Vacuum loop jig
By designing a vacuum circuit fixture with a main channel, branch channels, and knob control, the problem of difficulty in adsorbing diverse products in traditional designs has been solved. This has enabled precise adsorption and improved stability of workpieces in different positions, reducing processing difficulty and cost.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422919773.1
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-11-28
- Publication Date
- 2025-10-21
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-11-28
AI Technical Summary
Traditional 3-4 vacuum circuit designs struggle to achieve optimal adsorption effects when dealing with diverse and large-size products, leading to problems such as low production efficiency, complex fixtures, increased weight, and high costs.
A vacuum circuit fixture was designed, comprising a main channel, branch channels, and a knob. The knob controls the opening or closing of the branch channels, enabling precise control of specific areas. The branch channels are spaced apart along the length, and auxiliary channels extend at both ends of the main channel. The knob is interference-fitted with the vacuum stage to ensure sealing and flexibility.
It achieves precise adsorption of workpieces at different positions, reduces processing difficulty and cost, improves the flexibility and stability of the fixture, reduces vacuum transmission resistance and loss, and simplifies the design.
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Abstract
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present application relates to the field of vacuum jigs, in particular to a vacuum circuit jig. BACKGROUND
[0002] Traditional 3-4 way vacuum circuit design is not capable of dealing with diversified and large size range of products. The size and shape difference of each product may result in different requirements for vacuum suction force, and a single circuit is difficult to simultaneously satisfy the optimal suction effect of all products, affecting production efficiency and product quality. In order to increase the vacuum circuit, the thickness of the jig has to be increased and a layered design has to be introduced, which not only increases the complexity of the design, but also may result in an increase in the overall weight of the jig, which puts higher requirements on the stability and motion performance of the equipment. Especially for large platforms, the machining of vacuum channels that traverse the entire part laterally is difficult and costly.
[0003] Therefore, the present application studies a vacuum circuit jig with low machining difficulty, low cost and good stability. CONTENT OF THE UTILITY MODEL
[0004] In order to reduce the machining difficulty and cost, and to have good stability, the present application provides a vacuum circuit jig.
[0005] The present application provides a vacuum circuit jig, which adopts the following technical solution:
[0006] A vacuum circuit jig comprises a vacuum loading platform, a plurality of knobs and a plurality of vacuum chucks. The vacuum loading platform is provided with a communication hole and a vacuum channel. The vacuum channel comprises a main channel and a plurality of branch channels communicated with the main channel. The main channel is communicated with the communication hole. There are at least two vacuum chucks corresponding and spaced apart on the main channel. Each branch channel corresponds to a vacuum chuck. The vacuum chuck of each branch channel and the main channel correspond to a knob. The knob is used to open or close the corresponding branch channel.
[0007] By adopting the above technical solution, the communication hole is used to connect external vacuum devices. The vacuum chuck on the main channel starts to work through the vacuum operation of the communication hole. The knob on the branch can be opened according to the size of the product, so as to open the vacuum chuck on the corresponding branch channel, realize the accurate control of the specific area, improve the flexibility and applicability of the jig, so as to not need to increase the thickness of the jig, the weight of the jig is small, the stability is good, and the design is simple, the machining difficulty is low, and the cost is reduced.
[0008] Optionally, the branch channels extend along the width direction of the main channel and are spaced apart along the length direction.
[0009] By adopting the technical scheme, each branch channel can cover a certain area on one side of the main channel, so that the workpiece at different positions can be accurately adsorbed; the branch channels are arranged at intervals in the length direction, which can reduce the interference between the channels, ensure the stability of vacuum transmission, facilitate the installation of knobs and other control elements on the branch channels, and avoid space congestion, and provide space for possible expansion or modification.
[0010] Optionally, the two ends of the main channel in the length direction are communicated with auxiliary channels, the auxiliary channels extend along the width direction of the main channel, and the branch channels are arranged at intervals along the length direction of the auxiliary channels.
[0011] By adopting the technical scheme, the auxiliary channels extend at the two ends of the main channel, provide additional layout space for the branch channels, enable the vacuum adsorption area to cover a larger range, and meet the adsorption requirements of large-size workpieces or workpieces with complex shapes; and reasonable layout can reduce the resistance and loss of vacuum transmission, and improve the adsorption efficiency and stability.
[0012] Optionally, the vacuum carrier is provided with a mounting groove, the mounting groove is communicated with the branch channel between the vacuum chuck and the main channel, the knob is sealingly inserted into the mounting groove, and the knob is rotationally connected to the vacuum carrier.
[0013] By adopting the technical scheme, the sealing insertion design of the mounting groove and the knob ensures the sealing property of the vacuum transmission path, reduces the possibility of vacuum leakage, and thus improves the adsorption efficiency and stability of the jig.
