Manipulator for high-efficiency fine machining of low-pressure aluminum alloy hub

By introducing an adjustment mechanism and gripper design into the robotic arm, the problem of the non-adjustable gripper spacing in existing robotic arms has been solved, improving the gripping efficiency and stability for different types of wheel hubs.

CN224129242UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-17WUXI DAIKA WHEEL HUB MFG
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
WUXI DAIKA WHEEL HUB MFG
Filing Date
2025-04-15
Publication Date
2026-04-17

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Technical Problem

Existing robotic arms for high-efficiency precision machining of low-pressure aluminum alloy wheels are not convenient for adjusting the spacing between the grippers, making it difficult to adapt to the clamping requirements of wheel hubs of different sizes and affecting processing efficiency.

Method used

A structure including a robot body, an adjustment mechanism, a guide groove, and grippers was designed. The gripper spacing is adjusted by driving a bevel gear and a two-way lead screw through a drive motor. The combination of bolts and limit pins facilitates the assembly and disassembly of the grippers.

Benefits of technology

It enables flexible adjustment of the gripper spacing, improves the applicability and gripping stability of the robot, and increases the gripping efficiency for different types of wheel hubs.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of hub machining manipulators, and provides a manipulator for high-efficiency fine machining of a low-pressure aluminum alloy hub, which comprises a manipulator main body, an adjusting mechanism is mounted at the output end of the manipulator main body, a sliding groove is formed in the adjusting mechanism, a guide groove is formed in the inner side wall of the sliding groove, and the guide groove is communicated with the adjusting mechanism. The adjusting mechanism comprises a shell movably installed at the output end of the manipulator body, a driving motor is installed in the shell, an output shaft of the driving motor is fixedly connected with a rotating rod through a coupler, one end of the rotating rod is fixedly connected with a first bevel gear, and the outer wall of the first bevel gear is movably connected with a second bevel gear. By starting the driving motor, the first bevel gear at one end of the rotating rod rotates, the second bevel gear can rotate, the two-way lead screw is driven to rotate, the two movable blocks move along the two-way lead screw, and the effect of conveniently adjusting the distance between the two clamping jaws is achieved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of wheel hub processing robot technology, and in particular to a robot for high-efficiency and precision machining of low-pressure aluminum alloy wheel hubs. Background Technology

[0002] Aluminum alloy wheels are made of aluminum alloy and are typically manufactured through casting or forging processes. Aluminum alloys have advantages such as low density, high strength, and corrosion resistance, effectively reducing vehicle weight compared to traditional steel wheels. Their structure generally includes a rim and spokes. The rim mounts the tire, while the spokes connect the rim to the vehicle's hub axle, providing support and transmitting force. During the processing of aluminum alloy wheels, robotic arms are needed to handle the loading and unloading of the wheels.

[0003] Existing robotic arms for high-efficiency precision machining of low-pressure aluminum alloy wheels often employ a single-claw structure, which makes it inconvenient to adjust the spacing between the claws. This makes it difficult for the robotic arm to grip and pick up wheels of different sizes, thus affecting the efficiency of aluminum alloy wheel machining. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a robotic arm for high-efficiency and precision machining of low-pressure aluminum alloy wheel hubs, in order to solve the defect of existing robotic arms for high-efficiency and precision machining of aluminum alloy wheel hubs that make it inconvenient to adjust the spacing between the grippers.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a robot for high-efficiency precision machining of low-pressure aluminum alloy wheel hubs, comprising a robot body;

[0006] The output end of the robotic arm body is equipped with an adjustment mechanism, the inside of which is provided with a sliding groove, and the inner sidewall of the sliding groove is provided with a guide groove.

[0007] The adjustment mechanism includes a housing movably mounted on the output end of the robot body. A drive motor is installed inside the housing. The output shaft of the drive motor is fixedly connected to a rotating rod via a coupling. A first bevel gear is fixedly connected to one end of the rotating rod. A second bevel gear is movably connected to the outer wall of the first bevel gear. A bidirectional lead screw is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the second bevel gear. A movable block is movably connected to the outer wall of the bidirectional lead screw.

[0008] Preferably, the movable block has a threaded groove inside, and a guide plate is fixedly connected to one side of the movable block.

[0009] Preferably, the first bevel gear forms a rotating structure with the housing via a rotating rod, and the first bevel gear meshes with the second bevel gear.

[0010] Preferably, the second bevel gear forms a rotating structure with the outer shell via a bidirectional lead screw, the bidirectional lead screw is threadedly connected to the movable block via a threaded groove, and the guide plate forms a sliding structure with the outer shell via a guide groove, the guide groove being symmetrically arranged about the central axis of the outer shell.

