A transfer device and machine tool

Abstract

The utility model embodiment provides a kind of transfer device and machine tool, it is related to transfer technology field.The transfer device includes mounting bracket, driving element, rotating assembly, traction assembly, gear assembly and handling assembly.Wherein, rotating assembly is connected with mounting bracket rotation, and is transmissionally connected with driving element, to be able to stably receive the power input from driving element.Traction assembly is connected between rotating assembly and gear assembly, for the action of rotating assembly is transmitted to gear assembly.Handling assembly is then connected with gear assembly, by gear assembly drive, to realize the rotation motion of part.Based on the above, the transfer device provided by the utility model can realize the efficient, safe handling of large size and heavy parts.Compared with traditional manual operation, the transfer device significantly improves processing efficiency, while effectively avoiding the safety hazards that may be caused by manual handling, to meet the needs of a variety of processing scenarios.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of transfer technology, and more specifically, to a transfer device and a machine tool. Background Technology

[0002] Traditional manufacturing processes typically rely on manual loading, where workers manually place the parts or raw materials to be processed into designated locations on the processing equipment or production line.

[0003] However, the inventors discovered that as the size and weight of the processed parts increase, the efficiency of manual loading will decrease significantly, and there are safety hazards when workers handle heavy parts. Utility Model Content

[0004] In related technologies, manufacturing typically relies on manual loading, where workers place parts or raw materials in designated locations. However, as the size and weight of parts increase, the efficiency of manual loading decreases significantly, and handling heavy parts poses safety hazards.

[0005] To address this, this utility model provides a transfer device and a machine tool. The transfer device includes a mounting frame, a drive element, a rotating assembly, a traction assembly, a gear assembly, and a handling assembly. The rotating assembly is rotatably connected to the mounting frame and drively connected to the drive element, thereby stably receiving power input from the drive element. The traction assembly is connected between the rotating assembly and the gear assembly, transmitting the motion of the rotating assembly to the gear assembly. The handling assembly is connected to the gear assembly and driven by it, thus realizing the transfer of parts. Based on the above, the transfer device provided by this utility model can achieve efficient and safe handling of large and heavy parts. Compared with traditional manual operation, this transfer device significantly improves processing efficiency while effectively avoiding the safety hazards that may arise from manual handling, adapting to the needs of various processing scenarios. Attached Figure Description

[0006] 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.

[0007] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the transfer device provided in this embodiment from a first-view perspective;

[0008] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the transfer device provided in this embodiment from a second perspective.

[0009] Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of the transfer device provided in this embodiment from a third-person perspective;

[0010] Figure 4 This is a structural schematic diagram of the transfer device provided in this embodiment from a fourth-view perspective.

[0011] Icons: 10-Transfer device; 100-Mounting bracket; 110-Slide rail; 130-Buffer element; 200-Rotating assembly; 210-First transmission component; 220-Second transmission component; 230-First rotating shaft; 300-Drive element; 310-First fixing component; 330-Second fixing component; 400-Traction assembly; 410-Elastic element; 430-Connecting component; 500-Gear assembly; 510-Input shaft; 530-Output shaft; 550-First gear; 570-Second gear; 600-Transfer assembly; 710-Sliding platform; 711-Slide groove; 730-Second rotating shaft. Detailed Implementation

[0012] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, 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. The components of the embodiments of this utility model described and shown in the accompanying drawings can generally be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0013] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed invention, but merely to illustrate selected embodiments of the invention. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0014] 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.

[0015] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that if terms such as "upper," "lower," "inner," or "outer" are used to indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship in which the utility model product is usually placed during use, they are only for the convenience of describing this utility model 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

[0016] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish descriptions and should not be interpreted as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0017] It should be noted that, where there is no conflict, the features in the embodiments of this utility model can be combined with each other.

