A suction cup assembly for an up-and-down plate machine
The adjustable connecting rod and suction cup structure solve the problems of fixed suction cup position and cumbersome disassembly and assembly, enabling flexible adjustment and quick disassembly and assembly of the suction cup position, thus improving the applicability and maintenance efficiency of the equipment.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- FOSHAN ADAMANT SCI&TECH CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-21
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-19
AI Technical Summary
The existing suction cup assembly for loading and unloading machines has a fixed position, which cannot be flexibly adjusted according to the adsorption requirements of different sized boards. In addition, the suction cup and connecting structure are cumbersome to disassemble and assemble, which affects the applicability and maintenance efficiency of the equipment.
It adopts an adjustable connecting rod and suction cup structure. Through the cooperation of guide rod, fixing pin and fixing frame, combined with the support of fixing spring, the position of suction cup can be quickly adjusted. The suction cup and air tube are connected by thread and with the help of limit ring, it can be quickly disassembled and assembled.
It enables flexible adjustment of the suction cup position to adapt to the processing needs of different sized boards, shortens maintenance time, and improves the applicability and maintenance efficiency of the equipment.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of industrial suction cup technology, specifically relating to a suction cup assembly for a board mounting machine. Background Technology
[0002] In industrial production, loading and unloading machines are key equipment for handling and processing sheet metal, and their suction cup assemblies are the core components for achieving stable adsorption and transfer of sheet metal. However, existing suction cup assemblies for loading and unloading machines have certain shortcomings: on the one hand, the suction cup positions are mostly fixed, and cannot be flexibly adjusted according to the adsorption requirements of sheet metal of different sizes, resulting in poor adaptability to irregularly shaped or different specifications of sheet metal, thus limiting the scope of application of the equipment; on the other hand, the suction cups and connecting structures are mostly fixed or complex connections, and when the suction cups wear out or age and need to be replaced, the disassembly and assembly process is cumbersome, maintenance efficiency is low, and production progress is affected. Utility Model Content
[0003] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a suction cup assembly for a board mounting machine, so as to solve the problems mentioned in the background art, such as the fixed position of the suction cup, which cannot be flexibly adjusted according to the adsorption requirements of different sized boards, and the fact that the suction cup and the connecting structure are mostly fixed or complex, making the disassembly and assembly process cumbersome.
[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a suction cup assembly for a push-pull mechanism, comprising a fixed frame and multiple connecting rods movably connected within the fixed frame. Each connecting rod has a ventilation groove and an internal threaded groove. A ventilation pipe is threadedly connected to the ventilation groove of the connecting rod. An external threaded groove is formed on the lower half of the outer wall of the ventilation pipe, and a suction cup is threadedly connected to the lower half of the ventilation pipe. A cavity is formed within the connecting rod, and a movable groove is formed on one side of the outer wall of the connecting rod. A guide rod is movably connected within the movable groove. A connecting plate is fixed to one side of the outer wall of the guide rod. Two fixing pins are fixed to one side of the outer wall of the connecting plate. Multiple fixing holes matching the fixing pins are formed on one side of the outer wall of the fixed frame.
[0005] In a further embodiment, a guide block is fixed to the end face of the guide rod located inside the connecting rod, and a fixing spring for supporting the guide block is sleeved on the outside of the guide rod.
[0006] In a further embodiment, a limiting plate is fixed at the end of the connecting rod away from the connecting plate. The limiting plate has a through hole, and an air intake pipe connected to the air vent is fixed in the through hole.
[0007] In a further embodiment, the upper and lower halves of the vent pipe are provided with threaded grooves, and the two sets of threaded grooves on the outer wall of the vent pipe are threaded with limit rings.
[0008] In a further embodiment, the fixing frame is provided with a guide groove for the connecting rod to move, and the bottom of the fixing frame is provided with a sliding groove for the vent pipe to move.
[0009] The technical effects and advantages of this utility model are as follows:
[0010] The suction cup assembly for the loading and unloading machine, through the cooperation of the guide rod, fixing pin and fixing hole on the fixing frame, combined with the elastic support of the fixing spring, can quickly realize the position adjustment of the connecting rod and suction cup, can adapt to the adsorption needs of different sized plates, and significantly improve the adaptability of the equipment to diverse processing scenarios;
[0011] The vent pipe, connecting rod, and suction cup are all connected by threads. With the limiting ring on the outer wall of the vent pipe, the vent pipe and suction cup can be quickly disassembled and replaced, which greatly shortens maintenance time, reduces maintenance costs, and ensures the continuity of production.
