Carrying mechanism

Abstract

The utility model provides a carrying mechanism, and relates to the technical field of material carrying. According to the carrying mechanism provided by the invention, the first clamping assembly and the second clamping assembly do reciprocating motion between the first position and the second position, one of the first position and the second position can serve as a feeding position, and the first clamping assembly and the second clamping assembly clamp materials at the feeding position; and the other one of the first position and the second position can be used as a discharging position, and the first clamping assembly and the second clamping assembly release materials at the discharging position. In this way, the first clamping assembly and the second clamping assembly alternately move back and forth between the first position and the second position, so that the feeding and discharging processes are continuously carried out, and the carrying efficiency of the materials is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of material handling technology, and in particular to a handling mechanism. Background Technology

[0002] In the 3C Pack industry, material handling and flipping are critical process steps, especially in the production of earphone housings. The efficiency and quality of this step directly affect the quality of the final product. On existing earphone production lines, the handling, clamping, and flipping of housings are usually designed as separate processes. This decentralized process makes it difficult to improve production efficiency and reduce costs. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of this, this application provides a handling mechanism, the purpose of which is to solve the above-mentioned technical problems to a certain extent.

[0004] This application provides a handling mechanism, the handling mechanism comprising:

[0005] A first clamping component and a second clamping component, both of which reciprocate between a first position and a second position along a first direction, wherein when the first clamping component is located in one of the first position and the second position, the second clamping component is located in the other of the first position and the second position;

[0006] A guide portion, in which a portion of the second clamping assembly is disposed, so as to be guided by the guide portion to perform the reciprocating motion;

[0007] The guide portion has an offset segment located at the middle of the guide portion in the first direction, and the offset segment is offset from the rest of the guide portion in a second direction intersecting the first direction, so that the second clamping assembly avoids the first clamping assembly in the second direction when passing the middle of the guide portion.

[0008] Based on the above technical solutions, the conveying mechanism may optionally include a driving component, which is connected to both the first clamping component and the second clamping component, and the driving component can drive the first clamping component and the second clamping component to perform the reciprocating motion synchronously.

[0009] Optionally, based on any of the above technical solutions, the driving component includes:

[0010] The first synchronous pulley and the second synchronous pulley are spaced apart along the first direction;

[0011] A timing belt is fitted around the outside of the first timing pulley and the second timing pulley. One of the first timing pulley and the second timing pulley can rotate to drive the timing belt to move around the outside of the first timing pulley and the second timing pulley.

[0012] The timing belt has a first segment and a second segment spaced apart from each other between the first timing pulley and the second timing pulley, the first clamping assembly is connected to the first segment, and the second clamping assembly is connected to the second segment.

[0013] Optionally, based on any of the above technical solutions, the conveying mechanism further includes a frame, the guide is disposed on the frame, and the drive assembly is disposed on the frame;

[0014] The drive assembly is located on one side of the frame in the third direction, and the first clamping assembly and the second clamping assembly are located on the other side of the frame in the third direction. The first direction, the second direction, and the third direction intersect each other.

[0015] Based on any of the above technical solutions, optionally, the remaining portion of the guide portion includes two inclined segments located on both sides of the offset segment in the first direction, and the remaining portion also includes two outermost strip segments extending along the first direction.

[0016] Optionally, based on any of the above technical solutions, the first clamping assembly includes a first bracket and a first clamping member connected to the first bracket, and the conveying mechanism further includes a first guide rail extending along the first direction, and the first bracket being slidably connected to the first guide rail.

[0017] Optionally, based on any of the above technical solutions, the first clamping assembly further includes a first flipping member, the first flipping member is disposed on the first bracket, the first clamping member is connected to the first flipping member, and the first flipping member drives the first clamping member to rotate about an axis extending along the third direction, wherein the first direction, the second direction and the third direction intersect each other in pairs.

[0018] Optionally, based on any of the above technical solutions, the second clamping assembly includes a second bracket and a second clamping member connected to the second bracket. The second clamping assembly also includes a sliding bracket. The conveying mechanism also includes a second guide rail. The second guide rail extends along the first direction. The sliding bracket is slidably connected to the second guide rail. The second bracket is slidably connected to the sliding bracket. The second bracket is capable of sliding relative to the sliding bracket along the second direction.

