Clamping and positioning device with conveying function

Abstract

The utility model provides a clamping and positioning device with a conveying function, a conveying mechanism comprises a conveying tray and a first driving assembly, and the conveying tray can convey a container into a first clamping mechanism through the first driving assembly; the first clamping mechanism comprises a first clamping plate, a second clamping plate and a second driving assembly, when the container is located between the first clamping plate and the second clamping plate, the container position monitoring mechanism can monitor the distance between the container position monitoring mechanism and the container so as to obtain position information of the container, and the second driving assembly is used for driving the first clamping plate and the second clamping plate to move face to face or back to back according to the position information so as to clamp or release the container. According to the eccentric clamping mechanism, the problems that the research and development efficiency is reduced, the application range is limited and shrunk, and the stability and integrity of the container are difficult to guarantee due to the fact that an existing eccentric clamping mechanism lacks measures for conveying the container, the clamping stroke is small, loosening or excessive clamping is prone to occurring and the like can be solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of clamping and positioning devices, and more specifically, relates to a clamping and positioning device with a conveying function. Background Technology

[0002] Reagent development plays a crucial role in the biomedical industry and is one of the key tasks for its development. The process of reagent development involves pre-treating the liquids used to process the reagents using containers, and then manipulating these containers to complete the reagent development process.

[0003] In the process of handling and processing containers, the containers need to be transported to a designated location, clamped by a clamping mechanism, and then the lid is removed by a robotic arm or other gripping mechanism to facilitate the processing of the liquid inside. Existing clamping mechanisms are designed with eccentric clamping, but this design is relatively simple. Firstly, it lacks corresponding measures for transporting the containers, requiring manual handling and placement, leading to reduced development efficiency. Secondly, structural limitations result in a small clamping stroke, restricting the size of the containers and limiting its applicability. Furthermore, due to structural defects, eccentric clamping mechanisms are prone to loosening or over-clamping when holding containers, making it difficult to ensure the stability and integrity of the containers. Therefore, existing eccentric clamping mechanisms still cannot adequately meet the requirements for container clamping and require further improvement. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to solve the problems of existing eccentric clamping mechanisms, such as the lack of measures for transporting containers, small clamping stroke, and the tendency to loosen or over-clamp, which lead to reduced development efficiency, limited application scope, and difficulty in ensuring the stability and integrity of containers.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides a clamping and positioning device with a conveying function, including a container, a carrying platform, and a conveying mechanism, a first clamping mechanism, and a container position monitoring mechanism disposed on the carrying platform;

[0006] The conveying mechanism includes a conveying tray and a first drive assembly, the conveying tray being able to convey the container to the first clamping mechanism via the first drive assembly;

[0007] The first clamping mechanism includes a first clamping plate and a second clamping plate arranged opposite to each other, and a second drive assembly;

[0008] When the container is between the first clamping plate and the second clamping plate, the container position monitoring mechanism can monitor the distance between itself and the container to obtain the position information of the container. The second driving component is used to drive the first clamping plate and the second clamping plate to move towards or away from each other according to the position information in order to clamp or release the container.

[0009] Optionally, the first drive assembly includes a conveyor belt, a first motor, and a first guide rail. The conveyor belt can drive the conveyor tray to move via the first motor, and the first guide rail is used to guide the movement of the conveyor tray.

[0010] Optionally, a first photoelectric switch and a second photoelectric switch are respectively provided at both ends of the first guide rail. Both the first photoelectric switch and the second photoelectric switch are used to output the position signal of the conveying tray to the first motor to control the start and stop of the first motor.

[0011] Optionally, both ends of the first guide rail are provided with first anti-collision blocks for buffering the conveyor tray.

[0012] Optionally, the second drive assembly includes a lead screw with a synchronous pulley at one end, a synchronous belt mounted on the synchronous pulley, a second motor, a second guide rail, and a third guide rail. The lead screw is connected to the transmission end of the second motor via the synchronous belt to drive the first clamping plate and the second clamping plate to move towards or away from each other. The second guide rail and the third guide rail are both used to guide the movement of the first clamping plate and the second clamping plate.

[0013] Optionally, a third photoelectric switch is provided at the other end of the lead screw. The third photoelectric switch is used to output the position signals of the first clamping plate and the second clamping plate to the second motor to control the start and stop of the second motor.

[0014] Optionally, the two ends of the lead screw are respectively provided with a second anti-collision block and a third anti-collision block for buffering the first clamping plate and the second clamping plate.

