Sucker mechanism for automatic production line

By designing a suction cup mechanism for an automatic production line and using a cylinder assembly to drive the suction cup assembly to automatically open and transport the cloth cover, the problems of low manual operation efficiency and safety hazards are solved, and efficient and safe cloth cover processing is achieved.

CN223408927UActive Publication Date: 2025-10-03HUNAN XINGTIANHONG IND CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422264375.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-09-14
Publication Date
2025-10-03
Estimated Expiration
2034-09-14

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Technical Problem

In the prior art, the air mattress production process requires manual opening of the cloth cover, resulting in low production efficiency and safety hazards. In addition, the existing suction cup mechanism is large in size and complex in structure, making it difficult to use in a small space.

Method used

A suction cup mechanism for an automatic production line is designed, which includes a first mounting plate, a second mounting plate, a cylinder group and a suction cup assembly. A large-diameter open clamp cylinder, a rodless cylinder and an ultra-thin cylinder are used to drive the suction cup assembly through the cylinder assembly to realize automatic opening and transportation of the cloth cover. Multiple suction cups are provided on the upper and lower sides of the suction cup assembly to ensure secure adsorption.

Benefits of technology

The automatic opening and conveying of the cloth cover is realized, which improves production efficiency, reduces the labor intensity of workers, and enhances production safety. In addition, the suction cup component has reliable adsorption and precise movement.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a sucking disc mechanism for an automatic production line, which comprises a first mounting plate, a second mounting plate, an air cylinder group, a sucking disc assembly and a buffer, the air cylinder group comprises a large-diameter opening clamp air cylinder, a rodless air cylinder and an ultrathin air cylinder, the large-diameter opening clamp air cylinder is fixedly connected with the sucking disc assembly through the first mounting plate, and the rodless air cylinder is fixedly connected with the sucking disc assembly through the second mounting plate. The large-diameter opening clamp air cylinder is vertically installed on the fixing base assembly and connected with the rodless air cylinder through the fixing base assembly. The ultrathin cylinder is fixed below the rodless cylinder through a second mounting plate; the suction cup assembly comprises an upper suction cup mounting plate, an upper suction cup, a lower suction cup and a lower suction cup mounting plate which are sequentially arranged from top to bottom; according to the suction cup mechanism, the cloth cover can be automatically opened and conveyed, and the production efficiency and safety are improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of automatic production line equipment, in particular to a suction cup mechanism for an automatic production line. Background Art

[0002] During the production process of air mattresses, the cloth cover materials need to be opened to facilitate subsequent production operations. Manually opening the cloth cover not only reduces production efficiency, but also poses certain safety hazards. The existing suction cup mechanism is large in size, has inaccurate structural movements, and is complex in structure, which is not conducive to application in small spaces.

[0003] The prior art patent application number CN201610114535.0 discloses a suction cup assembly and a transfer device including the suction cup assembly, which can realize the transfer of solar cell sheets and photovoltaic welding ribbons. The suction cup includes a suction cup with an adsorption chamber formed inside. The gas pressure in the adsorption chamber is less than the external gas pressure. The suction cup includes at least a first suction cup and a second suction cup. The first suction cup forms a first adsorption surface through the adsorption chamber, and the second suction cup forms a second adsorption surface through the adsorption chamber. The first adsorption surface and the second adsorption surface have the same orientation, and the first suction cup and the second suction cup are connected by a connecting portion. The first suction cup group and the second suction cup group in the patent require an additional robot to drive the suction cup assembly to move. The structure is relatively complex, and only one side is used for adsorption and fixation. During the movement of the device, the product on the suction cup is easy to fall off. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The utility model mainly aims at the problem that in the prior art, manual labor is required to open the cloth cover and transport the raw materials on the production line, which not only has low production efficiency but also has certain safety hazards. The utility model provides a suction cup mechanism for an automatic production line.

