Z-axis material taking linear motion mechanism of dyeing machine
By introducing a Z-axis linear motion mechanism for material handling into a fully automatic immersion dyeing machine, and utilizing components such as Z-axis guide rails, motors, transmission gears, and photoelectric switches, the precise positioning and movement of the dyeing rack are achieved, solving the problem of insufficient dyeing precision in existing technologies and improving the reliability of automated operation.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422687496.6
- 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
AI Technical Summary
Existing fully automated immersion staining machines have difficulty achieving precise positioning of samples or dyes during the staining process, resulting in insufficient staining accuracy.
The Z-axis material handling linear motion mechanism, which includes a combination of Z-axis guide rail, motor, transmission gear, transmission belt, slider, photoelectric switch and truncated cone positioning block, is used to achieve precise movement and positioning of the dyeing rack.
It improves the precision of the dyeing process, prevents the dyeing rack from falling off during movement, simplifies the picking and placing work, and increases the degree of automation.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of fully automatic immersion dyeing machine technology, and in particular to a linear motion mechanism for picking up materials along the Z-axis of a dyeing machine. Background Technology
[0002] Fully automatic immersion staining machines involve placing glass slides in a staining vat for staining, after which the slides can be observed under a microscope. The machine requires moving the staining rack containing the slides from the storage or pretreatment area to a designated position within the staining vat. This reduces material handling and placement processes, minimizing manual intervention and improving production efficiency and consistency. Furthermore, it can work in conjunction with other equipment (such as staining vats and conveyor belts) to achieve automated control of the entire staining process.
[0003] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a new linear motion mechanism for picking up materials along the Z-axis of a dyeing machine to solve the above-mentioned technical problems. Utility Model Content
[0004] The technical problem solved by this utility model is to provide a Z-axis linear motion mechanism for a dyeing machine that can achieve precise positioning of the dyed sample or dye, ensuring that the sample or dye can be accurately placed in a predetermined position during the dyeing process, thereby improving the dyeing accuracy.
[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the Z-axis material handling linear motion mechanism of the dyeing machine provided by this utility model includes: a Z-axis guide rail mounting plate 1, a Z-axis motor 2 fixedly mounted on the Z-axis guide rail mounting plate 1, transmission gears 3 rotatably mounted on the output shaft of the Z-axis motor 2 and on the Z-axis guide rail mounting plate 1, a common Z-axis transmission belt 4 sleeved on the outer side of the two transmission gears 3, a Z-axis belt fixing member 5 fixedly mounted on the Z-axis transmission belt 4, a Z-axis guide rail 6 fixedly mounted on the Z-axis guide rail mounting plate 1, a Z-axis slider 7 slidably mounted on the Z-axis guide rail 6, the Z-axis slider 7 being fixedly connected to the Z-axis belt fixing member 5, a dyeing rack connecting member 11 fixedly mounted on the Z-axis slider 7, and a dyeing rack positioning block 12 fixedly mounted on one side of the dyeing rack connecting member 11.
[0006] Preferably, a Y-axis drag chain mounting plate 13 is fixedly mounted on the Z-axis guide rail mounting plate 1, and the Z-axis motor 2 is fixedly mounted on the Y-axis drag chain mounting plate 13.
[0007] Preferably, a mounting block 10 is fixedly installed on the side of the Z-axis slider 7 away from the Z-axis guide rail 6, and the dyeing rack connector 11 is fixedly installed on the mounting block 10.
[0008] Preferably, the dyeing rack positioning block 12 is configured as a truncated cone.
[0009] Preferably, a protective shell 14 is fixedly installed on the Z-axis guide rail mounting plate 1.
[0010] Preferably, the same photoelectric switch 8 is fixedly installed on the Z-axis guide rail mounting plate 1 and the Z-axis guide rail 6, and a photoelectric trigger plate 9 is fixedly installed on the Z-axis slider 7, the photoelectric trigger plate 9 being adapted to the photoelectric switch 8.
