Material taking mechanism for plastic tableware production system

By introducing adjustment components and replacement components into the material extraction mechanism, the use of motor and magnetic sheet limits to solve the applicability problem of fixing suction cup position, achieving universal adaptation and cost reduction for different hot presses.

CN223302078UActive Publication Date: 2025-09-05GUANGDONG SHUNDE DRAGON PLASTIC PACKAGE CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422753285.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-12
Publication Date
2025-09-05
Estimated Expiration
2034-11-12

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Technical Problem

Since the suction cup is usually fixed at the installation plate position, the plastic tableware hot-pressed by different hot presses is different, and a custom material pickup mechanism is required, resulting in poor applicability and increased cost.

Method used

A material pickup mechanism including a robot body, adjustment assembly and replacement assembly is designed. The disc is driven by a motor, and the push rod pushes the slider to move, adjust the suction cup position to adapt to the plastic tableware position of different hot presses, combines magnetic sheets and spring-assisted limits, and provides suction cup replacement function.

Benefits of technology

It improves the applicability of the material pickup mechanism, reduces costs, realizes general adaptation to different hot presses, and simplifies the suction cup replacement process.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of material taking mechanisms, in particular to a material taking mechanism for a plastic tableware production system. The mechanical arm comprises a mechanical arm body, the output end of the mechanical arm body is fixedly connected with a mounting plate, the front face of the mounting plate is provided with an adjusting assembly and a suction cup, the adjusting assembly comprises an operation groove formed in the front face of the mounting plate, and the inner wall of the operation groove is slidably connected with a sliding block; by arranging the adjusting assembly, when the position of the suction cup needs to be adjusted, the motor is started, the motor has a self-locking function, so that the disc is driven to rotate, a push rod rotates, the push rod makes contact with the first sliding face, the suction cup can be replaced, and the position of the suction cup can be adjusted. Therefore, the position of the adjusting suction cup is the same as that of the plastic spoon formed by the hot press in a hot pressing mode, the adaptability is improved as much as possible, and the cost is reduced.
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Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of material taking mechanisms, in particular to a plastic tableware taking mechanism. Background Art

[0002] The material-picking mechanism is used to take out the plastic spoons formed by hot press. The material-picking mechanism is generally a robot equipped with a suction cup. When it is necessary to take out the plastic spoons formed by hot press, the plastic spoons are formed by hot press during production. Then the robot is started to make the suction cup squeeze to the bottom of the inner wall of the plastic spoon. The inner wall of the plastic spoon is flat. After the suction cup is sucked, the robot starts again to take out and transfer.

[0003] In his daily work, the inventor found that when the material-retrieving mechanism is in use, since the suction cup is usually fixed at the position of the mounting plate, and the positions of plastic tableware hot-pressed by different hot presses are different, the material-retrieving mechanism of the plastic tableware needs to be customized according to different models of hot presses, which leads to poor applicability of the material-retrieving mechanism of the plastic tableware and increased costs. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to solve the problem that in actual use, since the suction cup is usually fixed at the position of the mounting plate, and the position of plastic tableware hot-pressed and formed by different hot presses is different, the material picking mechanism of the plastic tableware needs to be customized according to different models of hot presses, which leads to poor applicability of the material picking mechanism of the plastic tableware and increased costs. A material picking mechanism for a plastic tableware production system is proposed.

[0005] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model adopts the following technical solution: a material picking mechanism for a plastic tableware production system, comprising a manipulator body, the output end of the manipulator body is fixedly connected to a mounting plate, an adjustment component and a suction cup are provided on the front of the mounting plate, the adjustment component comprises an operating groove opened on the front of the mounting plate, a slider is slidably connected to the inner wall of the operating groove, a replacement component is provided between the slider and the suction cup, a motor is installed at the bottom of the inner wall of the operating groove, the output end of the motor is fixedly connected to a disc, a plurality of evenly distributed push rods are fixedly connected to the arc surface of the disc, and a first sliding surface is provided on one side of the slider.