[0011] Preferably, the outer wall of the guide plate is fixedly connected to an assembly mechanism, the assembly mechanism including a gripper fixedly installed on the outer wall of the guide plate, the gripper having a mating groove inside, a mating block being installed inside the mating groove, the mating block having a threaded hole inside, a limit post being fixedly connected to the bottom of the mating block, and a bolt being movably connected inside the gripper.

[0012] Preferably, the gripper is engaged with the docking block via a docking groove, and the gripper has an open-hole design.

[0013] Preferably, the bolt is threadedly connected to the mating block through a threaded hole, and the bolt is adapted to the threaded hole.

[0014] The present invention provides a robotic arm for high-efficiency precision machining of low-pressure aluminum alloy wheel hubs, the advantages of which are:

[0015] By setting up the main body of the robot, the adjustment mechanism, the guide groove and the gripper, the first bevel gear at one end of the rotating rod is rotated by starting the drive motor, which can rotate the second bevel gear, drive the bidirectional lead screw to rotate, and make the two movable blocks move along the bidirectional lead screw, so as to facilitate the adjustment of the distance between the two grippers, thereby improving the applicability of the robot.

[0016] Furthermore, the cooperation between the guide plate and the guide groove can improve the stability of the sliding of the movable block and further improve the stability of the adjustment and movement of the gripper.

[0017] Furthermore, by activating the main body of the robotic arm, the upper and lower grippers can be flipped to grip and pick up the aluminum alloy wheel hub.

[0018] By rotating the bolts, the bolts can be moved out of the threaded holes and the limiting position of the mating block can be released, which facilitates the disassembly and replacement of the limiting post.

[0019] Furthermore, by moving the required type of limiting post, the mating block is inserted into the mating groove for assembly, which facilitates the assembly of the gripper and the limiting post. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a perspective view of the gripper of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional sectional view of the outer shell of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly mechanism of this utility model disassembled;

[0024] Figure 5 This is a perspective view of the movable block of this utility model.

[0025] The reference numerals in the figure are as follows: 1. Main body of the robot; 2. Adjustment mechanism; 21. Outer shell; 22. Drive motor; 23. Rotating rod; 24. First bevel gear; 25. Second bevel gear; 26. Bidirectional lead screw; 27. Moving block; 28. Threaded groove; 29. ​​Guide plate; 3. Slide groove; 4. Guide groove; 5. Assembly mechanism; 51. Gripper; 52. Docking groove; 53. Docking block; 54. Threaded hole; 55. Limiting post; 56. Bolt. Detailed Implementation

[0026] 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.

[0027] Please see Figures 1-5 The present invention provides a robotic arm for high-efficiency precision machining of low-pressure aluminum alloy wheel hubs, comprising a robotic arm body 1.

[0028] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 5As shown, an adjustment mechanism 2 is installed at the output end of the robot body 1. The adjustment mechanism 2 has a sliding groove 3 inside, and a guide groove 4 is formed on the inner wall of the sliding groove 3. The adjustment mechanism 2 includes a housing 21 movably installed at the output end of the robot body 1. A drive motor 22 is installed inside the housing 21. The output shaft of the drive motor 22 is fixedly connected to a rotating rod 23 via a coupling. One end of the rotating rod 23 is fixedly connected to a first bevel gear 24. A second bevel gear 25 is movably connected to the outer wall of the first bevel gear 24. A bidirectional lead screw 26 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the second bevel gear 25. A movable block 27 is movably connected to the outer wall of the rod 26. The movable block 27 has a threaded groove 28 inside. A guide plate 29 is fixedly connected to one side of the movable block 27. The first bevel gear 24 forms a rotating structure with the outer shell 21 through the rotating rod 23. The first bevel gear 24 is meshed with the second bevel gear 25. The second bevel gear 25 forms a rotating structure with the outer shell 21 through the double-acting screw 26. The double-acting screw 26 is threadedly connected to the movable block 27 through the threaded groove 28. The guide plate 29 forms a sliding structure with the outer shell 21 through the guide groove 4. The guide groove 4 is symmetrically arranged about the central axis of the outer shell 21.

