Flat plate composite taking device

By combining the robotic arm base and fork frame, and utilizing suction cup adsorption and fork frame clamping, the stability problem of heavy sheet metal during transportation is solved, achieving safe and efficient sheet metal handling.

CN223822859UActive Publication Date: 2026-01-23TING BAI (YANG ZHOU) ZHI NENG KE JI YOU XIAN GONG SI
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Application Number
CN202520564003.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-28
Publication Date
2026-01-23
Estimated Expiration
2035-03-28

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Technical Problem

Existing sheet material transfer devices suffer from insufficient suction gripping force of the suction cups when handling heavy sheets, resulting in poor sheet material stability and easy drop.

Method used

Design a flat panel composite picking device, which adopts a robotic arm base, a fork frame, a suction cup, and a horizontal reciprocating adjustment component. The suction cup is used to adsorb the top of the board and the fork frame is used to clamp and fix it on both sides. Combined with the horizontal reciprocating adjustment component, the board can be picked up stably.

Benefits of technology

It improves the safety and stability of heavy plates during handling and transportation, prevents plates from falling, is simple to operate and has a low cost, and is suitable for the production needs of small and medium-sized enterprises.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a composite flat plate taking device, which relates to the technical field of plate taking equipment and comprises a manipulator underframe, a fork tooth frame, a sucker, a guide plate, a push plate and fork teeth. According to the plate clamping and fixing device, a plate is subjected to adsorption treatment through the suction cups, then the two fork tooth frames are driven by the horizontal reciprocating adjusting assembly to do horizontal reciprocating motion, the fork tooth frames clamp and fix the two sides of the plate at the bottoms of the suction cups, and top adsorption fixing and two-side clamping fixing of the plate are achieved; the safety and the stability of the plates in the taking and transferring treatment process can be effectively improved, and then the safety and the stability of the equipment in the taking and transferring process of the heavy plates are effectively guaranteed; the plate conveying device is simple in structure, high in reliability, good in stability, easy to operate and low in cost, particularly has a good practical application effect on conveying of heavy plates and non-plates, and meets the production requirements of small and medium-sized enterprises.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of sheet material handling equipment, specifically a flat composite sheet material handling device. Background Technology

[0002] Sheet handling equipment is needed because processed sheets need to be moved. Currently, there are various laser cutting machines on the market that offer excellent processing results, capable of cutting perfect sheets that meet various process requirements. To quickly supply materials to the cutting machine and retrieve the processed materials, sheet handling and transfer equipment is required for rapid feeding and retrieval.

[0003] Patent (CN217675495U) discloses a novel sheet metal transfer device, relating to the field of transfer equipment technology. The novel sheet metal transfer device includes: a gantry frame with a mounting base fixedly installed at its bottom; a translation component horizontally mounted on the gantry frame's crossbeam; a lifting cylinder vertically mounted on the translation component; an adjusting frame including a mounting plate and an adjusting rod horizontally positioned around the mounting plate; and a suction cup assembly including an adjustable positioning component, a suction cup, a venting rod, an annular baffle, a spring, and a nut. The adjustable positioning component is slidably sleeved on the adjusting rod; the venting rod passes through the adjustable positioning component and has an external thread at its top. This invention, through the coordinated design of its various structures, allows for adjustment of the suction cup gripping distance to meet the gripping needs of sheet metal of different specifications and sizes, offering simplicity, efficiency, and improved work efficiency.

[0004] The novel sheet metal transfer device in the aforementioned patent mainly uses suction cups to pick up and transfer sheet metal. It is only suitable for picking up and transferring some lighter sheet metal. However, for some heavier sheet metal, the suction cups do not have enough gripping force, resulting in poor stability and easy drop of the sheet metal. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a flat composite picking device to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a flat composite picking device, including a robotic arm base and two fork tooth frames, the two fork tooth frames being respectively disposed on both sides of the robotic arm base, the bottom of the robotic arm base being provided with a plurality of suction cups, the top of the robotic arm base being provided with a horizontal reciprocating adjustment component, the fork tooth frame including a guide plate and a push plate, the guide plate being fixedly connected to the robotic arm base, the outer wall of the push plate being horizontally provided with a plurality of fork teeth on the side near the guide plate, and the push plate being fixedly connected to the output end of the horizontal reciprocating adjustment component through a connecting frame.

[0007] Furthermore, the inner ends of the fork teeth are symmetrically provided with rotatably connected rollers, the outer walls of the two rollers are slidably fitted with the same roller belt, and the outer wall of one roller extends to the outer side of one end of the fork teeth.

