Fork arm with vacuum adsorption structure

By designing a vacuum adsorption structure and reinforced support structure on the fork arm, the deformation and shaking of the fork arm in an independent space is solved, precise control and safe operation are achieved, and operation efficiency and safety are improved.

CN223130723UActive Publication Date: 2025-07-22ZHUHAI XPRINTER ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422438033.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-10
Publication Date
2025-07-22
Estimated Expiration
2034-10-10

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing wishbones are prone to deform and shake when operating within an independent space, causing the product to fall or crash, reducing operating efficiency.

Method used

A wishbone with a vacuum adsorption structure is designed, including a first mobile rack, a second mobile rack and a fixing rack. Negative pressure adsorption is achieved through a vacuum suction groove, a vacuum system body, a vacuum joint and a pipeline. The connection stability is enhanced in combination with the fixing rack, reinforced side plate and auxiliary support frame, and the sealing performance is improved through a sealing ring and a limiting round frame.

Benefits of technology

The precise control and stable operation of the fork arm is achieved, the working efficiency is improved, the tilt shaking caused by the long fork arm is avoided, and the safety and sealing are enhanced.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of fork arms, and discloses a fork arm with a vacuum adsorption structure, which comprises a first moving frame and a second moving frame, the first moving frame is arranged right above the second moving frame in parallel, and a fixed frame is arranged between the first moving frame and the second moving frame. A vacuum adsorption stabilizing assembly is arranged at the front end of the fixing frame and comprises a vacuum adsorption groove, and a base is arranged at the front end of the fixing frame in an attached mode. According to the fork arm with the vacuum adsorption structure, by arranging the vacuum adsorption groove, the vacuum system body, the vacuum connector, the pipeline and the external connection base, the working efficiency is improved, the operation accuracy of the fork arm body is improved, the situation that the safety degree is reduced due to inclination and shaking caused by the fact that the fork arm body is too long is avoided, and the problem that a long fork arm needs to be adopted when the fork arm is operated in an independent space range is solved. The products are easy to deform and shake, so that the products fall off or are crashed, and the operation efficiency is greatly reduced.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of fork arms, in particular to a fork arm with a vacuum adsorption structure. Background Technique

[0002] A handling fork arm is an automated robotic system used for handling and moving objects, consisting of a base, arm frame, joints, end effector, and control system, etc. These components cooperate with each other to enable the robotic arm to achieve fast, accurate, and efficient handling operations. It can not only complete various tasks such as handling objects, complex assembly, and collaborating with people, but also improve production efficiency and product quality, and reduce labor costs.

[0003] Currently, the fork arms in use operate within an independent space range and require longer fork arms, which are prone to deformation and shaking, resulting in product dropping or damage, greatly reducing the operation efficiency.

[0004] Therefore, a new type of fork arm with a vacuum adsorption structure is proposed to solve the above problems. Content of the Utility Model

[0005] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a fork arm with a vacuum adsorption structure to solve the problem that the fork arm in the above background technique operates within an independent space range, requires a longer fork arm, is prone to deformation and shaking, resulting in product dropping or damage, and greatly reduces the operation efficiency.

[0006] To achieve the above purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solution: A fork arm with a vacuum adsorption structure, including a first moving frame and a second moving frame. The first moving frame is parallel and located directly above the second moving frame. A fixed frame is arranged between the first moving frame and the second moving frame, and a stable component for vacuum adsorption is arranged at the front end of the fixed frame;

[0007] The stable component includes a vacuum suction groove. A base is fitted at the front end of the fixed frame. A protective outer ring is fixedly connected to the front end of the base. A vacuum system main body is arranged at the rear end inside the protective outer ring. A robot holding block is fixedly connected to the front end inside the protective outer ring. External connectors are fixedly connected to both sides of the first moving frame and the second moving frame. The vacuum suction groove runs through the inside of the external connector. Two vacuum connectors run through the bottom end inside the vacuum system main body;

[0008] Preferably, a pipeline runs through the inside of the vacuum connector. The bottom of the pipeline runs through the inside of the base and extends respectively to both sides along the first moving frame and the second moving frame, and runs through the inside of the vacuum suction groove.

