Full-automatic adjustment-free sucker manipulator

By designing a fully automatic adjustment-free suction cup robot, using linear transmission module and guide hole guide rod technology, the problem that existing suction cup components are difficult to adapt to different sizes and horizontal plates is solved, efficient automatic adjustment and adaptation is achieved, and production costs are reduced.

CN222792055UActive Publication Date: 2025-04-25HUIZHOU SCHMALZ AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421757845.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-07-24
Publication Date
2025-04-25
Estimated Expiration
2034-07-24

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Technical Problem

The existing suction cup assembly is difficult to adapt to plates of different sizes and levels, resulting in the need to adjust the suction cup position and increase the disassembly and installation labor time and production costs.

Method used

A fully automatic adjustment-free suction cup robot is designed, using a linear transmission module to drive the suction cup module to move, and the height adjustment of the suction cup assembly is achieved through the guide hole and guide rod, adapting to plates of different sizes and levels.

Benefits of technology

It realizes efficient adaptability of suction cup robots, can automatically adjust the suction cup position, adapt to different sizes and levels of boards, reduces disassembly and installation work hours and reduces production costs.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a full-automatic adjustment-free suction cup manipulator which comprises a linear transmission module and two suction cup modules, any suction cup module comprises a mounting frame and a plurality of suction cup assemblies, the mounting frame is provided with a guide hole, the suction cup assemblies are provided with guide rods, the guide rods are inserted into the guide holes, and the linear transmission module is connected with the suction cup assemblies. Wherein one suction cup module is fixedly connected with any end of the linear transmission module, and the other suction cup module is connected with the movable end of the linear transmission module. The linear transmission module drives one of the suction cup modules to move, the distance between the two suction cup modules is increased or decreased so as to adapt to plates of different sizes, and the adaptability of the manipulator is improved; the guide holes are formed in the mounting frame, the guide rods are arranged on the suction cup assemblies, the guide rods are connected in the guide holes in a sliding mode, and meanwhile the multiple suction cup assemblies are driven to adjust the height so as to adapt to planes of products with different levelness, vacuum adsorption is conducted, and the products are firmly adsorbed to be conveyed.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of suction cup mechanisms, in particular to a fully automatic adjustment-free suction cup manipulator. Background Art

[0002] Since the sizes of the plates are different, their versatility is not high. The plates need to be firmly adsorbed, which means the position of the suction cup needs to be adjusted. If the entire suction cup assembly is directly replaced, it will not only increase the time required for disassembly and installation, but also increase the production cost.

[0003] The suction cup module is mainly used to absorb and transfer products with flat surfaces. However, some products have flat surfaces with different levels (such as circuit boards, etc.). The suction cups of traditional suction cup assemblies are all at the same level, which means it is difficult to absorb products with different levels. For this reason, a fully automatic adjustment-free suction cup module is developed. Utility Model Content

[0004] The utility model aims to provide a fully automatic adjustment-free suction cup manipulator, which solves the problems raised in the above-mentioned background technology.

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solutions: a fully automatic adjustment-free suction cup manipulator, comprising a linear transmission module and two suction cup modules, any one of the suction cup modules comprising a mounting frame and a plurality of suction cup assemblies, the mounting frame being provided with a guide hole, the suction cup assembly being provided with a guide rod, the guide rod being inserted into the guide hole, the guide rod being slidably connected in the guide hole, one of the suction cup modules being fixedly connected to either end of the linear transmission module, and the other suction cup module being connected to the movable end of the linear transmission module.

[0006] Preferably, the linear transmission module is a linear screw transmission module.

[0007] Preferably, an extension portion is provided at the bottom of the mounting frame, wherein the guide hole passes through the extension portion longitudinally.

[0008] Preferably, the suction cup assembly includes a fixing plate and a plurality of suction cup members arranged in an array at the bottom of the fixing plate.

[0009] A fully automatic adjustment-free suction cup manipulator includes a linear transmission module and two suction cup modules, any one of the suction cup modules includes a mounting frame and a plurality of suction cup assemblies, the mounting frame is provided with a guide hole, the suction cup assembly is provided with a guide rod, the guide rod is inserted into the guide hole, the mounting frame is provided with a linear transmission module, the movable end of the linear transmission module is connected to the guide rod, the linear transmission module drives the guide rod to slide in the guide hole, one of the suction cup modules is fixedly connected to either end of the linear transmission module, and the other suction cup module is connected to the movable end of the linear transmission module. Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the utility model are as follows:

[0010] The utility model provides a linear transmission module, which drives one of the suction cup modules to move, thereby expanding or reducing the distance between the two suction cup modules to adapt to plates of different sizes and improve the adaptability of the robot; guide holes are provided on the mounting frame and guide rods are provided on the suction cup assembly, the guide rods are slidably connected in the guide holes, and at the same time drive multiple suction cup assemblies to adjust their heights to adapt to planes of different levels of products, perform vacuum adsorption, and firmly adsorb products for transmission. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0011] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the utility model;

[0012] Figure 2 It is a partial structural schematic diagram of the utility model;

[0013] Figure 3 It is a partial structural decomposition schematic diagram of the utility model. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0014] 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.

