Material taking and placing device for oval mobile phone data line products

By coordinating the shaping gripper assembly, the contouring pressure plate assembly, the side gripper assembly, and the suction nozzle assembly, and combining them with a CCD imager, the problem of rapid loading and unloading of elliptical USB products was solved, achieving an efficient and precise automated operation process.

CN223546555UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-14SUZHOU STRONG INTELLIGENT EQUIP CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422681677.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-05
Publication Date
2025-11-14
Estimated Expiration
2034-11-05

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Technical Problem

Existing technology is difficult to adapt to the rapid loading and unloading of materials in oval USB products, and it is easy to cause USB deformation due to overpressure.

Method used

The system employs a coordinated combination of a shaping gripper assembly, a contouring pressure plate assembly, a side gripper assembly, and a suction nozzle assembly, along with a CCD imager, to automate the picking and placing of elliptical data lines. A four-axis robot is used for precise gripping and placement.

Benefits of technology

It has enabled automated operation of elliptical USB products, improving work efficiency and accuracy, and preventing deformation and damage to USB products.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a material taking and placing device for oval mobile phone data line products, which belongs to the field of flow line production equipment and comprises a coupling assembly fixedly connected with the tail end of a Z axis of a four-axis robot, and two groups of shaping clamping jaw assemblies which are symmetrically distributed are mounted under the coupling assembly through a cross beam. Two profiling pressing plate assemblies are installed on the inner sides of the two shaping clamping jaw assemblies, U-shaped stainless steel pressing plates distributed in a mirror image mode are arranged at the tail ends of the two profiling pressing plate assemblies, a pair of side clamping jaw assemblies is further installed on the inner sides of the two profiling pressing plate assemblies, and a suction nozzle assembly is installed between the pair of side clamping jaw assemblies. According to the utility model, through linkage cooperation of the shaping clamping jaw assembly, the profiling pressing plate assembly, the side clamping jaw assembly and the suction nozzle assembly, an automatic operation process from an elliptical data line to a mobile phone packaging box is realized, and the operation efficiency and precision are greatly improved on the premise of satisfying functions.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of assembly line production equipment, specifically to a material handling device for an elliptical mobile phone data cable product. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, data cable (hereinafter referred to as USB) loading and unloading mechanisms are used in the packaging process of mobile phone accessories in the 3C industry. Existing commonly used USB loading mechanisms are mostly designed with grippers that hold the USB cable bundle or wire shape, assembled from machined metal parts and parallel mechanical clamping cylinders. This design is only suitable for round USB product packaging, and the pneumatic grippers holding the USB's outer shape can easily cause defects such as overpressure deformation. With technological advancements, most USB product packaging on the market is now oval-shaped. Therefore, there is a need for a loading and unloading device that adapts to the oval shape of USB product packaging, enabling rapid loading, shaping, and unloading, while reducing labor costs. Utility Model Content

[0003] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this utility model provides an elliptical mobile phone data cable loading and unloading device, aiming to solve the problem of loading and unloading elliptical mobile phone data cables.

[0004] The technical solution of this utility model is: a material handling device for an elliptical mobile phone data cable product, comprising: a coupling assembly fixedly connected to the Z-axis end of a four-axis robot; two sets of symmetrically distributed shaping gripper assemblies installed directly below the coupling assembly via a crossbeam; two sets of contouring pressure plate assemblies installed inside the two sets of shaping gripper assemblies; the ends of the two sets of contouring pressure plate assemblies are U-shaped stainless steel pressure plates distributed in a mirror image; a pair of side gripper assemblies are also installed inside the two sets of contouring pressure plate assemblies; and a suction nozzle assembly is installed between the pair of side gripper assemblies.

[0005] Furthermore, each shaping gripper assembly includes a vertical plate fixedly connected to the crossbeam. A horizontal mounting plate is fixedly connected to the bottom of the vertical plate. A first cylinder with a horizontal output end is mounted on the upper surface of the horizontal mounting plate. The output end of the first cylinder is connected to an L-shaped first mounting block. A first slide rail slider assembly, a second slide rail slider assembly, and a third slide rail slider assembly are mounted on the lower surface of the horizontal mounting plate. The first and third slide rail slider assemblies are distributed on both sides of the second slide rail slider assembly, with one side of the first and third slide rail slider assemblies positioned closer to the center line of the second slide rail slider assembly. The first and third slide rail slider assemblies are respectively fixedly connected to the lower part of the first and third support frames. The lower surface of the second slide rail slider assembly is fixedly connected to a cam mounting plate. One end of the cam mounting plate is fixedly connected to the L-shaped first mounting block by bolts. The other end of the cam mounting plate is integrally provided with two spaced hollow cams. The two hollow cams are sleeved on the limiting posts at the ends of the first and third support frames. The bottom of the first and third support frames is respectively connected to two shaping jaws. The spaced hollow cams are respectively located in the inner space of the two shaping jaws.

