Vacuum chuck

By introducing components such as support plates, linear guides, and adjustable cylinders into the vacuum suction cup, the problem of the inability of existing robotic vacuum suction cups to be vertically adjusted is solved, achieving flexible matching with the robotic arm, suitable for material racks of different heights, and improving processing convenience.

CN224091157UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-07CHONGQING HENGZHUN PRECISION MASCH CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-04-17
Publication Date
2026-04-07

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Technical Problem

Existing robotic vacuum suction cups cannot be vertically adjusted, making it difficult to match material racks of different heights, resulting in inconvenience in use.

Method used

A vacuum suction cup was designed, comprising a mounting plate, a vacuum suction cup body, and an auxiliary mechanism. The auxiliary mechanism includes a support plate, a linear guide rail, an adjustable cylinder, a slide, and a connecting device. The vertical position of the vacuum suction cup body can be adjusted by the cooperation of the adjustable cylinder and the linear guide rail.

Benefits of technology

It enables vertical position adjustment of the vacuum suction cup when used in conjunction with a robotic arm, allowing it to match material racks of different heights and improving processing convenience.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of suckers, in particular to a vacuum sucker. Comprising a mounting plate, a vacuum chuck body and an auxiliary mechanism, the auxiliary mechanism comprises a supporting plate, a linear guide rail, an adjustable air cylinder, a sliding seat and a connecting device, the supporting plate is located on one side of the mounting plate, the linear guide rail is fixedly connected with the supporting plate, the adjustable air cylinder is fixedly connected with the supporting plate, and the sliding seat is fixedly connected with a linear sliding block arranged on the linear guide rail; when the vacuum chuck is used, the adjustable air cylinder can achieve motion stroke adjustment, the vacuum chuck body can achieve adsorption, further, under the cooperation of the adjustable air cylinder, the linear guide rail, the sliding base and the connecting device, the vacuum chuck body can vertically move, and therefore the vacuum chuck body can move vertically. And therefore, the vertical position can be adjusted according to conditions when the device is matched with a manipulator for use, the device can be matched with material racks with different heights for use, and machining and use are facilitated.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of sucking disc, especially a vacuum sucking disc. BACKGROUND

[0002] The mechanical hand is an automatic operation device for grabbing, carrying objects or operating tools according to fixed programs by imitating the functions of hands and arms; for example, the grabbing function can be realized through different structures, for example, the grabbing effect of objects can be realized through a clamping module, and the grabbing effect of objects can also be realized through a sucking disc structure; however, due to insufficient structural settings, the vacuum sucking disc cannot be installed in some mechanical hands, or the installed vacuum sucking disc has poor effect.

[0003] The prior art CN219027542U discloses a mechanical hand vacuum sucking disc, and relates to the field of mechanical hand accessories, comprising a vacuum sucking disc body, the mechanical hand vacuum sucking disc further comprises a sucking disc mounting plate and a high-speed rotating joint, the vacuum sucking disc body is fixedly arranged on one side of the sucking disc mounting plate, and the high-speed rotating joint is fixedly arranged on the other side of the sucking disc mounting plate, and the mounting rod is fixedly arranged on the high-speed rotating joint; the utility model sets the vacuum sucking disc body on one side of the sucking disc mounting plate and sets the high-speed rotating joint on the other side, so that the sucking disc mounting plate can be rotated at high speed while the vacuum sucking disc is used to grab objects, and the sucking disc mounting plate can be applied to various scenes and enhanced in practical performance.

[0004] However, the above-mentioned mechanical hand vacuum sucking disc can rotate the sucking disc mounting plate at high speed while the vacuum sucking disc is used to grab objects, and can be applied to various scenes and enhanced in practical performance, but cannot be adjusted in vertical position during use, that is, it is difficult to match the use of racks with different heights in the vertical direction during use, causing inconvenience. UTILITY MODEL CONTENTS

[0005] The utility model aims at providing a vacuum sucking disc, which can be adjusted in vertical position when used with a mechanical hand, is beneficial to matching the use of racks with different heights, and is convenient to process and use.

[0006] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model provides a vacuum sucking disc, which comprises a mounting plate and a vacuum sucking disc body, the vacuum sucking disc body is fixedly connected with the mounting plate and located on the mounting plate, and further comprises an auxiliary mechanism.