[0006] The effect achieved by the above components is: by setting an adjustment component, when the position of the suction cup needs to be adjusted, the motor is started, and the motor has a self-locking function, so that it drives the disc to rotate, and the push rod rotates, so that it contacts the first sliding surface, thereby pushing the slider to move in the operating groove, so that the adjustment suction cup is in the same position as the plastic spoon hot-pressed by the hot press, thereby improving adaptability as much as possible and reducing costs.

[0007] Preferably, one side of the slider is fixedly connected to a first spring, and the other end of the first spring is fixed to the mounting plate.

[0008] The effect achieved by the above components is: the slider is reset by providing the first spring.

[0009] Preferably, a first magnetic sheet is fixedly connected to a side of the first sliding surface close to the push rod, and a second magnetic sheet is fixedly connected to a side of the push rod close to the first sliding surface.

[0010] The effect achieved by the above components is: by arranging the first magnetic sheet and the second magnetic sheet, the push rod contacts the first sliding surface, so that the first magnetic sheet and the second magnetic sheet attract each other, thereby assisting in limiting the slider.

[0011] Preferably, one side of the slider is fixedly connected to a sliding rod, and the sliding rod is slidably inserted into the mounting plate.

[0012] The effect achieved by the above components is: by setting the sliding rod, the slider is assisted in limiting the position.

[0013] Preferably, the replacement component includes a fixed block fixedly connected to one side of the suction cup, the fixed block is slidably inserted into a slider, the inner wall of the slider is slidably inserted into a positioning pin, and the positioning pin is inserted into the fixed block.

[0014] The effect achieved by the above components is: when the suction cup needs to be replaced, the positioning pin is completely retracted into the slider by pulling the mechanism, so that it is completely separated from the fixed block, and the suction cup is dragged to separate it from the slider, and then the new suction cup is installed on the slider to complete the replacement of the suction cup.

[0015] Preferably, the left end of the positioning pin is fixedly connected to a second spring, and the other end of the second spring is fixed to the slider.

[0016] The effect achieved by the above components is that the positioning latch is reset by providing the second spring.

[0017] Preferably, the left end of the positioning pin is fixedly connected to a pull rope, and the pull rope passes through the slider.

[0018] The effect achieved by the above components is: by pulling the pull rope, the positioning pin is completely retracted into the slider, so that it is completely separated from the fixed block.

[0019] Preferably, a second sliding surface is provided on the upper end of the positioning pin.

[0020] The effect achieved by the above components is that the auxiliary fixing block is inserted into the sliding block by providing the second sliding surface.

[0021] In summary, the beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows:

[0022] In the present invention, an adjustment component is provided, and when the position of the suction cup needs to be adjusted, the motor is started, and the motor has a self-locking function, so that the disc is driven to rotate, and the push rod is rotated, so that it contacts the first sliding surface, thereby pushing the slider to move in the operating groove, so that the adjustment suction cup is in the same position as the plastic table spoon hot-pressed by the hot press, thereby improving the adaptability as much as possible and reducing the cost. It solves the problem that the suction cup is usually fixed in the position of the mounting plate, and the positions of plastic tableware hot-pressed by different hot presses are different, so the material picking mechanism of the plastic tableware needs to be customized according to different models of hot presses, which leads to poor applicability of the material picking mechanism of the plastic tableware and increased costs. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the utility model;

[0024] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the adjustment component of the utility model;

[0025] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the cross section of the adjustment component of the utility model;

[0026] Figure 4 For this utility model Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the enlarged three-dimensional structure of A in the middle.

[0027] Legend: 1. Robot body; 2. Adjustment assembly; 3. Replacement assembly; 4. Mounting plate; 5. Suction cup; 21. Operating slot; 22. Slider; 23. Disc; 24. Push rod; 25. First sliding surface; 26. Motor; 27. First spring; 28. Sliding rod; 31. Fixed block; 32. Positioning pin; 33. Second spring; 34. Pull rope; 35. Second sliding surface. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] Reference Figure 1 As shown, the utility model provides a technical solution: a material picking mechanism for a plastic tableware production system includes a manipulator body 1, the output end of the manipulator body 1 is fixedly connected to a mounting plate 4, and the front of the mounting plate 4 is provided with an adjustment component 2 and a suction cup 5.

