Automatic plate placing device
By introducing a vision-inspection spider arm and a four-axis robot into the material handling device, combined with a sponge suction cup and shape-adaptive groove design, fully automated material handling is achieved, solving the problems of low efficiency and poor precision in traditional material handling, and improving production efficiency and product quality.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520556150.4
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-03-26
- Publication Date
- 2026-01-23
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-03-26
AI Technical Summary
Traditional material handling techniques in the present technology suffer from problems such as low efficiency, poor precision, high material damage rate, complex production process, poor equipment versatility, and insufficient quality control, making it difficult to meet the needs of modern large-scale continuous production.
It adopts a structure that includes a feeding belt and a tray conveyor belt, combined with a vision inspection spider arm and a four-axis robot, equipped with a suction cup gripper and a material tray to achieve fully automated material handling. The suction cup gripper is composed of multiple sponge suction cups, and the groove design adapts to the shape of the part to be trayed. The four-axis robot moves back and forth between the material tray and the tray conveyor belt to achieve flexible adjustment and efficient gripping.
It achieves fully automated material handling, improves the stability and success rate of grasping and placing, reduces material damage rate, optimizes the production process, reduces manual intervention and downtime, and is suitable for large-scale continuous production.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of material tray placement, and in particular to an automatic tray placement device. Background Technology
[0002] Traditional material handling technologies currently available suffer from low efficiency, poor precision, high material damage rates, complex production processes, poor equipment versatility, and insufficient quality control, making it difficult to meet the demands of modern large-scale continuous production. Manual operation and semi-automated equipment are inefficient and costly, unable to adapt to diverse materials and high-density material handling requirements, and lack intelligent support, resulting in long downtime and poor production flexibility. Utility Model Content
[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide an automatic tray placement device that addresses the shortcomings of existing technologies. This device achieves fully automated operation of material conveying, detection, gripping and placement. It can flexibly adjust the arrangement of sponge suction cups and grooves according to the shape of the parts to be placed, significantly improving the stability and success rate of gripping and placement. At the same time, it reduces the material damage rate, optimizes the production process, reduces manual intervention and downtime, and is suitable for large-scale continuous production scenarios.
[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows: it includes a feeding belt and a tray conveyor belt, a vision inspection spider arm is set above the feeding belt and moves back and forth to the position of the tray conveyor belt; a four-axis robot is set behind the tray conveyor belt, and two material trays are set on both sides of the four-axis robot, and the four-axis robot moves back and forth between the two material trays and the tray conveyor belt.
[0005] Furthermore, the four-axis robot is equipped with a suction cup gripper, which is positioned above the tail end of the tray conveyor belt along with the four-axis robot.
[0006] Furthermore, the suction cup gripper is composed of multiple grippers, forming a suction cup gripper group.
[0007] Furthermore, the suction cup gripper assembly consists of several sponge suction cups.
[0008] Furthermore, the arrangement of several of the sponge suction cups is adapted to the shape of the object to be placed on the plate.
[0009] Furthermore, the material tray is provided with several grooves.
[0010] Furthermore, the groove adapts to the shape of the piece to be placed on the plate.
[0011] Furthermore, the two material trays are displaced by being pushed out by cylinders.
[0012] Furthermore, a protective light grid is also provided to protect the movement area of the four-axis robot.
[0013] The system comprises a feeding conveyor belt and a tray conveyor belt. A vision-detecting spider arm is positioned above the feeding conveyor belt and moves back and forth to the tray conveyor belt. A four-axis robot is positioned behind the tray conveyor belt, with two material trays on either side of the robot. The four-axis robot moves back and forth between the two material trays and the tray conveyor belt. This structure achieves fully automated operation of material conveying, detection, gripping, and placement. It can flexibly adjust the arrangement of sponge suction cups and grooves according to the shape of the parts to be placed, significantly improving the stability and success rate of gripping and placement. At the same time, it reduces the material damage rate, optimizes the production process, and reduces manual intervention and downtime, making it suitable for large-scale continuous production scenarios. Attached Figure Description
[0014] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments recorded in this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0015] Figure 1 This is a front view of the automatic tray-stacking device of this utility model;
[0016] Figure 2 This is a perspective view of the automatic tray-stacking device of this utility model;
[0017] Figure 3 A perspective view of the automatic tray-distributing device of this utility model without its outer casing;
[0018] Figure 4 This is a top view of the automatic tray-stacking device of this utility model.
