Carbon fiber cellular board material moving mechanism
By combining horizontal and vertical adjustment modules with vacuum adsorption and clamping devices, the accuracy and adaptability issues of existing carbon fiber honeycomb panel transfer devices have been solved, achieving a high-precision, stable, and reliable transfer process, thereby improving production efficiency and finished product quality.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202511417032.6
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-09-30
- Publication Date
- 2025-11-11
AI Technical Summary
In the existing technology, the material transfer device for carbon fiber honeycomb panels is insufficient in terms of accuracy requirements, mechanism adaptability and long-term use, making it difficult to meet the high precision requirements of the aerospace field, and it is prone to slippage and surface damage.
By employing a combination of lateral and longitudinal adjustment modules, along with a raw material lifting module, vacuum suction cups, and clamping cylinders, high-precision positioning of carbon fiber honeycomb panels in the X and Y axes is achieved. A detachable raw material adsorption module is used to adapt to different panel sizes, while vacuum suction cups and elastic buffer layers ensure stable and reliable transfer.
It achieves high-precision positioning and rapid transfer of carbon fiber honeycomb panels, improving production efficiency, reducing labor intensity, ensuring finished product quality and production reliability, and adapting to rapid switching of different panel specifications.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This invention relates to the field of industrial equipment technology, and more specifically, to a carbon fiber honeycomb panel transfer mechanism. Background Technology
[0002] In existing technologies, the transfer of carbon fiber honeycomb panels is generally achieved by using components such as motors, rotating rods, and chains. However, existing devices suffer from insufficient positioning accuracy during the material transfer process, particularly for high-precision materials like carbon fiber honeycomb panels, making it difficult to meet the stringent requirements for sheet positioning in fields such as aerospace. Furthermore, the adaptability of the adjustment mechanism is limited when dealing with carbon fiber honeycomb panels of different specifications, requiring frequent manual adjustments and resulting in low production efficiency. During the transfer process, the sheets are prone to slippage due to excessive angles, affecting the stability and reliability of the transfer and potentially damaging the surface of the carbon fiber honeycomb panels. In summary, existing devices have certain technical shortcomings in terms of precision requirements, mechanism adaptability, and long-term use. Summary of the Invention
[0003] (a) Technical problems to be solved The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is that the existing devices have certain technical shortcomings in terms of accuracy requirements, mechanism adaptability, and long-term use.
[0004] (II) Technical Solution To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by the present invention is as follows: This invention provides a carbon fiber honeycomb panel transfer mechanism, including a frame, a raw material adsorption module, a raw material lifting module, a support, and a longitudinal adjustment module. The raw material adsorption module is used to adsorb the carbon fiber honeycomb panel. The raw material lifting module is connected to the frame and is used to lift the carbon fiber honeycomb panel from the loading station to the adsorption station along the Z-axis. The support is provided with a transverse adjustment module, and the raw material adsorption module is connected to the output end of the transverse adjustment module. The transverse adjustment module is used to drive the raw material adsorption module to move along the Y-axis. The longitudinal adjustment module is connected to the frame, and the output end of the longitudinal adjustment module is connected to the support. The longitudinal adjustment module is used to drive the support to move along the X-axis.
[0005] Preferably, the device further includes a connecting rod and a brush, wherein the connecting rod is connected to the frame and the length direction of the connecting rod is perpendicular to the X-axis direction, and the brush is fixed to the connecting rod.
[0006] Preferably, the raw material adsorption module includes a cylinder, a vacuum suction cup, and a vacuum generator. The cylinder is fixed to the output end of the horizontal adjustment module, the output end of the cylinder is connected to the vacuum suction cup, the vacuum suction cup is connected to the vacuum generator, and the vacuum suction cup is used to adsorb carbon fiber honeycomb panels.
[0007] Preferably, the vacuum suction cup includes a suction cup body and an elastic buffer layer, the suction cup body is connected to the vacuum generator, and the elastic buffer layer is provided on the periphery of the edge of the suction cup body.
[0008] Preferably, the suction cup body has multiple vacuum ports, and the vacuum generator has multiple sets of vacuum channels, which are connected to the multiple vacuum ports one by one through multiple pipes.
