Insulation mat gripping device and assembly system having the same

Abstract

The application provides a heat insulation pad grabbing device and an assembly system with the same, and relates to the technical field of intelligent devices. The heat insulation pad grabbing device comprises a support bracket for bearing the heat insulation pad, and a clamping assembly arranged on the support bracket. The clamping assembly has a clamping state for clamping the heat insulation pad and a release state for releasing the heat insulation pad. The clamping assembly at least comprises a positioning pin. When the clamping assembly is in the clamping state, the positioning pin extends into a feature hole of the heat insulation pad. The technical scheme of the application can significantly improve the assembly speed of the heat insulation pad, ensure the assembly precision and stability, and has a significant efficiency advantage in the intelligent assembly line of automobile manufacturing.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of intelligent device technology, and more specifically, to a heat insulation pad gripping device and an assembly system having the same. Background Technology

[0002] With the deepening development of intelligent manufacturing in the automotive industry, more and more manufacturing scenarios require intelligent manufacturing methods and devices to meet the needs of these scenarios; the intelligent assembly of automotive heat insulation pads requires innovative workpiece clamping methods and devices to ensure the installation of automotive heat insulation pads.

[0003] Since automotive heat insulation pads are installed on the main assembly line of automobiles, there are clear time requirements for installation. Therefore, heat insulation pad clamping, as an important part of heat insulation pad installation, requires clamping methods and devices to quickly identify the clamping position, smoothly grasp the heat insulation pad, avoid interference positions during feeding, and support the workpiece to reach the predetermined position. However, most current workpiece clamping methods and devices are designed for pipes or rigid parts, using fixed clamping molds or single clamping arms to clamp workpieces such as pipes. There is a lack of proprietary technology descriptions for typical clamping solutions for automotive heat insulation pad workpiece assembly.

[0004] There is currently no effective solution to the aforementioned technical problems. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The main objective of this invention is to provide a heat insulation pad gripping device and an assembly system thereon, so as to solve the problems of unstable gripping and low efficiency during heat insulation pad assembly in the prior art.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, according to one aspect of the present invention, a heat insulation pad gripping device is provided, comprising: a support bracket for supporting a heat insulation pad; a clamping assembly disposed on the support bracket, the clamping assembly having a clamping state for clamping the heat insulation pad and a releasing state for releasing the heat insulation pad; wherein the clamping assembly includes at least a positioning pin, and when the clamping assembly is in the clamping state, the positioning pin extends into a feature hole in the heat insulation pad.

[0007] Furthermore, there are multiple clamping components, and each clamping component is configured to correspond one-to-one with a number of feature holes on the heat insulation pad.

[0008] Furthermore, the heat insulation pad gripping device also includes: a shrinking assembly connected to a support bracket, and there are multiple shrinking assemblies spaced apart circumferentially along the support bracket. Each shrinking assembly has a stop plate for abutting the edge of the heat insulation pad. The shrinking assembly is telescopically arranged along a first direction to adjust the distance between the stop plate and the geometric center of the support bracket.

[0009] Furthermore, the shrinkage assembly is slidably disposed relative to the support bracket along the second direction.

[0010] Furthermore, the shrinkage assembly includes: a sliding body connected to a support bracket, and the sliding body being movably disposed relative to the support bracket along a second direction; wherein a stop plate is connected to the sliding body, and the stop plate being movably disposed relative to the sliding body along a first direction to adjust the distance between the geometric center of the stop plate and the support bracket.

[0011] Furthermore, the support bracket includes: a first bracket forming a first support surface for supporting a portion of the heat insulation pad; a second bracket forming a second support surface for supporting another portion of the heat insulation pad, the second support surface being disposed at an angle to the first support surface; wherein, the clamping assembly is connected to the first bracket.

[0012] Furthermore, the support bracket also includes a third bracket, which is connected to the first bracket and located on the side opposite to the second bracket. The third bracket is provided with at least one clamping component, which is located close to the geometric center of the first bracket.

[0013] Furthermore, the heat insulation pad gripping device also includes: gripping components, there are multiple gripping components, the gripping components are set on the support bracket, and the gripping components are used to grip the heat insulation pad.