[0011] Compared with related technologies, the Z-axis linear motion mechanism for picking up materials in the dyeing machine provided by this utility model has the following advantages:
[0012] This utility model provides a Z-axis linear motion mechanism for picking up materials for a dyeing machine. Through the cooperation of a Z-axis motor 2, transmission gear 3, Z-axis transmission belt 4, Z-axis belt fixing component 5, Z-axis guide rail 6, Z-axis slider 7, mounting block 10, dyeing rack connector 11, and dyeing rack positioning block 12, the dyeing rack can be moved more precisely. The cooperation of a photoelectric switch 8 and a photoelectric trigger plate 8 can limit the movement of the dyeing rack positioning block 12, thereby better realizing the movement of the dyeing rack. By setting the dyeing rack positioning block 12 as a truncated cone, the dyeing rack is prevented from falling off the positioning block 12 during movement, while also facilitating the picking and placing of the dyeing rack. Attached Figure Description
[0013] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a preferred embodiment of the linear motion mechanism for picking up materials along the Z-axis of a dyeing machine provided by this utility model;
[0014] Figure 2 for Figure 1 The diagram shown is a schematic of the structure after the protective shell has been removed.
[0015] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A structural schematic diagram from another perspective is shown.
[0016] The following are the labels in the diagram: 1. Z-axis guide rail mounting plate, 2. Z-axis motor, 3. Transmission gear, 4. Z-axis transmission belt, 5. Z-axis belt fastener, 6. Z-axis guide rail, 7. Z-axis slider, 8. Photoelectric switch, 9. Photoelectric trigger plate, 10. Mounting block, 11. Dyeing rack connector, 12. Dyeing rack positioning block, 13. Y-axis drag chain mounting plate, 14. Protective shell. Detailed Implementation
[0017] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.
[0018] Please refer to the following: Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 ,in, Figure 1A schematic diagram of a preferred embodiment of the linear motion mechanism for picking up materials along the Z-axis of a dyeing machine provided by this utility model; Figure 2 for Figure 1 The diagram shown is a schematic of the structure after the protective shell has been removed. Figure 3 for Figure 2 The diagram shows another structural perspective. The Z-axis linear motion mechanism for picking up materials in the dyeing machine includes: a Z-axis guide rail mounting plate 1, on which a Z-axis motor 2 is fixedly mounted. Both the output shaft of the Z-axis motor 2 and the Z-axis guide rail mounting plate 1 are rotatably mounted with transmission gears 3. A common Z-axis transmission belt 4 is sleeved on the outer side of the two transmission gears 3. The Z-axis transmission belt 4 meshes with the transmission gears 3. Through the meshing of the transmission gears 3 and the Z-axis transmission belt 4, the Z-axis motor 2 can precisely move the dyeing rack positioning block 12. Precise control enables accurate movement of the dyeing rack, preventing slippage during movement. A Z-axis belt fixing component 5 is fixedly installed on the Z-axis transmission belt 4, a Z-axis guide rail 6 is fixedly installed on the Z-axis guide rail mounting plate 1, a Z-axis slider 7 is slidably installed on the Z-axis guide rail 6, the Z-axis slider 7 is fixedly connected to the Z-axis belt fixing component 5, a dyeing rack connecting component 11 is fixedly installed on the Z-axis slider 7, and a dyeing rack positioning block 12 is fixedly installed on one side of the dyeing rack connecting component 11.
[0019] A Y-axis drag chain mounting plate 13 is fixedly mounted on the Z-axis guide rail mounting plate 1, and the Z-axis motor 2 is fixedly mounted on the Y-axis drag chain mounting plate 13.
[0020] The Z-axis slider 7 is fixedly mounted on the side away from the Z-axis guide rail 6 with a mounting block 10, and the dyeing rack connector 11 is fixedly mounted on the mounting block 10.
[0021] The dyeing rack positioning block 12 is configured as a truncated cone.
