Material taking and placing device and assembling equipment

Abstract

The utility model provides a material taking and placing device and assembling equipment, and relates to the technical field of part assembling processes of mechanical equipment, and the material taking and placing device comprises a mounting seat, a positioning sleeve and a connecting rod; a first lifting mechanism is mounted on the mounting seat; the positioning sleeve is vertically fixed on the mounting seat; a magnet is fixed to the lower end of the connecting rod, at least the lower end of the magnet and the lower end of the connecting rod penetrate into the positioning sleeve, the upper end of the connecting rod is connected with the output end of the first lifting mechanism, and the first lifting mechanism can drive the connecting rod to ascend and descend relative to the positioning sleeve. The assembling equipment comprises the material taking and placing device. According to the utility model, at least the beneficial effects of improving the reliability and the discharging precision during high-precision assembly of thin and small parts (materials) such as bearing gaskets, bearings and the like can be achieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of mechanical equipment component assembly technology, and in particular to a material handling device and assembly equipment. Background Technology

[0002] In existing technologies, when assembling thin and small components (such as bearing gaskets and bearings), it is particularly important to accurately place these materials from the feeding channel to the designated position inside the product. This is especially true in the field of high-precision equipment such as medical devices, where the precise positioning requirements during the assembly process are extremely stringent to ensure the stability and operational accuracy of the final product.

[0003] Currently, common material handling methods include mechanical grippers grasping and releasing materials, or using suction nozzles to suck up and release materials using air pressure;

[0004] However, the use of robotic arms to grasp and release materials has at least the following problems: (1) materials are easy to fall during the grasping and transfer process; (2) materials are easy to be damaged during the grasping process; (3) due to the small size of the materials, the complex structure and large size of the robotic claw, positioning is difficult during the grasping and release of the products.

[0005] There are also some drawbacks to using a suction nozzle to suck and release materials by air pressure, mainly including: (1) Its working principle depends on stable air pressure conditions. Any slight air pressure fluctuation or external unstable factors may cause the material to fall accidentally during the transfer process, which seriously affects the reliability of material transfer; (2) When using this air pressure-based material picking method, it may suck up any point of the material, making it difficult to achieve precise control of the target position and failing to meet the requirements of high-precision assembly; (3) During the material picking process, it is easy to simultaneously adsorb excess impurities around the parts and contaminate the parts. Utility Model Content

[0006] The purpose of this invention is to provide a material handling device and assembly equipment to alleviate the above-mentioned technical problems.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0008] In a first aspect, this utility model provides a material handling device, including a mounting base, a positioning sleeve, a connecting rod, and a magnet: a first lifting mechanism is mounted on the mounting base; the positioning sleeve is vertically fixed to the mounting base; a magnet is fixed to the lower end of the connecting rod, and the magnet and at least the lower end of the connecting rod are inserted into the positioning sleeve; the upper end of the connecting rod is connected to the output end of the first lifting mechanism; the first lifting mechanism is configured to drive the connecting rod to lift relative to the positioning sleeve.

[0009] The above-mentioned material handling device provided by this utility model is used as follows:

[0010] In one application scenario, the first step involves mounting the aforementioned mounting base on a multi-degree-of-freedom drive mechanism (such as a robotic arm or a controllable displacement component mounted on a frame). This multi-degree-of-freedom drive mechanism then moves the positioning sleeve above the material. The second step involves using a first lifting mechanism to lower the connecting rod, bringing the magnet closer to the material and magnetically attracting it to the lower end of the positioning sleeve. The third step involves using the multi-degree-of-freedom drive mechanism to move the positioning sleeve above the material placement area inside the product for alignment. The fourth step involves using the first lifting mechanism to raise the connecting rod, moving the magnet away from the material, thereby detaching the material from the positioning sleeve and precisely positioning it inside the product.

[0011] In the second specific application scenario, the mounting base is fixed to the frame, and a lifting platform is installed below the positioning sleeve. A feeding device conveys the material to a preset position on the lifting platform, which then lifts the material close to the lower end of the positioning sleeve. Next, the first lifting mechanism drives the connecting rod to descend, bringing the magnet closer to the material and magnetically attracting it to the lower end of the positioning sleeve. Third, the lifting platform descends, and the feeding device conveys the product to the preset position on the platform. A aligning mechanism aligns the product, ensuring the positioning sleeve is aligned with the material placement area inside the product. Fourth, the first lifting mechanism drives the connecting rod to rise, moving the magnet away from the material, thus detaching the material from the positioning sleeve and accurately positioning it inside the product. The lifting platform then descends, transferring the assembled product.

[0012] Regardless of the application scenario described above, the material handling device provided in this embodiment can achieve the following beneficial effects:

[0013] The first lifting mechanism is used to control the magnet to approach the material and magnetically attract the material to the lower end of the positioning sleeve to transfer the material. By moving the positioning sleeve above the material placement position inside the product, the material magnetically attracted on the positioning sleeve is aligned with the product. Then, the first lifting mechanism is used to control the magnet to move away from the material to quickly release the material. This satisfies both the high-precision positioning requirements during the material assembly process and the reliability requirements during the material transfer process.