[0012] The continuous support of the fixed spring to the guide block ensures that the fixing pin is stably inserted into the fixing hole, ensuring that the connecting rod does not shift during adsorption and transfer. This suction cup assembly for the upper and lower plate machine can quickly adjust the position of the suction cup according to the size of the plate to meet the processing needs of different plates, and at the same time facilitates the replacement of the suction cup. Attached Figure Description
[0013] To more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of this utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.
[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;
[0015] Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram of the fixing frame and connecting plate of this utility model;
[0016] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the connecting rod and suction cup of this utility model;
[0017] Figure 4 This is an exploded view of the vent pipe and suction cup of this utility model;
[0018] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of the connecting rod and suction cup of this utility model.
[0019] In the diagram: 1. Fixing frame; 2. Connecting rod; 3. Vent pipe; 4. Suction cup; 5. Limiting ring; 6. Limiting plate; 7. Suction pipe; 8. Guide rod; 9. Guide block; 10. Connecting plate; 11. Fixing spring; 12. Fixing pin. Detailed Implementation
[0020] In the following description, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a more thorough understanding of the present invention. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention can be practiced without one or more of these details. In other instances, certain technical features well-known in the art have not been described in order to avoid confusion with the present invention.
[0021] Unless otherwise defined, the directions mentioned herein, such as up, down, left, right, front, back, inside, and outside, are based on the directions shown in the figures of this utility model, and are explained here together.
[0022] This utility model provides, for example Figure 1-5 The suction cup assembly for a trigger mechanism shown includes a fixed frame 1 and multiple connecting rods 2 movably connected within the fixed frame 1. The fixed frame 1 has guide grooves for the connecting rods 2 to move. The number of connecting rods 2 can be set according to actual usage requirements. Each connecting rod 2 has a ventilation groove with an internal thread groove. A ventilation pipe 3 is threaded into the ventilation groove of the connecting rod 2. The bottom of the fixed frame 1 has a sliding groove for the ventilation pipe 3 to move. The lower half of the ventilation pipe 3 has an external thread groove on its outer wall, and a suction cup 4 is threaded into the lower half of the ventilation pipe 3. The suction cup 4 is made of elastic silicone material. Both the upper and lower halves of the ventilation pipe 3 have thread grooves, and both sets of thread grooves on the outer wall of the ventilation pipe 3 are externally threaded. A limiting ring 5 is connected, which can restrict the position of the air pipe 3 and the suction cup 4, thereby ensuring the stability of the air pipe 3 and the suction cup 4. Both the air pipe 3 and the suction cup 4 are detachable, which can be quickly disassembled and assembled during later use, making maintenance more convenient, improving maintenance efficiency, and shortening maintenance time. One end of the connecting rod 2 is fixed with a limiting plate 6, which has a through hole, and a suction pipe 7 connected to the air groove is fixed in the through hole. A sealing ring is set at the contact position between the suction pipe 7 and the connecting rod 2, thereby ensuring the sealing between the connecting rod 2 and the suction pipe 7. The suction pipe 7 is connected to an external negative pressure device, and together with the air groove in the connecting rod 2 and the suction cup 4, it can adsorb the board.
[0023] The connecting rod 2 has a cavity inside, and a moving groove is formed on one outer wall of the connecting rod 2. A guide rod 8 is movably connected in the moving groove. The guide rod 8 has a cuboid structure, which can restrict the movement path of the guide rod 8 and prevent it from rotating inside the connecting rod 2. A connecting plate 10 is fixed to one outer wall of the guide rod 8. A handle is fixed to the outer wall of the connecting plate 10 by bolts. The connecting plate 10 is movably connected to the connecting rod 2. Two fixing pins 12 are fixed to one outer wall of the connecting plate 10. Multiple fixing holes matching the fixing pins 12 are formed on one outer wall of the fixing frame 1. A guide block 9 is fixed to the end face of the guide rod 8 inside the connecting rod 2, and a fixing spring 11 for supporting the guide block 9 is sleeved on the outside of the guide rod 8. By moving the connecting rod 2, the position of multiple suction cups 4 can be adjusted according to the size of the plate to meet the processing requirements of different plates. At the same time, the fixing spring 11 supports the guide block 9, so that the fixing pins 12 are inserted into the fixing holes of the fixing frame 1, thereby fixing the position of the connecting rod 2 and ensuring the stability of the connecting rod 2 during the transfer of the plate.
