Buffer device
By designing a buffer device on the robot drive assembly and using components such as elastic tubes and torsion springs to apply resistance to the rotating rod, the problem of robot overload-induced failures was solved, reducing maintenance costs and failure rates.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-21
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-06
AI Technical Summary
Robots are prone to overload when rotating, which can lead to malfunctions in the neck or other rotating parts, damage to the servo motors, and high maintenance costs.
Design a buffer device including a drive assembly, a support assembly, and a buffer assembly. The buffer assembly applies resistance to the rotating rod through components such as an elastic tube and a torsion spring to prevent damage to the drive.
Provides buffering under overload conditions to prevent driver damage, reduce failure rate and maintenance costs.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of artificial intelligence technology, and in particular to a buffer device. Background Technology
[0002] A robot is an automated machine, but unlike humans or other living beings, it possesses some intelligent abilities similar to those of humans or other living beings, such as perception, planning, movement, and coordination. It is a highly flexible automated machine.
[0003] Currently used robots often experience overload during rotation, leading to malfunctions in the neck or other rotating parts, causing servo motor failures and high maintenance costs. To address this, the inventor designed a buffer device. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this section is to outline some aspects of embodiments of the present invention and to briefly describe some preferred embodiments. Simplifications or omissions may be made in this section, as well as in the abstract and title of this application, to avoid obscuring the purpose of these documents; however, such simplifications or omissions should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present invention.
[0005] In view of the problems existing in the above or prior art, this utility model is proposed.
[0006] Therefore, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a buffer device that can buffer the robot under overload conditions and within a certain torque, thereby preventing damage to the drive unit.
[0007] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a buffer device, which includes a driving component, a supporting component, and a buffer component; the driving component is provided with the supporting component and the buffer component, the buffer component is disposed inside the supporting component, and the buffer component can buffer the driving component.
[0008] In a preferred embodiment of the buffer device of this utility model, the buffer assembly includes a driven member and a buffer member; the driven member is connected to the driving assembly, the buffer member is disposed on the driven member, and the buffer member can generate resistance to the driven member.
[0009] In a preferred embodiment of the buffer device of this utility model, the driven member includes a rotating rod, which is disposed inside the support assembly and rotates in accordance with the drive assembly.
[0010] In a preferred embodiment of the buffer device of this utility model, the buffer component includes a support column and an elastic tube; the elastic tube is connected to the support column and is disposed on the side of the rotating rod, and the elastic tube can apply resistance to the rotating rod.
[0011] As a preferred embodiment of the buffer device of this utility model, the elastic tube body includes an elastic tube body that is circumferentially and vertically wound around a support column. The upper and lower ends of the elastic tube body extend out to the upper free end and the lower free end, respectively, and the upper free end and the lower free end are arranged on both sides of the elastic tube body. A rotating rod is arranged between the upper free end and the lower free end.
[0012] In a preferred embodiment of the buffer device of this utility model, the upper free end and the lower free end are respectively connected to the first sliding column and the second sliding column, the first sliding column and the second sliding column are arranged vertically, and the rotating rod is between the first sliding column and the second sliding column.
[0013] As a preferred embodiment of the buffer device of this utility model, the elastic tube has elasticity and can provide resistance buffering for the rotating rod.
[0014] In a preferred embodiment of the buffer device of this utility model, the buffer element is a torsion spring.
[0015] In a preferred embodiment of the buffer device of this utility model, the driving component includes a driver and a buffer shaft; the buffer shaft is connected to the support component through a rolling element, and a rotating rod is connected to the buffer shaft.
[0016] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: In the event of overload and within a certain torque, this utility model can buffer the load through a buffer component, thereby preventing damage to the driver, reducing maintenance costs, and lowering the failure rate. Attached Figure Description
[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort. Among them:
[0018] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the buffer device.
[0019] Figure 2 This is a top view of the buffer device.