[0014] Furthermore, the gripping component includes: a gripping suction cup having an adsorption state in which it is adsorbed and connected to the heat insulation pad, and a separation state in which it is separated from the heat insulation pad; and a support member disposed near the gripping suction cup, the support member being used to support the heat insulation pad; wherein, when the gripping component grips the heat insulation pad, the gripping suction cup adsorbs the heat insulation pad and pulls the heat insulation pad until the heat insulation pad comes into contact with the support member.

[0015] According to another aspect of the present invention, a heat insulation pad assembly system is provided, the heat insulation pad assembly system including a heat insulation pad gripping device, the heat insulation pad gripping device being the aforementioned heat insulation pad gripping device.

[0016] By applying the technical solution of this invention, the heat insulation pad gripping device is configured with multiple support brackets arranged circumferentially along the heat insulation pad. Multiple clamping components are mounted on the support brackets. These clamping components can quickly position the heat insulation pad using positioning pins, improving the gripping efficiency. Simultaneously, the clamping components stably hold the heat insulation pad. After gripping the heat insulation pad, the gripping device can hold it at multiple points on the support brackets, ensuring a uniform distribution of load points and achieving stable gripping. Using this heat insulation pad gripping device significantly improves the assembly speed of the heat insulation pad while ensuring assembly accuracy and stability, offering significant efficiency advantages on intelligent assembly lines in automobile manufacturing. Attached Figure Description

[0017] The accompanying drawings, which form part of this application, are used to provide a further understanding of the invention. The illustrative embodiments of the invention and their descriptions are used to explain the invention and do not constitute an undue limitation of the invention. In the drawings:

[0018] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of an embodiment of the heat insulation pad gripping device according to the present invention is shown.

[0019] The above figures include the following reference numerals:

[0020] 10. Support bracket;

[0021] 11. First support;

[0022] 12. Second support;

[0023] 13. Third support;

[0024] 2. Clamping components;

[0025] 20. Positioning pin;

[0026] 3. Shrink assembly;

[0027] 31. Sliding body;

[0028] 32. Stop plate;

[0029] 4. Crawling component;

[0030] 41. Grab the suction cup;

[0031] 42. Support components. Detailed Implementation

[0032] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this application can be combined with each other. The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0033] It should be noted that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the exemplary embodiments according to this application. As used herein, the singular form is intended to include the plural form as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Furthermore, it should be understood that when the terms "comprising" and / or "including" are used in this specification, they indicate the presence of features, steps, operations, devices, components, and / or combinations thereof.

[0034] It should be noted that the terms "first," "second," etc., in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this application are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such terms can be used interchangeably where appropriate so that the embodiments of this application described herein can be implemented, for example, in orders other than those illustrated or described herein. Furthermore, the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion; for example, a process, method, system, product, or apparatus that comprises a series of steps or units is not necessarily limited to those steps or units explicitly listed, but may include other steps or units not explicitly listed or inherent to such processes, methods, products, or apparatus.

[0035] Exemplary embodiments according to this application will now be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, these exemplary embodiments may be implemented in many different forms and should not be construed as being limited to the embodiments set forth herein. It should be understood that these embodiments are provided so that the disclosure of this application is thorough and complete, and that the concept of these exemplary embodiments is fully conveyed to those skilled in the art. In the drawings, for clarity, the thickness of layers and regions may be exaggerated, and the same reference numerals are used to denote the same devices, and therefore their description will be omitted.

[0036] Combination Figure 1 As shown in the figure, according to a specific embodiment of this application, a heat insulation pad gripping device is provided.

[0037] Specifically, such as Figure 1 As shown, the heat insulation pad gripping device includes a support bracket 10 and a clamping assembly 2. The support bracket 10 is used to support the heat insulation pad. The clamping assembly 2 is disposed on the support bracket 10 and has a clamping state for clamping the heat insulation pad and a releasing state for releasing the heat insulation pad. The clamping assembly 2 includes at least a positioning pin 20. When the clamping assembly 2 is in the clamping state, the positioning pin 20 extends into the feature hole of the heat insulation pad.