[0014] The material handling device provided in this embodiment is particularly suitable for thin and small parts (materials) such as bearing gaskets and bearings, and can improve the reliability and material handling accuracy when assembling these materials with high precision.

[0015] Based on this, this embodiment also has at least the following optional implementation methods:

[0016] For example, in an optional embodiment of this example, the lower end face of the positioning sleeve is fixedly connected or integrally connected to an end face cover plate, and a material positioning part is provided on the lower surface of the end face cover plate. In this optional embodiment, the magnet can be isolated by designing the end face cover plate to prevent impurities from being attracted to the magnet and coming into contact with the material, thus avoiding contamination of the material. At the same time, the material positioning part provided on the lower surface of the end face cover plate can further improve the accuracy of material positioning.

[0017] In an optional embodiment, the mounting base is provided with a positioning sleeve fixing seat, and the positioning sleeve is fixed to the positioning sleeve fixing seat in a detachable manner. With this design, the positioning sleeve of the corresponding size can be replaced according to the size of different materials, so that the material picking and placing device can be used for materials of different sizes.

[0018] In an optional embodiment, the output end of the first lifting mechanism is provided with a docking part, and the upper end of the connecting rod is detachably connected to the docking part so as to replace the connecting rod of the corresponding size according to the positioning sleeve of different sizes.

[0019] In an optional embodiment, the material handling device further includes an air blowing structure, which includes an air pipe connector and an air blowing channel. The air pipe connector is fixed to the mounting base. The air blowing channel passes through the positioning sleeve, with one end extending to the bottom end face of the positioning sleeve and the other end connected to the air pipe connector. In practical applications, if the material is coated with an anti-oxidation or other functional viscous liquid coating (e.g., an oil layer), when the first lifting mechanism controls the magnet to move away from the material to release the material, even if the magnet has moved upwards away from the material, it may still adhere to the lower end of the positioning sleeve due to the presence of the viscous liquid. This optional embodiment solves this technical problem. After the first lifting mechanism controls the magnet to move away from the material, air is blown into the air blowing channel through an air blowing device connected to the air pipe connector to blow the material that has not detached from the lower end of the positioning sleeve downwards away from the positioning sleeve. This optional embodiment, by setting up an air blowing structure, uses airflow to blow the material downwards away from the positioning sleeve, effectively overcoming the influence of adhesion and ensuring that the material can be released smoothly.

[0020] In an optional embodiment, the material handling device further includes a material handling frame and a second lifting mechanism mounted on the material handling frame; the mounting base is connected to the output end of the second lifting mechanism, which is configured to drive the mounting base to move up and down relative to the material handling frame. By providing the second lifting mechanism, the mounting base can move up and down relative to the material handling frame. This design increases the height adjustment capability of the material handling device, thereby adapting to the requirements of different workstations, material heights, or equipment interfaces, and improving the overall operational flexibility. For example, when handling material trays, pallets, or conveyor lines of different heights, there is no need to frequently change equipment or adjust other components; adaptation can be completed simply through the lifting mechanism, enhancing the versatility and compatibility of the equipment.

[0021] In an optional embodiment, the mounting base includes an adapter and a mounting body; the output end of the second lifting mechanism is connected to the adapter, and both the first lifting mechanism and the positioning sleeve are mounted on the mounting body.

[0022] The adapter seat is equipped with a vertically extending lifting slide rail, and the mounting main body is slidably mounted on the lifting slide rail. An elastic buffer component is provided on the adapter seat above the mounting main body. In this optional embodiment, the second lifting mechanism is connected to the adapter seat, and the first lifting mechanism is mounted on the mounting main body. This design allows for multi-level lifting adjustment. The lifting slide rail on the adapter seat, combined with the sliding mounting method of the mounting main body, ensures good verticality and stability during lifting. The elastic buffer component, located on the adapter seat above the mounting main body, absorbs impact forces during lifting, reducing the impact of vibration on the overall structure and improving the system's operational stability. Simultaneously, the design of the elastic buffer component allows the main body to have some upward movement space when the first lifting mechanism controls the adapter seat to descend too far, ensuring that the positioning sleeve can be positioned appropriately above the material for material retrieval, thus guaranteeing the accuracy and reliability of the material retrieval operation.

[0023] In an optional embodiment, the material handling device further includes a material handling frame base and a horizontal drive mechanism mounted on the material handling frame base. The material handling frame is connected to the output end of the horizontal drive mechanism, and the horizontal drive mechanism is configured to drive the material handling frame to move relative to the material handling frame base along a preset trajectory in a horizontal plane. In this optional embodiment, by setting a horizontal drive mechanism to drive the material handling frame to move along a preset trajectory in a horizontal plane, the positioning sleeve can transfer materials along the preset trajectory in a horizontal plane. This not only improves the positional accuracy of the positioning sleeve during the material handling process but also reduces the time cost of manual intervention, thereby improving overall work efficiency.

