Aluminum plate turn-over device

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of aluminum plate turn-over, in particular to an aluminum plate turn-over device which comprises a material receiving assembly and a mechanical arm. The material receiving assembly comprises a first conveying belt and a first suction cup, the first suction cup is movably arranged above the conveying face of the first conveying belt in the vertical direction, and a receiving station is arranged on the moving path of the first suction cup. A second suction cup is arranged on an end effector of the mechanical arm, and the stroke of the end effector of the mechanical arm passes through the bearing station. According to the utility model, the use of manipulators can be reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of insulating film processing technology, and in particular to an aluminum plate flipping device. Background Technology

[0002] To ensure sufficient adhesion between the aluminum sheet and the injection molding material, a layer of hot melt adhesive is typically applied to the back of the aluminum sheet. Therefore, the aluminum sheet needs to be flipped before the back-coating process. To facilitate automated production, two six-axis robots are usually used for this process: one rotates and flips the aluminum sheet, while the other picks it up and places it onto a conveyor belt. However, this method requires a large space for the two six-axis robots to operate, and the investment cost is high, making it unsuitable for cost-sensitive factories or factories with limited production space. Utility Model Content

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide an aluminum plate flipping device that can reduce the use of robotic arms.

[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: an aluminum plate flipping device, including a receiving component and a robotic arm; the receiving component includes a first conveyor belt and a first suction cup, the first suction cup being vertically movably disposed above the conveying surface of the first conveyor belt, and having a receiving station on the moving path of the first suction cup;

[0005] The end effector of the robotic arm is equipped with a second suction cup, and the end effector of the robotic arm travels through the receiving station.

[0006] Furthermore, the receiving assembly also includes a linear slide table disposed on the side of the first conveyor belt, the linear slide table having a movable end that moves in a vertical direction, and the first suction cup being disposed on the movable end of the linear slide table.

[0007] Furthermore, the linear slide is provided with a mounting bracket on its movable end. The mounting bracket has a mounting plate parallel to the transmission surface of the first conveyor belt, and the first suction cup is disposed on the end face of the mounting plate facing the first conveyor belt.

[0008] Furthermore, the aluminum plate flipping device described above also includes a second conveyor belt, the discharge end of which is equipped with a photoelectric sensor, which is communicatively connected to the robotic arm.

[0009] Furthermore, the second transmission belt has two spaced and parallel first guide strips on its transmission surface, the first guide strips being parallel to the transmission direction of the second transmission belt.

[0010] Furthermore, the second conveyor belt is a roller conveyor belt.

[0011] Furthermore, the first conveyor belt has two spaced and parallel second guide strips on its conveying surface, the second guide strips being parallel to the conveying direction of the first conveyor belt.

[0012] Furthermore, the first conveyor belt is a roller conveyor belt.

[0013] Furthermore, each suction head on the first and second suction cups is equipped with a pressure sensor.

[0014] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows: A first suction cup that moves vertically is added above the transmission surface of the first conveyor belt. The first suction cup picks up the aluminum plate from the first conveyor belt, and then carries the aluminum plate to the receiving station. Next, the robot arm drives the second suction cup to move to the receiving station, so that the aluminum plate is located between the first and second suction cups. Then, the second suction cup adheres to the aluminum plate, the first suction cup releases the aluminum plate, and then the robot arm drives the second suction cup away from the receiving station and flips it over. Finally, the robot arm places the aluminum plate to the corresponding station for transmission. This structure saves the use of a robot arm, not only saving space but also reducing the investment cost of the robot arm. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an aluminum plate flipping device proposed in this utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Enlarged view of part A of an aluminum plate flipping device;

[0017] Label Explanation:

[0018] 1. Receiving assembly; 11. First conveyor belt; 111. Second guide bar; 12. First suction cup; 13. Linear slide;

[0019] 2. Robotic arm; 21. Second suction cup;

[0020] 3. Mounting bracket; 31. Mounting plate;

[0021] 4. Second transmission belt; 41. First guide bar. Detailed Implementation

[0022] To explain in detail the technical content, objectives, and effects of this utility model, the following description is provided in conjunction with the embodiments and accompanying drawings.

[0023] Please refer to Figure 1As shown, this utility model discloses an aluminum plate flipping device, including a receiving assembly 1 and a robotic arm 2; the receiving assembly 1 includes a first conveyor belt 11 and a first suction cup 12, the first suction cup 12 is vertically movably disposed above the conveying surface of the first conveyor belt 11, and a receiving station is provided on the moving path of the first suction cup 12; the end effector of the robotic arm 2 is provided with a second suction cup 21, and the end effector of the robotic arm 2 passes through the receiving station.

[0024] Working principle: The first suction cup 12 picks up the aluminum plate from the first conveyor belt 11, and then the first suction cup 12 carries the aluminum plate to the receiving station. Then, the robot arm 2 drives the second suction cup 21 to move to the receiving station, so that the aluminum plate is between the first suction cup 12 and the second suction cup 21. Then the second suction cup 21 adsorbs the aluminum plate, and the first suction cup 12 releases the aluminum plate. Then the robot arm 2 drives the second suction cup 21 away from the receiving station and flips it over. Finally, the robot arm 2 places the aluminum plate to the corresponding station for transmission.

