Manipulator clamp for automobile production
The robot clamp addresses workpiece displacement issues by using laser sensors, a vacuum system with electronic valve control, and reinforcement plates to ensure stable clamping of automobile parts, improving accuracy and reducing energy waste.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202420527106.6
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-03-19
- Publication Date
- 2024-12-10
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-03-19
AI Technical Summary
Traditional robotic clamps in automobile production cause workpiece displacement due to vibration during movement, affecting machining accuracy and impacting other equipment on the production line.
A robot clamp with a suction plate equipped with laser sensors for comprehensive monitoring, a vacuum system with an electronic valve for precise airflow control, and a reinforcement plate for structural integrity, along with rubber wrapping for enhanced friction, to stabilize the workpiece during clamping.
The clamp provides accurate data for precise adjustments, improves clamping stability, reduces energy waste, and enhances the maintainability of the equipment by ensuring secure and stable clamping of workpieces of varying sizes and shapes.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of automobile production manipulator clamps, in particular to an automobile production manipulator clamp. Background Art
[0002] With the rapid development of the automotive industry, the requirements for parts processing accuracy and production efficiency in the automotive production process are getting higher and higher. As an important auxiliary equipment on the automotive production line, the performance and stability of the manipulator fixture directly affect the production efficiency and product quality.
[0003] However, traditional robotic clamps often need to move when clamping workpieces. During the movement, there is often slight vibration, which can cause displacement of the workpiece. This displacement not only affects the machining accuracy of the workpiece, but may also cause impact on other equipment on the production line. Utility Model Content
[0004] (I) Purpose of the utility model
[0005] In view of this, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a robot clamp for automobile production, which solves the problems raised in the above background.
[0006] (II) Technical solution
[0007] A robot clamp for automobile production comprises a mechanical shell, two groups of sliding blocks are movably mounted on the bottom end of the mechanical shell, one end of the two groups of sliding blocks is connected to a clamping plate, a suction plate is fixedly mounted on one side of the clamping plate, and a plurality of suction holes are provided on the outer surface of the suction plate, a rubber tube is connected to the other side of the clamping plate, one end of the rubber tube is connected to a vacuum pump, and one side of the vacuum pump is fixedly connected to both ends of the mechanical shell.
[0008] Preferably, the inner walls of the multiple groups of suction holes are installed with filter screens. The presence of the filter screens can prevent the suction holes from being blocked by impurities or particles during the vacuum process, and the filter screens also play a role in protecting the inner walls of the suction holes, preventing direct contact with the workpiece, thereby reducing wear on the inner walls of the suction holes.
[0009] Preferably, laser sensors are provided on the upper and lower outer surfaces of the suction plate. Since the laser sensors are located on the upper and lower sides of the suction plate, they can more comprehensively monitor the status of the workpiece, including its position, displacement and possible deformation, etc. This multi-directional monitoring method can provide more accurate data and help the control system make more precise adjustments, thereby improving the stability and accuracy of clamping.
[0010] Preferably, an electronic valve is provided on one side of the vacuum pump, and one end of the electronic valve is connected to a rubber tube. The electronic valve can accurately adjust the airflow between the vacuum pump and the rubber tube. Through the adjustment of the electronic valve, fine control of the suction force generated by the suction plate can be achieved, so as to better adapt to workpieces of different sizes and shapes. Such precise control not only improves the stability of clamping, but also helps to reduce energy waste.
[0011] Preferably, a reinforcement plate is fixedly installed between the sliding block and the clamping plate, and the outer surface of the reinforcement plate is triangular. The reinforcement plate enables the clamping plate to better maintain the structural integrity of the clamp when it is subjected to a large clamping force and external force, reducing the risk of deformation and movement.
[0012] Preferably, fixing plates are fixedly installed on both sides of the vacuum pump, and the fixing plates are provided with screw holes, in which screw rods are installed. The configuration of the screw holes and the screw rods makes the installation and disassembly process of the vacuum pump easier. By rotating the screw rods, the vacuum pump can be easily fixed to the fixing plate or removed from it, which not only reduces the installation and disassembly time, but also reduces the operation difficulty and improves the maintainability of the equipment.
[0013] Preferably, the outer surface of the suction plate is wrapped with rubber. The rubber is soft and can fit tightly with the workpiece, thereby generating a greater friction force, which helps to enhance the clamping force of the fixture on the workpiece and make it more secure.
