Product handling mechanism

Abstract

The application relates to a product carrying mechanism, which comprises a Z-axis movement unit, a first rotating unit, an X-axis movement unit, a second rotating unit and a suction unit. The first rotating unit is installed on the Z-axis movement unit, the Z-axis movement unit can drive the first rotating unit to perform lifting movement, the X-axis movement unit is installed on the first rotating unit, and the first rotating unit can drive the X-axis movement unit to rotate, the second rotating unit is installed on the X-axis movement unit, the X-axis movement unit can drive the second rotating unit to perform horizontal movement, and the suction unit is installed on the second rotating unit, and the second rotating unit can drive the suction unit to rotate. Through the interaction between the multiple units, the product carrying mechanism realizes multi-directional adjustment of the suction unit and achieves the purpose of accurately sucking the product.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to automated handling technology, specifically to a product handling mechanism. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, in automated production processes, when mobile phones need to be moved from the carrier flow line, they are generally moved by a four-axis robot or a gantry module for single-direction movement. In actual production, robot costs are high and maintenance is difficult, and a single gantry module is difficult to achieve multi-directional movement, limiting its application scenarios. Summary of the Invention

[0003] To overcome the above-mentioned defects, this application provides a product handling mechanism. This handling mechanism achieves multi-directional adjustment of the adsorption unit through the interaction between multiple units, thereby achieving the purpose of accurately picking up products and realizing fully automatic handling of products in the streamline.

[0004] The technical solution adopted by this application to solve its technical problem is:

[0005] A product handling mechanism includes a Z-axis motion unit, a first rotating unit, an X-axis motion unit, a second rotating unit, and an adsorption unit. The first rotating unit is mounted on the Z-axis motion unit and can drive the first rotating unit to perform lifting motion. The X-axis motion unit is mounted on the first rotating unit and can drive the X-axis motion unit to rotate. The second rotating unit is mounted on the X-axis motion unit and can drive the second rotating unit to perform horizontal motion. The adsorption unit is mounted on the second rotating unit and can drive the adsorption unit to rotate. The adsorption unit is used to pick up products.

[0006] Optionally, the Z-axis motion unit includes a lifting drive module and a first bracket mounted on the lifting drive module. The lifting drive module can drive the first bracket to perform lifting motion. The first rotation unit is mounted on the first bracket. The lifting drive module includes a linear module.

[0007] Optionally, the first rotating unit includes a first rotating motor and a rotating platform mounted on the first rotating motor. The first rotating motor can drive the rotating platform to rotate, and the X-axis motion unit is mounted on the rotating platform.

[0008] Optionally, the first end of the rotating platform is rotatably connected to the first rotating motor, and the second rotating unit is mounted on the second end of the rotating platform.

[0009] Optionally, the X-axis motion unit includes a horizontal drive module and a support platform connected to the horizontal drive module. The horizontal drive module can drive the support platform to perform horizontal movement. The second rotation unit is mounted on the support platform. The horizontal drive module includes a linear module.

[0010] Optionally, the support platform is slidably mounted on the horizontal drive module, a connecting plate is fixedly mounted on the support platform, the second rotating unit is mounted on the connecting plate, an air pipe fixing bracket is fixedly mounted on the connecting plate, a first slide rail is fixedly provided on the rotating platform, and the connecting plate is slidably mounted on the first slide rail.

[0011] Optionally, the air tube holder includes a mounting part, a first connecting part, a second connecting part, and a stop part connected in sequence. The mounting part is fixedly mounted on the connecting plate. The first connecting part is arranged perpendicularly to the mounting part and the second connecting part. The stop part is arranged perpendicularly to the second connecting part. An installation hole for the air tube to pass through is provided on the second connecting part.

[0012] Optionally, the second rotating unit includes a second rotating motor and a second bracket connected to the second rotating motor. The second rotating motor can drive the second bracket to rotate, and the adsorption unit is mounted on the second bracket.

