Three-axis support composed of sheet structures

Abstract

The utility model discloses a three-axis support composed of sheet structures, and belongs to the technical field of mechanical supporting equipment, the three-axis support comprises a plurality of sheet structures, and each sheet structure comprises a bottom bracket, a vertical supporting plate, a first-stage movable rotating arm and a second-stage movable rotating arm; the vertical supporting plate can be installed on the bottom bracket in a sliding mode along the X-axis and can move in the Z-axis direction. The first-stage movable rotating arm is rotatably mounted on the vertical supporting plate; and the second-stage movable rotating arm is rotatably mounted on the first-stage movable rotating arm. By the adoption of the light-weight sheet-shaped structural design and a multi-axis linkage adjusting mechanism, the multi-axis linkage adjusting mechanism has the advantages of being high in rigidity, low in cost and easy to assemble and is suitable for positioning and supporting of precise devices such as code scanning equipment and optical instruments, and the adjusting efficiency and scene adaptability are remarkably improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of mechanical support equipment, and more specifically, to a multi-axis adjustable bracket for fixing and adjusting the position of precision instruments, electronic equipment, optical devices or barcode scanners. Background Technology

[0002] With the widespread application of various precision equipment and instruments in industrial and commercial sectors, brackets have become essential tools for supporting and securing these devices. However, existing bracket structures are typically complex in design, involving multiple components and requiring high machining precision. This results in a complex and time-consuming assembly process, increasing labor costs. Furthermore, traditional brackets often utilize bulky and heavy materials, leading to increased overall weight, which not only increases manufacturing and transportation costs but also further complicates and increases packaging complexity and cost. Therefore, existing technologies for bracket structure design suffer from high costs, low assembly efficiency, and difficulties in packaging and transportation, making it difficult to meet the growing market demand. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This invention aims to provide a triaxial support composed of sheet structures for supporting and fixing precision instruments.

[0004] Devices, electronic devices, optical devices, or barcode scanners, etc. This bracket achieves precise positioning of the equipment through multi-axis adjustment, while also achieving lightweight, easy manufacturing, and easy packaging and transportation in terms of materials and structure, reducing overall manufacturing and packaging costs, and improving the convenience of adjustment and use.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides a triaxial support composed of a sheet structure, the support specifically comprising:

[0006] Multiple plate structures, each plate structure including a bottom bracket, a vertical support plate, a first-stage movable swing arm, and a second-stage movable swing arm;

[0007] The vertical support plate can be slidably mounted on the bottom bracket along the X-axis and can move along the Z-axis.

[0008] The first-stage movable swing arm is rotatably mounted on the vertical support plate;

[0009] The second-stage movable arm is rotatably mounted on the first-stage movable arm.

[0010] In a preferred embodiment, the first-stage movable swing arm includes an L-shaped plate structure having a first wall parallel to the extending direction of the vertical support plate and rotatably mounted on the vertical support plate.

[0011] In a preferred embodiment, when the first-stage movable arm rotates relative to the vertical support plate, the second-stage movable arm generates rotational components on the Z-axis and X-axis.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment, the L-shaped plate structure further includes a second wall that forms an angle with the first wall, the angle being 30-150°.

[0013] In a preferred embodiment, the second-stage movable arm is rotatably mounted on the first-stage movable arm.

[0014] In a preferred embodiment, the first-stage movable rotating arm is provided with a sliding groove and a fixing device, and the second-stage movable rotating arm is rotatably and slidably fixed in the sliding groove by the fixing device.

[0015] In a preferred embodiment, the vertical support plate includes a first vertical support plate and a second vertical support plate. The first vertical support plate is provided with a sliding groove and a fixing device. The second vertical support plate is slidably fixed in the sliding groove by the fixing device.

[0016] In a preferred embodiment, the triaxial support is used to support the barcode scanning device.

