Multifunctional carrying arm

Abstract

The multifunctional carrying arm comprises a main body frame and a suction cup assembly, the main body frame is formed by connecting four frame rods perpendicular to one another, and the frame rods comprise two long rods and two short rods; a sliding rod is movably connected to the two long rods; the suction cup assembly comprises a suction cup fixing frame and a suction cup body installed below the suction cup fixing frame, and a suction nozzle is arranged on the suction cup body. The multiple suction cup assemblies are symmetrically fixed to the lower portion of the sliding rod. The device has the beneficial effects that the sliding rod capable of sliding is arranged on the frame of the carrying arm, a plurality of suction cup assemblies can be arranged on the sliding rod, and the positions of the suction cup assemblies on the main body frame can be adjusted by adjusting the positions of the sliding rod on the frame rod; and therefore, the requirement for carrying liquid crystal panels of different sizes can be met.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of automated production technology, and in particular relates to a multi-functional handling arm for handling LCD panels. Background Technology

[0002] In existing automated production of LCD panels, after the LCD panels are installed, various performance tests and quality checks need to be carried out on the production line. This requires the LCD panels to be moved around to different workstations. At the same time, in order to quickly pack the LCD panels, handling arms are also needed.

[0003] In existing technologies, the handling arms used for transporting LCD panels are mostly divided into two types: one for transporting the LCD panel and the other for transporting the pads. However, existing handling arms cannot simultaneously handle both the LCD panel and the pad. Furthermore, existing handling arms cannot handle LCD panels of different sizes, exhibiting a limitation in functionality. Therefore, it is necessary to develop a new type of multi-functional handling arm for LCD panels that can simultaneously transport both the panel and the pad, and can also handle panels of different sizes. Utility Model Content

[0004] This utility model provides a multi-functional handling arm that can simultaneously handle LCD panels and pads, and can also handle panels of different sizes. It has the advantages of simple structure and rich functionality.

[0005] Other objects and advantages of this utility model can be further understood from the technical features disclosed herein.

[0006] To achieve one, some, or all of the above objectives or other objectives, this utility model provides a multifunctional handling arm. The multifunctional handling arm includes a main frame and suction cup assemblies. The main frame is formed by connecting four mutually perpendicular frame rods, each frame rod including two long rods and two short rods. Sliding rods are movably connected to the two long rods. The suction cup assembly includes a suction cup holder and a suction cup body installed below the suction cup holder. The suction cup body is provided with a suction nozzle. Multiple suction cup assemblies are symmetrically fixed below the sliding rods. The beneficial effect of this technical solution is that by setting a slidable sliding rod on the frame of the handling arm, multiple suction cup assemblies can be configured on the sliding rod. By adjusting the position of the sliding rod on the frame rod, the position of the suction cup assemblies on the main frame can be adjusted, thereby meeting the needs of handling LCD panels of different sizes.

[0007] It also includes a lifting assembly, and the main frame also includes two mounting rods fixed between the long rods. The mounting rods are provided with mounting positions, and the lifting assembly is fixed to the mounting positions.

[0008] A rotary correction motor is installed at the upper part of the connection between the lifting component and the mounting position.

[0009] The main frame also includes a reinforcing rod, the two ends of which are fixed to the short rod and are located horizontally between the two long rods.

[0010] A sliding rod sliding assembly is provided between the sliding rod and the two long rods. The sliding rod sliding assembly includes a first sliding rail group set on the long rod and sliders a set at both ends of the sliding rod. The sliders a cooperate with the first sliding rail group.

[0011] The sliding rod is also connected to a sliding drive assembly, which includes a drive motor and a pulley assembly respectively mounted on two short rods. The drive motor is equipped with a pulley body that matches the pulley assembly. A synchronous belt assembly is connected between the drive motor and the pulley assembly. One of the synchronous belts in the synchronous belt assembly is fixedly connected to the sliding rod.

