Pneumatic gripper controller

Abstract

The utility model relates to a pneumatic gripper controller which comprises a bottom plate and a body, and an air inlet connector, an exhaust connector, a first throttle valve and a second throttle valve are respectively arranged in the body. A first electromagnetic valve and a second electromagnetic valve are installed on the body, the air inlet connector is communicated with an external high-pressure air pipe, a first ventilation opening and a second ventilation opening are formed in the first throttling valve respectively, and a third ventilation opening and a fourth ventilation opening are formed in the second throttling valve respectively. A fifth vent hole, a sixth vent hole and a seventh vent hole are respectively formed in the first electromagnetic valve; and an eighth vent hole, a ninth vent hole and a tenth vent hole are respectively formed in the second electromagnetic valve. A first through hole, a second through hole, a third through hole and a fourth through hole are formed in the body. According to the utility model, the two throttle valves and the two electromagnetic valves for controlling the pneumatic claw are respectively integrated together through the through holes formed in the body, so that a control pipeline is simplified, the emission of compressed gas is greatly reduced, the use cost is greatly reduced, and the stability of the pneumatic claw controller is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of pneumatic integration, and in particular relates to an air gripper controller. Background Art

[0002] Existing air grippers require solenoid valves, throttle valves, and corresponding connecting pipes and joints when in use. The assembly labor cost of the entire system is high. The air grippers and control valves are installed far apart, requiring long pipes. During operation, high energy consumption is generated when the compressed gas in the opening and closing pipes is discharged. In addition, excessively long connecting pipes and excessive number of joints can lead to unstable working performance of the air grippers. Utility Model Content

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide an air gripper controller that integrates the throttle valve and solenoid valve that control the air gripper, eliminating components such as opening and closing drive pipes and connectors. This makes installation easier, reduces operating costs, and improves the stability of the air gripper controller. Furthermore, the elimination of the external opening and closing pipes for the air gripper significantly reduces compressed gas emissions during use, achieving excellent energy-saving and consumption-reducing effects and significantly reducing operating costs.

[0004] The utility model is implemented as follows: an air gripper controller is provided, comprising a base plate and a body, the base plate is connected to the lower end of the body, the air gripper to be controlled is connected to the base plate, an air intake interface, an exhaust interface, a first throttle valve and a second throttle valve are respectively arranged in the body, a first solenoid valve and a second solenoid valve are installed on the body, the air intake interface is connected to an external high-pressure air pipe, a first air vent and a second air vent are respectively arranged on the first throttle valve, a third air vent and a fourth air vent are respectively arranged on the second throttle valve, a fifth air vent, a sixth air vent and a seventh air vent are respectively arranged on the first solenoid valve, and an eighth air vent, a ninth air vent and a tenth air vent are respectively arranged on the second solenoid valve; a first through hole, a second through hole, a third through hole and a fourth through hole are respectively arranged in the body, wherein the fifth vent of the first solenoid valve and the eighth vent of the second solenoid valve are respectively communicated with the air intake interface through the first through hole, the sixth vent of the first solenoid valve and the ninth vent of the second solenoid valve are respectively communicated with the air intake interface through the first through hole, The air vents are respectively communicated with the exhaust interfaces through the second through holes, the seventh air vent of the first solenoid valve is communicated with the first air vent of the first throttle valve through the third through hole, and the tenth air vent of the second solenoid valve is communicated with the third air vent of the second throttle valve through the fourth through hole; a first air port and a second air port are respectively arranged on the bottom surface of the body, the second air port of the first throttle valve is communicated with the first air port, and the fourth air port of the second throttle valve is communicated with the second air port; an eleventh air port and a twelfth air port are respectively arranged on the air claw, and a third air port, a fourth air port, a fifth air port and a sixth air port are respectively arranged on the bottom plate, the third air port is communicated with the fifth air port, the fourth air port is connected with the sixth air port, the third air port is communicated with the first air port, the fifth air port is communicated with the eleventh air port of the air claw, the fourth air port is communicated with the second air port, and the sixth air port is communicated with the twelfth air port of the air claw.

