Automatic material taking mechanical arm based on injection molding machine

Abstract

The utility model discloses an automatic material taking mechanical arm based on an injection molding machine, which comprises an injection molding machine body, an X-axis moving module, a Y-axis moving module, a Z-axis moving module, a turnover mechanism, a first material clamping assembly and a second material clamping assembly, and the first material clamping assembly comprises a base, a push cylinder, a fixed clamping plate, a movable clamping plate, a swing cylinder and a clamping jaw. Through linkage of the X-axis moving module, the Y-axis moving module and the Z-axis moving module, the first material clamping assembly and the second material clamping assembly can clamp different types of product materials, and then the high efficiency and adaptability of the whole material taking process are improved; the overturning mechanism can adjust the overturning angle of the first clamping assembly, so that product clamping is achieved in multiple directions or angles, and the clamping stability is improved. The pushing air cylinder can adjust the distance between the movable clamping plate and the fixed clamping plate, so that the first material clamping assembly can flexibly adapt to product materials of different sizes for clamping, and the clamping firmness and stability are improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of robotic arms, in particular to an automatic material taking robotic arm based on an injection molding machine. Background Art

[0002] In modern manufacturing, injection molding machines are widely used in the production process of various plastic products. In order to improve production efficiency and product quality, an automatic material taking system has become an important part of the injection molding production line.

[0003] In the prior art, injection molding machines usually use robotic arms to take out the products that have completed injection molding from the mold. However, the flexibility of traditional material taking robotic arms is poor, and it is difficult to adapt to products of different shapes and sizes. As a result, when the material taking robotic arm clamps large-sized products at multiple angles, it is easy to have the problem of insecure clamping, thus affecting the production efficiency of the products.

[0004] Therefore, there are defects in the prior art and improvement is needed. Summary of the Utility Model

[0005] The technical problem to be solved by the utility model is to provide an automatic material taking robotic arm based on an injection molding machine with high flexibility and capable of stably clamping large-sized products.

[0006] To achieve this purpose, the utility model adopts the following technical solutions: an automatic material taking robotic arm based on an injection molding machine, including an injection molding machine body, an X-axis moving module, a Y-axis moving module, a Z-axis moving module, a flipping mechanism, a first clamping component, and a second clamping component;

[0007] The X-axis moving module is arranged on the top of the injection molding machine body. The Y-axis moving module includes a mounting seat, a slide rail, a traveling driving device, and a moving plate;

[0008] The mounting seat is connected to the movable end of the X-axis moving module. Two slide rails are arranged on both sides of the mounting seat. Two groups of traveling driving devices are respectively arranged on the slide rails and are connected to the moving plate. The traveling driving device is used to drive the moving plate to move along the extending direction of the slide rail;

[0009] The Z-axis moving module is arranged on the moving plate. One group of Z-axis moving modules is connected to the first clamping component through the flipping mechanism, and the other group of Z-axis moving modules is connected to the second clamping component. The flipping mechanism is used to flip and adjust the angle of the first clamping component;

[0010] The first clamping component includes a base, a pushing cylinder, a fixed clamping plate, a movable clamping plate, a swinging cylinder, and a clamping jaw. The base is connected to the movable end of the Z-axis moving module. The pushing cylinder is arranged on the base, and the movable end of the pushing cylinder is connected to the movable clamping plate;

[0011] The fixed clamping plate is arranged at the side end of the base. The pushing air cylinder is used to adjust the distance between the movable clamping plate and the fixed clamping plate. The swinging air cylinder is obliquely arranged on the outer side wall of the movable clamping plate. The clamping jaw is rotatably connected to the side end of the movable clamping plate. The movable end of the swinging air cylinder is connected to the clamping jaw, and the swinging air cylinder is used to drive the clamping jaw to swing.

[0012] Adopting the above technical solution, in the automatic material taking robot arm based on an injection molding machine, the second material clamping assembly includes a finger air cylinder and a clamping arm;

[0013] The finger air cylinder is connected to the movable end of the Z-axis moving module, the clamping arm is connected to the movable end of the finger air cylinder, and the finger air cylinder is used to drive the two clamping arms to close or move away from each other.

[0014] Adopting each of the above technical solutions, in the automatic material taking robot arm based on an injection molding machine, the turning mechanism includes a connecting seat, a telescopic air cylinder and an L-shaped plate;

[0015] The connecting seat is connected to the movable end of the Z-axis moving module. The telescopic air cylinder is arranged on the connecting seat, and its movable end is arranged downward and is hinged to the first side wall of the L-shaped plate. The second side wall of the L-shaped plate is hinged to the bottom of the connecting seat. The third side wall of the L-shaped plate is connected to the first material clamping assembly, and the third side wall is symmetrically arranged with the second side wall. The telescopic air cylinder is used to drive the L-shaped plate to turn relative to the connecting seat.

