Visual positioning material taking mechanism driven by two-way motor to move and change distance through suction rod

By using a bidirectional motor-driven suction rod movement variable pitch design and a vision positioning system, the synchronization and accuracy problems of existing material picking mechanisms when dealing with materials of different sizes have been solved, achieving efficient and accurate material picking and improving the stability and quality of automated production.

CN223573200UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-21SHENZHEN NODROBOT CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202423144742.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-19
Publication Date
2025-11-21
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-19

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Technical Problem

Existing material handling mechanisms suffer from poor synchronization and low precision when dealing with materials of different sizes, and lack a precise visual positioning system, leading to material handling position deviations and material damage.

Method used

The suction rod features a bidirectional motor-driven variable-pitch design, combined with a vision positioning system. Through the coordination of a lens, camera, and light source, the nozzle spacing can be flexibly adjusted and precisely positioned to ensure efficient adsorption of different materials.

Benefits of technology

It improves the accuracy and compatibility of material handling, reduces the risk of material damage, and significantly enhances the stability and efficiency of automated production.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of visual positioning material taking, and discloses a two-way motor driving suction rod moving variable-pitch visual positioning material taking mechanism which comprises a frame, a supporting assembly is arranged on the upper surface of the frame, a motor is fixedly connected into the frame, and the output end of the motor is fixedly connected with a lead screw module. A sliding block is slidably connected to the outer wall of the lead screw module, a connecting block is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the sliding block, and a first suction rod is fixed into the connecting block. The supporting assembly comprises a first fixing plate, the lower surface of the first fixing plate is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the frame, and a light source is fixedly connected into the first fixing plate. According to the utility model, through the unique structural design, the two-way distance changing function in a limited space is realized, the suction rod I on the sliding block is driven to move, the distance between the suction nozzles can be flexibly adjusted according to the sizes of different materials, the two-way distance changing design avoids space waste caused by one-way distance changing, and the space is effectively saved.
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TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to visual positioning material taking technical field especially relates to two -way motor drive suction rod removes variable -distance visual positioning material taking mechanism. BACKGROUND

[0002] In the field of industrial production automation, accurate picking and positioning of materials are crucial for improving production efficiency and product quality. Visual positioning material taking mechanism, as a key component in automated production lines, is widely used in many industries such as electronics and automotive parts manufacturing. For example, in the electronics industry, small electronic components need to be accurately picked from a tray and placed on a designated location on a circuit board. Visual positioning material taking mechanism can achieve this high-precision operation, ensuring the accuracy and stability of the production process.

[0003] Current common material taking mechanisms have certain limitations when handling different sizes of materials. Some traditional suction nozzle material taking devices have fixed structures, which have poor adaptability when facing various specifications of materials. For example, some devices have fixed middle suction nozzle positions, and the movement and control of the two side suction nozzles are relatively simple. Typically, complex multiple motor lead screws or synchronous belt modules are used to control the movement of suction nozzles in different directions, which not only increases equipment costs and space occupation, but also causes problems such as poor synchronization and low precision when controlling the movement distance of suction nozzles in different directions to accommodate different material sizes. Furthermore, some existing material taking mechanisms lack effective visual positioning systems or have inaccurate visual positioning, making it difficult to accurately determine the specific form of the product before taking the material, which may lead to deviations in the taking position, damage to the material, and other issues, affecting production efficiency and product quality. SUMMARY

[0004] To address the above shortcomings, the utility model provides a two-way motor driven suction rod moving variable distance visual positioning material taking mechanism, aiming to improve the problem of poor synchronization and low precision when facing different material sizes in the prior art.

[0005] To achieve the above purpose, the utility model provides the following technical scheme: a two-way motor driven suction rod moving variable distance visual positioning material taking mechanism, comprising a frame, a support assembly is arranged on the upper surface of the frame, a motor is fixedly connected inside the frame, a lead screw module is fixedly connected to the output end of the motor, a sliding block is slidably connected to the outer wall of the lead screw module, a connecting block is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the sliding block, a suction rod one is fixedly connected inside the connecting block, and a suction nozzle is fixedly connected to the end of the suction rod one away from the connecting block.

