Module positioning and clamping device

By designing the support positioning mechanism, clamping mechanism, and drive mechanism of the modular positioning clamping device, the problem of existing clamping devices being incompatible with multiple module models is solved, enabling stable clamping and efficient operation of various modules.

CN223604224UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-28GUIZHOU POWER GRID CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202423323639.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-31
Publication Date
2025-11-28
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-31

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Technical Problem

Existing gripping devices are incompatible with communication modules of different sizes and shapes, resulting in unstable gripping or damage to the modules. Furthermore, the variety of gripping and positioning mechanisms is extensive and time-consuming to switch between, failing to meet the needs of multiple module models.

Method used

A modular positioning and gripping device is designed, including a support positioning mechanism, a gripping mechanism and a drive mechanism. Through the cooperation of the positioning components and the cylinder, the device can position and grip various modules. The gripper can adjust the opening and closing size to accommodate modules of different sizes.

Benefits of technology

It improves the compatibility and efficiency of module clamping, avoids the trouble of switching between different clamping devices for different modules, and realizes stable clamping of multiple modules with one device.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of tool clamps, in particular to a module positioning and clamping device which comprises a supporting and positioning mechanism, the supporting and positioning mechanism comprises a mounting frame, and a positioning assembly is arranged on the mounting frame; the clamping mechanism comprises clamping jaws, and the clamping jaws are symmetrically arranged and movably connected to the two sides of the mounting frame; the driving mechanism comprises two air cylinders, the two air cylinders are respectively mounted in the mounting frame, and telescopic rods of the air cylinders symmetrically extend out along the mounting frame; due to the design of the positioning arms and the positioning grooves, positioning of various modules is achieved; through the design of the air cylinder, the opening and closing degree of the clamping jaws can be controlled, so that the device can be suitable for modules of different sizes, and the module clamping compatibility is improved; according to the module clamping and positioning device, one device is suitable for clamping and positioning actions of various modules, the situation that different clamping devices need to be switched for different modules is avoided, and the working efficiency of module clamping is improved.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to tool fixture technical field, especially a module positioning and clamping device. BACKGROUND

[0002] With the rapid development of communication technology, the types and quantities of communication modules are increasing, from small-sized radio frequency modules to large-sized base station modules, various communication modules are widely used in various communication equipment. During use, communication modules often need to be replaced, maintained and upgraded, and frequent installation and disassembly operations are required.

[0003] Moreover, small modules have small size, complex structure and various materials, etc., which pose new challenges to safe and effective clamping of modules. Although existing clamping technology meets the processing requirements of communication modules to some extent, it has some limitations. For example, some clamping devices may not be able to adapt to communication modules of different sizes and shapes, resulting in unstable clamping or damage to the modules.

[0004] During the clamping process of the module, the module needs to be positioned first, and then the clamping mechanism completes the clamping action of the module. In order to meet the needs of clamping different types of modules, the existing clamping positioning mechanism usually adopts the method of replacing the corresponding clamping positioning mechanism for different types of modules, which results in the shortcomings of a large number of clamping positioning mechanisms, time-consuming switching and incompatibility. SUMMARY

[0005] In view of the above or the problem that the existing clamping device cannot be compatible with multiple types of modules, the utility model is proposed.

[0006] Therefore, the purpose of the utility model is to provide a module positioning and clamping device.

[0007] To solve the above technical problems, the utility model provides the following technical scheme: a support positioning mechanism, including a mounting frame, a positioning assembly is arranged on the mounting frame; a clamping mechanism, including a clamping jaw, the clamping jaw is symmetrically arranged and movably connected to both sides of the mounting frame; and a driving mechanism, including a pneumatic cylinder, the pneumatic cylinder is provided as two, respectively installed in the mounting frame, the telescopic rod of the pneumatic cylinder is symmetrically extended along the mounting frame.

[0008] As a preferred scheme of the utility model module positioning and clamping device, wherein: the support positioning mechanism further includes a mounting through hole, the mounting through hole is opened in the mounting frame, and the mounting through hole is used for mounting the pneumatic cylinder.

[0009] As a preferred scheme of the utility model module positioning and clamping device, wherein: the support positioning mechanism further includes a matching groove, the matching groove is opened on the mounting frame, so as to facilitate the installation and positioning when connected with the mechanical arm.

[0010] As a preferred scheme of the module positioning and clamping device of the utility model, wherein: the positioning assembly includes two groups.

[0011] As a preferred scheme of the module positioning and clamping device of the utility model, wherein: each group of the positioning assembly includes a positioning arm, and the bottom surface of the positioning arm is provided with a plurality of positioning grooves.

