Electric clamping jaw

Abstract

The utility model discloses an electric clamping jaw. The electric clamping jaw comprises a shell, a driving assembly, a transmission assembly, a clamping assembly, a communication assembly and a power plug, the driving assembly is arranged in the shell, the clamping assembly is arranged outside the shell and connected with the shell, and the transmission assembly is arranged between the driving assembly and the clamping assembly; the clamping assembly is located at one end of the shell, the communication assembly and the power plug are arranged outside the shell and located at the other end of the shell, the communication assembly and the power plug are arranged on different sides outside the shell, the communication assembly is used for data transmission, and the power plug is used for power supply; the clamping assembly comprises an installation assembly, a first clamping piece and a second clamping piece, the installation assembly is fixedly connected with the shell, the first clamping piece and the second clamping piece are arranged on the installation assembly and can slide relative to each other, and the driving assembly can drive the first clamping piece and / or the second clamping piece to slide through the transmission assembly. Therefore, clamping and loosening of the clamping assembly are achieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of gripper technology, and in particular to an electric gripper. Background Technology

[0002] With the continuous development of production technology, the requirements for the degree of automation in production and processing are becoming increasingly higher, and the application of grippers in production and processing is becoming more and more widespread. In existing grippers, the communication components are generally integrated with the power cord, which is not conducive to the maintenance and replacement of the communication components. Utility Model Content

[0003] This utility model provides an electric gripper to solve at least one of the above-mentioned technical problems.

[0004] An electric gripper according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a housing, a drive assembly, a transmission assembly, a clamping assembly, a communication assembly, and a power plug. The drive assembly is disposed inside the housing, the clamping assembly is disposed outside the housing and connected to the housing, and the transmission assembly is disposed between the drive assembly and the clamping assembly.

[0005] The clamping assembly is located at one end of the housing, and the communication assembly and power plug are disposed outside the housing and located at the other end of the housing. The communication assembly and power plug are disposed on different sides outside the housing. The communication assembly is used for data transmission, and the power plug is used for power supply.

[0006] The clamping assembly includes a mounting assembly, a first clamping member, and a second clamping member. The mounting assembly is fixedly connected to the housing. The first clamping member and the second clamping member are disposed on the mounting assembly. The first clamping member and the second clamping member can slide relative to each other. The driving assembly can drive the first clamping member and / or the second clamping member to slide through the transmission assembly to achieve clamping and releasing of the clamping assembly.

[0007] In the aforementioned electric gripper, by placing the drive component inside the housing, placing the clamping component outside the housing and connecting it to the housing, placing the transmission component between the drive component and the clamping component, placing the clamping component at one end of the housing, and placing the communication component and the power plug outside the housing at the other end of the housing, placing the communication component and the power plug on different sides outside the housing, the communication component and the power plug can be electrically connected separately, thereby facilitating the maintenance and replacement of the communication component.

[0008] In some embodiments, the communication component includes a network cable plug, a network cable port, and a circuit board. The network cable port is electrically connected to the circuit board and is fixedly connected to the housing and located outside the housing. The network cable plug is disposed outside the housing and plugged into the network cable port. The network cable plug is fixedly connected to the network cable port through a first connector.

[0009] In some embodiments, the network cable plug includes an input network cable plug and an output network cable plug, and the network cable port includes an input network cable port and an output network cable port. The input network cable port and the output network cable port are spaced apart on the circuit board. The input network cable plug is connected to the input network cable port, and the output network cable plug is connected to the output network cable port.

[0010] In some embodiments, the motorized gripper includes a port mount that is connected to the housing, and the network cable port is mounted on the port mount.

[0011] In some embodiments, the electric gripper includes a base plate disposed at one end of the housing, the base plate extending out of the housing from one end of the housing, and the port mounting member being fixedly connected to the base plate.

[0012] In some embodiments, the circuit board is mounted on the base plate, the circuit board extends out of the housing from one end of the housing, and the network cable port is connected to the circuit board.

[0013] In some embodiments, the network cable port has an insertion port and a connection port, the insertion port being connected to the connection port, and the opening of the connection port being oriented towards the clamping assembly.

