Material transfer device
By integrating X-axis, Y-axis and Z-axis transfer mechanisms, the material handling device solves the problems of low efficiency, high labor intensity and insufficient accuracy of traditional manual handling, and realizes efficient and accurate material transportation.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- WUHAN SHIP COMM RES INST (NO 722 RES INST OF CHINA STATE SHIPBUILDING CORP)
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-28
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-19
AI Technical Summary
Traditional manual material handling is inefficient, labor-intensive, and lacks accuracy, making it difficult to meet the needs of modern industrial production.
Design a material transfer device that integrates X-axis, Y-axis and Z-axis transfer mechanisms to realize automated material transfer in three dimensions. The device is driven by a gear, rack and pinion and linkage mechanism to improve the transfer accuracy and efficiency.
It improves material handling efficiency, reduces manual labor intensity, enhances the accuracy of conveying positions, and meets the needs of modern industrial production.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This application belongs to the field of transfer devices, and more specifically, relates to a material transfer device. Background Technology
[0002] In the field of industrial automation, material handling and placement are crucial links in continuous production. However, many production scenarios still rely on manual handling, which presents numerous problems. First, manual handling is slow, failing to meet the demands of rapid material turnover in continuous production, leading to low production efficiency. Second, materials often have a certain weight and volume, making manual handling labor-intensive and prone to fatigue over long periods, further reducing efficiency and increasing the risk of workplace accidents. Furthermore, manual handling lacks accuracy, easily causing placement deviations, damage, or contamination, affecting product quality and cost control. With the continuous development of industrial automation technology, traditional manual handling methods can no longer meet the requirements of modern industrial production. Utility Model Content
[0003] In view of the shortcomings of the prior art, this application provides a material transfer device, which aims to solve the problems of low efficiency, high labor intensity and insufficient accuracy of traditional manual material handling.
[0004] This application provides a material transfer device, specifically including a frame body, an X-axis transfer mechanism, a Y-axis transfer mechanism, and a Z-axis transfer mechanism. The frame body has a portal frame structure. The X-axis transfer mechanism is located at the bottom of the frame body. The Z-axis transfer mechanism includes a lifting base plate and a lifting assembly. The lifting base plate has a U-shaped structure, is horizontally positioned, and has an upward opening. The lifting base plate is slidably connected between the inner walls of both sides of the frame body along the Z-axis direction. The lifting assembly is located on the frame body to raise and lower the lifting base plate. The Y-axis transfer mechanism is located on the lifting base plate.
[0005] Compared with the prior art, the X-axis transfer mechanism, Y-axis transfer mechanism and Z-axis transfer mechanism of the material transfer device of this application are integrated into one unit. According to actual needs, materials can be transported in different directions and can be transported simultaneously. This can achieve the beneficial effects of improving material transfer efficiency, reducing manual labor intensity, ensuring accurate conveying position and improving transfer accuracy.
[0006] As a further preferred embodiment, the X-axis transfer mechanism includes a base plate and a base, the base plate being fixedly connected to the bottom of the frame body, and the base plate being slidably connected to the base plate along the X-axis direction.
[0007] As a further preferred embodiment, the bottom two sides of the substrate are provided with a plurality of rollers along the X-axis direction, and the rollers on both sides of the substrate are symmetrically arranged with respect to the X-axis. The two sides of the base are fixedly connected with a first guide rail, and the first guide rail and the rollers are slidably adapted to each other.
[0008] As a further preferred embodiment, the X-axis transfer mechanism further includes a drive assembly for driving the base to slide, the drive assembly being fixedly mounted on the base plate.
[0009] As a further preferred embodiment, the driving assembly includes a first driving motor, a gear, and a rack. The first driving motor is vertically fixedly connected to the base plate, the gear is coaxially fixedly connected to the output shaft of the first driving motor, and the rack is fixedly connected to any one of the first guide rails. The gear meshes with the rack.
