Rotary suction cup with positioning function

By introducing lifting cylinders, gears and lead screw transmission mechanisms into the suction cups, combined with rotary cylinders, the problem of positioning and rotation adjustment of suction cups in industrial applications is solved, the precise positioning and multi-directional transport capability of suction cups is achieved, and the object handling and Stacking efficiency.

CN222273841UActive Publication Date: 2024-12-31NANTONG HENGZHUN PRECISION MOULD CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421133033.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-05-23
Publication Date
2024-12-31
Estimated Expiration
2034-05-23

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Technical Problem

The existing suction cups lack accurate positioning function in industrial applications and cannot adapt to the handling and rotation adjustment of objects of different sizes, resulting in uneven placement of objects and affecting stacking efficiency.

Method used

A rotary suction cup consisting of a lifting cylinder, a gear, a lead screw transmission mechanism and a rotating cylinder is designed. The longitudinal lifting and rotation of the suction cup is realized through these components to ensure precise positioning and multi-directional transportation.

Benefits of technology

It realizes the precise positioning and multi-directional transportation capabilities of the suction cup, can adapt to objects of different heights and sizes, and improves the efficiency of object handling and stacking quality.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of article carrying, in particular to a rotary suction cup with a positioning function, which comprises a base, a support is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the base through bolts, a lifting cylinder is sleeved in the support, a fixing plate is arranged on the upper surface of the lifting cylinder, and a frame is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the fixing plate through bolts. A rack and a sliding rod are fixedly connected to the surface of the frame, a sliding plate is slidably connected to the surface of the sliding rod, a first L-shaped plate is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the sliding plate through bolts, a first motor penetrates through and sleeves the surface of the first L-shaped plate, a gear sleeves the surface of a main shaft of the first motor, and the gear is meshed with the surface of the rack. By arranging the main position piece, rotation of the suction cups, ventilation and deflation of the rotary air cylinder, rotation of the rotary air cylinder and driving of the middle bearing plate to rotate can be achieved, and therefore the vacuum suction cups at the four corners are driven to rotate.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of object handling, in particular to a rotary suction cup with a positioning function. Background Art

[0002] Suction cups are tools that use the difference in internal and external atmospheric pressure to absorb or grasp objects. In industrial applications, suction cups are mainly used to grasp, carry and fix objects. For example, in the logistics industry, suction cups are used for tasks such as carton palletizing and package grasping.

[0003] The suction cups currently used in industrial production often do not have accurate positioning functions and can only meet the one-way transportation of fixed objects. They cannot rise or fall for objects of different sizes, and cannot accurately suck up objects from the stacking point and move them to the designated location. In addition, when there are certain requirements for the falling position of the designated point of the object, the suction cup cannot rotate and cannot adjust its position, resulting in uneven placement of objects, leading to failure in stacking objects, etc.

[0004] For this reason we are in urgent need of a rotary suction cup with positioning function. Utility Model Content

[0005] In order to solve the above problems, therefore, the purpose of the utility model is to provide a rotary suction cup with a positioning function.

[0006] The utility model provides a rotary suction cup with a positioning function, comprising a base, the upper surface of the base is fixedly connected to a bracket by bolts, a lifting cylinder is sleeved inside the bracket, a fixing plate is arranged on the upper surface of the lifting cylinder, the upper surface of the fixing plate is fixedly connected to a frame by bolts, a rack and a sliding rod are fixedly connected to the surface of the frame, a sliding plate is slidably connected to the surface of the sliding rod, a first L-shaped plate is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the sliding plate by bolts, a first motor passes through and is sleeved on the surface of the first L-shaped plate, a gear is sleeved on the surface of the main shaft of the first motor, the gear is meshed with the surface of the rack, a screw transmission mechanism is arranged on the lower surface of the sliding plate, and a main position part is arranged on the lower surface of the screw transmission mechanism.

[0007] Preferably, the screw transmission mechanism includes a second L-shaped plate, which is fixedly connected to the sliding plate by bolts, the upper surface of the sliding plate is fixedly connected to the base plate, the surface of the second L-shaped plate passes through and is sleeved with the second motor, the surface of the second motor spindle is sleeved with a coupling, the surface of the coupling is sleeved with a screw, the second motor spindle and the screw are fixed by the coupling, the surface of the screw is rotatably connected to a support block, the upper surface of the base plate is fixedly connected to a slide rail by bolts, the surface of the base plate is slidably connected to a slider, the upper surface of the slider is fixedly connected to a connecting plate by bolts, the surface of the screw is threadedly connected to a transmission member, the transmission member is fixedly connected to the support block, and the number of the slider, support block and slide rail are two respectively.

