Multi-head pneumatic rotary clamping jaw

Abstract

The utility model relates to a multi-head pneumatic rotary clamping jaw, and aims to overcome the defects of the existing mechanical clamping jaw equipment in the aspects of operation flexibility and multi-procedure machining efficiency. The device comprises a base, a horizontal air cylinder, a horizontal rotating seat and a plurality of clamping jaws which are independently controlled. The horizontal air cylinder drives the horizontal rotating base to move horizontally, and each clamping jaw is provided with a rotating motor to achieve radial rotation. The clamping jaw is composed of a clamping jaw base, a clamping jaw air cylinder and a clamping jaw head, and accurate clamping and releasing operation can be conducted. Through the design of multi-axis movement and a plurality of independent clamping jaws, the operation flexibility and the parallel processing capacity on a production line are remarkably improved, and therefore the overall working efficiency is improved. In addition, due to the modular design of the device, the maintenance and replacement processes are simplified, the manufacturing cost is reduced, and the maintainability of the device is enhanced. The device is suitable for industrial automation and production line operation, and the production efficiency and the product quality can be remarkably improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of mechanical clamping, and in particular to a multi-head pneumatic rotary gripper. Background Technology

[0002] In industrial automation and production line operations, mechanical grippers are widely used for grasping, handling, and positioning workpieces. However, most mechanical gripper designs on the market currently only allow for movement along two axes, which is insufficient for handling complex processes and multi-angle positioning. When multi-axis movement or multi-angle operations are required, existing robotic arm structures often become complex and cumbersome, which not only increases the manufacturing cost of the equipment but also seriously affects the convenience of maintenance and operational efficiency.

[0003] Furthermore, traditional mechanical gripper equipment typically only has one gripper, which is insufficient in multi-process, high-efficiency production environments. The design of a single gripper limits the parallel processing capability on the production line, thus affecting overall processing efficiency. This limitation is particularly pronounced when multiple workpieces need to be processed simultaneously or when different operations are performed at different workstations.

[0004] Therefore, developing a device capable of multi-axis movement and equipped with multiple independent mechanical grippers to simplify the structure of robotic arms, improve maintenance convenience, enhance operational flexibility, and increase the efficiency of multi-process machining has become an urgent problem to be solved by those skilled in the art. Such a device will significantly improve the automation level of production lines, reduce labor costs, and simultaneously improve production efficiency and product quality, which is of great significance to industrial production. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a multi-head pneumatic rotary gripper, which can achieve multi-axis movement and is equipped with multiple independent mechanical grippers.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution of this utility model is to design a multi-head pneumatic rotary gripper, including a base, a horizontal cylinder, a horizontal rotary seat, and grippers. The horizontal cylinder is disposed on the base, and the horizontal rotary seat is disposed on the horizontal cylinder. The horizontal rotary seat can rotate horizontally following the horizontal cylinder. Multiple grippers are disposed on the horizontal rotary seat, and each gripper includes a rotary motor. The rotary motor can control the grippers to rotate radially relative to the base.

[0007] Furthermore, the rotary motor is fixed to the horizontal rotary base by a mounting block, which serves to fix and limit the movement.

[0008] Furthermore, the gripper also includes a gripper base, a gripper cylinder, and multiple gripper heads. The gripper base is mounted on the rotary motor and can rotate with the rotary motor. The gripper cylinder is mounted on the gripper base, and the gripper heads are mounted in the gripper cylinder and clamp and release in accordance with the gripper cylinder.

[0009] Furthermore, the gripper head is provided with multiple pads for better gripping of items.

[0010] Preferably, there are two gripper heads.

[0011] Preferably, the gripper is provided with two grippers.

[0012] The advantages and beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0013] By combining a horizontal cylinder and a rotary motor, this invention achieves multi-axis movement, enabling the grippers to operate flexibly in multiple directions, greatly improving the operational flexibility and applicability of the equipment. Multiple grippers are mounted on the horizontal rotary base, each independently controllable. This design significantly enhances the parallel processing capability of the production line, thereby improving overall work efficiency. The overall structure is rationally and compactly designed, achieving complex functions while avoiding excessive complexity in the robotic arm structure, thus reducing manufacturing costs. The gripper module design simplifies and expedites maintenance and replacement, improving the maintainability of the equipment. Attached Figure Description

[0014] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall design of this utility model.

[0016] Figure 2 This is a top view of the present invention.

[0017] Among them, 1-base, 2-horizontal cylinder, 3-horizontal rotary seat, 4-gripper, 41-rotary motor, 42-gripper seat, 43-gripper cylinder, 44-gripper head, 45-pad, 5-mounting block. Detailed Implementation

[0018] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present utility model. In addition, it should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only for illustration and explanation of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model. In the present utility model, unless otherwise stated, directional terms such as "upper" and "lower" generally refer to the upper and lower positions of the device in actual use or operation, specifically the drawing directions in the accompanying drawings; while "inner" and "outer" refer to the outline of the device.