[0006] Furthermore, the shaping surfaces of the two shaping jaws are curved, and the two shaping jaws together form a "U" shape.

[0007] Furthermore, a buffer plate is horizontally installed between the upper parts of the two vertical plates, and a buffer mechanism is provided between the buffer plate and the first U-shaped mounting frame.

[0008] Furthermore, the contouring pressure plate assembly includes: a second cylinder fixedly mounted on the top plate of the first U-shaped mounting bracket; the vertical output end of the second cylinder being fixedly connected to the second U-shaped mounting bracket via a bent plate; a fourth slide rail slider assembly installed between the inner side of the upright plate of the first U-shaped mounting bracket and the outer side of the upright frame of the second U-shaped mounting bracket; and a stainless steel pressure plate installed at the bottom of the upright frame of the second U-shaped mounting bracket via a connecting block.

[0009] Furthermore, the stainless steel pressure plate is semi-elliptical to accommodate oval USB products.

[0010] Furthermore, the suction nozzle assembly includes: a third cylinder fixed to the top plate of the second U-shaped mounting bracket; the vertically downward output end of the third cylinder is connected to a fifth slide rail slider assembly via an L-shaped plate; the fifth slide rail slider assembly is installed on the inner side of the second U-shaped mounting bracket stand; and two spaced suction nozzles are connected to the bottom of the L-shaped plate.

[0011] Furthermore, the buffer mechanism includes: two sets of sixth slide rail slider assemblies located between the outer side of the first U-shaped mounting frame upright plate and the inner side of the vertical plate, a number of positioning posts movably passing between the top plate of the first U-shaped mounting frame and the buffer plate, and buffer springs respectively sleeved on the outer circumferential surface of the number of positioning posts.

[0012] Furthermore, the side gripper assembly includes: a fourth cylinder mounted on the top plate of the first U-shaped mounting bracket, a sleeve below the fourth cylinder, a slider slidably mounted inside the sleeve, the vertically downward output end of the fourth cylinder being connected to the slider, an inclined waist-shaped hole being opened inside the slider, a crossbar passing through the waist-shaped hole, the two ends of the crossbar passing through a U-shaped block with through holes, and the U-shaped block being connected to a wedge-shaped gripper via a connecting mechanism.

[0013] Furthermore, the loading and unloading device for the oval mobile phone data cable product also includes a CCD imager located on one side of the crossbeam.

[0014] The beneficial technical effects of this utility model are:

[0015] This invention solves the technical problems of uneven clamping of USB products and inability to handle the loading and unloading of oval USB products. This invention utilizes the coordinated operation of the shaping gripper assembly, the contouring pressure plate assembly, the side gripper assembly, and the suction nozzle assembly to achieve an automated process for loading oval data cables into mobile phone packaging boxes, greatly improving work efficiency and accuracy while meeting functional requirements. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the shaping component structure of this utility model. Figure 1 ;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the shaping component structure of this utility model. Figure 2 ;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the cam mounting plate structure of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the contour-following pressure plate assembly and the suction nozzle assembly of this utility model. Figure 1 ;

[0021] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the contour-following pressure plate assembly and the suction nozzle assembly of this utility model. Figure 2 ;

[0022] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the side gripper assembly structure of this utility model;

[0023] In the picture,

[0024] 1. Coupling assembly; 2. Crossbeam; 3. Shaping gripper assembly; 4. Contouring pressure plate assembly; 5. Side gripper assembly; 6. Suction nozzle assembly; 7. Buffer plate; 8. First U-shaped mounting bracket; 9. Buffer mechanism; 10. Second cylinder; 11. Bending plate; 12. Second U-shaped mounting bracket; 13. CCD imager;

[0025] 121. Second U-shaped mounting bracket upright; 122. Second U-shaped mounting bracket top plate; 123. Fourth slide rail slider assembly;

[0026] 311. Vertical plate; 312. Horizontal mounting plate; 313. First cylinder; 314. L-shaped first mounting block; 315. First slide rail slider assembly; 316. Second slide rail slider assembly; 317. Third slide rail slider assembly; 318. First support frame; 319. Third support frame; 320. Cam mounting plate; 321. Hollow cam; 322. Limiting post; 323. Shaping gripper;

[0027] 41. U-shaped stainless steel pressure plate;