[0014] In some embodiments, the power plug includes an electrical connector plug, a fixing member, and an electrical connector wire. The electrical connector plug is fixedly installed inside the fixing member, and the fixing member is fixedly connected to the housing via a second connector. The electrical connector wire passes through the fixing member and is electrically connected to the electrical connector plug.

[0015] In some embodiments, the power plug includes a brace tail that connects to the fastener and is fitted onto the electrical connection wire.

[0016] In some embodiments, the fastener has an accommodating space, the electrical connector is disposed within the accommodating space, and one end of the electrical connector passes through the fastener and is located within the accommodating space.

[0017] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0018] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this invention will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the electric gripper according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the structure of the electric gripper according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the electric gripper according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of another part of the structure of the electric gripper according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the power plug according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] Figure label:

[0025] 100. Electric gripper; 10. Housing; 12. Drive assembly; 14. Transmission assembly; 16. Clamping assembly; 18. Communication assembly; 20. Power plug; 22. Mounting assembly; 24. First clamping member; 26. Second clamping member; 28. Drive motor; 30. Mounting bracket; 32. Drive shaft; 34. Gear; 36. Network cable plug; 38. Network cable port; 40. Circuit board; 42. First connector; 44. Input network cable plug; 46. Output network cable plug; 48. Input network cable port; 50. Output network cable port; 52. Port mounting member; 54. Base plate; 56. Insertion port; 58. Connection port; 60. Electrical connection plug; 62. Fixing member; 64. Electrical connection wire; 65. Second connector; 66. Network tail; 68. Accommodation space. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0027] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," and "counterclockwise," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description. They 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0028] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" 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 communication of two components or the interaction between two components. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0029] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0030] This disclosure provides many different embodiments or examples for implementing various structures of the present invention. To simplify the disclosure, specific examples of components and arrangements are described herein. These are merely examples and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. Furthermore, reference numerals and / or letters may be repeated in different examples; such repetition is for simplification and clarity and does not in itself indicate a relationship between the various embodiments and / or arrangements discussed. In addition, examples of various specific processes and materials are provided in this invention; however, those skilled in the art will recognize the application of other processes and / or the use of other materials.

[0031] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 An electric gripper 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a housing 10, a drive assembly 12, a transmission assembly 14, a clamping assembly 16, a communication assembly 18, and a power plug 20. The drive assembly 12 is disposed inside the housing 10, the clamping assembly 16 is disposed outside the housing 10 and connected to the housing 10, and the transmission assembly 14 is disposed between the drive assembly 12 and the clamping assembly 16.

[0032] The clamping assembly 16 is located at one end of the housing 10, and the communication assembly 18 and the power plug 20 are located outside the housing 10 and at the other end of the housing 10. The communication assembly 18 and the power plug 20 are located on different sides outside the housing 10. The communication assembly 18 is used for data transmission, and the power plug 20 is used for power supply.

[0033] The clamping assembly 16 includes a mounting assembly 22, a first clamping member 24, and a second clamping member 26. The mounting assembly 22 is fixedly connected to the housing 10. The first clamping member 24 and the second clamping member 26 are disposed on the mounting assembly 22. The first clamping member 24 and the second clamping member 26 can slide relative to each other. The driving assembly 12 can drive the first clamping member 24 and / or the second clamping member 26 to slide through the transmission assembly 14 to achieve clamping and releasing of the clamping assembly 16.

[0034] In the aforementioned electric gripper 100, the drive assembly 12 is disposed inside the housing 10, the clamping assembly 16 is disposed outside the housing 10 and connected to the housing 10, the transmission assembly 14 is disposed between the drive assembly 12 and the clamping assembly 16, the clamping assembly 16 is located at one end of the housing 10, the communication assembly 18 and the power plug 20 are disposed outside the housing 10 and at the other end of the housing 10, the communication assembly 18 and the power plug 20 are disposed on different sides outside the housing 10, and the communication assembly 18 and the power plug 20 are electrically connected, so that the communication assembly 18 and the power plug 20 can be electrically connected separately, thereby facilitating the maintenance and replacement of the communication assembly 18.

