Automatic auxiliary tool suitable for ceramic part tapping machine

Abstract

The utility model discloses an automatic auxiliary tool suitable for a ceramic part tapping machine. The automatic auxiliary tool comprises a mechanical arm. The execution tail end is integrated at the working end of the mechanical arm; the execution tail end drives two connecting rods to move synchronously through a connecting rod air cylinder, and a vacuum suction cup is integrated at the end of the connecting rod air cylinder and fixed to the side face of the ceramic part in a vacuum adsorption mode. A rotating air cylinder is integrated at the execution tail end and can drive the two connecting rods to rotate synchronously so as to drive the ceramic part at the front end to turn over. According to the automatic auxiliary tool, the mechanical arm serves as a carrier, the executing tail end capable of grabbing the ceramic part is integrated at the front end of the mechanical arm, the executing tail end can achieve turning-over operation of the ceramic part through the rotating air cylinder, manual operation is replaced with the automatic auxiliary tool, the labor cost is reduced, and the working efficiency is improved. The problem that manual operation is low in safety is solved, and the production and development requirements of an automatic workshop are met.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of ceramic parts processing technology, and in particular to an automated auxiliary tooling for the processing of ceramic parts in conjunction with a ceramic parts taper machine. Background Technology

[0002] In the production and processing of ceramic parts, taper machines are used to taper holes in ceramic parts according to product requirements. Currently, on ceramic parts processing production lines, the taper hole operation on ceramic parts requires manual assistance. That is, the ceramic parts are manually moved and placed on the processing tray of the taper machine. After the taper machine completes the taper hole operation on one side of the ceramic part, the operator needs to flip the ceramic part and place it back on the processing tray to taper the other side.

[0003] In existing technologies, manual operation methods have the following drawbacks:

[0004] Low safety, because the tapered end of the tapering machine is a sharp part, so it is easy to injure the operator if the operator is misoperated;

[0005] It is inefficient, requiring manual handling and flipping, which is very inefficient and increases labor costs;

[0006] It does not meet the development requirements of automated workshops.

[0007] Therefore, based on the above-mentioned technical problems, those skilled in the art urgently need to develop an automated auxiliary tooling for the processing of ceramic parts in conjunction with a taper machine for ceramic parts. Utility Model Content

[0008] The purpose of this invention is to provide an automated auxiliary tooling suitable for taper machines for ceramic parts. This automated auxiliary tooling uses a robotic arm as a carrier and integrates an execution end effector at the front end of the robotic arm that can grasp ceramic parts. The execution end effector can also perform a flipping operation on the ceramic parts through a rotary cylinder. By using automated auxiliary tooling to replace manual operation, labor costs are reduced, the problem of low safety of manual operation is solved, and the production and development needs of automated workshops are met.

[0009] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0010] This utility model provides an automated auxiliary tooling for taper machines for ceramic parts, the automated auxiliary tooling comprising:

[0011] robotic arms; and

[0012] An end effector integrated into the working end of the robotic arm;

[0013] The actuator drives two connecting rods to move synchronously via a connecting rod cylinder, and the end of the connecting rod cylinder is integrated with a vacuum suction cup, which is fixed to the side of the ceramic part by vacuum adsorption.

[0014] The actuator is integrated with a rotary cylinder, which can drive the two connecting rods to rotate synchronously to flip the ceramic part at the front end.

[0015] Furthermore, the execution terminal includes:

[0016] The main frame is divided into a first connecting plate and a second connecting plate, and the first connecting plate and the second connecting plate are arranged vertically. The execution end is connected to the end of the robotic arm through the upper second connecting plate.

[0017] The rotary cylinder is fixed to the first connecting plate, and the rotary cylinder drive end of the rotary cylinder extends toward the connecting rod cylinder side;

[0018] The connecting rod cylinder is connected to the rotary cylinder drive end of the rotary cylinder via a mounting plate. The front end of the connecting rod cylinder has two connecting rod cylinder drive ends capable of synchronous left and right movement.

[0019] The two connecting rods;

[0020] The vacuum suction cup is provided at the front end of the connecting rod.

[0021] Furthermore, a movable frame is provided above the front end of the connecting rod cylinder;

[0022] The two connecting rods are located inside the movable frame, and the two connecting rods reciprocate horizontally inside the movable frame by being driven by the connecting rod cylinder drive end to adjust the relative position of the two front ceramic parts.

[0023] Furthermore, the connecting rod includes a first end that cooperates with the connecting rod cylinder and a second end that connects to the vacuum suction cup;

[0024] The connecting rod cylinder has a driving block at its driving end, and the driving block is connected to the inner side of the first end of the connecting rod to drive the corresponding connecting rod to move horizontally.

[0025] Furthermore, the drive block has a guide limit rod that passes through the connecting rod and through the side of the movable frame.

[0026] Furthermore, an optical fiber sensor for detecting the position of the ceramic part is installed on the connection component between the vacuum suction cup and the second end, and the detection end of the optical fiber sensor is oriented towards the corresponding ceramic part.

