Grabbing device for automobile luggage rack

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of luggage rack transferring, in particular to an automobile luggage rack grabbing device which comprises a support and a clamp arranged at one end of the support. The clamp comprises two clamps and a suction cup located between the two clamps. The support with the clamp is additionally arranged, the support is connected with the mechanical arm, the linear sliding table and other related transferring devices, so that manual luggage rack carrying is replaced, the clamp grabs the luggage rack through the clamp and the suction cup, and the stability of the luggage rack in the transferring process is guaranteed. And mechanical transferring is adopted, and the transferring stability and transferring efficiency of the luggage rack can be guaranteed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of luggage rack transfer technology, and in particular to a gripping device for a car luggage rack. Background Technology

[0002] The production process of car roof racks includes multiple steps such as bending, milling, and marking. Currently, these steps are divided into manual handling and mechanical handling. Manual handling has the following problems: 1. Workers need to frequently move the roof racks, resulting in high labor intensity and fatigue; 2. Manual handling is slow, restricting the production line's cycle time; 3. Manual operation is prone to placement errors, affecting the accuracy of subsequent processing.

[0003] There is a material handling device that uses a robotic arm to handle products. The robotic arm is equipped with grippers. However, when picking up the current product from the corresponding process, the grippers are prone to interference with the surrounding equipment, which makes it unstable when picking up products such as luggage racks. Furthermore, when placing the product in the next process, positioning deviation is likely to occur, resulting in defective products. Utility Model Content

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a gripping device for car roof racks, which can ensure the stability and efficiency of roof rack transfer.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is: a car roof rack gripping device, including a bracket and a clamp disposed at one end of the bracket;

[0006] The clamp includes two clamps and a suction cup located between the two clamps.

[0007] Furthermore, the clamp also includes a rotator, and the clamp is connected to the rotating head of the rotator.

[0008] Furthermore, the suction cup includes a connecting block and a plurality of vacuum suction heads disposed on the connecting block. The connecting block is provided with a manifold, and the connecting block is provided with an air connector communicating with the manifold. Each vacuum suction head is connected to the manifold.

[0009] Furthermore, the connecting block is detachably connected to the bracket.

[0010] Furthermore, the vacuum suction head is elongated.

[0011] Furthermore, the bracket includes a main beam and a crossbeam connected together, two clamps are respectively disposed at both ends of the crossbeam, and the suction cup is disposed on the main beam.

[0012] Furthermore, the bracket also includes a mounting block, which is located at the end of the main beam away from the suction cup, and the mounting block is used to connect the robot arm.

[0013] Furthermore, the bracket is provided with weight-reducing holes.

[0014] Furthermore, the aforementioned car roof rack gripping device also includes a robotic arm, the end effector of which is connected to a bracket.

[0015] Furthermore, the robotic arm is equipped with a pressure gauge, which is used to detect the pressure at the suction cup.

[0016] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows: First, the suction cups adhere to the flat surface of the middle of the luggage rack, removing it from the copying device to reduce interference between the copying device and the clamps. Then, the clamps precisely grip the curved and hole areas at both ends of the luggage rack, achieving stable handling. Finally, a support frame connects to a robotic arm, linear slide, and other related transfer equipment, thereby replacing manual handling of the luggage rack and ensuring efficiency during the transfer process. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This utility model provides a schematic diagram of the structure of a gripping device for a car roof rack. Figure 1 ;

[0018] Figure 2 This utility model provides a schematic diagram of the structure of a gripping device for a car roof rack. Figure 2 ;

[0019] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of part A of a car roof rack gripping device;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the main beam and the crossbeam of the grabbing device for a car roof rack proposed in this utility model.

[0021] Label Explanation:

[0022] 1. Bracket; 11. Main beam; 111. Assembly slot; 12. Crossbeam; 13. Mounting block; 14. Weight reduction hole; 15. Aviation connector;

[0023] 2. Fixture; 21. Clamp; 22. Suction cup; 221. Connecting block; 222. Vacuum suction head; 23. Rotator;

[0024] 3. Pneumatic connector; 4. Robotic arm; 5. Bolt. Detailed Implementation

[0025] To explain in detail the technical content, objectives, and effects of this utility model, the following description is provided in conjunction with the embodiments and accompanying drawings.

[0026] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the present invention provides a gripping device for a car roof rack, including a bracket 1 and a clamp 2 disposed at one end of the bracket 1; the clamp 2 includes two clamps 21 and a suction cup 22 located between the two clamps 21.

[0027] Working principle: The luggage rack is gripped by a combination of clamps 21 and suction cups 22. First, the suction cups 22 adhere to the flat surface of the center of the luggage rack, removing it from the copying device to minimize interference between the copying device and the clamps 21. Then, the clamps 21 precisely hold the curved and perforated areas at both ends of the luggage rack, achieving stable gripping. The support frame 1 connects to a robotic arm, linear slide, and other related transfer equipment, thus replacing manual handling of the luggage rack and ensuring efficiency during the transfer process.

[0028] It is worth noting that the selection of transfer equipment such as the robotic arm 4 and the linear slide can be adapted to the actual transfer environment.

[0029] For example, in a simple transfer environment, it is only necessary to grab the luggage rack and move it in the vertical and horizontal directions. Multiple linear slides can be used in combination. Taking two linear slides as an example, the first linear slide is set to move vertically at its movable end, and the second linear slide is set to move horizontally at its movable end. The first linear slide is set on the movable end of the second linear slide, and the bracket 1 is connected to the movable end of the first linear slide.

