Improved automatic clamping mechanism

By introducing the lifting and rotating functions of guide rails and motor drive components into the clamping mechanism, combined with sensor feedback of clamping force data and a detachable clamping hand, the problems of insufficient movement flexibility and precision of traditional clamping mechanisms are solved, achieving efficient and stable clamping and maintenance.

CN224144399UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-21JIANGSU TONGJI ELECTRICAL POWER PUMP MFG
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
JIANGSU TONGJI ELECTRICAL POWER PUMP MFG
Filing Date
2025-04-16
Publication Date
2026-04-21

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Technical Problem

Traditional clamping mechanisms have limited mobility, insufficient clamping accuracy, and the clamping force adjustment relies on manual experience, which can easily damage the workpiece and is inconvenient to maintain.

Method used

The first guide rail and connecting rod are used in conjunction with the motor-driven drive assembly to realize the lifting and rotation of the clamping assembly. Combined with the L-shaped clamping hand, arc-shaped connecting plate and anti-slip soft pad, the clamping stability is enhanced. The clamping assembly is equipped with a sensor to provide real-time feedback of clamping force data, so as to achieve precise control. The clamping hand can be disassembled and replaced separately, and the auxiliary locking assembly achieves reliable locking through the threaded rod and the abutment block.

Benefits of technology

It improves the flexibility and precision of the clamping mechanism, enhances its applicability and stability to workpieces of different shapes, avoids workpiece damage, and improves the convenience and stability of equipment maintenance.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of automatic mechanical equipment, in particular to an improved automatic clamping mechanism which comprises a main machine frame, a first guide rail, a connecting polish rod and a motor. The first guide rails are symmetrically arranged in the main frame; the connecting polished rod is arranged between the first guide rails and is parallel to the first guide rails; a driving assembly is clamped on the first guide rail and the connecting polished rod, and a driving connecting shaft is arranged on the driving assembly; a clamping assembly is mounted at the end of the driving connecting shaft and can rotate under the driving of a driving assembly; the motor is arranged at the upper end of the main rack, and the driving assembly can be driven by the motor to ascend and descend along the first guide rail to drive the clamping assembly to move synchronously. A sliding groove is further formed in the side end of the main machine frame, and an auxiliary locking assembly is embedded in the sliding groove. The auxiliary positioning assembly is used for conducting auxiliary positioning on the pump body part. The clamping device has high precision, high adaptability and efficient clamping capacity, and can be used for accurately clamping, carrying and positioning a workpiece.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automated mechanical equipment technology, and in particular to an improved automatic clamping mechanism. Background Technology

[0002] In industrial automated production, the clamping mechanism, as a core functional component, directly impacts production efficiency and product quality. However, traditional clamping mechanisms typically suffer from the following shortcomings: First, the movement flexibility of the clamping components is limited; single-rail drives or simple transmission structures struggle to adapt to multi-angle clamping requirements and precise multi-directional positioning in complex spaces, leading to clamping position deviations. Second, the control precision of the clamping force is insufficient; clamping force adjustment relies on manual experience, easily causing workpiece damage or clamping instability. Furthermore, easily damaged components such as the clamping hand are inconvenient to replace, with long adjustment cycles, affecting equipment maintenance efficiency. Therefore, there is an urgent need for an automatic clamping mechanism that can balance movement flexibility, clamping accuracy, and ease of maintenance to meet the diverse needs of modern industrial automated production. Utility Model Content

[0003] To address some of the problems existing in the prior art, this utility model provides an improved automatic clamping mechanism. This clamping mechanism has high precision, high adaptability and high-efficiency clamping capability, and is suitable for scenarios such as precise clamping, handling and positioning of workpieces in industrial automated production lines.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides an improved automatic clamping mechanism, including a main frame, a first guide rail, a connecting rod, and a motor; the first guide rail is symmetrically arranged within the main frame, and the connecting rod is arranged between the first guide rails and parallel to them; a drive assembly is clamped onto the first guide rail and the connecting rod, and a drive connecting shaft is provided on the drive assembly; a clamping assembly is installed at the end of the drive connecting shaft, and the clamping assembly can rotate under the drive of the drive assembly; the motor is located at the upper end of the main frame, and the drive assembly can move up and down along the first guide rail under the drive of the motor, driving the clamping assembly to move synchronously; a sliding groove is also provided on the side end of the main frame, and an auxiliary locking assembly is embedded in the sliding groove.