[0013] Optionally, the adsorption unit includes a suction cup and a slider fixedly mounted on the suction cup. The suction cup is provided with a suction nozzle, which is connected to a vacuum mechanism through an air tube.

[0014] Optionally, the second bracket is provided with a second slide rail in the vertical direction, the slider is slidably mounted on the second slide rail, and the suction cup is provided with a buffer spring.

[0015] The beneficial effects of this application are as follows: This application achieves multi-directional adjustment of the adsorption unit through the interaction of the Z-axis motion unit, the first rotation unit, the X-axis motion unit, the second rotation unit, and the adjusting adsorption unit, thereby achieving precise product pickup. This enables fully automated handling of products within the streamline, improving production efficiency and reducing production costs. The product handling mechanism in this application has a compact structure and low maintenance costs, making it suitable for applications requiring multi-directional movement. It replaces traditional four-axis robotic arms or gantry modules, overcoming the drawbacks of high maintenance difficulty and high repair costs associated with robotic arms, as well as the disadvantages of gantry modules such as large space requirements and difficulty in achieving multi-directional movement with a single gantry module. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is one of the structural schematic diagrams of the product handling mechanism in this application;

[0017] Figure 2 This is the second schematic diagram of the product handling mechanism in this application;

[0018] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0019] Figure 4 This is the third schematic diagram of the product handling mechanism in this application;

[0020] Figure 5 This is the fourth structural schematic diagram of the product handling mechanism in this application;

[0021] Figure 6 This is the fifth schematic diagram of the product handling mechanism in this application;

[0022] In the diagram: 100 - Z-axis motion unit, 110 - lifting drive module, 120 - first support, 200 - first rotating unit, 210 - first rotary motor, 220 - rotating platform, 221 - first slide rail, 300 - X-axis motion unit, 310 - horizontal drive module, 320 - support platform, 330 - connecting plate, 340 - air pipe fixing bracket, 341 - mounting part, 342 - first connecting part, 343 - second connecting part, 344 - stop part, 345 - mounting hole, 400 - second rotating unit, 410 - second rotary motor, 420 - second support, 421 - second slide rail, 500 - adsorption unit, 510 - suction cup, 511 - suction nozzle, 520 - slider. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The technical solutions in the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the embodiments of this application. Obviously, the embodiments described in this application are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments in this application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0024] It should be noted that the terms "first," "second," etc., in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this application are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such uses of the terms can be interchanged where appropriate so that the embodiments of this application described herein can be implemented in orders other than those illustrated or described herein. Furthermore, the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion; for example, a process, method, system, product, or apparatus that comprises a series of steps or units is not necessarily limited to those steps or units explicitly listed, but may include other steps or units not explicitly listed or inherent to such processes, methods, products, or apparatus.

[0025] For ease of description, spatial relative terms such as "above," "on top of," "on the upper surface of," "above," etc., are used herein to describe the spatial positional relationship of a device or feature as shown in the figures to other devices or features. It should be understood that spatial relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations in use or operation beyond the orientation of the device as described in the figures. For example, if the device in the figures were inverted, a device described as "above" or "on top of" other devices or structures would subsequently be positioned as "below" or "under" other devices or structures. Thus, the exemplary term "above" can include both "above" and "below." The device may also be positioned in other different ways (rotated 90 degrees or in other orientations), and the spatial relative descriptions used herein will be interpreted accordingly.

[0026] Example: Figure 1-6 As shown, a product handling mechanism includes a Z-axis motion unit 100, a first rotating unit 200, an X-axis motion unit 300, a second rotating unit 400, and an adsorption unit 500. The first rotating unit 200 is mounted on the Z-axis motion unit 100, and the Z-axis motion unit 100 can drive the first rotating unit 200 to perform lifting and lowering movements. The X-axis motion unit 300 is mounted on the first rotating unit 200, and the first rotating unit 200 can drive the X-axis motion unit 300 to rotate. The second rotating unit 400 is mounted on the X-axis motion unit 300, and the X-axis motion unit 300 can drive the second rotating unit 400 to perform horizontal movements. The adsorption unit 500 is mounted on the second rotating unit 400, and the second rotating unit 400 can drive the adsorption unit 500 to rotate. The adsorption unit 500 is used to pick up products.

