Blanking manipulator for injection molding machine for producing earphone shells

Abstract

The utility model discloses a blanking manipulator for an injection molding machine for producing earphone shells. The blanking manipulator comprises an injection molding machine body, an X-axis moving mechanism, a Y-axis moving mechanism, a Z-axis moving mechanism, a clamping manipulator, a swing adjusting component and a suction jig, the material suction jig is connected with the Z-axis moving mechanism through a swing adjusting assembly. The material suction jig comprises a base, a first supporting pipe, a telescopic air cylinder, a second supporting pipe, a first pipe clamp and a suction nozzle assembly, the telescopic air cylinder is used for adjusting the distance between the second supporting pipe and the first supporting pipe, and the suction nozzle assembly is rotatably arranged relative to the first supporting pipe and the second supporting pipe. The angle of the material suction jig can be adjusted through the swing adjusting assembly, the suction nozzle assembly can suck and clamp an earphone shell product through negative pressure suction force, flexible position and angle adjustment of a vacuum suction nozzle of the suction nozzle assembly can be achieved so as to rapidly adapt to earphone shells of different models and styles, and the frequency of jig replacement is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of blanking manipulators for injection molding machines, in particular to a blanking manipulator for an injection molding machine used for producing earphone shells. Background Art

[0002] In modern manufacturing, the injection molding process is widely used in the production of various plastic products, including earphone shells in the field of electronic products. As a precision plastic component, the production process of earphone shells places high demands on product quality and production efficiency.

[0003] In the prior art, after the earphone shell is injection molded, it needs to be taken out of the mold by a blanking manipulator to complete blanking. However, the shapes and sizes of earphone shells are diverse. When it is necessary to replace different models and styles of earphone shells for injection production, it is necessary to replace the corresponding suction fixtures on the blanking manipulator. The equipment adaptability is low, and it is time-consuming and laborious, affecting the production efficiency of earphone shells.

[0004] Therefore, there are defects in the prior art and improvement is needed. Content of the Utility Model

[0005] The technical problem to be solved by the utility model is to provide a blanking manipulator for an injection molding machine used for producing earphone shells, which has high flexibility and can adsorb and blank different models of earphone shells.

[0006] To achieve this purpose, the utility model adopts the following technical solutions: A blanking manipulator for an injection molding machine used for producing earphone shells, comprising an injection molding machine body, an X-axis moving mechanism, a Y-axis moving mechanism, a Z-axis moving mechanism, a clamping manipulator, a swing adjustment component, and a suction fixture;

[0007] The X-axis moving mechanism is arranged on the injection molding machine body, the Y-axis moving mechanism is connected to the X-axis moving mechanism, two groups of Z-axis moving mechanisms are respectively connected to the Y-axis moving mechanism, and the clamping manipulator is connected to one of the Z-axis moving mechanisms;

[0008] The suction fixture is connected to the other Z-axis moving mechanism through the swing adjustment component. The suction fixture is used for adsorbing the earphone shell products obtained by injection molding of the injection molding machine body, and the swing adjustment component is used for adjusting the swing angle of the suction fixture;

[0009] The suction fixture includes a base, a first support tube, a telescopic cylinder, a second support tube, a first pipe clamp, and a suction nozzle assembly. The base is connected to the swing adjustment component, and the first support tube and the second support tube are respectively arranged on both sides of the base;

[0010] The first support tube is connected to the side wall of the base through the first pipe clamp. The telescopic cylinder is arranged on the base, and the movable end of the telescopic cylinder is connected to the second support tube. The telescopic cylinder is used to adjust the distance between the second support tube and the first support tube. The suction nozzle assembly is rotatably arranged relative to the first support tube and the second support tube respectively.

[0011] With the above technical solutions, in the blanking manipulator for an injection molding machine used for producing earphone shells, the suction nozzle assembly includes a third support tube, a second pipe clamp, a third pipe clamp, a locking bolt, a fourth pipe clamp, and a vacuum suction nozzle.

[0012] The second pipe clamp is sleeved on the first support tube and the second support tube respectively. The third pipe clamp is sleeved on the third support tube. The second pipe clamp and the third pipe clamp are fixedly connected through the locking bolt. The vacuum suction nozzle is connected to the third support tube through the fourth pipe clamp.

[0013] With the above technical solutions, in the blanking manipulator for an injection molding machine used for producing earphone shells, the swing adjustment assembly includes a mounting seat, a pushing cylinder, and a flipping seat.