[0008] Preferably, the main position part includes a middle supporting plate, the surface of the middle supporting plate is penetrated and provided with a vacuum suction cup, the upper surface of the vacuum suction cup is provided with an air hole, the upper surface of the middle supporting plate is provided with a rotating cylinder, the upper surface of the rotating cylinder is fixedly connected to a rotating part, the upper surface of the rotating part is fixedly connected to a cylinder base, the cylinder base is fixedly connected to the surface of the screw transmission mechanism, the number of the vacuum suction cup and the air hole are four respectively, and they are respectively located at the four corners of the middle supporting plate.

[0009] Preferably, the number of the sliding rods is fourteen, the number of the base, the bracket, the lifting cylinder, and the fixing plate are four respectively, and the number of the rack, the first motor, the first L-shaped plate, and the gear are two respectively.

[0010] Preferably, all cylinders, motors, etc. contained in the device are connected to a main control console outside the device and controlled by staff.

[0011] Preferably, the slide bar is made of alloy steel and has a certain resistance to bear the weight of the slide plate and the mechanisms thereon.

[0012] Preferably, the contact surface between the transmission member and the sliding plate is relatively smooth, so that the transmission member can move smoothly in a straight line.

[0013] Preferably, an air pipe is provided inside the vacuum suction cup and communicated with the air hole, so that the gas in the vacuum suction cup can be extracted, so that the suction cup portion whose front end is engaged with the object can firmly grasp the object.

[0014] The technical effects that can be obtained by the technical means of the utility model are:

[0015] (1) The utility model can realize the longitudinal lifting of the suction cup by setting a lifting cylinder to meet the requirements of different heights of objects to be transported. By setting gears and racks, the sliding plate can be driven to move linearly. By setting a screw transmission mechanism, the suction cup can be driven to move in a straight line. The lifting cylinder, gears and racks, and screw transmission mechanism work together to achieve precise positioning of the suction cup.

[0016] (2) The utility model can realize the rotation of the suction cup by setting the main position part, and ventilate and release air into the rotating cylinder. The rotating cylinder rotates, driving the middle supporting plate to rotate, thereby driving the vacuum suction cups at the four corners to rotate. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the utility model.

[0018] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the utility model.

[0019] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the utility model.

[0020] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the utility model.

[0021] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the utility model.

[0022] In the figure, 1 is a base; 2 is a bracket; 3 is a lifting cylinder; 4 is a fixed plate; 5 is a frame; 6 is a rack; 7 is a sliding plate; 8 is a sliding rod; 9 is a first motor; 10 is a first L-shaped plate; 11 is a gear; 12 is a lead screw transmission mechanism; 1201 is a second motor; 1202 is a second L-shaped plate; 1203 is a lead screw; 1204 is a transmission member; 1205 is a connecting plate; 1206 is a slider; 1207 is a supporting block; 1208 is a slide rail; 1209 is a bottom plate; 1210 is a coupling; 13 is a main position member; 1301 is a middle supporting plate; 1302 is a vacuum suction cup; 1303 is an air hole; 1304 is a rotating cylinder; 1305 is a cylinder base; 1306 is a rotating member. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] In order to have a clearer understanding of the technical features, purposes and effects of the utility model, the specific implementation methods of the utility model are now described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0024] Example

[0025] A preferred embodiment of a rotary suction cup with a positioning function provided by the utility model is as follows: Figures 1 to 5As shown: a rotary suction cup with a positioning function, including a base 1, a bracket 2 is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the base 1 by bolts, a lifting cylinder 3 is sleeved inside the bracket 2, a fixing plate 4 is arranged on the upper surface of the lifting cylinder 3, a frame 5 is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the fixing plate 4 by bolts, a rack 6 and a slide bar 8 are fixedly connected to the surface of the frame 5, a sliding plate 7 is slidably connected to the surface of the slide bar 8, a first L-shaped plate 10 is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the sliding plate 7 by bolts, a first motor 9 is penetrated and sleeved on the surface of the first L-shaped plate 10, a gear 11 is sleeved on the surface of the main shaft of the first motor 9, the gear 11 is meshed with the surface of the rack 6, a screw transmission mechanism 12 is arranged on the lower surface of the sliding plate 7, and a main position part 13 is arranged on the lower surface of the screw transmission mechanism 12.

