Turnover carrying mechanism

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of automation, and discloses a turnover carrying mechanism. The turnover carrying mechanism comprises an X-axis linear module, a Z-axis linear module and a rotary driving assembly. The Z-axis linear module is arranged at the moving end of the X-axis linear module, the moving end of the Z-axis linear module is connected with a trapezoidal driving plate, and the end, away from the Z-axis linear module, of the trapezoidal driving plate extends in the X-axis direction; the rotary driving assembly is arranged at the extending end, away from the Z-axis linear module, of the trapezoidal driving plate, and the rotary end of the rotary driving assembly is provided with an air suction jig used for sucking materials or feeding the materials. According to the overturning and carrying mechanism, when materials are carried, the materials can be carried in the linear direction, meanwhile, the materials can be overturned and put at a target angle, and due to the integrated structure of linear carrying and overturning and putting, the time for transferring the materials in the overturning and carrying process is shortened; according to the overturning and carrying mechanism, the material overturning and carrying efficiency is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automation technology, specifically to a flipping and conveying mechanism. Background Technology

[0002] In today's era of rapid industrial automation, material handling, as a crucial link in the production process, is facing tremendous changes. Robotic handling integration, with its superior performance and reliable quality, has become a mainstay in the field of automated material handling. As the manufacturing industry continues to upgrade, higher demands are being placed on the precision and stability of material handling. Traditional manual handling methods are not only labor-intensive and inefficient, but also prone to errors and safety accidents, and can no longer meet the needs of modern industrial production. The emergence of robotic handling integration provides a perfect solution to these problems.

[0003] Robotic arms typically use multiple linear modules to control the direction of material handling and transport materials via linear conveying. However, traditional linear module handling methods cannot achieve material flipping. Nowadays, flipping and handling equipment uses separate linear conveying and flipping mechanisms for flipping and handling, resulting in large equipment space occupation, complex equipment structure, long transfer and loading time, and low flipping and handling efficiency.

[0004] Therefore, there is an urgent need for a flipping and conveying mechanism to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] Based on the above, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a flipping and conveying mechanism to solve the problems of large space occupation, complex equipment structure, and long loading time in the existing flipping and conveying equipment, resulting in low flipping and conveying efficiency.

[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0007] This utility model provides a flipping and conveying mechanism, comprising:

[0008] An X-axis linear module is provided, and a Z-axis linear module is installed at its moving end. The moving end of the Z-axis linear module is connected to a trapezoidal drive plate, and the end of the trapezoidal drive plate away from the Z-axis linear module extends along the X-axis direction.

[0009] A rotary drive assembly is installed at the extended end of the trapezoidal drive plate away from the Z-axis linear module. The rotary end of the rotary drive assembly is equipped with a suction fixture for picking up or discharging materials.

[0010] The rotary drive assembly is used to drive the suction fixture to flip so that the material can be flipped.

[0011] As an optional technical solution for a flipping and conveying mechanism, the rotary drive assembly includes a rotary motor and a rotary platform that are mutually driven and connected to both sides of the trapezoidal drive plate.

[0012] As an optional technical solution for a flipping and conveying mechanism, the suction fixture includes a fixed frame, an adjusting plate, and multiple suction nozzles. The fixed frame is horizontally fixed to the trapezoidal drive plate. One end of the adjusting plate is connected to the rotating platform, and the other end is rotatably connected to the fixed frame. The multiple suction nozzles are adjustablely mounted on the adjusting plate.

[0013] As an optional technical solution for a flipping and conveying mechanism, the adjustment plate is provided with a plurality of first adjustment slots, and the suction nozzle is adjustablely installed in the first adjustment slot.

[0014] As an optional technical solution for a flipping and conveying mechanism, an adjustment block is respectively installed on a plurality of first adjustment slots, and a second adjustment slot is provided on the adjustment block, and the suction nozzle is adjustablely installed in the second adjustment slot.

[0015] As an optional technical solution for a flipping and conveying mechanism, the main body of the rotating platform is equipped with a reset sensor, and the turntable of the rotating platform is equipped with a reset sensing plate.