[0027] In this application, a Z-axis motion unit 100 drives the adsorption unit 500 to move vertically, adjusting the height of the adsorption unit 500, i.e., its position in the Z-axis direction. A first rotation unit 200 drives the adsorption unit 500 to rotate significantly, adjusting its horizontal position. The X-axis motion unit 300 and the second rotation unit 400 work together to precisely adjust the position of the adsorption unit 500, thereby accurately gripping products on the carrier. This application achieves multi-directional adjustment of the adsorption unit 500 through the interaction of the Z-axis motion unit 100, the first rotation unit 200, the X-axis motion unit 300, the second rotation unit 400, and the adsorption unit 500, achieving precise product retrieval. This realizes fully automated handling of products on carriers within a streamline, improving production efficiency and reducing production costs. The product handling mechanism in this application has a compact structure and low maintenance cost. It can be applied to application scenarios that require multi-directional movement, thereby replacing the traditional four-axis robot or gantry module. It overcomes the disadvantages of robot's high maintenance difficulty and high maintenance cost, and also overcomes the disadvantages of gantry module's large space occupation and difficulty in achieving multi-directional movement with a single gantry module.

[0028] like Figure 1-2 As shown, the Z-axis motion unit 100 includes a lifting drive module 110 and a first support 120 mounted on the lifting drive module 110. The lifting drive module 110 can drive the first support 120 to perform lifting movements. The first rotation unit 200 is mounted on the first support 120. The lifting drive module 110 includes a linear module. The lifting drive module 110 is arranged vertically to drive the first support 120 to move up and down. The first rotation unit 200, the X-axis motion unit 300, the second rotation unit 400, and the adsorption unit 500 move synchronously, thereby adjusting the position of the adsorption unit 500 in the Z-axis direction.

[0029] like Figure 1-2 As shown, the first rotating unit 200 includes a first rotating motor 210 and a rotating platform 220 mounted on the first rotating motor 210. The first rotating motor 210 can drive the rotating platform 220 to rotate, and the X-axis motion unit 300 is mounted on the rotating platform 220.

[0030] The first end of the rotating platform 220 is rotatably connected to the first rotating motor 210, and the second rotating unit 400 is mounted on the second end of the rotating platform 220. The rotating platform 220 is horizontally arranged, the first rotating motor 210 is mounted on the first bracket 120, and the first end of the rotating platform 220 is rotatably mounted on the first bracket 120. The rotating shaft of the first rotating motor 210 is connected to the first end of the rotating platform 220, and the first rotating motor 210 is located below the rotating platform 220. When the first rotating motor 210 drives the first end of the rotating platform 220 to rotate, the second end of the rotating platform 220 rotates synchronously with the adsorption unit 500 to achieve a large-scale angle adjustment of the adsorption unit 500.

[0031] like Figure 1 As shown, the X-axis motion unit 300 includes a horizontal drive module 310 and a support platform 320 connected to the horizontal drive module 310. The horizontal drive module 310 can drive the support platform 320 to move horizontally. The second rotation unit 400 is mounted on the support platform 320. The horizontal drive module 310 includes a linear module. The horizontal drive module 310 is horizontally arranged on the rotation platform 220 to drive the support platform 320 to move in the X-axis direction. The second rotation unit 400 and the adsorption unit 500 move synchronously, thereby achieving precise adjustment of the position of the adsorption unit 500 in the X-axis direction.

[0032] like Figure 1 As shown, the support platform 320 is slidably mounted on the horizontal drive module 310. A connecting plate 330 is fixedly mounted on the support platform 320. The second rotating unit 400 is mounted on the connecting plate 330. A tracheal fixing bracket 340 is fixedly mounted on the connecting plate 330. A first slide rail 221 is fixedly provided on the rotating platform 220, and the connecting plate 330 is slidably mounted on the first slide rail 221. Two parallel first slide rails 221 are horizontally arranged on the rotating platform 220, and the connecting plate 330 is horizontally mounted on the two first slide rails 221. When the horizontal drive module 310 drives the support platform 320 to move, the connecting plate 330 slides synchronously along the first slide rails 221 to drive the second rotating unit 400 and the adsorption unit 500 to move synchronously, thereby improving the stability of the horizontal movement of the adsorption unit 500.

