Elastic suction cup assembly of automatic turnover equipment
By designing an elastic suction cup assembly in automated turnover equipment, and utilizing a cylinder-driven output shaft and a spring-driven buffer structure, the problem of deformation and damage of suction cup assembly structures when handling thin metal sheets is solved, thus achieving safer item handling.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520464060.2
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-03-17
- Publication Date
- 2025-12-02
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-03-17
AI Technical Summary
In existing automated equipment, the combination of suction cups and cylinders can easily cause the material to be crushed or the parts to be damaged when handling easily deformable thin metal sheets.
An elastic suction cup assembly for an automated turnover device was designed, comprising a connecting component, a limiting block, a cylinder, an output shaft, a spring, and a suction cup. The output shaft is driven to move up and down by the cylinder, and the elastic contraction of the spring provides a buffer space to prevent items from being squeezed and damaged during handling.
It effectively prevents items from being damaged by squeezing during handling, increases the firmness of the adsorption and the buffer space, and improves the safety of the handling process.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automated turnover equipment technology, and more specifically, to an elastic suction cup assembly for automated turnover equipment. Background Technology
[0002] Automated equipment refers to mechanical equipment or systems that can autonomously complete specific tasks. It controls movement and operation through pre-programming or sensors to achieve the purpose of automated production and operation. In existing automated production, suction cups are often used to move items. In most existing cylinder and suction cup combination structures, the suction cup is directly pressed onto the surface of the device so that the material is attracted by the suction cup. However, due to the lack of buffer space, when moving some easily deformable thin metal sheets, they are easily crushed and deformed, or parts are damaged. Utility Model Content
[0003] In order to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art, this utility model provides an elastic suction cup assembly for automated turnover equipment, which has the advantage of having a buffer space to prevent damage to parts.
[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: an elastic suction cup assembly for an automated turnover equipment, comprising: a connecting assembly, wherein a limiting block is fixedly installed at the bottom of the connecting assembly, a cylinder is fixedly installed at the bottom of the limiting block, an output shaft is fixedly installed at the output end of the cylinder, and a first fixing plate is fixedly installed at the bottom of the cylinder; a first fixing block, wherein an installation groove is formed inside the first fixing block, a spring is fixedly installed inside the installation groove, and a second fixing block is fixedly installed at the bottom of the spring, wherein both the first fixing block and the spring are sleeved on the outside of the output shaft.
[0005] The beneficial effects of adopting the above technical solution are as follows: When it is necessary to move the item, the cylinder is activated to drive the output shaft to move up and down. At this time, since the cylinder is fixed above the first fixed plate, the first fixed plate is fixed to the equipment, thus keeping the cylinder in a fixed position. At this time, the output shaft is fixedly connected to the first connecting plate through the second fixed block, driving the first connecting plate to move up and down. At the same time, when the suction cup at the bottom contacts the item, the spring will elastically contract, increasing the buffer space of the output shaft during movement, preventing the item from being squeezed and damaged when controlled by the suction cup.
[0006] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the bottom of the output shaft is provided with a screw hole, the bottom of the second fixing block is fixedly installed with a first connecting plate, the inside of the first connecting plate is fixedly installed with a positioning groove, the left side of the positioning groove is fixedly installed with a second connecting plate, and the bottom of the second connecting plate is fixedly installed with a locking block.
[0007] The beneficial effects of adopting the above technical solution are: the second fixing block is located inside the first connecting plate and is fixedly connected to the first connecting plate. When the second fixing block and the first connecting plate are installed, the cylinder is started to drive the output shaft to move up and down, so that the first connecting plate can also have the effect of moving up and down.
[0008] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, the bottom of the second connecting plate is provided with a mounting block, the mounting block has a slot and an air hole inside, and the slot and the mounting block are engaged.
[0009] The beneficial effect of adopting the above technical solution is that the card block engages with the card slot, thereby allowing the mounting block to be installed at the bottom of the second connecting plate and to fit against the second connecting plate.
[0010] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the bottom of the first connecting plate is provided with a second fixing plate, the mounting block is located inside the mounting block, and the first connecting plate is located inside the second fixing plate.