[0018] The following describes in detail the overall structure, working principle, and technical effects of the transfer device and machine tool provided by this utility model through embodiments and in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0019] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 This utility model provides a transfer device 10, which can be applied to machine tools, machining plants, assembly lines, or warehousing and logistics. It can achieve efficient and safe handling of large and heavy parts, significantly improve processing efficiency, and at the same time avoid the safety hazards of manual handling, adapting to the needs of various processing scenarios. The transfer device 10 includes a mounting frame 100, a drive element 300, a rotating component 200, a traction component 400, a gear component 500, and a handling component 600.

[0020] The rotating assembly 200 is rotatably connected to the mounting bracket 100 and is drive-transmitted to the drive element 300, stably receiving power input from the drive element 300. The traction assembly 400 is connected between the rotating assembly 200 and the gear assembly 500, transmitting the motion of the rotating assembly 200 to the gear assembly 500. The conveying assembly 600 is connected to the gear assembly 500 and driven by it, thereby realizing the transfer of parts.

[0021] Based on the above, the rotating component 200 rotates relative to the mounting frame 100 under the action of the driving element 300, and drives the gear assembly 500 to rotate through the traction component 400, thereby driving the handling component 600 to complete the transfer action of the parts. Through the above transmission configuration, it can be understood that the transfer device 10 provided by this utility model achieves efficient and stable transmission from power input to parts transfer, and can replace manual labor to meet the handling needs of large and heavy parts.

[0022] In other words, the transfer device 10 allows workers to adjust the position of parts at any time according to processing needs, thereby simplifying the operation process, significantly improving processing efficiency, and bringing greater convenience and higher productivity to actual production. Furthermore, it should be noted that the transfer device 10 achieves functional synergy through the transmission design of its various functional modules (such as the rotating component 200, the traction component 400, and the gear component 500), which not only effectively reduces the overall size of the device, making it more compact and easier to install and use in limited spaces, but also possesses a high degree of flexibility and adaptability, allowing for flexible adjustments according to different working conditions to meet diverse application scenarios.

[0023] Furthermore, depending on different handling needs, the handling assembly 600 can be specifically configured as a gripper assembly, a lifting device assembly, a pallet assembly, or a suction cup assembly. The gripper assembly firmly secures parts through opening and closing movements, ensuring stability during transport; the lifting device assembly is suitable for handling heavy or large parts and can be designed as a hook-type or specialized clamp; the pallet assembly is suitable for transporting flat parts or small batches of parts; and the suction cup assembly secures parts through vacuum adsorption and is suitable for smooth-surfaced materials (such as glass and metal sheets).

[0024] Additionally, it should be noted that the handling component 600 can integrate multiple functions according to actual needs, such as a design that combines grippers and suction cups, which will not be elaborated here.

[0025] Please refer to it again. Figure 1 The rotating assembly 200 includes a first transmission member 210, a second transmission member 220, and a first rotating shaft 230. The first transmission member 210 is connected to the drive element 300 and is responsible for transmitting the power of the drive element 300. The second transmission member 220 is connected to the traction assembly 400 and is responsible for smoothly transmitting the movement of the first transmission member 210 to the traction assembly 400, thereby driving the movement of subsequent components.

[0026] The first rotating shaft 230 is connected to the first transmission component 210 and the second transmission component 220 to form a rigid integral structure, thereby ensuring the efficiency and consistency of power transmission. Simultaneously, the first rotating shaft 230 rotates relative to the mounting frame 100; that is, the first rotating shaft 230 passes through the mounting frame 100 and is rotatably connected to the mounting frame 100 through bearings or bushings, allowing the entire transmission assembly to rotate freely relative to the mounting frame 100, achieving stable and continuous power output.

[0027] In other words, the first transmission component 210 and the second transmission component 220 adopt an integrated structural design and are integrated on the first rotating shaft 230 by sharing the same rotating axis, so as to maintain synchronization during the movement, realize the continuous and stable transmission of power of the drive element 300, and finally output the power to the traction component 400.

