Clamp for automatic equipment

By designing a fixture for automation equipment including movable clamps and multiple sets of support frames, the risk of activity caused by uneven stress during pipeline processing in the prior art is solved, a safer and more accurate processing process is achieved, and the efficiency of pipeline replacement is improved.

CN222553325UActive Publication Date: 2025-03-04JINAN MINGTAI ZHANHONG AUTOMATION EQUIP CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202421017088.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-05-11
Publication Date
2025-03-04
Estimated Expiration
2034-05-11

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Technical Problem

When existing automatic equipment fixtures are used to process pipes of different sizes, there is a risk of uneven force on the pipeline, which affects processing safety and accuracy.

Method used

A clamp for automation equipment including assembly, slide rail, hydraulic cylinder, connecting frame and clamping device is designed. Through the cooperation of movable clamping and multiple sets of support frames, stable clamping and flexible support of pipes of different sizes are achieved.

Benefits of technology

It effectively reduces the risk of pipeline activity during processing, improves the safety and accuracy of processing, and improves the efficiency of pipeline replacement and processing through the design of multiple sets of support frames.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a clamp for automation equipment. The clamp comprises an assembly body, a sliding rail, a hydraulic cylinder, a connecting frame and a clamping device. The clamping device is arranged, the movable clamping piece moving downwards is used for stably clamping the circular pipe machined parts of different sizes in the containing groove, and after the circular pipe machined parts are machined, the multiple sets of supporting frames move upwards to drive the placed circular pipe machined parts to move upwards synchronously, so that the machining efficiency of the circular pipe machined parts is improved. Due to the fact that the supporting frames for supporting the bottom ends of the round pipe machined parts are located at the front end and the rear end, when the supporting frames move upwards, the middles of the round pipe machined parts are in the air, an operator can conveniently gather and take the multiple sets of round pipe machined parts from the middles of the round pipe machined parts, and the efficiency of disassembling the round pipe machined parts is improved. The clamping device can continuously press, contact and extrude the surfaces of the circular pipes of different sizes, and the circular pipe machining pieces of different sizes can be rapidly and stably clamped and fixed.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to relevant fields, in particular to a clamp for automation equipment. Background Art

[0002] Automation equipment has a wide range of applications and can be used in industries such as industry, agriculture, transportation, etc. It is especially common in industrial processing. The setting of automation equipment can effectively reduce the workload of staff and improve processing efficiency. In industrial processing, such as pipeline processing, automation equipment fixtures are needed to clamp and limit the pipeline.

[0003] The Chinese patent with patent number CN202320927151.6 discloses "A clamp for automated equipment". By installing elastic springs on the inner surface of the fixed plate in the first limit groove and the second limit groove, the pipes can be tightened more when encountering pipes of different sizes, effectively preventing loosening and improving the flexibility of the clamp when used.

[0004] This structure has certain advantages, but still has some shortcomings:

[0005] It achieves the clamping of pipes of different sizes by squeezing two sets of upper and lower elastic springs. However, in actual use, when the clamped pipe is processed, the force on the pipe increases the force on the elastic springs on the upper and lower sides of the pipe, causing the elastic springs on both sides to change, resulting in the risk of the pipe moving, which is not conducive to safe and accurate processing of the pipe. Utility Model Content

[0006] Therefore, in order to solve the above-mentioned shortcomings, the utility model provides a clamp for automation equipment.

[0007] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model adopts the following technical scheme: a clamp for automation equipment, comprising an assembly, a slide rail, a hydraulic cylinder, a connecting frame, and a clamping device, wherein a slide rail is opened inside the assembly, the hydraulic cylinder is installed at the top of the assembly, the top of the connecting frame is locked and fixed with the hydraulic cylinder, the base of the clamping device is installed at the bottom end of the assembly, the clamping device comprises a base, a placement groove, a guide rod, a motor, a screw rod, a slide, a support plate, a support frame, and a movable clamping piece, the base is installed at the bottom end of the assembly, a placement groove is opened at the top of the base, a guide rod is fixed inside the base, the motor is installed inside the base, and its bottom end is connected to the screw rod by a coupling, the bottom end of the screw rod is movably connected to the base, the inner side of the slide is threadedly connected to the screw rod, the inner side of the support plate is fixed to the slide, and its right end is slidably connected to the guide rod, the bottom end of the support frame is fixed to the support plate, the top of the movable clamping piece is locked and fixed with the connecting frame by bolts, and it slides inside the slide rail.

