Single-arm transfer mechanism
By designing a single-arm load transfer mechanism including cross arm, guide rail and drive device, the problem of limited pickup position in the automated assembly line is solved, the three-axis action adjustment and efficient movement of the pickup are realized, and the working efficiency is improved. Reduced costs.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202420075451.0
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-01-12
- Publication Date
- 2024-12-20
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-01-12
AI Technical Summary
The robots in the existing automation assembly line have limited access and placement positions, slow pace and high price, so the transplanting robot can only hold two positions in a fixed location, reducing work efficiency and convenience of use.
Design a single-arm load transfer mechanism, including cross arm, guide rail, drive device and pickup, adjust the pickup position through three-axis action, and use motor, gear and belt to drive the slider and guide rail to achieve flexible movement of the pickup, increasing Adjustment and efficiency of the pick-and-place position.
The three-axis action of the pickup is realized to adjust the pick-up and discharge position, improve movement flexibility and beat, reduce costs, reduce manual intervention, improve work efficiency and convenience of use.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of transfer mechanisms, in particular to a single-arm transfer mechanism. Background Art
[0002] At present, automated assembly lines mostly use robots and transplanting manipulators to transfer products. The pick-and-place position of the robot is greatly affected by the robot's arm span, and the robot is expensive and has a slow cycle. Although the transplanting robot has a faster cycle, it can only take products between two fixed positions, and the range is relatively limited.
[0003] As in the patent with prior art authorization announcement number CN204546517U, the utility model provides a grasping mechanism, including a support, on which a motor is provided, the motor is connected to an eccentric wheel, the eccentric wheel is connected to a lifting arm, the bottom end of the lifting arm is connected to a suction cup, and a spring is connected between the lifting arm and the support.
[0004] However, it was found during the use of the mechanism that it is not convenient to move horizontally forward and backward to pick up the workpiece and adjust the position of the material to be taken or put, which reduces the work efficiency and the convenience of use. Utility Model Content
[0005] In order to solve the above technical problems, the utility model provides a single-arm transfer mechanism which enables the picker to adjust the material picking and placing positions through three-axis movements, has relatively good beats and prices, increases efficiency, reduces labor, and reduces cost investment.
[0006] The utility model discloses a single-arm transfer mechanism, comprising a cross arm and a first guide rail, wherein the outer side wall of the cross arm is provided with a guide groove, and the first guide rail is slidably mounted on the cross arm guide groove left and right; the utility model also comprises a first driving device, a second driving device, a third driving device, a first slider, a second guide rail, a second slider and a pickup, wherein the first slider is slidably mounted on the first guide rail up and down, the first driving device is provided on the first guide rail, the first driving device drives the first guide rail to move left and right, the first slider is provided with a second driving device, the second driving device drives the first slider to slide up and down, the second guide rail is installed on the outer side wall of the first slider, the second slider is slidably mounted on the top of the second guide rail through the third driving device, and the pickup is slidably mounted on the second guide rail forward and backward. The bottom of the guide rail, and the second slider provides power for the sliding of the pickup through the third drive device; the cross arm is installed on the ground, and the first guide rail is slid left and right on the cross arm to adjust, so that the first guide rail drives the pickup to move left and right, and the first slider is driven up and down by the second drive device, so that the first slider drives the pickup to move up and down and adjust, and the second slider is driven back and forth by the third drive device to slide and adjust, so that the second slider drives the pickup to move back and forth, thereby improving the flexibility of the pickup movement adjustment. After the pickup contacts the workpiece, it adsorbs and picks it up, so that the pickup can adjust the material picking and releasing position with three-axis action, and also has a relatively good beat and price, while increasing efficiency and reducing labor, reducing cost investment.
[0007] Preferably, the third driving device includes a first motor, a first gear, a first rack, a third slider and a belt, the first motor is mounted on the outer wall of the second slider, the first gear is mounted on the output end of the first motor, the first rack is mounted on the outer wall of the second guide rail, and the first rack is meshed with the first gear, the third slider is mounted on the bottom of the second guide rail for sliding back and forth, the bottom end of the third slider is connected to the outer wall of the pickup, the front and rear outer walls of the second guide rail are respectively provided with pulleys, the two ends of the belt are mounted on the pulleys, and the outer walls of the first motor and the third slider are respectively connected to the two sides of the belt; the first motor drives the first gear to rotate, so that the first gear drives the second slider to slide back and forth through meshing with the first rack, and the second slider drives the belt to rotate and move after sliding back and forth, and the belt drives the third slider to move after rotating and moving, so that the third slider drives the pickup to move back and forth for adjustment, thereby improving the convenience of adjusting the picker's pick-up and place position for moving back and forth.
