Variable-distance transfer device

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of automation equipment, and discloses a variable-distance transfer device. The variable-distance transferring device comprises a supporting frame, an X-axis linear module is installed on the supporting frame, and a Z-axis linear module is installed at the output end of the X-axis linear module; the output end of the Z-axis linear module is connected with a bearing plate, and a first suction assembly and a second suction assembly which can move oppositely to change the distance are arranged at the end, away from the Z-axis linear module, of the bearing plate. The first suction assembly comprises a mounting plate connected to the bearing plate, a plurality of Z-shaped supports capable of being adjusted mutually are mounted at the bottom of the mounting plate, and each Z-shaped support is provided with an adjustable vacuum suction nozzle. The second suction assembly and the first suction assembly are the same in structure. According to the variable-distance transferring device, non-equal-distance multi-station feeding and discharging can be achieved, adsorption carrying of workpieces of different specifications can be achieved, and the applicability of the variable-distance transferring device is enhanced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of automation equipment, in particular to a variable-distance transfer device. Background Art

[0002] The transfer device can move the load from one workstation to another and can be rotated, flipped, raised or lowered as needed. The transfer device has the advantages of stable operation, fast production pace, intelligent operation, and 24-hour continuous operation. It is suitable for production environments with high production efficiency, high yield rate and high safety.

[0003] The existing patent number is: ZL201920372658.3, and the patent name is: A Chinese utility model patent for a linked grabbing and shifting mechanism, which records a multi-link handling gripper device; the linked grabbing and shifting mechanism includes a support frame, a driving device is provided on the support frame, the driving device is connected to an active unit, the active unit is connected to multiple driven units, the active unit is provided with a main connecting plate, the driven unit is provided with a slave connecting plate, the main connecting plate is connected to the driving device, the main connecting plate and the slave connecting plate can move synchronously under the drive of the driving device, and the main connecting plate and the slave connecting plate are connected to a clamping claw unit.

[0004] It should be noted that the synchronously moving active and passive units act as a movable frame structure. During operation, a drive device drives the movable frame structure to achieve synchronous movement of multiple gripper units. Because the distance between two adjacent gripper units is fixed, the multi-link handling gripper device can only achieve loading and unloading at multiple workstations at equal distances, and cannot adaptively adjust the workpiece handling distance based on the distance between workstations, resulting in poor applicability.

[0005] Therefore, there is an urgent need for a variable-distance transfer device to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0006] Based on the above, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a variable-distance transfer device to solve the problem that the handling device in the prior art can only realize loading and unloading at multiple workstations with equal distances, and cannot adaptively adjust the workpiece handling and transfer distance according to the workstation spacing, resulting in poor applicability.

[0007] In order to solve the above technical problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solutions:

[0008] The utility model provides a variable-distance transfer device, including a support frame, an X-axis linear module is installed on the support frame, and a Z-axis linear module is installed at the output end of the X-axis linear module; the output end of the Z-axis linear module is connected to a carrying plate, and the end of the carrying plate away from the Z-axis linear module is equipped with a first suction component and a second suction component that can move toward each other and change the distance; the first suction component includes a mounting plate connected to the carrying plate, and a plurality of mutually adjustable "Z"-shaped brackets are installed at the bottom of the mounting plate, and each of the "Z"-shaped brackets is respectively equipped with an adjustable vacuum nozzle; the second suction component has the same structure as the first suction component.

[0009] As an optional technical solution for a variable-distance transfer device, a driving cylinder is installed on the carrying plate, the second suction component is connected to the output end of the driving cylinder, and the first suction component and the second suction component are coaxially arranged.

[0010] As an optional technical solution for a variable-distance transfer device, the mounting plate is provided with a plurality of first adjustment slots, and the top of the "Z"-shaped bracket is connected to the first adjustment slot; at least one "Z"-shaped bracket is installed in each of the first adjustment slots.

[0011] As an optional technical solution for a variable-distance transfer device, a second adjustment groove is provided at the bottom of the "Z"-shaped bracket, and the vacuum suction nozzle is installed in the second adjustment groove.

[0012] As an optional technical solution for a variable-distance transfer device, the output end of the Z-axis linear module is provided with an adjustment plate, and the adjustment plate is provided with a plurality of adjustment holes; one end of the supporting plate is provided with a plurality of third adjustment slots, and the supporting plate is installed on the adjustment plate through the third adjustment slots and the adjustment holes.

