Manipulator assembly for clamping gas meter

Abstract

The utility model discloses a gas meter clamping manipulator assembly which comprises a mechanical arm, a support, a connecting plate detachably connected with the mechanical arm, a plurality of connecting columns arranged between the connecting plate and the support and a control mechanism arranged on the support, and the mechanical arm is connected with the control mechanism. The clamping mechanism and the limiting mechanism are arranged below the support in parallel, and the clamping mechanism comprises a clamping strip arranged on the lower surface of the support, a vacuum suction cup and a mask suction cup, wherein the vacuum suction cup and the mask suction cup are detachably connected with the support; and the limiting mechanism comprises two L-shaped limiting plates which are symmetrically arranged. The gas meter fixing device is simple in structure, the gas meter is comprehensively fixed through the clamping strips, the vacuum suction cups, the mask suction cups and the limiting plates, the situation that the firmness of the gas meter in the transportation process is affected due to the fact that the gas meter shakes in the transportation and boxing process is prevented, and the boxing working efficiency of the gas meter is guaranteed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of gas meter clamping, in particular to a manipulator assembly for clamping a gas meter. Background Art

[0002] During the production process, the gas meter needs to be clamped to facilitate its transportation and packaging. In the production process, most existing gas meters are clamped by conveyor belts, but this clamping method makes the gas meter easy to shake during the clamping and transportation process, affecting the firmness of the gas meter during transportation and also affecting its packaging efficiency.

[0003] In order to solve the above problems, the present application proposes a manipulator assembly for clamping a gas meter. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the utility model provides a gas meter clamping manipulator assembly with a simple structure. The gas meter is fully fixed by means of clamping bars, vacuum suction cups, mask suction cups and limit plates to prevent it from shaking during transportation and packing, which affects the firmness of the gas meter during transportation and ensures the work efficiency of its packing.

[0005] The technical solution provided by the utility model is as follows:

[0006] A manipulator assembly for clamping a gas meter, comprising a manipulator arm, a bracket, a connecting plate detachably connected to the manipulator arm, a plurality of connecting columns arranged between the connecting plate and the bracket, and a control mechanism arranged on the bracket, wherein the manipulator arm is connected to the control mechanism, and further comprising a clamping mechanism and a limiting mechanism arranged parallel to each other under the bracket, wherein the clamping mechanism comprises a clamping strip arranged on the lower surface of the bracket, and a vacuum suction cup and a mask suction cup detachably connected to the bracket respectively;

[0007] The limiting mechanism comprises two symmetrically arranged L-shaped limiting plates, one end of each of the limiting plates is detachably connected to the bracket, and the other end of each of the limiting plates is arranged as a free end.

[0008] Preferably, the clamping strips include a plurality of first clamping strips and a plurality of second clamping strips, wherein the plurality of first clamping strips are symmetrically arranged at the four corners of the lower surface of the bracket; and the plurality of second clamping strips are arranged at the middle of the lower surface of the bracket.

[0009] Preferably, each of the first clamping strips is provided with one clamping surface, each of the second clamping strips is provided with two clamping surfaces, and the cross-sections of the clamping surfaces of the first clamping strips and the second clamping strips are both adapted to the cross-sections of the outer shell of the gas meter.

[0010] Preferably, the length of the limiting plate is greater than the length of the clamping strip.

[0011] Preferably, it further comprises a fastener, which comprises a screw rod. A through hole is formed on the bracket, a threaded hole matching the screw rod is formed on the vacuum suction cup, and the screw rod passes through the through hole and is threadedly connected in the threaded hole.

[0012] Preferably, a Z-shaped mounting seat is provided on the mask suction cup, and the mounting seat is arranged on the side of the bracket and connected by bolts.

[0013] Preferably, the control mechanism is arranged directly below the connecting plate.

[0014] The beneficial effects of the utility model are:

[0015] 1) The clamping strip is used to fix and clamp the outer shell of the gas meter;

[0016] 2) The vacuum suction cup and the mask suction cup are used to absorb and fix the top and mask of the gas meter respectively to prevent the gas meter from sliding or moving as a whole;

[0017] 3) The limit mechanism is used to further limit the gas meter to prevent it from shaking during transportation and packaging, which affects the firmness of the gas meter during transportation and ensures the efficiency of its packaging. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A front view of

[0020] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 Side view of

[0021] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 Top view of the .

[0022] In the figure: 1. connecting plate; 2. connecting column; 3. bracket; 4. control mechanism; 5. clamping mechanism; 501. clamping bar; 5011. first clamping bar; 5012. second clamping bar; 502. vacuum suction cup; 503. mask suction cup; 5031. mounting seat; 6. limit plate. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be described clearly and completely below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention.

[0024] It should be noted that in the description of the present invention, the terms "center", "up", "down", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inside", "outside" and the like indicating orientations or positional relationships are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do 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 on the present invention.

[0025] Example

[0026] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, a manipulator assembly for clamping a gas meter includes a manipulator arm, a bracket 3, a connecting plate 1 detachably connected to the manipulator arm, a plurality of connecting columns 2 arranged between the connecting plate 1 and the bracket 3, a control mechanism 4 arranged on the bracket 3, and a clamping mechanism 5 and a limiting mechanism arranged parallel to each other under the bracket 3.