[0005] When this utility model is in operation, the motor drives the drive assembly to move up and down along the first guide rail symmetrically arranged in the main frame, driving the clamping assembly at the end of the drive connecting shaft to move up and down to the designated position. After reaching the position, the drive assembly drives the clamping assembly to rotate and adjust the angle through the drive connecting shaft. Subsequently, the second drive assembly drives the mounting slider installed on the second guide rail, so that the clamping hand moves horizontally along the second guide rail until the anti-slip soft pad on the outer side of the L-shaped clamping hand's connecting plate and the inner clamping head are in contact with the workpiece. During this process, the sensor provides real-time feedback of clamping force data to accurately control the clamping force. When the clamping hand needs to be replaced, it can be disassembled and separated from the mounting slider through its mounting hole and replaced separately. After the clamping mechanism is positioned, the handle of the auxiliary locking assembly is rotated, and the threaded rod drives the abutment block to press in the slide groove on the side of the main frame. With the support plate providing stable support for the main frame, the overall mechanism is reliably locked.

[0006] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: This utility model, through the first guide rail and connecting rod, in conjunction with the motor-driven drive assembly, realizes the lifting and rotating functions of the clamping assembly, significantly improving the spatial flexibility of the clamping mechanism and adapting to multi-angle and multi-directional clamping operations. The second drive assembly in the clamping assembly cooperates with the second guide rail, enabling the clamping hand to move horizontally along the direction of the second guide rail. Combined with the L-shaped clamping hand, arc-shaped connecting plate, and anti-slip pad, it effectively enhances the clamping stability and applicability for workpieces of different shapes. Simultaneously, the sensor on the surface of the clamping head provides real-time feedback of clamping force data, achieving precise control of the clamping force and preventing workpiece damage. The clamping hand is connected to the mounting slider through mounting holes, supporting individual disassembly and replacement, greatly improving the convenience of equipment maintenance. The auxiliary locking assembly, through the cooperation of the handle, threaded rod, and abutment block, reliably locks the drive assembly within the slide groove, significantly improving the overall stability of the mechanism during operation. Furthermore, the support plate on the side of the main frame further enhances the support strength of the mechanism, ensuring its reliable operation under clamping conditions.

[0007] As a further improvement of this utility model, in order to realize the independent horizontal movement of the clamping hand, expand the clamping coverage area, and support the precise positioning of complex workpieces, the clamping assembly includes a second driving assembly and a second guide rail. The second guide rail is disposed on the second driving assembly and multiple second guide rails are arranged in parallel. An installation slider is clamped on the second guide rail, and the clamping hand is mounted on the installation slider. The clamping hand moves horizontally on the second guide rail through the second driving assembly.

[0008] As a further improvement of this utility model, in order to adapt to irregular workpiece surfaces and increase friction to prevent slippage; at the same time, real-time feedback of clamping force data enables dynamic force control adjustment, avoiding workpiece damage or clamping failure; the clamping hand is generally L-shaped, and a connecting plate is installed on the bent connecting part of the clamping hand; the outer edge of the connecting plate is arc-shaped, and an anti-slip soft pad is provided on the outer side of the connecting plate; a clamping head is also provided on the inner side of the clamping hand, and multiple sensors are provided on the surface of the clamping head; the sensors are used to provide real-time feedback of clamping force data.

[0009] As a further improvement of this utility model, in order to support individual disassembly and replacement, reduce maintenance costs, and improve the convenience and efficiency of maintenance, the clamping hand is provided with multiple mounting holes, and the clamping hand is connected to the mounting slider through the mounting holes; the clamping hand can be disassembled and replaced individually.

