Grabbing device for air conditioner panel body

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of air-conditioning equipment manufacturing, in particular to a gripping device for an air-conditioning panel body, and solves the problems that in the prior art, an elastic buffer structure is not arranged at the contact position of a clamping mechanism and the air-conditioning panel body of the gripping device, rigid contact is adopted in the clamping process, and the clamping efficiency is low. The outer wall of the air conditioner panel body is easily slightly indented or scratched at the moment of clamping, so that the appearance quality and the structural integrity of a product are influenced. A grabbing device for an air conditioner panel body comprises a top plate, a mounting frame connected to the top of the top plate and two movable frames symmetrically arranged at the bottom of the top plate. Flexible clamping is achieved by arranging the elastic structure, impact force is effectively absorbed in the clamping process, damage to the surface of an air conditioner panel body is avoided, meanwhile, good attaching performance and clamping stability are achieved, the safety and the product yield in the grabbing process are remarkably improved, and the production efficiency is improved. And the requirements of automatic production for high-precision and high-quality grabbing operation are met.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of air conditioning equipment manufacturing technology, and in particular to a gripping device for an air conditioning panel. Background Technology

[0002] The air conditioner panel is a crucial component of the indoor unit. It is typically a thin plastic or metal sheet with a certain curvature and complex curved surface structure. Its main functions are to cover the internal structure of the air conditioner, regulate airflow direction, and enhance the overall aesthetics of the unit. In the automated assembly and testing of air conditioners, the handling, positioning, and installation of the air conditioner panel are critical process steps, placing high demands on the stability, adaptability, and safety of the gripping devices. Because air conditioner panels have smooth surfaces, no pre-drilled gripper positions, and come in various sizes, traditional manual handling methods are not only inefficient but also prone to causing scratches, deformation, and other quality problems, failing to meet the high-precision, high-efficiency, and high-consistency production requirements of modern intelligent manufacturing.

[0003] Utility model patent CN 217478455 U discloses a gripping device for an air conditioner panel, including a first lead screw, a second lead screw, a driving component, a synchronous belt, and a driven wheel. One end of the first lead screw is connected to the second lead screw, and the threads of the first and second lead screws rotate in opposite directions. Clamping mechanisms are provided on both the first and second lead screws. The driven wheel is sleeved at the connection point between the first and second lead screws. Power is transmitted between the driving shaft of the driving component and the driven wheel via the synchronous belt. The driving shaft of the driving component can drive the driven wheel to rotate via the synchronous belt, and the driven wheel drives the first and second lead screws to rotate, thereby causing the two clamping mechanisms to move towards or away from each other, thus gripping or releasing the air conditioner panel. This device overcomes the shortcomings of existing technologies where split-type internal unit panels are assembled manually, making automation difficult, and the lack of pre-reserved gripping positions on the panels themselves, resulting in inconvenient gripping.

[0004] However, in practical applications, this device still has some obvious technical shortcomings. Specifically, the gripping device does not have an elastic buffer structure at the contact point between the clamping mechanism and the air conditioner panel. The clamping process is a rigid contact, which can easily cause slight indentations or scratches to the outer wall of the air conditioner panel at the moment of clamping, affecting the product's appearance quality and structural integrity.

[0005] Therefore, in view of the above-mentioned shortcomings in the existing technology, there is an urgent need to propose a gripping device for air conditioner panels that can effectively avoid damage to the outer wall of the air conditioner panel while ensuring efficient and stable gripping, improve clamping flexibility and versatility, and thus better meet the actual needs of automated gripping of diverse and high-precision panels in the air conditioner manufacturing process. Utility Model Content

[0006] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a gripping device for air conditioner panels, which solves the problem that in the prior art, the gripping device does not have an elastic buffer structure at the contact position between the clamping mechanism and the air conditioner panel, and the clamping process is a rigid contact, which can easily cause slight indentations or scratches on the outer wall of the air conditioner panel at the moment of clamping, affecting the appearance quality and structural integrity of the product.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides a gripping device for an air conditioner panel, including a top plate, a mounting bracket connected to the top of the top plate, and two movable frames symmetrically arranged at the bottom of the top plate. The two movable frames are movably connected to the bottom of the top plate through a bidirectional synchronous moving structure.