[0008] Furthermore, the bottom of the guide plate is provided with a guide groove that matches the fork teeth, and the top of the outer wall of the guide plate is provided with a fixing frame near the push plate. The outer wall of the fixing frame is provided with a fixing clamp, and the roller belt is fixedly connected to the fixing clamp.

[0009] Furthermore, the horizontal reciprocating adjustment assembly includes a fork motor and a horizontally arranged fork chain. The fork motor is located between two fork chains. The two ends of the fork chain are respectively matched and sleeved on the outside of the fork drive sprocket and the fork driven sprocket. The output end of the fork motor is fixedly connected to the fork drive sprocket. The outer wall of one fork frame is fixedly connected to the top of the fork chain, and the outer wall of the other fork frame is fixedly connected to the bottom of the fork chain.

[0010] Furthermore, the push plate is provided with two connecting frames on the top, two fork chain links are provided, the fork motor is a dual-shaft motor, and both output shafts of the fork motor are fixedly connected to the fork drive sprockets on the inner side of the two fork chains.

[0011] Furthermore, the top of the robot arm base is provided with a slider, and the outer wall of the connecting frame is provided with a horizontal guide rail that matches the slider.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects achieved by this utility model are:

[0013] 1. This utility model, by setting up a robotic arm base, fork tooth frame, suction cup, guide plate, push plate, and fork teeth, allows the robotic arm base to be installed on lifting equipment or a robotic arm. In use, the suction cup at the bottom of the robotic arm base is moved to the top of the material, and then the suction cup moves downwards to adsorb the material. The horizontal reciprocating adjustment component then drives the two fork tooth frames to reciprocate horizontally, clamping and fixing the material on both sides of the suction cup. This achieves both top adsorption and side clamping of the material, effectively improving the safety and stability of the material during handling and transport, thus ensuring the safety and stability of the equipment during the handling and transport of heavy materials. When the horizontal reciprocating adjustment component drives the two fork tooth frames to reciprocate horizontally, the component also drives the connecting frame to reciprocate horizontally, which in turn drives the push plate to reciprocate horizontally. The push plate then drives the fork teeth to reciprocate horizontally, with the fork teeth passing through the guide plate to clamp and fix the material below the robotic arm base.

[0014] 2. In this utility model, when the horizontal reciprocating adjustment component is working, the fork tooth motor rotates through the fork tooth drive sprocket. The fork tooth drive sprocket and the fork tooth driven sprocket work together to drive the fork tooth chain to rotate. The fork tooth chain drives the two connecting frames to perform horizontal reciprocating motion. Since the outer wall of the connecting frame of one fork tooth frame is fixedly connected to the top of the fork tooth chain, and the outer wall of the connecting frame of the other fork tooth frame is fixedly connected to the bottom of the fork tooth chain, during the movement of the fork tooth chain, the connection points located on the upper and lower sides of the fork tooth chain move simultaneously towards the sides of the robot arm base or simultaneously towards the center of the robot arm base. This allows the fork teeth to move simultaneously to both sides of the robot's base or to the center of the base, enabling rapid clamping and release of the sheet metal. The operation is convenient and quick. The fork tooth motor drives the fork tooth drive sprocket, causing the fork tooth chain to pull the fork teeth open. At this time, the roller belt moves synchronously, eliminating friction between the sheet metal and the fork teeth, resulting in no scratches on the cut parts. The flat plate composite handling device has a simple structure, high reliability, good stability, and easy operation, and is also low in cost. It is particularly effective for conveying heavy sheet metal and non-sheet metal parts, meeting the production needs of small and medium-sized enterprises. Attached Figure Description

[0015] The accompanying drawings are provided to further illustrate the present invention and form part of the specification. They are used together with the embodiments of the present invention to explain the present invention, but do not constitute a limitation thereof. In the drawings:

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a front view of the entire utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the fork frame of this utility model. Figure 1 ;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the fork frame of this utility model. Figure 2 ;

[0020] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the fork frame of this utility model. Figure 3 ;

[0021] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the fork tooth of this utility model;

[0022] In the diagram: 1. Robotic arm base; 2. Fork tooth frame; 3. Suction cup; 4. Roller; 5. Guide plate; 6. Push plate; 7. Fork tooth; 8. Connecting frame; 9. Roller belt; 10. Guide groove; 11. Fixing frame; 12. Fixing clamp; 13. Fork tooth motor; 14. Fork tooth chain; 15. Fork tooth drive sprocket; 16. Fork tooth driven sprocket; 17. Slider; 18. Guide rail. Detailed Implementation

[0023] 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.

