Material taking system

Abstract

The utility model discloses a material taking system which comprises a truss provided with a first sliding rail extending in the X-axis direction. The clamping mechanism is fixedly mounted on the truss; the adjusting mechanism is installed on the truss in a sliding mode, and the adjusting mechanism comprises a Y-axis adjusting module installed on the first sliding rail in a sliding mode and a first Z-axis adjusting module installed on the Y-axis adjusting module in a sliding mode; the turnover mechanism is fixedly installed on the first Z-axis adjusting module, the turnover mechanism is driven by the adjusting mechanism to slide to the two sides of the clamping mechanism, the turnover mechanism is provided with a gripper assembly rotationally arranged around the Y axis, and the gripper assembly can be arranged towards the clamping mechanism through rotation; the feeding table and the discharging table are both located below the sliding path of the turnover mechanism. The impeller can be turned over automatically through the material taking system, the production efficiency and quality are improved, and the production cost and potential safety hazards are reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of production equipment technology, and specifically relates to a material handling system. Background Technology

[0002] Impellers are commonly used in fluid machinery such as pumps, turbines, and compressors. They have complex shapes and are made of various materials, including metals, plastics, and composites. Manufacturing impellers requires high-precision machining, especially the blades, which may involve processes such as casting and CNC machining. To enable rapid impeller machining, impeller processing equipment is rapidly evolving towards higher precision, intelligence, green manufacturing, and flexibility.

[0003] In the impeller manufacturing process, the impeller, after one surface has been machined on a lathe, needs to be flipped over before machining the other surface. Currently, the flipping is primarily done manually. Manual flipping involves steps such as handling, adjustment, and fixing, which is time-consuming and difficult to match the pace of automated production lines, creating a capacity bottleneck. Furthermore, workers need rest or shift work, making 24-hour continuous production impossible and impacting overall efficiency. Simultaneously, manual operation makes it difficult to ensure that the angle and position of each flip are completely consistent, potentially leading to accumulated machining errors that affect impeller dynamic balance or fluid performance. Operator fatigue or negligence can also cause impeller collisions, scratches, or even incorrect clamping, increasing scrap rates, rework costs, and the risk of mechanical injury. Additionally, requiring multiple workers to meet production needs increases both labor and production costs.

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a material handling system to address the aforementioned technical problems.

[0005] The information disclosed in this background section is intended only to enhance the understanding of the overall background of this utility model and should not be construed as an admission or in any way implying that the information constitutes prior art known to those skilled in the art. Utility Model Content

[0006] The purpose of this invention is to provide a material handling system that can improve production efficiency and quality, and reduce production costs and safety hazards.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution provided by a specific embodiment of this utility model is as follows:

[0008] A material handling system, the material handling system comprising:

[0009] The truss is provided with a first slide rail extending along the X-axis direction;

[0010] The clamping mechanism is fixedly installed on the truss.

[0011] An adjustment mechanism is slidably mounted on the truss. The adjustment mechanism includes a Y-axis adjustment module slidably mounted on the first slide rail and a first Z-axis adjustment module slidably mounted on the Y-axis adjustment module.

[0012] A flipping mechanism is fixedly installed on the first Z-axis adjustment module. The flipping mechanism can slide to both sides of the clamping mechanism by being driven by the adjustment mechanism. The flipping mechanism is provided with a gripper assembly that rotates around the Y-axis. The gripper assembly can be rotated to face the clamping mechanism.

[0013] Both the loading platform and the unloading platform are located below the sliding path of the flipping mechanism.

[0014] In one or more embodiments of the present invention, the flipping mechanism includes a base fixedly installed below the first Z-axis adjustment module, the base being provided with a mounting shaft arranged along the Y-axis direction, and the gripper assembly being rotatably installed on the mounting shaft.

[0015] In one or more embodiments of the present invention, the gripper assembly includes a rotatably mounted mounting base, a turntable rotatably disposed about an X-axis, a mounting plate fixedly mounted on the turntable, and a gripper mounted on the mounting plate, wherein at least one gripper is provided.

[0016] In one or more embodiments of this utility model, the lower end of the base is provided in an arc shape; and / or,

[0017] The rotation angle of the gripper assembly is greater than or equal to 180°; and / or,

[0018] There is a gap between the mounting plate and the lower end of the base.