[0009] Preferably, the top and bottom ends of the fixing frame are fixedly connected to the centers of the first moving frame and the second moving frame respectively. Reinforcing side plates are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the fixing frame. The top and bottom ends of the reinforcing side plates are fixedly connected to one ends of the first moving frame and the second moving frame respectively. Fork arm bodies are attached to the front ends on both sides of the first moving frame and the second moving frame.

[0010] Preferably, two groups of auxiliary support frames are fixedly connected to both sides of the fixing frame. The outer sides of the two groups of auxiliary support frames are respectively fixedly connected to the top and bottom of the side wall of the reinforcing side plate.

[0011] Preferably, three positioning sockets are vertically penetrated through both sides inside the fixing frame. The positioning sockets are inserted and connected to the inside of the rear end of the protective outer ring. A sealing ring is fixedly connected to the outer end of the bottom of the vacuum joint. Two vertical frames are fixedly connected to both sides of the inner rear end of the protective outer ring. Through grooves are penetrated through the side walls of the vertical frames.

[0012] Preferably, a limiting circular frame is sleeved outside the sealing ring. The limiting circular frame penetrates through the inside of the through groove. A top plate is fixedly connected to the top of the side wall of the vertical frame. The top plate is located above the sealing ring.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present utility model are as follows: The fork arm with a vacuum adsorption structure not only realizes the vacuum adsorption function, the support and reinforcement function, but also realizes the sealing and protection function;

[0014] (1) By providing a vacuum suction groove, a vacuum system main body, a vacuum joint, a pipeline and an external connection seat, and by providing a first moving frame and a second moving frame, two fork arm bodies can be added for operation at the same time, improving the work efficiency and the operation accuracy of the fork arm body, avoiding the inclination and shaking caused by the overlong fork arm body and reducing the safety. The internal part of the vacuum system main body is a compressor and a vacuum pump respectively. Compressed air is generated by the compressor, the compressed air is pumped out by the vacuum pump to form negative pressure, and the negative pressure is transmitted to the vacuum suction groove through the pipeline to precisely control the fork arm body and achieve the purpose of strong adsorption;

[0015] (2) By providing a fixing frame, auxiliary support frames and reinforcing side plates, the connection force between the first moving frame and the second moving frame is strengthened through the fixing frame to ensure that the two always remain parallel, avoiding the inclination of the first moving frame and the second moving frame and affecting the operation. At the same time, two reinforcing side plates are added to enhance the firmness between the first moving frame and the second moving frame. The stability between the reinforcing side plate and the fixing frame is improved through multiple groups of auxiliary support frames, forming a stable and strong supporting connection part;

[0016] (3) By providing a sealing ring, a limiting circular frame, a vertical frame, a top plate and a through groove, the sealing ring is sleeved and installed outside the vacuum joint, effectively preventing air leakage and reducing the negative pressure effect, enhancing the safety of use, and strengthening the sealing performance at the connection of the vacuum joint. By adding a limiting circular frame sleeved at the outer end of the sealing ring and cooperating with the top plate, it plays a certain role in limiting and fixing the overall sealing ring to prevent the sealing ring from falling off. The limiting circular frame is installed through the through groove to strengthen the fixing force of the limiting circular frame. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] Figure 1 is a front sectional structure schematic diagram of the present utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 is a front sectional structure schematic diagram of the protective outer ring of the present utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 is a bottom view structure schematic diagram of the pipeline of the present utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 is of the present utility model Figure 1 is a partial sectional enlarged structure schematic diagram at A in

[0021] In the figure: 1, fork arm main body; 2, external socket; 3, first moving frame; 4, fixed frame; 5, auxiliary support frame; 6, base; 7, robot holding block; 8, second moving frame; 9, reinforcement side plate; 10, vacuum system main body; 11, protective outer ring; 12, positioning socket; 13, vacuum joint; 14, sealing ring; 15, limiting circular frame; 16, vertical frame; 17, through groove; 18, top plate; 19, pipeline; 20, vacuum suction groove. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0022] 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.

