Manipulator for automobile general assembly instrument

By designing the automotive assembly instrument robot, the combined movement of sliding seat, lift seat and clamp, combined with cylinder and electrical control system, the efficiency and accuracy problems of manual handling of instrument workpieces are solved, and efficient and accurate workpiece assembly is achieved.

CN223172999UActive Publication Date: 2025-08-01ZHI YUAN EQUIP TECH WUHU
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422164690.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-09-04
Publication Date
2025-08-01
Estimated Expiration
2034-09-04

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Technical Problem

In the production of automobile assembly, manual and manual handling of instrument workpieces has extended beats and inaccurate waiting positions, which makes it difficult to meet the requirements of high productivity and accuracy.

Method used

Design a car assembly instrument robot, through diversified adjustment of the grab parts and servo motor drive, the automatic grasping and precise assembly of the workpiece is realized, including the combined movement of the sliding seat, lift seat and clamp, and combined with the cylinder and electronic control system to ensure position accuracy and stability.

Benefits of technology

It improves the workpiece conveying efficiency, ensures the precise assembly of the workpiece on the vehicle body, reduces manual errors, and meets the production needs of high productivity and precision.

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Abstract

The utility model provides an automobile general assembly instrument manipulator, which relates to the technical field of automobile production, and comprises a connecting seat and a grabbing piece, a rotating shaft is rotatably arranged below the connecting seat, a hinge seat is rotatably arranged below the rotating shaft, an arm support is connected below the hinge seat, a clamping seat is arranged below one side of the arm support, and the clamping seat is connected with the rotating shaft. A connecting piece is rotationally arranged on the clamping seat, an arm is arranged on the connecting piece, and bottom plates are arranged on the two sides of the bottom of the arm; the grabbing piece comprises a sliding seat, a lifting seat and a clamping plate; a workpiece is clamped through the grabbing pieces on the two sides, in the grabbing pieces, the sliding base moves along the bottom plate, the lifting base ascends and descends along the sliding base, and the clamping plate moves along the lifting base, so that the positions of the clamping blocks on the two sides are conveniently changed, the workpiece is clamped and grabbed in a matched mode, and the lifting air cylinder can be connected through the connecting base to ascend and descend to adjust the position; the position can be rotationally adjusted through rotation of the rotating shaft, and the position can be adjusted in a diversified mode through front-back rotation of the arm frame based on the hinge base and rotation of the arm based on the clamping base.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of automobile production, in particular to a general assembly instrument manipulator for automobiles. Background Technique

[0002] Automobile general assembly production refers to the production process in which various parts such as the body, engine, chassis, interior, and electronic and electrical components after pre - processings such as stamping, welding, and painting are integrated into a complete automobile according to strict design requirements and technological processes through a series of assembly procedures. This process is usually carried out on an automobile production line, including multiple links such as the interior line, chassis line, and exterior line. Each link requires precise operation to ensure the correctness and integrity of the assembly of parts. Automobile general assembly production is the last key link in automobile manufacturing, and its quality is directly related to the reliability, safety, and service life of the automobile, which is crucial for automobile manufacturers;

[0003] In automobile general assembly production, especially when waiting at the instrument installation waiting position, manual handling of instrument workpieces is generally adopted. Due to the fast production rhythm and high production capacity of automobile general assembly production, manual operation prolongs the handling rhythm of instrument workpieces, and the stop waiting position is not accurate enough, with subjective errors, making it difficult to meet the requirements of on - site production processes. Therefore, the utility model proposes a general assembly instrument manipulator for automobiles to solve the problems existing in the prior art. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of the above problems, the utility model proposes a general assembly instrument manipulator for automobiles. This general assembly instrument manipulator for automobiles is convenient for pre - grasping workpieces and waiting at the waiting position. When the vehicle body reaches the working station, the workpieces are automatically assembled to the corresponding positions of the vehicle body, with high conveying efficiency and accurate picking - and - placing positions.

[0005] To achieve the purpose of the utility model, the utility model is realized through the following technical solutions: A general assembly instrument manipulator for automobiles includes a connecting seat and a grasping member. A rotating shaft is rotatably provided below the connecting seat, and a hinge seat is rotatably provided below the rotating shaft. An arm frame is connected below the hinge seat, and a clamping seat is provided below one side of the arm frame. A connecting member is rotatably provided on the clamping seat, and an arm is provided on the connecting member. Both sides of the bottom of the arm are provided with bottom plates;

[0006] The grasping member includes a sliding seat, a lifting seat, and a clamping plate. The sliding seat is slidably provided at the bottom of the bottom plate. The lifting seat is slidably provided on one side of the sliding seat. The clamping plate is slidably provided on one side of the lifting seat. The clamping plate is L - shaped, and clamping blocks are provided at both the upper and lower ends of the inner side of the clamping plate.