[0012] The suction cup assembly includes a movable suction cup assembly; multiple movable suction cup assemblies are respectively disposed in the middle and at both ends of the sliding rod; the movable suction cup assemblies located at both ends of the sliding rod are also provided with suction cup sliding assemblies, the suction cup sliding assemblies include two inclined rods connected to the reinforcing rod, the inclined rods are provided with a second sliding rail group, the suction cup fixing frame of the movable suction cup assembly is provided with a slider b, the slider b cooperates with the second sliding rail group; the suction cup sliding assembly also includes long grooves symmetrically disposed at both ends of the sliding rod and parallel to the sliding rod, the slider b is mechanically connected to a slider c installed in the long groove.

[0013] The suction cup assembly also includes a fixed suction cup assembly, which is disposed in the middle and on both sides of the mounting rod.

[0014] The suction cup body on the suction cup mounting bracket of the movable suction cup assembly and the fixed suction cup assembly includes a pad suction cup body and a panel suction cup body.

[0015] The suction nozzle of the gasket suction cup body is an accordion-style suction nozzle, and the suction nozzle of the panel suction cup body is a non-marking flat suction nozzle.

[0016] The suction cup body also includes an air inlet pipe connected to the suction nozzle, with the top of the air inlet pipe fixed to the suction cup mounting bracket.

[0017] The movable suction cup assembly has at least four panel suction cup bodies in the middle of the sliding rod, and at least one panel suction cup body and one pad suction cup body at each end of the sliding rod.

[0018] The fixed suction cup assembly includes at least four gasket suction cup bodies symmetrically arranged in the middle of the mounting rod; and at least eight panel suction cup bodies symmetrically arranged at both ends of the mounting rod.

[0019] Two panel suction cup bodies are provided on the lower side of the gasket suction cup body located at the lower end of the mounting rod.

[0020] An overpressure detection device is provided on the movable suction cup assembly located at both ends of the sliding rod. The overpressure detection device is equipped with a sensor, and the bottom of the overpressure sensor is located on the same horizontal plane as the bottom of the suction nozzle.

[0021] A camera is connected to slider a on one side of the sliding rod.

[0022] Compared with the prior art, the main advantages of this utility model include: 1. This utility model also provides a sliding rod on the frame body of the handling arm. The sliding rod is driven to slide by a drive component. There are multiple suction cup components on the sliding rod, which can handle LCD panels of different sizes as needed.

[0023] 2. The gasket suction cup body and the panel suction cup body are arranged as needed on the sliding rod and the mounting rod in the middle of the frame body, so that the LCD panel body and the gasket can be moved simultaneously. To make the above and other objects, features and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, preferred embodiments are described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0024] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the specific embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0025] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the lifting component structure of the device of this utility model.

[0026] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the device of this utility model.

[0027] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A magnified view of part A in the diagram.

[0028] Figure 4This is a top view of the main frame of the device of this utility model.

[0029] Figure 5 for Figure 4 A magnified view of part B in the device.

[0030] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the movable suction cup assembly located at both ends of the sliding rod in the device of this utility model. In the diagram: 1. Lifting assembly; 101. Mounting plate; 2. Rotary correction motor; 201. Placement frame; 3. LCD panel; 4. Main frame; 401. Long rod; 402. Short rod; 403. Sliding rod; 4031. Slider a; 4032. Long groove; 404. Cable drag chain plate; 405. Mounting rod; 406. Diagonal rod; 407. Reinforcing rod; 5. Cable drag chain; 6. Camera; 7. Drive motor; 701. Synchronous belt assembly; 8. First sliding rail assembly; 801. Second sliding rail assembly; 901. Panel suction cup body; 902. Gasket suction cup body; 903. First suction cup fixing frame; 904. Air inlet pipe; 905. Second suction cup fixing frame; 906. Third suction cup fixing frame; 10. Slider b; 1001. Slider c; 11. Overpressure detection device; 1101. Overpressure sensor; 1102. Connecting rod. Detailed Implementation

[0031] The foregoing and other technical contents, features, and effects of this utility model will be clearly presented in the following detailed description of a preferred embodiment with reference to the accompanying drawings. The directional terms mentioned in the following embodiments, such as up, down, left, right, front, or back, are only for reference to the accompanying drawings. Therefore, the directional terms used are for illustrative purposes and not for limiting the scope of this utility model.