[0006] Further, the support assembly includes a fixed plate one, the lower surface of the fixed plate one is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the frame, and a light source is fixedly connected inside the fixed plate one.

[0007] Further, the frame outer wall is fixedly connected with a support plate, the support plate upper surface is fixedly connected with a base, the base upper surface is fixedly connected with a camera, the camera output end is fixedly connected with a lens, and the lens output end is fixedly connected in the light source.

[0008] Further, the slider outer wall is provided with an induction baffle, and the induction baffle outer wall is slidably connected in the frame.

[0009] Further, the slider is threadedly connected with a fixing piece, and the fixing piece outer wall is threadedly connected in the induction baffle.

[0010] Further, the frame is fixedly connected with a sensor, and the induction baffle outer wall is slidably connected in the sensor.

[0011] Further, the frame is fixedly connected with a second fixing plate, the second fixing plate is fixedly connected with a second suction rod, and the suction nozzle outer wall is fixedly connected at the second suction rod end away from the second fixing plate.

[0012] Further, the frame outer wall is fixedly connected with a mounting plate.

[0013] The utility model has the advantages of the following beneficial effects:

[0014] 1、 the utility model discloses a unique structure design realizes the bidirectional variable pitch function in the limited space, and motor drive screw rod module drives the suction rod one on the slider to move, and simultaneously cooperates the suction rod two on the second fixing plate in the frame, can according to different material size flexible adjustment suction nozzle pitch, and this bidirectional variable pitch design avoids the space waste caused by unidirectional variable pitch, effectively saves the space, improves the space utilization of mechanism, and moreover, motor screw rod (synchronous belt) module mechanism can be accurate control suction nozzle distance according to material size at any time, ensures the accurate adsorption of different size material and takes material, greatly improves the accuracy and compatibility of taking material, and is applicable to the automatic pickup of various specifications of material.

[0015] 2、 the utility model discloses being equipped with the visual positioning system that is composed of lens, camera, light source, base, support plate and the like, in the process of taking material, and the light source provides sufficient illumination for the lens, and the camera takes photograph to material through the lens and transmits signal, and through the analysis of visual signal, the specific form and position of material can be accurately determined, based on this, the suction nozzle can accurately reach the best taking material position of material, effectively avoids the taking material position deviation, reduces the risk of material damage, significantly improves the taking precision and efficiency, and further improves the stability and reliability of the whole automatic production process. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1The utility model provides a three -dimensional structure schematic diagram of two -way motor drive suction rod mobile variable -distance visual positioning material taking mechanism.

[0017] Figure 2 The utility model provides a frame part structure schematic diagram of two -way motor drive suction rod mobile variable -distance visual positioning material taking mechanism.

[0018] Figure 3 The utility model provides a support frame part structure schematic diagram of two -way motor drive suction rod mobile variable -distance visual positioning material taking mechanism.

[0019] Figure 4 For Figure 3 The enlarged view of A in the figure.

[0020] Legend:

[0021] 1, frame, 2, mounting plate, 3, lens, 4, light source, 5, base, 6, suction nozzle, 7, suction rod one, 8, suction rod two, 9, motor, 10, screw module, 11, connecting block, 12, fixed plate one, 13, fixed plate two, 14, sensor, 15, support plate, 16, inductive baffle, 17, fixed part, 18, sliding block, 19, camera. Specific embodiments