[0015] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "upper", "lower", "front", "back", "left", "right", "horizontal", "vertical", "top", "inner", "outer" and the like indicate positions or positional relationships based on the positions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operate in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation of the present invention. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0016] See also Figures 1 to 3The first embodiment provided by the utility model is a fully automatic adjustment-free suction cup manipulator, comprising a linear transmission module 40 and two suction cup modules 30, any of the suction cup modules 30 comprising a mounting frame 10 and a plurality of suction cup assemblies 20, the mounting frame 10 being provided with a guide hole 11, the suction cup assembly 20 being provided with a guide rod 21, the guide rod 21 being inserted into the guide hole 11, the guide rod 21 being slidably connected in the guide hole 11, one of the suction cup modules 30 being fixedly connected to either end of the linear transmission module 40, the other suction cup module 30 being connected to the movable end of the linear transmission module 40, the user can drive one group of suction cup modules 30 according to the actual size of the plate, the linear transmission module 40 controls the distance between the two suction cup modules 30 to adapt to plates of different sizes, thereby improving the adaptability of the manipulator.

[0017] When the mounting frame 10 and the suction cup assembly 20 are driven downward to press the products with planes of different levels, the guide rod 21 overcomes the pressure of the elastic structure and is slidably connected in the guide hole 11 to adapt to the products with planes of different levels.

[0018] In this embodiment, the linear transmission module 40 is a linear screw transmission module.

[0019] Furthermore, the suction cup assembly 20 is connected to the pneumatic system, and the suction cup assembly 20 generates an adsorption airflow to perform vacuum adsorption on the product and complete the transmission.

[0020] Furthermore, an elastic structure (not shown) is provided on the top of the mounting frame 10, that is, when the mounting frame 10 and the suction cup assembly 20 are driven downward to press products with planes of different levels, the elastic structure can prevent upward compression and prevent the suction cup assembly 10 from pressing the product.

[0021] An extension portion 12 is provided at the bottom of the mounting frame 10, wherein the guide hole 11 longitudinally penetrates the extension portion 12, which can increase the overall length of the guide hole 11, so that the guide rod 21 can maintain high-precision sliding, ensure the horizontal lifting of the suction cup assembly 10, and adapt to products with different horizontal planes.

[0022] The suction cup assembly 20 includes a fixed plate 22 and a plurality of suction cup members 23 arranged in an array at the bottom of the fixed plate 22. The plurality of suction cup members 23 are used to contact the product, and the array arrangement of the plurality of suction cup members 23 can evenly distribute the adsorption airflow to achieve the best adsorption effect.

[0023] See also Figures 1 to 3The second embodiment provided by the utility model: a fully automatic adjustment-free suction cup module, including a mounting frame 10 and a plurality of suction cup assemblies 20, the mounting frame 10 is provided with a guide hole 11, and a guide rod 21 is provided on the suction cup assembly 20, and the guide rod 21 is inserted into the guide hole 11, and a linear transmission module (not shown) is provided on the mounting frame 10, and the movable end of the linear transmission module is connected to the guide rod 21, and the linear transmission module drives the guide rod 21 to slide and connect in the guide hole 11, one of the suction cup modules 30 is fixedly connected to either end of the linear transmission module 40, and the other suction cup module 30 is connected to the movable end of the linear transmission module 40.

[0024] By setting up a central control system (not shown), the horizontal plane parameters of the product can be tested and data can be recorded. The central control system is electrically connected to the linear transmission module. The central control system controls the linear transmission module to drive the guide rod 21 and the suction cup assembly 20 to perform lifting transmission to adapt to the planes of different horizontal heights of the product, and vacuum adsorption is performed through the suction cup assembly 20.

[0025] The remaining technical features are the same as those of the first embodiment described above, and therefore will not be described repeatedly.

[0026] It is obvious to those skilled in the art that the present invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that the present invention can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential features of the present invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be regarded as exemplary and non-restrictive from any point of view, and the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the above description, and it is intended that all changes falling within the meaning and scope of the equivalent elements of the claims be included in the present invention. Any reference numeral in a claim should not be regarded as limiting the claim to which it relates.

Claims

1. A fully automatic adjustment-free suction cup manipulator, comprising a linear transmission module and two suction cup modules, characterized in that: Any one of the suction cup modules includes a mounting frame and a plurality of suction cup assemblies, the mounting frame is provided with a guide hole, the suction cup assembly is provided with a guide rod, the guide rod is inserted into the guide hole, the guide rod is slidably connected in the guide hole, one of the suction cup modules is fixedly connected to either end of the linear transmission module, and the other suction cup module is connected to the movable end of the linear transmission module.

2. The fully automatic adjustment-free suction cup manipulator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The linear transmission module is a linear screw transmission module.

3. The fully automatic adjustment-free suction cup manipulator according to claim 1 is characterized in that: An extension portion is provided at the bottom of the mounting frame, wherein the guide hole passes through the extension portion longitudinally.

4. The fully automatic adjustment-free suction cup manipulator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The suction cup assembly comprises a fixing plate and a plurality of suction cup members arranged in an array at the bottom of the fixing plate.

5. A fully automatic adjustment-free suction cup manipulator, comprising a linear transmission module and two suction cup modules, characterized in that: Any one of the suction cup modules includes a mounting frame and a plurality of suction cup assemblies, the mounting frame is provided with a guide hole, the suction cup assembly is provided with a guide rod, the guide rod is inserted into the guide hole, the mounting frame is provided with a linear transmission module, the movable end of the linear transmission module is connected to the guide rod, the linear transmission module drives the guide rod to be slidably connected in the guide hole, one of the suction cup modules is fixedly connected to either end of the linear transmission module, and the other suction cup module is connected to the movable end of the linear transmission module.