[0024] Secondly, this utility model provides an assembly device, including a feeding device, a dispensing device, and a material handling device as described in any of the foregoing embodiments;

[0025] The feeding device includes a feeding frame, a feeding channel, and a power transmission mechanism. The power transmission mechanism is installed on the feeding frame and connected to the feeding channel, and is configured to drive the feeding channel to move so that the material in the feeding channel moves to the dispensing device.

[0026] The material distribution device includes a material distribution frame and a clamp installed on the material distribution frame. The clamp is provided with a material channel groove, which is configured to receive the material in the feeding channel and position the material at the material picking station.

[0027] The material handling device is configured to transfer materials at the material handling station by absorbing and releasing materials.

[0028] This embodiment achieves fully automated operation of the entire process from material feeding to distribution and then to pick-up and drop-off through the coordinated work of the feeding device, the distributing device, and the pick-up and drop-off device, significantly improving production efficiency and reducing the need for manual intervention. The power transmission mechanism of the feeding device can accurately drive the material in the feeding channel to the distributing device; the clamp design of the distributing device has a material channel groove, which can accurately receive and position the material at the pick-up station, ensuring the operational accuracy of the subsequent pick-up and drop-off device; the pick-up and drop-off device transfers the material by sucking up and releasing the material. This method is highly adaptable and can be applied to materials of various shapes and sizes, improving the versatility and flexibility of the assembly equipment.

[0029] In an optional embodiment, the material dispensing device further includes a blocking mechanism, a switching mechanism, and a pushing mechanism;

[0030] The clamp includes an upper material channel and a lower material channel. The projection of the upper material channel in the lower material channel along the vertical direction covers the lower material channel. The upper material channel and the lower material channel are respectively provided with a receiving station and a picking station.

[0031] The blocking mechanism is configured to extend into or out of the receiving station and the picking station to separate or connect the receiving station and the picking station; the switching mechanism is installed on the material distribution frame, and its output end is provided with a lifting plate. The clamp is connected to the lifting plate. The switching mechanism is configured to drive the lifting plate to rise and fall so that the upper material channel or the lower material channel is flush with the feeding channel.

[0032] The pushing mechanism is installed on the lifting plate and includes two layers of push rods corresponding to the upper material channel and the lower material channel, respectively. Each layer of push rods is configured to push the material in the corresponding material channel from the receiving station to the picking station when the receiving station and the picking station of the corresponding material channel are connected to each other.

[0033] In this optional embodiment, by setting a blocking mechanism, the receiving station and the picking station can be flexibly separated or connected, thereby precisely controlling the flow path of the material. This design avoids the confusion of materials between different stations and significantly improves the accuracy and efficiency of sorting.

[0034] The fixture includes an upper material channel and a lower material channel. The projection coverage relationship between the two allows the fixture to accommodate materials of different sizes, improving the flexibility and adaptability of the assembly equipment. Taking the material as a gasket as an example, larger gaskets will remain in the upper material channel, while smaller gaskets will fall into the lower material channel. By adopting a layered material channel mode, the operation of replacing the entire material channel according to the material size is avoided, simplifying the workflow and improving production efficiency.

[0035] The switching mechanism can quickly adjust the position of the material channel, making the upper or lower material channel flush with the feeding channel, achieving rapid switching, reducing downtime, and improving production efficiency. At the same time, it maintains the uniqueness of the material picking position, ensuring that each picking is carried out in the same position, ensuring the accuracy and high efficiency of material picking.

[0036] The material pushing mechanism can smoothly push materials between the receiving station and the picking station, ensuring the efficiency and accuracy of the material picking and placing process.

[0037] In an optional embodiment, the assembly equipment further includes a visual inspection device and a flipping device;

[0038] The visual inspection device includes an inspection frame and a visual recognition component mounted on the inspection frame. The visual recognition component is configured to detect and feed back information on the positive and negative material of the material received by the material channel.

[0039] The flipping device is located on one side of the material distribution frame and includes a material picking arm and a material picking arm driving mechanism. The material picking arm driving mechanism is configured to drive the material picking arm to pick up the material at the material picking station, and after flipping the material, put the flipped material back at the material picking station.

[0040] In this optional embodiment, the visual recognition component can detect the front and back of materials (e.g., gaskets) in real time and feed the detection results back to the control system. If an incorrect gasket orientation is detected, the system activates a flipping device to flip the material for correction. This assembly equipment not only detects material orientation issues but also ensures the correct orientation of the gaskets through the flipping device, thus completely solving the problem of incorrect material orientation during the feeding process. This design not only improves production efficiency, reduces labor costs, and ensures product quality but also enhances the reliability and overall performance of the assembly equipment.

[0041] In an optional embodiment, a feeding tray is fixed on the feeding frame, the feeding channel has an inlet end and an outlet end, the feeding tray is located above the inlet end of the feeding channel, and is connected to one side of the inlet end of the feeding channel via a downwardly inclined plate.