[0019] Optionally, based on any of the above technical solutions, the second clamping assembly further includes a second flipping member, which is disposed on the second bracket. The second clamping member is connected to the second flipping member, and the second flipping member drives the second clamping member to rotate about an axis extending along the third direction. The first direction, the second direction, and the third direction intersect each other.

[0020] Based on any of the above technical solutions, optionally, the guide portion defines a guide space, and the portion of the second clamping assembly is a roller, which rolls within the guide space as the second clamping assembly reciprocates.

[0021] According to the material handling mechanism provided in this application, both the first clamping assembly and the second clamping assembly reciprocate between a first position and a second position. One of the first and second positions can be used as a loading position, where both the first and second clamping assemblies clamp the material. The other position can be used as a unloading position, where both the first and second clamping assemblies release the material. Thus, the first and second clamping assemblies alternately move between the first and second positions, ensuring uninterrupted loading and unloading processes, which improves material handling efficiency.

[0022] According to the handling mechanism provided in this application, a guide section is provided to guide the reciprocating motion of the second clamping component. The deflection section of the guide section guides the second clamping component to deviate from the first clamping component in the middle of the guide section, thereby avoiding the first clamping component and preventing interference between the first clamping component and the second clamping component, ensuring the continuous material handling.

[0023] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features and advantages of this application more apparent and understandable, preferred embodiments are described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0024] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this application and should not be regarded as a limitation of the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0025] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a three-dimensional transport mechanism provided according to an embodiment of this application is shown.

[0026] Figure 2A schematic diagram of another three-dimensional view of a conveying mechanism provided according to an embodiment of this application is shown.

[0027] Figure 3 A schematic diagram showing a three-dimensional view of a first clamping assembly and a second clamping assembly of a conveying mechanism provided according to an embodiment of this application is shown.

[0028] Figure 4 An exploded view of a conveying mechanism provided according to an embodiment of this application is shown.

[0029] Figure label:

[0030] 100 - First clamping assembly; 110 - First support; 120 - First flipping member; 130 - First clamping member;

[0031] 200 - Second clamping assembly; 210 - Second support; 220 - Second flipping member; 230 - Second clamping member; 240 - Sliding support; 250 - Roller;

[0032] 310 - First synchronous pulley; 320 - Second synchronous pulley; 330 - Synchronous belt;

[0033] 400 - Plate; 410 - Guide section; 510 - First guide rail; 520 - Second guide rail. Detailed Implementation

[0034] The technical solutions of this application will now be clearly and completely described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this application. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0035] In the description of this application, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not 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 application. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0036] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; 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; and they can refer to the internal connection between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0037] Furthermore, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but only if they are based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be considered that such combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed in this application.

[0038] According to an embodiment of this application, a conveying mechanism is provided, which will be described below in conjunction with... Figures 1 to 4 Describe in detail the structure and working principle of the handling mechanism.

[0039] According to the embodiments of this application, the transport mechanism includes a first clamping component 100, a second clamping component 200, and a guide portion 410.

[0040] In an embodiment, both the first clamping component 100 and the second clamping component 200 reciprocate between a first position and a second position along a first direction. In an embodiment, when the first clamping component 100 is located in one of the first position and the second position, the second clamping component 200 is located in the other of the first position and the second position.

[0041] In other words, in the embodiments, the first clamping component 100 and the second clamping component 200 alternately appear in the first position and also alternately appear in the second position.

[0042] In one embodiment, a portion of the second clamping assembly 200 is disposed within the guide portion 410 to be guided by the guide portion 410 to perform the aforementioned reciprocating motion. In another embodiment, the guide portion 410 has an offset segment located at the center of the guide portion 410 in a first direction, the offset segment offsetting the rest of the guide portion 410 in a second direction intersecting the first direction, such that the second clamping assembly 200 avoids the first clamping assembly 100 in the second direction when passing the center of the guide portion 410.

