Material taking and placing module
By coordinating the Y-axis, X-axis, and Z-axis drive modules with the variable-pitch suction module and the cover plate assembly, the problem of existing equipment being unable to work together is solved, enabling efficient and automated production of multi-specification products and improving the flexibility and production efficiency of the equipment.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SHENZHEN BOSS TECH CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-26
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-05
AI Technical Summary
Existing spraying equipment cannot achieve coordinated operation of cover plates and products, has a low degree of automation, lacks flexibility, and is difficult to adapt to the production needs of products of different sizes.
It adopts Y-axis, X-axis and Z-axis drive modules in conjunction with variable pitch suction module and cover plate picking assembly to realize the coordinated operation of cover plate picking and product picking. The suction cup spacing is adjustable, equipped with picking cylinder and picking gripper, combined with buffer rod protection design.
It improves production efficiency and automation, adapts to various product specifications, reduces equipment downtime and operation steps, extends equipment life, and reduces labor costs.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of spraying device technology, and in particular to a material loading and unloading module. Background Technology
[0002] In modern industrial production, especially in the electronics manufacturing sector, the unloading process after spraying is one of the key steps to ensure product quality and production efficiency. Taking mobile phone back cover spraying as an example, the sprayed glass product needs to be removed from the carrier tray and placed on a positioning platform for subsequent processing. At the same time, the cover plate needs to be removed from the carrier tray or repositioned. This process places extremely high demands on the flexibility, precision, and automation of the equipment.
[0003] The shortcomings of existing technologies include a lack of collaborative operation capabilities:
[0004] Existing unloading equipment typically can only perform the operation of removing the cover plate or the product independently, and cannot achieve coordinated operation of the two. For example, removing the cover plate and the product need to be done separately, which not only increases the number of operation steps, but also reduces production efficiency.
[0005] Insufficient flexibility: The suction cup spacing of traditional equipment is fixed, making it difficult to adapt to products of different sizes. The fixed spacing of the suction cups cannot meet diverse production needs, resulting in poor equipment versatility.
[0006] Low level of automation: Many existing devices rely on manual operation or simple mechanical devices, resulting in a low level of automation. This not only reduces production efficiency but also increases labor costs and error rates. For example, in large-scale production, the speed of manual material feeding cannot keep up with the pace of automated painting lines, leading to production bottlenecks. Utility Model Content
[0007] In view of the problems existing in the prior art, this utility model provides a material picking and placing module.
[0008] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution of this utility model is as follows:
[0009] This utility model provides a material handling module, including: a Y-axis drive module, an X-axis drive module disposed at the output end of the Y-axis drive module, a variable pitch suction module disposed at the output end of the X-axis drive module, and a cover plate assembly.
[0010] The variable pitch suction module includes a mounting plate, a Z-axis drive module mounted on the mounting plate, a drive mechanism and a sliding assembly mounted on the output end of the Z-axis drive module, several suction cup modules mounted on the sliding assembly, and a variable pitch plate mounted on the output end of the drive mechanism.
[0011] The variable pitch plate is provided with a number of guide slots, and each suction cup module is provided with a cam roller, which is correspondingly set in the guide slot and can roll along the guide slot.
[0012] The cover plate assembly includes a second mounting plate, a second Z-axis drive module mounted on the second mounting plate, a second sliding component mounted on both sides of the second Z-axis drive module, a fixed seat mounted at the output end of the second Z-axis drive module and slidably connected to the second sliding component, and several material picking mechanisms mounted on the fixed seat.
[0013] Preferably, the Y-axis drive module includes two Y-axis mounting bases arranged side by side, a Y-axis linear module mounted on one Y-axis mounting base, and a sliding assembly mounted on the other Y-axis mounting base.
[0014] Preferably, the X-axis drive module includes an X-axis linear module, one end of which is disposed on the output end of the Y-axis linear module, and the other end is disposed on the sliding component three.
[0015] Preferably, the Z-axis drive module includes a Z-axis sliding cylinder and a fixed plate disposed at the output end of the Z-axis sliding cylinder.
[0016] Preferably, the drive mechanism includes a drive motor.
[0017] Preferably, the suction cup module includes a support base, a suction cup frame disposed on the support base, and suction cups installed at both ends of the suction cup frame; the support base is disposed on a sliding component; the suction cup frame has oblong holes at both ends, and the suction cups are disposed in the oblong holes, and the suction cups are installed at different positions along the oblong holes, thereby adjusting the distance between the two suction cups.