[0014] Optionally, the knob and the vacuum carrier are in interference fit.
[0015] By adopting the technical scheme, the knob and the vacuum carrier can form close contact, and air or vacuum leakage is reduced, so that the sealing performance of the jig is improved.
[0016] Optionally, the knob is provided with a communication port, when the knob is rotated to the communication port and the branch channel is communicated, the branch channel is opened, and when the knob is rotated to the communication port and abuts against the wall of the mounting groove, the branch channel is closed.
[0017] By adopting the technical scheme, the communication between the communication port and the branch channel is controlled by rotating the knob, and accurate control of vacuum transmission is realized. The user can open or close the branch channel at any time according to needs, so as to meet different processing or testing requirements.
[0018] Optionally, an indication groove is formed in the knob, and the length direction of the indication groove is consistent with the formation direction of the communication port.
[0019] By adopting the technical scheme, whether the communication port is currently communicated with the branch channel can be judged intuitively by observing the position of the indicating groove, the operation process is simplified, and errors caused by misoperation are reduced.
[0020] Optionally, a sealing groove is formed on the side of the knob, and a sealing ring is arranged in the sealing groove.
[0021] By adopting the technical scheme, the sealing ring can be accurately placed between the knob and the adjacent component to form an effective sealing barrier.
[0022] Optionally, the vacuum platform comprises a platform base and a platform cover, the vacuum channel is formed in the platform base, the platform cover is sealingly and fixedly connected to the platform base, and the vacuum chuck is mounted on the platform cover.
[0023] By adopting the technical scheme, after the platform base is processed, the platform cover is sealingly and fixedly connected to the platform base, so that the processing difficulty is further reduced.
[0024] Optionally, at least two sealing grooves are formed on the side of the knob, and the sealing rings are correspondingly arranged.
[0025] By adopting the technical scheme, the sealing ring in the sealing groove will ensure that the connection between the knob and the platform base is sealed when the knob is mounted on the platform base; when the platform cover is closed and fixed on the platform base, the sealing ring in the sealing groove will ensure that the connection between the knob and the platform cover is also sealed.
[0026] In summary, the present application has at least one of the following beneficial technical effects:
[0027] 1. The communication hole is used to connect an external vacuum device, and the vacuum chuck on the main channel starts to work through the communication hole. The knob on the branch can be opened according to the size of the product, so as to open the vacuum chuck on the corresponding branch channel, realize accurate control of a specific area, improve the flexibility and applicability of the jig, so as to not need to increase the thickness of the jig, the weight of the jig is smaller, the stability is good, and the design is simple, the processing difficulty is low, so as to reduce the cost;
[0028] 2. Each branch channel can cover a certain area on one side of the main channel, so as to realize accurate adsorption of workpieces at different positions; the branch channels are arranged at intervals in the length direction, which can reduce the interference between the channels, ensure the stability of vacuum transmission, facilitate the installation of knobs and other control elements on the branch channels, and leave room for possible expansion or modification;
[0029] 3. The auxiliary channels extend at both ends of the main channel, providing additional layout space for the branch channels, so that the vacuum suction area can cover a larger range, meeting the suction requirements of large-size workpieces or workpieces with complex shapes; through reasonable layout, the resistance and loss of vacuum transmission are reduced, and the suction efficiency and stability are improved. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0030] Figure 1 is a structural schematic diagram of the vacuum loop jig in the embodiment of the present application when the carrier seat and the carrier cover are not matched;
[0031] Figure 2 is a structural schematic diagram of the vacuum loop jig in the embodiment of the present application with the carrier cover removed;
[0032] Figure 3 is a structural schematic diagram of the vacuum loop jig in the embodiment of the present application;
[0033] Figure 4 is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the vacuum loop jig in the embodiment of the present application when the knob is opened;
[0034] Figure 5 is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the vacuum loop jig in the embodiment of the present application when the knob is closed;
[0035] Figure 6 is a structural schematic diagram of the knob in the vacuum loop jig in the embodiment of the present application.
[0036] Reference signs: 1, vacuum carrier; 11, carrier seat; 12, carrier cover; 2, knob; 3, vacuum chuck; 4, communication hole; 5, vacuum channel; 51, main channel; 52, branch channel; 6, auxiliary channel; 7, mounting groove; 8, communication port; 9, indicating groove; 10, sealing groove; 13, sealing ring. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0037] The following will be described in detail in combination with the accompanying Figures 1-6 The present application will be further described in detail.
