Z-axis lifting mechanism

By designing a Z-axis lifting mechanism and utilizing modular components to achieve lifting and lowering of the collaborative robot in the Z-axis direction, the needs of palletizing operations in factory production were solved, the application scope of robots was expanded, and production efficiency and flexibility were improved.

CN223763233UActive Publication Date: 2026-01-06昆山悦普达自动化科技有限公司
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Application Number
CN202520221663.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-02-12
Publication Date
2026-01-06
Estimated Expiration
2035-02-12

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Technical Problem

The existing factory production operations need to solve the problem of palletizing, especially in the application of collaborative robots, where the effective stroke in the Z-axis direction is insufficient and cannot meet the production needs of customers.

Method used

A Z-axis lifting mechanism was designed, which includes a modular design of components such as a collaborative robot, a lifting column, a sliding column, a fixed column, a linear guide rail, and an electric push rod. Through the cooperation of these components, the collaborative robot can be lifted and lowered in the Z-axis direction, thus expanding its application range.

Benefits of technology

It achieves effective extension of the travel distance in the Z-axis direction of collaborative robots, improving the applicability of palletizing and handling. It has a simple structure, beautiful appearance, modular design for easy replacement, simple layout, and can stop at any position.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of lifting mechanisms, and discloses a Z-axis lifting mechanism which comprises a collaborative robot, a robot fixing plate is arranged at the bottom end of the collaborative robot, a lifting column connecting plate is arranged at the bottom of the robot fixing plate, and a lifting column fixing column is arranged at the bottom of the lifting column connecting plate. The cooperative robot is arranged, the lifting column sliding column and the lifting column fixing column are arranged below the cooperative robot, the electric push rod sliding rod is arranged on the lifting column sliding column, and the linear guide rail and the electric push rod body are arranged on the lifting column fixing column, so that all the structures are matched with one another; application of the collaborative robot in the Z-axis direction can be easily achieved, the application range of application, stacking and carrying of the collaborative robot is expanded, the overall appearance is attractive, modular design is adopted, the structure is simple, modules are convenient to replace, the modules can be matched with occasions needing Z-axis lifting, and arrangement is relatively simple.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of lifting mechanism technology, specifically a Z-axis lifting mechanism. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid development of the machinery industry, automated equipment has also developed in all aspects. In automated equipment, the three-axis mechanism is often a relatively important component, and the Z-axis is the relatively complex and critical core of the three axes. In order to realize the motion requirements in the three-axis direction, the market is currently dominated by standard three-axis platform equipment.

[0003] Because existing factory production operations often involve palletizing, a functional module was designed to work with collaborative robots to address existing market demands. This module solves the lifting and lowering problem of the collaborative robots, extends the effective travel distance of the robots in the Z-axis direction, solves the problems that customers need to address, and meets their production requirements. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides a Z-axis lifting mechanism that solves the problem of palletizing operations encountered in existing factory production processes. Furthermore, based on current market demands, a functional module that can be used in conjunction with collaborative robots is designed to solve the lifting problem of collaborative robots, expand the effective travel of robots in the Z-axis direction, solve the problems that customers need to address, and meet their production requirements.

[0005] This utility model provides the following technical solution: a Z-axis lifting mechanism, including a collaborative robot, a robot fixing plate is provided at the bottom of the collaborative robot, a lifting column connecting plate is provided at the bottom of the robot fixing plate, and a lifting column fixing column is provided at the bottom of the lifting column connecting plate.

[0006] The lifting column fixing column and the lifting column connecting plate are connected by a lifting column sliding column. The bottom end of the lifting column fixing column is provided with a fixing column base plate, and the bottom of the fixing column base plate is provided with a bottom fixing plate. Two sets of linear guide rails are provided inside the lifting column fixing column. An electric push rod body is provided inside the lifting column fixing column. A side support is provided on the side of the electric push rod body. A linear guide slider is provided on the top of the lifting column fixing column. An electric push rod sliding rod is installed inside the lifting column sliding column.

[0007] Preferred technical solution 1: The top end of the electric push rod sliding rod is provided with a sliding rod connector, and the bottom end of the lifting column fixing column is provided with a first electric cylinder bracket.

[0008] Preferred technical solution 2: A second electric cylinder bracket is provided on the side of the first electric cylinder bracket, and a dust cover is provided on the top of the lifting column fixing column.

