Automatic marking device for plates with multiple specifications and thicknesses

By placing the marking machine at the bottom of the automatic marking device for sheet metal and using a robotic arm and suction cup system to switch the position of the sheet metal, the problem of frequently adjusting the height of sheets of different thicknesses is solved, and the stability and efficiency of automated marking are achieved.

CN223657864UActive Publication Date: 2025-12-12WEIFANG BETTER CERAMICS CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202423224243.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-26
Publication Date
2025-12-12
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-26

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Technical Problem

On automated production lines, when dealing with plates of different thicknesses, existing technologies require frequent adjustments to the height of the marking machine to ensure marking quality, which is complex and inefficient.

Method used

Design an automatic marking device for multi-specification thickness plates. The marking machine is set at the bottom of the plate, and the position of the plate is switched by a robotic arm and a suction cup system. A horizontal air blower is used to clean impurities at the bottom of the plate, and sensors and touch switches are used to ensure gripping stability.

Benefits of technology

It enables automated marking of boards of different specifications and thicknesses without the need for frequent adjustments to the marking machine height, ensuring marking quality and efficiency, and avoiding the impact of impurities on the bottom of the board on the marking.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an automatic marking device for plates with multiple specifications and thicknesses, which belongs to the technical field of plate marking and comprises a long stacking frame, and a to-be-marked area and a finished product area are arranged on the long stacking frame. A marking supporting frame is arranged at one end of the long stacking frame, two supporting beams are arranged at the top of the marking supporting frame and can support plates, a marking machine is arranged below the two supporting beams, a cross beam is arranged above the long stacking frame and the marking supporting frame, a slidable mechanical arm is arranged on the cross beam and comprises a connecting plate, and a vertical air cylinder is arranged on the connecting plate. A lifting plate is connected to the end of a cylinder rod at the bottom of the vertical cylinder, two suction cups are arranged at the bottom of the lifting plate, a horizontal supporting rod is arranged at the end, close to the long stacking frame, of the marking supporting frame, a horizontal blowing rod perpendicular to the moving direction of the mechanical arm is arranged on the horizontal supporting rod, and a plurality of blowing holes are formed in the top of the horizontal blowing rod. The marking machine is arranged at the bottom of the to-be-marked plate, only one-time height adjustment focusing is needed, and the marking quality can be guaranteed.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to plate marking technical field, concretely relates to a multi-specification thickness plate automatic marking device. BACKGROUND

[0002] At present, the marking work of plate is realized on the automatic production line, the plate is conveyed on the conveying belt, and the marking machine marks the plate on the conveying belt, if the specification thickness of the plate changes, the focusing height of the marking machine needs to be adjusted.

[0003] However, for the plate with different thicknesses in the same batch, the height of the marking machine needs to be repeatedly adjusted, or if the plate with different thicknesses needs to be marked again because of the pre-accumulation, the height of the marking machine also needs to be repeatedly adjusted, which brings trouble to the enterprise operators.

[0004] In view of the above problems, the utility model designs and manufactures a multi-specification thickness plate automatic marking device to overcome the above defects. UTILITY MODEL CONTENTS

[0005] For the problems existing in the prior art, the multi-specification thickness plate automatic marking device provided by the utility model can ensure the marking quality by adjusting the height once and focusing.

[0006] In order to achieve the above purpose, the utility model adopts the following technical scheme: a multi-specification thickness plate automatic marking device, comprising a long stacking frame, the long stacking frame is provided with a marking area and a finished product area in the length direction;

[0007] One end of the long stacking frame in the length direction is provided with a marking support frame, the top of the marking support frame is provided with two support beams, the two support beams can support the plate to be marked, and a marking machine is arranged below the two support beams, and the height of the marking machine is adjustable;

[0008] A cross beam is arranged above the long stacking frame and the marking support frame, a movable mechanical hand is arranged on the cross beam, and the mechanical hand can slide above the long stacking frame and the marking support frame;

[0009] The mechanical hand comprises a connecting plate, the connecting plate can slide on the cross beam, a vertical air cylinder is arranged on the connecting plate, a lifting plate is connected to the end of the cylinder rod at the bottom of the vertical air cylinder, at least two suction cups are arranged at the bottom of the lifting plate, and the vertical air cylinder can drive the plate in the marking area to switch positions between the marking support frame and the finished product area through the suction cups on the lifting plate;

[0010] The horizontal support rod is provided with a horizontal air blowing rod, the horizontal air blowing rod is perpendicular to the moving direction of the mechanical arm, and the top of the horizontal air blowing rod is provided with a plurality of air blowing holes.

[0011] Preferably, the distribution length of the air blowing holes on the horizontal air blowing rod is greater than the width of the plate.

[0012] Preferably, the connecting plate is provided with two guide holes, a guide rod is slidably arranged in the guide holes, and the lower end of the guide rod is fixed on the lifting plate.