[0028] In other embodiments, the rotating assembly 200 may also include only the second transmission member 220 and the first rotating shaft 230. In this case, the driving element 300 is connected to the first rotating shaft 230 and directly drives the first rotating shaft 230 to rotate. In this embodiment, the driving element 300 may be selected from types such as a pneumatic motor, hydraulic motor, stepper motor, or servo motor to provide stable rotational power according to the needs of the actual application scenario.

[0029] like Figure 1As shown, the transfer device 10 also includes a sliding platform 710 movably disposed on the mounting frame 100. The sliding platform 710 is connected to the drive element 300 and is used to perform reciprocating motion under the action of the drive element 300. That is, when the drive element 300 is running, the linear power it generates is directly transmitted to the sliding platform 710, driving the sliding platform 710 to perform reciprocating motion in a predetermined direction.

[0030] It should be noted that in this embodiment, the drive element 300 can be a cylinder, a hydraulic cylinder, an electric linear motor, or a lead screw and nut pair, etc., to meet the needs of different application scenarios.

[0031] Specifically, when the drive element 300 is a pneumatic or hydraulic cylinder, the sliding platform 710 is connected to the piston rod of the drive element 300, and the extension and retraction of the piston rod drives the sliding platform 710 to perform linear reciprocating motion. When the drive element 300 is an electric linear motor, the sliding platform 710 can be directly fixed to the mover of the electric linear motor, and the electric linear motor provides precise linear motion control to realize the displacement adjustment of the sliding platform 710. When the drive element 300 is a lead screw and nut pair, the sliding platform 710 is connected to the nut. When the lead screw rotates, the nut moves along the lead screw axis, thereby driving the sliding platform 710 to complete linear reciprocating motion.

[0032] In some embodiments, the drive element 300 may be disposed on the mounting bracket 100, and the mounting bracket 100 supports and fixes the drive bracket to improve the overall structural stability. Figure 1 In the example shown, the drive element 300 is located on one side of the mounting bracket 100 and is fixed to the mounting bracket 100 by the first fixing member 310. Its drive shaft is connected to the sliding platform 710 by the second fixing member 330, thereby realizing the fixing of the drive element 300 and the linkage with the sliding platform 710, and the structure is compact and reasonable. In other examples, the drive element 300 can also be directly fixed on the mounting bracket 100 and located on one side of the sliding platform 710 in the direction of movement. Its drive shaft is connected to one side of the sliding platform 710 to drive the sliding platform 710 to move linearly. This utility model does not make specific limitations on this, as long as it can drive the sliding platform 710 to slide smoothly.

[0033] Furthermore, the transfer device 10 also includes a second rotating shaft 730, through which the first transmission member 210 is rotatably connected to the sliding platform 710. Based on this, during the movement of the sliding platform 710, the second rotating shaft 730 further transmits the power of the sliding platform 710 to the first transmission member 210, while allowing the first transmission member 210 to rotate freely relative to the sliding platform 710.

[0034] Since the second rotating shaft 730 also drives the first transmission component 210 to rotate while the sliding platform 710 is performing linear reciprocating motion, to ensure no jamming during power transmission and to enhance the smoothness of the motion, the sliding platform 710 is provided with a groove 711. The second rotating shaft 730 is located within the groove 711 and slides relative to the groove 711. It is easy to understand that this groove 711 structure allows the second rotating shaft 730 to slide relative to the sliding platform 710 within a certain range, thereby adapting to the aforementioned motion coupling relationship and avoiding structural interference or motion jamming.

[0035] Specifically, the slide 711 extends in a direction perpendicular to the reciprocating motion direction of the sliding platform 710 (i.e., the horizontal direction); or, depending on the needs of the actual transmission path, it can be set to extend at an angle relative to this direction, thereby adapting to the vertical or combined displacement requirements of the second rotating shaft 730 during the motion.