[0043] Thus, according to the conveying mechanism provided in this application embodiment, both the first clamping component 100 and the second clamping component 200 reciprocate between a first position and a second position. One of the first and second positions can be used as a loading position, where both the first clamping component 100 and the second clamping component 200 clamp the material. The other of the first and second positions can be used as a unloading position, where both the first clamping component 100 and the second clamping component 200 release the material. In this way, the first clamping component 100 and the second clamping component 200 alternately move between the first and second positions, ensuring uninterrupted loading and unloading processes, which is beneficial for improving material handling efficiency.

[0044] According to the conveying mechanism provided in the embodiments of this application, a guide section 410 is provided to guide the reciprocating motion of the second clamping component 200. The deflection section of the guide section 410 is used to guide the second clamping component 200 to deviate from the first clamping component 100 in the middle of the guide section 410, thereby avoiding the first clamping component 100 and preventing interference between the first clamping component 100 and the second clamping component 200, ensuring the continuous material conveying.

[0045] In an embodiment, the first direction may be perpendicular to the second direction. The first direction may be, for example, a first horizontal direction, and the second direction may be, for example, a vertical direction. That is, as an example, the deflection segment may deviate downward from the rest of the guide portion 410, causing the second clamping assembly 200 to move downward to avoid the first clamping assembly 100.

[0046] In an embodiment, as an example, a guide space can be defined by the guide portion 410, within which the aforementioned portion of the second clamping assembly 200 can move and be guided, as will be specifically described below.

[0047] In this embodiment, the conveying mechanism may include a frame, which may include, for example, a plate 400. The guide portion 410 may be, for example, a groove formed on the plate 400, or a through hole that completely penetrates the plate 400. It should be noted that both the depth direction of the groove and the direction in which the through hole penetrates the plate 400 can be a subsequent third direction that intersects the first and second directions in pairs. As an example, the third direction may be, for example, perpendicular to both the first and second directions. Therefore, considering the examples of the first and second directions above, the third direction can be a second horizontal direction that is substantially perpendicular to the first horizontal direction.

[0048] In an embodiment, as an example, the portion of the second clamping assembly 200 guided by the guide portion 410 may be, for example, a roller 250. Taking the guide portion 410 as a through hole, the width of the through hole (i.e., the dimension in the second direction) may be slightly larger than the diameter of the roller 250, thereby allowing the roller 250 to roll within the through hole and be guided by the inner wall of the through hole, thereby changing the overall movement trajectory of the second clamping assembly 200.

[0049] According to the embodiment of this application, the transport mechanism may further include a drive component, which may be connected to both the first clamping component 100 and the second clamping component 200, and the drive component may drive the first clamping component 100 and the second clamping component 200 to perform reciprocating motion synchronously.

[0050] In this embodiment, using the same driving component to drive the first clamping component 100 and the second clamping component 200 helps to reduce the complexity of the handling mechanism. At the same time, the driving component can drive the first clamping component 100 and the second clamping component 200 to reciprocate synchronously, so that the first clamping component 100 and the second clamping component 200 are in sync with each other in reciprocating motion, which facilitates automated control.

[0051] According to the conveying mechanism provided in the embodiments of this application, the driving component may include a first synchronous pulley 310, a second synchronous pulley 320, and a synchronous belt 330. In the embodiments, the first synchronous pulley 310 and the second synchronous pulley 320 may be spaced apart along a first direction. In the embodiments, the synchronous belt 330 may be sleeved on the outside of the first synchronous pulley 310 and the second synchronous pulley 320, and one of the first synchronous pulley 310 and the second synchronous pulley 320 may be rotatable to drive the synchronous belt 330 to move on the outside of the first synchronous pulley 310 and the second synchronous pulley 320. That is, the first synchronous pulley 310 may be a driving pulley, or the second synchronous pulley 320 may be a driving pulley. In the embodiments, the driving component may further include a motor, such as a servo motor, and the driving pulley may be driven by the servo motor.

[0052] In this embodiment, the synchronous belt 330 has a first segment and a second segment spaced apart from each other between the first synchronous pulley 310 and the second synchronous pulley 320, that is, a first segment and a second segment spaced apart in the vertical direction. A first clamping component 100 can be connected to the first segment, and a second clamping component 200 can be connected to the second segment, thereby realizing the synchronous reciprocating motion of the first clamping component 100 and the second clamping component 200 when the synchronous belt 330 is in motion.

