Automatic feeding and discharging gripper device of machine tool

By designing a V-shaped double-jaw structure and a servo motor-driven automatic loading and unloading gripper device for machine tools, the problem of automatic loading and unloading of circular gear parts has been solved, achieving efficient, stable, and low-cost automated production.

CN223544775UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-14HUNAN YANYAN INTELLIGENT TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202423205046.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-25
Publication Date
2025-11-14
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-25

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Technical Problem

Existing automatic loading and unloading technologies for machine tools suffer from problems such as high operational difficulty, high cost, and poor compatibility when handling circular gear parts. In particular, when it is necessary to change automatic gripper devices of different specifications, production efficiency and stability are affected.

Method used

An automatic loading and unloading gripper device for machine tools was designed. It adopts a V-shaped double gripper structure and combines a servo motor, synchronous pulley and ball screw transmission to achieve precise position control and clamping of grouped workpieces. Through unique structural and transmission design, it can adapt to the automatic loading and unloading needs of parts of different sizes.

Benefits of technology

It improves work efficiency, reduces failure rate and maintenance costs, enhances the stability and service life of the equipment, and meets the needs of high-precision production.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to an automatic feeding and discharging gripper device of a machine tool, which comprises a robot flange, a feeding bottom plate is arranged on the left side of the robot flange close to the top, a motor tightening device is arranged on the left side of the feeding bottom plate, a motor mounting plate is arranged on the left side of the motor tightening device, and a synchronous pulley driving device is arranged on one side of the motor mounting plate. The device has the advantages of being compact in structure, reasonable in transmission, comprehensive in function, easy and convenient to operate and the like. According to the automatic feeding and clamping device, a unique group feeding and clamping technology is adopted, and durability and safety are fully considered in structural design according to the automatic feeding and clamping requirements suitable for parts with certain size changes. By optimizing the structural design and the process manufacturing, the failure rate and the maintenance cost of the device are reduced.
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Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automatic loading and unloading technology for machine tools, and in particular to an automatic loading and unloading gripper device for machine tools. Background Technology

[0002] With the continuous development of the manufacturing industry, improving production efficiency and reducing labor costs have become key focuses for enterprises. With technological advancements and increased automation, the application of automation and intelligent technologies, especially in machine tool loading and unloading processes, has become crucial for enterprise transformation and upgrading.

[0003] Modern manufacturing demands increasingly higher precision and stability from its products. Automated grippers for machine tool loading and unloading, through precise control systems and advanced clamping technology, can meet the needs of high-precision production, reduce error rates, and improve product quality. In the traditional machine tool unloading industry, the automated loading and unloading of circular gear parts typically employs pneumatic fingers to grip individual workpieces. This often requires replacing the gripper with different specifications or adjusting equipment parameters, which not only increases operational difficulty and cost but also reduces production efficiency. Furthermore, due to the diversity of circular gears, the compatibility of automated gripper equipment often becomes a significant factor restricting enterprise development.

[0004] With the continuous development and improvement of automation technology, automatic loading and unloading technology for machine tools is also constantly innovating and progressing. Therefore, this utility model proposes an automatic loading and unloading gripper device for machine tools, thereby bringing greater convenience and benefits to industrial production. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to provide an automatic loading and unloading gripper device for machine tools to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0006] The technical solution of this utility model is an automatic loading and unloading gripper device for machine tools, including a robot flange. A loading base plate is provided on the left side of the robot flange near the top. A motor tensioning device is provided on the left side of the loading base plate. A motor mounting plate is provided on the left side of the motor tensioning device. A synchronous pulley is provided on one side of the motor mounting plate. A synchronous belt is provided on the top of the synchronous pulley. A synchronous pulley is provided on the top of the synchronous belt. A side plate is provided on the top of the synchronous pulley.

[0007] In one embodiment, a material unloading base plate is provided on the right side of the robot flange near the top, a servo motor is provided on the right side of the material unloading base plate, a fixing plate is provided on the top of the servo motor, a linear guide rail is provided on the top of the fixing plate, a shift fork is provided on the top of the linear guide rail, and a spindle is provided on the top of the shift fork.