[0038] By applying the technical solution of this embodiment, the heat insulation pad gripping device is configured with multiple support brackets 10 arranged circumferentially along the heat insulation pad. Multiple clamping components 2 are mounted on the support brackets 10. The clamping components 2 can quickly position the heat insulation pad via positioning pins 20, improving the gripping efficiency. Simultaneously, the clamping components 2 stably clamp the heat insulation pad. After gripping the heat insulation pad, the gripping device can hold it at multiple points on the support brackets 10, ensuring a uniform distribution of load points and achieving stable gripping. Using the heat insulation pad gripping device significantly improves the assembly speed of the heat insulation pad while ensuring assembly accuracy and stability, offering significant efficiency advantages on intelligent assembly lines in automobile manufacturing.

[0039] In one embodiment of this application, the heat insulation pad has multiple feature holes. The positioning pin 20 can quickly identify the position of the heat insulation pad by recognizing the feature holes on the heat insulation pad, thereby saving the recognition time when grasping the heat insulation pad and improving the grasping efficiency. The clamping component 2 also includes a hook cylinder set near the positioning pin 20. After the clamping component 2 recognizes the position of the heat insulation pad through the positioning pin 20, the hook cylinder clamps the heat insulation pad to achieve the clamping of the heat insulation pad.

[0040] Preferably, in this embodiment, the hook cylinder has at least one clamping block, which clamps the edge and feature parts of the heat insulation pad to switch the clamping assembly 2 to the clamping state.

[0041] It should be noted that the positioning pin 20 on the clamping component 2 can also be set as a tensioning pin. When the positioning pin 20 extends into the feature hole on the heat insulation pad, the tensioning pin switches the clamping state of the heat insulation pad by tightening the feature hole. When it is necessary to release the heat insulation pad, the tensioning pin retracts back to the original state to switch the release state.

[0042] Specifically, there are multiple clamping components 2, each corresponding to a specific feature hole on the heat insulation pad. To ensure accurate and stable clamping of the heat insulation pad, multiple clamping components 2 are installed on the support bracket 10, each corresponding to a specific feature hole on the heat insulation pad. This means that a dedicated clamping component 2 can be installed for each feature hole. When clamping the heat insulation pad, the positioning pins 20 can precisely position and guide the pad, significantly improving the gripping and clamping speed while ensuring the accuracy and stability of gripping and clamping. This provides technical support for the intelligent and automated assembly of the heat insulation pad.

[0043] Furthermore, the heat insulation pad gripping device also includes a shrinking assembly 3, which is connected to the support bracket 10. Multiple shrinking assemblies 3 are spaced apart circumferentially along the support bracket 10. Each shrinking assembly 3 has a stop plate 32 for abutting the edge of the heat insulation pad. The shrinking assembly 3 is telescopically arranged along a first direction to adjust the distance between the stop plate 32 and the geometric center of the support bracket 10. Since the heat insulation pad is made of non-metallic resin, it is allowed to deform to a certain extent under external force. After simple deformation, it can quickly return to its original state without external force (i.e., the heat insulation pad has a certain elasticity). During the movement of the heat insulation pad after gripping, there will be multiple interferences along the movement path. If the allowable size does not meet the original size of the heat insulation pad, the heat insulation pad needs to be compressed, shrinking its size before moving to the assembly position. The shrink-fit assembly 3 is connected to the support bracket 10. During the process of gripping the heat insulation pad and conveying it to the assembly position, the distance between the stop plate 32 and the geometric center of the support bracket 10 can be adjusted as needed, allowing the heat insulation pad to deform appropriately in the width direction to smoothly pass through narrow installation paths. By adding the adjustable shrink-fit assembly 3, not only is the gripping process of the heat insulation pad optimized, but the problem of interference with the cab in the width direction is also solved, improving the efficiency and quality of heat insulation pad assembly.

[0044] In this embodiment, multiple shrinkage components 3 are spaced apart circumferentially along the support bracket 10, forming an adjustment ring around the heat insulation pad. Each shrinkage component 3 is equipped with a stop plate 32, which contacts the edge of the heat insulation pad to provide uniform force during shrinkage, ensuring that the heat insulation pad is not damaged during deformation and can maintain the integrity of the structure.