[0038] The embodiment of the present application discloses a vacuum loop jig. Referring to Figure 1 , the vacuum loop jig comprises a vacuum carrier 1, a plurality of knobs 2 and a plurality of vacuum chucks 3, and the vacuum carrier is provided with a communication hole 4 and a vacuum channel 5. In some embodiments, the vacuum carrier comprises a carrier seat 11 and a carrier cover 12, the vacuum channel 5 is provided in the carrier seat 11, and the carrier cover 12 is sealingly and fixedly connected to the carrier seat 11. After the carrier seat 11 is processed, the carrier cover 12 is sealingly and fixedly connected to the carrier seat 11, so that the processing difficulty is further reduced.
[0039] The vacuum channel 5 comprises a main channel 51 and a plurality of branch channels 52 in communication with the main channel 51, the main channel 51 is in communication with the communication hole 4, and the vacuum pipe is communicated with the side of the communication hole 4 away from the vacuum channel 5, which is used to connect the external vacuum equipment.
[0040] With reference to Figure 1 and Figure 2 The main channel 51 is correspondingly and intervaliy provided with at least two vacuum cups 3, and in the embodiment, the vacuum cups 3 are installed on the cover 12, and the main channel 51 is correspondingly and intervaliy provided with two vacuum cups 3 on both sides of one row of branch channels. Each branch channel 52 is correspondingly provided with a vacuum cup 3 at the end away from the main channel 51, and the vacuum cup 3 of each branch channel 52 is correspondingly provided with a knob 2 between the main channel 51, and the knob 2 is used to open or close the corresponding branch channel 52.
[0041] In some embodiments, the branch channels 52 respectively extend along the width direction of the main channel 51 and are intervaliy arranged along the length direction, and in the embodiment, the branch channels 52 are arranged on both sides of the width direction of the main channel 51 and are perpendicular to the length direction of the main channel 51, and are intervaliy arranged into three groups, and the length of the middle group is greater than that of the two side groups. In other embodiments, one group, two groups or a plurality of groups can be arranged according to the needs, and the length can also be arranged according to the actual needs.
[0042] Therefore, independent control of different regions of the workpiece can be realized; by controlling the opening or closing of the branch channel 52 through the knob 2, the user can easily adjust the vacuum degree of different regions to adapt to workpieces of different shapes, sizes and weights, greatly improving the applicability of the jig; the intervaliy arranged branch channels 52 make it easier to maintain and repair, when a branch channel 52 or a knob 2 fails, it can be repaired or replaced individually without affecting the normal work of other channels; the layout of the branch channels 52 fully considers the efficiency of space utilization, they are neither too dense to cause inconvenience, nor too sparse to waste space. This reasonable space layout makes the whole jig more compact and efficient.
[0043] In some embodiments, the auxiliary channel 6 is in communication with both ends of the main channel 51 in the length direction, the auxiliary channel 6 extends in the width direction of the main channel 51 and is arranged perpendicular to the length direction of the main channel 51, and the branch channel 52 is arranged in the length direction of the auxiliary channel 6. In this embodiment, three branch channels 52 are arranged in the auxiliary channel 6. Through the combined design of the auxiliary channel 6 and the branch channel 52, the jig can realize accurate adsorption control of different regions, different shapes and sizes of the workpiece, greatly improving the flexibility and applicability of the jig; it helps to reduce the resistance and loss of vacuum transmission and improve the efficiency of vacuum transmission, thereby ensuring that the workpiece remains stable during processing or testing; the modular design makes it easier to maintain and expand the jig, and when the adsorption area needs to be adjusted or new functions need to be added, the auxiliary channel 6 and the branch channel 52 can be added or adjusted to achieve the purpose.
[0044] Referring to Figure 3 and Figure 4 In some embodiments, the vacuum platform 1 is provided with a mounting groove 7, the mounting groove 7 is in communication with the branch channel 52 between the vacuum chuck 3 and the main channel 51, the diameter of the mounting groove 7 is greater than the opening width of the branch channel 52, the knob 2 is sealingly inserted into the mounting groove 7 and is rotationally connected to the vacuum platform, and the branch channel 52 is opened or closed by rotating the knob 2. The rotational connection of the knob 2 makes it easy to adjust the adsorption state of the vacuum chuck 3 by rotating, improving the convenience and efficiency of operation; the design of the mounting groove 7 enables the knob 2 to be compactly installed on the vacuum platform, thereby optimizing the space utilization of the jig and making the entire jig more compact and efficient.
[0045] In some embodiments, the knob 2 is in interference fit with the vacuum platform 1. This can ensure that the knob 2 and the vacuum platform 1 form a tight contact, reducing air or vacuum leakage and thereby improving the sealing performance of the jig.
