Clamping mechanism of rubber valve

By designing an automatic clamping mechanism for glue valves, the problem of manual replacement of existing glue valves is solved, the automation level and accuracy of the glue dispensing process are improved, and the consistency of the position of the glue valve and efficient replacement are achieved.

CN222956764UActive Publication Date: 2025-06-10SUZHOU TERUITE ROBOT CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421777820.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-07-25
Publication Date
2025-06-10
Estimated Expiration
2034-07-25

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Technical Problem

The existing glue valve needs to be replaced manually after use for a period of time, resulting in a reduced automation level and efficiency of the glue dispensing process, and the consistency of the valve position cannot be guaranteed, affecting the accuracy of the glue dispensing.

Method used

A clamping mechanism for a glue valve is designed, using a three-axis drive mechanism and a jaw cylinder. Through the coordination of the clamping block and the support bar, the automatic clamping, installation and removal of the glue valve is realized, and through the coordination of the positioning pin and the positioning hole, the precise position of the glue valve is realized.

Benefits of technology

The automation level and processing efficiency of the dispensing process are improved, the consistency of the position of the glue valve is ensured, and the accuracy of the dispensing is reduced.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a clamping mechanism for a glue valve, which is used for clamping the glue valve and comprises a base plate mounted on a three-axis driving mechanism, a clamping jaw cylinder arranged on one side of the vertically arranged base plate towards the glue valve, and a clamping jaw arranged on the other side of the three-axis driving mechanism, the first movable part and the second movable part of the clamping jaw air cylinder are arranged in a spaced mode in the horizontal direction and can be close to each other or away from each other in the horizontal direction, a positioning pin is installed on the base plate and located between the first movable part and the second movable part of the clamping jaw air cylinder, and the other end of the positioning pin with one end connected with the base plate can be embedded into the positioning hole. Compared with the prior art, the glue valve can be automatically clamped and mounted, and can also be automatically detached, so that the full-automatic replacement operation of the glue valve is conveniently realized, the automation level and the processing efficiency of the whole glue dispensing process are improved, the glue valve can be accurately positioned in two directions, and the production efficiency is improved. Therefore, the position consistency of the glue valve after multiple times of replacement is kept, and the dispensing precision is further ensured.
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Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of dispensing, and particularly relates to a clamping mechanism for a glue valve. Background Art

[0002] The application range of the dispensing technology is very wide. From airplanes and ships to the production of clothes and toys, the dispensing technology may be used. With the increasing degree of automation, more and more people are willing to use machines to replace manual labor. In the prior art, after the glue valve is used for a period of time, it needs to be replaced manually. However, manual disassembly and replacement reduce the automation level and efficiency of the whole dispensing process, and cannot accurately position the glue valve, and cannot ensure the consistency of the position after multiple replacements of the glue valve, which affects the dispensing accuracy. Summary of the Utility Model

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by the utility model is to provide a clamping mechanism for a glue valve, which can not only improve the automation level and processing efficiency of the whole dispensing process, but also maintain the consistency of the position of the glue valve after multiple replacements, thereby ensuring the dispensing accuracy.

[0004] To solve the above technical problem, the technical solution adopted by the utility model is: a clamping mechanism for a glue valve, used for clamping the glue valve, including: a substrate installed on a three-axis driving mechanism, a clamping jaw cylinder is arranged on one side of the vertically arranged substrate facing the glue valve, the base of the clamping jaw cylinder is installed on the substrate, the first moving part and the second moving part of the clamping jaw cylinder are arranged at intervals in the horizontal direction and can approach or move away from each other in the horizontal direction, a clamping block is installed on each side of the first moving part and the second moving part facing away from the substrate, a support bar is installed on one side of the glue valve close to the substrate, when the clamping jaw cylinder is in the clamping state, the two clamping blocks respectively squeeze and contact with a side surface of the support bar, a positioning pin is installed on the substrate between the first moving part and the second moving part of the clamping jaw cylinder, and a positioning hole is formed on the surface of the support bar facing the substrate, and the other end of the positioning pin connected to the substrate can be embedded into the positioning hole.

