Manipulator device capable of uniformly spraying aqueous solution
By designing a omnidirectional spraying mechanism and a robotic arm, and using electric actuators and motors to adjust the angle and orientation of the nozzle valves, the problem of uneven spraying on complex curved surfaces was solved, achieving spraying without dead angles and improving the efficiency and quality of spraying simulated plant leaves.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- JIANGSU WENMING ARTIFICIAL TURF CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-15
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-15
AI Technical Summary
The existing nozzle structure cannot achieve uniform spraying on complex curved surfaces, resulting in uneven coating thickness on the simulated plant leaves and affecting product quality.
Design a universal spraying mechanism that combines a robotic arm with an electric actuator and connecting rod to control the angle of the nozzle valve and use a motor to adjust the orientation of the nozzle valve to achieve spraying without dead angles.
It achieves uniform spraying on complex simulated plant leaves, improves spraying efficiency and product quality, and ensures the uniformity of the coating.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of simulated plant processing technology, and in particular relates to a robotic arm device for uniformly spraying water-based solutions. Background Technology
[0002] In the manufacturing process of simulated plant leaves, spraying water-based solutions is mainly used to enhance the product's appearance, texture, functionality, and durability. Its main functions and specific applications include:
[0003] 1) Enhance the realism of the appearance: cover up color differences after injection molding or trimming (such as traces left by the sprue), achieve natural gradient effects (such as yellowing leaf tips and varying shades of leaf veins), and simulate texture (matte finish, enhanced texture).
[0004] 2) Functional optimization: as a protective coating such as UV protection (water-based UV protective liquid can delay fading and embrittlement caused by sunlight when used outdoors), waterproof and stain-resistant (forms a hydrophobic layer, reduces dust adhesion, and is easy to clean), and improves durability (reduces oxidation aging, extends service life, and is suitable for high temperature and high humidity environments).
[0005] 3) Environmental protection and safety: Water-based solutions do not contain organic solvents (VOCs), making them suitable for scenarios with high safety requirements, such as home decoration. Compared to oil-based paints, water-based coatings are easier to clean and reduce pollution.
[0006] 4) Achieving special effects (such as biomimetic details and gloss control) and compensating for process defects (covering up flaws and filling tiny pores to create a uniform surface).
[0007] Currently, water-based solutions can be sprayed onto plant leaves using robotic arms in conjunction with nozzles. However, due to the unevenness of plant leaf surfaces or the different angles at which spraying points are required, most existing nozzle structures are either fixed or oscillating.
[0008] Fixed nozzles have a fixed spray hole direction. If the spraying angle is adjusted by relying solely on the movement trajectory of a robotic arm, it is suitable for simple flat surface spraying. However, the curved surface of plant leaves will result in uneven coating thickness, affecting product quality.
[0009] The oscillating nozzle swings back and forth during use, but the swing angle is limited, so it is still not suitable for uniform spraying on curved surfaces, resulting in poor uniformity. Summary of the Invention
[0010] The purpose of this invention is to provide a robotic arm device for uniformly spraying water-based solutions. By designing a novel omnidirectional spraying mechanism in conjunction with the robotic arm, the angle of the nozzle valve can be controlled by an electric push rod and a connecting rod, and the orientation of the nozzle valve can be adjusted by a motor. Together with the robotic arm, it can achieve spraying without dead angles, is suitable for spraying complex simulated plant leaves, and is suitable for use on curved surfaces. It greatly improves the uniformity of spraying, while also increasing spraying efficiency and ensuring product quality.
[0011] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:
[0012] This utility model is a robotic arm device for uniformly spraying water-based solutions, including a robotic arm body, and a universal spray head mechanism is fixed to the hand part of the robotic arm body.
[0013] The universal nozzle mechanism includes a housing, a drive mechanism, and an output pipe;
[0014] The top of the housing is a solid section and the bottom is a hollow section. The hollow section has a rotating sleeve with an arc-shaped inner wall at the bottom axis. The solid section has an inlet at the axis. The solid section has an input channel connected to the hollow section on its peripheral side.
