Cigar alcoholization box clamping device

Abstract

The embodiment of the utility model provides a cigar alcoholization box clamping device which is used for clamping an alcoholization box and comprises a clamp frame, the clamp frame comprises a first rod body and a second rod body, the first rod body is located above the alcoholization box, and the second rod body is located on one side of the adsorption side of the alcoholization box; the second driving device drives a suction cup to move; and the clamp assembly comprises a clamp, a first sliding rail and a first driving device, the first sliding rail is arranged below the first rod body, the clamp is arranged on the first sliding rail, and the first driving device drives the clamp to slide. According to the embodiment of the invention, a pneumatic vacuum chuck positioning and clamp anti-falling form is adopted, a flange is connected with a machine arm, the advantages of a traditional model clamp and a pneumatic vacuum chuck clamp are combined, the anti-falling function is added under the condition of effective positioning, and the problems of cigar box damage and cigar falling in the carrying process are avoided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of clamp technology, and in particular to a clamping device for a cigar aging box. Background Art

[0002] Before use, cigars generally need to be placed in an aging box (smoking box) for aging to improve the quality and taste of the cigars. Currently, the traditional model clamps and pneumatic vacuum suction cup clamps can be used to clamp cigars in the aging box.

[0003] Traditional model clamps are designed based on the dimensions of a cigar aging box. Through a transmission mechanism, two clamping blocks exert a clamping force on the sides of the cigar aging box to hold the cigar aging box. However, when the two clamping blocks simultaneously clamp the cigar aging box, various forces can interfere with the grip, causing the clamps to swing and become unstable, which can easily cause the cigar aging box to fall.

[0004] Pneumatic vacuum grippers utilize a suction cup assembly. The vacuum cup utilizes the principle of vacuum, creating negative pressure by reducing local air pressure, thereby achieving the purpose of adsorbing objects. However, the use of vacuum grippers requires the surface of the gripped object to be smooth and free of holes, and the gripped object's posture to remain stable during movement after gripping, otherwise it is prone to falling. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In view of this, the purpose of the embodiments of the present application is to provide a cigar aging box clamping device to solve the technical problem that the existing clamping device has a single clamping method and cannot be applied to different types of aging boxes.

[0006] The embodiment of the present application provides a cigar aging box clamping device for clamping the cigar aging box, the clamping device comprising:

[0007] A clamp frame, the clamp frame comprising a first rod and a second rod, the first rod being arranged vertically and connected to the second rod, the first rod being located above the alcoholization box, and the second rod being located on one side of the adsorption side of the alcoholization box;

[0008] a suction cup assembly, the suction cup assembly comprising at least two suction cups and a second driving device, the suction cups being arranged on the second rod, the second driving device driving the suction cups to move toward the adsorption side so that the suction cups are adsorbed on the adsorption side;

[0009] The clamp assembly includes at least two clamps, a first slide rail and a first driving device. The first slide rail is arranged below the first rod body, and the clamps are respectively arranged at both ends of the first slide rail. The first driving device drives the clamps to slide toward each other along the first slide rail so that the clamps respectively clamp the two ends of the alcoholization box.

[0010] In the aforementioned cigar aging box clamping device, the clamp frame is used to connect to a first rotating device, which includes a first rotating shaft. The first rod and / or the second rod are provided with a connecting flange, which is used to connect to the first rotating shaft. The first rotating shaft rotates along the centerline of the aging box in the longitudinal direction.

[0011] In the above-mentioned cigar aging box clamping device, the first driving device includes a first cylinder and a first telescopic rod. The number of the first telescopic rods is the same as the number of the clamps and they correspond one to one. The first telescopic rods are arranged at both ends of the first cylinder, and each first telescopic rod is connected to the corresponding clamp.

[0012] In the aforementioned cigar aging box clamping device, each clamp includes a vertical extension portion and a horizontal extension portion, the top end of the vertical extension portion is connected to the corresponding first telescopic rod, and the bottom end of the vertical extension portion is connected to the horizontal extension portion; clamping grooves are provided at both ends of the aging box, and the horizontal extension portion extends toward the corresponding end surface of the aging box to extend into the corresponding clamping groove.