[0028] 51. Fourth cylinder; 52. Sleeve; 53. Slider; 54. Inclined oblong hole; 55. Crossbar; 56. U-shaped block; 57. Wedge-shaped gripper;

[0029] 61. Third cylinder; 62. L-shaped plate; 63. Fifth slide rail slider assembly; 64. Suction nozzle;

[0030] 81. First U-shaped mounting bracket upright plate; 82. First U-shaped mounting bracket top plate;

[0031] 91. Sixth slide rail slider assembly; 92. Positioning post; 93. Buffer spring. Detailed Implementation

[0032] In order to better understand the technical means of this utility model and to implement it in accordance with the contents of the specification, the specific embodiments of this utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are used to illustrate this utility model, but are not intended to limit the scope of this utility model.

[0033] See Figure 1-7 This specific embodiment discloses a material handling device for an elliptical mobile phone data cable product, including: a coupling assembly 1 fixedly connected to the Z-axis end of a four-axis robot; two sets of symmetrically distributed shaping gripper assemblies 3 are installed directly below the coupling assembly 1 via a crossbeam 2; two sets of contouring pressure plate assemblies 4 are installed inside the two sets of shaping gripper assemblies 3; the ends of the two sets of contouring pressure plate assemblies 4 are U-shaped stainless steel pressure plates 41 that are mirror-distributed; a pair of side gripper assemblies 5 are also installed inside the two sets of contouring pressure plate assemblies 4; and a suction nozzle assembly 6 is installed between the pair of side gripper assemblies.

[0034] More specifically, each shaping gripper assembly 3 includes a vertical plate 311 fixedly connected to the crossbeam 1. A horizontal mounting plate 312 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the vertical plate 311. A first cylinder 313 with a horizontal output end is mounted on the upper surface of the horizontal mounting plate 312. The output end of the first cylinder 313 is connected to an L-shaped first mounting block 314. A first slide rail slider assembly 315, a second slide rail slider assembly 316, and a third slide rail slider assembly 317 are mounted on the lower surface of the horizontal mounting plate 312. The first and third slide rail slider assemblies 315 and 317 are distributed on both sides of the second slide rail slider assembly 316, and one side of the first and third slide rail slider assemblies 315 and 317 is positioned closer to the center line of the second slide rail slider assembly 316. First, a first support frame 318 and a third support frame 319 are fixedly connected to the lower part of the third slide rail slider assemblies 315 and 317, respectively. A cam mounting plate 320 is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the second slide rail slider assembly 316. One end of the cam mounting plate 320 is fixedly connected to the first mounting block 314 by bolts. The other end of the cam mounting plate 320 is integrally provided with two spaced hollow cams 321. The two hollow cams 321 are sleeved on the limiting posts 322 at the ends of the first support frame 318 and the third support frame 319. The bottoms of the first and third support frames 318 and 319 are respectively connected to two shaping claws 323. The spaced hollow cams 321 are located in the inner space of the two shaping claws 323. Driven by the first cylinder 313, the second slide rail slider assembly 316 moves horizontally, thereby causing the cam mounting plate 320 to move horizontally. The cam 321, which is integrally set with the cam mounting plate 320, then drives the two shaping grippers to open and close under the guidance of the first and third slide rail slider assemblies 315 and 317.

[0035] More specifically, the shaping surfaces of the two shaping jaws 323 are curved, and the two shaping jaws 323 together form a "U" shape to accommodate the clamping and shaping of oval USB products.

[0036] More specifically, a buffer plate 7 is horizontally provided between the upper parts of the two upright plates 311, and a buffer mechanism 9 is provided between the buffer plate 7 and the first U-shaped mounting bracket 8.

[0037] More specifically, the contouring pressure plate assembly 4 includes: a second cylinder 10 fixedly mounted on the top plate 82 of the first U-shaped mounting bracket; the vertical output end of the second cylinder 10 is fixedly connected to the second U-shaped mounting bracket 12 via a bent plate 11; a fourth slide rail slider assembly 123 is installed between the inner side of the first U-shaped mounting bracket upright plate 81 and the outer side of the second U-shaped mounting bracket upright 121; and a stainless steel pressure plate 41 is installed at the bottom of the second U-shaped mounting bracket upright 121 via a connecting block 124. The stainless steel pressure plate 41 moves up and down under the action of the second cylinder 10 and the fourth slide rail slider assembly 123.

[0038] More specifically, stainless steel plate 41 is a semi-elliptical shape adapted to oval USB products.

