Quick connector storage device

Abstract

The utility model provides a quick connector storage device, and belongs to the technical field of robot tools. The technical problem that an existing connector storage device is insufficient in connector replacement efficiency is solved. The quick connector storage device comprises a rack, a rotating disc is rotationally connected to the rack, the rotating axis of the rotating disc is vertically arranged, a plurality of containing grooves used for positioning and containing quick connectors are formed in the outer edge of the rotating disc, the containing grooves are evenly formed in the circumferential direction of the rotating disc at intervals, and a pressing plate capable of ascending and descending vertically is further connected to the rack. The pressing plate is located over the rotating disc and arranged in the radial direction of the rotating disc, and one end of the pressing plate is opposite to the outer edge of the rotating disc below the pressing plate and provided with a receding notch with an outward opening. According to the quick connector storage device, the replacement process is completed at the rotary disc, and the connector replacement efficiency is effectively improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of robot tools and relates to a quick connector storage device. Background Art

[0002] With the rapid development of the new energy vehicle industry, the number of retired power batteries is increasing year by year, based on the service life of 5-8 years for power batteries. The battery pack voltage is high, which poses a risk of electric shock; the battery module is heavy, and repeated handling can easily cause human fatigue; the wiring harness and busbar inside the battery pack are intricate, and there is a risk of short circuit. Therefore, the disassembly and recycling of battery packs often needs to rely on robot operation. As an important tool for robot disassembly, the electric screwdriver must be changed according to different situations during the actual disassembly process. Therefore, a device that can store multiple types of electric screwdrivers is needed to facilitate robot replacement operations.

[0003] The patent with authorization announcement number CN212858415U discloses a gun changing device, including a barrel rotating bracket and a tube removing device, the barrel rotating bracket includes a rotating gun frame and a gun frame motor, the rotating gun frame is installed on the motor shaft of the gun frame motor, and a plurality of buckles for clamping the gun barrel are arranged on the rotating gun frame along the circumference of the motor shaft, the tube removing device includes a cantilever motor, a tube removing cylinder and an air claw, the cantilever motor is located next to the barrel rotating bracket, the motor shaft of the cantilever motor is parallel to the motor shaft of the gun frame motor, the tube removing cylinder is installed on the motor shaft of the cantilever motor, the output shaft of the tube removing cylinder is inclined relative to the motor shaft of the cantilever motor, and the air claw is installed at the end of the output shaft of the tube removing cylinder.

[0004] In order to improve the replacement efficiency, the electric screwdriver uses the existing quick connector and the quick connector rod on the robot to achieve quick locking, as disclosed in the patent with the authorization announcement number CN2183854Y. Figure 1 As shown, the inner core tube 102 of the quick connector 10 is provided with an outer sleeve 101, and the axial sliding of the outer sleeve 101 can control the state of the ball 103 inside the side wall of the inner core tube 102. In this context, the above-mentioned gun changing device can store a variety of connectors on a turntable and take out the designated connector by rotating the turntable, but there are still shortcomings: after the designated quick connector is taken out, it is necessary to control the quick connector to be unlocked by other devices in order to cooperate with the robot's quick-connect rod, and the efficiency of replacing the connector is insufficient. Summary of the invention

[0005] The utility model aims at the above problems existing in the prior art and provides a quick connector storage device. The technical problem to be solved by the utility model is that the efficiency of replacing connectors in the prior connector storage device is insufficient.

[0006] The purpose of the utility model can be achieved through the following technical solutions:

[0007] A quick connector storage device comprises a frame, a turntable is rotatably connected to the frame, the rotation axis of the turntable is vertically arranged, the outer edge of the turntable has a plurality of receiving grooves for positioning and placing quick connectors, the receiving grooves are evenly spaced around the circumference of the turntable, and the character is characterized in that the frame is also connected to a pressure plate that can be raised and lowered, the pressure plate is located directly above the turntable and is arranged radially along the turntable, one end of the pressure plate is opposite to the outer edge of the turntable below and has a yield gap open to the outside.

