Turnover device

Abstract

The embodiment of the invention provides turnover equipment, and relates to the technical field of product assembling equipment. The clamping mechanisms located at the two opposite ends of the product in the third direction are arranged, the clamping mechanisms can move relative to the product in the third direction, and then the product is clamped; meanwhile, the clamping mechanism is provided with a first restraining surface and a second restraining surface, so that products with different heights can be stably clamped in the third direction, products with different diameters can be stably and reliably clamped in the first direction, and compatibility of the products with various sizes is achieved; and by arranging the turnover mechanism, the product can be driven to turn over at any angle, so that the turnover requirement in the product assembling process is met. Meanwhile, the turnover equipment can realize unmanned operation in the whole process, is high in automation degree and safety coefficient, easy to operate and wide in application, and can be used for assembling the same type of products in different fields.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of product assembly equipment technology, and more specifically, to a flipping device. Background Technology

[0002] The heavy-duty cylindrical products in the related technologies are canister-shaped shell structures containing gas-insulated switchgear (GIS), and these heavy-duty cylindrical products are mostly used in large-scale integrated equipment for power grids.

[0003] Currently, there is no dedicated equipment developed for assembling heavy-duty cylindrical products. Existing equipment for flipping these products is mostly used in robotic arms, offering high flexibility for automated handling. However, this structure is unsuitable for heavy-duty products, compromising safety and compatibility. Changing product types requires replacing the grippers, leading to high costs. Another type is the cage-type flipping device for cylindrical products, which offers better safety. However, this device can only be used in continuous production lines, limiting its application and hindering its widespread adoption. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a flipping device that is compatible with products of various sizes, enables fully unmanned operation, and has a high degree of automation.

[0005] The embodiments of the present invention can be implemented as follows: In a first aspect, the present invention provides a flipping device having a first direction, a second direction, and a third direction that are perpendicular to each other. The flipping device includes: a clamping mechanism for clamping the product, wherein the product is provided with the clamping mechanism at both opposite ends in the third direction, and the clamping mechanism is movably disposed relative to the product along the third direction; the clamping mechanism has a first constraint surface and a second constraint surface, wherein the first constraint surface is used to constrain the outer wall surface of the product along the first direction, and the second constraint surface is used to provide a clamping force to one end face of the product along the third direction. A flipping mechanism is provided, wherein the clamping mechanism is disposed on the flipping mechanism, and the flipping mechanism is used to flip the clamping mechanism and the product.

[0006] In an optional embodiment, the clamping mechanism includes at least two clamping components spaced apart along the first direction. Each clamping component has a first constraint surface and a second constraint surface. The at least two clamping components are movable relative to the product along the first direction so that the two clamping components clamp the product along the first direction and the two first constraint surfaces constrain the outer wall surface of the product along the first direction. The two clamping components are movably disposed along the third direction to provide a clamping force to one end face of the product along the third direction.

[0007] In an optional embodiment, the clamping mechanism further includes a guide rail, a guide slider, a lead screw, and a clamping drive component. The guide rail is disposed on the flipping mechanism along a first direction. At least two of the clamping components are provided with the guide slider, and at least two guide sliders are slidably disposed on the guide rail. The lead screw has a first threaded section and a second threaded section, which are respectively threadedly connected to at least two of the clamping assemblies. The thread directions of the first threaded section and the second threaded section are opposite. The output end of the clamping drive is connected to the lead screw for transmission. The clamping drive drives the lead screw to rotate so that at least two of the clamping assemblies move relative to the product along the first direction.

[0008] In an optional embodiment, the clamping assembly includes a clamping base, a jaw, a locking assembly, and a clamping assembly, wherein the jaw is provided with a first constraint surface and a second constraint surface; The gripper and the locking component are disposed on the clamping base and located at one end of the clamping base near the product. The gripper is movably disposed along the second direction, and the locking component is used to drive the gripper to move along the second direction to lock the gripper holding the product. The clamping assembly is disposed on the clamping base, and the jaws are movably disposed along the first direction. The clamping assembly is used to drive the jaws to move relative to the product along the first direction so that the jaws clamp the product.

[0009] In an optional embodiment, the outer wall surface of the product is an arc-shaped outer wall surface, the first constraint surface is an arc-shaped constraint surface or at least two planar constraint surfaces arranged at an angle, and the second constraint surface is an arc-shaped constraint surface or at least two planar constraint surfaces arranged at an angle. Alternatively, the outer wall surface of the product is a planar outer wall surface, and the first constraint surface and the second constraint surface are planar constraint surfaces.

[0010] In an optional embodiment, the clamping mechanism includes a first clamping mechanism and a second clamping mechanism, the first clamping mechanism and the second clamping mechanism being located at opposite ends of the product along the third direction, the first clamping mechanism being movable relative to the second clamping mechanism along the third direction to clamp the product along the third direction; Both the first clamping mechanism and the second clamping mechanism are provided with the first constraint surface and the second constraint surface.

[0011] In an optional embodiment, the flipping device includes a pressing component, the pressing component, the first clamping mechanism and the second clamping mechanism are spaced apart on the flipping mechanism along the third direction, the output end of the pressing component is connected to the first clamping mechanism, and the pressing component is used to drive the first clamping mechanism to move along the third direction; The flipping mechanism is provided with a first guide rail arranged in a third direction, and the first clamping mechanism is provided with a first slider, which is slidably connected to the first guide rail.

