Metal stacking device

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of metal processing, in particular to a metal stacking device which comprises an X-axis driving mechanism, a Y-axis driving mechanism, a Z-axis driving mechanism, an adapter frame connected with the Z-axis driving mechanism and a grabbing mechanism connected with the adapter frame. The material grabbing mechanism comprises a material grabbing support, and a first material grabbing assembly, a second material grabbing assembly, a first material grabbing assembly, a first driving assembly and a second driving assembly which are rotationally connected with the material grabbing support; the first material grabbing assembly and the second material grabbing assembly each comprise a rotating piece rotationally connected with the adapter frame, a fixing plate connected with the rotating piece and a plurality of material grabbing claws connected with the fixing plate. The positions of the adjusting piece and the material grabbing piece of the material grabbing claw can be adjusted, so that flexible adjustment can be conveniently carried out according to metal pieces of different specifications, the whole material grabbing mechanism does not need to be disassembled, operation is convenient and fast, meanwhile, different clamping claws do not need to be manufactured for the metal pieces of different specifications, and cost is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of metal processing technology, and specifically to a metal stacking device. Background Technology

[0002] Metals are a class of substances with specific physical and chemical properties. They typically possess good electrical and thermal conductivity, ductility, and malleability. Common metals include copper, iron, aluminum, zinc, tin, gold, and silver. In daily production and life, these metals are usually processed into different products based on their different properties. Metals are usually extracted from ores. After refining, metals are generally made into metal parts of different shapes such as ingots, plates, and tubes using molds. Alternatively, multiple metals may be combined and melted together to form different shapes for use in the subsequent production of specific products. To facilitate storage and transportation, metals need to be stacked together after they are manufactured. Since metals are quite heavy, mechanical tools are generally needed to handle them. Currently, metals are usually moved using grippers. The gripper's claw structure is similar to a rake. When gripping a metal part, it is inserted from the bottom and clamped. However, these grippers are usually of a fixed shape. If you want to grip metal parts of different sizes, you need to change the grippers according to the size of the metal parts. This is cumbersome. At the same time, multiple grippers need to be made for different sizes of metal parts, which increases costs. Utility Model Content

[0003] To address the aforementioned problems, this invention provides a metal stacking device.

[0004] This utility model is achieved using the following solution:

[0005] A metal stacking device includes an X-axis drive mechanism, a Y-axis drive mechanism connected to the X-axis drive mechanism, a Z-axis drive mechanism connected to the Y-axis drive mechanism, a transfer frame connected to the Z-axis drive mechanism, and a gripping mechanism connected to the Z-axis drive mechanism. The gripping mechanism includes a gripping bracket connected to the transfer frame, a first gripping component and a second gripping component rotatably connected to the gripping bracket, a first drive component for driving the first gripping component, and a second drive component for driving the second gripping component to rotate. The first and second gripping components are symmetrically arranged. Each of the first and second gripping components includes a rotating component rotatably connected to the transfer frame, a fixed plate connected to the rotating component, and a plurality of gripping claws connected to the fixed plate. Each gripping claw includes an adjusting component adjustablely connected to the fixed plate, a gripping component connected to the bottom of the adjusting component, and a connecting groove at the bottom of the adjusting component into which the gripping component is inserted.

[0006] Furthermore, the fixing plate is provided with a plurality of first oblong holes, and the adjusting member is connected to the first oblong holes by fasteners.

[0007] Furthermore, the material gripper is provided with a second oblong hole along its length, and the fastener passes through the adjusting member and the second oblong hole to connect and fix the adjusting member and the material gripper.

[0008] Furthermore, both the first drive assembly and the second drive assembly include a rotating shaft connected to the material gripping bracket, a transition member connected to the rotating shaft, and a material gripping drive member for driving the transition member to rotate; the rotating shaft is connected to the rotating member.

[0009] Furthermore, the metal stacking device includes a pressing mechanism, which includes a pressing drive connected to the material gripping bracket and a pressing component connected to the output end of the pressing drive.

[0010] Furthermore, the bottom of the pressing component is provided with several vacuum suction cups.

[0011] Furthermore, there are two pressing mechanisms.

[0012] Furthermore, the first and second gripping components include a connecting rod, and the ends of the gripping parts of the plurality of gripping components are connected to the connecting rod.

[0013] Furthermore, there are two X-axis drive mechanisms. One end of the Y-axis drive mechanism is connected to one of the X-axis drive mechanisms, and the other end of the Y-axis drive mechanism is connected to the other X-axis drive mechanism.

