Panel clamp, robot and production line

By designing panel fixtures and robotic systems, the problem of low efficiency in manual unloading of panel parts in the spray painting line was solved, realizing automated unloading and placement, and improving production efficiency.

CN223530628UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-11GREE (HANGZHOU) ELECTRIC APPLIANCES CO LTD +1
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Application Number
CN202422635487.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-30
Publication Date
2025-11-11
Estimated Expiration
2034-10-30

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

In existing technologies, panel parts produced by spray painting lines require manual cutting, resulting in low production efficiency and difficulty in meeting long-term automation requirements.

Method used

A panel fixture is designed, including a frame body, a fixture support, a fixture body and a drive assembly. The drive assembly drives the fixture support to swing on the frame body, causing the fixture body to swing back and forth between the initial position and the gripping position, thereby realizing the automated unloading and placement of panels.

Benefits of technology

The automated unloading and placement of panels on the spraying line has been achieved, improving production efficiency, reducing manual intervention, and ensuring stable production over a long period of time.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a panel clamp, a robot and a production line, relates to the technical field of panel processing equipment, and solves the technical problem of low production efficiency caused by manual blanking of panel parts produced by a spraying line in the prior art. The panel clamp, the robot and the production line comprise a rack main body; the first end of the clamp bracket is rotationally arranged on the rack main body; the clamp body is arranged on the clamp bracket; the driving assembly is rotationally arranged between the second end of the clamp support and the rack body and used for driving the clamp support to swing on the rack body so that the clamp body can swing between the initial position and the clamping position in a reciprocating mode. According to the panel clamp, the robot and the production line, the production efficiency is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of panel processing equipment technology, and in particular to a panel clamp, robot and production line. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, the parts produced by the painting line still require manual cutting, which cannot solve the problem well. Manual cutting is labor-intensive, time-consuming, and subject to uncertainties. It is difficult for manual labor to meet the working requirements of the equipment for a long period of time and to be fully committed for extended periods. In contrast, robots are more mechanized and automated, and can meet production needs for a longer period of time. To a certain extent, robot palletizing is more stable and saves manpower.

[0003] Currently, robots are available for cutting parts. However, for panel materials, existing robots cannot be directly used for cutting parts in the painting line. Suitable fixtures need to be made for panel materials to facilitate rapid cutting and placement of the panels in designated positions, thereby meeting the cutting and placement requirements of panel material painting lines and improving production efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a panel fixture, robot, and production line to solve the technical problem of low production efficiency caused by manual unloading of panel parts in existing painting lines. The preferred technical solutions provided by this utility model and their various technical effects are detailed below.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution:

[0006] The panel clamp provided by this utility model includes:

[0007] Main frame;

[0008] A clamp support, the first end of which is rotatably mounted on the main body of the frame;

[0009] A clamp body, wherein the clamp body is mounted on the clamp support;

[0010] The clamp support and the drive assembly are rotatably disposed between the second end of the clamp support and the frame body to drive the clamp support to swing on the frame body, so that the clamp body swings back and forth between the initial position and the clamping position.

[0011] As an optional implementation, the clamp bracket is provided with a recessed portion facing the main body of the frame, and the clamp body is disposed in the recessed portion.

[0012] As an optional implementation, at least two sets of the clamping brackets are provided, and the first ends of at least two sets of the clamping brackets are rotatably mounted on the frame body;

[0013] The clamp body is provided on at least two sets of clamp brackets, and the drive assembly is provided between the second end of at least two sets of clamp brackets and the frame body.

[0014] As an optional implementation, at least two sets of the clamp supports are arranged side by side on the same side of the frame body; or, at least two sets of the clamp supports are arranged side by side on the same side of the frame body.

[0015] As an optional implementation, the main body of the frame includes a first frame and at least two sets of second frames, the at least two sets of second frames being spaced apart along the height direction of the first frame, and the at least two sets of second frames being perpendicular to the first frame.

