Automatic bending telescopic clamping and sucking gripper for robot

By designing a retractable gripper that combines suction cups and pneumatic grippers, the problem of time-consuming and laborious gripper replacement for robots has been solved, improving production efficiency and safety, adapting to various workpiece requirements, and reducing the risks of manual operation.

CN223506093UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-04NUOGUARD (SHANGHAI) IND AUTOMATION CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422733963.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-08
Publication Date
2025-11-04
Estimated Expiration
2034-11-08

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Technical Problem

Existing robots require changing grippers when automatically bending different workpieces, which is time-consuming and laborious. They cannot adapt to multiple workpieces and pose risks and safety hazards associated with manual operation.

Method used

A retractable gripper for automatic bending of robots was designed, which combines suction cups and pneumatic grippers. The aluminum profile structure enables quick replacement and diverse operations, and is equipped with a quick-change connection device to adapt to different workpiece requirements.

Benefits of technology

It improves production efficiency, reduces downtime, lowers reliance on manual labor and costs, ensures stable processing of workpieces, and reduces quality problems and safety hazards.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of bending auxiliary tools, in particular to a telescopic clamping and sucking gripper for automatic bending of a robot, which comprises an aluminum profile, a sliding block mounting seat is assembled at the upper end of the aluminum profile, and a sucking disc mounting metal plate is assembled at the upper end of the sliding block mounting seat through a sliding block in a sliding manner. According to the telescopic clamping and sucking gripper for automatic bending of the robot, different gripper devices are arranged on the two sides, one gripper device is of a suction cup type, the other gripper device is of a pneumatic clamping jaw type, one gripper device is selected according to different bent workpieces, and the selectivity is more; the robot can quickly and accurately replace accessories such as a clamp, a tool and a sensor, so that the downtime and the preparation time are reduced, and the production efficiency is improved; the robot quick-change solution can adapt to different production requirements and task changes, the flexibility of the production line is improved, and the flexibility is higher.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of bending auxiliary tools, and in particular to a retractable gripper for automatic bending of robots. Background Technology

[0002] In automated metal sheet bending processing units, the bending gripper installed on the industrial robot is a crucial component. However, existing robots require different grippers when automatically bending different workpieces, and manually changing the gripper is time-consuming and labor-intensive. Furthermore, the bending gripper cannot adapt to multiple workpieces, affecting the bending progress. Moreover, the need for manual gripper changes poses certain risks and safety hazards associated with manual operation. Utility Model Content

[0003] The technical problem this invention aims to solve is that existing robots require different grippers when automatically bending different workpieces, and manually changing the grippers is time-consuming and laborious; at the same time, the bending grippers cannot adapt to multiple workpieces, affecting the bending progress; and the need for manual gripper replacement poses certain risks and safety hazards due to manual operation.

[0004] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is: a telescopic gripper for automatic bending of a robot, comprising an aluminum profile, a slider mounting seat mounted on the upper end of the aluminum profile, a suction cup mounting sheet metal slidably mounted on the upper end of the slider mounting seat via a slider, a pen-shaped cylinder for controlling the suction cup mounting sheet metal being fixedly mounted on the aluminum profile via a cylinder support sheet metal, a suction cup being fixedly mounted on the suction cup mounting sheet metal via a suction cup support rod, and a pneumatic gripper base fixing clamp bolted to the lower surface of the aluminum profile below the suction cup mounting sheet metal, the pneumatic gripper base fixing clamp holding the pneumatic gripper inside the fixing clamp.

[0005] The aluminum profile has a quick-change gripper connecting plate fixed to the bottom center position via a quick-change mounting support sheet metal.

[0006] The suction cup is mounted on a sheet metal base with a fisheye connector for connecting a pen-shaped cylinder.

[0007] End caps are fixed on both sides of the aluminum profile.

[0008] The aluminum profile consists of two horizontal tubes and three vertical tubes, with right-angle pieces fixed on both sides of the vertical tubes at the connection ends of the horizontal tubes.

[0009] An air pipe connector that mates with the suction cup is installed on the outside of the suction cup support rod.

[0010] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0011] (1) The present invention provides a telescopic gripper for automatic bending of a robot with different gripper devices on both sides, one side being a suction cup type and the other side being a pneumatic gripper type. One type can be selected according to different bending workpieces, providing more options.