[0013] In the aforementioned cigar aging box clamping device, a first slider is provided at the top of each vertical extension portion, a dovetail groove is provided at the top of the first slider, a mounting protrusion is provided at the bottom of the first slide rail, the cross-section of the bottom of the first slide rail along its end face is trapezoidal, the bottom of the first slide rail extends into the corresponding dovetail groove, and the vertical extension portion is limitedly engaged with the first slide rail.

[0014] In the above-mentioned cigar aging box clamping device, the suction cup assembly further comprises a mounting plate, a plate surface of the mounting plate being parallel to the adsorption side, a surface of the mounting plate away from the adsorption side being connected to the second rod body, and a surface of the mounting plate facing the adsorption side being provided with the suction cup.

[0015] In the above-mentioned cigar aging box clamping device, at least two second driving devices are provided and are respectively connected to the mounting plates, so that the second driving devices drive the corresponding mounting plates.

[0016] In the above-mentioned cigar aging box clamping device, a plurality of cylinders are provided on a surface of each mounting plate facing the adsorption side, each of the cylinders includes a second telescopic rod, and each of the second telescopic rods is provided with the suction cup at one end facing the adsorption side.

[0017] In the aforementioned cigar aging box clamping device, a camera is provided on the first rod body, and the camera is used to collect the inclination angle of the aging box to be clamped relative to the horizontal plane. The camera is in communication with the first rotating device, and the first rotating device is used to rotate the first rotating shaft according to the collected inclination angle.

[0018] The above-mentioned cigar aging box clamping device, wherein the clamping device further includes a connecting rod, the connecting rod is located between the first rod body and the second rod body, the top end of the connecting rod is connected to the first rod body, and the bottom end of the connecting rod is connected to the second rod body.

[0019] The embodiment of the present application provides a special structure for a cigar aging box, which adopts a pneumatic vacuum suction cup for positioning and a clamp to prevent falling off, and is connected to a robot arm with a flange, forming a special robot arm clamp specifically for cigar aging boxes. It combines the advantages of traditional model clamps and pneumatic vacuum suction cup clamps, adds an anti-falling function while effectively positioning, effectively solves the need to transport cigar boxes at a 10° tilt, and effectively avoids the problem of cigar boxes being damaged and cigars falling during transportation.

[0020] In order to make the above-mentioned objects, features and advantages of the present application more obvious and easy to understand, preferred embodiments are given below and described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application, the following is a brief introduction to the drawings required for use in the embodiments. It should be understood that the following drawings only show certain embodiments of the present application and therefore should not be regarded as limiting the scope. For ordinary technicians in this field, other relevant drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative work.

[0022] Figure 1 The embodiment of the present invention shows the cooperation of a cigar aging box clamping device when clamping a cigar aging box. Figure 1 .

[0023] Figure 2 The present invention shows a structural diagram of a cigar aging box clamping device provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 3 Shown Figure 1 Enlarged view of point A in the middle.

[0025] Reference numerals

[0026] 1. Alcoholization box; 11. Adsorption side; 12. Clamping groove; 2. Clamp frame; 21. First rod; 22. Second rod; 23. Connecting flange; 24. Connecting rod.

[0027] 3. Clamp assembly; 31. Clamp; 311. Vertical extension; 312. Horizontal extension; 32. First slide rail; 33. First drive device; 331. First cylinder; 332. First telescopic rod; 34. First slider; 35. Mounting protrusion; 36. Clamp base; 37. Second slider.

