Gripper assembly of stacker crane

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of stacker crane gripper equipment, and particularly relates to a stacker crane gripper assembly which comprises an assembly connecting piece, a fixing frame is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the assembly connecting piece, a first motor is fixedly connected to the interior of the fixing frame, and the output end of the first motor is fixedly connected with a connecting shaft. A half wheel is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the connecting shaft, a movable frame is slidably connected to the interior of the assembly connecting piece, a rack is fixedly connected to the interior of the movable frame, the rack is in meshed connection with the half wheel, a connecting rod is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the movable frame, and a gripper mechanism is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the connecting rod. The lower surface of the gripper mechanism is fixedly connected with a fixing block, and the interior of the fixing block is fixedly connected with a second motor. The assembly connecting piece is arranged, and the half wheel in the assembly connecting piece is matched with the rack to drive the movable frame to move, so that the gripper mechanism can move together, the gripper can be adjusted to move left and right, and the time for manually carrying goods is saved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of palletizer gripper equipment, specifically a gripper assembly for a palletizer. Background Technology

[0002] A palletizer, also known as a stacker crane or palletizing machine, is an automated device primarily used to stack products or packaged materials onto pallets or shelves in a specific order and manner. It is commonly used in the final stage of a production line, particularly in industrial production and logistics. Its main function is to automatically transfer materials from conveyor belts to stacking areas, ensuring efficient transportation and storage by piling these items together in a specific way.

[0003] The existing technology has the following defects or problems: The existing technology disclosed in CN210914431U discloses an adjustable spacing palletizer left and right gripper assembly, including a first pneumatic assembly fixed on the left and right mounting plates to drive the gripper to release or grasp, and a top plate. Mounting plates are fixed at both ends of the top plate, and a hanging shaft is fixed between the two mounting plates. Sliding sleeves are fixed on the left and right mounting plates. The left and right gripper assemblies are hung on the hanging shaft through the sliding sleeves, and the left and right gripper assemblies can slide laterally on the hanging shaft. A spacing adjustment cylinder is also provided between the two left and right mounting plates. The spacing adjustment cylinder is a double-headed cylinder, and the piston ends of the two ends of the spacing adjustment cylinder are fixed to the two left and right mounting plates respectively. Driving the spacing adjustment cylinder causes the relative distance between the left and right gripper assemblies to expand or shrink.

[0004] The above-mentioned equipment can accurately and quickly adjust the distance between the left and right gripper components without manual operation during use, and can reliably fix the material bag to the gripper.

[0005] The components mentioned above do not have a structure to adjust the left and right movement of the gripper. If the goods are not in the designated position during the gripping process, they still need to be manually moved to the designated position before being gripped, which is time-consuming and labor-intensive. In addition, the gripping effect is generally poor and the goods are easy to fall. Therefore, a gripper component for a palletizer is proposed to address the above shortcomings.

[0006] It should be noted that the above content falls within the inventor's technical knowledge and does not necessarily constitute prior art. Utility Model Content

[0007] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides a gripper assembly for a palletizing machine, which solves the current problems.

[0008] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a gripper assembly for a palletizer, comprising a component connector, a fixed frame fixedly connected to the outer surface of the component connector, a first motor fixedly connected inside the fixed frame, a connecting shaft fixedly connected to the output end of the first motor, a half-wheel fixedly connected to the outer surface of the connecting shaft, a movable frame slidably connected inside the component connector, a rack fixedly connected inside the movable frame, the rack meshing with the half-wheel, a connecting rod fixedly connected to the lower surface of the movable frame, and a gripper mechanism fixedly connected to the bottom end of the connecting rod.

[0009] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a fixing block is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the gripper mechanism, a second motor is fixedly connected inside the fixing block, a lead screw is fixedly connected to the output end of the second motor, a movable plate is threadedly connected to the outer surface of the lead screw, rotating rods are rotatably connected to both sides of the movable plate, a connecting block is rotatably connected to the other end of the rotating rod, and a gripping plate is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the connecting block.

[0010] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a limiting block is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the fixed block, a rotating block is rotatably connected to the outer surface of the limiting block, and a rotating plate is rotatably connected to the other end of the rotating block.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a recessed block is fixedly connected to the other end of the rotating plate, and the interior of the recessed block is rotatably connected to the connecting block.

[0012] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the outer surface of the lead screw is interlaced inside the fixing block and the limiting block.

