Capacitance handling mechanism

Abstract

The utility model aims at providing a kind of capacitor carrying mechanism, for driving capacitor sequentially through first carrier, second carrier, it includes support frame and material moving assembly, material moving assembly includes horizontal movement driving part, horizontal movement sliding plate, lifting driving part, rack, gear, rotary plate and two clamp material parts, horizontal movement sliding plate is set on support frame along with horizontal sliding, horizontal movement driving part is set on support frame, and the output shaft of horizontal movement driving part is connected with horizontal movement sliding plate, lifting driving part is set on horizontal movement sliding plate, rack is set on horizontal movement sliding plate, gear rotation is set on support frame, and gear is engaged with rack, rotary plate is set on gear, one of two clamp material parts is set on rotary plate, another is set on the output shaft of lifting driving part, horizontal movement driving part is used to drive two clamp material parts movement simultaneously, so that one of them reciprocates between first carrier, second carrier, another clamp material part is close to or away from second carrier.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of capacitor processing, and in particular to a capacitor handling mechanism. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of automation technology, in order to save labor costs, more and more companies are developing automated equipment to produce and test capacitors.

[0003] In order to enable continuous transport of capacitors, a transport mechanism needs to be designed so that the capacitors can be moved between different workstations.

[0004] Currently, the handling mechanism mainly achieves linkage through program control. Specifically, only after the capacitor at the next station is moved away by the handling mechanism will the capacitor at the previous station be moved to the next station. The handling mechanisms at the previous and next stations are controlled by program to achieve sequential or synchronous actions, thus realizing the sequential automatic conveying during the capacitor production process.

[0005] However, this method of synchronous movement of two programmed control handling mechanisms has the following shortcomings: First, the two handling mechanisms require two independent drive sources (such as motors, cylinders, etc.) for independent operation, requiring too many drive sources. These drive sources are precision components, and especially in high-precision machining stations, the cost of the required drive sources is prohibitively high. Second, each of the two independent handling mechanisms needs to be equipped with sensors to provide feedback on their specific positions, ensuring that collisions or other safety accidents do not occur between them. However, if the sensors malfunction, the lack of feedback signals can lead to problems ranging from equipment shutdown to collisions, resulting in poor reliability. In view of this, to solve the above problems, the capacitor handling mechanism of this application is proposed. Utility Model Content

[0006] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and provide a capacitor handling mechanism that can save on the driving source, effectively improve the reliability of components, and avoid collisions.

[0007] The objective of this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0008] A capacitor transport mechanism for sequentially moving capacitors through a first platform and a second platform, comprising:

[0009] Support frame; and

[0010] A material transfer assembly includes a lateral drive, a lateral slide plate, a lifting drive, a rack, a gear, a rotating plate, and two clamping components. The lateral slide plate is slidably mounted on the support frame. The lateral drive is mounted on the support frame, and its output shaft is connected to the lateral slide plate. The lifting drive is mounted on the lateral slide plate. The rack is mounted on the lateral slide plate. The gear is rotatably mounted on the support frame and meshes with the rack. The rotating plate is mounted on the gear. One of the two clamping components is mounted on the rotating plate, and the other is mounted on the output shaft of the lifting drive. The lateral drive simultaneously drives both clamping components to move, causing one clamping component to reciprocate between the first and second platforms, while the other clamping component moves closer to or away from the second platform.

[0011] Optionally, the lateral movement drive includes a lateral movement motor and a lead screw, both ends of which are rotatably connected to the support frame. The lateral movement motor is mounted on the support frame, and the output shaft of the lateral movement motor is connected to the lead screw. The lateral movement slide is screwed to the lead screw.

[0012] Optionally, the clamping component includes a clamping cylinder and two clamping blocks. The clamping cylinder is mounted on the output shaft of the rotating plate / the lifting drive component, and the two clamping blocks are mounted on the output shaft of the clamping cylinder. The clamping cylinder is used to drive the two clamping blocks to move closer to or further away from each other.

[0013] Optionally, the clamping block is provided with a V-shaped groove.

