Gas meter side cover gripping device

Through the grabbing device combining the suction disc and negative pressure source, the problem of sliding and damage of the gas meter side cover during assembly is solved, and stable and firm side cover grabbing is achieved to avoid surface damage.

CN223130720UActive Publication Date: 2025-07-22ANHUI HONGLING SMART INSTRUMENT TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422011333.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-08-20
Publication Date
2025-07-22
Estimated Expiration
2034-08-20

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Technical Problem

The existing gas meter side covers are prone to sliding during assembly, resulting in unsolid clamping and may damage the side cover surface.

Method used

A grab device combining a suction disk and a negative pressure source is used to grab the side cover by negative pressure adsorption, and a hole is evenly opened on the bottom end surface of the suction disk and communicates with the cavity, so that the negative pressure source forms a negative pressure to achieve adsorption.

Benefits of technology

A stable and firm side cover grip is achieved, and the clamping force is evenly distributed, so that the side cover slides without damaging the surface.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a gas meter side cover grabbing device which comprises a grabbing assembly, and the grabbing assembly comprises a mounting base arranged at the bottom of the movable end of a mechanical arm; the suction disc is detachably arranged at the bottom of the mounting base, a cavity is formed in the suction disc, and a plurality of holes communicating with the cavity are evenly formed in the bottom end face of the suction disc; the negative pressure source is communicated with the cavity body; the negative pressure source enables negative pressure to be formed in the cavity and the hole, and the side cover attached to the bottom end of the suction disc is sucked and grabbed. The side cover is grabbed in a negative pressure adsorption mode through the suction disc and the negative pressure source, the process of adsorbing and grabbing the side cover is stable and firm, clamping force is evenly distributed, an object is prevented from sliding, and the surface of the side cover cannot be damaged.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of gas meter assembly, and particularly relates to a gas meter side cover grasping device. Background Art

[0002] The side cover is one of the components in the gas meter assembly process. In the step of assembling the side cover, the side cover is grasped and assembled by a grasping device.

[0003] A gas meter side cover 1 in the prior art is as Figure 1 shown, which includes a grasping end 2. The grasping end 2 is in a circular plate structure and has a smooth surface. If an ordinary manipulator is used to clamp and grasp this kind of side cover 1 during the assembly process, its smooth surface may cause insecure clamping, the side cover 1 is likely to slide, and the clamping point may also cause excessive local pressure and damage the side cover 1. Content of the Utility Model

[0004] In view of the problems in the prior art, the utility model proposes the following technical solutions:

[0005] The utility model provides a gas meter side cover grasping device, including:

[0006] A grasping assembly, the grasping assembly includes:

[0007] A mounting seat, the mounting seat is arranged at the bottom of the movable end of the manipulator;

[0008] A suction disc, the suction disc is detachably arranged at the bottom of the mounting seat. A cavity is arranged inside the suction disc, and a plurality of holes communicating with the cavity are uniformly arranged on the bottom end surface of the suction disc;

[0009] A negative pressure source, the negative pressure source is communicated with the cavity;

[0010] The negative pressure source forms negative pressure in the cavity and the holes, and adsorbs and grasps the side cover attached to the bottom end of the suction disc.

[0011] As a preference of the above technical solution, the mounting seat includes a mounting plate. The negative pressure source is arranged at the bottom end of the mounting plate. The negative pressure source includes a negative pressure pump and an output pipe. A connecting pipe communicating with the cavity is arranged at the top of the suction disc, and the output pipe is detachably connected with the connecting pipe.

[0012] As a preference of the above technical solution, one ends of the output pipe and the connecting pipe close to each other are respectively provided with a first connecting disc and a second connecting disc. A plurality of groups of first connecting holes are longitudinally arranged on the first connecting disc and the second connecting disc, and locking pieces are inserted into the first connecting holes to connect the first connecting disc and the second connecting disc.

[0013] As a preference of the above technical solution, it further includes:

[0014] Workbench, a manipulator is arranged at the top end of the workbench, and the grasping assembly is arranged at the movable end of the manipulator.

[0015] As an optimization of the above technical solution, the mounting base further includes a mounting rod arranged at the bottom end of the mounting plate. A second connection hole for the mounting rod to pass through is arranged at the position corresponding to the mounting rod on the suction disc. A threaded section is arranged at the bottom end of the mounting rod. After the mounting rod passes through the second connection hole, a second nut is sleeved on the threaded section at the bottom end of the mounting rod to connect the suction disc and the mounting rod.

[0016] As an optimization of the above technical solution, a driving member is arranged at the bottom end of the movable end of the manipulator. The output shaft of the driving member is connected to the mounting plate of the grasping assembly, and the driving member can drive the grasping assembly to move reciprocally in the longitudinal direction.

