Grabbing tool suitable for copper bar products
By designing gripping fixtures suitable for copper busbar products, and utilizing a gripping method that combines support frames and vacuum suction cups, the problems of large packaging workload and easy damage during the copper busbar production process have been solved. This has enabled automated, stable gripping and stacking, and reduced production costs.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-25
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-14
AI Technical Summary
In the current copper busbar production process, the packaging work is extensive, which can easily cause bending and scratches, and requires multiple people to operate, resulting in high production costs.
Design a gripping fixture suitable for copper busbar products. The gripping method combines a support frame, vacuum suction cup, and needle suction cup. The copper busbar is stabilized through multiple connection points to prevent bending and scratches, and the operation is automated through a robotic arm.
It enables stable gripping and stacking of copper busbars, avoiding bending and scratches, reducing manual operation, lowering production costs, and improving production efficiency and quality.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of copper busbar production technology, specifically to a gripping tool suitable for copper busbar products. Background Technology
[0002] Copper busbars are sheet-shaped workpieces made from copper. Their processing often involves multiple steps, including feeding, leveling, punching and cutting, polishing, trimming, forming, manual inspection, and packaging. Copper busbars are commonly used in power equipment and automotive electrical components. Currently, automotive copper busbars, due to their length and thickness and extremely stringent appearance requirements, typically require multiple processing steps, such as shaping, punching, polishing, forming, and packaging. During the forming and packaging process, the copper busbar needs to be removed from the production line... Currently, the methods used for removing copper busbars from the top include manual labor, forklifts, or lifting equipment. However, due to the considerable length of the copper busbars (4-5 meters) and the limited width (40-50 centimeters), bending and scratches are easily caused during the unloading and packaging process. Furthermore, a canvas layer needs to be placed between the two layers of copper busbars during packaging to prevent friction. Using manual labor or a crane is inconvenient due to the length, and the need for canvas covering adds to the workload and requires two workers, resulting in higher production costs. Therefore, this technical solution is proposed for improvement. Utility Model Content
[0003] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the existing technology in which the packaging of copper busbars during the production process is large, and to provide a gripping tool suitable for copper busbar products.
[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: a gripping fixture suitable for copper busbar products, comprising a support frame arranged along the length of the copper busbar body, a connecting seat arranged in the middle of the support frame, mounting plates arranged at both ends of the support frame, a needle suction cup arranged below the mounting plate, a driving device for controlling the position of the needle suction cup arranged above the mounting plate, and multiple sets of picking and placing devices for connecting the copper busbar body arranged along the length of the support frame.
[0005] Furthermore, the upper part of the support frame is provided with a mounting base, the interior of the mounting base is provided with an air distribution device, the picking and placing device includes a connecting rod provided on the support frame, a support plate is provided on the side of the connecting rod, and a vacuum suction cup is provided on the support plate.
[0006] Furthermore, the connecting rod is arranged along the width direction of the support frame, and there are two support plates arranged opposite each other.
[0007] Furthermore, the gas distribution device is a five-position three-way valve connected to a vacuum suction cup.
[0008] Furthermore, the driving device is a driving cylinder mounted on the mounting plate, and sliding rods for stabilizing the needle suction cup are provided on both sides of the driving cylinder, the sliding rods passing through the mounting plate.
[0009] The beneficial effects of this utility model embodiment are as follows: A connecting seat is fixedly provided in the middle of the support frame for connecting with other equipment or mechanisms. Support plates are provided on the sides of the connecting rods, and vacuum suction cups are installed on the support plates. Multiple vacuum suction cups are arranged in a straight line. When the gas distribution device provides negative pressure to the vacuum suction cups, the vacuum suction cups can tightly adhere to the surface of the copper busbar, thereby realizing the gripping of the copper busbar. Since multiple vacuum suction cups are arranged, multiple connection points can be formed on the upper surface of the copper busbar during use, preventing the copper busbar itself from moving when picking up or putting down the copper busbar. This design prevents bending and scratches, ensuring the quality of the copper busbars during production. A needle-type suction cup is installed below the mounting plate. After the copper busbar body is placed, a drive cylinder extends, causing the needle-type suction cup to move from below the vacuum suction cup to the position where the canvas is stacked. A layer of canvas is then removed, moved above the copper busbar body, and released to cover the lower copper busbar body. This process is repeated to complete the gripping and stacking of the copper busbar products, effectively avoiding bending and scratches during the forming and packaging process. Simultaneously, it saves labor, increases efficiency, reduces production costs, and improves production effectiveness. Attached Figure Description
[0010] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;
[0011] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model from another angle;
[0012] Figure 3 This is a front view structural diagram of the present utility model;
[0013] Figure 4 This is an enlarged structural diagram of point A in this utility model;
[0014] In the diagram: 1. Support frame; 101. Connecting seat; 102. Gas distribution device; 2. Connecting rod; 201. Support plate; 202. Vacuum suction cup; 3. Drive cylinder; 301. Sliding rod; 302. Needle suction cup; 303. Base plate. Detailed Implementation
[0015] The preferred embodiments of the present invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Those skilled in the art should understand that these embodiments are merely for explaining the technical principles of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention.