[0005] In view of the above technical problems, the technical solutions of the present invention are as follows:

[0006] A suction cup mechanism for an automatic production line includes a first mounting plate, a second mounting plate, a cylinder group, a suction cup assembly and a buffer. The cylinder group includes a large-diameter open clamp cylinder, a rodless cylinder and an ultra-thin cylinder. The large-diameter open clamp cylinder is fixedly connected to the suction cup assembly through the first mounting plate. The large-diameter open clamp cylinder is vertically mounted on a fixed seat assembly and is connected to the rodless cylinder through the fixed seat assembly; the ultra-thin cylinder is fixed to the bottom of the rodless cylinder through a second mounting plate; the suction cup assembly includes an upper suction cup mounting plate, an upper suction cup, a lower suction cup and a lower suction cup mounting plate arranged in sequence from top to bottom; the buffer is mounted on a frame.

[0007] Furthermore, the large-diameter open-clamp cylinder is an HFT large-diameter open-clamp cylinder, the rodless cylinder is an RMT rodless cylinder, and the ultra-thin cylinder is an SDA ultra-thin cylinder.

[0008] Furthermore, a cylinder fixing plate is provided at the bottom of the HFT large-diameter open clamp cylinder, and the cylinder fixing plate is fixedly connected to the fixing seat assembly.

[0009] Furthermore, sliding assemblies are provided on both sides of the RMT rodless cylinder. The sliding assemblies include guide rails and sliders. The guide rails are slidably connected to the sliders and are installed under the RMT rodless cylinder. The guide rails are perpendicular to the RMT rodless cylinder.

[0010] Furthermore, there are at least two buffers, which are fixed on a fixing seat and are arranged beside the guide rail.

[0011] Furthermore, the SDA ultra-thin cylinder is fixed on the cylinder fixing plate, and a floating joint is provided at one end of the piston rod of the SDA ultra-thin cylinder, and the floating joint is fixedly connected to the second mounting plate.

[0012] Furthermore, support plates are provided on the upper and lower sides of the suction cup assembly, and the first mounting plate fixes the suction cup assembly through the support plates.

[0013] Furthermore, the upper suction cup mounting plate, upper suction cup, lower suction cup, and lower suction cup mounting plate are all rectangular structures. The upper suction cup mounting plate is the same size as the upper suction cup, and the length of the lower suction cup is greater than that of the lower suction cup mounting plate.

[0014] Furthermore, a plurality of suction cups are provided inside the upper suction cup and the lower suction cup, and the suction cups inside the upper suction cup and the lower suction cup are staggered with each other.

[0015] Furthermore, the upper suction cup mounting plate, upper suction cup, lower suction cup, and lower suction cup mounting plate are installed opposite each other in sequence from top to bottom, and the center points of the upper suction cup mounting plate, upper suction cup, lower suction cup, and lower suction cup mounting plate are on the same straight line.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows:

[0017] The suction cup mechanism of the present application includes a first mounting plate, a second mounting plate, a cylinder group, a suction cup assembly and a buffer. The cylinder group includes a large-diameter open clamp cylinder, a rodless cylinder and an ultra-thin cylinder. The large-diameter open clamp cylinder fixes the suction cup assembly through the first mounting plate. The large-diameter open clamp cylinder is vertically installed on the upper side of the fixed seat assembly and is connected to the rodless cylinder through the fixed seat assembly; the ultra-thin cylinder is fixed to the bottom of the rodless cylinder through the second mounting plate; the suction cup assembly includes an upper suction cup, an upper suction cup mounting plate, a lower suction cup and a lower suction cup mounting plate, and the upper suction cup mounting plate, the upper suction cup, the lower suction cup and the lower suction cup mounting plate are arranged in sequence from top to bottom; the suction cup assembly is driven to move by the large-diameter open clamp cylinder, the upper suction cup sucks the top of the cloth cover, and the lower suction cup sucks the bottom of the cloth cover to realize automatic opening of the cloth cover, and the ultra-thin cylinder opens and automatically transports the cloth cover to the next equipment through the piston rod, thereby improving production efficiency and reducing the labor intensity of workers. The suction cup assembly has reliable adsorption, precise movement, and improved production safety. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the installation of the utility model on an automatic production line;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the upper suction cup of the present utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the lower suction cup of the present utility model.

