Intelligent tool special for robot arm and capable of being rotationally adjusted

By designing a rotatable and adjustable robotic arm intelligent tooling, and using sensors and controllers to achieve adaptive clamping force adjustment, the problem of deformation of precision parts caused by excessive clamping force in existing mechanical manual clamping is solved. It is suitable for flexible production lines and Industry 4.0.

CN224129785UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-17SHENZHEN PENGLONGCHENG TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SHENZHEN PENGLONGCHENG TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-05-26
Publication Date
2026-04-17

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Technical Problem

Existing mechanical manual assembly lacks a structure that can adaptively adjust the clamping force, resulting in severe deformation of precision parts when the clamping force is too large.

Method used

A rotatable and adjustable intelligent tooling for robotic arms was designed, comprising a drive motor, bevel gears, a rotating shaft, a robotic arm, and a pneumatic gripper. It achieves adaptive adjustment of the gripping force through sensors and controllers, and dynamically adjusts the force by combining edge computing and cloud AI.

Benefits of technology

It achieves adaptive adjustment of clamping force to avoid deformation of precision parts, meets human-machine collaboration safety standards, is suitable for sharing workspaces with people, and has the core component functions of flexible production lines and Industry 4.0.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an intelligent tool special for a robot arm and capable of being rotationally adjusted, and relates to the technical field of robot arms. Comprising a base, a driving motor is fixedly installed on the side wall face of the base, a second bevel gear is arranged at the driving end of the driving motor, the second bevel gear is rotationally connected to the inner wall face of the base, a shaft seat is fixedly installed on the inner top face of the base, and a rotating shaft is rotationally connected into the shaft seat; the rotating shaft is rotationally connected to the inner bottom face of the base, a first bevel gear is arranged on the lower portion of the rotating shaft and connected with the second bevel gear in a meshed mode, an electric sliding rail is fixedly connected to the upper end of the rotating shaft, and a sliding block is installed at the moving end of the electric sliding rail. And one side of the sliding block is fixedly connected with an electric driving part. According to the utility model, the self-adaptive intelligent manipulator tool is designed, and the device is a tail end execution tool system with the characteristics of high integration, perceptibility, self-adaption and the like.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of robotic arm technology, specifically to a rotatable and adjustable intelligent tooling for robotic arms. Background Technology

[0002] A robotic arm is a specialized tool or device installed at the end effector of a robotic arm, industrial robot, or collaborative robot. It is used to directly perform specific tasks such as grasping, handling, assembly, and processing. It is the key interface between the robotic arm and the work object, determining the robot's functionality and applicability.

[0003] In the process of realizing this utility model, the inventors discovered the following problems with the existing technology: the existing mechanical manual assembly lacks a structure that can adaptively adjust the clamping force, and the problem of deformation of precision parts is serious when the clamping force is too large. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides a rotatable and adjustable intelligent tooling specifically for robotic arms, which solves the problem that existing mechanical tooling lacks a structure capable of adaptively adjusting the clamping force, and that precision parts are severely deformed when the clamping force is too large.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a rotatable and adjustable intelligent tooling for robotic arms, comprising a base, a drive motor fixedly mounted on the side wall of the base, a second bevel gear rotatably connected to the drive end of the drive motor, a shaft seat fixedly mounted on the top inner surface of the base, a rotating shaft rotatably connected to the shaft seat, and the rotating shaft rotatably connected to the bottom inner surface of the base, a first bevel gear at the lower part of the rotating shaft meshing with the second bevel gear, an electric slide rail fixedly connected to the upper end of the rotating shaft, a slider mounted on the moving end of the electric slide rail, an electric drive unit fixedly connected to one side of the slider, a first robotic arm connected to the drive end of the electric drive unit, a first rotating connector at one end of the first robotic arm, a second robotic arm connected to one end of the first rotating connector, a second bevel gear connected to one end of the second robotic arm, and a signal transmitter and a core controller on the side wall of the electric drive unit.

