Injection molding material taking manipulator

The injection molding material handling robot, which combines a rack and pinion mechanism with a vacuum pump, solves the problem of the robot being unable to accurately lock the product position, achieves efficient and stable injection molding product operation, and reduces operating costs.

CN223395689UActive Publication Date: 2025-09-30SHIDAI PLASTIC PROD HUIZHOU CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422875397.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-25
Publication Date
2025-09-30
Estimated Expiration
2034-11-25

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Technical Problem

Existing robotic systems are unable to accurately lock product positions, are difficult to adapt to diverse production needs, and have high maintenance and repair costs.

Method used

The rack and pinion mechanism is combined with a vacuum pump and adsorption components to achieve precise positioning and stable adsorption of injection molded products. The coordinated work of the motor and cylinder control components ensures high-precision movement and stable adsorption of the robot.

Benefits of technology

It achieves high-precision adsorption and placement of injection molded products, improves production efficiency, reduces human errors and operating costs, adapts to complex production environments, and reduces dependence on professional technicians and expensive accessories.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of injection molding part production, and discloses an injection molding material taking manipulator which comprises supports, the tops of the two supports are fixedly connected with a connecting plate, the right side of the top of the connecting plate is slidably connected with a bottom plate, and the bottom plate drives the top to be fixedly connected with a second motor. The output end of the second motor is fixedly connected with a gear, one side of the gear is fixedly connected with a rotating rod, one end of the rotating rod is rotatably connected with a moving column, and the left side of the outer portion of the moving column is fixedly connected with a guide rail frame. Meanwhile, through rotation of the driving belt wheel and the driven belt wheel, the rotating belt drives the adsorption assembly to flexibly move in the Y-axis direction, the positioning precision is crucial to accurate adsorption and placement of injection molding products, so that the adsorption assembly can cover a larger working area, meanwhile, the production efficiency is improved, and the production period is shortened.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of injection molding production, in particular to an injection molding material taking manipulator. Background Art

[0002] Injection molding is a common plastic processing technology. The molten plastic material is injected into the mold and cooled to form the desired plastic product. The design of the injection molding robot needs to take into account different injection molding processes and material properties to ensure a stable material removal and placement process. At the same time, the injection molding industry is increasingly developing in the direction of automation. The application of robots can greatly improve production efficiency and consistency, and reduce errors and labor intensity in manual operations.

[0003] The design of some existing robot systems is relatively rigid, making it impossible to accurately lock the position of the product. At the same time, it is difficult to cope with diverse production needs and changing product shapes, which limits its application scope in complex production environments. At the same time, the maintenance and repair of the robot require professional technicians and expensive accessories, which increases the operating costs of the enterprise. Therefore, an injection molding material handling robot is proposed to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to make up for the above shortcomings, the utility model provides an injection molding material picking robot, which aims to improve the problem that the robot cannot accurately lock the position of the product and requires expensive repair accessories.

[0005] The top of the guide rail frame is fixedly provided with a first motor, and the output end of the second motor is fixedly connected to the gear train of the motor, and the outer end of the guide rail is rotated by the gear train of the motor.

[0006] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0007] The adsorption assembly includes a guide rod, the outside of the guide rod is fixedly connected to one side of the locking block, the bottom of the guide rod is fixedly connected to a cylinder, the output end of the cylinder is fixedly connected to a mounting plate, the bottom of the mounting plate is fixedly connected to two vacuum pumps, the bottoms of the two vacuum pumps are fixedly connected to guide pipes, the bottom of the guide pipes is fixedly connected to a disc, the bottom of the disc is fixedly connected to a rubber disc, the outside of the guide tube is fixedly connected to an angle plate, and the bottom of the angle plate is fixedly connected to multiple telescopic rods.

[0008] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0009] The corresponding position of the outer portion of the gear is meshed and connected with the outer portion of the rack.

[0010] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0011] The top of the bracket is fixedly connected to two vertical plates, the outside of the baffle is fixedly connected to a fixed rod, and the inside of the movable column is slidably connected to the outside of the fixed rod.

[0012] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0013] The outer portion of the driving pulley is rotationally connected to one side of another baffle, and the outer portion of the driven pulley is rotationally connected to the driving pulley through a rotating belt.