[0045] It should be noted that the shrink-fit component 3 is extendable along a first direction, which is mainly the width direction of the heat insulation pad. By controlling the extension and retraction of the shrink-fit component 3, the distance between the stop plate 32 and the geometric center of the support bracket 10 can be effectively adjusted. When encountering an interference object, the shrink-fit component 3, through its extension and retraction movement, causes the stop plate 32 to move inward, applying pressure to the edge of the heat insulation pad and deforming it in the width direction, thereby shortening the width of the heat insulation pad and allowing it to pass smoothly through narrow installation paths.

[0046] In one embodiment of this application, the telescopic movement of the shrinkage component 3 is regulated by an external control unit, which can be an electrical or pneumatic control system, to ensure precise telescopic amount and speed to adapt to the material characteristics of the heat insulation pad. The control unit can communicate with a host system or control system via wired or wireless data and perform intelligent control to achieve intelligent and automated control of the heat insulation pad assembly process.

[0047] Specifically, the shrink assembly 3 is slidably disposed relative to the support bracket 10 along the second direction. It should be noted that the second direction is the thickness direction of the heat insulation pad. By using the shrink assembly 3 to drive the heat insulation pad to be slidably shrunk along the thickness direction of the heat insulation pad, the shrink assembly 3 can compress the size of the heat insulation pad in all directions, which improves the flexibility and efficiency of the heat insulation pad assembly process and avoids interference from interfering objects during the transport of the heat insulation pad, thus preventing interference with the movement and assembly of the heat insulation pad.

[0048] Furthermore, the shrinking assembly 3 includes a sliding body 31 connected to the support bracket 10, and the sliding body 31 is movably disposed relative to the support bracket 10 along a second direction. A stop plate 32 is connected to the sliding body 31 and is movably disposed relative to the sliding body 31 along a first direction to adjust the distance between the stop plate 32 and the geometric center of the support bracket 10. The stop plate 32 is connected to the sliding body 31 and can move relative to the sliding body 31 in the first direction (width direction), allowing the position of the stop plate 32 to be adjusted not only along the thickness direction but also finely adjusted in the width direction to precisely control the distance between the stop plate 32 and the geometric center of the support bracket 10. Through the dual adjustment design of the sliding body 31 and the stop plate 32, the heat insulation pad gripping device of the present invention can effectively adapt to heat insulation pads of different sizes and thicknesses, improving the versatility and flexibility of the device. It not only solves the interference problem with the cab but also optimizes the heat insulation pad gripping process, reduces operation time, and improves assembly efficiency.

[0049] Furthermore, such as Figure 1 As shown, the support bracket 10 includes a first bracket 11 and a second bracket 12. The first bracket 11 forms a first support surface for supporting part of the heat insulation pad; the second bracket 12 forms a second support surface for supporting another part of the heat insulation pad, and the second support surface is set at an angle to the first support surface; wherein, the clamping assembly is connected to the first bracket 11. The first bracket 11, which is set on the first support surface, is mainly responsible for the main load-bearing part of the heat insulation pad, ensuring its stability during the gripping process; the second bracket 12 forms a second support surface for supporting another part of the heat insulation pad. The first support surface and the second support surface are set at an angle, which can better adapt to the non-planar structure of the heat insulation pad, such as edges, curved parts, etc., and provide more comprehensive support.

[0050] It should be noted that in this embodiment, the first support surface is mainly the plane in the direction of the length and width extension of the heat insulation pad, and the second support surface is the plane extending from the tail of the heat insulation pad along the thickness direction of the heat insulation pad. The support bracket 10 can effectively support the heat insulation pad as a whole by extending from the first support surface and the second support surface.

[0051] Those skilled in the art will understand that the first and second support surfaces are arranged along the main extension direction of the heat insulation pad. The included angle between the first and second support surfaces ensures that the weight distribution of the heat insulation pad is more uniform when it is supported, reducing excessive local stress and thus avoiding potential damage to the heat insulation pad during gripping and transportation. At the same time, a reasonably set included angle also helps adjust the deformation of the heat insulation pad in the width direction, ensuring that it can smoothly pass through interference points with the cab.

