Glass liquid drop clamping device

Abstract

The invention discloses a glass liquid drop clamping device which comprises an outer rod, an inner rod and a clamping device, the outer rod is of a hollow structure, the inner rod is used for being inserted into the outer rod, and the clamping device is arranged at the end of the inner rod. When the inner rod moves upwards relative to the outer rod, the clamping device is contained in the outer rod, and when the inner rod moves downwards relative to the outer rod, the clamping device protrudes from the lower end of the outer rod to clamp the dropping materials. Through the ingenious design of the outer rod, the inner rod and the clamping device, the structure is compact, operation is easy and convenient, clamping and releasing of glass liquid drops can be completed only through simple pushing and pulling, machining personnel can conveniently clean the glass liquid drops in the furnace in time, glass adhesion, pollution or scratching caused by crystallization is reduced, and the production efficiency is improved. And the continuity and efficiency of a production line can be improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application belongs to the technical field of glass manufacturing, and in particular relates to a glass drop material clamping device. Background Art

[0002] In the manufacturing process of thin film transistor liquid crystal display (TFT-LCD) liquid crystal glass substrates, precise control and molding of glass liquid is the key link to ensure product quality and production efficiency. In this process, the glass liquid needs to go through a series of complex processes from the molten state to a uniform, defect-free glass substrate.

[0003] However, when the glass liquid flows down, it is easy to stick to the equipment and form drips due to the small distance between the equipment and the glass liquid, especially near the guide plate, where crystallization is easy to cause adhesion due to temperature changes. The natural fall of the dripping material will contaminate or scratch the glass plate, interfere with the normal operation of the equipment, and affect the continuity and efficiency of the production line. Summary of the invention

[0004] The purpose of the embodiment of the present application is to provide a glass drop clamping device to solve the problem in the background art that the glass droplets are easily crystallized near the guide plate due to temperature changes, resulting in adhesion, pollution or scratching of the glass.

[0005] In order to achieve the above objectives, this application adopts the following technical solutions: A glass drop material clamping device comprises an outer rod, an inner rod and a clamping device; The outer rod is a hollow structure, the inner rod is used to be inserted into the outer rod, and the clamp is arranged at the end of the inner rod; If the inner rod moves upward relative to the outer rod, the gripper is received inside the outer rod, and if the inner rod moves downward relative to the outer rod, the gripper protrudes from the lower end of the outer rod to grip the dripping material.

[0006] In a possible implementation, the inner rod is provided with an adjusting head for adjusting the extension or retraction of the inner rod.

[0007] In a possible implementation manner, anti-slip grooves are provided on the adjusting head.

[0008] In a possible implementation manner, the adjusting head is detachably connected to the inner rod.

[0009] In a possible implementation, a limiting groove is provided on the outer rod along the length direction, and the adjusting head at least partially protrudes from the limiting groove.

[0010] In a possible implementation, the clamp is configured as an elastic clamping structure, including at least one pair of clamping arms and a spring disposed opposite to each other; The ends of the clamp arms are respectively hinged on the inner rod; The spring is arranged between the two clamp arms, the two ends of the spring are respectively connected to the clamp arms, and the spring has a tendency to make the heads of the clamp arms move away from each other.

[0011] In a possible implementation, the heads of the clamp arms are respectively provided with anti-slip structures.

[0012] In a possible implementation, the anti-slip structure is made of a high temperature resistant material.

[0013] In a possible implementation manner, a guide structure is provided between the inner rod and the outer rod.

[0014] In a possible implementation manner, the invention further includes a locking structure disposed on the outer rod, wherein the locking structure is used to fix the inner rod on the outer rod.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, this application has the following beneficial effects: The present application provides a glass drop clamping device, which has a compact structure and is easy to operate through the ingenious design of an outer rod, an inner rod and a clamper. The glass drop can be clamped and released by simply pushing and pulling, which is convenient for processing personnel to clean the glass drop in the furnace in time, thereby reducing the occurrence of crystallization that causes adhesion, pollution or scratches on the glass, and can improve the continuity and efficiency of the production line.