[0015] Optionally, the container position monitoring mechanism includes a switch bracket and a first proximity switch and a second proximity switch disposed on the switch bracket.

[0016] Optionally, the height of the switch bracket is greater than the height of the first clamping plate and the second clamping plate.

[0017] Optionally, the carrying platform is provided with a second clamping mechanism, which includes a third clamping plate and a fourth clamping plate arranged opposite to each other, as well as a third driving component;

[0018] When the container is between the third clamping plate and the fourth clamping plate, the container position monitoring mechanism can monitor the distance between itself and the container to obtain the position information of the container. The third driving component is used to drive the third clamping plate and the fourth clamping plate to move towards or away from each other according to the position information in order to clamp or release the container.

[0019] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0020] The clamping and positioning device with conveying function proposed in this utility model includes a container, a carrying platform, and a conveying mechanism, a first clamping mechanism, and a container position monitoring mechanism mounted on the carrying platform. The conveying mechanism includes a conveying tray and a first driving component. The conveying tray can convey the container to the first clamping mechanism through the first driving component. The first clamping mechanism includes a first clamping plate and a second clamping plate arranged opposite to each other, and a second driving component. When the container is between the first clamping plate and the second clamping plate, the container position monitoring mechanism can monitor the distance between itself and the container to obtain the container's position information. The second driving component is used to drive the first clamping plate and the second clamping plate to move towards or away from each other according to the position information, so as to clamp or release the container. Compared with existing eccentric clamping mechanisms, the clamping and positioning device of this utility model has several advantages. First, it can use a conveying tray and a first drive assembly to transport containers, thereby reducing manual labor and improving R&D efficiency. Second, it can use a first clamping plate and a second clamping plate to clamp containers of more sizes, thus expanding its applicability. Third, it can use a container position monitoring mechanism to determine the container position, thereby controlling the clamping degree of the container and preventing loosening or over-clamping, thus ensuring the stability and integrity of the container.

[0021] As can be seen from the above, this utility model can effectively solve the problems of existing eccentric clamping mechanisms, such as lack of measures for conveying containers, small clamping stroke, and easy loosening or over-clamping, which lead to reduced R&D efficiency, limited scope of application, and difficulty in ensuring the stability and integrity of containers.

[0022] Other features and advantages of this invention will be described in detail in the following detailed description section. Attached Figure Description

[0023] This invention can be better understood by referring to the following description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which the same or similar reference numerals are used throughout the drawings to denote the same or similar parts.

[0024] Figure 1A schematic diagram of the structure of a clamping and positioning device with a conveying function from a first perspective according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0025] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure of a clamping and positioning device with a conveying function from a second perspective according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0026] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of a clamping and positioning device with a conveying function, shown from a third perspective according to an embodiment of the present invention, is illustrated.

[0027] Figure label:

[0028] 1- Container;

[0029] 2-Bearing platform;

[0030] 3-Conveyor pallet;

[0031] 4-First clamping plate;

[0032] 5-Second clamping plate;

[0033] 6-Conveyor belt;

[0034] 7-First motor;

[0035] 8-First guide rail;

[0036] 9-Pillow;

[0037] 10 - First photoelectric switch;

[0038] 11-Second photoelectric switch;

[0039] 12 - First trigger baffle;

[0040] 13-Second trigger baffle;

[0041] 14-Hall sensor;

[0042] 15-Magnet;

[0043] 16 - First anti-collision block;

[0044] 17-Synchronizer pulley;

[0045] 18-lead screw;

[0046] 19-Synchronous belt;

[0047] 20 - Second motor;

[0048] 21-Second guide rail;

[0049] 22-Third guide rail;

[0050] 23-Third photoelectric switch;

[0051] 24 - Third trigger baffle;

[0052] 25 - Second anti-collision block;

[0053] 26 - Third anti-collision block;

[0054] 27-Switch bracket;

[0055] 28 - First proximity switch;

[0056] 29-Second proximity switch;

[0057] 30 - Third plywood;

[0058] 31-Fourth plywood;

[0059] 32-groove;

[0060] 33 - Protective pad. Detailed Implementation

[0061] To enable those skilled in the art to more fully understand the technical solution of this utility model, exemplary embodiments of this utility model will be described more comprehensively and in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the one or more embodiments of this utility model described below are merely one or more specific ways to implement the technical solution of this utility model, and are not exhaustive. It should be understood that other ways belonging to a general inventive concept can be used to implement the technical solution of this utility model, and it should not be limited to the embodiments described exemplary. Based on one or more embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort should fall within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0062] Example: Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of a clamping and positioning device with a conveying function from a first perspective according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown; Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure of a clamping and positioning device with a conveying function from a second perspective according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown; Figure 3 A schematic diagram of a clamping and positioning device with a conveying function, shown from a third perspective according to an embodiment of the present invention, is illustrated.

