Quick release structure for mechanical arm and mechanical arm

Abstract

The utility model provides a quick release structure for the mechanical arm and the mechanical arm, the quick release structure for the mechanical arm comprises a first quick release part, a second quick release part and a locking part, one end of the first quick release part is provided with a sliding block, one end of the second quick release part is provided with a sliding groove, the sliding block is arranged in the sliding groove in a sliding mode, and the locking part is arranged in the sliding groove. The locking part comprises a locking assembly and an identification piece, the locking assembly is arranged on the second quick release part and penetrates through the sliding groove, and under the condition that the sliding block is arranged in the sliding groove, the locking assembly can be driven by the identification piece to be locked with the sliding block or separated from the sliding block. The quick disassembly structure for the mechanical arm can achieve quick disassembly and assembly of the mechanical arm, and is simple in overall structure, small in number of parts and low in production cost; the device can be detached at any time during production without damaging the original system; in addition, a user can lock or unlock the locking assembly only through the identification piece, the dismounting operation can be carried out only by a related user, and the production safety is guaranteed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of quick-release structure technology for robotic arms, and in particular to a quick-release structure for robotic arms and a robotic arm. Background Technology

[0002] The quick-release structure of robotic arms plays multiple roles in various scenarios. For example, on industrial production lines, maintenance, adjustment, and replacement via quick-release structures can achieve higher production efficiency and shorter changeover times, while also reducing maintenance time and costs. Quick-release structures also allow operators to quickly switch between robotic arms with different functions, enabling the robotic arms to adapt to various task requirements, thereby enhancing the application flexibility and versatility of the robotic arms. At the same time, because the replacement process becomes simple and quick, more economical robotic arms can be used without sacrificing production efficiency, thus reducing overall operating costs.

[0003] Existing quick-release robotic arm structures have many drawbacks, such as complex structures and a large number of parts, resulting in cumbersome and costly assembly and disassembly processes; they cannot be disassembled at any time during production; and the disassembly operation can be carried out with just a general tool, rather than being performed by only relevant maintenance personnel, which increases the risk.

[0004] Therefore, a quick-release structure for robotic arms needs to be designed to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] In view of this, in order to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art, this utility model provides a quick-release structure for a robotic arm and a robotic arm, which effectively solves the problems of existing quick-release structures for robotic arms, such as complex structure, large number of parts, cumbersome assembly and disassembly process and high cost, inability to disassemble at any time during production, and the inability to disassemble only by relevant maintenance personnel, which increases the risk.

[0006] According to a first aspect of the present invention, a quick-release structure for a robotic arm is provided, wherein the quick-release structure for the robotic arm includes a first quick-release part, a second quick-release part, and a locking part. One end of the first quick-release part is provided with a sliding block, and one end of the second quick-release part is provided with a sliding groove. The sliding block is slidably disposed in the sliding groove. The locking part is disposed in the sliding groove and includes a locking component and an identification element. The locking component is disposed in the second quick-release part and passes through the sliding groove. When the sliding block is disposed in the sliding groove, the locking component can be locked with the sliding block or separated from the sliding block by the driving action of the identification element.

[0007] Preferably, the sliding block includes a sliding part and a connecting part, the sliding part is connected to one end of the first quick-release part through the connecting part, and the size of the sliding part is larger than the size of the connecting part; the sliding groove includes a sliding groove part and a connecting groove part that are connected to each other, and when the sliding block is disposed in the sliding groove, the sliding part is disposed in the sliding groove part and the connecting part is disposed in the connecting groove part.

[0008] Preferably, the locking assembly includes a connecting block, a rotation limiting block, and a rotating screw, wherein the rotation limiting block is disposed inside the connecting block, and the rotating screw passes through the connecting block and the rotation limiting block.

[0009] Preferably, the rotating screw includes a head, a rod, and a threaded part connected in sequence, the threaded part being able to extend out of the connecting block, and the rotating limiting block being sleeved on the rod; the connecting block has an accommodating space inside, one end of the connecting block has a rotating hole, the head is disposed in the rotating hole, and the rotating limiting block and the rod are both disposed in the accommodating space.