[0014] The mounting seat is connected to the Z-axis moving mechanism. The flipping seat is rotatably connected to the bottom of the mounting seat and is also connected to the base. The pushing cylinder is arranged in the mounting seat. The movable end of the pushing cylinder faces downward and is connected to the flipping seat. The pushing cylinder is used to push the flipping seat to perform flipping adjustment relative to the mounting seat.

[0015] With the above technical solutions, in the blanking manipulator for an injection molding machine used for producing earphone shells, the clamping manipulator includes a connecting plate, a finger cylinder, and clamping arms.

[0016] The connecting plate is connected to the Z-axis moving mechanism. The finger cylinder is arranged on the connecting plate. The two clamping arms are respectively connected to the movable ends of the finger cylinder. The finger cylinder is used to drive the two clamping arms to move towards or away from each other.

[0017] With the above technical solutions, in the blanking manipulator for an injection molding machine used for producing earphone shells, the inner side wall of the clamping arm is provided with an anti-slip groove structure.

[0018] With the above technical solutions, in the blanking manipulator for an injection molding machine used for producing earphone shells, the Y-axis moving mechanism includes a Y-axis base, a Y-axis slide rail, a Y-axis moving plate, and a Y-axis cylinder.

[0019] The Y-axis base is connected to the X-axis moving mechanism. The Y-axis slide rail extends along the length direction of the Y-axis base. The Y-axis moving plate is movably connected to the Y-axis slide rail through a first slider. The Y-axis cylinder is arranged on the Y-axis base, and the movable end of the Y-axis cylinder is connected to the Y-axis moving plate to drive the Y-axis moving plate to slide along the Y-axis slide rail.

[0020] Adopting the above technical solutions, in the blanking manipulator for an injection molding machine for producing earphone shells, the Z-axis moving mechanism includes a mounting plate, a Z-axis cylinder, a Z-axis slide rail, and a lifting arm.

[0021] The mounting plate is arranged on the Y-axis moving plate. The mounting plate is connected to the Z-axis slide rail through a second slider. The lifting arm is connected to the Z-axis slide rail. The Z-axis cylinder is connected to the Y-axis moving plate through a fixing plate. The movable end of the Z-axis cylinder is arranged downward and is connected to the lifting arm. The Z-axis cylinder is used to drive the lifting arm to move up and down along the Z-axis direction.

[0022] The lifting arm is provided with a bottom plate, and the suction fixture is arranged on the bottom plate.

[0023] Adopting the above technical solutions, the blanking manipulator for an injection molding machine for producing earphone shells further includes a blanking conveyor belt. The blanking conveyor belt is arranged at the side end of the injection molding machine body and is used to receive and convey the earphone shell products released from the suction fixture.

[0024] Compared with the prior art, the present utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0025] The swing adjustment assembly of the present utility model can adjust the angle of the suction fixture so that the suction fixture can take out the earphone shell on the optimal path, reducing the risk of collision between the suction fixture and the injection molding machine body. The suction nozzle assembly can adsorb and clamp the earphone shell product through negative pressure suction. The telescopic cylinder is arranged on the base, and its movable end is connected to the second support tube. Through the telescopic movement of the telescopic cylinder, the distance between the second support tube and the first support tube can be adjusted, enabling the suction nozzle assembly to adapt to earphone shells of different sizes, improving the adaptability and flexibility of the suction fixture. Moreover, the vacuum suction nozzle can achieve flexible position and angle adjustment to quickly adapt to different models and styles of earphone shells, reducing the frequency of replacing the fixture. Description of the Drawings

[0026] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required for the description of the embodiments or the prior art. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those of ordinary skill in the art, without creative efforts, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings.

[0027] The structures, proportions, sizes, etc. shown in the drawings of this specification are only used to cooperate with the content disclosed in the specification for those familiar with this technology to understand and read, and are not used to limit the limiting conditions for the implementation of the present invention. Therefore, they do not have technical essential significance. Any modification of the structure, change in the proportional relationship, or adjustment of the size, without affecting the effects that the present invention can produce and the purposes that can be achieved, should still fall within the scope covered by the technical content disclosed by the present invention.

[0028] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of the material suction jig of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the Y-axis moving mechanism structure of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the material suction jig structure of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of another perspective of the material suction jig of the present invention. Detailed implementation manners

[0033] To make the utility model objectives, features, and advantages of the present invention more obvious and understandable, the following will clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the embodiments described below are only some embodiments of the present invention, rather than all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative efforts fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0034] In the description of the present utility model, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by terms such as "upper", "lower", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. It is only for the convenience of describing the present utility model and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or component referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, it should not be construed as a limitation to the present utility model. It should be noted that when a component is considered to be "connected" to another component, it can be directly connected to the other component or there may be intermediate components present simultaneously.

