Array type suction cup assembly and swing arm feeding machine

By designing an array-type suction cup assembly, the angle of the suction cups can be adjusted and fixed by the meshing of the connecting plate and the ring toothed block and the extrusion of the screw, which solves the problem of unstable fixing of large-sized materials and improves the stability of material movement.

CN223467877UActive Publication Date: 2025-10-24SUZHOU XINYUHE AUTOMATION EQUIPMENT TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202423100532.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-16
Publication Date
2025-10-24
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-16

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Technical Problem

The existing suction cup swing arm loader is unstable when facing large-sized materials, causing the materials to shake during movement, affecting stability.

Method used

An array-type suction cup assembly is adopted, including a connecting rod, a sleeve, and a suction cup mechanism. The angle of the suction cup can be adjusted and fixed by the meshing of the connecting plate and the ring tooth block and the extrusion of the lead screw, thereby expanding the suction cup's adsorption area for materials.

Benefits of technology

It improves the stability of large materials during movement, ensuring that the suction cup can firmly hold the material and reduce shaking.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of swing arm feeding machines, and discloses an array type suction cup assembly which comprises a connecting rod, a sleeve and a suction cup mechanism, the sleeve is slidably connected to the connecting rod, and the suction cup mechanism is arranged below the sleeve. The suction cup mechanism comprises a connecting shaft vertically welded to the lower portion of the sleeve, a baffle welded to the lower portion of the connecting shaft, a connecting plate rotationally connected to the connecting shaft and a large suction cup fixedly arranged below the connecting plate, and a vertical threaded hole is formed in the baffle. According to the suction cup mechanism, the large suction cup below the connecting plate can rotate on the connecting shaft, and at the moment, the large suction cup below the connecting plate can rotate and unfold in the horizontal direction from the position below the connecting rod, so that the area of sucking and fixing materials by the large suction cup can be enlarged, and the stability of the materials in the moving process is improved.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of swing arm feeding machines, in particular to an array type suction cup assembly and a swing arm feeding machine. BACKGROUND

[0002] The suction cup swing arm feeding machine is a mechanical device that uses suction cups and swing arm mechanisms to feed materials. Its working principle is as follows: first, the plate or other materials are transported to the feeding position by the feeding workbench. Then, the suction cup group of the suction cup swing arm feeding machine sucks the materials by vacuum suction. Next, the suction cup swing arm (i.e. the lifting mechanism) rises to a certain height and may rotate to move the materials directly above the processing position. After reaching the predetermined position, the suction cup swing arm lowers the materials to the corresponding working position and separates from the materials. At the same time, the suction cup swing arm feeding machine may also have the function of sucking and transporting the processed materials to realize continuous operation of the automatic production line.

[0003] The suction cup swing arm feeding machine has many advantages, such as simple structure, easy operation, high automation degree, good stability, etc. It is widely used in industrial production.

[0004] When the materials are sucked by the suction cups, because the sizes of the materials are different, when facing large-sized materials, the fixed suction cups cannot be adjusted at a large angle, so they can only suck and fix the local position of the large-sized materials. This will cause shaking during the subsequent movement, resulting in reduced stability. CONTENT OF THE INVENTION

[0005] The purpose of the present application is to provide an array type suction cup assembly and a swing arm feeding machine to solve the problem of reduced stability caused by shaking during the subsequent movement of the fixed suction cups when facing large-sized materials, which cannot be adjusted at a large angle, so they can only suck and fix the local position of the large-sized materials.

[0006] To achieve the above purpose, the present application provides the following technical solutions:

[0007] The utility model discloses a kind of array type suction cup assemblies, comprising: connecting rod, sleeve and suction cup mechanism, the sleeve is slidably connected on connecting rod, the suction cup mechanism is arranged below sleeve, the suction cup mechanism includes the connecting shaft vertically welded below sleeve, the baffle welded below connecting shaft, the connecting plate rotationally connected on connecting shaft and the large suction cup fixedly arranged below connecting plate, vertical threaded hole is formed in the baffle.