[0005] The further improved solutions in the above technical solutions are as follows:

[0006] 1. In the above solution, the three-axis drive further includes: bases, an X-axis transmission module, a Y-axis transmission module and a Z-axis transmission module located on both sides of the substrate, the X-axis transmission module is connected to the moving part of the Y-axis transmission module through a Y-axis moving plate, the Z-axis transmission module is connected to the moving part of the X-axis transmission module through an X-axis moving plate, and the surface of the substrate facing away from the glue valve is connected to the Z-axis transmission module through a Z-axis moving plate.

[0007] 2. In the above solution, the lower end of the vertically extending clamping block is connected to the first movable part or the second movable part.

[0008] 3. In the above solution, the upper end of the clamping block is connected to the substrate through at least one set of sliding rails and sliders in cooperation.

[0009] 4. In the above solution, there is also a glue valve seat, and a number of accommodation grooves for the glue valve to be embedded are provided on the glue valve seat.

[0010] 5. In the above solution, there are 3 accommodation grooves, and glue valves are provided in 2 of the accommodation grooves.

[0011] Due to the application of the above technical solutions, the present utility model has the following advantages compared with the prior art:

[0012] For the clamping mechanism of the glue valve of the present utility model, on one side of the vertically arranged substrate facing the glue valve, there is a clamping jaw cylinder. The base of the clamping jaw cylinder is installed on the substrate. The first movable part and the second movable part of the clamping jaw cylinder are arranged at intervals in the horizontal direction and can approach or move away from each other in the horizontal direction. On the side of each of the first movable part and the second movable part facing away from the substrate, there is a clamping block installed. On the side of the glue valve close to the substrate, there is a support bar installed. When the clamping jaw cylinder is in the clamping state, the two clamping blocks respectively squeeze and contact one side surface of the support bar. On the substrate and between the first movable part and the second movable part of the clamping jaw cylinder, there is a positioning pin installed. On the surface of the support bar facing the substrate, there is a positioning hole. The other end of the positioning pin connected to the substrate at one end can be embedded in the positioning hole. Through the telescopic movement of the two clamping blocks, the automatic clamping and installation of the glue valve can be realized, and the automatic unloading of the glue valve can also be realized, so as to facilitate the full-automatic replacement operation of the glue valve, improve the automation level and processing efficiency of the whole dispensing process, and through the centering clamping of the two clamping blocks and the cooperation between the positioning pin and the positioning hole, the precise positioning of the position of the glue valve can be realized in two directions, so as to maintain the consistency of the position of the glue valve after multiple replacements, and further ensure the dispensing accuracy. Description of the Drawings

[0013] Att Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of the clamping mechanism of the glue valve of the present utility model;

[0014] Att Figure 2 is an enlarged schematic view of part A in Att Figure 1 of the present utility model which is easy to replace parts;

[0015] Att Figure 3 is a partial structural disassembly schematic diagram of the clamping mechanism of the glue valve of the present utility model Figure 1 ;

[0016] Att Figure 4Schematic diagram of a partial structure of the clamping mechanism of the glue valve of the present utility model;

[0017] Appendix Figure 5 For the present utility model appendix Figure 4 Schematic sectional view along B-B in the present utility model;

[0018] Appendix Figure 6 For the present utility model appendix Figure 5 Enlarged schematic view at C in the present utility model;

[0019] Appendix Figure 7 Schematic diagram of the partial structure disassembly of the clamping mechanism of the glue valve of the present utility model Figure 2 .

[0020] In the above drawings: 1. Glue valve; 2. Substrate; 3. Claw cylinder; 4. Base; 51. First movable part; 52. Second movable part; 6. Clamping block; 7. Support bar; 81. Positioning pin; 82. Positioning hole; 91. Slide rail; 92. Slide block; 10. Glue valve seat; 11. Accommodating groove; 12. Base; 13. X-axis transmission module; 131. X-axis lead screw; 132. X-axis guide rail; 133. X-axis slide block; 134. X-axis bearing seat; 135. X-axis motor; 136. X-axis movable part; 137. X-axis transmission housing; 14. Y-axis transmission module; 141. Y-axis lead screw; 142. Y-axis guide rail; 143. Y-axis slide block; 144. Y-axis bearing seat; 145. Y-axis motor; 146. Y-axis movable part; 15. Z-axis transmission module; 151. Z-axis lead screw; 152. Z-axis movable part; 153. Z-axis motor; 154. Z-axis transmission housing; 16. X-axis movable plate; 17. Y-axis movable plate; 18. Z-axis movable plate. Detailed implementation manners

[0021] The present patent can be further clearly understood through the following specific embodiments given, but they do not limit the present patent.

