A production system for assembling two sets of mechanisms by a single multi-axis robot arm

Abstract

The application provides a production system for assembling two groups of mechanisms by a single multi-axis mechanical arm, which improves the transfer efficiency of the multi-axis mechanical arm and reduces the equipment cost of the production system. The production system comprises a first assembly platform, a first processing platform, a second assembly platform and a second processing platform, and a multi-axis mechanical arm. The upper surface of the first assembly platform is arranged with a first assembly production mechanism, a first transfer manipulator and a first gripper platform. The first processing platform is arranged with a first processing station and a first processing device. The upper surface of the second assembly platform is arranged with a second assembly production mechanism, a second transfer manipulator and a second gripper platform. The second processing platform is arranged with a second processing station and a second processing device. The end of the multi-axis mechanical arm is provided with a quick-change module.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the technical field of complex parts assembly, specifically a production system that assembles two sets of mechanisms using a single multi-axis robotic arm. Background Technology

[0002] Existing production systems for complex parts typically assemble components into assemblies via a front-end assembly platform. These assemblies are then transported one by one to a subsequent processing platform, where they are processed individually. In practice, the assemblies need to be transferred to the processing platform one by one, and then transferred to the next workstation one by one. This process requires multiple sets of multi-axis robotic arms to perform the product transfer operations, and these multi-axis robotic arms must be in constant transfer mode, making it impossible to coordinate the operations of different transfer workstations. Consequently, the equipment cost of multi-axis robotic arms in the production system is very high. Summary of the Invention

[0003] To address the aforementioned problems, this invention provides a production system that assembles two sets of mechanisms using a single multi-axis robotic arm, which improves the transfer efficiency of the multi-axis robotic arm and reduces the equipment cost of the production system.

[0004] A production system for assembling two sets of mechanisms using a single multi-axis robotic arm, characterized in that it comprises: The first assembly platform has a first assembly production mechanism, a first transfer robot, and a first gripper platform arranged on its upper surface. A first lateral protrusion joint is provided on one side of the first gripper platform. A first product positioning and placement seat is provided inside the frame of the first gripper platform. A first semi-finished product obtained by the first assembly production mechanism is arranged inside the first product positioning and placement seat. The first processing platform has a first processing station and a first processing equipment arranged on it. The first processing equipment processes the first semi-finished product located in the area of ​​the first processing station. The second assembly platform has a second assembly production mechanism, a second transfer robot, and a second gripper platform arranged on its upper surface. A second protruding joint is provided on one side of the second gripper platform. A second product positioning and placement seat is provided inside the frame of the second gripper platform. A second semi-finished product obtained by assembly or processing through the second assembly production mechanism is arranged inside the second product positioning and placement seat. The second processing platform has a second processing station and a second processing equipment arranged on it. The second processing equipment processes the second semi-finished product located in the area of ​​the second processing station. And a multi-axis robotic arm, the end of which is provided with a quick-change module, the quick-change module being positioned to quickly clamp or replace the first connector and the second connector; The multi-axis robotic arm's range of motion covers the first processing station, the second processing station, the first gripper platform, and the second gripper platform.