[0053] According to the conveying mechanism provided in the embodiments of this application, as mentioned above, the conveying mechanism may further include the frame as described above, the guide part 410 may be disposed on the frame, and the drive component may be disposed on the frame. In the embodiments, the drive component is disposed on one side of the frame in the third-direction orientation, and the first clamping component 100 and the second clamping component 200 are disposed on the other side of the frame in the third-direction orientation. In the embodiments, the drive component is disposed on one side of the plate 400 of the frame, and the first clamping component 100 and the second clamping component 200 may be located on the other side, thus making full use of the space around the frame.

[0054] According to the conveying mechanism provided in the embodiments of this application, the remaining portion of the guide portion 410 includes two inclined segments located on both sides of the offset segment in the first direction, and the remaining portion also includes two outermost strip segments extending along the first direction. In an embodiment, as an example, the guide portion 410 may be symmetrical about a plane perpendicular to the first direction.

[0055] According to the conveying mechanism provided in the embodiments of this application, the first clamping assembly 100 includes a first bracket 110 and a first clamping member 130 connected to the first bracket 110. The conveying mechanism also includes a first guide rail 510 extending along a first direction, and the first bracket 110 is slidably connected to the first guide rail 510. Furthermore, in implementation, the first bracket 110 can extend from above the frame to the rear of the frame and connect to the first section of the timing belt 330 (e.g., clamped to the first section by a clamping plate).

[0056] According to the conveying mechanism provided in the embodiments of this application, the first clamping assembly 100 further includes a first flipping member 120. The first flipping member 120 is disposed on the first support 110. The first clamping member 130 is connected to the first flipping member 120. The first flipping member 120 drives the first clamping member 130 to rotate about an axis extending in a third direction, thereby changing the spatial orientation of the material clamped by the first clamping member 130.

[0057] According to the conveying mechanism provided in the embodiments of this application, the second clamping assembly 200 includes a second bracket 210 and a second clamping member 230 connected to the second bracket 210. The second clamping assembly 200 also includes a sliding bracket 240. The conveying mechanism also includes a second guide rail 520, which extends along a first direction. The sliding bracket 240 is slidably connected to the second guide rail 520, and the second bracket 210 is slidably connected to the sliding bracket 240. The second bracket 210 is capable of sliding relative to the sliding bracket 240 along a second direction.

[0058] In this embodiment, the sliding bracket 240 itself does not move in the vertical direction, but provides a position for the second bracket 210 to move in the vertical direction. The frame may have a through hole extending along the first direction through which the sliding bracket 240 passes. The sliding bracket 240 passes through this through hole to reach the back side of the frame and connects to the second section of the timing belt 330 (e.g., clamped to the second section by a clamping plate). In this embodiment, a guide rail extending in the vertical direction may be provided on the sliding bracket 240, and a slider that slides along the guide rail may be provided on the second bracket 210.

[0059] According to the conveying mechanism provided in the embodiments of this application, similar to the first flipping member 120, the second clamping assembly 200 also includes a second flipping member 220. The second flipping member 220 is disposed on the second support 210, and the second clamping member 230 is connected to the second flipping member 220. The second flipping member 220 drives the second clamping member 230 to rotate around an axis extending in a third direction, thereby changing the spatial orientation of the material clamped by the first clamping member 130. Both the first flipping member 120 and the above can play the role of process merging.

[0060] In this embodiment, the first flipping member 120 and the second flipping member 220 can be, for example, rotary cylinders. In this embodiment, the first clamping member 130 and the second clamping member 230 can also have the same structure. Taking the first clamping member 130 as an example, the first clamping member 130 can include a telescopic cylinder, a first clamping block mounted on the piston rod of the telescopic cylinder, a second clamping block mounted on the cylinder body of the telescopic cylinder, a limiting plate mounted on the cylinder body of the telescopic cylinder, and a spring between the limiting plate and the second clamping block. The first and second clamping blocks provide clamping force for the material, and the spring provides cushioning, achieving elastic clamping. Furthermore, adhesive pads can be affixed to both the side of the first clamping block facing the second clamping block and the side of the second clamping block facing the first clamping block to further achieve elastic clamping and prevent the material from being scratched. Additionally, as an example, the material can be, for example, an earphone shell.

