Injection molding part grabbing and clamping mechanism

By designing a driving mechanism and an injection molding part gripping mechanism with staggered grippers, the problem of injection molding parts slipping and being damaged in the prior art is solved, providing stable clamping and buffer protection.

CN223734908UActive Publication Date: 2025-12-30SUZHOU JUHONGTAI AUTOMOBILE TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202520262519.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-02-19
Publication Date
2025-12-30
Estimated Expiration
2035-02-19

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Technical Problem

Existing two-piece grippers on robots are insufficient to prevent injection molded parts from slipping or shifting during handling, and excessive gripping force may damage the injection molded parts.

Method used

A gripping mechanism for injection molded parts was designed. The gripper mechanism is driven by a drive mechanism. The gripper is buffered by a spring. When the gripper is closed, the teeth are interlaced to increase the buffering force and provide a bottoming effect to prevent slippage.

Benefits of technology

This technology prevents injection molded parts from slipping during handling, avoids damage caused by excessive clamping force, and improves the stability and safety of the clamps.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a grabbing and clamping mechanism for injection molded parts, which relates to the technical field of grabbing and clamping and comprises a fixing mechanism, driving mechanisms are arranged on two sides of the fixing mechanism in a sliding manner, and a clamping jaw mechanism is rotatably connected to one side of each driving mechanism. In order to solve the problems that in the prior art, a two-piece type grabbing clamp is difficult to prevent parts from slipping or shifting in the carrying process, and meanwhile an injection molding part is possibly damaged if the grabbing force of the clamp is too large, a driving mechanism drives a clamping jaw mechanism, so that a movable frame can rotate along a contact point of the movable frame and a connecting piece, and clamping adjustment is achieved; and meanwhile, when the clamping jaw pieces on the two sides of the clamping jaw mechanism are combined, teeth are staggered, so that when the clamping jaw pieces are combined, a supporting bottom exists, it can be guaranteed that the injection molding pieces do not slip off in the carrying process, and through arrangement of spring pieces in the clamping jaw mechanism, buffering force can be increased, and the injection molding pieces are prevented from being damaged.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of gripping technology, specifically a gripping mechanism for injection molded parts. Background Technology

[0002] Automotive injection molded part grippers are devices used to grip, transport, and assemble injection molded automotive parts on automated production lines. These grippers are typically used in conjunction with robots or automated assembly systems.

[0003] A clamping fixture for injection molded parts, authorized by announcement number CN218985514U, includes an inverted U-shaped frame and two sliding plates. The sliding plates are movably connected to the inverted U-shaped frame, and a clamping position is formed between the two sliding plates. Each sliding plate is provided with a drive component to drive the sliding plate to move. A clamping plate is provided on the end face of the sliding plate near the clamping position. A rotating ball is fixed on the end face of the clamping plate near the sliding plate. A receiving seat is fixed on the sliding plate, and a rotating groove matching the rotating ball is opened on the receiving seat. The rotating ball is installed inside the rotating groove. The clamping plate is rotatably connected to the sliding plate through the rotating ball. According to the included angle between the two sides of the injection molded part, the angle between the two clamping plates and the sliding plate can be adjusted to increase the contact area between the clamping plate and the injection molded part. Existing robot gripping mechanisms are usually two-piece grippers. Two-piece grippers are difficult to prevent parts from slipping or shifting during the handling process. At the same time, if the gripping force of the fixture is too large, it may cause damage to the injection molded part.

[0004] To address the aforementioned issues, a clamping mechanism for injection molded parts is proposed. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a gripping mechanism for injection molded parts, which solves the problem that the gripping mechanism of existing robots in the background art is usually a two-piece gripper. Two-piece grippers are difficult to prevent parts from slipping or shifting during the handling process, and if the gripping force of the clamp is too large, it may cause damage to the injection molded parts.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a clamping mechanism for injection molded parts, including a fixing mechanism, a driving mechanism slidably disposed on both sides of the fixing mechanism, a gripper mechanism rotatably connected to one side of the driving mechanism, the fixing mechanism including a fixing plate, the driving mechanism including a driving cylinder fixedly disposed at the lower end of the fixing plate, a sliding member connected to the output end of the driving cylinder, the sliding member slidably disposed within the fixing plate, a connecting rod slidably sleeved in the sliding member, a connecting member fixedly disposed at the lower end of the fixing plate, the gripper mechanism including a movable frame rotatably connected to one side of the connecting member, the connecting rod inserted into the movable frame, a spring member disposed at the lower end of the movable frame, a gripper member rotatably disposed on one side of the movable frame, the spring member and one side of the gripper member being in contact.

[0007] Preferably, the fixing mechanism further includes a U-shaped connecting frame fixedly disposed at the upper center of the fixing plate, and the fixing plate has sliding grooves on both sides, with the sliding member slidably disposed inside the sliding grooves.