[0063] Reference Figure 1-3 The present invention provides a clamping and positioning device with conveying function, including a container 1, a bearing platform 2, and a conveying mechanism, a first clamping mechanism and a container position monitoring mechanism disposed on the bearing platform 2;

[0064] The conveying mechanism includes a conveying tray 3 and a first drive assembly. The conveying tray 3 can convey the container 1 to the first clamping mechanism through the first drive assembly.

[0065] The first clamping mechanism includes a first clamping plate 4 and a second clamping plate 5 arranged opposite to each other, and a second drive assembly;

[0066] When container 1 is between the first clamping plate 4 and the second clamping plate 5, the container position monitoring mechanism can monitor the distance between itself and container 1 to obtain the position information of container 1. The second drive component is used to drive the first clamping plate 4 and the second clamping plate 5 to move towards or away from each other according to the position information in order to clamp or release container 1.

[0067] In one specific embodiment, container 1 includes a cylindrical body with an opening at the top and a cover disposed on the opening.

[0068] In one embodiment, the first driving component includes a conveyor belt 6, a first motor 7, and a first guide rail 8. The conveyor belt 6 can drive the conveyor tray 3 to move via the first motor 7, and the first guide rail 8 is used to guide the movement of the conveyor tray 3.

[0069] In one specific embodiment, rollers 9 are embedded at both ends of the conveyor belt 6, and the first motor 7 is connected to the conveyor belt 6 through the rollers 9 to drive the conveyor belt 6 to rotate.

[0070] In one specific embodiment, the first guide rail 8 has a slide table, and the lower end of the conveyor tray 3 is connected to the slide table and the conveyor belt 6.

[0071] Specifically, when the first motor drives the conveyor belt, the conveyor tray can move along the first guide rail under the drive of the conveyor belt to realize the conveying of the container.

[0072] In one embodiment, a first photoelectric switch 10 and a second photoelectric switch 11 are respectively provided at both ends of the first guide rail 8. The first photoelectric switch 10 and the second photoelectric switch 11 are both used to output the position signal of the conveying tray 3 to the first motor 7 to control the start and stop of the first motor 7.

[0073] In one specific embodiment, the two ends of the conveyor tray 3 are respectively provided with a first trigger baffle 12 and a second trigger baffle 13 for triggering the first photoelectric switch 10 and the second photoelectric switch 11. Specifically, the first photoelectric switch and the second photoelectric switch obtain the position signal of the conveyor tray by blocking or reflecting the light beam using the first trigger baffle and the second trigger baffle, respectively, thereby enabling start-stop control of the first motor.

[0074] In one embodiment, a Hall sensor 14 is provided at one end of the conveyor tray 3 near the second photoelectric switch 11.

[0075] In one specific embodiment, the conveyor tray 3 has several magnets 15 for triggering the Hall sensor 14.

[0076] Specifically, several magnets are used to generate a stable magnetic field. When the magnetic field approaches the Hall sensor, the Hall sensor can detect the change in the magnetic field by measuring the change in Hall voltage, thereby sensing whether the conveyor pallet is installed correctly. Furthermore, the magnets can be arranged in different ways on different conveyor pallets, allowing the Hall sensor to classify and identify the pallets, thus achieving orderly and efficient transport of containers.

[0077] In one embodiment, both ends of the first guide rail 8 are provided with first anti-collision blocks 16 for buffering the conveyor tray 3, in order to prevent the container from breaking and ensure the integrity of the container.

[0078] In one embodiment, the second drive assembly includes a lead screw 18 with a synchronous pulley 17 at one end, a synchronous belt 19 suspended on the synchronous pulley 17, a second motor 20, a second guide rail 21, and a third guide rail 22. The lead screw 18 is connected to the transmission end of the second motor 20 through the synchronous belt 19 to drive the first clamping plate 4 and the second clamping plate 5 to move towards or away from each other. The second guide rail 21 and the third guide rail 22 are both used to guide the movement of the first clamping plate 4 and the second clamping plate 5.