[0018] Preferably, the Z-axis drive module two includes a Z-axis cylinder.
[0019] Preferably, the material handling mechanism includes a material handling cylinder and a material handling gripper disposed at the output end of the material handling cylinder.
[0020] Preferably, the end of the second mounting plate is further provided with a buffer rod, which is opposite to the extension block at the bottom of the fixing seat.
[0021] Preferably, the sliding component one, sliding component two, and sliding component three each include a slide rail and a slider disposed on the slide rail.
[0022] The technical solution of this utility model has the following beneficial effects:
[0023] Highly efficient collaborative operation: The material handling module of this invention enables coordinated operation of picking up the cover plate and absorbing the product. Specifically, while the cover plate picking assembly grips the cover plate, the variable-pitch suction module can quickly move to the gripping position, pick up the glass product under the cover plate, and place it on the external positioning platform. This collaborative operation method greatly improves production efficiency and reduces equipment idle time and operating steps.
[0024] Precise motion control: Through precise control of the Y-axis, X-axis and Z-axis drive modules, the equipment can achieve precise movement in multiple directions, ensuring that the actions of picking up the cover and picking up the product can be seamlessly connected, further improving the automation level and production efficiency of the equipment.
[0025] Variable pitch suction module: Through the design of variable pitch plate and guide slot hole, suction cup module can be quickly adjusted according to different product sizes, adapting to a variety of product specifications without the need to change equipment or make complex adjustments, greatly improving the versatility and flexibility of the equipment.
[0026] Adjustable suction cup module design: Flexible adjustment of suction cup spacing: The suction cup frame in the suction cup module has oblong holes at both ends, allowing the suction cups to be installed at different positions along these holes, thus adjusting the spacing between the two suction cups. This design not only accommodates products of different sizes but also allows for rapid adjustments during production based on actual needs, further improving the flexibility and versatility of the equipment.
[0027] Highly efficient material handling mechanism design:
[0028] High efficiency of the material handling mechanism: The material handling mechanism includes a material handling cylinder and a material handling gripper. This design enables the rapid and accurate handling of cover plates or other materials. The use of the material handling cylinder ensures a fast response and high efficiency in the material handling process, while the design of the material handling gripper ensures the stability and reliability of the gripping. In addition, the cooperation between the material handling mechanism and the Z-axis drive module two enables precise loading and unloading operations, further improving the automation level and production efficiency of the entire equipment.
[0029] The protective function of the buffer bars: The buffer bars at both ends of the mounting plate are opposite to the extension blocks at the bottom of the fixing base. When the cover plate assembly is operated to its extreme position, the buffer bars can buffer and protect, reducing mechanical impact damage to the equipment. This design not only extends the service life of the equipment but also improves its reliability and safety under extreme operating conditions. For example, if the equipment malfunctions unexpectedly or is operated incorrectly, causing the cover plate assembly to move to its extreme position, the buffer bars can effectively absorb the impact force, protecting the critical components of the equipment from damage.
[0030] Improve automation and production efficiency: Automated drive system: The automated design of the Y-axis, X-axis and Z-axis drive modules realizes the automated operation of the entire material feeding process, reduces manual intervention, improves production efficiency, and the equipment can quickly respond to the needs of the production line to achieve efficient material feeding and avoid production bottlenecks. It is especially suitable for large-scale automated production.
[0031] Improved production efficiency: Automated material handling reduces the need for manual operation, improves production line efficiency, helps shorten production cycles, and increases output. Attached Figure Description
[0032] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present utility model. Figure 1 ;
[0033] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present utility model. Figure 2 ;
[0034] Figure 3 This practical variable pitch suction module is intended to Figure 1 ;
[0035] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the variable pitch suction module structure of this utility model. Figure 2 ;
[0036] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the cover plate assembly structure of this utility model. Figure 1 ;
[0037] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the cover plate assembly structure of this utility model. Figure 2 . Detailed Implementation
[0038] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.
[0039] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.
[0040] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.
[0041] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., 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 according to the specific circumstances.
[0042] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.