[0016] The first ends of at least two sets of clamp brackets are rotatably connected to the free ends of at least two sets of second frames, and at least two crossbars are provided on the first frame. The at least two sets of drive components are rotatably disposed between the second ends of at least two sets of clamp brackets and at least two crossbars.

[0017] As an optional implementation, the clamp bracket is connected to the frame body via a hinge.

[0018] As an optional implementation, the fixture body includes a fixture drive cylinder and two fixture clamping plates. The fixture drive cylinder is provided with two output shafts, and the two fixture clamping plates are respectively connected to the two output shafts. The fixture drive cylinder is used to drive the two fixture clamping plates to move closer to or further away from each other.

[0019] As an optional implementation, the drive component is a telescopic cylinder.

[0020] A robot comprising a panel gripper as described above.

[0021] A production line including the robot described above.

[0022] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: The panel clamp, robot, and production line provided by this utility model include a frame body, a clamp support, a clamp body, and a drive assembly. The first end of the clamp support is rotatably mounted on the frame body, and the drive assembly is rotatably mounted between the second end of the clamp support and the frame body to drive the clamp support to swing on the frame body. This allows the clamp body on the clamp support to swing between an initial position and a gripping position. The robot can grip the panel from the spraying line using the clamp body and remove the panel from the spraying line to place it at a designated position, thus realizing automated unloading and placement of panels on the spraying line and significantly improving production efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0023] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0024] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the panel clamp of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 2 This is a side view of the panel clamp of this utility model;

[0026] Figure 3 This is a rear view of the panel clamp of this utility model;

[0027] Figure 4 This is a partial structural side view of the production line of this utility model;

[0028] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the lifting device structure on the conveyor line of this utility model;

[0029] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the hanging pin of this utility model.

[0030] In the picture:

[0031] 100. Main frame;

[0032] 110. First frame;

[0033] 120. Second frame;

[0034] 130. Crossbar;

[0035] 140. Fixture bracket;

[0036] 150. Depression;

[0037] 160. Fixture body;

[0038] 170. Clamp drive cylinder;

[0039] 180. Clamping plate;

[0040] 190. Driver components;

[0041] 200. Hanging pins;

[0042] 210. Lifting equipment. Detailed Implementation

[0043] Please refer to the attached diagram below. Figures 1-6 This document explains the content of this utility model and its differences from existing technologies. The technical solutions (including preferred solutions) of this utility model are further described in detail below through accompanying drawings and examples of optional embodiments. It should be noted that any technical feature or solution in this embodiment is one or more of a variety of optional technical features or solutions. For the sake of brevity, this document cannot exhaustively list all alternative technical features and solutions of this utility model, nor is it convenient to emphasize that each implementation of a technical feature is one of multiple optional implementations. Therefore, those skilled in the art should understand that any technical means provided by this utility model can be replaced, or any two or more technical means or features provided by this utility model can be combined to obtain a new technical solution. No technical feature or solution in this embodiment limits the scope of protection of this utility model. The scope of protection of this utility model should include any alternative technical solutions that can be conceived by those skilled in the art without creative effort, as well as new technical solutions obtained by combining any two or more technical means or features provided by this utility model.

[0044] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more; the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "inner," "outer," "front end," "rear end," "head," "tail," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and do not 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 invention. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," "third," etc., are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0045] In the description of this invention, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; they can refer to mechanical connections or electrical connections; they can refer to direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0046] This utility model provides a panel fixture, robot, and production line for automating panel unloading and placement on a spraying line, thereby improving production efficiency.

[0047] The following is combined with Figures 1-6 The technical solution provided by this utility model will be described in more detail.

[0048] This utility model provides a panel clamp, including:

[0049] Frame body 100;

[0050] A clamp support 140, the first end of which is rotatably mounted on the frame body 100;

[0051] A clamp body 160 is disposed on the clamp bracket 140;

[0052] The drive assembly 190 is rotatably disposed between the second end of the clamp bracket 140 and the frame body 100 to drive the clamp bracket 140 to swing on the frame body 100, so that the clamp body 160 swings back and forth between the initial position and the clamping position.

