An isometric transfer mechanism

Abstract

The application relates to an equidistance transfer mechanism, which comprises a carrying plate, a driving device and a plurality of clamping mechanisms, the plurality of clamping mechanisms are sequentially arranged along a first direction, each clamping mechanism can be telescopically moved along a second direction, the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction, the plurality of clamping mechanisms are connected to the carrying plate, and the driving device drives the carrying plate to move along the first direction. By sequentially arranging the plurality of clamping mechanisms along the first direction and connecting the clamping mechanisms to the same carrying plate, the mechanism can realize intermittent conveying of articles without stopping the whole conveying process, one clamping mechanism completes conveying of articles and then returns, the intermittent conveying is realized when the clamping mechanism returns, the next clamping mechanism can immediately continue conveying the articles to the next work station after returning, the intermittent conveying only exists between two clamping mechanisms, time waste and equipment idling caused by stopping of the whole conveying equipment are avoided, and the overall efficiency of the production line is remarkably improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the technical field of transport mechanisms, and in particular to an equidistant transfer mechanism. Background Technology

[0002] In automated production and material handling processes, it is often necessary to move items precisely from one workstation to another, while allowing a certain time interval between the two workstations for additional processes, such as handling or inspection. This requirement is particularly common in various production line environments, such as semiconductor manufacturing, electronic assembly, and food processing.

[0003] Traditionally, this intermittent material transport is achieved using a single transport mechanism, such as a conveyor belt. However, achieving intermittent material transport using a conveyor belt requires stopping the belt, which significantly impacts the continuity and efficiency of the production line. Whenever the conveyor belt stops, subsequent items are forced to wait, wasting valuable time and potentially leaving other equipment on the production line idle, such as processing machines and assembly machines, thus reducing overall production efficiency. Furthermore, when the conveyor belt suddenly stops or restarts, items continue to move due to inertia, potentially causing them to slide, collide, or tumble on the belt. This instability not only affects the accurate positioning of items but can also damage them, especially fragile, sensitive, or delicate items, where such damage can be fatal. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of the shortcomings of the existing technology, the purpose of this application is to provide an equidistant transfer mechanism that can achieve stable intermittent transportation.

[0005] The above-mentioned objective of this application is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0006] An equidistant transfer mechanism includes a carrier plate, a driving device, and a plurality of clamping mechanisms. The plurality of clamping mechanisms are arranged sequentially along a first direction, and each clamping mechanism is capable of extending and retracting along a second direction, which is perpendicular to the first direction. The plurality of clamping mechanisms are all connected to the carrier plate. The driving device drives the carrier plate to move along the first direction.

[0007] This application is further configured such that the distance between any two adjacent clamping mechanisms in the plurality of clamping mechanisms is the same.

[0008] This application is further configured to include a slide rail, which is arranged along the first direction, and a slider is provided on the carrier plate, the slider cooperating with the slide rail.

[0009] The application is further provided with the slide rail fixedly arranged on a fixed plate, the fixed plate is provided with two abutting positions, the carrying plate is provided with a sensing plate, the sensing plate is arranged between the two abutting positions, and the abutting positions are electrically connected with the driving device.

[0010] The application is further provided with the clamping mechanism having two clamping blocks arranged oppositely.

[0011] The application is further provided with the two clamping blocks arranged along the first direction.

[0012] The application is further provided with the driving device adopting a pneumatic cylinder or an electric cylinder, the driving device has a piston rod, and the end of the piston rod is embedded in the carrying plate.

[0013] The application is further provided with the clamping mechanism including a pneumatic cylinder or an electric cylinder telescoped along the second direction.

[0014] In summary, the application has the following beneficial technical effects:

[0015] 1. The application is provided with a plurality of clamping mechanisms arranged along the first direction in sequence and connected on the same carrying plate, the mechanism can realize intermittent conveying of articles without stopping the whole conveying process, one clamping mechanism completes conveying of articles and then returns, the intermittent conveying is realized when the clamping mechanism returns, and the next clamping mechanism can immediately take over to continue conveying the articles to the next work station, the intermittent conveying only exists between two clamping mechanisms, time waste and equipment idling caused by stopping the whole conveying equipment are avoided, and the overall efficiency of the production line is significantly improved.

[0016] 2. The clamping mechanism is adopted to clamp the articles, the articles can be firmly clamped, and problems such as sliding, collision or rolling on the conveying belt caused by inertia are avoided. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0017] Fig. 1 is a schematic view of the shaft side of the equal-distance transfer mechanism.

[0018] Fig. 2 is a schematic view of the side of the equal-distance transfer mechanism.

[0019] Explanation of reference numerals: 1, clamping mechanism; 11, clamping block; 2, driving device; 3, carrying plate; 31, sliding block; 32, slide rail; 33, abutting position; 34, sensing plate. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0020] The application will be further described in detail below with reference to the drawings.