[0022] In the figure: 1. Suction cup mechanism; 2. First mounting plate; 3. Second mounting plate; 4. HFT large-diameter open clamp cylinder; 5. Suction cup assembly; 51. Upper suction cup mounting plate; 52. Upper suction cup; 53. Lower suction cup; 54. Lower suction cup mounting plate; 55. Suction cup; 6. Fixed seat assembly; 7. RMT rodless cylinder; 8. Sliding assembly; 81. Slider; 82. Guide rail; 9. SDA ultra-thin cylinder; 10. Floating joint; 11. Buffer; 12. Fixed seat; 13. Cylinder fixing plate. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] In order to clearly illustrate the technical features of the present invention, the present invention is described in detail below through specific implementation methods and in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. In the following description, many specific details are set forth to facilitate a full understanding of the present invention. However, the present invention may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited by the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0024] In addition, in the description of the present application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" and the like indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, 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, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present application. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of such features. In the description of the present application, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0025] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, terms such as "installed," "connected," "connect," and "fixed" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they may refer to fixed connection, detachable connection, or integration; mechanical connection, electrical connection, or communication; direct connection or indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and 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 application based on specific circumstances.

[0026] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, a first feature "above" or "below" a second feature may be that the first and second features are in direct contact, or the first and second features are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. In the description of this specification, reference terms such as "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "example", "specific example", or "some examples" mean that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present application. In this specification, the schematic expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described may be combined in an appropriate manner in any one or more embodiments or examples.

[0027] Example 1

[0028] like Figure 1As shown, a suction cup mechanism for an automatic production line includes a first mounting plate 2, a second mounting plate 3, a cylinder group, a suction cup assembly 5 and a buffer 11. The cylinder group includes a large-diameter open clamp cylinder, a rodless cylinder and an ultra-thin cylinder. The large-diameter open clamp cylinder is fixedly connected to the suction cup assembly 5 through the first mounting plate 2. The large-diameter open clamp cylinder is vertically mounted on the fixed seat assembly 12 and is connected to the rodless cylinder through the fixed seat assembly 12; the ultra-thin cylinder is fixed to the bottom of the rodless cylinder through the second mounting plate 3; the suction cup assembly 5 includes an upper suction cup mounting plate 51, an upper suction cup 52, a lower suction cup 53, and a lower suction cup mounting plate 54 arranged in sequence from top to bottom; the buffer 11 is mounted on the frame.

[0029] In this embodiment, the large-diameter open clamp cylinder adopts the HFT large-diameter open clamp cylinder 4, which can clamp and position the cloth cover quickly and accurately. A cylinder fixing plate 13 is provided at the bottom of the HFT large-diameter open clamp cylinder 4. The cylinder fixing plate 13 is fixedly connected to the fixed seat assembly 12, and the suction cup assembly 5 is fixed by the upper and lower first mounting plates 2 and the support plate. The HFT large-diameter open clamp cylinder 4 is installed vertically, which can provide a stable clamping force to ensure the stability of the cloth cover in the vertical direction during the clamping process, thereby ensuring that the cloth cover is smoothly opened and avoiding the cloth cover from sliding or falling off due to insufficient clamping force.

[0030] like Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the upper suction cup mounting plate 51, the upper suction cup 52, the lower suction cup 53, and the lower suction cup mounting plate 54 are all in the shape of a rectangular parallelepiped. The upper suction cup mounting plate 51 is the same size as the upper suction cup 52, and the lower suction cup 53 is longer than the lower suction cup mounting plate 54. The upper suction cup mounting plate 51, the upper suction cup 52, the lower suction cup 53 and the lower suction cup mounting plate 54 are installed in sequence from top to bottom, and the center points of the upper suction cup mounting plate 51, the upper suction cup 52, the lower suction cup 53 and the lower suction cup mounting plate 54 are on the same vertical line to ensure that the cloth cover is accurately positioned; as shown Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, multiple cylindrical suction cups 55 are provided inside the upper suction cup 52 and the lower suction cup 53. The suction cups 55 inside the upper suction cup 52 and the lower suction cup 53 are staggered with each other, so that the suction cloth cover is more secure.