[0007] A further improvement lies in that: the connecting piece includes a U-shaped seat, clamping arms and side plates. One end of each clamping arm is rotatably connected to the clamping seat. One side of each side plate is installed on the inner side of the corresponding clamping arm. The U-shaped seat is arranged at the front end of the side plate, and the arm is fixed to the U-shaped seat.

[0008] A further improvement lies in that: brackets are arranged on both sides of the arm, and a reinforcing rod is connected to the rear end between the two groups of brackets.

[0009] A further improvement lies in that: a first guide rail is arranged on one side of the bottom of the bottom plate, and a first air cylinder is arranged on the other side of the bottom of the bottom plate. The sliding seat is movably installed below the first guide rail through a first slider, and the output end of the first air cylinder is connected to the sliding seat.

[0010] A further improvement lies in that: a second guide rail is arranged on one side of the sliding seat. The lifting seat is movably installed on the second guide rail through a second slider. A second air cylinder is arranged inside the lifting seat, and the output end of the second air cylinder is connected to the sliding seat.

[0011] A further improvement lies in that: a third guide rail is arranged inside the clamping plate. A guide block is arranged at the front end of the outside of the lifting seat. The third guide rail is movably connected to the guide block. A third air cylinder is arranged at the rear end of the outside of the lifting seat, and the output end of the third air cylinder is connected to the clamping plate.

[0012] A further improvement lies in that: a side frame is connected above one side of the arm frame, and an electric control box is arranged on the side frame. A bracket is arranged below the outside of the arm frame, and a control panel is arranged on the bracket.

[0013] A further improvement lies in that: clamps are arranged on both sides of the rear end of the arm, and a probe rod is arranged inside the clamp. An installation sleeve is arranged at the lower end of the probe rod, and a limit switch is arranged inside the installation sleeve.

[0014] The beneficial effects of the present utility model are as follows:

[0015] 1. The present utility model clamps the workpiece through the grasping parts on both sides. In the grasping parts, the sliding seat moves along the bottom plate, the lifting seat moves up and down along the sliding seat, and the clamping plate moves along the lifting seat, which is convenient for changing the positions of the clamping blocks on both sides to adapt to clamping and grasping the workpiece. The position can be adjusted by lifting the lifting air cylinder through the connecting seat, the position can be adjusted by rotation through the rotating shaft, and the position can be adjusted diversely by the front and back rotation of the arm frame based on the hinge seat and the rotation of the arm based on the clamping seat. To sum up, it is convenient to grasp the workpiece in advance and wait at the waiting position. When the vehicle body reaches the working station, the workpiece is automatically assembled to the corresponding position of the vehicle body, with high conveying efficiency and accurate workpiece picking and placing positions.

[0016] 2. The present utility model fixes the arm to the side plate through the U-shaped seat, and the two ends of the arm are connected to the reinforcing rod through the brackets, thereby improving the firmness of the arm and making it more stable when clamping the workpiece.

[0017] 3. The two sides of the present utility model are connected with limit switches through mounting sleeves, which is convenient for triggering the stop limit below when moving and picking up and placing parts, thereby improving the accuracy of the position of picking up and placing parts. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1 is the front view of the present utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 is the schematic diagram of the back of the present utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 is the schematic diagram of the structure on the arm of the present utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 is the schematic diagram of the structure on the bottom plate of the present utility model;

[0022] Figure 5 is the schematic diagram of the gripping part of the present utility model.

[0023] Wherein: 1. connecting seat; 2. rotating shaft; 3. hinge seat; 4. arm frame; 5. clamping seat; 6. arm; 7. bottom plate; 8. sliding seat; 9. lifting seat; 10. clamping plate; 11. clamping block; 12. U-shaped seat; 13. clamping arm; 14. side plate; 15. bracket; 16. reinforcing rod; 17. first guide rail; 18. first cylinder; 19. second guide rail; 20. second cylinder; 21. third guide rail; 22. guide block; 23. third cylinder; 24. side frame; 25. electric control box; 26. bracket; 27. control panel; 28. fixture; 29. probe rod; 30. mounting sleeve; 31. limit switch. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0024] In order to deepen the understanding of the present utility model, the following will further describe the present utility model in detail in conjunction with embodiments. These embodiments are only used to explain the present utility model and do not constitute a limitation to the protection scope of the present utility model. Embodiment 1