[0022] Embodiment 1: A clamping mechanism for a glue valve, used for clamping the glue valve 1, comprising: a substrate 2 installed on a three-axis drive mechanism, a clamping cylinder 3 is arranged on one side of the vertically arranged substrate 2 facing the glue valve 1, a base 4 of the clamping cylinder 3 is installed on the substrate 2, a first movable part 51 and a second movable part 52 of the clamping cylinder 3 are arranged at intervals in the horizontal direction and can approach each other or move away from each other in the horizontal direction, a clamping block 6 is installed on each side of the first movable part 51 and the second movable part 52 facing away from the substrate 2, a support bar 7 is installed on one side of the glue valve 1 close to the substrate 2, when the clamping cylinder 3 is in the clamping state, the two clamping blocks 6 are respectively in pressing contact with a side surface of the support bar 7, a positioning pin 81 is installed on the substrate 2 and between the first movable part 51 and the second movable part 52 of the clamping cylinder 3, a positioning hole 82 is formed on the surface of the support bar 7 facing the substrate 2, and the other end of the positioning pin 81 connected to the substrate 2 at one end can be embedded into the positioning hole 82;

[0023] In the normal use state, a glue valve for dispensing glue is clamped between the two clamping blocks;

[0024] When the glue valve needs to be replaced after being used for a period of time, through the drive of the three-axis mechanism, first move the glue valve between the two clamping blocks to an empty accommodation groove on the glue valve seat, and then the first movable part and the second movable part on the clamping cylinder move away from each other, so as to loosen the glue valve to be replaced.

[0025] The above three-axis drive further includes: bases 12, an X-axis transmission module 13, a Y-axis transmission module 14 and a Z-axis transmission module 15 located on both sides of the substrate 2, the X-axis transmission module 13 is connected to the movable part of the Y-axis transmission module 14 through a Y-axis movable plate 17, the Z-axis transmission module 15 is connected to the movable part of the X-axis transmission module 13 through an X-axis movable plate 16, and the surface of the substrate 2 facing away from the glue valve 1 is connected to the Z-axis transmission module 15 through a Z-axis movable plate 18.

[0026] The lower end of the vertically extending clamping block 6 is connected to the first movable part 51.

[0027] The upper end of the clamping block 6 and the substrate 2 are connected through at least one set of slide rails 91 and sliders 92 in cooperation.

[0028] There is also a glue valve seat 10, and a plurality of accommodation grooves 11 for the glue valve 1 to be embedded are formed on the glue valve seat 10.

[0029] The above accommodation grooves 11 are provided with 3, and 2 of the accommodation grooves 11 are each provided with a glue valve 1.

[0030] Embodiment 2: A clamping mechanism for a glue valve, used for clamping the glue valve 1, including: a substrate 2 installed on a three-axis drive mechanism. On one side of the vertically arranged substrate 2 facing the glue valve 1, a jaw cylinder 3 is provided. The base 4 of the jaw cylinder 3 is installed on the substrate 2. The first moving part 51 and the second moving part 52 of the jaw cylinder 3 are arranged at intervals in the horizontal direction and can approach or move away from each other in the horizontal direction. On one side of each of the first moving part 51 and the second moving part 52 facing away from the substrate 2, a clamping block 6 is installed. A support bar 7 is installed on one side of the glue valve 1 close to the substrate 2. When the jaw cylinder 3 is in the clamping state, the two clamping blocks 6 respectively squeeze and contact one side surface of the support bar 7. A positioning pin 81 is installed on the substrate 2 and between the first moving part 51 and the second moving part 52 of the jaw cylinder 3. A positioning hole 82 is formed on the surface of the support bar 7 facing the substrate 2. The other end of the positioning pin 81 connected to the substrate 2 at one end can be inserted into the positioning hole 82;

