Electroplating hanger transfer manipulator

By designing an electroplating hanger transfer robot including fixed beam, mobile frame, slide seat and hanging claw hand, the electroplating robot in the prior art has high cost, poor expansion and limited running speed when expanding the range of motion. The problem has achieved low cost, convenient expansion, high walking accuracy and stable operation.

CN222494281UActive Publication Date: 2025-02-18GUANGDE TUOXIN INTELLIGENT MANUFACTURING CO LTD

Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421206727.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-05-29
Publication Date
2025-02-18
Estimated Expiration
2034-05-29

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Technical Problem

Existing electroplating robots have high cost, poor expansion and limited operating speed when expanding the range of motion.

Method used

An electroplating hanger transfer robot including a fixed beam, a moving frame, a slider and a claw hand is designed. The slider and a mobile frame are driven by the first and second driving components to realize the long-distance operation of the hanger claw hand. . The hanger claw hand consists of a positioning unit, a positioning cylinder and a V-shaped profile to ensure the precise positioning and fixation of the electroplating hanger.

Benefits of technology

It realizes a plating hanger transfer robot with low cost, convenient expansion, high walking accuracy and stable operation, and can quickly and stably transfer large-sized and large-weight plating parts.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a manipulator for transferring an electroplating hanger. The manipulator comprises a fixed beam, a movable frame, a sliding seat and a hanger claw, the fixed beam is transversely and fixedly mounted; the sliding seat can be driven by the first driving part to translate along the fixed beam; the moving frame vertically extends, and the sliding seat can be driven by the second driving part to move along the moving frame; the hanger claw is fixed on the sliding seat; the hanger claw comprises a claw base, a positioning unit and a positioning air cylinder, wherein the positioning unit and the positioning air cylinder are fixed to the claw base. The positioning air cylinder is installed above the positioning unit, a telescopic unit of the positioning air cylinder vertically stretches out and draws back, and a pressing plate is fixed to the lower end of the telescopic unit. According to the electroplating hanger transfer manipulator, the stroke of the electroplating hanger transfer manipulator can be conveniently expanded by expanding the number of the fixed beams, so that the hanger claw can run among stations for a long distance, in addition, the electroplating hanger transfer manipulator is accurate in positioning and firm in clamping of the electroplating hanger, large-size and heavy-weight electroplating pieces can be quickly transferred, and the electroplating hanger transfer manipulator is high in practicability and high in practicability. Operation is stable, shaking is avoided, and durability is high.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of manipulators, in particular to an electroplating hanger transfer manipulator. Background Art

[0002] In the electroplating industry, plated parts need to be hung on hangers and transferred between processing stations. Therefore, the travel of the electroplating hangers is relatively long. In the prior art, for example, the electroplating robot disclosed in patent CN104416578A is based on a multi-axis robot arm. This robot can only move with the hanger in a very small range. In order to expand the movement range of the hanger, a translation module needs to be set up to translate the entire robot arm, which is very costly, has poor scalability, and is limited in operating speed. Summary of the invention

[0003] Purpose of the invention: In order to overcome the deficiencies in the prior art, the utility model provides a plating hanger transfer robot which has low cost, convenient expansion, high walking accuracy and stable operation.

[0004] Technical solution: To achieve the above purpose, the utility model of the electroplating hanger transfer robot comprises a fixed beam, a mobile frame, a slide seat and a hanger claw hand;

[0005] The fixed beam is fixedly installed transversely, and the slide can be driven by a first driving component to translate along the fixed beam; the mobile frame extends vertically, and the slide can be driven by a second driving component to move along the mobile frame;

[0006] The hanger claw is fixed on the slide; the hanger claw includes a claw seat and a positioning unit and a positioning cylinder fixed on the claw seat; the positioning cylinder is installed above the positioning unit, and its telescopic unit is vertically telescopic, and a pressure plate is fixed to the lower end of the telescopic unit.

[0007] Furthermore, the plurality of positioning units installed at the same height are divided into two groups and arranged opposite to each other, and each positioning unit comprises a V-shaped profile with an open top.

[0008] Furthermore, the V-shaped profile is fixed on an ear portion extending downward from the gripper seat; and an inclined guide plate is fixed inside the V-shaped profile, and the guide plate is fixed on one end of the V-shaped profile close to the ear portion.

[0009] Correspondingly, the electroplating rack has the same number of positioning shafts as the positioning units, and the positioning shafts are distributed on both sides of the electroplating rack. In this solution, the number of positioning shafts is three, and one positioning shaft and two positioning shafts are installed on both sides of the electroplating rack respectively; a hanging mechanism is arranged under the electroplating rack. In the process of fixing the electroplating rack to the rack claw, first hang each positioning shaft corresponding to the electroplating rack one by one on the corresponding positioning unit, and then use the positioning cylinder to press the pressure plate downward to act on the electroplating rack, so as to realize the positioning and fixing of the electroplating rack. In the process of hanging the positioning shaft on the positioning unit, the V-shaped profile and the guide plate guide the positioning shaft in both directions, so that the position of the positioning shaft is in place at one time.