[0028] 4. Suction cup assembly; 41. Suction cup; 42. Mounting plate; 5. Camera. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of the present application clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present application, rather than all the embodiments. The components of the embodiments of the present application generally described and shown in the drawings here can be arranged and designed in various different configurations. Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present application provided in the drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the application for protection, but merely represents the selected embodiments of the present application. Based on the embodiments of the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without making creative work are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0030] Currently, two types of grippers are suitable for gripping cigar boxes: traditional model grippers and pneumatic vacuum cup grippers. Traditional model grippers are designed based on the dimensions of a cigar maturation box. Through a transmission mechanism, two clamping blocks on each side apply a clamping force to the sides of the cigar maturation box, completing the gripping process. During this process, the two jaws simultaneously grip the cigar maturation box. Due to various forces, the grippers can swing and become unstable, easily causing the clamped object to fall, affecting product quality and damaging the cigar maturation box. Pneumatic vacuum cup grippers utilize a suction cup assembly. The vacuum cups utilize the principle of vacuum, creating negative pressure by reducing local air pressure to achieve gripping. To use a vacuum cup gripper, the surface of the cigar maturation box to be gripped must be smooth and free of holes. The gripper's position must not change significantly during gripping, otherwise the object may fall.

[0031] Based on the two existing solutions, in view of the special structure of the cigar aging box, pneumatic vacuum suction cup positioning and anti-falling clamp are adopted, and flange is used to connect with the robot arm to form a special robot arm clamp specially used for cigar aging boxes. It combines the advantages of traditional model clamps and pneumatic vacuum suction cup clamps, adds anti-falling function under the condition of effective positioning, effectively solves the need to transport cigar boxes at a 10° tilt, and effectively reduces the problems of cigar box damage and cigars falling during transportation.

[0032] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the clamping device for a cigar maturation box according to an embodiment of the present application is used to clamp a maturation box 1. The clamping device comprises a clamp frame 2, a clamp assembly 3, and a suction cup assembly 4. The clamp frame 2 includes a first rod 21 and a second rod 22, which are arranged vertically and connected to each other. The first rod 21 is located above the maturation box 1, and the second rod 22 is located to the side of the suction side 11 of the maturation box 1. The clamp assembly 3 includes at least two clamps 31, a first slide rail 32, and a first drive device 33. The first slide rail 32 is located below the first rod 21. The clamps 31 are respectively disposed at both ends of the first slide rail 32. The first drive device 33 drives the clamps 31 to slide toward each other along the first slide rail 32, so that the clamps 31 respectively clamp the two ends of the maturation box 1. The clamps 31 are mounted on the first rod 21 via a clamp base 36. The suction cup assembly 4 includes at least two suction cups 41 and a second driving device. The suction cups 41 are disposed on the second rod 22. The second driving device drives the suction cups 41 to move toward the suction side 11 so that the suction cups 41 are attached to the suction side 11. The first rod 21 and the second rod 22 are connected by a connecting rod 24. The connecting rod 24 is "L" shaped. There are two connecting rods 24. The top end of each connecting rod 24 is fixedly connected to the first rod 21, and the bottom end of each connecting rod 24 is fixedly connected to the second rod 22.

[0033] Specifically, the cigar maturation box 1 is generally rectangular and can be divided into front and back sides, upper and lower surfaces, and left and right ends. The rear side of the cigar maturation box 1 generally serves as the suction side 11, where the suction cup assembly 4 is positioned by suction. The left and right sides of the cigar maturation box 1 serve as the clamping ends, where the clamping assemblies 3 clamp the left and right ends. The suction cup assembly 4 first adheres to the suction side 11, completing the suction and positioning of the cigar maturation box 1. The clamping assemblies 3 then clamp onto the ends of the cigar maturation box 11, effectively clamping the cigar maturation box 11. By combining the suction and clamping methods, the cigar maturation box 1 can be adapted for different types of cigar maturation boxes 1, broadening its use scenarios and preventing the cigar maturation box 1 from falling during transportation.

[0034] In the cigar aging box clamping device of the embodiment of the present application, the clamp frame 2 is used to connect to a first rotating device, which includes a first rotating shaft. The first rod 21 and / or the second rod 22 are provided with a connecting flange 23, which is used to connect to the first rotating shaft. The first rotating shaft rotates along the center line of the aging box 1 in the longitudinal direction.