[0052] Specifically, such as Figure 1 As shown, the support bracket 10 also includes a third bracket 13, which is connected to the first bracket 11 and located on the side opposite to the second bracket 12. At least one clamping component 2 is provided on the third bracket 13, and the clamping component 2 is positioned close to the geometric center of the first bracket 11. The third bracket 13 is a bracket structure mounted on the first support surface, providing comprehensive support to the first support surface and ensuring the stability of the support bracket 10 when it bears the heat insulation pad. The clamping component 2 is mounted on the third bracket 13 and positioned close to the geometric center of the first bracket 11. Since the center of the heat insulation pad is the most stable and load-bearing critical part, positioning the clamping component 2 close to this geometric center ensures that the force is more concentrated when gripping the heat insulation pad, providing a more stable gripping effect and preventing the heat insulation pad from shifting or being damaged due to uneven local force.

[0053] In one embodiment of this application, the support bracket 10 is made of a lightweight alloy material. Using a lightweight alloy material significantly reduces the weight of the support bracket 10, improving flexibility and responsiveness during gripping and moving during assembly. The lightweight alloy material also exhibits good corrosion resistance, resisting various chemical corrosions in the manufacturing environment, thereby extending the service life of the support bracket 10 and reducing maintenance costs. Furthermore, the relatively low thermal conductivity of the lightweight alloy material reduces the impact of heat conduction by the bracket on the performance of the insulation pad, ensuring the insulation effect of the insulation pad after assembly.

[0054] Furthermore, the heat insulation pad gripping device also includes multiple gripping components 4, which are mounted on the support bracket 10 and used to grip the heat insulation pad. By setting multiple gripping components 4, multiple positions of the heat insulation pad can be gripped, increasing the gripping area between the heat insulation pad gripping device and the heat insulation pad, resulting in uniform force distribution across the entire heat insulation pad gripping device. The use of multiple gripping components 4 ensures the stability of the heat insulation pad during the gripping process, reducing the risk of deformation or damage to the heat insulation pad due to uneven local force distribution. By setting gripping components 4 at key positions, rapid positioning and gripping of the heat insulation pad can be achieved, reducing gripping time and improving the overall efficiency of the assembly line.

[0055] In this embodiment, the gripping component 4 is controlled by the control system to achieve automated gripping of the heat insulation pad, significantly improving assembly efficiency, reducing errors from manual operation, and ensuring the consistency and stability of assembly quality. On the commercial vehicle underbody heat insulation pad assembly line, this can greatly improve the automation level and production efficiency of the production line, reduce labor costs, and enhance overall competitiveness.

[0056] Specifically, the gripping component 4 includes a gripping suction cup 41 and a support member 42. The gripping suction cup 41 has an adsorption state where it is adsorbed and connected to the heat insulation pad, and also has a separation state where it is separated from the heat insulation pad. The support member 42 is disposed close to the gripping suction cup 41 and is used to support the heat insulation pad. When the gripping component 4 grips the heat insulation pad, the gripping suction cup 41 adsorbs the heat insulation pad and pulls the heat insulation pad until the heat insulation pad comes into contact with the support member 42. The heat insulation pad is adsorbed and gripped by the gripping suction cup 41. When the gripping device moves above the heat insulation pad, the gripping suction cup 41 generates negative pressure through a vacuum generator, causing the surface of the suction cup to come into close contact with the heat insulation pad, forming an adsorption state. After the suction cup 41 picks up the heat insulation pad, it pulls the pad until it contacts and abuts against the support member 42. The support member 42 provides support for the heat insulation pad in both the width and thickness directions, ensuring its stability during subsequent deformation adjustment and conveying. The coordinated operation of the suction cup 41 and the support member 42 assists the clamping assembly 2 in stably clamping the heat insulation pad, improving not only the efficiency of gripping and conveying the pad but also ensuring its integrity during assembly.