[0030] In complex transfer environments, robotic arm 4 can be used for transfer. Of course, robotic arm 4 is also suitable for simpler transfer environments. The choice of robotic arm 4 depends on the complexity of the transfer; four-axis, six-axis, or seven-axis robots with multiple degrees of freedom can be selected.

[0031] The clamp 21 can be a pneumatic clamp, an electric clamp, a magnetic clamp, etc.

[0032] In some embodiments, the robotic arm 4 is equipped with a pressure gauge (not shown in the figure) to detect the pressure at the suction cup 22. By using the pressure gauge to detect the adsorption pressure of the suction cup 22, it can be determined whether the suction cup 22 is effectively adsorbing the luggage rack, thereby ensuring the reliability of luggage rack transfer.

[0033] In some implementations, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the clamp 2 also includes a rotator 23, and the clamp 21 is connected to the rotating head of the rotator 23. The rotator 23 can be used to change the clamping angle of the clamp 21, thereby adapting to clamping various shapes of luggage racks.

[0034] In some implementations, please refer to Figures 1 to 3As shown, the suction cup 22 includes a connecting block 221 and multiple vacuum suction heads 222 disposed on the connecting block 221. A manifold (not shown) is provided inside the connecting block 221, and an air connector 3 communicating with the manifold is provided on the connecting block 221. Each vacuum suction head 222 is connected to the manifold. An air compressor communicates with the manifold inside the connecting block 221 through the air connector 3, thereby controlling the suction operation of the vacuum suction head 222.

[0035] The connecting block 221 is detachably connected to the bracket 1, so that the connecting block 221 can be replaced according to the shape of the product to be adsorbed, that is, the suction cups 22 can be replaced in different quantities and arrangements.

[0036] In some embodiments, the vacuum nozzle 222 is elongated. The elongated vacuum nozzle 222 is better suited for adsorbing luggage racks, which are also elongated, compared to a circular vacuum nozzle 222.

[0037] In some implementations, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the support 1 includes a main beam 11 and a crossbeam 12 connected together. Two clamps 21 are respectively disposed at both ends of the crossbeam 12, and a suction cup 22 is disposed on the main beam 11. The support 1, consisting of the main beam 11 and the crossbeam 12, allows for a more flexible shape while still satisfying the installation requirements of the clamps 2, enabling it to extend into the equipment and better adsorb products.

[0038] In some implementations, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the support 1 is provided with weight reduction holes 14. The weight reduction holes 14 are used to reduce the weight of the support 1, so as to achieve the purpose of lightweighting.

[0039] In some implementations, please refer to Figure 4 As shown, the main beam 11 is provided with an assembly groove 111, and the crossbeam 12 is embedded in the assembly groove 111. The crossbeam 12 is connected to the main beam 11 by bolts 5.

[0040] In some implementations, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the bracket 1 also includes a mounting block 13, which is located at the end of the main beam 11 away from the suction cup 22. The bracket 1 is assembled with the robot arm 4, linear slide, and other related transfer equipment via the mounting block 13.

[0041] It is worth noting that when mounting block 13 is assembled with the end effector of robot arm 4, mounting block 13 can be a fixed seat in a quick-change disc structure, and a movable seat in the quick-change disc structure can be set on the end effector of robot arm 4 to achieve quick loading and unloading between bracket 1 and robot arm 4. Specifically, the quick-change disc structure can adopt the existing "quick-change disc" technology, including a fixed seat and a movable seat. The movable seat is connected and disconnected from the support via a piston. The fixed seat and the movable seat are respectively mounted on bracket 1 and robot arm 4.

[0042] In some implementations, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the bracket 1 is equipped with an aviation connector 15. The aviation connector 15 allows for quick replacement of electrical wiring on the bracket 1, such as the clamp 2.

[0043] The above description is merely an embodiment of this utility model and does not limit the patent scope of this utility model. Any equivalent modifications made based on the content of this utility model specification and drawings, or direct or indirect applications in related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A gripping device for a car roof rack, characterized in that: Includes a support frame and a clamp located at one end of the support frame; The clamp includes two clamps and a suction cup located between the two clamps.

2. The gripping device for a car roof rack according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamp also includes a rotator, and the clamp is connected to the rotating head of the rotator.

3. The gripping device for a car roof rack according to claim 1, characterized in that: The suction cup includes a connecting block and a plurality of vacuum suction heads disposed on the connecting block. The connecting block is provided with a manifold and an air connector communicating with the manifold. Each vacuum suction head is connected to the manifold.

4. The gripping device for a car roof rack according to claim 3, characterized in that: The connecting block is detachably connected to the bracket.

5. The gripping device for a car roof rack according to claim 3, characterized in that: The vacuum suction head is elongated.

6. The gripping device for a car roof rack according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support includes a main beam and a crossbeam connected together, two clamps are respectively disposed at both ends of the crossbeam, and the suction cup is disposed on the main beam.

7. The gripping device for a car roof rack according to claim 6, characterized in that: The support also includes a mounting block, which is located at the end of the main beam away from the suction cup, and is used to connect the robotic arm.

8. The gripping device for a car roof rack according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bracket is provided with weight reduction holes.

9. The gripping device for a car roof rack according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a robotic arm, the end effector of which is connected to a support.

10. The gripping device for a car roof rack according to claim 9, characterized in that: The robotic arm is equipped with a pressure gauge, which is used to detect the pressure at the suction cup.

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