[0024] Please see Figures 1-6 This utility model provides a technical solution: a flat composite grasping device, including a robotic arm base 1 and two fork-tooth frames 2, the two fork-tooth frames 2 being respectively disposed on both sides of the robotic arm base 1. The bottom of the robotic arm base 1 is provided with several suction cups 3, and the top of the robotic arm base 1 is provided with a horizontal reciprocating adjustment assembly. Each fork-tooth frame 2 includes a guide plate 5 and a push plate 6. The guide plate 5 is fixedly connected to the robotic arm base 1. The outer wall of the push plate 6, near the guide plate 5, is horizontally provided with several fork teeth 7. The push plate 6 is connected to the horizontal reciprocating adjustment assembly via a connecting frame 8. The output end is fixedly connected; the horizontal reciprocating adjustment assembly includes a fork motor 13 and a horizontally arranged fork chain 14. The fork motor 13 is located between two fork chains 14. The two ends of the fork chain 14 are respectively matched and sleeved on the outside of the fork drive sprocket 15 and the fork driven sprocket 16. The output end of the fork motor 13 is fixedly connected to the fork drive sprocket 15. The outer wall of the connecting frame 8 of one fork frame 2 is fixedly connected to the top of the fork chain 14, and the outer wall of the connecting frame 8 of the other fork frame 2 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the fork chain 14.

[0025] The inner ends of the fork tooth 7 are symmetrically provided with rotatably connected rollers 4. The outer walls of the two rollers 4 are slidably fitted with the same roller belt 9. The outer wall of one roller 4 extends to the outer side of one end of the fork tooth 7. The rollers 4 provide rolling support for the roller belt 9, so that the fork tooth 7 makes rolling contact when clamping the two sides of the plate, which can effectively avoid clamping damage to the plate. The bottom of the guide plate 5 is provided with a guide groove 10 that matches the fork tooth 7. The guide groove 10 guides the fork tooth 7, which can effectively ensure the safety and stability of the movement of the fork tooth 7. The top of the outer wall of the guide plate 5 is provided with a fixing frame 11 near the push plate 6. The outer wall of the fixing frame 11 is provided with a fixing clamp 12. The roller belt 9 is fixedly connected to the fixing clamp 12. The fixing frame 11 provides fixed support for the fixing clamp 12. The fixing clamp 12 fixes the roller belt 9. The fixing clamp 12 and the two rollers 4 form a triangular structure, which can effectively ensure the stability of the roller belt 9.

[0026] The push plate 6 is provided with two connecting frames 8 on its top, and two fork chain 14 are provided. The fork motor 13 is a dual-shaft motor. Both output shafts of the fork motor 13 are fixedly connected to the fork drive sprocket 15 inside the two fork chains 14, so that the two connecting frames 8 support the push plate 6, which can effectively improve the safety and stability of the push plate 6 and the fork 7 during movement.

[0027] The top of the robot arm base 1 is provided with a slider 17, and the outer wall of the connecting frame 8 is provided with a guide rail 18 that matches the slider 17. During the movement of the connecting frame 8, the guide rail 18 slides along the slider 17, which can effectively improve the safety and stability of the fork frame 2.

[0028] The working principle of this utility model:

[0029] Refer to the instruction manual appendix Figures 1-6 This utility model, by setting up a robotic arm base 1, fork tooth frame 2, suction cup 3, guide plate 5, push plate 6, and fork tooth 7, allows the robotic arm base 1 to be installed on hoisting equipment or a robotic arm. In use, the suction cup 3 at the bottom of the robotic arm base 1 is moved to the top of the plate, and the suction cup 3 moves down to adsorb the plate. Then, the horizontal reciprocating adjustment component drives the two fork tooth frames 2 to perform horizontal reciprocating motion. The fork tooth frames 2 clamp and fix the plate on both sides at the bottom of the suction cup 3, realizing the top adsorption and fixation of the plate and the clamping and fixation of both sides. This can effectively improve the safety and stability of the plate during the handling and transportation process, and thus effectively ensure the safety and stability of the equipment during the handling and transportation of heavy plates.

[0030] When the horizontal reciprocating adjustment component drives the two fork tooth frames 2 to perform horizontal reciprocating motion, the horizontal reciprocating adjustment component drives the connecting frame 8 to perform horizontal reciprocating motion, the connecting frame 8 drives the push plate 6 to perform horizontal reciprocating motion, the push plate 6 drives the fork tooth 7 to perform horizontal reciprocating motion, and the fork tooth 7 passes through the guide plate 5 to clamp and fix the plate below the robot arm base frame 1.