[0032] Example 1

[0033] Example 1 mainly provides a fixed suction cup assembly and a movable suction cup assembly on the handling arm. The combination of the movable suction cup assembly and the fixed suction cup assembly can meet the needs of handling LCD panels 3 of different sizes.

[0034] This embodiment provides a multifunctional handling arm, see [link]. Figure 2 The multi-functional handling arm includes a main frame 4, a suction cup assembly, and a lifting assembly 1. The main frame 4 is formed by connecting four mutually perpendicular frame rods. The suction cup assembly is placed on the main frame 4. The main frame 4 is used to adsorb the panel on one hand and is connected to the lifting assembly 1 on the other hand, so that the lifting assembly 1 can lift and transport the adsorbed liquid crystal panel 3.

[0035] The frame includes two long rods 401 and two short rods 402; sliding rods 403 are movably connected to the two long rods 401; the main frame 4 also includes two mounting rods 405 fixed between the long rods 401, the mounting rods 405 being parallel to and symmetrically arranged between the two short rods 402. Mounting positions are provided on the mounting rods 405, and the lifting assembly 1 is fixed to the mounting positions. The main installation method is shown below. Figure 1 as well as Figure 2 The bottom of the lifting module has a mounting plate 101, which can be mechanically fixed to the mounting position by bolts. A rotary correction motor 2 is installed at the upper part of the connection between the lifting assembly 1 and the mounting position. Figure 1 The rotary motor is housed within a box-shaped placement frame 201 with an open top. The placement frame 201 is rotatably connected to the mounting plate 101 at the bottom, and this rotatable connection is achieved using bearings. The lifting module described is existing technology, often employing structures such as lead screws and linear guides; it is not an innovation of this utility model and will not be elaborated upon here.

[0036] Meanwhile, in order to ensure that the handling arm can withstand the heavy weight of the LCD panel 3 when handling the LCD panel 3, a reinforcing rod 407 is also provided on the main frame 4. The two ends of the reinforcing rod 407 are fixed on the short rod 402 and are located in the middle of the two long rods 401 in the horizontal direction.

[0037] The suction cup assembly includes a suction cup holder and a suction cup body mounted below the suction cup holder. The suction cup body includes a suction nozzle. The structure of this suction cup assembly can be found in [reference needed]. Figure 6 The structural diagram shows the movable suction cup assemblies located at both ends of the sliding rod 403, the movable suction cup assembly located in the middle of the sliding rod 403, and the fixed suction cup assembly located on the mounting rod 405. Figure 6 The suction cup assembly structures are similar, differing only in the shape of the suction cup holders. The suction cup holders of the fixed suction cup assembly located at both ends of the mounting rod 405 are elongated third suction cup holders 906. The suction cup holders of the sliding suction cup assembly located in the middle of the sliding rod 403 are L-shaped second suction cup holders 905 in the vertical direction. The suction cup holders of the sliding suction cup assembly located at both ends of the sliding rod 403 are L-shaped first suction cup holders 903 in the horizontal direction. This structure can... Figure 4 as well as Figure 6 Therefore, no schematic diagram of each suction cup component is provided.

