Translation hand changing module

Abstract

The utility model provides a translation hand changing module which comprises a transverse plate, a sliding rail is arranged under the transverse plate, the sliding rail is arranged in the length direction of the transverse plate, a plurality of sliding blocks connected with the sliding rail in a sliding mode are arranged on the sliding rail in a sleeved mode, and the sliding blocks are evenly installed on the lower surface of the transverse plate. A linear moving part used for driving the transverse plate to move along the sliding rail is arranged at one end of the transverse plate, a plurality of first clamping jaw air cylinders used for clamping wires are evenly installed on one side face of the transverse plate, and a plurality of second clamping jaw air cylinders matched with the first clamping jaw air cylinders are evenly arranged on the sides, away from the transverse plate, of the first clamping jaw air cylinders. The single-clamping-jaw module has the advantages that the core defects of a traditional single-clamping-jaw module are systematically overcome through cooperation of the multiple clamping jaws and the non-return-stroke one-way circulation design.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model is a translational hand-changing module, belonging to the field of automated material handling. Background Technology

[0002] A hand-operated translation module is a basic automated material handling device. It consists of grippers mounted on linear guide rails or modules, driven by servo motors or stepper motors, that move back and forth along a fixed path to complete the gripping, handling, and release of materials.

[0003] Existing hand-changing modules consist of a single gripper mounted on a linear guide rail, driven by a servo motor or stepper motor, reciprocating along a fixed path to complete the gripping, handling, and release of materials. Existing hand-changing modules have the following shortcomings: 1. Limited by a single-task serial operation mode, each cycle requires a "grip → move → release → return without load" process, resulting in long idle times and low efficiency in multi-station scenarios. 2. Poor space utilization; additional space must be reserved between workstations for the gripper's return path, and the lateral space occupied increases exponentially when multiple modules are connected in parallel. 3. During long-term operation, frequent motor starts and stops and long-distance reciprocating motion exacerbate energy consumption, making it difficult to adapt to the flexible production needs of high-cycle, multi-variety production. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the shortcomings of the existing technology, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a translational hand-changing module to solve the problems mentioned in the background technology. This utility model systematically solves the core defects of the traditional single-claw module through multi-claw collaboration and non-return unidirectional circulation design.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model is implemented through the following technical solution: a translational hand-changing module, including a horizontal plate, a slide rail provided directly below the horizontal plate, the slide rail being arranged along the length direction of the horizontal plate, a plurality of sliders slidably connected to the slide rail being sleeved on the slide rail, the plurality of sliders being evenly installed on the lower surface of the horizontal plate, a linear moving component for driving the horizontal plate to move along the slide rail being provided at one end of the horizontal plate, a plurality of first gripper cylinders for clamping wires being evenly installed on one side of the horizontal plate, and a plurality of second gripper cylinders cooperating with the first gripper cylinders being evenly provided on the side of the first gripper cylinders away from the horizontal plate.

[0006] Furthermore, the linear moving component includes a connecting plate, one end of the horizontal plate is mounted with the connecting plate, and the end of the connecting plate away from the horizontal plate is mounted with a slide block by screws. A top plate is inserted in the space formed by the slide block and the connecting plate. A cover is provided on the lower side of the top plate. Both ends of the top plate are connected to the cover by screws. The upper end of the cover is open. A lead screw arranged along the length of the cover is rotatably mounted inside the cover. The lead screw is connected to the slide block by a ball nut pair. A servo motor is mounted on one side of the cover. The output shaft of the servo motor extends into the cover and is connected and fixed to one end of the lead screw.

[0007] Furthermore, two photoelectric switches for controlling the forward and reverse rotation of the servo motor are installed on the side of the cover away from the horizontal plate, and a trigger plate that cooperates with the photoelectric switches is installed on the side of the cover away from the horizontal plate.

[0008] Furthermore, multiple module uprights are evenly installed at the bottom of the cover, and a base plate is installed at the lower end of each module upright.

[0009] Furthermore, a carrier plate is installed on the side of the horizontal plate facing the first gripper cylinder, and the carrier plate is arranged perpendicular to the horizontal plate. The first gripper cylinder is installed on the side of the carrier plate away from the horizontal plate by screws.

[0010] Furthermore, a plurality of evenly arranged first hand-changing gripper upright plates are installed on the lower surface of the slide rail, and a second hand-changing gripper upright plate is installed at the bottom of the second gripper cylinder by screws.

[0011] Furthermore, a first long bottom strip is provided directly below the slide rail. The lower end of the first hand-changing claw upright plate is connected to the first long bottom strip by screws. The lower end of the second hand-changing claw upright plate is equipped with a second long bottom strip by screws. Both ends of the second long bottom strip are connected and fixed to the first long bottom strip by ear plates.