[0013] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, the component connector has two sliding grooves inside, and a sliding rod is slidably connected inside each of the two sliding grooves. The other end of the sliding rod is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the movable frame.

[0014] As a preferred embodiment of this invention, the other end of the connecting shaft is rotatably connected inside the component connector.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, this utility model provides a gripper assembly for a palletizer, which has the following features:

[0016] Beneficial effects:

[0017] 1. The gripper assembly of this palletizer, by setting up a component connector, has an internal half-wheel that cooperates with the rack to drive the movable frame to move, so that the gripper mechanism can move together, realizing the ability to adjust the left and right movement of the gripper and saving the time of manual handling of goods.

[0018] 2. The gripper assembly of this palletizer is equipped with a gripper mechanism, which includes a gripper plate. Under the control of the screw, the gripper plate can firmly clamp the goods and effectively prevent them from falling. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the component connector of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a rear view structural diagram of the component connector of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the fixing block of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 5 This utility model Figure 4 Enlarged view of point A in the middle.

[0024] In the diagram: 1. Component connector; 2. Fixing frame; 3. First motor; 4. Connecting shaft; 5. Half wheel; 6. Movable frame; 7. Rack; 8. Connecting rod; 9. Gripper mechanism; 10. Fixing block; 11. Second motor; 12. Lead screw; 13. Movable plate; 14. Rotating rod; 15. Connecting block; 16. Grip plate; 17. Limiting block; 18. Rotating block; 19. Rotating plate; 20. Concave block; 21. Slide groove; 22. Slide rod. Detailed Implementation

[0025] To better understand the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this utility model, the present utility model will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in these embodiments can be combined with each other.

[0026] 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.

[0027] Example 1

[0028] like Figures 1-4As shown, this utility model provides a technical solution: a gripper assembly for a palletizer, including a component connector 1, a fixed frame 2 fixedly connected to the outer surface of the component connector 1, a first motor 3 fixedly connected inside the fixed frame 2, a connecting shaft 4 fixedly connected to the output end of the first motor 3, a half-wheel 5 fixedly connected to the outer surface of the connecting shaft 4, a movable frame 6 slidably connected inside the component connector 1, a rack 7 fixedly connected inside the movable frame 6, the rack 7 meshing with the half-wheel 5, a connecting rod 8 fixedly connected to the lower surface of the movable frame 6, a gripper mechanism 9 fixedly connected to the bottom end of the connecting rod 8, two sliding grooves 21 opened inside the component connector 1, a sliding rod 22 slidably connected inside each of the two sliding grooves 21, the other end of the sliding rod 22 fixedly connected to the outer surface of the movable frame 6, and the other end of the connecting shaft 4 rotatably connected inside the component connector 1.

[0029] In this embodiment, the first motor 3 inside the fixed frame 2 is started, and the first motor 3 drives the connecting shaft 4 to rotate inside the component connector 1. The connecting shaft 4 drives the half wheel 5 to rotate, and the half wheel 5 pushes the rack 7, so that the rack 7 drives the movable frame 6 to move inside the component connector 1. The movable frame 6 drives the connecting rod 8 and the gripper mechanism 9 to move together to the position of the goods. The slide groove 21 facilitates the sliding of the slide rod 22, and the slide rod 22 stabilizes the movement trajectory of the movable frame 6.

[0030] Example 2

[0031] like Figures 1-4 As shown, a fixed block 10 is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the gripper mechanism 9. A second motor 11 is fixedly connected inside the fixed block 10. A lead screw 12 is fixedly connected to the output end of the second motor 11. A movable plate 13 is threadedly connected to the outer surface of the lead screw 12. Rotating rods 14 are rotatably connected to both sides of the movable plate 13. A connecting block 15 is rotatably connected to the other end of the rotating rod 14. A gripping plate 16 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the connecting block 15. A limiting block 17 is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the fixed block 10. A rotating block 18 is rotatably connected to the outer surface of the limiting block 17. A rotating plate 19 is rotatably connected to the other end of the rotating block 18. A recess 20 is fixedly connected to the other end of the rotating plate 19. The interior of the recess 20 is rotatably connected to the connecting block 15. The outer surface of the lead screw 12 is inserted into the interior of the fixed block 10 and the limiting block 17.