[0033] like Figure 2-3As shown, the air tube fixing bracket 340 includes a mounting part 341, a first connecting part 342, a second connecting part 343, and a stop part 344 connected in sequence. The mounting part 341 is fixedly mounted on the connecting plate 330. The first connecting part 342 is arranged perpendicularly to the mounting part 341 and the second connecting part 343. The stop part 344 is arranged perpendicularly to the second connecting part 343. The second connecting part 343 has a mounting hole 345 for the air tube to pass through. The air tube connecting the adsorption unit 500 passes through the mounting hole 345, thereby fixing the air tube and preventing the air tube from getting tangled or folded when the second rotating unit 400 drives the adsorption unit 500 to rotate, thus ensuring the normal adsorption function of the adsorption unit 500.

[0034] like Figure 1-3 As shown, the second rotating unit 400 includes a second rotating motor 410 and a second bracket 420 connected to the second rotating motor 410. The second rotating motor 410 can drive the second bracket 420 to rotate, and the adsorption unit 500 is mounted on the second bracket 420. The second rotating motor 410 is fixedly mounted on the connecting plate 330, the air tube fixing bracket 340 is mounted on one side of the second rotating motor 410, and the stop part 344 is arranged parallel to the second rotating motor 410, with a gap between the stop part 344 and the second rotating motor 410. The second bracket 420 is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft of the second rotating motor 410. When the second rotating motor 410 rotates, it directly drives the adsorption unit 500 to rotate synchronously, so as to realize the fine adjustment of the angle of the adsorption unit 500.

[0035] like Figure 1-2 and Figure 6 As shown, the adsorption unit 500 includes a suction cup 510 and a slider 520 fixedly installed on the suction cup 510. The suction cup 510 is provided with a suction nozzle 511, which is connected to a vacuum mechanism through an air tube.

[0036] like Figure 1-3 As shown, the second bracket 420 is provided with a second slide rail 421 in the vertical direction, and the slider 520 is slidably mounted on the second slide rail 421. A buffer spring is provided inside the suction cup 510. (The vacuum mechanism controls the suction nozzle 511 to form a vacuum to adsorb the product, or to release the product by de-vacuuming. When the suction cup 510 contacts the product, the product exerts an upward force on the suction cup 510, compressing the buffer spring, causing the suction cup 510 to move slightly upward along the second slide rail 421, thereby achieving the buffering function of the suction cup 510 and effectively preventing the suction cup 510 from making hard contact with the product and damaging it.)

[0037] The operation process of this application includes the following steps:

[0038] Step 1: When the carrier containing the product flows into the workstation, after the CCD takes a picture and scans the code, the adsorption unit 500 moves to the top of the carrier under the action of the first rotating unit 200 and the X-axis motion unit 300.

[0039] Step 2: The Z-axis motion unit 100 drives the adsorption unit 500 to move downward, so that the suction cup 510 contacts the product, and the position of the adsorption unit 500 is precisely adjusted by the second rotation unit 400.

[0040] Step 3: The suction cup 510 presses down and opens a vacuum to adsorb the product. The Z-axis motion unit 100 drives the suction cup 510 to move upward, and under the action of the first rotation unit 200, the X-axis motion unit 300 and the second rotation unit 400, the product is transported to the designated position.

[0041] Step 4: The suction cup 510 releases the vacuum, and the Z-axis motion unit 100 moves down, thereby completing the operation of automatically transporting the product from the streamline position to the designated position. The first rotation unit 200 resets to wait for the next instruction.

