Inoculant palletizing robot gripper bag holder
By improving the structural design of the gripper bag-holding device of the inoculant palletizing robot, and utilizing cable protection sleeves and integrated valve islands, the problems of cable wear and chaotic air circuits were solved, improving the stability and aesthetics of the device and extending its service life.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- ELKEM FOUNDRY (CHINA) CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-26
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-09
AI Technical Summary
Traditional gripper bag-holding devices are prone to cable wear and solenoid valve failure during long-term use. The cable and air circuit layout is also messy, affecting the appearance and increasing the failure rate.
It adopts a combination design of base, robotic arm, gripper mechanism, fixed sheet metal parts, cable protection sleeve, connecting rod, pressure rod, integrated valve island, chassis, threaded rod, connecting plate and controller. The cable protection sleeve protects the cable and air circuit, the integrated valve island simplifies the air circuit layout, and the drive components and pressure rod improve transportation stability.
It reduces wire tangling and failure rates, improves the aesthetics and lifespan of the device, and enhances transportation stability and system reliability.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of inoculant palletizing machine, and more specifically, it relates to a gripper bag holding device for inoculant palletizing robot. Background Technology
[0002] On existing automated production lines, ABB four-axis robots are widely used in material handling, assembly and other processes. The gripper bag holding device, as the execution component of the robot, directly affects production efficiency and product quality in terms of performance and stability.
[0003] Traditional gripper bag-holding devices are prone to cable wear and solenoid valve failure during prolonged use. Furthermore, the cable and air circuit layout is often messy, which not only affects the aesthetics but also increases the failure rate.
[0004] Therefore, in view of this, we have studied and improved the existing structure and its shortcomings, and provided a gripper device for inoculant palletizing robots, in order to achieve a more practical purpose. Utility Model Content
[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides a gripper device for palletizing inoculants, which is achieved by the following specific technical means:
[0006] A preservative palletizing robot gripper bag-holding device includes a base, a robotic arm, and a gripper mechanism. The robotic arm is mounted on the top of the base, and several fixed sheet metal parts are mounted on the surface of the robotic arm. Cable protection sleeves are installed between the fixed sheet metal parts, and several cables and several air passages are provided inside the cable protection sleeves. A pair of mounting seats are symmetrically mounted on the inner side of the gripper mechanism. A pair of connecting rods are slidably mounted in each pair of mounting seats, and the upper and lower ends of each pair of connecting rods extend to the outside of the mounting seats. A pressure rod is installed at the bottom end of each pair of connecting rods. A drive assembly is mounted on the inner side of the gripper mechanism. An integrated valve island is mounted on one side of the bottom end of the robotic arm, and the integrated valve island is connected to the several air passages.
[0007] Furthermore, the cable is an ultra-high flexibility cable.
[0008] Furthermore, the drive assembly includes a chassis, which is installed inside the gripper mechanism. A threaded rod is rotatably mounted on the bottom of the chassis via a bearing seat. A connecting plate is threadedly connected to the periphery of the threaded rod, and the connecting plate is connected to two pairs of the connecting rods.
[0009] Furthermore, a first motor is installed inside the chassis, and the output end of the first motor is connected to the threaded rod via a coupling.
[0010] Furthermore, a controller is installed on one side of the bottom end of the robotic arm.
[0011] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:
[0012] The inoculant palletizing robot gripper bag-holding device of this utility model, through the coordinated use of a base, robotic arm, gripper mechanism, fixed sheet metal parts, cable protective sleeve, mounting base, connecting rod, pressure rod, integrated valve island, chassis, threaded rod, connecting plate, first motor and controller, facilitates the protection of cables and air circuits through the cable protective sleeve, reducing the possibility of entanglement between lines. At the same time, the movement of the pressure rod assists in pressing the object when the gripper mechanism clamps it, improving the stability during transportation. This, in turn, improves the overall aesthetics of the inoculant palletizing robot gripper bag-holding device, extends its service life, and enhances its transportation efficiency. Attached Figure Description
[0013] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the present invention.
[0014] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the gripper mechanism of this utility model.
[0015] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional sectional view of the gripper mechanism of this utility model.
[0016] Figure 4 This is the utility model Figure 3 An enlarged schematic diagram of part A in the middle.
[0017] In the diagram, the correspondence between component names and drawing numbers is as follows:
[0018] 1. Base; 2. Robotic arm; 3. Gripper mechanism; 4. Fixed sheet metal parts; 5. Cable protection sleeve; 6. Mounting base; 7. Connecting rod; 8. Pressure rod; 9. Integrated valve island; 10. Chassis; 11. Threaded rod; 12. Connecting plate; 13. First motor; 14. Controller. Detailed Implementation
[0019] The embodiments of this utility model will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are for illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as limiting the scope of this utility model.
[0020] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more; the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "inner," "outer," "front end," "rear end," "head," "tail," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and 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. In addition, the terms "first," "second," "third," etc., are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.
[0021] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected" and "linked" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.