[0012] In an optional embodiment, the flipping device includes a frame and a lifting assembly. The flipping mechanism and the lifting assembly are disposed on the frame. The lifting assembly is located at one end of the flipping mechanism along the third direction. The lifting assembly is used to drive the flipping mechanism to move along the third direction. The frame is provided with a second guide rail arranged in a third direction, and the flipping mechanism is provided with a second slider, which is slidably connected to the second guide rail.

[0013] In an optional embodiment, the clamping mechanism includes a clamping mounting plate, and the clamping mechanism is disposed on the clamping mounting plate; the flipping mechanism includes a rotary table, a flipping mounting plate, an annular guide rail and a plurality of annular sliders, the annular guide rail is disposed on the flipping mounting plate, the plurality of annular sliders are slidably disposed on the annular guide rail, and the clamping mounting plate is connected to the plurality of annular sliders; The rotary table extends through the flip mounting plate along the second direction and is connected to the clamping mounting plate. The rotary table is used to drive the clamping mounting plate, the clamping mechanism, and the product to flip.

[0014] In an optional embodiment, the flipping device further includes a lateral movement component that is movable relative to the product along the second direction; The transverse moving assembly includes a placement fixture, a transverse moving guide rail, a transverse moving slider, and a lifting assembly. The transverse moving guide rail is arranged along the second direction, the transverse moving slider is slidably disposed on the transverse moving guide rail, the placement fixture is connected to the transverse moving slider, and the lifting assembly is disposed on the placement fixture. The lifting assembly is used to move the product along the third direction.

[0015] The beneficial effects of the flipping device provided in this embodiment of the invention include: By setting up clamping mechanisms located at opposite ends of the product along a third direction, the clamping mechanisms can move relative to the product along the third direction, thereby clamping the product. Simultaneously, the clamping mechanisms have a first constraint surface and a second constraint surface, enabling stable clamping of products of different heights in the third direction and stable and reliable clamping of products of different diameters in the first direction, achieving compatibility with products of various sizes. By setting up a flipping mechanism, the product can be flipped at any angle to meet the flipping requirements during product assembly. Furthermore, this flipping equipment can achieve fully unmanned operation, with a high degree of automation, a high safety factor, simple operation, and wide application, suitable for assembling similar products in different fields. Attached Figure Description

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the accompanying drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of the present invention and should not be regarded as a limitation on the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0017] Figure 1 This is one of the structural schematic diagrams of the flipping device provided in this embodiment; Figure 2 This is the second schematic diagram of the structure of the flipping device provided in this embodiment; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the clamping mechanism, flipping mechanism, and lifting assembly provided in this embodiment; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the tilting mechanism and lifting assembly provided in this embodiment; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first clamping mechanism and the pressing assembly provided in this embodiment; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the clamping assembly of the first clamping mechanism provided in this embodiment; Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second clamping mechanism provided in this embodiment; Figure 8This is a schematic diagram of the clamping assembly of the second clamping mechanism provided in this embodiment.

[0018] Icons: 010 - Flip device; X - First direction; Y - Second direction; Z - Third direction; 100 - Product; 110 - End face; 120 - Outer wall surface; 200 - Clamping mechanism; 201 - First clamping mechanism; 202 - Second clamping mechanism; 203 - First constraint surface; 204 - Second constraint surface; 210-Clamping assembly; 211-Clamping base; 212-Gripper; 2121-Gripper mounting plate; 2122-Gripper body; 2123-Connecting part; 2124-Clamping part; 213-Locking assembly; 214-Clamping assembly; 215-Elastic element; 216-Guide post; 217-Locking slide rail; 220-Guide rail; 230-Guide slider; 240-Lead screw; 241-First threaded section; 242-Second threaded section; 250-Clamping drive; 260-Pressing assembly; 261-First guide rail; 262-First slider; 263-Pressing drive; 270-Clamping mounting plate; 300-Flipping mechanism; 310-Rotating table; 320-Flipping mounting plate; 330-Annular guide rail; 340-Annular slider; 400 - Lifting assembly; 410 - Lifting drive component; 420 - Second guide rail; 430 - Second slider; 500 - Lateral movement assembly; 510 - Placement fixture; 520 - Lateral movement guide rail; 530 - Lateral movement slider; 540 - Lifting assembly; 541 - Lifting plate; 550 - Lateral movement drive component; 600 - Frame; 610 - First frame; 620 - Second frame. Detailed Implementation

[0019] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. The components of the embodiments of the present invention described and shown in the accompanying drawings can generally be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0020] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the invention provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed invention, but merely to illustrate selected embodiments of the invention. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the invention without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of the invention.

[0021] It should be noted that similar labels and letters in the following figures indicate similar items. Therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent figures.

[0022] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that if terms such as "upper," "lower," "inner," or "outer" are used to indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship in which the product of this invention is usually placed, they are only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this invention.

[0023] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish descriptions and should not be interpreted as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0024] It should be noted that, where there is no conflict, the features in the embodiments of the present invention can be combined with each other.