[0022] The technical scheme in the embodiments of the utility model will be described clearly and completely below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative labor belong to the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0023] Refer to Figure 1 - Figure 4The utility model provides a kind of embodiment of two-way motor drive suction rod movement variable distance vision positioning material taking mechanism, including frame 1, frame 1 provides stable support structure for entire mechanism, ensure accurate installation and stable operation of inside each component, motor 9 is fixedly connected in frame 1, motor 9 is as power source, provides driving force for the movement of suction rod, its output end is fixedly connected with screw rod module 10, motor 9 can drive screw rod module 10 accurate operation when rotating, screw rod module 10 outer wall is slidably connected with sliding block 18, sliding block 18 can be accurately slid along its axial direction under the drive of screw rod module 10, to realize the adjustment of position, sliding block 18 outer wall is fixedly connected with connecting block 11, connecting block 11 plays the role of connecting sliding block 18 and suction rod one 7, guarantee relative fixation of both, suction rod one 7 is fixed in connecting block 11, and suction rod one 7 is used to transmit power and realize the position change of suction nozzle 6, suction nozzle 6 is fixedly connected with suction nozzle 6 at the end away from connecting block 11 of suction rod one 7, suction nozzle 6 is directly contacted with material, and material is adsorbed by generating negative pressure, and material taking action is completed, inductive baffle 16 is provided on the outer wall of sliding block 18, inductive baffle 16 is cooperated with sliding block 18, and the stability when sliding block 18 slides is enhanced, inductive baffle 16 outer wall is slidably connected in frame 1, ensure that sliding block 18 stably slides in frame 1, reduce shaking and deviation, fixed part 17 is screw-connected in the inside of sliding block 18, and fixed part 17 can be used to relative fixation of sliding block 18 and inductive baffle 16 when needed, prevent sliding block 18 accidental sliding, fixed part 17 outer wall is screw-connected in the inside of inductive baffle 16, realize reliable connection of both, sensor 14 is fixedly connected in frame 1, sensor 14 can monitor the position information of inductive baffle 16 in real time, motor 9 is stopped rotating automatically after receiving signal, to the rightmost side, motor 9 is also stopped moving after receiving signal, so that motor 9 effectively and safely returns movement, inductive baffle 16 outer wall is slidably connected on sensor 14, guarantee the accuracy of position detection, fixed plate two 13 is fixedly connected in frame 1, and fixed plate two 13 provides fixed installation position for suction rod two 8, suction rod two 8 is fixedly connected in fixed plate two 13, and suction rod two 8 cooperates with suction rod one 7, realizes bidirectional variable distance function, suction nozzle 6 outer wall is fixedly connected at the end away from fixed plate two 13 of suction rod two 8, so that suction nozzle 6 can adjust position under the driving of suction rod two 8, mounting plate 2 is fixedly connected on the outer wall of frame 1, mounting plate 2 facilitates the connection installation of entire mechanism and external equipment or work platform, ensure accurate installation and stable operation of mechanism in automatic production line.

[0024] Refer to Figure 1 - Figure 3The upper surface of the frame 1 is provided with a support assembly which plays a role in supporting and carrying related components and ensures stable operation. The support assembly comprises a fixed plate one 12 which is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the frame 1 and provides a stable foundation for the entire support structure, enabling it to be stably installed on the frame 1. The fixed plate one 12 is fixedly connected with a light source 4 inside. The light source 4 is mainly used to provide sufficient illumination and light up the area where the materials are located during the material taking process, ensuring that the lens 3 can clearly capture the image of the materials and providing good light conditions for visual positioning, guaranteeing the accuracy and reliability of visual positioning. The outer wall of the frame 1 is fixedly connected with a support plate 15 which provides an installation support platform for the lens 3 and its related components, enabling the lens 3 to be stably positioned in the appropriate position. The upper surface of the support plate 15 is fixedly connected with a base 5 which further provides a stable installation foundation for the lens 3, ensuring the stability of the lens 3 during the working process and reducing the influence of vibration and other factors on the shooting effect. The upper surface of the base 5 is fixedly connected with a camera 19. The output end of the camera 19 is fixedly connected with the lens 3 which is the core component of the visual positioning system, responsible for taking pictures of the materials and obtaining image information of the materials. The output end of the lens 3 is fixedly connected inside the light source 4. Through this connection method, the lens 3 can accurately capture the shape and position information of the materials with the assistance of the light source 4 illumination, providing key data support for the subsequent precise material taking of the suction nozzle 6, thereby realizing high precision and high efficiency of the entire visual positioning material taking process.

