Metal vacuum chuck cylinder body of automation equipment

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of vacuum chucks, and discloses a metal vacuum chuck cylinder body of automation equipment, which comprises a cylinder body, a connecting plate is fixedly mounted above the cylinder body, a first air connecting port is fixedly mounted at the top of the connecting plate, a second guide groove is formed in the outer side of a piston, and the second guide groove is in sliding connection with a guide rail; a first connecting pipe is fixedly installed in the hollow steel pipe, a second connecting pipe is fixedly installed in the hollow steel pipe, an air inlet is formed in the hollow steel pipe, a suction cup is fixedly installed at the bottom of the second connecting pipe, and an air suction port is formed in the suction cup. And air in the cylinder body is pumped out, and the piston is sucked upwards, so that the piston drives the hollow steel pipe to move, and the effects that the height of the hollow steel pipe is controlled to be adjusted, and objects are carried are achieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of vacuum suction cups, and more specifically, to a metal vacuum suction cup cylinder body of an automated device. Background Art

[0002] A vacuum suction cup is a type of manipulator that can automatically grasp and move objects. It is an important component of automated equipment, with a large usage volume and a wide range of applications. However, existing vacuum suction cups are composed of two different components, namely a cylinder and a suction cup, which are separated. The manufacturing cost is relatively high, and there are various limitations in the degree of freedom of use, and the operation is relatively cumbersome. Content of the Utility Model

[0003] In order to overcome the deficiencies of the prior art, the utility model provides a metal vacuum suction cup cylinder body of an automated device, which has the advantages of lower production cost and integrated design.

[0004] To achieve the above object, the utility model provides the following technical solution: A metal vacuum suction cup cylinder body of an automated device, comprising: a cylinder body, a connecting plate is fixedly installed above the cylinder body, a first air connection port is fixedly installed at the top of the connecting plate, a guide rail is fixedly installed inside the cylinder body, a slider is arranged inside the cylinder body, a first guide groove is formed on the outer side of the slider, and the guide rail is slidably connected with the first guide groove; a piston is fixedly installed at the bottom of the slider, a second guide groove is formed on the outer side of the piston, and the second guide groove is slidably connected with the guide rail; a hollow steel pipe, a second connecting pipe is fixedly installed inside the hollow steel pipe, an air inlet is formed inside the hollow steel pipe, a second air connection port is fixedly installed in front of the air inlet, the second air connection port is fixedly connected with the second connecting pipe, a suction cup is fixedly installed at the bottom of the second connecting pipe, and a suction port is formed inside the suction cup.

[0005] The beneficial effect of adopting the above technical solution is: Connect the first air connection port with a vacuum pump to extract the air inside the cylinder body, so that the piston is sucked upward, thereby driving the hollow steel pipe to displace, so as to control the height adjustment of the hollow steel pipe. At the same time, the second air connection port is connected with the second connecting pipe and contacts the suction cup at the bottom. The suction cup contacts the article, and then is connected with the vacuum pump through the second air connection port to adsorb and carry the article, combining the steps of lifting and carrying, achieving the effect of simple operation.

[0006] As a preferred technical solution of the utility model, a telescopic rod with lifting freedom is fixedly installed above the piston, and a spring is sleeved outside the telescopic rod.

[0007] The beneficial effects of adopting the above technical solution are as follows: The telescopic rod will always provide an elastic force to push downward, so that the piston will always be located at the bottommost end inside the cylinder block without being affected by other forces, thus maintaining the convenience of entering the working state at any time.

[0008] As a preferred technical solution of the present invention, a first connecting pipe is fixedly installed at the bottom of the cylinder block. A fixing block with a rotational degree of freedom is engaged on the outer side of the first connecting pipe. An installation groove is provided inside the fixing block, and a sealing ring is embedded inside the installation groove.

[0009] The beneficial effects of adopting the above technical solution are as follows: The sealing ring is circular. The sealing ring is located on the outer side of the first connecting pipe, and its main function is to seal the junction of the fixing block and the first connecting pipe, thereby preventing air leakage.

[0010] As a preferred technical solution of the present invention, the diameter value of the second connecting pipe is smaller than the diameter value of the hollow steel pipe. The second air intake port is located above the suction cup, and the second air intake port passes through the inside of the air inlet.