[0025] In the existing technology, no dedicated equipment has been developed for the assembly of components for heavy-duty cylindrical products. Most commercially available equipment for flipping these products uses flipping grippers on robotic arms, which are often used for automated handling and offer high flexibility. However, this structure is unsuitable for heavy-duty products, compromising safety and compatibility. Changing product types requires replacing the grippers, leading to high costs. Another type is the cage-type flipping device for cylindrical products, which offers better safety performance. However, this type of equipment can only be used in continuous production lines, limiting its application and hindering its widespread adoption.

[0026] Therefore, this invention proposes a flipping device that can be used for flipping and assembling heavy-duty cylindrical products in different fields. It is compatible with products of various sizes, can achieve unmanned operation throughout the process, has a high degree of automation, a high safety factor, is easy to operate, and has a wide range of applications.

[0027] Please refer to Figures 1-8The present invention proposes a flipping device 010, which has a first direction X, a second direction Y and a third direction Z that are perpendicular to each other. The flipping device 010 includes: a clamping mechanism 200, which is used to clamp a product 100. The product 100 is provided with clamping mechanisms 200 at both ends of the third direction Z. The clamping mechanism 200 is movably arranged relative to the product 100 along the third direction Z. The clamping mechanism 200 has a first constraint surface 203 and a second constraint surface 204. The first constraint surface 203 is used to constrain the outer wall surface 120 of the product 100 along the first direction X. The second constraint surface 204 is used to provide a clamping force to one end surface 110 of the product 100 along the third direction Z. A flipping mechanism 300 and a clamping mechanism 200 are disposed on the flipping mechanism 300. The flipping mechanism 300 is used to flip the clamping mechanism 200 and the product 100.

[0028] Understandably, when product 100 is moved to the flip position, the two clamping mechanisms 200 move relative to product 100 along the third direction Z. The second constraint surfaces 204 of the two clamping mechanisms 200 provide clamping force to the end faces 110 of opposite ends of product 100 along the third direction Z. At the same time, the first constraint surfaces 203 of the two clamping mechanisms 200 constrain the outer wall surfaces 120 of opposite sides of product 100 along the first direction X. After the two clamping mechanisms 200 have clamped product 100, the flipping mechanism 300 flips the clamping mechanisms 200 and product 100 to achieve the flipping of product 100.

[0029] As described above, by setting clamping mechanisms 200 located at opposite ends of product 100 along the third direction Z, clamping mechanisms 200 can move relative to product 100 along the third direction Z, thereby clamping product 100; at the same time, clamping mechanisms 200 have a first constraint surface 203 and a second constraint surface 204, which can stably clamp products 100 of different heights in the third direction Z and stably clamp products 100 of different diameters in the first direction X, achieving compatibility of products 100 of multiple sizes; by setting a flipping mechanism 300, product 100 can be driven to achieve a flipping action at any angle to meet the flipping requirements during the assembly process of product 100.

[0030] In this embodiment, please refer to Figures 5-8The clamping mechanism 200 includes at least two clamping components 210 spaced apart along a first direction X. Each clamping component 210 has a first constraint surface 203 and a second constraint surface 204. The at least two clamping components 210 are movable relative to the product 100 along the first direction X, so that the two clamping components 210 clamp the product 100 along the first direction X and the two first constraint surfaces 203 constrain the outer wall surface 120 of the product 100 along the first direction X. The two clamping components 210 are movable along a third direction Z, so that the two second constraint surfaces 204 provide a clamping force to one end face 110 of the product 100 along the third direction Z.

[0031] In this embodiment, please refer to Figures 5-8 The clamping assembly 210 includes a clamping base 211, a gripper 212, a locking assembly 213, and a clamping assembly 214. The gripper 212 is provided with a first constraint surface 203 and a second constraint surface 204. The gripper 212 and the locking assembly 213 are disposed on the clamping base 211 and located at one end of the clamping base 211 near the product 100. The gripper 212 is movably disposed along the second direction Y. The locking assembly 213 is used to drive the gripper 212 to move along the second direction Y to lock the gripper 212 that clamps the product 100. The clamping assembly 214 is disposed on the clamping base 211. The gripper 212 is movably disposed along the first direction X. The clamping assembly 214 is used to drive the gripper 212 to move relative to the product 100 along the first direction X so that the gripper 212 clamps the product 100.

[0032] In this embodiment, please refer to Figure 6 and Figure 8 The gripper 212 includes a gripper mounting plate 2121 and a gripper body 2122. The gripper body 2122 is provided with a first constraint surface 203 parallel to the third direction Z and a second constraint surface 204 parallel to the first direction X.

[0033] Optionally, the outer wall surface 120 of the product 100 is an arc-shaped outer wall surface, the first constraint surface 203 is an arc-shaped constraint surface or at least two planar constraint surfaces arranged at an angle, and the second constraint surface 204 is an arc-shaped constraint surface or at least two planar constraint surfaces arranged at an angle.