[0009] Preferably, the device further includes a clamping cylinder and a baffle. The clamping cylinder is fixedly installed on the frame, and the output end of the clamping cylinder is connected to the baffle. The baffle is used to clamp the carbon fiber honeycomb panel.
[0010] Preferably, the raw material lifting module includes a linear guide rail module, a slider, and a raw material hopper tray. The linear guide rail module is fixedly connected to the frame, the slider is slidably connected to the linear guide rail module, and the raw material hopper tray is fixedly connected to the slider. The raw material hopper tray is used to support the carbon fiber honeycomb panel.
[0011] Preferably, the lateral adjustment module includes a lead screw motor and a lead screw, the lead screw motor is mounted on the bracket, the output end of the lead screw motor is connected to the lead screw, and the lead screw is threadedly connected to the raw material adsorption module.
[0012] Preferably, the longitudinal adjustment module includes a first guide rail, a second guide rail, a first slider, a second slider, and a driving unit. The first guide rail and the second guide rail are spaced apart and fixedly connected to the frame. The length direction of the first guide rail and the second guide rail is parallel to the X-axis direction. The first slider is slidably connected to the first guide rail, and the second slider is slidably connected to the second guide rail. The two ends of the bracket are fixedly connected to the first slider and the second slider, respectively. The output end of the driving unit is connected to the first slider and the second slider.
[0013] Preferably, the drive unit includes a belt motor, a first drive pulley, a first driven pulley, and a first belt. The first drive pulley and the first driven pulley are rotatably connected to the frame. The output end of the belt motor is connected to the first drive pulley. The first belt drives the first drive pulley and the first driven pulley. The first slider is fixedly connected to the first belt.
[0014] Preferably, the drive unit further includes a connecting shaft, a second driving wheel, a second driven wheel, and a second belt. The second driving wheel and the second driven wheel are rotatably connected to the frame. The connecting shaft connects the second driving wheel and the first driving wheel. The second belt drives the second driven wheel and the second driving wheel. The second slider is fixedly connected to the second belt.
[0015] (III) Beneficial Effects The above-described technical solution of the present invention has at least the following advantages: 1. By coordinating the horizontal and vertical positioning modules, high-precision positioning of carbon fiber honeycomb panels in the X and Y axes is achieved, ensuring that the position error during the transfer of carbon fiber honeycomb panels is controlled within a very small range, meeting the high-precision requirements of aerospace and other fields.
[0016] 2. The coordinated operation of the raw material lifting module with the clamping cylinder and baffle enables automatic supply and rapid transfer of carbon fiber honeycomb panels, reducing manual intervention, significantly improving production efficiency, and reducing labor intensity.
[0017] 3. The design features a quick-detachable raw material adsorption module that can easily adapt to carbon fiber honeycomb panels with different bottom widths and sizes. Production can be switched simply by changing parts, improving the equipment's versatility and production flexibility.
[0018] 4. The design of vacuum suction cups and elastic buffer layers ensures the stability and reliability of carbon fiber honeycomb panels during handling and transfer, avoiding slippage and surface damage, and improving finished product quality and production reliability. Attached Figure Description
[0019] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, the accompanying drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the carbon fiber honeycomb panel transfer mechanism provided in an embodiment of the present invention.
[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the raw material lifting module provided in an embodiment of the present invention.
[0022] Figure 3 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the lateral adjustment module provided in an embodiment of the present invention.
[0023] The labels for the attached figures are as follows: 10. Carbon fiber honeycomb panel; 1. Frame; 2. Raw material adsorption module; 3. Raw material lifting module; 4. Support; 5. Longitudinal adjustment module; 6. Connecting rod; 7. Brush; 8. Clamping cylinder; 9. Baffle; 31. Linear guide rail module; 32. Slider; 33. Raw material hopper tray; 41. Lateral adjustment module; 51. First guide rail; 52. Second guide rail; 53. First slider; 54. Second slider; 55. Drive unit; 411. Screw motor; 412. Linear guide rail; 551. Belt motor; 552. First driving wheel; 553. First driven wheel; 554. First belt; 555. Connecting shaft; 556. Second driving wheel; 557. Second driven wheel; 558. Second belt. Detailed Implementation
[0024] To make the technical problems to be solved, the technical solutions, and the beneficial effects of the present invention clearer, the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention.