[0035] The technical solution of the present utility model will be further described below in conjunction with the drawings and through specific embodiments.

[0036] As Figures 1 to 5 shown, an embodiment of the present utility model provides a blanking manipulator for an injection molding machine used for producing earphone shells, including an injection molding machine body 1, an X-axis moving mechanism 21, a Y-axis moving mechanism 22, a Z-axis moving mechanism 23, a clamping manipulator 3, a swing adjustment assembly 4, and a material suction fixture 5;

[0037] The X-axis moving mechanism 21 is provided on the injection molding machine body 1, the Y-axis moving mechanism 22 is connected to the X-axis moving mechanism 21, two sets of the Z-axis moving mechanisms 23 are respectively connected to the Y-axis moving mechanism 22, and the clamping manipulator 3 is connected to one of the Z-axis moving mechanisms 23; the X-axis moving mechanism 21, the Y-axis moving mechanism 22, and the Z-axis moving mechanism 23 can move along the X-axis direction, the Y-axis direction, and the Z-axis direction respectively. In this way, the blanking manipulator can perform precise positioning and movement in three-dimensional space, so as to realize the precise grasping and blanking operation of the injection-molded earphone shells. The clamping manipulator 3 can clamp the sprue in the mold and separate it from the earphone shell product.

[0038] The material suction fixture 5 is connected to the other set of the Z-axis moving mechanisms 23 through the swing adjustment assembly 4. The material suction fixture 5 is used to adsorb the earphone shell products obtained by injection molding from the injection molding machine body 1, and the swing adjustment assembly 4 is used to adjust the swing angle of the material suction fixture 5; the material suction fixture 5 can adsorb and take out the molded earphone shells from the injection molding machine body 1, and the swing adjustment assembly 4 can adjust the angle of the material suction fixture 5 so that it can flexibly cope with the complex space structure inside the injection molding machine and take out in different directions;

[0039] As Figure 4 and Figure 5As shown, the material suction jig 5 includes a base 51, a first support tube 52, a telescopic cylinder 53, a second support tube 54, a first pipe clamp 55, and a suction nozzle assembly 56. The base 51 is connected to the swing adjustment assembly 4. The first support tube 52 and the second support tube 54 are respectively arranged on both sides of the base 51. The first support tube 52 is connected to the side wall of the base 51 through the first pipe clamp 55. The telescopic cylinder 53 is arranged on the base 51, and the movable end of the telescopic cylinder 53 is connected to the second support tube 54. The telescopic cylinder 53 is used to adjust the distance between the second support tube 54 and the first support tube 52. The suction nozzle assembly 56 is rotatably arranged relative to the first support tube 52 and the second support tube 54 respectively. The suction nozzle assembly 56 can adsorb and clamp the earphone shell product through negative pressure suction. The telescopic cylinder 53 is arranged on the base 51, and its movable end is connected to the second support tube 54. Through the telescopic action of the telescopic cylinder 53, the distance between the second support tube 54 and the first support tube 52 can be adjusted, so that the suction nozzle assembly 56 can adapt to earphone shells of different sizes, improving the adaptability and flexibility of the material suction jig 5.

[0040] As Figure 4 and Figure 5 shown, further, the suction nozzle assembly 56 includes a third support tube 561, a second pipe clamp 562, a third pipe clamp 563, a locking bolt 564, a fourth pipe clamp 565, and a vacuum suction nozzle 566. The second pipe clamp 562 is respectively sleeved on the first support tube 52 and the second support tube 54. The third pipe clamp 563 is sleeved on the third support tube 561. The second pipe clamp 562 and the third pipe clamp 563 are tightly connected through the locking bolt 564. The vacuum suction nozzle 566 is connected to the third support tube 561 through the fourth pipe clamp 565. By sleeving the second pipe clamp 562 on the first support tube 52 and the second support tube 54 respectively, it is convenient to adjust the lateral position of the vacuum suction nozzle 566 on the first support tube 52 or the second support tube 54. By tightly connecting the second pipe clamp 562 and the second pipe clamp 562 through the locking bolt 564, it is convenient to adjust the rotation angle between the third support tube 561 and the first support tube 52 or the second support tube 54. By connecting the vacuum suction nozzle 566 to the third support tube 561 through the fourth pipe clamp 565, it is convenient to adjust the position of the vacuum suction nozzle 566 on the third support tube 561. With such a setting, the suction nozzle assembly 56 can achieve flexible position and angle adjustment to quickly adapt to earphone shells of different models and styles, reducing the frequency of replacing the jig.