[0008] In one embodiment, a protective cover is provided on the right side of the robot flange, a ball screw is provided on the rear side of the protective cover, and a fixed-side bearing seat is provided on the rear side of the ball screw.

[0009] In one embodiment, a fork connecting plate is provided on the rear side of the fixed-side bearing housing, and a support-side bearing housing is provided on the rear side of the fork connecting plate.

[0010] In one embodiment, a gear workpiece is provided on the outer edge of the robot flange.

[0011] The beneficial effects provided by this utility model are:

[0012] This utility model boasts advantages such as compact structure, rational transmission, comprehensive functions, and simple operation. Through unique structural, transmission, guiding, and clamping design, as well as the use of servo motors for precise position control, it solves the challenges of group loading and unloading of circular gears and disc-shaped parts. It exhibits excellent performance in terms of work efficiency, stability, and service life. This utility model employs a unique group loading and clamping technology, capable of automatically loading and clamping parts with varying dimensions. The structural design also fully considers durability and safety. Optimized structural design and manufacturing processes reduce the device's failure rate and maintenance costs. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is a front view of the present utility model;

[0014] Figure 2 This is a top view of the present invention;

[0015] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the gear workpiece structure of the present invention.

[0016] In the attached diagram: 1. Robot flange; 2. Loading base plate; 3. Unloading base plate; 4. Servo motor; 5. Motor mounting plate; 6. Synchronous pulley (active); 7. Synchronous belt; 8. Synchronous pulley (passive); 9. Protective cover; 10. Ball screw; 11. Fixed side bearing seat; 12. Shift fork connecting plate; 13. Support side bearing seat; 14. Shift fork; 15. Linear guide rail; 16. Fixed plate; 17. Side plate; 18. Mandrel; 19. Motor tensioning device; 20. Gear workpiece. Detailed Implementation

[0017] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in these embodiments of the present invention can be combined with each other. The technical solutions of the present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. The present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments described below.

[0018] It should be understood that the same or similar reference numerals in the accompanying drawings of the embodiments correspond to the same or similar components. In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that if terms such as "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "top," and "bottom" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, they are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or component referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, the terms describing positional relationships in the accompanying drawings are for illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as limiting this patent. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms according to the specific circumstances.

[0019] In one embodiment, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 As shown, an automatic loading and unloading gripper device for machine tools includes a robot flange 1. A loading base plate 2 is provided on the left side of the robot flange 1 near the top. A motor tensioning device 19 is provided on the left side of the loading base plate 2. A motor mounting plate 5 is provided on the left side of the motor tensioning device 19. A synchronous pulley drive 6 is provided on one side of the motor mounting plate 5. A synchronous belt 7 is provided on the top of the synchronous pulley drive 6. A synchronous pulley driven 8 is provided on the top of the synchronous belt 7. A side plate 17 is provided on the top of the synchronous pulley driven 8.

[0020] A material feeding base plate 3 is located on the right side of the robot flange 1 near the top. A servo motor 4 is located on the right side of the material feeding base plate 3. A fixing plate 16 is located on the top of the servo motor 4. A linear guide rail 15 is located on the top of the fixing plate 16. A shift fork 14 is located on the top of the linear guide rail 15. A spindle 18 is located on the top of the shift fork 14. A protective cover 9 is located on the right side of the robot flange 1. A ball screw 10 is located behind the protective cover 9. A fixed-side bearing seat 11 is located behind the ball screw 10. A shift fork connecting plate 12 is located behind the fixed-side bearing seat 11. A support-side bearing seat 13 is located behind the shift fork connecting plate 12. A gear workpiece 20 is located on the outer edge of the robot flange 1.

[0021] This embodiment adopts a V-shaped double claw structure design, which facilitates coordinated loading and unloading and improves work efficiency.