[0008] The receiving groove arranged on the outer edge of the turntable is used to vertically support the rod-shaped quick connector on the turntable at the edge of the receiving groove. The inner wall of the receiving groove can provide a limit constraint for the quick connector. The turntable can be rotated to turn the specified quick connector to the side facing the robot to realize the connector replacement; by connecting a pressure plate arranged directly above the turntable on the frame, the pressure plate is arranged radially along the turntable and an open outward clearance gap is opened at the end of the pressure plate vertically opposite to the outer edge of the turntable. In this way, when the quick connector of the specified model moves to the bottom of the pressure plate with the turntable, it is convenient to make the clearance gap face the receiving groove, and then the pressure plate can face The robot can then move the quick-change rod from top to bottom through the gap to insert it into the inner core tube to reach the locking position. Finally, the pressure plate moves up to reset the outer sleeve to complete the locking of the quick connector. The robot can then drive the quick connector to move radially outward along the turntable to disengage and complete the connector replacement. The entire process is completed at the turntable, effectively improving the connector replacement efficiency.

[0009] In the above-mentioned quick connector storage device, two clamping arms swingingly connected to the turntable are provided at the receiving groove, and the two clamping arms are respectively arranged on both sides of the receiving groove at one end close to the edge of the turntable and have a tendency to swing toward the side where the receiving groove is located. The frame is also connected to a lifting plate that can be independently lifted up and down, and the lifting plate is parallel to the pressure plate and is located below the pressure plate. The lifting plate is connected to one end close to the clearance gap with two driving blocks that can move horizontally back and forth along the width direction of the lifting plate. After the lifting plate moves downward, the two driving blocks can respectively drive the two clamping arms to swing. In this way, during the rotation of the turntable, the two clamping arms can form constraints and limits on the quick connector in the receiving slot from both sides to prevent the quick connector from being thrown out of the receiving slot, making the operation precise and smooth. The driving block arranged on the lifting plate can move down with the lifting plate before or after the quick connector and the quick-change rod are locked to control the opening of the clamping arm, so that the robot will not be interfered by the clamping arm when driving the quick connector to move horizontally out of the receiving slot, thereby ensuring the efficiency of gun changing while reducing scratches on the quick connector.

[0010] In the above-mentioned quick connector storage device, the clamping arm has a vertically arranged pin shaft, and the bottom surface of the driving block has a socket, and the socket is arranged in a waist shape along the length direction of the lifting plate. After the driving block moves down with the lifting plate, the pin shaft can be inserted into the socket. This is conducive to a more stable fit between the driving block and the clamping arm after the lifting plate moves down, making the clamping arm move more accurately. At the same time, the socket allows the linear movement of the driving block to be compatible with the arc movement of the pin shaft, ensuring smooth movement.

[0011] In the above-mentioned quick connector storage device, the turntable is fixed with a plurality of limit strips evenly spaced around the circumference, the limit strips are arranged along the radial direction of the turntable, the number of the limit strips is consistent with the number of the accommodating grooves, the two clamping arms are arranged between two adjacent limit strips, the middle section of the clamping arm is swingably connected to the turntable, and the ends of the clamping arms away from the edge of the turntable are respectively restrained against the corresponding limit strips. This is conducive to the clamping arm being restrained by the limit strip and limiting the stroke of the clamping arm, thereby avoiding excessive force between the clamping arm and the outer peripheral surface of the quick connector, or providing limit constraints under the condition of avoiding direct contact between the clamping arm and the quick connector, which is conducive to reducing scratches on the quick connector and extending the life of the quick connector.

[0012] In the above-mentioned quick connector storage device, the bottom surface of the pressure plate has a clearance groove, and the drive block is located directly below the clearance groove. This is conducive to providing a larger space above the drive block, facilitating maintenance operations of the drive block, and at the same time helping to improve the compactness of the structure.