[0025] It should be noted that when a component is referred to as "fixed to" or "set on" another component, it can be located directly on or indirectly on the other component. When a component is referred to as "connected to" another component, it can be directly or indirectly connected to the other component.
[0026] It should be understood that the terms "length", "width", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention, and do not indicate that the device or element must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of the present invention.
[0027] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating relative importance or the number of technical features. In the description of this invention, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified. The specific implementation of this invention will be described in more detail below with reference to specific embodiments: like Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, this embodiment of the invention provides a carbon fiber honeycomb panel transfer mechanism, including a frame 1, a raw material adsorption module 2, a raw material lifting module 3, a support 4, and a longitudinal adjustment module 5; the raw material adsorption module 2 is used to adsorb the carbon fiber honeycomb panel 10; the raw material lifting module 3 is connected to the frame 1 and is used to lift the carbon fiber honeycomb panel 10 from the loading station to the adsorption station along the Z-axis direction; the support 4 is provided with a transverse adjustment module 41, the raw material adsorption module 2 is connected to the output end of the transverse adjustment module 41, and the transverse adjustment module 41 is used to drive the raw material adsorption module 3 to move along the Y-axis direction; the longitudinal adjustment module 5 is connected to the frame 1, the output end of the longitudinal adjustment module 5 is connected to the support 4, and the longitudinal adjustment module 5 is used to drive the support 4 to move along the X-axis direction. Furthermore, the output end of the lateral adjustment module 41 can be detachably connected, and the corresponding specification of the raw material adsorption module 2 can be disassembled and replaced for different specifications of carbon fiber honeycomb panels. This allows for quick replacement of the raw material adsorption module 2 to adapt to changes in the width of the sheet tank bottom, ensuring the flexibility and efficiency of the equipment under diverse production needs.
[0028] In one embodiment, the system further includes a connecting rod 6 and a brush 7. The connecting rod 6 is connected to the frame 1, and the length direction of the connecting rod 6 is perpendicular to the X-axis direction. The brush 7 is fixed to the connecting rod 6.
[0029] In one embodiment, the raw material adsorption module 2 includes a cylinder, a vacuum suction cup 21, and a vacuum generator. The cylinder is fixed to the output end of the horizontal adjustment module 41, the output end of the cylinder is connected to the vacuum suction cup 21, the vacuum suction cup is connected to the vacuum generator, and the vacuum suction cup is used to adsorb the carbon fiber honeycomb panel 10.
[0030] In one embodiment, the vacuum suction cup includes a suction cup body and an elastic buffer layer. The suction cup body is connected to a vacuum generator, and the elastic buffer layer is provided on the periphery of the edge of the suction cup body. Specifically, the suction surface is designed with an elastic buffer layer to provide a uniform and gentle force during material handling and placement, reducing surface damage to the carbon fiber honeycomb panel 10 and adapting to carbon fiber honeycomb panels of different thicknesses.
[0031] In one embodiment, a clamping cylinder 8 and a baffle 9 are also included. The clamping cylinder 8 is fixedly mounted on the frame 1, and its output end is connected to the baffle 9, which is used to clamp the carbon fiber honeycomb panel 10. Specifically, the clamping cylinder 8 and the baffle 9 work in conjunction with the transverse adjustment module and the longitudinal adjustment module to achieve rapid switching of the carbon fiber honeycomb panel between different workstations. The rapid response characteristic of the clamping cylinder 8 improves material transfer efficiency and reduces waiting time.
[0032] In one embodiment, the suction cup body has multiple vacuum ports, and the vacuum generator has multiple sets of vacuum channels, which are connected one-to-one to the multiple vacuum ports via multiple pipes. Specifically, the vacuum generator with multiple sets of vacuum channels generates a stable vacuum adsorption force, ensuring reliable adsorption of the semi-hexagonal carbon fiber honeycomb panel.