[0023] Please refer to Figures 1-4 , a fork arm with a vacuum adsorption structure, including a first moving frame 3 and a second moving frame 8. The first moving frame 3 is parallel and located directly above the second moving frame 8. A fixed frame 4 is provided between the first moving frame 3 and the second moving frame 8, and a stable component for vacuum adsorption is provided at the front end of the fixed frame 4;

[0024] The stable component includes a vacuum suction groove 20. The front end of the fixing frame 4 is fitted with a base 6. The front end of the base 6 is fixedly connected with a protective outer ring 11. The rear end inside the protective outer ring 11 is provided with a vacuum system main body 10. The front end inside the protective outer ring 11 is fixedly connected with a robot holding block 7. The two sides of the first moving frame 3 and the second moving frame 8 are both fixedly connected with an external connection seat 2. The vacuum suction groove 20 runs through the inside of the external connection seat 2. Two groups of vacuum connectors 13 run through the bottom end inside the vacuum system main body 10;

[0025] A pipeline 19 runs through the inside of the vacuum connector 13. The bottom of the pipeline 19 runs through the inside of the base 6 and extends along the first moving frame 3 and the second moving frame 8 respectively to both sides, and runs through the inside of the vacuum suction groove 20;

[0026] Specifically, as Figure 1 and Figure 2 shown, when in use, the top end of the pipeline 19 is installed inside the vacuum connector 13. The inside of the vacuum system main body 10 is respectively provided with a compressor and a vacuum pump. Compressed air is generated by the compressor, and then the compressed air is pumped out by the vacuum pump to form a negative pressure, and the negative pressure is transmitted to the vacuum suction groove 20 through the pipeline 19 to precisely control the fork arm main body 1.

[0027] The top end and the bottom end of the fixing frame 4 are respectively fixedly connected to the centers of the first moving frame 3 and the second moving frame 8. Reinforcing side plates 9 are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the fixing frame 4. The top end and the bottom end of the reinforcing side plates 9 are respectively fixedly connected to one end of the first moving frame 3 and the second moving frame 8. The front ends on both sides of the first moving frame 3 and the second moving frame 8 are fitted with the fork arm main body 1;

[0028] Two groups of auxiliary support frames 5 are fixedly connected to both sides of the fixing frame 4. The outer sides of the two groups of auxiliary support frames 5 are respectively fixedly connected to the top and bottom of the side wall of the reinforcing side plate 9;

[0029] Specifically, as Figure 1 and Figure 3 shown, when in use, the fixing frame 4 strengthens the connection force between the first moving frame 3 and the second moving frame 8 to ensure that the two always remain parallel, avoiding tilting of the first moving frame 3 and the second moving frame 8 from affecting the operation. At the same time, two groups of reinforcing side plates 9 are added to enhance the firmness between the first moving frame 3 and the second moving frame 8. The stability force between the reinforcing side plate 9 and the fixing frame 4 is enhanced by multiple groups of auxiliary support frames 5 to form a stable and strong supporting connection part.

[0030] Three groups of positioning sockets 12 run vertically through both sides inside the fixing frame 4. The positioning sockets 12 are inserted and connected to the inside of the rear end of the protective outer ring 11. The outer end of the bottom of the vacuum connector 13 is fixedly connected with a sealing ring 14. Two groups of vertical frames 16 are fixedly connected to both sides of the rear end inside the protective outer ring 11. A through groove 17 runs through the side wall of the vertical frame 16;

[0031] A limiting circular frame 15 is sleeved outside the sealing ring 14. The limiting circular frame 15 penetrates through the inside of the through groove 17. The top of the side wall of the vertical frame 16 is fixedly connected with a top plate 18. The top plate 18 is located above the sealing ring 14.

[0032] Specifically, as Figure 1 and Figure 4 shown, when in use, the sealing ring 14 is sleeved and installed outside the vacuum joint 13, effectively preventing air leakage and reducing the negative pressure effect, and enhancing the sealing performance of the connection of the vacuum joint 13. By adding the limiting circular frame 15 sleeved at the outer end of the sealing ring 14 and cooperating with the top plate 18, it plays a certain role in limiting and fixing the whole sealing ring 14 to prevent the sealing ring 14 from falling off.