[0016] Adopting each of the above technical solutions, in the automatic material taking robot arm based on an injection molding machine, the turning mechanism further includes a rotary air cylinder;

[0017] The rotary air cylinder is arranged on the third side wall of the L-shaped plate, and the movable end of the rotary air cylinder is connected to the first material clamping assembly. The rotary air cylinder is used to adjust the turning angle of the first material clamping assembly.

[0018] Adopting each of the above technical solutions, in the automatic material taking robot arm based on an injection molding machine, the first material clamping assembly further includes a slide bar and a slide seat;

[0019] The slide seats are arranged on both sides of the bottom of the base. The slide bar is sleeved in the slide seat, and the slide bar can slide along the slide seat. The end of the slide bar is connected to the movable clamping plate.

[0020] Adopting each of the above technical solutions, in the automatic material taking robot arm based on an injection molding machine, the fixed clamping plate and the movable clamping plate are made of flexible materials.

[0021] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0022] Through the linkage of the X-axis movement module, Y-axis movement module and Z-axis movement module, the manipulator of the utility model can achieve precise movement in three-dimensional space, enabling it to operate flexibly at different positions in the injection molding machine; the first material clamping component and the second material clamping component can be respectively used to clamp different types of product materials, thus improving the efficiency and adaptability of the entire material taking process; the flipping mechanism can adjust the flipping angle of the first material clamping component, so as to clamp the product in multiple directions or angles, improving the clamping stability; the pushing cylinder can adjust the distance between the movable clamping plate and the fixed clamping plate, enabling the first material clamping component to flexibly adapt to product materials of different sizes for clamping, improving the firmness and stability of clamping; the swinging cylinder can adjust the angle of the clamping jaw, prompting the end of the clamping jaw to abut against the back of the product to lift the injection molded product out of the mold, thereby realizing stable clamping of large-size injection molded products. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model or the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required for description in the embodiments or the prior art. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the present utility model. For those of ordinary skill in the art, without creative efforts, other drawings can be obtained according to these drawings.

[0024] The structures, proportions, sizes, etc. shown in the drawings of this specification are only used to cooperate with the content disclosed in the specification for those familiar with this technology to understand and read, and are not used to limit the implementation conditions of the present utility model. Therefore, they do not have technical essence. Any modification of the structure, change of the proportional relationship or adjustment of the size, without affecting the effects that the present utility model can produce and the purposes that can be achieved, should still fall within the scope covered by the technical content disclosed in the present utility model.

[0025] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present utility model;

[0026] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of the first material clamping component of the present utility model;

[0027] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of the second material clamping component of the present utility model;

[0028] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first material clamping component of the present utility model;

[0029] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the flipping mechanism of the present utility model. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0030] In order to make the utility model purpose, features, and advantages of the present utility model more obvious and understandable, the following will clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the embodiments described below are only a part of the embodiments of the present utility model, rather than all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without making creative efforts fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0031] In the description of the present utility model, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationships indicated by the terms "upper", "lower", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc. are based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present utility model and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and thus should not be construed as a limitation to the present utility model. It should be noted that when a component is considered to be "connected" to another component, it may be directly connected to the other component or there may be an intermediate component present at the same time.

[0032] The following further illustrates the technical solutions of the present utility model in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and through specific embodiments.

[0033] Such as Figures 1 to 5As shown in the figure, an embodiment of the present utility model provides an automatic material taking robotic arm based on an injection molding machine, which includes an injection molding machine body 1, an X-axis moving module 2, a Y-axis moving module 3, a Z-axis moving module 4, a flipping mechanism 5, a first clamping component 6 and a second clamping component 7; the X-axis moving module 2 is arranged on the top of the injection molding machine body 1, the Y-axis moving module 3 includes a mounting seat 31, a slide rail 32, a walking driving device 33 and a moving plate 34, the mounting seat 31 is connected to the movable end of the X-axis moving module 2, two slide rails 32 are arranged on both sides of the mounting seat 31, two sets of walking driving devices 33 are respectively arranged on the slide rails 32 and connected to the moving plate 34, the walking driving device 33 is used to drive the moving plate 34 to move along the extension direction of the slide rail 32, the Z-axis moving module 4 is arranged on the moving plate 34, one set of Z-axis moving module 4 is connected to the first clamping component 6 through the flipping mechanism 5, the other set of Z-axis moving module 4 is connected to the second clamping component 7, and the flipping mechanism 5 is used to flip and adjust the angle of the first clamping component 6; through the linkage of the X-axis moving module 2, the Y-axis moving module 3 and the Z-axis moving module 4, the precise movement of the robotic arm in three-dimensional space can be realized, so that it can flexibly operate at different positions in the injection molding machine; the first clamping component 6 and the second clamping component 7 can be respectively used to clamp different types of product materials, so as to improve the efficiency and adaptability of the whole material taking process; the flipping mechanism 5 can adjust the flipping angle of the first clamping component 6, so as to realize product clamping in multiple directions or angles, thus improving the clamping stability. It should be noted that the X-axis moving module, the Y-axis moving module and the walking driving device are publicly known prior arts, and their specific structures and working principles will not be elaborated too much here.