[0010] Preferably, the first surface of the head is provided with an identification groove and a cylindrical protrusion. The identification groove is recessed from the first surface of the head in the direction of the rod, and the cylindrical protrusion protrudes from the bottom of the identification groove in the direction away from the rod. The end of the identification component is provided with an identification block and an identification hole. The shape of the identification block corresponds to the shape of the identification groove, and the cylindrical protrusion can pass through the identification hole.

[0011] Preferably, the sliding block has a locking hole, which can be connected to the wire part.

[0012] Preferably, the robotic arm includes an arm body and an end effector. The arm body is connected to the end effector via a quick-release structure. The first quick-release part is provided with a first connection position, and the arm body is detachably connected to the first quick-release part via the first connection position. The second quick-release part is provided with a second connection position, and the end effector is detachably connected to the second quick-release part via the second connection position.

[0013] Preferably, the side of the first quick-release part facing away from the arm body has a wire harness groove for accommodating the wire harness of the robotic arm, and the wire harness groove is connected to the first connection position.

[0014] Preferably, the first quick-release part further includes a cover plate, which covers the wire harness groove.

[0015] According to a second aspect of the present invention, a robotic arm is provided, wherein the robotic arm includes the quick-release structure for a robotic arm as described above.

[0016] According to the quick-release structure for the robotic arm of this utility model, the robotic arm can be quickly assembled and disassembled through the cooperation of the first quick-release part, the second quick-release part, and the locking part. Due to the simple overall structure and the small number of parts, the assembly and disassembly process is simple, convenient, efficient, and has low production cost. Furthermore, since the first quick-release part and the second quick-release part are connected by a mechanical structure, they can be disassembled at any time during production without damaging the original production line and circuit system. Because a locking part is provided, the user must use an identification piece to lock or unlock the locking component, thereby realizing the connection and separation of the first quick-release part and the second quick-release part. In this way, the disassembly operation can only be performed by the relevant user, ensuring the safety of production.

[0017] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features and advantages of this application more apparent and understandable, preferred embodiments are described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this application and should not be regarded as a limitation of the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0019] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a robotic arm including a quick-release structure for a robotic arm, according to an embodiment of the present invention, is shown.

[0020] Figure 2 An exploded view of a quick-release structure for a robotic arm according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0021] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the structure of the first quick-release part and the second quick-release part according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0022] Figure 4 An exploded view of the first quick-release portion according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0023] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the structure of a locking component according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0024] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the structure of the identification element according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0025] Reference numerals: 1-First quick-release part; 101-Sliding block; 102-Sliding part; 103-Connecting part; 104-First connecting position; 105-Locking hole; 2-Second quick-release part; 201-Sliding groove; 202-Sliding groove part; 203-Connecting groove part; 204-Wire harness groove; 205-Cover plate; 3-Locking part; 301-Connecting block; 302-Rotation limit block; 303-Rotation screw; 304-Head; 305-Rod part; 306-Thread part; 307-Rotation hole; 308-Identification groove; 309-Cylindrical protrusion; 310-Identification element; 311-Identification block; 312-Identification hole; 501-Arm body; 502-End connector. Detailed Implementation

[0026] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this application clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. The components of the embodiments of this application described and shown in the accompanying drawings can generally be arranged and designed in various different configurations. Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of this application provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed application, but merely represents selected embodiments of this application. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0027] In the description of the embodiments of this application, it should be noted that the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship commonly used when the product of this application is in use. They are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this application. In addition, the terms "first," "second," and "third," etc., are only used to distinguish descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0028] Furthermore, terms such as "horizontal" and "vertical" do not imply that components must be absolutely horizontal or suspended, but rather that they can be slightly tilted. For example, "horizontal" simply means that its direction is more horizontal than "vertical," not that the structure must be completely horizontal, but can be slightly tilted.

[0029] In the description of the embodiments of this application, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "set," "install," "connect," and "connect" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0030] According to a first aspect of this utility model, a quick-release structure for a robotic arm is provided, such as... Figures 1 to 6 As shown, the robotic arm uses a quick-release structure for connection. The quick-release structure includes a first quick-release part 1, a second quick-release part 2, and a locking part 3.