[0014] Furthermore, the metal stacking device includes a rotating mechanism connected to the Z-axis drive mechanism. The rotating mechanism includes a motor and a transmission assembly connected to the output end of the motor. The transmission assembly is connected to the adapter frame.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following advantages:

[0016] The first and second gripping components of this invention both have several gripping claws. The adjusting parts of the gripping claws and the gripping components can be adjusted in position, thus facilitating flexible adjustments for metal parts of different specifications without disassembling the entire gripping mechanism. This makes operation convenient and quick, and also eliminates the need to manufacture different grippers for different specifications of metal parts, reducing costs. Furthermore, this invention includes a pressing mechanism that can press the metal parts firmly during gripping, ensuring stability. The pressing mechanism can also be equipped with a vacuum suction cup to adsorb and grip plate-like metal parts, making it highly flexible in use. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1This is a schematic diagram of a metal stacking device provided by the present invention.

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the material gripping mechanism in Embodiment 1 of this utility model.

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the connection of the gripper claw of this utility model.

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the material handling mechanism in Embodiment 2 of the present invention.

[0021] The image includes:

[0022] X-axis drive mechanism 1, Y-axis drive mechanism 2, Z-axis drive mechanism 3, adapter frame 4, material gripping mechanism 5, material gripping bracket 51, first material gripping assembly 52, rotating component 521, fixed plate 522, material gripping claw 523, adjusting component 523a, material gripping component 523b, second oblong hole 523c, first oblong hole 524, connecting rod 525, second material gripping assembly 53, first drive assembly 54, rotating shaft 541, adapter component 542, second drive assembly 55, pressing mechanism 6, pressing drive component 61, pressing component 62, vacuum suction cup 63, rotating mechanism 7, motor 71, transmission assembly 72. Detailed Implementation

[0023] To facilitate understanding of this utility model by those skilled in the art, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to specific embodiments and accompanying drawings.

[0024] Example 1

[0025] Reference Figure 1-3 This utility model provides a metal stacking device, including an X-axis drive mechanism 1, a Y-axis drive mechanism 2 connected to the X-axis drive mechanism 1, a Z-axis drive mechanism 3 connected to the Y-axis drive mechanism 2, a transfer frame 4 connected to the Z-axis drive mechanism 3, and a material gripping mechanism 5 connected to the Z-axis drive mechanism 3. With the cooperation of the X-axis drive mechanism 1, the Y-axis drive mechanism 2, and the Z-axis drive mechanism 3, the material gripping mechanism 5 can flexibly move to various positions to grip and place metal parts.

[0026] The material gripping mechanism 5 includes a material gripping bracket 51 connected to the adapter frame 4, a first material gripping component 52 and a second material gripping component 53 rotatably connected to the material gripping bracket 51, a first drive component 54 for driving the first material gripping component 52, and a second drive component 55 for driving the second material gripping component 53 to rotate. The first material gripping component 52 and the second material gripping component 53 are symmetrically arranged. The first drive component 54 and the second drive component 55 can respectively drive the first material gripping component and the second material gripping component 53 to rotate in a direction closer to each other, thereby gripping the metal part located between the first material gripping component 52 and the second material gripping component 53.

[0027] Both the first material gripping assembly 52 and the second material gripping assembly 53 include a rotating component 521 rotatably connected to the adapter frame 4, a fixed plate 522 connected to the rotating component 521, and a plurality of gripping claws 523 connected to the fixed plate 522. Each gripping claw 523 includes an adjusting component 523a adjustablely connected to the fixed plate 522, and a gripping component 523b connected to the bottom of the adjusting component 523a. The bottom of the adjusting component 523a has a connecting groove, and the gripping component 523b is inserted into the connecting groove. Specifically, the gripping component 523b can be adjusted in position within the connecting groove to accommodate... Figure 2 For example, after the position of the gripper 523b is adjusted, the distance between its end and the middle position of the gripping mechanism 5 can be changed. Thus, the position of the gripper 523b can be adjusted according to the specifications of the metal part being gripped. For example, when the metal part is large, the end of the gripper 523b is moved away from the middle position of the gripping mechanism 5, and when the metal part is small, the opposite is true.

[0028] The fixing plate 522 is provided with a plurality of first oblong holes 524, and the adjusting member 523a is connected to the first oblong holes 524 by fasteners. In this embodiment, the first oblong holes 524 are arranged along the width direction of the fixing plate 522, that is, the relative position of the adjusting member 523a and the fixing plate 522 can be adjusted along the first oblong holes 524, thereby adjusting the distance between the gripping member 523b and the gripping bracket 51 to accommodate metal parts of different specifications. The fasteners can be pre-connected to the fixing plate 522 and the adjusting member 523a without locking, and then locked after the adjusting member 523a is moved to the set position. The first oblong holes 524 and the fasteners cooperate to play a guiding role.