[0008] Preferably, the movable clamping member includes a clamping plate, a positioning groove, a clamping rod, and a nut. The top end of the clamping plate is locked and fixed to the connecting frame by bolts, and it slides inside the slide rail. The clamping rod is embedded in the clamping plate, and the top end of the clamping rod is threadedly connected to the nut.

[0009] In a further embodiment, a positioning groove is provided at the bottom end of the clamping plate, and a clamping rod is connected to the inner side of the positioning groove to facilitate the positioning and installation of the clamping rod.

[0010] It is further preferred that the bottom end of the clamping rod is arc-shaped and the top end is round rod-shaped, the bottom end of the clamping rod is externally sleeved with a rubber sleeve, and the arc-shaped bottom end is convenient for adapting to the arc-shaped pipe to clamp the pipe, and the provision of the rubber sleeve prevents the pipe surface from being worn during the process of the clamping rod clamping the pipe.

[0011] It is further preferred that the top of the support frame is arc-shaped and connected to the placement groove to form a semicircle, which is convenient for supporting the pipeline and also convenient for supporting the pipeline later, so that the operator can pick up the pipeline from the middle in the space between the front and rear groups of support frames, directly gather multiple groups of pipelines inward, pick up multiple groups of pipelines at one time, and increase the speed of pipeline replacement.

[0012] It is further preferred that the positioning grooves, clamping rods and nuts are provided in multiple groups, so as to facilitate clamping of multiple groups of pipes and also facilitate subsequent disassembly and replacement of a certain group of clamping rods.

[0013] It is further preferred that a groove is provided inside the base to facilitate the movement of the support plate and provide space for its movement.

[0014] It is further preferred that the clamping rod is made of tungsten steel, which has high strength, durability and practicality.

[0015] It is further preferred that the guide rod is made of stainless steel, which has high strength and is wear-resistant, so that the support plate can slide on the outside of the guide rod easily.

[0016] Beneficial effects of the utility model:

[0017] The utility model provides a clamping device and utilizes a movable clamping member that moves downward to stably clamp round tube processing parts of different sizes inside a placement groove. After the processing of the round tube processing parts is completed, the placed round tube processing parts are driven to move upward synchronously by moving upward a plurality of support frames. Because the support frames supported by the bottom ends of the round tube processing parts are located at the front and rear ends, when the support frames move upward, the middle part of the round tube processing parts is vacant, which is convenient for an operator to start from the middle part of the round tube processing parts, collect and take out a plurality of groups of round tube processing parts, thereby improving the efficiency of unloading the round tube processing parts.

[0018] The utility model realizes clamping of the round tube workpiece by means of a movable clamping piece and by continuously pressing down a clamping rod to squeeze the round tube workpiece inside the placement groove. The movable clamping piece mainly reduces the volume of the clamping rod so that the clamping rod can be continuously pressed down to contact and squeeze the surfaces of round tubes of different sizes, thereby realizing fast and stable clamping and fixing of round tube workpieces of different sizes. The clamping rod can be disassembled separately, which is convenient for replacing the clamping rod and improving the flexibility of use. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the clamping device of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the clamping device of the utility model;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the movable clamping member of the utility model;

[0024] Figure 6 It is a detailed enlarged structural diagram of the movable clamping member of the utility model.

[0025] Among them: assembly body-1, slide rail-2, hydraulic cylinder-3, connecting frame-4, clamping device-5, base-51, placement groove-52, guide rod-53, motor-54, screw rod-55, slide table-56, support plate-57, support frame-58, movable clamping part-59, clamping plate-591, positioning groove-592, clamping rod-593, nut-594. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] In order to further explain the technical solution of the present utility model, it is described in detail through specific embodiments below.