[0005] Its further features are: The first assembly platform and the first processing platform are arranged at intervals along the length direction, the second assembly platform and the second processing platform are arranged at intervals along the length direction, the first assembly platform and the second assembly platform are arranged at intervals along the width direction, and the first processing platform and the second processing platform are arranged at intervals along the width direction. A multi-axis robotic arm is provided at the center of the area enclosed by the first assembly platform, the first processing platform, the second assembly platform and the second processing platform. The bottom of the multi-axis robotic arm is provided with a mounting base, and the height of the mounting base enables the end effector of the multi-axis robotic arm to operate quickly and efficiently. The first processing station is equipped with a bottom positioning mechanism for the first gripper platform, which enables the first gripper platform to be quickly and reliably positioned at the corresponding position of the first processing station. The second processing station is equipped with a bottom positioning mechanism for the second gripper platform, which enables the second gripper platform to be quickly and reliably positioned at the corresponding position of the second processing station. The first and second semi-finished products are the same semi-finished products, which enables the two sets of assembly production combination mechanisms to process the same product at the same time, thereby improving production efficiency. Alternatively, the second semi-finished product may be a different semi-finished product, which allows two sets of assembly and production combination mechanisms to process different products simultaneously, thereby enabling the workshop to complete the production of multiple products according to production needs. The first gripper platform is located in a position area adjacent to the multi-axis robotic arm, the second rotating platform is located in a position area adjacent to the multi-axis robotic arm, the first processing station is located in a position area adjacent to the multi-axis robotic arm, and the second processing station is located in a position area adjacent to the multi-axis robotic arm. This makes the transfer efficiency of the multi-axis robotic arm high and improves production efficiency. The first gripper platform has a raised first connector at its rear end, and the second gripper platform has a raised second connector at its rear end. After the output end of the multi-axis robotic arm docks with the first connector, the first pivot shaft of the multi-axis robotic arm, which is close to the quick-change module, rotates 180° in a vertical state, thereby causing the first gripper platform to quickly approach the corresponding first processing station. Then, the multi-axis robotic arm converts the XYZ coordinates to transport the first gripper platform to the bottom positioning mechanism of the first processing station while keeping it horizontal, thus completing the positioning. Alternatively, after the output end of the multi-axis robotic arm docks with the second connector, the first pivot shaft of the multi-axis robotic arm, which is close to the quick-change module, rotates 180° in a vertical state, thereby causing the second gripper platform to quickly approach the corresponding second processing station. Then, the multi-axis robotic arm converts the XYZ coordinates to transport the second gripper platform to the bottom positioning mechanism of the second processing station while keeping it horizontal, thus completing the positioning. According to the production cycle of the production system, after the first gripper platform is transferred to the first processing station, the quick-change module of the multi-axis robotic arm disengages from the first connector and then transfers the second gripper platform to the second processing station. After the first semi-finished product is processed by the first processing equipment at the first processing station, the multi-axis robotic arm quickly connects to the first connector through the quick-change module and moves the first gripper platform horizontally to the set placement position of the first gripper platform on the first processing platform according to the reset action. Then, the first transfer robotic arm takes the first semi-finished product to the external station, completing this step of the production operation. At the same time, the second semi-finished product at the second processing station is processed by the second processing equipment. The quick-change module of the multi-axis robotic arm disengages from the first connector and connects to the second connector, and moves the second gripper platform horizontally to the set placement position of the second gripper platform on the second processing platform according to the reset action. Then, the second transfer robotic arm takes the second semi-finished product to the external station, completing this step of the production operation. The cycle continues.

[0006] By adopting the structure of the present invention, the original mechanism for independently transferring a single semi-finished product is replaced with a gripper platform that can simultaneously accommodate multiple sets of semi-finished products. Furthermore, only one multi-axis robotic arm is needed for each of the two production lines to perform the transfer operations corresponding to the first and second gripper platforms. This improves the transfer efficiency of the multi-axis robotic arm and reduces the equipment cost of the production system. Attached Figure Description

[0007] Figure 1 This is a top view structural diagram of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the present invention; Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the first assembly platform of the present invention; Figure 4 This is a perspective view of the second assembly platform of the present invention; The names corresponding to the serial numbers in the diagram are as follows: First assembly platform 10, first processing platform 20, second assembly platform 30, second processing platform 40, multi-axis robotic arm 50, quick-change module 51, first pivot shaft 52, first assembly production mechanism 60, first gripper platform 70, first connector 71, first transfer robot 80, first product positioning and placement seat 90, first processing station 100, first bottom positioning mechanism 101, first processing equipment 110, second assembly production mechanism 120, second transfer robot 130, second gripper platform 140, second connector 141, second product positioning and placement seat 150, second processing station 160, second bottom positioning mechanism 161, second processing equipment 170, mounting base 180. Detailed Implementation

