Soft and hard material compatible feeding mechanical arm

Abstract

The utility model discloses a soft and hard material compatible feeding mechanical arm which comprises a base, an electric sliding rail is rotationally installed on the base, a mechanical arm body is installed at the sliding end of the electric sliding rail, a base plate is installed at the front end of the mechanical arm body, a plurality of adsorption structures are arranged on the base plate, a vacuum pump is arranged outside the base, and the vacuum pump is connected with the adsorption structures. The utility model relates to the technical field of refractory materials, and the compatibility of soft and hard materials is that a traditional mechanical arm is usually limited to a single feeding mode of a grabbing and clamping type or an adsorption type, and soft and hard materials cannot be processed at the same time. According to the mechanical arm designed in the scheme, the adsorption structure and the flexible swing arm design are combined, and soft and hard materials can be efficiently treated. The advantage is particularly remarkable on a production line of refractory materials, the limitation of the single function of the mechanical arm in the feeding process of multiple materials is solved, and the flexibility and adaptability of production are greatly improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of refractory materials, in particular to a soft and hard material compatible feeding mechanical arm. Background Art

[0002] Refractory materials are widely used in metallurgy, chemical industry, petroleum, machinery manufacturing, silicate, power and other industrial fields. They are used in the metallurgical industry in the largest amount, accounting for 50% to 60% of the total output.

[0003] In order to facilitate the production of refractory materials, robotic arms are often used to assist manual work on various production lines, which can greatly improve production efficiency. Currently, common robotic arms include gripping type, which can be used for loading hard materials, and adsorption type, which are often used for loading hard plates. However, in the process of refractory material production, it involves coordinated loading between different production lines. Therefore, if the robotic arm can only load hard materials, it will be stretched when it comes to loading both soft and hard materials at the same time. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the deficiencies in the prior art, the utility model provides a soft and hard material compatible feeding robot arm, which solves the problem that in the existing production of refractory materials and refractory building materials, when soft and hard materials are involved in feeding, they cannot be taken into account at the same time.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the utility model is implemented through the following technical solutions: a soft and hard material compatible loading robot arm, including a base, an electric slide rail is rotatably installed on the base, a robot arm is installed on the sliding end of the electric slide rail, a base plate is installed at the front end of the robot arm, a plurality of adsorption structures are arranged on the base plate, a vacuum pump is arranged outside the base, the vacuum pump is connected to the adsorption structure, and auxiliary moving structures are arranged at the four corners of the base.

[0006] Preferably, a first gear is installed on the base, an electric slide rail is rotatably installed on the base and located on the upper side of the first gear, a first motor is installed on the side of the electric slide rail, a second gear is installed on the rotating end of the first motor, and the second gear is meshed and connected with the first gear.

[0007] Preferably, the robotic arm includes a first swing arm, which is connected to the sliding end of the electric slide rail, a second swing arm is rotatably mounted at the front end of the first swing arm, a second motor is mounted at the front end of the first swing arm, the rotating end of the second motor is connected to the shaft end of the second swing arm, the front end of the second swing arm is rotatably connected to the substrate, a third motor is mounted at the front end of the second swing arm, and the rotating end of the third motor is connected to the substrate.

[0008] Preferably, the adsorption structure includes a sleeve which is inserted on the substrate. A guide post is slidably installed in the sleeve. A cover plate is installed at the top end of the guide post. A spring is provided between the cover plate and the upper surface of the substrate and on the outer ring surface of the guide post. A cavity is formed in the guide post. A suction cup is installed at the bottom of the guide post. The suction cup is communicated with the cavity. A mesh cover is installed in the suction cup at the air inlet end of the cavity. The top end of the cavity penetrates through the cover plate and is connected to the air inlet end of the vacuum pump.

[0009] Preferably, the auxiliary moving structure includes a connecting plate which is connected to the base. A pulley is rotatably installed on the lower side of the connecting plate. A straight cylinder is inserted on the connecting plate. An internal thread is formed in the straight cylinder. A screwing rod is spirally installed in the straight cylinder. A foot pad is installed at the lower end of the screwing rod. A plurality of screw holes are evenly formed in the foot pad for inserting screw anchors to fix the foot pad on the ground.

