Manipulator for non-standard automatic production line
By adopting a robotic arm design with horizontally positioned cylinders on a non-standard automated production line, the problem of reduced functionality in confined spaces was solved, and the stability and flexibility of clamping were improved.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- NANJING SHICHENG AUTOMATION CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-16
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-01
AI Technical Summary
In non-standard automated production lines, space-constrained design schemes can lead to reduced functionality or parameters failing to meet expectations.
The robotic arm design employs a horizontally positioned cylinder, including a servo motor-driven turntable and rotating beam. The clamping unit consists of a clamping arm, slide rail, cylinder, support rod, push rod, and fixed base. The lateral thrust of the cylinder ensures clamping stability and reduces longitudinal length to improve flexibility.
While ensuring gripping stability, the longitudinal length of the robotic arm is reduced, improving the flexibility of installation and use.
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Abstract
Description
A robotic arm for non-standard automated production lines Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to a robotic arm for use in non-standard automated production lines. Background Technology
[0002] In the design of non-standard automated production lines, they are generally customized according to actual production conditions. However, in some areas with limited space, the common design solution is to reduce the size or simplify the structure to replace it. However, the disadvantage of this design solution is that the functionality is reduced or the parameters are not achieved as expected. Summary of the Invention
[0003] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this invention provides a robotic arm for non-standard automated production lines.
[0004] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is: a robot for a non-standard automated production line, including a motor, a turntable, a rotating beam and two clamping units. The turntable is mounted on the motor, the middle part of the rotating beam is connected to the turntable, the motor drives the rotating beam to rotate through the turntable, and the two clamping units are located at both ends of the rotating beam respectively.
[0005] The clamping unit includes a clamping arm, a slide rail, a cylinder, a support rod, a push rod, a fixing plate, and a fixing seat. The slide rail is mounted on the rotating beam, the clamping arm is mounted on the slide rail and is slidably connected to the slide rail, the fixing seat is mounted at the end of the rotating beam, the fixing plate is mounted on one side of the rotating beam, the tail end of the cylinder is hinged to the fixing plate, one end of the support rod is hinged to the top of the cylinder rod, the other end of the support rod is hinged to the fixing seat, one end of the push rod is hinged to the top of the cylinder rod, and the other end of the push rod is hinged to the clamping arm.
[0006] An angle is provided between the push rod and the support rod, and a limiting post is provided on the side of the push rod away from the cylinder;
[0007] The clamping arms of the two clamping units are arranged facing each other, and the clamping arms are provided with connecting seats.
[0008] Preferably, the clamping unit includes two slide rails arranged in parallel, and the clamping arm is provided with a slide block, which is slidably connected to the slide rails.
[0009] Preferably, one of the two slide rails of the clamping unit has a limiter at the end of the slide rail furthest from the cylinder that is closest to the cylinder.
[0010] Preferably, the motor is a servo motor.
[0011] Preferably, the cylinder is an electric cylinder.
[0012] The beneficial effects of this utility model are that the robot arm used in non-standard automated production lines, by setting the cylinder horizontally, ensures power output while guaranteeing cylinder thrust, thereby ensuring clamping stability, reducing longitudinal length, and improving installation and usage flexibility. Attached Figure Description
[0013] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.
[0014] Figure 1 is a structural schematic diagram of the robotic arm of this utility model used in a non-standard automated production line.
[0015] Figure 2 is a structural schematic diagram of the robotic arm of this utility model used in a non-standard automated production line.
[0016] Figure 3 is an enlarged view of part A in Figure 2.
[0017] In the diagram: 1. Motor, 2. Turntable, 3. Turning beam, 4. Slide rail, 5. Clamping arm, 6. Cylinder, 7. Fixing plate, 8. Fixing seat, 9. Support rod, 10. Push rod, 11. Limiting post, 12. Limiter, 13. Connecting seat, 14. Slide seat. Detailed Implementation
[0018] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. These drawings are simplified schematic diagrams, illustrating only the basic structure of the present invention, and therefore only show the components relevant to the present invention.
[0019] As shown in Figures 1-3, a robotic arm for a non-standard automated production line includes a motor 1, a turntable 2, a rotating beam 3, and two clamping units. The turntable 2 is mounted on the motor 1, and the middle part of the rotating beam 3 is connected to the turntable 2. The motor 1 drives the rotating beam 3 to rotate through the turntable 2, and the two clamping units are located at both ends of the rotating beam 3.
[0020] The clamping unit includes a clamping arm 5, a slide rail 4, a cylinder 6, a support rod 9, a push rod 10, a fixing plate 7, and a fixing seat 8. The slide rail 4 is mounted on the rotating beam 3, the clamping arm 5 is mounted on the slide rail 4 and is slidably connected to the slide rail 4, the fixing seat 8 is mounted at the end of the rotating beam 3, the fixing plate 7 is mounted on one side of the rotating beam 3, the tail end of the cylinder 6 is hinged to the fixing plate 7, one end of the support rod 9 is hinged to the top of the cylinder rod 6, the other end of the support rod 9 is hinged to the fixing seat 8, one end of the push rod 10 is hinged to the top of the cylinder rod 6, and the other end of the push rod 10 is hinged to the clamping arm 5.