[0019] Figure label:
[0020] 1. Feeding belt, 2. Tray feeding belt, 3. Vision inspection spider arm, 4. Four-axis robot, 4-1. Suction cup gripper, 5. Material tray, 6. Protective light grid. Detailed Implementation
[0021] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments.
[0022] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by terms such as "center", "up", "down", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", and "outer" are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model 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 utility model.
[0023] An automatic tray-setting device, such as Figures 1-4 As shown, it includes a feeding belt 1 and a tray feeding belt 2. A vision inspection spider arm 3 is set above the feeding belt 1 and moves back and forth to the position of the tray feeding belt 2. A four-axis robot 4 is set behind the tray feeding belt 2. Two material trays 5 are set on both sides of the four-axis robot 4. The four-axis robot 4 moves back and forth between the two material trays 5 and the tray feeding belt 2.
[0024] Specifically, through the coordinated operation of the feeding belt 1 and the tray-setting belt 2, automatic material conveying and tray-setting are achieved, reducing manual intervention, improving production efficiency, simplifying the material conveying and tray-setting process, reducing intermediate links, and lowering the error rate. The vision inspection spider arm 3 enables the device to perform real-time visual inspection above the feeding belt 1, ensuring the quality and positional accuracy of the materials. Through visual inspection, the device can automatically identify and reject unqualified materials, improving the tray-setting accuracy and product quality. The four-axis robot 4 reciprocates between the two material trays 5 and the tray-setting belt 2, realizing automatic material gripping and placement. The operation is flexible and efficient. The two material trays 5 on both sides of the four-axis robot 4 enable the device to process multiple materials simultaneously, improving production efficiency, reducing robot idle time, optimizing the production process, and further enhancing the working efficiency of the device.
[0025] As a preferred embodiment of the above, such as Figures 1-4 As shown, the four-axis robot 4 is equipped with a suction cup gripper 4-1, which is positioned above the tail end of the tray conveyor belt 2 along with the four-axis robot 4.
[0026] Specifically, the suction cup gripper 4-1 can stably grasp fragile, soft, or smooth materials, exhibiting better adaptability. The combination of the suction cup gripper 4-1 and the four-axis robot 4 enables high-precision material grasping and placement, adapting to complex tray placement requirements. This allows the device to handle more delicate tray placement tasks, enabling high-density arrangement or placement of materials with special shapes, thus improving the device's applicability and flexibility. Positioning the suction cup gripper 4-1 above the tail end of the tray material belt 2 optimizes the material transfer path from the conveyor belt to the tray, reducing the robot's movement distance and time. Driven by the four-axis robot 4, the suction cup gripper 4-1 can quickly switch between the two material trays 5 and the tray material belt 2, achieving continuous operation.
[0027] As a preferred embodiment of the above, such as Figures 1-4 As shown, the suction cup gripper 4-1 is composed of multiple grippers, forming a suction cup gripper group.
[0028] Specifically, the suction cup gripper assembly, composed of multiple grippers, can simultaneously grasp multiple materials, significantly improving gripping efficiency. It can complete the grasping and placement of multiple materials at once, greatly enhancing the production efficiency of the device. The suction cup gripper assembly can flexibly adjust the gripping position and quantity according to the size and shape of the materials, adapting to different specifications and arrangement requirements. The simultaneous operation of multiple grippers disperses the gripping force, reducing the risk of damage to the materials, especially for fragile or soft materials. The suction cup gripper assembly can quickly complete the grasping and placement of multiple materials, reducing the number of movements and time of the four-axis robot 4. Driven by the four-axis robot 4, it can quickly switch between the two material trays 5 and the tray conveyor belt 2, achieving continuous operation.