[0020] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the buffer device from another perspective. Detailed Implementation
[0021] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0022] Many specific details are set forth in the following description in order to provide a full understanding of the present invention. However, the present invention may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein. Those skilled in the art can make similar extensions without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.
[0023] Secondly, the term "an embodiment" or "embodiment" as used herein refers to a specific feature, structure, or characteristic that may be included in at least one implementation of the present invention. The phrase "in one embodiment" appearing in different places in this specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a single or selective embodiment that excludes other embodiments.
[0024] Example 1
[0025] Reference Figures 1-3 This is the first embodiment of the present invention. This embodiment provides a buffer device, which includes a driving component 1, a support component 2 and a buffer component 3. The support component 2 is provided above the driving component 1, and the buffer component 3 is disposed inside the support component 2 and connected to the driving component 1.
[0026] Specifically, it includes a drive component 1, a support component 2, and a buffer component 3; the drive component 1 is provided with the support component 2 and the buffer component 3, the buffer component 3 is located inside the support component 2, and the buffer component 3 can buffer the drive component 1.
[0027] Furthermore, the buffer assembly 3 includes a follower 31 and a buffer 32; the follower 31 is connected to the drive assembly 1, and the buffer 32 is disposed on the follower 31, and the buffer 32 can generate resistance to the follower 31.
[0028] Furthermore, the driven member 31 includes a rotating rod 311, which is disposed inside the support assembly 2 and rotates in accordance with the drive assembly 1.
[0029] Preferably, the rotating rod 311 has a certain length, with one end connected to the buffer shaft 12 and the other end positioned between the first sliding column 3224 and the second sliding column 3225. By rotating the rotating rod 311, a certain force can be applied to the buffer component 32. Since the buffer component 32 is elastic, after being subjected to force, it will apply a certain resistance to the rotating rod 311, so that its support component 2 can be buffered to a certain extent, avoiding damage to the drive component 1 and causing equipment failure.
[0030] Furthermore, the buffer 32 includes a support column 321 and an elastic tube 322; the elastic tube 322 is connected to the support column 321 and is disposed on the side of the rotating rod 311, and the elastic tube 322 can apply resistance to the rotating rod 311.
[0031] Furthermore, the elastic tube body 322 includes an elastic tube body 3221 that is circumferentially and vertically wound around the support column 321. The upper free end 3222 and the lower free end 3223 extend from the upper and lower ends of the elastic tube body 3221, respectively. The upper free end 3222 and the lower free end 3223 are arranged on both sides of the elastic tube body 3221, and a rotating rod 311 is arranged between the two sides of the upper free end 3222 and the lower free end 3223.
[0032] Furthermore, the upper free end 3222 and the lower free end 3223 are respectively connected to the first sliding column 3224 and the second sliding column 3225. The first sliding column 3224 and the second sliding column 3225 are arranged vertically, and the rotating rod 311 is between the first sliding column 3224 and the second sliding column 3225.
[0033] Furthermore, the elastic tube 322 has elasticity to provide resistance buffering for the rotating rod 311.
[0034] Furthermore, the buffer element 32 is a torsion spring.
[0035] Furthermore, the drive assembly 1 includes a driver 11 and a buffer shaft 12; the buffer shaft 12 is connected to the support assembly 2 via a rolling element, and a rotating rod 311 is connected to the buffer shaft 12.
[0036] Ideally, the rolling element can be a bearing, but other structures can also be used.
[0037] In summary, this utility model can buffer the overload situation within a certain torque range by using the buffer component 3, thereby avoiding damage to the driver, reducing maintenance costs, and lowering the failure rate.