[0033] Working principle: When the utility model is in use, the sealing ring 14 is sleeved and installed outside the vacuum joint 13, effectively preventing air leakage and reducing the negative pressure effect, and enhancing the sealing performance of the connection of the vacuum joint 13. The top end of the pipeline 19 is installed inside the vacuum joint 13. The inside of the vacuum system main body 10 is respectively provided with a compressor and a vacuum pump. Compressed air is generated by the compressor, and then the compressed air is pumped out by the vacuum pump to form negative pressure, and the negative pressure is transmitted to the vacuum suction groove 20 through the pipeline 19 to precisely control the fork arm main body 1.

[0034] For those skilled in the art, it is obvious that the present utility model is not limited to the details of the above-mentioned exemplary embodiments, and without departing from the spirit or basic characteristics of the present utility model, the present utility model can be implemented in other specific forms. Therefore, in any regard, the embodiments should be regarded as exemplary and non-limiting. The scope of the present utility model is defined by the appended claims rather than the above description. Therefore, it is intended to include all changes falling within the meaning and scope of the equivalent elements of the claims in the present utility model. Any reference signs in the claims should not be regarded as limiting the claimed rights.

Claims

1. A fork arm with a vacuum adsorption structure, comprising a first moving frame (3) and a second moving frame (8), characterized in that: The first moving frame (3) is parallel and directly above the second moving frame (8). A fixed frame (4) is provided between the first moving frame (3) and the second moving frame (8). A stable component with vacuum adsorption is provided at the front end of the fixed frame (4). The stable component includes a vacuum suction groove (20). A base (6) is fitted to the front end of the fixed frame (4). A protective outer ring (11) is fixedly connected to the front end of the base (6). A vacuum system main body (10) is provided at the rear end inside the protective outer ring (11). A robot holding block (7) is fixedly connected to the front end inside the protective outer ring (11). External seats (2) are fixedly connected to both sides of the first moving frame (3) and the second moving frame (8). The vacuum suction groove (20) runs through the inside of the external seat (2). Two groups of vacuum connectors (13) run through the bottom end inside the vacuum system main body (10).

2. The fork arm with a vacuum adsorption structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: A pipe (19) runs through the inside of the vacuum connector (13). The bottom of the pipe (19) runs through the inside of the base (6) and extends along the first moving frame (3) and the second moving frame (8) respectively to both sides, and runs through the inside of the vacuum suction groove (20).

3. The fork arm with a vacuum adsorption structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top and bottom ends of the fixed frame (4) are fixedly connected to the central parts of the first moving frame (3) and the second moving frame (8) respectively. Reinforcing side plates (9) are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the fixed frame (4). The top and bottom ends of the reinforcing side plates (9) are fixedly connected to one end of the first moving frame (3) and the second moving frame (8) respectively. Fork arm bodies (1) are fitted to the front ends of both sides of the first moving frame (3) and the second moving frame (8).

4. A fork arm with a vacuum adsorption structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: Two groups of auxiliary support frames (5) are fixedly connected to both sides of the fixed frame (4). The outer sides of the two groups of auxiliary support frames (5) are fixedly connected to the top and bottom of the side wall of the reinforcing side plate (9) respectively.

5. The fork arm with a vacuum adsorption structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: Three groups of positioning sockets (12) run vertically through both sides inside the fixed frame (4). The positioning sockets (12) are inserted and connected to the inside of the rear end of the protective outer ring (11). A sealing ring (14) is fixedly connected to the outer end of the bottom of the vacuum connector (13). Two groups of vertical frames (16) are fixedly connected to both sides of the inside of the rear end of the protective outer ring (11). A through groove (17) runs through the side wall of the vertical frame (16).

6. The fork arm with a vacuum adsorption structure according to claim 5, characterized in that: A limiting circular frame (15) is sleeved outside the sealing ring (14). The limiting circular frame (15) runs through the inside of the through groove (17). A top plate (18) is fixedly connected to the top of the side wall of the vertical frame (16). The top plate (18) is located above the sealing ring (14).