[0031] like Figure 2As shown, the RMT rodless cylinder 7 moves forward on the guide rail 82 through the slider 81 below, the HFT large-diameter opening clamp cylinder 4 opens, and the cloth sleeve pulling mechanism clamps the cloth sleeve and places the cloth sleeve on the lower suction cup 53. At this time, the cloth sleeve pulling mechanism automatically retracts, and the HFT large-diameter opening clamp cylinder 4 clamps the cloth sleeve, driving the suction cup assembly 5 to move, the upper suction cup 52 sucks the upper part of the cloth sleeve, and the lower suction cup 53 sucks the bottom of the cloth sleeve. The HFT large-diameter opening clamp cylinder 4 opens, and the cloth sleeve is stretched open by the upper and lower suction cups. The RMT rodless cylinder 7 moves backward through the slider 81 and the guide rail 82, and the SDA ultra-thin cylinder 9 retracts to transport the stretched cloth sleeve to the stretching mechanism. The upper and lower suction cups release the cloth sleeve at the same time, and the stretching mechanism tightens the cloth sleeve. The SDA ultra-thin cylinder 9 extends, driving the suction cup mechanism 1 back to its original position, and this action cycle is completed to complete the automatic opening and delivery of the cloth sleeve, which greatly saves labor and improves production efficiency and production safety.

[0032] Example 2

[0033] like Figure 1 As shown, a suction cup mechanism for an automatic production line includes a first mounting plate 2, a second mounting plate 3, a cylinder group, a suction cup assembly 5 and a buffer 11. The cylinder group includes a large-diameter open clamp cylinder, a rodless cylinder and an ultra-thin cylinder. The large-diameter open clamp cylinder is fixedly connected to the suction cup assembly 5 through the first mounting plate 2. The large-diameter open clamp cylinder is vertically mounted on the fixed seat assembly 12 and is connected to the rodless cylinder through the fixed seat assembly 12; the ultra-thin cylinder is fixed to the bottom of the rodless cylinder through the second mounting plate 3; the suction cup assembly 5 includes an upper suction cup mounting plate 51, an upper suction cup 52, a lower suction cup 53, and a lower suction cup mounting plate 54 arranged in sequence from top to bottom; the buffer 11 is mounted on the frame.

[0034] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in this embodiment, the rodless cylinder used is an RMT rodless cylinder 7, and a sliding assembly 8 is provided below the left and right sides of the RMT rodless cylinder 7. The linear motion of the rodless cylinder is realized through the sliders 81 and guide rails 82 on both sides, and the cloth cover is automatically transported; a buffer 11 is installed next to each of the two side guide rails, and a fixed seat is installed at the bottom of the buffer 11. The buffer 11 is symmetrically arranged. The buffer 11 can enable the suction cup mechanism 1 to play a buffering role during the transportation process, and at the same time protect the equipment and the cloth cover from damage.

[0035] Automatic cloth cover delivery is achieved by cooperating with the sliding assembly 8 and the RMT rodless cylinder 7. The RMT rodless cylinder 7 can provide smooth and uniform movement to ensure that the cloth cover will not be affected by the vibration of the equipment, and can ensure linear movement to save space.

[0036] Example 3

[0037] like Figure 1 Figure 1 shows a suction cup mechanism for an automated production line. In this embodiment, the ultra-thin cylinder is an SDA ultra-thin cylinder 9, secured to a cylinder mounting plate 13. A floating joint 10 is provided at one end of the piston rod of the SDA ultra-thin cylinder 9, which is fixedly connected to a second mounting plate 3. The SDA ultra-thin cylinder 9 is connected to the cylinder mounting plate 13 using a flush mounting method, saving space. The cloth cover is then fed onto the opening mechanism 1, and the SDA ultra-thin cylinder 9 opens, driving the entire suction cup mechanism 1 backwards via the piston rod to its original position, awaiting the next action.