[0010] Furthermore, the first driving component includes a first slide rail and a first rack fixed on the fixed beam, and also includes a first slider and a first motor connected to the movable frame, and a first gear meshing with the first rack is fixed on the output shaft of the first motor; the first slider is slidably matched with the first slide rail.

[0011] Furthermore, the fixed beam is a square tube, and the first slide rails are fixed on two mutually perpendicular surfaces of the fixed beam; the movable frame is fixed on a T-shaped transition seat, and the first slide block is fixed on two mutually perpendicular plates of the transition seat; the first motor is installed on the transition seat. The above structure can realize the stable installation of the transition seat and ensure the stability of the hanger claw.

[0012] Furthermore, a plurality of the fixed beams with the first slide rails and the first racks can be spliced ​​and fixed to form a long guide beam. In this way, the long guide beam can be expanded as needed, so that the mobile frame can move over a long distance to meet the process requirements of electroplating.

[0013] Furthermore, the second driving component includes a second guide rail and a second rack fixed to the mobile frame, and also includes a second motor installed on the slide seat and a second slider slidingly matched with the second guide rail, and a second gear meshing with the second rack is fixed on the output shaft of the second motor.

[0014] Furthermore, a protective cover is fixed on the movable frame, which contains the second guide rail and the second rack cover, so as to prevent water vapor and debris from contaminating or corroding the components on the movable frame. The protective cover can be in the form of an accordion cover, a telescopic protective cover, etc.

[0015] Beneficial effects: The electroplating hanger transfer robot of the utility model can conveniently expand its travel range by expanding the number of fixed beams, so that the hanger claw can run long distances between various workstations; in addition, its structure is firm and reliable, and its walking accuracy is high. It can accurately position and firmly clamp the electroplating hanger, and can quickly transfer large-sized and heavy-weight plated parts. It runs stably, does not shake, and has strong durability. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 This is a front view of the structure of the electroplating rack transfer robot;

[0017] Figure 2 The side view of the electroplating rack transfer robot;

[0018] Figure 3 The three-dimensional structure diagram of the electroplating rack transfer robot (excluding the shield);

[0019] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of the hanger claw;

[0020] Figure 5 This is the status diagram of the robot after the electroplating rack is fixed to the rack gripper.

[0021] In the figure: 1-fixed beam; 2-movable frame; 3-sliding seat; 4-hanger claw; 41-positioning unit; 41a-V-shaped profile; 41b-ear; 41c-guide plate; 42-positioning cylinder; 43-claw seat; 44-pressing plate; 5-first driving component; 51-first slide rail; 52-first rack; 53-first slider; 54-first motor; 55-first gear; 6-second driving component; 61-second guide rail; 62-second rack; 63-second motor; 7-transition seat; 8-shield; A-electroplating hanger; A1-positioning shaft; A2-hanging mechanism. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] The utility model is further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0023] like Figure 1-3 The electroplating rack transfer robot shown includes a fixed beam 1 , a movable frame 2 , a slide seat 3 and a rack gripper 4 .

[0024] The fixed beam 1 is fixedly installed laterally, and the slide 3 can be driven by the first driving component 5 to translate along the fixed beam 1 ; the mobile frame 2 extends vertically, and the slide 3 can be driven by the second driving component 6 to move along the mobile frame 2 .

[0025] The hanger claw 4 is fixed on the slide 3; the hanger claw 4 includes a claw seat 43 and a positioning unit 41 and a positioning cylinder 42 fixed on the claw seat 43; the positioning cylinder 42 is installed above the positioning unit 41, and its telescopic unit is vertically telescopic, and a pressure plate 44 is fixed to the lower end of the telescopic unit.

[0026] like Figure 4As shown, the plurality of positioning units 41 installed at the same height are divided into two groups and arranged oppositely, and each positioning unit 41 includes a V-shaped profile 41a with an open top. The V-shaped profile 41a is fixed on an ear 41b extending downward from the gripper seat 43; and an inclined guide plate 41c is fixed inside the V-shaped profile 41a, and the guide plate 41c is fixed to one end of the V-shaped profile 41a close to the ear 41b.

[0027] Correspondingly, the electroplating rack A has the same number of positioning shafts A1 as the positioning units 41, and the positioning shafts A1 are distributed on both sides of the electroplating rack A. In this embodiment, the number of positioning shafts A1 is three, and one positioning shaft A1 and two positioning shafts A1 are respectively installed on both sides of the electroplating rack A; a hanging mechanism A2 is arranged below the electroplating rack A. In the process of fixing the electroplating rack A to the rack claw 4, the corresponding positioning shafts A1 of the electroplating rack A are first hung one by one on the corresponding positioning units 41, and then the pressure plate 44 is pressed down on the electroplating rack A by the positioning cylinder 42, so as to realize the positioning and fixing of the electroplating rack A. In the process of hanging the positioning shaft A1 on the positioning unit 41, the V-shaped profile 41a and the guide plate 41c guide the positioning shaft A1 in both directions, so that the position of the positioning shaft A1 is in place at one time.

