Carton clamping gripper
By designing a carton clamping tool including lifting cylinders, adjustment cylinders, clamping arms and clamping mechanisms, the problem of unstable movement of the clamping tool jaws in the prior art is solved, and efficient and stable carton clamping is achieved, and damage to the carton surface is avoided.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202421834900.1
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-07-31
- Publication Date
- 2025-06-20
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-07-31
AI Technical Summary
The clamping jaws of existing carton clamping tools are unstable, resulting in uneven stress on the clamping end and causing damage to the surface of the carton.
A carton gripping tool is designed, including a lifting cylinder, a regulating cylinder, a clamping arm and a clamping mechanism. By precisely controlling the spacing of the clamping arms and the parallelism of the clamping mechanism, a uniformly distributed gripping force is achieved.
It effectively improves the stability of clamping, avoids damage to the surface of the carton, and is suitable for cartons of different sizes and materials, improving work efficiency and reducing manpower needs.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of carton processing, in particular to a carton clamping gripper. Background Art
[0002] Cartons are the most widely used packaging products. According to different materials, there are corrugated cartons, single-layer cardboard boxes, etc., with various specifications and models. Commonly used cartons have three layers, five layers, and seven layers are less used. Each layer is divided into inner paper, corrugated paper, core paper, and face paper. The inner and face papers are made of tea board paper and kraft paper, and the core paper is made of corrugated paper. The colors and feels of various papers are different, and the papers produced by different manufacturers (colors, feels) are also different.
[0003] For the current clamping tools for cartons, during the clamping process, the movement of the clamping jaws is unstable, resulting in uneven force on the clamping end and causing damage to the surface of the carton. Summary of the Utility Model
[0004] The utility model provides a carton clamping gripper, aiming to solve the problem that for the current clamping tools for cartons, during the clamping process, the movement of the clamping jaws is unstable, resulting in uneven force on the clamping end and causing damage to the surface of the carton.
[0005] The utility model is realized as follows. A carton clamping gripper includes a mounting plate. A lifting cylinder is installed at the middle position of the top end of the mounting plate. The output end of the lifting cylinder penetrates through the mounting plate. The bottom of the output end of the lifting cylinder is fixedly connected with a lifting plate. At both ends of the bottom of the lifting plate, an adjusting cylinder is installed. The output ends of the two groups of adjusting cylinders are both fixedly connected with an adjusting push plate. At both ends of the two adjusting push plates, a clamping arm is fixedly connected. At the bottom of each group of clamping arms, a clamping mechanism is installed.
[0006] Preferably, lifting guide columns are arranged around the top end of the lifting plate. The lifting guide columns penetrate through the mounting plate and are slidably connected with the mounting plate.
[0007] The beneficial effect of adopting the above further scheme is that it can effectively improve the stability of the lifting cylinder during operation, and at the same time play a role in positioning and guiding, improving the stability of the device.
[0008] Preferably, openings are provided on both sides of the mounting plate where the lifting cylinder is located. In both of the two openings, a drag chain is arranged. The two ends of the drag chain are sequentially fixedly installed at the top ends of the mounting plate and the lifting plate.
[0009] The beneficial effect of adopting the above further scheme is that it can effectively protect the internal wires, reduce the wear of the wires during mechanical movement, and extend the service life of the cables.
[0010] Preferably, sliding rails are provided at both ends of the bottom of the lifting plate. The two groups of sliding rails are perpendicular to the two groups of adjusting push plates. At the connection of the two groups of sliding rails, the two groups of adjusting push plates are provided with sliders, and the adjusting push plates are slidably connected to the sliding rails through the sliders.
[0011] The beneficial effect of adopting the above further scheme is: the stability of the movement of the adjusting push plate is improved.
[0012] Preferably, the clamping arm is in an inverted L shape.
[0013] The beneficial effect of adopting the above further scheme is: it is convenient to clamp the carton.
[0014] Preferably, the clamping mechanism includes: a clamping cylinder, the clamping cylinder is installed on the clamping arm, the output end of the clamping cylinder penetrates through the side wall of the clamping arm, the output end of the clamping cylinder is fixedly connected with a clamping plate, a plastic pad is arranged at both ends of the clamping plate, and clamping guide posts are arranged on both sides of the clamping plate close to the clamping cylinder. The clamping guide posts penetrate through the clamping arm, and the clamping guide posts are slidably connected with the clamping arm.
[0015] The beneficial effect of adopting the above further scheme is: it plays a role of positioning and guiding, improves the stability of the device, and is provided with materials with anti-slip plastic pads to increase the friction force and prevent the carton from slipping during handling.