[0013] In the above-mentioned quick connector storage device, the frame is connected with a storage box with an open top and a feeding hopper tilted downward, the feeding hopper is located directly below the turntable and the lower end of the feeding hopper is located at the open end of the storage box. In this way, recyclable parts such as bolts removed by the robot can be placed nearby on the feeding hopper and finally collected in the storage box for recycling.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the advantages of the utility model are as follows:

[0015] After the quick connector of the specified model moves to the bottom of the pressure plate with the turntable, the pressure plate can move downward to press down the outer sleeve of the quick connector. At the same time, the inner core tube of the quick connector can be extended into the clearance gap, so that the ball inside the quick connector moves radially outward to achieve automatic unlocking. At this time, the robot can operate the quick-change insertion rod to insert it into the inner core tube from top to bottom through the clearance gap to reach the locking position. Finally, the pressure plate moves up to reset the outer sleeve to complete the locking of the quick connector. The robot then drives the quick connector to move radially outward along the turntable to disengage and complete the connector replacement. Similarly, when returning the connector, it is only necessary to control the quick connector to move horizontally into the accommodating groove, and the pressure plate moves down to achieve unlocking. The connector replacement is completed at the turntable throughout the whole process, which is highly efficient. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of a quick connector.

[0017] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of this embodiment.

[0018] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 Enlarged view of part A in .

[0019] Figure 4 2 is a schematic diagram of the top structure of this embodiment.

[0020] Figure 5 It is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the local structure of this embodiment.

[0021] In the figure, 1, rack;

[0022] 2. Turntable; 21. Receiving tank;

[0023] 3. Pressing plate; 31. Notch for making way; 32. Groove for making way;

[0024] 4. Clamping arm; 41. Pin shaft;

[0025] 5. Lifting plate;

[0026] 6. driver block; 61. jack;

[0027] 7. Limiting bar; 8. Material storage box; 9. Feeding hopper;

[0028] 10. Quick connector; 101. Outer sleeve; 102. Inner core tube; 103. Ball. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] The following are specific embodiments of the present invention and the accompanying drawings to further describe the technical solution of the present invention, but the present invention is not limited to these embodiments.

[0030] like Figure 2-5As shown, the quick connector storage device includes a frame 1, on which a turntable 2 is rotatably connected, the rotation axis of the turntable 2 is vertically arranged, and the turntable 2 is controlled to rotate by a driving motor. The outer edge of the turntable 2 has twelve receiving grooves 21 for positioning and placing the quick connector 10, and the receiving grooves 21 are evenly spaced around the turntable 2. The frame 1 is also connected to a pressure plate 3 that can be raised and lowered, and the pressure plate 3 is driven by a cylinder vertically arranged on the frame. The pressure plate 3 is located directly above the turntable 2 and is arranged radially along the turntable 2. One end of the pressure plate 3 is opposite to the outer edge of the turntable 2 below and has a makeshift notch 31 open to the outside. When the quick connector 10 of the specified model moves to the bottom of the pressure plate 3 with the turntable 2, the clearance gap 31 is opposite to the accommodating groove 21, and then the pressure plate 3 can move downward and contact the upper end of the quick connector 10. The pressure plate 3 outside the clearance gap 31 can press down the outer sleeve 101 of the quick connector 10, and at the same time, the inner core tube 102 of the quick connector 10 can extend into the clearance gap 31, so that the ball 103 inside the quick connector 10 moves radially outward to achieve automatic unlocking. At this time, the robot can operate the quick-change rod to insert it into the inner core tube 102 from top to bottom through the clearance gap 31 to reach the locking position. Finally, the pressure plate 3 moves upward to reset the outer sleeve 101 to complete the locking of the quick connector 10, and then the robot drives the quick connector 10 to translate radially outward along the turntable 2 to disengage and complete the connector change. Furthermore, each accommodating groove 21 is provided with two clamping arms 4 swingingly connected to the turntable 2. The two clamping arms 4 are respectively arranged on both sides of the accommodating groove 21 at one end close to the edge of the turntable 2 and have a tendency to swing toward the side where the accommodating groove 21 is located. The generation of the tendency can be achieved by squeezing the end of the clamping arm 4 by a torsion spring or a compression spring. The frame 1 is also connected to a lifting plate 5 that can be independently lifted up and down. The lifting plate 5 is driven by another vertical cylinder. The lifting plate 5 is parallel to the pressure plate 3 and is located below the pressure plate 3. The lifting plate 5 is connected to one end close to the clearance notch 31 with two driving blocks 6 that can horizontally reciprocate along the width direction of the lifting plate 5. The driving block 6 is driven by a horizontal cylinder. After the lifting plate 5 moves downward, the two driving blocks 6 can respectively drive the two clamping arms 4 to swing. Specifically, the clamping arm 4 has a vertically arranged pin 41, and the bottom surface of the driving block 6 has a socket 61. The socket 61 is waist-shaped and arranged along the length direction of the lifting plate 5. After the driving block 6 moves down with the lifting plate 5, the pin 41 can be inserted into the socket 61. Preferably, a plurality of limit bars 7 evenly spaced around the circumference are fixed on the turntable 2. The limit bars 7 are arranged along the radial direction of the turntable 2. The number of the limit bars 7 is consistent with the number of the accommodating grooves 21. The two clamping arms 4 are arranged between two adjacent limit bars 7. The middle section of the clamping arm 4 is swingably connected to the turntable 2, and the end of the clamping arm 4 away from the edge of the turntable 2 is respectively limited and abutted against the corresponding limit bar 7. The bottom surface of the pressure plate 3 has a clearance groove 32, and the driving block 6 is located directly below the clearance groove 32.