[0042] In this optional embodiment, by placing the feeding tray above the inlet end of the feeding channel and connecting it using a downward-sloping inclined plate, the material can naturally slide into the feeding channel under gravity, ensuring a smooth transition from the feeding tray to the feeding channel and reducing the risk of jamming or blockage. This design utilizes gravity and the guiding function of the inclined plate to achieve efficient material transfer without the need for an additional power unit, reducing system complexity and maintenance costs, and improving production efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0043] To more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of this utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0044] Figure 1 Axonometric view of the overall structure of the preferred embodiment of the material handling device provided by this utility model;

[0045] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A partial isometric structural schematic diagram of the material handling and feeding device shown.

[0046] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A partial isometric view of the material handling device as shown from another perspective.

[0047] Figure 4 for Figure 2 and Figure 3 The front view of the structure shown;

[0048] Figure 5 for Figure 4 Sectional view along axis AA;

[0049] Figure 6 for Figure 5 Enlarged view of the local structure of region B in the middle;

[0050] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the structure of the material handling device provided by this utility model, in which an air suction channel is provided on the positioning sleeve.

[0051] Figure 8 A schematic diagram of the overall structure of the assembly equipment provided in the embodiments of this utility model;

[0052] Figure 9 for Figure 8 Enlarged view of the local structure of region C in the middle;

[0053] Figure 10 A schematic diagram of the isometric structure of the material distribution device in the assembly equipment provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0054] Figure 11 A canometric structural diagram of the material distribution device in the assembly equipment provided in this embodiment of the utility model from another perspective;

[0055] Figure 12 A cross-sectional view of the clamp in the preferred embodiment of the material distribution device in the assembly equipment provided by this utility model.

[0056] Icons: 100-Material handling device; 101-Mounting base; 1011-Adapter base; 1012-Main mounting base; 102-First lifting mechanism; 103-Connecting part; 104-Positioning sleeve; 105-Material positioning part; 106-Air blowing channel; 107-Connecting rod; 108-Magnet; 109-Positioning sleeve fixing base; 110-Air pipe connector; 111-Material handling frame; 112-Second lifting mechanism; 113-Elastic buffer component; 114-Material handling frame base; 115-Horizontal drive mechanism;

[0057] 200-Feeding device; 201-Feeding frame; 202-Feeding channel; 203-Power transmission mechanism; 204-Feeding tray; 205-Inclined plate;

[0058] 300 - Material distribution device; 301 - Material distribution frame; 302 - Clamp; 303 - Upper material channel; 304 - Lower material channel; 305 - Receiving station; 306 - Removing station; 307 - Blocking mechanism; 308 - Pushing mechanism; 3081 - Push rod; 309 - Switching mechanism;

[0059] 400 - Visual inspection device; 401 - Inspection frame; 402 - Visual recognition component;

[0060] 500 - Tilting device; 501 - Picking arm; 502 - Picking arm drive mechanism. Detailed Implementation

[0061] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, not all embodiments. The components of the embodiments of this utility model described and shown in the accompanying drawings can generally be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0062] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed invention, but merely to illustrate selected embodiments of the invention. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0063] It should be noted that similar labels and letters in the accompanying drawings indicate similar items. Therefore, once an item is defined in one accompanying drawing, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent accompanying drawings.

[0064] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that:

[0065] Unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "set," "install," and "connect" 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 based on the specific circumstances.

[0066] The terms "upper," "lower," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship commonly used when the product is in use. They are used only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or component referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the present invention. Furthermore, the terms "horizontal" and "vertical" do not mean that the component is required to be absolutely horizontal or suspended, but can be slightly tilted. For example, "horizontal" simply means that its direction is more horizontal than "vertical," and does not mean that the structure must be completely horizontal, but can be slightly tilted.

[0067] The terms “first”, “second”, etc. are used only for distinguishing descriptions and do not indicate totality or relative position in time and / or space, nor should they be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0068] The following detailed description, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, outlines some embodiments of the present invention. Unless otherwise specified, the features of the following embodiments and their optional embodiments can be combined with each other.

[0069] First aspect

[0070] This utility model provides a material handling device 100, as shown in the reference. Figures 1 to 7 The material handling device 100 includes a mounting base 101, a positioning sleeve 104, a connecting rod 107, and a magnet 108. A first lifting mechanism 102 is mounted on the mounting base 101. The positioning sleeve 104 is vertically fixed to the mounting base 101. A magnet 108 is fixed to the lower end of the connecting rod 107. At least the lower ends of the magnet 108 and the connecting rod 107 are inserted into the positioning sleeve 104. The upper end of the connecting rod 107 is connected to the output end of the first lifting mechanism 102. The first lifting mechanism 102 is configured to drive the connecting rod 107 to rise and fall relative to the positioning sleeve 104.

[0071] The above-mentioned material handling device 100 provided by this utility model is used as follows:

[0072] In one application scenario, the first step is to install the mounting base 101 on a multi-degree-of-freedom drive mechanism (such as a robotic arm or a controllable displacement component mounted on a frame), using this multi-degree-of-freedom drive mechanism to move the positioning sleeve 104 above the material. The second step involves using the first lifting mechanism 102 to drive the connecting rod 107 downwards, bringing the magnet 108 closer to the material, thus magnetically attracting the material to the lower end of the positioning sleeve 104. The third step is to use the multi-degree-of-freedom drive mechanism to move the positioning sleeve 104 above the material placement position inside the product for alignment. The fourth step involves using the first lifting mechanism 102 to drive the connecting rod 107 upwards, moving the magnet 108 away from the material, thereby detaching the material from the positioning sleeve 104 and accurately positioning it inside the product.