[0007] The auxiliary mechanism includes a support plate, a linear guide rail, an adjustable cylinder, a slide block, and a connecting device. The support plate is located on one side of the mounting plate. The linear guide rail is fixedly connected to the support plate and located on both sides of the support plate. The adjustable cylinder is fixedly connected to the support plate and located on the side of the support plate near the linear guide rail. The slide block is fixedly connected to the linear slider equipped on the linear guide rail and connected to the output end of the adjustable cylinder, and is located on one side of the linear guide rail. The connecting device is located on the side of the slide block near the vacuum suction cup body.

[0008] The auxiliary mechanism further includes a mounting bracket, which is fixedly connected to the support plate and located on the rear side of the support plate.

[0009] The adjustable cylinder is equipped with a magnetic ring switch, which is fixed on the upper and lower sides of the adjustable cylinder.

[0010] The connecting device includes a first bracket and a second bracket. The first bracket is fixedly connected to the slide and is located on the slide. The second bracket is integrally formed with the first bracket and fixedly connected to the mounting plate, and is located on one side of the first bracket.

[0011] The auxiliary mechanism further includes a fixed plate and a buffer. The fixed plate is fixedly connected to the support plate and is located at the bottom of the support plate; the buffer is fixedly connected to the fixed plate and is located on the fixed plate.

[0012] This utility model discloses a vacuum suction cup. The vacuum suction cup body is mounted on a mounting plate, with an air pipe connector installed on the top. A support plate is located on one side of the mounting plate, and a linear guide rail is mounted on the support plate. A linear slider is connected to a slide block, and an adjustable cylinder is mounted on the support plate with its output end connected to the slide block. A connecting device is located on the side of the slide block near the vacuum suction cup body. In use, the adjustable cylinder can adjust the stroke, and the vacuum suction cup body can perform adsorption. Furthermore, with the cooperation of the adjustable cylinder, linear guide rail, slide block, and connecting device, the vacuum suction cup body can move vertically. This allows for vertical position adjustment when used with a robotic arm, facilitating compatibility with racks of different heights and simplifying processing. Attached Figure Description

[0013] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below.

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the vacuum suction cup according to the first embodiment of this utility model.

[0015] Figure 2This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first support in the first embodiment of this utility model.

[0016] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the vacuum suction cup according to the second embodiment of this utility model.

[0017] In the diagram: 101-Mounting plate, 102-Vacuum suction cup body, 103-Support plate, 104-Linear guide rail, 105-Adjustable cylinder, 106-Slide, 107-Mounting bracket, 108-Magnetic ring switch, 109-First bracket, 110-Second bracket, 201-Fixing plate, 202-Buffer. Detailed Implementation

[0018] The embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below. Examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain the present invention, but should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0019] Example 1:

[0020] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, where Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the vacuum suction cup. Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram of the first support 109. This utility model provides a vacuum suction cup: including a mounting plate 101, a vacuum suction cup body 102, and an auxiliary mechanism. The auxiliary mechanism includes a support plate 103, a linear guide rail 104, an adjustable cylinder 105, a slide 106, a mounting frame 107, and a connecting device. The connecting device includes a first support 109 and a second support 110. Through the aforementioned solution, the vacuum suction cup body 102 can be vertically adjusted as needed when used in conjunction with a robotic arm, facilitating its use with material racks of different heights and simplifying processing. It can be understood that the aforementioned solution enables vertical position adjustment of the vacuum suction cup body 102.

[0021] In this embodiment, the vacuum suction cup body 102 is fixedly connected to the mounting plate 101 and is located on the mounting plate 101. The vacuum suction cup body 102 is locked to the mounting plate 101 by bolts, and an air pipe connector is installed on the top for air pipe connection.

[0022] The support plate 103 is located on one side of the mounting plate 101. The linear guide rail 104 is fixedly connected to the support plate 103 and is located on both sides of the support plate 103. The adjustable cylinder 105 is fixedly connected to the support plate 103 and is located on the side of the support plate 103 near the linear guide rail 104. The slide block 106 is fixedly connected to the linear slider equipped on the linear guide rail 104 and is connected to the output end of the adjustable cylinder 105, and is located on one side of the linear guide rail 104. The connecting device is located on the side of the slide block 106 near the vacuum suction cup body 102. The linear guide rail 104 is bolted to the support plate 103, and its linear slider is bolted to the slide block 106. The adjustable cylinder 105 is bolted to the support plate 103, and the stroke can be adjusted by adjusting the position of the tail nut. The output end of the adjustable cylinder 105 is bolted to the slide block 106. The connecting device is located on the side of the slide block 106 near the vacuum suction cup body 102 to fix the vacuum suction cup body 102.