[0027] In the above technical solution, the automated auxiliary tooling for taper machines for ceramic parts provided by this utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0028] This utility model's automated auxiliary tooling uses a robotic arm as a carrier, and integrates an end effector at the front end of the robotic arm that can grasp ceramic parts. The end effector can also perform a flipping operation on the ceramic parts through a rotary cylinder. By using automated auxiliary tooling to replace manual operation, labor costs are reduced, the problem of low safety of manual operation is solved, and the production and development needs of automated workshops are met. Attached Figure Description

[0029] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments recorded in this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings.

[0030] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an automated auxiliary tooling for a taper machine for ceramic parts disclosed in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the end effector structure of the automated auxiliary tooling for a taper machine for ceramic parts disclosed in this embodiment of the invention. Figure 1 ;

[0032] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the end effector structure of the automated auxiliary tooling for a taper machine for ceramic parts disclosed in this embodiment of the invention. Figure 2 .

[0033] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0034] Robotic arm; 20. End effector;

[0035] First connecting plate; 102, Second connecting plate;

[0036] 2. Rotary cylinder; 3. Connecting rod cylinder; 4. Movable frame; 5. Connecting rod; 6. Vacuum suction cup; 7. Fiber optic sensor;

[0037] 201. Mounting plate;

[0038] 501. Drive block; 502. Guide limit rod. Detailed Implementation

[0039] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solution of this utility model, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0040] See Figures 1 to 3 As shown;

[0041] This embodiment provides an automated auxiliary tooling suitable for taper machines for ceramic parts. The automated auxiliary tooling includes:

[0042] Robotic arm 10; and

[0043] The end effector 20 is integrated into the working end of the robotic arm 10;

[0044] The end effector 20 drives two connecting rods 5 to move synchronously through the connecting rod cylinder 3, and the end of the connecting rod cylinder 3 is integrated with a vacuum suction cup 6, which is fixed to the side of the ceramic part by vacuum adsorption.

[0045] The actuator 20 integrates a rotary cylinder 2, which can drive two connecting rods 5 to rotate synchronously to flip the ceramic parts at the front end.

[0046] Specifically, this embodiment discloses an automated auxiliary tooling used in conjunction with a taper machine in a ceramic parts processing workshop. It includes a robotic arm 10 and an end effector 20. The robotic arm 10 can be a common multi-degree-of-freedom robotic arm, which will not be elaborated further. The end effector 20 is the main design structure of this application. It can simultaneously fix two ceramic parts. The end effector 20 mainly fixes the ceramic parts by adsorption through two vacuum suction cups 6 at its end. Furthermore, the integrated connecting rod cylinder 3 horizontally adjusts the positions of two connecting rods 5 according to the taper hole position of the taper machine, thereby adjusting the position of the two ceramic parts to match the taper hole position of the taper machine. Simultaneously, the end effector 20 of this embodiment also integrates a rotary cylinder 2. The rotary cylinder 2 drives the connecting rod cylinder 3 and connecting rods 5 at the front end to rotate, thereby flipping the ceramic parts so that the taper machine can then taper the reverse side of the ceramic parts. This automated auxiliary tooling replaces manual operation, reduces labor input, and solves the problem of low safety.

[0047] Preferably, the execution terminal 20 in this embodiment includes:

[0048] The main frame is divided into a first connecting plate 101 and a second connecting plate 102, and the first connecting plate 101 and the second connecting plate 102 are arranged vertically. The end effector 20 is connected to the end of the robotic arm 10 through the upper second connecting plate 102.

[0049] The rotary cylinder 2 is fixed to the first connecting plate 101, and the rotary cylinder drive end of the rotary cylinder 2 extends toward the connecting rod cylinder 3.

[0050] A connecting rod cylinder 3 is connected to the rotary cylinder drive end of rotary cylinder 2 via mounting plate 201. The front end of connecting rod cylinder 3 has two connecting rod cylinder drive ends capable of synchronous left and right movement; and

[0051] Two connecting rods 5;

[0052] A vacuum suction cup 6 is provided at the front end of the connecting rod 5.

[0053] First, this embodiment further defines the structure of the execution end 20, which is assembled and fixed with the robotic arm 10 through the second connecting plate 102 of the main frame to achieve integration; while the first connecting plate 101 is used to integrate the rotary cylinder 2. In this embodiment, the rotary cylinder drive end of the rotary cylinder 2 is connected to the connecting rod cylinder 3 through the mounting plate 201, so that the rotary cylinder drive end can directly drive the front connecting rod cylinder 3 and connecting rod 5 to rotate. When the rotation is 180°, the flipping operation of the ceramic part is completed.

[0054] More preferably, a movable frame 4 is provided above the front end of the connecting rod cylinder 3 in this embodiment;

[0055] Two connecting rods 5 are located inside the movable frame 4, and the two connecting rods 5 reciprocate horizontally inside the movable frame 4 through the drive of the connecting rod cylinder to adjust the relative position of the two front ceramic parts.