[0013] The beneficial effects of the utility model are:

[0014] The utility model provides a variable-distance transfer device, which includes a support frame, an X-axis linear module installed on the support frame, and a Z-axis linear module installed at the output end of the X-axis linear module; the output end of the Z-axis linear module is connected to a carrying plate, and the end of the carrying plate away from the Z-axis linear module is equipped with a first suction component and a second suction component that can move toward each other and change the distance; the first suction component includes a mounting plate connected to the carrying plate, and a plurality of mutually adjustable "Z"-shaped brackets are installed at the bottom of the mounting plate, and each "Z"-shaped bracket is respectively equipped with an adjustable vacuum suction nozzle; the second suction component has the same structure as the first suction component.

[0015] Under the above structure, the variable-distance transfer device drives the first suction component and the second suction component to move horizontally and synchronously through the X-axis linear module, and drives the first suction component and the second suction component to move longitudinally and synchronously through the Z-axis linear module, so that the workpiece on the vacuum suction nozzle is transported at different stations; when it is necessary to suck some workpieces of different specifications, the position of the vacuum suction nozzle on the "Z"-shaped bracket or the position of the "Z"-shaped bracket on the mounting plate is adjusted to change the spacing and coordinates between multiple vacuum suction nozzles; thereby realizing the adsorption and transportation of workpieces of different specifications; since the second suction component is connected to the supporting plate through the driving cylinder, the variable-distance transfer device can realize non-uniform multi-station loading and unloading by adjusting the spacing between the second suction component and the first suction component through the driving cylinder, thereby enhancing its applicability. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a variable-distance transfer device in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of the X-axis linear module in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic structural diagram of the Z-axis linear module in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the structure of the first suction component and the second direct suction component in the embodiment of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 5 It is a structural schematic diagram of the first suction component in an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0021] In the picture:

[0022] 1. Support frame; 2. X-axis linear module; 20. X-axis cross plate; 21. First slide rail; 22. First drive motor; 23. Driven pulley; 24. Drive belt; 25. First drive plate; 26. Locking block;

[0023] 3. Z-axis linear module; 30. Z-axis riser; 301. Limit sensor; 302. Limit sensor plate; 31. Slide member; 32. Second slide rail; 33. Second slider; 34. Second drive plate; 35. Second drive motor; 351. Screw;

[0024] 4. Carrying plate; 401. Third adjustment slot; 5. Adjustment plate; 501. Adjustment hole; 6. First suction assembly; 60. Mounting plate; 601. First adjustment slot; 61. "Z"-shaped bracket; 610. Second adjustment slot; 62. Vacuum nozzle; 7. Second suction assembly; 8. Driving cylinder. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are intended only to illustrate the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. It should also be noted that, for ease of description, the accompanying drawings only illustrate portions relevant to the present invention, not all of its components.

[0026] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise specified or limited, the terms "connected," "connect," and "fixed" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connection, detachable connection, or integration; mechanical connection or electrical connection; direct connection or indirect connection through an intermediate medium; internal communication between two components or interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0027] In the present invention, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, a first feature being "above" or "below" a second feature may include the first and second features being in direct contact, or may include the first and second features being in contact not directly but through another feature between them. Moreover, a first feature being "above," "above," and "above" a second feature may include the first feature being directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or may simply mean that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. A first feature being "below," "below," and "below" a second feature may include the first feature being directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or may simply mean that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.

[0028] In the description of this embodiment, the terms "up", "down", "left", "right" and other orientations or positional relationships are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of description and simplification of operation, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they cannot be understood as limitations on the present invention.

[0029] In the description of the present invention, unless otherwise specified, the meaning of "plurality" is two or more. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used to distinguish in the description and have no special meaning.