[0028] The first driving component 5 includes a first slide rail 51 and a first rack 52 fixed on the fixed beam 1, and also includes a first slider 53 and a first motor 54 connected to the movable frame 2. The first motor 54 has an output shaft fixed with a first gear 55 meshing with the first rack 52; the first slider 53 slidably cooperates with the first slide rail 51.

[0029] The fixed beam 1 is a square tube, and the first slide rails 51 are fixed on its two mutually perpendicular surfaces; the mobile frame 2 is fixed on the T-shaped transition seat 7, and the first sliders 53 are fixed on the two mutually perpendicular plates of the transition seat 7; the first motor 54 is installed on the transition seat 7. The above structure can achieve a stable installation of the transition seat 7 and ensure the stability of the hanger claw 4. Multiple fixed beams 1 with the first slide rails 51 and the first rack 52 can be spliced ​​and fixed to form a long guide beam. In this way, it can be expanded as needed, so that the mobile frame 2 can move over a long distance to meet the process requirements of electroplating.

[0030] The second driving component 6 includes a second guide rail 61 and a second rack 62 fixed to the mobile frame 2, and also includes a second motor 63 installed on the slide 3 and a second slider slidably matched with the second guide rail 61. The output shaft of the second motor 63 is fixed with a second gear meshing with the second rack 62. A protective cover 8 is fixed to the mobile frame 2 to cover the second guide rail 61 and the second rack 62, so as to prevent water vapor and debris from contaminating or corroding the components on the mobile frame 2. The protective cover can be in the form of an accordion cover, a telescopic protective cover, etc.

[0031] The electroplating hanger transfer robot has a solid and reliable structure, high walking accuracy, accurate positioning and firm clamping of the electroplating hanger, can quickly transfer large-sized and heavy-weight plated parts, operates stably, does not shake, and has strong durability.

[0032] 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 principle of the present invention. These improvements and modifications should also be regarded as the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A plating rack transfer robot, characterized in that: It comprises a fixed beam (1), a movable frame (2), a sliding seat (3) and a hanger claw (4); The fixed beam (1) is fixedly installed in a transverse direction, and the slide seat (3) can be driven by a first driving component (5) to move along the fixed beam (1); the movable frame (2) extends vertically, and the slide seat (3) can be driven by a second driving component (6) to move along the movable frame (2); The hanger claw (4) is fixed on the slide seat (3); the hanger claw (4) comprises a claw seat (43) and a positioning unit (41) and a positioning cylinder (42) fixed on the claw seat (43); the positioning cylinder (42) is installed above the positioning unit (41), and its telescopic unit is vertically telescopic, and a pressure plate (44) is fixed at the lower end of the telescopic unit.

2. The electroplating rack transfer robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The plurality of positioning units (41) installed at the same height are divided into two groups and arranged opposite to each other, and each positioning unit (41) comprises a V-shaped profile (41a) with an open top.

3. The electroplating rack transfer robot according to claim 2, characterized in that: The V-shaped profile (41a) is fixed on an ear portion (41b) extending downward from the claw hand seat (43); and an inclined guide plate (41c) is fixed inside the V-shaped profile (41a), and the guide plate (41c) is fixed on one end of the V-shaped profile (41a) close to the ear portion (41b).

4. The electroplating rack transfer robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first driving component (5) comprises a first slide rail (51) and a first rack (52) fixed on the fixed beam (1), and also comprises a first slider (53) and a first motor (54) connected to the movable frame (2); a first gear (55) meshing with the first rack (52) is fixed on the output shaft of the first motor (54); the first slider (53) and the first slide rail (51) are slidably matched.

5. The electroplating rack transfer robot according to claim 4, characterized in that: The fixed beam (1) is a square tube, and the first slide rails (51) are fixed on two mutually perpendicular surfaces thereof; the movable frame (2) is fixed on a T-shaped transition seat (7), and the first slide blocks (53) are fixed on two mutually perpendicular plates of the transition seat (7); and the first motor (54) is mounted on the transition seat (7).

6. The electroplating rack transfer robot according to claim 4, characterized in that: A plurality of the fixed beams (1) with the first slide rails (51) and the first racks (52) can be spliced ​​and fixed to form a long guide beam.

7. The electroplating rack transfer robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second driving component (6) comprises a second guide rail (61) and a second rack (62) fixed to the moving frame (2), and also comprises a second motor (63) mounted on the slide seat (3) and a second slider slidably engaged with the second guide rail (61), and a second gear meshing with the second rack (62) is fixed on the output shaft of the second motor (63).

8. The electroplating rack transfer robot according to claim 7, characterized in that: A protective cover (8) is fixed on the movable frame (2) and covers the second guide rail (61) and the second rack (62) therein.

Citation Information

Patent Citations

  • Manipulator for electroplating production line and automatic feeding and blanking electroplating production line thereof

    CN104416578A

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