[0038] Multiple suction cup assemblies are symmetrically fixed below the sliding rod 403. A sliding assembly for the sliding rod 403 is provided between the sliding rod 403 and the two long rods 401. The sliding assembly for the sliding rod 403 includes a first sliding guide rail group 8 disposed on the long rods 401 and sliders a4031 disposed at both ends of the sliding rod 403. The sliders a4031 cooperate with the first sliding guide rail group 8. A sliding drive assembly is also connected to the sliding rod 403. The sliding drive assembly includes a drive motor 7 disposed on the two short rods 402 and a pulley group. The drive motor 7 is provided with a pulley body that cooperates with the pulley group. A synchronous belt group 701 is connected between the drive motor 7 and the pulley group. One synchronous belt in the synchronous belt group 701 is fixedly connected to the sliding rod 403. When the drive motor 7 rotates, it can drive the synchronous belt group 701 to move, and thus the synchronous belt group 701 can drive the sliding rod 403 to move back and forth.

[0039] As a preferred embodiment of the above scheme, in order to ensure the stability of movement, a drive motor 7 and a timing belt group 701 need to be installed at both ends of the sliding rod 403.

[0040] As a preferred embodiment of the above solution, in order to achieve quick disassembly of the timing belt assembly 701 and the sliding rod 403, a fixing clip can be provided at the bottom of the sliding rod 403, which can clamp the timing belt assembly 701.

[0041] See Figure 4 The suction cup assembly includes a movable suction cup assembly, with multiple movable suction cup assemblies respectively disposed at the middle and both ends of the sliding rod 403; the movable suction cup assemblies located at both ends of the sliding rod 403 are also provided with suction cup sliding assemblies, each suction cup sliding assembly including two inclined rods 406 connected to the reinforcing rod 407, a second sliding rail group 801 disposed on the inclined rods 406, and a slider b10 disposed on the suction cup fixing frame 903 of the movable suction cup assembly, the slider b10 cooperating with the second sliding rail group; the suction cup sliding assembly also includes elongated grooves 4032 symmetrically disposed at both ends of the sliding rod 403 and parallel to the sliding rod 403, the slider b10 being mechanically connected to a slider c1001 installed in the elongated groove 4032. When the drive motor 7 drives the sliding rod 403 to move, the slider c1001, which is slidably connected to the long groove 4032 on the sliding rod 403, will be pushed. The slider c1001 moves along the long groove 4032, and the slider b10 connected to the slider c1001 will move along the sliding rail group on the inclined rod 406. At this time, the movable suction cup assemblies at both ends of the sliding rod 403 will move towards the suction cup assembly in the middle position, and the position of the movable suction cup assembly can be adjusted, thereby realizing the clamping and transportation of LCD panels 3 of different sizes.

[0042] The suction cup assembly also includes a fixed suction cup assembly; the fixed suction cup assembly is disposed in the middle and on both sides of the mounting rod 405.

[0043] Example 2

[0044] Embodiment 2 provides a panel suction cup body 901 and a gasket suction cup body 902 with different arrangements on a movable suction cup assembly and a fixed suction cup assembly.

[0045] To simultaneously pick up the panel and the gasket, this application also provides two different types of suction nozzles. The suction cup body on the suction cup mounting frame 903 of the movable suction cup assembly and the fixed suction cup assembly includes a gasket suction cup body 902 and a panel suction cup body 901. The suction nozzle of the gasket suction cup body 902 is an accordion-style nozzle, and the suction nozzle of the panel suction cup body 901 is a non-marking flat nozzle. The two different types of suction nozzles can respectively pick up the liquid crystal panel 3 and the gasket. In addition to the suction nozzle, the suction cup body also includes an air inlet pipe 904 connected to the suction nozzle; the top of the air inlet pipe 904 has an air inlet, and an external vacuum tube is connected to the air inlet. When the suction nozzle of the suction cup assembly contacts the panel or the gasket, a vacuum is drawn through the vacuum tube, so that the suction nozzle is tightly attached to the panel and the gasket. The vacuum tube is arranged inside the drag chain 5 set in the frame body. One end of the drag chain 5 is placed on the drag chain plate 404 and the other end is placed on the mounting bracket of the sliding rod 403.

