Operation platform for automatic assembly machine

By designing an operating platform for automatic assembly machines, the linear drive module and telescopic mechanism are used to realize automatic positioning and clamping of workpieces, combined with the six-axis robot arm and vibration disc, the assembly error problem caused by the position offset of the workpiece in assembly line assembly is solved. Improve assembly accuracy and efficiency.

CN222289288UActive Publication Date: 2025-01-03HUBEI XIANGTIANLI AUTO PARTS CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421097278.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-05-20
Publication Date
2025-01-03
Estimated Expiration
2034-05-20

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Technical Problem

During assembly line assembly, there are errors in the assembly process due to workpiece position offset, and existing automatic assembly machines are difficult to effectively solve this problem.

Method used

Design an operating platform for automatic assembly machines, including an operating table and an assembly robot, with linear drive modules and telescopic mechanisms on both sides of the operating table, and automatic positioning and clamping of workpieces are realized through the first and second clamping plates, combined with The six-axis robotic arm and vibrating disc are automatically assembled.

Benefits of technology

It effectively solves the assembly error problem caused by workpiece position offset, improves assembly accuracy and efficiency, and ensures the stability and efficiency of the automatic assembly process.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an operation platform for an automatic assembly machine, which relates to the technical field of assembly platforms and particularly comprises an operation table and at least one assembly robot arranged on the side surface of the operation table, strip-shaped mounting plates are arranged at the bottoms of the two sides of the operation table, a linear driving module is mounted on the side face of each strip-shaped mounting plate, a supporting seat is mounted on each linear driving module, and the top of each supporting seat is located above the operation table; first telescopic mechanisms are vertically arranged on the sides, away from each other, of the tops of the supporting bases, telescopic shafts of the first telescopic mechanisms penetrate through the supporting bases and extend to the position above the operation table, and the opposite ends of the two telescopic shafts are vertically connected to the first clamping plate. When the assembly robot is used, the telescopic mechanism drives the clamping plate to clamp workpieces, then the assembly robot assembles parts at the feeding end of the vibration disc one by one, the clamping plate retracts after assembly is completed, then the assembly work of the next set of workpieces is conducted, operation is easy, and use is convenient.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of assembly platforms, in particular to an operating platform for an automatic assembly machine. Background Art

[0002] An automatic assembly machine refers to a mechanical equipment that combines several parts of a product through tight fitting, snap-fitting, threaded connection, bonding, riveting, welding, etc. to obtain a finished product (semi-finished product) that meets the predetermined dimensional accuracy and function.

[0003] Automatic assembly machines are efficient, precise, and most importantly, can replace long-term manual labor. In the assembly process, as the workpiece moves on the assembly line, it is inevitable that the position will shift. To this end, we propose an operating platform for automatic assembly machines to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the disadvantage that the existing workpieces move on the assembly line and cause position deviation, which leads to errors in the assembly process, the utility model provides an operating platform for an automatic assembly machine, which has the advantages of automatic positioning and clamping functions, and solves the problems raised in the above background technology.

[0005] In order to achieve the above objectives, the present invention is implemented through the following technical solutions:

[0006] Design an operating platform for an automatic assembly machine, comprising an operating table and at least one assembly robot arranged on the side of the operating table;

[0007] Strip mounting plates are provided at the bottom of both sides of the operating table, a linear drive module is installed on the side of each strip mounting plate, a support seat is installed on the linear drive module, and the top of the support seat is located above the operating table;

[0008] A first telescopic mechanism is vertically provided on one side of the top of the support seat away from each other, and the telescopic shafts of the first telescopic mechanism penetrate the support seat and extend above the operating table, and opposite ends of the two telescopic shafts are vertically connected to the first clamping plate;

[0009] Both ends of the first clamping plate are rotatably connected to the second clamping plate, both ends of the first clamping plate are connected to L-shaped frames extending toward the second clamping plate, one end of the L-shaped frame close to the second clamping plate is rotatably connected to the second telescopic mechanism, and the other end of the second telescopic mechanism is rotatably connected to the second clamping plate.

[0010] Preferably, the operating platform includes a planar conveyor, and strip frames extending outward horizontally are respectively connected to both sides of the planar conveyor;

[0011] Two strip-shaped mounting plates are respectively arranged on the side surfaces of the edge of the strip-shaped frame, and a plurality of supporting legs are arranged at the bottom of the strip-shaped frame.

[0012] Preferably, the assembly robot includes a support table arranged on one side of the operating table, a six-axis robotic arm is installed on the support table, the number of support tables is at least one, a vibration plate corresponding to the six-axis robotic arm is provided on the support table, and an assembly robot is provided at the end of the six-axis robotic arm.