[0017] The beneficial effects of the present utility model are as follows:

[0018] Through the arranged suction disc and negative pressure source, the present utility model realizes the grasping of the side cover in the way of negative pressure adsorption. The process of adsorbing and grasping the side cover is stable and firm, the clamping force is evenly distributed, the object sliding is avoided, and the surface of the side cover will not be damaged. Description of the Drawings

[0019] Figure 1 The three-dimensional schematic diagram of the side cover in the background technology is shown;

[0020] Figure 2 The schematic diagram of the grasping device in the embodiment is shown;

[0021] Figure 3 The schematic diagram of the grasping assembly in the embodiment is shown;

[0022] Figure 4 The schematic diagram of the suction disc in the embodiment is shown;

[0023] Figure 5 Shown is Figure 3 The enlarged schematic diagram of the structure at A in

[0024] Reference signs: 1, side cover; 2, grasping end; 11, workbench; 12, manipulator; 13, movable end; 20, grasping assembly; 30, mounting base; 31, mounting plate; 32, mounting rod; 40, suction disc; 41, cavity; 42, hole; 50, negative pressure source; 51, output pipe; 52, connecting pipe; 53, first connecting disc; 54, second connecting disc; 55, first connection hole; 56, locking member; 57, second connection hole; 60, driving member. Detailed Embodiments

[0025] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the embodiments.

[0026] Embodiment

[0027] As Figure 1 shown, Figure 1 shown is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the side cover in the background art;

[0028] The side cover 1 includes a grasping end 2, and the grasping end 2 is a protruding circular plate-like structure with a smooth surface.

[0029] As Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 shown, Figure 2 shown is a schematic diagram of the grasping device in the embodiment; Figure 3 shown is a schematic diagram of the grasping assembly in the embodiment; Figure 4 shown is a schematic diagram of the suction cup in the embodiment.

[0030] This device includes:

[0031] A workbench 11, with a manipulator 12 provided at the top of the workbench 11, and a grasping assembly 20 provided at the movable end 13 of the manipulator 12;

[0032] The grasping assembly 20 includes:

[0033] A mounting seat 30, which is provided at the bottom of the movable end 13 of the manipulator 12;

[0034] A suction cup 40, which is detachably provided at the bottom of the mounting seat 30. A cavity 41 is provided inside the suction cup 40, and a plurality of holes 42 communicating with the cavity 41 are evenly opened on the bottom end surface of the suction cup 40;

[0035] A negative pressure source 50, which is connected to the cavity 41;

[0036] The negative pressure source 50 creates a negative pressure in the cavity 41 and the holes 42, adsorbing and grasping the side cover 1 that fits against the bottom end of the suction cup 40.

[0037] The manipulator 12 is a structure with a moving function in the prior art to transfer the side cover 1 after the suction cup 40 grasps the side cover 1;

[0038] The shape of the suction cup 40 matches the shape of the grasping end 2 of the side cover 1. When grasping, the bottom end surface of the suction cup 40 is fitted against the top end surface of the grasping end 2, and the negative pressure source 50 is turned on. The negative pressure source 50 creates a negative pressure inside the cavity 41 and the holes 42, thereby realizing the adsorption of the side cover 1;

[0039] By means of the provided suction disc 40 and negative pressure source 50, the side cover 1 is grasped in a negative pressure adsorption manner. The process of adsorbing and grasping the side cover 1 is stable and firm, the clamping force is evenly distributed, object sliding is avoided, and the surface of the side cover 1 will not be damaged.

[0040] As Figure 3 、 Figure 4 、 Figure 5 shown, Figure 3 Figure 11 shows a schematic diagram of the grasping component in the embodiment; Figure 4 Figure 13 shows a schematic diagram of the suction disc in the embodiment; Figure 5 Figure 15 shows Figure 3 an enlarged schematic diagram of the structure at A in

[0041] The mounting base 30 includes a mounting plate 31. The negative pressure source 50 is arranged at the bottom end of the mounting plate 31. The negative pressure source 50 includes a negative pressure pump and an output pipe 51. A connecting pipe 52 communicating with the cavity 41 is arranged at the top of the suction disc 40; the output pipe 51 and the connecting pipe 52 are detachably connected;

[0042] The negative pressure pump and the output pipe 51 suck away the air inside the cavity 41 to form a negative pressure environment; after the output pipe 51 and the connecting pipe 52 are connected, the two are in a communicating state and have a certain sealing property.

[0043] The detachable connection mode between the mounting base 30 and the suction disc 40 enables the suction disc 40 to be disassembled and installed, so that the suction disc 40 with different adsorption ranges can be replaced according to actual needs, which is more flexible.

[0044] One ends of the output pipe 51 and the connecting pipe 52 close to each other are respectively provided with a connecting disc one 53 and a connecting disc two 54. A plurality of groups of connecting holes one 55 are longitudinally arranged corresponding to each other on the connecting disc one 53 and the connecting disc two 54. Locking parts 56 are inserted into the connecting holes one 55 to connect the connecting disc one 53 and the connecting disc two 54.

