A material preparation system applied to non-standard equipment

By designing a material preparation system and adopting material racks, preparation racks, and preparation robots, automated material preparation for non-standard equipment has been achieved, solving the problem of low efficiency in manual material preparation, improving production speed, and reducing costs.

CN224349863UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-12SUZHOU TMOX AUTOMATIC TECH

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SUZHOU TMOX AUTOMATIC TECH
Filing Date
2025-08-06
Publication Date
2026-06-12

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Technical Problem

In the installation and small-batch production of existing non-standard equipment, the preparation of materials and the search for production tools require manual operation, resulting in low efficiency and high cost. A single clamping component is difficult to cover all items.

Method used

A material preparation system was designed, including a material rack, a material preparation rack, a material preparation robot, and an intelligent gripping component. The system utilizes pneumatic components and cylinders to control the grippers and suction components, thereby achieving automated material preparation. Combined with transmission components and data processing components, the system enhances the intelligence of transportation and gripping.

Benefits of technology

It enables rapid material preparation in the installation of non-standard equipment and small-batch production, reducing labor and material costs and improving production efficiency and the degree of equipment automation.

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Abstract

This utility model discloses a material preparation system for non-standard equipment. The system includes a material rack with several sets of storage compartments for storing processing tools and / or raw materials; a material preparation rack with several sets of preparation compartments for storing processing tools and / or raw materials; and a material preparation robot comprising a transport mechanism for transporting processing tools and / or raw materials, and a gripping mechanism located on top of the transport mechanism for holding the processing tools and / or raw materials. The gripping mechanism has an air circuit assembly and a cylinder at its end, which are connected. The cylinder has at least two working ports, which are respectively connected to a gripper and a suction element. This utility model significantly accelerates the production speed of non-standard equipment or small-batch machinery; it also saves the manpower and resources required for material preparation, reducing production costs.
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Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of non-standard equipment installation and material preparation technology, and in particular to a material preparation system for non-standard equipment. Background Technology

[0002] In the research and development of existing products and equipment, small-batch production of testing machines or non-standard equipment is an essential part of the research. For enterprises, this helps in finding problems in product development and saving R&D costs. With the continuous improvement of automation technology, automated mass production is already commonplace in the product manufacturing process. However, automated assembly is powerless for the construction of testing machines and small-batch production. Manual installation of non-standard equipment has the following technical problems: low efficiency in construction and production. This is because the preparation of materials and the search for production tools for non-standard products need to be done manually during the production and installation process, which undoubtedly wastes a lot of installation time. Secondly, there are many types of production tools and raw materials, and a single clamping component is difficult to cover all items and achieve clamping of all items. Utility Model Content

[0003] To overcome the above-mentioned shortcomings, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a material preparation system for non-standard equipment that is efficient and easy to use.

[0004] A material preparation system for non-standard equipment according to this utility model includes:

[0005] A material rack, wherein the material rack is provided with several sets of storage compartments, the storage compartments being used to place processing tools and / or processing raw materials;

[0006] A material preparation rack, wherein the material preparation rack is provided with several sets of material preparation bins, the material preparation bins being used to place processing tools and / or processing raw materials;

[0007] A material preparation robot, comprising a transport mechanism for transporting processing tools and / or raw materials and a gripping mechanism disposed on top of the transport mechanism for clamping the processing tools and / or raw materials;

[0008] The end of the gripping mechanism is provided with an air circuit assembly and an air cylinder, the air circuit assembly and the air cylinder are connected, and the air cylinder has at least two working ports, which are respectively connected to the gripper and the suction component.

[0009] In one or more embodiments of this utility model, the gas path assembly includes a filter pressure reducing valve, a first solenoid valve, and a second solenoid valve. The inlet end of the filter pressure reducing valve is connected to a gas source, and the outlet end of the filter pressure reducing valve is connected to the inlet of the first solenoid valve.

[0010] The outlet of the first solenoid valve is connected to the inlet of the second solenoid valve and the gripper end of the cylinder, respectively. The gripper end of the cylinder is used to control the gripper. The outlet of the second solenoid valve is connected to the exhaust port and the suction cup end of the cylinder, respectively. The suction cup end is used to control the suction of the component.

[0011] In one or more embodiments of the present invention, the transport mechanism includes: a transmission component, a data processing component, and a protection component, wherein the data processing component is disposed on the transmission component, and the protection component is disposed outside the transmission component.