[0021] As Figs. 1-2As shown, an equal interval transfer mechanism includes a carrying plate 3, a driving device 2 and a plurality of clamping mechanisms 1, the plurality of clamping mechanisms 1 are arranged in sequence along a first direction, each clamping mechanism 1 can be telescopic along a second direction, the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction; the plurality of clamping mechanisms 1 are connected to the carrying plate 3; the driving device 2 drives the carrying plate 3 to move along the first direction.

[0022] Specifically, the first direction is the left-right direction in the figure, and the second direction is the up-down direction in the figure. Fig. 2 Fig. 2

[0023] The carrying plate 3 is the basic carrying platform of the whole transfer mechanism, and is designed to be firm and light in structure, so as to facilitate rapid movement and maintain stability.

[0024] The driving device 2 adopts a high-precision servo motor or a stepping motor, cooperates with a precision guide rail and a transmission mechanism, and ensures that the carrying plate 3 can realize accurate and smooth movement along the first direction. The driving device 2 can be programmed and controlled by a PLC or other automatic control system to realize automatic operation.

[0025] The plurality of clamping mechanisms 1 are arranged at equal intervals along the length direction of the carrying plate 3, that is, the first direction, each clamping mechanism 1 includes a pneumatic or electric clamping jaw and can be telescopic along the direction perpendicular to the movement direction of the carrying plate 3.

[0026] In the initial state, all clamping mechanisms 1 are in the contracted state, and the carrying plate 3 is located at the starting position. The working process of the device is that the first clamping mechanism 1 is stretched and clamps the material, the first clamping mechanism 1 is telescopic after clamping the material; the driving device 2 drives all clamping mechanisms 1 to move along the first direction, and after moving to the set position, the first clamping mechanism 1 is stretched and releases the material and is telescopic; the driving device 2 drives all clamping mechanisms 1 to move along the first direction to the starting position, at this time, the rear clamping mechanism 1 corresponds to the material; the second clamping is carried out, at this time, the first clamping mechanism 1 clamps the next material, and the just clamped material is carried to the rear by the rear clamping mechanism 1. In this process, the driving device 2 drives all clamping mechanisms 1 to move along the first direction to the starting position, and the material is static and can be subjected to other processes. Repeat the above process to realize the intermittent and equal interval transfer of workpieces or articles on the production line.

[0027] The plurality of clamping mechanisms 1 are arranged at equal intervals along the length direction of the carrying plate 3, and each clamping mechanism 1 can be telescopic along the direction perpendicular to the movement direction of the carrying plate 3. This design ensures the intermittent and equal interval transfer of the material on the production line, and meets the needs of precision manufacturing and automatic production line.

[0028] ​​Since the clamping mechanisms 1 are arranged at equal intervals along the length direction of the carrier plate 3, and each clamping mechanism 1 can be independently extended and retracted, the space can be fully utilized, and the floor area can be reduced. At the same time, the automation operation and efficient transfer also reduce the labor cost and time cost.

[0029] Further, the distance between each two adjacent clamping mechanisms 1 in the plurality of clamping mechanisms 1 is the same.

[0030] The equidistant transfer mechanism further comprises a sliding rail 32 arranged along the first direction, and a sliding block 31 arranged on the carrier plate 3 and matched with the sliding rail 32.

[0031] The sliding rail 32 is firmly mounted on the fixed part or support of the production line along the first direction. The sliding block 31 is arranged on the bottom of the carrier plate 3 and matched with the sliding rail 32. The sliding block 31 is shaped and sized to closely match the sliding rail 32, ensuring that it does not shake or deviate from the track during movement. The sliding block 31 and the sliding rail 32 should form a good sliding fit, which not only ensures that the carrier plate 3 can move smoothly along the sliding rail 32, but also provides sufficient support and stability when necessary.

[0032] The close fit between the sliding rail 32 and the sliding block 31 can effectively reduce the risk of shaking and deviating from the track during movement of the carrier plate 3, thereby improving the stability and accuracy of movement. The sliding block 31 and the sliding rail 32 are selected to have high strength and wear resistance, capable of bearing large loads and impact forces, ensuring the stability and reliability of the carrier plate 3 during long-term operation. The sliding block 31 is made of self-lubricating material, which can reduce frictional wear between the sliding rail 32 and the sliding block 31, prolong the service life, and reduce energy consumption. The matching structure of the sliding rail 32 and the sliding block 31 is relatively simple, easy to install and disassemble. At the same time, since the sliding block 31 and the sliding rail 32 have good wear resistance, the maintenance cost is relatively low.

[0033] The sliding rail 32 is fixedly arranged on a fixed plate, and the fixed plate is provided with two abutting positions 33. The carrier plate 3 is provided with a sensing plate 34 arranged between the two abutting positions 33, and the abutting positions 33 are electrically connected with the driving device 2.

[0034] The distance between the two abutting positions 33 is consistent with the distance between the two adjacent clamping mechanisms 1.

