Flexible clamp for automatic production line

By introducing a two -way adjustment mechanism and the mobile mechanism of the second holding mechanism in a flexible fixture, the existing flexible fixture cannot adjust the length of the holding length, and the stable clamping and flexible adaptation of different length materials are realized.

CN222386362UActive Publication Date: 2025-01-24屈宁
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Application Number
CN202420386978.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-02-29
Publication Date
2025-01-24
Estimated Expiration
2034-02-28

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Technical Problem

Existing flexible fixtures cannot adjust the clamping length according to the length of the material, resulting in insufficient clamping stability and inability to effectively clamp materials of different lengths.

Method used

A flexible clamp for automated production lines is designed, which adopts a combined structure of a base, a frame, a rotation transposition mechanism, a first clamping mechanism, a second clamping mechanism and a two-way adjustment mechanism. The two-way adjustment mechanism drives the second clamping mechanism to move relatively, and the clamping length is adjusted to adapt to materials of different sizes.

Benefits of technology

A stable clamping of materials of different lengths is achieved, the flexibility and stability of the clamping is improved, and the needs of automated production lines for diverse chemical materials are met.

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Abstract

The flexible clamp for the automatic production line comprises a base, a machine frame, a rotary transposition mechanism, a first clamping mechanism, a second clamping mechanism and a two-way adjusting mechanism, the rotary transposition mechanism is installed on the base, the top of the rotary transposition mechanism is fixed to the machine frame, the first clamping mechanism is installed in the middle of the inner side of the machine frame, and the second clamping mechanism is installed in the middle of the inner side of the machine frame. The left side and the right side of the first clamping mechanism are each provided with a second clamping mechanism, and a two-way adjusting mechanism used for driving the two second clamping mechanisms to move in the opposite directions is installed on the rack. The clamping device is convenient to adjust, and materials with different lengths and sizes can be clamped conveniently.
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Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of flexible clamps, in particular to a flexible clamp for an automated production line. Background Art

[0002] Flexible clamps are often used to clamp and carry materials of different shapes in automated production lines. However, although the existing flexible clamps can clamp materials of different shapes, they cannot adjust the clamping length according to the length of the material, which affects the stability of the clamping. Therefore, in view of the above situation, it is urgent to develop a flexible clamp for automated production lines that is easy to adjust and convenient for clamping materials of different lengths, so as to overcome the shortcomings in current practical applications and meet current needs. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a flexible clamp for an automated production line to solve the problems raised in the above background technology.

[0004] In order to achieve the above purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solutions:

[0005] A flexible clamp for an automated production line, comprising a base, a frame, a rotational transposition mechanism, a first clamping mechanism, a second clamping mechanism and a bidirectional adjustment mechanism, wherein the base is provided with a rotational transposition mechanism, the top of the rotational transposition mechanism is fixed to the frame, the first clamping mechanism is provided at the middle position of the inner side of the frame, a second clamping mechanism is provided on both the left and right sides of the first clamping mechanism, the frame is provided with a bidirectional adjustment mechanism for driving the two second clamping mechanisms to move toward each other, the bidirectional adjustment mechanism comprising: a second motor, a bidirectional screw, a first thread, a second thread, a first thread sleeve, a second thread sleeve, a slider, a slide rail and a bracket, the second motor is fixed to the outer side of the frame The bidirectional screw is rotatably connected to the frame, the output shaft of the second motor is connected to the bidirectional screw, the left half of the bidirectional screw is provided with a first thread, and a first threaded sleeve matching therewith is installed on the outer side of the first thread, the right half of the bidirectional screw is provided with a second thread, and a second threaded sleeve matching therewith is installed on the outer side of the second thread, a slider is fixed on the upper side of the first threaded sleeve and the second threaded sleeve, the slider is slidably installed on the slide rail, the slide rail is fixed to the inner top end of the frame, the first threaded sleeve and the second threaded sleeve are fixed with brackets, each of the brackets is installed with a second clamping mechanism, and the rotation directions of the first thread and the second thread are opposite.

[0006] As a further solution of the utility model: the rotation transposition mechanism includes: a first motor, a first gear, a second gear, a support shaft and a top plate, the first motor is fixed on the base, a first gear is installed on the output shaft of the first motor, a second gear is installed on one side of the first gear for rotationally cooperating with the first gear, the second gear is installed on the support shaft, the bottom of the support shaft is rotatably connected to the base, the top of the support shaft is fixed to the top plate, and the top plate is fixed to the frame.

