Clamping module and electric energy meter detection device

Abstract

The utility model discloses a clamping module and an electric energy meter detection device, and relates to the technical field of electric energy meter detection. The first clamping structure is connected with the mounting piece and used for clamping a first component; the lifting structure is arranged on the mounting part; the second clamping structure and the first clamping structure are located on the same side of the mounting part and used for clamping a second component, and the lifting structure is in driving connection with the second clamping structure so that the second clamping structure can move towards or away from the mounting part; and the second clamping structure can be in a standby state between the first clamping structure and the mounting piece or in a working state on the side, opposite to the mounting piece, of the first clamping structure. According to the technical scheme, the working efficiency is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of electricity meter testing technology, and in particular to a clamping module and an electricity meter testing device. Background Technology

[0002] During the production, testing, and calibration of electricity meters, pallets are typically used to support and position the meters to ensure their stability and accuracy during transport and testing. Due to the wide variety of electricity meter models and specifications, the pallets must possess good adaptability and adjustability.

[0003] To accommodate different specifications of electricity meters, different positioning strips are typically installed on the tray to switch the tray's support state. Currently, the industry generally achieves tray compatibility with different electricity meter models by manually changing or adjusting the position of the positioning strips. However, this manual switching method is labor-intensive, inefficient, and cannot meet the demands of efficient and high-precision production and testing. Utility Model Content

[0004] The main objective of this invention is to provide a clamping module and an energy meter testing device, which aims to solve at least one of the aforementioned technical problems.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides a clamping module for clamping a first component and a second component, the clamping module comprising:

[0006] Installation components;

[0007] A first clamping structure is connected to the mounting component and is used to clamp the first component;

[0008] A lifting structure is provided on the mounting component; and

[0009] The second clamping structure is located on the same side of the mounting member as the first clamping structure and is used to clamp the second component. The lifting structure drives the second clamping structure to move toward or away from the mounting member, so that the second clamping structure has a standby state located between the first clamping structure and the mounting member, or a working state located on the side of the first clamping structure away from the mounting member.

[0010] In one embodiment, the clamping module further includes a guide structure that connects the mounting member and the second clamping structure to cause the second clamping structure to move along a predetermined path.

[0011] In one embodiment, the guide structure includes:

[0012] Guide rods, wherein multiple guide rods are movably inserted through the mounting member and spaced apart along the length of the mounting member, and one end of the guide rods is connected to the second clamping structure; and

[0013] A connector is provided on the side of the mounting member facing away from the second clamping structure, and the plurality of guide rods are all connected to the connector.

[0014] In one embodiment, the connector has a bent portion that bends away from the center of the mounting member to form a clearance space, and the lifting structure is disposed in the clearance space.

[0015] In one embodiment, the second clamping structure includes a second assembly plate and a plurality of second clamping portions disposed on the second assembly plate. The lifting structure is driven to connect to the second assembly plate, and the plurality of second clamping portions are disposed on opposite sides of the lifting structure.

[0016] In one embodiment, the first clamping structure includes:

[0017] The adapter is connected to the mounting component;

[0018] A first assembly plate is disposed on the side of the adapter facing away from the mounting component. The adapter connects the mounting component and the first assembly plate such that a predetermined interval exists between the first assembly plate and the mounting component.

[0019] The first clamping part is provided on the surface of the first assembly plate facing away from the mounting member.

[0020] In one embodiment, there are two first clamping parts, which are located at both ends of the first assembly plate, and the adapter is located between the two first clamping parts.

[0021] The adapter is provided with a first weight reduction hole, and / or the adapter is provided with a plurality of holes spaced apart, and the first assembly plate is provided with a second weight reduction hole between two adjacent adapters.

[0022] In one embodiment, the gripping module further includes a multi-axis drive arm, which is driven to connect with the mounting component.

[0023] In one embodiment, the lifting structure is configured as a lifting cylinder; and / or, the second clamping structure is provided in multiple sets at intervals along the width direction of the mounting member, and the multiple sets of the second clamping structures are respectively arranged on opposite sides of the first clamping structure.

[0024] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides an electricity meter testing device, which includes:

[0025] A clamping module, wherein the clamping module is the clamping module described above;

[0026] The pallet includes a pallet body and a first limiting member and a second limiting member detachably connected to the pallet body, wherein the first limiting member forms the first component and the second limiting member forms the second component;

[0027] Conveyor line for conveying the pallet; and

[0028] The testing equipment is located on one side of the conveyor line.

