Ejector pin type clamping jaw
The pin-type gripper design solves the problem of high maintenance costs caused by gripper tooth wear, achieving low-cost maintenance and efficient gripping effect.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- CITIC DICASTAL CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-26
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-19
AI Technical Summary
In the current manufacturing process of aluminum alloy automotive parts, the wear of the gripper teeth leads to high maintenance costs and makes it difficult to adapt to different material shank shapes.
It adopts a pin-type gripper design, with the pin fixed to the gripper by threads. During maintenance, only the worn pin needs to be replaced. The gripper body has a threaded through hole at the contact part with the workpiece. The pin is made of high-strength steel and heat-treated.
It reduces maintenance costs, increases clamping force, and can adapt to different material shank shapes, ensuring that each ejector pin can clamp the material shank.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of aluminum wheel casting technology, specifically a pin-type gripper. Background Technology
[0002] In the manufacturing process of aluminum alloy automotive parts, robotic arms are needed to remove castings from the die-casting machine. These castings are then subjected to processes such as slag removal by hammering, water cooling, and placement into a trimming machine. The robotic arm clamps the casting stalk with grippers, the contact area of which is machined with teeth to prevent slippage. These teeth are prone to wear, requiring replacement of the grippers and resulting in high maintenance costs. Utility Model Content
[0003] In view of this, the present invention aims to propose a pin-type gripper, in which the pin is fixed to the gripper by a thread, and only the worn pin needs to be replaced during maintenance, thereby reducing costs.
[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution of this utility model is implemented as follows:
[0005] A pin-type gripper includes a pin made of a set screw, one side of which is machined into a pointed shape; a gripper body, which is bolted to the gripper cylinder of a robot, and the top of the gripper body has multiple threaded through holes machined in the contact area with the workpiece for mounting the pin; and an internal hexagonal flat-end set screw, which is screwed into the gripper body to fasten the pin in the threaded hole and prevent the pin from loosening.
[0006] In some embodiments, a positioning ring mounting hole is machined on the bottom of the gripper body.
[0007] In some embodiments, the ejector pin is made of high-strength steel and undergoes quenching and tempering treatment after manufacturing.
[0008] Compared with the prior art, the pin-type gripper of this utility model has the following advantages:
[0009] The clamping jaws disclosed in this utility model hold the material shank using multiple set screws. The set screws are threaded onto the top of the clamping jaws, so only the worn set screws need to be replaced during maintenance, reducing maintenance costs. Furthermore, the extension distance of each set screw can be adjusted individually, allowing for better adaptation to the shape of the material shank and ensuring that each set screw can grip the shank, thus increasing the clamping force. Attached Figure Description
[0010] The accompanying drawings, which form part of this utility model, are used to provide a further understanding of the utility model. The illustrative embodiments of the utility model and their descriptions are used to explain the utility model and do not constitute an undue limitation of the utility model. In the drawings:
[0011] Figure 1 This is a front view of the overall structure of this utility model.
[0012] Figure 2 This is a left view of the overall structure of this utility model.
[0013] Figure 3 This is a top view of the overall structure of this utility model.
[0014] Figure 4 This is the front view of the gripper of this utility model.
[0015] Figure 5 This is a left view of the gripper of this utility model.
[0016] Figure 6 This is a top view of the gripper of this utility model.
[0017] Figure 7 This is the front view of the ejector pin of this utility model.
[0018] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures
[0019] 1-Ejector pin, 2-Hex socket set screw, 3-Claw body, 4-Bolt. Detailed Implementation
[0020] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in these embodiments can be combined with each other.
[0021] The technical solution of this utility model will now be clearly and completely described with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.
[0022] The following is for reference. Figures 1 to 7 The pin-type gripper of the present invention is described in conjunction with the embodiments.
[0023] A pin-type gripper includes a pin 1, a hexagonal set screw 2, a gripper body 3, and a bolt 4. The gripper body 3 is mounted on the gripper cylinder of a robot via the bolt 4. The top of the gripper body 3, where it contacts the workpiece, has multiple threaded holes for mounting the pin 1. The pin 1 is made of a set screw, with one side of the set screw's conical surface machined into a pointed shape. The pin is screwed into the threaded hole at the top of the gripper body 3. After determining the position according to the material shank, the hexagonal set screw 2 is screwed in and tightened to prevent the pin from loosening.
[0024] The bottom of the gripper body is machined with a positioning ring mounting hole to ensure that the gripper body 3 and the gripper cylinder are securely installed and accurately positioned.
[0025] Ejector pin 1 can be made of high-strength steel and heat-treated after manufacturing to increase hardness and delay wear.
[0026] Compared with the prior art, the pin-type gripper of this utility model has the following advantages:
[0027] The clamping jaws disclosed in this utility model hold the material shank using multiple set screws. The set screws are threaded onto the top of the clamping jaws, so only the worn set screws need to be replaced during maintenance, reducing maintenance costs. Furthermore, the extension distance of each set screw can be adjusted individually, allowing for better adaptation to the shape of the material shank and ensuring that each set screw can grip the shank, thus increasing the clamping force.
[0028] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", and "outer" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only used to facilitate the description of this utility model and to simplify 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this utility model.
[0029] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.
[0030] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a connection that allows communication between them; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.
[0031] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model shall be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A pin-type gripper, characterized in that, Includes a pin (1) made of a set screw, with one side of the conical surface of the pin (1) machined into a pointed shape; a gripper body (3), which is mounted on the gripper cylinder of the robot by bolts (4), with multiple threaded through holes machined on the top of the gripper body (3) where it contacts the workpiece, for mounting the pin (1); and an internal hexagonal flat-end set screw (2), which is screwed into the gripper body (3) to fasten the pin (1) in the threaded hole and prevent the pin (1) from loosening.
2. The pin-type gripper according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the gripper body (3) is machined with a positioning ring mounting hole.
3. The pin-type gripper according to claim 1, characterized in that, The ejector pin (1) is made of high-strength steel and is heat-treated after manufacturing.