[0046] Referring to 4, the movable suction cup assembly includes a suction cup assembly disposed in the middle of the sliding rod 403 and moving with the sliding rod 403. The suction cup assembly disposed in the middle of the sliding rod 403 is a panel suction cup body 901. At least one panel suction cup body 901 and a gasket suction cup body 902 are disposed at each end of the sliding rod 403.

[0047] The fixed suction cup assembly includes at least eight panel suction cup bodies 901, with four panels suction cup bodies 901 mounted on one end of each of the upper and lower sides of the mounting rod 405. The four panel suction cup bodies 901 on one side of the mounting rod 405 are arranged in pairs at each end of the rod. Two panel suction cup bodies 901 are connected to a long, narrow third suction cup mounting bracket 906. The four panel suction cup bodies 901 on one side of the mounting rod 405 are mounted on two third suction cup mounting brackets 906, which are fixed to the mounting rod 405 by a connecting piece in the middle. Moving towards the middle of the mounting rod 405, four pad suction cup bodies 902 are found near the middle reinforcing rod 407. Every two pad suction cup bodies 902 are fixed to a horizontal third suction cup mounting bracket 906, and the third suction cup mounting bracket 906 containing two pad suction cup bodies 902 is fixed to the mounting rod 405. The arrangement of the gasket suction cup body 902 and the panel suction cup body 901 on the fixed suction cup assembly is arranged according to the handling requirements.

[0048] An overpressure detection device 11 is provided on the sliders a4031 at both ends of the sliding rod 403. The overpressure detection device 11 is equipped with a sensor, and the bottom of the overpressure sensor 1101 is located on the same horizontal plane as the bottom of the suction nozzle. When the lifting assembly 1 moves the main frame 4 down, the overpressure sensor 1101 of the overpressure detection device 11 can detect the pressure. When the pressure between the suction nozzle and the panel or gasket reaches the standard value, the external vacuum tube will evacuate the air inlet pipe 904, so that the suction nozzle and the panel or gasket are firmly attached.

[0049] A camera 6 is installed on the slider a4031 of the sliding rod 403. When the panel needs to be moved, the lifting module moves the frame body to the packing position, and the camera 6 set located on both sides of the main frame 4 will take pictures. Then the lifting assembly 1 moves the frame body above the panel, and the camera 6 takes pictures of the left and right corners of the panel.

[0050] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model mainly include: 1. This utility model also provides a sliding rod 403 on the frame body of the handling arm. The sliding rod 403 is driven to slide by a driving component. There are multiple suction cup components on the sliding rod 403, which can handle LCD panels 3 of different sizes as needed. 2. The pad suction cup body 902 and the panel suction cup body 901 are arranged in combination on the sliding rod 403 and the mounting rod 405 in the middle of the frame body as needed, so that the LCD panel 3 body and the pad can be handled simultaneously. The above provides a detailed description of a multifunctional handling arm provided by this utility model. Specific examples are used in this article to illustrate the structure and working principle of this utility model. The above description of the embodiments is only used to help understand the method and core idea of ​​this utility model. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made to this utility model without departing from the principle of this utility model, and these improvements and modifications also fall within the scope of protection of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A multi-functional handling arm, characterized in that, The multi-functional handling arm includes a main frame (4) and a suction cup assembly. The main frame (4) is formed by connecting four mutually perpendicular frame rods, which include two long rods (401) and two short rods (402). A sliding rod (403) is movably connected to the two long rods (401); The suction cup assembly includes a suction cup mounting frame and a suction cup body installed below the suction cup mounting frame, and the suction cup body is provided with a suction nozzle; Multiple suction cup assemblies are symmetrically fixed below the sliding rod (403).