[0008] A production system that assembles two sets of mechanisms using a single multi-axis robotic arm, see Figures 1-4 It includes a first assembly platform 10, a first processing platform 20, a second assembly platform 30, a second processing platform 40, and a multi-axis robotic arm 50. The upper surface of the first assembly platform 10 is provided with a first assembly production mechanism 60, a first transfer robot 80, and a first gripper platform 70. A first protruding first connector 71 is provided on one side of the first gripper platform 70. A first product positioning and placement seat 90 is provided inside the frame of the first gripper platform 70. A first semi-finished product obtained by the first assembly production mechanism is arranged inside the first product positioning and placement seat 90. The first transfer robot 80 is used to transfer the first semi-finished product obtained by the first assembly production mechanism 60 to the first product positioning and placement seat 90 of the first gripper platform 80, and to transfer the first semi-finished product that is transferred back to the first gripper platform 80 after subsequent processing out of the production line. The first processing platform 20 is equipped with a first processing station 100 and a first processing equipment 110. The first processing equipment 110 performs processing operations on the first semi-finished product located in the area of ​​the first processing station 100. The upper surface of the second assembly platform 30 is provided with a second assembly production mechanism 120, a second transfer robot 130, and a second gripper platform 140. A second protruding second connector 141 is provided on one side of the second gripper platform 140. A second product positioning and placement seat 150 is provided inside the frame of the second gripper platform 140. The second product positioning and placement seat 150 is provided with second semi-finished products obtained by the second assembly production mechanism 120. The second transfer robot 130 is used to transfer the second semi-finished products obtained by the second assembly production mechanism 120 to the second product positioning and placement seat 150 of the second gripper platform 140, and to transfer the second semi-finished products in the second gripper platform 140 that are transferred back after subsequent processing out of the production line. The second processing platform 40 is equipped with a second processing station 160 and a second processing equipment 170. The second processing equipment 170 performs processing operations on the second semi-finished product located in the area of ​​the second processing station 160. The end of the multi-axis robotic arm 50 is equipped with a quick-change module 51, which is used to quickly clamp or replace the first connector 71 and the second connector 141. The multi-axis robotic arm 50 has a range of motion covering the first processing station 100, the second processing station 160, the first gripper platform 70, and the second gripper platform 140.

[0009] In a specific embodiment, the first assembly platform 10 and the first processing platform 20 are arranged at intervals along the length direction, the second assembly platform 30 and the second processing platform 40 are arranged at intervals along the length direction, the first assembly platform 10 and the second assembly platform 30 are arranged at intervals along the width direction, and the first processing platform 20 and the second processing platform 40 are arranged at intervals along the width direction. A multi-axis robotic arm 50 is provided at the center of the area enclosed by the first assembly platform 10, the first processing platform 20, the second assembly platform 30 and the second processing platform 40. A mounting base 180 is provided at the bottom of the multi-axis robotic arm 50. The height of the mounting base 180 makes the end effector of the multi-axis robotic arm 50 run quickly and efficiently.

[0010] In a specific embodiment, a first bottom positioning mechanism 101 of the first gripper platform 70 is preset on the first processing station 100, which enables the first gripper platform 70 to be quickly and reliably positioned at the corresponding position of the first processing station 100. The second processing station 160 is equipped with a second bottom positioning mechanism 161 for the second gripper platform 140, which enables the second gripper platform 140 to be quickly and reliably positioned at the corresponding position of the second processing station 160.

[0011] In practice, the first and second semi-finished products are the same semi-finished products, which allows the two sets of assembly and production combination mechanisms to process the same product at the same time, thereby improving production efficiency. Alternatively, the second semi-finished product may be a different semi-finished product, which allows two sets of assembly and production combination mechanisms to process different products simultaneously, thereby enabling the workshop to complete the production of multiple products according to production needs. In a specific embodiment, the first gripper platform 70 is located in the area adjacent to the multi-axis robotic arm 50, the second rotating platform 140 is located in the area adjacent to the multi-axis robotic arm 50, the first processing station 100 is located in the area adjacent to the multi-axis robotic arm 50, and the second processing station 160 is located in the area adjacent to the multi-axis robotic arm 50. This makes the transfer efficiency of the multi-axis robotic arm 50 high and improves the production efficiency.