[0025] According to Figure 1 、 2 shown in FIGS. 3, 4, 5, this embodiment provides an instrument manipulator for automobile general assembly, including a connecting seat 1 and a gripping part. A rotating shaft 2 is rotatably provided below the connecting seat 1, and a hinge seat 3 is rotatably provided below the rotating shaft 2. An arm frame 4 is connected below the hinge seat 3, and a clamping seat 5 is provided below one side of the arm frame 4. A connecting member is rotatably provided on the clamping seat 5, and an arm 6 is provided on the connecting member. Both sides of the bottom of the arm 6 are provided with a bottom plate 7;

[0026] The gripper includes a sliding seat 8, a lifting seat 9 and a clamping plate 10. The sliding seat 8 is slidably arranged at the bottom of the bottom plate 7. The lifting seat 9 is slidably arranged on one side of the sliding seat 8. The clamping plate 10 is slidably arranged on one side of the lifting seat 9. The clamping plate 10 is L-shaped, and clamping blocks 11 are arranged at both the upper and lower ends inside the clamping plate 10. During use, the instrument hoist transports the workpiece to the manipulator picking station through FDS conveyance. After the instrument hoist arrives at the position with the workpiece, the manipulator receives the signal instruction, translates to the picking station, and the manipulator moves horizontally in the X direction to the picking position. The manipulator is positioned and guided by the instrument hoist. After the manipulator and the hoist are precisely matched, the gripper of the manipulator operates. The sliding seat 8 moves along the bottom plate 7, the lifting seat 9 moves up and down along the sliding seat 8, and the clamping plate 10 moves along the lifting seat 9 to change the positions of the two clamping blocks 11 and accurately clamp the instrument workpiece. After the clamping is completed and the manipulator senses that the workpiece is clamped in place, the manipulator removes the instrument workpiece from the instrument hoist. The instrument manipulator transports it to the waiting position, and the manipulator moves with the workpiece to the vehicle body assembly position and precisely places the instrument on the cab assembly position. After the operator completes the assembly, the gripper of the manipulator opens. The manipulator retracts from the cab. After the manipulator returns to the waiting position, it continues to pick up parts. At this time, a cycle of instrument transportation is completed.

[0027] The connecting member includes a U-shaped seat 12, a clamping arm 13 and a side plate 14. One end of the clamping arm 13 is rotatably connected to the clamping seat 5. One side of the side plate 14 is installed inside the clamping arm 13. The U-shaped seat 12 is arranged at the front end of the side plate 14. The arm 6 is fixed to the U-shaped seat 12. Brackets 15 are arranged on both sides of the arm 6, and a reinforcing rod 16 is connected to the rear end between the two groups of brackets 15. The arm 6 is fixed to the side plate 14 through the U-shaped seat 12, and the two ends of the arm 6 are connected to the reinforcing rod 16 through the brackets 15, thereby improving the firmness of the arm 6 and making it more stable when clamping the workpiece.

[0028] One side of the bottom of the base plate 7 is provided with a first guide rail 17, and the other side of the bottom of the base plate 7 is provided with a first air cylinder 18. The sliding seat 8 is movably installed below the first guide rail 17 through a first slider, and the output end of the first air cylinder 18 is connected to the sliding seat 8. During use, the first air cylinder 18 pushes the sliding seat 8 to move along the first guide rail. One side of the sliding seat 8 is provided with a second guide rail 19, and the lifting seat 9 is movably installed on the second guide rail 19 through a second slider. A second air cylinder 20 is arranged inside the lifting seat 9, and the output end of the second air cylinder 20 is connected to the sliding seat 8. During use, the second air cylinder 20 pushes the sliding seat 8, so that the lifting seat 9 rises and falls along the second guide rail 19. The inner side of the clamping plate 10 is provided with a third guide rail 21. A guide block 22 is arranged at the front end of the outer side of the lifting seat 9. The third guide rail 21 is movably connected to the guide block 22. A third air cylinder 23 is arranged at the rear end of the outer side of the lifting seat 9, and the output end of the third air cylinder 23 is connected to the clamping plate 10. During use, the third air cylinder 23 pushes the clamping plate 10, so that the clamping plate 10 moves along the third guide rail 21. In summary, the sliding seat 8 moves along the base plate 7, the lifting seat 9 rises and falls along the sliding seat 8, and the clamping plate 10 moves along the lifting seat 9, which is convenient for changing the positions of the clamping blocks 11 on both sides and adapting to clamping and grasping workpieces.