[0016] In a possible implementation, the adjustment head is provided to facilitate the processing personnel to adjust the inner rod, and then operate the inner rod and the outer rod more flexibly according to needs, thereby improving the efficiency of clamping the glass droplets.

[0017] In a possible implementation, by providing anti-slip grooves on the adjusting head, the friction between the processing personnel and the adjusting head can be increased, and the stability of the workers operating the adjusting head is further improved.

[0018] In a possible implementation, the adjusting head and the inner rod are detachably connected, which is highly flexible and convenient for installing or removing the adjusting head and the inner rod as needed.

[0019] In a possible implementation, the adjustment head is used in conjunction with the limit groove to reduce the relative rotation between the inner rod and the outer rod, further improve the stability of the inner rod and the outer rod during use, and improve the efficiency of clamping the glass drop.

[0020] In one possible implementation, by setting up a clamp, in coordination with the relative movement between the outer rod and the inner rod, the glass drop can be stably clamped, the operation is flexible, and the efficiency of clamping the glass drop can be improved, thereby reducing the occurrence of contamination and damage to the glass sheets.

[0021] In a possible implementation, an anti-slip structure is provided at the head of the clamp arm, which can increase the friction area between the clamp arm and the glass drop, improve the clamping stability of the glass drop by the clamp arm, and reduce the possibility of falling off during the clamping process.

[0022] In a possible implementation, the anti-slip structure is made of a high-temperature resistant material, which can reduce damage to the head of the clamp arm during long-term use, thereby increasing its service life.

[0023] In one possible implementation, a guide structure is provided between the inner rod and the outer rod. Under the action of the guide structure, the rotation between the inner rod and the outer rod can be reduced, the stability and straightness of the inner rod during the sliding process can be ensured, and the operational accuracy of clamping the glass drop can be further improved.

[0024] In one possible implementation, a locking structure is provided to facilitate locking of the inner rod on the outer rod, thereby improving the stability of the inner rod and the outer rod during movement, thereby improving safety and effectively preventing the inner rod from being damaged due to accidental movement. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0025] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a glass drop material clamping device provided in the present application; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of another state of a glass drop clamping device provided in the present application.

[0026] Reference numerals in the figure: 1, outer rod; 2, inner rod; 3, gripper; 4, adjustment head. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] The specific implementation methods of the present application are further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0028] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the present application provides a glass drop clamping device, which may include an outer rod 1, an inner rod 2 and a clamper 3.

[0029] The outer rod 1 is a hollow structure, and the inner rod 2 can be inserted into the outer rod 1 .

[0030] The outer rod 1 is made of high temperature resistant material, and the cross-sectional area of ​​the outer rod 1 can be circular or rectangular, and the length is set to be sufficient to meet the need of picking up the glass drop material.

[0031] The clamper 3 is arranged at the end of the inner rod 2 , so the clamper 3 can move with the inner rod 2 .

[0032] The inner rod 2 is made of high temperature resistant material, and the cross-sectional area of ​​the inner rod 2 can be adapted to the hollow cross-sectional shape of the outer rod 1. Therefore, its cross-sectional area can be circular or rectangular. The length of the inner rod 2 is greater than the length of the outer rod 1.

[0033] Optionally, when the inner rod 2 moves upward relative to the outer rod 1 , the clamper 3 is received inside the outer rod 1 .

[0034] When the inner rod 2 moves downward relative to the outer rod 1 , the gripper 3 protrudes from the lower end of the outer rod 1 to grip the glass gob.