[0022] Example:
[0023] As attached Figure 1 To be continued Figure 4 As shown:
[0024] This utility model provides a gripper device for palletizing inoculants using a robotic arm, comprising a base 1, a robotic arm 2, and a gripper mechanism 3. The robotic arm 2 is mounted on the top of the base 1. Several fixed sheet metal parts 4 are mounted on the surface of the robotic arm 2. The fixed sheet metal parts 4 are annular and evenly distributed on both sides of the robotic arm 2, and are bolted together to limit the movement of cable protective sleeves 5. Cable protective sleeves 5 are installed between the fixed sheet metal parts 4. The cable protective sleeves 5 contain several cables and several air passages. The cables connect to the motors on the robotic arm 2 and the gripper mechanism 3, and the air passages connect to the cylinders on the device. A pair of mounting seats 6 are symmetrically installed on the inner side of the gripper mechanism 3. A pair of connecting rods 7 are slidably installed in each pair of mounting seats 6, and the upper and lower ends of each pair of connecting rods 7 extend to the outside of the mounting seat 6. A pressure rod 8 is installed at the bottom of each pair of connecting rods 7. The pressure rod 8 can press the object by moving up and down. A drive assembly is installed on the inner side of the gripper mechanism 3 to drive the connecting rods 7 to move up and down. An integrated valve island 9 is installed on one side of the bottom end of the robotic arm 2, and the integrated valve island 9 is connected to several air circuits. The integrated valve island 9 can simplify the air circuit layout, reduce connection points, and improve the reliability and maintenance convenience of the system.
[0025] The cable is an ultra-high flexibility cable.
[0026] The drive assembly includes a housing 10, which is installed inside the gripper mechanism 3. A threaded rod 11 is rotatably mounted on the bottom of the housing 10 via a bearing seat. A connecting plate 12 is threadedly connected to the periphery of the threaded rod 11, and the connecting plate 12 is connected to two pairs of connecting rods 7.
[0027] The first motor 13 is installed inside the casing 10, and the output end of the first motor 13 is connected to the threaded rod 11 through a coupling. The first motor 13 drives the threaded rod 11 to rotate. Under the limiting action of the mounting seat 6, the connecting plate 12 drives the two pairs of connecting rods 7 to move together, so that a pair of pressure rods 8 can press on the surface of the object.
[0028] The robotic arm 2 has a controller 14 installed on one side of its bottom end, which facilitates the control of the overall circuitry of the device.
[0029] The working principle of this embodiment is as follows: During use, the cable protection sleeve 5 can protect the internal cables and air circuits, reducing the possibility of tangling, knotting, damage, and breakage of circuits and lines during long-term operation. The integrated valve island 9 can simplify the air circuit layout, reduce connection points, and improve the reliability and maintenance convenience of the system. During operation, the gripper mechanism 3 moves above the object and clamps it. At the same time, the first motor 13 turns on and drives the threaded rod 11 to rotate. Under the limiting action of the mounting seat 6, the connecting plate 12 drives the two pairs of connecting rods 7 to move together, so that a pair of pressure rods 8 can press on the surface of the object, improving the stability during transportation.
[0030] The embodiments of this utility model are given for illustrative and descriptive purposes only, and are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the utility model to the forms disclosed. Many modifications and variations will be apparent to those skilled in the art. The embodiments were chosen and described in order to better illustrate the principles and practical applications of this utility model, and to enable those skilled in the art to understand this utility model and design various embodiments with various modifications suitable for a particular purpose.
Claims
1. A moulding sand palletizing robot gripper bagging device comprising a base (1), a robot arm (2) and a gripper mechanism (3), characterized in that: The robotic arm (2) is mounted on the top of the base (1). Several fixed sheet metal parts (4) are mounted on the surface of the robotic arm (2). Cable protection sleeves (5) are installed between the fixed sheet metal parts (4). Several cables and several air passages are provided inside the cable protection sleeves (5). A pair of mounting seats (6) are symmetrically mounted on the inner side of the gripper mechanism (3). A pair of connecting rods (7) are slidably mounted in each pair of mounting seats (6). The upper and lower ends of each pair of connecting rods (7) extend to the outside of the mounting seat (6). A pressure rod (8) is installed at the bottom end of each pair of connecting rods (7). A drive assembly is installed on the inner side of the gripper mechanism (3). An integrated valve island (9) is installed on one side of the bottom end of the robotic arm (2). The integrated valve island (9) is connected to several air passages.
2. The inoculant palletizing robot gripper bag holder apparatus of claim 1 wherein: The cable is an ultra-high flexibility cable.
3. The inoculant palletizing robot gripper bag holder apparatus of claim 1 wherein: The drive assembly includes a housing (10) which is installed inside the gripper mechanism (3). A threaded rod (11) is rotatably mounted on the bottom of the housing (10) via a bearing seat. A connecting plate (12) is threadedly connected to the periphery of the threaded rod (11), and the connecting plate (12) is connected to two pairs of connecting rods (7).
4. The inoculant palletizing robot gripper bag holder apparatus of claim 3 wherein: The first motor (13) is installed inside the chassis (10), and the output end of the first motor (13) is connected to the threaded rod (11) via a coupling.
5. The inoculant palletizing robot gripper bag holder apparatus of claim 1 wherein: A controller (14) is installed on one side of the bottom end of the robotic arm (2).