[0057] It should be noted that the gripping suction cup 41, which adsorbs and grips the heat insulation pad, ensures the stability and positioning accuracy of the heat insulation pad during assembly, thereby improving the overall assembly quality and production efficiency. Furthermore, the design of the gripping suction cup 41 also takes into account the special material of the heat insulation pad, preventing damage to the pad during gripping.

[0058] According to another specific embodiment of this application, a heat insulation pad assembly system is also provided, the heat insulation pad assembly system including a heat insulation pad gripping device, which is the heat insulation pad gripping device in the above embodiment.

[0059] In this embodiment, the heat insulation pad assembly system stably grips the heat insulation pad using a heat insulation pad gripping device. At the geometric center of the third support 13, electrical components such as a moving material-grabbing electric cylinder and a robot tooling are integrated. The heat insulation pad gripping device is movably connected to a robot or robotic arm via these components. The robot or robotic arm moves the support bracket 10 on the heat insulation pad gripping device, enabling intelligent position recognition of the heat insulation pad, automatic gripping of the heat insulation pad, intelligent recognition of the heat insulation pad assembly position, and control of the heat insulation pad's movement to the assembly position. This achieves automatic and intelligent assembly of the heat insulation pad from the material rack to the bottom of the cab, avoiding assembly errors caused by manual assembly and significantly improving the assembly efficiency and quality of the heat insulation pad.

[0060] In this embodiment, the heat insulation pad assembly system also includes a visual positioning mechanism. This mechanism determines the position of the heat insulation pad and its assembly location. Image analysis identifies feature points of the heat insulation pad, such as holes and edges, to ensure that the clamping position of the clamping assembly 2's hook cylinder is consistent with expectations, avoiding positional deviations during the gripping and holding process. The visual positioning mechanism can also identify the assembly position of the heat insulation pad and determine its precise coordinates to ensure accurate alignment during subsequent assembly operations.

[0061] In this embodiment, the heat insulation pad assembly system also includes a tightening mechanism. This tightening mechanism can tighten the heat insulation pad during installation. The tightening mechanism is movable in multiple directions to adapt to the assembly requirements of the heat insulation pad at different positions and angles. This highly flexible design ensures that the tightening mechanism accurately aligns with the fixing points on the heat insulation pad and with the studs and other components at the assembly position of the heat insulation pad, thereby achieving precise assembly. After the tightening mechanism achieves alignment, the next assembly step can be performed to stably fix the heat insulation pad to the assembly position at the bottom of the cab.

[0062] This application also provides a preferred embodiment of a heat insulation pad gripping device, which is mainly used for gripping the heat insulation pad during automotive heat insulation pad assembly, and can automatically obtain the position of the heat insulation pad in the logistics transportation system, grip and hold the heat insulation pad, and move the heat insulation pad to the assembly position.

[0063] A hook cylinder and a positioning pin 20 are added to the clamping component 2 at the position corresponding to the feature hole on the heat insulation pad. The positioning pin 20 plays a guiding role when clamping the heat insulation pad, so that the heat insulation pad can quickly reach the designated position of the clamping component 2. After the heat insulation pad reaches the designated position, the gripping suction cup 41 of the gripping component 4 quickly pulls the heat insulation pad to the support member 42. The support member 42 can ensure that the heat insulation pad quickly reaches the clamping position. Under the action of the gripping suction cup 41 and the support member 42, the clamping block of the hook cylinder clamps the heat insulation pad, ensuring the stability of the heat insulation pad clamping. Since the heat insulation pad is removed after installation, The rigid cab will interfere with the heat insulation pad in terms of position and size in the width direction. Since the heat insulation pad is made of non-metallic resin, it is allowed to deform under gravity and external forces. Therefore, a shrinkage component 3 is added to the width direction of the heat insulation pad. During assembly, when the heat insulation pad reaches the interference point, the shrinkage component 3 controls the shrinkage, clamping and deforming the heat insulation pad in the width direction, shortening its width dimension, and allowing the heat insulation pad to pass smoothly through the interference point. When installing the heat insulation pad, the shrinkage component 3 releases in the height direction, allowing the heat insulation pad to return to its original state, thus clamping the heat insulation pad to the designated assembly position. The heat insulation pad gripping device, through the shrinkage component 3, gripping component 4, and hook cylinder, ensures both rapid clamping of the heat insulation pad and the feasibility of its installation.