[0007] As a further solution of the utility model: the first clamping mechanism includes: a first hydraulic cylinder and a first flexible clamping head, the number of the first hydraulic cylinders is two, the first hydraulic cylinders are fixed in the frame, the two first hydraulic cylinders are arranged opposite to each other, the output end of each first hydraulic cylinder is fixed to a first flexible clamping head, the first flexible clamping head includes: a box body, a clamping guide rod and a spring, a plurality of clamping guide rods are slidably installed on the box body, and a spring connected to the box body is installed at the bottom of each clamping guide rod.

[0008] As a further solution of the utility model: the second clamping mechanism includes: a second hydraulic cylinder and a second flexible clamping head, the number of the second hydraulic cylinders is two, the two second hydraulic cylinders are arranged opposite to each other, and the output end of each second hydraulic cylinder is fixed to a second flexible clamping head.

[0009] As a further solution of the present invention: the structure of the second flexible clamping head is completely the same as that of the first flexible clamping head.

[0010] Beneficial effect: When the flexible clamp used in the automated production line is used, the middle position of the material is placed between the two first flexible clamping heads, and then the two first flexible clamping heads are driven to approach each other by the two first hydraulic cylinders to clamp the material, and then the bidirectional screw is driven to rotate by the second motor, and the first threaded sleeve and the second threaded sleeve are driven to move toward each other by the rotation of the bidirectional screw, and the two brackets are driven to move toward each other by the first threaded sleeve and the second threaded sleeve moving toward each other, and the two brackets are driven to move toward each other, and then the distance between the two second clamping mechanisms is adjusted to clamp materials of different sizes, and then the two ends of the material are clamped by the two second clamping mechanisms to improve the stability of the clamping, and then the frame is driven to rotate by the rotary transposition mechanism, and the first clamping mechanism and the second clamping mechanism are driven to rotate by the frame, and then the material is transported to the next position. In summary, the utility model is easy to adjust and is convenient for clamping materials of different lengths. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0011] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the utility model.

[0012] Figure 2 It is a partial structure diagram of the utility model Figure 1 .

[0013] Figure 3 It is a partial structure diagram of the utility model Figure 2 .

[0014] Figure 4 It is a partial structure diagram of the utility model Figure 3 .

[0015] Figure 5 This is an internal view of the first flexible clamping head in the present invention.

[0016] In the figure: 1. base; 2. frame; 3. rotation transposition mechanism; 301. first motor; 302. first gear; 303. second gear; 304. support shaft; 305. top plate; 4. first clamping mechanism; 401. first hydraulic cylinder; 402. first flexible clamping head; 4021. box body; 4022. clamping guide rod; 4023. spring; 5. second clamping mechanism; 501. second hydraulic cylinder; 502. second flexible clamping head; 6. bidirectional adjustment mechanism; 601. second motor; 602. bidirectional screw; 603. first thread; 604. second thread; 605. first threaded sleeve; 606. second threaded sleeve; 607. slider; 608. slide rail; 609. bracket. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0017] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the embodiment of the utility model clearer, the technical solution in the embodiment of the utility model will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiment of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiment is a part of the embodiment of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiment of 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.

[0018] Example

[0019] See also Figures 1 to 5In an embodiment of the utility model, a flexible clamp for an automated production line includes a base 1, a frame 2, a rotation transposition mechanism 3, a first clamping mechanism 4, a second clamping mechanism 5 and a bidirectional adjustment mechanism 6. The base 1 is fixed to the ground, the base 1 is equipped with a rotation transposition mechanism 3, the top of the rotation transposition mechanism 3 is fixed to the frame 2, the first clamping mechanism 4 is installed at the middle position of the inner side of the frame 2, the left and right sides of the first clamping mechanism 4 are each provided with a second clamping mechanism 5, and the frame 2 is equipped with a second clamping mechanism 5 for driving two second clamping mechanisms 5. The bidirectional adjustment mechanism 6 for the clamping mechanisms 5 to move toward each other, when in use, clamps the middle position of the material through the first clamping mechanism 4, and then clamps the two ends of the material through the two second clamping mechanisms 5, and drives the two second clamping mechanisms 5 to move toward each other through the bidirectional adjustment mechanism 6, and then adjusts the distance between the two second clamping mechanisms 5 to clamp materials of different sizes. After clamping, the frame 2 is driven to rotate through the rotation transposition mechanism 3, and the first clamping mechanism 4 and the second clamping mechanism 5 are driven to rotate through the frame 2, and then the material is transported to the next position.

