Glass brick discharging and carrying device

By designing a glass brick unloading and handling device that combines a robotic arm and a suction module with a clamping module, the problems of low glass brick handling efficiency and safety hazards have been solved, achieving efficient and safe glass brick handling.

CN224014833UActive Publication Date: 2026-03-20FOSHAN NANHAI FENGMI BUILDING MATERIALS CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-04-15
Publication Date
2026-03-20

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Technical Problem

In the current glass brick production process, the handling efficiency is low and there are safety hazards. Thin glass bricks are easily damaged, and manual handling poses safety risks.

Method used

Design a glass brick unloading and handling device that includes a robotic arm, a connecting mechanism, a clamping module, and a suction module. By using a combination of vacuum suction cups and clamping plates, it can achieve stable clamping and adsorption of glass bricks and adapt to glass bricks of different sizes.

Benefits of technology

It improves the handling efficiency of glass bricks, reduces the risk of bumps and damage, and enhances the safety of the handling process.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a glass brick discharging and carrying device which comprises a mechanical arm and a connecting mechanism, the connecting mechanism is installed at the position of the mechanical arm, the glass brick discharging and carrying device further comprises a plurality of material clamping modules and a material sucking module, the material sucking module is installed in the middle of the connecting mechanism, the material clamping modules are installed on the two sides of the material sucking module, and the material clamping modules are installed at the position of the connecting mechanism. The material suction module comprises a mounting seat, a plurality of material suction mechanisms and a plurality of driving cylinders; according to the glass brick discharging and carrying device, the suction range of the suction module can be adjusted by adjusting the positions of all the vacuum suction cups of the suction module, then the suction module can suck glass bricks of various sizes, the suction assembly sucks the glass bricks and then moves the glass bricks to the position between the two clamping modules, and the glass bricks are conveyed through auxiliary clamping of the clamping modules; according to the glass brick carrying device, the glass bricks can be stably carried and placed, the carrying efficiency of the glass bricks can be effectively improved, the risk that the glass bricks are collided and damaged in the carrying process is reduced, and the carrying safety of the glass bricks is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of glass brick production technology, specifically to a glass brick feeding and handling device. Background Technology

[0002] Glass bricks are large glass products made by pressing transparent or colored glass into block or sheet shapes. The main types include hollow glass bricks and solid glass bricks. Glass bricks can also be used as decorative surface structures, made into thin sheets that can be adhered to various wall surfaces.

[0003] Currently, glass bricks require manual handling after production, which is inefficient. Furthermore, the thin glass bricks are prone to damage during handling, and can easily cut workers' skin, posing certain safety hazards and failing to meet production needs. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides a glass brick unloading and handling device that can improve handling efficiency and reduce handling risks.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0006] A glass brick unloading and handling device includes a robotic arm and a connecting mechanism. The connecting mechanism is installed at the robotic arm. It also includes several clamping modules and suction modules. The suction modules are installed in the middle of the connecting mechanism. Clamping modules are installed on both sides of the suction modules. The clamping modules are installed at the connecting mechanism.

[0007] The material suction module includes a mounting base, several material suction mechanisms, and several drive cylinders. The drive cylinders are fixedly installed at the connecting mechanism, and the piston rods of the drive cylinders are fixedly connected to one side of the mounting base. Several material suction mechanisms are symmetrically arranged at both ends of the side of the mounting base away from the drive cylinders. Each material suction mechanism includes a movable rod, a guide rod, several vacuum suction cups, and several slides. One end of the movable rod is rotatably connected to the mounting base via a rotating shaft, and the movable rod and the mounting base are connected by rotational damping. The other end of the movable rod is provided with a guide rod. The vacuum suction cups are installed on the slides, and the slides are slidably installed on the slides, and the slides and the guide rods are connected by sliding damping.

[0008] Furthermore, the connection mechanism includes a mounting frame and several mounting plates. The mounting frame is fixedly installed at the robot arm, and several mounting plates are provided at the mounting frame. Clamping modules are installed at both ends of the mounting plates, and a suction module is installed in the middle of the mounting plates.

[0009] Furthermore, the clamping module includes a clamping cylinder and a clamping plate. The clamping cylinder is fixedly installed at the end of the mounting plate, and the clamping plate is fixedly installed at the end of the piston rod of the clamping cylinder.

[0010] Furthermore, the clamping plate is inclinedly disposed at the clamping cylinder, so that the clamping plates at both ends of the mounting plate are inclined toward one side of the suction module.