[0073] In the second specific application scenario, the mounting base 101 is fixed to the frame. A lifting platform is provided below the positioning sleeve 104. The feeding device 200 conveys the material to a preset position on the lifting platform, which then lifts the material, bringing it close to the lower end of the positioning sleeve 104. Next, the first lifting mechanism 102 drives the connecting rod 107 to descend, bringing the magnet 108 closer to the material, magnetically attracting it to the lower end of the positioning sleeve 104. Third, the lifting platform descends, and the feeding device 200 conveys the product to the preset position on the lifting platform. A positioning mechanism aligns the product, ensuring the positioning sleeve 104 is aligned with the material placement area inside the product. Fourth, the first lifting mechanism 102 drives the connecting rod 107 to rise, moving the magnet 108 away from the material, thus detaching the material from the positioning sleeve 104 and accurately positioning it inside the product. The lifting platform then descends, transferring the assembled product.

[0074] Regardless of the application scenario described above, the material handling device 100 provided in this embodiment can achieve the following beneficial effects:

[0075] The first lifting mechanism 102 controls the magnet 108 to approach the material and magnetically attract the material to the lower end of the positioning sleeve 104 to transfer the material. By moving the positioning sleeve 104 above the material placement position inside the product, the magnetically attracted material on the positioning sleeve 104 is aligned with the product. Then, the first lifting mechanism 102 is used to control the magnet 108 to move away from the material to quickly release the material. This satisfies both the high-precision positioning requirements during the material assembly process and the reliability requirements during the material transfer process.

[0076] The material handling device 100 provided in this embodiment is particularly suitable for thin and small parts (materials) such as bearing gaskets and bearings, and can improve the reliability and material handling accuracy when assembling these materials with high precision.

[0077] Based on this, this embodiment also has at least the following optional implementation methods:

[0078] For example, in an optional embodiment of this example, the lower end face of the positioning sleeve 104 is fixedly connected or integrally connected to an end face cover plate, and a material positioning part 105 is provided on the lower surface of the end face cover plate. More specifically, the material positioning part 105 can be a protruding post provided on the lower surface of the end face cover plate and protruding downwards, which can extend into the positioning hole on the material during positioning; or it can be a groove provided on the lower surface of the end face cover plate and recessed upwards, which can position the protruding structure on the material during positioning, or match the circumferential size of the material so that the material is embedded in the groove to achieve positioning of the material. For example, but not limited to, when the material is a round part, the groove can be a circular groove that matches the outer edge of the material. In this optional embodiment, by designing the end face cover plate, the magnet 108 can be isolated, avoiding the magnet 108 from attracting impurities and contacting the material, which would cause contamination. At the same time, the material positioning part 105 provided on the lower surface of the end face cover plate can further improve the accuracy of material positioning.

[0079] In an optional embodiment of this example, the mounting base 101 is provided with a positioning sleeve fixing base 109, and the positioning sleeve 104 is fixed to the positioning sleeve fixing base 109 in a detachable manner. With this design, the positioning sleeve 104 of the corresponding size can be replaced according to the size of different materials, so that the material picking and placing device 100 can be applied to materials of different sizes.

[0080] Optionally, the output end of the first lifting mechanism 102 is provided with a docking part 103, and the upper end of the connecting rod 107 is connected to the docking part 103 in a detachable manner, so as to replace the connecting rod 107 of the corresponding size according to the positioning sleeve 104 of different sizes.

[0081] In practical applications, if the material is coated with an anti-oxidation or other functional viscous liquid coating (such as an oil layer), when the first lifting mechanism 102 controls the magnet 108 to move away from the material to release the material, even if the magnet 108 has moved upwards and away from the material, it may still adhere to the lower end of the positioning sleeve 104 due to the presence of viscous liquid. To address this potential problem:

[0082] In an optional embodiment of this invention, the material handling device 100 further includes an air blowing structure. This air blowing structure specifically includes an air pipe connector 110 and an air blowing channel 106. The air pipe connector 110 is fixed to the mounting base 101. The air blowing channel 106 passes through the positioning sleeve 104, with one end extending to the bottom end face of the positioning sleeve 104 and the other end connected to the air pipe connector 110. After the magnet 108 is moved away from the material by the first lifting mechanism 102, air is blown into the air blowing channel 106 through the air blowing device connected to the air pipe connector 110 to blow any material that has failed to detach from the lower end of the positioning sleeve 104 downwards away from the positioning sleeve 104. This optional embodiment, by setting up an air blowing structure, utilizes airflow to blow the material downwards away from the positioning sleeve 104, effectively overcoming the influence of adhesion and ensuring that the material can be released smoothly.