[0029] By starting the drive motor 22, the rotating rod 23 can be rotated, causing the first bevel gear 24 to rotate. Since the first bevel gear 24 is meshed with the second bevel gear 25, the second bevel gear 25 can be rotated, driving the bidirectional lead screw 26 to rotate. Since the bidirectional lead screw 26 is threadedly connected to the movable block 27 through the threaded groove 28, the two movable blocks 27 can move towards or away from each other along the bidirectional lead screw 26, causing the guide plate 29 to slide along the guide groove 4. This allows the distance between the two grippers 51 to be adjusted. By starting the robot body 1, the upper and lower sets of grippers 51 can be flipped to grip and pick up the aluminum alloy wheel hub.

[0030] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, an assembly mechanism 5 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the guide plate 29. The assembly mechanism 5 includes a gripper 51 fixedly installed on the outer wall of the guide plate 29. A mating groove 52 is opened inside the gripper 51. A mating block 53 is installed inside the mating groove 52. A threaded hole 54 is opened inside the mating block 53. A limit post 55 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the mating block 53. A bolt 56 is movably connected inside the gripper 51. The gripper 51 is engaged with the mating block 53 through the mating groove 52. The gripper 51 is designed with an open hole. The bolt 56 is threadedly connected to the mating block 53 through the threaded hole 54. The bolt 56 is compatible with the threaded hole 54.

[0031] By rotating the bolt 56, since the bolt 56 is threadedly connected to the mating block 53 through the threaded hole 54, the bolt 56 can be moved out of the threaded hole 54 and the limiting position on the mating block 53 can be released. Pulling the limiting post 55 can move the mating block 53 out of the mating groove 52, thus disassembling the limiting post 55. Move the limiting post 55 of the required model so that the mating block 53 can be inserted into the mating groove 52. Then rotate the bolt 56 to limit the mating block 53 and install the limiting post 55 on the outer wall of the gripper 51.

[0032] Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A robotic arm for high-efficiency precision machining of low-pressure aluminum alloy wheel hubs, comprising a robotic arm body (1); Its features are: The output end of the robotic arm body (1) is equipped with an adjustment mechanism (2), and the inside of the adjustment mechanism (2) is provided with a slide groove (3), and the inner side wall of the slide groove (3) is provided with a guide groove (4); The adjustment mechanism (2) includes a housing (21) movably mounted on the output end of the robot body (1). A drive motor (22) is installed inside the housing (21). The output shaft of the drive motor (22) is fixedly connected to a rotating rod (23) via a coupling. A first bevel gear (24) is fixedly connected to one end of the rotating rod (23). A second bevel gear (25) is movably connected to the outer wall of the first bevel gear (24). A bidirectional lead screw (26) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the second bevel gear (25). A movable block (27) is movably connected to the outer wall of the bidirectional lead screw (26).

2. The mechanical hand for high efficient fine machining of low-pressure aluminum alloy wheel hub according to claim 1, characterized in that: The movable block (27) has a threaded groove (28) inside, and a guide plate (29) is fixedly connected to one side of the movable block (27).

3. The mechanical hand for high efficient fine machining of low-pressure aluminum alloy wheel hub according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first bevel gear (24) forms a rotating structure with the outer shell (21) through the rotating rod (23), and the first bevel gear (24) meshes with the second bevel gear (25).

4. The mechanical hand for high efficient fine machining of low-pressure aluminum alloy wheel hub according to claim 2, characterized in that: The second bevel gear (25) forms a rotating structure with the outer shell (21) through a double-acting screw (26). The double-acting screw (26) is threadedly connected to the movable block (27) through a threaded groove (28). The guide plate (29) forms a sliding structure with the outer shell (21) through a guide groove (4). The guide groove (4) is symmetrically arranged with respect to the central axis of the outer shell (21).

5. The mechanical hand for high efficient fine machining of low-pressure aluminum alloy wheel hub according to claim 2, characterized in that: An assembly mechanism (5) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the guide plate (29). The assembly mechanism (5) includes a gripper (51) fixedly installed on the outer wall of the guide plate (29). A mating groove (52) is provided inside the gripper (51). A mating block (53) is installed inside the mating groove (52). A threaded hole (54) is provided inside the mating block (53). A limit post (55) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the mating block (53). A bolt (56) is movably connected inside the gripper (51).

6. The mechanical hand for high efficient fine machining of low-pressure aluminum alloy wheel hub according to claim 5, characterized in that: The gripper (51) is engaged with the docking block (53) through the docking groove (52), and the gripper (51) is designed with an open hole.

7. The mechanical hand for high efficient fine machining of low-pressure aluminum alloy wheel hub according to claim 5, characterized in that: The bolt (56) is threadedly connected to the mating block (53) through the threaded hole (54), and the bolt (56) is adapted to the threaded hole (54).