[0014] Optionally, the support frame is further provided with a lifting module, and an industrial camera is provided on the output shaft of the lifting module, the industrial camera being aligned with the first platform.

[0015] Optionally, a light source is also provided on the support frame, and the light source is located below the industrial camera.

[0016] Optionally, the support frame is further provided with a material box, which is disposed adjacent to the first platform. The support frame is also provided with a feeding cylinder, and a pushing block is disposed on the output shaft of the feeding cylinder. The feeding cylinder is used to drive the pushing block to reciprocate between the first platform and the material box.

[0017] Optionally, the first platform includes a first rotary motor and a rotating block, wherein the rotating block is disposed on the output shaft of the first rotary motor.

[0018] Optionally, the second platform includes a second rotary motor, a clamping cylinder, and two clamping blocks. The clamping cylinder is mounted on the output shaft of the second rotary motor, and the two clamping blocks are mounted on the output shaft of the clamping cylinder. The clamping cylinder is used to drive the two clamping blocks to move closer to or further away from each other.

[0019] Optionally, the clamping cylinder is further provided with a clearance block, the clearance block having clearance holes, and the clamping blocks are respectively located on opposite sides of the clearance holes.

[0020] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has at least the following advantages:

[0021] This utility model discloses a capacitor handling mechanism for driving capacitors sequentially through a first platform and a second platform. It includes a support frame and a material handling assembly. The material handling assembly includes a transverse drive, a transverse slide plate, a lifting drive, a rack, a gear, a rotating plate, and two clamping components. The transverse slide plate is slidably mounted on the support frame. The transverse drive is mounted on the support frame, and its output shaft is connected to the transverse slide plate. The lifting drive is mounted on the transverse slide plate, and the rack is mounted on the transverse slide plate. The gear is rotatably mounted on the support frame, and the gear meshes with the rack. The rotating plate is mounted on the gear. One of the two clamping components is mounted on the rotating plate, and the other is mounted on the output shaft of the lifting drive. The transverse drive simultaneously drives both clamping components, causing one clamping component to reciprocate between the first and second platforms, while the other clamping component moves closer to or away from the second platform. In this way, the capacitor handling mechanism of this application can save one set of lateral movement drive unit by simultaneously driving two clamping parts to move laterally by a single lateral movement drive unit. In addition, the two clamping parts move laterally synchronously, so there will be no collision problem caused by lateral movement driven by different drive sources, thus making it more reliable. Attached Figure Description

[0022] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this utility model and should not be regarded as a limitation on the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the capacitor transport mechanism according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the capacitor handling mechanism from another angle;

[0025] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A partial structural schematic diagram of the capacitor handling mechanism is shown.

[0026] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second platform according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0028] 10. Capacitor handling mechanism; 300. First platform; 400. Second platform; 100. Support frame; 200. Material transfer assembly; 210. Lateral drive; 220. Lateral slide plate; 230. Lifting drive; 240. Rack; 250. Gear; 260. Rotating plate; 270. Clamping component; 211. Lateral motor; 212. Lead screw; 271. Clamping cylinder; 272. Clamping block; 2721. V-groove; 281. Lifting module; 282. Industrial camera; 283. Light source; 291. Material box; 292. Unloading cylinder; 293. Pushing block; 310. First rotary motor; 320. Rotating block; 410. Second rotary motor; 420. Clamping cylinder; 430. Clamping block; 440. Clearance block; 441. Clearance hole. Detailed Implementation

[0029] To facilitate understanding of this utility model, a more comprehensive description will be provided below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The drawings illustrate preferred embodiments of this utility model.