[0083] In an optional embodiment of this example, the material handling device 100 further includes a material handling frame 111 and a second lifting mechanism 112 mounted on the material handling frame 111. The mounting base 101 is connected to the output end of the second lifting mechanism 112, which is configured to drive the mounting base 101 to move up and down relative to the material handling frame 111. By providing the second lifting mechanism 112, the mounting base 101 can move up and down relative to the material handling frame 111. This design increases the height adjustment capability of the material handling device 100, thereby adapting to the requirements of different workstations, material heights, or equipment interfaces, and improving the overall operational flexibility. For example, when handling material trays, pallets, or conveyor lines of different heights, there is no need to frequently change equipment or adjust other components; adaptation can be completed simply through the lifting mechanism, enhancing the versatility and compatibility of the equipment.

[0084] In this optional embodiment, the mounting base 101 further optionally includes an adapter base 1011 and a mounting main body 1012; the output end of the second lifting mechanism 112 is connected to the adapter base 1011, and the first lifting mechanism 102 and the positioning sleeve 104 are both mounted on the mounting main body 1012. The adapter base 1011 is provided with a lifting slide rail extending vertically, and the mounting main body 1012 is slidably mounted on the lifting slide rail; an elastic buffer member 113 is provided on the adapter base 1011 at a position above the mounting main body 1012. In this optional embodiment, the second lifting mechanism 112 is connected to the adapter base 1011, and the first lifting mechanism 102 is mounted on the mounting main body 1012. This design allows for multi-level lifting adjustment. The lifting slide rail on the adapter base 1011, combined with the sliding mounting method of the mounting main body 1012, ensures good verticality and stability during lifting. The elastic buffer component 113 is located on the adapter 1011 above the mounting body 1012. It can absorb the impact force during the lifting process and reduce the impact of vibration on the overall structure, thereby improving the stability of the system operation. At the same time, the design of the elastic buffer component 113 allows the first lifting mechanism 102 to provide a certain upward space for the main body 1012 when the lowering distance of the adapter 1011 is too large, ensuring that the positioning sleeve 104 can be positioned at an appropriate position above the material for material picking, so as to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the material picking operation.

[0085] Alternatively, the material handling device 100 may further include a material handling frame base 114 and a horizontal drive mechanism 115 mounted on the material handling frame base 114. The material handling frame 111 is connected to the output end of the horizontal drive mechanism 115, and the horizontal drive mechanism 115 is configured to drive the material handling frame 111 to move relative to the material handling frame base 114 along a preset trajectory in the horizontal plane. In this optional embodiment, by setting the horizontal drive mechanism 115 to drive the material handling frame 111 to move along a preset trajectory in the horizontal plane, the positioning sleeve 104 can transfer materials along the preset trajectory in the horizontal plane. This not only improves the positional accuracy of the positioning sleeve 104 during the material handling process, but also reduces the time cost of manual intervention, thereby improving the overall work efficiency.

[0086] Second aspect

[0087] This embodiment also provides an assembly device, see reference. Figures 8 to 11 The assembly equipment includes a feeding device 200, a dispensing device 300, and a picking and placing device 100 provided in any optional embodiment of the first aspect.

[0088] Specifically: The feeding device 200 includes a feeding frame 201, a feeding channel 202, and a power transmission mechanism 203. The power transmission mechanism 203 is mounted on the feeding frame 201 and connected to the feeding channel 202, configured to drive the feeding channel 202 to move so that the material in the feeding channel 202 moves to the distributing device 300. The distributing device 300 includes a distributing frame 301 and a clamp 302 mounted on the distributing frame 301. The clamp 302 is provided with a material channel groove, which is configured to receive the material in the feeding channel 202 and position the material at the picking station 306. The picking and releasing device 100 is configured to transfer the material at the picking station 306 by absorbing and releasing the material.

[0089] This embodiment achieves fully automated operation of the entire process from material feeding to distribution and then to pick-up and drop-off through the coordinated work of the feeding device 200, the distributing device 300, and the pick-up and drop-off device 100, significantly improving production efficiency and reducing the need for manual intervention. The power transmission mechanism 203 of the feeding device 200 can accurately drive the material in the feeding channel 202 to the distributing device 300; the clamp 302 of the distributing device 300 is designed with a material channel groove, which can accurately receive and position the material at the pick-up station 306, ensuring the operational accuracy of the subsequent pick-up and drop-off device 100; the pick-up and drop-off device 100 transfers the material by sucking up and releasing the material. This method is highly adaptable and can be applied to materials of various shapes and sizes, improving the versatility and flexibility of the assembly equipment.