[0029] The technical solution of this application, by setting up an installation component, a first clamping structure, a lifting structure, and a second clamping structure, and the second clamping structure being able to switch to a standby state or a working state under the drive of the lifting structure, enables the clamping module to quickly switch when facing the clamping requirements of components of different specifications. It can be understood that the clamping module can select the appropriate clamping structure for clamping according to different component types (such as limit bars corresponding to different models of electricity meters), which improves the versatility and adaptability of the clamping system, reduces equipment replacement costs, and effectively reduces the problems of cumbersome operation, low efficiency, and high labor intensity caused by manually changing positioning bars or clamps. It improves the degree of automation of the operation, reduces manual intervention, and improves work efficiency and system intelligence. Attached Figure Description

[0030] 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 of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.

[0031] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of an embodiment of the clamping module of this utility model;

[0032] Figure 2 This is an exploded structural diagram of an embodiment of the clamping module of this utility model;

[0033] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the second clamping structure and the guide structure in an embodiment of the clamping module of this utility model;

[0034] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the first clamping structure in an embodiment of the clamping module of this utility model;

[0035] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the second clamping structure in the working state in an embodiment of the clamping module of this utility model;

[0036] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the second clamping structure in standby state in an embodiment of the clamping module of this utility model;

[0037] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of the energy meter testing device of this utility model.

[0038] Explanation of icon numbers:

[0039] 100. Mounting component; 200. First clamping structure; 210. Adapter; 211. First weight-reducing hole; 220. First assembly plate; 221. Second weight-reducing hole; 230. First clamping part; 300. Second clamping structure; 310. Second assembly plate; 320. Second clamping part; 400. Lifting structure; 410. Fixed end; 420. Lifting end; 500. Guide structure; 510. Guide rod; 520. Connecting component; 521. Bending part; 522. Clearance space; 600. Multi-axis drive arm; 700. Pallet; 710. Pallet body; 720. First limiting component; 730. Second limiting component; 800. Conveyor line.

[0040] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of this utility model will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation

[0041] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the embodiments of the present utility model.

[0042] It should be noted that all directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) in this utility model embodiment are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of each component in a certain specific posture (as shown in the figure). If the specific posture changes, the directional indicator will also change accordingly.

[0043] Furthermore, in the embodiments of this utility model, descriptions involving "first," "second," etc., are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of the embodiments of this utility model, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0044] In this embodiment of the invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connection," "fixed," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "fixed" can mean a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; it can mean a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can mean a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can mean the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise explicitly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this embodiment of the invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0045] Furthermore, the technical solutions of the various embodiments of this utility model can be combined with each other, but only if they are based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be considered that such combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the protection scope claimed by the embodiments of this utility model.

[0046] In the production, testing, and calibration of electricity meters, different positioning strips are typically installed on the tray to switch the tray's support state in order to accommodate different specifications of electricity meters. Currently, the industry generally achieves tray compatibility with different models of electricity meters by manually changing or adjusting the position of the positioning strips. However, this manual switching method is labor-intensive, inefficient, and cannot meet the needs of efficient and high-precision production and testing.

[0047] In view of this, the present invention provides a clamping module and an energy meter detection device. The clamping module can select the appropriate clamping structure for clamping according to different component types (such as limit bars corresponding to different models of energy meters), which improves the versatility and adaptability of the clamping system, reduces equipment replacement costs, effectively reduces the problems of cumbersome operation, low efficiency and high labor intensity caused by manually replacing positioning bars or clamps, improves the degree of automation of operation, reduces manual intervention, and improves work efficiency and system intelligence.

[0048] To better understand the above technical solution, the following detailed explanation is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0049] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 as well as Figure 5 , Figure 6 As shown in the figure, this utility model embodiment proposes a clamping module for clamping a first component and a second component, the clamping module comprising:

[0050] Mounting component 100 provides a mounting position for mounting the first gripping structure 200, the second gripping structure 300, and the lifting structure 400. It can also be used to connect to a robotic arm, which, under its control, drives the entire gripping module in multi-axis motion.