[0030] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, a capacitor handling mechanism 10 is used to drive capacitors sequentially through a first platform 300 and a second platform 400. It includes a support frame 100 and a material handling assembly 200. The material handling assembly 200 includes a transverse drive 210, a transverse slide plate 220, a lifting drive 230, a rack 240, a gear 250, a rotating plate 260, and two clamping components 270. The transverse slide plate 220 is slidably mounted on the support frame 100. The transverse drive 210 is mounted on the support frame 100, and its output shaft is connected to the transverse slide plate 220. The lifting drive 230 is mounted on the support frame 100. On the sliding plate 220, a rack 240 is mounted on the sliding plate 220, a gear 250 is rotatably mounted on the support frame 100 and meshes with the rack 240, a rotating plate 260 is mounted on the gear 250, one of the two clamping members 270 is mounted on the rotating plate 260 and the other is mounted on the output shaft of the lifting drive member 230, and the transverse drive member 210 is used to drive the two clamping members 270 to move simultaneously, so that one of the clamping members 270 reciprocates between the first platform 300 and the second platform 400, and the other clamping member 270 moves closer to or further away from the second platform 400.

[0031] It should be noted that the capacitors are placed on the first stage 300 and the second stage 400 for different processing or testing. For example, when the capacitor is placed on the first stage 300, it is used for photographic inspection to ensure that the capacitor is in the correct placement state, such as with the positive and negative electrodes facing upwards. When the capacitor is placed on the second stage 400, it needs to be ensured that the capacitor is inverted, that is, with the positive and negative electrodes facing downwards. It should be noted that the function of the first stage 300 and the second stage 400 in this application is to support the capacitor so that it can be processed and tested as necessary. The embodiment shown in this application, in which the capacitor is placed upright on the first stage 300 and inverted on the second stage 400, is only for the purpose of illustrating that the capacitor needs to be processed and tested at different workstations. It should not be understood that placing the capacitor upright on the first stage 300 and inverted on the second stage 400 is a restriction on the placement state of the capacitor. The capacitor transport mechanism 10 of this application is used to unidirectionally and synchronously transfer the capacitor between the first stage 300 and the second stage 400. Specifically, the transverse sliding plate 220 is mounted on the support frame 100 via a slide rail, allowing the transverse sliding plate 220 to reciprocate relative to the support frame 100 in a transverse direction. The transverse drive 210 drives the transverse sliding plate 220 to reciprocate. Further, the lifting drive 230 and the rack 240 are spaced apart and mounted on the transverse sliding plate 220, with the lifting drive 230 located above the second platform 400. The gear 250 can be rotatably mounted on the support frame 100 via bearings. In another embodiment, the gear 250 can also be mounted on an independent bracket via bearings, and this bracket and the support frame 100 are independent structures, only needing to ensure that the gear 250 can only rotate relative to the support frame 100. One end of the rotating plate 260 is mounted on the gear 250, so that the rotating plate 260 is driven to rotate by the gear 250. One clamping member 270 is mounted on the output shaft of the lifting drive 230, and the other clamping member 270 is mounted on the rotating plate 260.

[0032] The following describes the operation of the capacitor handling mechanism 10 of this application. When the capacitor is placed on the first platform 300 and the second platform 400, the lateral drive 210 drives the lateral slide plate 220 to slide. The clamping member 270, located above the second platform 400, moves the capacitor on the second platform 400 away from the second platform 400. Simultaneously, the rack 240 drives the gear 250 to rotate, causing the rotating plate 260 to rotate. This causes the clamping member 270 on the rotating plate 260 to flip the capacitor on the first platform 300 and transfer it to the second platform 400. Thus, a single lateral drive 210 simultaneously drives two clamping members 270 to move synchronously. Compared to the prior art which requires two independent drive mechanisms, the capacitor handling mechanism 10 of this application saves one lateral drive 210. Furthermore, since the two clamping members 270 move synchronously, collisions caused by different drive sources are avoided, making it more reliable.

[0033] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in one embodiment, the lateral drive 210 includes a lateral motor 211 and a lead screw 212. Both ends of the lead screw 212 are rotatably connected to the support frame 100. The lateral motor 211 is mounted on the support frame 100, and the output shaft of the lateral motor 211 is connected to the lead screw 212. The lateral slide plate 220 is screwed to the lead screw 212.

[0034] It should be noted that the lead screw 212 is rotatably mounted on the support frame 100 via a bearing. Thus, the lead screw 212 is driven to rotate by the transverse motor 211, thereby enabling the transverse slide plate 220 to reciprocate relative to the support frame 100.