[0035] Specifically, the drive assembly 12 includes a drive motor 28, which can be disposed within the housing 10. The mounting assembly 22 includes a mounting bracket 30, which can be fixedly connected to the top of the housing 10. A first clamping member 24 and a second clamping member 26 can be disposed on the mounting bracket 30. The transmission assembly 14 can be disposed within the mounting bracket 30. The transmission assembly 14 includes a drive shaft 32 and a gear 34. The drive shaft 32 is connected to the gear 34. The drive motor 28 can be connected to the drive shaft 32, and the drive motor 28 can drive the drive shaft 32 to rotate. The drive shaft 32 can drive the gear 34 to rotate. When the gear 34 rotates, it can drive the first clamping member 24 and the second clamping member 26 to move in opposite directions along the length direction L of the electric gripper 100.

[0036] In one embodiment, when the electric gripper 100 is powered on, the drive motor 28 can drive the transmission shaft 32 to rotate. The rotating shaft can drive the gear 34 to rotate. The gear 34 can drive the first clamping member 24 and the second clamping member 26 to move in opposite directions along the length direction L of the electric gripper 100, thereby realizing the clamping and releasing of the clamping assembly 16.

[0037] exist Figure 1 In this configuration, the communication component 18 can be located on one side outside the housing 10, near the bottom of the housing 10. The power plug 20 can be located on the side outside the housing 10 adjacent to the side where the communication component 18 is located, near the bottom of the housing 10. The communication component 18 and the power plug 20 can be electrically connected via a connecting cable. That is, by placing the drive component 12 inside the housing 10, placing the clamping component 16 outside the housing 10 and connecting it to the housing 10, placing the transmission component 14 between the drive component 12 and the clamping component 16, with the clamping component 16 located at one end of the housing 10, and placing the communication component 18 and the power plug 20 outside the housing 10 at the other end of the housing 10, the communication component 18 and the power plug 20 can be electrically connected separately, thus facilitating the maintenance and replacement of the communication component 18.

[0038] Please combine Figures 1 to 3 In some embodiments, the communication component 18 includes a network cable plug 36, a network cable port 38, and a circuit board 40. The network cable port 38 is electrically connected to the circuit board 40 and is fixedly connected to the housing 10 and located outside the housing 10. The network cable plug 36 is disposed outside the housing 10 and is plugged into the network cable port 38. The network cable plug 36 is fixedly connected to the network cable port 38 through a first connector 42.

[0039] In this way, the network cable plug 36, the network cable port 38, and the circuit board 40 can be fixed to the housing 10.

[0040] Specifically, the circuit board 40 is located near the bottom of the housing 10. A network cable port 38 is connected to and electrically connected to the circuit board 40, and is fixedly connected to the outside of the housing 10. A network cable plug 36 is located outside the housing 10 and can be inserted into the upper side of the network cable port 38. The network cable plug 36 is then fixedly connected to the network cable port 38 via a first connector 42. The first connector 42 includes a bolt.

[0041] Please combine Figure 2 and Figure 3In some embodiments, the network cable plug 36 includes an input network cable plug 44 and an output network cable plug 46, and the network cable port 38 includes an input network cable port 48 and an output network cable port 50. The input network cable port 48 and the output network cable port 50 are spaced apart on the circuit board 40. The input network cable plug 44 is connected to the input network cable port 48, and the output network cable plug 46 is connected to the output network cable port 50.

[0042] In this way, the input and output of network signals on the electric gripper 100 can be realized.

[0043] Specifically, both the input network cable port 48 and the output network cable port 50 can be located on the outside of the housing 10, and are spaced apart on the circuit board 40 near the side of the circuit board 40. The input network cable plug 44 and the output network cable plug 46 are both located outside the housing 10. In one embodiment, the input network cable plug 44 can be plugged into the input network cable port 48, and the output network cable plug 46 can be plugged into the output network cable port 50, thereby enabling the input and output of network signals on the electric gripper 100.

[0044] Please combine Figure 2 and Figure 3 In some embodiments, the electric gripper 100 includes a port mount 52, which is connected to the housing 10, and a network cable port 38 is mounted on the port mount 52.

[0045] In this way, the network cable port 38 can be installed and fixed on the housing 10.