[0043] Reference Figures 1 to 6 The present invention provides a material handling module, including: a Y-axis drive module 30, an X-axis drive module 31 disposed at the output end of the Y-axis drive module 30, a variable pitch suction module 32 disposed at the output end of the X-axis drive module 31, and a cover plate assembly 33.
[0044] The Y-axis drive module 30 is used to drive the X-axis drive module 31 to move along the Y-axis; the X-axis drive module 31 is used to drive the variable pitch suction module 32 and the cover plate assembly 33 to move along the X-axis.
[0045] The variable pitch suction module 32 includes a mounting plate, a Z-axis drive module 321 mounted on the mounting plate, a drive mechanism 322 and a sliding component 323 mounted on the output end of the Z-axis drive module 321, a plurality of suction cup modules 325 mounted on the sliding component 323, and a variable pitch plate 324 mounted on the output end of the drive mechanism 322.
[0046] The variable pitch plate 324 has a plurality of guide slots 3240, and each suction cup module 325 is also provided with a cam roller 326, which is correspondingly disposed in the guide slot 3240 and can roll along the guide slot 3240; the Z-axis drive module 321 includes a Z-axis sliding cylinder and a fixed plate disposed at the output end of the Z-axis sliding cylinder; the drive mechanism 322 includes a drive motor.
[0047] Furthermore, the suction cup module 325 includes a support base 3250, a suction cup frame 3251 disposed on the support base 3250, and suction cups 3252 installed at both ends of the suction cup frame 3251; the support base 3250 is disposed on the sliding component 323; the suction cup frame 3251 has oblong holes at both ends, and the suction cups 3252 are disposed in the oblong holes. The suction cups are installed at different positions along the oblong holes, thereby adjusting the distance between the two suction cups.
[0048] In this embodiment, the working principle of the variable-pitch suction module 32 is as follows: the Z-axis drive module 321 drives the drive mechanism 322 and the sliding component 323 to move along the Z-axis direction. The drive mechanism 322 drives the variable-pitch plate 324 to move, thereby driving the cam roller 326 to move in the guide slot hole 3240, so that the suction cup module 325 slides on the sliding component 323 to change pitch and pick up the glass product under the cover plate.
[0049] Precise control of suction cup spacing: The variable-pitch suction module 32 allows for precise adjustment of the spacing between suction cups via the guide slots 3240 on the variable-pitch plate 324 and the cam rollers 326 on the suction cup module 325, to accommodate glass products of different sizes. The design of the variable-pitch suction module 32 enables the module to flexibly adapt to glass products of different sizes and shapes, improving the adaptability and flexibility of the production line.
[0050] The cover plate picking assembly 33 includes a second mounting plate, a second Z-axis drive module 330 mounted on the second mounting plate, second sliding components 331 mounted on both sides of the second Z-axis drive module 330, a fixed base 332 mounted at the output end of the second Z-axis drive module 330 and slidably connected to the second sliding components 331, and a plurality of picking mechanisms 333 mounted on the fixed base 332; the second Z-axis drive module 330 includes a Z-axis cylinder. The picking mechanism 333 includes a picking cylinder and a picking gripper mounted at the output end of the picking cylinder. In this embodiment, the working principle of the cover plate picking assembly 33 is as follows: the second Z-axis drive module 330 drives the fixed base 332 to slide on the second sliding component 331, thereby driving the picking mechanism 333 to move. The picking mechanism 333 then drives the picking gripper to pick up the cover plate.
[0051] Furthermore, the end of the second mounting plate is also provided with a buffer rod 334, which is opposite to the extension block at the bottom of the fixing seat. The buffer rod 334 is opposite to the extension block at the bottom of the fixing seat. When the cover plate assembly 33 is operated to the extreme position, the buffer rod plays a protective role and reduces mechanical damage.
[0052] Furthermore, the Y-axis drive module 30 includes two Y-axis fixed seats arranged side by side, a Y-axis linear module mounted on one Y-axis fixed seat, and a sliding assembly three mounted on the other Y-axis fixed seat; the X-axis drive module 31 includes an X-axis linear module, one end of which is disposed on the output end of the Y-axis linear module, and the other end is disposed on the sliding assembly three. Each of the sliding assemblies includes a slide rail and a slider disposed on the slide rail.