[0034] For example, please refer to Figure 6The gripper body 2122 includes a connecting portion 2123 and at least two clamping portions 2124. The connecting portion 2123 is fixed to the mounting plate, and the at least two clamping portions 2124 are vertically disposed on the connecting portion 2123 at an angle. Each clamping portion 2124 has a linear slot to form a first constraint surface 203 and a second constraint surface 204, which are planar constraint surfaces. Multiple consecutive first constraint surfaces 203 and second constraint surfaces 204 at an angle contact the arc-shaped outer wall surface to achieve uniform and reliable constraint on the arc-shaped outer wall surface, preventing it from shifting or displacing during flipping. Furthermore, the gripper 212 configured in this way can adapt to the arc-shaped outer wall surfaces of products 100 with different diameters and stably clamp them.

[0035] For example, the gripper body 2122 includes a connecting part 2123 and a clamping part 2124. The connecting part 2123 is fixed to the mounting plate, and the clamping part 2124 is vertically disposed on the connecting part 2123. The clamping part 2124 is provided with an arc-shaped slot to form a first constraint surface 203 and a second constraint surface 204 that are arc-shaped constraint surfaces.

[0036] Optionally, the outer wall surface 120 of the product 100 is a planar outer wall surface, and the first constraint surface 203 and the second constraint surface 204 are planar constraint surfaces.

[0037] For example, please refer to Figure 8 The gripper body 2122 includes a connecting portion 2123 and a clamping portion 2124. The connecting portion 2123 is fixed to the mounting plate, and the clamping portion 2124 is vertically disposed on the connecting portion 2123. One outer wall surface 120 of the clamping portion 2124 is a second constraint surface 204, and one outer wall surface 120 of the connecting portion 2123 near the second constraint surface 204 is a first constraint surface 203. Specifically, when the clamping mechanism 200 clamps a rectangular product 100, such as a rectangular mounting plate, this gripper 212 design is more conducive to the force applied to the rectangular product 100 and to the clamping mechanism 200 clamping the rectangular product 100 in the first direction X and the third direction Z.

[0038] Further, please refer to Figure 6 and Figure 8 An elastic element 215 can also be provided on the gripper 212. The elastic element 215 can be located on the first constraint surface 203 and / or the second constraint surface 204. The elastic element 215 is used to elastically deform when the first constraint surface 203 and / or the second constraint surface 204 comes into contact with the product 100, so as to increase the contact area and friction between the first constraint surface 203 and / or the second constraint surface 204 and the product 100. This design can ensure that the product 100 will not be displaced during the flipping process. Optionally, the elastic element 215 can be a structure with elasticity such as urethane or PU.

[0039] In this embodiment, please refer to Figures 5-8 The clamping assembly 210 also includes at least four guide posts 216, which are slidably disposed on the clamping base 211 along the first direction X. The gripper mounting plate 2121 is connected to the at least four guide posts 216, thereby enabling the gripper 212 to be movable along the first direction X.

[0040] Furthermore, the clamping assembly 214 includes a clamping drive, which can be a clamping cylinder or a clamping motor, etc. The output end of the clamping drive is provided with a clamping output shaft that moves along the first direction X. The clamping drive is located at the end of the clamping base 211 away from the product 100. The clamping output shaft passes through the clamping base 211 and abuts against the jaw mounting plate 2121 of the jaw 212. The clamping drive drives the clamping output shaft to move along the first direction X so that the jaw 212 clamps the product 100.

[0041] It is understandable that after the grippers 212 of both clamping components 210 have clamped the product 100, the clamping component 214 drives the grippers 212 of the product 100 to move along the first direction X so that the two grippers 212 clamp the product 100; thereby clamping the outer wall surface 120 of the product 100 with high precision and high reliability.

[0042] In this embodiment, please refer to Figures 5-8 The clamping assembly 210 also includes a locking slide rail 217 and a locking slider arranged along the second direction Y. The locking slide rail 217 is disposed on the clamping base 211, and the locking slider is slidably disposed on the locking slide rail 217. The gripper mounting plate 2121 is connected to the locking slider, thereby realizing that the gripper 212 is movable along the second direction Y.

[0043] Furthermore, the locking assembly 213 includes a locking drive, which can be a self-locking cylinder or a self-locking motor, etc. The output end of the locking drive is provided with a locking output shaft that moves along the second direction Y. The end of the locking output shaft away from the locking assembly 213 is fixed to the gripper mounting plate 2121 of the gripper 212. The locking drive drives the locking output shaft to move along the second direction Y to lock the gripper 212 that holds the product 100.

[0044] Understandably, after the grippers 212 of both clamping components 210 have clamped the product 100, the locking component 213 drives the grippers 212 clamping the product 100 to move along the second direction Y, eliminating the gap between the second constraint surface 204 of the gripper 212 and the outer wall surface 120 of the product 100, so that a stable and reliable preload is established between the second constraint surface 204 of the gripper 212 and the outer wall surface 120 of the product 100, so as to achieve a self-locking effect and ensure the stable clamping of the product 100 by the clamping mechanism 200 during the flipping process.

[0045] In this embodiment, please refer to Figure 5 and Figure 7 The clamping mechanism 200 also includes a guide rail 220, a guide slider 230, a lead screw 240 and a clamping drive 250. The guide rail 220 is disposed on the flipping mechanism 300 along the first direction X. At least two clamping components 210 are each provided with a guide slider 230, and at least two guide sliders 230 are slidably disposed on the guide rail 220.