[0012] As a preferred scheme of the module positioning and clamping device of the utility model, wherein: the lower part of the clamping jaw is provided in a bent section.

[0013] As a preferred scheme of the module positioning and clamping device of the utility model, wherein: the clamping mechanism further includes a connecting arm, the connecting arm includes two groups and is symmetrically arranged on the telescopic rod of the air cylinder, and the clamping jaw is connected to the connecting arm so that the bent sections are opposite.

[0014] As a preferred scheme of the module positioning and clamping device of the utility model, wherein: the clamping mechanism further includes a hook hand, the hook hand is arranged on the bottom surface of the clamping jaw, the cross section of the hook hand is provided in an L shape, and the horizontal sections of the L shape are opposite.

[0015] As a preferred scheme of the module positioning and clamping device of the utility model, wherein: the clamping mechanism further includes a clamping groove, the clamping groove is arranged on the opposite side walls of the bent section, and an anti-collision strip is arranged in the clamping groove.

[0016] As a preferred scheme of the module positioning and clamping device of the utility model, wherein: the driving mechanism further includes a quick connector, and the quick connector is arranged on the mounting frame and used for connecting an external air pipe.

[0017] The module positioning and clamping device has the following beneficial effects: through the design of the positioning arm and the positioning groove, the positioning of various modules is realized; through the design of the air cylinder, the opening and closing size of the clamping jaw can be controlled, so that the device is suitable for modules of different sizes, the compatibility of module clamping is improved, one device is suitable for the clamping and positioning of various modules, different clamping devices need not be switched for different modules, and the working efficiency of module clamping is improved. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0018] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical scheme of the embodiments of the utility model, the drawings needed to be used in the embodiment description will be briefly introduced below, and obviously, the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the utility model, and other drawings can be obtained by those skilled in the art without creative labor.

[0019] Fig. 1 It is a whole schematic view of the module positioning and clamping device.

[0020] Fig. 2 Overall schematic diagram of the module positioning and clamping device.

[0021] Fig. 3 Schematic structural diagram of a type I module.

[0022] Fig. 4 Schematic structural diagram of a type II module.

[0023] Fig. 5 Schematic structural diagram of a type III module. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] In order to make the above objectives, characteristics and advantages of the present application more apparent, comprehensible and easier to understand, the specific embodiments of the present application will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0025] In the following description, a large number of specific details are set forth in order to facilitate a thorough understanding of the present application, but the present application can also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar generalizations without departing from the connotation of the present application, therefore the present application is not limited by the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0026] Secondly, the "one embodiment" or "embodiment" referred to herein means that a specific feature, structure or characteristic can be included in at least one implementation of the present application. In this specification, "in one embodiment" does not mean the same embodiment, nor is it an independent or alternative embodiment that excludes other embodiments.

[0027] Embodiment 1, with reference to Figs. 1-2 As a first embodiment of the present application, the embodiment provides a support positioning mechanism of a module positioning and clamping device, which solves the positioning problem before clamping the module.

[0028] The support positioning mechanism 100 is used to support the clamping mechanism 200 and can be connected with the mechanical arm, so that the whole device serves as a mechanical hand of the mechanical arm.

[0029] Specifically, the support positioning mechanism 100 includes a mounting frame 101, which is set as a rectangular plate.

[0030] The mounting frame 101 is bolted on the bottom surface with a positioning assembly 105.

[0031] Each positioning assembly 105 includes a positioning arm 105a, and the bottom surface of the positioning arm 105a is provided with a plurality of positioning grooves 105b.

[0032] It should be noted that the number of positioning grooves 105b is matched with the type of modules to be gripped by the device.

[0033] Further, the support positioning mechanism 100 further comprises a mounting groove 103, which is formed on the side wall of the mounting frame 101, and is used for mounting the inductor 301.

[0034] The support positioning mechanism 100 further comprises a mounting through hole 104, which is formed in the interior of the mounting frame 101.

[0035] Preferably, the mounting through hole 104 is provided with four mounting through holes, which are respectively used for mounting the oppositely arranged air cylinders 302 and the oppositely arranged guide columns 106.

[0036] The support positioning mechanism 100 further comprises a matching groove 102, which is formed on the mounting frame 101, so as to facilitate the positioning of the device when connected with the mechanical arm, and is fixedly connected with the mechanical arm through bolts.

[0037] Embodiment 2, refer to Figs. 1-2 The second embodiment of the utility model is different from the previous embodiment, and the module positioning and gripping device provided by the embodiment solves the problem of module gripping.

[0038] The gripping mechanism 200 is used for gripping different types of modules.