[0056] In this embodiment, the connecting rod 5 includes a first end that cooperates with the connecting rod cylinder 3 and a second end that is connected to the vacuum suction cup 6;

[0057] The connecting rod cylinder 3 is provided with a drive block 501 at the driving end of the connecting rod cylinder, and the drive block 501 is connected to the inner side of the first end of the connecting rod 5 to drive the corresponding connecting rod 5 to move horizontally.

[0058] In addition, the drive block 501 in this embodiment has a guide limit rod 502 that passes through the connecting rod 5 and through the side of the movable frame 4.

[0059] During operation, the two connecting rod cylinder drive ends of the connecting rod cylinder 3 in this embodiment reciprocate in the horizontal direction, which drives the connecting rod 5 to move, thereby realizing the horizontal position adjustment of the ceramic part. This is to adapt to the processing tray on the one hand, and to adapt to the position of the taper component and the taper hole position of the taper machine on the other hand.

[0060] The specific manufacturer and model of the rotary cylinder 2 in this embodiment is: Smite MSQB-10R;

[0061] The specific manufacturer and model of the connecting rod cylinder 3 in this embodiment is: Smart MHZL2-25D;

[0062] The specific manufacturer and model of the vacuum suction cup 6 in this embodiment is: Wenjin Vacuum Technology 30mm sponge suction cup;

[0063] The vacuum suction cup 6 is connected to the second end of the connecting component. The specific manufacturer and model of the fiber optic sensor 7 used to detect the position of the ceramic part is Keyence FU-10, and the detection end of the fiber optic sensor 7 is facing the corresponding ceramic part.

[0064] In the above technical solution, the automated auxiliary tooling for taper machines for ceramic parts provided by this utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0065] The automated auxiliary tooling of this utility model uses a robotic arm 10 as a carrier, and integrates an execution end 20 at the front end of the robotic arm 10, which can grasp ceramic parts. The execution end 20 can also realize the flipping operation of ceramic parts through a rotary cylinder 2. The automated auxiliary tooling replaces manual operation, reduces labor costs, solves the problem of low safety of manual operation, and meets the production and development needs of automated workshops.

[0066] The foregoing description only illustrates certain exemplary embodiments of the present invention. Undoubtedly, those skilled in the art can modify the described embodiments in various ways without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the above drawings and descriptions are illustrative in nature and should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. An automated auxiliary tooling suitable for taper machines for ceramic parts, characterized in that, The automated auxiliary tooling includes: robotic arm (10); and An execution end (20) integrated into the working end of the robotic arm (10); The execution end (20) drives two connecting rods (5) to move synchronously through the connecting rod cylinder (3), and the end of the connecting rod cylinder (3) is integrated with a vacuum suction cup (6), which is fixed to the side of the ceramic part by vacuum adsorption. The execution end (20) integrates a rotary cylinder (2), and the rotary cylinder (2) can drive the two connecting rods (5) to rotate synchronously to flip the ceramic parts at the front end.

2. The automated auxiliary tooling for taper machines for ceramic parts according to claim 1, characterized in that, The execution terminal (20) includes: The main frame is divided into a first connecting plate (101) and a second connecting plate (102), and the first connecting plate (101) and the second connecting plate (102) are arranged vertically. The execution end (20) is connected to the end of the robotic arm (10) through the upper second connecting plate (102). The rotary cylinder (2) is fixed to the first connecting plate (101), and the rotary cylinder drive end of the rotary cylinder (2) extends toward the connecting rod cylinder (3). The connecting rod cylinder (3) is connected to the rotary cylinder (2) via a mounting plate (201). The front end of the connecting rod cylinder (3) has two connecting rod cylinder drive ends capable of synchronous left and right movement; and The two connecting rods (5); The front end of the connecting rod (5) is provided with the vacuum suction cup (6).

3. The automated auxiliary tooling for taper machines for ceramic parts according to claim 2, characterized in that, A movable frame (4) is provided above the front end of the connecting rod cylinder (3); The two connecting rods (5) are located inside the movable frame, and the two connecting rods (5) reciprocate horizontally inside the movable frame (4) by the drive of the connecting rod cylinder drive end to adjust the relative position of the two front ceramic parts.

4. The automated auxiliary tooling for taper machines for ceramic parts according to claim 3, characterized in that, The connecting rod (5) includes a first end that cooperates with the connecting rod cylinder (3) and a second end that is connected to the vacuum suction cup (6); The connecting rod cylinder (3) has a driving block (501) at its driving end, and the driving block (501) is connected to the inner side of the first end of the connecting rod (5) to drive the corresponding connecting rod (5) to move horizontally.

5. The automated auxiliary tooling for taper machines for ceramic parts according to claim 4, characterized in that, The drive block (501) has a guide limit rod (502) that passes through the connecting rod (5) and through the side of the movable frame (4).

6. The automated auxiliary tooling for taper machines for ceramic parts according to claim 4, characterized in that, The vacuum suction cup (6) is connected to the second end by a fiber optic sensor (7) for detecting the position of the ceramic part, and the detection end of the fiber optic sensor (7) is facing the corresponding ceramic part.

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