[0032] In this embodiment, the second motor 11 drives the lead screw 12 to rotate inside the limiting block 17. When the lead screw 12 rotates, it drives the movable plate 13 to move on the outer surface of the lead screw 12. At the same time, the rotating rod 14 rotates. When the rotating rod 14 rotates, it drives the connecting block 15 and the gripping plate 16 to grip the goods together. The inner wall of the gripping plate 16 is provided with multiple tooth marks to prevent the goods from falling. The limiting block 17 stabilizes the rotation of the rotating block 18, the rotating block 18 stabilizes the rotation of the rotating plate 19, the rotating plate 19 fixes the concave block 20, and the concave block 20 assists the operation of the connecting block 15 and the gripping plate 16, thereby maintaining the overall stability of the gripper mechanism 9.

[0033] The working principle of this embodiment is as follows: If the goods are not in the designated location, the first motor 3 inside the fixing frame 2 can be activated. The first motor 3 drives the connecting shaft 4 to rotate inside the component connector 1. The connecting shaft 4 drives the half wheel 5 to rotate, and the half wheel 5 pushes the rack 7, causing the rack 7 to move the movable frame 6 inside the component connector 1. The movable frame 6 then drives the connecting rod 8 and the gripper mechanism 9 to move together to the position of the goods. The slide groove 21 facilitates the sliding of the slide rod 22, and the slide rod 22 stabilizes the movement trajectory of the movable frame 6. The second motor 11 inside the fixing block 10 is then activated, and the second motor 11 drives the connecting rod 8 to rotate inside the component connector 1. The movable lead screw 12 rotates inside the limiting block 17. When the lead screw 12 rotates, it drives the movable plate 13 to move on the outer surface of the lead screw 12. At the same time, the rotating rod 14 rotates. When the rotating rod 14 rotates, it drives the connecting block 15 and the gripping plate 16 to grip the goods together. The inner wall of the gripping plate 16 is provided with multiple tooth marks to prevent the goods from falling. The limiting block 17 stabilizes the rotation of the rotating block 18, the rotating block 18 stabilizes the rotation of the rotating plate 19, the rotating plate 19 fixes the concave block 20, and the concave block 20 assists the operation of the connecting block 15 and the gripping plate 16, thereby maintaining the overall stability of the gripper mechanism 9.

[0034] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model in any other way. Any person skilled in the art may make changes or modifications to the above-disclosed technical content to create equivalent embodiments for application in other fields. However, any simple modifications, equivalent changes, and modifications made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present utility model without departing from the technical solution of the present utility model shall still fall within the protection scope of the technical solution of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A gripper assembly for a palletizer, characterized in that: The component includes a component connector (1), a fixed frame (2) is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the component connector (1), a first motor (3) is fixedly connected inside the fixed frame (2), a connecting shaft (4) is fixedly connected to the output end of the first motor (3), a half wheel (5) is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the connecting shaft (4), a movable frame (6) is slidably connected inside the component connector (1), a rack (7) is fixedly connected inside the movable frame (6), the rack (7) meshes with the half wheel (5), a connecting rod (8) is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the movable frame (6), and a gripper mechanism (9) is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the connecting rod (8).

2. The gripper assembly of a palletizer according to claim 1, characterized in that: A fixing block (10) is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the gripper mechanism (9). A second motor (11) is fixedly connected inside the fixing block (10). A lead screw (12) is fixedly connected to the output end of the second motor (11). A movable plate (13) is threadedly connected to the outer surface of the lead screw (12). Rotating rods (14) are rotatably connected to both sides of the movable plate (13). A connecting block (15) is rotatably connected to the other end of the rotating rod (14). A gripping plate (16) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the connecting block (15).

3. The gripper assembly of a palletizer according to claim 2, characterized in that: A limiting block (17) is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the fixed block (10), and a rotating block (18) is rotatably connected to the outer surface of the limiting block (17). A rotating plate (19) is rotatably connected to the other end of the rotating block (18).

4. The gripper assembly of a palletizer according to claim 3, characterized in that: The other end of the rotating plate (19) is fixedly connected to a recess (20), and the interior of the recess (20) is rotatably connected to the connecting block (15).

5. The gripper assembly of a palletizer according to claim 2, characterized in that: The outer surface of the lead screw (12) is interspersed inside the fixing block (10) and the limiting block (17).

6. The gripper assembly of a palletizer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The component connector (1) has two sliding grooves (21) inside, and a sliding rod (22) is slidably connected inside each of the two sliding grooves (21). The other end of the sliding rod (22) is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the movable frame (6).

7. The gripper assembly of a palletizer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The other end of the connecting shaft (4) is rotatably connected inside the component connector (1).

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