[0019] In one or more embodiments of the present invention, the clamping mechanism includes a base frame fixedly installed on the truss, a second Z-axis adjustment module fixedly installed on the base frame, a clamping component slidably installed on the second Z-axis adjustment module, and another clamping component fixedly installed on the truss and located below the first clamping component, with a clamping space formed between the two clamping components.

[0020] In one or more embodiments of the present invention, the second Z-axis adjustment module includes a second slide rail and a first drive member arranged along the Z-axis direction, and one of the two clamping members is fixedly installed on the output shaft of the first drive member and slidably installed on the second slide rail.

[0021] In one or more embodiments of the present invention, the clamping member includes a connecting arm extending along the Y-axis and a limiting block mounted on the connecting arm. The limiting blocks of the two clamping members are arranged opposite to each other. The limiting block includes a first surface and a second surface arranged opposite to each other. The first surface is connected to the connecting arm, and the second surface is provided with a recess.

[0022] In one or more embodiments of this utility model, the second surface is one or a combination of two of the following: a plane and a curved surface.

[0023] In one or more embodiments of this utility model, the Y-axis adjustment module includes a slider slidably mounted on the first slide rail, a second drive member fixedly mounted on the slider, and a third slide rail slidably mounted in the slider. A first rack extending along the Y-axis is mounted on the third slide rail. A first gear meshing with the first rack is provided on the output shaft of the second drive member. The third slide rail extends along the Y-axis, and the first Z-axis adjustment module is fixedly mounted on the end of the third slide rail.

[0024] In one or more embodiments of this utility model, the first Z-axis adjustment module includes a connecting block fixedly installed on the Y-axis adjustment module, a third driving member fixedly installed on the connecting block, and a fourth slide rail slidably installed in the connecting block. A second rack extending along the Z-axis is installed on the fourth slide rail. A second gear meshing with the second rack is provided on the output shaft of the third driving member. The fourth slide rail extends along the Z-axis, and the flipping mechanism is fixedly installed at the lower end of the fourth slide rail.

[0025] Compared with the prior art, the material handling system of this utility model has the following advantages:

[0026] This invention designs a material handling system that can automatically grasp and rotate the impeller. The system can operate continuously, efficiently, and stably, eliminating the need for manual adjustment and handling time, shortening the overall processing cycle, and avoiding cumulative errors caused by manual operation. At the same time, because the mechanical clamping force is controllable, it can prevent impeller collisions, thereby reducing the low scrap rate of the impeller and the possibility of workers being injured or scratched. In addition, reducing labor costs can lower production costs. Attached Figure Description

[0027] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments recorded in this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0028] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the material handling system in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the flipping mechanism in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the clamping mechanism in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 4 for Figure 1 Enlarged view of the local structure at point A in the middle.

[0032] Explanation of key figure labels:

[0033] 1- Truss; 11- First slide rail;

[0034] 2-Clamping mechanism; 21-Base frame; 22-Second Z-axis adjustment module; 221-Second slide rail; 222-First driving component; 23-Clamping component; 231-Connecting arm; 232-Limiting block; 2311-Recessed part; 23111-First surface; 23112-Second surface;

[0035] 3-Adjustment mechanism; 31-Y-axis adjustment module; 311-Slider; 312-Second drive component; 313-Third slide rail; 32-First Z-axis adjustment module; 321-Connecting block; 322-Third drive component; 323-Fourth slide rail;

[0036] 4-Tilting mechanism; 41-Base; 411-Mounting shaft; 42-Gripper assembly; 421-Mounting seat; 422-Turntable; 423-Mounting plate; 424-Gripper;

[0037] 5- Loading platform;

[0038] 6- Unloading platform. Detailed Implementation

[0039] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solutions of this utility model, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. 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 should fall within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0040] It should be noted that similar labels and letters in the following figures indicate similar items. Therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent figures.

[0041] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in these embodiments can be combined with each other.

[0042] It should be noted that the "X-axis direction" in this application text is an appendix. Figure 1 The direction of the X-axis label is shown in the figure, and the direction of the Y-axis is indicated by the appendix. Figure 1 The direction of the Y-axis is indicated by the label, while the direction of the Z-axis is indicated by the label. Figure 1 The direction of the Z-axis. The terminology used in this specification is for the purpose of describing specific embodiments only and is not intended to limit the scope of the invention.