[0008] Each of the movable frames has a contact plate connected to its bottom via an adjusting rod. The top of the adjusting rod is slidably connected to the bottom of the movable frame, and the top of one side of the adjusting rod is detachably connected to the side wall of the movable frame via a positioning structure.

[0009] A movable rod with one end sliding through the adjusting rod is fixedly connected to the center of one side of the contact plate. The end of the movable rod away from the contact plate is elastically connected to the side wall of the adjusting rod through an elastic structure.

[0010] The bidirectional synchronous moving structure includes two side plates fixedly connected to the bottom sides of the top plate and a bidirectional lead screw rotatably connected to the center between the two side plates. The top plate has an opening at its top center. A driven gear disk is sleeved at the center of the outer ring of the bidirectional lead screw. An active gear disk is provided inside the opening and is connected to the driven gear disk through a toothed meshing. A drive motor with an output shaft that cooperates with the active gear disk is installed on one side of the top plate. The top of the moving frame is threadedly engaged with the bidirectional lead screw.

[0011] The elastic structure includes a limiting plate fixedly connected to the end of the moving rod and two compression springs. One end of the compression spring is connected to the side wall of the limiting plate, and the other end is connected to the side wall of the adjusting rod.

[0012] The movable frame has a movable groove at the bottom center that slides with the adjusting rod. The positioning structure includes a positioning plate connected to one side of the adjusting rod via a fixing plate. One side of the positioning plate is provided with a positioning screw with one end threaded through the positioning plate. The bottom of one side of the movable frame has several positioning holes that are adapted to the positioning screw.

[0013] A rubber pad is fixedly connected to one side of the contact plate, and the side wall of the rubber pad has several anti-slip grooves.

[0014] The bidirectional lead screw has guide rods on both sides, and both ends of the guide rods are connected to the adjacent side plates. The top two sides of the movable frame are slidably engaged with the guide rods.

[0015] This utility model discloses a gripping device for air conditioner panels. By combining a contact plate, a moving rod, and an elastic structure, it achieves flexible clamping, effectively absorbing the impact force during clamping and avoiding indentations or scratches on the surface of the air conditioner panel. This significantly improves the safety of the clamping process and the product's appearance quality. At the same time, the sliding connection between the adjusting rod and the moving frame, along with the positioning structure, allows the distance between the two adjusting rods 5 to be flexibly adjusted according to different panel specifications, enhancing the device's versatility and adaptability. Attached Figure Description

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below.

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the rotating gear disk and the driven gear disk of an embodiment of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the bidirectional lead screw and guide rod according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the movable frame and movable slot according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the contact plate and limiting plate according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] In the diagram: 1. Moving frame; 2. Side plate; 3. Top plate; 4. Mounting bracket; 5. Adjusting rod; 6. Contact plate; 7. Drive gear disk; 8. Driven gear disk; 9. Drive motor; 10. Double-acting lead screw; 11. Guide rod; 12. Positioning screw; 13. Positioning plate; 14. Moving groove; 15. Positioning hole; 16. Limiting plate; 17. Compression spring; 18. Moving rod. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below. Examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain the present invention, but should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0024] Example 1

[0025] Please see Figure 1-5As shown, an air conditioner panel gripping device of this embodiment includes a top plate 3, a mounting bracket 4 connected to the top of the top plate 3, and two movable frames 1 symmetrically arranged at the bottom of the top plate 3. The two movable frames 1 are movably connected to the bottom of the top plate 3 through a bidirectional synchronous moving structure.

[0026] Each movable frame 1 has a contact plate 6 connected to its bottom via an adjusting rod 5. The top of the adjusting rod 5 is slidably connected to the bottom of the movable frame 1, and the top of one side of the adjusting rod 5 is detachably connected to the side wall of the movable frame 1 via a positioning structure.