[0035] Specifically, the clamping device of the present application is installed at the end of the six-axis robot arm. The sixth axis (first rotating device) of the robot arm rotates, and the connecting flange 23 drives the clamp to rotate, forming the same angle as the cigar aging box 1 while approaching the aging box 1. The suction cup 41 adsorbs the cigar aging box 1 on the clamp by vacuuming, and then contracts inward through the middle two-way cylinder. The connecting rod 24 drives the positioning clamps 21 on both sides to move toward the middle at the same time. The positioning clamps are embedded in the clamping grooves 12 on both sides of the cigar aging box 1 to complete the anti-fall clamping of the cigar box.

[0036] In the cigar aging box clamping device of the embodiment of the present application, the first driving device 33 includes a first cylinder 331 and a first telescopic rod 332. The number of the first telescopic rods 332 is the same as the number of the clamps 31 and they correspond one to one. The first telescopic rods 332 are arranged at both ends of the first cylinder 331, and each first telescopic rod 332 is connected to a corresponding clamp 31.

[0037] Specifically, the first cylinder 332 is located in the middle of the first slide rail 4, and the two first telescopic rods 332 are symmetrically installed at both ends of the first cylinder 331. The first cylinder 331 is a bidirectional cylinder. The first cylinder 331 is connected to the first telescopic rod 332 through the second slider 37. The first cylinder 331 drives the two first telescopic rods 332 to extend or retract at the same time, thereby driving the two clamps 31 to slide toward or away from each other along the first slide rail 32, thereby achieving the clamping or loosening of the cigar aging box 1.

[0038] In the cigar maturation box clamping device of the present embodiment, each clamp 31 includes a vertical extension 311 and a horizontal extension 312. The top of the vertical extension 311 is connected to the corresponding first telescopic rod 332, and the bottom of the vertical extension 311 is connected to the horizontal extension 312. Clamping slots 12 are provided at both ends of the maturation box 1, and the horizontal extension 312 extends toward the corresponding end surface of the maturation box 1 to extend into the corresponding clamping slot 12. A first slider 34 is provided at the top of each vertical extension 311, and the top of the first slider 34 is provided with a dovetail groove. The bottom of the first slide rail 32 is provided with a mounting protrusion 35. The bottom of the first slide rail 32 has a trapezoidal cross-section along its end surface. The bottom of the first slide rail 32 extends into the corresponding dovetail groove, and the vertical extension 311 engages with the first slide rail 32 in a limited position.

[0039] Specifically, a clamping groove 12 is provided at the left and right ends of the cigar aging box 1. The opening of the clamping groove 12 is larger than the end of the horizontal extension portion 312. When the two clamps 31 move toward each other to clamp the cigar aging box 1, the ends of the two horizontal extension portions 312 respectively extend into the corresponding clamping groove 12, thereby preventing the cigar aging box 1 from falling off during transportation.

[0040] In the cigar maturation box clamping device of the present embodiment, the suction cup assembly 4 further comprises a mounting plate 42. The mounting plate 42 is parallel to the suction side 11. A surface of the mounting plate 42 facing away from the suction side 11 is connected to the second rod 22. The suction cups 41 are provided on a surface of the mounting plate 42 facing the suction side. Multiple suction cups 41 are evenly distributed on each mounting plate 42, increasing the suction area with the cigar maturation box 1 and enhancing the suction effect on the cigar maturation box 1.

[0041] In the cigar maturation box clamping device of the embodiment of the present application, the position of the suction cup 41 in the suction cup assembly 4 can be adjusted within a small range as needed, and the suction cup 41 can be adsorbed to the cigar maturation box 1 by vacuuming. For example, by connecting the vacuum pump exhaust port to the adsorption side of the cigar maturation box 1 through a tube, a suction cup and other components, the suction cup is evacuated by a vacuum pump, so that the air pressure in the contact area between the suction cup and the object changes from normal pressure to negative pressure, and the pressure difference between the external atmospheric pressure and this negative pressure is utilized to achieve the purpose of adsorbing the object.

[0042] In the cigar maturation box clamping device of the present embodiment, a camera 5 is disposed on the first rod 21. The camera 5 is mounted on the first rod 21 via bolts. The mounting position of the camera 5 on the first rod 21 can be determined based on the focal length of the selected camera model. The camera 5 is configured to detect the tilt angle of the maturation box 1 to be clamped relative to the horizontal plane. The camera 5 is in communication with the first rotation device, which is configured to rotate the first rotation axis based on the detected tilt angle.