[0053] The panel clamp provided by this utility model includes a frame body 100, a clamp bracket 140, a clamp body 160, and a drive assembly 190. The first end of the clamp bracket 140 is rotatably mounted on the frame body 100, and the drive assembly 190 is rotatably mounted between the second end of the clamp bracket 140 and the frame body 100, for driving the clamp bracket 140 to swing on the frame body 100, thereby driving the clamp body 160 on the clamp bracket 140 to swing between an initial position and a gripping position. The robot can use the clamp body 160 to grip the panel from the spraying line, remove the panel from the spraying line, and place it in a designated position, realizing the automated unloading and placement of panels on the spraying line, and greatly improving production efficiency.

[0054] It should be noted that the drive component 190 drives the fixture bracket 140 to swing, thereby causing the fixture body 160 to reciprocate between the initial position and the gripping position. When the fixture body 160 is in the initial position, it does not affect the conveying of the panel on the spraying line. At this time, if the panel material is detected to be in place, the fixture body 160 can be controlled to be in the unfolded state. When the fixture body 160 is in the gripping position, it can move to the gripping position from the unfolded state. At this time, the fixture body 160 is in the gripping position and can grip the panel, ensuring that the panel can be removed from the spraying line and placed in the designated position by the robot. This realizes the automated unloading and placement of panels on the spraying line, greatly improving production efficiency.

[0055] In some embodiments of this utility model, at least two sets of clamp brackets 140 are provided, and the first ends of at least two sets of clamp brackets 140 are rotatably mounted on the frame body 100.

[0056] At least two sets of the clamp brackets 140 are provided with clamp bodies 160, and at least two sets of the clamp brackets 140 are provided with drive components 190 between the second end of the clamp brackets 140 and the frame body 100.

[0057] In some embodiments of the present invention described above, at least two sets of clamp supports 140 are provided on the frame body 100. The at least two sets of clamp supports 140 are rotatably connected to the frame body 100, and a drive assembly 190 is provided between the at least two clamp supports 140 and the frame body 100. The two sets of drive assemblies 190 can drive the two sets of clamp bodies 160 to clamp the panels respectively, thereby enabling the unloading of at least two panels at one time, further improving production efficiency.

[0058] In some embodiments of this utility model, at least two sets of the clamp brackets 140 are arranged side by side on the same side of the frame body 100; or, at least two sets of the clamp brackets 140 are arranged side by side on the same side of the frame body 100.

[0059] In some embodiments of the present invention described above, at least two sets of clamp brackets 140 are arranged side by side on the same side of the frame body 100, and the clamp bodies 160 on the at least two sets of clamp brackets 140 can clamp the panels arranged in rows, so as to complete the simultaneous unloading of at least two panels arranged in rows, thereby improving production efficiency.

[0060] At least two sets of the clamp brackets 140 are arranged side by side on the same side of the frame body 100. The clamp bodies 160 on the at least two sets of clamp brackets 140 can clamp the panels arranged in rows, so as to complete the simultaneous unloading of at least two panels arranged in rows, thereby improving production efficiency.

[0061] It is understood that side-by-side arrangement means that at least two of the clamp supports 140 are arranged in a row in the first direction, that is, the rotation axes of at least two of the clamp supports 140 are on the same straight line.

[0062] Parallel arrangement means that at least two sets of the clamp supports 140 are arranged in a row in the second direction, that is, the rotation axes of at least two clamp supports 140 are on the same plane and are arranged at equal intervals.

[0063] In some embodiments of this utility model, the frame body 100 includes a first frame 110 and at least two sets of second frames 120, the at least two sets of second frames 120 are spaced apart along the height direction of the first frame 110, and the at least two sets of second frames 120 are all perpendicular to the first frame 110.