[0024] All standard parts used in this utility model can be purchased from the market, and irregular parts can be customized according to the description and drawings. The specific connection methods of each part adopt conventional methods such as bolts, rivets, and welding that are mature in the prior art. The machinery, parts and equipment adopt conventional models in the prior art, and the circuit connection adopts conventional connection methods in the prior art, which will not be described in detail here. The control method of this utility model is through a controller. The control circuit of the controller can be implemented by those skilled in the art through simple programming. The contents not described in detail in this specification belong to the prior art known to those skilled in the art.
[0025] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the indicated orientation or positional relationship is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and is only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and is 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.
[0026] Working principle:
[0027] When using this suction cup assembly for the loading and unloading machine, firstly, the fixing frame 1 is installed on the drive end of the loading and unloading machine using screws and other components. Then, the position of the suction cup 4 is adjusted according to the size of the board to be processed. By pulling the connecting plate 10 with the handle, the guide rod 8 and the guide block 9 are driven to compress the fixing spring 11, so that the fixing pin 12 is disengaged from the fixing hole on the fixing frame 1. Then, the connecting rod 2 is moved along the guide groove of the fixing frame 1, and the air pipe 3 moves synchronously along the sliding groove until the suction cup 4 reaches the preset position. The connecting plate 10 is then released, the fixing spring 11 is reset and pushes the guide block 9, so that the guide rod 8 drives the fixing pin 12 to insert into the corresponding fixing hole, thus completing the position fixing of the connecting rod 2 and the suction cup 4.
[0028] When adsorbing the board, the suction pipe 7 on the limiting plate 6 is connected to the external negative pressure device. The negative pressure enters the ventilation groove of the connecting rod 2 through the suction pipe 7, and then is transmitted to the suction cup 4 through the ventilation pipe 3. Under the action of negative pressure, the suction cup 4 is tightly attached to the surface of the board to achieve stable adsorption. The limiting ring 5 on the outer wall of the ventilation pipe 3 limits the connection position between the ventilation pipe 3 and the connecting rod 2, and between the ventilation pipe 3 and the suction cup 4, to prevent loosening due to force during the adsorption process.
[0029] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A suction cup assembly for a push-pull mechanism, comprising a fixed frame (1) and a plurality of connecting rods (2) movably connected within the fixed frame (1), characterized in that: The connecting rod (2) has a ventilation groove and an internal thread groove. The ventilation groove of the connecting rod (2) is threadedly connected to a ventilation pipe (3). The lower half of the outer wall of the ventilation pipe (3) has an external thread groove and a suction cup (4) is threadedly connected to the lower half of the ventilation pipe (3). The connecting rod (2) has a cavity and a moving groove on one side of the outer wall of the connecting rod (2). A guide rod (8) is movably connected in the moving groove. A connecting plate (10) is fixed on one side of the outer wall of the guide rod (8). Two fixing pins (12) are fixed on one side of the outer wall of the connecting plate (10). A plurality of fixing holes matching the fixing pins (12) are opened on one side of the outer wall of the fixing frame (1).
2. The suction cup assembly of claim 1, wherein: The guide rod (8) has a guide block (9) fixed on its end face inside the connecting rod (2), and a fixing spring (11) for supporting the guide block (9) is sleeved on the outside of the guide rod (8).
3. The suction cup assembly of claim 1, wherein: The end of the connecting rod (2) away from the connecting plate (10) is fixed with a limiting plate (6). The limiting plate (6) has a through hole, and an air intake pipe (7) connected to the air vent is fixed in the through hole.
4. The suction cup assembly of claim 1, wherein: The upper and lower halves of the vent pipe (3) are provided with threaded grooves, and the two sets of threaded grooves on the outer wall of the vent pipe (3) are threadedly connected with limit rings (5).
5. The suction cup assembly of claim 1, wherein: The fixed frame (1) is provided with a guide groove for the connecting rod (2) to move, and the bottom of the fixed frame (1) is provided with a sliding groove for the ventilation pipe (3) to move.