[0039] More specifically, the nozzle assembly 6 includes: a third cylinder 61 fixed to the top plate 122 of the second U-shaped mounting bracket; the vertically downward output end of the third cylinder 61 is connected to a fifth slide rail slider assembly 63 via an L-shaped plate 62; the fifth slide rail slider assembly 63 is installed inside one of the second U-shaped mounting bracket stands 121 and can slide up and down inside the second U-shaped mounting bracket stand 121; and two spaced nozzles 64 are connected to the bottom of the L-shaped plate 62. The third cylinder 61 drives the nozzles to freely pick up oval-shaped USB products.

[0040] More specifically, the buffer mechanism 9 includes: two sets of sixth slide rail slider assemblies 91 located between the outer side of the first U-shaped mounting bracket upright plate 81 and the inner side of the vertical plate 311; several positioning posts 92 movably passing between the top plate 82 of the first U-shaped mounting bracket and the buffer plate 7; and buffer springs 93 respectively fitted on the outer circumferential surfaces of the positioning posts 92. The two sixth slide rail slider assemblies 91 float up and down along the inner side of the vertical plate 311, and, in conjunction with the buffer springs 93, buffer the contour pressure plate assembly 4, the side gripper assembly 5, and the suction nozzle assembly 6, preventing rigid damage to the USB product.

[0041] In this specific embodiment, a second cylinder 10 and a third cylinder 61 are separately provided, which can realize the independent lifting and lowering action of the suction nozzle and the contouring pressure plate. That is, the suction nozzle and the contouring pressure plate can move up and down independently through the combination of two sets of cylinders and slide rail slider structure. In addition, the outer sixth slide rail slider assembly and the buffer spring can float up and down as a whole, which can effectively improve the clamping accuracy.

[0042] More specifically, the side gripper assembly 5 includes: a fourth cylinder 51 mounted on the top plate 82 of the first U-shaped mounting bracket; a sleeve 52 is provided below the fourth cylinder 51; a slider 53 is slidably mounted inside the sleeve 52; the vertically downward output end of the fourth cylinder 51 is connected to the slider 53; an inclined oblong hole 54 is provided inside the slider 53; a crossbar 55 passes through the oblong hole 54; both ends of the crossbar 55 pass through a U-shaped block 56 with through holes; the U-shaped block 56 is also connected to a wedge-shaped gripper 57 through a connecting mechanism. The vertical up-and-down movement of the fourth cylinder 51 drives the slider 53 to move up and down, thereby causing the crossbar 55 to move obliquely within the oblong hole, which in turn causes the U-shaped block 56 with the crossbar 55 to drive the wedge-shaped gripper 57 to open and close.

[0043] Specifically, the material handling device for the oval mobile phone data cable product also includes a CCD imager 13 located on the left side of the crossbeam. The CCD imager is used to capture the position of the oval USB product, thereby assisting in precise grasping and placement.

[0044] The workflow of this utility model is as follows:

[0045] First, at the material handling position, the suction nozzle assembly 6 extends to pick up the USB cable product, and then retracts after picking up the USB cable product. At the shaping position, the shaping gripper assembly 3 clamps the USB cable product, and the side gripper assembly 5 clamps the USB cable strap, so that the overall shape of the USB cable product shrinks to a suitable shape and size, thus shaping the USB product. At the unloading position, the contouring pressure plate assembly 4 and the suction nozzle assembly 6 press down simultaneously, pressing the USB product into the packaging box. The suction nozzle disconnects the vacuum, and the entire mechanism moves away from the material, completing the unloading process.

[0046] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the technical principles of the present utility model, and these improvements and modifications should also be considered within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A material handling device for an elliptical mobile phone data cable product, characterized in that, include: A coupling assembly (1) is fixedly connected to the Z-axis end of the four-axis robot. Two sets of shaping gripper assemblies (3) are symmetrically distributed and installed directly below the coupling assembly (1) via a crossbeam (2). Two sets of contouring pressure plate assemblies (4) are installed on the inner side of the two sets of shaping gripper assemblies (3). The ends of the two sets of contouring pressure plate assemblies (4) are U-shaped stainless steel pressure plates (41) that are mirrored. A pair of side gripper assemblies (5) are also installed on the inner side of the two sets of contouring pressure plate assemblies (4). A suction nozzle assembly (6) is installed between the pair of side gripper assemblies.