[0045] The locking part 56 is a bolt and a nut one. Through the provided connecting disc one 53, connecting disc two 54, the connecting holes one 55 correspondingly arranged on the connecting disc one 53 and the connecting disc two 54, and the locking part 56, the detachable connection between the output pipe 51 and the connecting pipe 52 is realized.

[0046] By inserting a bolt into the corresponding connecting hole one 55 and locking it with the nut one, the tight connection between the connecting disc one 53 and the connecting disc two 54 can be realized; on the contrary, by unscrewing the nut one and then taking out the bolt, the disassembly between the connecting disc one 53 and the connecting disc two 54 can be realized.

[0047] The mounting base 30 further includes a mounting rod 32 disposed at the bottom end of the mounting plate 31. A second connecting hole 57 for the mounting rod 32 to pass through is provided on the suction cup 40 at a position corresponding to the mounting rod 32. A threaded section is provided at the bottom end of the mounting rod 32. After the mounting rod 32 passes through the second connecting hole 57, a second nut is sleeved on the threaded section at the bottom end of the mounting rod 32 to connect the suction cup 40 and the mounting rod 32.

[0048] The provision of the mounting rod 32, the second connecting hole 57 and the second nut makes the connection between the mounting base 30 and the suction cup 40 more stable. Further ensure the stability during the adsorption of the side cover 1.

[0049] As Figure 1 shown, Figure 1 The figure shows a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the side cover in the background art;

[0050] A driving member 60 is provided at the bottom end of the movable end 13 of the manipulator 12. The output shaft of the driving member 60 is connected to the mounting plate 31 of the grasping assembly 20. The driving member 60 can drive the grasping assembly 20 to reciprocate longitudinally.

[0051] Specifically, the driving machine is a cylinder; the driving member 60 cooperates with the movable end 13 of the manipulator 12 to realize the transfer action of the grasping assembly 20.

[0052] Working principle: When the device is in use, first, the suction cup 40 is transferred to a position above the grasping end 2 of the corresponding side cover 1 through the manipulator 12 and the driving member 60, and the bottom end face of the suction cup 40 is made to fit the top end face of the grasping end 2. The negative pressure source 50 is turned on, and the negative pressure source 50 makes the inside of the cavity 41 and the holes 42 form negative pressure, so as to realize the grasping of the side cover 1.

[0053] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, rather than to limit it.

Claims

1. Gas meter side cover gripping device, characterized in that Comprising: A grasping component (20), the grasping component (20) comprising: A mounting base (30), the mounting base (30) being arranged at the bottom of the movable end (13) of the manipulator (12); A suction disc (40), the suction disc (40) being detachably arranged at the bottom of the mounting base (30), a cavity (41) being arranged inside the suction disc (40), and a plurality of holes (42) communicating with the cavity (41) being evenly formed in the bottom end surface of the suction disc (40); A negative pressure source (50), the negative pressure source (50) being communicated with the cavity (41); The negative pressure source (50) causes a negative pressure to be formed in the cavity (41) and the holes (42), so as to adsorb and grasp the side cover (1) attached to the bottom end of the suction disc (40).

2. The gas meter side cover grasping device according to claim 1, wherein, The mounting base (30) comprises a mounting plate (31), the negative pressure source (50) being arranged at the bottom end of the mounting plate (31), the negative pressure source (50) comprising a negative pressure pump and an output pipe (51), a connecting pipe (52) communicating with the cavity (41) being arranged at the top of the suction disc (40), and the output pipe (51) being detachably connected to the connecting pipe (52).

3. The gas meter side cover grasping device according to claim 2, wherein, One ends of the output pipe (51) and the connecting pipe (52) close to each other are respectively provided with a first connecting disc (53) and a second connecting disc (54), and a plurality of groups of first connecting holes (55) are longitudinally arranged corresponding to each other on the first connecting disc (53) and the second connecting disc (54), and a locking member (56) is inserted into the first connecting holes (55) to connect the first connecting disc (53) and the second connecting disc (54).

4. The gas meter side cover grasping device according to claim 1, wherein Further comprising: A workbench (11), a manipulator (12) being arranged at the top end of the workbench (11), and the grasping component (20) being arranged at the movable end (13) of the manipulator (12).

5. The gas meter side cover grasping device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The mounting base (30) further comprises a mounting rod (32) arranged at the bottom end of the mounting plate (31), a second connecting hole (57) for the mounting rod (32) to pass through being arranged at a position corresponding to the mounting rod (32) on the suction disc (40), a threaded section being arranged at the bottom end of the mounting rod (32), and after the mounting rod (32) passes through the second connecting hole (57), a second nut is sleeved on the threaded section at the bottom end of the mounting rod (32) to connect the suction disc (40) and the mounting rod (32).

6. The gas meter side cover gripping device according to claim 4, characterized in that, A driving member (60) is arranged at the bottom end of the movable end (13) of the manipulator (12), an output shaft of the driving member (60) is connected to the mounting plate (31) of the grasping component (20), and the driving member (60) can drive the grasping component (20) to move reciprocally in the longitudinal direction.