[0031] Through the drive of the three-axis mechanism, the substrate installed with the jaw cylinder is moved to near a new glue valve in the accommodation groove on the glue valve seat and the positioning pin installed on the substrate is made to be at the same height as the positioning hole on the new glue valve. The substrate is driven by the three-axis mechanism to move towards the new glue valve until the positioning pin is inserted into the positioning hole, and at this time, the positioning of the glue valve in one direction is realized;

[0032] Then, the jaw cylinder is driven to make the two clamping blocks approach each other until they squeeze and contact the support plate on the glue valve, so as to realize the clamping and installation of the new glue valve. At the same time, through the centering clamping of the two clamping blocks moving towards each other, the positioning of the glue valve in another direction is realized, so as to maintain the consistency of the position of the glue valve after multiple replacements, thereby ensuring the dispensing accuracy. And there is no need for manual operation throughout the process, saving manpower and time and avoiding manual operation errors.

[0033] The above three-axis drive further includes: bases 12, an X-axis transmission module 13, a Y-axis transmission module 14, and a Z-axis transmission module 15 located on both sides of the substrate 2. The X-axis transmission module 13 is connected to the moving part of the Y-axis transmission module 14 through a Y-axis movable plate 17. The Z-axis transmission module 15 is connected to the moving part of the X-axis transmission module 13 through an X-axis movable plate 16. The surface of the substrate 2 facing away from the glue valve 1 is connected to the Z-axis transmission module 15 through a Z-axis movable plate 18.

[0034] The lower end of the vertically extending clamping block 6 is connected to the second moving part 52.

[0035] The above Y-axis drive module 14 further includes: a Y-axis lead screw 141 located above a base 12 and a Y-axis guide rail 142 installed on the base 12 in parallel with the Y-axis lead screw 141. The Y-axis lead screw 141 is installed on the upper surface of the base 12 through two Y-axis bearing blocks 144. One end of the Y-axis lead screw 141 is connected to the output shaft of a Y-axis motor 145. A Y-axis movable part 146 is connected to the Y-axis lead screw 141 by a thread. A Y-axis slider 143 that is slidably engaged with the Y-axis guide rail 142 is installed on the lower surface of the Y-axis movable plate 17.

[0036] The above X-axis drive module 13 further includes: an X-axis drive housing 137 installed on the upper surface of the Y-axis movable plate 17 and an X-axis lead screw 131 rotatably installed between the X-axis drive housing 137 and the Y-axis movable plate 17. One end of the X-axis lead screw 131 installed on the upper surface of the Y-axis movable plate 17 through an X-axis bearing block 134 is connected to an X-axis motor 135. One X-axis guide rail 132 is installed in parallel on each side of the X-axis lead screw 131. An X-axis movable part 136 is connected to the X-axis lead screw 131 by a thread. The lower surface of the X-axis movable part 136 is respectively connected to the X-axis movable part 136 and an X-axis slider 133 that is slidably engaged with the X-axis guide rail 132.

[0037] The above Z-axis drive module 15 further includes: a Z-axis drive housing 154 installed on the upper surface of the X-axis movable plate 16 and a Z-axis lead screw 151 rotatably installed on the Z-axis drive housing 154. One end of the Z-axis lead screw 151 is connected to a Z-axis motor 153. A Z-axis movable part 152 is connected to the Z-axis lead screw 151 by a thread. The Z-axis movable part 152 is installed on the side surface of the Z-axis movable plate 18 opposite to the substrate 2.

