Posture adjusting device for product station circulation

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of posture adjusting devices, in particular to a posture adjusting device for product station circulation, which comprises a first material channel and a second material channel, the first material channel is used for inputting products before posture adjustment, and the second material channel is used for outputting the products after posture adjustment. The first adjusting module or the second adjusting module controls the mechanical clamping jaw to clamp materials on the first material channel or loosen the materials to the second material channel through the lifting mechanism, the first rotating mechanism is matched to control the materials to rotate on the mechanical clamping jaw, and the second rotating mechanism controls the mechanical clamping jaw to rotate. Then the module switching mechanism is matched to switch the positions of the first adjusting module and the second adjusting module between the first material channel and the second material channel in a reciprocating manner, so that the product on the first material channel before the posture is adjusted is adjusted; and the product subjected to posture adjustment is placed on the second material channel and conveyed to the next working procedure, and automatic material posture adjustment is achieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of posture adjustment device technology, and in particular to a posture adjustment device for product station flow. Background Technology

[0002] In industrial automated production processes, operations such as coding and QR code recognition on products are required, and the efficiency of these operations directly impacts the overall efficiency of the production line. Because coding or QR code recognition is performed on designated surfaces of products after production, the incoming material needs to be spatially adjusted to the required side of the product. Currently, this is mainly done manually, by flipping the product to the desired side. Relying on manual flipping leads to low efficiency in product adjustment, a high probability of human error, and thus reduces production efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is: in order to solve the problem that the existing method mainly involves manually adjusting the product space and flipping the product to the required side, which leads to low product adjustment efficiency and a high probability of human error, thus reducing the production efficiency of the product, a posture adjustment device for product station flow is provided.

[0004] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is: a posture adjustment device for product station flow, including a first material channel and a second material channel, the first material channel is used to input the product before posture adjustment, the second material channel is used to output the product after posture adjustment, and a flipping posture adjustment mechanism is provided between the first material channel and the second material channel.

[0005] The posture adjustment mechanism includes two opposing first adjustment modules and second adjustment modules. Both the first adjustment module and the second adjustment module are used to clamp the product on the first material channel, flip it over and adjust its posture, or place the product after posture adjustment into the second material channel. A module switching mechanism is provided between the first adjustment module and the second adjustment module. The module switching mechanism is used to switch the position of the first adjustment module and the second adjustment module back and forth between the first material channel and the second material channel.

[0006] Both the first and second adjustment modules include mechanical grippers for holding products. Each mechanical gripper has a first rotation mechanism for controlling the rotation of the product on it, a second rotation mechanism for driving its rotation, and a lifting mechanism for controlling its raising or lowering. Compared to existing technologies, this solution uses either the first or second adjustment module to control the mechanical grippers to hold or release materials from the first feed channel onto the second feed channel via the lifting mechanism. The first rotation mechanism controls the rotation of the material on the grippers, and the second rotation mechanism controls the rotation of the grippers, thus adjusting the material to the desired posture. A module switching mechanism then switches the positions of the first and second adjustment modules back and forth between the first and second feed channels, adjusting the product on the first feed channel before posture adjustment and placing the adjusted product on the second feed channel for transport to the next process. This automated material posture adjustment significantly reduces the error rate and improves production efficiency.

[0007] In order to realize the mechanical gripper, in some preferred embodiments, the mechanical gripper includes a base and two mechanical fingers disposed opposite to each other on the base, and the base is provided with a third drive mechanism for driving the two mechanical fingers to move closer or further apart.

[0008] To realize the first rotating mechanism, in some preferred embodiments, at least one of the two mechanical fingers is slidably mounted on the base. The first rotating mechanism includes a rotating shaft that is rotatably mounted on the two mechanical fingers respectively. The relatively close end section of the rotating shaft on the two mechanical fingers forms a clamping area. At least one of the mechanical fingers is provided with a first driving mechanism for driving the rotating shaft to rotate.

[0009] In order to enable the mechanical finger to slide on the base, in some preferred embodiments, the base is provided with a linear guide rail, the mechanical finger is provided with a slider, the slider is matched with the linear guide rail, and the slider is slidably disposed on the linear guide rail.

[0010] To realize the third drive mechanism, in some preferred embodiments, the third drive mechanism includes a third cylinder, which is fixedly mounted on the base, and the mechanical finger is mounted on the extended end of the third cylinder.

[0011] To implement the module switching mechanism, in some preferred embodiments, the module switching mechanism includes a connecting plate, with the first adjustment module and the second adjustment module respectively disposed at both ends of the connecting plate, and a fourth driving mechanism disposed between the first adjustment module and the second adjustment module, the fourth driving mechanism being used to drive the connecting plate to rotate.