[0090] In an optional embodiment of this invention, the material dispensing device 300 further includes a blocking mechanism 307, a switching mechanism 309, and a pushing mechanism 308. Specifically: Refer to... Figure 11 and Figure 12 The clamp 302 includes an upper material channel 303 and a lower material channel 304. The projection of the upper material channel 303 into the lower material channel 304 in the vertical direction covers the lower material channel 304. A receiving station 305 and a picking station 306 are respectively provided in the upper material channel 303 and the lower material channel 304. A blocking mechanism 307 is configured to extend into or out of the receiving station 305 and the picking station 306 to separate or connect them. A switching mechanism 309 is installed on the material distribution frame 301, and its output end is provided with a lifting plate. The clamp 302 is connected to the lifting plate. The switching mechanism 309 is configured to drive the lifting plate to rise and fall so that the upper material channel 303 or the lower material channel 304 is flush with the feeding channel 202. The pushing mechanism 308 is installed on the lifting plate and includes two layers of push rods 3081 corresponding to the upper material channel 303 and the lower material channel 304 respectively. Each layer of push rods 3081 is configured to push the material in the corresponding material channel from the receiving station 305 to the picking station 306 when the receiving station 305 and the picking station 306 of their respective material channels are connected to each other.

[0091] In this optional embodiment, by setting the blocking mechanism 307, the receiving station 305 and the picking station 306 can be flexibly separated or connected, thereby precisely controlling the flow path of the material. This design avoids the confusion of materials between different stations and significantly improves the accuracy and efficiency of sorting.

[0092] The fixture 302 includes an upper material channel 303 and a lower material channel 304. The projection coverage relationship between the two allows the fixture 302 to be compatible with materials of different sizes, improving the flexibility and adaptability of the assembly equipment. Taking the material as a gasket as an example, larger gaskets will remain in the upper material channel 303, while smaller gaskets will fall into the lower material channel 304. By adopting a layered material channel mode, the operation of replacing the entire material channel according to the material size is avoided, simplifying the workflow and improving production efficiency.

[0093] The switching mechanism 309 can quickly adjust the position of the material channel trough, so that the upper or lower material channel trough 304 is flush with the feeding channel 202, realizing rapid switching, reducing downtime, improving production efficiency, and at the same time maintaining the uniqueness of the material picking position, ensuring that each material picking is carried out in the same position, ensuring the accuracy and high efficiency of material picking.

[0094] The pushing mechanism 308 can smoothly push materials between the receiving station 305 and the picking station 306, ensuring the efficiency and accuracy of the picking and dispensing process.

[0095] For materials such as gaskets that require differentiation between their front and back sides during assembly, in an optional embodiment of this example, the assembly equipment further includes a vision inspection device 400 and a flipping device 500. Specifically, the vision inspection device 400 includes an inspection frame 401 and a vision recognition component 402 mounted on the inspection frame 401. The vision recognition component 402 is configured to detect and provide feedback on the front and back information of the material received by the material channel. The flipping device 500 is located on one side of the material distribution frame 301 and includes a picking arm 501 and a picking arm drive mechanism 502. The picking arm drive mechanism 502 is configured to drive the picking arm 501 to pick up the material from the picking station 306, flip the material, and then return the flipped material to the picking station 306. The picking arm drive mechanism 502 may be, but is not limited to, assembled from a rotary motor (or cylinder, hydraulic cylinder) assembly, a lifting mechanism, and a horizontal drive assembly.

[0096] In this optional embodiment, the visual recognition component 402 can detect the front and back of materials (e.g., gaskets) in real time and feed the detection results back to the control system. If an incorrect gasket orientation is detected, the system activates the flipping device 500 to flip the material for correction. This assembly equipment not only has the function of detecting material orientation issues but also ensures the correct orientation of the gaskets through the flipping device 500, thereby completely solving the problem of incorrect material orientation during the feeding process. This design not only improves production efficiency, reduces labor costs, and ensures product quality but also enhances the reliability and overall performance of the assembly equipment.

[0097] In an optional implementation of this embodiment, refer to Figure 8 A feeding tray 204 is fixed on the feeding frame 201. The feeding channel 202 has an inlet end and an outlet end. The feeding tray 204 is located above the inlet end of the feeding channel 202 and is connected to one side of the inlet end of the feeding channel 202 via a downwardly inclined plate 205. In this optional embodiment, by placing the feeding tray 204 above the inlet end of the feeding channel 202 and connecting it using the downwardly inclined plate 205, the material can naturally slide into the feeding channel 202 under the action of gravity, ensuring a smooth transition of material from the feeding tray 204 to the feeding channel 202 and reducing the risk of jamming or blockage. This design utilizes gravity and the guiding function of the inclined plate 205 to achieve efficient material transfer without the need for an additional power unit, reducing system complexity and maintenance costs, and improving production efficiency.

[0098] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments and optional implementations in this specification are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and not to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing optional implementations, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features. These modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model. In addition, it is emphasized again that, in the absence of conflict, the features of the embodiments and optional implementations in the embodiments in this specification can be combined with each other.

Claims

1. A material handling device, characterized in that, include: Mounting base (101), on which a first lifting mechanism (102) is mounted; The positioning sleeve (104) is vertically fixed to the mounting base (101); A connecting rod (107) has a magnet (108) fixed at its lower end. At least the lower ends of the magnet (108) and the connecting rod (107) are inserted into the positioning sleeve (104). The upper end of the connecting rod (107) is connected to the output end of the first lifting mechanism (102). The first lifting mechanism (102) is configured to drive the connecting rod (107) to rise and fall relative to the positioning sleeve (104).