[0031] like Figure 2 , Figure 4As shown, the frame 1 is connected with a material storage box 8 with an open top and a feeding hopper 9 arranged to be tilted downward. The feeding hopper 9 is located directly below the turntable 2 and the lower end of the feeding hopper 9 is located at the opening of the material storage box 8.

[0032] The specific embodiments described herein are merely examples of the spirit of the present invention. Those skilled in the art may make various modifications or additions to the specific embodiments described or replace them in similar ways, but they will not deviate from the spirit of the present invention or exceed the scope defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A quick connector storage device, comprising a frame (1), a turntable (2) rotatably connected to the frame (1), the rotation axis of the turntable (2) being arranged vertically, the outer edge of the turntable (2) having a plurality of receiving grooves (21) for positioning and placing quick connectors, the receiving grooves (21) being evenly spaced around the turntable (2), characterized in that: The frame (1) is also connected to a pressure plate (3) that can be lifted up and down. The pressure plate (3) is located directly above the turntable (2) and is arranged along the radial direction of the turntable (2). One end of the pressure plate (3) is opposite to the outer edge of the turntable (2) below and has a clearance notch (31) that is open outwards.

2. The quick connector storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The receiving groove (21) is provided with two clamping arms (4) which are swingably connected to the turntable (2); the two clamping arms (4) are arranged on both sides of the receiving groove (21) at one end close to the edge of the turntable (2) and have a tendency to swing toward the side where the receiving groove (21) is located; the frame (1) is also connected with a lifting plate (5) which can be independently lifted up and down; the lifting plate (5) is parallel to the pressing plate (3) and is located below the pressing plate (3); the lifting plate (5) is connected to one end close to the clearance notch (31) with two driving blocks (6) which can horizontally reciprocate along the width direction of the lifting plate (5); after the lifting plate (5) moves downward, the two driving blocks (6) can respectively drive the two clamping arms (4) to swing.

3. The quick connector storage device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The clamping arm (4) has a vertically arranged pin shaft (41), and the bottom surface of the driving block (6) has a socket (61). The socket (61) is waist-shaped and arranged along the length direction of the lifting plate (5). When the driving block (6) moves downward with the lifting plate (5), the pin shaft (41) can be inserted into the socket (61).

4. The quick connector storage device according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that: The turntable (2) is fixedly provided with a plurality of limit strips (7) evenly spaced around the circumference. The limit strips (7) are arranged along the radial direction of the turntable (2). The number of the limit strips (7) is consistent with the number of the accommodating grooves (21). The two clamping arms (4) are arranged between two adjacent limit strips (7). The middle section of the clamping arm (4) is swingably connected to the turntable (2). The ends of the clamping arms (4) away from the edge of the turntable (2) are respectively pressed against the corresponding limit strips (7).

5. The quick connector storage device according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that: The bottom surface of the pressure plate (3) is provided with a clearance groove (32), and the driving block (6) is located directly below the clearance groove (32).

6. The quick connector storage device according to claim 1, 2 or 3, characterized in that: The frame (1) is connected to a material storage box (8) with an open top and a feeding hopper (9) arranged to be tilted downward. The feeding hopper (9) is located directly below the turntable (2) and the lower end of the feeding hopper (9) is located at the opening of the material storage box (8).

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