[0035] When in use, as needed, move the outer rod 1 to the designated place in the furnace, adjust the inner rod 2 and the outer rod 1, push the inner rod 2 and pull back the outer rod 1, push the gripper 3 out of the outer rod 1, aim the gripper 3 at the glass drop, reverse the operation, pull back the inner rod 2 to push the outer rod 1, and put the gripper 3 into the outer rod 1. The gripper 3 clamps the glass drop in the process of shrinking back to the outer rod 1, thereby completing the picking of the glass drop in the high-temperature furnace.

[0036] In the embodiment of the present application, through the ingenious design of the outer rod 1, the inner rod 2 and the clamp 3, a compact structure and easy operation are achieved, and the glass droplets can be clamped and released by simply pushing and pulling, which is convenient for processing personnel to clean the glass droplets in the furnace in time, thereby reducing the occurrence of crystallization leading to adhesion, pollution or scratches on the glass, and can improve the continuity and efficiency of the production line.

[0037] In a possible embodiment, the inner rod 2 is provided with an adjusting head 4 for adjusting the extension or retraction of the inner rod 2 .

[0038] In the embodiment of the present application, the adjustment head 4 is provided to facilitate the processing personnel to adjust the inner rod 2, and then operate the inner rod 2 and the outer rod 1 more flexibly according to needs, thereby improving the efficiency of clamping the glass droplets.

[0039] In a possible embodiment, the adjusting head 4 is provided with anti-slip grooves.

[0040] In the embodiment of the present application, by providing anti-slip grooves on the adjusting head 4, the friction between the processing personnel and the adjusting head 4 can be increased, and the stability of the workers operating the adjusting head 4 is further improved.

[0041] In a possible embodiment, the adjusting head 4 is detachably connected to the inner rod 2 .

[0042] Specifically, the adjusting head 4 is connected to the inner rod 2 via bolts.

[0043] In the embodiment of the present application, the adjusting head 4 and the inner rod 2 are detachably connected, which is highly flexible and convenient for installing or disassembling the adjusting head 4 and the inner rod 2 as needed.

[0044] In a possible embodiment, the outer rod 1 is provided with a limiting groove along the length direction, and the adjusting head 4 at least partially protrudes from the limiting groove, wherein the limiting groove is not shown.

[0045] In the embodiment of the present application, the adjusting head 4 is used in conjunction with the limiting groove to reduce the relative rotation between the inner rod 2 and the outer rod 1, further improve the stability of the inner rod 2 and the outer rod 1 during use, and improve the clamping efficiency of the glass drop material.

[0046] In a possible embodiment, the clamp 3 is configured as an elastic clamping structure, which may include a pair of clamping arms and a spring that are arranged opposite to each other. The ends of the clamping arms are respectively hinged to the inner rod 2.

[0047] The spring is arranged between the two clamp arms, the two ends of the spring are respectively welded to the clamp arms, and the spring has a tendency to make the heads of the clamp arms move away from each other.

[0048] In the embodiment of the present application, by setting up the clamper 3, in coordination with the relative movement between the outer rod 1 and the inner rod 2, the glass drop can be stably clamped, the operation is flexible, and the efficiency of clamping the glass drop can be improved, thereby reducing the occurrence of contamination and damage to the glass sheet.

[0049] In a possible embodiment, the heads of the clamp arms are respectively provided with anti-skid structures, which may be grooves, protrusions or elastic material layers, to enhance the clamping stability of the dripping material. The anti-skid structures are not shown.

[0050] In the embodiment of the present application, an anti-slip structure is provided at the head of the clamp arm, which can enhance the friction area between the clamp arm and the glass drop, improve the clamping stability of the clamp arm on the glass drop, and reduce the occurrence of falling off during the clamping process.

[0051] In a possible embodiment, the anti-slip structure is made of high temperature resistant material.

[0052] Optionally, the material of the anti-skid structure may be an inorganic high temperature resistant material, a metal high temperature resistant alloy or a high temperature resistant ceramic material, etc. In the embodiment of the present application, the anti-skid structure is not shown.