[0014] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0015] The outer portion of the locking block is slidably connected to one side of the guide rail frame.

[0016] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0017] One end of the telescopic rod is fixedly connected to the top of the rubber disc, a cavity is provided inside the rubber disc, and a suction nozzle is fixedly connected to the bottom of the rubber disc.

[0018] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0019] The outside of the bracket is fixedly connected to a controller, and the second motor, the first motor, the cylinder and the vacuum pump are all electrically connected to the controller.

[0020] The utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0021] 1. In the present invention, the rotation of the gears ensures the precise movement of the adsorption assembly in the X-axis direction. At the same time, the rotation of the driving pulley and the driven pulley enables the rotating belt to drive the adsorption assembly to move flexibly in the Y-axis direction. This positioning accuracy is crucial for accurately adsorbing and placing injection molded products, especially in applications requiring high-precision operations. This enables the adsorption assembly to cover a larger working area and adapt to different working environments and needs, while improving production efficiency and reducing production cycles.

[0022] 2. In the utility model, the air inside the rubber disc is extracted by a vacuum pump, so that the suction nozzle can accurately adsorb the injection molded product. This adsorption method is stable and reliable, which can ensure that the injection molded product will not fall off or be damaged during the movement process. It not only improves production efficiency, but also reduces the labor intensity of operators and reduces errors caused by human factors. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional diagram of an injection molding material-retrieving robot proposed in the utility model;

[0024] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of a connecting plate of an injection molding reclaiming robot proposed in the present invention;

[0025] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a vacuum pump for an injection molding material taking robot proposed in the utility model;

[0026] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of a rubber disc of an injection molding material-retrieving robot proposed in the utility model.

[0027] Legend:

[0028] 1. Bracket; 2. Connecting plate; 3. Moving column; 4. Guide rail frame; 5. Driven pulley; 6. Baffle; 7. Rotating belt; 8. Driving pulley; 9. First motor; 10. Guide rod; 11. Second motor; 12. Gear; 13. Rack; 14. Rotating rod; 15. Fixed rod; 16. Vertical plate; 17. Locking block; 18. Cylinder; 19. Mounting plate; 20. Vacuum pump; 21. Guide tube; 22. Angle plate; 23. Telescopic rod; 24. Rubber disc; 25. Suction nozzle; 26. Disc; 27. Cavity; 28. Bottom plate; 29. ​​Controller. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0030] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 The present invention provides an embodiment of an injection molding material taking robot, comprising a bracket 1, the top of the two brackets 1 is fixedly connected to a connecting plate 2, the top right side of the connecting plate 2 is slidably connected to a bottom plate 28, the bottom plate 28 drives the top to be fixedly connected to a second motor 11, the output end of the second motor 11 is fixedly connected to a gear 12, one side of the gear 12 is fixedly connected to a rotating rod 14, one end of the rotating rod 14 is rotatably connected to a moving column 3, the outer left side of the moving column 3 is fixedly connected to a guide rail frame 4, the top of the guide rail frame 4 is provided with a first motor 9, the output end of the first motor 9 is fixedly connected to a driving pulley 8, the outer side of the driving pulley 8 is rotatably connected to a rotating belt 7, the outer side of the rotating belt 7 is fixedly connected to a locking block 17, the top of the guide rail frame 4 is fixedly connected to two baffles 6, one side of which is rotatably connected to a driven pulley 5, the top of the connecting plate 2 is fixedly connected to a rack 13, and an adsorption component is installed on the top of the bracket 1, which is used to adsorb injection molding materials.

[0031] Specifically, the bracket 1 is the supporting structure of the entire manipulator, and the connecting plate 2 connects the two brackets 1, providing a working platform for other components. The base plate 28 provides a movable installation position for the second motor 11, and the gear 12 is driven to rotate by the second motor 11. The meshing connection between the gear 12 and the rack 13 allows the rotational motion of the gear 12 to be converted into linear motion, and the movable column 3 is driven along the direction of the rack 13 by the rotating rod 14. The guide rail frame 4 provides a sliding track for the locking block 17 to ensure that the locking block 17 can move along a fixed path. The first motor 9 is the power source of the longitudinal moving mechanism, which drives the driving pulley 8 to rotate. When the driving pulley 8 rotates, the driven pulley 5 is driven to rotate through the rotating belt 7, thereby realizing the reciprocating movement of the locking block 17, thereby driving the movement of the adsorption component.