[0020] The rotary transposition mechanism 3 includes: a first motor 301, a first gear 302, a second gear 303, a support shaft 304 and a top plate 305. The first motor 301 is fixed on the base 1. The first gear 302 is installed on the output shaft of the first motor 301. A second gear 303 that rotates with the first gear 302 is installed on one side of the first gear 302. The second gear 303 is installed on the support shaft 304. The bottom of the support shaft 304 is rotatably connected to the base 1, the top of the support shaft 304 is fixed to the top plate 305, and the top plate 305 is fixed to the frame 2. When in use, the first motor 301 drives the first gear 302 and the second gear 303 to rotate, the second gear 303 drives the support shaft 304 and the top plate 305 to rotate, and the top plate 305 drives the frame 2 to rotate.

[0021] The first clamping mechanism 4 includes: a first hydraulic cylinder 401 and a first flexible clamping head 402. The number of the first hydraulic cylinders 401 is two. The first hydraulic cylinders 401 are fixed in the frame 2. The two first hydraulic cylinders 401 are arranged opposite to each other. The output end of each first hydraulic cylinder 401 is fixed to a first flexible clamping head 402. The first flexible clamping head 402 includes: a box body 4021, a clamping guide rod 4022 and a spring 4023. A plurality of clamping guide rods 4022 are slidably installed on the box body 4021. A spring 4023 connected to the box body 4021 is installed at the bottom of each clamping guide rod 4022. When in use, the material is placed between the two first flexible clamping heads 402, and then the two first hydraulic cylinders 401 drive the two first flexible clamping heads 402 to approach each other and clamp the material.

[0022] The second clamping mechanism 5 includes: a second hydraulic cylinder 501 and a second flexible clamping head 502. The number of the second hydraulic cylinders 501 is two, and the two second hydraulic cylinders 501 are arranged opposite to each other. The output end of each second hydraulic cylinder 501 is fixed to a second flexible clamping head 502. The structure of the second flexible clamping head 502 is exactly the same as that of the first flexible clamping head 402. When in use, the two second hydraulic cylinders 501 drive the two second flexible clamping heads 502 to approach each other to clamp the material.

[0023] The bidirectional adjustment mechanism 6 includes: a second motor 601, a bidirectional screw 602, a first thread 603, a second thread 604, a first thread sleeve 605, a second thread sleeve 606, a slider 607, a slide rail 608 and a bracket 609. The second motor 601 is fixed to the outside of the frame 2, and the bidirectional screw 602 is rotatably connected to the frame 2. The output shaft of the second motor 601 is connected to the bidirectional screw 602. The left half of the bidirectional screw 602 is provided with a first thread 603, and the outer side of the first thread 603 is equipped with a first thread sleeve 605 matched therewith. The right half of the bidirectional screw 602 is provided with a second thread 604, and the outer side of the second thread 604 is equipped with a second thread sleeve 606 matched therewith. A slider 607 is fixed to the upper side of the first thread sleeve 605 and the second thread sleeve 606, and the slider 607 is slidably installed on On the slide rail 608, the slide rail 608 is fixed to the inner top of the frame 2, and the first threaded sleeve 605 and the second threaded sleeve 606 are fixed with a bracket 609, and each of the brackets 609 is installed with a second clamping mechanism 5, and the first thread 603 and the second thread 604 have opposite rotation directions, so that when the bidirectional screw 602 rotates, the first threaded sleeve 605 and the second threaded sleeve 606 move in opposite directions. When in use, the bidirectional screw 602 is driven to rotate by the second motor 601, and the first threaded sleeve 605 and the second threaded sleeve 606 are driven to move toward each other through the rotation of the bidirectional screw 602, and the two brackets 609 are driven to move toward each other through the first threaded sleeve 605 and the second threaded sleeve 606 moving toward each other, and the two second clamping mechanisms 5 are driven to move toward each other through the two brackets 609, and then the distance between the two second clamping mechanisms 5 is adjusted to clamp materials of different sizes.