[0025] It is worth noting that the robotic arm 2 can be a four-axis robot, a six-axis robot, a seven-axis robot, or other devices with multiple degrees of freedom of movement.

[0026] In some implementations, please refer to Figure 1 As shown, the receiving assembly 1 further includes a linear slide 13 disposed on the side of the first conveyor belt 11. The linear slide 13 has a movable end that moves in the vertical direction, and the first suction cup 12 is disposed on the movable end of the linear slide 13. The first suction cup 12 moves above the conveying surface of the first conveyor belt 11 via the linear slide 13.

[0027] In some implementations, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, a mounting bracket 3 is provided on the movable end of the linear slide 13. The mounting bracket 3 has a mounting plate 31 parallel to the transmission surface of the first conveyor belt 11, and the first suction cup 12 is disposed on the end face of the mounting plate 31 facing the first conveyor belt 11. The mounting plate 31 ensures that after the first suction cup 12 adsorbs the aluminum plate, the aluminum plate and the transmission surface of the first conveyor belt 11 are in a parallel relationship, so as to ensure that the aluminum plate can be placed flat on the first conveyor belt 11. At the same time, related components such as air valves on the first suction cup 12 can also be disposed on the end face of the mounting plate 31 away from the first conveyor belt 11.

[0028] In some implementations, please refer to Figure 1 As shown, the aluminum plate flipping device also includes a second conveyor belt 4, through which the end effector of the robotic arm 2 travels. After flipping the aluminum plate, the robotic arm 2 places it on the second conveyor belt 4, which then transports the aluminum plate to the coating equipment.

[0029] In some implementations, please refer to Figure 1 As shown, the second conveyor belt 4 has two spaced and parallel first guide bars 41 on its conveying surface, and the first guide bars 41 are parallel to the conveying direction of the second conveyor belt 4. During the conveying process of the aluminum plate on the second conveyor belt 4, the first guide bars 41 guide the aluminum plate to move, so that the aluminum plate moves forward within a certain range and enters the coating equipment.

[0030] It is worth noting that the second conveyor belt 4 is preferably a roller conveyor belt. Using rollers to transport the aluminum plate can reduce the possibility of sharp objects scratching the surface of the aluminum plate while ensuring sufficient friction for the transfer of the aluminum plate.

[0031] In some implementations, please refer to Figure 1 As shown, the first conveyor belt 11 has two spaced and parallel second guide bars 111 on its conveying surface. The second guide bars 111 are parallel to the conveying direction of the first conveyor belt 11. The second guide bars 111 guide the aluminum plate to move, so that the aluminum plate moves forward within a certain range, ensuring that the first suction cup 12 grips the aluminum plate.

[0032] It is worth noting that the first conveyor belt 11 is a roller conveyor belt. Using rollers to transport aluminum plates can reduce the possibility of sharp objects scratching the surface of the aluminum plates while ensuring sufficient friction for transport.

[0033] In some embodiments, each suction head on the first suction cup 12 and the second suction cup 21 is equipped with a pressure sensor. During the adsorption of the aluminum plate by the first suction cup 12 and the second suction cup 21, the pressure sensor is used to determine whether the suction head participating in vacuum adsorption is effectively gripping the aluminum plate, so as to ensure stable transfer of the aluminum plate.

[0034] The above description is merely an embodiment of this utility model and does not limit the patent scope of this utility model. Any equivalent modifications made based on the content of this utility model specification and drawings, or direct or indirect applications in related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. An aluminum plate flipping device, characterized in that: It includes a receiving assembly and a robotic arm; the receiving assembly includes a first conveyor belt and a first suction cup, the first suction cup being vertically movable above the conveyor surface of the first conveyor belt, and having a receiving station on the moving path of the first suction cup; The end effector of the robotic arm is equipped with a second suction cup, and the end effector of the robotic arm travels through the receiving station.

2. The aluminum plate flipping device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The receiving assembly further includes a linear slide table disposed on the side of the first conveyor belt. The linear slide table has a movable end that moves in a vertical direction, and the first suction cup is disposed on the movable end of the linear slide table.

3. The aluminum plate flipping device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The linear slide is provided with a mounting bracket on its movable end. The mounting bracket has a mounting plate parallel to the transmission surface of the first conveyor belt, and the first suction cup is disposed on the end face of the mounting plate facing the first conveyor belt.

4. The aluminum plate flipping device according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a second conveyor belt through which the end effector of the robot travels.

5. The aluminum plate flipping device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The second transmission belt has two spaced and parallel first guide strips on its transmission surface, and the first guide strips are parallel to the transmission direction of the second transmission belt.

6. The aluminum plate flipping device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The second conveyor belt is a roller conveyor belt.

7. The aluminum plate flipping device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first conveyor belt has two spaced and parallel second guide bars on its conveying surface, and the second guide bars are parallel to the conveying direction of the first conveyor belt.

8. The aluminum plate flipping device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first conveyor belt is a roller conveyor belt.

9. The aluminum plate flipping device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Each suction head on the first and second suction cups is equipped with a pressure sensor.

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