[0016] As an optional technical solution for a flipping and conveying mechanism, the X-axis linear module includes an X-axis base plate, an X-axis drive motor, a driven wheel, and a drive belt; the X-axis drive motor is mounted on one end of the X-axis base plate, the driven wheel is located on the other end of the X-axis base plate, and the drive belt is wrapped around and connected between the output end of the X-axis drive motor and the driven wheel.

[0017] As an optional technical solution for a flipping and conveying mechanism, the X-axis linear module further includes two X-axis slide rails that are installed parallel to the X-axis base plate. Matching X-axis sliders are installed on the two X-axis slide rails respectively. An X-axis moving seat is mounted on the X-axis slider. An inner side of the X-axis moving seat is fixed to the drive belt. The Z-axis linear module is mounted on the X-axis moving seat.

[0018] As an optional technical solution for a flipping and conveying mechanism, the Z-axis linear module includes a Z-axis base plate, a Z-axis drive motor, a lead screw, and a Z-axis moving seat; the Z-axis drive motor is mounted on the top of the Z-axis base plate; one end of the lead screw is connected to the output end of the Z-axis drive motor, and the other end is rotatably connected to the bottom of the Z-axis base plate; the Z-axis moving seat is vertically movable and connected to the lead screw.

[0019] As an optional technical solution for a flipping and conveying mechanism, the Z-axis linear module further includes two Z-axis slide rails mounted parallel to the Z-axis base plate. Each Z-axis slide rail is equipped with a matching Z-axis slider. The bottom sides of the Z-axis moving seat are respectively connected to the two Z-axis sliders. The end of the trapezoidal drive plate away from the rotary drive assembly is connected to the Z-axis moving seat.

[0020] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0021] This utility model provides a flipping and conveying mechanism, which includes an X-axis linear module, a Z-axis linear module, and a rotary drive assembly. The Z-axis linear module is mounted on the moving end of the X-axis linear module, and a trapezoidal drive plate is connected to the moving end of the Z-axis linear module. The end of the trapezoidal drive plate away from the Z-axis linear module extends along the X-axis direction. The rotary drive assembly is mounted on the extended end of the trapezoidal drive plate away from the Z-axis linear module, and a suction fixture for picking up or discharging materials is mounted on the rotating end of the rotary drive assembly.

[0022] In the above structure, the suction fixture is driven by the X-axis linear module and the Z-axis linear module to drive the material to move back and forth in the X-axis and Z-axis directions. The suction fixture is driven by the rotary drive component to drive the material to perform a flipping motion. Thus, the flipping and conveying mechanism can simultaneously transport the material in a straight line and flip and release the material at a target angle. The structure is simple, occupies little space, and has low manufacturing and maintenance costs. Since the integrated structure of linear transport and flipping release reduces the transfer time required for material flipping and transport, the flipping and conveying mechanism improves the efficiency of material flipping and transport. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the flipping and conveying mechanism in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the X-axis linear module in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the Z-axis linear module in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the rotary drive assembly and suction fixture in the embodiments of this utility model.

[0027] In the picture:

[0028] 1. X-axis linear module; 10. X-axis base plate; 11. X-axis drive motor; 12. Driven wheel; 13. Drive belt; 14. X-axis slide rail; 15. X-axis slider; 16. X-axis moving seat; 17. Limit sensor; 18. Limit sensing plate;

[0029] 2. Z-axis linear module; 20. Z-axis base plate; 21. Z-axis drive motor; 22. Lead screw; 23. Z-axis moving seat; 24. Z-axis slide rail; 25. Z-axis slider;

[0030] 3. Rotary drive assembly; 30. Trapezoidal drive plate; 31. Rotary motor; 32. Rotary platform;

[0031] 4. Suction fixture; 40. Fixing frame; 41. Adjusting plate; 410. First adjusting groove; 42. Adjusting block; 420. Second adjusting groove; 43. Suction nozzle; 44. Reset sensor; 45. Reset sensing plate; 46. Material. Detailed Implementation

[0032] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present invention and not intended to limit it. Furthermore, it should be noted that, for ease of description, the accompanying drawings show only the parts relevant to the present invention, not the entire structure.