[0006] Preferably, the electric drive unit, the first rotating connector, and the second rotating connector have angle adjustment functions, and the electric drive unit, the first rotating connector, and the second rotating connector are all connected to the core controller by wires.

[0007] Preferably, the total weight of the workpiece gripped by the pneumatic gripper must be less than five kilograms of the robot's rated load.

[0008] Preferably, both the first robotic arm and the second robotic arm are provided with hollow mechanisms for placing circuit cables.

[0009] Preferably, the pneumatic gripper is equipped with a pressure sensor.

[0010] Preferably, the main body structure is equipped with an anti-collision mechanism, with rounded corners on the edges of the first robotic arm, the second robotic arm, and the pneumatic gripper, and buffer pads added to the outer wall surface.

[0011] Preferably, both the first robotic arm and the second robotic arm are provided with weight reduction holes.

[0012] Beneficial effects

[0013] This invention provides a rotatable and adjustable intelligent tooling specifically designed for robotic arms. The invention features an adaptive intelligent robotic tooling system connected to a computer cloud. The robot's functions can be programmed, including rotation, height adjustment, and multi-angle / multi-axis rotation. The pneumatic gripper incorporates a pressure sensor to adaptively adjust the gripping force, preventing deformation of precision parts. After design, edge computing or cloud AI analyzes data to dynamically adjust the action, allowing for autonomous adjustment of gripping force and positional deviation. Collision-resistant design meets human-machine collaboration safety standards, includes collision detection, and is suitable for sharing workspaces with humans. A unified interface supports future functional expansion, such as adding a vision camera. This device is a highly integrated, perceptive, and adaptive end-effector system. It not only possesses the gripping and handling functions of traditional tooling but also achieves intelligent operation through sensors, algorithms, and IoT technology, making it a core component of flexible production lines and Industry 4.0. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model.

[0015] In the diagram: 1. Base; 2. Drive motor; 3. Rotating shaft; 4. First bevel gear; 5. Second bevel gear; 6. Shaft seat; 7. Electric slide rail; 8. Slider; 9. Signal transmitter; 10. Electric drive component; 11. First robotic arm; 12. Second robotic arm; 13. First rotating connector; 14. Second rotating connector; 15. Pneumatic gripper. Detailed Implementation

[0016] 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.

[0017] Please see Figure 1 This utility model provides a technical solution: a rotatable and adjustable intelligent tooling for robotic arms, comprising a base 1, a drive motor 2 fixedly mounted on the side wall of the base 1, a second bevel gear 5 provided at the drive end of the drive motor 2, the second bevel gear 5 being rotatably connected to the inner wall of the base 1, a bearing seat 6 fixedly mounted on the inner top surface of the base 1, a rotating shaft 3 rotatably connected within the bearing seat 6, the rotating shaft 3 being rotatably connected to the inner bottom surface of the base 1, a first bevel gear 4 provided at the lower part of the rotating shaft 3, the first bevel gear 4 meshing with the second bevel gear 5, and the rotating shaft 3... An electric slide rail 7 is fixedly connected to the upper end of the device. A slider 8 is installed on the moving end of the electric slide rail 7. An electric drive unit 10 is fixedly connected to one side of the slider 8. A first robotic arm 11 is connected to the driving end of the electric drive unit 10. A first rotating connector 13 is provided at one end of the first robotic arm 11. A second robotic arm 12 is connected to one end of the first rotating connector 13. A second rotating connector 14 is connected to one end of the second robotic arm 12. A second bevel gear 5 is connected to one end of the second rotating connector 14. A signal transmitter 9 and a core controller are provided on the side wall of the electric drive unit 10.

[0018] In this embodiment, the electric drive unit 10, the first rotating connector 13, and the second rotating connector 14 are configured to have angle adjustment functions, and the electric drive unit 10, the first rotating connector 13, and the second rotating connector 14 are all connected to the core controller by wires.

