Mechanical arm quick-change connector matched with various end effectors

By designing a quick-change interface for the robotic arm, and utilizing a dual-axis servo motor to drive a rotating disk and a sliding groove structure, the end effector can be quickly snapped in and then fixed in place. This solves the problem of low disassembly and assembly efficiency in existing technologies and improves installation speed and connection quality.

CN223507218UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-04HAINING ZHIXING TECH CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202423052949.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-11
Publication Date
2025-11-04
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-11

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Technical Problem

The existing robotic arm end effector has low assembly and disassembly efficiency, mainly due to the slow manual speed caused by bolt installation.

Method used

The robotic arm adopts a quick-change interface compatible with various end effectors, and utilizes a dual-axis servo motor to drive the rotating disk and sliding groove structure to achieve quick snap-fit ​​and secondary fixation, avoiding bolt installation.

Benefits of technology

It improves the installation speed and connection quality of the end effector, and enhances the efficiency of assembly and disassembly.

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of mechanical arm quick-change connectors, and particularly relates to a mechanical arm quick-change connector matched with various end effectors, which comprises a connecting column and a connecting arm, a connecting groove is formed in one side of the connecting column, a fixing plate is fixedly connected to one side of the connecting column, a suction cup is fixedly connected to one side of the fixing plate, and the suction cup is fixedly connected to the other side of the connecting column. According to the device, the sliding block, the clamping column, the first sliding column and the like are arranged, the double-shaft servo motor drives the first rotating disc to rotate, the first rotating disc drives the first sliding column to move through the arc-shaped groove, the first sliding column is driven to move through the arc-shaped groove, and the first sliding column is driven to move through the arc-shaped groove; and the first sliding columns drive the corresponding clamping blocks to move, so that the clamping blocks are clamped into the corresponding second fixing holes, the connecting columns can be fixedly connected to the connecting arms quickly without being installed on the connecting arms through bolts, the installation speed is high, and the installation efficiency of the connecting columns can be improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of quick-change interfaces for robotic arms, and in particular to quick-change interfaces for robotic arms adapted to various end effectors. Background Technology

[0002] An end effector is a tool used in robotic arm technology to perform specific tasks. It is usually installed at the front end of the robotic arm. Due to different working environments and task requirements, end effectors are diverse, including clamp-type end effectors, suction-type end effectors, and dedicated end effectors.

[0003] However, in existing equipment, most end effectors are bolted to the robotic arm, which is slow to install manually and affects the efficiency of disassembling and assembling the end effector. To address this, various quick-change interfaces for robotic arms that are compatible with end effectors are proposed. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies by proposing a variety of quick-change interfaces for robotic arms that are compatible with end effectors.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: a quick-change interface for robotic arms adapted to various end effectors, including a connecting post and a connecting arm. A connecting groove is provided on one side of the connecting post, a fixing plate is fixedly connected to one side of the connecting post, a suction cup is fixedly connected to one side of the fixing plate, a rotating groove is provided on one side of the connecting groove, five first sliding grooves are provided on one side of the rotating groove, five second sliding grooves are provided on the inner sidewall of the connecting groove, a rotating structure is provided in the connecting groove, a snap-fit ​​groove is provided on one side of the connecting post, and a connecting insertion hole is provided in the snap-fit ​​groove.

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

[0007] A sliding groove is provided on one side of the connecting arm, and five second fixing holes are provided on the inner side wall of the sliding groove. Five first fixing holes are provided on the outer side wall of the connecting arm. A connecting plug is fixedly connected to the inner side of the sliding groove, and the connecting plug is compatible with the connecting socket.

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

[0009] The rotating structure includes a dual-axis servo motor fixedly connected to one side of the connecting groove. A first rotating disk is fixedly connected to one of the output shafts of the dual-axis servo motor. Five first arc-shaped grooves are opened on one side of the first rotating disk.