[0010] As a further improvement of this utility model, in order to achieve secondary locking, ensure that the locking position is synchronized with the clamping action, improve locking efficiency, and enhance clamping impact resistance, the auxiliary locking component includes a mounting connecting plate. The mounting connecting plate is provided with mounting connecting holes and is connected to the drive component through the mounting connecting holes. A threaded rod is also provided on the mounting connecting plate. A clamping block is installed at one end of the threaded rod. A handle is provided at the other end of the threaded rod. The handle is rotated and drives the clamping block to press tightly in the slide groove through the threaded rod.

[0011] As a further improvement of this utility model, in order to enhance the support strength of the mechanism and ensure its reliable operation under clamping conditions, a support plate is also provided on the side of the main frame, and the main frame is stably supported by the support plate. Attached Figure Description

[0012] To facilitate understanding by those skilled in the art, the present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings:

[0013] Figure 1 This is the front view of the present invention.

[0014] Figure 2 This is a right-side view of the present invention.

[0015] Figure 3 This is a top view of the present invention.

[0016] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the clamping component in this utility model.

[0017] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the auxiliary locking component in this utility model.

[0018] The components include: 1. Main frame; 2. First guide rail; 3. Connecting rod; 4. Motor; 5. Clamping assembly; 51. Second drive assembly; 52. Second guide rail; 53. Mounting slider; 54. Clamping hand; 55. Connecting plate; 56. Clamping head; 57. Sensor; 58. Mounting hole; 59. Anti-slip pad; 6. Support plate; 7. Drive connecting shaft; 8. Drive assembly; 9. Auxiliary locking assembly; 91. Mounting connecting plate; 92. Clamping block; 93. Handle; 94. Threaded rod; 95. Mounting connecting hole; and 10. Slide groove. Detailed Implementation

[0019] like Figure 1-5 An improved automatic clamping mechanism is shown, comprising a main frame 1, a first guide rail 2, a connecting rod 3, and a motor 4. The first guide rails 2 are symmetrically arranged within the main frame 1, and the connecting rods 3 are arranged between and parallel to the first guide rails 2. A drive assembly 8 is clamped onto the first guide rails 2 and the connecting rods 3, and a drive connecting shaft 7 is provided on the drive assembly 8. A clamping assembly 5 is installed at the end of the drive connecting shaft 7, and the clamping assembly 5 can rotate under the drive of the drive assembly 8. The motor 4 is located at the upper end of the main frame 1, and the drive assembly 8... Driven by motor 4, the device can move up and down along the first guide rail 2, causing the clamping assembly 5 to move synchronously. A sliding groove 10 is also provided on the side of the main frame 1, and an auxiliary locking assembly 9 is embedded in the groove 10. The clamping assembly 5 includes a second drive assembly 51 and a second guide rail 52. Multiple second guide rails 52 are arranged parallel to each other on the second drive assembly 51. An installation slider 53 is mounted on the second guide rail 52, and a clamping hand 54 is mounted on the installation slider 53. The clamping hand 54 moves along the second guide rail 52 via the second drive assembly 51. Horizontal movement; the gripper 54 is generally L-shaped, and a connecting plate 55 is installed at the bent connecting part of the gripper 54; the outer edge of the connecting plate 55 is arc-shaped, and an anti-slip pad 59 is provided on the outer side of the connecting plate 55; a gripping head 56 is also provided on the inner side of the gripper 54, and multiple sensors 57 are provided on the surface of the gripping head 56; the sensors 57 are used to provide real-time feedback of gripping force data; multiple mounting holes 58 are provided on the gripper 54, and the gripper 54 is connected to the mounting slider 53 through the mounting holes 58; the gripper 54 can perform... Individually disassembled and replaced; the auxiliary locking component 9 includes a mounting connecting plate 91, which is provided with mounting connecting holes 95 and connected to the drive component 8 through the mounting connecting holes 95; a threaded rod 94 is also provided on the mounting connecting plate 91, and a clamping block 92 is installed at one end of the threaded rod 94; a handle 93 is provided at the other end of the threaded rod 94, and the handle 93 rotates and drives the clamping block 92 to press tightly in the slide groove 10 through the threaded rod 94; a support plate 6 is also provided on the side of the main frame 1, and the main frame 1 is stably supported by the support plate 6.