[0008] By adopting the above technical scheme, the area of the material sucked by the suction cup can be expanded by changing the angle.

[0009] Preferably, the suction disc mechanism further has a first annular tooth block welded above the connecting plate and a second annular tooth block engaged above the first annular tooth block, and the first and second annular tooth blocks are sleeved on the connecting shaft.

[0010] By adopting the above technical scheme, the positioning can be quickly performed when the angle is adjusted in the engaged mode.

[0011] Preferably, the suction disc mechanism further has a spring sleeved on the connecting shaft, and the spring is arranged directly above the first annular tooth block.

[0012] By adopting the above technical scheme, the structure arranged below can be pressed in the vertical direction, so that the structure arranged below is attached.

[0013] Preferably, the suction disc mechanism further comprises a lead screw arranged in a vertical threaded hole of the baffle, and one end of the lead screw is attached to the outer wall of the connecting plate.

[0014] By adopting the above technical scheme, the displacement can be performed during the rotation, so that the structure arranged below is fixed by the pressing mode.

[0015] The utility model discloses still provide a kind of swing arm feeding machine on another aspect, including the array type suction disc assembly of above-mentioned one aspect, the swing arm feeding machine further includes: support column and pivot, the support column is arranged at the outside of connecting rod, the pivot is welded above support column.

[0016] By adopting the above technical scheme, the structure on the shaft can be stably changed in angle.

[0017] Preferably, the swing arm feeding machine further comprises: a connecting block rotatably connected to the pivot, and a rack fixed to an outer wall of the connecting block.

[0018] By adopting the above technical scheme, the structure arranged below can be stably supported and fixed.

[0019] Preferably, the swing arm feeding machine further comprises: a cylinder vertically arranged below the rack, and a bottom of the cylinder connected to the connecting rod.

[0020] By adopting the above technical scheme, the structure arranged below can be moved in the vertical direction.

[0021] In summary, the present application has the following advantages: by providing the suction disc mechanism, the large suction disc below the connecting plate can be rotated on the connecting shaft, and at this time, the large suction disc below the connecting plate can be expanded horizontally from below the connecting rod, so as to expand the area of the large suction disc for fixing the material, and increase the stability of the material during movement. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0022] Figure 1 is a three-dimensional bottom structure schematic view of the present application;

[0023] Figure 2 is a three-dimensional top structure schematic view of the present application;

[0024] Figure 3 is a three-dimensional structure schematic view of the present application Figure 1 is a three-dimensional structure schematic view of the present application

[0025] Figure 4 is a three-dimensional structure schematic view of the present application Figure 3 is a three-dimensional structure schematic view of the present application

[0026] In the figure: 1, connecting rod; 2, sleeve; 3, suction cup mechanism; 301, connecting shaft; 302, baffle; 303, connecting plate; 304, large suction cup; 305, No. 1 ring-shaped tooth block; 306, No. 2 ring-shaped tooth block; 307, spring; 308, screw rod; 4, support column; 5, rotating shaft; 6, connecting block; 7, row frame; 8, air cylinder. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present application, not all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative labor fall within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0028] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present application, not all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative labor fall within the scope of protection of the present application. Figures 1-4 The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present application, not all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative labor fall within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0029] Embodiment 1

[0030] Please refer to Figures 1-4 The embodiment provides a technical solution: an array type suction cup assembly, comprising: a connecting rod 1, a sleeve 2 and a suction cup mechanism 3.

[0031] The connecting rod 1 plays a more stable structure in the process of moving on the outer wall, the sleeve 2 is slidably connected to the connecting rod 1, and the threaded rod is rotatably connected inside the sleeve 2. In the process of rotating the threaded rod, the threaded rod is abutted with the outer wall of the connecting rod 1 at one end, thereby positioning the sleeve 2. The suction cup mechanism 3 is arranged below the sleeve 2, and the suction cup mechanism 3 can suck the material below, thereby playing a subsequent conveying work of the material.