[0008] Preferably, the first driving device includes a second motor, a second gear and a second rack, the second motor is mounted on the outer wall of the first guide rail, the second gear is arranged on the output end of the second motor, the second rack is mounted on the outer wall of the cross arm, and the second rack is meshed with the second gear; the second motor drives the second gear to rotate, so that the second gear drives the first guide rail to slide left and right through the meshing with the second rack, and by increasing the number of first guide rails on the cross arm, it is convenient to increase the workstation of the pickup, thereby improving the convenience of coordinated operation of multiple mechanisms.
[0009] Preferably, the second driving device includes a third motor, a third gear and a third rack, the third motor is mounted on the outer wall of the first slider, the third gear is arranged on the output end of the third motor, the third rack is mounted on the outer wall of the first guide rail, and the third rack is meshed with the third gear; the third motor drives the third gear to rotate, so that the third gear drives the first slider to move up and down through the meshing with the third rack, thereby improving the convenience of the lifting and moving adjustment of the pickup.
[0010] Preferably, the pickup includes a fixed frame and a suction cup, the fixed frame is installed at the bottom end of the third slider, the suction cup is installed on the fixed frame, and the suction cup is connected to an external vacuum generator; the suction cup contacts the workpiece, and then the external vacuum generator causes the suction cup to generate negative pressure, so that the suction cup absorbs and picks up the workpiece, thereby improving the ease of use of the mechanism.
[0011] Preferably, it also includes a bracket, a cross arm is installed on the top of the bracket, and the bracket is installed on the ground; the bracket supports the cross arm, thereby improving the stability of the cross arm in use and improving the support stability of the cross arm to the mechanism.
[0012] Preferably, it also includes a foot, which is connected to the ground through an expansion bolt, and the bottom end of the bracket is connected to the top end of the foot; by providing the foot, the firmness of the bracket installation is improved.
[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the utility model are as follows: the cross arm is installed on the ground, and the first guide rail is adjusted by sliding left and right on the cross arm, so that the first guide rail drives the picker to move left and right, and the first slider is driven to move up and down by the second driving device, so that the first slider drives the picker to move up and down and adjust, and the second slider is driven to slide back and forth by the third driving device, so that the second slider drives the picker to move back and forth, thereby improving the flexibility of the picker's movement and adjustment. After the picker contacts the workpiece, it adsorbs and picks it up, so that the picker can adjust the material picking and releasing position with three-axis action, and also has a relatively good beat and price, while increasing efficiency and reducing labor, reducing cost investment. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0014] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the axonometric structure of the utility model;
[0015] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of a partial structure of the connection between the first guide rail and the third rack, etc. from a side view;
[0016] Figure 3 is a side view schematic diagram of a partial structure of the connection between the second motor and the second gear, etc.;
[0017] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of a partial structure viewed from above in which the second guide rail is connected to the first rack, etc.;
[0018] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of a partial structure of a side view of the connection between the third motor and the third gear, etc.;
[0019] Figure 6 It is an axonometric diagram of the partial structure of the connection between the fixing frame and the suction cup.
[0020] Markings in the attached figure: 1. cross arm; 2. first guide rail; 3. first slider; 4. second guide rail; 5. second slider; 6. pickup; 7. first motor; 8. first gear; 9. first rack; 10. third slider; 11. belt; 12. second motor; 13. second gear; 14. second rack; 15. third motor; 16. third gear; 17. third rack; 18. fixing frame; 19. suction cup; 20. bracket; 21. foot. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0021] In order to facilitate the understanding of the utility model, the utility model will be described more comprehensively below with reference to the relevant drawings. The utility model can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. On the contrary, the purpose of providing these embodiments is to make the disclosure of the utility model more thorough and comprehensive.