[0010] Beneficial effects

[0011] The utility model provides a feeding robot arm compatible with soft and hard materials, having the following beneficial effects: This feeding robot arm compatible with soft and hard materials:

[0012] Compatibility of soft and hard materials: Traditional robot arms are usually limited to a single feeding method such as gripping or adsorption, and cannot handle soft and hard materials simultaneously. The robot arm designed in this solution combines an adsorption structure and a flexible swing arm design, and can efficiently handle soft and hard materials. This advantage is particularly significant in the production line of refractory materials, solving the limitation of the single function of the robot arm during the feeding process of various materials, and greatly improving the flexibility and adaptability of production.

[0013] Improvement of production efficiency: Since the robot arm of this solution has the ability of multi-degree-of-freedom movement, especially under the coordinated work of the first and second swing arms, the robot arm can not only move flexibly in the horizontal and vertical directions, but also adjust the angle and position of the substrate. This enables the robot arm to complete the feeding tasks of various materials faster and more accurately, reducing the time and workload of manual operation and greatly improving the overall efficiency of the production line.

[0014] Improvement of material protection and feeding accuracy: Through the vacuum adsorption structure and the supporting height adjustment and negative pressure control devices, when the robot arm processes soft materials, it can provide appropriate adsorption force and will not damage the materials. At the same time, this adsorption system has the ability of automatic adjustment to ensure stable adsorption during feeding. This design can effectively protect various materials on the premise of ensuring feeding accuracy, especially suitable for the occasion of mixed processing of hard and soft materials.

[0015] Enhanced Structural Stability and Working Safety: Through the optimization of the auxiliary moving structure, the function of adjusting the height of the footrest is added, enabling the base of the robotic arm to remain stable in different working scenarios, especially on uneven ground. This not only improves the overall working safety of the robotic arm but also avoids problems such as equipment vibration and material dropping caused by instability, further ensuring the continuity and safety of the production process.

[0016] Adapt to Multi-process Collaborative Operations: During the production process of refractory materials, multiple processes and the handling of different materials are involved. The robotic arm of this solution can easily handle the collaborative feeding between different materials and processes through its versatility, reducing the operational difficulties caused by material property differences. Especially when multiple production lines are working in parallel, the robotic arm can quickly switch the processing mode according to different requirements, achieving flexible production scheduling and enhancing the coordination and flexibility of the overall production line. Brief Description of the Drawings

[0017] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of the present utility model.

[0018] Figure 2 It is a structural schematic diagram of part A of the present utility model.

[0019] Figure 3 It is a structural schematic diagram of part B of the present utility model.

[0020] In the figure: 1, base; 2, electric slide rail; 3, robotic arm; 4, substrate; 5, vacuum pump; 6, first gear; 7, first motor; 8, second gear; 9, first swing arm; 10, second swing arm; 11, second motor; 12, third motor; 13, sleeve; 14, guide post; 15, cover plate; 16, spring; 17, suction cup; 18, mesh cover; 19, pulley; 20, straight tube; 21, screwing rod; 22, footrest. Detailed Embodiment

[0021] Next, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present utility model, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0022] Persons skilled in the art shall connect all the electrical components in this case to their adapted power supplies through wires and should select a suitable controller according to the actual situation to meet the control requirements. The specific connection and control sequence shall refer to the working sequence among the electrical components in the following working principle to complete the electrical connection. The detailed connection means are well-known techniques in this field. The following mainly introduces the working principle and process, and no further description of electrical control will be given.

[0023] Please refer to Figures 1-3 , the present utility model provides a technical solution: a soft and hard material compatible loading robotic arm 3, including a base 1, an electric slide rail 2 is rotatably installed on the base 1, a robotic arm 3 is installed on the sliding end of the electric slide rail 2, a substrate 4 is installed at the front end of the robotic arm 3, a plurality of adsorption structures are provided on the substrate 4, a vacuum pump 5 is provided outside the base 1, the vacuum pump 5 is connected to the adsorption structure, and auxiliary moving structures are provided at the four corners of the base 1.