[0043] The technical solution of this utility model will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0044] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 As shown, the material handling system in this embodiment includes: a truss 1, with a first slide rail 11 extending along the X-axis; a clamping mechanism 2, fixedly installed on the truss 1; an adjusting mechanism 3, slidably installed on the truss 1, the adjusting mechanism 3 including a Y-axis adjusting module 31 slidably installed on the first slide rail 11 and a first Z-axis adjusting module 32 slidably installed on the Y-axis adjusting module 31; a flipping mechanism 4, fixedly installed on the first Z-axis adjusting module 32, the flipping mechanism 4 being driven by the adjusting mechanism 3 to slide to both sides of the clamping mechanism 2, the flipping mechanism 4 having a gripper assembly 42 rotatably arranged around the Y-axis, the gripper assembly 42 being rotatably arranged toward the clamping mechanism 2; and an loading platform 5 and a unloading platform 6, both located below the sliding path of the flipping mechanism 4.

[0045] The flipping mechanism 4 slides above the loading platform 5 through the adjustment mechanism 3, and grabs the impeller through the gripper assembly 42; then it slides to the first side of the clamping mechanism 2 through the adjustment mechanism 3, and clamps the impeller by rotating the gripper assembly 42 so that it is opposite to the clamping mechanism 2; then it slides to the second side of the clamping mechanism 2 through the adjustment mechanism 3, and grabs the impeller by rotating the gripper assembly 42 so that it is opposite to the clamping mechanism 2; finally, it slides above the unloading platform 6 through the adjustment mechanism 3, and lowers the impeller through the gripper assembly 42.

[0046] Based on this design, the impeller can be automatically gripped and rotated. The material handling system can operate continuously, efficiently and stably, saving manual adjustment and handling time, shortening the overall processing cycle, and avoiding cumulative errors caused by manual operation. At the same time, since the mechanical clamping force is controllable, impeller collisions can be avoided, reducing the low scrap rate of impellers and the possibility of workers being hit or scratched. In addition, reducing manpower can reduce production costs.

[0047] Specifically, to facilitate the rotation of the gripper assembly 42, refer to Figure 2 As shown, the flipping mechanism 4 in this embodiment includes a base 41 fixedly installed below the first Z-axis adjustment module 32. The base 41 is provided with an installation shaft 411 arranged along the Y-axis direction, and the gripper assembly 42 is rotatably installed on the installation shaft 411.

[0048] Reference Figure 2 As shown, the gripper assembly 42 in this embodiment includes a rotatably mounted mounting base 421, a turntable 422 rotatably arranged around the X-axis, a mounting plate 423 fixedly mounted on the turntable 422, and grippers 424 mounted on the mounting plate 423. At least one gripper 424 is provided. Specifically, in this embodiment, the length direction of the mounting plate 423 is along the Y-axis, and two grippers 424 are provided, arranged parallel to each other at both ends of the mounting plate 423. To avoid collision between the gripper assembly 42 and the base 41, a gap is provided between the mounting plate 423 and the lower end of the base 41. Of course, multiple grippers 424 can also be provided. The grippers 424 can be pneumatic grippers.

[0049] Optionally, refer to Figure 2 As shown, the lower end of the base 41 in this embodiment is arranged in an arc shape so that the gripper assembly 42 can collide with the base 41 when it rotates.

[0050] In order for the gripper assembly 42 to be positioned towards the clamping mechanism 2 when the flipping mechanism 4 slides to both sides of the clamping mechanism 2, the rotation angle of the gripper assembly 42 in this embodiment is equal to 180°. Of course, the same technical effect can be achieved when the rotation angle of the gripper assembly 42 is greater than 180°, which is also within the scope of protection of this application.

[0051] Reference Figure 3 As shown, the clamping mechanism 2 in this embodiment includes a base frame 21 fixedly mounted on the truss 1, a second Z-axis adjustment module 22 fixedly mounted on the base frame 21, a clamping member 23 slidably mounted on the second Z-axis adjustment module 22, and another clamping member 23 fixedly mounted on the truss 1 and located below the clamping member 23, forming a clamping space between the two clamping members 23. According to this design, by adjusting the second Z-axis adjustment module 22, the clamping member 23 mounted on the second Z-axis adjustment module 22 can move downwards, gradually approaching the other clamping member 23, so that the distance between the two is slightly larger than the size of the impeller clamping position, so as to securely and firmly clamp the impeller.