[0020] When this utility model is in operation, the motor 4 drives the drive assembly 8 to move up and down along the first guide rail 2 symmetrically arranged in the main frame 1, which drives the clamping assembly 5 at the end of the drive connecting shaft 7 to move up and down to the designated position. After reaching the position, the drive assembly 8 drives the clamping assembly 5 to rotate and adjust the angle through the drive connecting shaft 7. Then, the second drive assembly 51 drives the mounting slider 53 installed on the second guide rail 52, so that the clamping hand 54 moves horizontally along the second guide rail 52 until the anti-slip soft pad 59 on the outer side of the connecting plate 55 of the L-shaped clamping hand 54 and the clamping head 56 on the inner side are in contact with the workpiece. During this period, the sensor 57 provides real-time feedback of clamping force data to accurately control the clamping force. When the clamping hand 54 needs to be replaced, it can be disassembled and separated from the mounting slider 53 through its mounting hole 58 and replaced separately. After the clamping mechanism is positioned, the handle 93 of the auxiliary locking assembly 9 is rotated, and the threaded rod 94 drives the abutment block 92 to press in the slide groove 10 on the side of the main frame 1. With the support plate 6 providing stable support for the main frame 1, the overall mechanism is reliably locked.

[0021] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model. The protection scope of this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. All technical solutions falling within the scope of this utility model's concept are protected. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, any improvements and modifications made without departing from the principle of this utility model should also be considered within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. An improved automatic clamping mechanism characterized in that, The system includes a main frame (1), a first guide rail (2), a connecting rod (3), and a motor (4). The first guide rail (2) is symmetrically arranged inside the main frame (1), and the connecting rod (3) is arranged between the first guide rails (2) and parallel to the first guide rails (2). A drive assembly (8) is mounted on the first guide rail (2) and the connecting rod (3), and a drive connecting shaft (7) is provided on the drive assembly (8). A clamping assembly (5) is installed at the end of the drive connecting shaft (7), and the clamping assembly (5) can rotate by the drive assembly (8). The motor (4) is located at the upper end of the main frame (1), and the drive assembly (8) can move up and down along the first guide rail (2) by the drive of the motor (4), driving the clamping assembly (5) to move synchronously. A sliding groove (10) is also provided on the side of the main frame (1), and an auxiliary locking assembly (9) is embedded in the sliding groove (10).

2. The improved automatic clamping mechanism according to claim 1, wherein: The clamping assembly (5) includes a second drive assembly (51) and a second guide rail (52). The second guide rail (52) is disposed on the second drive assembly (51) and multiple second guide rails (52) are arranged in parallel. An installation slider (53) is clamped on the second guide rail (52), and a clamping hand (54) is installed on the installation slider (53). The clamping hand (54) moves horizontally on the second guide rail (52) through the second drive assembly (51).

3. The improved automatic clamping mechanism according to claim 2, wherein: The gripper (54) is L-shaped in general, and a connecting plate (55) is installed on the bent connecting part of the gripper (54); the outer edge of the connecting plate (55) is arc-shaped, and an anti-slip pad (59) is provided on the outer side of the connecting plate (55); a gripping head (56) is also provided on the inner side of the gripper (54), and multiple sensors (57) are provided on the surface of the gripping head (56); the sensors (57) are used to provide real-time feedback of gripping force data.

4. The improved automatic clamping mechanism according to claim 2, wherein: The clamping hand (54) is provided with multiple mounting holes (58), and the clamping hand (54) is connected to the mounting slider (53) through the mounting holes (58); the clamping hand (54) can be disassembled and replaced individually.

5. The improved automatic clamping mechanism according to claim 1, wherein: The auxiliary locking component (9) includes a mounting connecting plate (91), which is provided with a mounting connecting hole (95) and is connected to the drive component (8) through the mounting connecting hole (95); a threaded rod (94) is also provided on the mounting connecting plate (91), and a clamping block (92) is installed at one end of the threaded rod (94); a handle (93) is provided at the other end of the threaded rod (94), and the handle (93) rotates and drives the clamping block (92) to press in the slide groove (10) through the threaded rod (94).

6. The improved automatic clamping mechanism according to claim 1, wherein: The main frame (1) is also provided with a support plate (6) on its side, and the main frame (1) is stably supported by the support plate (6).