[0016] See Figures 1 to 4This utility model discloses a gripping fixture suitable for copper busbar products, mainly including a support frame 1 arranged along the length of the copper busbar body. The support frame 1 is made of profile material to reduce the overall weight. The length of the support frame 1 is slightly longer than the length of the copper busbar. A connecting seat 101 is fixedly arranged in the middle of the support frame 1 for connecting with other equipment or mechanisms to realize the overall movement or positioning of the fixture. The connecting seat 101 is a flange seat, which can be connected to a robotic arm during use. The support frame 1 is provided with multiple sets of gripping and placing devices along its length. The placement device is used to directly connect to and grip the copper busbar body. Specifically, a mounting base is provided on the upper part of the support frame 1, and a gas distribution device 102 is provided inside the mounting base. The placement device includes multiple connecting rods 2 fixed on the support frame 1. Each connecting rod 2 has a support plate 201 on its side, and a vacuum suction cup 202 is installed on the support plate 201. Multiple vacuum suction cups 202 are arranged in a row. When the gas distribution device 102 provides negative pressure to the vacuum suction cup 202, the vacuum suction cup 202 can tightly adhere to the surface of the copper busbar, thereby realizing the gripping of the copper busbar. Multiple vacuum suction cups 202 are provided, forming multiple connection points on the upper surface of the copper busbar during use. This prevents the copper busbar from bending during loading and unloading, and the connection between the suction cups and the copper busbar also prevents scratches, ensuring the quality of the copper busbar during production. To ensure the stability and gripping effect of the loading and unloading device, the connecting rod 2 is arranged along the width direction of the support frame 1, and two support plates 201 are arranged opposite each other, forming a stable gripping structure. The gas distribution device 102 uses a five-position three-way valve connected to the vacuum suction cups 202, and the valve is controlled... The switch status allows for centralized control of multiple vacuum suction cups 202, improving operational convenience and efficiency. The application scenario involves installing the robotic arm at the end of the production line's discharge point. The robotic arm drives the support frame 1 to control the copper busbar along its length. As the robotic arm moves the support frame 1 downwards, the vacuum suction cups 202 below the support frame 1 contact the copper busbar, removing it from the production line and rotating it at a certain angle to place it on the other side of the production line, thus completing the copper busbar removal and placement. This eliminates manual operation and improves production quality.
[0017] Since a layer of canvas needs to be placed between the two copper busbars, mounting plates are installed at both ends of the support frame 1. The gap between the two mounting plates is slightly longer than the length of the copper busbars. A needle-type suction cup 302 is installed below the mounting plates, and a driving device is installed above the mounting plates to control the up-and-down movement of the needle-type suction cup 302 so as to grab or release the copper busbars when needed. The driving device is a driving cylinder 3 installed on the mounting plate. Sliding rods 301 are installed on both sides of the driving cylinder 3 to stabilize the up-and-down movement of the needle-type suction cup 302. The sliding rods 301 pass through the mounting plates to ensure that the needle-type suction cup 302 remains vertical and stable during movement. A base plate 303 is installed below the sliding rods 301. Two needle-type suction cups 302 are installed on the base plate 303. The four needle-type suction cups 302 at the bottom work together to ensure that the canvas remains in a whole rectangle. The canvas is placed on the side of the copper busbar body. After the copper busbar body is placed, the drive cylinder 3 extends, so that the needle-type suction cups 302 move to the position of the stacked canvas below the vacuum suction cup 202. When they move, a layer of canvas is taken out and moved to the top of the copper busbar body to release and cover the copper busbar body below. The operation is repeated to complete the gripping and stacking of the copper busbar products. This achieves stable gripping and release of the copper busbar products, effectively avoiding bending and scratches of the copper busbar during the forming and packaging process. At the same time, it saves labor, is highly efficient, reduces production costs, and improves production efficiency.
[0018] It should be noted that in the description of this utility model, terms such as "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," which indicate direction or positional relationships, are based on the direction or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. These are used merely for ease of description and do not indicate or imply that the device or element must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.
[0019] Furthermore, it should be noted that, in the description of this utility model, 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 connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.
[0020] The term "comprising" or any other similar term is intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, article, or apparatus / device that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to those processes, articles, or apparatus / devices.
[0021] The technical solution of this utility model has been described in conjunction with the preferred embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings. However, it will be readily understood by those skilled in the art that the protection scope of this utility model is obviously not limited to these specific embodiments. Without departing from the principle of this utility model, those skilled in the art can make equivalent changes or substitutions to the relevant technical features, and the technical solutions after these changes or substitutions will all fall within the protection scope of this utility model.
Claims
1. A gripping fixture suitable for copper busbar products, comprising a support frame arranged along the length of the copper busbar body, characterized in that: A connecting seat is provided in the middle of the support frame, and mounting plates are provided at both ends of the support frame. A needle suction cup is provided below the mounting plate, and a driving device for controlling the position of the needle suction cup is provided above the mounting plate. The support frame is provided with multiple sets of picking and placing devices for connecting the copper busbar body along its length.
2. The gripping fixture for copper busbar products according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper part of the support frame is provided with a mounting base, the interior of the mounting base is provided with an air distribution device, the picking and placing device includes a connecting rod provided on the support frame, a support plate is provided on the side of the connecting rod, and a vacuum suction cup is provided on the support plate.
3. The gripping fixture for copper busbar products according to claim 2, characterized in that: The connecting rod is arranged along the width direction of the support frame, and there are two support plates arranged opposite each other.
4. The gripping fixture for copper busbar products according to claim 2, characterized in that: The gas distribution device is a five-position three-way valve connected to a vacuum suction cup.
5. The gripping fixture for copper busbar products according to claim 1, characterized in that: The driving device is a driving cylinder mounted on the mounting plate. Both sides of the driving cylinder are provided with sliding rods for stabilizing the needle suction cup, and the sliding rods pass through the mounting plate.