[0061] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this application and do not limit the scope of protection of this application. Any equivalent structural transformations made based on the innovative concept of this application and the contents of the specification and drawings of this application, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A carrying mechanism characterized by, The carrying mechanism comprises: a first clamping assembly and a second clamping assembly, the first clamping assembly and the second clamping assembly are reciprocated along a first direction between a first position and a second position, wherein the first clamping assembly is located in one of the first position and the second position, and the second clamping assembly is located in the other of the first position and the second position; a guide portion, part of the second clamping assembly is arranged in the guide portion to be guided by the guide portion to reciprocate; wherein the guide portion has a deviation section located in the middle of the guide portion in the first direction, the deviation section deviates from the rest of the guide portion in a second direction intersecting the first direction, so that the second clamping assembly avoids the first clamping assembly along the second direction when passing through the middle of the guide portion.

2. The carrying mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that The carrying mechanism further comprises a driving assembly, the driving assembly is connected with the first clamping assembly and the second clamping assembly, and the driving assembly can drive the first clamping assembly and the second clamping assembly to reciprocate synchronously.

3. The carrying mechanism according to claim 2, wherein The driving assembly comprises: a first synchronous wheel and a second synchronous wheel, the first synchronous wheel and the second synchronous wheel are arranged in a spaced manner along the first direction; a synchronous belt, the synchronous belt is sleeved outside the first synchronous wheel and the second synchronous wheel, one of the first synchronous wheel and the second synchronous wheel can rotate to drive the synchronous belt to move outside the first synchronous wheel and the second synchronous wheel; wherein the synchronous belt has a first section and a second section spaced from each other between the first synchronous wheel and the second synchronous wheel, the first clamping assembly is connected to the first section, and the second clamping assembly is connected to the second section.

4. The carrying mechanism according to claim 3, wherein The carrying mechanism further comprises a rack, the guide portion is arranged in the rack, and the driving assembly is arranged in the rack; wherein the driving assembly is arranged on one side of the rack in a third direction, the first clamping assembly and the second clamping assembly are arranged on the other side of the rack in the third direction, and the first direction, the second direction and the third direction intersect each other in pairs.

5. The carrying mechanism of claim 1, wherein The rest of the guide portion comprises two inclined sections respectively located on both sides of the deviation section in the first direction, and further comprises two strip sections extending along the first direction located on the outermost side in the first direction.

6. The transport mechanism of claim 1, wherein, The first clamping assembly comprises a first support and a first clamping member connected to the first support, and the carrying mechanism further comprises a first guide rail extending along the first direction, and the first support is in sliding connection with the first guide rail.

7. The handling mechanism of claim 6, wherein The first clamping assembly further comprises a first turnover member arranged on the first support, the first clamping member is connected with the first turnover member, the first turnover member drives the first clamping member to rotate around an axis extending along the third direction, and the first direction, the second direction and the third direction intersect each other in pairs.

8. The carrying mechanism of claim 1, wherein The second clamping assembly comprises a second bracket and a second clamping member connected to the second bracket, and further comprises a sliding bracket, and the conveying mechanism further comprises a second guide rail extending along the first direction, the sliding bracket being in sliding connection with the second guide rail, and the second bracket being in sliding connection with the sliding bracket and capable of sliding relative to the sliding bracket along the second direction.

9. The transport mechanism of claim 1, wherein, The second clamping assembly further comprises a second turnover member arranged on the second bracket, the second clamping member being connected to the second turnover member, the second turnover member driving the second clamping member to rotate about an axis extending along the third direction, and the first direction, the second direction and the third direction intersect with each other two by two.

10. The carrying mechanism according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that, A guide space is defined by the guide portion, the part of the second clamping assembly being a roller, the roller rolling in the guide space along with the reciprocating movement of the second clamping assembly.

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