[0008] Preferably, the sliding member has a sliding groove for slidingly connecting the connecting rod, and the sliding groove is opened obliquely along the sliding member.

[0009] Preferably, the slider has a weight-reducing hole at its center.

[0010] Preferably, two sets of limiting rings are fixedly provided on the sleeve rod, and the limiting rings are arranged on both sides of the sliding member.

[0011] Preferably, the movable frame has a rotating slot for aligning with the gripper, and the lower end of the movable frame has a spring slot for aligning with the gripper.

[0012] Preferably, springs are provided on both sides of the movable frame, and the two sets of springs are used to balance the buffering pressure of the gripper.

[0013] Preferably, one side of the gripper is configured as a rotating block, which is rotatably engaged in a rotating slot, and one side of the gripper is configured as an interleaved claw, wherein the positions of the interleaved claws in the two sets of grippers are interleaved.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0015] 1. The present invention provides an injection molding part gripping mechanism. Through the driving mechanism, the gripper mechanism is driven so that the moving frame can rotate along the contact point with the connecting part to achieve gripping adjustment. At the same time, when the gripper parts on both sides of the gripper mechanism are closed, the teeth are interlaced, so that there is a bottom support when the gripper parts are closed, which can ensure that the injection molding part does not slip during the handling process. This solves the problem that the existing robot gripping mechanism is usually a two-piece gripper, which is difficult to prevent parts from slipping or shifting during the handling process.

[0016] 2. The injection molding part gripping mechanism provided by this utility model can increase the buffer force by setting the spring component in the gripper mechanism, so as to prevent damage to the injection molding part and solve the problem that the existing robot gripping mechanism may cause damage to the injection molding part if the gripping force is too large. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention. Figure 1 ;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention. Figure 2 ;

[0019] Figure 3This is a front view structural diagram of the gripping state of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a front view structural diagram of the open state of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention in the gripping state;

[0022] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the overall disassembled structure of this utility model.

[0023] In the diagram: 1. Fixing mechanism; 11. Fixing plate; 111. Slide groove; 12. U-shaped connecting frame; 2. Driving mechanism; 21. Driving cylinder; 22. Sliding component; 221. Sliding groove; 222. Weight reduction hole; 23. Sleeve rod; 231. Limiting ring; 24. Connecting component; 3. Gripper mechanism; 31. Moving frame; 311. Rotating slot; 312. Spring slot; 32. Spring component; 33. Gripper component; 331. Rotating block; 332. Interlaced claws. Detailed Implementation

[0024] 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.

[0025] To further understand the content of this utility model, a detailed description of this utility model will be provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0026] Combination Figure 1 This utility model discloses a clamping mechanism for injection molded parts, including a fixing mechanism 1, a driving mechanism 2 slidably arranged on both sides of the fixing mechanism 1, and a gripper mechanism 3 rotatably connected to one side of the driving mechanism 2. The fixing mechanism 1 includes a fixing plate 11, the driving mechanism 2 includes a driving cylinder 21 fixedly arranged at the lower end of the fixing plate 11, a sliding member 22 connected to the output end of the driving cylinder 21, the sliding member 22 slidably arranged in the fixing plate 11, a sleeve rod 23 slidably sleeved in the sliding member 22, a connecting member 24 fixedly arranged at the lower end of the fixing plate 11, and a moving frame 31 rotatably connected to one side of the connecting member 24. The sleeve rod 23 is inserted into the moving frame 31, a spring member 32 is arranged at the lower end of the moving frame 31, and a gripper member 33 is rotatably arranged on one side of the moving frame 31. The spring member 32 and one side of the gripper member 33 are in contact.

[0027] Specifically, the fixed plate 11 and the drive cylinder 21 are fixedly arranged together. Two sets of sliding parts 22 are connected to the output ends on both sides of the drive cylinder 21. The sleeve rod 23 is slidably sleeved in the sliding part 22. The connecting part 24 is fixedly arranged. The drive cylinder 21 drives the sleeve rod 23, so that the moving frame 31 can rotate along the contact point with the connecting part 24 to realize clamping adjustment. The spring part 32 between the moving frame 31 and the gripper 33 increases the buffer force and prevents damage to the injection molded part. In addition, when the gripper 33 on both sides is closed, the teeth are interlaced, so that when the gripper 33 is closed, there is a bottom support, which can ensure that the injection molded part does not slip during the handling process.

[0028] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the embodiments.

[0029] Example 1:

[0030] Combination Figures 2-5 The fixing mechanism 1 also includes a U-shaped connecting frame 12 fixedly disposed at the upper center of the fixing plate 11. The fixing plate 11 has sliding grooves 111 on both sides. The sliding member 22 is slidably disposed inside the sliding groove 111. The U-shaped connecting frame 12 realizes the external fixing of the gripping mechanism. The sliding groove 111 provides sliding guidance for the sliding member 22, realizing horizontal displacement on both sides.