[0011] Furthermore, a fastening bolt is screwed onto the mounting base, and the threaded end of the fastening bolt abuts against the guide rod.

[0012] Furthermore, a cushioning pad is provided on the inner side of the clamping plate.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the present invention provides a glass brick feeding and handling device, which has the following beneficial effects:

[0014] This glass brick feeding and handling device can adjust the suction range of the suction module by adjusting the position of each vacuum suction cup, thus enabling the suction module to pick up glass bricks of various sizes. After the suction component picks up the glass brick, it moves it between the two clamping modules. With the assistance of the clamping modules, the glass brick can be transported and placed stably. This device can effectively improve the handling efficiency of glass bricks, reduce the risk of collision and damage during the handling process, and improve the safety of glass brick handling. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is the front view of the present invention;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of the material suction module of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a front view of the material suction module of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 4 This is a rear view of the material suction module of this utility model.

[0019] In the diagram: 1. Robotic arm, 11. Mounting frame, 12. Mounting plate, 2. Gripper, 21. Clamping cylinder, 22. Clamping plate, 3. Suction module, 31. Mounting base, 32. Movable rod, 33. Guide rod, 34. Vacuum suction cup, 35. Slide, 36. Fastening bolt, 37. Drive cylinder. Detailed Implementation

[0020] 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.

[0021] Please see Figures 1 to 4 The present invention provides the following technical solution:

[0022] A glass brick unloading and handling device includes a robotic arm 1, a connecting mechanism, several clamping modules 2, and a suction module 3. The connecting mechanism is installed on the robotic arm 1 and includes a mounting frame 11 and several mounting plates 12. The mounting frame 11 is fixedly installed on the robotic arm 1, and several mounting plates 12 are provided on the mounting frame 11. Each mounting plate 12 is used to install the clamping module 2 and the suction module 3, respectively. The clamping modules 2 are installed at both ends of the mounting plate 12, and the two clamping modules 2 can work together to clamp the glass brick. The suction module 3 is installed in the middle of the mounting plate 12. The suction module 3 can adhere to the surface of the glass brick, so that the suction module 3 can pick up the glass brick.

[0023] The material suction module 3 includes a mounting base 31, several material suction mechanisms, and several drive cylinders 37. The drive cylinders 37 are fixedly mounted on the mounting plate 12. The piston rod of the drive cylinder 37 is fixedly connected to one side of the mounting base 31, allowing the mounting base 31 to move up and down under the action of the drive cylinders 37. Several material suction mechanisms are symmetrically arranged at both ends of the side of the mounting base 31 away from the drive cylinders 37. The position of each material suction mechanism is adjustable. Each material suction mechanism includes a movable rod 32, a guide rod 33, several vacuum suction cups 34, and several sliding blocks 35. One end of the movable rod 32 is rotatably connected to the mounting base 31 via a rotating shaft, and the movable rod 32 and the mounting base 31 are connected with rotational damping, allowing the material suction mechanism to move relatively... The mounting base 31 swings at a certain angle. The other end of the movable rod 32 is provided with a guide rod 33. The vacuum suction cup 34 is mounted on the slide 35. The slide 35 is slidably mounted on the guide rod 33 and the slide 35 and the guide rod 33 are connected by sliding damping. The suction cup is mounted on the guide rod 33 through the slide 35. The slide 35 is fixed on the guide rod 33 by the fastening bolt 36, which can prevent the suction cup from moving at will. The position of the suction cup on the guide rod 33 can be adjusted and fixed. With the swinging action of the movable rod 32, the position of each suction cup can be adjusted, so that each suction cup can work together to adsorb glass bricks of different sizes. The suction cup is connected to an external vacuum device, so that negative pressure can be generated at the suction cup, thereby adsorbing the glass brick.

[0024] The clamping module 2 includes a clamping cylinder 21 and a clamping plate 22. The clamping cylinder 21 is fixedly installed at the end of the mounting plate 12, and the clamping plate 22 is fixedly installed at the end of the piston rod of the clamping cylinder 21. By extending and retracting the two clamping cylinders 21, the opening and closing of the two clamping plates 22 can be controlled, thereby assisting in clamping the glass brick.

[0025] The clamping plate 22 is inclined at the clamping cylinder 21, so that the clamping plates 22 at both ends of the mounting plate 12 are inclined toward the suction module 3, which makes it easier for the clamping plate 22 to better hold the glass brick and reduce the risk of the glass brick falling off.

