Manipulator structure of injection molding machine
The problem of stiffness and insufficient clamping capability of the robot is solved by designing a flexible robot structure, including a motor-driven turntable and support rod, an electromagnetic slide rail and slider-driven clamping assembly, as well as a hydraulic telescopic rod and arc/rectangular clamping plate, and more efficient and flexible robotic arm operation is achieved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202421672082.X
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-07-16
- Publication Date
- 2025-06-27
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-07-16
AI Technical Summary
The robot arm of the existing injection molding machine is relatively stiff during use, making it difficult to adjust according to the position of the molded items, and the clamp design is relatively single, making it difficult to clamp arc-shaped items, which affects the working efficiency and usability of the robot arm.
A robotic structure including a workbench, a rotating assembly, a moving assembly and a clamping assembly is designed. The rotary wheel and support rod are driven by the motor to rotate, so that the robotic arm can rotate flexibly; the electromagnetic slide rail and slide block can be used to move the clamping assembly; the clamping assembly is designed with hydraulic telescopic rods and arc/rectangular clamps, which can adapt to items of different shapes.
It improves the flexibility and stability of the robotic arm, enhances the clamping ability of arc-shaped objects, and improves the working efficiency and applicability of the robotic arm.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of manipulators, in particular to a manipulator structure for an injection molding machine. Background Technique
[0002] The manipulator of the plastic injection machine can imitate some functions of the upper limb of the human body, and can be automatically controlled to convey products or operate tools according to predetermined requirements for production operations. The injection molding manipulator is a machine specially equipped for injection molding production automation, which can reduce heavy physical labor, improve working conditions and ensure safe production.
[0003] In a manipulator structure for an injection molding machine disclosed in the utility model patent application publication specification CN217373329U in China, although it can clamp the straight contact surface, thus solving the problem that the fixture on the current manipulator structure needs to be replaced correspondingly according to the different specifications of the product clamping surface, and the applicability of the manipulator structure is poor, but during the use process, the movement of the robotic arm is relatively stiff, it is difficult to adjust according to the position of the molded article, which greatly affects the working efficiency of the robotic arm. The clamping plate design of the robotic arm is relatively single, it is difficult to clamp arc-shaped articles, which greatly affects the use of the robotic arm. Therefore, a manipulator structure for an injection molding machine is proposed to solve this problem. Summary of the Utility Model
[0004] (1) Technical Problems to be Solved
[0005] Aiming at the deficiencies of the prior art, the utility model provides a manipulator structure for an injection molding machine, which solves the problems that during the use process, the movement of the robotic arm is relatively stiff, it is difficult to adjust according to the position of the molded article, which greatly affects the working efficiency of the robotic arm, the clamping plate design of the robotic arm is relatively single, it is difficult to clamp arc-shaped articles, and it greatly affects the use of the robotic arm.
[0006] (2) Technical Solutions
[0007] To achieve the above purposes, the utility model is realized through the following technical solutions: It includes a workbench and a clamping assembly. A fixed box is provided at the top of the workbench. A rotating assembly is provided between the workbench and the fixed box through a groove. A support rod is provided at the top of the rotating assembly. A moving assembly is provided on one side of the top of the support rod. The bottom of the moving assembly is provided with a clamping assembly;
[0008] The moving component includes a slideway, a support frame, an electromagnetic slide rail, a movable block, a T-shaped slide plate, rollers, and an electromagnetic slider. A support frame is provided at the bottom of the slideway. An electromagnetic slide rail is provided at the inner bottom of the slideway through a chute opened. An electromagnetic slider is provided at the top of the electromagnetic slide rail. T-shaped slide plates are provided on both sides of the movable block. Rollers are provided at the top and bottom of the T-shaped slide plate through grooves opened. An electromagnetic slider is provided at the bottom of the movable block.
[0009] Optionally, the inner wall of the slideway is connected to the T-shaped slide plate through a groove opened. The bottom of the electromagnetic slider is connected to the electromagnetic slide rail. The number of the electromagnetic slide rails is two.
[0010] Optionally, the number of the support frames is two. The tops of the two support frames are connected to both sides of the bottom of the slideway. The two support frames, the support rod, and the slideway form a triangle.