[0029] The gripper 523b has a second oblong hole 523c along its length. Fasteners pass through the adjusting member 523a and the second oblong hole 523c to connect and fix the adjusting member 523a and the gripper 523b. The fasteners can be pre-connected to the gripper 523b and the adjusting member 523a without being locked, so that when adjusting the position of the gripper 523b, it is not necessary to disassemble the entire gripper 523b; simply move it to the desired position and then tighten the fasteners. Furthermore, in practical implementation, graduations can be set on the gripper 523b for accurate adjustment.

[0030] Both the first drive assembly 54 and the second drive assembly 55 include a rotating shaft 541 connected to the material gripping bracket 51, a transition member 542 connected to the rotating shaft 541, and a material gripping drive member for driving the transition member 542 to rotate; the rotating shaft 541 is connected to the rotating member 521. The material gripping drive member can be a cylinder. Taking the first drive assembly 54 as an example, when the piston rod of the cylinder is pushed out, the transition member 542 is pushed, causing the rotating shaft 541 to rotate, thereby driving the first material gripping assembly 52 to rotate. The second drive assembly 55 works in the same way.

[0031] The metal stacking device includes a pressing mechanism 6, which includes a pressing drive 61 connected to the gripping bracket 51 and a pressing component 62 connected to the output end of the pressing drive 61. The pressing mechanism 6 can press down after the first gripping assembly 52 and the second gripping assembly 53 grip the metal parts to press the metal parts firmly and prevent them from slipping during the transfer process.

[0032] The first gripping assembly 52 and the second gripping assembly 53 include a connecting rod 525, and the ends of the gripping parts 523b of the plurality of gripping assemblies are connected to the connecting rod 525. Specifically, the outer ends of all gripping parts 523b are connected to the same connecting rod 525, so that when adjusting the position of the gripping parts 523b and the adjusting parts 523a, it is only necessary to pull the connecting rod 525 to complete the adjustment of all gripping claws 523. For example, the connecting rod 525 can be pulled in the length direction of the gripping part 523b first, and after adjusting the position of the gripping part 523b, the gripping part 523b can be locked. Then, the connecting rod 525 can be pulled in the width direction of the fixing plate 522, that is, the adjusting part 523a can be moved. After the adjusting part 523a is moved to the appropriate position, the adjusting part 523a can be locked to the fixing plate 522.

[0033] Two X-axis drive mechanisms 1 are provided. One end of the Y-axis drive mechanism 2 is connected to one of the X-axis drive mechanisms 1, and the other end of the Y-axis drive mechanism 2 is connected to the other X-axis drive mechanism 1.

[0034] The metal stacking device includes a rotating mechanism 7 connected to the Z-axis drive mechanism 3. The rotating mechanism 7 includes a motor 71 and a transmission assembly 72 connected to the output end of the motor 71. The transmission assembly 72 is connected to the adapter frame 4, and the transmission assembly 72 can be a gearbox. The rotating mechanism 7 can drive the entire material transfer bracket to rotate, thereby allowing for flexible adjustment of the orientation of the metal parts and facilitating adjustments during the stacking process.

[0035] In actual operation, a material feeding conveyor belt and a stacking base can be set below the material grabbing mechanism 5. After the material grabbing mechanism 5 grabs the metal parts from the conveyor belt, it is transferred to the base for stacking. Alternatively, the base can be placed on another conveyor belt, and once the stacking is completed, it can be sent away immediately and sent to an empty base for the next round of stacking.

[0036] Example 2

[0037] Reference Figure 1 , 3 4. This utility model provides a metal stacking device, including an X-axis drive mechanism 1, a Y-axis drive mechanism 2 connected to the X-axis drive mechanism 1, a Z-axis drive mechanism 3 connected to the Y-axis drive mechanism 2, a transfer frame 4 connected to the Z-axis drive mechanism 3, and a material gripping mechanism 5 connected to the Z-axis drive mechanism 3. With the cooperation of the X-axis drive mechanism 1, the Y-axis drive mechanism 2, and the Z-axis drive mechanism 3, the material gripping mechanism 5 can flexibly move to various positions to grip and place metal parts.