[0042] This product's handling mechanism automatically transports products within the streamline. After the product flows into the workstation, the CCD positions the product and guides the adsorption unit 500 to move accurately. Then, the adsorption unit 500 activates a vacuum to adsorb and transport the product. The entire process is fully automated, eliminating manual operation. The travel distance is controllable, improving production efficiency. The handling mechanism is easy to maintain and replace, avoiding the problem of excessive material costs, saving a lot of labor, and reducing production costs.

[0043] It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this application, and these all fall within the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, the scope of protection of this patent application shall be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A product handling mechanism, characterized in that: The device includes a Z-axis motion unit (100), a first rotation unit (200), an X-axis motion unit (300), a second rotation unit (400), and an adsorption unit (500). The first rotation unit (200) is mounted on the Z-axis motion unit (100) and can drive the first rotation unit (200) to perform lifting and lowering movements. The X-axis motion unit (300) is mounted on the first rotation unit (200) and can drive the X-axis motion unit (300) to rotate. The second rotation unit (400) is mounted on the X-axis motion unit (300) and can drive the second rotation unit (400) to perform horizontal movements. The adsorption unit (500) is mounted on the second rotation unit (400) and can drive the adsorption unit (500) to rotate. The adsorption unit (500) is used to pick up products.

2. The product handling mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The Z-axis motion unit (100) includes a lifting drive module (110) and a first bracket (120) mounted on the lifting drive module (110). The lifting drive module (110) can drive the first bracket (120) to perform lifting motion. The first rotation unit (200) is mounted on the first bracket (120). The lifting drive module (110) includes a linear module.

3. The product handling mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first rotating unit (200) includes a first rotating motor (210) and a rotating platform (220) mounted on the first rotating motor (210). The first rotating motor (210) can drive the rotating platform (220) to rotate. The X-axis motion unit (300) is mounted on the rotating platform (220).

4. The product handling mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first end of the rotating platform (220) is rotatably connected to the first rotating motor (210), and the second rotating unit (400) is installed at the second end of the rotating platform (220).

5. The product handling mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that: The X-axis motion unit (300) includes a horizontal drive module (310) and a support platform (320) connected to the horizontal drive module (310). The horizontal drive module (310) can drive the support platform (320) to perform horizontal movement. The second rotation unit (400) is mounted on the support platform (320). The horizontal drive module (310) includes a linear module.

6. The product handling mechanism according to claim 5, characterized in that: The support platform (320) is slidably mounted on the horizontal drive module (310). A connecting plate (330) is fixedly mounted on the support platform (320). The second rotating unit (400) is mounted on the connecting plate (330). An air pipe fixing bracket (340) is fixedly mounted on the connecting plate (330). A first slide rail (221) is fixedly provided on the rotating platform (220). The connecting plate (330) is slidably mounted on the first slide rail (221).

7. The product handling mechanism according to claim 6, characterized in that: The trachea fixing bracket (340) includes a mounting part (341), a first connecting part (342), a second connecting part (343), and a stop part (344) connected in sequence. The mounting part (341) is fixedly mounted on the connecting plate (330). The first connecting part (342) is arranged perpendicularly to the mounting part (341) and the second connecting part (343). The stop part (344) is arranged perpendicularly to the second connecting part (343). The second connecting part (343) has a mounting hole (345) for the air supply tube to pass through.

8. The product handling mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second rotating unit (400) includes a second rotating motor (410) and a second bracket (420) connected to the second rotating motor (410). The second rotating motor (410) can drive the second bracket (420) to rotate. The adsorption unit (500) is mounted on the second bracket (420).

9. The product handling mechanism according to claim 8, characterized in that: The adsorption unit (500) includes a suction cup (510) and a slider (520) fixedly installed on the suction cup (510). The suction cup (510) is provided with a suction nozzle (511), which is connected to a vacuum mechanism through an air tube.

10. The product handling mechanism according to claim 9, characterized in that: The second bracket (420) is provided with a second slide rail (421) in the vertical direction, the slider (520) is slidably mounted on the second slide rail (421), and the suction cup (510) is provided with a buffer spring.

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