[0019] In this embodiment, it is further configured that the total weight of the workpiece gripped by the pneumatic gripper 15 must be less than five kilograms of the rated load of the robot arm.

[0020] In this embodiment, both the first robotic arm 11 and the second robotic arm 12 are provided with hollow mechanisms for placing circuit cables.

[0021] In this embodiment, the pneumatic gripper 15 is further configured to have a pressure sensor inside.

[0022] In this embodiment, the main body structure is further configured to have an anti-collision mechanism, and the edges of the first robotic arm 11, the second robotic arm 12 and the pneumatic gripper 15 are rounded and the outer wall surface is fitted with a buffer pad.

[0023] In this embodiment, both the first robotic arm 11 and the second robotic arm 12 are provided with weight reduction holes.

[0024] Its detailed connection method is a well-known technology in this field. The following mainly introduces the working principle and process, and the specific work is as follows.

[0025] Example: The device is made of carbon fiber or aluminum alloy, reducing the load on the robotic arm. Operation is connected to a computer cloud, allowing for programming of the robotic arm's usage. This includes: the rotation of the drive motor 2 drives the second bevel gear 5, which in turn drives the first bevel gear 4 and the rotating shaft 3 to rotate, achieving the device's rotation function; the height of the device is adjusted by the lifting drive of the slider 8 within the electric slide rail 7; and multi-angle, multi-axis rotation in the vertical direction is achieved through angle adjustment of the electric drive component 10, the first rotating connector 13, and the second rotating connector 14. The pneumatic gripper 15 has a built-in pressure sensor that adaptively adjusts the gripping force to prevent deformation of precision parts. After design, the device dynamically adjusts its movements through edge computing or cloud AI data analysis, allowing for autonomous adjustment of gripping actions in areas such as gripping force and positional deviation. The anti-collision design meets human-machine collaboration safety standards, includes collision detection, and is suitable for sharing workspaces with humans. A unified interface is designed to support future functional expansion, such as adding a vision camera.

[0026] It should be noted that in this document, relational terms such as first and second are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another entity or operation, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations.

Claims

1. A smart tool for a machine hand that can be adjusted in rotation, comprising a base (1), characterized in that, A drive motor (2) is fixedly installed on the side wall of the base (1). The drive end of the drive motor (2) is provided with a second bevel gear (5). The second bevel gear (5) is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the base (1). A bearing seat (6) is fixedly installed on the inner top surface of the base (1). A rotating shaft (3) is rotatably connected inside the bearing seat (6). The rotating shaft (3) is rotatably connected to the inner bottom surface of the base (1). A first bevel gear (4) is provided at the lower part of the rotating shaft (3). The first bevel gear (4) meshes with the second bevel gear (5). An electric slide rail (7) is fixedly connected to the upper end of the rotating shaft (3). A slider (8) is installed on the moving end of the slide rail (7). A power drive unit (10) is fixedly connected to one side of the slider (8). A first mechanical arm (11) is connected to the driving end of the power drive unit (10). A first rotating connector (13) is provided at one end of the first mechanical arm (11). A second mechanical arm (12) is connected to one end of the first rotating connector (13). A second rotating connector (14) is connected to one end of the second mechanical arm (12). A second bevel gear (5) is connected to one end of the second rotating connector (14). A signal transmitter (9) and a core controller are provided on the side wall of the power drive unit (10).

2. The intelligent tooling for a rotatable and adjustable robotic arm according to claim 1, characterized in that, The electric drive unit (10), the first rotating connector (13), and the second rotating connector (14) have angle adjustment functions. The electric drive unit (10), the first rotating connector (13), and the second rotating connector (14) are all connected to the core controller by wires.

3. The rotatable adjustable robot-specific smart tool of claim 1, wherein, Both the first robotic arm (11) and the second robotic arm (12) are equipped with hollow mechanisms for placing circuit cables.

4. The rotatable adjustable robot-specific smart tool of claim 1, wherein, Both the first robotic arm (11) and the second robotic arm (12) are provided with weight reduction holes.