[0005] Furthermore, the first throttle valve includes a first flow regulating screw, the second throttle valve includes a second flow regulating screw, a knob seat is provided on the main body, and a first damping sleeve and a second damping sleeve are respectively provided on the knob seat, a first damping strip is provided on the inner surface of the first damping sleeve, and a second damping strip is provided on the inner surface of the second damping sleeve. The first damping sleeve is sleeved on the first flow regulating screw, and the first damping strip abuts against the outer surface of the first flow regulating screw to increase the resistance of the first flow regulating screw when rotating. The second damping sleeve is sleeved on the second flow regulating screw, and the second damping strip abuts against the outer surface of the second flow regulating screw to increase the resistance of the second flow regulating screw when rotating.

[0006] Furthermore, the knob seat is fixed to the body by knob seat bolts.

[0007] Furthermore, a muffler is provided in the body, and the muffler is provided at the end of the exhaust interface.

[0008] Furthermore, a cover plate, a top plate, a first locking block and a second locking block are arranged on the top of the main body, the cover plate is located on the upper part of the top plate, the first locking block and the second locking block are respectively located on both sides of the cover plate and the top plate, and the cover plate and the top plate are fixed together by locking block bolts, and the cover plate and the top plate are fixed to the top of the main body by top plate bolts.

[0009] Furthermore, a control signal connection terminal is also provided on the main body.

[0010] Furthermore, a magnetic switch is installed on the air gripper, and a cable of the magnetic switch passes through the through holes of the bottom plate and the body and is connected to the control signal connection terminal.

[0011] Furthermore, the first solenoid valve and the second solenoid valve are respectively fixed to the body by solenoid valve bolts.

[0012] Furthermore, the bottom plate is fixed to the bottom surface of the main body by bottom plate bolts.

[0013] Furthermore, the air gripper is fixed to the bottom surface of the base plate by air gripper bolts.

[0014] Compared to the prior art, the pneumatic gripper controller of the present invention comprises a base plate and a main body, each of which is provided with an air inlet port, an exhaust port, a first throttle valve, and a second throttle valve. The main body is equipped with a first solenoid valve and a second solenoid valve. The air inlet port is connected to an external high-pressure air pipe. The first throttle valve is provided with a first vent and a second vent, while the second throttle valve is provided with a third vent and a fourth vent. The first solenoid valve is provided with a fifth vent, a sixth vent, and a seventh vent, while the second solenoid valve is provided with an eighth vent, a ninth vent, and a tenth vent. A first through hole, a second through hole, a third through hole, and a fourth through hole are respectively provided in the body. The fifth air vent of the first solenoid valve and the eighth air vent of the second solenoid valve are respectively connected to the air inlet interface through the first through hole, the sixth air vent of the first solenoid valve and the ninth air vent of the second solenoid valve are respectively connected to the exhaust interface through the second through hole, the seventh air vent of the first solenoid valve is connected to the first air vent of the first throttle valve through the third through hole, and the tenth air vent of the second solenoid valve is connected to the third air vent of the second throttle valve through the fourth through hole. A first air orifice and a second air orifice are respectively provided on the bottom surface of the body. The second air orifice of the first throttle valve is connected to the first air orifice, and the fourth air orifice of the second throttle valve is connected to the second air orifice. The air gripper is provided with an eleventh and twelfth air vent, respectively, and a third, fourth, fifth, and sixth air vents are provided on the base plate. The third air vent is connected to the fifth air vent, the fourth air vent is connected to the sixth air vent, the third air vent is connected to the first air vent, the fifth air vent is connected to the eleventh air vent of the air gripper, the fourth air vent is connected to the second air vent, and the sixth air vent is connected to the twelfth air vent of the air gripper. The present invention integrates the two throttle valves and two solenoid valves that control the air gripper through through-holes provided within the main body, eliminating the need for additional connecting pipes and connectors. Furthermore, the control piping is simplified, making installation more convenient, reducing operating costs, and improving the stability of the air gripper controller. Furthermore, by eliminating the external pipe for opening and closing the air gripper, compressed gas emissions are greatly reduced during use, achieving excellent energy-saving and consumption-reducing effects and significantly reducing operating costs. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the combined state of the air gripper controller and the air gripper of the utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the air gripper;