[0013] Preferably, the guide hole is provided with a guide sleeve.

[0014] Preferably, the bottom of the lifting plate is connected with a touch switch through a connecting block, and the touch switch can sense the plate when the suction disc is adsorbed to the plate.

[0015] Preferably, a dustproof ring is arranged around the marking machine, and a plurality of dustproof blowing holes are uniformly distributed on the top circumference of the dustproof ring.

[0016] Preferably, the upper end faces of the two support beams are each provided with a soft pad.

[0017] Preferably, sensors are arranged above the marking machine corresponding to the to-be-marked area, the finished product area and the horizontal beam, and the sensors can determine the position of the mechanical arm.

[0018] The utility model has the advantages that:

[0019] 1. The marking machine is arranged at the bottom of the to-be-marked position, and the focusing position is set, so that adjustment is not needed, different specifications and thicknesses of plates can meet the marking requirements, the horizontal air blowing rod is arranged to avoid the influence of impurities on the bottom of the plate on the marking, and the marking quality is ensured.

[0020] 2. The touch switch is used to determine whether the suction disc is adsorbed to the plate, and the stability of the mechanical arm in grabbing the plate is ensured. DRAWINGS

[0021] Figure 1 It is a schematic view of a multi-specification and thickness plate automatic marking device.

[0022] Figure 2 It is a partial enlarged schematic view of the lifting plate of the utility model.

[0023] In the diagram: 1. Long stacking rack; 2. Area to be marked; 3. Finished product area; 4. Crossbeam; 5. Vertical cylinder; 6. Connecting plate; 7. Guide rod; 8. Lifting plate; 9. Suction cup; 10. Touch switch; 11. Horizontal support rod; 12. Horizontal air blowing rod; 13. Support beam; 14. Marking machine; 15. Dustproof ring; 16. Marking support frame. Detailed Implementation

[0024] To facilitate understanding by those skilled in the art, the present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0025] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 As shown, an automatic marking device for multi-specification thickness plates includes a long stacking rack 1. The long stacking rack 1 has a marking area 2 and a finished product area 3 in the length direction. Plates of different thicknesses to be marked are placed on the marking area 2, and the marked plates are stored on the finished product area 3.

[0026] A marking support frame 16 is provided at one end of the long stacking rack 1 along its length. The top of the marking support frame 16 is provided with two support beams 13, which can support the plates to be marked. The upper surface of the two support beams 13 is preferably provided with soft pads. A marking machine 14 is provided below the two support beams 13, specifically preferably located directly below the position between the two support beams 13. The marking machine 14 can mark the plates supported on the two support beams 13. The height of the marking machine 14 is adjustable for easy focus adjustment.

[0027] By setting the marking machine 14 at the bottom of the position to be marked, the focus position can be set and no further adjustment is needed. It can meet the marking needs of plates of different specifications and thicknesses.

[0028] A crossbeam 4 is provided above the long stacking rack 1 and the marking support frame 16. The crossbeam 4 is preferably connected to the long stacking rack 1 by a support rod. A sliding manipulator is provided on the crossbeam 4. The manipulator can slide above the long stacking rack 1 and the marking support frame 16. Specifically, the crossbeam 4 is provided with a slide rail and a drive device to drive the manipulator to slide on the slide rail. The drive device can be a motor or a cylinder, etc.

[0029] The robotic arm of this utility model specifically includes a connecting plate 6, which can slide on a crossbeam 4. A vertical cylinder 5 is provided on the connecting plate 6. A lifting plate 8 is connected to the cylinder rod end at the bottom of the vertical cylinder 5. At least two suction cups 9 are provided at the bottom of the lifting plate 8. The vertical cylinder 5 can drive the plate on the marking area 2 to switch positions between the marking support frame 16 and the finished product area 3 through the suction cups 9 on the lifting plate 8.

[0030] The horizontal supporting rod 11 is provided with a horizontal air blowing rod 12, the horizontal air blowing rod 12 is perpendicular to the moving direction of the mechanical arm, the top of the horizontal air blowing rod 12 is provided with a plurality of air blowing holes, and the distribution length of the air blowing holes on the horizontal air blowing rod 12 is greater than the width of the plate. By setting the horizontal air blowing rod 12, the bottom of the plate can be blown and cleaned, so that the influence of impurities on the bottom of the plate on marking is avoided, and the marking quality is guaranteed.

[0031] In order to guarantee the lifting precision of the mechanical arm, two guide holes are arranged on the connecting plate 6, a guide rod 7 is slidably arranged in the guide holes, the lower end of the guide rod 7 is fixed on the lifting plate 8, and a guide sleeve is preferably arranged in the guide hole, so that the guiding precision and the guiding service life are improved.