[0012] To realize the fourth drive mechanism, in some preferred embodiments, the fourth drive mechanism includes a fourth motor, and the connecting plate is drivenly connected to the output end of the fourth motor.

[0013] To realize the second rotating mechanism, in some preferred embodiments, the second rotating mechanism includes a connecting shaft, which is rotatably mounted on a connecting plate. The connecting plate is provided with a second driving mechanism for driving the connecting shaft to rotate, and the mechanical gripper is mounted on the connecting shaft.

[0014] To realize the lifting mechanism, in some preferred embodiments, the lifting mechanism includes a lifting cylinder, which is fixedly mounted on a connecting plate. The output end of the lifting cylinder is rotatably connected to a connecting shaft. A bushing is rotatably mounted on the connecting plate. A spline groove is provided on the connecting shaft. Spline teeth are provided on the inner peripheral wall of the bushing. The spline groove and spline teeth cooperate with each other.

[0015] In order to realize the second drive mechanism, in some preferred embodiments, the second drive mechanism includes a second motor, and the output end of the second motor is connected to the bushing drive.

[0016] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: When in use, the posture adjustment device for product station flow utilizes a first or second adjustment module. Through a lifting mechanism, the mechanical grippers hold the material on the first feed channel or release it onto the second feed channel. A first rotation mechanism controls the material's rotation on the mechanical grippers, and a second rotation mechanism controls the rotation of the mechanical grippers, thus adjusting the material to the desired posture. A module switching mechanism then repeatedly switches the positions of the first and second adjustment modules between the first and second feed channels, adjusting the product on the first feed channel before posture adjustment and placing the adjusted product on the second feed channel for transport to the next process. This achieves automated material posture adjustment, significantly reducing the error rate and improving production efficiency. It avoids the problems of existing methods that primarily rely on manual spatial adjustment and flipping of products to the desired side, which leads to low product adjustment efficiency, a high probability of human error, and reduced production efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0017] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0018] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the module switching mechanism and its first and second adjustment modules at both ends in this utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A magnified view of part A in the image;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a front view of the module switching mechanism and its first and second adjustment modules at both ends in this utility model;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a right view of the module switching mechanism and its first and second adjustment modules at both ends in this utility model;

[0023] Figure 6 This is a diagram illustrating the process of adjusting the product's posture in this utility model.

[0024] In the diagram: 1. First feed channel, 2. Second feed channel, 3. First adjustment module, 4. Second adjustment module, 5. Mechanical gripper, 6. First rotation mechanism, 7. Second rotation mechanism, 8. Lifting mechanism, 9. Mechanical finger, 10. Third drive mechanism, 11. Rotating shaft, 12. Linear guide rail, 13. Slider, 14. Module switching mechanism, 15. Connecting plate, 16. Fourth drive mechanism, 17. Connecting shaft, 18. Lifting cylinder, 19. Bushing, 20. Spline tooth, 21. Spline groove, 22. Base, 23. Second drive mechanism, 24. Adapter plate. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the embodiments:

[0026] This utility model is not limited to the following specific embodiments. Those skilled in the art can implement this utility model using various other specific embodiments based on the disclosed content. Any modifications or alterations to the design structure and concept of this utility model also fall within the protection scope of this utility model. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this utility model can be combined with each other.

[0027] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationships based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not 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. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," etc., are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, features defined with "first," "second," etc., may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0028] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" 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 based on the specific circumstances.

[0029] like Figure 1-6 As shown, a posture adjustment device for product station flow includes a first material channel 1 and a second material channel 2. The first material channel 1 is used to input the product before posture adjustment, and the second material channel 2 is used to output the product after posture adjustment. The first material channel 1 and the second material channel 2 are arranged along the same straight line direction, and a flipping posture adjustment mechanism is arranged between the first material channel 1 and the second material channel 2.

[0030] The posture adjustment mechanism includes a first adjustment module 3 and a second adjustment module 4. Both the first adjustment module 3 and the second adjustment module 4 are used to clamp the product on the first material channel 1, flip it over and adjust its posture, or place the product after posture adjustment into the second material channel 2. A module switching mechanism 14 is provided between the first adjustment module 3 and the second adjustment module 4. The module switching mechanism 14 is used to switch the positions of the first adjustment module 3 and the second adjustment module 4 back and forth between the first material channel 1 and the second material channel 2. For example, the first adjustment module 3 corresponds to the first material channel 1 and the second adjustment module 4 corresponds to the second material channel 2. The switch is to the first adjustment module 3 correspond to the second material channel 2 and the second adjustment module 4 correspond to the first material channel 1. The first adjustment module 3 and the second adjustment module 4 are arranged opposite to each other at both ends of the module switching mechanism 14.