[0012] In a specific embodiment, the rear end of the first gripper platform 70 is provided with a protruding first connector 71, and the rear end of the second gripper platform 140 is provided with a protruding second connector 141. After the output end of the multi-axis robotic arm 50 docks with the first connector 71, the first pivot shaft 52 of the multi-axis robotic arm 50, which is close to the quick-change module 51, rotates 180° in a vertical state, thereby causing the first gripper platform 70 to quickly approach the corresponding first processing station 100. Then, the multi-axis robotic arm 50 converts the XYZ coordinates to transport the first gripper platform 70 in a horizontal state to the... The first bottom positioning mechanism 101 of the first processing station 100 completes the positioning; or after the output end of the multi-axis robotic arm 50 docks with the second connector 141, the first pivot shaft 52 of the multi-axis robotic arm 50, which is close to the quick-change module 51, rotates 180° in a vertical state, thereby causing the second gripper platform 140 to quickly approach the corresponding second processing station 160. Then, the multi-axis robotic arm 50 converts the XYZ coordinates to transfer the second gripper platform 140 to the second bottom positioning mechanism 161 of the second processing station 160 while keeping it in a horizontal state to complete the positioning.

[0013] According to the production rhythm of the production system, after the first gripper platform 70 is transferred to the first processing station 100, the quick-change module 51 of the multi-axis robotic arm 50 disengages from the first connector 71, and then transfers the second gripper platform 140 to the second processing station 160. After the first semi-finished product is processed by the first processing equipment 110 at the first processing station 100, the multi-axis robotic arm 50 quickly docks with the first connector 71 through the quick-change module 51, and moves the first gripper platform 70 horizontally to the set placement position of the first gripper platform 70 on the first processing platform 10 according to the reset action. The transfer robot 80 takes the first semi-finished product to an external workstation, completing this step of the production operation. At the same time, the second semi-finished product at the second processing station 160 is processed by the second processing equipment 170. The quick-change module 51 of the multi-axis robot arm 50 disengages from the first connector 71 and connects to the second connector 141. The second gripper platform 140 is then moved horizontally to the set placement position of the second gripper platform 140 on the second assembly platform 30 according to the reset action. After that, the second transfer robot 130 takes the second semi-finished product to an external workstation, completing this step of the production operation. The cycle continues.

[0014] Its working principle is as follows: The original mechanism for independently transferring a single semi-finished product is replaced with a gripper platform that can simultaneously accommodate multiple sets of semi-finished products. Furthermore, only one multi-axis robotic arm is needed for each of the two production lines to perform the transfer operations of the corresponding first gripper platform and second gripper platform. This improves the transfer efficiency of the multi-axis robotic arm and reduces the equipment cost of the production system.

[0015] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that the invention can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from its spirit or essential characteristics. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered in all respects as exemplary and non-limiting, and the scope of the invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims are intended to be included within the present invention. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.