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

[0011] Each of the first sliding grooves is slidably connected to a sliding block, and each sliding block is fixedly connected to a snap-fit ​​post on one side. One end of each snap-fit ​​post is slidably connected through the inside of the rotating groove, and each snap-fit ​​post is adapted to the corresponding second fixing hole.

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

[0013] Each of the snap-fit ​​pins has a first sliding pin fixedly connected to one side, and each of the first sliding pins is slidably connected in the corresponding first arc-shaped groove.

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

[0015] A second rotating disk is fixedly connected to the other output shaft of the dual-axis servo motor, and five second arc-shaped slots are opened on one side of the second rotating disk.

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

[0017] Each of the second sliding grooves is slidably connected to a sliding rod, and each of the sliding rods is fixedly connected to a second sliding post on one side. Each of the second sliding posts is slidably connected to a corresponding second arc-shaped groove. One end of each sliding rod is fixedly connected to a moving plate, and one side of each moving plate is fixedly connected to a fixing post. Each fixing post is adapted to a corresponding first fixing hole.

[0018] This utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0019] 1. Compared with existing technologies, this quick-change interface for robotic arms adapted to various end effectors, by setting up a dual-axis servo motor, a first rotating disk, a sliding block, a snap-fit ​​post, and a first sliding post, inserts one end of the connecting post into the sliding groove, so that the connecting groove head is inserted into the connecting socket to form an electrical connection. Then, the dual-axis servo motor drives the first rotating disk to rotate, and the first rotating disk drives the first sliding post to move through the arc groove. The first sliding post drives the corresponding snap-fit ​​block to move, so that the snap-fit ​​block snaps into the corresponding second fixing hole. The connecting post can be quickly fixedly connected to the connecting arm without the need for bolts. The installation speed is fast, which helps to improve the installation efficiency of the connecting post.

[0020] 2. Compared with the prior art, this quick-change interface for robotic arms adapted to various end effectors, by setting up a second rotating disk, a sliding rod, a second sliding column, a moving plate, and a fixed column, etc., the other output shaft of the dual-axis servo motor drives the second rotating disk to rotate. The second rotating disk drives the second sliding column to move through the second arc groove. The second sliding column drives the corresponding sliding rod to move. The sliding rod drives the fixed column to move through the moving plate, so that the fixed column is engaged into the corresponding first fixing hole, and the connecting column is fixed in a secondary way, which helps to improve the connection quality of the connecting column. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the quick-change interface for robotic arms adapted to various end effectors proposed in this utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 Exploded view of the connecting post and connecting arm of the quick-change interface for the robotic arm adapted to various end effectors proposed in this utility model;

[0023] Figure 3 A cross-sectional view of the quick-change interface for robotic arms adapted to various end effectors proposed in this utility model;

[0024] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the rotating structure of the quick-change interface for robotic arms adapted to various end effectors proposed in this utility model;

[0025] Figure 5 Exploded view of the rotating structure of the quick-change interface for robotic arms adapted to various end effectors proposed in this utility model;

[0026] Figure 6 Exploded view of the snap-fit ​​post and the first sliding post of the quick-change interface for robotic arms adapted to various end effectors proposed in this utility model;

[0027] Figure 7 Cross-sectional view of the connecting arm of the quick-change interface for robotic arms adapted to various end effectors proposed in this utility model;

[0028] Figure 8 A cross-sectional view of the connecting column of the quick-change interface for robotic arms adapted to various end effectors proposed in this utility model.

[0029] Legend:

[0030] 1. Connecting post; 2. Connecting arm; 201. First fixing hole; 202. Slide groove; 203. Second fixing hole; 3. Fixing plate; 4. Suction cup; 5. Connecting groove; 6. Rotating groove; 7. First sliding groove; 8. Snap-fit ​​groove; 9. Rotating structure; 901. Dual-axis servo motor; 902. First rotating disk; 903. Sliding block; 904. Snap-fit ​​post; 905. First sliding post; 906. Second rotating disk; 907. Sliding rod; 908. Second sliding post; 909. Moving plate; 9010. Fixing post; 10. Second sliding groove; 11. Connecting plug. Detailed Implementation