[0031] When the horizontal reciprocating adjustment component is working, the fork motor 13 rotates through the fork drive sprocket 15. The fork drive sprocket 15 and the fork driven sprocket 16 work together to drive the fork chain 14 to rotate. The fork chain 14 drives the two connecting frames 8 to perform horizontal reciprocating motion. Since the outer wall of the connecting frame 8 of one fork frame 2 is fixedly connected to the top of the fork chain 14, and the outer wall of the connecting frame 8 of the other fork frame 2 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the fork chain 14, during the movement of the fork chain 14, the connection points on the upper and lower sides of the fork chain 14 move simultaneously to the sides of the robot base 1 or simultaneously to the center of the robot base 1. This enables the fork teeth 7 to move simultaneously to the sides of the robot base 1 or simultaneously to the center of the robot base 1, thereby achieving rapid clamping and release of the plate material. The operation is convenient and quick.

[0032] The robotic arm base 1 descends, the suction cup 3 picks up the sheet metal, the robotic arm base 1 rises and moves to the required position, the robotic arm base 1 descends again, the suction cup 3 lowers the sheet metal, and the robotic arm base 1 rises again; after the sheet metal is cut, the robotic arm base 1 descends, the fork motor 13 drives the fork drive sprocket 15 to rotate, causing the fork chain 14 to pull the fork teeth 7 to close; the robotic arm base 1 rises and lifts the cut sheet metal to the appropriate position; the fork motor 13 drives the fork drive sprocket 15 to rotate, causing the fork chain 14 to pull the fork teeth 7 to open, at this time the roller belt 9 moves synchronously, there is no friction between the sheet metal and the fork teeth, and the cut parts will not have scratches;

[0033] The flat plate composite handling device has a simple structure, high reliability, good stability, simple operation, and low cost. It is especially useful for conveying heavy plate materials and non-plate materials, and meets the production needs of small and medium-sized enterprises.

[0034] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the utility model. Although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A flat panel composite picking device, comprising a robotic arm base (1) and two fork-tooth frames (2), characterized in that: Two fork-tooth frames (2) are respectively located on both sides of the robot arm base (1). The robot arm base (1) has several suction cups (3) at its bottom and a horizontal reciprocating adjustment assembly at its top. The fork-tooth frame (2) includes a guide plate (5) and a push plate (6). The guide plate (5) is fixedly connected to the robot arm base (1). The outer wall of the push plate (6) has several fork teeth (7) horizontally arranged on the side near the guide plate (5). The push plate (6) is fixedly connected to the output end of the horizontal reciprocating adjustment assembly through a connecting frame (8).

2. The flat composite picking device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner ends of the fork tooth (7) are symmetrically provided with rotatably connected rollers (4), and the outer walls of the two rollers (4) are slidably fitted with the same roller belt (9), and the outer wall of one roller (4) extends to the outer side of one end of the fork tooth (7).

3. The flat composite picking device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The bottom of the guide plate (5) is provided with a guide groove (10) that matches the fork tooth (7). The top of the outer wall of the guide plate (5) is provided with a fixing frame (11) near the push plate (6). The outer wall of the fixing frame (11) is provided with a fixing clip (12). The roller belt (9) is fixedly connected to the fixing clip (12).

4. The flat composite picking device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The horizontal reciprocating adjustment assembly includes a fork motor (13) and a horizontally arranged fork chain (14). The fork motor (13) is located between two fork chains (14). The two ends of the fork chain (14) are respectively matched and sleeved on the outside of the fork drive sprocket (15) and the fork driven sprocket (16). The output end of the fork motor (13) is fixedly connected to the fork drive sprocket (15). The outer wall of the connecting frame (8) of one fork frame (2) is fixedly connected to the top of the fork chain (14), and the outer wall of the connecting frame (8) of the other fork frame (2) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the fork chain (14).

5. The flat panel composite picking device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The push plate (6) is provided with two connecting frames (8) on the top, and two fork chain (14) are provided. The fork motor (13) is a dual-shaft motor. The two output shafts of the fork motor (13) are fixedly connected to the fork drive sprocket (15) inside the two fork chains (14).

6. The flat composite picking device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the robot arm base (1) is provided with a slider (17), and the outer wall of the connecting frame (8) is provided with a guide rail (18) that matches the slider (17).

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    CN217675495U