[0038] It is important to note that the constructions and arrangements of this application shown in several different exemplary embodiments are merely illustrative. Although only a few embodiments are described in detail in this disclosure, those who consult this disclosure will readily understand that many modifications are possible (e.g., changes in the size, dimensions, structure, shape and proportion of various elements, as well as parameter values (e.g., temperature, pressure, etc.), mounting arrangements, use of materials, color, orientation, etc.) without substantially departing from the novel teachings and advantages of the subject matter described in this application). For example, an element shown as integrally formed may be composed of multiple parts or elements, the position of elements may be inverted or otherwise altered, and the nature or number or position of discrete elements may be changed or altered. Therefore, all such modifications are intended to be included within the scope of this utility model. The order or sequence of any process or method steps may be changed or rearranged according to alternative embodiments. In the claims, any "device plus function" clause is intended to cover the structure described herein that performs the function, and not only structural equivalents but also equivalent structures. Without departing from the scope of this invention, other substitutions, modifications, alterations, and omissions may be made in the design, operation, and arrangement of the exemplary embodiments. Therefore, this invention is not limited to the specific embodiments, but extends to various modifications that still fall within the scope of the appended claims.
[0039] Furthermore, in order to provide a concise description of exemplary embodiments, not all features of actual embodiments (i.e., those features that are not relevant to the best mode of carrying out the present invention as currently considered, or those features that are not relevant to implementing the present invention) may be omitted.
[0040] It should be understood that numerous specific implementation decisions can be made during the development of any practical implementation, such as in any engineering or design project. Such development efforts may be complex and time-consuming, but for those skilled in the art who benefit from this disclosure, the development effort will be a routine work of design, manufacturing, and production without requiring much experimentation.
[0041] It should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solution of this utility model and are not intended to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions can be made to the technical solution of this utility model without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solution of this utility model, and all such modifications or substitutions should be covered within the scope of the claims of this utility model.
Claims
1. A cushioning device, characterized by: The utility model provides a drive assembly (1), support assembly (2) and buffer assembly (3) including, support assembly (2) and buffer assembly (3) are set up on drive assembly (1), buffer assembly (3) sets up in support assembly (2), buffer assembly (3) can buffer drive assembly (1).
2. The cushioning device of claim 1, wherein: The buffer assembly (3) includes a driven part (31) and a buffer part (32), the driven part (31) is connected with the drive assembly (1), and the buffer part (32) is arranged on the driven part (31), and the buffer part (32) can form resistance to the driven part (31).
3. The cushioning device of claim 2, wherein: The driven part (31) includes a rotating rod (311), the rotating rod (311) is arranged inside the support assembly (2), and the rotating rod (311) rotates with the drive assembly (1).
4. The cushioning device of claim 3, wherein: The buffer part (32) includes a support column (321) and an elastic tube body (322), the elastic tube body (322) is connected to the support column (321), the elastic tube body (322) is arranged on the side of the rotating rod (311), and the elastic tube body (322) can exert resistance to the rotating rod (311).
5. The cushioning device of claim 4, wherein: The elastic tube body (322) includes an elastic tube body (3221) wound vertically around the support column (321), the upper and lower ends of the elastic tube body (3221) respectively extend out an upper free end (3222) and a lower free end (3223), the upper free end (3222) and the lower free end (3223) are arranged on both sides of the elastic tube body (3221), and the rotating rod (311) is arranged between the two sides of the upper free end (3222) and the lower free end (3223).
6. The cushioning device of claim 5, wherein: The upper free end (3222) and the lower free end (3223) are respectively connected to a first sliding column (3224) and a second sliding column (3225), the first sliding column (3224) and the second sliding column (3225) are arranged vertically, and the rotating rod (311) is between the first sliding column (3224) and the second sliding column (3225).
7. The cushioning device of claim 4, wherein: The elastic tube body (322) has elasticity and can buffer the resistance of the rotating rod (311).
8. The cushioning device of claim 2, wherein: The buffer part (32) is a torsion spring.
9. The cushioning device of any of claims 1-8, wherein: The drive assembly (1) includes a driver (11) and a buffer shaft (12), the buffer shaft (12) is connected to the support assembly (2) through a rolling part, and the rotating rod (311) is connected to the buffer shaft (12).