[0053] In the embodiment of the present application, the anti-slip structure is set to a high-temperature resistant material, which can reduce the damage to the head of the clamp arm during long-term use, thereby increasing the service life.

[0054] In a possible embodiment, a guide structure is provided between the inner rod 2 and the outer rod 1 .

[0055] Specifically, the guide structure may include a guide key and a guide groove. When the guide key is provided on the outer rod 1, the guide groove is provided on the outer surface of the inner rod 2, and the guide groove is distributed along the length direction of the inner rod 2. The guide key is provided in the guide groove, so that the outer rod 1 can slide relatively along the inner rod 2, but cannot rotate.

[0056] Moreover, the guide key can also be arranged on the inner rod 2, the guide groove is arranged on the inner wall of the outer rod 1, and the guide groove is distributed along the length direction of the outer rod 1. In the embodiment of the present application, the guide structure is not shown.

[0057] In the embodiment of the present application, a guide structure is provided between the inner rod 2 and the outer rod 1. Under the action of the guide structure, the rotation between the inner rod 2 and the outer rod 1 can be reduced, the stability and straightness of the inner rod 2 during the sliding process can be ensured, and the operational accuracy of clamping the glass drop can be further improved.

[0058] In a possible embodiment, a locking structure may be further included on the outer rod 1 , and the locking structure is used to fix the inner rod 2 on the outer rod 1 .

[0059] The locking structure may be an adjusting bolt, which is threadedly connected to the outer rod 1 . By rotating the adjusting bolt, the adjusting bolt may be pressed against the inner rod 2 during movement, thereby locking the inner rod 2 on the outer rod 1 .

[0060] In the embodiment of the present application, a locking structure is provided to facilitate locking of the inner rod 2 on the outer rod 1, thereby improving the stability of the inner rod 2 and the outer rod 1 during the moving process, thereby improving safety and effectively preventing the inner rod 2 from being damaged due to accidental movement.

[0061] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present application, rather than to limit it. Although the present application has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, a person of ordinary skill in the art should understand that modifying the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments, or replacing some or all of the technical features therein by equivalents, does not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application.

Claims

1. A glass drop material clamping device, characterized in that: It comprises an outer rod (1), an inner rod (2) and a gripper (3); The outer rod (1) is a hollow structure, the inner rod (2) is used to be inserted into the outer rod (1), and the gripper (3) is arranged at the end of the inner rod (2); If the inner rod (2) moves upward relative to the outer rod (1), the gripper (3) is received inside the outer rod (1); if the inner rod (2) moves downward relative to the outer rod (1), the gripper (3) protrudes from the lower end of the outer rod (1) to grip the dripping material.

2. The glass drop clamping device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner rod (2) is provided with an adjusting head (4) for adjusting the extension or retraction of the inner rod (2).

3. The glass drop clamping device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The adjusting head (4) is provided with anti-slip grooves.

4. The glass drop clamping device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The regulating head (4) is detachably connected to the inner rod (2).

5. The glass drop clamping device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The outer rod (1) is provided with a limiting groove along the length direction, and the adjusting head (4) is at least partially protruded from the limiting groove.

6. The glass drop clamping device according to any one of claim 1, characterized in that: The clamp (3) is configured as an elastic clamping structure, comprising at least one pair of clamping arms and a spring arranged opposite to each other; The ends of the clamp arms are respectively hinged on the inner rod (2); The spring is arranged between the two clamp arms, the two ends of the spring are respectively connected to the clamp arms, and the spring has a tendency to make the heads of the clamp arms move away from each other.

7. The glass drop clamping device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The heads of the clamping arms are respectively provided with anti-slip structures.

8. The glass drop clamping device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The anti-slip structure is made of high temperature resistant material.

9. The glass drop clamping device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A guide structure is provided between the inner rod (2) and the outer rod (1).

10. The glass drop clamping device according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also comprises a locking structure arranged on the outer rod (1), wherein the locking structure is used to fix the inner rod (2) on the outer rod (1).

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