[0031] In the following description, reference will be made to Figures 1 to 6 The detailed structure of the first quick-release part 1, the second quick-release part 2, and the locking part 3 of the quick-release structure for the robotic arm is described in detail.

[0032] like Figure 1 As shown, in this embodiment, a sliding block 101 is provided at one end of the first quick-release part 1, and a sliding groove 201 is provided at one end of the second quick-release part 2. The sliding block 101 is slidably disposed in the sliding groove 201. A locking part 3 is disposed in the sliding groove 201. The locking part 3 includes a locking component and an identification element 310. The locking component is disposed in the second quick-release part 2 and passes through the sliding groove 201. When the sliding block 101 is disposed in the sliding groove 201, the locking component can be locked with or separated from the sliding block 101 by the action of the identification element 310. It can be understood that the identification element 310 can be, for example, a key, and the locking component can be understood as a lock cylinder. The sliding block 101 and the sliding groove 201 are unlocked or locked by the cooperation of the key and the lock cylinder. The first quick-release part 1 and the second quick-release part 2 are connected or separated from each other by the cooperation of the sliding block 101 and the sliding groove 201.

[0033] The first quick-release part 1 and the second quick-release part 2 can both be formed into an approximately rectangular plate-shaped structure. Since the rectangular plate-shaped structure has a certain length, sufficient space can be reserved for installing the locking part 3, which also facilitates operation by the user. The sliding block 101 and the sliding groove 201 can be respectively provided at the end of the first quick-release part 1 and the end of the second quick-release part 2. The sliding block 101 and the sliding groove 201 can also be formed into an approximately rectangular plate-shaped structure, which facilitates docking, sliding and disassembly.

[0034] This robotic arm utilizes a quick-release structure, with the cooperation of a first quick-release part 1, a second quick-release part 2, and a locking part 3, enabling rapid assembly and disassembly. Due to its simple overall structure and few parts, the assembly and disassembly process is simple, convenient, efficient, and cost-effective. Furthermore, since the first quick-release part 1 and the second quick-release part 2 are mechanically connected, disassembly can be performed at any time during production without damaging the existing production line and electrical system. Because of the locking part 3, the user must use the identification component 310 to lock or unlock the locking assembly, thereby enabling the connection and separation of the first quick-release part 1 and the second quick-release part 2. This disassembly operation can only be performed by the relevant user, ensuring production safety.

[0035] Preferably, such as Figures 1 to 3 As shown, in this embodiment, the sliding block 101 may include a sliding portion 102 and a connecting portion 103. The sliding portion 102 is connected to one end of the first quick-release portion 1 via the connecting portion 103, and the size of the sliding portion 102 is larger than the size of the connecting portion 103. The sliding groove 201 may include a groove portion 202 and a connecting groove portion 203 that are connected to each other. When the sliding block 101 is disposed in the sliding groove 201, the sliding portion 102 is disposed in the groove portion 202, and the connecting portion 103 is disposed in the connecting groove portion 203. Correspondingly, the size of the groove portion 202 is also larger than the size of the connecting groove portion 203. By designing sliding portions 102 and connecting portions 103 (groove portion 202 and connecting groove portion 203) of different sizes, the user can ensure accurate and quick connection when connecting the first quick-release portion 1 and the second quick-release portion 2.

[0036] Preferably, such as Figure 2 and Figure 5 As shown, in an embodiment, the locking component may include a connecting block 301, a rotation limiting block 302, and a rotating screw 303. The rotation limiting block 302 is disposed inside the connecting block 301, and the rotating screw 303 passes through the connecting block 301 and the rotation limiting block 302.

[0037] Furthermore, the rotating screw 303 may include a head 304, a rod 305, and a threaded portion 306 connected in sequence. The threaded portion 306 can extend out of the connecting block 301, and the rotation limiting block 302 is sleeved on the rod 305. The connecting block 301 has an accommodating space inside, and a rotating hole 307 is opened at one end of the connecting block 301. The head 304 is disposed in the rotating hole 307, and the rotating limiting block 302 and the rod 305 are both disposed in the accommodating space.