[0015] The bottom end of the output pipe is connected to a nozzle valve, the peripheral side of the output pipe is provided with a ball, the ball is set inside the rotating sleeve, the top end of the output pipe is located inside the hollow section, and the opposite sides of the peripheral side of the top end of the output pipe are provided with shaft ends.
[0016] The driving mechanism includes an electric actuator, which is fixed at the top of the inlet. The piston rod end of the electric actuator faces downward and is connected to a motor. The output end of the motor is rotatably connected to a crossbar. Both ends of the crossbar are fixed with connecting rods, and the bottom ends of the two connecting rods are rotatably connected to two shaft ends respectively.
[0017] Furthermore, the solid section has an upper wiring groove on its circumferential side, and the upper wiring groove is positioned opposite to the electric actuator.
[0018] Furthermore, a slot is provided on one side of the inlet, the slot being opposite to the position of the motor, and a lower wiring slot communicating with the slot is provided on the circumferential side of the solid section.
[0019] Furthermore, a one-way valve is provided in the input channel, and a pressure valve is provided on the circumferential side of the hollow section.
[0020] Furthermore, a flange is fixed to the top of the solid section, and the housing is connected to the robot body through the flange and fasteners.
[0021] Furthermore, a lower seal is provided at the connection between the rotating sleeve and the ball, and an upper seal is provided between the peripheral side of the motor and the inner wall of the inlet.
[0022] This utility model has the following beneficial effects:
[0023] This invention features a novel omnidirectional spraying mechanism that works in conjunction with a robotic arm. The angle of the nozzle valve can be controlled by an electric push rod and a connecting rod, and the orientation of the nozzle valve can be adjusted by a motor. Together with the robotic arm, it enables spraying without blind spots, making it suitable for spraying complex simulated plant leaves and curved surfaces. It greatly improves the uniformity of spraying, increases spraying efficiency, and ensures product quality.
[0024] Of course, any product implementing this utility model does not necessarily need to achieve all of the advantages described above at the same time. Attached Figure Description
[0025] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the accompanying 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.
[0026] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a robotic arm device for uniformly spraying aqueous solutions according to the present invention;
[0027] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the structure of this utility model;
[0028] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure after the drive mechanism, output tube, and rotating sleeve are connected.
[0029] The attached diagram lists the components represented by each number as follows:
[0030] 1-Housing, 2-Drive mechanism, 3-Output pipe, 101-Solid section, 102-Hollow section, 103-Rotating sleeve, 104-Inlet, 105-Input channel, 106-Upper wiring groove, 107-Slotted, 108-Lower wiring groove, 109-Flange, 201-Electric actuator, 202-Motor, 203-Crossbar, 204-Connecting rod, 301-Nozzle valve, 302-Ball, 303-Shaft end. Detailed Implementation
[0031] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0032] Please see Figure 1-3 As shown, this utility model is a robotic arm device for uniformly spraying water-based solutions, including a robotic arm body, and a universal spray head mechanism is fixed to the hand part of the robotic arm body.
[0033] The universal nozzle mechanism includes a housing 1, a drive mechanism 2, and an output pipe 3;
[0034] The top of the housing 1 is a solid section 101 and the bottom is a hollow section 102. The hollow section 102 has a rotating sleeve 103 with an arc-shaped inner wall at the bottom axis. The solid section 101 has an inlet 104 at the axis. The solid section 101 has an input channel 105 connected to the hollow section 102 on its circumferential side.
[0035] The bottom end of the output pipe 3 is connected to a nozzle valve 301. A ball 302 is provided on the circumferential side of the output pipe 3. The ball 302 is located inside the rotating sleeve 103. The top end of the output pipe 3 is located inside the hollow section 102. Shaft ends 303 are provided on opposite sides of the circumferential side of the top end of the output pipe 3.
[0036] The drive mechanism 2 includes an electric push rod 201, which is fixed at the top of the inlet 104. The piston rod end of the electric push rod 201 faces downward and is connected to a motor 202. The output end of the motor 202 is rotatably connected to a crossbar 203. Both ends of the crossbar 203 are fixed with connecting rods 204, and the bottom ends of the two connecting rods 204 are rotatably connected to two shaft ends 303 respectively.