[0023] Secondly, the mounting bracket 107 is fixedly connected to the support plate 103 and is located on the rear side of the support plate 103. The mounting bracket 107 has an I-shaped cross-section, and one side of the mounting plate can be bolted to the support plate 103, while the other side of the mounting plate can be bolted to the robot arm connection part.

[0024] Then, a magnetic ring switch 108 is provided on the adjustable cylinder 105, and the magnetic ring switch 108 is fixed on the upper and lower sides of the adjustable cylinder 105. A mounting groove is provided on the housing of the adjustable cylinder 105 to facilitate the insertion of the magnetic ring switch 108 into the housing and its locking by a locking screw. The magnetic ring switch 108 adjusts its position according to the stroke adjustment position of the adjustable cylinder 105, and is used to detect the internal piston position of the adjustable cylinder 105, facilitating position information feedback to the control system for automatic control.

[0025] Finally, the first bracket 109 is fixedly connected to the slide 106 and located on the slide 106; the second bracket 110 is integrally formed with the first bracket 109 and fixedly connected to the mounting plate 101, and located on one side of the first bracket 109. The first bracket 109 is bolted to the slide 106, and the second bracket 110 is integrally formed with the first bracket 109 and connected to the mounting plate 101 by bolts.

[0026] When using this invention to achieve vertical position adjustment of the vacuum suction cup body 102 in conjunction with a robotic arm, it is convenient to match material racks of different heights and facilitate processing. The mounting bracket 107 connects to the robotic arm, and the adjustable cylinder 105 adjusts the stroke. The vacuum suction cup body 102 then performs adsorption. Furthermore, with the cooperation of the adjustable cylinder 105, the linear guide rail 104, the slide block 106, the first bracket 109, and the second bracket 110, the vacuum suction cup body 102 can move vertically. This allows for vertical position adjustment when used with a robotic arm, facilitating matching material racks of different heights and simplifying processing.

[0027] Example 2:

[0028] like Figure 3 ,in Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the vacuum suction cup. Based on the first embodiment, this utility model provides a vacuum suction cup, and the auxiliary mechanism further includes a fixing plate 201 and a buffer 202.

[0029] The fixing plate 201 is fixedly connected to the support plate 103 and is located at the bottom of the support plate 103; the buffer 202 is fixedly connected to the fixing plate 201 and is located on the fixing plate 201. The fixing plate 201 is bolted to the support plate 103, and the buffer 202 is bolted to the fixing plate 201.

[0030] In this embodiment, when the adjustable cylinder 105 is adjusted to the maximum vertical position, when the slide 106 stops, the fixed plate 201 and the buffer 202 can be used to buffer the impact and prevent the vacuum suction cup body 102 from shaking.

[0031] The above-disclosed embodiments are merely one or more preferred embodiments of this application and should not be construed as limiting the scope of this application. Those skilled in the art can understand that all or part of the processes for implementing the above embodiments and equivalent changes made in accordance with the claims of this application still fall within the scope of this application.

Claims

1. A vacuum suction cup, comprising a mounting plate and a vacuum suction cup body, wherein the vacuum suction cup body is fixedly connected to the mounting plate and is located on the mounting plate, characterized in that, It also includes auxiliary mechanisms; The auxiliary mechanism includes a support plate, a linear guide rail, an adjustable cylinder, a slide block, and a connecting device. The support plate is located on one side of the mounting plate. The linear guide rail is fixedly connected to the support plate and located on both sides of the support plate. The adjustable cylinder is fixedly connected to the support plate and located on the side of the support plate near the linear guide rail. The slide block is fixedly connected to the linear slider equipped on the linear guide rail and connected to the output end of the adjustable cylinder, and is located on one side of the linear guide rail. The connecting device is located on the side of the slide block near the vacuum suction cup body.

2. The vacuum suction cup as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The auxiliary mechanism also includes a mounting bracket, which is fixedly connected to the support plate and located on the rear side of the support plate.

3. The vacuum suction cup as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The adjustable cylinder is equipped with a magnetic ring switch, which is fixed on the upper and lower sides of the adjustable cylinder.

4. The vacuum suction cup as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The connecting device includes a first bracket and a second bracket. The first bracket is fixedly connected to the slide and is located on the slide. The second bracket is integrally formed with the first bracket and fixedly connected to the mounting plate, and is located on one side of the first bracket.

5. The vacuum suction cup as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The auxiliary mechanism further includes a fixed plate and a buffer. The fixed plate is fixedly connected to the support plate and is located at the bottom of the support plate; the buffer is fixedly connected to the fixed plate and is located on the fixed plate.

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  • Manipulator vacuum chuck

    CN219027542U