[0026] The inner side of the clamp is equipped with a cushioning pad.

[0027] The specific implementation process is as follows:

[0028] When using this glass brick unloading and handling device, the robot arm 1 is installed at the corresponding unloading station. The positions of each movable rod 32 and each suction cup are adjusted. Then, the device can be used to unload and handle the glass bricks. The robot arm 1 drives each suction module 3 to move above the glass brick through the connecting mechanism. The piston rod of the drive cylinder 37 extends, and the mounting base 31 drives each suction mechanism to move down. The vacuum device creates negative pressure at the suction cups, and each suction cup can be adsorbed onto the surface of the glass brick. Then, the drive cylinder 37 is reset, and the clamping cylinder 21 drives the clamping plate 22 to retract. The two clamping plates 22 can hold the glass brick. Then, the robot arm 1 transports the glass brick to the corresponding unloading position. The suction cups and clamping modules 2 put the glass brick down, thus completing the glass brick unloading work.

[0029] This glass brick feeding and handling device can adjust the suction range of the suction module 3 by adjusting the position of each vacuum suction cup 34, thereby enabling the suction module 3 to suction glass bricks of various sizes. After the suction component suctions the glass brick, it moves it between the two clamping modules 2. With the assistance of the clamping modules 2, the glass brick can be transported and placed stably. This device can effectively improve the handling efficiency of glass bricks, reduce the risk of collision and damage during the handling of glass bricks, and improve the safety of glass brick handling.

[0030] The above description is merely an embodiment of this utility model. Commonly known structures and characteristics are not described in detail here. Those skilled in the art are aware of all common technical knowledge in the field prior to the application date or priority date, are aware of all existing technologies in that field, and have the ability to apply conventional experimental methods prior to that date. Those skilled in the art can, based on the guidance provided in this application, improve and implement this solution in combination with their own capabilities. Some typical known structures or methods should not be obstacles for those skilled in the art to implement this application. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make several modifications and improvements without departing from the structure of this utility model. These should also be considered within the scope of protection of this utility model, and will not affect the effectiveness of the implementation of this utility model or the applicability of the patent. The scope of protection claimed in this application should be determined by the content of its claims, and the specific embodiments described in the specification can be used to interpret the content of the claims.

Claims

1. A glass brick unloading and handling device, comprising a robotic arm and a connecting mechanism, wherein the connecting mechanism is installed at the robotic arm, characterized in that: It also includes several clamping modules and suction modules. The suction modules are installed in the middle of the connecting mechanism, and clamping modules are installed on both sides of the suction modules. The clamping modules are installed at the connecting mechanism. The material suction module includes a mounting base, several material suction mechanisms, and several drive cylinders. The drive cylinders are fixedly installed at the connecting mechanism, and the piston rods of the drive cylinders are fixedly connected to one side of the mounting base. Several material suction mechanisms are symmetrically arranged at both ends of the side of the mounting base away from the drive cylinders. Each material suction mechanism includes a movable rod, a guide rod, several vacuum suction cups, and several slides. One end of the movable rod is rotatably connected to the mounting base via a rotating shaft, and the movable rod and the mounting base are connected by rotational damping. The other end of the movable rod is provided with a guide rod. The vacuum suction cups are installed on the slides, and the slides are slidably installed on the slides, and the slides and the guide rods are connected by sliding damping.

2. The glass brick unloading and conveying device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connection mechanism includes a mounting frame and several mounting plates. The mounting frame is fixedly installed at the robot arm, and several mounting plates are provided at the mounting frame. Both ends of the mounting plates are equipped with clamping modules, and the middle of the mounting plates is equipped with suction modules.

3. The glass brick unloading and conveying device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The clamping module includes a clamping cylinder and a clamping plate. The clamping cylinder is fixedly installed at the end of the mounting plate, and the clamping plate is fixedly installed at the end of the piston rod of the clamping cylinder.

4. The glass brick unloading and conveying device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The clamping plates are inclinedly positioned at the clamping cylinder, so that the clamping plates at both ends of the mounting plate are tilted toward one side of the suction module.

5. The glass brick unloading and conveying device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting base is screwed with a fastening bolt, and the threaded end of the fastening bolt abuts against the guide rod.

6. The glass brick unloading and conveying device according to claim 3, characterized in that: A cushioning pad is provided on the inner side of the clamping plate.