[0051] The first clamping structure 200 is connected to the mounting member 100 and is used to clamp the first component. It is understood that the first clamping structure 200 is disposed on the mounting member 100 and can be used to clamp the first component, which may be a long positioning strip on the energy meter detection tray 700.

[0052] A lifting structure 400, disposed on the mounting component 100, is used to provide driving force and can be a telescopic rod, scissor bracket, or lead screw and nut structure, which is not limited here; and

[0053] The second clamping structure 300, located on the same side of the mounting member 100 as the first clamping structure 200, is used to clamp the second component. The lifting structure 400 drives the second clamping structure 300 to move towards or away from the mounting member 100, so that the second clamping structure 300 has a standby state located between the first clamping structure 200 and the mounting member 100, or an operating state located on the side of the first clamping structure 200 away from the mounting member 100. The second clamping structure 300 is used to pick up and place the second component, which may be a short positioning strip on the energy meter detection tray 700. It is understood that the lifting structure 400 can drive the second clamping structure 300, causing the second clamping structure 300 to move closer to or away from the mounting member 100. When the second clamping structure 300 moves between the first clamping structure 200 and the mounting member 100, the second clamping structure 300 is not working and is in a standby state, while the first clamping structure 200 is working and can pick up and place the first component. When the second clamping structure 300 moves to the side of the first clamping structure 200 facing away from the mounting component 100, the first clamping structure 200 is inactive, while the second clamping structure 300 is operational and can pick up and place the second component. In other words, the lifting structure 400 allows for free switching between the first clamping structure 200 and the second clamping structure 300, enabling one of them to pick up and place the corresponding component. One module can handle the picking up and placing of two different components, thus better facilitating the switching of the support state of the energy meter tray 700.

[0054] In the technical solution adopted in this embodiment, by setting up an installation component 100, a first clamping structure 200, a lifting structure 400, and a second clamping structure 300, and the second clamping structure 300 being able to switch to a standby state or a working state under the drive of the lifting structure 400, the clamping module can quickly switch when facing the clamping requirements of components of different specifications. It can be understood that the clamping module can select the appropriate clamping structure for clamping according to different component types (such as limit strips corresponding to different models of electricity meters), which improves the versatility and adaptability of the clamping system, reduces equipment replacement costs, effectively reduces the problems of cumbersome operation, low efficiency, and high labor intensity caused by manually replacing positioning strips or clamps, improves the degree of automation of the operation, reduces manual intervention, and improves work efficiency and system intelligence.

[0055] In one embodiment of this utility model, reference is made to Figure 1 and Figure 2 The clamping module further includes a guide structure 500, which connects the mounting member 100 and the second clamping structure 300 to allow the second clamping structure 300 to move along a predetermined path. This ensures that the second clamping structure 300 can move stably along the predetermined path during lifting and lowering, improving the movement stability of the second clamping structure 300 during switching. Optionally, the guide structure 500 can be a mating structure with a slider and slide rail.

[0056] In one embodiment of this utility model, reference is made to Figure 3 The guide structure 500 includes:

[0057] Guide rod 510, wherein multiple guide rods 510 are movably inserted through the mounting member 100 and spaced apart along the length direction of the mounting member 100, and one end of the guide rod 510 is connected to the second clamping structure 300; and

[0058] The connector 520 is located on the side of the mounting member 100 facing away from the second clamping structure 300, and the plurality of guide rods 510 are all connected to the connector 520.

[0059] Specifically, the guide structure 500 includes guide rods 510 and connectors 520. Multiple guide rods 510 are provided, passing through the mounting member 100 and capable of sliding relative to the mounting member 100 in the passing direction. The guide rods 510 are fixedly connected to the second clamping structure 300, thereby limiting the movement path of the lifting structure 400 through the relative sliding between the guide rods 510 and the mounting member 100. Furthermore, multiple guide rods 510 connect different positions of the lifting structure 400 and are all fixedly connected to the connectors 520, thus further improving the stability and synchronization of the lifting structure 400's lifting and reducing tilting during the lifting process. Optionally, the connectors 520 and guide rods 510 can be fixedly connected by welding or other non-removable methods, or by bolts or other detachable methods; no limitation is made here. Additionally, to improve the smoothness of the sliding of the guide rods 510, a linear bearing can be provided on the mounting member 100, with the guide rods 510 movably passing through the inner ring of the linear bearing.