[0033] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected," "linked," and "fixed" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; 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; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0034] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0035] In the description of this embodiment, terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," and "right" are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of description and simplification of operation, and are not intended to 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 utility model.

[0036] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used merely for descriptive distinction and have no specific meaning.

[0037] like Figure 1-4 As shown, this utility model provides a flipping and conveying mechanism, which includes an X-axis linear module 1, a Z-axis linear module 2 mounted on its moving end, a trapezoidal drive plate 30 connected to the moving end of the Z-axis linear module 2, and an end of the trapezoidal drive plate 30 extending along the X-axis direction away from the Z-axis linear module 2; a rotary drive assembly 3, mounted on the extended end of the trapezoidal drive plate 30 away from the Z-axis linear module 2, and a suction fixture 4 for picking up or discharging material 46 mounted on the rotating end of the rotary drive assembly 3; wherein, the rotary drive assembly 3 is used to drive the suction fixture 4 to flip so as to drive the material 46 to achieve a flipping motion.

[0038] This utility model provides a flipping and conveying mechanism that drives a suction fixture 4 to reciprocate along the X and Z axes via an X-axis linear module 1 and a Z-axis linear module 2. A rotary drive assembly 3 drives the suction fixture 4 to flip the material 46. This allows the flipping and conveying mechanism to simultaneously transport the material 46 in a straight line and flip it at a targeted angle. The structure is simple, occupies little space, and has low manufacturing and maintenance costs. Because the integrated structure of linear transport and flipping reduces the transfer time required for material 46 during flipping and conveying, this flipping and conveying mechanism improves the efficiency of material flipping and conveying.

[0039] Specifically, such as Figure 2As shown, the X-axis linear module 1 includes an X-axis base plate 10. An X-axis drive motor 11 is mounted on one end of the X-axis base plate 10, and a driven wheel 12 is mounted on the other end. A drive belt 13 is connected to the X-axis drive motor 11 and the driven wheel 12 in a ring. Two relatively parallel X-axis slide rails 14 are provided on the X-axis base plate 10. Matching X-axis sliders 15 are mounted on the two X-axis slide rails 14 respectively. An X-axis moving seat 16 is mounted on the X-axis slider 15. One inner side of the X-axis moving seat 16 is fixed to the drive belt 13. The drive belt 13 is driven to rotate by the X-axis drive motor 11 to drive the X-axis moving seat 16 to move back and forth on the X-axis slide rails 14. The Z-axis linear module 2 is mounted on the X-axis moving seat 16. Under the drive of the X-axis linear module 1, the Z-axis linear module 2 can move back and forth in the X-axis direction.

[0040] Furthermore, in order to more accurately control the movement of the X-axis linear module 1 in the X-axis direction, limit sensors 17 are respectively set at both ends of one side of the X-axis base plate 10. Limit sensing plates 18 matching the limit sensors 17 are installed on the X-axis slider 15 near the limit sensors 17. By setting the limit sensors 17 at both ends of the X-axis base plate 10 and the limit sensing plates 18 on the X-axis slider 15, the maximum movement of the X-axis moving seat 16 in the X-axis direction can be accurately controlled. Of course, a limit rod can also be set at each end of the X-axis base plate 10 for physical limiting.

[0041] In this embodiment, as Figure 3 As shown, the Z-axis linear module 2 includes a Z-axis base plate 20, with a Z-axis drive motor 21 mounted on the top of the Z-axis base plate 20. The output end of the Z-axis drive motor 21 is connected to a lead screw 22, and the other end of the lead screw 22 away from the Z-axis motor is rotatably connected to the bottom of the Z-axis base plate 20. Two relatively parallel Z-axis slide rails 24 are provided on the Z-axis base plate 20 on the left and right sides of the lead screw 22. Matching Z-axis sliders 25 are respectively mounted on the Z-axis slide rails 24. Z-axis moving seats 23 are connected to the two Z-axis sliders 25, and the bottom of the Z-axis moving seats 23 is rotatably connected to the lead screw 22 through a threaded bearing. The end of the trapezoidal drive plate 30 away from the rotary drive assembly 3 is connected to the Z-axis moving seat 23, thereby causing the Z-axis drive motor 21 to drive the lead screw 22 to rotate, thereby driving the Z-axis moving seat 23 to move up and down, and in turn driving the rotary drive assembly 3 and the suction fixture 4 mounted on one end of the trapezoidal drive plate 30 to move up and down.