[0046] Optionally, the number of guide rails 220 and guide sliders 230 can be at least two, and at least two guide rails 220 and guide sliders 230 are arranged at intervals along the third direction Z. The lead screw 240 can be arranged between two adjacent guide rails 220.

[0047] Specifically, please refer to Figure 5 and Figure 7 The lead screw 240 has a first threaded section 241 and a second threaded section 242. The first threaded section 241 and the second threaded section 242 are respectively threadedly connected to at least two clamping assemblies 210. The thread directions of the first threaded section 241 and the second threaded section 242 are opposite. The output end of the clamping drive 250 is connected to the lead screw 240 for transmission. The clamping drive 250 drives the lead screw 240 to rotate so that at least two clamping assemblies 210 move relative to the product 100 along the first direction X.

[0048] It is understood that the clamping drive 250 drives the lead screw 240 to rotate, and the two clamping components 210 move relative to the product 100 along the first direction X, so that the two clamping components 210 clamp or release the product 100; and this clamping mechanism 200 can be compatible with products 100 with a diameter of less than or equal to 1.5m.

[0049] In this embodiment, please refer to Figure 3 , Figure 5 and Figure 8The clamping mechanism 200 includes a first clamping mechanism 201 and a second clamping mechanism 202. The first clamping mechanism 201 and the second clamping mechanism 202 are located at opposite ends of the product 100 along the third direction Z. The first clamping mechanism 201 is movable relative to the second clamping mechanism 202 along the third direction Z to clamp the product 100 along the third direction Z. Both the first clamping mechanism 201 and the second clamping mechanism 202 are provided with a first constraint surface 203 and a second constraint surface 204.

[0050] It is understood that the first clamping mechanism 201 and the second clamping mechanism 202 are located at opposite ends of the product 100. The first clamping mechanism 201 is moved relative to the second clamping mechanism 202 along the third direction Z so that the first clamping mechanism 201 and the second clamping mechanism 202 can simultaneously generate centering pressure on the product 100 along the third direction Z. The product 100 is clamped by the interaction of the first clamping mechanism 201 and the second clamping mechanism 202, and the product 100 is also compatible with different heights.

[0051] In this embodiment, please refer to Figure 3 and Figure 5 The flipping device 010 includes a pressing component 260. The pressing component 260, the first clamping mechanism 201, and the second clamping mechanism 202 are spaced apart on the flipping mechanism 300 along the third direction Z. The output end of the pressing component 260 is connected to the first clamping mechanism 201. The pressing component 260 is used to drive the first clamping mechanism 201 to move along the third direction Z.

[0052] Specifically, the flipping mechanism 300 is provided with a first guide rail 261 arranged along a third direction Z, and the first clamping mechanism 201 is provided with a first slider 262, which is slidably connected to the first guide rail 261. Optionally, the number of first guide rails 261 and first sliders 262 can be at least two, and at least two first guide rails 261 and first sliders 262 are arranged at intervals along a first direction X.

[0053] Optionally, the pressing assembly 260 includes a pressing drive 263, which can be a pressing cylinder or a pressing motor, etc. The output end of the pressing drive 263 is fixed to the first clamping mechanism 201. The pressing drive 263 is used to provide linear reciprocating pushing force to the first clamping mechanism 201 so that the first clamping mechanism 201 moves along the third direction Z.

[0054] Understandably, the first clamping mechanism 201 and the second clamping mechanism 202 move to the clamping position along the third direction Z. The second clamping mechanism 202 clamps the bottom end of the product 100. The first constraint surface 203 on the jaws 212 of the second clamping mechanism 202 constrains the outer wall surface 120 of the product 100 along the first direction X. The second constraint surface 204 on the jaws 212 of the second clamping mechanism 202 is connected to the end face 110 of the bottom end of the product 100. Under the action of the pressing component 260, The first clamping mechanism 201 moves along the third direction Z and clamps the top of the product 100. The first constraint surface 203 on the jaw 212 of the first clamping mechanism 201 constrains the outer wall surface 120 of the product 100 along the first direction X. The second constraint surface 204 on the jaw 212 of the first clamping mechanism 201 provides a clamping force to the end face 110 of the top of the product 100, thereby realizing the clamping of the product 100 by the first clamping mechanism 201 and the second clamping mechanism 202.

[0055] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 3 , Figure 5 and Figure 8 The outer wall surface 120 of the product 100 held by the first clamping mechanism 201 is an arc-shaped outer wall surface, the first constraint surface 203 is an arc-shaped constraint surface or at least two planar constraint surfaces arranged at an angle, and the second constraint surface 204 is an arc-shaped constraint surface or at least two planar constraint surfaces arranged at an angle; the outer wall surface 120 of the product 100 held by the second clamping mechanism 202 is a planar outer wall surface, and the first constraint surface 203 and the second constraint surface 204 are planar constraint surfaces.

[0056] In this embodiment, please refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 The clamping mechanism 200 includes a clamping mounting plate 270, and the clamping mechanism 200 is disposed on the clamping mounting plate 270; wherein, the first clamping mechanism 201, the second clamping mechanism 202, the pressing component 260, etc. are all disposed on the clamping mounting plate 270.