[0016] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effect of the present utility model is: a carton clamping gripper of the present utility model can drive the adjusting push plate to slide left and right by driving the adjusting cylinder, so as to adjust the distance between the clamping arms on both sides, and can be applicable to clamping cartons of different sizes. Through precise control, it can efficiently process cartons of various sizes and materials, effectively improve the work efficiency and reduce the manpower requirement. Through four groups of clamping arms, the clamping stability can be effectively improved. By providing four groups of clamping mechanisms symmetrically installed in pairs, it can effectively ensure that when clamping the carton, the two clamping mechanisms remain parallel, so that the grasping force can be evenly distributed, and damage to the carton can be effectively avoided. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0017] Figure 1 is a front view structural diagram of the present utility model;
[0018] Figure 2 is Figure 1 a side view structural diagram of;
[0019] Figure 3 is Figure 1 a side view structural diagram of the other side of.
[0020] In the figure: 1. mounting plate; 2. lifting cylinder; 3. lifting plate; 4. adjusting cylinder; 5. adjusting push plate; 6. clamping arm; 7. clamping mechanism; 71. clamping cylinder; 72. clamping plate; 73. plastic pad; 74. clamping guide post; 8. lifting guide post; 9. drag chain; 10. slide rail; 11. slider; 12. cardboard box. Detailed implementation manners
[0021] In order to make the objectives, technical solutions and advantages of the present utility model clearer and more understandable, the present utility model will be further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present utility model and are not used to limit the present utility model.
[0022] Please refer to Figures 1-3 , the present utility model provides a technical solution for a cardboard box clamping gripper: a cardboard box clamping gripper, including a mounting plate 1, a lifting cylinder 2 is installed at the middle position of the top end of the mounting plate 1, the output end of the lifting cylinder 2 penetrates through the mounting plate 1, the bottom of the output end of the lifting cylinder 2 is fixedly connected with a lifting plate 3, and two adjusting cylinders 4 are installed at both ends of the bottom of the lifting plate 3. The output ends of the two groups of adjusting cylinders 4 are fixedly connected with an adjusting push plate 5 respectively, and a clamping arm 6 is fixedly connected to both ends of the two adjusting push plates 5 respectively. A clamping mechanism 7 is installed at the bottom of each group of clamping arms 6.
[0023] In this embodiment, by providing a lifting cylinder 2, the height can be freely adjusted, which is convenient for clamping the cardboard box 12. By driving the adjusting cylinder 4, the adjusting push plate 5 can be driven to slide left and right, so as to adjust the distance between the clamping arms 6 on both sides, and it can be applicable to clamp cardboard boxes 12 of different sizes. Through precise control, cardboard boxes 12 of various sizes and materials can be processed efficiently, effectively improving the work efficiency and reducing the manpower requirement. Through the four groups of clamping arms 6, the clamping stability can be effectively improved. By providing four groups of clamping mechanisms 7 installed symmetrically in pairs, it can be effectively ensured that when clamping the cardboard box, the two clamping mechanisms 7 remain parallel, so that the grasping force can be evenly distributed, and damage to the cardboard box can be effectively avoided.
[0024] Furthermore; lifting guide posts 8 are arranged around the top end of the lifting plate 3, the lifting guide posts 8 penetrate through the mounting plate 1 and are slidably connected with the mounting plate 1.
[0025] In this embodiment, by installing lifting guide posts 8 around the top end of the lifting plate 3, a sliding sleeve is arranged at the connection between the lifting guide posts 8 and the mounting plate 1, and the lifting guide posts 8 can slide in the sliding sleeve. By providing the lifting guide posts 8, the stability of the lifting cylinder 2 during operation can be effectively improved, and at the same time, it also plays a role in positioning and guiding, improving the stability of the device.
[0026] Generally, openings are provided on both sides of the mounting plate 1 where the lifting cylinder 2 is located. In both of the two openings, a drag chain 9 is arranged. The two ends of the drag chain 9 are successively fixedly installed on the mounting plate 1 and the top end of the lifting plate 3.
[0027] In this embodiment, by providing the drag chain 9, the internal wires can be effectively protected, the wear of the wires during mechanical movement can be reduced, and the service life of the cables can be prolonged.
[0028] Specifically, at both ends of the bottom of the lifting plate 3, slide rails 10 are provided. The two groups of slide rails 10 are perpendicular to the two groups of adjusting push plates 5. At the connection of the two groups of slide rails 10, the two groups of adjusting push plates 5 are provided with sliders 11, and the adjusting push plates 5 are slidably connected to the slide rails 10 through the sliders 11.
[0029] In this embodiment, by providing the slide rails 10, wherein the adjusting push plates 5 are slidably connected to the slide rails 10 through the sliders 11, under the drive of the adjusting cylinder 4, the adjusting push plates 5 can slide smoothly on the two side slide rails 10. By providing the slide rails 10 and the sliders 11, the stability of the movement of the adjusting push plates 5 is improved.