[0042] Furthermore, in order to more accurately control the movement of the Z-axis linear module 2 in the Z-axis direction, at least three limit sensors 17 are adjustablely set on one side of the Z-axis base plate 20. Limit sensing plates 18 matching the limit sensors 17 are installed on the Z-axis slider 25 near the limit sensors 17. By setting multiple limit sensors 17 on the side of the Z-axis base plate 20 and limit sensing plates 18 on the Z-axis slider 25, each segment of the movement of the Z-axis moving seat 23 in the Z-axis direction can be accurately controlled, increasing the accuracy of the suction fixture 4 in picking up and dispensing materials 46. Of course, a limit rod can also be set at each of the upper and lower ends of the Z-axis base plate 20 for physical limiting.

[0043] Specifically, such as Figure 3 As shown, the trapezoidal drive plate 30 is arranged in a staircase shape. One end of it is connected to the Z-axis moving seat 23, and the other end extends along one side of the Z-axis linear module 2 in the X-axis direction. The extended end of the trapezoidal drive plate 30 is provided with a clearance hole. It should be noted that the extended end of the trapezoidal drive plate 30 facilitates the installation of the rotary drive component 3 and the suction fixture 4, making the integration of the flipping and conveying mechanism more complete. On the other hand, it enables the suction fixture 4 to more accurately pick up and deliver the material 46.

[0044] In this embodiment, as Figure 4 As shown, the rotary drive assembly 3 includes a rotary motor 31 mounted on one side of the extended end of the trapezoidal drive plate 30 and a rotary platform 32 mounted on the other side of the extended end of the trapezoidal drive plate 30. The suction fixture 4 includes a fixed frame 40 fixed to the extended end of the trapezoidal drive plate 30 and an adjusting plate 41 connected to the turntable of the rotary platform 32. The other end of the adjusting plate 41 away from the rotary platform 32 is rotatably connected to the fixed frame 40 via a bearing, and the fixed frame 40 is horizontally connected to the trapezoidal drive plate 30. Specifically, the adjusting plate 41 is provided with a plurality of first adjusting grooves 410. Adjusting blocks 42 are installed on the groove 410, and the adjusting blocks 42 are provided with second adjusting grooves 420. Each second adjusting groove 420 is equipped with a suction nozzle 43. Under this structure, multiple suction nozzles 43 can be adjusted in the second adjusting grooves 420 and by moving and rotating the adjusting blocks 42 in the first adjusting groove 410 to achieve different coordinate settings between multiple suction nozzles 43, so as to adsorb materials 46 of different specifications and quantities. This increases the applicability and multifunctionality of the suction fixture 4, and at the same time improves the accuracy and stability of material 46 suction and delivery.

[0045] Furthermore, the main body of the rotating platform 32 is equipped with a reset sensor 44, and the turntable of the rotating platform 32 is equipped with a reset induction plate 45. The rotation angle of the rotating motor 31 is set through the background control module. When each flipping and handling operation is completed, the adjustment plate 41 and multiple suction nozzles 43 can be reset to their original state through the reset sensor 44 and the reset induction plate 45, so as to facilitate subsequent cyclic operations.

[0046] In this embodiment, the flipping and conveying mechanism first moves the suction fixture 4 above the material 46 via the X-axis linear module 1, then moves the suction fixture 4 downward via the Z-axis linear module 2, and the suction nozzle 43 picks up the material 46. The Z-axis linear module 2 then moves upward, and the X-axis linear module 1 moves the suction fixture 4 carrying the material 46 to the target workstation. The rotary motor 31 drives the rotary platform 32 to rotate at the target angle, the Z-axis linear module 2 moves downward, and the suction nozzle 43 breaks the vacuum to accurately place the material 46 onto the target workstation, thus completing the flipping and conveying operation. Alternatively, the material 46 can be manually placed directly onto the suction fixture 4, and then flipped and conveyed via the X-axis linear module 1, Z-axis linear module 2, and rotary drive assembly 3. This structure has a high degree of integration, is simple in structure, and has low maintenance and manufacturing costs. The integrated structure of linear conveying and flipping reduces the transfer time required for the material 46 during flipping and conveying. Therefore, this flipping and conveying mechanism improves the efficiency of flipping and conveying the material 46.