[0029] Above the upper side of one side of the boom 4, a side frame 24 is connected, and an electric control box 25 is arranged on the side frame 24. Below the outer side of the boom 4, a bracket 26 is arranged, and a control panel 27 is arranged on the bracket 26. In the above, the position can be rotationally adjusted by rotating the rotating shaft 2. The boom 4 rotates back and forth based on the hinge seat 1 and the arm 6 rotates based on the clamping seat 5. The above rotations are all driven by a servo motor and powered by the electric control box 25. The servo and the air cylinder can be started for automatic control through the control panel 27. Embodiment 2

[0030] According to Figure 1 、 2 As shown in Figures 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, this embodiment provides an instrument manipulator for automobile general assembly, including a connecting seat 1 and a grasping member. A rotating shaft 2 is rotatably arranged below the connecting seat 1, and a hinge seat 3 is rotatably arranged below the rotating shaft 2. The hinge seat 3 is connected to a boom 4 below, and a clamping seat 5 is arranged below one side of the boom 4. A connecting member is rotatably arranged on the clamping seat 5, and an arm 6 is arranged on the connecting member. Both sides of the bottom of the arm 6 are provided with a base plate 7;

[0031] The gripping member includes a sliding seat 8, a lifting seat 9, and a clamping plate 10. The sliding seat 8 is slidably arranged at the bottom of the bottom plate 7. The lifting seat 9 is slidably arranged on one side of the sliding seat 8. The clamping plate 10 is slidably arranged on one side of the lifting seat 9. The clamping plate 10 is L-shaped, and clamping blocks 11 are arranged at both the upper and lower ends inside the clamping plate 10. During use, the instrument hoist transports the workpiece to the manipulator picking station through FDS conveyance. After the instrument hoist arrives at the position with the workpiece, the manipulator receives the signal instruction. It translates to the picking station, and the manipulator horizontally moves in the X direction to the picking position. The manipulator is positioned and guided by the instrument hoist. After the manipulator and the hoist are precisely matched, the gripping member of the manipulator operates. The sliding seat 8 moves along the bottom plate 7, the lifting seat 9 moves up and down along the sliding seat 8, and the clamping plate 10 moves along the lifting seat 9 to change the positions of the clamping blocks 11 on both sides and accurately clamp the instrument workpiece. After the clamping is completed, the manipulator senses that the workpiece is clamped in place. The manipulator removes the instrument workpiece from the instrument hoist, and the instrument manipulator transports it to the waiting position. The manipulator runs with the workpiece to the vehicle body assembly position and precisely places the instrument in the cab assembly position. After the operator completes the assembly, the gripping member of the manipulator opens, the manipulator retracts from the cab, and after the manipulator returns to the waiting position, it continues to pick up the workpiece. At this time, a cycle of instrument transportation is completed.

[0032] Above one side of the boom 4, a side frame 24 is connected, and an electric control box 25 is arranged on the side frame 24. Below the outer side of the boom 4, a support 26 is arranged, and a control panel 27 is arranged on the support 26. In the above, the position can be rotationally adjusted by rotating the rotating shaft 2. The boom 4 rotates back and forth based on the hinge seat 1, and the arm 6 rotates based on the clamping seat 5. The above rotations are all driven by servo motors and powered by the electric control box 25. The servo and cylinders and other automatic controls can be started through the control panel 27.

[0033] On both sides of the rear end of the arm 6, clamps 28 are arranged, and a probe rod 29 is arranged inside the clamp 28. At the lower end of the probe rod 29, a mounting sleeve 30 is arranged, and a limit switch 31 is arranged inside the mounting sleeve 30. The limit switch 31 is connected on both sides through the mounting sleeve 30, which is convenient for triggering the stop limit below when moving to pick up and place the workpiece, thereby improving the accuracy of the pick-up and placement position.