[0021] An angle is provided between the push rod 10 and the support rod 9, and a limiting post 11 is provided on the side of the push rod 10 away from the cylinder 6;
[0022] The clamping arms 5 of the two clamping units are arranged facing each other, and the clamping arms 5 are provided with connecting seats 13.
[0023] Preferably, the clamping unit includes two slide rails 4 arranged in parallel, and the clamping arm 5 is provided with a slide block 14, which is slidably connected to the slide rails 4.
[0024] The dual-track design is used here mainly to improve the stability and accuracy of the sliding motion.
[0025] Preferably, one of the two slide rails 4 of the clamping unit has a limiter 12 at the end of the slide rail 4 that is far from the cylinder 6 and close to the cylinder 6.
[0026] The limiter 12 is used to assist in limiting the movement and prevent the slide block 14 from slipping off the slide rail 4.
[0027] Preferably, the motor 1 is a servo motor.
[0028] Preferably, the cylinder 6 is an electric cylinder.
[0029] Motor 1 drives the rotation of the rotating beam 3 via turntable 2. Two clamping units drive the clamping arms 5. The connecting seat 13 on the clamping arms 5 is actually used to connect the clamps. Driven by two cylinders 6, the objects are gripped. The cylinders 6 are actually positioned laterally relative to the rotating beam 3, unlike traditional designs where the extension / retraction direction of the cylinders 6 is aligned with the straight line of the rotating beam 3. This shortens the installation length, reduces installation space, and allows for larger cylinder sizes, ensuring sufficient power output. The extension or retraction of the cylinder rod pushes the support rod 9 and the push... When lever 10 moves, since the fixed seat 8 is fixed on the rotating beam 3, under the constraint, cylinder 6 pushes push rod 10 to perform substantial stroke drive, thereby pushing and pulling slide 14, and then realizing the back and forth movement of clamp arm 5 on slide rail 4. The limiting post 11 here actually limits the cylinder of cylinder 6. When the rod of cylinder 6 extends forward to a certain extent, push rod 10 is parallel to slide rail 4. If the rod moves forward further, it will have the effect of pulling slide 14 backward. Therefore, the position of limiting post 11 is the position of the top of the rod of cylinder 6 when push rod 10 is parallel to slide rail 4, which just stops the rod.
[0030] Compared with existing technologies, this robotic arm for non-standard automated production lines ensures power output while maintaining the thrust of cylinder 6 by setting cylinder 6 laterally, thereby ensuring clamping stability, reducing longitudinal length, and improving installation and usage flexibility.
[0031] Based on the above-described preferred embodiments of this utility model, and through the foregoing description, those skilled in the art can make various changes and modifications without departing from the technical concept of this utility model. The technical scope of this utility model is not limited to the contents of the specification, but must be determined according to the scope of the claims.
Claims
1. A robotic arm for use in non-standard automated production lines, characterized in that, The device includes a motor, a turntable, a rotating beam, and two clamping units. The turntable is mounted on the motor, and the middle of the rotating beam is connected to the turntable. The motor drives the rotating beam to rotate via the turntable. The two clamping units are located at opposite ends of the rotating beam. Each clamping unit includes a clamping arm, a slide rail, a cylinder, a support rod, a push rod, a fixing plate, and a fixing seat. The slide rail is mounted on the rotating beam, and the clamping arm is mounted on the slide rail and slidably connected to it. The fixing seat is located at one end of the rotating beam, and the fixing plate is located on one side of the rotating beam. The tail end of the cylinder is hinged to the fixing plate. One end of the support rod is hinged to the top of the cylinder rod, and the other end is hinged to the fixing seat. One end of the push rod is hinged to the top of the cylinder rod, and the other end is hinged to the clamping arm. An angle is formed between the push rod and the support rod, and a limiting post is provided on the side of the push rod away from the cylinder. The clamping arms of the two clamping units are positioned opposite each other, and each clamping arm has a connecting seat.
2. The robotic arm for non-standard automated production lines as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The clamping unit includes two slide rails arranged in parallel, and a sliding block is provided on the clamping arm, which is slidably connected to the slide rails.
3. The robotic arm for non-standard automated production lines as described in claim 2, characterized in that, In the clamping unit, a limiter is provided at the end of the slide rail furthest from the cylinder that is closest to the cylinder.
4. The robotic arm for non-standard automated production lines as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The motor is a servo motor.
5. The robotic arm for non-standard automated production lines as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The cylinder is an electric cylinder.