[0012] In one or more embodiments of this utility model, the transmission assembly includes: a base plate, drive wheels are provided on both sides of the middle position of the base plate, the drive wheels are mounted on the base plate through drive wheel brackets, front wheels are provided on both sides of the front end of the base plate, the front wheels are mounted on the base plate through front wheel brackets; rear wheels are provided on both sides of the rear end of the base plate, the rear wheels are mounted on the base plate through rear wheel brackets; at least four sets of first brackets are provided on the front wheel brackets and rear wheel brackets, a second layer plate is installed on the other end of the first brackets, and the second layer plate is fixedly connected to the third layer plate through a second bracket.

[0013] In one or more embodiments of this utility model, the data processing component includes: a main control circuit board mounted on a first bracket, a motor drive unit mounted on the first bracket, a gyroscope mounted at the center below a second-layer board, an industrial control computer mounted above the second-layer board, a router mounted at the front end of the gyroscope, and an infrared transmitter mounted on the second-layer board; a door detection module is also mounted on the base plate, a contact bracket is mounted on the base plate, a power contact is mounted on the contact bracket, the power contact is connected to a power source, and the power source is mounted on the base plate.

[0014] In one or more embodiments of the present invention, the protective component includes: a bumper strip disposed on the outer side of the housing.

[0015] In one or more embodiments of this utility model, the gripping mechanism includes: a base with fixing holes around its perimeter; a drive assembly disposed on the base; and a transmission assembly, one end of which is connected to the drive assembly and the other end of which is connected to the air circuit assembly and the cylinder.

[0016] In one or more embodiments of this utility model, the drive assembly includes a housing, which is disposed on a base and does not contact the base; a drive shaft, which is mounted on the base via bearings and connected to the output end of a first drive motor via gear engagement; the first drive motor is fixedly mounted on the housing, and the rotation axis of the first drive motor is perpendicular to the plane of the housing; and further includes a second drive motor and a third drive motor, which are respectively disposed on both sides of the housing.

[0017] In one or more embodiments of this utility model, the transmission assembly includes: a transmission rod, one end of which is connected to the output end of the second drive motor, and the other end of which is rotatably connected to a second connecting rod. The other end of the second connecting rod is rotatably connected to a first mounting position on the gripping rod, and the other end of the gripping rod is rotatably mounted on the first mounting position of the gripping fixing member; the output end of the third drive motor is rotatably connected to the boom, and the other end of the boom is rotatably mounted on a second mounting position of the gripping rod; simultaneously, the transmission mechanism is also provided with a first connecting rod, one end of which is rotatably mounted on the housing, and the other end of which is rotatably connected to a crankshaft, the crankshaft being a triangular crankshaft, the other end of which is rotatably mounted on the boom, and the crankshaft is also rotatably connected to one end of a third connecting rod, the other end of which is rotatably connected to the gripping fixing member, and an air passage assembly is mounted on the gripping fixing member.

[0018] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: This utility model provides a material preparation system for the installation of non-standard equipment or small-batch production. It adopts positioning technology and intelligent handling and clamping mechanism of mechanical automation to realize material preparation. Compared with the traditional manual material preparation and installation, its advantages are that the material preparation is fast, which greatly speeds up the production speed of non-standard equipment or small-batch machinery; at the same time, it saves the manpower and material resources required for material preparation and reduces the production cost.

[0019] In this invention, by setting up an air circuit assembly and multiple port cylinders, and using a solenoid valve to control the working port of the cylinders, the gripping assembly of this invention has at least two gripping modes, thereby reducing equipment costs while ensuring that it can grip all processing tools and / or processing materials. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the transportation mechanism of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the gripping mechanism of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the pneumatic circuit assembly of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the gas path of the gas path component in this utility model.