[0031] The sliding member 22 is provided with a sliding groove 221 for slidingly connecting the connecting rod 23. The sliding groove 221 is opened obliquely along the sliding member 22. The opening of the sliding groove 221 facilitates the sliding adjustment of the rotation angle of the moving frame 31 by the connecting rod 23.

[0032] The sliding member 22 has a weight reduction hole 222 at its center. The weight reduction hole 222 reduces the weight of the fixture and reduces the driving pressure of the driving cylinder 21.

[0033] Two sets of limiting rings 231 are fixedly installed on the sleeve rod 23. The limiting rings 231 are located on both sides of the sliding member 22, and the limiting rings 231 realize the limiting and fixing of the gripper mechanism 3.

[0034] Example 2:

[0035] Combination Figure 4 and Figure 6 The movable frame 31 is provided with a rotating slot 311 aligned with the gripper 33, and the lower end of the movable frame 31 is provided with a spring slot 312 aligned with the gripper 33. The rotating slot 311 is used to rotate and engage the gripper 33, and the spring slot 312 is used to connect the spring 32.

[0036] Springs 32 are provided on both sides of the movable frame 31. The two sets of springs 32 are used to balance the buffering pressure of the gripper 33 and to provide buffering elastic force.

[0037] One side of the gripper 33 is configured as a rotating block 331, which is rotatably engaged in the rotating slot 311. The other side of the gripper 33 is configured as an interleaved claw 332. The positions of the interleaved claws 332 in the two sets of grippers 33 are interleaved. The connection between the rotating block 331 and the rotating slot 311 enables the gripper 33 to be positioned and rotated. The interleaved arrangement of the interleaved claws 332 ensures the stability of the gripper and reduces the gripper's fixed range.

[0038] 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.

[0039] 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. An injection molded piece gripping mechanism comprising a holding mechanism (1), characterized in that: The driving mechanism (2) is slidably arranged on both sides of the fixing mechanism (1), and one side of the driving mechanism (2) is rotatably connected with a clamping jaw mechanism (3); The fixing mechanism (1) comprises a fixing plate (11), the driving mechanism (2) comprises a driving cylinder (21) fixedly arranged at the lower end of the fixing plate (11), a sliding piece (22) connected at the output end of the driving cylinder (21), the sliding piece (22) is slidably arranged in the fixing plate (11), a sleeving rod (23) is sleeved in the sliding piece (22), a connecting piece (24) is fixedly arranged at the lower end of the fixing plate (11), the clamping jaw mechanism (3) comprises a moving frame (31) rotatably connected at one side of the connecting piece (24), the sleeving rod (23) is inserted into the moving frame (31), a spring piece (32) is arranged at the lower end of the moving frame (31), a clamping jaw piece (33) is rotatably arranged at one side of the moving frame (31), and one side of the spring piece (32) and the clamping jaw piece (33) is attached.

2. A molded part gripping mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixing mechanism (1) further comprises a U-shaped connecting frame (12) fixedly arranged at the center of the upper end of the fixing plate (11), and sliding grooves (111) are formed at both sides of the fixing plate (11).

3. A molded part gripping mechanism according to claim 1, wherein: A sliding groove (221) for sleeving the sleeving rod (23) is formed in the sliding piece (22), and the sliding groove (221) is obliquely formed along the sliding piece (22).

4. A molded part gripping mechanism according to claim 1, wherein: A weight-reducing hole (222) is formed in the center of the sliding piece (22).

5. A molded part gripping mechanism according to claim 1, wherein: Two groups of limiting rings (231) are fixedly arranged on the sleeving rod (23), and the limiting rings (231) are arranged at both sides of the sliding piece (22).

6. A molded part gripping mechanism according to claim 1, wherein: A rotating clamping groove (311) is formed in the moving frame (31) in alignment with the clamping jaw piece (33), and a spring clamping groove (312) is formed in the lower end of the moving frame (31) in alignment with the clamping jaw piece (33).

7. A molded part gripping mechanism according to claim 1, wherein: Spring pieces (32) are arranged at both sides of the moving frame (31), and the two groups of spring pieces (32) are used for balancing the buffer pressure of the clamping jaw piece (33).

8. A molded part gripping mechanism according to claim 1, wherein: One side of the clamping jaw piece (33) is provided with a rotating block (331), the rotating block (331) is rotatably clamped in the rotating clamping groove (311), and one side of the clamping jaw piece (33) is provided with staggered claws (332), and the positions of the staggered claws (332) in the two groups of clamping jaw pieces (33) are staggered.

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  • Injection molding part clamp

    CN218985514U