Turnover mechanical arm for suspension type disc-shaped porcelain insulator blank

Abstract

The utility model discloses a turnover mechanical arm for suspension type disc-shaped porcelain insulator blanks, which comprises a mechanical arm, a suction adjusting component is arranged at the end of the mechanical arm in a driving manner, two groups of suction components are oppositely arranged on the suction adjusting component, and each suction component comprises a suction supporting piece fixed on an extension arm. A suction part is fixedly arranged on the suction supporting part and is hollow, a negative pressure connector is arranged on the side wall of the suction part, a plurality of sets of suction holes are evenly distributed in the surface of the suction part, the surface of the suction part is covered with a gasket, and through holes matched with the suction holes are formed in the gasket. The manipulator can be matched with insulator blanks of certain specifications, accurate grabbing and turnover are achieved, production efficiency is effectively improved, and the risk of damage to the blanks is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of insulator production technology, and in particular relates to a turnover robotic arm for suspension disc-shaped porcelain insulator blanks. Background Technology

[0002] In the insulator manufacturing process, the suspension disc porcelain insulator blank is a key semi-finished product, and its handling and transportation between various processes has a direct impact on production efficiency and product quality.

[0003] Currently, traditional insulator blank turnover methods mostly rely on mechanical gripping devices. However, existing mechanical gripping devices have shown some shortcomings in long-term use. Specifically, 1. Existing mechanical gripping devices often have a fixed structure, making it difficult to adapt to insulator blanks of certain specifications and sizes, lacking flexibility and versatility; 2. During the gripping process, uneven gripping force or unstable adsorption can easily lead to blank displacement, scratches, or even detachment, failing to meet the high precision and high stability requirements of modern automated production.

[0004] Therefore, with the continuous growth of market demand for insulators and the increasing requirements for production processes, industry practitioners have developed a mechanical device that can achieve efficient, precise, and stable turnover of insulator blanks to overcome the shortcomings of existing technologies and promote the development of the insulator production industry towards intelligence and automation. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a turnover robotic arm for suspended disc-shaped porcelain insulator blanks, in order to solve the problems that existing mechanical gripping devices for suspended disc-shaped porcelain insulator blanks are difficult to adapt to insulator blanks of certain specifications due to their fixed structure, and that uneven gripping force and unstable adsorption during the gripping process lead to blank displacement, scratching or falling off.

[0006] The present invention achieves the above objectives through the following technical solution: a turnover robotic arm for suspended disc-shaped porcelain insulator blanks, comprising a robotic arm, wherein a suction adjustment component is driven to be provided at the end of the robotic arm, and two sets of suction components are arranged opposite to each other on the suction adjustment component;

[0007] The suction adjustment assembly includes a suction adjustment base plate, a guide slide rail is provided in the cavity of the suction adjustment base plate, two sets of guide sliders are provided on the guide slide rail, support platforms are provided at both ends of the guide slide rail, bearings are provided on each support platform, a bidirectional threaded rod is provided between the two sets of bearings, two sets of ball nut seats are provided on the bidirectional threaded rod, the two sets of ball nut seats are respectively fixedly connected to the guide sliders at the same end, and an extension arm is fixedly provided on each set of ball nut seats. A driven gear is provided at the end of the bidirectional threaded rod, an adjustment motor is provided on the side wall of the suction adjustment base plate, an adjustment gear is provided on the rotating shaft of the adjustment motor, and the adjustment gear and the driven gear are engaged by a toothed belt.

[0008] The suction assembly includes a suction support fixed to the extension arm, a suction component fixedly mounted on the suction support, the suction component being hollow inside, a negative pressure connector being provided on the side wall of the suction component, a plurality of suction holes being evenly distributed on the surface of the suction component, a gasket being covering the surface of the suction component, and through holes matching the suction holes being provided on the gasket.

[0009] Furthermore, the side wall of the support platform is provided with anti-collision posts that cooperate with the ball nut seat, and the anti-collision posts are made of rubber.

[0010] Furthermore, the driven gear and the adjusting gear are located on the same vertical plane.

[0011] Furthermore, the suction support and the suction member have arc-shaped cross sections, and an annular sealing groove is provided at the end connection of the negative pressure connector, with a circular sealing ring provided inside the annular sealing groove.

[0012] Furthermore, the gasket is made of silicone material with a thickness of 1.5-2.5mm, and the inner diameter of the through hole is 0.5-1mm larger than the inner diameter of the suction hole.

[0013] Beneficial effects: This utility model has a reasonable design, simple and stable structure, and strong practicality, and has the following beneficial effects:

[0014] 1. Flexible Adaptability Advantage: By adjusting the motor drive toothed belt, the bidirectional threaded rod is rotated, allowing the two sets of suction components to flexibly adjust the spacing along the guide rail. This enables precise adaptation to suspended disc-shaped porcelain insulator blanks of a certain size, significantly improving the versatility and application range of the robotic arm.

[0015] 2. Stable gripping advantage: The suction holes evenly distributed on the surface of the suction piece, together with the silicone pad, utilize the principle of negative pressure adsorption to achieve uniform adsorption of the insulator blank, effectively avoiding problems such as blank displacement, scratching or falling off caused by uneven gripping force, and ensuring high precision and high stability in the gripping process.