[0034] As Figure 4As shown, the first material clamping assembly 6 includes a base 61, a pushing cylinder 62, a fixed clamping plate 63, a movable clamping plate 64, a swinging cylinder 65 and clamping jaws 66. The base 61 is connected to the movable end of the Z-axis moving module 4. The pushing cylinder 62 is arranged on the base 61, and the movable end of the pushing cylinder 62 is connected to the movable clamping plate 64. The fixed clamping plate 63 is arranged on the side end of the base 61. The pushing cylinder 62 is used to adjust the distance between the movable clamping plate 64 and the fixed clamping plate 63. The swinging cylinder 65 is inclined and arranged on the outer side wall of the movable clamping plate 64. The clamping jaws 66 are rotatably connected to the side end of the movable clamping plate 64. The movable end of the swinging cylinder 65 is connected to the clamping jaws 66. The swinging cylinder 65 is used to drive the clamping jaws 66 to swing. The pushing cylinder 62 can adjust the distance between the movable clamping plate 64 and the fixed clamping plate 63, so that the first material clamping assembly 6 can flexibly adapt to product materials of different sizes for clamping, improving the firmness and stability of clamping. When it is necessary to take out a large-sized injection-molded product from the mold, the swinging cylinder 65 can adjust the angle of the clamping jaws 66, causing the end of the clamping jaws 66 to abut against the back of the product. Then, the swinging cylinder 65 can drive the clamping jaws 66 to swing to lift the injection-molded product out of the mold, so that the movable clamping plate 64 can abut against the side end of the product to realize the clamping of the injection-molded product.

[0035] As Figure 3 shown, further, the second material clamping assembly 7 includes a finger cylinder 71 and clamping arms 72. The finger cylinder 71 is connected to the movable end of the Z-axis moving module 4. The clamping arms 72 are connected to the movable end of the finger cylinder 71. The finger cylinder 71 is used to drive the two clamping arms 72 to close or move away from each other. When it is necessary to clamp a product, the finger cylinder 71 can drive the clamping arms 72 to move away from each other and open. When the clamping arms 72 are opened to an appropriate width, the finger cylinder 71 drives in the reverse direction and drives the two clamping arms 72 to close to each other, thereby clamping the material to form a closed state.

[0036] As Figure 2 and Figure 5As shown in the figure, further, the flipping mechanism 5 includes a connecting seat 51, a telescopic cylinder 52 and an L-shaped plate 53. The connecting seat 51 is connected to the movable end of the Z-axis moving module 4. The telescopic cylinder 52 is arranged on the connecting seat 51, and its movable end is arranged downward and is hinged to the first side wall 531 of the L-shaped plate 53. The second side wall 532 of the L-shaped plate 53 is hinged to the bottom of the connecting seat 51. The third side wall 533 of the L-shaped plate 53 is connected to the first clamping assembly 6. The third side wall 533 is symmetrically arranged with the second side wall 532. The telescopic cylinder 52 is used to drive the L-shaped plate 53 to flip relative to the connecting seat 51, thereby driving the first clamping assembly 6 to perform horizontal or vertical flipping, so as to perform the clamping and placing operations of the product at multiple angles, improving the operation flexibility of the robotic arm.

[0037] As Figure 5 shown in the figure, further, the flipping mechanism 5 further includes a rotary cylinder 54. The rotary cylinder 54 is arranged on the third side wall 533 of the L-shaped plate 53. The movable end of the rotary cylinder 54 is connected to the first clamping assembly 6. The rotary cylinder 54 is used to adjust the rotation angle of the first clamping assembly 6, thereby increasing the operation freedom degree of the robotic arm to more flexibly meet various operation requirements, especially in the case where the product direction needs to be adjusted.