[0031] The first adjustment module 3 and the second adjustment module 4 have the same structure. Both the first adjustment module 3 and the second adjustment module 4 include a mechanical gripper 5 for holding the product. The mechanical gripper 5 is provided with a first rotation mechanism 6 for controlling the rotation of the product on the mechanical gripper 5, a second rotation mechanism 7 for driving its rotation, and a lifting mechanism 8 for controlling its raising or lowering.

[0032] The mechanical gripper 5 includes a base 22 and two mechanical fingers 9 disposed opposite each other on the base 22. The base 22 is provided with a third drive mechanism 10 for driving the two mechanical fingers 9 to move closer or further away. The third drive mechanism 10 includes a third cylinder, which is fixedly mounted on the base 22. The mechanical fingers 9 are mounted on the extended end of the third cylinder.

[0033] In this embodiment, two linear guide rails 12 are provided on the base 22, and two sliders 13 are provided on each of the two mechanical fingers 9. The sliders 13 are matched with the linear guide rails 12 and are slidably disposed on the linear guide rails 12, so that both mechanical fingers 9 are slidably mounted on the base 22. The first rotating mechanism 6 includes rotating shafts 11 respectively rotatably mounted on the two mechanical fingers 9. The rotation center axis of the rotating shafts 11 is set in the horizontal direction. The rotating shafts 11 on the two mechanical fingers 9 are coaxially arranged. The relatively close end intervals of the rotating shafts 11 on the two mechanical fingers 9 form a clamping area, which can be used to clamp the product. Each of the two mechanical fingers 9 is provided with a first driving mechanism for driving the rotating shafts 11 to rotate. The first driving mechanism includes a first motor fixed on the mechanical finger 9. The first motor is connected to the rotating shafts 11 through a pulley mechanism.

[0034] The module switching mechanism 14 includes a connecting plate 15. The first adjustment module 3 and the second adjustment module 4 are respectively disposed at both ends of the connecting plate 15 in a straight line direction. One end of the connecting plate 15 forms a 180-degree angle with the other end. A fourth drive mechanism 16 is disposed between the first adjustment module 3 and the second adjustment module 4 on the connecting plate 15. The fourth drive mechanism 16 is used to drive the connecting plate 15 to rotate. The fourth drive mechanism 16 includes a fourth motor. The connecting plate 15 is connected to the output end of the fourth motor.

[0035] The second rotating mechanism 7 includes a connecting shaft 17, the rotation center axis of the connecting shaft 17 is set in the vertical direction, the connecting shaft 17 is rotatably mounted on the connecting plate 15, the connecting plate 15 is provided with a second driving mechanism 23 for driving the connecting shaft 17 to rotate, and the mechanical gripper 5 is fixedly connected to the lower end of the connecting shaft 17.

[0036] The lifting mechanism 8 includes a lifting cylinder 18, which is fixedly mounted on a connecting plate 15. A transition plate 24 is fixedly connected to the output end of the lifting cylinder 18. A connecting shaft 17 is rotatably mounted on the transition plate 24 via a bearing, thereby achieving a rotatable connection between the output end of the lifting cylinder 18 and the connecting shaft 17. A bushing 19 is rotatably mounted on the connecting plate 15 via a bearing. A spline groove 21 is provided on the connecting shaft 17. Spline teeth 20 are provided on the inner circumferential wall of the bushing 19. The spline groove 21 and the spline teeth 20 cooperate, and the spline teeth 20 are inserted into the spline groove 21. The second drive mechanism 23 includes a second motor. The output end of the second motor is connected to the bushing 19 at the connecting shaft 17 via a pulley mechanism or a gearbox.

[0037] When the aforementioned posture adjustment device for product station flow is in use, the product whose posture needs to be adjusted is first conveyed from the first feed channel 1 to the posture adjustment mechanism. In the initial state, the first adjustment module 3 of the posture adjustment mechanism corresponds to the first feed channel 1, and the second adjustment module 4 corresponds to the second feed channel 2. The lifting cylinder 18 at the lifting mechanism 8 retracts, which in turn drives the rotating connecting plate 15 on the extended end of the lifting cylinder 18 to descend. At the same time, it drives the connecting shaft 17 rotatably connected to the connecting plate 24 to descend. The robot arm at the lower end of the connecting shaft 17 descends, and at the same time, the spline teeth 20 of the connecting shaft 17 slide relative to each other in the spline groove 21, descending to the required height. At this time, the product on the first feed channel 1 is located in the clamping area. Then, the third cylinder at the third drive mechanism 10 drives the mechanical finger 9 to slide on the base 22 until the product is clamped in the clamping area formed by the two rotating shafts 11. Then, the lifting cylinder 18 at the lifting mechanism 8 lifts the mechanical gripper 5 to the required height. Then, the first motor at the first drive mechanism rotates and drives the product to rotate, rotating the product to the required posture. Then, the second motor at the second drive mechanism 23 drives the bushing 19 to rotate on the connecting plate 15. The bushing 19 drives the connecting shaft 17 to rotate, which in turn drives the mechanical gripper 5 to rotate and rotate to the required posture of the product. Then, the fourth motor of the control module switching mechanism 14 drives the connecting plate 15 to rotate, so that the first adjustment module 3 corresponds to the second material channel 2 and the second adjustment module 4 corresponds to the first material channel 1. Then, the lifting mechanism 8 controls the mechanical gripper 5 to descend to the required height. The mechanical gripper 5 releases the product onto the second material channel 2. Following the above steps, the second adjustment module 4 clamps the product in the first material channel 1 again and adjusts its posture. Then, the adjusted product is switched from the first material channel 1 to the second material channel 2 by the module switching mechanism 14, and the adjusted product is placed on the second material channel 2.