[0037] Among them, such as Figure 2 As shown, the solid section 101 has an upper wiring groove 106 on its circumferential side, and the upper wiring groove 106 is positioned opposite to the electric actuator 201.
[0038] Among them, such as Figure 2 As shown, a slot 107 is provided on one side of the inlet 104, and the slot 107 is opposite to the position of the motor 202. A lower wiring slot 108 is provided on the circumferential side of the solid section 101, which is connected to the slot 107.
[0039] The input channel 105 is equipped with a one-way valve, and the hollow section 102 is equipped with a pressure valve on its circumferential side.
[0040] Among them, such as Figure 1-2 As shown, a flange 109 is fixed to the top of the solid section 101, and the housing 1 is connected to the robot body through the flange 109 and fasteners.
[0041] The connection between the rotating sleeve 103 and the ball 302 is provided with a lower seal, and the circumferential side of the motor 202 is provided with an upper seal between the inner wall of the inlet 104 and the outer side of the motor 202.
[0042] In the description of this specification, references to terms such as "an embodiment," "example," "specific example," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.
[0043] The preferred embodiments of this utility model disclosed above are merely illustrative of the present utility model. These preferred embodiments do not exhaustively describe all details, nor do they limit the utility model to the specific implementations described. Clearly, many modifications and variations can be made based on the content of this specification. This specification selects and specifically describes these embodiments to better explain the principles and practical applications of this utility model, thereby enabling those skilled in the art to better understand and utilize it. This utility model is limited only by the claims and their full scope and equivalents.
Claims
1. A robotic arm device for uniformly spraying an aqueous solution, characterized in that: Includes a robotic arm body, the hand of which is fixed with a universal nozzle mechanism; The universal nozzle mechanism includes a housing (1), a drive mechanism (2), and an output pipe (3). The top of the housing (1) is a solid section (101) and the bottom is a hollow section (102). The hollow section (102) has a rotating sleeve (103) with an arc-shaped inner wall at the bottom axis. The solid section (101) has an inlet (104) at the axis. The solid section (101) has an input channel (105) connected to the hollow section (102) on its peripheral side. The bottom end of the output pipe (3) is connected to a nozzle valve (301), and a ball (302) is provided on the peripheral side of the output pipe (3). The ball (302) is located inside the rotating sleeve (103). The top end of the output pipe (3) is located inside the hollow section (102). Shaft ends (303) are provided on opposite sides of the peripheral side of the top end of the output pipe (3). The drive mechanism (2) includes an electric actuator (201), which is fixed at the top of the inlet (104). The piston rod end of the electric actuator (201) faces downward and is connected to a motor (202). The output end of the motor (202) is rotatably connected to a crossbar (203). Both ends of the crossbar (203) are fixed with connecting rods (204). The bottom ends of the two connecting rods (204) are rotatably connected to two shaft ends (303) respectively.
2. The robotic arm device for uniformly spraying aqueous solution according to claim 1, characterized in that, The solid section (101) has an upper wiring groove (106) on its circumferential side, and the upper wiring groove (106) is opposite to the electric push rod (201).
3. The robotic arm device for uniformly spraying aqueous solution according to claim 1, characterized in that, A slot (107) is provided on one side of the inlet (104), the slot (107) is opposite to the position of the motor (202), and a lower wiring slot (108) is provided on the periphery of the solid section (101) and communicates with the slot (107).
4. The robotic arm device for uniformly spraying aqueous solution according to claim 1, characterized in that, The input channel (105) is equipped with a one-way valve, and the hollow section (102) is equipped with a pressure valve on its circumferential side.
5. The robotic arm device for uniformly spraying aqueous solution according to claim 1, characterized in that, The solid section (101) is fixed with a flange (109) at its top, and the housing (1) is connected to the robot body through the flange (109) and fasteners.
6. The robotic arm device for uniformly spraying aqueous solution according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connection between the rotating sleeve (103) and the ball (302) is provided with a lower seal, and the circumferential side of the motor (202) is provided with an upper seal between the inner wall of the inlet (104).