[0032] The suction disc mechanism 3 comprises a connecting shaft 301 welded vertically below the sleeve 2, which can provide structural stability on the shaft to change the angle in the horizontal direction, a baffle plate 302 welded below the connecting shaft 301, which is provided with a vertical threaded hole, and can prevent the structure on the connecting shaft 301 from deviating during rotation, the internal vertical threaded hole can facilitate displacement during rotation, a connecting plate 303 rotatably connected to the connecting shaft 301, which can stably rotate on the connecting shaft 301 to change the angle, and a large suction disc 304 fixed below the connecting plate 303, which is connected to the outer wall of the connecting plate 303 by bolts and can change the angle synchronously during rotation of the connecting plate 303.

[0033] A first annular tooth block 305 is welded above the connecting plate 303, a second annular tooth block 306 is engaged above the first annular tooth block 305, the first annular tooth block 305 and the second annular tooth block 306 are engaged, which can quickly position after changing the angle when the connecting plate 303 changes the angle, and the first annular tooth block 305 and the second annular tooth block 306 are sleeved on the connecting shaft 301, which can make the first annular tooth block 305 and the second annular tooth block 306 more stable during engagement, a spring 307 is sleeved on the connecting shaft 301, which can be squeezed vertically to firmly engage the first annular tooth block 305 and the second annular tooth block 306, and a lead screw 308 is arranged in the vertical threaded hole of the baffle plate 302, one end of the lead screw 308 is in close contact with the outer wall of the connecting plate 303, the lead screw 308 moves vertically during rotation, and the connecting plate 303 is fixed by being in close contact with the outer wall.

[0034] When the large suction disc 304 below the connecting plate 303 is needed to suck large-sized materials, the connecting plate 303 is rotated horizontally by the connecting shaft 301 below the sleeve 2 of the connecting rod 1 to change the angle, the second annular tooth block 306 is engaged with the first annular tooth block 305 by the spring 307 after the connecting plate 303 is rotated to a specified angle, so as to quickly position the connecting plate 303 after changing the angle, and then the connecting plate 303 is fixed by rotating the lead screw 308 and pressing one end of the lead screw 308 against the outer wall of the connecting plate 303.

[0035] Example 2

[0036] Please refer to Figures 1-4The embodiment provides a technical scheme: an array type suction disc assembly, comprising a support column 4, a rotating shaft 5, a connecting block 6, a row frame 7 and a cylinder 8.

[0037] The support column 4 is arranged on the outer side of the connecting rod 1, the support column 4 can play a structure connected on the outer wall to effectively stabilize the effect, the rotating shaft 5 is welded above the support column 4, the rotating shaft 5 can provide the structure on the shaft to stably rotate in the horizontal direction, the connecting block 6 is rotatably connected to the rotating shaft 5, the rotating shaft 5 can provide the connecting block 6 on the shaft to stably rotate, the row frame 7 is fixedly arranged on the outer wall of the connecting block 6, the row frame 7 is connected with the connecting block 6 through bolts, so that the angle change is synchronized, the cylinder 8 is vertically arranged below the row frame 7, the cylinder 8 can be connected with the row frame 7 through bolts, and the bottom of the cylinder 8 is connected with the connecting rod 1, the cylinder 8 can drive the connecting rod 1 connected below to move vertically.

[0038] The cylinder 8 below the row frame 7 is started, the cylinder 8 is connected with the connecting rod 1, so that the large suction disc 304 is sucked with the material, then the material is moved upward by the cylinder 8, and the material is suspended above the ground, the row frame 7 is connected with the connecting block 6, then the connecting block 6 changes the angle on the rotating shaft 5 of the support column 4, so that the material is moved.