[0035] like Figure 3 As shown, in one embodiment, the clamping component 270 includes a clamping cylinder 271 and two clamping blocks 272. The clamping cylinder 271 is disposed on the output shaft of the rotating plate 260 / lifting drive component 230, and the two clamping blocks 272 are disposed on the output shaft of the clamping cylinder 271. The clamping cylinder 271 is used to drive the two clamping blocks 272 to move closer to or further away from each other.

[0036] It should be noted that the clamping cylinder 271 is a bidirectional drive cylinder, that is, both ends of the clamping cylinder 271 have output shafts, and the two clamping blocks 272 are respectively installed on the output shafts at both ends of the clamping cylinder 271, so that the clamping cylinder 271 can drive the two clamping blocks 272 to move closer or further away from each other. When the two clamping blocks 272 move closer to each other, they can clamp the capacitor.

[0037] like Figure 3As shown, in one embodiment, the clamping block 272 has a V-shaped groove 2721. This allows the two clamping blocks 272 to reliably clamp the capacitor. It should be noted that the capacitor handling mechanism 10 of this application is used to handle and transfer cylindrical capacitors.

[0038] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in one embodiment, a lifting module 281 is also provided on the support frame 100, and an industrial camera 282 is provided on the output shaft of the lifting module 281. The industrial camera 282 is aligned with the first platform 300.

[0039] It should be noted that, in this way, when the capacitor is placed on the first stage 300, the lifting module 281 drives the industrial camera 282 to move up and down, so that the industrial camera 282 can take pictures and detect the capacitor placed on the first stage 300 to ensure that the capacitor is placed upright on the first stage 300.

[0040] like Figure 1 As shown, in one embodiment, a light source 283 is also provided on the support frame 100, and the light source 283 is located below the industrial camera 282.

[0041] It should be noted that the light source 283 is positioned facing the first stage 300, and the light source 283 emits light, enabling the industrial camera 282 to accurately photograph and inspect the capacitors on the first stage 300.

[0042] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, in one embodiment, a material box 291 is also provided on the support frame 100. The material box 291 is arranged adjacent to the first platform 300. A feeding cylinder 292 is also provided on the support frame 100. A pushing block 293 is provided on the output shaft of the feeding cylinder 292. The feeding cylinder 292 is used to drive the pushing block 293 to reciprocate between the first platform 300 and the material box 291.

[0043] It should be noted that when the industrial camera 282 takes a picture of the capacitor on the first stage 300 and the capacitor is in an upside-down state, the unloading cylinder 292 drives the pusher block 293 to slide closer to the material box 291, so that the pusher block 293 pushes the capacitor into the material box 291 for unloading. In this way, the misplaced capacitor is unloaded in time and is not transferred to the second stage 400.

[0044] like Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, in one embodiment, the first stage 300 includes a first rotary motor 310 and a rotating block 320, with the rotating block 320 disposed on the output shaft of the first rotary motor 310.

[0045] It should be noted that the first rotary motor 310 drives the rotating block 320 to rotate, thereby causing the capacitor placed on the rotating block 320 to rotate, so that the industrial camera 282 can better photograph and inspect the capacitor.

[0046] like Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, in one embodiment, the second platform 400 includes a second rotary motor 410, a clamping cylinder 420, and two clamping blocks 430. The clamping cylinder 420 is disposed on the output shaft of the second rotary motor 410, and the two clamping blocks 430 are disposed on the output shaft of the clamping cylinder 420. The clamping cylinder 420 is used to drive the two clamping blocks 430 to move closer to or further away from each other.

[0047] It should be noted that when the rotating plate 260 moves the capacitor from the first stage 300 to the second stage 400, the capacitor changes from an upright position to an inverted position. The clamping cylinder 420 then moves the two clamping blocks 430 closer together to clamp the inverted battery. The second rotary motor 410 then rotates the clamping cylinder 420, bringing the capacitor to a specific orientation for subsequent insertion into the fixture. It is important to note that since the positive and negative electrodes are on one end of the capacitor, the fixture needs to accurately clamp and contact the electrodes. Therefore, the second stage 400 rotates the capacitor to adjust its position. In one embodiment, the clamping block 430 also has a V-groove to ensure that the capacitor can be reliably clamped and fixed by the clamping block 430.