[0079] In one embodiment, a third photoelectric switch 23 is provided at the other end of the lead screw 18. The third photoelectric switch 23 is used to output the position signals of the first clamping plate 4 and the second clamping plate 5 to the second motor 20 to control the start and stop of the second motor 20.

[0080] In one specific embodiment, the first clamping plate 4 is provided with a third trigger baffle 24 adapted to the third photoelectric switch 23. When the third trigger baffle blocks or reflects the light beam emitted by the third photoelectric switch, the third photoelectric switch can output the position signal of the first clamping plate to the second motor to control the start and stop of the second motor.

[0081] In one specific embodiment, the second motor 20 is a stepper motor of model UB42D24-D21-454. The stepper motor has a built-in braking system, which can realize timely braking control to prevent excessive clamping or loosening of the container. Its specific structure and principle are existing technologies and will not be described in detail here.

[0082] In one embodiment, the two ends of the lead screw 18 are respectively provided with a second anti-collision block 25 and a third anti-collision block 26 for buffering the first clamping plate 4 and the second clamping plate 5.

[0083] In one embodiment, the container position monitoring mechanism includes a switch bracket 27 and a first proximity switch 28 and a second proximity switch 29 disposed on the switch bracket 27.

[0084] In one specific embodiment, the height of the switch bracket 27 is greater than the height of the first clamping plate 4 and the second clamping plate 5.

[0085] Specifically, the first proximity switch and the second proximity switch have the function of detecting the distance between the object and the switch, thereby enabling the monitoring of the container's position information and controlling the clamping degree of the container to prevent the first and second clamps from becoming loose or over-clamped, thus ensuring the stability and integrity of the container.

[0086] In one specific embodiment, a second clamping mechanism is provided on the support platform 2. The second clamping mechanism includes a third clamping plate 30 and a fourth clamping plate 31 arranged opposite to each other, as well as a third drive assembly.

[0087] When the container is between the third clamping plate 30 and the fourth clamping plate 31, the container position monitoring mechanism can monitor the distance between it and the container 1 to obtain the position information of the container 1. The third drive component is used to drive the third clamping plate 30 and the fourth clamping plate 31 to move towards or away from each other according to the position information in order to clamp or release the container 1.

[0088] Specifically, the second clamping mechanism has the same structure and control method as the first clamping mechanism, and is configured according to usage requirements.

[0089] Of course, it should be recognized that this utility model may also include multiple clamping mechanisms. This utility model is not limited to this. Any number of clamping mechanisms that can achieve the same technical effect as this utility model are also within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0090] In one embodiment, the first clamping plate 4, the second clamping plate 5, the third clamping plate 30, and the fourth clamping plate 31 each have an arc-shaped groove 32 for clamping the container.

[0091] In one specific embodiment, the groove 32 has a protective pad 33 made of rubber. The protective pad is used to protect the container.

[0092] Specifically, the clamping and positioning device of this utility model is a link in reagent development. The first motor, the first photoelectric switch, the second photoelectric switch, the second motor, the third photoelectric switch, the first proximity switch, and the second proximity shape are all electrically controlled by the control module of the reagent development system.

[0093] In operation, the clamping and positioning device of this utility model firstly allows the container to be placed on the conveyor tray manually or by an external gripping device, and the first motor to be started, causing the conveyor belt to carry the container between the first clamping plate and the second clamping plate. The second photoelectric switch controls the first motor to stop. Then, the first and second proximity switches monitor the position information of the container, and the second motor is started again, causing the lead screw to move the first and second clamping plates relative to each other to clamp and position the container. Next, the external gripping device removes the lid of the container, processes the liquid inside the container, and then puts the lid back. Then, the second motor is driven to reverse, causing the first and second clamping plates to move towards each other until the third trigger baffle contacts the third photoelectric switch, and the second motor stops. At the same time, the first motor is started to reverse, causing the conveyor belt to carry the container back along the original path until the first trigger baffle contacts the first photoelectric switch, and the first motor stops.

[0094] The clamping and positioning device with conveying function proposed in this utility model includes a container, a carrying platform, and a conveying mechanism, a first clamping mechanism, and a container position monitoring mechanism mounted on the carrying platform. The conveying mechanism includes a conveying tray and a first driving component. The conveying tray can convey the container to the first clamping mechanism through the first driving component. The first clamping mechanism includes a first clamping plate and a second clamping plate arranged opposite to each other, and a second driving component. When the container is between the first clamping plate and the second clamping plate, the container position monitoring mechanism can monitor the distance between itself and the container to obtain the container's position information. The second driving component is used to drive the first clamping plate and the second clamping plate to move towards or away from each other according to the position information, so as to clamp or release the container.