[0036] Furthermore, the mounting bracket 100 is also provided with a slide rail 110 that cooperates with the sliding platform 710, and the slide rail 110 extends along the direction of reciprocating motion of the sliding platform 710. It should be noted that the slide rail 110 provides a stable guide for the sliding platform 710, ensuring that it maintains linearity and stability during reciprocating motion, while reducing offset and wobbling during motion. Optionally, the slide rail 110 is located on the top surface of the mounting bracket 100.

[0037] Furthermore, the transfer device 10 also includes at least one buffer element 130, which is disposed on at least one of the sliding platform 710 and the mounting frame 100, and located on at least one side of the sliding platform 710's direction of movement. For example, if there are two buffer elements 130, they can be disposed on the mounting frame 100 and located on both sides of the sliding platform 710's direction of movement, serving as a stop structure to limit the displacement range of the sliding platform 710 and prevent it from detaching; alternatively, the buffer element 130 can also be disposed on the sliding platform 710 and cooperate with the blocking structures of the mounting frame 100 located on both sides of the sliding platform 710's direction of movement to achieve a buffering and shock absorption function. Depending on actual movement requirements, only one buffer element 130 may be provided; its working principle is similar to the aforementioned arrangement and will not be described further here.

[0038] With the above-described configuration, the buffer element 130 can absorb the impact force and reduce the collision intensity when the sliding platform 710 moves to its limit position, thereby improving the stability and safety of the device operation. In the embodiments provided in this application, the type of buffer element 130 can be an elastic material (such as rubber, polyurethane), a spring structure, a hydraulic buffer, or a pneumatic buffer, etc.

[0039] Please refer to it again. Figure 2 The traction assembly 400 includes an elastic element 410 and a connector 430. The two ends of the elastic element 410 are connected to the rotating assembly 200 (specifically the second transmission member 220 in the aforementioned embodiment) and the connector 430, respectively. The connector 430 is connected to the gear assembly 500 and is used to transmit the power of the rotating assembly 200 to the gear assembly 500.

[0040] When the rotating assembly 200 rotates under the action of the driving element 300, it drives one end of the elastic element 410 to move accordingly. The elastic element 410 transmits this motion to the gear assembly 500 through the connecting member 430, thereby driving it to rotate. In this process, the elastic element 410 not only transmits power, but also buffers the vibration and stress caused by asynchronous movement, assembly errors, or external impacts through its own elastic deformation, thereby achieving smooth and flexible power transmission.

[0041] Furthermore, it should be noted that the application of the elastic element 410 is widely applicable. On the one hand, in situations such as... Figure 1 and Figure 2 In the illustrated embodiment, the rotating assembly 200 rotates in a vertical plane, while the gear assembly 500 rotates in a horizontal plane, resulting in a significant difference in their directions of motion. If a rigid connection were used, structural interference or jamming would easily occur. In this case, the elastic element 410, through its flexible connection characteristics, effectively absorbs the displacement deviation caused by the directional difference, preventing jamming or damage due to structural interference, thereby achieving a smooth power transition.

[0042] On the other hand, in some other embodiments, even if both the rotating assembly 200 and the gear assembly 500 rotate in a vertical plane, if there is a certain offset between the rotation planes in which they are located, the elastic element 410 compensates for this offset through its lateral deformation, thus avoiding structural interference caused by rigid connection.

[0043] In the embodiments provided by this utility model, the elastic element 410 is specifically a spring. Springs are suitable for scenarios that require large restoring force and long stroke, and their linear characteristics can provide stable force output. Rubber belts are suitable for flexible and light-load scenarios and have good fatigue resistance.

[0044] Furthermore, in terms of spatial layout, such as Figure 3 and Figure 4As shown, the drive element 300 and the rotating assembly 200 are disposed on the same side of the mounting frame 100, while the gear assembly 500 is located on the opposite side of the mounting frame 100. Based on this, the drive element 300 and the rotating assembly 200 can be centrally arranged on one side of the mounting frame 100, facilitating power input and transmission connection; while the gear assembly 500 is arranged on the other side of the mounting frame 100, and through the linkage of the traction assembly 400 and the rotating assembly 200, power can be transmitted across the frame.