2. The material handling device for an elliptical mobile phone data cable product according to claim 1, characterized in that, Each shaping gripper assembly (3) includes a vertical plate (311) fixedly connected to the crossbeam (2). A horizontal mounting plate (312) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the vertical plate (311). A first cylinder (313) with a horizontal output end is mounted on the upper surface of the horizontal mounting plate (312). An L-shaped first mounting block (314) is connected to the output end of the first cylinder (313). A first slide rail slider assembly (315), a second slide rail slider assembly (316), and a third slide rail slider assembly (317) are mounted on the lower surface of the horizontal mounting plate (312). The first and third slide rail slider assemblies (315) and (317) are distributed on both sides of the second slide rail slider assembly (316), and one side of the first and third slide rail slider assemblies (315) and (317) is close to the center line of the second slide rail slider assembly (316). The slide rail slider assemblies (315) and (317) are respectively fixedly connected to the bottom of the first support frame (318) and the third support frame (319). The lower surface of the second slide rail slider assembly (316) is fixedly connected to a cam mounting plate (320). One end of the cam mounting plate (320) is fixedly connected to the L-shaped first mounting block (314) by bolts. The other end of the cam mounting plate (320) is integrally provided with two spaced hollow cams (321). The two hollow cams (321) are sleeved on the limiting posts (322) at the ends of the first support frame (318) and the third support frame (319). The bottom of the first and third support frames (318) and (319) are respectively connected to two shaping jaws (323). The spaced hollow cams (321) are respectively located in the inner space of the two shaping jaws (323).

3. The material handling device for an elliptical mobile phone data cable product according to claim 2, characterized in that, The shaping surfaces of the two shaping jaws (323) are arc surfaces, and the two shaping jaws (323) together form a "U" shape.

4. The material handling device for an elliptical mobile phone data cable product according to claim 2, characterized in that, A buffer plate (7) is horizontally provided between the upper parts of the two vertical plates (311), and a buffer mechanism (9) is provided between the buffer plate (7) and the first U-shaped mounting bracket (8) below it.

5. The material handling device for an elliptical mobile phone data cable product according to claim 4, characterized in that, The contoured pressure plate assembly (4) includes: a second cylinder (10) fixedly mounted on the top plate (82) of the first U-shaped mounting bracket; the vertical output end of the second cylinder (10) is fixedly connected to the second U-shaped mounting bracket (12) via a bent plate (11); the second U-shaped mounting bracket (12) is located inside the first U-shaped mounting bracket (8); a fourth slide rail slider assembly (123) is installed between the inner side of the first U-shaped mounting bracket upright plate (81) and the outer side of the second U-shaped mounting bracket upright (121); and the stainless steel pressure plate (41) is installed at the bottom of the second U-shaped mounting bracket upright (121) via a connecting block (124).

6. The material handling device for an elliptical mobile phone data cable product according to claim 1, characterized in that, The stainless steel pressure plate (41) is semi-elliptical in shape to be compatible with the elliptical USB product.

7. The material handling device for an elliptical mobile phone data cable product according to claim 5, characterized in that, The suction nozzle assembly (6) includes: a third cylinder (61) fixed on the top plate (122) of the second U-shaped mounting bracket; the vertically downward output end of the third cylinder (61) is connected to a fifth slide rail slider assembly (63) via an L-shaped plate (62); the fifth slide rail slider assembly (63) is installed on the inner side of the second U-shaped mounting bracket stand (121); and two spaced suction nozzles (64) are connected to the bottom of the L-shaped plate (62).

8. The material handling device for an elliptical mobile phone data cable product according to claim 5, characterized in that, The buffer mechanism (9) includes: two sets of sixth slide rail slider assemblies (91) located between the outer side of the first U-shaped mounting plate (81) and the inner side of the vertical plate (311); a number of positioning posts (92) movably passing between the top plate (82) of the first U-shaped mounting frame and the buffer plate (7); and buffer springs (93) respectively fitted on the outer circumferential surface of the number of positioning posts (92).

9. The material handling device for an elliptical mobile phone data cable product according to claim 5, characterized in that, The side gripper assembly (5) includes: a fourth cylinder (51) mounted on the top plate (82) of the first U-shaped mounting bracket, a sleeve (52) is provided below the fourth cylinder (51), a slider (53) is slidably installed in the sleeve (52), the vertically downward output end of the fourth cylinder (51) is connected to the slider (53), an inclined waist-shaped hole (54) is opened in the slider (53), a crossbar (55) passes through the waist-shaped hole (54), the two ends of the crossbar (55) pass through a U-shaped block (56) with through holes, and a wedge-shaped gripper (57) is connected to the U-shaped block (56).

10. The material handling device for an elliptical mobile phone data cable product according to claim 1, characterized in that, The material handling device for the elliptical mobile phone data cable product also includes a CCD imager (13) located on one side of the crossbeam (2).