[0011] The beneficial effects of adopting the above technical solution are as follows: Connect the second air intake port to a vacuum pump, so that the air inside the second connecting pipe is extracted, thereby generating a large suction force inside the second connecting pipe. Through the air suction port, the bottom of the suction cup is sucked, thereby achieving the effect of firm suction.

[0012] As a preferred technical solution of the present invention, there are two guide rails. Both of the two guide rails are located inside the cylinder block. Both of the two guide rails are arc-shaped, and the two guide rails are respectively located on the front and rear sides of the slider.

[0013] The beneficial effects of adopting the above technical solution are as follows: The main functions of the two guide rails are to guide the slider and the piston, and can limit the slider and the piston through the first guide groove and the second guide groove, preventing the slider and the second guide groove from rotating during the working process.

[0014] As a preferred technical solution of the present invention, the diameter value of the slider is smaller than the diameter value of the piston. The piston is located above the first connecting pipe, and the diameter value of the piston is equal to the inner diameter value of the cylinder block. The piston is fixedly connected to the hollow steel pipe.

[0015] The beneficial effects of adopting the above technical solution are as follows: The main function of the piston is to effectively ensure that the inside of the cylinder block is in a vacuum state when the inside of the cylinder block is evacuated, thereby achieving the effect of controlling the lifting of the piston.

[0016] As a preferred technical solution of the present utility model, the fixing block is located at the bottom of the cylinder block. The interior of the fixing block is circular, and the exterior of the fixing block is square.

[0017] The beneficial effects of adopting the above technical solution are as follows: By engaging the fixing block with the first connecting pipe, the fixing block and the first connecting pipe can be installed and separated at any time, so as to facilitate the overhaul and installation of the interior of the cylinder block, improve the efficiency and simplicity of installation production, and at the same time ensure the sealing effect of the whole device.

[0018] As a preferred technical solution of the present utility model, there are multiple suction ports. The multiple suction ports are all located inside the suction cup, and the multiple suction ports are all located below the second connecting pipe. The suction cup is made of a relatively soft material.

[0019] The beneficial effects of adopting the above technical solution are as follows: The main function of the suction cup is to make the bottom of the suction cup contact with the article through the suction force generated inside the second connecting pipe, so as to facilitate the suction and handling of the article. At the same time, because the material is relatively soft, it will not damage the article being handled. Description of the Drawings

[0020] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the cylinder block structure of the present utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view of the overall structure of the present utility model;

[0023] Figure 4 is of the present utility model Figure 3 schematic enlarged view of the structure at A;

[0024] Figure 5 is an exploded view of a part of the structure of the present utility model.

[0025] In the figure: 1. Cylinder block; 2. Connecting plate; 3. First air intake port; 4. Guide rail; 5. Slide block; 6. First guide groove; 7. Piston; 8. Second guide groove; 9. First connecting pipe; 10. Fixing block; 11. Installation groove; 12. Sealing ring; 13. Hollow steel pipe; 14. Second connecting pipe; 15. Intake port; 16. Second air intake port; 17. Suction cup; 18. Suction port; 19. Expansion rod; 20. Spring. Detailed Embodiments

[0026] 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 described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present utility model, rather than all of the embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0027] As Figures 1 to 5 shown, the present utility model provides a metal vacuum suction cup cylinder body for an automated device, including: a cylinder body 1, a connecting plate 2 is fixedly installed above the cylinder body 1, a first air connection port 3 is fixedly installed at the top of the connecting plate 2, a guide rail 4 is fixedly installed inside the cylinder body 1, a slider 5 is arranged inside the cylinder body 1, a first guide groove 6 is opened on the outer side of the slider 5, the guide rail 4 is slidably connected with the first guide groove 6, a piston 7 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the slider 5, a second guide groove 8 is opened on the outer side of the piston 7, and the second guide groove 8 is slidably connected with the guide rail 4; a hollow steel pipe 13, a second connecting pipe 14 is fixedly installed inside the hollow steel pipe 13, an air inlet 15 is opened inside the hollow steel pipe 13, a second air connection port 16 is fixedly installed in front of the air inlet 15, the second air connection port 16 is fixedly connected with the second connecting pipe 14, a suction cup 17 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the second connecting pipe 14, and a suction port 18 is opened inside the suction cup 17.