[0027] The mechanical arm is connected to the control mechanism 4, and the control mechanism 4 is arranged directly below the connecting plate 1. The control mechanism 4 controls the mechanical arm and then drives the connecting plate 1 to move horizontally, up and down, and rotate, ensuring the multi-directional movement of the clamping mechanism 5 before the gas meter is clamped, which is convenient for accurate and rapid alignment of the gas meter; the clamping mechanism 5 includes a clamping bar 501 arranged on the lower surface of the bracket 3, and the clamping bar 501 is used to fix and clamp the outer shell of the gas meter; the clamping mechanism 5 also includes a vacuum suction cup 502 and a mask suction cup 503 that are detachably connected to the bracket 3, respectively, and are used to adsorb and fix the top and mask part of the gas meter, respectively, to prevent the gas meter from sliding or moving as a whole, wherein, Figure 1 Part A in the figure is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the mask suction cup 503; the limiting mechanism includes two symmetrically arranged L-shaped limiting plates 6, one end of each of the limiting plates 6 is detachably connected to the bracket 3, and the other end of each of the limiting plates 6 is set as a free end, which is used to further limit the gas meter to prevent it from shaking during transportation and packing, affecting the firmness of the gas meter during transportation. In addition, the free end of the limiting plate 6 can be quickly aligned with the box during the packing process to ensure its packing efficiency.

[0028] As a further technical solution of this embodiment, the clamping strip 501 includes a plurality of first clamping strips 5011 and a plurality of second clamping strips 5012, wherein the plurality of first clamping strips 5011 are symmetrically arranged at the four corners of the lower surface of the bracket 3; and the plurality of second clamping strips 5012 are arranged in the middle of the lower surface of the bracket 3, so as to realize multi-directional fixation of the gas meter casing.

[0029] As a further technical solution of this embodiment, each of the first clamping strips 5011 is provided with one clamping surface, and each of the second clamping strips 5012 is provided with two clamping surfaces, and the cross-sections of the clamping surfaces of the first clamping strips 5011 and the second clamping strips 5012 are adapted to the cross-sections of the outer shell of the gas meter; this further strengthens the clamping of the gas meter and prevents the gas meter from being damaged or deformed during the clamping process.

[0030] As a further technical solution of this embodiment, the length of the limiting plate 6 is greater than the length of the clamping strip 501, which further facilitates the packaging of the gas meter.

[0031] As a further technical solution of this embodiment, it also includes a fastener, which includes a screw. A through hole is opened on the bracket 3, and a threaded hole compatible with the screw is opened on the vacuum suction cup 502. The screw passes through the through hole and is threadedly connected to the threaded hole, which facilitates the installation, disassembly and maintenance of the vacuum suction cup 502.

[0032] As a further technical solution of this embodiment, a Z-shaped mounting seat 5031 is provided on the mask suction cup 503. The mounting seat 5031 is arranged on the side of the bracket 3 and is connected by bolts, so as to facilitate the installation and disassembly of the mask suction cup 503 and timely replacement of the damaged mask suction cup 503.

[0033] The working principle of this utility model:

[0034] The control mechanism 4 controls the robotic arm to align the clamping strip 501 with the outer shell of the gas meter for clamping and tightening. Then the vacuum suction cup 502 sucks the top of the gas meter, the mask suction cup 503 sucks the mask part of the gas meter, and the L-shaped limit plate 6 further tightens the gas meter to achieve multi-directional clamping and tightening of the gas meter. Then the clamped gas meter is moved to the packing stage after the gas meter is produced by controlling the robotic arm through the control system. The limit plate 6 is aligned with the inner wall of the grid box to prevent the gas meter from shaking during the packing process, thereby ensuring its packing work efficiency.

[0035] The embodiments described above are merely descriptions of preferred implementation modes of the present invention, and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. Without departing from the principles and essence of the present invention, various modifications and improvements made to the technical solutions of the present invention by ordinary technicians in this field should fall within the scope of protection determined by the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A manipulator assembly for holding a gas meter, comprising a manipulator arm, a bracket (3), a connecting plate (1) detachably connected to the manipulator arm, a plurality of connecting columns (2) arranged between the connecting plate (1) and the bracket (3), and a control mechanism (4) arranged on the bracket (3), wherein the manipulator arm is connected to the control mechanism (4), and is characterized in that: It also comprises a clamping mechanism (5) and a limiting mechanism which are arranged parallel to each other under the bracket (3), wherein the clamping mechanism (5) comprises a clamping strip (501) arranged on the lower surface of the bracket (3) and a vacuum suction cup (502) and a mask suction cup (503) which are respectively detachably connected to the bracket (3); The limiting mechanism comprises two symmetrically arranged L-shaped limiting plates (6), one end of each limiting plate (6) being detachably connected to the bracket (3), and the other end of each limiting plate (6) being arranged as a free end.

2. A gas meter clamping manipulator assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamping strips (501) include a plurality of first clamping strips (5011) and a plurality of second clamping strips (5012), wherein the plurality of first clamping strips (5011) are symmetrically arranged at the four corners of the lower surface of the bracket (3); and the plurality of second clamping strips (5012) are arranged in the middle of the lower surface of the bracket (3).

3. A gas meter clamping manipulator assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: Each of the first clamping strips (5011) is provided with one clamping surface, and each of the second clamping strips (5012) is provided with two clamping surfaces, and the cross-sections of the clamping surfaces of the first clamping strips (5011) and the second clamping strips (5012) are both adapted to the cross-sections of the outer shell of the gas meter.

4. A gas meter clamping manipulator assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The length of the limiting plate (6) is greater than the length of the clamping strip (501).

5. A gas meter clamping manipulator assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a fastener, which includes a screw rod. The bracket (3) is provided with a through hole, and the vacuum suction cup (502) is provided with a threaded hole that matches the screw rod. The screw rod passes through the through hole and is threadedly connected to the threaded hole.

6. A gas meter clamping manipulator assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mask suction cup (503) is provided with a Z-shaped mounting seat (5031), and the mounting seat (5031) is arranged on the side of the bracket (3) and connected by bolts.

7. A gas meter clamping manipulator assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The control mechanism (4) is arranged directly below the connecting plate (1).

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