[0013] Preferably, at least one guide shaft is vertically connected to the side surface of each first clamping plate, and the guide shaft slides through the support seat.

[0014] Preferably, anti-slip pads are provided on the surfaces of the second clamping plate and the first clamping plate.

[0015] Preferably, it further includes a control cabinet arranged below the strip-shaped mounting plate, wherein a controller is arranged in the control cabinet, and the controller is respectively connected to the first telescopic mechanism, the second telescopic mechanism, the six-axis robot arm, and the assembly robot through wires.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, when the utility model is in use, when the assembled workpiece moves between the first clamping plates along with the plane conveyor, the plane conveyor stops running, and the first clamping plate clamps the workpiece under the drive of the first telescopic mechanism, and the telescopic mechanism drives the clamping plate to clamp the workpiece, that is, the workpiece is clamped and fixed by the second clamping plate and the first clamping plate, and then the assembly robot assembles the parts at the feeding end of the vibration plate one by one. When the assembly is completed, the second clamping plate and the first clamping plate retract, and then the next group of workpiece assembly work is carried out. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of one side of the utility model.

[0018] Figure 2 It is a structural schematic diagram of the other side of the utility model.

[0019] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the structure between two clamping plates of the utility model.

[0020] Figure 4 It is a structural schematic diagram of the operating platform of the utility model in a static state.

[0021] Figure 5 It is a structural schematic diagram of the utility model operating table in a clamped state.

[0022] In the figure: 1. strip frame; 2. strip mounting plate; 3. plane conveyor; 4. support leg; 5. linear drive module; 6. second clamping plate; 7. second telescopic mechanism; 8. L-shaped frame; 9. support seat; 10. first clamping plate; 11. guide shaft; 12. first telescopic mechanism; 13. assembly robot; 14. six-axis robot arm; 15. vibration plate; 16. support table; 17. control cabinet. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0024] See also Figures 1 to 5 The utility model provides a technical solution: an operating platform for an automatic assembly machine, including an operating table and at least one assembly robot, the assembly robot including a six-axis robotic arm 14 and a vibration plate 15, a six-axis robotic arm 14 and a vibration plate 15 are a group and are arranged on both sides or one side of the operating table according to their positions, each group of six-axis robotic arms 14 and vibration plates 15 are arranged on a support table 16, and an assembly robot 13 is arranged at the end of the six-axis robotic arm 14. In actual use, the six-axis robotic arm 14 drives the assembly robot 13 to move in its working area, the vibration plate feeds the robot, and the robot grabs the parts in the vibration plate for automatic assembly.

[0025] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the specific structure of the operating platform includes a plane conveyor 3, and the two sides of the plane conveyor 3 are respectively connected with a horizontally extending strip frame 1, and the edge side of the strip frame 1 is installed with a strip mounting plate 2, and the strip frame 1 is supported on the ground by a plurality of supporting legs 4;

[0026] A linear drive module 5 is installed on the side of each strip-shaped mounting plate 2. The linear drive module 5 can be a linear motor, a screw linear drive module or a pneumatic linear drive module. A support seat 9 is installed on the linear drive module 5. The top of the support seat 9 is located above the operating table.

[0027] The support seats 9 are all equipped with first telescopic mechanisms 12, which are located outside the strip frame 1. The telescopic shafts of the first telescopic mechanisms 12 all penetrate the support seats 9 and extend above the operating table, and the opposite ends of the two telescopic shafts are vertically connected to the first clamping plate 10.

[0028] Both ends of the first clamping plate 10 are rotatably connected to the second clamping plate 6, and both ends of the first clamping plate 10 are connected to an L-shaped frame 8 extending toward the second clamping plate 6. The end of the L-shaped frame 8 close to the second clamping plate 6 is rotatably connected to the second telescopic mechanism 7, and the other end of the second telescopic mechanism 7 is rotatably connected to the second clamping plate 6.

[0029] Among them, the second telescopic mechanism 7 and the first telescopic mechanism 12 are one of a hydraulic cylinder, a pneumatic cylinder or an electric telescopic rod. When the assembled workpiece moves between the first clamping plate 10 along with the plane conveyor 3, the plane conveyor 3 stops running, and the first clamping plate 10 clamps the workpiece under the drive of the first telescopic mechanism 12, and then the second telescopic mechanism 7 drives the second clamping plate 6 to clamp at the end position of the workpiece. The workpiece is clamped and fixed by the second clamping plate 6 and the first clamping plate 10, and then the assembly robot assembles the parts at the feeding end of the vibration plate one by one. When the assembly is completed, the second clamping plate 6 and the first clamping plate 10 are retracted, and then the next group of workpiece assembly work is carried out;

[0030] During the transfer process, the linear drive module 5 can drive the support seat 9 to change the clamping position, so as to meet the clamping requirements of different workpieces.