[0025] Working principle: in the initial state, the motor 9 is in the automatic reset process before power-on, so that it returns to the set initial position, ready to start work, when the material taking operation is needed, first start the visual positioning system, the light source 4 is on, providing sufficient lighting conditions for the lens 3, the camera 19 takes pictures of the material placed on the table through the lens 3, the image information of the material is captured by the lens 3 and transmitted to the control system for analysis and processing, so as to accurately determine the specific form and position information of the material, according to the material position information fed back by the visual positioning system, the motor 9 starts to work, the motor 9 drives the screw rod module 10 to rotate, the screw rod module 10 drives the sliding block 18 to slide along its axial direction, the inductive baffle 16 on the outer wall of the sliding block 18 slides in the frame 1, ensuring the stability of the movement of the sliding block 18, at the same time, the inductive baffle 16 interacts with the sensor 14 in the frame 1, the sensor 14 monitors the position information of the inductive baffle 16 in real time, that is, the position information of the sliding block 18, when the sliding block 18 moves with the suction rod one 7, it cooperates with the suction rod two 8 fixed on the fixed plate two 13 in the frame 1 to realize the function of bidirectional variable pitch, through the accurate control of the motor 9, the distance between the suction nozzles 6 can be adjusted at any time according to the size of different materials, so as to ensure that the suction nozzles 6 can accurately reach the material position, during the movement of the sliding block 18, when reaching the left and right limit positions of the screw rod module 10, the sensor 14 detects the position information of the inductive baffle 16 and transmits the signal to the motor 9, the motor 9 stops rotating automatically after receiving the signal, preventing the sliding block 18 from exceeding the movement range, ensuring that the motor 9 can effectively and safely move back and forth, when the suction nozzles 6 reach the material position, the suction nozzles 6 generate negative pressure to adsorb the material, completing the material taking action, then the motor 9 reverses to drive the sliding block 18 to return to the initial position or move to the specified position according to the next operation requirement, after the material is carried to the target position, the suction nozzles 6 stop adsorbing and release the material, so as to realize the precise and efficient material taking operation of different size materials, improve the efficiency and quality of the whole automatic production process.

[0026] Finally, it should be pointed out that: the above only describes the preferred embodiments of the present application, and is not intended to limit the present application, although the present application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions recorded in the foregoing embodiments, or make equivalent replacement for part of the technical features, any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. within the spirit and principles of the present application shall be included in the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A bidirectional motor-driven suction rod moving and variable-distance vision positioning material handling mechanism, comprising a frame (1), characterized in that: The upper surface of the frame (1) is provided with a support component. A motor (9) is fixedly connected inside the frame (1). A lead screw module (10) is fixedly connected to the output end of the motor (9). A slider (18) is slidably connected to the outer wall of the lead screw module (10). A connecting block (11) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the slider (18). A suction rod (7) is fixed inside the connecting block (11). A suction nozzle (6) is fixedly connected to the end of the suction rod (7) away from the connecting block (11).

2. The bidirectional motor-driven suction rod moving and variable-distance visual positioning material handling mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support assembly includes a fixing plate (12), the lower surface of which is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the frame (1), and a light source (4) is fixedly connected inside the fixing plate (12).

3. The bidirectional motor-driven suction rod moving and variable-distance visual positioning material handling mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: A support plate (15) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the frame (1), a base (5) is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the support plate (15), a camera (19) is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the base (5), a lens (3) is fixedly connected to the output end of the camera (19), and the output end of the lens (3) is fixedly connected inside the light source (4).

4. The bidirectional motor-driven suction rod moving and variable-distance visual positioning material handling mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer wall of the slider (18) is provided with a sensing baffle (16), and the outer wall of the sensing baffle (16) is slidably connected to the inside of the frame (1).

5. The bidirectional motor-driven suction rod moving and variable-distance visual positioning material handling mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that: The slider (18) is internally threaded with a fixing member (17), and the outer wall of the fixing member (17) is threadedly connected to the inside of the sensing baffle (16).

6. The bidirectional motor-driven suction rod moving and variable-distance visual positioning material handling mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that: A sensor (14) is fixedly connected inside the frame (1), and the outer wall of the sensing baffle (16) is slidably connected to the sensor (14).

7. The bidirectional motor-driven suction rod moving and variable-distance visual positioning material handling mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The frame (1) is fixedly connected to a second fixing plate (13), and the second fixing plate (13) is fixedly connected to a second suction rod (8). The outer wall of the suction nozzle (6) is fixedly connected to the end of the second suction rod (8) away from the second fixing plate (13).

8. The bidirectional motor-driven suction rod moving and variable-distance visual positioning material handling mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The frame (1) has an mounting plate (2) fixedly connected to its outer wall.