[0048] like Figure 4 As shown, in one embodiment, the clamping cylinder 420 is also provided with a clearance block 440, and the clearance block 440 is provided with a clearance hole 441. The clamping blocks 430 are respectively located on opposite sides of the clearance hole 441.

[0049] It should be noted that, in order to avoid obstructing the positive and negative electrodes of the capacitor, a clearance block 440 is installed on the clamping cylinder 420. Specifically, the clearance block 440 is suspended from the cylinder wall of the clamping cylinder 420. When the capacitor is placed upside down on the clearance block 440, the positive and negative electrodes of the capacitor pass through the clearance hole 441 to prevent the positive and negative electrodes of the capacitor from being squeezed and deformed.

[0050] The above-described embodiments are merely illustrative of several implementations of this utility model, and while the descriptions are specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the utility model patent. Unless otherwise specifically defined, the installation / fixing / setting mentioned in this utility model can be understood as including, but not limited to, locking and fixing with screws / bolts, welding, or bonding with adhesives, wherein the adhesives used can be commercially available finished products. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this utility model, and these all fall within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model patent should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A capacitor transport mechanism for sequentially moving capacitors through a first platform and a second platform, characterized in that, include: Support frame; and A material transfer assembly includes a lateral drive, a lateral slide plate, a lifting drive, a rack, a gear, a rotating plate, and two clamping components. The lateral slide plate is slidably mounted on the support frame. The lateral drive is mounted on the support frame, and its output shaft is connected to the lateral slide plate. The lifting drive is mounted on the lateral slide plate. The rack is mounted on the lateral slide plate. The gear is rotatably mounted on the support frame and meshes with the rack. The rotating plate is mounted on the gear. One of the two clamping components is mounted on the rotating plate, and the other is mounted on the output shaft of the lifting drive. The lateral drive simultaneously drives both clamping components to move, causing one clamping component to reciprocate between the first and second platforms, while the other clamping component moves closer to or away from the second platform.

2. The capacitor handling mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lateral movement drive includes a lateral movement motor and a lead screw. Both ends of the lead screw are rotatably connected to the support frame. The lateral movement motor is mounted on the support frame, and the output shaft of the lateral movement motor is connected to the lead screw. The lateral movement slide is screwed to the lead screw.

3. The capacitor handling mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The clamping component includes a clamping cylinder and two clamping blocks. The clamping cylinder is mounted on the output shaft of the rotating plate / the lifting drive component, and the two clamping blocks are mounted on the output shaft of the clamping cylinder. The clamping cylinder is used to drive the two clamping blocks to move closer to or further away from each other.

4. The capacitor handling mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that, The clamping block is provided with a V-shaped groove.

5. The capacitor handling mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support frame is also equipped with a lifting module, and an industrial camera is mounted on the output shaft of the lifting module. The industrial camera is aligned with the first platform.

6. The capacitor handling mechanism according to claim 5, characterized in that, The support frame is also equipped with a light source, which is located below the industrial camera.

7. The capacitor handling mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support frame is also provided with a material box, which is arranged adjacent to the first platform. The support frame is also provided with a feeding cylinder, and a pushing block is provided on the output shaft of the feeding cylinder. The feeding cylinder is used to drive the pushing block to slide back and forth between the first platform and the material box.

8. The capacitor handling mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first platform includes a first rotary motor and a rotating block, wherein the rotating block is disposed on the output shaft of the first rotary motor.

9. The capacitor handling mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second platform includes a second rotary motor, a clamping cylinder, and two clamping blocks. The clamping cylinder is mounted on the output shaft of the second rotary motor, and the two clamping blocks are mounted on the output shaft of the clamping cylinder. The clamping cylinder is used to drive the two clamping blocks to move closer to or further away from each other.

10. The capacitor handling mechanism according to claim 9, characterized in that, The clamping cylinder is also provided with a clearance block, and the clearance block has clearance holes. The clamping blocks are located on opposite sides of the clearance holes.

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