[0027] A movable rod 18 with one end sliding through the adjusting rod 5 is fixedly connected to the center of one side of the contact plate 6. The end of the movable rod 18 away from the contact plate 6 is elastically connected to the side wall of the adjusting rod 5 through an elastic structure.

[0028] After the operator places the air conditioner panel in the gripping area, they activate the bidirectional synchronous moving structure, causing the two moving frames 1 to slide symmetrically towards or away from each other at the bottom of the top plate 3. This moves the adjusting rod 5 and the contact plate 6 closer to or further away from the air conditioner panel. The bottom of each moving frame 1 is connected to the contact plate 6 via the adjusting rod 5. The top of the adjusting rod 5 is slidably connected to the bottom of the moving frame 1 and is detachably fixed via a positioning structure, facilitating the adjustment of the spacing between different panel models. A moving rod 18 is fixedly connected to the center of one side of the contact plate 6. One end of the moving rod 18 slides through the adjusting rod 5, and the other end is elastically connected to the side wall of the adjusting rod 5 via an elastic structure. During the clamping process, when the contact plate 6 contacts the surface of the air conditioner panel, the elastic structure undergoes compression deformation, providing cushioning force to avoid indentations or scratches caused by rigid contact. At the same time, the contact plate 6 can automatically fine-tune the contact angle according to the curvature of the panel surface, improving clamping stability and adaptability.

[0029] Example 2

[0030] Please see Figure 1-5As shown, this embodiment of an air conditioner panel gripping device includes a bidirectional synchronous moving structure comprising two side plates 2 respectively fixedly connected to the bottom sides of a top plate 3, and a bidirectional lead screw 10 rotatably connected at the center between the two side plates 2. An opening is provided at the center of the top of the top plate 3. A driven gear disk 8 is sleeved at the center of the outer ring of the bidirectional lead screw 10. An active gear disk 7, which meshes with the driven gear disk 8, is disposed inside the opening. A drive motor 9, whose output shaft engages with the active gear disk 7, is mounted on one side of the top of the top plate 3. The top of the moving frame 1 is threadedly engaged with the bidirectional lead screw 10. Specifically, through the coordinated arrangement of the side plate 2, the bidirectional lead screw 10, the driven gear disk 8, the driving gear disk 7, and the drive motor 9, during the operation of the gripping device, the drive motor 9 starts and drives the driving gear disk 7 to rotate. The driving gear disk 7 meshes with the driven gear disk 8, thereby driving the bidirectional lead screw 10 to rotate. The two moving frames 1 are respectively threaded with the two sides of the bidirectional lead screw 10 to achieve synchronous movement in opposite directions, thereby completing the clamping or releasing action of the air conditioner panel. This achieves the effect of improving the clamping synchronization and the accuracy of automatic control, ensuring that the clamping process is stable and reliable.

[0031] The bottom center of the movable frame 1 has a movable groove 14 that slides with the adjusting rod 5. The positioning structure includes a positioning plate 13 connected to one side of the adjusting rod 5 via a fixing plate. One side of the positioning plate 13 is provided with a positioning screw 12 with one end threaded through the positioning plate 13. Several positioning holes 15 that are adapted to the positioning screw 12 are provided on the bottom side of one side of the movable frame 1. Specifically, through the cooperative arrangement of the movable groove 14, the positioning plate 13, the positioning screw 12 and the positioning holes 15, when changing air conditioner panels of different sizes and specifications, the operator can loosen the positioning screw 12, adjust the position of the adjusting rod 5 left and right along the movable groove 14, and then tighten the positioning screw 12 to insert it into the corresponding positioning hole 15 to achieve spacing adjustment and fixation. This achieves the effect of improving the versatility and adaptability of the device, enabling the gripping device to flexibly cope with the clamping needs of various types of panels.