[0038] The above description, based on the preferred embodiments of this utility model, provides inspiration. Those skilled in the art can make various changes and modifications without departing from the technical concept of this utility model. The technical scope of this utility model is not limited to the contents of the specification but must be determined according to the claims.

Claims

1. A posture adjustment device for product station flow, characterized in that: It includes a first feed channel and a second feed channel. The first feed channel is used to input the product before the posture is adjusted, and the second feed channel is used to output the product after the posture is adjusted. A flipping posture adjustment mechanism is provided between the first feed channel and the second feed channel. The posture adjustment mechanism includes two opposing first adjustment modules and second adjustment modules. Both the first adjustment module and the second adjustment module are used to clamp the product on the first material channel, flip it over and adjust its posture, or place the product after posture adjustment into the second material channel. A module switching mechanism is provided between the first adjustment module and the second adjustment module. The module switching mechanism is used to switch the position of the first adjustment module and the second adjustment module back and forth between the first material channel and the second material channel. Both the first adjustment module and the second adjustment module include mechanical grippers for holding products. The mechanical grippers are provided with a first rotation mechanism for controlling the rotation of the product on the mechanical grippers, a second rotation mechanism for driving the product to rotate, and a lifting mechanism for controlling the product to rise or fall.

2. The posture adjustment device for product station flow according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mechanical gripper includes a base and two mechanical fingers disposed opposite each other on the base. The base is provided with a third drive mechanism for driving the two mechanical fingers to move closer or further apart.

3. The posture adjustment device for product station flow according to claim 2, characterized in that: At least one of the two mechanical fingers is slidably mounted on the base. The first rotating mechanism includes a rotating shaft that is rotatably mounted on the two mechanical fingers respectively. The relatively close end section of the rotating shaft on the two mechanical fingers forms a clamping area. At least one of the mechanical fingers is provided with a first driving mechanism for driving the rotating shaft to rotate.

4. The posture adjustment device for product station flow according to claim 3, characterized in that: The base is provided with a linear guide rail, and the mechanical finger is provided with a slider. The slider matches the linear guide rail and is slidably mounted on the linear guide rail.

5. The posture adjustment device for product station flow according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that: The third drive mechanism includes a third cylinder, which is fixedly mounted on the base, and the mechanical finger is mounted on the extended end of the third cylinder.

6. The posture adjustment device for product station flow according to claim 1, characterized in that: The module switching mechanism includes a connecting plate. The first adjustment module and the second adjustment module are respectively disposed at both ends of the connecting plate. A fourth driving mechanism is disposed between the first adjustment module and the second adjustment module on the connecting plate. The fourth driving mechanism is used to drive the connecting plate to rotate.

7. The posture adjustment device for product station flow according to claim 6, characterized in that: The fourth drive mechanism includes a fourth motor, and the connecting plate is connected to the output end of the fourth motor via a transmission connection.

8. The posture adjustment device for product station flow according to claim 6 or 7, characterized in that: The second rotating mechanism includes a connecting shaft, which is rotatably mounted on a connecting plate. The connecting plate is provided with a second driving mechanism for driving the connecting shaft to rotate, and the mechanical gripper is mounted on the connecting shaft.

9. The posture adjustment device for product station flow according to claim 8, characterized in that: The lifting mechanism includes a lifting cylinder, which is fixedly mounted on a connecting plate. The output end of the lifting cylinder is rotatably connected to a connecting shaft. A bushing is rotatably mounted on the connecting plate. A spline groove is provided on the connecting shaft, and spline teeth are provided on the inner circumferential wall of the bushing. The spline groove and spline teeth cooperate with each other.

10. The posture adjustment device for product station flow according to claim 9, characterized in that: The second drive mechanism includes a second motor, the output end of which is connected to the bushing drive.

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