[0041] As Figure 4As shown in the figure, further, the swing adjustment assembly 4 includes a mounting base 41, a pushing cylinder 42, and a flipping base 43. The mounting base 41 is connected to the Z-axis moving mechanism 23. The flipping base 43 is rotatably connected to the bottom of the mounting base 41, and the flipping base 43 is connected to the base 51. The pushing cylinder 42 is disposed inside the mounting base 41. The movable end of the pushing cylinder 42 is arranged downward and is connected to the flipping base 43. The pushing cylinder 42 is used to push the flipping base 43 to perform flipping adjustment relative to the mounting base 41. The swing adjustment assembly 4 can adjust the angle of the material suction jig 5 so that the material suction jig 5 takes out the earphone shell on the optimal path, reducing the risk of collision between the material suction jig 5 and the injection molding machine body 1. Specifically, when the pushing cylinder 42 extends, the flipping base 43 rotates in one direction; when the pushing cylinder 42 contracts, the flipping base 43 rotates in the opposite direction.

[0042] As Figure 2 shown in the figure, further, the clamping manipulator 3 includes a connecting plate 31, a finger cylinder 32, and clamping arms 33. The connecting plate 31 is connected to the Z-axis moving mechanism 23. The finger cylinder 32 is disposed on the connecting plate 31. The two clamping arms 33 are respectively connected to the movable ends of the finger cylinder 32. The finger cylinder 32 is used to drive the two clamping arms 33 to move towards or away from each other, so as to realize the clamping and releasing of the water outlet parts to be cut off.

[0043] As Figure 2 shown in the figure, further, an anti-slip groove structure 330 is provided on the inner side wall of the clamping arm 33. The setting of the anti-slip groove structure 330 can increase the surface roughness of the inner side wall of the clamping arm 33, thereby increasing the friction between the clamping arm 33 and the water outlet, preventing sliding, and improving the clamping stability.

[0044] As Figure 2 and Figure 3 shown in the figure, further, the Y-axis moving mechanism 22 includes a Y-axis base 221, a Y-axis slide rail 222, a Y-axis moving plate 223, and a Y-axis cylinder 224. The Y-axis base 221 is connected to the X-axis moving mechanism 21. The Y-axis slide rail 222 extends along the length direction of the Y-axis base 221. The Y-axis moving plate 223 is movably connected to the Y-axis slide rail 222 through a first slider. The Y-axis cylinder 224 is disposed on the Y-axis base 221, and the movable end of the Y-axis cylinder 224 is connected to the Y-axis moving plate 223 to drive the Y-axis moving plate 223 to slide along the Y-axis slide rail 222.

[0045] As Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown in the figure, further, the Z-axis moving mechanism 23 includes a mounting plate 231, a Z-axis cylinder 232, a Z-axis slide rail 233, and a lifting arm 234. The mounting plate 231 is provided on the Y-axis moving plate 223. The mounting plate 231 is connected to the Z-axis slide rail 233 through a second slider. The lifting arm 234 is connected to the Z-axis slide rail 233. The Z-axis cylinder 232 is connected to the Y-axis moving plate 223 through a fixing plate. The movable end of the Z-axis cylinder 232 is arranged downward and is connected to the lifting arm 234. The Z-axis cylinder 232 is used to drive the lifting arm 234 to move up and down along the Z-axis direction. The lifting arm 234 is provided with a bottom plate 235, and the suction jig 5 is arranged on the bottom plate 235. The Z-axis cylinder 232 can push the lifting arm 234 to move up and down, thereby driving the suction jig 5 to move up and down to perform an adsorption operation on the earphone shell in contact.

[0046] As Figure 1 shown in the figure, further, it further includes a blanking conveyor belt 6. The blanking conveyor belt 6 is arranged at the side end of the injection molding machine body 1. The blanking conveyor belt 6 is used to receive and convey the earphone shell products released from the suction jig 5.

[0047] As described above, the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, rather than to limit it; although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those of ordinary skill in the art should understand that: they can still modify the technical solutions recorded in the foregoing embodiments, or perform equivalent replacements on some of the technical features; and these modifications or replacements do not make the essence of the corresponding technical solutions deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention.