[0014] Preferably, one end of the rubber tube is connected to a connecting tube, and a thread is provided on the outer surface of the connecting tube. One end of the connecting tube is connected to a connecting port, and one end of the connecting port is connected to a suction plate. Since the connecting tube and the connecting port are connected by threads, the disassembly and reassembly process becomes simple and quick.
[0015] It can be seen from the above technical solutions that the present application has the following beneficial effects:
[0016] 1. The utility model will immediately scan through the laser sensor to monitor the clamping state, and will drive the vacuum pump to start working. The vacuum pump will generate a certain amount of gas, which will be transmitted through the rubber tube and eventually enter the interior of the suction plate. Inside the suction plate, the gas is sucked by the outer surface of the suction plate. Due to the difference in air pressure, a certain suction force will be formed on the outer surface of the suction plate, which can effectively reinforce the workpiece.
[0017] 2. The utility model can achieve fine control of the suction force generated by the suction plate through the adjustment of the electronic valve, so as to better adapt to workpieces of different sizes and shapes. This precise control not only improves the stability of clamping, but also helps to reduce energy waste. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0018] Figure 1This is a schematic diagram of the first three-dimensional structure of the utility model;
[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the second three-dimensional structure of the utility model;
[0020] Figure 3 For this utility model Figure 1 The enlarged schematic diagram at A in the middle;
[0021] Figure 4 For this utility model Figure 1 The enlarged schematic diagram of point B in the middle;
[0022] Figure 5 For this utility model Figure 1 Enlarged schematic diagram at point C in the middle.
[0023] In the figure: 1. Mechanical housing; 2. Sliding block; 3. Clamp; 4. Vacuum pump; 5. Rubber tube; 6. Reinforcement plate; 8. Suction plate; 811. Laser sensor; 812. Suction hole; 411. Fixing plate; 412. Screw; 511. Electronic valve; 512. Connecting pipe; 513. Connecting port. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0024] The following description is merely exemplary in nature and is not intended to limit the present disclosure, application, and use. It should be understood that in all of these figures, the same or similar reference numerals indicate the same or similar parts and features. The various drawings only schematically represent the concepts and principles of the embodiments of the present disclosure, and do not necessarily show the specific dimensions and proportions of the various embodiments of the present disclosure. Specific parts in specific drawings may be exaggerated to illustrate the relevant details or structures of the embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0025] See also Figure 1-5 , an embodiment provided by the utility model:
[0026] A robot clamp for automobile production includes a mechanical housing 1, two groups of sliding blocks 2 are movably installed at the bottom end of the mechanical housing 1, and one end of the two groups of sliding blocks 2 is connected to a clamping plate 3, a suction plate 8 is fixedly installed on one side of the clamping plate 3, and a plurality of suction holes 812 are provided on the outer surface of the suction plate 8, a rubber tube 5 is connected to the other side of the clamping plate 3, one end of the rubber tube 5 is connected to a vacuum pump 4, and one side of the vacuum pump 4 is fixedly connected to both ends of the mechanical housing 1.
[0027] Furthermore, filter screens are installed on the inner walls of the multiple groups of suction holes 812. The presence of the filter screens can prevent the suction holes from being blocked by impurities or particles during the vacuum process, and the filter screens also play a role in protecting the inner walls of the suction holes, preventing direct contact with the workpiece, thereby reducing wear on the inner walls of the suction holes.
[0028] Furthermore, laser sensors 811 are provided on the upper and lower outer surfaces of the suction plate 8. Since the laser sensors 811 are located on the upper and lower sides of the suction plate 8, they can more comprehensively monitor the state of the workpiece, including its position, displacement and possible deformation, etc. This multi-directional monitoring method can provide more accurate data and help the control system make more precise adjustments, thereby improving the stability and accuracy of clamping.
[0029] Furthermore, an electronic valve 511 is provided on one side of the vacuum pump 4, and one end of the electronic valve 511 is connected to the rubber tube 5. The electronic valve 511 can accurately adjust the airflow between the vacuum pump 4 and the rubber tube 5. Through the adjustment of the electronic valve 511, the suction force generated by the suction plate 8 can be finely controlled, so as to better adapt to workpieces of different sizes and shapes. Such precise control not only improves the stability of clamping, but also helps to reduce energy waste.