[0032] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 4The adsorption assembly includes a guide rod 10, the outside of the guide rod 10 is fixedly connected to one side of the locking block 17, the bottom of the guide rod 10 is fixedly connected to a cylinder 18, the output end of the cylinder 18 is fixedly connected to a mounting plate 19, the bottom of the mounting plate 19 is fixedly connected to two vacuum pumps 20, the bottoms of the two vacuum pumps 20 are fixedly connected to a guide pipe 21, the bottom of the guide pipe 21 is fixedly connected to a disc 26, the bottom of the disc 26 is fixedly connected to a rubber disc 24, the outside of the guide pipe 21 is fixedly connected to a corner plate 22, and the bottom of the corner plate 22 is fixedly connected to multiple telescopic rods 23.

[0033] Specifically, when the cylinder 18 is started and extended through the controller 29, it drives the mounting plate 19 and other components to descend. When the cylinder 18 contracts, it raises the mounting plate 19 and other components to the initial height. The vacuum pump 20 forms negative pressure inside the rubber disc 24 through the guide tube 21. The rubber disc 24 and the suction nozzle 25 together constitute the adsorption surface to ensure that the injection molded product can be stably adsorbed. The guide rod 10 is used to fix the adsorption component so that it can work stably. The telescopic rod 23 and the angle plate 22 ensure that during the adsorption and placement process, the rubber disc 24 and the guide tube 21 can maintain proper position and stability.

[0034] Reference Figure 2 The corresponding position of the outside of the gear 12 is engaged with the outside of the rack 13. The top of the bracket 1 is fixedly connected to two vertical plates 16. The outside of the baffle 6 is fixedly connected to the fixed rod 15. The inside of the movable column 3 is slidably connected to the outside of the fixed rod 15. The outside of the driving pulley 8 is rotatably connected to one side of the other baffle 6. The outside of the driven pulley 5 is rotatably connected to the driving pulley 8 through the rotating belt 7. The outside of the locking block 17 is slidably connected to one side of the guide rail frame 4.

[0035] Specifically, the gear 12 is meshed with the rack 13 to control the lateral position of the entire adsorption assembly, and the vertical plate 16 provides an installation position for the fixed rod 15, so that the movable column 3 can perform stable linear motion along the fixed rod 15, while ensuring its stability during the movement. When the driving pulley 8 rotates, the driven pulley 5 rotates synchronously under the drive of the rotating belt 7, so that the rotating belt 7 drives the locking block 17 to move back and forth outside the guide rail frame 4, thereby ensuring its stability and accuracy during the movement.

[0036] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 3 One end of the telescopic rod 23 is fixedly connected to the top of the rubber disc 24. A cavity 27 is opened inside the rubber disc 24. A suction nozzle 25 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the rubber disc 24. The outside of the bracket 1 is fixedly connected to the controller 29. The second motor 11, the first motor 9, the cylinder 18 and the vacuum pump 20 are all electrically connected to the controller 29.

[0037] Specifically, the telescopic rod 23 is extended and retracted as needed to adjust the distance or angle between the rubber disc 24 and the suction nozzle 25 and the injection molded product, thereby optimizing the adsorption effect. When the vacuum pump 20 is started, air is drawn out from the cavity 27 and the suction nozzle 25 through the guide tube 21, thereby forming a negative pressure at the suction nozzle 25 to achieve adsorption of the injection molded product. The controller 29 is responsible for receiving operating instructions, controlling the operation of each component, and coordinating the actions between them to achieve precise adsorption and placement.

[0038] Working principle: First, when the second motor 11 is started by the controller 29, the gear 12 is meshed with the rack 13, so that the gear 12 drives the rotating rod 14 to move linearly along the surface of the rack 13. At the same time, the movement of the rotating rod 14 can drive the movable column 3 to move left and right along the outside of the fixed rod 15. Then, the first motor 9 drives the active pulley 8 to rotate, and the rotating belt 7 drives the driven pulley 5 to move back and forth. The locking block 17 moves back and forth on one side of the guide rail frame 4, thereby moving the adsorption part to the position of the injection molded product.