[0038] Preferably, such as Figure 2 , Figure 5 and Figure 6As shown, in this embodiment, the first surface of the head 304 is provided with an identification groove 308 and a cylindrical protrusion 309. The identification groove 308 is recessed from the first surface of the head 304 in the direction of the rod portion 305, and the cylindrical protrusion 309 protrudes from the bottom of the identification groove 308 in a direction away from the rod portion 305. The end of the identification member 310 is provided with an identification block 311 and an identification hole 312. The shape of the identification block 311 corresponds to the shape of the identification groove 308, and the cylindrical protrusion 309 can pass through the identification hole 312. In this embodiment, the shape of the identification block 311 and the shape of the identification groove 308 are both combinations of arc-shaped grooves and circular grooves, and the cylindrical protrusion 309 is disposed in the circular groove.

[0039] Preferably, such as Figure 2 and Figure 5 As shown, in this embodiment, the sliding block 101 has a locking hole 105, which can be connected to the threaded part 306. The rotating screw 303 passes through the second quick-release part 2 and connects to the locking hole 105 of the sliding block 101. The locking hole 105 can be a threaded hole, and the connection method is a threaded connection.

[0040] Preferably, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in this embodiment, the robotic arm may include an arm body 501 and an end effector 502. The arm body 501 is connected to the end effector 502 via a quick-release structure. Specifically, the first quick-release part 1 is provided with a first connection position 104, and the arm body 501 is detachably connected to the first quick-release part 1 via the first connection position 104. The second quick-release part 2 is provided with a second connection position (not shown due to angle), and the end effector 502 is detachably connected to the second quick-release part 2 via the second connection position. Both the first connection position 104 and the second connection position may include multiple connection holes, which may be threaded holes commonly found in robotic arms.

[0041] Preferably, such as Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, in this embodiment, the first quick-release part 1 has a wire harness groove 204 on the side facing away from the arm body 501 for accommodating the wire harness of the robotic arm. The wire harness groove 204 communicates with the first connection position 104. After the arm body 501 is connected to the first quick-release part 1, the wire harness of the arm body 501 passes through the first quick-release part 1 via the first connection position 104 and is disposed in the wire harness groove 204.

[0042] Furthermore, the first quick-release part 1 may also include a cover plate 205, which covers the wire harness groove 204. The cover plate 205 can protect the wire harness groove 204 and the wire harness.

[0043] The process of using the quick-release structure of this robotic arm is as follows: First, the first quick-release part 1 is connected to the arm body 501 via a connector such as a fastening bolt. Since the first connection position 104 is a round hole, the first quick-release part 1 can cooperate with the arm body 501 and can move around the joint of the arm body 501. Then, the rotation limit block 302 is sleeved on the rod portion 305 of the rotating screw 303, and the rotating screw 303 is set on the connecting block 301. In the embodiment, the connecting block 301 may include upper and lower parts for easy assembly, and these two parts can be connected to each other via a connector such as a fastening bolt. Then, the assembled locking assembly is installed on the second quick-release part 2. Next, the sliding block 101 of the first quick-release part 1 is installed in the sliding groove 201 of the second quick-release part 2, the identification member 310 is inserted into the identification groove 308 of the rotating screw 303, the identification member 310 is rotated so that the thread portion 306 is screwed into the locking hole 105, and the identification member 310 is retracted. Finally, the end connector 502 is connected to the second quick-release part 2 via a connector such as a fastening bolt to complete the connection. If you want to quickly disassemble the robotic arm and perform maintenance, the user can use the identification part 310 to align with the identification slot 308 of the rotating screw 303 and rotate it in the opposite direction to separate the threaded part 306 from the locking hole 105, and then separate the second quick-release part 2 from the first quick-release part 1 to complete the disassembly.

[0044] This robotic arm utilizes a quick-release structure, with the cooperation of a first quick-release section, a second quick-release section, and a locking section, enabling rapid assembly and disassembly. Due to its simple overall structure and few parts, the assembly and disassembly process is simple, convenient, efficient, and cost-effective. Furthermore, because the first and second quick-release sections are mechanically connected, disassembly can be performed at any time during production without damaging the existing production line or electrical system. The locking section requires the user to use an identification device to lock or unlock the locking assembly, thereby enabling the connection and separation of the first and second quick-release sections. This ensures that only authorized users can perform the disassembly, guaranteeing production safety.