2. The multifunctional handling arm according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a lifting assembly (1), and the main frame (4) also includes two mounting rods (405) fixed between the long rods (401), the mounting rods (405) are provided with mounting positions, and the lifting assembly (1) is fixed at the mounting positions; A rotary correction motor (2) is provided at the upper part of the connection between the lifting component (1) and the installation position. The main frame (4) also includes a reinforcing rod (407), the two ends of which are fixed to the short rod (402) and are located in the middle of the two long rods (401) in the horizontal direction.

3. The multifunctional handling arm according to claim 1, characterized in that, A sliding assembly for the sliding rod (403) is provided between the sliding rod (403) and the two long rods (401). The sliding assembly for the sliding rod (403) includes a first sliding rail group (8) provided on the long rod (401) and sliders a (4031) provided at both ends of the sliding rod (403). The sliders a (4031) cooperate with the first sliding rail group (8).

4. A multifunctional handling arm according to claim 3, characterized in that, The sliding rod (403) is also connected to a sliding drive assembly, which includes a drive motor (7) and a pulley assembly respectively mounted on two short rods (402). The drive motor (7) is provided with a pulley body that matches the pulley assembly. A synchronous belt assembly (701) is connected between the drive motor (7) and the pulley assembly. One of the synchronous belts in the synchronous belt assembly (701) is fixedly connected to the sliding rod (403).

5. A multifunctional handling arm according to claim 2, characterized in that, The suction cup assembly includes a movable suction cup assembly; The plurality of the aforementioned movable suction cup assemblies are respectively disposed in the middle and at both ends of the sliding rod (403); The movable suction cup assembly located at both ends of the sliding rod (403) is also provided with a suction cup sliding assembly. The suction cup sliding assembly includes two inclined rods (406) connected to the reinforcing rod (407). A second sliding rail group (801) is provided on the inclined rods (406). A slider b (10) is provided on the suction cup fixing frame of the movable suction cup assembly. The slider b (10) cooperates with the second sliding rail group. The suction cup sliding assembly also includes a long groove (4032) symmetrically arranged at both ends of the sliding rod (403) and parallel to the sliding rod (403), and the slider b (10) is mechanically connected to the slider c (1001) installed in the long groove (4032); The suction cup assembly also includes a fixed suction cup assembly, which is disposed in the middle and on both sides of the mounting rod (405); The suction cup body on the suction cup holder of the movable suction cup assembly and the fixed suction cup assembly includes a pad suction cup body (902) and a panel suction cup body (901). The suction nozzle of the gasket suction cup body (902) is an accordion-style suction nozzle, and the suction nozzle of the panel suction cup body (901) is a non-marking flat suction nozzle. The suction cup body also includes an air inlet pipe (904) connected to the suction nozzle, with the top of the air inlet pipe (904) fixed on the suction cup mounting bracket.

6. A multifunctional handling arm according to claim 5, characterized in that, At least four panel suction cup bodies (901) are provided in the middle of the sliding rod (403) of the movable suction cup assembly, and at least one panel suction cup body (901) and one pad suction cup body (902) are provided at each end of the sliding rod (403).

7. A multifunctional handling arm according to claim 5, characterized in that, The fixed suction cup assembly includes at least four gasket suction cup bodies (902) symmetrically arranged in the middle of the mounting rod (405); and at least eight panel suction cup bodies (901) symmetrically arranged at both ends of the mounting rod (405).

8. A multifunctional handling arm according to claim 7, characterized in that, Two panel suction cup bodies (901) are provided on the lower side of the gasket suction cup body (902) located at the lower end of the mounting rod (405).

9. A multifunctional handling arm according to claim 5, characterized in that, An overpressure detection device (11) is provided on the movable suction cup assembly located at both ends of the sliding rod (403). The overpressure detection device (11) is equipped with a sensor, and the bottom of the sensor is located on the same horizontal plane as the bottom of the suction nozzle.

10. A multifunctional handling arm according to claim 3, characterized in that, A camera (6) is connected to a slider a (4031) on one side of the sliding rod (403).

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