[0009] Preferred technical solution 3: The lifting column fixing column is provided with a groove, and the linear guide slider is slidably installed on the groove.

[0010] This solution makes the connection between the linear guide slider and the lifting column fixing column more convenient.

[0011] Preferred technical solution four: Four linear guide rails are provided, and the four linear guide rails are evenly distributed in the inner cavity of the lifting column fixing column.

[0012] This solution enables the linear guide to move more stably.

[0013] Preferred technical solution five: Four linear guide sliders are evenly arranged, and the four linear guide sliders are evenly distributed in the inner cavity of the lifting column fixing column.

[0014] This solution enables the linear guide slider to slide more stably within the fixed column of the lifting column.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the present invention provides a Z-axis lifting mechanism, which has the following advantages:

[0016] (1) This utility model is equipped with a collaborative robot, and a lifting column, a sliding column and a fixed column are set below the collaborative robot. The sliding column is equipped with an electric push rod and a sliding rod, and the fixed column is equipped with a linear guide rail and an electric push rod body. Through the cooperation of each structure, the collaborative robot can be easily applied in the Z-axis direction, which expands the application of the collaborative robot, palletizing and handling. The overall appearance is beautiful, the modular design is simple, the module is easy to replace, and this module can also be matched with occasions that require Z-axis lifting. The layout is relatively simple. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a side view of the structure of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 For the present utility model Figure 2 Structural cross-section of AA;

[0020] Figure 4 For the present utility model Figure 2 Structural cross-section of BB;

[0021] Figure 5This is a partial cross-sectional view of the structure of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 6 For the present utility model Figure 2 Schematic cross-sectional view of the structure of the central lifting column and the fixed column;

[0023] Figure 7 For the present utility model Figure 6 Structural cross-section of DD;

[0024] Figure 8 For the present utility model Figure 6 Cross-sectional view of the structure of the EE;

[0025] Figure 9 For the present utility model Figure 6 Cross-sectional view of the structure of FF.

[0026] In the diagram: 1. Collaborative robot; 2. Robot mounting plate; 3. Lifting column connecting plate; 4. Lifting column sliding column; 5. Lifting column fixing column; 6. Fixing column base plate; 7. Bottom fixing plate; 8. Linear guide rail; 9. Electric push rod body; 10. Side support; 11. Linear rail slider; 12. Electric push rod body sliding rod; 13. Sliding rod connector; 14. First electric cylinder bracket; 15. Second electric cylinder bracket; 16. Dust cover. Detailed Implementation

[0027] Please see Figure 1-9 ,

[0028] Example 1: A Z-axis lifting mechanism includes a collaborative robot 1, a robot fixing plate 2 at the bottom of the collaborative robot 1, a lifting column connecting plate 3 at the bottom of the robot fixing plate 2, and a lifting column fixing column 5 at the bottom of the lifting column connecting plate 3.

[0029] The lifting column fixing column 5 and the lifting column connecting plate 3 are connected by a lifting column sliding column 4. The bottom end of the lifting column fixing column 5 is provided with a fixing column base plate 6, and the bottom of the fixing column base plate 6 is provided with a bottom fixing plate 7. Two sets of linear guide rails 8 are provided inside the lifting column fixing column 5. An electric push rod body 9 is provided inside the lifting column fixing column 5. A side support 10 is provided on the side of the electric push rod body 9. A linear rail slider 11 is provided on the top of the lifting column fixing column 5. An electric push rod sliding rod 12 is installed inside the lifting column sliding column 4. A sliding rod connecting body 13 is provided at the top of the electric push rod sliding rod 12. A first electric cylinder bracket 14 is provided at the bottom end of the lifting column fixing column 5. A second electric cylinder bracket 15 is provided on the side of the first electric cylinder bracket 14. A dust cover 16 is provided at the top of the lifting column fixing column 5.

[0030] Example 2: The difference between this example and Example 1 is that the lifting column fixing column 5 is provided with a groove, and the linear guide slider 11 is slidably installed on the groove.

[0031] This makes the connection between the linear guide slider 11 and the lifting column fixing column 5 more convenient.

[0032] Example 3: The difference between this example and Example 1 is that there are four linear guide rails 8, which are evenly distributed in the inner cavity of the lifting column fixing column 5.