[0016] Furthermore, it should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. A production system for assembling two sets of mechanisms using a single multi-axis robotic arm, characterized in that, It includes: The first assembly platform has a first assembly production mechanism, a first transfer robot, and a first gripper platform arranged on its upper surface. A first lateral protrusion joint is provided on one side of the first gripper platform. A first product positioning and placement seat is provided inside the frame of the first gripper platform. A first semi-finished product obtained by the first assembly production mechanism is arranged inside the first product positioning and placement seat. The first processing platform has a first processing station and a first processing equipment arranged on it. The first processing equipment processes the first semi-finished product located in the area of ​​the first processing station. The second assembly platform has a second assembly production mechanism, a second transfer robot, and a second gripper platform arranged on its upper surface. A second protruding joint is provided on one side of the second gripper platform. A second product positioning and placement seat is provided inside the frame of the second gripper platform. A second semi-finished product obtained by assembly or processing through the second assembly production mechanism is arranged inside the second product positioning and placement seat. The second processing platform has a second processing station and a second processing equipment arranged on it. The second processing equipment processes the second semi-finished product located in the area of ​​the second processing station. And a multi-axis robotic arm, the end of which is provided with a quick-change module, the quick-change module being positioned to quickly clamp or replace the first connector and the second connector; The multi-axis robotic arm's range of motion covers the first processing station, the second processing station, the first gripper platform, and the second gripper platform; The first gripper platform has a raised first connector at its rear end, and the second gripper platform has a raised second connector at its rear end. After the output end of the multi-axis robotic arm docks with the first connector, the first pivot axis of the multi-axis robotic arm, which is close to the quick-change module, rotates 180° in a vertical state, thereby causing the first gripper platform to quickly approach the corresponding first processing station. Then, the multi-axis robotic arm converts the XYZ coordinates to transport the first gripper platform in a horizontal state to the bottom positioning mechanism of the first processing station to complete the positioning. Alternatively, after the output end of the multi-axis robotic arm docks with the second connector, the first pivot axis of the multi-axis robotic arm, which is close to the quick-change module, rotates 180° in a vertical state, thereby causing the second gripper platform to quickly approach the corresponding second processing station. Then, the multi-axis robotic arm converts the XYZ coordinates to transport the second gripper platform in a horizontal state to the bottom positioning mechanism of the second processing station to complete the positioning.

2. The production system for assembling two sets of mechanisms using a single multi-axis robotic arm according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first assembly platform and the first processing platform are arranged at intervals along the length direction, the second assembly platform and the second processing platform are arranged at intervals along the length direction, the first assembly platform and the second assembly platform are arranged at intervals along the width direction, and the first processing platform and the second processing platform are arranged at intervals along the width direction. A multi-axis robotic arm is provided at the center of the area enclosed by the first assembly platform, the first processing platform, the second assembly platform and the second processing platform, and a mounting base is provided at the bottom of the multi-axis robotic arm.

3. A production system for assembling two sets of mechanisms using a single multi-axis robotic arm according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first processing station is equipped with a bottom positioning mechanism for the first gripper platform.

4. A production system for assembling two sets of mechanisms using a single multi-axis robotic arm according to claim 2, characterized in that: The second processing station is equipped with a bottom positioning mechanism for the second gripper platform.

5. A production system for assembling two sets of mechanisms using a single multi-axis robotic arm according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first semi-finished product and the second semi-finished product are the same semi-finished product; Alternatively, the first and second semi-finished products may be different semi-finished products.

6. A production system for assembling two sets of mechanisms using a single multi-axis robotic arm according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first gripper platform is located in a position area adjacent to the multi-axis robotic arm, the second gripper platform is located in a position area adjacent to the multi-axis robotic arm, the first processing station is located in a position area adjacent to the multi-axis robotic arm, and the second processing station is located in a position area adjacent to the multi-axis robotic arm.

7. A production system for assembling two sets of mechanisms using a single multi-axis robotic arm according to claim 1, characterized in that: According to the production cycle of the production system, after the first gripper platform is transferred to the first processing station, the quick-change module of the multi-axis robotic arm disengages from the first connector and then transfers the second gripper platform to the second processing station. After the first semi-finished product is processed by the first processing equipment at the first processing station, the multi-axis robotic arm quickly connects to the first connector through the quick-change module and moves the first gripper platform horizontally to the set placement position of the first gripper platform on the first processing platform according to the reset action. Then, the first transfer robotic arm takes the first semi-finished product to the external station, completing this step of the production operation. At the same time, the second semi-finished product at the second processing station is processed by the second processing equipment. The quick-change module of the multi-axis robotic arm disengages from the first connector and connects to the second connector, and moves the second gripper platform horizontally to the set placement position of the second gripper platform on the second processing platform according to the reset action. Then, the second transfer robotic arm takes the second semi-finished product to the external station, completing this step of the production operation. The cycle continues.

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