[0011] The beneficial effect of adopting the above technical solution is that, since the mounting block is located inside the second fixed plate and is fixedly connected to the second fixed plate, the first connecting plate is fixed inside the second fixed plate by the snap-fit action of the mounting block and the second connecting plate, thereby improving the connectivity.
[0012] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the second fixing plate has a first air groove inside, a connecting block is fixedly installed inside the second fixing plate, a nut is engaged on the outside of the connecting block, a suction cup is fixedly installed at the bottom of the connecting block, and a second air groove is opened inside the connecting block.
[0013] The beneficial effects of adopting the above technical solution are: the main function of the first air groove is to facilitate the gas inside the suction cup to be sucked away through the interior of the second air groove by communicating with the air hole, so that the interior of the suction cup is in a vacuum state, thus achieving the effect of convenient adsorption.
[0014] In a preferred embodiment of this invention, the output shaft passes through the interior of the first fixed plate, the bottom of the output shaft is fixedly connected to the second fixed plate, and the second fixed block is located above the second fixed plate.
[0015] The beneficial effects of adopting the above technical solution are: when the output shaft moves up and down, the output shaft will drive the second fixed plate to move up and down, and at the same time, the screw hole inside the output shaft is fixedly connected to the second fixed plate by bolts, which facilitates the fixing of the output shaft and the second fixed plate.
[0016] In a preferred embodiment of this invention, the spring passes through the interior of the first connecting plate, and the first fixing block is located at the bottom of the first fixing plate, while the second fixing plate is a cuboid.
[0017] The beneficial effects of adopting the above technical solution are: the second fixing plate plays a role in overall connection, ensuring the normal flow of internal air passages while ensuring the effect of device assembly.
[0018] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, there are three connecting blocks, three nuts, and three suction cups, which are distributed at equal distances from each other on the left and right.
[0019] The beneficial effects of adopting the above technical solution are: the main function of the three suction cups is to adsorb the metal sheet at different positions, increase the force range during adsorption, and thus increase the firmness during handling and adsorption. Attached Figure Description
[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;
[0021] Figure 2 This utility model Figure 1 Enlarged schematic diagram of the structure at point A;
[0022] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the overall structure of this utility model;
[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the output shaft structure of this utility model;
[0024] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the spring structure of this utility model.
[0025] In the diagram: 1. Connecting assembly; 2. Cylinder; 3. Output shaft; 4. Limiting block; 5. First fixing plate; 6. First fixing block; 7. Mounting groove; 8. Spring; 9. Second fixing block; 10. Screw hole; 11. First connecting plate; 12. Positioning groove; 13. Second connecting plate; 14. Locking block; 15. Mounting block; 16. Locking groove; 17. Air hole; 18. Second fixing plate; 19. First air groove; 20. Connecting block; 21. Nut; 22. Second air groove; 23. Suction cup. Detailed Implementation
[0026] 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 of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0027] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, this utility model provides an elastic suction cup assembly for an automated turnover equipment, comprising: a connecting component 1, a limiting block 4 fixedly installed at the bottom of the connecting component 1, a cylinder 2 fixedly installed at the bottom of the limiting block 4, an output shaft 3 fixedly installed at the output end of the cylinder 2, and a first fixing plate 5 fixedly installed at the bottom of the cylinder 2; a first fixing block 6, an installation groove 7 provided inside the first fixing block 6, a spring 8 fixedly installed inside the installation groove 7, and a second fixing block 9 fixedly installed at the bottom of the spring 8, with the first fixing block 6 and the spring 8 both sleeved on the outside of the output shaft 3.
[0028] The beneficial effects of adopting the above technical solution are as follows: When it is necessary to move the item, the cylinder 2 is activated to drive the output shaft 3 to move up and down. At this time, since the cylinder 2 is fixed above the first fixed plate 5, the first fixed plate 5 is fixed to the equipment, thereby keeping the cylinder 2 in a fixed position. At this time, the output shaft 3 is fixedly connected to the first connecting plate 11 through the second fixed block 9, driving the first connecting plate 11 to move up and down. At the same time, when the suction cup 23 at the bottom contacts the item, the spring 8 will elastically contract, increasing the buffer space of the output shaft 3 during the movement, preventing the item from being squeezed and damaged when controlled by the suction cup 23.
