the first driving member (400) is connected to the support frame (100), and an output end of the first driving member (400) is connected to the first positioning group, and is used to drive all the positioning components (300) in the first positioning group to move synchronously along a first horizontal direction; A second driving member (500), wherein a fixed end of the second driving member (500) is connected to the support frame (100), and an output end of the second driving member (500) is connected to the second positioning group, and is used for driving all the positioning components (300) in the second positioning group to move synchronously along a second horizontal direction, wherein the first horizontal direction and the second horizontal direction intersect.

3. The positioning mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: The second positioning groups are provided with two, and the two second positioning groups are respectively located outside two sides of the product (10) that are arranged opposite to each other along the second horizontal direction; the second driving member (500) comprises: A driver (510), wherein a fixed end of the driver (510) is arranged on the support frame (100); A transmission belt (520), wherein the transmission belt (520) is ring-shaped, and the two second positioning groups are respectively connected to two sides of the transmission belt (520), and the output end of the driver (510) is connected to the transmission belt (520) for driving the two second positioning groups to synchronously approach or move away from each other along the second horizontal direction.

4. The positioning mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that: The second driving member (500) further comprises: two connecting members (540), corresponding one to one with the second positioning group, the connecting members (540) being connected to the transmission belt (520) and used for supporting all the positioning components (300) corresponding to the second positioning group; A guide rail (550), the guide rail (550) being arranged on the support frame (100) and extending along a second horizontal direction; A guide block (560), each of the connecting members (540) is provided with at least one guide block (560), and the guide block (560) is slidably matched with the guide rail (550).

5. The positioning mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: The carrying platform (200) forms a plurality of slide grooves (210) penetrating the carrying platform (200) in the up-down direction. The plurality of slide grooves (210) correspond one-to-one to all positioning components (300) in the first positioning group and the second positioning group and are movably matched. The upper end of the positioning component (300) passes through the corresponding slide groove (210) and extends to the outside of the carrying platform (200).

6. The positioning mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that: Also includes: The buffer structure (700) is used to enable at least part of the plurality of positioning components (300) to flexibly abut against the outer side wall of the product (10).

7. The positioning mechanism according to claim 6, characterized in that: The buffer structure (700) is arranged between the first positioning group and the output end of the first driving member (400); and / or The buffer structure (700) is provided between one of the second positioning groups and an output end of the second driving member (500).

8. The positioning mechanism according to claim 7, characterized in that: The buffer structure (700) comprises: A mounting member (710), wherein the positioning assembly (300) is arranged on the mounting member (710); A buffer component, the buffer component comprising two assembly parts (721) and an elastic part (722), wherein one of the assembly parts (721) is connected to the mounting part (710), the other assembly part (721) is connected to one of the output ends of the first driving part (400) and the second driving part (500), and both ends of the elastic part (722) are respectively connected to the two assembly parts (721).

9. The positioning mechanism according to claim 8, characterized in that: The buffer structure (700) further includes: A first slide rail (730), the first slide rail (730) being arranged at the output ends of the corresponding first driving member (400) and the second driving member (500); A first sliding block (740), wherein the first sliding block (740) is disposed on the mounting member (710) and is slidably matched with the first sliding rail (730).

10. The positioning mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: The plurality of positioning assemblies (300) further include a third positioning group, wherein the third positioning group and the first positioning group are respectively located on two sides of the product (10) that are arranged opposite to each other along the first horizontal direction, and the positioning mechanism further includes: A third driving member (600), wherein a fixed end of the third driving member (600) is connected to the support frame (100), and an output end of the third driving member (600) is respectively connected to each of the positioning components (300) in the third positioning group, and is used to drive the third positioning group to reciprocate along the first horizontal direction.

11. The positioning mechanism according to claim 10, characterized in that: In the projection along the up-down direction, the first positioning group and the second positioning group are located inside the carrying platform (200), and the third positioning group is located outside the carrying platform (200).

12. The positioning mechanism according to any one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that: The positioning assembly (300) comprises: A support rod (310), the support rod (310) being movably disposed on the support frame (100) and extending in an up-down direction; A rolling body (320), wherein the rolling body (320) is rotatably sleeved outside the upper end of the support rod (310).

13. The positioning mechanism according to any one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that: The carrying platform (200) forms a plurality of adsorption channels (230) distributed at intervals, and the adsorption channels (230) are suitable for connecting to a vacuum generator.

14. The positioning mechanism according to any one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that: The carrying platform (200) forms at least one groove (220) with a notch facing upward, and a projection portion of the product (10) in the up-down direction is located in the groove (220).

15. The positioning mechanism according to any one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that: The upper surface of the carrying platform (200) is provided with a protective layer.

16. A transfer device, characterized in that: Comprising a positioning mechanism as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 15.

17. The transfer device according to claim 16, characterized in that Also includes: A conveying driving member (20), wherein an output end of the conveying driving member (20) is connected to the positioning mechanism and is used to drive the positioning mechanism to reciprocate along a first horizontal direction.

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