[0030] like Figure 1-5As shown, the utility model provides a variable-distance transfer device, which includes a support frame 1, an X-axis linear module 2 is installed on the support frame 1, and a Z-axis linear module 3 is installed at the output end of the X-axis linear module 2; the output end of the Z-axis linear module 3 is connected to a carrier plate 4, and the end of the carrier plate 4 away from the Z-axis linear module 3 is equipped with a first suction component 6 and a second suction component 7 that can move toward each other with variable distances; the first suction component 6 includes a mounting plate 60 connected to the carrier plate 4, and a plurality of mutually adjustable "Z"-shaped brackets 61 are installed at the bottom of the mounting plate 60, and each "Z"-shaped bracket 61 is respectively equipped with an adjustable vacuum nozzle 62; the second suction component 7 has the same structure as the first suction component 6.

[0031] The utility model provides a variable-distance transfer device that drives the first suction component 6 and the second suction component 7 to move horizontally and synchronously through the X-axis linear module 2, and drives the first suction component 6 and the second suction component 7 to move longitudinally and synchronously through the Z-axis linear module 3, so that the workpiece on the vacuum suction nozzle 62 is transported at different stations; when it is necessary to absorb some workpieces of different specifications, the position of the vacuum suction nozzle 62 on the "Z"-shaped bracket 61 or the position of the "Z"-shaped bracket 61 on the mounting plate 60 is adjusted to change the spacing and coordinates between multiple vacuum suction nozzles 62; thereby realizing the adsorption and transportation of workpieces of different specifications; since the second suction component 7 is connected to the supporting plate 4 by driving the cylinder 8, the variable-distance transfer device can adjust the spacing between the second suction component 7 and the first suction component 6 by driving the cylinder 8 to realize non-uniform multi-station loading and unloading, thereby enhancing its applicability.

[0032] In this embodiment, if Figure 2 As shown, the X-axis linear module 2 includes an X-axis cross plate 20 installed above the support frame 1, and two first slide rails 21 arranged parallel to each other are provided on the X-axis cross plate 20, and sliders are respectively provided on the two first slide rails 21, and a first driving plate 25 is connected between the two sliders; the first driving plate 25 can move laterally on the first slide rail 21; a first driving motor 22 is installed at one end of the X-axis cross plate 20, and a driving wheel is installed at the output end of the first driving motor 22, and a driven wheel 23 is provided at the other end of the X-axis cross plate 20 away from the first driving motor 22, and the driven wheel 23 and the driving wheel are connected by a driving belt 24; a locking block 26 is also installed on the first driving plate 25, and the locking block 26 is used to clamp the driving belt 24 to the first driving plate 25. Therefore, when the first driving motor 22 drives the driving belt 24 to rotate, the first driving plate 25 is driven to move laterally and then drive the Z-axis linear module 3 to reciprocate along the X-axis direction, so that the variable-distance transfer device can transport the workpiece laterally.

[0033] In this embodiment, if Figure 3As shown, the Z-axis linear module 3 includes a Z-axis vertical plate 30 installed on the first driving plate 25, and two second slide rails 32 arranged parallel to each other are provided on the Z-axis vertical plate 30, and second sliders 33 are respectively provided on the two second slide rails 32, and a second driving plate 34 is connected between the two second sliders 33; the second driving plate 34 can move up and down on the second slide rails 32; the upper end of the Z-axis vertical plate 30 is equipped with a second driving motor 35, and the output end of the second driving motor 35 is connected to a screw rod 351 through a coupling, and the other end of the screw rod 351 is rotatably connected to the bottom of the lower end of the Z-axis vertical plate 30; the second driving plate 34 is connected to the screw rod 351 through a rolling bearing; when the second driving motor 35 drives the screw rod 351 to rotate, the second driving plate 34 moves up and down under the drive of the screw rod 351, thereby driving the workpiece adsorbed by the first suction component 6 and the second suction component 7 to move up and down.

[0034] Furthermore, a slide member 31 is installed on one side of the Z-axis vertical plate 30, and a plurality of limit sensors 301 are installed in the slide member 31. In this embodiment, three limit sensors 301 are preferably provided, and a limit sensor plate 302 is installed on the side of the first drive plate 25 close to the limit sensor 301. Through the setting of the limit sensor 301 and the limit sensor plate 302, the Z-axis linear module 3 can move up and down within a specified range, preventing the Z-axis linear module 3 from detaching from the second slide rail 32, thereby increasing stability. On the other hand, the three limit sensors 301 can be adjusted in position in the slide member 31, so that the Z-axis linear module 3 can set its up and down movement stroke by adjusting the three limit sensors 301.