[0031] Furthermore, at least one guide shaft 11 is vertically connected to the side of each first clamping plate 10, and the guide shaft 11 slides through the support seat 9. The guide shaft 11 can support the first clamping plate 10 to prevent the first clamping plate 10 from tilting, making the movement of the first clamping plate 10 more stable, and anti-slip pads are provided on the surfaces of the second clamping plate 6 and the first clamping plate 10 to avoid direct contact between the clamping plate and the workpiece.

[0032] The utility model also includes a control cabinet, which is arranged below the strip mounting plate 2 or elsewhere. A controller is arranged in the control cabinet 17, and the controller is one of a host, a PLC logic controller or a control main board. The controller is respectively connected to the first telescopic mechanism 12, the second telescopic mechanism 7, the six-axis robot arm 14, and the assembly robot 13 through wires. A display and operation buttons are also provided on the cabinet door of the control cabinet 17, and the operation buttons include an emergency pause button, a start-stop button, and the like.

[0033] Based on the above embodiment, it can be further optimized that a sensor connected to the controller is provided on the strip frame 1, and when the sensor senses the workpiece, the clamping assembly is performed. In the description of the present utility model, it should be noted that the orientation or position relationship indicated by the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inside", "outside", etc. is based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the drawings, which is only for the convenience of describing the present utility model and simplifying the description, and does not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation of the present utility model; the terms "first", "second", and "third" are only used for descriptive purposes, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance. In addition, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be directly connected, or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal communication of two components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present utility model can be understood according to specific circumstances. Moreover, the terms "comprises," "comprising," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that includes a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or also includes elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.

[0034] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and that the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An operating platform for an automatic assembly machine, characterized in that: It includes an operating table and at least one assembly robot arranged on a side of the operating table; Strip-shaped mounting plates (2) are provided at the bottom of both sides of the operating table, a linear drive module (5) is installed on the side of each strip-shaped mounting plate (2), a support seat (9) is installed on each linear drive module (5), and the top of the support seat (9) is located above the operating table; A first telescopic mechanism (12) is vertically provided on one side of the top of the support seat (9) that is away from each other, and the telescopic shafts of the first telescopic mechanism (12) penetrate the support seat (9) and extend above the operating table, and opposite ends of the two telescopic shafts are vertically connected to the first clamping plate (10); Both ends of the first clamping plate (10) are rotatably connected to the second clamping plate (6), and both ends of the first clamping plate (10) are connected to an L-shaped frame (8) extending toward the second clamping plate (6). One end of the end of the L-shaped frame (8) close to the second clamping plate (6) is rotatably connected to the second telescopic mechanism (7), and the other end of the second telescopic mechanism (7) is rotatably connected to the second clamping plate (6).

2. The operating platform for an automatic assembly machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The operating platform comprises a planar conveyor (3), and strip frames (1) extending horizontally outward are respectively connected to both sides of the planar conveyor (3); Two strip-shaped mounting plates (2) are respectively arranged on the side edges of the strip-shaped frame (1), and a plurality of supporting legs (4) are arranged at the bottom of the strip-shaped frame (1).

3. The operating platform for an automatic assembly machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The assembly robot comprises a support platform (16) arranged on one side of an operating table, a six-axis mechanical arm (14) is mounted on the support platform (16), the number of the support platform (16) is at least one, a vibration plate (15) corresponding to the six-axis mechanical arm (14) is arranged on the support platform (16), and an assembly mechanical hand (13) is arranged at the end of the six-axis mechanical arm (14).

4. The operating platform for an automatic assembly machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: At least one guide shaft (11) is vertically connected to the side surface of each first clamping plate (10), and the guide shaft (11) slides through the support seat (9).

5. The operating platform for an automatic assembly machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: Anti-slip pads are provided on the surfaces of the second clamping plate (6) and the first clamping plate (10).

6. The operating platform for an automatic assembly machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: It also includes a control cabinet (17) arranged below the strip-shaped mounting plate (2), wherein a controller is arranged in the control cabinet (17), and the controller is respectively connected to the first telescopic mechanism (12), the second telescopic mechanism (7), the six-axis robot arm (14), and the assembly robot (13) through wires.