[0057] In this embodiment, please refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 The flipping mechanism 300 includes a rotary table 310, a flipping mounting plate 320, an annular guide rail 330, and multiple annular sliders 340. The annular guide rail 330 is disposed on the flipping mounting plate 320, and the multiple annular sliders 340 are slidably disposed on the annular guide rail 330. The clamping mounting plate 270 is connected to the multiple annular sliders 340. The rotary table 310 passes through the flipping mounting plate 320 along the second direction Y and is connected to the clamping mounting plate 270. The rotary table 310 is used to drive the clamping mounting plate 270, the clamping mechanism 200, and the product 100 to flip.

[0058] The rotation angle of the rotary table 310 is 0°-180°.

[0059] Understandably, the annular guide rail 330 can assist in guiding the rotation of the rotary table 310. In addition, the annular guide rail 330 is set on the flip mounting plate 320. During the flipping process, the force of the entire annular guide rail 330 can be transferred to the flip mounting plate 320, which can bear the load and distribute the load, so that the flipping mechanism 300 can flip heavy-duty products 100 with a weight of less than or equal to one ton. At the same time, this greatly reduces local stress and improves the overall rigidity and stability of the system.

[0060] In this embodiment, please refer to Figures 1-4 The flipping device 010 includes a frame 600 and a lifting assembly 400. The flipping mechanism 300 and the lifting assembly 400 are mounted on the frame 600. The lifting assembly 400 is located at one end of the flipping mechanism 300 along the third direction Z. The lifting assembly 400 is used to drive the flipping mechanism 300 to move along the third direction Z.

[0061] Alternatively, please refer to Figure 4 The lifting assembly 400 includes a lifting drive 410, which can be a lifting cylinder or a lifting motor, etc. The output end of the lifting drive 410 is fixed to the flip mounting plate 320 of the flipping mechanism 300. The lifting drive 410 is used to provide linear reciprocating pushing force to the flipping mechanism 300 so that the flipping mechanism 300 and the clamping mechanism 200 move along the third direction Z.

[0062] Specifically, the frame 600 is provided with a second guide rail 420 arranged along a third direction Z, and the flipping mechanism 300 is provided with a second slider 430, which is slidably connected to the second guide rail 420. Optionally, there are at least two second guide rails 420 and at least two second sliders 430, which are spaced apart along a first direction X.

[0063] Understandably, under the action of the lifting assembly 400, the flipping mechanism 300 and the clamping mechanism 200 can move down to the clamping position for loading the product 100, and clamp the product 100 under the combined action of the first clamping mechanism 201 and the second clamping mechanism 202; further, under the action of the lifting assembly 400, the flipping mechanism 300 and the clamping mechanism 200 rise to the rotation position for flipping the product 100, and the flipping mechanism 300 flips the clamping mechanism 200 and the product 100; further, after the flipping is completed, under the action of the lifting assembly 400, the flipping mechanism 300 and the clamping mechanism 200 move down to the unloading position for unloading the product 100, and the first clamping mechanism 201 and the second clamping mechanism 202 release the clamping of the product 100, and the product 100 is unloaded. Through the above design, the flipping mechanism 300 and the clamping mechanism 200 can be synchronously displaced along the third direction Z, so that the product 100 rises to the rotation position of flipping the product 100, moves down to the unloading position of unloading the product 100, or moves down to the clamping position of loading the product 100.

[0064] In this embodiment, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 The flipping device 010 also includes a transverse component 500, which is movable relative to the product 100 along the second direction Y. Specifically, the transverse component 500 includes a placement fixture 510, a transverse guide rail 520, a transverse slider 530, and a lifting component 540. The transverse guide rail 520 is arranged along the second direction Y, the transverse slider 530 is slidably disposed on the transverse guide rail 520, the placement fixture 510 is connected to the transverse slider 530, and the lifting component 540 is disposed on the placement fixture 510 and is used to move the product 100 along the third direction Z.

[0065] The placement fixture 510 is detachably connected to the transverse slider 530 via connectors such as pins. The placement fixture 510 can be replaced according to the actual product 100 to adapt to multiple types of products 100.

[0066] Optionally, the number of transverse guide rails 520 and transverse sliders 530 is at least two, and the at least two transverse guide rails 520 and transverse sliders 530 are spaced apart along the first direction X.

[0067] Optionally, the transverse assembly 500 also includes a transverse drive 550, which can be a transverse cylinder or a transverse motor, etc. The output end of the transverse drive 550 is fixed to the placement fixture 510. The transverse drive 550 is used to provide linear reciprocating pushing force to the placement fixture 510 so that the placement fixture 510 moves along the second direction Y.

[0068] Optionally, the lifting assembly 540 includes a lifting drive and a lifting plate 541. The lifting drive can be a transverse cylinder or a transverse motor, etc. The lifting plate 541 is movably disposed at the top of the fixture 510. The output end of the lifting drive is fixed to the lifting plate 541. The lifting drive is used to provide a linear reciprocating pushing force to the lifting plate 541 so that the lifting plate 541 moves along the third direction Z. The lifting plate 541 is used to place the product 100.

[0069] Understandably, after the product 100 is flipped over, the lifting drive of the product 100 pushes out the lifting plate 541, and the lifting plate 541 supports the product 100 for load bearing.