[0052] Specifically, in order to facilitate the adjustment and removal of the clamp 23 via the second Z-axis adjustment module 22, refer to Figure 3As shown, the second Z-axis adjustment module 22 in this embodiment includes a second slide rail 221 and a first drive member 222 arranged along the Z-axis direction. One of the two clamping members 23 is fixedly mounted on the output shaft of the first drive member 222 and slidably mounted on the second slide rail 221. The first drive member 222 can be a linear drive mechanism with linear drive function, such as a Z-axis servo, stepper, cylinder, magnetic drive, or hydraulic drive, which is acceptable to those skilled in the art.

[0053] Since the impeller semi-finished products are often clamped after one side has been machined on a lathe, and these semi-finished products have a cylindrical side, in order to facilitate the secure clamping of the impeller by the two clamping parts 23, refer to Figure 3 As shown, the clamping member 23 in this embodiment includes a connecting arm 231 extending along the Y-axis and a limiting block 232 mounted on the connecting arm 231. The limiting blocks 232 of the two clamping members 23 are arranged opposite to each other. The limiting block 232 includes a first surface and a second surface arranged opposite to each other. The first surface is connected to the connecting arm 231, and the second surface is provided with a recess 2311. According to this design, the side of the impeller is in close contact with the recess 2311 so that the impeller can be clamped by the two clamping members 23.

[0054] Furthermore, referring to Figure 3 As shown, the recessed portion 2311 in this embodiment includes a first surface 23111 and a second surface 23112 connected together, both of which are planar. Of course, when one of the first surface 23111 and the second surface 23112 is a planar surface and the other is a curved surface; or both are curved surfaces; or one or both are a combination of planar and curved surfaces, all are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0055] Specifically, refer to Figure 4 As shown, the Y-axis adjustment module 31 in this embodiment includes a slider 311 slidably mounted on a first slide rail 11, a second drive member 312 fixedly mounted on the slider 311, and a third slide rail 313 slidably mounted in the slider 311. A first rack extending along the Y-axis is mounted on the third slide rail 313. A first gear meshing with the first rack is provided on the output shaft of the second drive member 312. The third slide rail 313 extends along the Y-axis, and a first Z-axis adjustment module 32 is fixedly mounted on the end of the third slide rail 313. The first gear meshes with the first rack to make the third slide rail 313 slide along the X-axis.

[0056] In this embodiment, the first Z-axis adjustment module 32 includes a connecting block 321 fixedly mounted on the Y-axis adjustment module 31, a third drive member 322 fixedly mounted on the connecting block 321, and a fourth slide rail 323 slidably mounted in the connecting block 321. A second rack extending along the Z-axis is mounted on the fourth slide rail 323. A second gear meshing with the second rack is provided on the output shaft of the third drive member 322. The fourth slide rail 323 extends along the Z-axis, and the flipping mechanism 4 is fixedly mounted on the lower end of the fourth slide rail 323. The second gear meshes with the second rack to make the fourth slide rail 323 slide along the Z-axis.

[0057] Based on this design, the overall position of the Y-axis adjustment module 31 along the X-axis direction can be adjusted by sliding the slider 311; the overall position of the first Z-axis adjustment module 32 along the Y-axis direction can be adjusted by sliding the third slide rail 313; and the overall position of the flipping mechanism 4 along the Z-axis direction can be adjusted by sliding the fourth slide rail 323. The second drive component 312 can be a rotary drive mechanism with rotary drive function, such as a DC motor, AC asynchronous motor, or AC synchronous motor, which is acceptable and can be connected to by those skilled in the art. The third drive component 322 can also be a rotary drive mechanism with rotary drive function, such as a DC motor, AC asynchronous motor, or AC synchronous motor, which is acceptable and can be connected to by those skilled in the art.

[0058] In the description of the embodiments of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship commonly used when the product is in use, or the orientation or positional relationship commonly understood by those skilled in the art. They are only used to facilitate the description of this utility model and simplify the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or component referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0059] In the description of the embodiments of this utility model, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "set," "install," "connect," and "link" 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 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.

[0060] In the description of the embodiments of this utility model, it should also be noted that the terms "first" and "second" used herein do not specifically refer to any order or sequence, nor are they intended to limit this case; they are merely used to distinguish components or operations described using the same technical terms.