[0012] (2) Robots can quickly and accurately change fixtures, tools and sensors, reducing downtime and preparation time and improving production efficiency;

[0013] (3) Robot quick change solution can adapt to different production needs and task changes, improve the flexibility of the production line, and make it more flexible;

[0014] (4) It can reduce reliance on manual operation and reduce labor costs. At the same time, by improving production efficiency, it can reduce production costs.

[0015] (5) It can ensure that the workpiece is processed or assembled stably and accurately, reducing quality problems and defect rate caused by human error;

[0016] (6) It can reduce the risks and safety hazards of manual operation and improve the safety of the production process. Attached Figure Description

[0017] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model.

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the bottom structure of this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. These drawings are simplified schematic diagrams, illustrating only the basic structure of the present invention, and therefore only show the components relevant to the present invention.

[0021] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected" and "linked" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0022] Figure 1 and Figure 2The illustrated telescopic gripper for automatic bending of a robot includes an aluminum profile 1. A slider mounting base 2 is mounted on the upper end of the aluminum profile 1. A suction cup mounting sheet metal 4 is slidably mounted on the upper end of the slider mounting base 2 via a slider 3. A pen-shaped cylinder 6 for controlling the suction cup mounting sheet metal 4 is fixedly mounted on the aluminum profile 1 via a cylinder support sheet metal 5. A suction cup 8 is fixedly mounted on the suction cup mounting sheet metal 4 via a suction cup support rod 7. A pneumatic gripper base fixing clamp 9 is bolted to the lower surface of the aluminum profile 1 below the suction cup mounting sheet metal 4. The pneumatic gripper base fixing clamp 9 holds a pneumatic gripper 10 inside the fixing clamp.

[0023] The suction cup 8 and the pneumatic gripper 10 work together to make its operation more diverse.

[0024] To facilitate quick connection, a quick-change gripper connecting plate 12 is fixed to the bottom center of the aluminum profile 1 via a quick-change mounting support sheet metal 11.

[0025] To facilitate connection and control, the bottom of the suction cup mounting sheet metal 4 is equipped with a fisheye connector 13 for connecting the pen-shaped cylinder 6.

[0026] To close the openings on both sides, end caps 14 are fixed on both sides of the aluminum profile 1.

[0027] To enhance the support strength on both sides of the connection end, the aluminum profile 1 consists of two horizontal tubes and three vertical tubes, with right-angle pieces 15 fixed on both sides of the vertical tubes at the connection end of the horizontal tubes.

[0028] To facilitate air delivery, an air pipe connector 16 that mates with the suction cup 8 is installed on the outside of the suction cup support rod 7.

[0029] Based on the above-described preferred embodiments of this utility model, and through the foregoing description, those skilled in the art can make various changes and modifications without departing from the technical concept of this utility model. The technical scope of this utility model is not limited to the contents of the specification, but must be determined according to the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A telescopic gripper for automatic bending of robots, comprising an aluminum profile (1), characterized in that: The upper end of the aluminum profile (1) is equipped with a slider mounting base (2). The upper end of the slider mounting base (2) is slidably equipped with a suction cup mounting sheet metal (4) via a slider (3). A pen-shaped cylinder (6) for controlling the suction cup mounting sheet metal (4) is fixedly installed on the aluminum profile (1) via a cylinder support sheet metal (5). A suction cup (8) is fixedly installed on the suction cup mounting sheet metal (4) via a suction cup support rod (7). A pneumatic gripper base fixing clamp (9) is bolted to the lower surface of the aluminum profile (1) below the suction cup mounting sheet metal (4). The pneumatic gripper base fixing clamp (9) holds a pneumatic gripper (10) inside the fixing clamp.

2. The retractable gripper for automatic bending of a robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The aluminum profile (1) has a quick-change gripper connecting plate (12) fixed at the bottom center position by a quick-change mounting support sheet metal (11).

3. The retractable gripper for automatic bending of a robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The suction cup mounting sheet metal (4) has a fisheye connector (13) for connecting the pen-shaped cylinder (6) at its bottom.

4. The retractable gripper for automatic bending of a robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The aluminum profile (1) has end caps (14) fixed on both sides.

5. A telescopic gripper for automatic bending of a robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The aluminum profile (1) consists of two horizontal tubes and three vertical tubes, and right-angle pieces (15) are fixed on both sides of the vertical tubes at the connection ends of the horizontal tubes.

6. A telescopic gripper for automatic bending of a robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The suction cup support rod (7) is equipped with an air pipe connector (16) that mates with the suction cup (8) on its outer side.