[0025] The attached figures are labeled as follows: 2. Transport mechanism; 21. Housing; 22. Rear wheel; 23. Base plate; 24. Rear wheel frame; 25. Drive wheel; 26. Drive wheel frame; 27. Front wheel; 28. Front wheel frame; 29. ​​Main control circuit board; 210. Terminal block; 211. First bracket; 212. Motor drive module; 213. Router; 214. Gyroscope; 215. Industrial computer; 216. Radar mounting bracket; 217. Second bracket; 218. LiDAR; 219. Third bracket; 220. Second layer plate; 221. Third layer plate; 222. Power supply; 223. Contact bracket; 224. Power contact; 225. Infrared transmitter; 226. Anti-collision strip; 3. Handling mechanism; 3. Base. 1. Drive assembly 32, drive shaft 321, limit rod 322, first drive motor 323, second drive motor 324, third drive motor 325, housing 326, transmission assembly 33, boom 331, transmission rod 332, first connecting rod 333, second connecting rod 334, gripping rod 335, crankshaft 336, third connecting rod 337, gripping fixing component 338, transmission frame 339, clamping assembly 34, first solenoid valve 341, gripping component 342, gripper 343, second solenoid valve 344, suction component 345, suction nozzle 346, cylinder 347, pressure reducing filter valve 348, operating part 35. Detailed Implementation

[0026] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solutions of this utility model, 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. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort should fall within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0027] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0028] It should be noted that, unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used in this invention have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. The terminology used in this specification is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention.

[0029] For the above issues, please refer to the appendix. Figures 1-3As shown, this utility model provides a material preparation system for non-standard equipment, including a material rack and a material preparation rack. The material rack is located in a warehouse, and the material preparation rack is located in the assembly work area. Both the material rack and the material preparation rack have openings for placing processing tools and / or raw materials, including a material bin and a material bin. Both the material bin and the material bin are numbered to indicate the corresponding processing tools and / or raw materials. A material preparation robot is equipped with an operating unit, and the input of the operating unit includes all the numbered information. In existing production processes, the installation of non-standard equipment and the production of small batches of equipment are all done manually. Manual production requires advance material preparation and material replacement during production, which is undoubtedly a waste of manpower. Therefore, this utility model application designs a material preparation system specifically for non-standard designs.

[0030] In a further embodiment, to achieve precise material preparation, the numbering information can be set to ANM; where A represents the type of material, N represents the model of that type of material, and M represents the quantity of the material. By setting positioning devices and numbering information on the material rack and preparation rack, the foundation for the material preparation robot's handling work is laid; in a further embodiment, the material preparation robot includes: a transport mechanism 2, the top of which is a working surface; and a handling mechanism 3, which is disposed on the working surface of the transport mechanism 2; wherein, the operating unit is disposed on the working surface and has a communication connection with the transport mechanism 2.

[0031] Combined with appendix Figure 2 The transportation mechanism 2 in this utility model application is described in detail. The transportation mechanism 2 includes: a transmission component, a data processing component, and a protection component. The transmission component ensures the generation and transmission of power for the entire transportation mechanism 2 and is responsible for driving and transporting the transportation mechanism 2. The data processing component ensures that the entire transportation mechanism 2 interacts with the outside world and has functions such as intelligent mapping, timely obstacle avoidance, autonomous elevator riding, and automatic door passage, thereby further improving the intelligence level of the entire transportation mechanism 2. To ensure the installation of the entire device, a protection component is set up. Its main function is to protect the internal parts and set up an anti-fall module to prevent the transportation mechanism 2 from falling. An anti-collision strip 226 is set up so that the transportation mechanism 2 can stop in time when a collision occurs, preventing the severity of the accident from further escalating.

[0032] In a further embodiment, the transmission assembly includes: a base plate 23, with drive wheels 25 arranged on both sides of the middle position of the base plate 23, the drive wheels 25 being mounted on the base plate 23 via drive wheel 25 brackets, front wheels 27 arranged on both sides of the front end of the base plate 23, the front wheels 27 being mounted on the base plate 23 via front wheel 27 brackets; rear wheels 22 arranged on both sides of the rear end of the base plate 23, the rear wheels 22 being mounted on the base plate 23 via rear wheel 22 brackets; at least four sets of first brackets 211 are arranged on the front wheel 27 brackets and the rear wheel 22 brackets, a second layer plate 220 is installed at the other end of the first bracket 211, the second layer plate 220 is fixedly connected to the third layer plate 221 via a second bracket 217, and the second layer plate 220 is used to place the gripping mechanism 3.

