A paper and glass suction structure

Abstract

This utility model discloses a paper and glass suction structure, comprising: a suction cup frame, a fixed plate disposed at the bottom of the suction cup frame, a plurality of glass suction cup assemblies and a plurality of paper suction cup assemblies disposed on the suction cup frame and penetrating the fixed plate, a detection mechanism, and a robotic arm; the arm of the robotic arm is connected to the suction cup frame and is used to drive the suction cup frame to move; the detection mechanism is disposed on the fixed plate and is used to detect whether the object to be suctioned is white paper or transparent glass; the plurality of paper suction cup assemblies and glass suction cup assemblies are disposed on the same surface of the fixed plate, wherein the paper suction cup assemblies are used to suction white paper and place it into an external cardboard box stack by the robotic arm; the glass suction cup assemblies are used to suction transparent glass and place it into the external washing machine loading area by the robotic arm. This utility model reduces the time and labor intensity of manual operation through automated suction and placement actions, thereby improving overall production efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automation equipment technology, and in particular to a paper suction and glass suction structure. Background Technology

[0002] In automated production, especially in industries like packaging, glass processing, and printing, it's frequently necessary to pick up, move, and place objects of different materials (such as paper and glass). Traditional automated picking equipment typically uses a single type of suction cup, which is difficult to adapt to objects of different materials and shapes, resulting in low picking efficiency and easy damage to objects. While some automated equipment can pick up and move objects, it often lacks object recognition, requiring manual intervention to change to different types of suction cups. This not only increases operational complexity but also reduces production efficiency. Without object type recognition, operators need to first determine whether the object is paper or glass, which is prone to misjudgment. For example, a paper suction cup might pick up glass along with the paper, leading to defects in subsequent processes. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of the problems existing in the prior art, this utility model provides a paper suction and glass suction structure.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution of this utility model is as follows:

[0005] This utility model provides a paper suction and glass suction structure, including: a suction cup frame, a fixing plate disposed at the bottom of the suction cup frame, a plurality of glass suction cup assemblies and a plurality of paper suction cup assemblies disposed on the suction cup frame and penetrating the fixing plate, a detection mechanism, and a robotic arm;

[0006] The arm of the robotic hand is connected to the suction cup frame and is used to drive the suction cup frame to move.

[0007] The detection mechanism is mounted on a fixed plate and is used to detect whether the object to be collected is white paper or transparent glass.

[0008] Several of the paper suction cup assemblies and glass suction cup assemblies are arranged on the same surface of the fixed plate, wherein the paper suction cup assembly is used to pick up white paper and place it into the outer cardboard box stack by a robotic arm;

[0009] The glass suction cup assembly is used to pick up transparent glass and place it into the external cleaning machine's loading area via a robotic arm.

[0010] Preferably, the paper-absorbing and glass-absorbing structure further includes a vacuum generator and a controller;

[0011] The vacuum generator is mounted on the suction cup holder and is connected to the glass suction cup assembly and the paper suction cup assembly, respectively.

[0012] The corresponding terminals of the controller are electrically connected to the corresponding terminals of the vacuum generator, the robotic arm, and the detection mechanism.

[0013] Preferably, a flange post is installed on the suction cup holder, and the arm of the robotic arm is connected to the flange post.

[0014] Preferably, the detection mechanism includes a photoelectric sensor, one end of which passes through a fixed plate.

[0015] Preferably, the glass suction cup assemblies are arranged on the left, middle and right sides of the suction cup frame, and the paper suction cup assemblies are arranged side by side at one end of the suction cup frame.

[0016] Preferably, each of the glass suction cup assemblies includes a suction cup mounting plate and a glass suction cup mounted on the suction cup mounting plate; one end of the suction cup mounting plate is also provided with an oblong hole, and correspondingly, the bottom of the suction cup frame is provided with screw fixing holes corresponding to the oblong hole.

[0017] Preferably, each of the paper suction cup components includes a suction cup mounting bracket and a paper suction cup disposed on the suction cup mounting bracket; one end of the suction cup mounting bracket is also provided with an oblong hole II, and correspondingly, the suction cup frame is provided with mounting and fixing holes corresponding to the oblong hole II.