[0034] The general assembly instrument manipulator of the vehicle grips the workpiece through the gripping parts on both sides. In the gripping parts, the sliding seat 8 moves along the bottom plate 7, the lifting seat 9 moves up and down along the sliding seat 8, and the clamping plate 10 moves along the lifting seat 9, which is convenient for changing the positions of the clamping blocks 11 on both sides to adapt to gripping and grasping the workpiece. The position can be adjusted by connecting the lifting cylinder through the connecting seat 1, the position can be adjusted by rotating through the rotating shaft 2, and the position can be adjusted diversely through the front and back rotation of the boom 4 based on the hinge seat 1 and the rotation of the arm 6 based on the clamping seat 5. In summary, it is convenient to grasp the workpiece in advance and wait at the waiting position. When the vehicle body reaches the working station, the workpiece is automatically assembled to the corresponding position of the vehicle body, with high conveying efficiency and accurate picking and placing positions. Moreover, in this product, the arm 6 is fixed to the side plate 14 through the U-shaped seat 12, and both ends of the arm 6 are connected to the reinforcing rod 16 through the bracket 15, thereby improving the firmness of the arm 6 and making it more stable when gripping the workpiece. At the same time, limit switches 31 are connected to both sides of this product through the mounting sleeves 30, which is convenient for triggering the stop limit below when moving to pick and place the workpiece, thereby improving the accuracy of the picking and placing positions.

[0035] The above shows and describes the basic principles, main features, and advantages of the present utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that the present utility model is not limited by the above embodiments. What is described in the above embodiments and the specification only illustrates the principles of the present utility model. Without departing from the spirit and scope of the present utility model, the present utility model will have various changes and improvements, and all these changes and improvements fall within the scope of the present utility model claimed. The scope of protection claimed by the present utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An instrument manipulator for automobile general assembly, comprising a connecting seat (1) and a grasping member, characterized in that: A rotating shaft (2) is provided below the connecting seat (1), and a hinge seat (3) is rotatably provided below the rotating shaft (2). A boom (4) is connected below the hinge seat (3), and a clamping seat (5) is provided below one side of the boom (4). A connecting member is rotatably provided on the clamping seat (5), and an arm (6) is provided on the connecting member. Bottom plates (7) are provided on both sides of the bottom of the arm (6); The grasping member includes a sliding seat (8), a lifting seat (9) and a clamping plate (10). The sliding seat (8) is slidably provided at the bottom of the bottom plate (7). The lifting seat (9) is slidably provided on one side of the sliding seat (8). The clamping plate (10) is slidably provided on one side of the lifting seat (9). The clamping plate (10) is L-shaped, and clamping blocks (11) are provided at both the upper and lower ends of the inner side of the clamping plate (10).

2. The manipulator for the instrument in the final assembly of an automobile according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting member includes a U-shaped seat (12), a clamping arm (13) and a side plate (14). One end of the clamping arm (13) is rotatably connected to the clamping seat (5). One side of the side plate (14) is installed on the inner side of the clamping arm (13). The U-shaped seat (12) is provided at the front end of the side plate (14). The arm (6) is fixed to the U-shaped seat (12).

3. The manipulator for the instrument in the general assembly of an automobile according to claim 1, characterized in that: Brackets (15) are provided on both sides of the arm (6), and a reinforcing rod (16) is connected to the rear end between the two brackets (15).

4. The manipulator for automobile assembly instrument according to claim 1, wherein: A first guide rail (17) is provided on one side of the bottom of the bottom plate (7), and a first cylinder (18) is provided on the other side of the bottom of the bottom plate (7). The sliding seat (8) is movably installed below the first guide rail (17) through a first slider. The output end of the first cylinder (18) is connected to the sliding seat (8).

5. The manipulator for automotive assembly instrument according to claim 4, characterized in that: A second guide rail (19) is provided on one side of the sliding seat (8). The lifting seat (9) is movably installed on the second guide rail (19) through a second slider. A second cylinder (20) is provided inside the lifting seat (9), and the output end of the second cylinder (20) is connected to the sliding seat (8).

6. The manipulator for automotive general assembly instrument according to claim 5, wherein: A third guide rail (21) is provided inside the clamping plate (10). A guide block (22) is provided at the front end of the outer side of the lifting seat (9). The third guide rail (21) is movably connected to the guide block (22). A third cylinder (23) is provided at the rear end of the outer side of the lifting seat (9), and the output end of the third cylinder (23) is connected to the clamping plate (10).

7. A general assembly instrument manipulator for an automobile according to claim 1, characterized in that: A side frame (24) is connected above one side of the boom (4), and an electric control box (25) is provided on the side frame (24). A bracket (26) is provided below the outer side of the boom (4), and a control panel (27) is provided on the bracket (26).

8. The manipulator for automotive general assembly instrument according to claim 1, wherein: Clamps (28) are provided on both sides of the rear end of the arm (6), and a probe rod (29) is provided inside the clamps (28). An installation sleeve (30) is provided at the lower end of the probe rod (29), and a limit switch (31) is provided inside the installation sleeve (30).