[0011] Optionally, the rotating component includes a motor B, a turntable, metal balls, and a fixed block. The output end of the motor B is provided with the turntable. Metal balls are provided on the outer side of the turntable through grooves opened. A fixed block is provided on the outer side of the turntable. The top of the fixed box is connected to the turntable through a groove opened.
[0012] Optionally, a spring is provided in the fixed box through a groove opened. A limiting plate is provided at one end of the spring. One side of the limiting plate is connected to the fixed block. The number of the metal balls is several. The inside of the fixed box is connected to the metal balls through grooves opened. The fixed block is located below the metal balls. A motor box is provided outside the motor B.
[0013] Optionally, the clamping component includes a T-shaped fixing plate, a connecting rod, a hydraulic telescopic rod, an arc-shaped clamping plate, a rectangular clamping plate, a fixing bolt, a connecting piece, and a rubber pad. A connecting rod is provided at the bottom end of the T-shaped fixing plate. Hydraulic telescopic rods are provided on both sides of the connecting rod. An arc-shaped clamping plate or a rectangular clamping plate is provided on one side of the hydraulic telescopic rod. A connecting piece is provided on one side of the arc-shaped clamping plate and the rectangular clamping plate. A rubber pad is provided on the other side of the arc-shaped clamping plate and the rectangular clamping plate. A fixing bolt is provided in the internal thread groove of the connecting piece. The top of the T-shaped fixing plate is connected to the bottom of the movable block.
[0014] Optionally, the number of the arc-shaped clamping plates and the rectangular clamping plates is four. One side of the hydraulic telescopic rod is connected to the connecting piece through a groove opened. The hydraulic telescopic rod and the connecting piece are fixedly connected through the fixing bolt.
[0015] Optionally, a motor A is provided at the inner bottom of the support rod. The output end of the motor A is provided with a lead screw. A slider is provided on the outer side of the lead screw. One side of the slider is connected to the slideway.
[0016] In summary, the technical effects and advantages of the present utility model are as follows:
[0017] 1. The structure of the present utility model is reasonable. The motor B can drive the turntable to rotate, thereby driving the support rod to rotate and making the entire robotic arm rotate, which is convenient for the use of the robotic arm. The design of the metal ball can prevent friction between the turntable and the fixed box when the turntable rotates inside the fixed box, thus affecting the service life of the robotic arm. By energizing the electromagnetic slide rail and the electromagnetic slider, the electromagnetic slider can drive the movable block to move inside the slideway, and then drive the clamping assembly to move, which is convenient for the use of the robotic arm and improves work efficiency. The T-shaped slide plate can place the movable block inside the slideway and limit it. The rollers facilitate the movement of the movable block. The support frame can support the slideway, forming a triangle with the support rod and the slideway, greatly improving the stability of the robotic arm.
[0018] 2. In the present utility model, the clamping assembly can be fixed to the bottom of the moving assembly through the T-shaped fixing plate, which is convenient for the use of the robotic arm. The connecting rod can connect the hydraulic telescopic rod, which is convenient for the rectangular clamping plate or the arc-shaped clamping plate to clamp the article. The connecting piece and the fixing bolt facilitate the worker to install the arc-shaped clamping plate or the rectangular clamping plate, which is convenient for the robotic arm to clamp articles of different shapes. The rubber pad can protect the clamped article to a certain extent.
[0019] 3. In the present utility model, the limiting plate can limit the rotating assembly to prevent excessive rotation of the rotating assembly, which affects the use of the robotic arm. The spring can buffer the limiting plate to prevent the fixed block from directly colliding with the limiting plate, which affects the use of the robotic arm. The motor A drives the lead screw to rotate, which can make the slider drive the moving assembly to move up and down, and then drive the clamping assembly to move up and down, which is extremely convenient for the use of the robotic arm and improves the applicability of the robotic arm. Description of the Drawings
[0020] Figure 1 It is a schematic plan view of the injection molding machine manipulator of the present utility model;
[0021] Figure 2 It is a schematic view of the structure of the moving assembly of the present utility model;
[0022] Figure 3 It is a schematic view of the structure of the movable block of the present utility model;
[0023] Figure 4 It is a schematic view of the injection molding machine manipulator of the present utility model;
[0024] Figure 5 It is a schematic view of the structure of the clamping assembly of the present utility model;
[0025] Figure 6This is a schematic plan view of the rotating assembly of the present utility model.