[0095] Furthermore, by setting up the first photoelectric switch, the second photoelectric switch, the third photoelectric switch, and the second motor, it is possible to monitor the position of the container and to precisely control the clamping degree of the first and second clamping plates, so as to ensure the integrity of the container and improve the efficiency of R&D operations.

[0096] Therefore, compared with existing eccentric clamping mechanisms, the clamping and positioning device of this utility model can, on the one hand, utilize the conveying tray and the first drive assembly to transport the container, thereby reducing manual workload and improving R&D efficiency; on the other hand, it can utilize the first clamping plate and the second clamping plate to clamp containers of more sizes, thereby expanding its application range; furthermore, it can utilize the container position monitoring mechanism to determine the container position, thereby controlling the clamping degree of the container and preventing loosening or over-clamping, thus ensuring the stability and integrity of the container.

[0097] While one or more embodiments of the present invention have been described above, those skilled in the art will recognize that the present invention can be implemented in any other form without departing from its spirit and scope. Therefore, the embodiments described above are illustrative and not restrictive, and many modifications and substitutions will be apparent to those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention as defined in the appended claims.

Claims

1. A clamping and positioning device with a conveying function, characterized in that, It includes a container, a carrying platform, and a conveying mechanism, a first clamping mechanism, and a container position monitoring mechanism disposed on the carrying platform; The conveying mechanism includes a conveying tray and a first drive assembly, the conveying tray being able to convey the container to the first clamping mechanism via the first drive assembly; The first clamping mechanism includes a first clamping plate and a second clamping plate arranged opposite to each other, and a second drive assembly; When the container is between the first clamping plate and the second clamping plate, the container position monitoring mechanism can monitor the distance between itself and the container to obtain the position information of the container. The second driving component is used to drive the first clamping plate and the second clamping plate to move towards or away from each other according to the position information in order to clamp or release the container.

2. The clamping and positioning device with conveying function according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first drive assembly includes a conveyor belt, a first motor, and a first guide rail. The conveyor belt can drive the conveyor tray to move via the first motor, and the first guide rail is used to guide the movement of the conveyor tray.

3. The clamping and positioning device with conveying function according to claim 2, characterized in that, A first photoelectric switch and a second photoelectric switch are respectively provided at both ends of the first guide rail. Both the first photoelectric switch and the second photoelectric switch are used to output the position signal of the conveying tray to the first motor to control the start and stop of the first motor.

4. The clamping and positioning device with conveying function according to claim 3, characterized in that, Both ends of the first guide rail are provided with first anti-collision blocks for buffering the conveyor tray.

5. The clamping and positioning device with conveying function according to claim 4, characterized in that, The second drive assembly includes a lead screw with a synchronous pulley at one end, a synchronous belt suspended on the synchronous pulley, a second motor, a second guide rail, and a third guide rail. The lead screw is connected to the transmission end of the second motor through the synchronous belt to drive the first clamping plate and the second clamping plate to move towards or away from each other. The second guide rail and the third guide rail are both used to guide the movement of the first clamping plate and the second clamping plate.

6. The clamping and positioning device with conveying function according to claim 5, characterized in that, A third photoelectric switch is provided at the other end of the lead screw. The third photoelectric switch is used to output the position signals of the first clamping plate and the second clamping plate to the second motor to control the start and stop of the second motor.

7. The clamping and positioning device with conveying function according to claim 6, characterized in that, The two ends of the lead screw are respectively provided with a second anti-collision block and a third anti-collision block for buffering the first clamping plate and the second clamping plate.

8. The clamping and positioning device with conveying function according to claim 1, characterized in that, The container position monitoring mechanism includes a switch bracket and a first proximity switch and a second proximity switch disposed on the switch bracket.

9. The clamping and positioning device with conveying function according to claim 8, characterized in that, The height of the switch bracket is greater than the height of the first clamping plate and the second clamping plate.

10. The clamping and positioning device with conveying function according to any one of claims 1-9, characterized in that, The bearing platform is provided with a second clamping mechanism, which includes a third clamping plate and a fourth clamping plate arranged opposite to each other, as well as a third driving component; When the container is between the third clamping plate and the fourth clamping plate, the container position monitoring mechanism can monitor the distance between itself and the container to obtain the position information of the container. The third driving component is used to drive the third clamping plate and the fourth clamping plate to move towards or away from each other according to the position information in order to clamp or release the container.

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