[0039] Secondly, the cylinder 18 is activated by the controller 29, so that its output end extends, driving the mounting plate 19 and other components to descend. When the suction nozzle 25 contacts the surface of the injection molded product, the controller 29 activates the vacuum pump 20, and forms a negative pressure inside the rubber disc 24 through the guide pipe 21, so that the injection molded product is adsorbed on the rubber disc 24 through the suction nozzle 25. After the adsorption is successful, the controller 29 controls the operation of the second motor 11 and the first motor 9 to drive the locking block 17 and the moving column 3 to move, and move the adsorbed injection molded product to the specified position. Then, the cylinder 18 is retracted again to place the injection molded product on the working plane. After the placement is completed, the controller 29 turns off the vacuum pump 20, releases the negative pressure state inside the rubber disc 24, and separates the injection molded product from the suction nozzle 25. Subsequently, the cylinder 18 retracts again, raising the mounting plate 19 and other components to the initial height, waiting for the next adsorption operation.

[0040] Finally, it should be noted that the above is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments or make equivalent replacements for some of the technical features therein. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc. 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 injection molding material-retrieving robot, comprising a bracket (1), characterized in that: The tops of the two brackets (1) are fixedly connected with a connecting plate (2), the top right side of the connecting plate (2) is slidably connected with a bottom plate (28), the bottom plate (28) drives the top to be fixedly connected with a second motor (11), the output end of the second motor (11) is fixedly connected with a gear (12), one side of the gear (12) is fixedly connected with a rotating rod (14), one end of the rotating rod (14) is rotatably connected with a moving column (3), the outer left side of the moving column (3) is fixedly connected with a guide rail frame (4), and the top of the guide rail frame (4) is provided with a first motor. The machine (9) is provided with a first motor (9), the output end of the first motor (9) is fixedly connected to a driving pulley (8), the outside of the driving pulley (8) is rotatably connected to a rotating belt (7), the outside of the rotating belt (7) is fixedly connected to a locking block (17), the top of the guide rail frame (4) is fixedly connected to two baffles (6), one side of one of the baffles (6) is rotatably connected to a driven pulley (5), the top of the connecting plate (2) is fixedly connected to a rack (13), and the top of the bracket (1) is equipped with an adsorption component for adsorbing injection molding materials.

2. The injection molding material reclaiming robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The adsorption assembly comprises a guide rod (10), the outside of the guide rod (10) is fixedly connected to one side of a locking block (17), the bottom of the guide rod (10) is fixedly connected to a cylinder (18), the output end of the cylinder (18) is fixedly connected to a mounting plate (19), the bottom of the mounting plate (19) is fixedly connected to two vacuum pumps (20), the bottoms of the two vacuum pumps (20) are fixedly connected to guide pipes (21), the bottoms of the guide pipes (21) are fixedly connected to a disc (26), the bottom of the disc (26) is fixedly connected to a rubber disc (24), the outside of the guide pipe (21) is fixedly connected to an angle plate (22), and the bottom of the angle plate (22) is fixedly connected to a plurality of telescopic rods (23).

3. The injection molding material reclaiming robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer corresponding position of the gear (12) is meshedly connected with the outer portion of the rack (13).

4. The injection molding material reclaiming robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the bracket (1) is fixedly connected to two vertical plates (16), the outside of the baffle (6) is fixedly connected to a fixed rod (15), and the inside of the movable column (3) is slidably connected to the outside of the fixed rod (15).

5. The injection molding material reclaiming robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer portion of the driving pulley (8) is rotationally connected to one side of another baffle (6), and the outer portion of the driven pulley (5) is rotationally connected to the driving pulley (8) via a rotating belt (7).

6. The injection molding material reclaiming robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer portion of the locking block (17) is slidably connected to one side of the guide rail frame (4).

7. The injection molding material reclaiming robot according to claim 2, characterized in that: One end of the telescopic rod (23) is fixedly connected to the top of the rubber disc (24), a cavity (27) is provided inside the rubber disc (24), and a suction nozzle (25) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the rubber disc (24).

8. The injection molding material reclaiming robot according to claim 2, characterized in that: The outside of the bracket (1) is fixedly connected to a controller (29), and the second motor (11), the first motor (9), the cylinder (18) and the vacuum pump (20) are all electrically connected to the controller (29).