[0039] Specifically, the gripping mechanism 200 comprises a connecting arm 201, which comprises two groups of symmetrically fixedly connected telescopic rods at one end of the air cylinder 302; the connecting arm 201 is provided with a guide hole, which is sleeved on the guide column 106, and when the telescopic rod of the air cylinder 302 drives the connecting arm 201 to move, the guide column 106 plays a guiding and limiting role on the connecting arm 201, thereby improving the gripping precision of the device.

[0040] It should be noted that the air cylinder 302 and the guide column 106 are arranged at the diagonal line of the mounting frame 101, so as to improve the stability of the movement of the connecting arm 201.

[0041] The outer side wall of the two connecting arms 201 is bolted with a clamping jaw 202, and the lower part of the clamping jaw 202 is processed into a bent section 206, which is symmetrically installed inward.

[0042] The gripping mechanism 200 further comprises a hook 203, which is bolted on the bottom surface of the clamping jaw 202, and the cross section of the hook 203 is arranged in an L shape, and the horizontal sections of the L shape are opposite to each other, so as to hook the corresponding module.

[0043] The clamping mechanism 200 further comprises a clamping groove 204 arranged on the opposite side wall of the bending section 206, and a bumper 205 arranged in the clamping groove 204, which is used to avoid damage to the surface of the module when the module is clamped, and to avoid the module from sliding off the clamping jaw 202.

[0044] Preferably, two clamping grooves 204 are arranged on the side wall of the bending section 206, and the arrangement direction is the up-down direction of the device operation. The clamping groove 204 is semi-closed, and the upper surface is open to facilitate the insertion of the bumper 205 into the clamping groove 204, and the side wall is semi-open to facilitate the bumper 205 to partially expose along the side wall and contact the module without falling off.

[0045] Further, the bumper 205 can be fixedly connected with the bending section 206 in the form of a cylindrical body embedded or a sheet body adhered or a bolted connection.

[0046] The remaining structures are the same as those in Embodiment 1.

[0047] Embodiment 3, with reference to Figs. 1-5 The third embodiment of the utility model is different from the previous embodiment, and provides a driving mechanism of the module positioning and clamping device, which solves the problem of module clamping stability.

[0048] The driving mechanism 300 is used to drive the clamping jaw 202 to clamp the module, and control the clamping force of the module to avoid damage to the module or the module falling off due to too small clamping force.

[0049] Preferably, the driving mechanism 300 comprises a sensor 301 installed in the mounting groove 103.

[0050] Specifically, the sensor 301 is arranged as a pressure sensor and is connected with the clamping jaw 202 by a cable, and the extension and retraction amount of the extension rod of the air cylinder 302 is controlled by a set pressure value, so that the clamping force of the clamping jaw 202 on the module is controllable.

[0051] Further, the driving mechanism 300 further comprises an air cylinder 302, and the air cylinder 302 is arranged as two and is installed in the mounting through hole 104, respectively.

[0052] Further, the driving mechanism 300 further comprises a quick connector 303 installed on the mounting bracket 101, which is used to externally connect an air pipe to provide an air source for the air cylinder 302.

[0053] The remaining structures are the same as those in Embodiment 2.

[0054] In use, the device is first fixedly connected with the mechanical arm; the cylinder 302 controls the gripper 202 to be located at the position of the farthest relative distance; when the module is gripped, the mechanical arm drives the device to be aligned with the module to be gripped; when the I-type module is gripped, the cylinder 302 drives the connecting arm 201 to gather, the hook hand 203 enters the slot A, and the along plate A-1 in the slot A is hooked, so that the I-type module is gripped; when the II-type module is gripped, the corresponding positioning groove 105b of the positioning arm 105a is connected to the first positioning rib B, so that the mechanical hand finely adjusts the corresponding position of the device and the module, the gripper 202 gathers, the anti-collision strip 205 is contacted with the module, the sensor 301 feeds back the real-time force of the gripper 202 to the terminal control system, when the force reaches the preset value, the terminal control system controls the cylinder 302 to stop, and the position of the telescopic rod is kept, so that the II-type module is gripped; when the III-type module is gripped, the corresponding positioning groove 105b of the positioning arm 105a is connected to the second positioning rib C, so that the mechanical hand finely adjusts the corresponding position of the device and the module, the gripper 202 gathers, the anti-collision strip 205 is contacted with the module, the sensor 301 feeds back the real-time force of the gripper 202 to the terminal control system, when the force reaches the preset value, the terminal control system controls the cylinder 302 to stop, and the position of the telescopic rod is kept, so that the III-type module is gripped.