[0026] Furthermore, the screw transmission mechanism 12 includes a second L-shaped plate 1202, which is fixedly connected to the sliding plate 7 by bolts, and the upper surface of the sliding plate 7 is fixedly connected to the bottom plate 1209, and the second motor 1201 is penetrated and sleeved on the surface of the second L-shaped plate 1202, and the coupling 1210 is sleeved on the surface of the main shaft of the second motor 1201, and the coupling 1210 is sleeved on the surface of the screw 1203, and the main shaft of the second motor 1201 and the screw 1203 are fixed by the coupling 1210. The surface of the lead screw 1203 is rotatably connected to a support block 1207, the upper surface of the base plate 1209 is fixedly connected to a slide rail 1208 by bolts, the surface of the base plate 1209 is slidably connected to a slider 1206, the upper surface of the slider 1206 is fixedly connected to a connecting plate 1205 by bolts, the surface of the lead screw 1203 is threadedly connected to a transmission member 1204, the transmission member 1204 is fixedly connected to the support block 1207, and the number of the slider 1206, the support block 1207, and the slide rail 1208 are two respectively.

[0027] Furthermore, the main component 13 includes a middle supporting plate 1301, the surface of the middle supporting plate 1301 is penetrated and provided with a vacuum suction cup 1302, the upper surface of the vacuum suction cup 1302 is opened with an air hole 1303, the upper surface of the middle supporting plate 1301 is provided with a rotating cylinder 1304, the upper surface of the rotating cylinder 1304 is fixedly connected with a rotating part 1306, the upper surface of the rotating part 1306 is fixedly connected with a cylinder base 1305, the cylinder base 1305 is fixedly connected to the surface of the screw transmission mechanism 12, the number of the vacuum suction cup 1302 and the air hole 1303 are four respectively, which are respectively located at the four corners of the middle supporting plate 1301.

[0028] Furthermore, the number of the slide rods 8 is fourteen, the number of the base 1, the bracket 2, the lifting cylinder 3, and the fixing plate 4 are four respectively, and the number of the rack 6, the first motor 9, the first L-shaped plate 10, and the gear 11 are two respectively.

[0029] Furthermore, all cylinders, motors, etc. contained in the device are connected to a main control console outside the device and controlled by staff.

[0030] Furthermore, the slide bar 8 is made of alloy steel and has a certain resistance, and can bear the weight of the slide plate 7 and the mechanisms thereon.

[0031] Furthermore, the contact surface between the transmission member 1204 and the sliding plate 7 is relatively smooth, so that the transmission member 1204 can move smoothly in a straight line.

[0032] In addition, an air pipe is provided inside the vacuum suction cup 1302 and communicated with the air hole 1303, so that the air in the vacuum suction cup 1302 can be extracted, so that the suction cup part at the front end that is engaged with the object can firmly grasp the object.

[0033] Working principle: When the utility model is used, Figures 1 to 5 As shown, when in use, air is inflated and deflated in the lifting cylinder 3, and the lifting and retracting rod at the front end of the lifting cylinder 3 drives the frame 5 to rise and fall, thereby driving the suction cup to rise and fall. When in use, the first motor 9 is started, and the main shaft of the first motor 9 drives the gear 11 to rotate, so that the gear 11 rolls on the surface of the rack 6 meshing therewith, thereby causing the sliding plate 7 to slide on the surface of the sliding rod 8, and the second motor 1201 is started to drive the rotation of the lead screw 1203, so that the transmission member 1204 threadedly connected to the lead screw 1203 moves linearly, and the transmission member 1204 drives the slider 1206 to slide on the slide rail 1208, thereby driving the connecting plate 1205 to move linearly, and the lifting cylinder 3, the gear 11 and the rack 6, and the lead screw transmission mechanism 12 work together to achieve precise positioning of the suction cup. The rotating cylinder 1304 is ventilated and deflated, and the rotating cylinder 1304 rotates, driving the middle plate 1301 to rotate, thereby driving the vacuum suction cups 1302 at the four corners to rotate, and the gas in the vacuum suction cups 1302 is extracted, so that the suction cup part that is engaged with the object at the front end can firmly grasp the object.