[0045] Understandably, placing the drive element 300, the rotating assembly 200, and the gear assembly 500 on opposite sides of the mounting bracket 100 helps achieve overall force balance and center of gravity stability of the device. On the one hand, it avoids center of gravity shift caused by the centralized arrangement of all transmission components, thereby reducing possible vibration or tilting during operation; on the other hand, it also helps improve the operational stability and structural reliability of the device when handling large or heavy parts.

[0046] Furthermore, in some embodiments, the specific arrangement of the drive element 300, the rotating assembly 200, and the gear assembly 500 can be flexibly adjusted according to actual application requirements. For example, rotating assemblies 200 can be provided on both sides of the mounting bracket 100, and both rotating assemblies 200 on both sides can be connected to the sliding platform 710, so that they can jointly drive the sliding platform 710 to move under the action of the drive element 300, effectively improving its balance and stability during the movement process.

[0047] In this embodiment, the traction assembly 400 can be connected to the rotating assembly 200 located on the same side as the gear assembly 500, thereby forming a shorter power transmission path. Accordingly, the elastic element 410 (e.g., a spring) connecting the rotating assembly 200 and the traction assembly 400 on this side can also adopt a shorter structure, which not only helps to save installation space, but also improves the responsiveness of the traction assembly 400 and enhances the overall transmission efficiency.

[0048] Please refer to it again. Figure 2 The gear assembly 500 includes an input shaft 510, an output shaft 530, a first gear 550, and a second gear 570. The traction assembly 400 (specifically, the connector 430 in the aforementioned embodiment) is connected to the input shaft 510 and transmits power to it. The transport assembly 600 is connected to the output shaft 530 and is driven by the rotation of the output shaft 530 to complete the transport action. The first gear 550 and the second gear 570 mesh with each other and are respectively located on the input shaft 510 and the output shaft 530. Therefore, the first gear 550 acts as the driving gear, and the second gear 570 acts as the driven gear; the meshing between the gears enables power transmission and speed conversion.

[0049] To adapt to handling scenarios requiring rapid response, the first gear 550 has a greater number of teeth than the second gear 570. It is understandable that when the number of teeth on the driving gear (first gear 550) is greater than that on the driven gear (second gear 570), each rotation of the input shaft 510 causes the driven gear to complete more rotations, thus increasing the rotational speed. Based on this, the handling assembly 600 connected to the output shaft 530 can quickly and safely transfer parts from one process to another, significantly improving processing efficiency. Furthermore, under low-speed, heavy-load conditions, the number of teeth on the first gear 550 can also be less than that on the second gear 570.

[0050] The working principle and process of the transfer device 10 provided in this embodiment of the utility model are as follows:

[0051] After the drive element 300 is activated, it generates linear motion power, thereby driving the sliding platform 710 to reciprocate linearly along the slide rail 110. Subsequently, the linear motion of the sliding platform 710 drives the first transmission member 210 to rotate. Then, the first transmission member 210 transmits power to the second transmission member 220, and the two achieve synchronous movement through the first rotating shaft 230. When the second transmission member 220 moves, the elastic element 410 is stretched or compressed, transmitting power. Next, the connecting member 430 is connected to the input shaft 510 of the gear assembly 500, transmitting the restoring force of the elastic element 410 as power to the input shaft 510. Then, the first gear 550 on the input shaft 510 drives the second gear 570 meshing with it to rotate. Since the second gear 570 is mounted on the output shaft 530, it drives the output shaft 530 to rotate, and finally the rotation of the output shaft 530 drives the conveying assembly 600 to complete the transfer action of the part.