[0022] Example 1
[0023] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown, a single-arm transfer mechanism of the utility model includes a cross arm 1 and a first guide rail 2, the outer side wall of the cross arm 1 is provided with a guide groove, and the first guide rail 2 is slidably installed on the guide groove of the cross arm 1 left and right; it also includes a first driving device, a second driving device, a third driving device, a first slider 3, a second guide rail 4, a second slider 5 and a pickup 6, the first slider 3 is slidably installed on the first guide rail 2 up and down, the first guide rail 2 is provided with a first driving device, the first driving device drives the first guide rail 2 to move left and right, the first slider 3 is provided with a second driving device, the second driving device drives the first slider 3 to slide up and down, the second guide rail 4 is installed on the outer side wall of the first slider 3, the second slider 5 is slidably installed on the top of the second guide rail 4 through the third driving device, the pickup 6 is slidably installed on the bottom of the second guide rail 4 back and forth, and the second slider 5 provides power for the sliding of the pickup 6 through the third driving device;
[0024] like Figure 2As shown, the third driving device includes a first motor 7, a first gear 8, a first rack 9, a third slider 10 and a belt 11, the first motor 7 is mounted on the outer wall of the second slider 5, the first gear 8 is mounted on the output end of the first motor 7, the first rack 9 is mounted on the outer wall of the second guide rail 4, and the first rack 9 is meshed with the first gear 8, the third slider 10 is mounted on the bottom of the second guide rail 4 for sliding back and forth, the bottom end of the third slider 10 is connected to the outer wall of the pickup 6, the front and rear outer walls of the second guide rail 4 are respectively provided with pulleys, the two ends of the belt 11 are sleeved on the pulleys, and the outer walls of the first motor 7 and the third slider 10 are respectively connected to the two sides of the belt 11;
[0025] In this embodiment, the cross arm 1 is installed on the ground, and the first guide rail 2 is slid and adjusted left and right on the cross arm 1, so that the first guide rail 2 drives the picker 6 to move left and right, and the first slider 3 is driven to move up and down by the second driving device, so that the first slider 3 drives the picker 6 to move up and down and adjust, and the second slider 5 is driven to slide forward and backward by the third driving device, so that the second slider 5 drives the picker 6 to move forward and backward, thereby improving the flexibility of the movement and adjustment of the picker 6. After the picker 6 contacts the workpiece, it adsorbs and picks it up, so that the picker 6 can adjust the material picking and releasing position through three-axis action, and also has a relatively good beat and price, while increasing efficiency and reducing labor, reducing cost investment.
[0026] Example 2
[0027] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown, a single-arm transfer mechanism of the utility model includes a cross arm 1 and a first guide rail 2, the outer side wall of the cross arm 1 is provided with a guide groove, and the first guide rail 2 is slidably installed on the guide groove of the cross arm 1 left and right; it also includes a first driving device, a second driving device, a third driving device, a first slider 3, a second guide rail 4, a second slider 5 and a pickup 6, the first slider 3 is slidably installed on the first guide rail 2 up and down, the first guide rail 2 is provided with a first driving device, the first driving device drives the first guide rail 2 to move left and right, the first slider 3 is provided with a second driving device, the second driving device drives the first slider 3 to slide up and down, the second guide rail 4 is installed on the outer side wall of the first slider 3, the second slider 5 is slidably installed on the top of the second guide rail 4 through the third driving device, the pickup 6 is slidably installed on the bottom of the second guide rail 4 back and forth, and the second slider 5 provides power for the sliding of the pickup 6 through the third driving device;
[0028] like Figure 2As shown, the third driving device includes a first motor 7, a first gear 8, a first rack 9, a third slider 10 and a belt 11, the first motor 7 is mounted on the outer wall of the second slider 5, the first gear 8 is mounted on the output end of the first motor 7, the first rack 9 is mounted on the outer wall of the second guide rail 4, and the first rack 9 is meshed with the first gear 8, the third slider 10 is mounted on the bottom of the second guide rail 4 for sliding back and forth, the bottom end of the third slider 10 is connected to the outer wall of the pickup 6, the front and rear outer walls of the second guide rail 4 are respectively provided with pulleys, the two ends of the belt 11 are sleeved on the pulleys, and the outer walls of the first motor 7 and the third slider 10 are respectively connected to the two sides of the belt 11;
[0029] like Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the first driving device includes a second motor 12, a second gear 13 and a second rack 14, the second motor 12 is mounted on the outer side wall of the first guide rail 2, the second gear 13 is arranged on the output end of the second motor 12, the second rack 14 is mounted on the outer side wall of the cross arm 1, and the second rack 14 is meshed with the second gear 13;
[0030] like Figure 2 and Figure 5 As shown, the second driving device includes a third motor 15, a third gear 16 and a third rack 17, the third motor 15 is mounted on the outer wall of the first slider 3, the third gear 16 is arranged on the output end of the third motor 15, the third rack 17 is mounted on the outer wall of the first guide rail 2, and the third rack 17 is meshed with the third gear 16;
[0031] like Figure 6 As shown, the picker 6 includes a fixing frame 18 and a suction cup 19, the fixing frame 18 is mounted on the bottom end of the third slider 10, the suction cup 19 is mounted on the fixing frame 18, and the suction cup 19 is connected to an external vacuum generator;
[0032] like Figure 1 As shown, it also includes a bracket 20, the cross arm 1 is installed on the top of the bracket 20, and the bracket 20 is installed on the ground;
[0033] like Figure 1 As shown, it also includes a foot 21, the foot 21 is connected to the ground through an expansion bolt, and the bottom end of the bracket 20 is connected to the top end of the foot 21;
[0034] In this embodiment, the first motor 7 drives the first gear 8 to rotate, so that the first gear 8 drives the second slider 5 to slide forward and backward through the engagement with the first rack 9. After the second slider 5 slides forward and backward, it drives the belt 11 to rotate and move. After the belt 11 rotates and moves, it drives the third slider 10 to move, so that the third slider 10 drives the picker 6 to move forward and backward for adjustment, thereby improving the convenience of the picker 6 moving forward and backward to adjust the position of the workpiece. The second motor 12 drives the second gear 13 to rotate, so that the second gear 13 drives the first guide rail 2 to slide left and right through the engagement with the second rack 14. By increasing the number of first guide rails 2 on the cross arm 1, it is convenient to increase the working station of the picker 6, thereby improving the convenience of the coordinated operation of multiple mechanisms.