[0022] A protective shell 14 is fixedly installed on the Z-axis guide rail mounting plate 1. The protective shell 14 can provide good protection for the transmission gear 3, Z-axis transmission belt 4, Z-axis belt fastener 5, Z-axis guide rail 6, Z-axis slider 7, photoelectric switch 8, photoelectric trigger plate 9 and mounting block 10.
[0023] The same photoelectric switch 8 is fixedly installed on the Z-axis guide rail mounting plate 1 and the Z-axis guide rail 6. A photoelectric trigger plate 9 is fixedly installed on the Z-axis slider 7. The photoelectric trigger plate 9 is adapted to the photoelectric switch 8. By setting the photoelectric trigger plate 9 and the photoelectric switch 8, the movement of the dyeing rack positioning block 12 can be limited, thereby better realizing the movement of the dyeing rack.
[0024] Compared with related technologies, the Z-axis linear motion mechanism for picking up materials in the dyeing machine provided by this utility model has the following advantages:
[0025] This utility model provides a Z-axis linear motion mechanism for picking up materials for a dyeing machine. Through the cooperation of a Z-axis motor 2, transmission gear 3, Z-axis transmission belt 4, Z-axis belt fixing component 5, Z-axis guide rail 6, Z-axis slider 7, mounting block 10, dyeing rack connector 11, and dyeing rack positioning block 12, the dyeing rack can be moved more precisely. The cooperation of a photoelectric switch 8 and a photoelectric trigger plate 8 can limit the movement of the dyeing rack positioning block 12, thereby better realizing the movement of the dyeing rack. By setting the dyeing rack positioning block 12 as a truncated cone, the dyeing rack is prevented from falling off the positioning block 12 during movement, while also facilitating the picking and placing of the dyeing rack.
[0026] The above description is merely an embodiment of this utility model and does not limit the patent scope of this utility model. Any equivalent structural or procedural transformations made based on the content of this utility model specification and drawings, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of this utility model.
Claims
1. A linear motion mechanism for picking up materials along the Z-axis of a dyeing machine, characterized in that, include: A Z-axis guide rail mounting plate is provided, on which a Z-axis motor is fixedly mounted. Both the output shaft of the Z-axis motor and the Z-axis guide rail mounting plate are rotatably mounted with transmission gears. A common Z-axis transmission belt is fitted around the outer sides of both transmission gears. A Z-axis belt fixing component is fixedly mounted on the Z-axis transmission belt. A Z-axis guide rail is fixedly mounted on the Z-axis guide rail mounting plate, and a Z-axis slider is slidably mounted on the Z-axis guide rail. The Z-axis slider is fixedly connected to the Z-axis belt fixing component. A dyeing rack connector is fixedly mounted on the Z-axis slider, and a dyeing rack positioning block is fixedly mounted on one side of the dyeing rack connector.
2. The Z-axis linear motion mechanism for material handling in a dyeing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, A Y-axis drag chain mounting plate is fixedly mounted on the Z-axis guide rail mounting plate, and the Z-axis motor is fixedly mounted on the Y-axis drag chain mounting plate.
3. The Z-axis linear motion mechanism for material handling in a dyeing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, A mounting block is fixedly installed on the side of the Z-axis slider away from the Z-axis guide rail, and the dyeing rack connector is fixedly installed on the mounting block.
4. The Z-axis linear motion mechanism for material handling in a dyeing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The dyeing rack positioning block is set as a truncated cone.
5. The Z-axis linear motion mechanism for material handling in a dyeing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, A protective shell is fixedly installed on the Z-axis guide rail mounting plate.
6. The Z-axis linear motion mechanism for picking up materials in a dyeing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The same photoelectric switch is fixedly installed on the Z-axis guide rail mounting plate and the Z-axis guide rail. A photoelectric trigger plate is fixedly installed on the Z-axis slider. The photoelectric trigger plate is compatible with the photoelectric switch.