Claims

1. A blanking robot for an injection molding machine for producing earphone shells, characterized in that: It includes an injection molding machine body, an X-axis moving mechanism, a Y-axis moving mechanism, a Z-axis moving mechanism, a material clamping manipulator, a swing adjustment component and a material suction fixture; The X-axis moving mechanism is arranged on the injection molding machine body, the Y-axis moving mechanism is connected to the X-axis moving mechanism, two groups of the Z-axis moving mechanisms are respectively connected to the Y-axis moving mechanisms, and the clamping manipulator is connected to one group of the Z-axis moving mechanisms; The suction jig is connected to another set of the Z-axis moving mechanisms through the swing adjustment component, the suction jig is used to absorb the earphone shell product obtained by injection molding from the injection molding machine body, and the swing adjustment component is used to adjust the swing angle of the suction jig; The suction fixture comprises a base, a first support tube, a telescopic cylinder, a second support tube, a first tube clamp and a suction nozzle assembly, the base is connected to the swing adjustment assembly, and the first support tube and the second support tube are respectively arranged on both sides of the base; The first support tube is connected to the side wall of the base through the first tube clamp, the telescopic cylinder is arranged on the base, and the movable end of the telescopic cylinder is connected to the second support tube, the telescopic cylinder is used to adjust the distance between the second support tube and the first support tube, and the suction nozzle assembly is rotatably arranged relative to the first support tube and the second support tube respectively.

2. The blanking robot for an injection molding machine for producing an earphone shell according to claim 1, characterized in that: The suction nozzle assembly includes a third support tube, a second tube clamp, a third tube clamp, a locking bolt, a fourth tube clamp and a vacuum suction nozzle; The second tube clamp is respectively sleeved on the first support tube and the second support tube, the third tube clamp is sleeved on the third support tube, the second tube clamp and the third tube clamp are fastened and connected by the locking bolt, and the vacuum nozzle is connected to the third support tube by the fourth tube clamp.

3. The blanking robot for an injection molding machine for producing an earphone shell according to claim 2, characterized in that: The swing adjustment assembly includes a mounting seat, a pushing cylinder and a flip seat; The mounting seat is connected to the Z-axis moving mechanism, the flip seat is rotatably connected to the bottom of the mounting seat, and the flip seat is connected to the base. The pushing cylinder is arranged in the mounting seat, and the movable end of the pushing cylinder is arranged downward and connected to the flip seat. The pushing cylinder is used to push the flip seat to perform flip adjustment relative to the mounting seat.

4. The blanking robot for an injection molding machine for producing an earphone shell according to claim 1, characterized in that: The material clamping manipulator comprises a connecting plate, a clamping finger cylinder and a clamping arm; The connecting plate is connected to the Z-axis moving mechanism, the finger clamping cylinder is arranged on the connecting plate, the two clamping arms are respectively connected to the movable ends of the finger clamping cylinder, and the finger clamping cylinder is used to drive the two clamping arms to move toward or away from each other.

5. The blanking robot for an injection molding machine for producing an earphone shell according to claim 4, characterized in that: The inner side wall of the clamp arm is provided with an anti-slip groove structure.

6. The blanking robot for an injection molding machine for producing an earphone shell according to claim 1, characterized in that: The Y-axis moving mechanism includes a Y-axis base, a Y-axis slide rail, a Y-axis moving plate and a Y-axis cylinder; The Y-axis base is connected to the X-axis moving mechanism, the Y-axis slide rail is extended along the length direction of the Y-axis base, the Y-axis moving plate is movably connected to the Y-axis slide rail through a first slider, the Y-axis cylinder is arranged on the Y-axis base, and the movable end of the Y-axis cylinder is connected to the Y-axis moving plate to drive the Y-axis moving plate to slide along the Y-axis slide rail.

7. The blanking robot for an injection molding machine for producing an earphone shell according to claim 6, characterized in that: The Z-axis moving mechanism includes a mounting plate, a Z-axis cylinder, a Z-axis slide rail and a lifting arm; The mounting plate is arranged on the Y-axis movable plate, the mounting plate is connected to the Z-axis slide rail through a second slider, the lifting arm is connected to the Z-axis slide rail, the Z-axis cylinder is connected to the Y-axis movable plate through a fixed plate, the movable end of the Z-axis cylinder is arranged downward and connected to the lifting arm, and the Z-axis cylinder is used to drive the lifting arm to move up and down along the Z-axis direction; The lifting arm is provided with a bottom plate, and the material suction fixture is arranged on the bottom plate.

8. The blanking robot for an injection molding machine for producing an earphone shell according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a material unloading conveyor belt, which is arranged at the side end of the injection molding machine body, and is used to receive and convey the earphone shell product released from the suction jig.

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