[0019] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, a multi-head pneumatic rotary gripper includes a base 1, a horizontal cylinder 2, a horizontal rotary seat 3, and grippers 4.

[0020] Base 1 serves as the supporting foundation for the entire device, ensuring its stability and load-bearing capacity. It supports the horizontal cylinder 2 and other key components, providing a stable mounting platform for the entire device.

[0021] The horizontal cylinder 2 is mounted on the base 1 and is a key component for controlling the horizontal movement of the horizontal rotary seat 3. Through the compression and release of gas, the horizontal cylinder 2 can drive the horizontal rotary seat 3 and its grippers 4 to move horizontally with precision.

[0022] The horizontal rotary seat 3 is mounted on the horizontal cylinder 2 and can move horizontally along with the horizontal cylinder 2. It supports multiple grippers 4 and enables the horizontal rotation of the grippers 4, increasing the operational flexibility and working range of the grippers 4.

[0023] The gripper 4 is the actuator of the device, responsible for the actual gripping and releasing operations. Each gripper 4 is equipped with a rotary motor 41, allowing the gripper 4 to rotate radially independently on the horizontal rotary base 3.

[0024] The gripper 4 consists of a gripper base 42, a gripper cylinder 43, and multiple gripper heads 44. The gripper base 42 is mounted on the rotary motor 41, and the gripper cylinder 43 is responsible for controlling the clamping and releasing actions of the gripper heads 44.

[0025] The gripper base 43 is the main body of the gripper 4, and it is securely mounted on the rotary motor 41. It supports the gripper cylinder 43 and the gripper head, ensuring the stability and accuracy of the gripping operation.

[0026] The gripper cylinder 43 is the power source for the gripper 4, controlling the clamping or releasing of the gripper head 44 through the compression and release of gas. Its rapid response and precise control enable the gripper 4 to complete the gripping task quickly and accurately.

[0027] The gripper head 44 is the part that directly contacts the workpiece, and its design affects the stability and accuracy of gripping. To enhance the gripping force and prevent the workpiece from slipping, a pad 45 is also provided on the gripper head 44.

[0028] In this embodiment, a total of 2 grippers 4 are provided, and each gripper 4 is provided with 2 gripper heads 44.

[0029] Mounting block 5 is used to fix the position of rotary motor 41 on horizontal rotary base 3, ensuring its stability and precise positioning. It also serves as a limit to prevent rotary motor 41 from shifting or colliding during rotation.

[0030] Specific usage steps:

[0031] The horizontal cylinder 2 is operated by the control system to move the horizontal rotary seat 3 and its gripper 4 to a predetermined position in the horizontal direction. Precise control of the horizontal cylinder 2 ensures that the gripper is accurately aligned with the item to be gripped.

[0032] A rotary motor 41 controls the gripper 4 to rotate radially, enabling the gripping of items at different positions and angles. The high-precision control of the rotary motor 41 ensures that the gripper 4 can flexibly adapt to various working environments and needs.

[0033] Once the gripper 4 is aligned with the item to be gripped, the gripper cylinder 43 is activated, causing the gripper head 44 to perform a clamping action. The pad 45 on the gripper head 44 increases friction, ensuring the item is securely held. When it is time to place the item in the designated location, the gripper cylinder 43 is operated again to release the gripper head 44, thereby releasing the item.

[0034] Because the device is equipped with multiple grippers 4, each of which can be controlled independently, multiple workpieces can be gripped, transported, and placed simultaneously.

[0035] The multi-head pneumatic rotary gripper provided by this utility model has been described in detail above. Specific examples have been used to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of this invention. The descriptions of the embodiments above are only for the purpose of helping to understand the method and core ideas of this utility model. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make several improvements and modifications to this invention without departing from the principles of this invention, and these improvements and modifications also fall within the protection scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A multi-head pneumatic rotary gripper, comprising a base (1), a horizontal cylinder (2), a horizontal rotary seat (3), and grippers (4), characterized in that, The horizontal cylinder (2) is mounted on the base (1), the horizontal rotary seat (3) is mounted on the horizontal cylinder (2), and the horizontal rotary seat (3) is provided with a plurality of grippers (4), the grippers (4) including a rotary motor (41).

2. The multi-head pneumatic rotary gripper according to claim 1, characterized in that, The gripper (4) also includes a gripper seat (42), a gripper cylinder (43) and a plurality of gripper heads (44). The gripper seat (42) is disposed on the rotary motor (41), the gripper cylinder (43) is disposed on the gripper seat (42), and the gripper heads (44) are disposed in the gripper cylinder (43).

3. A multi-head pneumatic rotary gripper according to claim 2, characterized in that, The rotary motor (41) is fixed on the horizontal rotary seat (3) by the mounting block (5).

4. A multi-head pneumatic rotary gripper according to claim 3, characterized in that, The gripper head (44) is provided with multiple pads (45).

5. A multi-head pneumatic rotary gripper according to any one of claims 2 to 4, characterized in that, There are two gripper heads (44).

6. A multi-head pneumatic rotary gripper according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The gripper (4) is provided in two parts.

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