[0017] Figure 3 for Figure 1 Exploded diagram of the pneumatic gripper controller;

[0018] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A three-dimensional diagram from another angle;

[0019] Figure 5 for Figure 3 The main view of the middle body;

[0020] Figure 6 for Figure 5 Cross-sectional view along the AA axis;

[0021] Figure 7 for Figure 5 Cross-section along the middle BB direction;

[0022] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the air flow of the air gripper controller of the utility model, when the air gripper is in the open state;

[0023] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the air flow of the air gripper controller of the utility model, when the air gripper is in the closed state. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] In order to make the technical problems, technical solutions and beneficial effects to be solved by the present invention more clearly understood, the present invention is further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0025] Please also refer to Figures 1 to 7 As shown, a preferred embodiment of the air gripper controller of the present invention includes a base plate 1 and a body 2. The base plate 1 is connected to the lower end of the body 2, and the air gripper 7 to be controlled is connected to the base plate 1.

[0026] The main body 2 is provided with an air inlet port 21, an air outlet port 22, a first throttle valve 3, and a second throttle valve 4. A first solenoid valve 5 and a second solenoid valve 6 are mounted on the main body 2. The air inlet port 21 is connected to an external high-pressure air pipe (not shown). The first throttle valve 3 is provided with a first air vent 31 and a second air vent 32, respectively. The second throttle valve 4 is provided with a third air vent 41 and a fourth air vent 42, respectively. The first solenoid valve 5 is provided with a fifth air vent 51, a sixth air vent 52, and a seventh air vent 53, respectively. The second solenoid valve 6 is provided with an eighth air vent 61, a ninth air vent 62, and a tenth air vent 63, respectively.

[0027] A first through hole 23, a second through hole 24, a third through hole 25, and a fourth through hole 26 are provided in the body. The fifth vent 51 of the first solenoid valve 5 and the eighth vent 61 of the second solenoid valve 6 are connected to the air inlet port 22 via the first through hole 23, the sixth vent 52 of the first solenoid valve 5 and the ninth vent 62 of the second solenoid valve 6 are connected to the air outlet port 22 via the second through hole 24, the seventh vent 53 of the first solenoid valve 5 is connected to the first vent 31 of the first throttle valve 3 via the third through hole 25, and the tenth vent 63 of the second solenoid valve 6 is connected to the third vent 41 of the second throttle valve 4 via the fourth through hole 26. A first air orifice 27 and a second air orifice 28 are provided on the bottom surface of the body 2. The second air orifice 32 of the first throttle valve 3 is connected to the first air orifice 27, and the fourth air orifice 42 of the second throttle valve 4 is connected to the second air orifice 28. An eleventh air vent 71 and a twelfth air vent 72 are respectively provided on the air gripper 7, and a third air vent 101, a fourth air vent 102, a fifth air vent 103 and a sixth air vent 104 are respectively provided on the bottom plate 1. The third air vent 101 is connected to the fifth air vent 103, the fourth air vent 102 is connected to the sixth air vent 104, the third air vent 101 is connected to the first air vent 27, the fifth air vent 103 is connected to the eleventh air vent 71 of the air gripper 7, the fourth air vent 102 is connected to the second air vent 28, and the sixth air vent 104 is connected to the twelfth air vent 72 of the air gripper 7.

[0028] The first throttle valve 3 includes a first flow regulating screw 33, and the second throttle valve 4 includes a second flow regulating screw 43. A knob seat 8 is provided on the body 2, and a first damping sleeve 81 and a second damping sleeve 82 are provided on the knob seat 8, respectively. A first damping strip 83 is provided on the inner surface of the first damping sleeve 81, and a second damping strip 84 is provided on the inner surface of the second damping sleeve 82. The first damping sleeve 81 is sleeved onto the first flow regulating screw 33, and the first damping strip 83 abuts the outer surface of the first flow regulating screw 33 to increase the resistance to rotation of the first flow regulating screw 33. The second damping sleeve 82 is sleeved onto the second flow regulating screw 43, and the second damping strip 84 abuts the outer surface of the second flow regulating screw 43 to increase the resistance to rotation of the second flow regulating screw 43. The first damping sleeve 81 and the second damping sleeve 82 prevent the first and second flow regulating screws 33 and 43 from self-rotating due to slight vibration during use, thereby improving the operational stability of the first and second throttle valves 3 and 4.