[0060] In one embodiment of this utility model, reference is made to Figure 3 The connector 520 has a bent portion 521, which is bent away from the center of the mounting member 100 to form a clearance space 522. The lifting structure 400 is disposed in the clearance space 522. This provides a larger installation space, facilitates the installation and arrangement of the lifting structure 400, and prevents interference with the lifting structure 400. Specifically, the lifting structure 400 has a lifting end 420 and a fixed end 410. The fixed end 410 is disposed in the clearance space 522, and the lifting end 420 is disposed on the side of the mounting member 100 away from the connector 520; that is, the fixed end 410 and the lifting end 420 are disposed on opposite sides of the mounting member 100.

[0061] In one embodiment of this utility model, reference is made to Figure 3 The second clamping structure 300 includes a second assembly plate 310 and a plurality of second clamping parts 320 disposed on the second assembly plate 310. The lifting structure 400 is driven to connect to the second assembly plate 310, and the plurality of second clamping parts 320 are disposed on opposite sides of the lifting structure 400.

[0062] Specifically, the second clamping structure 300 includes a second assembly plate 310 and a second clamping part 320. The second clamping part 320 is used to clamp the second component and can be a combination of a chuck and a clamping cylinder. The second assembly plate 310 is used to mount the second clamping part 320, and the lifting structure 400 is connected to the second assembly plate 310, driving the second assembly plate 310 to move synchronously. Optionally, multiple second clamping parts 320 can be provided, thus clamping the second component at different positions and improving clamping reliability. Of course, multiple second clamping parts 320 can also simultaneously pick up and place multiple second components, further improving work efficiency. In this embodiment, two second clamping parts 320 form a clamping group, and multiple second clamping parts form multiple clamping groups and are distributed on opposite sides of the lifting structure 400. Each clamping group can clamp one second component, and multiple clamping groups can simultaneously pick up and place multiple second components, which can also improve the uniformity of force on the second assembly plate 310.

[0063] In one embodiment of this utility model, reference is made to Figure 4 The first clamping structure 200 includes:

[0064] Adapter 210 is connected to the mounting component 100;

[0065] A first assembly plate 220 is disposed on the side of the adapter 210 facing away from the mounting member 100. The adapter 210 connects the mounting member 100 and the first assembly plate 220, creating a preset gap between the first assembly plate 220 and the mounting member 100, thereby providing movement space for the second clamping structure 300; and

[0066] The first clamping part 230 is provided on the surface of the first assembly plate 220 facing away from the mounting member 100.

[0067] Specifically, the first clamping structure 200 includes an adapter 210, a first mounting plate 220, and a first clamping part 230. The first clamping part 230 is used to pick up and put down the first component, and the first mounting plate 220 is used to mount the first clamping part 230. The first mounting plate 220 is connected to the mounting member 100 through the adapter 210. The adapter 210 has a predetermined extension length between the mounting member 100 and the first mounting plate 220. Thus, in the standby state, the second clamping structure 300 can move to the side of the first clamping structure 200 that is away from the mounting member 100.

[0068] In one embodiment of this utility model, two first clamping portions 230 are provided, which are respectively disposed at both ends of the first assembly plate 220. The adapter 210 is disposed between the two first clamping portions 230, so that the first component can be clamped at different positions, improving the reliability of picking and placing. At the same time, the two ends of the first assembly plate 220 are subjected to uniform force, reducing tilting.

[0069] Reference Figure 4 The adapter 210 is provided with a first weight-reducing hole 211, and / or the adapter 210 is provided with a plurality of holes spaced apart, and the first mounting plate 220 is provided with a second weight-reducing hole 221 between two adjacent adapters 210. In this way, the weight of the overall structure can be reduced.

[0070] In one embodiment of this utility model, reference is made to Figure 7 The clamping module further includes a multi-axis drive arm 600, which is drivenly connected to the mounting component 100. Thus, the multi-axis drive arm 600 can drive the mounting component 100 to move in the X, Y, and Z axes, enabling better picking and placing of the corresponding components.

[0071] In one embodiment of this utility model, the lifting structure 400 is configured as a lifting cylinder. The lifting cylinder has a simple structure and smooth movement, which can further improve the stability of the picking and placing process; and / or, the second clamping structure 300 is provided in multiple sets at intervals along the width direction of the mounting member 100. The multiple sets of the second clamping structure 300 are respectively arranged on opposite sides of the first clamping structure 200. In this way, the number of second components picked and placed in a single operation can be further increased, and work efficiency can be further improved.