[0030] In addition, the clamping arm 6 is in an inverted L shape.
[0031] In this embodiment, by providing the inverted L-shaped clamping arms 6, the four groups of clamping arms 6 are symmetrically installed in pairs, which is convenient for clamping the carton 12.
[0032] It should be noted that the clamping mechanism 7 includes: a clamping cylinder 71, the clamping cylinder 71 is installed on the clamping arm 6, the output end of the clamping cylinder 71 penetrates through the side wall of the clamping arm 6, the output end of the clamping cylinder 71 is fixedly connected with a clamping plate 72, at both ends of the clamping plate 72, a plastic pad 73 is provided, on both sides of the clamping plate 72 close to the clamping cylinder 71, clamping guide posts 74 are provided, the clamping guide posts 74 penetrate through the clamping arm 6, and the clamping guide posts 74 are slidably connected with the clamping arm 6.
[0033] In this embodiment, four groups of clamping mechanisms 7 are provided and are successively installed on the four groups of clamping arms 6 for tightly clamping the side wall of the carton 12. By driving the clamping cylinder 71 to drive the clamping plate 72 to approach the carton 12, the plastic pads 73 at the upper and lower ends of the clamping plate 72 abut against the side wall of the carton 12. The four groups of clamping mechanisms 7 cooperate to clamp the carton 12. Among them, the guide posts 74 effectively improve the stability of the clamping cylinder 71 during operation, and at the same time also play a role in positioning and guiding, improving the stability of the device. The material of the anti-slip plastic pads 73 is provided to increase the friction force and prevent the carton 12 from slipping during handling.
[0034] Working principle and usage process of the utility model: After the utility model is installed, connect to an external power supply to supply power to the device, and connect to an external controller to control the operation of the device through the external controller. Install the mounting plate 1 on an external robotic arm. Under the drive of the adjusting cylinder 4, the adjusting push plate 5 can slide smoothly on the two side slide rails 10 to control the distance between the four groups of clamping arms 6. Drive the lifting cylinder 2 to drive the lifting plate 3 to move up and down, control the clamping mechanism 7 to move to both sides of the cardboard box 12. Drive the clamping cylinder 71 to drive the clamping plate 72 to approach the cardboard box 12. The plastic pads 73 at the upper and lower ends of the clamping plate 72 abut against the side wall of the cardboard box 12. Clamp the cardboard box 12 through the cooperation of the four groups of clamping mechanisms 7. The above completes the usage process of a cardboard box clamping gripper.
[0035] The above are only the preferred embodiments of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, and improvements made within the spirit and principle of the present utility model shall be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A carton gripper, characterized in that: The invention comprises a mounting plate (1), a lifting cylinder (2) is mounted at the middle position of the top of the mounting plate (1), the output end of the lifting cylinder (2) passes through the mounting plate (1), the bottom of the output end of the lifting cylinder (2) is fixedly connected to a lifting plate (3), both ends of the bottom of the lifting plate (3) are mounted with an adjusting cylinder (4), the output ends of two groups of adjusting cylinders (4) are fixedly connected with an adjusting push plate (5), both ends of the two adjusting push plates (5) are fixedly connected with a clamping arm (6), and a clamping mechanism (7) is mounted at the bottom of each group of the clamping arms (6).
2. A carton gripper according to claim 1, characterized in that: Lifting guide columns (8) are arranged around the top of the lifting plate (3); the lifting guide columns (8) penetrate the mounting plate (1) and are slidably connected to the mounting plate (1).
3. A carton gripper according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting plate (1) is provided with openings on both sides of the lifting cylinder (2), and a drag chain (9) is provided in each of the two openings. The two ends of the drag chain (9) are fixedly mounted on the top of the mounting plate (1) and the lifting plate (3) in sequence.
4. The carton gripping device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Slide rails (10) are arranged at both ends of the bottom of the lifting plate (3); the two groups of the slide rails (10) and the two groups of adjusting push plates (5) are perpendicular to each other; a slider (11) is arranged at the connection between the two groups of adjusting push plates (5) and the slide rails (10); the adjusting push plates (5) are slidably connected to the slide rails (10) via the slider (11).
5. The carton gripping device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamping arm (6) is in an inverted L-shape.
6. The carton gripping device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamping mechanism (7) comprises: a clamping cylinder (71), the clamping cylinder (71) is installed on the clamping arm (6), the output end of the clamping cylinder (71) passes through the side wall of the clamping arm (6), the output end of the clamping cylinder (71) is fixedly connected to a clamping plate (72), both ends of the clamping plate (72) are provided with a plastic pad (73), the clamping plate (72) is provided with clamping guide pillars (74) on both sides close to the clamping cylinder (71), the clamping guide pillars (74) pass through the clamping arm (6), and the clamping guide pillars (74) are slidably connected to the clamping arm (6).