[0033] In one embodiment, the raw material lifting module 3 includes a linear guide module 31, a slider 32, and a raw material hopper tray 33. The linear guide module 31 is fixedly connected to the frame 1, the slider 32 is slidably connected to the linear guide module 31, and the raw material hopper tray 33 is fixedly connected to the slider 32. The raw material hopper tray 33 is used to support the carbon fiber honeycomb panels 10. Specifically, the raw material lifting module 3 provides stable Z-axis motion guidance. The raw material hopper tray 33 can support multiple carbon fiber honeycomb panels 10, which are lifted layer by layer by the linear guide module 31 to ensure orderly supply of the panels and avoid stacking chaos.
[0034] In one embodiment, the lateral adjustment module 41 includes a lead screw motor 411 and a lead screw (not shown). The lead screw motor is mounted on the bracket 4, and the output end of the lead screw motor 411 is connected to the lead screw. The lead screw is threadedly connected to the raw material adsorption module 2. Furthermore, the frame 1 is also provided with a linear guide rail 412, and the bracket 4 is slidably connected to the linear guide rail 412. The lateral adjustment module 41 enables precise movement of the carbon fiber honeycomb panel in the Y-axis direction, while the longitudinal adjustment module 5 completes the adjustment of the carbon fiber honeycomb panel in the X-axis direction. In another embodiment, a linear motor can be used instead of the combination of the lead screw motor 411 and the lead screw, or a vision recognition system can be combined with the lateral adjustment module 41 to achieve real-time dynamic calibration of the carbon fiber honeycomb panel position, further optimizing the performance of the material transfer mechanism as an alternative.
[0035] In one embodiment, the longitudinal adjustment module 5 includes a first guide rail 51, a second guide rail 52, a first slider 53, a second slider 54, and a drive unit 55. The first guide rail 51 and the second guide rail 52 are spaced apart and fixedly connected to the frame 1. The length direction of the first guide rail 51 and the second guide rail 52 is parallel to the X-axis direction. The first slider 53 is slidably connected to the first guide rail 51, and the second slider 54 is slidably connected to the second guide rail 52. The two ends of the bracket 4 are fixedly connected to the first slider 53 and the second slider 54, respectively. The output end of the drive unit 55 is connected to the first slider 53 and the second slider 54.
[0036] In one embodiment, the drive unit 55 includes a belt motor 551, a first drive pulley 552, a first driven pulley 553, and a first belt 554. The first drive pulley 552 and the first driven pulley 553 are rotatably connected to the frame 1. The output end of the belt motor 551 is connected to the first drive pulley 552. The first belt 554 drives the first drive pulley 552 and the first driven pulley 553. The first slider 53 is fixedly connected to the first belt 554. The high-precision control of the lead screw motor 411 and the belt motor 551 enables the lateral and longitudinal positioning accuracy to reach ±0.02mm, meeting the high-precision positioning requirements of the carbon fiber honeycomb panel.
[0037] In one embodiment, the drive unit 55 further includes a connecting shaft 555, a second drive wheel 556, a second driven wheel 557, and a second belt 558. The second drive wheel 556 and the second driven wheel 557 are rotatably connected to the frame 1. The connecting shaft 555 connects the second drive wheel 556 and the first drive wheel 552. The second belt 558 drives the second driven wheel 557 and the second drive wheel 556. The second slider 54 is fixedly connected to the second belt 558.
[0038] The specific workflow of this embodiment is as follows: First, the raw material lifting module 3 raises the carbon fiber honeycomb panel 10 to the designated height. The lateral adjustment module 41 and the longitudinal adjustment module 5 work together to accurately move the raw material adsorption module 2 above the carbon fiber honeycomb panel 10. The raw material adsorption module 2 then initiates vacuum adsorption, sucking up the carbon fiber honeycomb panel 10 and transferring it to the target workstation via the lateral adjustment module 41 and the longitudinal adjustment module 5. During the transfer process, the lateral adjustment module 41 and the longitudinal adjustment module 5 adjust their positions in real time according to the specifications of the carbon fiber honeycomb panel 10 to ensure precise placement. For carbon fiber honeycomb panels 10 with different bottom widths, the corresponding raw material adsorption module 2 can be replaced through a quick-disassembly structure, eliminating the need for complex adjustments and enabling rapid production switching.