[0053] Working principle of this utility model:
[0054] The Y-axis drive module 30 works, driving the X-axis drive module 31 to move along the Y-axis. The X-axis drive module 31 works, driving the variable pitch suction module 32 and the cover plate picking assembly 33 to move along the X-axis to the work station. The variable pitch suction module 32 picks up the glass product under the cover plate that the cover plate picking assembly 33 has already removed and places it on the external positioning platform for positioning. The cover plate picking assembly 33 picks up the cover plate from the carrier tray or places the cover plate on the carrier tray that has already picked up the glass product.
[0055] Specifically, the cover plate picking assembly 33 starts working. The Z-axis drive module 330 drives the fixed seat 332 to slide on the sliding assembly 331, thereby driving the picking mechanism 333 to move. The picking mechanism 333 works, driving the picking gripper to pick up the cover plate on the carrier tray. At this time, the variable pitch suction module 32 moves to the picking position of the cover plate picking assembly 33 (the position of the picked cover plate on the carrier tray), and picks up the glass product under the cover plate and places it on the external positioning platform for positioning. The cover plate picking assembly 33 moves to the cover plate placement position (the position after the glass product has been picked up by the variable pitch suction module 32), and places the picked cover plate on the carrier tray.
[0056] The specific working principle of the variable pitch suction module 32 is as follows: When the variable pitch suction module 32 starts to suck up material, the Z-axis drive module 321 drives the drive mechanism 322 and the sliding component 323 to move along the Z-axis direction. The drive mechanism 322 drives the variable pitch plate 324 to move, which in turn drives the cam roller 326 to move in the guide slot hole 3240, so that the suction cup module 325 slides on the sliding component 323 to change pitch and suck up the glass products under the cover plate of the carrier plate.
[0057] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and does not limit the patent scope of the present utility model. All equivalent structural transformations made under the inventive concept of the present utility model using the contents of the present utility model specification and drawings, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the patent protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A material handling module, characterized in that, include: Y-axis drive module, X-axis drive module set at the output end of Y-axis drive module, variable pitch suction module and cover plate assembly set at the output end of X-axis drive module; The variable pitch suction module includes a mounting plate, a Z-axis drive module mounted on the mounting plate, a drive mechanism and a sliding assembly mounted on the output end of the Z-axis drive module, several suction cup modules mounted on the sliding assembly, and a variable pitch plate mounted on the output end of the drive mechanism. The variable pitch plate is provided with a number of guide slots, and each suction cup module is provided with a cam roller, which is correspondingly set in the guide slot and can roll along the guide slot. The cover plate assembly includes a second mounting plate, a second Z-axis drive module mounted on the second mounting plate, a second sliding component mounted on both sides of the second Z-axis drive module, a fixed seat mounted at the output end of the second Z-axis drive module and slidably connected to the second sliding component, and several material picking mechanisms mounted on the fixed seat.
2. The material handling module according to claim 1, characterized in that, The Y-axis drive module includes two Y-axis mounting bases arranged side by side, a Y-axis linear module mounted on one Y-axis mounting base, and a sliding component mounted on the other Y-axis mounting base.
3. The material handling module according to claim 2, characterized in that, The X-axis drive module includes an X-axis linear module, one end of which is disposed on the output end of the Y-axis linear module, and the other end is disposed on the sliding component three.
4. The material handling module according to claim 1, characterized in that, The Z-axis drive module includes a Z-axis sliding cylinder and a fixed plate disposed at the output end of the Z-axis sliding cylinder.
5. The material handling module according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drive mechanism includes a drive motor.
6. The material handling module according to claim 1, characterized in that, The suction cup module includes a support base, a suction cup frame mounted on the support base, and suction cups mounted at both ends of the suction cup frame. The support base is mounted on a sliding component. The suction cup frame has oblong holes at both ends, and the suction cups are mounted in the oblong holes. The suction cups are installed at different positions along the oblong holes, thereby adjusting the distance between the two suction cups.
7. The material handling module according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second Z-axis drive module includes a Z-axis cylinder.
8. The material handling module according to claim 1, characterized in that, The material handling mechanism includes a material handling cylinder and a material handling gripper located at the output end of the material handling cylinder.
9. The material handling module according to claim 1, characterized in that, The end of the second mounting plate is also provided with a buffer rod, which is opposite to the extension block at the bottom of the fixing seat.
10. The material handling module according to claim 3, characterized in that, The sliding component one, sliding component two, and sliding component three all include a slide rail and a slider disposed on the slide rail.