[0035] Specifically, such as Figure 4 As shown, an adjustment plate 5 is provided on the side of the second drive plate 34 away from the Z-axis vertical plate 30. The adjustment plate 5 is provided with a plurality of adjustment holes 501 in an array. A plurality of third adjustment slots 401 are provided at one end of the carrier plate 4. The carrier plate 4 can be selectively installed in the adjustment holes 501 on the adjustment plate 5 through the third adjustment slots 401, so that the first suction component 6 and the second suction component 7 can be fine-tuned in the vertical direction, increasing the scalability of the variable-distance transfer device in automated equipment. A drive cylinder 8 is installed on the other end of the carrier plate 4 away from the third adjustment slot 401. The drive cylinder 8 and the carrier plate 4 are arranged at right angles. The second suction component 7 is connected to the output end of the drive cylinder 8 via a vertical connecting block. At this time, the first suction component 6 and the second suction component 7 are on the same axis. The drive cylinder 8 can drive the second suction component 7 and the first suction component 6 to move toward each other and change the distance, so that the variable-distance transfer device can realize non-uniform multi-station loading and unloading, enhancing its applicability.

[0036] In this embodiment, if Figure 5As shown, the mounting plate 60 is provided with a plurality of first adjustment slots 601, and the top of the "Z"-shaped bracket 61 is connected to the first adjustment slot 601; at least one "Z"-shaped bracket 61 is installed in each first adjustment slot 601. In this embodiment, preferably, two "Z"-shaped brackets 61 are installed in the longer first adjustment slot 601, and one "Z"-shaped bracket 61 is installed in the shorter first adjustment slot 601, and the "Z"-shaped bracket 61 can be moved and adjusted in the first adjustment slot 601. A second adjustment slot 610 is provided at the bottom of the "Z"-shaped bracket 61, and a vacuum suction nozzle 62 is installed in the second adjustment slot 610. Under the above structure, the variable-distance transfer device can realize the adsorption and transportation operation of workpieces of different specifications through the movement and adjustment of the "Z"-shaped bracket 61 in the first adjustment slot 601 and the movement and adjustment of the vacuum suction nozzle 62 in the second adjustment slot 610.

[0037] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and does not constitute any form of limitation to the present invention. Although the present invention is disclosed as a preferred embodiment as above, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Any technician familiar with the profession can make some changes or modifications to equivalent embodiments of the above-disclosed technical contents without departing from the scope of the technical solution of the present invention. However, any simple modifications, equivalent changes and modifications made to the above embodiments according to the technology of the present invention, which do not depart from the content of the technical solution of the present invention, are within the scope of the technical solution of the present invention.

Claims

1. A variable-distance transfer device comprising a support frame, an X-axis linear module mounted on the support frame, and a Z-axis linear module mounted on the output end of the X-axis linear module; It is characterized in that The output end of the Z-axis linear module is connected to a carrier plate, and one end of the carrier plate away from the Z-axis linear module is equipped with a first suction component and a second suction component that can move toward each other and change the distance; The first suction component includes a mounting plate connected to the supporting plate, and a plurality of mutually adjustable "Z"-shaped brackets are installed at the bottom of the mounting plate, and each of the "Z"-shaped brackets is respectively equipped with an adjustable vacuum suction nozzle; the second suction component has the same structure as the first suction component.

2. The variable distance transfer device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A driving cylinder is installed on the supporting plate, the second suction component is connected to the output end of the driving cylinder, and the first suction component and the second suction component are coaxially arranged.

3. The variable distance transfer device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The mounting plate is provided with a plurality of first adjustment slots, and the top of the "Z"-shaped bracket is connected to the first adjustment slot; at least one "Z"-shaped bracket is installed in each of the first adjustment slots.

4. The variable distance transfer device according to claim 3, characterized in that: A second adjustment groove is provided at the bottom of the "Z"-shaped bracket, and the vacuum suction nozzle is installed in the second adjustment groove.

5. The variable distance transfer device according to claim 4, characterized in that: An adjustment plate is provided at the output end of the Z-axis linear module, and a plurality of adjustment holes are provided on the adjustment plate; a plurality of third adjustment slots are provided at one end of the supporting plate, and the supporting plate is mounted on the adjustment plate through the third adjustment slots and the adjustment holes.

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