[0032] The bottom of the lifting plate 8 is connected with a touch switch 10 through a connecting block, when the suction cup 9 is adsorbed to the plate, the touch switch 10 can sense the plate, whether the suction cup 9 is adsorbed to the plate is judged by using the touch switch 10, and the stability of the plate grabbed by the mechanical arm is guaranteed.

[0033] The dustproof ring 15 is preferably arranged around the marking machine, a plurality of dustproof blowing holes are uniformly distributed on the top of the dustproof ring 15, and the dustproof ring 15 can avoid that impurities on the bottom of the plate interfere with the marking machine 14.

[0034] A sensor is arranged above the to-be-marked area 2, the finished product area 3 and the marking machine 14 correspondingly on the cross beam 4, and the sensor can judge the position of the mechanical arm.

[0035] The specific working process of the utility model is as follows:

[0036] The plate to be marked is stacked in the to-be-marked area 2, the mechanical arm is first moved above the to-be-marked area 2, then the cylinder rod of the vertical cylinder is stretched out, the suction cup 9 is driven to move downward, until the plate to be marked contacted by the touch switch 10, then the suction cup 9 adsorbs the plate, the cylinder rod of the vertical cylinder is retracted, the mechanical arm is moved to above the marking support frame 16 through the cross beam 4, then the cylinder rod of the vertical cylinder is stretched out, the plate to be marked is transferred to the two supporting beams 13, the marking machine 14 marks the plate to be marked, after marking, the cylinder rod of the vertical cylinder is retracted, the mechanical arm is moved to above the finished product area 3 through the cross beam 4, the cylinder rod of the vertical cylinder is stretched out, the finished product plate is placed on the finished product area 3, meanwhile, the adsorption force of the suction cup 9 is cancelled, at this moment, the mechanical arm returns to the initial position again, the next cycle is carried out, and the finished product plate in the finished product area 3 is orderly transferred.

[0037] It should be understood that the use of these embodiments is by way of illustration only and is not intended to limit the scope of the present application. In addition, it should also be understood that, after reading the technical content of the present application, those skilled in the art can make various modifications, modifications and / or variations to the present application, and all these equivalent forms also fall within the protection scope defined by the claims attached to the present application.

Claims

1. An automatic marking device for multi-specification thickness plates, characterized in that, It includes a long stacking rack (1), which has a marking area (2) and a finished product area (3) in the length direction; The long stacking rack (1) has a marking support frame (16) at one end along its length. The marking support frame (16) has two support beams (13) at the top. The two support beams (13) can support the plate to be marked. A marking machine (14) is provided below the two support beams (13). The height of the marking machine (14) is adjustable. A crossbeam (4) is provided above the long stacking rack (1) and the marking support frame (16), and a sliding manipulator is provided on the crossbeam (4). The manipulator can slide above the long stacking rack (1) and the marking support frame (16). The robotic arm includes a connecting plate (6), which can slide on the crossbeam (4). A vertical cylinder (5) is provided on the connecting plate (6). A lifting plate (8) is connected to the cylinder rod end at the bottom of the vertical cylinder (5). At least two suction cups (9) are provided at the bottom of the lifting plate (8). The vertical cylinder (5) can drive the plate on the marking area (2) to switch positions between the marking support frame (16) and the finished product area (3) through the suction cups (9) on the lifting plate (8). The marking support frame (16) is provided with a horizontal support rod (11) at one end near the long stacking rack (1). A horizontal air blowing rod (12) is provided on the horizontal support rod (11). The horizontal air blowing rod (12) is perpendicular to the moving direction of the robot arm. Several air blowing holes are provided at the top of the horizontal air blowing rod (12).

2. The automatic marking device for multi-specification thickness plates according to claim 1, characterized in that, The length of the air holes on the horizontal air blowing rod (12) is greater than the width of the plate.

3. The automatic marking device for multi-specification thickness plates according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connecting plate (6) is provided with two guide holes, and a guide rod (7) is slidably guided in the guide holes. The lower end of the guide rod (7) is fixed on the lifting plate (8).

4. The automatic marking device for multi-specification thickness plates according to claim 3, characterized in that, A guide sleeve is provided in the guide hole.

5. The automatic marking device for multi-specification thickness plates according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the lifting plate (8) is connected to a touch switch (10) via a connecting block. When the suction cup (9) is attached to the plate, the touch switch (10) can sense the plate.

6. The automatic marking device for multi-specification thickness plates according to claim 1, characterized in that, The marking machine is surrounded by a dustproof ring (15), and the top circumference of the dustproof ring (15) is evenly distributed with several dustproof blowing holes.

7. The automatic marking device for multi-specification thickness plates according to claim 1, characterized in that, Both of the support beams (13) have soft pads on their upper surfaces.

8. The automatic marking device for multi-specification thickness plates according to claim 1, characterized in that, Sensors are provided on the crossbeam (4) corresponding to the marking area (2), the finished product area (3) and the marking machine (14), and the sensors can determine the position of the robot arm.