[0029] The main body 2 is also provided with a first valve core hole 29 and a second valve core hole 210 for accommodating the valve cores of the first throttle valve 3 and the second throttle valve 4, respectively. Rotating the first flow adjustment screw 33 adjusts the position of the valve core of the first throttle valve 3 within the first valve core hole 29, thereby adjusting the airflow between the first vent 31 and the second vent 32. Rotating the second flow adjustment screw 43 adjusts the position of the valve core of the second throttle valve 4 within the second valve core hole 210, thereby adjusting the airflow between the third vent 41 and the fourth vent 42.

[0030] The knob seat 8 is fixed to the body 2 via a knob seat bolt 85 .

[0031] A muffler 9 is provided in the body 2 and is provided at the end of the exhaust port 22 .

[0032] A cover plate 10, a top plate 11, a first locking block 12, and a second locking block 13 are provided on top of the body 2. The cover plate 10 is located above the top plate 11. The first locking block 12 and the second locking block 13 are located on either side of the cover plate 10 and the top plate 11, respectively. The cover plate 10 and the top plate 11 are secured together by locking block bolts 14. The cover plate 10 and the top plate 11 are secured to the top of the body 2 by top plate bolts (not shown). The top plate 11 facilitates the installation and connection of the air gripper controller with other components such as the robotic arm.

[0033] Please also refer to Figures 1 to 4 As shown, a control signal connection terminal 15 is also provided on the body 2. A magnetic switch 73 is mounted on the air gripper 7. The cable of the magnetic switch 73 passes through through-holes D in the base plate 1 and the body 2, respectively, and is connected to the control signal connection terminal 15. The control signal connection terminal 15 controls the operation of the air gripper 7.

[0034] The first solenoid valve 5 and the second solenoid valve 6 are respectively fixed to the body 2 via solenoid valve bolts 16 .

[0035] The base plate 1 is fixed to the bottom surface of the body 2 by base plate bolts 17 .

[0036] The air gripper 7 is fixed to the bottom surface of the base plate 1 by an air gripper bolt (not shown in the figure).

[0037] Please also refer to Figures 3 to 8As shown, when the air gripper 7 is in the open state, the first solenoid valve 5 is powered on and opened, and the second solenoid valve 6 is powered off and closed. External high-pressure gas enters the body 2 through the air inlet interface 21, flows through the first through-hole 23 and enters the fifth air vent 51 of the first solenoid valve 5, then flows out from the seventh air vent 53, and then flows through the third through-hole 25, the first throttle valve 3, the first air orifice 27, the third air orifice 101, and the fifth air orifice 103 in sequence, before entering the air gripper 7 through the eleventh air vent 71, driving the air gripper 7 to open. The original gas in the air gripper 7 passes through the twelfth air vent 72, the sixth air orifice 104, the fourth air orifice 102, the second air orifice 28, the second throttle valve 4, the fourth through-hole 26, the tenth air vent 63, enters the second solenoid valve 6, then enters the second through-hole 24 from the ninth air vent 62, and is discharged from the exhaust interface 22.

[0038] Please also refer to Figures 3 to 7 、 Figure 9 As shown, when the air gripper 7 is in the open state, the first solenoid valve 5 is de-energized and closed, and the second solenoid valve 6 is energized and opened. External high-pressure gas enters the body 2 through the air inlet port 21, flows through the first through-hole 23, enters the eight air vents 61 of the second solenoid valve 6, then flows out through the tenth air vent 63, and then flows through the fourth through-hole 26, the second throttle valve 4, the second air orifice 28, the fourth air orifice 102, and the sixth air orifice 104 in sequence, before entering the air gripper 7 through the twelfth air vent 72, driving the air gripper 7 to close. The original gas in the air gripper 7 passes through the eleventh air vent 71, the fifth air orifice 103, the third air orifice 101, the first air orifice 27, the first throttle valve 3, the third through-hole 25, and the seventh air vent 53 in sequence, then enters the first solenoid valve 5, enters the second through-hole 24 through the sixth air vent 52, and is discharged from the exhaust port 22.