[0043] In addition, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present application, rather than all of the embodiments. The components of the embodiments of the present application generally described and shown in the drawings here can be arranged and designed in various configurations. Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present application provided in the drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed application, but merely represents selected embodiments of the present application. Based on the embodiments of the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without making creative work are within the scope of protection of the present application.

Claims

1. A cigar aging box clamping device for clamping an aging box, characterized in that: The clamping device comprises: A clamp frame, the clamp frame comprising a first rod and a second rod, the first rod being arranged vertically and connected to the second rod, the first rod being located above the alcoholization box, and the second rod being located on one side of the adsorption side of the alcoholization box; a suction cup assembly, the suction cup assembly comprising at least two suction cups and a second driving device, the suction cups being arranged on the second rod, the second driving device driving the suction cups to move toward the adsorption side so that the suction cups are adsorbed on the adsorption side; The clamp assembly includes at least two clamps, a first slide rail and a first driving device. The first slide rail is arranged below the first rod body, and the clamps are respectively arranged at both ends of the first slide rail. The first driving device drives the clamps to slide toward each other along the first slide rail so that the clamps respectively clamp the two ends of the alcoholization box.

2. The cigar aging box clamping device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamp frame is used to connect to the first rotating device, which includes a first rotating shaft. The first rod body and / or the second rod body are provided with a connecting flange, which is used to connect to the first rotating shaft. The first rotating shaft rotates along the center line of the length direction of the alcoholization tank.

3. The cigar aging box clamping device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The first driving device includes a first cylinder and a first telescopic rod. The number of the first telescopic rods is the same as the number of the clamps and corresponds one to one. The first telescopic rods are arranged at both ends of the first cylinder, and each first telescopic rod is connected to the corresponding clamp.

4. The cigar aging box clamping device according to claim 3, characterized in that: Each of the clamps includes a vertical extension portion and a horizontal extension portion, the top end of the vertical extension portion is connected to the corresponding first telescopic rod, and the bottom end of the vertical extension portion is connected to the horizontal extension portion; clamping grooves are provided at both ends of the alcoholization box, and the horizontal extension portion extends toward the corresponding end surface of the alcoholization box to extend into the corresponding clamping groove.

5. The cigar aging box clamping device according to claim 4, characterized in that: A first slider is provided at the top of each vertical extension portion, a dovetail groove is provided at the top of the first slider, a mounting protrusion is provided at the bottom of the first slide rail, the cross-section of the bottom of the first slide rail along its end face direction is trapezoidal, the bottom of the first slide rail extends into the corresponding dovetail groove, and the vertical extension portion is limitedly matched with the first slide rail.

6. The cigar aging box clamping device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The suction cup assembly also includes a mounting plate, a plate surface of the mounting plate is parallel to the adsorption side, a side of the mounting plate away from the adsorption side is connected to the second rod body, and a side of the mounting plate facing the adsorption side is provided with the suction cup.

7. The cigar aging box clamping device according to claim 6, characterized in that: At least two second driving devices are provided and are respectively connected to the mounting plates, so that the second driving devices drive the corresponding mounting plates.

8. The cigar aging box clamping device according to claim 6, characterized in that: A plurality of cylinders are provided on a surface of each mounting plate facing the adsorption side, each cylinder comprises a second telescopic rod, and an end of each second telescopic rod facing the adsorption side is provided with the suction cup.

9. The cigar aging box clamping device according to claim 2, characterized in that: A camera is provided on the first rod body, and the camera is used to collect the inclination angle of the alcoholization box to be clamped relative to the horizontal plane. The camera is communicated with the first rotating device, and the first rotating device is used to rotate the first rotating shaft according to the collected inclination angle.

10. The cigar aging box clamping device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamping device further includes a connecting rod, which is located between the first rod body and the second rod body, wherein the top end of the connecting rod is connected to the first rod body, and the bottom end of the connecting rod is connected to the second rod body.

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