[0017] In a preferred embodiment, the device further includes an alignment plate placed on the bottom bracket. The alignment plate includes two mutually perpendicular alignment lips that form a 90° abutment structure, which is used to position the barcode of the item to be scanned in the working area of ​​the scanning device.

[0018] In summary, this invention achieves three-axis adjustable functionality by incorporating flexible sliding and rotating connections between the bottom bracket, vertical support plate, first-stage movable arm, and second-stage movable arm. This is accomplished through the movement of the support in the X and Z axes, as well as the rotation of the first and second-stage movable arms at different angles. Especially when the first-stage movable arm employs an L-shaped plate structure, full utilization of the overall size and plate structure design of the support is achieved, further enhancing the ease of adjustment.

[0019] Technological advantages compared to existing technologies

[0020] 1. Lightweight: The bracket of this invention is composed of sheet structures, which reduces unnecessary material volume and weight. Compared with traditional complex metal profiles or solid structures, it is lighter and more convenient, effectively reducing energy consumption and costs in the manufacturing and transportation process.

[0021] 2. Low manufacturing cost: The sheet structure has high processing efficiency, reduces the types of parts and assembly difficulty, and can further reduce manufacturing costs during mass production.

[0022] 3. Low packaging and transportation costs: Due to the overall sheet structure, it can occupy less space after being disassembled, making packaging simpler and significantly reducing volume and weight during transportation, thereby effectively reducing packaging and logistics costs.

[0023] 4. Convenient adjustment and use: By setting a sliding and rotatable connection between the support plate and the movable rotating arm, the present invention allows users to flexibly adjust the position of the bracket on the X and Z axes, as well as the rotation angle and position of the first and second stage movable rotating arms, according to actual needs, so as to meet the precise positioning requirements of various application scenarios. Attached Figure Description

[0024] Figure 1 This is a first perspective view of the three-axis support of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 2 This is a second perspective view of the triaxial support of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 3 This is a rear view of the triaxial support of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 4 This is a partial enlarged view of the bottom bracket of the three-axis support of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 5 This is a bottom view of the bottom of the triaxial support of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0029] The following is in conjunction with the appendix Figures 1 to 5 This document provides a detailed description of specific embodiments of the triaxial support of the present invention. For ease of explanation, the XYZ coordinate directions referred to below are merely illustrative and can be flexibly adjusted by those skilled in the art according to the installation environment. The content of the embodiments is only for those skilled in the art to understand the technical solution of this application and does not inherently limit the scope of protection. The scope of protection of this application is determined by the claims.

[0030] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 5 As shown, the three-axis bracket of this embodiment is assembled from multiple piece structures, mainly including: a bottom bracket 100, a vertical support plate 200, a first-stage movable rotating arm 300, a second-stage movable rotating arm 400, and an alignment plate 500. The above-mentioned piece structures are assembled and connected by bolts (omitted in the figure), rivets or other standard fasteners to form a sliding and multi-axis rotating three-axis bracket for supporting the barcode scanning device 700.

[0031] In one embodiment of this application, the sheet structure is made of lightweight composite material (such as carbon fiber reinforced plastic or aluminum alloy honeycomb panel) with a thickness of 2-20mm, which can ensure structural strength and further reduce the overall weight.

[0032] In one embodiment of this application, the sheet structure is made of recyclable plastic (such as polycarbonate 721, ...).

[0033] ABS722) injection molded, with a thickness ranging from 0.5 to 15 mm, and has reinforcing ribs on the surface to improve rigidity.

[0034] In one embodiment of this application, the sheet structure surfaces of the bottom bracket 100 and the vertical support plate 200 are provided with a regular perforated array with a perforation rate of 30%-60%, which further reduces weight while ensuring strength.

[0035] In one embodiment of this application, the barcode scanning device 700 may also be replaced by an optical camera.

[0036] In one embodiment of this application, the supporting barcode scanning device 700 can also be replaced by a laser rangefinder or a laser pointer.

[0037] In one embodiment of this application, the barcode scanning device 700 may also be replaced by an industrial sensor.