[0012] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0013] Multiple first-claw cylinders are integrated on the horizontal plate, working in conjunction with second-claw cylinders at fixed workstations to achieve synchronous gripping and release during movement. Specifically, the first-claw cylinder grips the wire and moves to the left, while the second-claw cylinder opens its gripper. When the first-claw cylinder moves directly in front of the second-claw cylinder, the second-claw cylinder clamps the wire, and the first-claw cylinder releases its gripper. After this, the first-claw cylinder moves to the right, and the first-claw cylinder closest to the servo motor grips a new wire, while the remaining first-claw cylinders grip the previous wire. This cycle repeats until the last workstation is reached. Through multi-claw collaboration and a non-returning unidirectional loop design, the core defects of traditional single-claw modules are systematically solved. The parallel operation of multiple grippers eliminates idle return time, significantly improving efficiency. Optimized uniform speed motion control and modular replacement design significantly reduce energy consumption and maintenance costs, adapting to high-cycle, multi-workstation scenarios. Technological restructuring breaks through the efficiency and flexibility bottlenecks of traditional automated material handling. Flexible adjustment of the number and layout of grippers requires no hardware modification. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Other features, objects, and advantages of this invention will become more apparent from the following detailed description of non-limiting embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings:

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a translational hand-switching module according to the present invention;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a perspective view of a translational hand-switching module according to the present invention.

[0017] Figure 3 This is an assembly diagram of the first gripper cylinder, slider, slide rail and cross plate in a translational hand-changing module of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 4 This is an assembly diagram of the servo motor, top plate, slide block and cover in a translational hand-changing module of this utility model;

[0019] In the diagram: 1-Horizontal plate, 2-Slider, 3-Slide rail, 4-Carrier plate, 5-First gripper cylinder, 6-Second gripper cylinder, 7-Servo motor, 8-Base plate, 9-Module upright plate, 10-Top plate, 11-Cover, 12-Connecting plate, 13-First long bottom strip, 14-First hand-changing gripper upright plate, 15-Second long bottom strip, 16-Ear plate, 17-Second hand-changing gripper upright plate, 18-Slide seat, 19-Lead screw, 20-Photoelectric switch, 21-Trigger plate. Detailed Implementation

[0020] To make the technical means, creative features, objectives and effects of this utility model easier to understand, the present utility model will be further described below in conjunction with specific embodiments.

[0021] Please see Figures 1-4 This utility model provides a technical solution: a translational hand-changing module, including a horizontal plate 1, a slide rail 3 located directly below the horizontal plate 1, the slide rail 3 being arranged along the length of the horizontal plate 1, and multiple sliders 2 slidably connected to the slide rail 3 being mounted on the slide rail 3, the multiple sliders 2 being evenly installed on the lower surface of the horizontal plate 1, multiple first gripper cylinders 5 for clamping wires being evenly installed on one side of the horizontal plate 1, a carrier plate 4 being installed on the side of the horizontal plate 1 facing the first gripper cylinders 5, the carrier plate 4 being arranged perpendicular to the horizontal plate 1, and multiple second gripper cylinders 6 cooperating with the first gripper cylinders 5 being installed on the side of the carrier plate 4 away from the horizontal plate 1 by screws, the multiple first gripper cylinders 5 integrated on the horizontal plate 1, in conjunction with the second gripper cylinders 6 fixed at the work position, realize the synchronous completion of gripping and releasing during the movement, that is, the first gripper cylinder 5 clamps the wire and moves to the left, while the second gripper cylinder 6 opens. When the first gripper cylinder 5 moves to the front of the second gripper cylinder 6, the second gripper cylinder 6 clamps the wire, and the gripper of the first gripper cylinder 5 releases. After this, the first gripper cylinder 5 moves to the right, and the first gripper cylinder 5 closest to the servo motor 7 picks up a new wire. The remaining first gripper cylinders 5 pick up the previous wires, and the cycle repeats until the last workstation is reached. Through multi-gripper collaboration and a non-returning unidirectional cycle design, the core defects of traditional single-gripper modules are systematically solved. The use of multi-gripper parallel operation eliminates the idle return time, significantly improving efficiency. Optimized uniform speed motion control and modular replacement design significantly reduce energy consumption and maintenance costs, adapting to high-cycle, multi-workstation scenarios. Technological reconstruction breaks through the efficiency and flexibility bottlenecks of traditional automated material handling. Through flexible adjustment of the number and layout of grippers, no hardware modification is required.