[0010] As a further preferred embodiment, the inner walls on both sides of the frame body are provided with second guide rails arranged in the vertical direction, and the lifting base plate is slidably adapted to the second guide rails.
[0011] As a further preferred embodiment, the lifting assembly includes two lead screws and two threaded sleeves. The two lead screws are respectively vertically arranged on both sides of the frame body, and the two threaded sleeves are respectively threadedly connected to the two lead screws and fixedly connected to both sides of the lifting base plate.
[0012] As a further preferred embodiment, the lifting assembly further includes a second drive motor, a threaded rod, and a steering gear. The second drive motor is fixedly mounted on the top of the frame body, and the second drive motor is connected to the threaded rod to drive the threaded rod to rotate. The threaded rod drives the lead screw to rotate about the axis of rotation through the steering gear.
[0013] As a further preferred embodiment, the Y-axis transfer mechanism includes a movable base plate and a conveying track, wherein the conveying track is slidably connected to the lifting base plate along the Y-axis direction, and the movable base plate is slidably connected to the conveying track along the Y-axis direction.
[0014] In summary, compared with the prior art, the technical solutions conceived in this application have the following main technical advantages:
[0015] 1. In this application, the material transfer device integrates the X-axis transfer mechanism, the Y-axis transfer mechanism and the Z-axis transfer mechanism into one unit. When materials need to be transferred in actual production, the material transfer device can transport materials in different directions as needed, and materials transported in different directions can be transported simultaneously, which improves the material transfer efficiency, reduces the intensity of manual labor, and ensures accurate conveying position and improved transfer accuracy.
[0016] 2. The material transfer device of this application can automatically move and pick up materials, with high handling efficiency. Furthermore, by using a gear, rack, and linkage mechanism to drive the equipment, the material conveying accuracy is improved. Attached Figure Description
[0017] Figure 1 This is a first-view overall structural diagram of the material transfer device provided in the embodiments of this application;
[0018] Figure 2 This is a second-view overall structural diagram of the material transfer device provided in the embodiments of this application.
[0019] In all the accompanying drawings, the same reference numerals are used to denote the same elements or structures, wherein:
[0020] 1. Main frame; 11. Second guide rail; 2. X-axis transfer mechanism; 21. Base plate; 22. Base; 23. Roller; 24. First guide rail; 25. Drive assembly; 251. First drive motor; 252. Gear; 253. Rack; 3. Y-axis transfer mechanism; 31. Movable base plate; 32. Conveyor rail; 4. Z-axis transfer mechanism; 41. Lifting base plate; 42. Lifting assembly; 421. Lead screw; 422. Threaded sleeve; 423. Second drive motor; 424. Threaded rod; 425. Steering mechanism. Detailed Implementation
[0021] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this application clearer, the following detailed description is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative and not intended to limit the scope of this application.
[0022] Reference Figures 1-2 This application discloses a material transfer device comprising a vertically arranged frame body 1 and an X-axis transfer mechanism 2, a Y-axis transfer mechanism 3, and a Z-axis transfer mechanism 4 mounted on the frame body 1. The frame body 1 has a portal frame structure. The X-axis transfer mechanism 2 can transport materials in the X-axis direction, the Y-axis transfer mechanism 3 can transport materials in the Y-axis direction, and the Z-axis transfer mechanism 4 can transport materials in the Z-axis direction. The X-axis transfer mechanism 2 is located at the bottom of the frame body 1, the Z-axis transfer mechanism 4 is located in the middle of the frame body 1, and the Y-axis transfer mechanism 3 is mounted on the Z-axis transfer mechanism 4.