[0038] The material gripping mechanism 5 includes a material gripping bracket 51 connected to the adapter frame 4, a first material gripping component 52 and a second material gripping component 53 rotatably connected to the material gripping bracket 51, a first drive component 54 for driving the first material gripping component 52, and a second drive component 55 for driving the second material gripping component 53 to rotate. The first material gripping component 52 and the second material gripping component 53 are symmetrically arranged. The first drive component 54 and the second drive component 55 can respectively drive the first material gripping component and the second material gripping component 53 to rotate in a direction closer to each other, thereby gripping the metal part located between the first material gripping component 52 and the second material gripping component 53.

[0039] Both the first material gripping assembly 52 and the second material gripping assembly 53 include a rotating component 521 rotatably connected to the adapter frame 4, a fixed plate 522 connected to the rotating component 521, and a plurality of gripping claws 523 connected to the fixed plate 522. Each gripping claw 523 includes an adjusting component 523a adjustablely connected to the fixed plate 522, and a gripping component 523b connected to the bottom of the adjusting component 523a. The bottom of the adjusting component 523a has a connecting groove, and the gripping component 523b is inserted into the connecting groove. Specifically, the gripping component 523b can be adjusted in position within the connecting groove to accommodate... Figure 2For example, after the position of the gripper 523b is adjusted, the distance between its end and the middle position of the gripping mechanism 5 can be changed. Thus, the position of the gripper 523b can be adjusted according to the specifications of the metal part being gripped. For example, when the metal part is large, the end of the gripper 523b is moved away from the middle position of the gripping mechanism 5, and when the metal part is small, the opposite is true.

[0040] The fixing plate 522 is provided with a plurality of first oblong holes 524, and the adjusting member 523a is connected to the first oblong holes 524 by fasteners. In this embodiment, the first oblong holes 524 are arranged along the width direction of the fixing plate 522, that is, the relative position of the adjusting member 523a and the fixing plate 522 can be adjusted along the first oblong holes 524, thereby adjusting the distance between the gripping member 523b and the gripping bracket 51 to accommodate metal parts of different specifications. The fasteners can be pre-connected to the fixing plate 522 and the adjusting member 523a without locking, and then locked after the adjusting member 523a is moved to the set position. The first oblong holes 524 and the fasteners cooperate to play a guiding role.

[0041] The gripper 523b has a second oblong hole 523c along its length. Fasteners pass through the adjusting member 523a and the second oblong hole 523c to connect and fix the adjusting member 523a and the gripper 523b. The fasteners can be pre-connected to the gripper 523b and the adjusting member 523a without being locked, so that when adjusting the position of the gripper 523b, it is not necessary to disassemble the entire gripper 523b; simply move it to the desired position and then tighten the fasteners. Furthermore, in practical implementation, graduations can be set on the gripper 523b for accurate adjustment.

[0042] Both the first drive assembly 54 and the second drive assembly 55 include a rotating shaft 541 connected to the material gripping bracket 51, a transition member 542 connected to the rotating shaft 541, and a material gripping drive member for driving the transition member 542 to rotate; the rotating shaft 541 is connected to the rotating member 521. The material gripping drive member can be a cylinder. Taking the first drive assembly 54 as an example, when the piston rod of the cylinder is pushed out, the transition member 542 is pushed, causing the rotating shaft 541 to rotate, thereby driving the first material gripping assembly 52 to rotate. The second drive assembly 55 works in the same way.

[0043] The metal stacking device includes a pressing mechanism 6, which includes a pressing drive 61 connected to the gripping bracket 51 and a pressing component 62 connected to the output end of the pressing drive 61. The pressing mechanism 6 can press down after the first gripping assembly 52 and the second gripping assembly 53 grip the metal parts to press the metal parts firmly and prevent them from slipping during the transfer process.

[0044] The bottom of the pressing component 62 is provided with several vacuum suction cups 63. The vacuum suction cups 63 can be used to adsorb metal parts, thereby enabling the handling and stacking of sheet metal parts. In addition, in actual use, when gripping large-sized metal sheets, the first gripping component 52 and the second gripping component 53 can be disassembled to avoid affecting the gripping operation of large-sized metal sheets.

[0045] In this embodiment, two pressing mechanisms 6 are provided, which can adsorb metal parts over a wider range and ensure the stability of the gripping.