[0052] In summary, this utility model provides a transfer device 10, which includes a mounting frame 100, a drive element 300, a rotating assembly 200, a traction assembly 400, a gear assembly 500, and a handling assembly 600. The rotating assembly 200 is rotatably connected to the mounting frame 100 and drively connected to the drive element 300, thereby stably receiving power input from the drive element 300. The traction assembly 400 is connected between the rotating assembly 200 and the gear assembly 500, transmitting the motion of the rotating assembly 200 to the gear assembly 500. The handling assembly 600 is connected to the gear assembly 500 and driven by it, thereby realizing the transfer of parts. Based on the above, the transfer device 10 provided by this utility model can achieve efficient and safe handling of large and heavy parts. Compared with traditional manual operation, this transfer device 10 significantly improves processing efficiency while effectively avoiding the safety hazards that may be caused by manual handling, adapting to the needs of various processing scenarios.

[0053] In addition, this utility model also provides a machine tool for use in the field of machining, which includes a body and the transfer device 10 in the aforementioned embodiments, and the transfer device 10 is connected to the body. Therefore, while performing machining tasks, this machine tool can achieve efficient and safe handling of large and heavy parts with the help of the transfer device 10.

[0054] The above are merely specific embodiments of this utility model, but the protection scope of this utility model is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A transfer device, characterized in that, It includes a mounting bracket (100), a drive element (300), a rotating assembly (200), a traction assembly (400), a gear assembly (500), and a conveying assembly (600); The rotating assembly (200) is rotatably connected to the mounting bracket (100) and is drive-connected to the driving element (300). The traction assembly (400) is connected between the rotating assembly (200) and the gear assembly (500). The conveying assembly (600) is connected to the gear assembly (500). The rotating assembly (200) is used to rotate relative to the mounting bracket (100) under the action of the driving element (300), and drive the gear assembly (500) to rotate through the traction assembly (400), thereby driving the conveying assembly (600) to complete the transfer action of the parts.

2. The transfer device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rotating assembly (200) includes a first transmission member (210), a second transmission member (220), and a first rotating shaft (230); wherein the first transmission member (210) is connected to the driving element (300), the second transmission member (220) is connected to the traction assembly (400), and the first rotating shaft (230) is connected to the first transmission member (210) and the second transmission member (220) and rotates relative to the mounting bracket (100).

3. The transfer device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The transfer device (10) further includes a second rotating shaft (730) and a sliding platform (710) movably disposed on the mounting frame (100); wherein the sliding platform (710) is connected to the driving element (300) and is used to perform reciprocating motion under the action of the driving element (300), and the first transmission member (210) is rotatably connected to the sliding platform (710) through the second rotating shaft (730).

4. The transfer device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The sliding platform (710) has a groove (711), and the second rotating shaft (730) is located in the groove (711) and slides relative to the groove (711).

5. The transfer device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The transfer device (10) further includes at least one buffer element (130), which is disposed on at least one of the sliding platform (710) and the mounting bracket (100) and located on at least one side of the moving direction of the sliding platform (710).

6. The transfer device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drive element (300) and the rotating assembly (200) are located on the same side of the mounting bracket (100), and the gear assembly (500) is located on the opposite side of the mounting bracket (100).

7. The transfer device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, The traction assembly (400) includes an elastic element (410) and a connector (430); wherein, the two ends of the elastic element (410) are respectively connected to the rotating assembly (200) and the connector (430), and the connector (430) is connected to the gear assembly (500).

8. The transfer device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, The gear assembly (500) includes an input shaft (510), an output shaft (530), a first gear (550), and a second gear (570); wherein, the traction assembly (400) is connected to the input shaft (510), the conveying assembly (600) is connected to the output shaft (530), the first gear (550) and the second gear (570) mesh with each other and are respectively sleeved on the input shaft (510) and the output shaft (530).

9. The transfer device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The number of teeth of the first gear (550) is greater than the number of teeth of the second gear (570).

10. A machine tool, characterized in that, It includes a body and a transfer device (10) as described in any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the transfer device (10) is connected to the body.

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