[0047] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model in any way. Although the present utility model has been disclosed above with reference to a preferred embodiment, it is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any person skilled in the art can make some changes or modifications to the above-disclosed technical content to create equivalent embodiments without departing from the scope of the present utility model. Any simple modifications, equivalent changes, and modifications made to the above embodiments based on the present utility model without departing from the scope of the present utility model shall fall within the scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A flipping and conveying mechanism, characterized in that, include: An X-axis linear module is provided, and a Z-axis linear module is installed at its moving end. The moving end of the Z-axis linear module is connected to a trapezoidal drive plate, and the end of the trapezoidal drive plate away from the Z-axis linear module extends along the X-axis direction. A rotary drive assembly is installed at the extended end of the trapezoidal drive plate away from the Z-axis linear module. The rotary end of the rotary drive assembly is equipped with a suction fixture for picking up or discharging materials. The rotary drive assembly is used to drive the suction fixture to flip so that the material can be flipped.

2. The flipping and conveying mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rotary drive assembly includes a rotary motor and a rotary platform that are mutually driven and connected to both sides of the trapezoidal drive plate.

3. The flipping and conveying mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that, The suction fixture includes a fixed frame, an adjusting plate, and multiple suction nozzles. The fixed frame is horizontally fixed to the trapezoidal drive plate. One end of the adjusting plate is connected to the rotating platform, and the other end is rotatably connected to the fixed frame. The multiple suction nozzles are adjustablely mounted on the adjusting plate.

4. The flipping and conveying mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that, The adjustment plate is provided with a plurality of first adjustment slots, and the suction nozzle is adjustablely installed in the first adjustment slot.

5. A flipping and conveying mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that, Each of the first adjustment slots is equipped with an adjustment block, and each adjustment block is equipped with a second adjustment slot. The suction nozzle is adjustablely installed in the second adjustment slot.

6. A flipping and conveying mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that, The rotating platform is equipped with a reset sensor on its main body and a reset sensing plate on its turntable.

7. A flipping and conveying mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The X-axis linear module includes an X-axis base plate, an X-axis drive motor, a driven wheel, and a drive belt; the X-axis drive motor is mounted on one end of the X-axis base plate, the driven wheel is located on the other end of the X-axis base plate, and the drive belt is wrapped around and connected between the output end of the X-axis drive motor and the driven wheel.

8. A flipping and conveying mechanism according to claim 7, characterized in that, The X-axis linear module also includes two X-axis slide rails that are installed in parallel on the X-axis base plate. Matching X-axis sliders are installed on the two X-axis slide rails. An X-axis moving seat is mounted on the X-axis slider. One inner side of the X-axis moving seat is fixed to the drive belt. The Z-axis linear module is mounted on the X-axis moving seat.

9. A flipping and conveying mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The Z-axis linear module includes a Z-axis base plate, a Z-axis drive motor, a lead screw, and a Z-axis moving seat. The Z-axis drive motor is mounted on the top of the Z-axis base plate. One end of the lead screw is connected to the output end of the Z-axis drive motor, and the other end is rotatably connected to the bottom of the Z-axis base plate. The Z-axis moving seat is vertically movable and connected to the lead screw.

10. A flipping and conveying mechanism according to claim 9, characterized in that, The Z-axis linear module also includes two Z-axis slide rails mounted parallel to the Z-axis base plate. Each Z-axis slide rail is equipped with a matching Z-axis slider. The bottom sides of the Z-axis moving seat are respectively connected to the two Z-axis sliders. The end of the trapezoidal drive plate away from the rotary drive assembly is connected to the Z-axis moving seat.

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