[0023] Specifically, the X-axis transfer mechanism 2 includes a base plate 21, a base 22, and a drive assembly 25. The base plate 21 is horizontally fixed to the bottom of the frame body 1 by bolts. The base 22 is slidably connected to the lower surface of the base plate 21 along the X-axis. Four rollers 23 are arranged on both sides of the bottom of the base plate 21 along the X-axis. The rotation axis of the rollers 23 is vertically arranged. The rollers 23 on both sides of the base plate 21 are symmetrically arranged around the X-axis. First guide rails 24 are fixedly connected to both sides of the base 22. The first guide rails 24 and the rollers 23 are slidably adapted to each other. The base 22 is slidably connected to the base plate 21 through the first guide rails 24 and the rollers 23. The drive assembly 25 drives the base 22 to slide, and the drive assembly 25 is fixedly installed on the base plate 21. In this embodiment, the drive assembly 25 includes a first drive motor 251, a gear 252, and a rack 253. The first drive motor 251 is vertically fixed to the substrate 21, and the output shaft of the first drive motor 251 extends to the bottom of the substrate 21. The gear 252 is coaxially fixed to the output shaft of the first drive motor 251, and the rack 253 is fixedly connected to any one of the first guide rails 24. The rack 253 is arranged along the X-axis direction, and the gear 252 meshes with the rack 253. The first drive motor 251 drives the gear 252 to rotate, and the gear 252 can drive the base 22 to move through the rack 253 and the first guide rails 24. When the material is transferred, it is placed on the base 22, which can realize the transfer of the material in the X-axis direction.
[0024] Furthermore, the Z-axis transfer mechanism 4 includes a lifting base plate 41 and a lifting assembly 42. The lifting base plate 41 has a U-shaped structure, is horizontally positioned and has an upward opening. The lifting base plate 41 is slidably connected between the inner walls of both sides of the frame body 1 along the Z-axis direction. Both inner walls of the frame body 1 are provided with two second guide rails 11 arranged vertically. The lifting base plate 41 is slidably adapted to the second guide rails 11. The lifting assembly 42 is set on the frame body 1 to raise and lower the lifting base plate 41. When materials are placed on the lifting base plate 41, the materials can be transferred along the Z-axis.
[0025] In this embodiment, the lifting assembly 42 includes two lead screws 421 and two threaded sleeves 422, as well as a second drive motor 423, a threaded rod 424, and a steering gear 425. The two lead screws 421 are vertically arranged on the inner walls of both sides of the frame body 1 and are rotatable about their axes. The two threaded sleeves 422 are threadedly connected to the two lead screws 421 and are fixedly connected to both sides of the lifting base plate 41. By simultaneously driving the two lead screws 421 to rotate, the lifting base plate 41 can be driven to achieve lifting and lowering movements. The second drive motor 423 is fixedly installed on the top of the frame body 1 and is connected to the threaded rod 424 to drive the threaded rod 424 to rotate. The threaded rod 424 is driven at both ends by a steering gear 425 to rotate the lead screw 421 around the axis of rotation. The steering gear 425 is a commonly used device in this field and will not be described in detail here. In practice, the two lead screws 421 are driven to rotate by a second drive motor 423. Alternatively, a first bevel gear can be coaxially fixedly connected to both the output shaft of the second drive motor 423 and the threaded rod 424. When the two first bevel gears mesh, the second drive motor 423 can drive the threaded rod 424 to rotate. Similarly, a second bevel gear is coaxially fixedly connected to both the end of the threaded rod 424 and the top of the lead screw 421. When the two second bevel gears mesh, the threaded rod 424 can drive the lead screw 421 to rotate.
[0026] Furthermore, the Y-axis transfer mechanism 3 includes a movable base plate 31 and a conveying track 32. The conveying track 32 is slidably connected to the lifting base plate 41 along the Y-axis direction, and the movable base plate 31 is slidably connected to the conveying track 32 along the Y-axis direction. By placing the material on the movable base plate 31, the material can be transferred in the Y-axis direction. Moreover, the conveying track 32 and the sliding base plate 31 can slide simultaneously, extending the material conveying distance. In addition, by adjusting the height of the lifting base plate 41, the material can be transferred in the Y-axis direction at different heights.