[0016] 3. High-efficiency transmission advantage: The driven gear and the adjusting gear are located on the same vertical plane, and with the toothed belt drive, the power transmission is more direct and efficient, reducing energy loss and motion error in the transmission process, and ensuring the accuracy and stability of the absorption component adjustment;

[0017] 4. Sealing optimization advantages: The suction support and suction components adopt an arc-shaped cross-section design, which facilitates the effective function of the suction components without interfering with the end of the blank. The circular sealing ring in the annular sealing groove at the end of the negative pressure connector improves the sealing performance of the negative pressure adsorption system, further enhancing the adsorption effect and reliability. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the suction adjustment component of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the suction component of this utility model.

[0021] In the diagram: 1-robotic arm, 2-suction adjustment assembly, 3-suction assembly;

[0022] 201-Suction adjustment base plate, 202-Guide slide rail, 203-Guide slider, 204-Support platform, 205-Bearing, 206-Double threaded rod, 207-Ball nut seat, 208-Extended arm, 209-Driven gear, 2010-Adjusting motor, 2011-Adjusting gear, 2012-Gear belt, 301-Suction support, 302-Suction component, 303-Negative pressure connector, 304-Suction hole, 305-Gasket. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments.

[0024] Example 1:

[0025] Combination Figure 1-3 The robotic arm shown is used for the turnover of suspended disc-shaped porcelain insulator blanks. The core of the robotic arm 1 is to combine the robotic arm 1 with an adjustable suction structure. The robotic arm 1 serves as the basic load-bearing component, and its end is connected to the suction adjustment component 2 through a precision drive mechanism, which provides the motion basis for the subsequent adjustment and gripping of the insulator blank. Two sets of suction components 3 are arranged opposite each other on the suction adjustment component 2. The two sets of suction components 3 cooperate with each other to form a more balanced adsorption and clamping effect, avoiding uneven gripping force and unstable adsorption that could cause the blank to shift, be scratched or fall off.

[0026] In the suction adjustment assembly 2, the suction adjustment base plate 201 serves as the carrier of the entire adjustment mechanism. Its internal cavity houses the guide slide rail 202, which acts like a precision motion track. Two sets of guide sliders 203 can slide smoothly along the guide slide rail 202. The support platforms 204 at both ends above the guide slide rail 202 play a crucial foundational support role. Each support platform 204 is equipped with two sets of bearings 205, which precisely support the bidirectional threaded rod 206 between them. The bidirectional threaded rod 206, through a unique bidirectional thread design, cooperates with two sets of ball nut seats 207. When the bidirectional threaded rod 206 rotates, the two sets of ball nut seats 207 can move in opposite directions or towards each other along the axial direction of the bidirectional threaded rod 206. It is worth mentioning that the two sets of ball nut seats 207 are respectively fixedly connected to the guide sliders 203 at the same end, and... An extension arm 208 extends from the ball nut seat 207. This structural design realizes the conversion of the rotational motion of the bidirectional threaded rod 206 into the linear movement of the suction assembly 3. In terms of power transmission, the driven gear 209 at the end of the bidirectional threaded rod 206 cooperates with the adjustment motor 2010 on the side wall of the suction adjustment base plate 201. An adjustment gear 2011 is set on the rotating shaft of the adjustment motor 2010. The adjustment gear 2011 and the driven gear 209 transmit power through the toothed belt 2012. When the adjustment motor 2010 starts, the power is transmitted to the driven gear 209 through the adjustment gear 2011 and the toothed belt 2012, thereby driving the bidirectional threaded rod 206 to rotate, and finally realizing the flexible adjustment of the distance between the two sets of suction assemblies 3.

[0027] Specifically, for the suction component 3, the suction support 301 fixed on the extension arm 208 provides stable support for the suction component 302. The suction component 302 is hollow inside, and the negative pressure connector 303 on its side wall can be connected to an external negative pressure device. During operation, the external negative pressure device creates a negative pressure inside the suction component 302 through the negative pressure connector 303. At this time, the suction holes 304 evenly distributed on the surface of the suction component 302 become the output port of the adsorption force. To enhance the adsorption effect and sealing, the surface of the suction component 302 is covered with a gasket 305. The through holes on the gasket 305 that match the suction holes 304 can not only ensure the transmission of negative pressure, but also better fit the surface of the blank through the flexible deformation of the gasket 305 when in contact with the insulator blank, thereby improving the adsorption stability. In addition, it can also prevent the suction component 302 from directly contacting the insulator blank and causing surface scratches.

[0028] In this embodiment, the anti-collision design of the side wall of the support platform 204 is a key part of ensuring the stable operation of the equipment. The anti-collision column, made of highly elastic rubber, provides reliable protection for the absorption and adjustment component 2 due to its unique physical properties. The rubber material has excellent buffering and energy absorption effects. When the ball nut seat 207 moves along the guide rail 202 under the drive of the bidirectional threaded rod 206, even if it moves rapidly due to unexpected situations or program control errors, the anti-collision column can effectively absorb the impact force generated by the collision due to its own elastic deformation, converting the impact force into the elastic potential energy inside the rubber and gradually dissipating it.