[0064] Preferably, the automotive heat insulation pad is made of non-metallic resin material, which allows for a certain degree of deformation under gravity and external force. After simple deformation, it can quickly return to its original state without the action of external force.

[0065] The steps and principles of clamping automotive heat insulation pads are as follows:

[0066] The heat insulation pad assembly system first receives the heat insulation pad arrival information from the workpiece logistics transportation system and integrates the data with the workpiece logistics transportation system; the heat insulation pad assembly system receives the heat insulation pad arrival information from the cab EMS and integrates the data with the cab EMS system; the heat insulation pad assembly system receives the production plan information from the MOM and integrates the data with the MOM system; after clamping the heat insulation pad model required by the production plan at the corresponding placement position, the heat insulation pad assembly system delivers the heat insulation pad to the designated installation position, and the heat insulation pad clamping information data is transmitted to the heat insulation pad tightening system to carry out the heat insulation pad tightening operation. The clamping system and tightening system for heat insulation pad assembly integrate the data.

[0067] The heat insulation pad gripping device includes functional units such as shrinking component 3, gripping component 4, and clamping component 2. To ensure the lightweight design of the support frame and return on investment, the heat insulation pad gripping device uses aluminum alloy or other support frames.

[0068] The shrinking component 3 of the heat insulation pad gripping device is powered by electricity and can operate in both the width and height directions of the heat insulation pad. To ensure the shrinking quality of the heat insulation pad, the width of its working pressure plate is not less than 20mm, and the shrinking width of the heat insulation pad + 10mm (safe distance) ≤ the installation width of the heat insulation pad.

[0069] The support component 42 is made of resin and is set on a rigid position with a shape on the plane of the heat insulation pad. Its shape includes cylinder, cuboid, etc. The diameter or side length of the contact surface is not less than 15mm, the number is not less than 3, and they are not on the same straight line.

[0070] The position of the clamping component 2 is generally the same as the feature hole position of the heat insulation pad, and the number is not less than 2. The positioning pin 20 is used to quickly move the clamping component to the position close to the heat insulation pad. After the heat insulation pad reaches the clamping position, the clamping block on the hook cylinder quickly extends and clamps the heat insulation pad. After the clamping component 2 clamps the heat insulation pad to the installation position, the clamping block releases the heat insulation pad.

[0071] After the heat insulation pad reaches the designated position, the gripping suction cup 41 quickly pulls the heat insulation pad to the support member 42. Under the action of the gripping suction cup 41 and the support member 42, the clamping block of the hook cylinder clamps the heat insulation pad, ensuring the stability of the heat insulation pad clamping. After the clamping assembly 2 clamps the heat insulation pad to the installation position, the gripping suction cup is inflated and the heat insulation pad is released. The gripping suction cup 41 is set in the plane position of the heat insulation pad, generally no less than three.

[0072] To ensure the lightweight design of the clamping device, while maintaining sufficient strength, the frame unit of the heat insulation pad gripping device is made of aluminum alloy.

[0073] As can be seen from the above description, the heat insulation pad gripping device in this embodiment has the following beneficial effects:

[0074] The use of a heat insulation pad gripping device for gripping and moving heat insulation points solves the positioning, clamping, and installation problems in the heat insulation pad assembly process. It also achieves seamless integration with intelligent manufacturing environments, significantly improving the efficiency and precision of automotive heat insulation pad assembly, and has broad application prospects and significant economic benefits. Through the synergistic action of the positioning pin 20, gripping suction cup 41, shrink assembly 3, and support component 42, stable gripping and precise installation of the heat insulation pad are achieved under different working conditions, improving assembly flexibility and reliability. Especially on automotive assembly lines, it provides strong support for efficient, intelligent, and precise assembly in automobile manufacturing.