[0034] The above description is only an illustrative specific implementation method of the utility model, and is not intended to limit the scope of the utility model. Any equivalent changes and modifications made by any technician in this field without departing from the concept and principle of the utility model should fall within the scope of protection of the utility model. It should also be noted that the various components of the utility model are not limited to the above-mentioned overall application. The various technical features described in the specification of the utility model can be selected for use alone or in combination according to actual needs. Therefore, the utility model should naturally cover other combinations and specific applications related to the utility model points of this case.

Claims

1. A rotary suction cup with positioning function, characterized in that: The invention comprises a base (1), wherein the upper surface of the base (1) is fixedly connected to a bracket (2) by bolts, a lifting cylinder (3) is sleeved inside the bracket (2), a fixing plate (4) is arranged on the upper surface of the lifting cylinder (3), a frame (5) is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the fixing plate (4) by bolts, a rack (6) and a sliding rod (8) are fixedly connected to the surface of the frame (5), a sliding plate (7) is slidably connected to the surface of the sliding rod (8), a first L-shaped plate (10) is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the sliding plate (7) by bolts, a first motor (9) is penetrated and sleeved on the surface of the first L-shaped plate (10), a gear (11) is sleeved on the main shaft surface of the first motor (9), the gear (11) is meshed with the surface of the rack (6), a screw transmission mechanism (12) is arranged on the lower surface of the sliding plate (7), and a main position component (13) is arranged on the lower surface of the screw transmission mechanism (12).

2. A rotary suction cup with positioning function as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The screw transmission mechanism (12) comprises a second L-shaped plate (1202), the second L-shaped plate (1202) is fixedly connected to the sliding plate (7) by bolts, the upper surface of the sliding plate (7) is fixedly connected to a bottom plate (1209), the surface of the second L-shaped plate (1202) penetrates and is sleeved with a second motor (1201), the surface of the main shaft of the second motor (1201) is sleeved with a coupling (1210), the surface of the coupling (1210) is sleeved with a screw (1203), the main shaft of the second motor (1201) and the screw (1203) are fixed by the coupling (1210), The surface of the lead screw (1203) is rotatably connected to a support block (1207); the upper surface of the base plate (1209) is fixedly connected to a slide rail (1208) by bolts; the surface of the base plate (1209) is slidably connected to a slider (1206); the upper surface of the slider (1206) is fixedly connected to a connecting plate (1205) by bolts; the surface of the lead screw (1203) is threadedly connected to a transmission member (1204); the transmission member (1204) is fixedly connected to the support block (1207); and the number of the slider (1206), the support block (1207) and the slide rail (1208) is two respectively.

3. A rotary suction cup with positioning function as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The main position component (13) comprises a middle supporting plate (1301), the surface of the middle supporting plate (1301) is penetrated and provided with a vacuum suction cup (1302), the upper surface of the vacuum suction cup (1302) is provided with an air hole (1303), the upper surface of the middle supporting plate (1301) is provided with a rotating cylinder (1304), the upper surface of the rotating cylinder (1304) is fixedly connected with a rotating member (1306), the upper surface of the rotating member (1306) is fixedly connected with a cylinder base (1305), the cylinder base (1305) is fixedly connected to the surface of the screw transmission mechanism (12), and the number of the vacuum suction cup (1302) and the air hole (1303) are four respectively, and they are respectively located at the four corners of the middle supporting plate (1301).

4. A rotary suction cup with positioning function as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The number of the sliding rods (8) is fourteen, the number of the base (1), the bracket (2), the lifting cylinder (3), and the fixing plate (4) are four respectively, and the number of the rack (6), the first motor (9), the first L-shaped plate (10), and the gear (11) are two respectively.

5. The rotary suction cup with positioning function as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The cylinder and the motor are both connected to a main control console outside the device, and the main control console outside is controlled by a staff member.

6. The rotary suction cup with positioning function as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The sliding rod (8) is made of alloy steel.

7. A rotary suction cup with positioning function as claimed in claim 2, characterized in that: The contact surface between the transmission member (1204) and the sliding plate (7) is relatively smooth.

8. The rotary suction cup with positioning function as claimed in claim 3, characterized in that: An air pipe is provided inside the vacuum suction cup (1302) and communicates with the air hole (1303).