[0035] The abutment positions 33 can be mechanical contacts, photoelectric sensors or other types of sensors for detecting the position of the sensing plate 34. The size and shape of the sensing plate 34 should match the abutment positions 33 to ensure that the sensing plate 34 can accurately contact the abutment positions 33 or trigger the sensors during the movement of the carrier plate 3. The abutment positions 33 are electrically connected to the driving device 2, usually through circuits or communication lines in the control system. When the sensing plate 34 contacts the abutment positions 33 or triggers the sensors, the control system will receive the corresponding signals and control and adjust the driving device 2 according to the preset logic and algorithm.

[0036] Specifically, when the sensing plate 34 contacts the abutment positions 33 on the left side of the middle of the driving device 2 stops the movement of the carrier plate 3 to the left; when the sensing plate 34 contacts the abutment positions 33 on the right side of the middle of the driving device 2 stops the movement of the carrier plate 3 to the right. Fig. 2 Fig. 2

[0037] During the movement of the carrier plate 3, when the sensing plate 34 approaches or contacts the abutment positions 33, the control system will detect this change and adjust the output of the driving device 2 as needed to ensure that the carrier plate 3 can accurately stop at the predetermined position. At the same time, the abutment positions 33 can also serve as an overload protection mechanism, which can stop the driving device 2 when the carrier plate 3 is subjected to excessive resistance or abnormal movement, preventing equipment damage or safety accidents.

[0038] Further, a baffle is provided on the abutment positions 33 to block the sensing plate 34, achieving mechanical limiting.

[0039] The cooperation of the abutment positions 33 and the sensing plate 34 can achieve accurate detection and control of the position of the carrier plate 3, thereby improving the positioning accuracy and repeatability of the equidistant transfer mechanism. The abutment positions 33 as an overload protection mechanism can stop the driving device 2 in time when the carrier plate 3 is subjected to excessive resistance or abnormal movement, preventing equipment damage or safety accidents, enhancing the safety and reliability of the equidistant transfer mechanism.

[0040] Specifically, the clamping mechanism 1 has two clamping blocks 11 arranged opposite to each other, and the two clamping blocks 11 are arranged along the first direction. The two clamping blocks 11 are used to clamp the material, and an electrode is arranged inside to drive the two clamping blocks 11 to move towards or away from each other to clamp or release the material.

[0041] Further, the driving device 2 adopts a pneumatic cylinder or an electric cylinder, and the driving device 2 has a piston rod, the end of which is embedded in the carrier plate 3. The piston rod is in the shape of a "T", and a groove is formed in the carrier plate 3 to match the piston rod, and the piston rod is embedded in the groove.

[0042] ​​The clamping mechanism 1 comprises a pneumatic cylinder or an electric cylinder which is telescopic in the second direction, so as to realize the telescoping of the clamping mechanism 1 in the second direction, thereby realizing the clamping and releasing of the material.

[0043] The embodiments of the specific embodiment are the preferred embodiments of the utility model, not limited to the protection scope of the utility model, so: all equivalent changes made according to the structure, shape, principle of the utility model should be covered in the protection scope of the utility model.

Claims

1. An isometric transfer mechanism characterized by, The utility model relates to a kind of clamping mechanism and its driving device, including: Multiple clamping mechanisms (1), multiple the clamping mechanism (1) is sequentially arranged along first direction, each the clamping mechanism (1) can be telescopic along second direction, the second direction is perpendicular with the first direction; Carrying plate (3), multiple the clamping mechanism (1) is connected on the carrying plate (3); Driving device (2), the driving device (2) drives the carrying plate (3) moves along the first direction.

2. The isometric transfer mechanism of claim 1, wherein, The distance between every two adjacent clamping mechanisms (1) in multiple the clamping mechanism (1) is same.

3. The isometric transfer mechanism of claim 1, wherein, It further includes slide rail (32), the slide rail (32) is arranged along the first direction, the carrying plate (3) is equipped with a slider (31), the slider (31) and the slide rail (32) are matched.

4. The isometric transfer mechanism of claim 3, wherein, The slide rail (32) is fixedly arranged on a fixed plate, the fixed plate is equipped with two abutting positions (33), the carrying plate (3) is provided with inductive plate (34), the inductive plate (34) is located between two the abutting positions (33), the abutting position (33) is electrically connected with the driving device (2).

5. The isometric transfer mechanism of claim 1, wherein, The clamping mechanism (1) has two clamping blocks (11) arranged oppositely.

6. The isometric transfer mechanism of claim 5, wherein, Two the clamping block (11) is arranged along the first direction.

7. The isometric transfer mechanism of claim 1, wherein, The driving device (2) uses air cylinder or electric cylinder, the driving device (2) has a piston rod, the end of the piston rod is embedded in the carrying plate (3).

8. The isometric transfer mechanism of claim 1, wherein, The clamping mechanism (1) includes air cylinder or electric cylinder which is telescopic along the second direction.

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