[0029] As a preferred embodiment of the above, such as Figures 1-4 As shown, the suction cup gripper assembly consists of several sponge suction cups.
[0030] As a preferred embodiment of the above, such as Figures 1-4 As shown, the arrangement of several sponge suction cups is adapted to the shape of the piece to be placed on the plate.
[0031] Specifically, the sponge suction cups, with their softness and elasticity, can better adapt to materials of different shapes and materials, especially providing a better gripping effect on fragile, soft, or irregularly shaped materials. This reduces the risk of physical damage to the materials and improves the stability and reliability of the gripping process. The arrangement of the sponge suction cups can be flexibly adjusted according to the shape of the items to be placed, ensuring that each suction cup can effectively contact the material surface, increasing the success rate of gripping, enhancing the versatility and adaptability of the device, and enabling it to handle more types of materials and more complex plating tasks. Multiple sponge suction cups working simultaneously disperse the gripping force, reducing the risk of damage to the materials, and are particularly friendly to fragile or soft materials.
[0032] As a preferred embodiment of the above, such as Figures 1-4 As shown, the material tray 5 is provided with several grooves.
[0033] As a preferred embodiment of the above, such as Figures 1-4 As shown, the groove adapts to the shape of the piece to be placed on the plate.
[0034] Specifically, the grooves on the material tray 5 can fix the position of the items to be placed, preventing the materials from moving or tipping over during conveying and tray placement. This improves the stability of the materials during conveying and tray placement, reduces the risk of material damage, and enhances product quality. The shape and size of the grooves can be flexibly adjusted according to the shape of the items to be placed, ensuring that the materials can be placed stably in the grooves. This enhances the versatility and adaptability of the device, enabling it to handle more types of materials and more complex tray placement tasks. It also reduces errors during the tray placement process, improves production efficiency and product quality. The design of the grooves matches the gripping method of the sponge suction cup assembly, ensuring that the materials can be placed stably in the grooves during gripping and placement. This collaborative design improves the working efficiency and stability of the device and reduces the risk of material damage.
[0035] As a preferred embodiment of the above, such as Figures 1-4 As shown, the two material trays 5 are displaced by being pushed out by a cylinder.
[0036] As a preferred embodiment of the above, such as Figures 1-4 As shown, a protective light grating 6 is also provided, which protects the movement area of the four-axis robot 4.
[0037] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely illustrative of the principles of this utility model. Various changes and modifications can be made to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claimed utility model. The scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. An automatic tray-setting device, characterized in that: It includes a feeding belt (1) and a tray feeding belt (2), and a vision inspection spider arm (3) is set above the feeding belt (1) and moves back and forth to the position of the tray feeding belt (2); The four-axis robot (4) is located behind the tray conveyor belt (2). Two material trays (5) are provided on both sides of the four-axis robot (4). The four-axis robot (4) moves back and forth between the two material trays (5) and the tray conveyor belt (2).
2. The automatic tray-setting device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The four-axis robot (4) is equipped with a suction cup gripper (4-1), which is positioned above the tail end of the tray conveyor belt (2) along with the four-axis robot (4).
3. The automatic tray-stacking device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The suction cup gripper (4-1) consists of multiple grippers, forming a suction cup gripper group.
4. An automatic tray-stacking device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The suction cup gripper assembly consists of several sponge suction cups.
5. An automatic tray-stacking device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The arrangement of several sponge suction cups is adapted to the shape of the piece to be placed on the plate.
6. An automatic tray-setting device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The material tray (5) has several grooves.
7. An automatic tray-stacking device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The groove adapts to the shape of the piece to be placed on the plate.
8. An automatic tray-stacking device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The two material trays (5) are displaced by being pushed out by a cylinder.
9. An automatic tray-stacking device according to claim 1, characterized in that, A protective light grid (6) is also provided to protect the movement area of the four-axis robot (4).