[0039] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.
Claims
1. A carbon fiber honeycomb panel transfer mechanism, characterized in that, include: frame; Raw material adsorption module, used to adsorb carbon fiber honeycomb panels; A raw material lifting module is connected to the frame and is used to lift the carbon fiber honeycomb panel from the loading station to the adsorption station along the Z-axis direction. The support is equipped with a lateral adjustment module, and the raw material adsorption module is connected to the output end of the lateral adjustment module. The lateral adjustment module is used to drive the raw material adsorption module to move along the Y-axis. A longitudinal adjustment module is connected to the frame, and the output end of the longitudinal adjustment module is connected to the support. The longitudinal adjustment module is used to drive the support to move along the X-axis.
2. The carbon fiber honeycomb panel transfer mechanism as described in claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a connecting rod and a brush, the connecting rod being connected to the frame and the length direction of the connecting rod being perpendicular to the X-axis direction, and the brush being fixed to the connecting rod.
3. The carbon fiber honeycomb panel transfer mechanism as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The raw material adsorption module includes a cylinder, a vacuum suction cup, and a vacuum generator. The cylinder is fixed to the output end of the horizontal adjustment module, the output end of the cylinder is connected to the vacuum suction cup, and the vacuum suction cup is connected to the vacuum generator. The vacuum suction cup is used to adsorb carbon fiber honeycomb panels.
4. The carbon fiber honeycomb panel transfer mechanism as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The vacuum suction cup includes a suction cup body and an elastic buffer layer. The suction cup body is connected to the vacuum generator. The elastic buffer layer is provided on the periphery of the edge of the suction cup body. The suction cup body has multiple vacuum ports. The vacuum generator has multiple sets of vacuum channels. The multiple sets of vacuum channels are connected to the multiple vacuum ports one by one through multiple pipes.
5. The carbon fiber honeycomb panel transfer mechanism as described in claim 4, characterized in that, It also includes a clamping cylinder and a baffle. The clamping cylinder is fixedly installed on the frame, and the output end of the clamping cylinder is connected to the baffle. The baffle is used to clamp the carbon fiber honeycomb panel.
6. The carbon fiber honeycomb panel transfer mechanism as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The raw material lifting module includes a linear guide rail module, a slider, and a raw material hopper tray. The linear guide rail module is fixedly connected to the frame, the slider is slidably connected to the linear guide rail module, and the raw material hopper tray is fixedly connected to the slider. The raw material hopper tray is used to support carbon fiber honeycomb panels.
7. The carbon fiber honeycomb panel transfer mechanism as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The lateral adjustment module includes a lead screw motor and a lead screw. The lead screw motor is mounted on the bracket, and the output end of the lead screw motor is connected to the lead screw. The lead screw is threadedly connected to the raw material adsorption module.
8. The carbon fiber honeycomb panel transfer mechanism as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The longitudinal adjustment module includes a first guide rail, a second guide rail, a first slider, a second slider, and a drive unit. The first guide rail and the second guide rail are spaced apart and fixedly connected to the frame. The length direction of the first guide rail and the second guide rail is parallel to the X-axis direction. The first slider is slidably connected to the first guide rail, and the second slider is slidably connected to the second guide rail. The two ends of the bracket are fixedly connected to the first slider and the second slider, respectively. The output end of the drive unit is connected to the first slider and the second slider.
9. The carbon fiber honeycomb panel transfer mechanism as described in claim 8, characterized in that, The drive unit includes a belt motor, a first drive pulley, a first driven pulley, and a first belt. The first drive pulley and the first driven pulley are rotatably connected to the frame. The output end of the belt motor is connected to the first drive pulley. The first belt drives the first drive pulley and the first driven pulley. The first slider is fixedly connected to the first belt.
10. The carbon fiber honeycomb panel transfer mechanism as described in claim 9, characterized in that, The drive unit further includes a connecting shaft, a second driving wheel, a second driven wheel, and a second belt. The second driving wheel and the second driven wheel are rotatably connected to the frame. The connecting shaft connects the second driving wheel and the first driving wheel. The second belt drives the second driven wheel and the second driving wheel. The second slider is fixedly connected to the second belt.