[0045] Furthermore, according to a second aspect of this utility model, a robotic arm is provided, the robotic arm including the quick-release structure for a robotic arm as described above. During use, the robotic arm can be quickly assembled and disassembled via the quick-release structure, and assembly and disassembly can only be performed through the identification member 310, ensuring ease of installation.

[0046] Finally, it should be noted that the above-described embodiments are merely specific implementations of this application, used to illustrate the technical solutions of this application, and not to limit them. The protection scope of this application is not limited thereto. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that any person skilled in the art can still modify or easily conceive of changes to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features, within the technical scope disclosed in this application. Such modifications, changes, or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, and should all be covered within the protection scope of this application. Therefore, the protection scope of this application should be determined by the protection scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A quick-release structure for a robotic arm, characterized in that, The quick-release structure for the robotic arm includes a first quick-release part, a second quick-release part, and a locking part. One end of the first quick-release part is provided with a sliding block, and one end of the second quick-release part is provided with a sliding groove. The sliding block is slidably disposed in the sliding groove. The locking part is disposed in the sliding groove and includes a locking component and an identification component. The locking component is disposed in the second quick-release part and passes through the sliding groove. When the sliding block is disposed in the sliding groove, the locking component can be locked with the sliding block or separated from the sliding block by the driving of the identification component.

2. The quick-release structure for a robotic arm according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sliding block includes a sliding part and a connecting part. The sliding part is connected to one end of the first quick-release part through the connecting part. The size of the sliding part is larger than the size of the connecting part. The sliding groove includes a sliding groove portion and a connecting groove portion that are connected to each other. When the sliding block is disposed in the sliding groove, the sliding portion is disposed in the sliding groove portion and the connecting portion is disposed in the connecting groove portion.

3. The quick-release structure for a robotic arm according to claim 1, characterized in that, The locking assembly includes a connecting block, a rotation limiting block, and a rotating screw. The rotation limiting block is disposed inside the connecting block, and the rotating screw passes through the connecting block and the rotation limiting block.

4. The quick-release structure for a robotic arm according to claim 3, characterized in that, The rotating screw includes a head, a rod, and a threaded part connected in sequence. The threaded part can extend out of the connecting block, and the rotating limiting block is sleeved on the rod. The connecting block has an internal accommodating space, one end of the connecting block has a rotating hole, the head is disposed in the rotating hole, and the rotating limiting block and the rod are both disposed in the accommodating space.

5. The quick-release structure for a robotic arm according to claim 4, characterized in that, The first surface of the head is provided with an identification groove and a cylindrical protrusion. The identification groove is recessed from the first surface of the head in the direction of the rod, and the cylindrical protrusion is protruded from the bottom of the identification groove in the direction away from the rod. The end of the identification component is provided with an identification block and an identification hole. The shape of the identification block corresponds to the shape of the identification groove, and the cylindrical protrusion can pass through the identification hole.

6. The quick-release structure for a robotic arm according to claim 4, characterized in that, The sliding block has a locking hole, which can be connected to the wire part.

7. The quick-release structure for a robotic arm according to claim 1, characterized in that, The robotic arm includes an arm body and an end effector, wherein the arm body is connected to the end effector via a quick-release structure. The first quick-release part is provided with a first connecting position, and the arm body is detachably connected to the first quick-release part through the first connecting position. The second quick-release part is provided with a second connecting position, and the end connector is detachably connected to the second quick-release part through the second connecting position.

8. The quick-release structure for a robotic arm according to claim 7, characterized in that, The first quick-release part has a wire harness groove on the side facing away from the arm body for accommodating the wire harness of the robotic arm, and the wire harness groove is connected to the first connection position.

9. The quick-release structure for a robotic arm according to claim 8, characterized in that, The first quick-release section also includes a cover plate, which covers the wire harness groove.

10. A robotic arm, characterized in that, The robotic arm includes a quick-release structure for a robotic arm as described in any one of claims 1 to 9.

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