[0046] Specifically, the port mounting piece 52 is located on the outside of the housing 10 and can be connected to the housing 10. The port mounting piece 52 can cover the three circumferential sides of the network cable port 38, thereby fixing the network cable port 38 to the housing 10.

[0047] Please combine Figure 2 and Figure 3 In some embodiments, the electric gripper 100 includes a base plate 54 disposed at one end of the housing 10 and extending out of the housing 10 from one end of the housing 10. The port mounting member 52 is fixedly connected to the base plate 54.

[0048] Thus, one end of the housing 10 can be sealed by the base plate 54, and the port mounting piece 52 can be easily fixedly connected to the base plate 54.

[0049] Specifically, the base plate 54 can be disposed at the bottom end of the housing 10, and the base plate 54 can extend from one end of the housing 10 along the width direction D of the electric gripper 100. The port mounting member 52 can be fixedly connected to the top of the base plate 54 by bolts.

[0050] Please combine Figure 2 and Figure 3In some embodiments, the circuit board 40 is mounted on the base plate 54, and the circuit board 40 extends out of the housing 10 from one end of the housing 10, with the network cable port 38 connected to the circuit board 40.

[0051] In this way, the circuit board 40 can be mounted and fixed on the base plate 54, and the network cable port 38 can be connected to the circuit board 40.

[0052] In one embodiment, the circuit board 40 may be installed inside the base plate 54. The circuit board 40 extends from one end of the housing 10 along the width direction D of the electric gripper 100, and the network cable port 38 is connected to the circuit board 40.

[0053] Please combine Figures 2 to 4 In some embodiments, the network cable port 38 has an insertion port 56 and a connection port 58, the insertion port 56 is connected to the connection port 58, and the opening of the connection port 58 is set towards the clamping assembly 16.

[0054] This ensures that the network cable plug 36 is securely locked inside the connector 58, guaranteeing the stability of the electrical connection between the network cable plug 36 and the network cable port 38.

[0055] Specifically, the insertion port 56 is located near the top of the network cable port 38, and the connection port 58 is located near the bottom of the network cable port 38. In one embodiment, the opening of the connection port 58 is oriented towards the clamping assembly 16, so that when the network cable plug 36 is connected to the network cable port 38, the network cable plug 36 can be locked in the connection port 58, ensuring the stability of the electrical connection between the network cable plug 36 and the network cable port 38.

[0056] Please combine Figure 1 , Figure 2 and 5 As shown in the figure, in some embodiments, the power plug 20 includes an electrical connector 60, a fixing member 62, and an electrical connector 64. The electrical connector 60 is fixedly installed in the fixing member 62, and the fixing member 62 is fixedly connected to the housing 10 through a second connector 65. The electrical connector 64 passes through the fixing member 62 and is electrically connected to the electrical connector 60.

[0057] Thus, the power supply to the electric gripper 100 can be turned on through the electrical connector 60, the fixing member 62, and the electrical connector 64.

[0058] Specifically, the fixing member 62 can be fixedly connected to the outside of the housing 10 and near the bottom of the housing 10 via the second connector 65, which includes a bolt. The electrical connector 60 is fixedly installed inside the fixing member 62, and the electrical connector 64 can pass through the fixing member 62 from above and can be connected to the electrical connector 60 via other connecting parts, thereby realizing electrical connection with the electrical connector 60. Thus, the power supply of the electric gripper 100 can be turned on through the electrical connector 60, the fixing member 62, and the electrical connector 64.

[0059] Please combine Figure 5 In some embodiments, the power plug 20 includes a braided tail 66, which is connected to a fastener 62 and is fitted onto the electrical connection wire 64.

[0060] In this way, the connection between the electrical connection wire 64 and the fixing member 62 can be protected, and the electrical connection wire 64 can be prevented from being damaged due to wear at the connection between the electrical connection wire 64 and the fixing member 62.

[0061] Specifically, the tail of the net 66 is connected above the fixing member 62 and is sleeved on the electrical connection line 64. At the same time, it covers the connection between the electrical connection line 64 and the fixing member 62, thereby protecting the connection between the electrical connection line 64 and the fixing member 62 and preventing the electrical connection line 64 from being damaged due to wear at the connection between the electrical connection line 64 and the fixing member 62.