[0033] In a further embodiment, the data processing component includes: a main control circuit board 29 mounted on a first bracket 211, a motor drive unit mounted on the first bracket 211, a gyroscope 214 mounted at the center below a second-layer plate 220, an industrial control computer 215 mounted above the second-layer plate 220, a router 213 mounted at the front end of the gyroscope 214, and an infrared transmitter mounted on the second-layer plate 220; a door detection module is also mounted on the base plate 23. In this embodiment, the main control circuit board 29 is used to implement basic circuit control, the motor drive unit is used to drive the motor, the gyroscope 214 is used to locate the device, and the industrial control computer 215 is used to interact with a control terminal in the cloud or on-site.

[0034] Combined with appendix Figure 3 and attached Figure 4The gripping mechanism 3 of this utility model application is described in detail. The gripping mechanism 3 includes: a base 31 with fixing holes around its perimeter, the base 31 being mountable on a second-layer plate 220; a drive assembly 32 mounted on the base 31; and a transmission assembly 33, one end connected to the drive assembly 32 and the other end connected to an air passage assembly. In a further embodiment, the drive assembly 32 includes a housing 326 mounted on the base 31 but not in contact with it; a transmission shaft 321 mounted on the base 31 via bearings, the transmission shaft 321 being connected to the output end of a first drive motor 13 via gear engagement; the first drive motor 13 being fixedly mounted on the housing 326, the rotation axis of the first drive motor 13 being perpendicular to the plane of the housing 326; and further includes: a second drive motor 13 and a third drive motor 13, respectively mounted on both sides of the housing 326. The transmission assembly 33 includes: a transmission rod 332, one end of which is connected to the output end of the second drive motor 13, and the other end is rotatably connected to the second connecting rod 334. The other end of the second connecting rod 334 is rotatably connected to the first mounting position on the gripping rod 335, and the other end of the gripping rod 335 is rotatably mounted on the first mounting position of the gripping fixing member 338; the output end of the third drive motor 13 is rotatably connected to the boom 331, and the other end of the boom 331 is rotatably mounted on the second mounting position of the gripping rod 335; at the same time, the transmission mechanism is also provided with a first connecting rod 333, one end of which is rotatably mounted on the housing 326, and the other end is rotatably connected to the crankshaft 336, which is a triangular crankshaft 336. The other end of the crankshaft 336 is rotatably mounted on the boom 331, and the other end is rotatably connected to one end of the third connecting rod 337, and the other end of the third connecting rod 337 is rotatably connected to the gripping fixing member 338. A clamping assembly 34 is installed on the gripping fixing member 338.

[0035] like Figure 5 As shown, the clamping assembly 34 in the utility model application includes a cylinder 347 disposed at the end of the transmission assembly 33, and includes a first solenoid valve 341, a gripping member 342, a clamping claw 343, a second solenoid valve 344, a suction member 345, a suction nozzle 346, a cylinder 347, and a pressure reducing filter valve 348, wherein the air inlet of the pressure reducing filter valve 348 is connected to an air source, and the air outlet of the pressure reducing filter valve 348 is connected to the air inlet of the first solenoid valve 341.

[0036] The outlet of the first solenoid valve 341 is connected to the inlet of the second solenoid valve 344 and the gripper end 3471 of the cylinder 347. The gripper end 3471 of the cylinder is used to control the movement of the gripper. The outlet of the second solenoid valve 348 is connected to the exhaust port and the suction cup end 3472 of the cylinder 347. The suction cup end 3472 is used to control the suction nozzle 346.

[0037] Workflow: After material information is entered into the data processing component of the material preparation robot, the robot constructs the working route between the material rack and the preparation rack. Before installation, relevant personnel can set the corresponding material requirements on the operating unit and input the corresponding number information. When the number is entered, the industrial control computer is considered to have established a new task, and the industrial control computer 215 starts the task in normal working state. Based on the input work map, the transportation mechanism 2 is used for transportation, and the gripping mechanism 3 is used to pick up the items, realizing the advance preparation of materials for the equipment. After a single task is completed, relevant personnel can click to end the task to recycle excess materials. This utility model not only speeds up the preparation of materials before production but also facilitates production and the recycling of excess materials.