[0028] The beneficial effects of adopting the above technical solution are: Connect the first air connection port 3 to a vacuum pump, so that the air inside the cylinder body 1 is pumped out, the piston 7 is sucked upward, so that the piston 7 drives the hollow steel pipe 13 to move, so as to control the height adjustment of the hollow steel pipe 13. At the same time, the second air connection port 16 is connected to the second connecting pipe 14 and contacts the suction cup 17 at the bottom. The suction cup 17 contacts the article, and then is connected to the vacuum pump through the second air connection port 16, so as to adsorb and carry the article, combining the steps of lifting and carrying, achieving the effect of simple operation.

[0029] Wherein, a telescopic rod 19 with a lifting degree of freedom is fixedly installed above the piston 7, and a spring 20 is sleeved on the outer side of the telescopic rod 19.

[0030] The beneficial effects of adopting the above technical solution are: The telescopic rod 19 will always provide an elastic force to push downward, so that when the piston 7 is not affected by other forces, it will always be located at the bottom end inside the cylinder body 1, so as to keep it convenient to enter the working state at any time.

[0031] Wherein, a first connecting pipe 9 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the cylinder body 1, a fixing block 10 with a rotational degree of freedom is meshed on the outer side of the first connecting pipe 9, an installation groove 11 is opened inside the fixing block 10, and a sealing ring 12 is embedded inside the installation groove 11.

[0032] The beneficial effects of adopting the above technical solution are as follows: The sealing ring 12 is circular ring-shaped and is located outside the first connecting pipe 9. Its main function is to seal the junction of the fixing block 10 and the first connecting pipe 9, thereby preventing air leakage.

[0033] Among them, the diameter value of the second connecting pipe 14 is smaller than that of the hollow steel pipe 13. The second air inlet 16 is located above the suction cup 17, and the second air inlet 16 passes through the inside of the air inlet 15.

[0034] The beneficial effects of adopting the above technical solution are as follows: Connect the second air inlet 16 to a vacuum pump to extract the air inside the second connecting pipe 14, thereby generating a relatively large suction force inside the second connecting pipe 14. Through the air suction port 18, the bottom of the suction cup 17 is sucked, thereby achieving the effect of firm suction.

[0035] Among them, there are two guide rails 4, and both guide rails 4 are located inside the cylinder block 1. Both guide rails 4 are arc-shaped, and the two guide rails 4 are respectively located on the front and rear sides of the slider 5.

[0036] The beneficial effects of adopting the above technical solution are as follows: The main functions of the two guide rails 4 are to guide the slider 5 and the piston 7, and can limit the slider 5 and the piston 7 through the first guide groove 6 and the second guide groove 8, preventing the slider 5 and the second guide groove 8 from rotating during the working process.

[0037] Among them, the diameter value of the slider 5 is smaller than that of the piston 7. The piston 7 is located above the first connecting pipe 9, and the diameter value of the piston 7 is equal to the inner diameter value of the cylinder block 1. The piston 7 is fixedly connected to the hollow steel pipe 13.

[0038] The beneficial effects of adopting the above technical solution are as follows: The main function of the piston 7 is to effectively ensure that the inside of the cylinder block 1 is in a vacuum state when the inside of the cylinder block 1 is evacuated, thereby achieving the effect of controlling the lifting of the piston 7.

[0039] Among them, the fixing block 10 is located at the bottom of the cylinder block 1. The inside of the fixing block 10 is circular, and the outside of the fixing block 10 is square.

[0040] The beneficial effects of adopting the above technical solution are as follows: By engaging the fixing block 10 with the first connecting pipe 9, the fixing block 10 and the first connecting pipe 9 can be installed and separated at any time, thereby facilitating the maintenance and installation of the inside of the cylinder block 1, improving the efficiency and simplicity of installation production, and at the same time ensuring the overall sealing effect of the device.

[0041] Among them, there are multiple air inlets 18, all of which are located inside the suction cup 17, and all of the multiple air inlets 18 are located below the second connecting pipe 14. The material of the suction cup 17 is relatively soft.