[0075] For ease of description, spatial relative terms such as "above," "on top of," "on the upper surface of," "above," etc., are used herein to describe the spatial positional relationship of a device or feature as shown in the figures to other devices or features. It should be understood that spatial relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations in use or operation beyond the orientation of the device as described in the figures. For example, if the device in the figures were inverted, a device described as "above" or "on top of" other devices or structures would subsequently be positioned as "below" or "under" other devices or structures. Thus, the exemplary term "above" can include both "above" and "below." The device may also be positioned in other different ways (rotated 90 degrees or in other orientations), and the spatial relative descriptions used herein will be interpreted accordingly.

[0076] In addition to the above, it should be noted that the terms "one embodiment," "another embodiment," and "embodiment" used in this specification refer to specific features, structures, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment, which are included in at least one embodiment described in the general description of this application. The appearance of the same expression in multiple places in the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment. Furthermore, when a specific feature, structure, or characteristic is described in connection with any embodiment, the intention is to suggest that implementing such a feature, structure, or characteristic in conjunction with other embodiments also falls within the scope of this invention.

[0077] In the above embodiments, the descriptions of each embodiment have different focuses. For parts not described in detail in a certain embodiment, please refer to the relevant descriptions in other embodiments.

[0078] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the invention. Various modifications and variations can be made to the present invention by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A heat insulation pad gripping device, characterized in that, include: Support bracket (10) is used to support the heat insulation pad; A clamping assembly (2) is disposed on the support bracket (10). The clamping assembly (2) has a clamping state for clamping the heat insulation pad and a releasing state for releasing the heat insulation pad. The clamping assembly (2) includes at least a positioning pin (20), and when the clamping assembly (2) is in the clamping state, the positioning pin (20) extends into the feature hole of the heat insulation pad; Also includes: Shrinkable assembly (3), the shrinkable assembly (3) is connected to the support bracket (10), there are multiple shrinkable assemblies (3), the multiple shrinkable assemblies (3) are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the support bracket (10), the shrinkable assembly (3) has a stop piece (32) for abutting the edge of the heat insulation pad, the shrinkable assembly (3) is telescopically arranged along a first direction to adjust the distance between the stop piece (32) and the geometric center of the support bracket (10); The shrinking component (3) is slidably disposed relative to the support bracket (10) along the second direction; The shrinkage component (3) includes: A sliding body (31) is connected to the support bracket (10), and the sliding body (31) is movably disposed relative to the support bracket (10) along the second direction; The stop plate (32) is connected to the sliding body (31), and the stop plate (32) is movably disposed relative to the sliding body (31) along the first direction to adjust the distance between the stop plate (32) and the geometric center of the support bracket (10). The support bracket (10) includes: A first support (11) forms a first support surface for supporting part of the heat insulation pad; The second support (12) forms a second support surface for supporting another portion of the heat insulation pad, the second support surface being disposed at an angle to the first support surface; wherein the clamping assembly is connected to the first support (11); The support bracket (10) further includes a third bracket (13), which is connected to the first bracket (11) and located on the side opposite to the second bracket (12). At least one clamping component (2) is provided on the third bracket (13), which is located close to the geometric center of the first bracket (11). Also includes: A gripping component (4), wherein there are multiple gripping components (4), the gripping components (4) are disposed on the support bracket (10), and the gripping components (4) are used to grip the heat insulation pad; The crawling component (4) includes: The gripping suction cup (41) has an adsorption state in which it is adsorbed and connected to the heat insulation pad, and the gripping suction cup (41) has a separation state in which it is separated from the heat insulation pad. A support member (42) is provided near the gripping suction cup (41) and is used to support the heat insulation pad; When the gripping component (4) grips the heat insulation pad, the gripping suction cup (41) adsorbs the heat insulation pad and pulls the heat insulation pad until the heat insulation pad comes into contact with the support member (42).

2. The heat insulation pad gripping device according to claim 1, characterized in that, There are multiple clamping components (2), and each of the multiple clamping components (2) is provided in a one-to-one correspondence with the multiple feature holes of the heat insulation pad.

3. A thermal insulation pad assembly system, characterized in that, The heat insulation pad assembly system includes a heat insulation pad gripping device, which is the heat insulation pad gripping device according to any one of claims 1-2.

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