[0038] In one embodiment of this application, the barcode scanning device 700 can also be replaced by a portable microscope or an industrial endoscope.

[0039] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 5 As shown, the bottom bracket 100 is a flat plate structure with a strip-shaped sliding groove 110 and a through hole 211 for fastening, and the two are connected by fasteners. These strip-shaped sliding grooves 110 are used to cooperate with the fixing device on the vertical support plate 200, so as to realize the sliding installation of the vertical support plate 200 relative to the bottom bracket 100 in the X-axis direction, and can also be locked in a suitable position by fasteners.

[0040] In one embodiment of this application, the strip-shaped sliding groove 110 is in the shape of a dovetail groove. This type of sliding groove 110 can provide better lateral positioning capability while ensuring the stable sliding of the vertical support plate 200, preventing the vertical support plate 200 from shifting during the sliding process, and improving the overall stability of the three-axis support structure.

[0041] In one embodiment of this application, the strip-shaped sliding groove 110 is a T-shaped groove structure. The T-shaped groove facilitates the installation and disassembly of the fixing device (omitted in the figure) that it is used with. Moreover, even if the fixing device is worn to a certain extent during long-term use, the structure of the T-shaped groove can still ensure the connection strength and smooth sliding between the vertical support plate 200 and the bottom bracket 100.

[0042] In one embodiment of this application, the strip-shaped sliding groove 110 is a metal groove with a hardened surface. The hardened sliding groove 110 has a higher surface hardness and better wear resistance, which can effectively extend the service life of the sliding groove 110, and is especially suitable for work scenarios with frequent adjustments.

[0043] In one embodiment of this application, the strip-shaped sliding groove 110 is a precision positioning sliding groove with scale markings. The scale markings can help users more accurately determine the position of the vertical support plate 200 on the bottom bracket 100, thereby realizing precise adjustment of the position of the barcode scanning device 700 in the X-axis direction.

[0044] In one embodiment of this application, the strip-shaped sliding groove 110 extends in a straight line, a wave shape, or a spiral shape.

[0045] like Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, an alignment plate 500 can be added to the bottom bracket 100. This alignment plate 500 includes two mutually perpendicular alignment lips 510, forming a 90° abutment structure 520, used to precisely position the barcode or the area to be inspected of the item being scanned within the working area 710 of the scanning device 700 during scanning. The alignment plate 500 can be fixed to the bottom bracket 100 by screws or clips, and can be disassembled and replaced with a more suitable alignment plate according to the size of the item. Through the cooperation of the bottom bracket 100 and the alignment plate 500, effective positioning of the item being scanned can be achieved.

[0046] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 As shown, the vertical support plate 200 has a rectangular or nearly rectangular upright structure, with several vertical or horizontal elongated grooves 220 on the upper and middle parts for mounting the first-stage movable swing arm 300 and for fine-tuning its height or left and right position. The vertical support plate 200 is slidably mounted along the X-axis direction of the bottom bracket 100 by fasteners, and its position in the Z-axis direction can be adjusted by loosening or tightening bolts (not shown in the figure).

[0047] In one embodiment of this application, the vertical support plate 200 can be divided into a first vertical support plate 210 and a second vertical support plate 230. The sliding groove 220 on the first vertical support plate 210 is used to fix the device. The first vertical support plate 210 is L-shaped and has a fixing hole 250 at its bottom. The fixing hole 250 is used to fix the device through a sliding groove 110 on the bottom bracket 100.

[0048] The second vertical support plate 230 is installed on the first vertical support plate 210. The fixing device is used to slidably fix the second vertical support plate 230, so that the whole has a larger range of adjustment in height or lateral position to adapt to the installation requirements of different occasions.

[0049] The first vertical support plate 210 includes two sliding grooves 220, which extend vertically. The second vertical support plate 230 is slidably fixed to the two sliding grooves 220 by a fixing device.

[0050] In one embodiment of this application, the fixing device is a combination structure of a hand-tightened bolt and a T-slot.