[0055] In conclusion, through the design of the positioning arm and the positioning groove, the positioning of various modules is realized; through the design of the cylinder, the opening and closing size of the gripper can be controlled, so that the device is suitable for modules of different sizes, and the compatibility of module gripping is improved; the device is suitable for the gripping positioning action of various modules, different gripping devices need not be switched for different modules, and the working efficiency of module gripping is improved.

[0056] It is important to note that the construction and arrangements of the application shown in the various exemplary embodiments are illustrative only. Although only a few embodiments have been described in detail in this disclosure, those skilled in the art who review this disclosure will readily appreciate that many modifications can be made to the embodiments without departing from the novel teachings and advantages of the subject matter described herein. For example, elements described as integrated in a single unit can be separated, elements described as separate can be integrated, and the position, number, shape, and arrangements of elements can be varied. Accordingly, all such modifications are intended to be included within the scope of the present inventive subject matter. The order or sequence of any process or method steps can be varied or re-sequenced without departing from the general nature of the claims. Any "means plus function" clauses are intended to cover the structures described herein as performing the recited functionality and not only structural equivalents but also equivalent structures. Other substitutions, modifications, changes, and omissions can be made in the design, operating conditions, and arrangement of the exemplary embodiments without departing from the scope of the present inventive subject matter. Accordingly, the present inventive subject matter is not limited to the particular embodiments described and illustrated herein, but extends to equivalents of which the foregoing describes are intended to cover.

[0057] Furthermore, in order to provide a concise description of the exemplary embodiments, not all features of an actual implementation can be described (i.e., those pertaining to the

[0058] It is understood that in the development of any actual implementation, as in any engineering or design project, numerous implementation-specific decisions can be made. Such development efforts can inevitably lead to a number of substitutions, modifications, changes, and omissions of parts illustrated as having a specific configuration. Such are the natural consequences of research and development efforts, and

[0059] It should be noted that the above examples are intended to illustrate the technical solutions of the present application but not limit the present application, and although the present application has been described in detail with reference to the preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that the technical solutions of the present application can be modified or replaced equivalently without departing from the spirit and scope of the present application, and all should be included in the scope of the claims of the present application.

Claims

1. A module positioning gripper device, characterized by: The utility model relates to a module positioning and clamping device, which comprises a supporting and positioning mechanism (100), a clamping mechanism (200) and a driving mechanism (300). The supporting and positioning mechanism (100) comprises a mounting frame (101) provided with a positioning assembly (105). The clamping mechanism (200) comprises clamping jaws (202) symmetrically arranged and movably connected to both sides of the mounting frame (101). The driving mechanism (300) comprises two air cylinders (302) mounted in the mounting frame (101), and the telescopic rods of the air cylinders (302) symmetrically extend out of the mounting frame (101).

2. The module positioning and clamping device according to claim 1, wherein the supporting and positioning mechanism (100) further comprises a mounting through hole (104) formed in the mounting frame (101) for mounting the air cylinders (302).

3. The module positioning and clamping device according to claim 1, wherein the supporting and positioning mechanism (100) further comprises a matching groove (102) formed on the mounting frame (101) for facilitating installation and positioning when connected to a mechanical arm.

4. The module positioning and clamping device according to any one of claims 1-3, wherein the positioning assembly (105) comprises two groups.

5. The module positioning and clamping device according to claim 4, wherein each group of the positioning assembly (105) comprises a positioning arm (105a) provided with a plurality of positioning grooves (105b) on the bottom surface.

6. The module positioning and clamping device according to claim 1, wherein the clamping jaw (202) is provided with a bent section (206) at the lower part.

7. The module positioning and clamping device according to claim 6, wherein the clamping mechanism (200) further comprises a connecting arm (201) comprising two groups symmetrically arranged on the telescopic rods of the air cylinders (302), and the clamping jaws (202) are connected to the connecting arm (201) so that the bent sections (206) are opposite to each other.

8. The module positioning and clamping device according to claim 7, wherein the clamping mechanism (200) further comprises a hook (203) provided on the bottom surface of the clamping jaw (202), and the cross section of the hook (203) is in the shape of L with the horizontal sections opposite to each other.

9. The module positioning and clamping device according to claim 7 or 8, wherein the clamping mechanism (200) further comprises a clamping groove (204) provided on the opposite side walls of the bent section (206), and the clamping groove (204) is provided with an anti-collision strip (205) inside.

10. The module positioning and clamping device according to claim 1, wherein the driving mechanism (300) further comprises a quick connector (303) provided on the mounting frame (101) for external connection of an air pipe. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​