[0027] It should be understood that expressions such as "comprising" and "may include" as used in this application indicate the existence of the disclosed functions, operations, or constituent elements, and do not limit one or more additional functions, operations, and constituent elements. In this application, terms such as "comprising" and / or "having" may be interpreted as indicating a specific characteristic, number, operation, constituent element, component, or combination thereof, but should not be interpreted as excluding the existence or possibility of adding one or more other characteristics, numbers, operations, constituent elements, components, or combinations thereof.
[0028] It should be understood that the terms “center,” “upper,” “lower,” “front,” “rear,” “left,” “right,” “vertical,” “horizontal,” “inner,” “outer,” “clockwise,” “counterclockwise,” “axial,” “radial,” and “circumferential” indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this application 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this application.
[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 application, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.
[0030] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., 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 between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.
[0031] Those skilled in the art will readily understand that the above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this application and is not intended to limit this application. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the protection scope of this application.
Claims
1. A material transfer device, characterized in that, The system includes a frame body (1), an X-axis transfer mechanism (2), a Y-axis transfer mechanism (3), and a Z-axis transfer mechanism (4). The frame body (1) has a portal frame structure. The X-axis transfer mechanism (2) is located at the bottom of the frame body (1). The Z-axis transfer mechanism (4) includes a lifting base plate (41) and a lifting assembly (42). The lifting base plate (41) has a U-shaped structure. The lifting base plate (41) is horizontally positioned and has an upward opening. The lifting base plate (41) is slidably connected between the inner walls of both sides of the frame body (1) along the Z-axis direction. The lifting assembly (42) is located on the frame body (1) to raise and lower the lifting base plate (41). The Y-axis transfer mechanism (3) is located on the lifting base plate (41).
2. The material transfer device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The X-axis transfer mechanism (2) includes a base plate (21) and a base (22). The base plate (21) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the frame body (1), and the base (22) is slidably connected to the base plate (21) along the X-axis direction.
3. A material transfer device as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The bottom sides of the substrate (21) are provided with a plurality of rollers (23) along the X-axis direction, and the rollers (23) on both sides of the substrate (21) are symmetrically arranged with respect to the X-axis. The base (22) is fixedly connected to a first guide rail (24) on both sides, and the first guide rail (24) and the rollers (23) are slidably adapted to each other.
4. A material transfer device as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The X-axis transfer mechanism (2) further includes a drive assembly (25) for driving the base (22) to slide, and the drive assembly (25) is fixedly mounted on the base plate (21).
5. A material transfer device as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The drive assembly (25) includes a first drive motor (251), a gear (252) and a rack (253). The first drive motor (251) is vertically fixedly connected to the base plate (21). The gear (252) is coaxially fixedly connected to the output shaft of the first drive motor (251). The rack (253) is fixedly connected to any one of the first guide rails (24). The gear (252) meshes with the rack (253).
6. A material transfer device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The inner walls on both sides of the frame body (1) are provided with second guide rails (11) arranged in the vertical direction, and the lifting base plate (41) is slidably adapted to the second guide rails (11).
7. A material transfer device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The lifting assembly (42) includes two lead screws (421) and two threaded sleeves (422). The two lead screws (421) are respectively vertically arranged on both sides of the frame body (1). The two threaded sleeves (422) are respectively threaded onto the two lead screws (421) and respectively fixedly connected to both sides of the lifting base plate (41).
8. A material transfer device as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The lifting assembly (42) further includes a second drive motor (423), a threaded rod (424), and a steering gear (425). The second drive motor (423) is fixedly installed on the top of the frame body (1). The second drive motor (423) is connected to the threaded rod (424) to drive the threaded rod (424) to rotate. The threaded rod (424) drives the lead screw (421) to rotate around the axis of rotation through the steering gear (425).
9. A material transfer device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The Y-axis transfer mechanism (3) includes a movable base plate (31) and a conveying track (32). The conveying track (32) is slidably connected to the lifting base plate (41) along the Y-axis direction, and the movable base plate (31) is slidably connected to the conveying track (32) along the Y-axis direction.