[0018] The technical solution of this utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0019] This invention reduces manual intervention through automated operation, thereby improving production line efficiency. Automated picking and placing operations reduce the time and labor intensity of manual operations, thus improving overall production efficiency.

[0020] This invention, through its detection mechanism, can accurately distinguish whether the object to be picked up is white paper or transparent glass, thus avoiding the misjudgment problem common in traditional equipment. By introducing a robotic arm, the suction cup holder can move automatically, and the entire picking and placing process does not require manual intervention, significantly improving the degree of automation and work efficiency. The robotic arm can precisely control the position of the suction cup holder, ensuring that the suction cup assembly can accurately pick up and place objects, thus improving operational precision. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the suction cup holder of this utility model. Figure 1 ;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the suction cup holder of this utility model. Figure 2 ;

[0024] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the suction cup holder of this utility model. Figure 3 ;

[0025] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the suction cup holder of this utility model. Figure 4 . Detailed Implementation

[0026] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0027] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship are 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 are not intended to 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.

[0028] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0029] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0030] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0031] Reference Figures 1 to 5 This utility model provides a paper suction and glass suction structure, including: a suction cup frame 1, a fixing plate 4 set at the bottom of the suction cup frame 1, a plurality of glass suction cup assemblies 2 and a plurality of paper suction cup assemblies 3 set on the suction cup frame 1 and passing through the fixing plate 4, a detection mechanism 6, and a robot arm 10.

[0032] The arm of the robotic arm 10 is connected to the suction cup frame 1 and is used to drive the suction cup frame 1 to move. The robotic arm 10 is responsible for moving the suction cup frame 1 within the working area so that it reaches the designated suction position or places the suctioned object in the designated position. The introduction of the robotic arm 10 makes the entire suction and placement process automated without human intervention, thus improving work efficiency.

[0033] The detection mechanism 6 is set on the fixed plate 4 and is used to detect whether the object to be picked up is white paper or transparent glass. By accurately detecting the type of object, it ensures that the glass suction cup assembly 2 and the paper suction cup assembly 3 can correctly pick up the target object, thus avoiding production interruption or errors caused by incorrect picking up.

[0034] Several of the paper suction cup assemblies 3 and glass suction cup assemblies 2 are arranged on the same surface of the fixed plate 4. The paper suction cup assembly 3 is used to pick up white paper when the detection mechanism 6 detects that the object to be picked up is white paper, and put it into the outer cardboard box stack by the robot arm 10.

[0035] The glass suction cup assembly 2 is used to pick up transparent glass when the detection mechanism 6 detects that the object to be picked up is transparent glass, and to place it into the external cleaning machine loading area by the robot arm 10.

[0036] Furthermore, the paper suction and glass suction structure also includes a vacuum generator 5 and a controller (not shown in the figure).

[0037] The vacuum generator 5 is mounted on the suction cup holder 1 and is connected to the glass suction cup assembly 2 and the paper suction cup assembly 3 respectively.

[0038] The controller is electrically connected to the vacuum generator 5, the robotic arm 10, and the detection mechanism 6, respectively, and is used to control the actions of the vacuum generator 5 and the robotic arm 10 based on the detection results of the detection mechanism 6. The controller may include a programmable logic controller (PLC), a microcontroller, an industrial computer, or an intelligent robot controller.

[0039] Furthermore, a flange post 7 is installed on the suction cup frame 1, and the arm of the robotic arm 10 is connected to the flange post 7. The flange post 7 can accurately transmit the movement of the robotic arm 10 to the suction cup frame, thereby achieving precise control of the suction cup frame 1.

[0040] Furthermore, the detection mechanism 6 includes a photoelectric sensor, one end of which passes through the fixing plate 4 and is used to distinguish between white paper and transparent glass by detecting the intensity of reflected light from the object.

[0041] Furthermore, the glass suction cup assembly 2 is arranged on the left, middle and right sides of the suction cup frame 1, and the paper suction cup assembly 3 is arranged side by side at one end of the suction cup frame 1.

[0042] Each of the glass suction cup assemblies 2 includes a suction cup mounting plate 201 and a glass suction cup 203 mounted on the suction cup mounting plate 201. One end of the suction cup mounting plate 201 is also provided with an oblong hole 202. Correspondingly, the bottom of the suction cup frame 1 is provided with screw fixing holes corresponding to the oblong hole 202. The suction cup mounting plate 201 and its glass suction cup 203 can be adjusted by fixing the screws at different positions of the oblong hole 202 with the mounting holes.