[0039] The embodiment of the array type suction disc assembly and the swing arm feeding machine provided by the application has the following advantages:

[0040] First, when the large suction disc 304 below the connecting plate 303 is needed to suck the material with a large size, the connecting plate 303 is rotated in the horizontal direction through the connecting shaft 301 below the outer wall sleeve 2 of the connecting rod 1, so that the angle change is expanded, after the connecting plate 303 is rotated to a specified angle, the spring 307 is extruded to the second ring-shaped tooth block 306, so that the second ring-shaped tooth block 306 is engaged with the first ring-shaped tooth block 305, so that the connecting plate 303 is quickly positioned after the angle change, then the rotating screw 308 is rotated, one end of the rotating screw 308 is extruded and fitted to the outer wall of the connecting plate 303, so that the fixing effect of the connecting plate 303 is achieved.

[0041] Secondly, the cylinder 8 below the row frame 7 is started, the cylinder 8 is connected with the connecting rod 1, so that the large suction disc 304 is sucked with the material, then the material is moved upward by the cylinder 8, and the material is suspended above the ground.

[0042] Finally, the row frame 7 is connected with the connecting block 6, then the connecting block 6 changes the angle on the rotating shaft 5 of the support column 4, so that the material is moved.

[0043] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the application is not limited to the details of the above-exemplified embodiments and that the present application can be implemented in other particular forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics thereof. The presently disclosed embodiments are, therefore, to be considered in all respects as illustrative and not restrictive, the scope of the application being indicated by the appended claims rather than by the foregoing description, and all changes which come within the meaning and range of equivalency of the claims are therefore intended to be embraced therein. No reference herein to any prior art is to be taken as an admission that the application is not entitled to antedate such prior art by virtue of prior application. No reference to any prior art in this specification is intended to be, nor should it be taken as, an acknowledgement or any form of suggestion that such prior art is accepted as relevant prior art against the present application. Any citation of any prior art in this specification is solely provided on the basis of relevance to the disclosure of the application.

Claims

1. An arrayed suction cup assembly, comprising: The utility model relates to a swing arm feeding machine, including: Connecting rod; Sleeve, sleeve sliding connection is established in connecting rod; Suction cup mechanism, suction cup mechanism is arranged below sleeve, and suction cup mechanism includes the connecting shaft that is vertically welded below sleeve, the baffle that is welded below connecting shaft, the connecting plate that is rotatably connected on connecting shaft and the big suction cup that is fixed below connecting plate, and vertical screw hole is set up on baffle.

2. An arrayed suction cup assembly according to claim 1, wherein: Said suction cup mechanism still has the first annular tooth block that is welded above connecting plate and the second annular tooth block that is engaged above first annular tooth block, and first annular tooth block and second annular tooth block are sleeved on connecting shaft.

3. An arrayed chuck assembly according to claim 2, wherein: Said suction cup mechanism still covers the spring that is sleeved on connecting shaft, and the spring is arranged just above first annular tooth block.

4. An arrayed chuck assembly according to claim 3, wherein: Said suction cup mechanism still includes the lead screw that is arranged in the vertical screw hole of baffle, and one end of lead screw is attached to the outer wall of connecting plate.

5. A swing arm loader characterized by: Including the arrayed suction cup assembly of any one of claims 1-4, the swing arm feeding machine further comprises: Support column, the support column is arranged on the outside of connecting rod; Rotating shaft, the rotating shaft is welded above support column.

6. A swing arm loader as claimed in claim 5 wherein: The swing arm feeding machine further comprises: Connecting block, the connecting block is rotatably connected to the rotating shaft; Frame, the frame is fixed to the outer wall of the connecting block.

7. A swing arm loader as claimed in claim 6 wherein: The swing arm feeding machine further comprises: Cylinder, the cylinder is vertically arranged below the frame, and the bottom of the cylinder is connected to the connecting rod.