[0024] Embodiment 1: A first gear 6 is installed on the base 1, an electric slide rail 2 is rotatably installed on the base 1 and above the first gear 6, a first motor 7 is installed on the side of the electric slide rail 2, a second gear 8 is installed on the rotating end of the first motor 7, and the second gear 8 is meshed with the first gear 6;

[0025] Specifically, in this embodiment, the first motor 7 drives the second gear 8 meshed with the first gear 6 to drive the electric slide rail 2 to rotate on the horizontal plane. The rotation of the electric slide rail 2 enables the robotic arm 3 to move up and down in the vertical direction, thereby realizing the precise positioning of the material. This design simplifies the operation path of the robotic arm 3, uses the transmission method of the gear structure, ensures the smoothness and accuracy of the movement, and effectively improves the efficiency of the system in handling different materials.

[0026] Embodiment 2: The robotic arm 3 includes a first swing arm 9, the first swing arm 9 is connected to the sliding end of the electric slide rail 2, a second swing arm 10 is rotatably installed at the front end of the first swing arm 9, a second motor 11 is installed at the front end of the first swing arm 9, the rotating end of the second motor 11 is connected to the shaft end of the second swing arm 10, the front end of the second swing arm 10 is rotatably connected to the substrate 4, a third motor 12 is installed at the front end of the second swing arm 10, and the rotating end of the third motor 12 is connected to the substrate 4;

[0027] Specifically, in this embodiment, the second motor 11 drives the second swing arm 10 to swing on the horizontal plane, enabling the robotic arm 3 to have the ability to swing laterally; while the third motor 12 realizes the rotation operation of the substrate 4 through the rotating end connected to the substrate 4. This dual-motor drive design enables the robotic arm 3 not only to perform lateral swinging transportation of different materials, but also to adjust the rotation angle of the substrate 4, further enhancing the flexibility and precision of the system in complex working environments and being applicable to diverse feeding requirements.

[0028] Embodiment Three: The adsorption structure includes a sleeve 13, which is inserted into the substrate 4. A guide post 14 is slidably installed in the sleeve 13. A cover plate 15 is installed at the top end of the guide post 14. A spring 16 is provided between the cover plate 15 and the upper surface of the substrate 4 and on the outer circumferential surface of the guide post 14. A cavity is formed in the guide post 14. A suction cup 17 is installed at the bottom of the guide post 14. The suction cup 17 is communicated with the cavity. A mesh cover 18 is installed at the air inlet end of the cavity in the suction cup 17. The top end of the cavity penetrates through the cover plate 15 and is connected to the air inlet end of the vacuum pump 5;

[0029] Specifically, the working principle of the adsorption structure is based on the principle of vacuum adsorption. The height of the guide post 14 is adjusted by the spring 16 to ensure that the suction cup 17 can maintain an appropriate pressing force when contacting the surfaces of different materials, thereby avoiding damage to the materials. The cavity in the suction cup 17 is connected to the vacuum pump 5, and air is discharged through the cavity of the guide post 14 to form a negative pressure, thereby adsorbing the materials. The mesh cover 18 prevents larger particles from entering the cavity of the suction cup 17, maintaining the cleanliness and efficiency of the adsorption system. This structure ensures that the system can maintain a stable adsorption effect when processing soft and hard materials;

[0030] Specifically, on the basis of the existing design, an automatic height adjustment function can be further added. The surface condition of the material is detected by a sensor to automatically adjust the height of the guide post 14 to optimize the contact between the suction cup 17 and the material surface. At the same time, a pressure sensor can be added inside the suction cup 17 to dynamically regulate the adsorption force of the vacuum pump 5, ensuring that when processing materials of different hardnesses and shapes, not only can firm adsorption be ensured, but also damage to the materials can be avoided. This structure improves the adaptability of the entire system in the processing of various complex materials.