[0032] Guide rods 11 are provided on both sides of the bidirectional lead screw 10. Both ends of the guide rods 11 are connected to the adjacent side plates 2. The top two sides of the moving frame 1 are slidably engaged with the guide rods 11. Specifically, by setting the guide rods 11 and the top of the moving frame 1 to slide together, the top two sides of the moving frame 1 are slidably connected with the guide rods 11 during the movement of the moving frame 1 along the bidirectional lead screw 10. The two ends of the guide rods 11 are fixed between the two side plates 2, providing guidance and support for the moving frame 1, ensuring that its movement trajectory is stable and straight, and preventing swaying or jamming. This achieves the effect of enhancing the structural guidance accuracy and operational stability, and improving the reliability of the overall grasping action.

[0033] Example 3

[0034] Please see Figure 1-5As shown, this embodiment of an air conditioner panel gripping device includes an elastic structure comprising a limiting plate 16 fixedly connected to the end of a moving rod 18 and two compression springs 17. One end of the compression spring 17 is connected to the side wall of the limiting plate 16, and the other end is connected to the side wall of the adjusting rod 5. Specifically, through the cooperation between the elastic structure composed of the limiting plate 16 and the compression spring 17 and the moving rod 18, when the contact plate 6 contacts the surface of the air conditioner panel, the moving rod 18 is pressed and slides within the adjusting rod 5, simultaneously driving the limiting plate 16 to compress the compression spring 17, generating a buffer force. This effectively absorbs the impact force at the moment of clamping, avoiding scratches or indentations on the panel surface caused by rigid contact. This achieves the effect of improving clamping flexibility and protecting the appearance quality of the product, enhancing the safety and adaptability of the clamping process.

[0035] A rubber pad is fixedly connected to one side of the contact plate 6. Several anti-slip grooves are provided on the side wall of the rubber pad. Specifically, through the setting of the rubber pad and anti-slip grooves, the rubber pad on the outside of the contact plate 6 is in close contact with the surface of the air conditioner panel during the clamping process. The anti-slip grooves further enhance the friction and prevent the panel from shifting or falling off due to vibration or slippage during the clamping process. This achieves the effect of improving clamping stability and safety and preventing slippage, and is especially suitable for air conditioner panels with smooth curved surfaces.

[0036] The working process of this device is as follows: After the operator places the air conditioner panel in the gripping area, the drive motor 9 installed on one side of the top of the top plate 3 is started. The output shaft of the drive motor 9 drives the active gear disk 7 to rotate. The active gear disk 7 drives the driven gear disk 8 through the meshing of the gear teeth, thereby driving the bidirectional lead screw 10 to rotate synchronously. The two moving frames 1 are respectively threaded with the two sides of the bidirectional lead screw 10, and slide symmetrically along the bottom of the top plate 3 under the guidance of the guide rod 11 to realize the clamping or releasing action. The bottom of each moving frame 1 is provided with a moving groove 14. The top of the adjusting rod 5 is inserted into the groove and slidably connected to it. The height and position are fixed by the positioning structure. The structure consists of a positioning plate 13, a positioning screw 12, and a positioning hole 15. The operator can loosen the positioning screw 12, adjust the position of the adjusting rod 5, and then tighten it to fit air conditioner panels of different sizes. The contact plate 6 is connected to the inside of the adjusting rod 5 through a moving rod 18. One end of the moving rod 18 slides through the adjusting rod 5, and the other end is connected to a limiting plate 16. Two compression springs 17 are provided between the limiting plate 16 and the side wall of the adjusting rod 5 to form an elastic structure, which provides buffering force during clamping and prevents indentations or scratches caused by rigid contact. At the same time, a rubber pad is fixedly connected to the outside of the contact plate 6. The surface of the pad has anti-slip grooves to enhance friction and ensure stable and reliable clamping.