[0062] Please combine Figure 5 In some embodiments, the fastener 62 has an accommodating space 68, the electrical connector is disposed in the accommodating space 68, and one end of the electrical connector 64 passes through the fastener 62 and is located in the accommodating space 68.

[0063] Thus, when the fastener 62 is connected to the housing 10, the electrical connector and the connection point between the electrical connector 64 and the electrical connector can be protected within the accommodating space 68, ensuring the stability of the electrical connection between the electrical connector 64 and the electrical connector.

[0064] Specifically, in one embodiment, the fastener 62 may have an accommodating space 68. When the fastener 62 is connected to the housing 10, the opening direction of the accommodating space 68 may face the housing 10, thereby protecting the electrical connector and the connection between the electrical connector wire 64 and the electrical connector within the accommodating space 68, ensuring the stability of the electrical connection between the electrical connector wire 64 and the electrical connector.

[0065] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of this utility model. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0066] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An electrically powered clamp jaw, characterized in that, The electrically-operated clamping device comprises a shell, a driving assembly, a transmission assembly, a clamping assembly, a communication assembly and a power plug, the driving assembly is arranged in the shell, the clamping assembly is arranged outside the shell and connected with the shell, and the transmission assembly is arranged between the driving assembly and the clamping assembly. The clamping assembly is arranged at one end of the shell, the communication assembly and the power plug are arranged outside the shell and at the other end of the shell, the communication assembly and the power plug are arranged at different sides of the shell, the communication assembly is used for data transmission, and the power plug is used for power supply. The clamping assembly comprises a mounting assembly, a first clamping piece and a second clamping piece, the mounting assembly is fixedly connected with the shell, the first clamping piece and the second clamping piece are arranged on the mounting assembly, the first clamping piece and the second clamping piece can slide relative to each other, and the driving assembly can drive the first clamping piece and / or the second clamping piece to slide through the transmission assembly, so as to realize clamping and loosening of the clamping assembly.

2. The electrically powered clamp jaw of claim 1, wherein, The communication assembly comprises a network plug, a network port and a circuit board, the network port is electrically connected with the circuit board, the network port is fixedly connected with the shell and arranged outside the shell, and the network plug is arranged outside the shell and connected with the network port.

3. The electrically powered clamp jaw of claim 2, wherein, The network plug comprises an input network plug and an output network plug, the network port comprises an input network port and an output network port, the input network port and the output network port are arranged on the circuit board in a spaced manner, the input network plug is connected with the input network port, and the output network plug is connected with the output network port.

4. The electrically powered clamp jaw of claim 2, wherein, The electrically-operated clamping device comprises a port mounting member, the port mounting member is connected with the shell, and the network port is mounted on the port mounting member.

5. The electrically powered clamp jaw of claim 4, wherein, The electrically-operated clamping device comprises a bottom plate, the bottom plate is arranged at one end of the shell, the bottom plate extends out of the shell from one end of the shell, and the port mounting member is fixedly connected with the bottom plate.

6. The electrically powered clamp jaw of claim 5, wherein, The circuit board is mounted on the bottom plate, the circuit board extends out of the shell from one end of the shell, and the network port is connected on the circuit board.

7. The electrically powered clamp jaw of claim 2, wherein, The network port is provided with a plug-in opening and a connecting opening, the plug-in opening is communicated with the connecting opening, and the opening direction of the connecting opening is arranged towards the clamping assembly.

8. The electrically powered clamp jaw of claim 7, wherein, The power plug comprises an electric connection plug, a fixing member and an electric connection wire, the electric connection plug is fixedly mounted in the fixing member, the fixing member is fixedly connected with the shell through a second connecting member, and the electric connection wire penetrates into the fixing member and is electrically connected with the electric connection plug.

9. The electrically powered clamp jaw of claim 8, wherein, The power plug comprises a network tail, the network tail is connected with the fixing member and sleeved on the electric connection wire.

10. The electrically powered clamp jaw of claim 8, wherein, The fixing member is provided with an accommodating space, the electric connection plug is arranged in the accommodating space, and one end of the electric connection wire penetrates through the fixing member and is located in the accommodating space.

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