[0026] In the figure: 1, workbench; 2, fixed box; 3, rotating assembly; 4, support rod; 5, moving assembly; 6, clamping assembly; 7, motor box; 8, motor A; 9, lead screw; 10, slider; 11, spring; 12, limit plate; 301, motor B; 302, turntable; 303, metal ball; 304, fixed block; 501, slideway; 502, support frame; 503, electromagnetic slide rail; 504, movable block; 505, T-shaped slide plate; 506, roller; 507, electromagnetic slider; 601, T-shaped fixing plate; 602, connecting rod; 603, hydraulic telescopic rod; 604, arc-shaped clamping plate; 605, rectangular clamping plate; 606, fixing bolt; 607, connecting piece; 608, rubber pad. Detailed implementation manners
[0027] Next, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described in conjunction with the accompanying 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.
[0028] Embodiment: Refer to Figures 1-6 The structure of an injection molding machine manipulator shown, including a workbench 1 and a clamping assembly 6. A fixed box 2 is provided on the top of the workbench 1. The workbench 1 and the fixed box 2 are provided with a rotating assembly 3 through the opened grooves. A support rod 4 is provided on the top of the rotating assembly 3. A moving assembly 5 is provided on one side of the top of the support rod 4. The clamping assembly 6 is provided at the bottom of the moving assembly 5;
[0029] The moving assembly 5 includes a slideway 501, a support frame 502, an electromagnetic slide rail 503, a movable block 504, a T-shaped slide plate 505, rollers 506 and an electromagnetic slider 507. The support frame 502 is provided at the bottom of the slideway 501. The electromagnetic slide rail 503 is provided through the opened chute at the inner bottom of the slideway 501. The movable block 504 is provided on the top of the electromagnetic slide rail 503. T-shaped slide plates 505 are provided on both sides of the movable block 504. The rollers 506 are provided through the opened grooves at the top and bottom of the T-shaped slide plate 505. The electromagnetic slider 507 is provided at the bottom of the movable block 504.
[0030] As a preferred implementation manner in this embodiment, as shown in Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown in the figure, the inner wall of the slideway 501 is connected to the T-shaped slide plate 505 through the groove opened. The bottom of the electromagnetic slider 507 is connected to the electromagnetic slide rail 503. The number of the electromagnetic slide rails 503 is two, and the number of the support frames 502 is two. The tops of the two support frames 502 are connected to both sides of the bottom of the slideway 501. The two support frames 502 and the support rod 4 and the slideway 501 form a triangle. At the inner bottom of the support rod 4, there is a motor A8. The output end of the motor A8 is provided with a lead screw 9. The outside of the lead screw 9 is provided with a slider 10. One side of the slider 10 is connected to the slideway 501. By energizing the electromagnetic slide rail 503 and the electromagnetic slider 507, the electromagnetic slider 507 can drive the movable block 504 to move inside the slideway 501, and then drive the clamping assembly 6 to move. Through the T-shaped slide plate 505, the movable block 504 can be placed inside the slideway 501 and limited. Through the roller 506, it is convenient for the movable block 504 to move. Through the support frame 502, the slideway 501 can be supported to form a triangle with the support rod 4 and the slideway 501, greatly improving the stability of the robotic arm. By driving the lead screw 9 to rotate by the motor A8, the slider 10 can drive the moving assembly 5 to move up and down, and then drive the clamping assembly 6 to move up and down.
[0031] As Figure 1 , Figure 4 and Figure 6 shown, in this embodiment, the rotating assembly 3 includes a motor B301, a turntable 302, a metal ball 303 and a fixed block 304. The output end of the motor B301 is provided with the turntable 302. The outside of the turntable 302 is provided with the metal ball 303 through the groove opened. The outside of the turntable 302 is provided with the fixed block 304. The top of the fixed box 2 is connected to the turntable 302 through the groove opened. Inside the fixed box 2, there is a spring 11 through the groove opened. One end of the spring 11 is provided with a limiting plate 12. One side of the limiting plate 12 is connected to the fixed block 304. The number of the metal balls 303 is several. Inside the fixed box 2, it is connected to the metal ball 303 through the groove opened. The fixed block 304 is located below the metal ball 303. The outside of the motor B301 is provided with a motor box 7. By the motor B301, the turntable 302 can be driven to rotate, so that the whole robotic arm can be rotated by driving the support rod 4 to rotate. Through the design of the metal ball 303, it can prevent the turntable 302 from rubbing against the fixed box 2 when rotating inside. Through the limiting plate 12, the rotating assembly 3 can be limited to prevent the rotating assembly 3 from rotating too much. Through the spring 11, a certain buffer can be provided for the limiting plate 12 to prevent the fixed block 304 from directly colliding with the limiting plate 12.