[0037] Compared with existing technologies, this device has the following advantages: Addressing the problem that existing air conditioner panel gripping devices use rigid contact clamping structures that easily damage the outer wall of the product, this invention achieves flexible clamping by setting up an elastic structure composed of a contact plate 6, a moving rod 18, a limiting plate 16, and a compression spring 17. This effectively absorbs the impact force during clamping, preventing indentations or scratches on the surface of the air conditioner panel, significantly improving the safety of the clamping process and the product's appearance quality. The moving groove 14 between the adjusting rod 5 and the moving frame 1, in conjunction with the positioning structure positioning plate 13, positioning screw 12, and positioning hole 15, allows the clamping height and spacing to be flexibly adjusted according to different panel specifications, enhancing the device's versatility and adaptability. The side plate 2, bidirectional lead screw 10, driven gear disk 8, driving gear disk 7, and drive motor 9 in the synchronous moving structure work together to ensure that the contact plates 6 on both sides move synchronously and the clamping force is uniform, further improving the gripping stability and reliability. The sliding fit design between the guide rod 11 and the top of the moving frame 1 enhances the structural guiding accuracy and running stability, preventing swaying or jamming during the clamping process. The rubber pads and anti-slip grooves further improve the clamping fit and friction, reducing the risk of slippage or displacement, especially suitable for air conditioner panels with smooth curved surfaces. The overall structure is reasonably designed and fully functional, which not only improves the gripping efficiency and automation level, but also meets the production requirements of modern intelligent manufacturing for high precision, high efficiency, and high consistency.

[0038] The above-disclosed embodiments are merely one or more preferred embodiments of this application and should not be construed as limiting the scope of this application. Those skilled in the art can understand that all or part of the processes for implementing the above embodiments and equivalent changes made in accordance with the claims of this application still fall within the scope of this application.

Claims

1. A gripping device for an air conditioner panel, characterized in that, include: The top plate, the mounting bracket connected to the top of the top plate, and two symmetrically arranged movable frames at the bottom of the top plate, the two movable frames being movably connected to the bottom of the top plate through a bidirectional synchronous moving structure; Each of the movable frames has a contact plate connected to its bottom via an adjusting rod. The top of the adjusting rod is slidably connected to the bottom of the movable frame, and the top of one side of the adjusting rod is detachably connected to the side wall of the movable frame via a positioning structure. A movable rod with one end sliding through the adjusting rod is fixedly connected to the center of one side of the contact plate. The end of the movable rod away from the contact plate is elastically connected to the side wall of the adjusting rod through an elastic structure.

2. The air conditioner panel gripping device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bidirectional synchronous moving structure includes two side plates fixedly connected to the bottom sides of the top plate and a bidirectional lead screw rotatably connected between the two side plates at the center. The top plate has an opening at the center of its top. A driven gear disk is fitted at the center of the outer ring of the bidirectional lead screw. An active gear disk is provided inside the opening and is connected to the driven gear disk through a snap-tooth meshing. A drive motor with an output shaft that engages with the active gear disk is installed on one side of the top plate. The top of the moving frame is threadedly engaged with the bidirectional lead screw.

3. The air conditioner panel gripping device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The elastic structure includes a limiting plate fixedly connected to the end of the moving rod and two compression springs. One end of the compression spring is connected to the side wall of the limiting plate, and the other end is connected to the side wall of the adjusting rod.

4. The air conditioner panel gripping device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The bottom center of the movable frame is provided with a movable groove that slides with the adjusting rod. The positioning structure includes a positioning plate connected to one side of the adjusting rod by a fixing plate. One side of the positioning plate is provided with a positioning screw with one end threaded through the positioning plate. The bottom of one side of the movable frame is provided with several positioning holes that are adapted to the positioning screw.

5. The air conditioner panel gripping device according to claim 3, characterized in that, A rubber pad is fixedly connected to one side of the contact plate, and the side wall of the rubber pad has several anti-slip grooves.

6. The air conditioner panel gripping device according to claim 4, characterized in that, Guide rods are provided on both sides of the bidirectional lead screw, and both ends of the guide rods are connected to the adjacent side plates. The top two sides of the movable frame are slidably engaged with the guide rods.

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