[0043] Furthermore, the paper suction cup assembly 3 includes a suction cup mounting bracket 301 and a paper suction cup 303 disposed on the suction cup mounting bracket 301; one end of the suction cup mounting bracket 301 is also provided with a second oblong hole 302, and correspondingly, the suction cup frame 1 is provided with mounting and fixing holes corresponding to the second oblong hole 302; by fixing the suction cup frame to the mounting and fixing holes at different positions along the second oblong hole 302 with screws, the position of the suction cup frame can be adjusted.

[0044] Working principle of this utility model

[0045] The robotic arm 10 moves the suction cup holder 1 to its initial position, ready to pick up an object. When the object to be picked up (white paper or transparent glass) is transported to the detection area, the detection mechanism 6 detects whether the object is white paper or transparent glass and sends the detection result to the controller. The controller sends a command to the vacuum generator 5 to activate the corresponding glass suction cup assembly 2 or paper suction cup assembly 3 to pick up the corresponding object (transparent glass or white paper). At the same time, the robotic arm 10 receives the command from the controller and moves the suction cup holder 1 to transport the picked-up object (transparent glass or white paper) to the designated position. After reaching the designated position, the controller sends another command to the vacuum generator 5 to release the object. The object is released and placed at the target position, such as the external cardboard box stack or the loading area of ​​the washing machine.

[0046] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and does not limit the patent scope of the present utility model. All equivalent structural transformations made under the inventive concept of the present utility model using the contents of the present utility model specification and drawings, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the patent protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A paper-absorbing and glass-absorbing structure, characterized in that, include: The suction cup frame, the fixing plate set at the bottom of the suction cup frame, several glass suction cup assemblies and several paper suction cup assemblies set on the suction cup frame and passing through the fixing plate, the detection mechanism, and the robotic arm; The arm of the robotic hand is connected to the suction cup frame and is used to drive the suction cup frame to move. The detection mechanism is mounted on a fixed plate and is used to detect whether the object to be collected is white paper or transparent glass. Several of the paper suction cup assemblies and glass suction cup assemblies are arranged on the same surface of the fixed plate, wherein the paper suction cup assembly is used to pick up white paper and place it into the outer cardboard box stack by a robotic arm; The glass suction cup assembly is used to pick up transparent glass and place it into the external cleaning machine's loading area via a robotic arm.

2. The paper-absorbing and glass-absorbing structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The paper-absorbing and glass-absorbing structure also includes a vacuum generator and a controller; The vacuum generator is mounted on the suction cup holder and is connected to the glass suction cup assembly and the paper suction cup assembly, respectively. The corresponding terminals of the controller are electrically connected to the corresponding terminals of the vacuum generator, the robotic arm, and the detection mechanism.

3. The paper-absorbing and glass-absorbing structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, A flange post is mounted on the suction cup holder, and the arm of the robotic arm is connected to the flange post.

4. The paper-absorbing and glass-absorbing structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, The detection mechanism includes a photoelectric sensor, one end of which passes through a fixed plate.

5. The paper-absorbing and glass-absorbing structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, The glass suction cup assemblies are arranged on the left, middle and right sides of the suction cup frame, and the paper suction cup assemblies are arranged side by side at one end of the suction cup frame.

6. The paper-absorbing and glass-absorbing structure according to claim 5, characterized in that, Each of the glass suction cup assemblies includes a suction cup mounting plate and a glass suction cup mounted on the suction cup mounting plate; one end of the suction cup mounting plate is also provided with an oblong hole, and correspondingly, the bottom of the suction cup frame is provided with screw fixing holes corresponding to the oblong hole.

7. The paper-absorbing and glass-absorbing structure according to claim 5, characterized in that, Each of the aforementioned paper suction cup components includes a suction cup mounting bracket and a paper suction cup mounted on the suction cup mounting bracket; one end of the suction cup mounting bracket is also provided with an oblong hole II, and correspondingly, the suction cup frame is provided with mounting and fixing holes corresponding to the oblong hole II.

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