[0035] The utility model discloses a single-arm transfer mechanism, which, when working, installs a cross arm 1 on the ground, and adjusts the first guide rail 2 to slide left and right on the cross arm 1, so that the first guide rail 2 drives the picker 6 to move left and right, and drives the first slider 3 to move up and down through the second driving device, so that the first slider 3 drives the picker 6 to move up and down and adjust, and drives the second slider 5 to slide forward and backward through the third driving device, so that the second slider 5 drives the picker 6 to move forward and backward, and the picker 6 adsorbs and picks up the workpiece after contacting it, so that the picker 6 can adjust the material picking and releasing position through three-axis action.
[0036] The first motor 7, the second motor 12, the third motor 15 and the suction cup 19 of the single-arm transfer mechanism of the utility model are purchased on the market. The technicians in the industry only need to install and operate them according to the accompanying instruction manual without the need for the technicians in this field to make creative efforts.
[0037] The above is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention. It should be pointed out that for ordinary technicians in this technical field, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the technical principle of the present invention. These improvements and modifications should also be regarded as the protection scope of the present invention.
Claims
1. A single-arm transfer mechanism, comprising a cross arm (1) and a first guide rail (2), wherein the outer wall of the cross arm (1) is provided with a guide groove, and the first guide rail (2) is slidably mounted on the guide groove of the cross arm (1) left and right; characterized in that: The invention also comprises a first driving device, a second driving device, a third driving device, a first slider (3), a second guide rail (4), a second slider (5) and a pickup (6); the first slider (3) is mounted on the first guide rail (2) so as to slide up and down; the first guide rail (2) is provided with a first driving device, the first driving device drives the first guide rail (2) to move left and right; the first slider (3) is provided with a second driving device, the second driving device drives the first slider (3) to slide up and down; the second guide rail (4) is mounted on the outer wall of the first slider (3); the second slider (5) is mounted on the top of the second guide rail (4) so as to slide forward and backward through the third driving device; the pickup (6) is mounted on the bottom of the second guide rail (4) so as to slide forward and backward; and the second slider (5) provides power to the sliding of the pickup (6) through the third driving device.
2. A single-arm transfer mechanism as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The third driving device comprises a first motor (7), a first gear (8), a first rack (9), a third slider (10) and a belt (11), wherein the first motor (7) is mounted on the outer wall of the second slider (5), the first gear (8) is mounted on the output end of the first motor (7), the first rack (9) is mounted on the outer wall of the second guide rail (4), and the first rack (9) is meshed with the first gear (8), the third slider (10) is mounted on the bottom of the second guide rail (4) to slide forward and backward, the bottom end of the third slider (10) is connected to the outer wall of the picker (6), the outer walls of the front and rear parts of the second guide rail (4) are respectively provided with pulleys, the two ends of the belt (11) are sleeved on the pulleys, and the outer walls of the first motor (7) and the third slider (10) are respectively connected to the two sides of the belt (11).
3. A single-arm transfer mechanism as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The first driving device comprises a second motor (12), a second gear (13) and a second rack (14); the second motor (12) is mounted on the outer wall of the first guide rail (2); the second gear (13) is arranged on the output end of the second motor (12); the second rack (14) is mounted on the outer wall of the cross arm (1), and the second rack (14) is meshed with the second gear (13).
4. A single-arm transfer mechanism as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The second driving device comprises a third motor (15), a third gear (16) and a third rack (17); the third motor (15) is mounted on the outer wall of the first slider (3); the third gear (16) is arranged on the output end of the third motor (15); the third rack (17) is mounted on the outer wall of the first guide rail (2); and the third rack (17) is meshed with the third gear (16).
5. The single-arm transfer mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The picker (6) comprises a fixing frame (18) and a suction cup (19), wherein the fixing frame (18) is mounted on the bottom end of the third slider (10), the suction cup (19) is mounted on the fixing frame (18), and the suction cup (19) is connected to an external vacuum generator.
6. A single-arm transfer mechanism as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a bracket (20), the cross arm (1) is installed on the top of the bracket (20), and the bracket (20) is installed on the ground.
7. A single-arm transfer mechanism as claimed in claim 6, characterized in that: It also includes a foot (21), the foot (21) is connected to the ground via an expansion bolt, and the bottom end of the bracket (20) is connected to the top end of the foot (21).