2. The material handling device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lower end face of the positioning sleeve (104) is fixedly connected or integrally connected with an end face cover plate, and a material positioning part (105) is provided on the lower surface of the end face cover plate.

3. The material handling device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting base (101) is provided with a positioning sleeve fixing seat (109), and the positioning sleeve (104) is fixed to the positioning sleeve fixing seat (109) in a detachable manner.

4. The material handling device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The output end of the first lifting mechanism (102) is provided with a docking part (103), and the upper end of the connecting rod (107) is connected to the docking part (103) in a detachable manner.

5. The material handling device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The material handling device (100) further includes an air blowing structure, which includes: An air pipe connector (110) is fixed to the mounting base (101); An air blowing channel (106) passes through the positioning sleeve (104), with one end extending to the bottom end face of the positioning sleeve (104) and the other end connected to the air pipe connector (110).

6. The material handling device according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, The material handling device (100) further includes a material handling frame (111) and a second lifting mechanism (112) mounted on the material handling frame (111); the mounting base (101) is connected to the output end of the second lifting mechanism (112), and the second lifting mechanism (112) is configured to drive the mounting base (101) to lift relative to the material handling frame (111).

7. The material handling device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The mounting base (101) includes an adapter (1011) and a mounting main body (1012); the output end of the second lifting mechanism (112) is connected to the adapter (1011), and the first lifting mechanism (102) and the positioning sleeve (104) are both mounted on the mounting main body (1012); The adapter (1011) is provided with a lifting slide rail extending in a vertical direction, and the mounting body (1012) is slidably mounted on the lifting slide rail; an elastic buffer member (113) is provided on the adapter (1011) at the part above the mounting body (1012).

8. The material handling device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The material handling device (100) further includes a material handling frame base (114) and a horizontal drive mechanism (115) mounted on the material handling frame base (114). The material handling frame (111) is connected to the output end of the horizontal drive mechanism (115). The horizontal drive mechanism (115) is configured to drive the material handling frame (111) to move relative to the material handling frame base (114) along a preset trajectory in the horizontal plane.

9. An assembly device, characterized in that, It includes a feeding device (200), a dispensing device (300), and a material handling device (100) as described in any one of claims 6-8; The feeding device (200) includes a feeding frame (201), a feeding channel (202), and a power transmission mechanism (203). The power transmission mechanism (203) is installed on the feeding frame (201) and connected to the feeding channel (202), and is configured to drive the feeding channel (202) to move so that the material in the feeding channel (202) moves to the distributing device (300). The material distribution device (300) includes a material distribution frame (301) and a clamp (302) installed on the material distribution frame (301). The clamp (302) is provided with a material channel groove, which is configured to receive the material in the material supply channel (202) and position the material at the material pick-up station (306). The material handling device (100) is configured to transfer the material at the material handling station (306) by means of absorbing and releasing the material.

10. The assembly equipment according to claim 9, characterized in that, The material distribution device (300) further includes a blocking mechanism (307), a switching mechanism (309), and a pushing mechanism (308); The clamp (302) includes an upper material channel (303) and a lower material channel (304). The projection of the upper material channel (303) in the lower material channel (304) along the vertical direction covers the lower material channel (304). The upper material channel (303) and the lower material channel (304) are respectively provided with a receiving station (305) and a picking station (306). The blocking mechanism (307) is configured to extend into or out of the receiving station (305) and the picking station (306) to separate or connect the receiving station (305) and the picking station (306); The switching mechanism (309) is installed on the material distribution frame (301), and its output end is provided with a lifting plate. The clamp (302) is connected to the lifting plate. The switching mechanism (309) is configured to drive the lifting plate to rise and fall so that the upper material channel (303) or the lower material channel (304) is flush with the material supply channel (202). The pushing mechanism (308) is installed on the lifting plate and includes two layers of push rods (3081) corresponding to the upper material channel (303) and the lower material channel (304), respectively. Each layer of push rods (3081) is configured to push the material in the corresponding material channel from the receiving station (305) to the picking station (306) when the receiving station (305) and the picking station (306) of the corresponding material channel are connected to each other.

11. The assembly equipment according to claim 9, characterized in that, The assembly equipment also includes a visual inspection device (400) and a flipping device (500); The visual inspection device (400) includes an inspection frame (401) and a visual recognition component (402) mounted on the inspection frame (401). The visual recognition component (402) is configured to detect and feed back information on the positive and negative material of the material received by the material channel. The flipping device (500) is located on one side of the material distribution frame (301) and includes a material picking arm (501) and a material picking arm drive mechanism (502). The material picking arm drive mechanism (502) is configured to drive the material picking arm (501) to pick up the material at the material picking station (306), flip the material, and put the flipped material back at the material picking station (306).

12. The assembly equipment according to claim 9, characterized in that, The feeding frame (201) is fixed with a feeding tray (204), the feeding channel (202) has an inlet end and an outlet end, the feeding tray (204) is located above the inlet end of the feeding channel (202), and is connected to one side of the inlet end of the feeding channel (202) through a downwardly inclined plate (205).

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