[0046] Referring to Figure 4 In some embodiments, the knob 2 is provided with a communication port 8, and when the knob 2 is rotated to communicate the communication port 8 with the branch channel 52, the branch channel 52 is opened. Referring to Figure 5 When the knob 2 is rotated to abut the communication port 8 against the groove wall of the mounting groove 7, the branch channel 52 is closed. The rotation of the knob 2 controls the communication or closure of the communication port 8 and the branch channel 52, achieving precise control of the vacuum transmission. Users can open or close the branch channel 52 at any time according to needs to meet different processing or testing requirements; the design of the knob 2 and the mounting groove 7 makes the structure of the entire vacuum circuit jig more compact, saving space and improving the overall aesthetics.
[0047] Referring to Figure 6In some embodiments, an indication groove 9 is formed on the knob 2, and the length direction of the indication groove 9 is consistent with the opening direction of the communication port 8. The current communication of the communication port 8 with the branch channel 52 can be directly judged by observing the position of the indication groove 9, and the knob 2 can be conveniently rotated to the corresponding angle through the indication groove 9.
[0048] With reference to Figure 6 In some embodiments, a sealing groove 10 is formed on the side of the knob 2, and a sealing ring 13 is arranged in the sealing groove 10. The sealing ring 13 is used to achieve better sealing connection between the knob 2 and the vacuum platform 1, and improve the sealing effect; the sealing groove 10 can also guide the sealing ring 13 to deform when subjected to pressure, so as to better fill the sealing gap.
[0049] With reference to Figure 5 And Figure 6 In some embodiments, at least two sealing grooves 10 are formed on the side of the knob 2, and the sealing rings are correspondingly arranged. In this embodiment, two sealing grooves 10 are formed, and are located on both sides of the communication port 8, and correspond to the platform seat 11 and the platform cover 12 respectively, so that better sealing can be formed on both sides of the communication port 8, so that better vacuum operation can be performed.
[0050] The implementation principle of the vacuum circuit jig according to the embodiment of the present application is as follows: the communication hole 4 is used to connect an external vacuum device, and the vacuum chuck 3 on the main channel 51 starts to work through the communication hole 4 for vacuum operation. The knob 2 on the branch can be opened according to the size of the product, so as to open the vacuum chuck 3 on the corresponding branch channel 52, realize accurate control of a specific area, improve the flexibility and applicability of the jig, so that the thickness of the jig does not need to be increased, the weight of the jig is smaller, the stability is good, and the design is simple, the processing difficulty is low, so as to reduce the cost.
[0051] The above are the preferred embodiments of the present application, and are not intended to limit the protection scope of the present application. Therefore, any equivalent changes made according to the structure, shape, principle of the present application should be covered within the protection scope of the present application.
Claims
1. A vacuum loop fixture, characterized by: The vacuum platform comprises a plurality of knobs and a plurality of vacuum suction cups, the vacuum platform is provided with a communication hole and a vacuum channel, the vacuum channel comprises a main channel and a plurality of branch channels communicated with the main channel, the main channel is communicated with the communication hole, the main channel is provided with at least two vacuum suction cups at intervals, each branch channel is provided with a vacuum suction cup, and each branch channel is provided with a knob between the vacuum suction cup and the main channel, the knob is used for opening or closing the corresponding branch channel.
2. The vacuum circuit fixture of claim 1, wherein: The branch channels extend along the width direction of the main channel and are arranged at intervals along the length direction.
3. The vacuum circuit tool of claim 1 or 2, wherein: The two ends of the main channel in the length direction are communicated with auxiliary channels, the auxiliary channels extend along the width direction of the main channel, and the branch channels are arranged at intervals along the length direction of the auxiliary channels.
4. The vacuum circuit fixture of claim 1, wherein: The vacuum platform is provided with a mounting groove, the mounting groove is communicated with the branch channel between the vacuum suction cup and the main channel, the knob is sealingly inserted into the mounting groove, and the knob is rotationally connected to the vacuum platform.
5. The vacuum circuit fixture of claim 4, wherein: The knob is in interference fit with the vacuum platform.
6. The vacuum circuit tool of claim 4 or 5, wherein: The knob is provided with a communication port, when the knob is rotated to the communication port communicated with the branch channel, the branch channel is opened, and when the knob is rotated to the communication port abutting against the wall of the mounting groove, the branch channel is closed.
7. The vacuum circuit fixture of claim 6, wherein: The knob is provided with an indication groove, the length direction of the indication groove is consistent with the setting direction of the communication port.
8. The vacuum circuit fixture of claim 7, wherein: The knob is provided with a sealing groove on the circumference, and the sealing groove is provided with a sealing ring.
9. The vacuum circuit fixture of claim 8, wherein: The circumference of the knob is provided with at least two sealing grooves, and the sealing rings are arranged correspondingly.
10. The vacuum circuit fixture of claim 1, wherein: The vacuum platform comprises a platform base and a platform cover, the vacuum channel is arranged on the platform base, the platform cover is sealingly and fixedly connected to the platform base, and the vacuum suction cup is arranged on the platform cover.