[0038] As Figure 4 shown in the figure, further, the first clamping assembly 6 further includes a sliding rod 67 and a sliding seat 68. The sliding seats 68 are arranged on both sides of the bottom of the base 61. The sliding rod 67 is sleeved in the sliding seat 68. The sliding rod 67 can slide along the sliding seat 68. The end of the sliding rod 67 is connected to the movable clamping plate 64. With such a setting, the stability of the movable clamping plate 64 during movement adjustment can be improved, and the movable clamping plate 64 can achieve smooth movement.

[0039] Further, the fixed clamping plate 63 and the movable clamping plate 64 are made of a flexible material. The flexible material has a certain elasticity and can better fit on the surface of the product, thereby achieving more stable clamping.

[0040] As described above, the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention and are not intended to limit them; although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those of ordinary skill in the art should understand that they can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or perform equivalent replacements for some of the technical features; and these modifications or replacements do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention.

Claims

1. An automatic material-taking robotic arm based on an injection molding machine, characterized in that, It includes an injection molding machine body, an X-axis moving module, a Y-axis moving module, a Z-axis moving module, a flipping mechanism, a first material clamping assembly, and a second material clamping assembly; The X-axis moving module is arranged on the top of the injection molding machine body. The Y-axis moving module includes a mounting seat, a slide rail, a traveling driving device, and a moving plate; The mounting seat is connected to the movable end of the X-axis moving module. Two slide rails are arranged on both sides of the mounting seat. Two groups of traveling driving devices are respectively arranged on the slide rails and connected to the moving plate. The traveling driving device is used to drive the moving plate to move along the extending direction of the slide rail; The Z-axis moving module is arranged on the moving plate. One group of Z-axis moving modules is connected to the first material clamping assembly through the flipping mechanism, and the other group of Z-axis moving modules is connected to the second material clamping assembly. The flipping mechanism is used to flip and adjust the angle of the first material clamping assembly; The first material clamping assembly includes a base, a pushing cylinder, a fixed clamping plate, a movable clamping plate, a swinging cylinder, and a clamping jaw. The base is connected to the movable end of the Z-axis moving module. The pushing cylinder is arranged on the base, and the movable end of the pushing cylinder is connected to the movable clamping plate; The fixed clamping plate is arranged at the side end of the base. The pushing cylinder is used to adjust the distance between the movable clamping plate and the fixed clamping plate. The swinging cylinder is obliquely arranged on the outer side wall of the movable clamping plate. The clamping jaw is rotatably connected to the side end of the movable clamping plate. The movable end of the swinging cylinder is connected to the clamping jaw. The swinging cylinder is used to drive the clamping jaw to swing; 2. The automatic material taking robotic arm based on an injection molding machine according to claim 1, characterized in that The second material clamping assembly includes a finger cylinder and a clamping arm; The finger cylinder is connected to the movable end of the Z-axis moving module. The clamping arm is connected to the movable end of the finger cylinder. The finger cylinder is used to drive the two clamping arms to close or separate from each other; 3. The automatic material taking robotic arm based on an injection molding machine according to claim 1, wherein The flipping mechanism includes a connecting seat, a telescopic cylinder, and an L-shaped plate; The connecting seat is connected to the movable end of the Z-axis moving module. The telescopic cylinder is arranged on the connecting seat, and its movable end is arranged downward and hinged to the first side wall of the L-shaped plate. The second side wall of the L-shaped plate is hinged to the bottom of the connecting seat. The third side wall of the L-shaped plate is connected to the first material clamping assembly. The third side wall is symmetrically arranged with the second side wall. The telescopic cylinder is used to drive the L-shaped plate to flip relative to the connecting seat; 4. The automatic material-taking robotic arm based on an injection molding machine according to claim 3, wherein, The flipping mechanism further includes a rotary cylinder; The rotary cylinder is arranged on the third side wall of the L-shaped plate. The movable end of the rotary cylinder is connected to the first material clamping assembly. The rotary cylinder is used to adjust the rotation angle of the first material clamping assembly; 5. The automatic material-taking robotic arm based on an injection molding machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first material clamping assembly further includes a slide bar and a slide seat; The slide seats are arranged on both sides of the bottom of the base. The slide bar is sleeved in the slide seat. The slide bar can slide along the slide seat. The end of the slide bar is connected to the movable clamping plate; 6. The automatic material-taking robotic arm based on an injection molding machine according to claim 1, characterized in that The fixed clamping plate and the movable clamping plate are made of flexible materials.

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