[0032] As Figure 1 , Figure 3 and Figure 5As shown, in this embodiment, the clamping assembly 6 includes a T-shaped fixing plate 601, a connecting rod 602, a hydraulic telescopic rod 603, an arc-shaped clamping plate 604, a rectangular clamping plate 605, a fixing bolt 606, a connecting member 607 and a rubber pad 608. A connecting rod 602 is provided at the bottom end of the T-shaped fixing plate 601. Hydraulic telescopic rods 603 are provided on both sides of the connecting rod 602. An arc-shaped clamping plate 604 or a rectangular clamping plate 605 is provided on one side of the hydraulic telescopic rod 603. A connecting member 607 is provided on one side of the arc-shaped clamping plate 604 and the rectangular clamping plate 605. A rubber pad 608 is provided on the other side of the arc-shaped clamping plate 604 and the rectangular clamping plate 605. A fixing bolt 606 is provided inside the connecting member 607 through a threaded groove opened. The top of the T-shaped fixing plate 601 is connected to the bottom of the movable block 504. The number of the arc-shaped clamping plates 604 and the rectangular clamping plates 605 is four. One side of the hydraulic telescopic rod 603 is connected to the connecting member 607 through a groove opened. The hydraulic telescopic rod 603 and the connecting member 607 are fixedly connected by the fixing bolt 606. The clamping assembly 6 can be fixed to the bottom of the moving assembly 5 through the T-shaped fixing plate 601. The hydraulic telescopic rod 603 can be connected through the connecting rod 602, so as to facilitate the rectangular clamping plate 605 or the arc-shaped clamping plate 604 to clamp an article. The worker can easily install the arc-shaped clamping plate 604 or the rectangular clamping plate 605 through the connecting member 607 and the fixing bolt 606. The rubber pad 608 can provide a certain protection for the clamped article.
[0033] The working principle of this utility model:
[0034] The motor B301 can drive the turntable 302 to rotate, thereby driving the support rod 4 to rotate and making the entire robotic arm rotate. The design of the metal ball 303 can prevent friction between the turntable 302 and the fixed box 2 when the turntable 302 rotates inside the fixed box 2. By energizing the electromagnetic slide rail 503 and the electromagnetic slider 507, the electromagnetic slider 507 can drive the movable block 504 to move inside the slideway 501, thereby driving the clamping assembly 6 to move. The T-shaped slide plate 505 can place the movable block 504 inside the slideway 501 and limit its position. The roller 506 facilitates the movement of the movable block 504. The support frame 502 can support the slideway 501, forming a triangle with the support rod 4 and the slideway 501, greatly improving the stability of the robotic arm. The T-shaped fixing plate 601 can fix the clamping assembly 6 to the bottom of the moving assembly 5. The connecting rod 602 can connect the hydraulic telescopic rod 603, thereby facilitating the clamping of items by the rectangular clamping plate 605 or the arc-shaped clamping plate 604. The connecting piece 607 and the fixing bolt 606 facilitate the installation of the arc-shaped clamping plate 604 or the rectangular clamping plate 605 by workers. The rubber pad 608 can provide a certain degree of protection for the clamped items. The limiting plate 12 can limit the rotation assembly 3 to prevent the rotation assembly 3 from rotating excessively. The spring 11 can provide a certain degree of buffering for the limiting plate 12 to prevent the fixed block 304 from directly colliding with the limiting plate 12. The motor A8 drives the lead screw 9 to rotate, enabling the slider 10 to drive the moving assembly 5 to move up and down, and then driving the clamping assembly 6 to move up and down.
[0035] All the electrical components mentioned in this article are electrically connected to the external main controller and the 220V mains power supply, and the main controller can be a conventional known device such as a computer for control.
[0036] Finally, it should be noted that the above are only the preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not used to limit the present invention. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or perform equivalent replacements for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present invention shall be included in the protection scope of the present invention.