[0038] In the normal use state, a glue valve for dispensing glue is clamped between the two clamping blocks;

[0039] When the glue valve needs to be replaced after being used for a period of time, through the drive of the three-axis mechanism, first move the glue valve between the two clamping blocks to an empty accommodation groove on the glue valve seat. Then, the first movable part and the second movable part on the jaw cylinder move away from each other, so as to loosen the glue valve to be replaced;

[0040] Then, through the drive of the three-axis mechanism, move the substrate installed with the jaw cylinder to near a new glue valve in the accommodation groove on the glue valve seat and make the positioning pins installed on the substrate have the same height as the positioning holes on the new glue valve. Drive the substrate to move towards the new glue valve through the three-axis mechanism until the positioning pins are inserted into the positioning holes. At this time, the positioning of the glue valve in one direction is realized;

[0041] Then, the clamping cylinder drives the two clamping blocks to move closer to each other until they are in extrusion contact with the support plate on the glue valve, so as to realize the clamping and installation of the new glue valve. At the same time, through the centering clamping of the two clamping blocks moving towards each other, the positioning of the glue valve in another direction is realized, so as to maintain the consistency of the glue valve position after multiple replacements, thereby ensuring the dispensing accuracy. Moreover, the whole process does not require manual operation, saving manpower and time and avoiding manual operation errors.

[0042] When the above clamping mechanism of the glue valve is adopted, through the telescopic movement of the two clamping blocks, it can not only realize the automatic clamping and installation of the glue valve, but also automatically realize the removal of the glue valve, so as to facilitate the full-automatic replacement operation of the glue valve, improve the automation level and processing efficiency of the whole dispensing process, and through the centering clamping of the two clamping blocks and the cooperation between the positioning pin and the positioning hole, the precise positioning of the glue valve position in two directions can be realized, so as to maintain the consistency of the glue valve position after multiple replacements, thereby ensuring the dispensing accuracy.

[0043] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical concept and characteristics of the present invention. The purpose is to enable those who are familiar with this technology to understand the content of the present invention and implement it accordingly, and it cannot be used to limit the protection scope of the present invention. Any equivalent changes or modifications made according to the spirit of the present invention should be covered within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A clamping mechanism for a rubber valve, used for clamping a rubber valve (1), comprising: A substrate (2) mounted on a three-axis drive mechanism, characterized in that: a clamping cylinder (3) is arranged on a side of the vertically arranged substrate (2) facing the glue valve (1); a base (4) of the clamping cylinder (3) is mounted on the substrate (2); a first movable portion (51) and a second movable portion (52) of the clamping cylinder (3) are arranged at intervals in the horizontal direction and can approach or move away from each other in the horizontal direction; a clamping block (6) is installed on each side of the first movable portion (51) and the second movable portion (52) facing away from the substrate (2); and the glue valve (1 ) is provided with a support bar (7) on one side close to the base plate (2); when the clamping claw cylinder (3) is in a clamping state, the two clamping blocks (6) are respectively in compression contact with a side surface of the support bar (7); a positioning pin (81) is provided on the base plate (2) and between the first movable part (51) and the second movable part (52) of the clamping claw cylinder (3); a positioning hole (82) is provided on the surface of the support bar (7) facing the base plate (2); one end of the positioning pin (81) connected to the base plate (2) and the other end of which can be embedded in the positioning hole (82).

2. The clamping mechanism of the rubber valve according to claim 1, characterized in that: The three-axis drive further comprises: a base (12) located on both sides of the base plate (2), an X-axis transmission module (13), a Y-axis transmission module (14) and a Z-axis transmission module (15); the X-axis transmission module (13) is connected to the movable part of the Y-axis transmission module (14) via a Y-axis movable plate (17); the Z-axis transmission module (15) is connected to the movable part of the X-axis transmission module (13) via an X-axis movable plate (16); and a surface of a side of the base plate (2) opposite to the glue valve (1) is connected to the Z-axis transmission module (15) via a Z-axis movable plate (18).

3. The clamping mechanism of the rubber valve according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lower end of the vertically extending clamping block (6) is connected to the first movable part (51) or the second movable part (52).

4. The clamping mechanism of the rubber valve according to claim 3, characterized in that: The upper end of the clamping block (6) is connected to the base plate (2) via at least one set of slide rails (91) and slide blocks (92).

5. The clamping mechanism of the rubber valve according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also has a glue valve seat (10), and the glue valve seat (10) is provided with a plurality of accommodating grooves (11) into which the glue valve (1) can be embedded.

6. The clamping mechanism of the rubber valve according to claim 5, characterized in that: The accommodating grooves (11) are provided in three numbers, and two of the accommodating grooves (11) are provided with glue valves (1).