[0027] See also Figure 1-2 The utility model provides a clamp for automation equipment, including an assembly 1, a slide rail 2, a hydraulic cylinder 3, and a connecting frame 4. The slide rail 2 is opened inside the assembly 1, the hydraulic cylinder 3 is installed on the top of the assembly 1, and the top of the connecting frame 4 is locked and fixed with the hydraulic cylinder 3.

[0028] See also Figure 3-4The utility model provides a clamp for automation equipment. The base 51 of the clamping device 5 is installed at the bottom end of the assembly 1. The clamping device 5 includes a base 51, a placement groove 52, a guide rod 53, a motor 54, a screw rod 55, a slide 56, a support plate 57, a support frame 58, and a movable clamping member 59. The base 51 is installed at the bottom end of the assembly 1. The top of the base 51 is provided with a placement groove 52. The inside of the base 51 is fixed with a guide rod 53. The motor 54 is installed inside the base 51, and its bottom end is connected to the screw rod 55 by a coupling. The bottom end of the screw rod 55 is movably connected to the base 51. The inner side of the slide 56 is threadedly connected to the screw rod 55. The inner side of the support plate 57 is fixed to the slide 56, and its right end is slidably connected to the guide rod 53. The bottom end of the support frame 58 is fixed to the support plate 57. The top of the movable clamping member 59 is locked and fixed with the connecting frame 4 by bolts, and it slides inside the slide rail 2.

[0029] In this embodiment, the top of the support frame 58 is arc-shaped, and it is connected to the placement groove 52 to form a semicircular shape, which is convenient for supporting the pipeline and also convenient for supporting the pipeline later. It is convenient for the operator to pick up the pipeline from the middle in the space between the front and rear groups of support frames 58, directly gather multiple groups of pipelines inward, and pick up multiple groups of pipelines at one time, which improves the speed of pipeline replacement. The base 51 is provided with a groove inside to facilitate the movement of the support plate 57 and provide space for its movement. The guide rod 53 is made of stainless steel, which is strong and wear-resistant, and it is convenient for the support plate 57 to slide on the outside of the guide rod 53.

[0030] See also Figure 5-6 The utility model provides a clamp for automation equipment, wherein a movable clamping member 59 comprises a clamping plate 591, a positioning groove 592, a clamping rod 593, and a nut 594. The top end of the clamping plate 591 is locked and fixed with a connecting frame 4 by bolts, and slides inside the slide rail 2. The clamping rod 593 is embedded in the clamping plate 591, and the top end of the clamping rod 593 is threadedly connected with the nut 594.

[0031] The bottom end of the clamping rod 593 is arc-shaped, and the top end is round rod-shaped. The bottom end of the clamping rod 593 is covered with a rubber sleeve. The arc-shaped bottom end is convenient for adapting to the arc shape of the pipeline to clamp the pipeline. The setting of the rubber sleeve prevents the pipeline surface from being worn during the process of the supporting rod 593 clamping the pipeline. There are multiple groups of positioning grooves 592, clamping rods 593, and nuts 594, which are convenient for clamping multiple groups of pipelines and also convenient for subsequent disassembly and replacement of a group of clamping rods 593. The clamping rod 593 is made of tungsten steel, which is strong, durable, and practical. A positioning groove 592 is provided at the bottom end of the clamping plate 591, and the inner side of the positioning groove 592 is connected to the clamping rod 593, which is convenient for positioning and installation of the clamping rod 593. When the nut 594 rotates at the top end of the clamping rod 593, the supporting rod 593 is kept motionless by the positioning groove 592 to prevent it from rotating due to force following the rotation of the nut 594.