[0031] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0032] Reference Figures 1 to 8 The present invention provides a quick-change interface for robotic arms adapted to various end effectors, including a connecting post 1 and a connecting arm 2. A sliding groove 202 is provided on one side of the connecting arm 2, and five second fixing holes 203 are provided on the inner side wall of the sliding groove 202. Five first fixing holes 201 are provided on the outer side wall of the connecting arm 2. A connecting plug 11 is fixedly connected to the inner side of the sliding groove 202, and the connecting plug 11 is adapted to the connecting socket. A connecting groove 5 is provided on one side of the connecting post 1, and a fixing plate 3 is fixedly connected to one side of the connecting post 1. A suction cup 4 is fixedly connected to one side of the fixing plate 3, and the suction cup 4 is convenient for picking up objects. A rotating groove 6 is provided on one side of the connecting groove 5, and five first sliding grooves 7 are provided on one side of the rotating groove 6. Five second sliding grooves 10 are provided on the inner side wall of the connecting groove 5. A rotating structure 9 is provided in the connecting groove 5. A snap-fit ​​groove 8 is provided on one side of the connecting post 1, and a connecting socket is provided in the snap-fit ​​groove 8.

[0033] To achieve the installation purpose, the rotating structure 9 includes a dual-axis servo motor 901 fixedly connected to one side of the connecting groove 5. A first rotating disk 902 is fixedly connected to one of the output shafts of the dual-axis servo motor 901. Five first arc-shaped grooves are opened on one side of the first rotating disk 902. A sliding block 903 is slidably connected in each first sliding groove 7. A locking post 904 is fixedly connected to one side of each sliding block 903. A first sliding post 905 is fixedly connected to one side of each locking post 904. Each first sliding post 905 is slidably connected in the corresponding first arc-shaped groove. Each locking post 905... One end of each post 904 is slidably connected to the inside of the rotating groove 6. Each snap-fit ​​post 904 is adapted to the corresponding second fixing hole 203. The dual-axis servo motor 901 drives the first rotating disk 902 to rotate. The first rotating disk 902 drives the first sliding post 905 to move through the arc groove. The first sliding post 905 drives the corresponding snap-fit ​​post 904 to move, so that the snap-fit ​​post 904 snaps into the corresponding second fixing hole 203. The connecting post 1 can be quickly fixedly connected to the connecting arm 2 without the need to install it on the connecting arm 2 with bolts. The installation speed is fast, which helps to improve the installation efficiency of the connecting post 1.

[0034] To achieve secondary fixation, a second rotating disk 906 is fixedly connected to the other output shaft of the dual-axis servo motor 901. Five second arc-shaped grooves are formed on one side of the second rotating disk 906. A sliding rod 907 is slidably connected within each second sliding groove 10. A second sliding column 908 is fixedly connected to one side of each sliding rod 907. Each second sliding column 908 is slidably connected within its corresponding second arc-shaped groove. A moving plate 909 is fixedly connected to one end of each sliding rod 907, and a fixing column 908 is fixedly connected to one side of each moving plate 909. 010, each fixed post 9010 is adapted to the corresponding first fixed hole 201. The other output shaft of the dual-axis servo motor 901 drives the second rotating disk 906 to rotate. The second rotating disk 906 drives the second sliding post 908 to move through the second arc groove. The second sliding post 908 drives the corresponding sliding rod 907 to move. The sliding rod 907 drives the fixed post 9010 to move through the moving plate 909, so that the fixed post 9010 is engaged into the corresponding first fixed hole 201, and the connecting post 1 is fixed a second time, which helps to improve the connection quality of the connecting post 1.