[0029] The output shaft 3 has a screw hole 10 at its bottom, the second fixing block 9 has a first connecting plate 11 fixedly installed at its bottom, the first connecting plate 11 has a positioning groove 12 fixedly installed inside, the positioning groove 12 has a second connecting plate 13 fixedly installed on its left side, and the second connecting plate 13 has a locking block 14 fixedly installed at its bottom.
[0030] The beneficial effects of adopting the above technical solution are: the second fixing block 9 is located inside the first connecting plate 11 and is fixedly connected to the first connecting plate 11. When the second fixing block 9 and the first connecting plate 11 are installed, and the starting cylinder 2 drives the output shaft 3 to move up and down, the first connecting plate 11 can also have the effect of moving up and down.
[0031] The bottom of the second connecting plate 13 is provided with a mounting block 15. The mounting block 15 has a slot 16 and an air hole 17 inside. The locking block 14 and the slot 16 are locked together.
[0032] The beneficial effect of adopting the above technical solution is that the card block 14 engages with the card slot 16, thereby allowing the mounting block 15 to be installed at the bottom of the second connecting plate 13 and to fit against the second connecting plate 13.
[0033] The bottom of the first connecting plate 11 is provided with a second fixing plate 18, the mounting block 15 is located inside the mounting block 15, and the first connecting plate 11 is located inside the second fixing plate 18.
[0034] The beneficial effect of adopting the above technical solution is that, since the mounting block 15 is located inside the second fixing plate 18 and is fixedly connected to the second fixing plate 18, the first connecting plate 11 is fixed inside the second fixing plate 18 by the snap-fit action of the mounting block 15 and the second connecting plate 13, thereby improving the connectivity.
[0035] The second fixing plate 18 has a first air groove 19 inside, a connecting block 20 is fixedly installed inside the second fixing plate 18, a nut 21 is engaged on the outside of the connecting block 20, a suction cup 23 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the connecting block 20, and a second air groove 22 is opened inside the connecting block 20.
[0036] The beneficial effects of adopting the above technical solution are: the main function of the first air groove 19 is to facilitate the gas inside the suction cup 23 to be sucked away through the interior of the second air groove 22 by communicating with the air hole 17, so that the interior of the suction cup 23 is in a vacuum state, thus achieving the effect of convenient adsorption.
[0037] The output shaft 3 passes through the inside of the first fixed plate 5, and the bottom of the output shaft 3 is fixedly connected to the second fixed plate 18. The second fixed block 9 is located above the second fixed plate 18.
[0038] The beneficial effects of adopting the above technical solution are: when the output shaft 3 moves up and down, the output shaft 3 will drive the second fixing plate 18 to move up and down. At the same time, the screw hole 10 inside the output shaft 3 is fixedly connected to the second fixing plate 18 by bolts, which makes it convenient to fix the output shaft 3 to the second fixing plate 18.
[0039] The spring 8 passes through the interior of the first connecting plate 11, and the first fixing block 6 is located at the bottom of the first fixing plate 5. The second fixing plate 18 is a cuboid.
[0040] The beneficial effects of adopting the above technical solution are: the second fixing plate 18 plays the role of overall connection, ensuring the normal flow of internal air passage while ensuring the effect of device assembly.
[0041] There are three connecting blocks 20, three nuts 21 and three suction cups 23, and the three connecting blocks 20 and the three suction cups 23 are distributed at equal distances on the left and right.
[0042] The beneficial effects of adopting the above technical solution are: the main function of the three suction cups 23 is to adsorb the metal sheet at different positions, increase the force range during adsorption, and thus increase the firmness during handling and adsorption.