[0051] In one embodiment of this application, the fixing device is a quick-release eccentric wheel locking mechanism.

[0052] In one embodiment of this application, the fixing device is a combination structure of a spring-loaded quick-release pin and a U-shaped groove 245.

[0053] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 As shown, the first-stage movable swing arm 300 is an L-shaped plate, and its first wall 310 is parallel to the extension direction of the vertical support plate 200 (i.e., approximately along the Z-axis direction). It is rotatably mounted on the vertical support plate 200 via a pivot (or hinge, rotating bolt, etc.).

[0054] After the fixing component is released, the first-stage movable swing arm 300 can rotate around the pivot connected to the vertical support plate 200. When it rotates, the second-stage movable swing arm 400 mounted on the first-stage movable swing arm 300 will generate corresponding rotational components in the Z-axis and X-axis directions.

[0055] This rotation component allows for adjustment of its position in the Z and X axes, forming a range of motion of [+R, -R] relative to the axis center in the X and Z axes, where R is the rotation radius.

[0056] The L-shaped plate of the first-stage movable swing arm 300 not only has a first wall 310, but also a second wall 330 that forms an angle with the first wall 310. Figure 1The lateral bend or folded plate portion of the swingarm is visible in the image, with an included angle ranging from 30° to 150°. This allows for sufficient rotation and installation space without compromising rigidity.

[0057] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 As shown, the second-stage movable swing arm 400 is mounted on the end of the first-stage movable swing arm 300 via a rotatable connector. After installation, the second-stage movable swing arm 400 can rotate around the connector at the end of the first-stage movable swing arm 300.

[0058] In one embodiment of this application, the first-stage movable rotating arm 300 is provided with a sliding groove 340 and a fixing device. The second-stage movable rotating arm 400 can be inserted into or connected to the sliding groove 340 at one end and rotated or slidably positioned by the fixing device. That is, when the fixing device is released, the second-stage movable rotating arm 400 is allowed to make a small displacement or rotation within the sliding groove 340, and when locked, it can be held at the desired angle or position.

[0059] In one embodiment of this application, the first-stage movable rotating arm 300 is not provided with a sliding groove 340, and the first-stage movable rotating arm 300 and the second-stage movable rotating arm 400 are rotatably connected.

[0060] In one embodiment of this application, a sliding groove is provided on the second-stage movable rotating arm 400, which is used to adjust the position of the barcode scanning device 700 on the second-stage movable rotating arm 400.

[0061] The three-axis bracket in this embodiment is mainly used to support the barcode scanning device 700, such as... Figure 1 , Figure 2 As shown, common barcode scanners, QR code cameras, etc., can be fixed on the second-stage movable rotating arm using bolts or a special connecting structure. With the multiple adjustments of the bottom bracket 100, vertical support plate 200, first-stage movable rotating arm 300, and second-stage movable rotating arm 400, the scanning device 700 can move in the X and Z axes and adjust its angle on at least two rotating axes, greatly improving its adaptability to items or barcode positions of different sizes and heights during scanning.

[0062] When used with the alignment plate 500 installed on the bottom bracket 100 (see...) Figure 4 , Figure 5 (Illustrated) When in use, the items to be scanned can be placed more systematically and orderly, aligning the barcode or the area to be inspected with the working window of the scanning device 700 to improve scanning efficiency. The two lips 510 on the alignment plate 500, which are perpendicular to the bottom bracket 100, form a 90° abutment structure 520, which ensures that the item is fixed in position and will not be tilted when placed.

[0063] The three-axis support offers multi-dimensional adjustment capabilities during use. The scanning device 700 can verify the rotation of axis a; simultaneously, the scanning device 700 can move back and forth along the y-axis (b) with the second-stage movable arm 400; it can also rotate clockwise or counterclockwise along axis c, adjusting its position along both the x-axis and z-axis (i.e., height); furthermore, it can move up and down along the z-axis (d), adjusting the z-axis height of the second-stage movable arm 400, the first-stage movable arm 300, and the scanning device 700 itself; and it can also move back and forth along the x-axis, adjusting the x-axis position of the second-stage movable arm 400, the first-stage movable arm 300, and the vertical support plate 200. These adjustments allow for precise fixing and placement at any angle and position, providing high flexibility in use.