[0039] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent replacements and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. An air gripper controller, comprising a base plate and a body, wherein the base plate is connected to the lower end of the body, and the air gripper to be controlled is connected to the base plate, characterized in that: An air intake interface, an exhaust interface, a first throttle valve and a second throttle valve are respectively provided in the body, a first solenoid valve and a second solenoid valve are installed on the body, the air intake interface is connected to an external high-pressure air pipe, a first air port and a second air port are respectively provided on the first throttle valve, a third air port and a fourth air port are respectively provided on the second throttle valve, a fifth air port, a sixth air port and a seventh air port are respectively provided on the first solenoid valve, and an eighth air port, a ninth air port and a tenth air port are respectively provided on the second solenoid valve; a first through hole, a second through hole, a third through hole and a fourth through hole are respectively provided in the body, wherein the fifth air port of the first solenoid valve and the eighth air port of the second solenoid valve are respectively communicated with the air intake interface through the first through hole, the sixth air port of the first solenoid valve and the ninth air port of the second solenoid valve are respectively communicated with the exhaust interface through the second through hole, the first solenoid valve The seventh air port is interconnected with the first air port of the first throttle valve through the third through hole, and the tenth air port of the second solenoid valve is interconnected with the third air port of the second throttle valve through the fourth through hole; the first air port and the second air port are respectively arranged on the bottom surface of the main body, the second air port of the first throttle valve is interconnected with the first air port, and the fourth air port of the second throttle valve is interconnected with the second air port; the eleventh air port and the twelfth air port are respectively arranged on the air claw, and the third air port, the fourth air port, the fifth air port and the sixth air port are respectively arranged on the bottom plate, the third air port is connected to the fifth air port, the fourth air port is connected to the sixth air port, the third air port is interconnected with the first air port, the fifth air port is connected to the eleventh air port of the air claw, the fourth air port is connected to the second air port, and the sixth air port is connected to the twelfth air port of the air claw.

2. The air gripper controller according to claim 1, characterized in that The first throttle valve includes a first flow regulating screw, and the second throttle valve includes a second flow regulating screw. A knob seat is provided on the main body, and a first damping sleeve and a second damping sleeve are respectively provided on the knob seat. A first damping strip is provided on the inner surface of the first damping sleeve, and a second damping strip is provided on the inner surface of the second damping sleeve. The first damping sleeve is sleeved on the first flow regulating screw, and the first damping strip abuts against the outer surface of the first flow regulating screw to increase the resistance of the first flow regulating screw when it rotates. The second damping sleeve is sleeved on the second flow regulating screw, and the second damping strip abuts against the outer surface of the second flow regulating screw to increase the resistance of the second flow regulating screw when it rotates.

3. The air gripper controller according to claim 2, characterized in that The knob seat is fixed to the body via knob seat bolts.

4. The air gripper controller according to claim 1, wherein: A muffler is arranged in the body and is arranged at the end of the exhaust interface.

5. The air gripper controller according to claim 1, wherein: A cover plate, a top plate, a first locking block and a second locking block are arranged on the top of the main body. The cover plate is located on the upper part of the top plate. The first locking block and the second locking block are respectively located on both sides of the cover plate and the top plate. The cover plate and the top plate are fixed together by locking block bolts. The cover plate and the top plate are fixed to the top of the main body by top plate bolts.

6. The air gripper controller according to claim 1, wherein: A control signal connection terminal is also provided on the main body.

7. The air gripper controller according to claim 6, characterized in that A magnetic switch is installed on the air gripper, and a cable of the magnetic switch passes through the through holes of the bottom plate and the body and is connected to the control signal connection end.

8. The air gripper controller according to claim 1, wherein: The first solenoid valve and the second solenoid valve are respectively fixed to the body through solenoid valve bolts.

9. The air gripper controller according to claim 1, wherein: The bottom plate is fixed to the bottom surface of the main body by bottom plate bolts.

10. The air gripper controller according to claim 1, wherein: The air gripper is fixed to the bottom surface of the base plate through air gripper bolts.

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