[0038] The SDA ultra-thin cylinder 9 used in the suction cup mechanism 1 in this example can reduce noise, save space, and improve the positioning accuracy of the suction cup mechanism 1. Preferably, other cylinders that meet the requirements, such as SMC ultra-thin cylinders, can also be used.

[0039] Obviously, the above-described embodiments of the present invention are merely examples for the purpose of clearly illustrating the present invention, and are not intended to limit the implementation methods of the present invention. A person skilled in the art will be able to make other variations or modifications based on the above description. It is not necessary and impossible to enumerate all implementation methods here. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention shall be included within the scope of protection of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A suction cup mechanism for an automatic production line, characterized in that: It includes a first mounting plate, a second mounting plate, a cylinder group, a suction cup assembly and a buffer. The cylinder group includes a large-diameter open clamp cylinder, a rodless cylinder and an ultra-thin cylinder. The large-diameter open clamp cylinder is fixedly connected to the suction cup assembly through the first mounting plate. The large-diameter open clamp cylinder is vertically mounted on the fixed seat assembly and is connected to the rodless cylinder through the fixed seat assembly; the ultra-thin cylinder is fixed to the bottom of the rodless cylinder through the second mounting plate; the suction cup assembly includes an upper suction cup mounting plate, an upper suction cup, a lower suction cup and a lower suction cup mounting plate arranged in sequence from top to bottom; the buffer is installed on the frame.

2. The suction cup mechanism for an automatic production line according to claim 1, characterized in that: The large-diameter open-clamp cylinder is an HFT large-diameter open-clamp cylinder, the rodless cylinder is an RMT rodless cylinder, and the ultra-thin cylinder is an SDA ultra-thin cylinder.

3. The suction cup mechanism for an automatic production line according to claim 2, characterized in that: A cylinder fixing plate is provided at the bottom of the HFT large-caliber open clamp cylinder, and the cylinder fixing plate is fixedly connected to the fixing seat assembly.

4. The suction cup mechanism for an automatic production line according to claim 2, characterized in that: The RMT rodless cylinder is provided with sliding assemblies on both sides. The sliding assemblies include guide rails and sliders. The guide rails are slidably connected to the sliders and are installed under the RMT rodless cylinder. The guide rails are perpendicular to the RMT rodless cylinder.

5. The suction cup mechanism for an automatic production line according to claim 1, characterized in that: There are at least two buffers, which are fixed on a fixing seat and arranged beside the guide rail.

6. The suction cup mechanism for an automatic production line according to claim 2, characterized in that: The SDA ultra-thin cylinder is fixed on the cylinder fixing plate. One end of the piston rod of the SDA ultra-thin cylinder is provided with a floating joint, and the floating joint is fixedly connected to the second mounting plate.

7. The suction cup mechanism for an automatic production line according to claim 1, characterized in that: Support plates are provided on the upper and lower sides of the suction cup assembly, and the first mounting plate fixes the suction cup assembly through the support plates.

8. The suction cup mechanism for an automatic production line according to claim 7, characterized in that: The upper suction cup mounting plate, upper suction cup, lower suction cup and lower suction cup mounting plate are all rectangular structures. The upper suction cup mounting plate is consistent in size with the upper suction cup, and the length of the lower suction cup is greater than that of the lower suction cup mounting plate.

9. The suction cup mechanism for an automatic production line according to claim 8, characterized in that: A plurality of suction cups are arranged inside the upper suction cup and the lower suction cup, and the suction cups inside the upper suction cup and the lower suction cup are staggered with each other.

10. The suction cup mechanism for an automatic production line according to claim 9, characterized in that: The upper suction cup mounting plate, the upper suction cup, the lower suction cup and the lower suction cup mounting plate are installed in sequence from top to bottom, and the center points of the upper suction cup mounting plate, the upper suction cup, the lower suction cup and the lower suction cup mounting plate are on the same straight line.

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