[0038] The above embodiments are only for illustrating the technical concept and features of this utility model. Their purpose is to enable those skilled in the art to understand the content of this utility model and implement it. They cannot be used to limit the protection scope of this utility model. All equivalent changes or modifications made in accordance with the spirit and essence of this utility model should be covered within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A material preparation system for non-standard equipment, characterized in that, The material preparation system includes: A material rack, wherein the material rack is provided with several sets of storage compartments, the storage compartments being used to place processing tools and / or processing raw materials; A material preparation rack, wherein the material preparation rack is provided with several sets of material preparation bins, the material preparation bins being used to place processing tools and / or processing raw materials; A material preparation robot, comprising a transport mechanism for transporting processing tools and / or raw materials and a gripping mechanism disposed on top of the transport mechanism for clamping the processing tools and / or raw materials; The end of the gripping mechanism is provided with an air circuit assembly and an air cylinder, the air circuit assembly and the air cylinder are connected, and the air cylinder has at least two working ports, which are respectively connected to the gripper and the suction component.

2. The material preparation system for non-standard equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The gas path assembly includes a filter pressure reducing valve, a first solenoid valve, and a second solenoid valve. The inlet of the filter pressure reducing valve is connected to a gas source, and the outlet of the filter pressure reducing valve is connected to the inlet of the first solenoid valve. The outlet of the first solenoid valve is connected to the inlet of the second solenoid valve and the gripper end of the cylinder, respectively. The gripper end of the cylinder is used to control the gripper. The outlet of the second solenoid valve is connected to the exhaust port and the suction cup end of the cylinder, respectively. The suction cup end is used to control the suction of the component.

3. The material preparation system for non-standard equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The transport mechanism includes a transmission component, a data processing component, and a protection component. The data processing component is disposed on the transmission component, and the protection component is disposed outside the transmission component.

4. The material preparation system for non-standard equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that, The transmission assembly includes: a base plate, with drive wheels arranged on both sides of the middle position of the base plate, the drive wheels being mounted on the base plate via drive wheel brackets; front wheels arranged on both sides of the front end of the base plate, the front wheels being mounted on the base plate via front wheel brackets; rear wheels arranged on both sides of the rear end of the base plate, the rear wheels being mounted on the base plate via rear wheel brackets; at least four sets of first brackets are provided on the front wheel brackets and rear wheel brackets, with a second layer plate installed at the other end of each first bracket, the second layer plate being fixedly connected to a third layer plate via a second bracket.

5. The material preparation system for non-standard equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that, The data processing component includes: a main control circuit board mounted on the first bracket, a motor drive unit mounted on the first bracket, a gyroscope mounted at the center below the second-layer board, an industrial control computer mounted above the second-layer board, a router mounted in front of the gyroscope, and an infrared transmitter mounted on the second-layer board; a door detection module is also mounted on the base plate, a contact bracket is mounted on the base plate, a power contact is mounted on the contact bracket, the power contact is connected to a power source, and the power source is mounted on the base plate.

6. The material preparation system for non-standard equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that, The protective component includes a bumper strip, which is disposed on the outside of the housing.

7. The material preparation system for non-standard equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that, The gripping mechanism includes: a base with fixing holes around its perimeter; a drive assembly mounted on the base; and a transmission assembly, one end of which is connected to the drive assembly and the other end of which is connected to the air circuit assembly and the cylinder.

8. The material preparation system for non-standard equipment according to claim 7, characterized in that, The drive assembly shown includes a housing, which is mounted on the base and does not contact the base; The drive shaft is mounted on the base via bearings and is connected to the output end of the first drive motor via gear engagement. The first drive motor is fixedly mounted on the housing, and the rotation axis of the first drive motor is perpendicular to the plane of the housing. The system also includes a second drive motor and a third drive motor, which are respectively disposed on both sides of the housing.

9. The material preparation system for non-standard equipment according to claim 8, characterized in that, The transmission assembly includes: a transmission rod, one end of which is connected to the output end of the second drive motor, and the other end of which is rotatably connected to a second connecting rod. The other end of the second connecting rod is rotatably connected to a first mounting position on the gripping rod, and the other end of the gripping rod is rotatably mounted on the first mounting position of the gripping fixture. The output end of the third drive motor is rotatably connected to the boom, and the other end of the boom is rotatably mounted on a second mounting position of the gripping rod. The transmission assembly also includes a first connecting rod, one end of which is rotatably mounted on the housing, and the other end of which is rotatably connected to a crankshaft. The crankshaft is a triangular crankshaft, and the other end of the crankshaft is rotatably mounted on the boom. The crankshaft is also rotatably connected to one end of a third connecting rod, and the other end of the third connecting rod is rotatably connected to the gripping fixture. An air passage assembly is mounted on the gripping fixture.