[0072] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides an electricity meter testing device, referring to... Figures 5 to 7 The electricity meter detection device includes:

[0073] A clamping module, wherein the clamping module is the clamping module described above;

[0074] The tray 700 includes a tray body 710 and a first limiting member 720 and a second limiting member 730 detachably connected to the tray body 710. The first limiting member 720 forms the first component, and the second limiting member 730 forms the second component. It is understood that by installing different limiting members on the tray body 710, the support requirements of different specifications of electricity meters can be accommodated. For details, please refer to the structure of existing products; further details will not be provided here.

[0075] Conveyor line 800 is used to convey the pallet 700; and

[0076] The testing equipment is located on one side of the conveyor line 800. The testing setup can be a common structure on the market and is not limited here.

[0077] Specifically, the specific structure of the clamping module is as described in the above embodiments. Since the energy meter detection device adopts all the technical solutions of the above embodiments, it has at least all the beneficial effects brought about by the technical solutions of the above embodiments, which will not be elaborated here.

[0078] The above description is merely an exemplary embodiment of the present utility model and does not limit the scope of protection of the present utility model embodiments. Any equivalent structural transformations made under the technical concept of the present utility model using the description and drawings of the present utility model embodiments, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the scope of protection of the present utility model embodiments.

Claims

1. A clamping module, characterized in that, The clamping module includes: Installation components; A first clamping structure is connected to the mounting component and is used to clamp the first component; A lifting structure is provided on the mounting component; and The second clamping structure is located on the same side of the mounting member as the first clamping structure and is used to clamp the second component. The lifting structure drives the second clamping structure to move toward or away from the mounting member, so that the second clamping structure has a standby state located between the first clamping structure and the mounting member, or a working state located on the side of the first clamping structure away from the mounting member.

2. The clamping module as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The clamping module further includes a guide structure that connects the mounting member and the second clamping structure to enable the second clamping structure to move along a predetermined path.

3. The clamping module as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The guiding structure includes: Guide rods, wherein multiple guide rods are movably inserted through the mounting member and spaced apart along the length of the mounting member, and one end of the guide rods is connected to the second clamping structure; and A connector is provided on the side of the mounting member facing away from the second clamping structure, and multiple guide rods are connected to the connector.

4. The clamping module as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The connector has a bent portion that bends away from the center of the mounting component to form a clearance space, and the lifting structure is located in the clearance space.

5. The clamping module as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The second clamping structure includes a second assembly plate and a plurality of second clamping parts disposed on the second assembly plate. The lifting structure is driven to connect to the second assembly plate, and the plurality of second clamping parts are disposed on opposite sides of the lifting structure.

6. The clamping module as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The first clamping structure includes: The adapter is connected to the mounting component; A first assembly plate is disposed on the side of the adapter facing away from the mounting component. The adapter connects the mounting component and the first assembly plate such that a predetermined interval exists between the first assembly plate and the mounting component. The first clamping part is provided on the surface of the first assembly plate facing away from the mounting member.

7. The clamping module as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The first clamping part is provided in two parts, and the two first clamping parts are located at both ends of the first assembly plate. The adapter is located between the two first clamping parts. The adapter is provided with a first weight reduction hole, and / or the adapter is provided with a plurality of holes spaced apart, and the first assembly plate is provided with a second weight reduction hole between two adjacent adapters.

8. The clamping module as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The clamping module also includes a multi-axis drive arm, which is driven to connect with the mounting component.

9. The clamping module as described in any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that, The lifting structure is configured as a lifting cylinder; and / or, the second clamping structure is provided in multiple sets at intervals along the width direction of the mounting member, and the multiple sets of the second clamping structure are respectively arranged on opposite sides of the first clamping structure.

10. An electricity meter testing device, characterized in that, The electricity meter testing device includes: A clamping module, wherein the clamping module is the clamping module as described in any one of claims 1 to 9; The pallet includes a pallet body and a first limiting member and a second limiting member detachably connected to the pallet body, wherein the first limiting member forms the first component and the second limiting member forms the second component; Conveyor line for conveying the pallet; and The testing equipment is located on one side of the conveyor line.

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