[0029] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 3 as well as Figure 4As shown, in this embodiment: the adjustment component 2 includes an operating groove 21 provided on the front side of the mounting plate 4, a slider 22 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the operating groove 21, a replacement component 3 is provided between the slider 22 and the suction cup 5, a motor 26 is installed at the bottom of the inner wall of the operating groove 21, the output end of the motor 26 is fixedly connected to a disc 23, a plurality of evenly distributed push rods 24 are fixedly connected to the arc surface of the disc 23, a first sliding surface 25 is provided on one side of the slider 22, and by setting the adjustment component 2, when it is necessary to adjust the position of the suction cup 5, the motor 26 is started, and the motor 26 has a self-locking function, so that the disc 23 is driven to rotate, so that the push rod 24 is rotated, so that it contacts the first sliding surface 25, thereby pushing the slider 22 to move in the operating groove 21, so that the suction cup 5 is adjusted to the hot press The position of the plastic dinner spoon formed by the machine is the same, thereby improving adaptability and reducing costs as much as possible. A first spring 27 is fixedly connected to one side of the slider 22, and the other end of the first spring 27 is fixed to the mounting plate 4. By setting the first spring 27, the slider 22 is reset. The first sliding surface 25 is fixedly connected to the side of the push rod 24 close to the first sliding surface 25 with a first magnetic piece, and the push rod 24 is fixedly connected to the side of the first sliding surface 25 close to the second magnetic piece. By setting the first magnetic piece and the second magnetic piece, the push rod 24 contacts the first sliding surface 25, so that the first magnetic piece and the second magnetic piece attract each other, thereby assisting in limiting the slider 22. A slide rod 28 is fixedly connected to one side of the slider 22, and the slide rod 28 is slidably inserted into the mounting plate 4. By setting the slide rod 28, the slider 22 is assisted in limiting.

[0030] Reference Figure 4 As shown, in this embodiment: the replacement component 3 includes a fixed block 31 fixedly connected to one side of the suction cup 5, the fixed block 31 is slidably inserted into the slider 22, and the inner wall of the slider 22 is slidably inserted with a positioning pin 32, and the positioning pin 32 is inserted into the fixed block 31. When the suction cup 5 needs to be replaced, the positioning pin 32 is completely retracted into the slider 22 by pulling the mechanism, so that it is completely separated from the fixed block 31, and the suction cup 5 is dragged to separate from the slider 22, and then a new suction cup 5 is installed on the slider 22, thereby completing the replacement of the suction cup 5. The left end of the positioning pin 32 is fixedly connected to a second spring 33, and the other end of the second spring 33 is fixed to the slider 22. By setting the second spring 33, the positioning pin 32 is reset. The left end of the positioning pin 32 is fixedly connected to a pull rope 34, and the pull rope 34 passes through the slider 22. By pulling the pull rope 34, the positioning pin 32 is completely retracted into the slider 22, so that it is completely separated from the fixed block 31. A second sliding surface 35 is provided at the upper end of the positioning pin 32. By setting the second sliding surface 35, the auxiliary fixing block 31 is inserted into the slider 22.

[0031] Working principle:

[0032] When it is necessary to take out the plastic dinner spoon formed by the hot press, the plastic dinner spoon is formed by the hot press during production, and then the robot body 1 is started (the robot is an existing product sold on the market, and the specific use is existing technology, which will not be described in detail here), so that the suction cup 5 on the mounting plate 4 is squeezed to the bottom of the inner wall of the plastic dinner spoon. The inner wall of the plastic dinner spoon is flat. After the suction cup 5 is sucked, the robot body 1 starts to take out the transfer again. After transferring to the designated position, the worker can remove the flat-bottomed dinner spoon on the suction cup 5. When it is necessary to adjust the position of the suction cup 5, the motor 26 is started. The motor 26 has a self-locking function, which drives the disc 23 to rotate, and the push rod 24 to rotate, so that it contacts the first sliding surface 25, thereby pushing the slider 22 to move in the operating groove 21, so that the suction cup 5 and the plastic dinner spoon formed by the hot press can be adjusted. The positions of the spoons are the same, thereby improving adaptability and reducing costs as much as possible. By setting the first spring 27, the slider 22 is reset. By setting the first magnetic piece and the second magnetic piece, the push rod 24 contacts the first sliding surface 25, so that the first magnetic piece and the second magnetic piece attract each other, thereby assisting in limiting the slider 22. By setting the slide bar 28, the slider 22 is assisted in being limited. When the suction cup 5 needs to be replaced, the pull rope 34 is pulled to make the positioning pin 32 completely retracted into the slider 22, so that it is completely separated from the fixed block 31, and the suction cup 5 is dragged to separate it from the slider 22. Then the new suction cup 5 is installed on the slider 22, thereby completing the replacement of the suction cup 5. The positioning pin 32 is reset by setting the second spring 33. By setting the second sliding surface 35, the auxiliary fixing block 31 is inserted into the slider 22.

[0033] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and does not limit the present invention in other forms. Any technician familiar with the profession may use the technical content disclosed above to change or modify it into an equivalent embodiment with equivalent changes and apply it to other fields. However, any simple modification, equivalent change and modification of the above embodiment based on the technical essence of the present invention that does not deviate from the content of the technical solution of the present invention still falls within the protection scope of the technical solution of the present invention. In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installation", "connection" and "connection" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection, or it can be an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal communication of two components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

Claims

1. A material taking mechanism for a plastic tableware production system, comprising a manipulator body (1), characterized in that: The output end of the manipulator body (1) is fixedly connected to a mounting plate (4), and an adjustment component (2) and a suction cup (5) are provided on the front of the mounting plate (4). The adjustment component (2) includes an operating groove (21) provided on the front of the mounting plate (4), and a slider (22) is slidably connected to the inner wall of the operating groove (21). A replacement component (3) is provided between the slider (22) and the suction cup (5). A motor (26) is installed at the bottom of the inner wall of the operating groove (21), and the output end of the motor (26) is fixedly connected to a circular disc (23). The arc surface of the circular disc (23) is fixedly connected to a plurality of evenly distributed push rods (24), and a first sliding surface (25) is provided on one side of the slider (22).

2. The material taking mechanism for a plastic tableware production system according to claim 1, characterized in that: One side of the slider (22) is fixedly connected to a first spring (27), and the other end of the first spring (27) is fixed to the mounting plate (4).

3. The material taking mechanism for a plastic tableware production system according to claim 2, characterized in that: A first magnetic sheet is fixedly connected to one side of the first sliding surface (25) close to the push rod (24), and a second magnetic sheet is fixedly connected to one side of the push rod (24) close to the first sliding surface (25).

4. The material taking mechanism for a plastic tableware production system according to claim 3, characterized in that: One side of the slider (22) is fixedly connected to a slide rod (28), and the slide rod (28) is slidably inserted into the mounting plate (4).

5. The material taking mechanism for a plastic tableware production system according to claim 4, characterized in that: The replacement assembly (3) comprises a fixed block (31) fixedly connected to one side of the suction cup (5); the fixed block (31) is slidably inserted into the slider (22); a positioning pin (32) is slidably inserted into the inner wall of the slider (22); and the positioning pin (32) is inserted into the fixed block (31).

6. The material taking mechanism for a plastic tableware production system according to claim 5, characterized in that: The left end of the positioning pin (32) is fixedly connected to a second spring (33), and the other end of the second spring (33) is fixed to the slider (22).

7. The material taking mechanism for a plastic tableware production system according to claim 6, characterized in that: The left end of the positioning pin (32) is fixedly connected to a pull rope (34), and the pull rope (34) passes through the slider (22).

8. The material taking mechanism for a plastic tableware production system according to claim 7, characterized in that: The upper end of the positioning pin (32) is provided with a second sliding surface (35).

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