[0046] The first gripping assembly 52 and the second gripping assembly 53 include a connecting rod 525, and the ends of the gripping parts 523b of the plurality of gripping assemblies are connected to the connecting rod 525. Specifically, the outer ends of all gripping parts 523b are connected to the same connecting rod 525, so that when adjusting the position of the gripping parts 523b and the adjusting parts 523a, it is only necessary to pull the connecting rod 525 to complete the adjustment of all gripping claws 523. For example, the connecting rod 525 can be pulled in the length direction of the gripping part 523b first, and after adjusting the position of the gripping part 523b, the gripping part 523b can be locked. Then, the connecting rod 525 can be pulled in the width direction of the fixing plate 522, that is, the adjusting part 523a can be moved. After the adjusting part 523a is moved to the appropriate position, the adjusting part 523a can be locked to the fixing plate 522.

[0047] Two X-axis drive mechanisms 1 are provided. One end of the Y-axis drive mechanism 2 is connected to one of the X-axis drive mechanisms 1, and the other end of the Y-axis drive mechanism 2 is connected to the other X-axis drive mechanism 1.

[0048] The metal stacking device includes a rotating mechanism 7 connected to the Z-axis drive mechanism 3. The rotating mechanism 7 includes a motor 71 and a transmission assembly 72 connected to the output end of the motor 71. The transmission assembly 72 is connected to the adapter frame 4, and the transmission assembly 72 can be a gearbox. The rotating mechanism 7 can drive the entire material transfer bracket to rotate, thereby allowing for flexible adjustment of the orientation of the metal parts and facilitating adjustments during the stacking process.

[0049] In actual operation, a material feeding conveyor belt and a stacking base can be set below the material grabbing mechanism 5. After the material grabbing mechanism 5 grabs the metal parts from the conveyor belt, it is transferred to the base for stacking. Alternatively, the base can be placed on another conveyor belt, and once the stacking is completed, it can be sent away immediately and sent to an empty base for the next round of stacking.

[0050] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the indicated orientation or positional relationship is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and is only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and is not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

[0051] Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," etc., are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0052] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connection," "fixed," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; 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; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0053] Although the description of this utility model has been given in conjunction with the specific embodiments described above, it is obvious to those skilled in the art that many substitutions, modifications, and variations can be made based on the above description. Therefore, all such substitutions, modifications, and variations are included within the scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. A metal stacking device, characterized in that, The device includes an X-axis drive mechanism, a Y-axis drive mechanism connected to the X-axis drive mechanism, a Z-axis drive mechanism connected to the Y-axis drive mechanism, a transfer frame connected to the Z-axis drive mechanism, and a material gripping mechanism connected to the Z-axis drive mechanism. The material gripping mechanism includes a material gripping bracket connected to the transfer frame, a first material gripping component and a second material gripping component rotatably connected to the material gripping bracket, a first drive component for driving the first material gripping component, and a second drive component for driving the second material gripping component to rotate. The first and second material gripping components are symmetrically arranged. Each of the first and second material gripping components includes a rotating component rotatably connected to the transfer frame, a fixed plate connected to the rotating component, and a plurality of material gripping claws connected to the fixed plate. Each material gripping claw includes an adjusting component adjustablely connected to the fixed plate, a material gripping component connected to the bottom of the adjusting component, and a connecting groove at the bottom of the adjusting component into which the material gripping component is inserted.

2. The metal stacking device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fixing plate is provided with a plurality of first waist-shaped holes, and the adjusting member is connected to the first waist-shaped holes by fasteners.

3. The metal stacking device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The material gripper has a second oblong hole along its length, and the fastener passes through the adjusting member and the second oblong hole to connect and fix the adjusting member and the material gripper.

4. The metal stacking device according to claim 1, characterized in that, Both the first drive assembly and the second drive assembly include a rotating shaft connected to the material gripping bracket, a transition member connected to the rotating shaft, and a material gripping drive member for driving the transition member to rotate; the rotating shaft is connected to the rotating member.

5. The metal stacking device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The metal stacking device includes a pressing mechanism, which includes a pressing drive connected to the material gripping bracket and a pressing component connected to the output end of the pressing drive.

6. The metal stacking device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The bottom of the pressing component is equipped with several vacuum suction cups.

7. The metal stacking device according to claim 5, characterized in that, There are two pressing mechanisms.

8. The metal stacking device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first and second gripping components include a connecting rod, and the ends of the gripping parts of a plurality of the gripping components are connected to the connecting rod.

9. The metal stacking device according to claim 1, characterized in that, There are two X-axis drive mechanisms. One end of the Y-axis drive mechanism is connected to one of the X-axis drive mechanisms, and the other end of the Y-axis drive mechanism is connected to the other X-axis drive mechanism.

10. The metal stacking device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The metal stacking device includes a rotating mechanism connected to the Z-axis drive mechanism. The rotating mechanism includes a motor and a transmission component connected to the output end of the motor. The transmission component is connected to the adapter frame.

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