[0024] The working principle of the utility model is as follows: the flexible clamp used in the automated production line, when in use, places the middle position of the material between the two first flexible clamping heads 402, and then drives the two first flexible clamping heads 402 to approach each other through the two first hydraulic cylinders 401 to clamp the material, and then drives the bidirectional screw 602 to rotate through the second motor 601, and drives the first threaded sleeve 605 and the second threaded sleeve 606 to move toward each other through the rotation of the bidirectional screw 602, and drives the two brackets 609 to move toward each other through the first threaded sleeve 605 and the second threaded sleeve 606 to move toward each other, and drives the two second clamping mechanisms 5 to move toward each other through the two brackets 609, and then adjusts the distance between the two second clamping mechanisms 5 to clamp materials of different sizes, and then clamps the two ends of the material through the two second clamping mechanisms 5 to improve the stability of clamping, and then drives the frame 2 to rotate through the rotation transposition mechanism 3, and drives the first clamping mechanism 4 and the second clamping mechanism 5 to rotate through the frame 2, and then transports the material to the next position.

Claims

1. A flexible fixture for an automated production line, characterized in that: The invention comprises a base (1), a frame (2), a rotation transposition mechanism (3), a first clamping mechanism (4), a second clamping mechanism (5) and a bidirectional adjustment mechanism (6), wherein the rotation transposition mechanism (3) is installed on the base (1), the top of the rotation transposition mechanism (3) is fixed to the frame (2), the first clamping mechanism (4) is installed at the middle position of the inner side of the frame (2), the left and right sides of the first clamping mechanism (4) are each provided with a second clamping mechanism (5), and the frame (2) is installed with a first clamping mechanism (4). A bidirectional adjustment mechanism (6) is provided for driving the two second clamping mechanisms (5) to move toward each other, the bidirectional adjustment mechanism (6) comprising: a second motor (601), a bidirectional screw rod (602), a first thread (603), a second thread (604), a first thread sleeve (605), a second thread sleeve (606), a slider (607), a slide rail (608) and a bracket (609), the second motor (601) is fixed to the outside of the frame (2), the bidirectional screw rod (602) is rotatably connected to the first motor (601), and the second motor (601) is fixed to the outside of the frame (2). In the frame (2), the output shaft of the second motor (601) is connected to the bidirectional screw (602), the left half of the bidirectional screw (602) is provided with a first thread (603), the outer side of the first thread (603) is equipped with a first thread sleeve (605) matching therewith, the right half of the bidirectional screw (602) is provided with a second thread (604), the outer side of the second thread (604) is equipped with a second thread sleeve (606) matching therewith, the first thread sleeve ( A slider (607) is fixed on the upper side of the first threaded sleeve (605) and the second threaded sleeve (606), and the slider (607) is slidably mounted on a slide rail (608), and the slide rail (608) is fixed to the inner top of the frame (2). A bracket (609) is fixed on the first threaded sleeve (605) and the second threaded sleeve (606), and a second clamping mechanism (5) is installed on each bracket (609). The first thread (603) and the second thread (604) have opposite rotation directions.

2. The flexible clamp for an automated production line according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rotary transposition mechanism (3) comprises: a first motor (301), a first gear (302), a second gear (303), a support shaft (304) and a top plate (305); the first motor (301) is fixed on the base (1); the first gear (302) is mounted on the output shaft of the first motor (301); a second gear (303) rotatably matched with the first gear (302) is mounted on one side of the first gear (302); the second gear (303) is mounted on the support shaft (304); the bottom of the support shaft (304) is rotatably connected to the base (1); the top of the support shaft (304) is fixed to the top plate (305); and the top plate (305) is fixed to the frame (2).

3. The flexible clamp for an automated production line according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first clamping mechanism (4) comprises: a first hydraulic cylinder (401) and a first flexible clamping head (402). The number of the first hydraulic cylinders (401) is two. The first hydraulic cylinders (401) are fixed in the frame (2). The two first hydraulic cylinders (401) are arranged opposite to each other. The output end of each first hydraulic cylinder (401) is fixed to a first flexible clamping head (402). The first flexible clamping head (402) comprises: a box body (4021), a clamping guide rod (4022) and a spring (4023). A plurality of clamping guide rods (4022) are slidably mounted on the box body (4021). A spring (4023) connected to the box body (4021) is mounted at the bottom of each clamping guide rod (4022).

4. The flexible clamp for an automated production line according to claim 3, characterized in that: The second clamping mechanism (5) comprises: a second hydraulic cylinder (501) and a second flexible clamping head (502), the number of the second hydraulic cylinders (501) is two, the two second hydraulic cylinders (501) are arranged opposite to each other, and the output end of each second hydraulic cylinder (501) is fixed to a second flexible clamping head (502).

5. The flexible clamp for an automated production line according to claim 4, characterized in that: The structure of the second flexible clamping head (502) is completely the same as that of the first flexible clamping head (402).