[0030] Furthermore, a reinforcement plate 6 is fixedly installed between the sliding block 2 and the clamping plate 3, and the outer surface of the reinforcement plate 6 is triangular. The reinforcement plate 6 enables the clamping plate 3 to better maintain the structural integrity of the clamp when subjected to a large clamping force and external force, thereby reducing the risk of deformation and movement.
[0031] Furthermore, a fixing plate 411 is fixedly installed on both sides of the vacuum pump 4, and the fixing plate 411 is provided with a screw hole, in which a screw rod 412 is installed. The configuration of the screw hole and the screw rod 412 makes the installation and disassembly process of the vacuum pump 4 easier. By rotating the screw rod 412, the vacuum pump can be easily fixed on the fixing plate 411 or removed from it, which not only reduces the installation and disassembly time, but also reduces the operation difficulty and improves the maintainability of the equipment.
[0032] Furthermore, the outer surface of the suction plate 8 is wrapped with rubber. The rubber is soft and can fit tightly with the workpiece, thereby generating a greater friction force, which helps to enhance the clamping force of the fixture on the workpiece and make it more secure.
[0033] Furthermore, one end of the rubber tube 5 is connected to a connecting tube 512, and a thread is provided on the outer surface of the connecting tube 512. One end of the connecting tube 512 is connected to a connecting port 513, and one end of the connecting port 513 is connected to a suction plate 8. Since the connecting tube 512 and the connecting port 513 are connected by threads, the disassembly and reassembly process becomes simple and quick.
[0034] Working principle: When the clamps 3 approach each other and clamp the workpiece, the laser sensor 811 will immediately scan to monitor the clamping state. Once it is confirmed that the workpiece has been stably clamped, the sensor will send a signal to the control system. After receiving the signal, the control system will drive the vacuum pump 4 to start working. The vacuum pump 4 will produce a certain amount of gas, which is transmitted through the rubber tube 5 and eventually enters the interior of the suction plate 8. Inside the suction plate 8, the gas is sucked by the outer surface of the plate. Due to the difference in air pressure, a certain suction force will be formed on the outer surface of the suction plate 8. This suction force can effectively reinforce the workpiece, keep it stable during the processing, and prevent displacement due to vibration or external force.
[0035] It is obvious to those skilled in the art that the present invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that the present invention can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential features of the present invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be regarded as exemplary and non-restrictive from any point of view, and the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the above description, and it is intended that all changes falling within the meaning and scope of the equivalent elements of the claims be included in the present invention. Any reference numeral in a claim should not be regarded as limiting the claim to which it relates.
Claims
1. A robot clamp for automobile production, comprising a mechanical housing (1), two sets of sliding blocks (2) being movably mounted at the bottom of the mechanical housing (1), and one end of the two sets of sliding blocks (2) being connected to a clamping plate (3), characterized in that: A suction plate (8) is fixedly mounted on one side of the clamping plate (3), and a plurality of suction holes (812) are provided on the outer surface of the suction plate (8). A rubber tube (5) is connected to the other side of the clamping plate (3), and one end of the rubber tube (5) is connected to a vacuum pump (4), and one side of the vacuum pump (4) is fixedly connected to both ends of the mechanical housing (1).
2. The automobile production robot clamp according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner walls of the plurality of groups of suction holes (812) are provided with filter screens.
3. The automobile production robot clamp according to claim 1, characterized in that: Laser sensors (811) are provided on the upper and lower outer surfaces of the suction plate (8).
4. The automobile production robot clamp according to claim 1, characterized in that: An electronic valve (511) is provided on one side of the vacuum pump (4), and one end of the electronic valve (511) is connected to a rubber tube (5).
5. The automobile production robot clamp according to claim 1, characterized in that: A reinforcing plate (6) is fixedly installed between the sliding block (2) and the clamping plate (3), and the outer surface of the reinforcing plate (6) is triangular.
6. The automobile production robot clamp according to claim 1, characterized in that: A fixing plate (411) is fixedly mounted on both sides of the vacuum pump (4), and a screw hole is opened on the fixing plate (411), and a screw rod (412) is installed in the screw hole.
7. The automobile production robot clamp according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer surface of the suction plate (8) is wrapped with rubber.
8. The automobile production robot clamp according to claim 1, characterized in that: One end of the rubber tube (5) is connected to a connecting tube (512), and the outer surface of the connecting tube (512) is provided with threads. One end of the connecting tube (512) is connected to a connecting port (513), and one end of the connecting port (513) is connected to a suction plate (8).