[0064] The first ends of at least two sets of clamp brackets 140 are rotatably connected to the free ends of at least two sets of second frames 120, and at least two crossbars 130 are provided on the first frame 110. At least two sets of drive components 190 are rotatably disposed between the second ends of at least two sets of clamp brackets 140 and at least two crossbars 130.

[0065] In some embodiments of the present invention described above, at least two sets of the second frame 120 are spaced apart on the first frame 110 along the height direction of the first frame 110; the first ends of at least two sets of the clamp brackets 140 are respectively rotatably connected to the second ends of at least two sets of the second frame 120; and the two sets of driving components 190 are respectively used to drive the clamp body 160 to swing in the same direction, thereby realizing the unloading and placement of at least two panels.

[0066] It should be noted that the spacing between at least two horizontal bars 130 is the same as the spacing between at least two sets of the second frame 120, thereby ensuring that the swing amplitude of at least two clamp bodies 160 is consistent, thus enabling the cutting of panels with the same spacing.

[0067] In some embodiments of this utility model, the clamp bracket 140 is provided with a recess 150 facing the frame body 100, and the clamp body 160 is disposed in the recess 150.

[0068] In some embodiments of the present invention described above, a recessed portion 150 is provided on the clamp bracket 140. The recessed portion 150 is recessed toward the frame body 100, and the clamp body 160 is disposed in the recessed portion 150. By providing the recessed portion 150, the space occupied by the panel clamp can be reduced, the moving distance of the driving component can be reduced, and the panel clamping is more advantageous.

[0069] Specifically, the recessed portion 150 has a U-shaped structure.

[0070] In some embodiments of this utility model, the clamp bracket 140 is connected to the frame body 100 via a hinge. The drive assembly 190 is a telescopic cylinder.

[0071] In some embodiments of this utility model, the clamp body 160 includes a clamp driving cylinder 170 and two clamp plates 180. The clamp driving cylinder 170 is provided with two output shafts, and the two clamp plates 180 are respectively connected to the two output shafts. The clamp driving cylinder 170 is used to drive the two clamp plates 180 to move closer to or further away from each other.

[0072] In some of the embodiments of the present invention described above, the clamp body 160 includes two clamp plates 180, which are respectively disposed on the two output shafts of the clamp drive cylinder 170, so that the clamp drive cylinder 170 can drive the two clamp plates 180 to move closer to or further away from each other, thereby clamping or releasing the panel.

[0073] This utility model also provides a robot, including the panel clamp as described above.

[0074] This invention also provides a production line, including the robot described above.

[0075] Example 1:

[0076] The panel clamp provided by this utility model includes:

[0077] The frame body 100 includes a first frame 110 and two sets of second frames 120. The first frame 110 and the two sets of second frames 120 have the same width. The two sets of second frames 120 are spaced apart along the height direction of the first frame 110, and both sets of second frames 120 are perpendicular to the first frame 110. Two sets of crossbars 130 are also provided on the first frame 110, and the two sets of crossbars 130 have the same height as the two sets of second frames 120.

[0078] Two sets of clamp brackets 140, the first ends of the two sets of clamp brackets 140 are rotatably connected to the free ends of the two sets of second frames 120 respectively via hinges, and a U-shaped recess 150 is provided on both sets of clamp brackets 140;

[0079] Two sets of clamp bodies 160 are respectively disposed in the recesses 150 on the two sets of clamp supports 140;

[0080] Two sets of drive components 190 are respectively rotatably disposed between the second ends of the two sets of clamp brackets 140 and the two sets of crossbars 130, so as to drive the two sets of clamp brackets 140 to swing on the frame body 100, so that the two sets of clamp bodies 160 reciprocate between the initial position and the clamping position.

[0081] Furthermore, the fixture body 160 includes a fixture drive cylinder 170 and two fixture clamping plates 180. The fixture drive cylinder 170 is provided with two output shafts, and the two fixture clamping plates 180 are respectively connected to the two output shafts. The fixture drive cylinder 170 is used to drive the two fixture clamping plates 180 to move closer to or further away from each other.