[0070] In this embodiment, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 The frame 600 is used to install the flipping mechanism 300 and the traversing assembly 500. The frame 600 includes a first frame 610 and a second frame 620. The first frame 610 is arranged along the second direction Y, and the second frame 620 is arranged along the third direction Z. The flipping mechanism 300 is arranged on the second frame 620, and the traversing assembly 500 is arranged on the first frame 610.

[0071] In this embodiment, the aforementioned flipping device 010 can be used in conjunction with other devices to assist in production line operations and increase the automation level of production line operations; of course, it can also be used as a standalone machine as a manual auxiliary device.

[0072] The working principle and process of the flipping device 010 provided in this embodiment of the invention are as follows: 1. Product 100 is received. 2. A suitable placement fixture 510 is selected based on Product 100. The placement fixture 510 is precisely positioned on the transverse slider 530 via connecting parts such as pins. 3. Product 100 is manually or by a robotic arm moved onto the placement fixture 510. Under the action of the transverse drive 550, the placement fixture 510 and Product 100 move along the second direction Y to the clamping position. 4. Under the action of the lifting assembly 400, the flipping mechanism 300 and the clamping mechanism 200 move down to the clamping position for loading the product 100, and clamp the product 100 under the combined action of the first clamping mechanism 201 and the second clamping mechanism 202; wherein, under the action of the lifting assembly 400, the second clamping mechanism 202 clamps the bottom end of the product 100, the first constraint surface 203 on the jaws 212 of the second clamping mechanism 202 constrains the outer wall surface 120 of the product 100 along the first direction X, and the second constraint surface 204 on the jaws 212 of the second clamping mechanism 202 is perpendicular to the bottom end of the product 100. Surface 110 is connected; at this time, under the action of the pressing component 260, the first clamping mechanism 201 moves along the third direction Z, the first clamping mechanism 201 clamps the top of the product 100, the first constraint surface 203 on the jaw 212 of the first clamping mechanism 201 constrains the outer wall surface 120 of the product 100 along the first direction X, and the second constraint surface 204 on the jaw 212 of the first clamping mechanism 201 provides a downward pressing force to the end face 110 of the top of the product 100, thereby realizing the clamping of the product 100 by the first clamping mechanism 201 and the second clamping mechanism 202, ensuring the stability of the product 100 during the flipping process.

[0073] 5. Under the action of the lifting assembly 400, the flipping mechanism 300 and the clamping mechanism 200 rise to the rotation position for flipping the product 100. 6. The flipping mechanism 300 flips the clamping mechanism 200 and the product 100; wherein, under the action of the rotary table 310 and the annular guide rail 330, the first clamping mechanism 201 and the second clamping mechanism 202 located on the clamping mounting plate 270, along with the clamped product 100, are flipped synchronously. 7. After flipping, under the action of the lifting assembly 400, the flipping mechanism 300 and the clamping mechanism 200 move down to the unloading position for unloading the product 100. The first clamping mechanism 201 and the second clamping mechanism 202 release their grip on the product 100, placing the product 100 onto the placement fixture 510, thus completing the unloading of the product 100. 8. The product 100 on the placement fixture 510 is moved manually or by a robotic arm.

[0074] In summary, the flipping device 010 provided in this embodiment of the invention, by setting clamping mechanisms 200 located at opposite ends of the product 100 along the third direction Z, can move relative to the product 100 along the third direction Z, thereby clamping the product 100; at the same time, the clamping mechanisms 200 have a first constraint surface 203 and a second constraint surface 204, which can stably clamp products 100 of different heights in the third direction Z and stably and reliably clamp products 100 of different diameters in the first direction X, achieving compatibility with products 100 of various sizes; by setting the flipping mechanism 300, the product 100 can be driven to achieve a flipping action at any angle to meet the flipping requirements during the assembly process of the product 100. Furthermore, this flipping device 010 can achieve unmanned operation throughout the entire process, with a high degree of automation, a high safety factor, simple operation, and wide application, and can be used for the assembly of the same type of product 100 in different fields.

[0075] The above are merely specific embodiments of the present invention, but the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technology disclosed in the present invention should be included within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A flipping device, characterized in that, The flipping device (010) includes three mutually perpendicular directions: a first direction (X), a second direction (Y), and a third direction (Z). A clamping mechanism (200) is provided for clamping a product (100). The product (100) has clamping mechanisms (200) at both ends of the product in the third direction (Z). The clamping mechanism (200) is movably disposed relative to the product in the third direction (Z). The clamping mechanism (200) has a first constraint surface (203) and a second constraint surface (204). The first constraint surface (203) is used to constrain the outer wall surface (120) of the product (100) in the first direction (X). The second constraint surface (204) is used to provide a clamping force to one end face (110) of the product (100) in the third direction (Z). A flipping mechanism (300) is provided on the flipping mechanism (300), and the flipping mechanism (300) is used to flip the clamping mechanism (200) and the product (100).

2. The flipping device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The clamping mechanism (200) includes at least two clamping components (210) spaced apart along the first direction (X). Each clamping component (210) has a first constraint surface (203) and a second constraint surface (204). The at least two clamping components (210) are movable relative to the product (100) along the first direction (X) so that the two clamping components (210) clamp the product (100) along the first direction (X) and the two first constraint surfaces (203) constrain the outer wall surface (120) of the product (100) along the first direction (X). The two clamping assemblies (210) are movably disposed along the third direction (Z) so that the two second constraint surfaces (204) provide clamping force along the third direction (Z) to one end face (110) of the product (100).