[0029] In this embodiment, the ingenious arrangement of the driven gear 209 and the adjusting gear 2011 on the same vertical plane has the following advantages: From the perspective of transmission efficiency, when the driven gear 209 and the adjusting gear 2011 are on the same vertical plane, the toothed belt 2012 can be tensioned between the two gears in an ideal state with almost a straight line. This vertical arrangement greatly reduces the friction loss and energy loss of the toothed belt 2012 during operation, making the power transmission more direct and efficient. From the perspective of structural stability, it avoids gear deviation or toothed belt deviation caused by uneven force, and ensures that the position adjustment of the suction component 3 is accurate.

[0030] In this embodiment, the suction support 301 and the suction member 302 are designed with an arc-shaped cross section. The arc-shaped suction member 302 can better fit the curved contour of the insulator blank. When in contact with the blank, the distribution area of ​​the suction holes 304 forms a larger contact area with the surface of the blank. With the help of negative pressure, a stronger and more uniform adsorption force can be generated. The end connection of the negative pressure connector 303 is provided with an annular sealing groove, and a circular sealing ring is provided in the annular sealing groove to ensure the stability of the negative pressure system after connection.

[0031] In this embodiment, the gasket 305 is made of silicone material with a thickness of 1.5-2.5mm. The inner diameter of the through hole is 0.5-1mm larger than the inner diameter of the suction hole 304. Silicone material has excellent flexibility and elasticity. During the negative pressure adsorption process, it can closely fit the slight undulations and irregular contours of the insulator blank surface to form a reliable sealing space, effectively preventing air leakage and ensuring stable output of negative pressure adsorption force. The thickness of the gasket 305 is set in the range of 1.5-2.5mm. The appropriate thickness gives the gasket 305 sufficient elastic deformation capacity. When in contact with the blank, it can not only compress itself to fit tightly against the surface to enhance the sealing effect, but also avoid reducing the negative pressure transmission efficiency due to excessive thickness. The design that the inner diameter of the through hole is 0.5-1mm larger than the inner diameter of the suction hole 304 ensures that the negative pressure generated by the suction hole 304 can be smoothly transmitted to the contact interface with the blank, giving full play to the negative pressure adsorption effect.

[0032] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of this invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered illustrative and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of this invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, it is intended that all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims be included within this invention. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.

[0033] Furthermore, it should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. A transfer robot for a suspension disc ceramic insulator blank, comprising a robot arm (1), characterized in that: The robotic arm (1) is driven to have a suction adjustment component (2) at its end, and two suction components (3) are arranged opposite to each other on the suction adjustment component (2). The suction adjustment assembly (2) includes a suction adjustment base plate (201). A guide slide rail (202) is provided inside the cavity of the suction adjustment base plate (201). Two sets of guide sliders (203) are provided on the guide slide rail (202). Support platforms (204) are provided at both ends of the guide slide rail (202). Bearings (205) are provided on each support platform (204). A bidirectional threaded rod (206) is provided between the two sets of bearings (205). Two sets of ball nut seats (207) are provided on the bidirectional threaded rod (206) to cooperate with it. The ball nut seat (207) is fixedly connected to the guide slider (203) at the same end. Both sets of ball nut seats (207) are fixedly provided with an extension arm (208). The end of the bidirectional threaded rod (206) is provided with a driven gear (209). The side wall of the suction adjustment base plate (201) is provided with an adjustment motor (2010). The rotating shaft of the adjustment motor (2010) is provided with an adjustment gear (2011). The adjustment gear (2011) and the driven gear (209) are engaged by a toothed belt (2012). The suction assembly (3) includes a suction support (301) fixed on the extension arm (208), a suction component (302) fixedly disposed on the suction support (301), the suction component (302) is hollow inside, a negative pressure connector (303) is disposed on the side wall of the suction component (302), a number of suction holes (304) are evenly distributed on the surface of the suction component (302), a gasket (305) is covered on the surface of the suction component (302), and a through hole matching the suction hole (304) is opened on the gasket (305).

2. A transfer robot for a suspension disk ceramic insulator blank according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support platform (204) has anti-collision posts on its side wall that cooperate with the ball nut seat (207), and the anti-collision posts are made of rubber.

3. A carousel arm for use with a blank for a suspension disk ceramic insulator, according to claim 2, wherein: The driven gear (209) and the adjusting gear (2011) are located on the same vertical plane.

4. A carousel arm for use with a blank for a suspension disk ceramic insulator, according to claim 3, wherein: The cross-sections of the suction support (301) and the suction member (302) are arc-shaped, and an annular sealing groove is provided at the end connection of the negative pressure connector (303), and a circular sealing ring is provided in the annular sealing groove.

5. A carousel arm for use with a blank for a suspension disk ceramic insulator, according to claim 4, wherein: The gasket (305) is made of silicone material with a thickness of 1.5-2.5mm, and the inner diameter of the through hole is 0.5-1mm larger than the inner diameter of the suction hole (304).

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