[0031] Embodiment Four: The auxiliary moving structure includes a connecting plate, which is connected to the base 1. A pulley 19 is rotatably installed on the lower side of the connecting plate. A straight cylinder 20 is inserted into the connecting plate. An internal thread is provided in the straight cylinder 20. A screwing rod 21 is spirally installed in the straight cylinder 20. A foot pad 22 is installed at the lower end of the screwing rod 21. A plurality of screw holes are evenly formed in the foot pad 22 for inserting a screw anchor to fix the foot pad 22 on the ground;

[0032] Specifically, the auxiliary moving structure is added with the function of adjusting the height of the foot pad 22 up and down. Through the spiral cooperation between the screw rod 21 and the straight cylinder 20, the precise up and down adjustment of the foot pad 22 can be realized, making it contact the ground more closely. This design improves the adaptability of the base 1 in different working environments. Especially on uneven ground, by adjusting the height of the foot pad 22, the stability and safety of the robotic arm 3 system are ensured. This design further enhances the overall balance and anti-vibration ability of the system, ensuring the operation safety and operation accuracy of the equipment.

[0033] It should be noted that in this article, relational terms such as first and second are only used to distinguish one entity or operation from another entity or operation, and do not necessarily require or imply any actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Moreover, the terms "comprising", "including" or any other variant thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, so that a process, method, article or device comprising a series of elements not only includes those elements, but also includes other elements not expressly listed, or also includes elements inherent to such process, method, article or device. Without further limitation, an element defined by the statement "comprising an..." does not exclude the presence of additional identical elements in the process, method, article or device comprising the element.

[0034] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those of ordinary skill in the art can understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principle and spirit of the present invention. The scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A soft and hard material compatible feeding robot arm, comprising a base (1), characterized in that: An electric slide rail (2) is rotatably mounted on the base (1), a mechanical arm (3) is mounted on the sliding end of the electric slide rail (2), a base plate (4) is mounted on the front end of the mechanical arm (3), a plurality of adsorption structures are arranged on the base plate (4), a vacuum pump (5) is arranged outside the base (1), the vacuum pump (5) is connected to the adsorption structure, and auxiliary moving structures are arranged at the four corners of the base (1).

2. A soft and hard material compatible feeding robot arm according to claim 1, characterized in that A first gear (6) is mounted on the base (1); an electric slide rail (2) is rotatably mounted on the base (1) and located above the first gear (6); a first motor (7) is mounted on the side of the electric slide rail (2); a second gear (8) is mounted on the rotating end of the first motor (7); and the second gear (8) is meshed and connected with the first gear (6).

3. The soft and hard material compatible feeding robot arm according to claim 1, characterized in that The mechanical arm (3) comprises a first swing arm (9), the first swing arm (9) is connected to the sliding end of the electric slide rail (2), the front end of the first swing arm (9) is rotatably mounted with a second swing arm (10), the front end of the first swing arm (9) is mounted with a second motor (11), the rotating end of the second motor (11) is connected to the shaft end of the second swing arm (10), the front end of the second swing arm (10) is rotatably connected to the base plate (4), the front end of the second swing arm (10) is mounted with a third motor (12), the rotating end of the third motor (12) is connected to the base plate (4).

4. The soft and hard material compatible feeding robot arm according to claim 1, characterized in that The adsorption structure comprises a sleeve (13), the sleeve (13) is inserted on the substrate (4), a guide column (14) is slidably installed in the sleeve (13), a cover plate (15) is installed at the top end of the guide column (14), a spring (16) is provided between the cover plate (15) and the upper surface of the substrate (4) and on the outer ring surface of the guide column (14), a cavity is opened in the guide column (14), a suction cup (17) is installed at the bottom of the guide column (14), the suction cup (17) is connected with the cavity, a mesh cover (18) is installed in the suction cup (17) and at the air inlet end of the cavity, and the top end of the cavity passes through the cover plate (15) and is connected to the air inlet end of the vacuum pump (5).

5. The soft and hard material compatible feeding robot arm according to claim 1, characterized in that The auxiliary mobile structure includes a connecting plate, which is connected to the base (1). A pulley (19) is rotatably installed on the lower side of the connecting plate. A straight cylinder (20) is inserted on the connecting plate. An internal thread is provided in the straight cylinder (20). A screw rod (21) is spirally installed in the straight cylinder (20). A pad foot (22) is installed at the lower end of the screw rod (21). A plurality of screw holes are evenly provided on the pad foot (22) for inserting a screw anchor to fix the pad foot (22) on the ground.

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