3. The flipping device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The clamping mechanism (200) further includes a guide rail (220), a guide slider (230), a lead screw (240), and a clamping drive (250). The guide rail (220) is disposed on the flipping mechanism (300) along a first direction (X). At least two of the clamping assemblies (210) are provided with the guide slider (230), and at least two guide sliders (230) are slidably disposed on the guide rail (220). The lead screw (240) has a first threaded section (241) and a second threaded section (242), the first threaded section (241) and the second threaded section (242) are respectively threadedly connected to at least two of the clamping assemblies (210), the first threaded section (241) and the second threaded section (242) have opposite thread directions, the output end of the clamping drive (250) is connected to the lead screw (240) for transmission, and the clamping drive (250) drives the lead screw (240) to rotate so that at least two of the clamping assemblies (210) move relative to the product (100) along the first direction (X).

4. The flipping device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The clamping assembly (210) includes a clamping base (211), a jaw (212), a locking assembly (213), and a clamping assembly (214). The jaw (212) is provided with a first constraint surface (203) and a second constraint surface (204). The gripper (212) and the locking assembly (213) are disposed on the clamping base (211) and located at one end of the clamping base (211) near the product (100). The gripper (212) is movably disposed along the second direction (Y). The locking assembly (213) is used to drive the gripper (212) to move along the second direction (Y) to lock the gripper (212) holding the product (100). The clamping assembly (214) is disposed on the clamping base (211), and the jaw (212) is movably disposed along the first direction (X). The clamping assembly (214) is used to drive the jaw (212) to move relative to the product (100) along the first direction (X) so that the jaw (212) clamps the product (100).

5. The flipping device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer wall surface (120) of the product (100) is an arc-shaped outer wall surface, the first constraint surface (203) is an arc-shaped constraint surface or at least two planar constraint surfaces arranged at an angle, and the second constraint surface (204) is an arc-shaped constraint surface or at least two planar constraint surfaces arranged at an angle. Alternatively, the outer wall surface (120) of the product (100) is a planar outer wall surface, and the first constraint surface (203) and the second constraint surface (204) are planar constraint surfaces.

6. The flipping device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The clamping mechanism (200) includes a first clamping mechanism (201) and a second clamping mechanism (202). The first clamping mechanism (201) and the second clamping mechanism (202) are respectively located at opposite ends of the product (100) along the third direction (Z). The first clamping mechanism (201) is movable relative to the second clamping mechanism (202) along the third direction (Z) to clamp the product (100) along the third direction (Z). Both the first clamping mechanism (201) and the second clamping mechanism (202) are provided with the first constraint surface (203) and the second constraint surface (204).

7. The flipping device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The flipping device (010) includes a pressing component (260), the pressing component (260), the first clamping mechanism (201) and the second clamping mechanism (202) are spaced apart on the flipping mechanism (300) along the third direction (Z), the output end of the pressing component (260) is connected to the first clamping mechanism (201), and the pressing component (260) is used to drive the first clamping mechanism (201) to move along the third direction (Z); The flipping mechanism (300) is provided with a first guide rail (261) arranged along a third direction (Z), and the first clamping mechanism (201) is provided with a first slider (262), which is slidably connected to the first guide rail (261).

8. The flipping device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The flipping device (010) includes a frame (600) and a lifting assembly (400). The flipping mechanism (300) and the lifting assembly (400) are disposed on the frame (600). The lifting assembly (400) is located at one end of the flipping mechanism (300) along the third direction (Z). The lifting assembly (400) is used to drive the flipping mechanism (300) to move along the third direction (Z). The frame (600) is provided with a second guide rail (420) arranged along a third direction (Z), and the flipping mechanism (300) is provided with a second slider (430), which is slidably connected to the second guide rail (420).

9. The flipping device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The clamping mechanism (200) includes a clamping mounting plate (270), and the clamping mechanism (200) is disposed on the clamping mounting plate (270); the flipping mechanism (300) includes a rotary table (310), a flipping mounting plate (320), an annular guide rail (330) and a plurality of annular sliders (340), the annular guide rail (330) is disposed on the flipping mounting plate (320), the plurality of annular sliders (340) are slidably disposed on the annular guide rail (330), and the clamping mounting plate (270) is connected to the plurality of annular sliders (340); The rotary table (310) extends through the flip mounting plate (320) along the second direction (Y) and is connected to the clamping mounting plate (270). The rotary table (310) is used to drive the clamping mounting plate (270), the clamping mechanism (200) and the product (100) to flip.

10. The flipping device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The flipping device (010) further includes a transverse component (500) that is movable relative to the product (100) along the second direction (Y); The transverse assembly (500) includes a placement fixture (510), a transverse guide rail (520), a transverse slider (530), and a lifting assembly (540). The transverse guide rail (520) is arranged along the second direction (Y). The transverse slider (530) is slidably disposed on the transverse guide rail (520). The placement fixture (510) is connected to the transverse slider (530). The lifting assembly (540) is disposed on the placement fixture (510). The lifting assembly (540) is used to move the product (100) along the third direction (Z).

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