[0032] See also Figure 1-Figure 6 When in use, the round tube workpiece is placed inside the placement groove 52, and the hydraulic cylinder 3 is started to push the movable clamping member 59 to move vertically downward along the slide rail 2 to clamp the round tube workpiece inside the placement groove 52, thereby realizing automation and processing the round tube workpiece;

[0033] When the processing of the round tube workpiece is completed, the motor 54 is started to drive the screw 55 to rotate, so that the slide 56 drives the support plate 57 and the support frame 58 to move vertically upward under the guidance of the guide rod 53, supporting the round tube workpiece to move upward, so that the round tube workpiece rises under the action of the support frames 58 at the front and rear ends of the bottom, and then the round tube workpiece can be started from the middle part and gathered inward, and multiple groups of round tube workpieces can be taken at one time, so that the round tube workpiece can be quickly removed;

[0034] When the clamping rod 593 needs to be replaced or maintained, the clamping rod 593 that needs to be replaced can be removed specifically. By rotating the nut 594, the supporting rod 593 is no longer restricted and can be removed from the bottom for replacement. The installation and replacement of the clamping rod 593 are simple, flexible and easy to use.

[0035] The control method of the present invention is to control by manually starting and closing the switch. The wiring diagram of the power element and the provision of power supply are common knowledge in the field, and the present invention is mainly used to protect mechanical devices, so the present invention will not explain the control method and wiring arrangement in detail.

[0036] The control method of the present invention is automatic control through a controller. The control circuit of the controller can be realized by simple programming by technicians in this field. The provision of power is also common knowledge in this field. The present invention is mainly used to protect mechanical devices, so the present invention will no longer explain the control method and circuit connection in detail.

[0037] The above description is only a preferred example of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Although the present invention is described in detail with reference to the above embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the above embodiments or replace some of the technical features therein by equivalents. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present invention shall be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A fixture for automated equipment, comprising an assembly (1), a slide rail (2), a hydraulic cylinder (3), and a connecting frame (4), wherein the assembly (1) is provided with a slide rail (2), the hydraulic cylinder (3) is mounted on the top of the assembly (1), and the top of the connecting frame (4) is locked and fixed to the hydraulic cylinder (3); Features: The assembly (1) further comprises a clamping device (5), wherein a base (51) of the clamping device (5) is mounted on the bottom end of the assembly (1), and the clamping device (5) comprises a base (51), a placement groove (52), a guide rod (53), a motor (54), a screw rod (55), a slide table (56), a support plate (57), a support frame (58), and a movable clamping member (59). The base (51) is mounted on the bottom end of the assembly (1), a placement groove (52) is provided at the top end of the base (51), a guide rod (53) is fixed inside the base (51), and the motor (54) is provided with a guide rod (53). 54) is installed inside the base (51), and its bottom end is connected to the screw rod (55) by a coupling, the bottom end of the screw rod (55) is movably connected to the base (51), the inner side of the slide (56) is threadedly connected to the screw rod (55), the inner side of the support plate (57) is fixed to the slide (56), and its right end is slidably connected to the guide rod (53), the bottom end of the support frame (58) is fixed to the support plate (57), the top end of the movable clamping member (59) is locked and fixed to the connecting frame (4) by bolts, and it slides inside the slide rail (2).

2. A fixture for automated equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The movable clamping member (59) comprises a clamping plate (591), a positioning groove (592), a clamping rod (593), and a nut (594). The top end of the clamping plate (591) is locked and fixed to the connecting frame (4) by bolts, and slides inside the slide rail (2). The clamping rod (593) is embedded in the clamping plate (591), and the top end of the clamping rod (593) is threadedly connected to the nut (594).

3. A fixture for automated equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that: A positioning groove (592) is provided at the bottom end of the clamping plate (591), and a clamping rod (593) is connected to the inner side of the positioning groove (592).

4. The fixture for automated equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that: The bottom end of the clamping rod (593) is arc-shaped, and the top end is round rod-shaped. The bottom end of the clamping rod (593) is covered with a rubber sleeve.

5. The fixture for automated equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top end of the support frame (58) is arc-shaped and is connected to the placement groove (52) to form a semicircular shape.

6. The fixture for automated equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that: The positioning grooves (592), the clamping rods (593), and the nuts (594) are provided in multiple groups.

7. The fixture for automated equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: A groove is arranged inside the base body (51).

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