[0033] This makes the linear guide rail 8 more stable when it moves.

[0034] Example 4: The difference between this example and Example 1 is that four linear guide sliders 11 are evenly arranged and distributed in the inner cavity of the lifting column fixing column 5.

[0035] This makes the sliding block 11 of the linear guide more stable within the lifting column fixed column 5.

[0036] In this embodiment, since existing factory production operations may encounter work environments that require palletizing, a functional module that can be used in conjunction with collaborative robots is designed to address existing market demands. This module solves the lifting problem of the collaborative robots, expands the effective travel of the robots in the Z-axis direction, solves the problems that customers need to solve, and meets their production needs.

[0037] In summary, in specific implementation, the collaborative robot 1 is fixed to the robot fixing plate 2, and the robot fixing plate 2 is fixed to the lifting column connecting plate 3. The lifting column connecting plate 3 is connected and installed to the lifting column fixing column 5 with screws. The lifting column fixing column 5 is designed with a groove for easy installation of the linear guide slider 11. The linear guide slider 11 is fixed to the lifting column sliding column 4, and the linear guide slider 11 moves linearly back and forth along the linear guide rail 8.

[0038] The linear guide rail 8 is also fixed on the lifting column fixing column 5, and the dust cover 16 is fixed on the lifting column connecting plate 3, which can effectively prevent dust. The bottom fixing plate 7 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the fixing column base plate 6. The side support 10 is fixed on the fixing column base plate 6, and the first electric cylinder support 14 and the second electric cylinder support 15 are also fixed on the side support 10. The first electric cylinder support 14 and the second electric cylinder support 15 are fixed to the electric push rod body 9. The electric push rod sliding rod 12 performs linear reciprocating motion under the action of the electric push rod body 9, and the electric push rod body 9 is also connected to the sliding rod connecting body 13, which is connected to the lifting column connecting plate 3.

[0039] By installing and cooperating the above structures, the collaborative robot can be applied in the Z-axis direction, expanding its application range to palletizing and handling. This module can also be used in situations requiring Z-axis lifting, making the layout simpler. The overall appearance of the device is more aesthetically pleasing, and it adopts a modular design with a simple structure and convenient module replacement. The sliding column can stop at any position within the effective stroke range according to customer needs, making it more flexible to use.

Claims

1. A Z-axis lifting mechanism characterized by: Including collaborative robot (1), the bottom end of collaborative robot (1) is provided with robot fixed plate (2), the bottom of robot fixed plate (2) is provided with lifting column connecting plate (3), the bottom of lifting column connecting plate (3) is provided with lifting column fixed column (5); The lifting column fixed column (5) and the lifting column connecting plate (3) are connected by the lifting column sliding column (4) arranged therebetween, the bottom end of the lifting column fixed column (5) is provided with a fixed column bottom plate (6), the bottom of the fixed column bottom plate (6) is provided with a bottom fixed plate (7), two groups of linear guides (8) are arranged in the lifting column fixed column (5), an electric push rod body (9) is arranged in the lifting column fixed column (5), the side of the electric push rod body (9) is provided with a side vertical support (10), the top of the lifting column fixed column (5) is provided with a wire rail slider (11), and the electric push rod sliding rod (12) is installed in the lifting column sliding column (4).

2. A Z-axis lifting mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top end of the electric push rod sliding rod (12) is provided with a sliding rod connecting body (13), and the bottom end of the lifting column fixed column (5) is provided with a first electric cylinder support (14).

3. A Z-axis lifting mechanism according to claim 2, wherein: The side of the first electric cylinder support (14) is provided with a second electric cylinder support (15), and the top end of the lifting column fixed column (5) is provided with a dust cover (16).

4. A Z-axis lifting mechanism according to claim 3, wherein: The lifting column fixed column (5) is provided with a groove, and the wire rail slider (11) is slidingly installed on the groove.

5. A Z-axis lifting mechanism according to claim 4, wherein: The linear guide (8) is provided with four, and four linear guides (8) are uniformly distributed in the inner cavity of the lifting column fixed column (5).

6. A Z-axis lifting mechanism according to claim 5, wherein: The wire rail slider (11) is uniformly provided with four, and four wire rail sliders (11) are uniformly distributed in the inner cavity of the lifting column fixed column (5).