[0035] Working principle: One end of the connecting post 1 is inserted into the slide groove 202, allowing the connecting plug 11 to be inserted into the connecting socket, forming an electrical connection. Then, the dual-axis servo motor 901 drives the first rotating disk 902 to rotate. The first rotating disk 902 drives the first sliding post 905 to move through the arc groove. The first sliding post 905 drives the corresponding snap-fit ​​post 904 to move, causing the snap-fit ​​post 904 to snap into the corresponding second fixing hole 203. This allows the connecting post 1 to be quickly and securely connected to the connecting arm 2 without the need for bolts, resulting in faster installation. The addition of a speed block improves the installation efficiency of the connecting column 1. Simultaneously, the other output shaft of the dual-axis servo motor 901 drives the second rotating disk 906 to rotate. The second rotating disk 906 moves the second sliding column 908 via the second arc-shaped groove. The second sliding column 908 moves the corresponding sliding rod 907. The sliding rod 907 moves the fixed column 9010 via the moving plate 909, causing the fixed column 9010 to engage with the corresponding first fixing hole 201, thus performing secondary fixation on the connecting column 1 and improving the connection quality of the connecting column 1.

[0036] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Although the present utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A quick-change interface for robotic arms compatible with various end effectors, comprising a connecting column (1) and a connecting arm (2), characterized in that: A connecting groove (5) is provided on one side of the connecting column (1), a fixing plate (3) is fixedly connected to one side of the connecting column (1), a suction cup (4) is fixedly connected to one side of the fixing plate (3), a rotating groove (6) is provided on one side of the inside of the connecting groove (5), five first sliding grooves (7) are provided on one side of the inside of the rotating groove (6), five second sliding grooves (10) are provided on the inner side wall of the connecting groove (5), a rotating structure (9) is provided in the connecting groove (5), a snap-fit ​​groove (8) is provided on one side of the connecting column (1), and a connecting insertion hole is provided in the snap-fit ​​groove (8).

2. The quick-change interface for robotic arms adapted to various end effectors according to claim 1, characterized in that: A sliding groove (202) is provided on one side of the connecting arm (2), and five second fixing holes (203) are provided on the inner side wall of the sliding groove (202). Five first fixing holes (201) are provided on the outer side wall of the connecting arm (2). A connecting plug (11) is fixedly connected to the inner side of the sliding groove (202), and the connecting plug (11) is adapted to the connecting socket.

3. The quick-change interface for robotic arms adapted to various end effectors according to claim 2, characterized in that: The rotating structure (9) includes a dual-axis servo motor (901) fixedly connected to one side of the connecting groove (5). A first rotating disk (902) is fixedly connected to one of the output shafts of the dual-axis servo motor (901). Five first arc-shaped grooves are opened on one side of the first rotating disk (902).

4. The quick-change interface for robotic arms adapted to various end effectors according to claim 3, characterized in that: Each of the first sliding grooves (7) is slidably connected to a sliding block (903), and each of the sliding blocks (903) is fixedly connected to a snap-fit ​​post (904) on one side. One end of each snap-fit ​​post (904) is slidably connected to the inside side of the rotating groove (6), and each snap-fit ​​post (904) is adapted to the corresponding second fixing hole (203).

5. The quick-change interface for robotic arms adapted to various end effectors according to claim 4, characterized in that: Each of the snap-fit ​​posts (904) has a first sliding post (905) fixedly connected to one side, and each of the first sliding posts (905) is slidably connected in the corresponding first arc-shaped groove.

6. The quick-change interface for robotic arms adapted to various end effectors according to claim 3, characterized in that: A second rotating disk (906) is fixedly connected to another output shaft of the dual-axis servo motor (901), and five second arc-shaped slots are provided on one side of the second rotating disk (906).

7. The quick-change interface for robotic arms adapted to various end effectors according to claim 6, characterized in that: Each of the second sliding grooves (10) is slidably connected to a sliding rod (907), and each of the sliding rods (907) is fixedly connected to a second sliding column (908) on one side. Each of the second sliding columns (908) is slidably connected to the corresponding second arc-shaped groove. One end of each sliding rod (907) is fixedly connected to a moving plate (909), and one side of each moving plate (909) is fixedly connected to a fixing column (9010). Each fixing column (9010) is adapted to the corresponding first fixing hole (201).