[0064] In summary, this specific embodiment achieves flexible support and position / angle adjustment for the barcode scanning device 700 through the sliding engagement between the bottom bracket 100 and the vertical support plate 200, and the multi-axis rotation of the first-stage movable rotating arm 300 (L-shaped plate) and the second-stage movable rotating arm 400. It has a compact structure, is easy to manufacture, and the positioning accuracy in barcode scanning scenarios can be further improved by setting an alignment plate 500 on the bottom bracket 100.

[0065] Technological advantages compared to existing technologies

[0066] 1. Lightweight: The bracket of this invention is composed of sheet structures, which reduces unnecessary material volume and weight. Compared with traditional complex metal profiles or solid structures, it is lighter and more convenient, effectively reducing energy consumption and costs in the manufacturing and transportation process.

[0067] 2. Low manufacturing cost: The sheet structure has high processing efficiency, reduces the types of parts and assembly difficulty, and can further reduce manufacturing costs during mass production.

[0068] 3. Low packaging and transportation costs: Due to the overall sheet structure, it can occupy less space after being disassembled, making packaging simpler and significantly reducing volume and weight during transportation, thereby effectively reducing packaging and logistics costs.

[0069] 4. Convenient adjustment and use: By setting a sliding and rotatable connection between the support plate and the movable rotating arm, the present invention allows users to flexibly adjust the position of the bracket on the X and Z axes, as well as the rotation angle and position of the first and second stage movable rotating arms, according to actual needs, so as to meet the precise positioning requirements of various application scenarios.

Claims

1. A triad of sheet structures constituting a three-axial support, characterized in that, Comprising, a plurality of sheet structures, the sheet structures comprising a bottom bracket, a vertical support plate, a first stage movable swing arm and a second stage movable swing arm; the vertical support plate is slidably mounted on the bottom bracket along the X axis and is movable along the Z axis direction; the first stage movable swing arm is rotatably mounted on the vertical support plate; the second stage movable swing arm is rotatably mounted on the first stage movable swing arm.

2. A tri-axial support according to claim 1, wherein, the first stage movable swing arm comprises an L-shaped plate structure having a first wall parallel to the extension direction of the vertical support plate and rotatably mounted on the vertical support plate. when the first stage movable swing arm rotates relative to the vertical support plate, the second stage movable swing arm generates a rotational component in the Z axis and the X axis.

3. The tri-axial support of claim 2, wherein, the L-shaped plate structure further comprises a second wall at an angle to the first wall, the angle being 30-150°. the second stage movable swing arm is rotatably mounted on the first stage movable swing arm.

4. A tri-axial support according to claim 3, wherein, a sliding groove is provided on the first stage movable swing arm, and a fixing device is provided, the second stage movable swing arm is rotatably and slidably fixed in the sliding groove through the fixing device.

5. A tri-axial support according to claim 4, wherein, the vertical support plate comprises a first vertical support plate and a second vertical support plate, a sliding groove is provided on the first vertical support plate, and a fixing device is provided, the second vertical support plate is slidably fixed in the sliding groove through the fixing device.

6. A tri-axial support according to claim 4 or 5, wherein, the three-axis bracket is used for supporting a code scanning device.

7. The tri-axial support of claim 1, wherein, further comprising an alignment plate placed on the bottom bracket, the alignment plate comprising two mutually perpendicular alignment lips forming a 90° abutting structure, the abutting structure being used for positioning the bar code of the code scanning object in the working area of the code scanning device.

8. The tri-axial support of claim 1, wherein, ​ 9. A tri-axial support according to claim 8, wherein, ​

Images