[0022] See Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 4 A connecting plate 12 is installed at one end of the horizontal plate 1. A slide 18 is installed at the end of the connecting plate 12 away from the horizontal plate 1 by screws. A top plate 10 is inserted in the space formed by the slide 18 and the connecting plate 12. A cover 11 is provided on the lower side of the top plate 10. Both ends of the top plate 10 are connected to the cover 11 by screws. The upper end of the cover 11 is open. A lead screw 19 arranged along the length of the cover 11 is rotatably installed inside the cover 11. The lead screw 19 is connected to the slide 18 by a ball nut pair. A servo motor is installed on one side of the cover 11. The output shaft of the servo motor 7 extends into the housing 11 and is connected and fixed to one end of the lead screw 19. Two photoelectric switches 20 for controlling the forward and reverse rotation of the servo motor 7 are installed on the side of the housing 11 away from the horizontal plate 1. A trigger plate 21 that cooperates with the photoelectric switches 20 is installed on the side of the housing 11 away from the horizontal plate 1. When the servo motor 7 is working, it drives the lead screw 19 to rotate. The lead screw 19 cooperates with the ball nut pair to move the slide 18. The slide 18 drives the horizontal plate 1 to move along the slide rail 3 through the connecting plate 12.

[0023] See Figure 1 and Figure 2 Multiple module uprights 9 are evenly installed on the bottom of the cover 11. A base plate 8 is installed at the lower end of the module uprights 9. The base plate 8 and the module uprights 9 cooperate to support the cover 11. Multiple evenly arranged first hand-changing claw uprights 14 are installed on the lower surface of the slide rail 3. A second hand-changing claw upright 17 is installed at the bottom of the second claw cylinder 6 by screws. A first long bottom strip 13 is provided directly below the slide rail 3. The lower end of the first hand-changing claw upright 14 is connected to the first long bottom strip 13 by screws. A second long bottom strip 15 is installed at the lower end of the second hand-changing claw upright 17 by screws. Both ends of the second long bottom strip 15 are connected and fixed to the first long bottom strip 13 by ear plates 16. The structure formed by the first long bottom strip 13, the second long bottom strip 15, the first hand-changing claw upright 14 and the second hand-changing claw upright 17 restricts the position of the first claw cylinder 5 and the second claw cylinder 6.

[0024] 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. 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 translational hand-changing module, comprising a horizontal plate (1), characterized in that: A slide rail (3) is provided directly below the horizontal plate (1). The slide rail (3) is arranged along the length of the horizontal plate (1). Multiple sliders (2) are fitted on the slide rail (3) and are slidably connected to the slide rail (3). The multiple sliders (2) are evenly installed on the lower surface of the horizontal plate (1). One end of the horizontal plate (1) is provided with a linear moving part for driving the horizontal plate (1) to move along the slide rail (3). Multiple first gripper cylinders (5) for clamping wires are evenly installed on one side of the horizontal plate (1). Multiple second gripper cylinders (6) that cooperate with the first gripper cylinders (5) are evenly provided on the side of the first gripper cylinders (5) away from the horizontal plate (1).

2. The translational hand-changing module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The linear moving part includes a connecting plate (12). The connecting plate (12) is installed at one end of the horizontal plate (1). The end of the connecting plate (12) away from the horizontal plate (1) is fitted with a slide (18) by screws. A top plate (10) is inserted in the space formed by the slide (18) and the connecting plate (12). A cover (11) is provided on the lower side of the top plate (10). Both ends of the top plate (10) are connected to the cover (11) by screws. The upper end of the cover (11) is open. A lead screw (19) arranged along the length of the cover (11) is rotatably installed inside the cover (11). The lead screw (19) is connected to the slide (18) by a ball nut pair. A servo motor (7) is installed on one side of the cover (11). The output shaft of the servo motor (7) extends into the cover (11) and is connected and fixed to one end of the lead screw (19).

3. The translational hand-changing module according to claim 2, characterized in that: Two photoelectric switches (20) for controlling the forward and reverse rotation of the servo motor (7) are installed on the side of the cover (11) away from the horizontal plate (1). A trigger plate (21) that cooperates with the photoelectric switches (20) is installed on the side of the cover (11) away from the horizontal plate (1).

4. A translational hand-changing module according to claim 2, characterized in that: Multiple module uprights (9) are evenly installed at the bottom of the cover (11), and a base plate (8) is installed at the lower end of the module uprights (9).

5. A translational hand-changing module according to claim 1, characterized in that: A carrier plate (4) is installed on the side of the horizontal plate (1) facing the first gripper cylinder (5). The carrier plate (4) and the horizontal plate (1) are arranged perpendicular to each other. The first gripper cylinder (5) is installed on the side of the carrier plate (4) away from the horizontal plate (1) by screws.

6. A translational hand-changing module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The slide rail (3) has a plurality of evenly arranged first hand-changing gripper upright plates (14) installed on its lower surface, and the second hand-changing gripper upright plate (17) is installed at the bottom of the second gripper cylinder (6) by screws.

7. A translational hand-changing module according to claim 6, characterized in that: A first long bottom strip (13) is provided directly below the slide rail (3). The lower end of the first hand-changing claw plate (14) is connected to the first long bottom strip (13) by screws. The lower end of the second hand-changing claw plate (17) is equipped with a second long bottom strip (15) by screws. Both ends of the second long bottom strip (15) are connected and fixed to the first long bottom strip (13) by ear plates (16).

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