[0043] Working principle and usage process of this utility model:
[0044] Firstly, a limiting block 4 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the connecting component 1, a cylinder 2 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the limiting block 4, an output shaft 3 is fixedly installed at the output end of the cylinder 2, a first fixing plate 5 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the cylinder 2, and a spring 8 is fixedly installed inside the mounting groove 7. A second fixing block 9 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the spring 8. At the same time, the first fixing block 6 and the spring 8 are both sleeved on the outside of the output shaft 3. When it is necessary to move the item, the cylinder 2 is activated to drive the output shaft 3 to move up and down. At this time, since the cylinder 2 is fixed above the first fixing plate 5, the first fixing plate 5 is fixed to the equipment, thereby keeping the cylinder 2 in a fixed position. At this time, the output shaft 3 is fixedly connected to the first connecting plate 11 through the second fixing block 9, driving the first connecting plate 11 to move up and down. At the same time, when the suction cup 23 at the bottom contacts the item, the spring 8 will elastically contract, increasing the buffer space of the output shaft 3 during the movement, preventing the item from being squeezed and damaged when it is controlled by the suction cup 23.
[0045] Secondly, the second fixing block 9 is located inside the first connecting plate 11 and is fixedly connected to the first connecting plate 11. When the second fixing block 9 and the first connecting plate 11 are installed, when the cylinder 2 drives the output shaft 3 to move up and down, the first connecting plate 11 can also move up and down.
[0046] Meanwhile, since the mounting block 15 is located inside the second fixing plate 18 and is fixedly connected to the second fixing plate 18, the first connecting plate 11 is fixed inside the second fixing plate 18 by the snap-fit action of the mounting block 15 and the second connecting plate 13, thereby improving the connectivity.
[0047] Finally, a first air groove 19 is provided inside the second fixed plate 18, and a connecting block 20 is fixedly installed inside the second fixed plate 18. A nut 21 is engaged on the outside of the connecting block 20, and a suction cup 23 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the connecting block 20. There are three suction cups 23, and the three suction cups 23 adsorb different positions of the metal sheet to increase the force range during adsorption, thereby increasing the firmness during handling and adsorption.
[0048] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.
[0049] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A flexible suction cup assembly for automated turnover equipment, characterized in that, include: A connecting component, wherein a limiting block is fixedly installed at the bottom of the connecting component, a cylinder is fixedly installed at the bottom of the limiting block, an output shaft is fixedly installed at the output end of the cylinder, and a first fixing plate is fixedly installed at the bottom of the cylinder; A first fixing block has an internal mounting groove, and a spring is fixedly installed inside the mounting groove. A second fixing block is fixedly installed at the bottom of the spring. Both the first fixing block and the spring are sleeved on the outside of the output shaft.
2. The elastic suction cup assembly of the automated turnover equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the output shaft has a screw hole, the bottom of the second fixing block is fixedly installed with a first connecting plate, the inside of the first connecting plate is fixedly installed with a positioning groove, the left side of the positioning groove is fixedly installed with a second connecting plate, and the bottom of the second connecting plate is fixedly installed with a locking block.
3. The elastic suction cup assembly of the automated turnover equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that: The bottom of the second connecting plate is provided with a mounting block, and the mounting block has a slot and an air hole inside, and the slot and the mounting block are engaged.
4. The elastic suction cup assembly of the automated turnover equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that: The bottom of the first connecting plate is provided with a second fixing plate, the mounting block is located inside the mounting block, and the first connecting plate is located inside the second fixing plate.
5. The elastic suction cup assembly of the automated turnover equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that: The second fixing plate has a first air groove inside, a connecting block is fixedly installed inside the second fixing plate, a nut is engaged on the outside of the connecting block, a suction cup is fixedly installed at the bottom of the connecting block, and a second air groove is opened inside the connecting block.
6. The elastic suction cup assembly of the automated turnover equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that: The output shaft passes through the inside of the first fixed plate, and the bottom of the output shaft is fixedly connected to the second fixed plate. The second fixed block is located above the second fixed plate.
7. The elastic suction cup assembly of the automated turnover equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that: The spring passes through the inside of the first connecting plate, and the first fixing block is located at the bottom of the first fixing plate. The second fixing plate is a cuboid.
8. The elastic suction cup assembly of the automated turnover equipment according to claim 5, characterized in that: There are three of each of the connecting blocks, nuts, and suction cups, and the three connecting blocks and the three suction cups are distributed at equal distances from each other on the left and right.