[0061] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of this invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered illustrative and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of this invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, it is intended that all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims be included within this invention. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.

[0062] Furthermore, it should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. A material handling system, characterized in that, The material handling system includes: The truss (1) is provided with a first slide rail (11) extending along the X-axis direction; The clamping mechanism (2) is fixedly installed on the truss (1); The adjustment mechanism (3) is slidably mounted on the truss (1). The adjustment mechanism (3) includes a Y-axis adjustment module (31) slidably mounted on the first slide rail (11) and a first Z-axis adjustment module (32) slidably mounted on the Y-axis adjustment module (31). The flipping mechanism (4) is fixedly installed on the first Z-axis adjustment module (32). The flipping mechanism (4) can slide to both sides of the clamping mechanism (2) driven by the adjustment mechanism (3). The flipping mechanism (4) is provided with a gripper assembly (42) that rotates around the Y-axis. The gripper assembly (42) can be rotated to face the clamping mechanism (2). The loading platform (5) and unloading platform (6) are both located below the sliding path of the flipping mechanism (4).

2. The material handling system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The flipping mechanism (4) includes a base (41) fixedly installed below the first Z-axis adjustment module (32), and the base (41) is provided with an installation shaft (411) arranged along the Y-axis direction. The gripper assembly (42) is rotatably installed on the installation shaft (411).

3. The material handling system according to claim 2, characterized in that, The gripper assembly (42) includes a rotatably mounted mounting base (421), a turntable (422) rotatably mounted about the X-axis, a mounting plate (423) fixedly mounted on the turntable (422), and a gripper (424) mounted on the mounting plate (423), wherein there is at least one gripper (424).

4. The material handling system according to claim 3, characterized in that, The lower end of the base (41) is arranged in an arc shape; and / or, The rotation angle of the gripper assembly (42) is greater than or equal to 180°; and / or, There is a gap between the mounting plate (423) and the lower end of the base (41).

5. The material handling system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The clamping mechanism (2) includes a base frame (21) fixedly installed on the truss (1), a second Z-axis adjustment module (22) fixedly installed on the base frame (21), a clamping component (23) slidably installed on the second Z-axis adjustment module (22), and another clamping component (23) fixedly installed on the truss (1) and located below the clamping component (23), forming a clamping space between the two clamping components (23).

6. The material handling system according to claim 5, characterized in that, The second Z-axis adjustment module (22) includes a second slide rail (221) and a first drive member (222) arranged along the Z-axis direction. One of the two clamping members (23) is fixedly installed on the output shaft of the first drive member (222) and slidably installed on the second slide rail (221).

7. The material handling system according to claim 5, characterized in that, The clamping member (23) includes a connecting arm (231) extending along the Y-axis and a limiting block (232) mounted on the connecting arm (231). The limiting blocks (232) of the two clamping members (23) are arranged opposite to each other. The limiting block (232) includes a first surface and a second surface arranged opposite to each other. The first surface is connected to the connecting arm (231), and the second surface is provided with a recess (2311).

8. The material handling system according to claim 7, characterized in that, The recessed portion (2311) includes a first surface (23111) and a second surface (23112), wherein the first surface (23111) and / or the second surface (23112) is one or a combination of two of the following: a plane and a curved surface.

9. The material handling system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The Y-axis adjustment module (31) includes a slider (311) slidably mounted on the first slide rail (11), a second drive member (312) fixedly mounted on the slider (311), and a third slide rail (313) slidably mounted in the slider (311). A first rack extending along the Y-axis is mounted on the third slide rail (313). A first gear meshing with the first rack is provided on the output shaft of the second drive member (312). The third slide rail (313) extends along the Y-axis. The first Z-axis adjustment module (32) is fixedly mounted at the end of the third slide rail (313).

10. The material handling system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first Z-axis adjustment module (32) includes a connecting block (321) fixedly installed on the Y-axis adjustment module (31), a third driving member (322) fixedly installed on the connecting block (321), and a fourth slide rail (323) slidably installed in the connecting block (321). A second rack extending along the Z-axis is installed on the fourth slide rail (323). A second gear meshing with the second rack is provided on the output shaft of the third driving member (322). The fourth slide rail (323) extends along the Z-axis. The flipping mechanism (4) is fixedly installed at the lower end of the fourth slide rail (323).

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