[0082] Furthermore, the drive assembly 190 is a telescopic cylinder. The two ends of the telescopic cylinder are respectively connected between the second end of the clamp bracket 140 and the crossbar 130.

[0083] A robot includes a robot body and a panel clamp as shown above.

[0084] A production line including the robot described above.

[0085] The production line provided by this utility model includes a conveyor line and a hanging pin 200. The hanging pin 200 is set on a hanger 210 on the conveyor line. The hanging pin 200 is used to suspend the panel. The conveyor line is used to transport the panel. The robot is used to complete the unloading and placement of the panel.

[0086] The workflow of the production line provided by this utility model is as follows:

[0087] 1. When the panel conveyed by the conveyor line is detected to reach the infrared detection position of the robot, the clamp drive cylinder 170 drives the two clamp plates 180 to move away from each other;

[0088] 2. The drive assembly 190 drives the clamp bracket 140 to swing to the clamping position, and the clamp drive cylinder 170 drives the two clamp plates 180 to move closer to each other to clamp the panel.

[0089] 3. The robot moves the panel clamp diagonally upward to remove the panel from the hanging pin 200;

[0090] 4. The robot moves the panel fixture to the designated position;

[0091] 5. The clamp drive cylinder 170 drives the two clamp plates 180 to move away from each other to release the panel and complete the placement.

[0092] In the description of this specification, references to terms such as "example," "embodiment," or "some embodiments" indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the invention. In this specification, illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0093] Of course, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments. Those skilled in the art can make equivalent modifications or substitutions without departing from the spirit of the present invention. All such equivalent modifications or substitutions are included within the scope defined by the claims of this application.

Claims

1. A panel clamp, characterized in that, include: Main frame; A clamp support, the first end of which is rotatably mounted on the main body of the frame; A clamp body, wherein the clamp body is mounted on the clamp support; The clamp support and the drive assembly are rotatably disposed between the second end of the clamp support and the frame body to drive the clamp support to swing on the frame body, so that the clamp body swings back and forth between the initial position and the clamping position.

2. The panel clamp according to claim 1, characterized in that, The clamp bracket is provided with a recess facing the main body of the frame, and the clamp body is disposed in the recess.

3. The panel clamp according to claim 1, characterized in that, The clamp support is provided in at least two sets, and the first end of each of the at least two sets of clamp supports is rotatably mounted on the frame body; The clamp body is provided on at least two sets of clamp brackets, and the drive assembly is provided between the second end of at least two sets of clamp brackets and the frame body.

4. The panel clamp according to claim 3, characterized in that, At least two sets of the clamp supports are arranged side by side on the same side of the frame body; or, at least two sets of the clamp supports are arranged side by side on the same side of the frame body.

5. The panel clamp according to claim 3, characterized in that, The main body of the frame includes a first frame and at least two sets of second frames. The at least two sets of second frames are spaced apart along the height direction of the first frame, and the at least two sets of second frames are perpendicular to the first frame. The first ends of at least two sets of clamp brackets are rotatably connected to the free ends of at least two sets of second frames, and at least two crossbars are provided on the first frame. The at least two sets of drive components are rotatably disposed between the second ends of at least two sets of clamp brackets and at least two crossbars.

6. The panel clamp according to claim 1, characterized in that, The clamp bracket is connected to the frame body via a hinge.

7. The panel clamp according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fixture body includes a fixture drive cylinder and two fixture clamping plates. The fixture drive cylinder is provided with two output shafts, and the two fixture clamping plates are respectively connected to the two output shafts. The fixture drive cylinder is used to drive the two fixture clamping plates to move closer to each other or further away from each other.

8. The panel clamp according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drive component is a telescopic cylinder.

9. A robot, characterized in that, Includes the panel clamp as described in any one of claims 1-8.

10. A production line, characterized in that, Including the robot as described in claim 9.