Claims
1. A manipulator structure for an injection molding machine, comprising a workbench (1) and a clamping assembly (6), characterized in that: A fixed box (2) is provided on the top of the workbench (1); a rotating assembly (3) is provided on the workbench (1) and the fixed box (2) through a groove; a support rod (4) is provided on the top of the rotating assembly (3); a moving assembly (5) is provided on one side of the top end of the support rod (4); and a clamping assembly (6) is provided on the bottom of the moving assembly (5); The moving assembly (5) comprises a slideway (501), a support frame (502), an electromagnetic slide rail (503), a movable block (504), a T-shaped slide plate (505), a roller (506) and an electromagnetic slider (507); the support frame (502) is provided at the bottom of the slideway (501); the electromagnetic slide rail (503) is provided at the inner bottom of the slideway (501) via a slide groove; the movable block (504) is provided at the top of the electromagnetic slide rail (503); T-shaped slide plates (505) are provided on both sides of the movable block (504); rollers (506) are provided at the top and bottom of the T-shaped slide plate (505) via grooves; and the electromagnetic slider (507) is provided at the bottom of the movable block (504).
2. The injection molding machine manipulator structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner wall of the slideway (501) is connected to the T-shaped slide plate (505) via a groove, and the bottom of the electromagnetic slide block (507) is connected to the electromagnetic slide rail (503), and the number of the electromagnetic slide rails (503) is two.
3. The injection molding machine manipulator structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: There are two support frames (502), the tops of the two support frames (502) are connected to the two sides of the bottom of the slideway (501), and the two support frames (502) form a triangle with the support rod (4) and the slideway (501).
4. The injection molding machine manipulator structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rotating assembly (3) comprises a motor B (301), a rotating disk (302), a metal ball (303) and a fixed block (304); the output end of the motor B (301) is provided with a rotating disk (302); the outer side of the rotating disk (302) is provided with a metal ball (303) via a groove; the outer side of the rotating disk (302) is provided with a fixed block (304); and the top of the fixed box (2) is connected to the rotating disk (302) via the groove.
5. The injection molding machine manipulator structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: A spring (11) is provided inside the fixing box (2) via a groove, a limiting plate (12) is provided at one end of the spring (11), one side of the limiting plate (12) is connected to a fixing block (304), a plurality of metal balls (303) are provided, the inside of the fixing box (2) is connected to the metal balls (303) via a groove, the fixing block (304) is located below the metal balls (303), and a motor box (7) is provided on the outside of the motor B (301).
6. The injection molding machine manipulator structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamping assembly (6) comprises a T-shaped fixing plate (601), a connecting rod (602), a hydraulic telescopic rod (603), an arc-shaped clamping plate (604), a rectangular clamping plate (605), a fixing bolt (606), a connecting piece (607) and a rubber pad (608). The bottom end of the T-shaped fixing plate (601) is provided with a connecting rod (602). Both sides of the connecting rod (602) are provided with hydraulic telescopic rods (603). An arc-shaped clamping plate (604) or a rectangular clamping plate (605) is provided on one side of the arc-shaped clamping plate (604) or the rectangular clamping plate (605), a connecting piece (607) is provided on one side of the arc-shaped clamping plate (604) or the rectangular clamping plate (605), a rubber pad (608) is provided on the other side of the arc-shaped clamping plate (604) or the rectangular clamping plate (605), a fixing bolt (606) is provided inside the connecting piece (607) through a threaded groove, and the top of the T-shaped fixing plate (601) is connected to the bottom of the movable block (504).
7. The injection molding machine manipulator structure according to claim 6, characterized in that: The number of the arc-shaped clamping plates (604) and the rectangular clamping plates (605) is four, one side of the hydraulic telescopic rod (603) is connected to the connecting piece (607) via a groove, and the hydraulic telescopic rod (603) and the connecting piece (607) are fixedly connected via a fixing bolt (606).
8. The injection molding machine manipulator structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: A motor A (8) is provided at the inner bottom of the support rod (4), a screw rod (9) is provided at the output end of the motor A (8), a slider (10) is provided at the outer side of the screw rod (9), and one side of the slider (10) is connected to a slideway (501).
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Manipulator structure for injection molding machine
CN217373329U