[0022] The main mechanical structure of the gripper in this embodiment consists of a robot flange 1, a loading base plate 2, a unloading base plate 3, a fixing plate 16, and a side plate 17. The above parts are fixed together by bolts, pins, stops, etc., forming the main components of the gripper's mechanical structure, which bear the force during the gripper's operation and maintain the stability of the structure.

[0023] The transmission mechanism in this embodiment is symmetrically arranged on the loading base plate 2 and the unloading base plate 3, and consists of a servo motor 4, a motor mounting plate 5, a synchronous pulley drive 6, a synchronous belt 7, a synchronous pulley driven 8, a ball screw 10, a fixed side bearing seat 11, and a support side bearing seat 13. The servo motor 4 drives the synchronous pulley drive 6 to rotate, and the synchronous belt 7 drives the synchronous pulley driven 8 to rotate, thereby driving the ball screw 10 to rotate. The ball screw nut seat of the ball screw 10 is connected to the shift fork connecting plate 12 to realize the linear motion function of the shift fork 14.

[0024] In this embodiment, the shift fork 14 is mounted on the shift fork connecting plate 12. One side of the shift fork connecting plate 12 is connected to the ball screw nut of the ball screw 10, and the other side is connected to the linear guide rail 15 to realize the linear reciprocating motion function.

[0025] In this embodiment, the mandrel 18 is mounted on the side plate 17, and the shift fork 14 moves the group of workpieces and moves in the direction guided by the mandrel 18 to complete the function of clamping the group of workpieces.

[0026] Working principle: When the device starts working, the operator places the group of workpieces on the tray (the tray has a vertical spindle). The robot moves the gripper to a fixed position. The gripper spindle is coaxial with the workpiece spindle on the tray. At the same time, the shift fork 14 moves to the clamping zero point. The servo motor 4 drives the ball screw 10 to rotate and drive the shift fork 14 to move. The shift fork 14 moves the group of workpieces along the direction of the gripper spindle and clamps the group of workpieces to the fixed side of the spindle, realizing the group of workpiece gripping function. The servo motor 4 reverses to realize the group of workpiece unloading function.

[0027] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0028] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementations of this utility model, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the utility model patent. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this utility model, and these all fall within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model patent should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. An automatic loading and unloading gripper device for machine tools, characterized in that, The system includes a robot flange (1), a loading base plate (2) is provided on the left side near the top of the robot flange (1), a motor tensioning device (19) is provided on the left side of the loading base plate (2), a motor mounting plate (5) is provided on the left side of the motor tensioning device (19), a synchronous pulley drive (6) is provided on one side of the motor mounting plate (5), a synchronous belt (7) is provided on the top of the synchronous pulley drive (6), a synchronous pulley driven (8) is provided on the top of the synchronous belt (7), and a side plate (17) is provided on the top of the synchronous pulley driven (8).

2. The automatic loading and unloading gripper device for machine tools according to claim 1, characterized in that, The robot flange (1) has a feeding base plate (3) on the right side near the top. The feeding base plate (3) has a servo motor (4) on the right side. The servo motor (4) has a fixing plate (16) on the top. The fixing plate (16) has a linear guide rail (15) on the top. The linear guide rail (15) has a shift fork (14) on the top. The shift fork (14) has a spindle (18) on the top.

3. The automatic loading and unloading gripper device for machine tools according to claim 1, characterized in that, The robot flange (1) is provided with a protective cover (9) on the right side, and a ball screw (10) is provided on the rear side of the protective cover (9), and a fixed side bearing seat (11) is provided on the rear side of the ball screw (10).

4. The automatic loading and unloading gripper device for machine tools according to claim 3, characterized in that, The fixed side bearing seat (11) is provided with a fork connecting plate (12) on the rear side, and the fork connecting plate (12) is provided with a support side bearing seat (13) on the rear side.

5. The automatic loading and unloading gripper device for machine tools according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer edge of the robot flange (1) is provided with a gear workpiece (20).

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