[0042] The beneficial effects of adopting the above technical solution are as follows: The main function of the suction cup 17 is to make the bottom of the suction cup 17 contact with the item through the suction force generated inside the second connecting pipe 14, so as to facilitate sucking the item and carrying it. At the same time, due to the relatively soft material, it will not damage the item being carried.

[0043] The working principle and usage process of the present utility model:

[0044] First, connect the first air connection port 3 and the second air connection port 16 to the corresponding vacuum pumps respectively to install the equipment normally and achieve the effect of normal operation.

[0045] At this time, start the vacuum pump connected to the first air connection port 3 to generate an upward suction force inside the cylinder body 1, so that the piston 7 is sucked upward. At the same time, the second guide groove 8 drives the piston 7 to move upward through the sliding action with the guide rail 4, and at the same time limits the piston 7 to prevent the piston 7 from rotating. At this time, during the upward displacement of the piston 7, it will drive the hollow steel pipe 13 to move upward, so as to achieve the effect of adjusting the height of the suction cup 17.

[0046] Secondly, start the vacuum pump connected to the second air connection port 16 to extract the air inside the second connecting pipe 14, so that the second connecting pipe 14 generates a large suction force through the air inlets 18, and the suction cup 17 sucks the item at the bottom, so as to achieve the effect of carrying.

[0047] Finally, due to the relatively soft material of the suction cup 17, it can effectively protect the item during suction, so as to achieve the situation that the item will not be damaged.

[0048] 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 such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Moreover, the term "comprising", "including" or any other variant thereof is intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, so that a process, method, article or device including 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.

[0049] Although embodiments of the present utility model 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 utility model. The scope of the present utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. The metal vacuum suction cup cylinder body of an automated device, characterized in that, Including: A cylinder block, a connecting plate is fixedly installed above the cylinder block, a first air inlet is fixedly installed at the top of the connecting plate, a guide rail is fixedly installed inside the cylinder block, a slider is arranged inside the cylinder block, a first guide groove is opened on the outer side of the slider, the guide rail is slidably connected with the first guide groove, a piston is fixedly installed at the bottom of the slider, a second guide groove is opened on the outer side of the piston, and the second guide groove is slidably connected with the guide rail; A hollow steel pipe, a second connecting pipe is fixedly installed inside the hollow steel pipe, an air inlet is opened inside the hollow steel pipe, a second air inlet is fixedly installed in front of the air inlet, the second air inlet is fixedly connected with the second connecting pipe, a suction cup is fixedly installed at the bottom of the second connecting pipe, and a suction port is opened inside the suction cup.

2. The metal vacuum suction cup cylinder body of the automated device according to claim 1, characterized in that: An expansion link with a lifting degree of freedom is fixedly installed above the piston, and a spring is sleeved on the outer side of the expansion link.

3. The metal vacuum suction cup cylinder of the automated device according to claim 1, wherein: A first connecting pipe is fixedly installed at the bottom of the cylinder block, a fixing block with a rotational degree of freedom is meshed on the outer side of the first connecting pipe, an installation groove is opened inside the fixing block, and a sealing ring is inlaid inside the installation groove.

4. The metal vacuum suction cup cylinder of the automated device according to claim 1, wherein: The diameter value of the second connecting pipe is smaller than the diameter value of the hollow steel pipe, the second air inlet is located above the suction cup, and the second air inlet passes through the inside of the air inlet.

5. The metal vacuum suction cup cylinder body of the automated device according to claim 1, characterized in that: There are two guide rails, both of the two guide rails are located inside the cylinder block, both of the two guide rails are arc-shaped, and the two guide rails are respectively located on the front and rear sides of the slider.

6. The metal vacuum suction cup cylinder body of the automated device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The diameter value of the slider is smaller than the diameter value of the piston, the piston is located above the first connecting pipe, and the diameter value of the piston is equal to the diameter value of the inner side of the cylinder block, and the piston is fixedly connected with the hollow steel pipe.

7. The metal vacuum suction cup cylinder body of the automated device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The fixing block is located at the bottom of the cylinder block, the inside of the fixing block is circular, and the outside of the fixing block is square.

8. The metal vacuum suction cup cylinder of the automated device according to claim 1, characterized in that: There are multiple suction ports, all of the multiple suction ports are located inside the suction cup, and all of the multiple suction ports are located below the second connecting pipe, and the material of the suction cup is relatively soft.

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