compacting mechanism

Abstract

The disclosure provides a pressing mechanism, which comprises a base, a guide module, a pressing head module and a driving module; the guide module is arranged on the base; the pressing head module is slidably arranged on the guide module and can reciprocate between a working position and a non-working position; the driving module is arranged on the base and connected to the pressing head module through a connecting rod assembly to drive the pressing head module to reciprocate between the working position and the non-working position.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to a clamping mechanism, belonging to the field of automation equipment technology. Background Technology

[0002] In the field of intelligent manufacturing, especially in the non-standard automation industry, the clamping mechanism, as an important component of the automated production line, can quickly and accurately press workpieces or products into designated positions, thereby achieving the continuity and efficiency of automated production.

[0003] The high pressure and force-applying capacity of the clamping mechanism can reduce adjustment and waiting time in the production process, thereby improving production efficiency. The clamping mechanism plays a crucial role in automated assembly processes; its effectiveness and reliability affect product precision requirements and yield, and seriously restrict the development of automated assembly technology.

[0004] Existing clamping mechanisms require high driving force to ensure the clamping force is sufficient. Furthermore, each clamping mechanism is often only applicable to one product. Multiple assembly steps necessitate multiple independent clamping mechanisms, resulting in significant space requirements and increased factory investment costs. Moreover, increasing the driving force in one direction also increases equipment investment costs, leading to a higher overall cost.

[0005] To address the existing problems with the current clamping mechanism, a new clamping mechanism needs to be designed to meet the above requirements. This new mechanism should not only be simple to use but also increase the clamping force and be compatible with multiple different products. It should also be suitable for assembly and use while achieving a compact structure and reducing investment costs. Utility Model Content

[0006] To address one of the aforementioned technical problems, this disclosure provides a clamping mechanism.

[0007] According to one aspect of this disclosure, a clamping mechanism is provided, comprising:

[0008] Base;

[0009] A guide module is disposed on the base;

[0010] A pressure head module is slidably disposed on the guide module, and the pressure head module is capable of reciprocating between a working position and a non-working position;

[0011] A drive module is disposed on the base and connected to the pressure head module via a linkage assembly to drive the pressure head module to reciprocate between a working position and a non-working position.

[0012] According to at least one embodiment of the pressing mechanism of this disclosure, the guide module includes two first guide members, and the pressing head module is guided by the two first guide members.

[0013] According to at least one embodiment of the clamping mechanism of this disclosure, a second guide member is provided on the base, the second guide member being arranged parallel to the first guide member and located between the two second guide members.

[0014] According to at least one embodiment of the clamping mechanism of this disclosure, the drive module includes:

[0015] A drive cylinder, wherein the drive cylinder is disposed on the base;

[0016] A drive slider, slidably disposed on the second guide member, is driven by the drive cylinder to reciprocate on the second guide member; and

[0017] A drive rod is disposed on the drive slider, wherein the drive rod is connected to the linkage assembly.

[0018] According to at least one embodiment of the clamping mechanism of this disclosure, the linkage assembly includes a first linkage assembly and a second linkage assembly; wherein the first linkage assembly is connected to one end of the drive rod, and the second linkage assembly is connected to the other end of the drive rod.

[0019] According to at least one embodiment of the clamping mechanism of this disclosure, the first linkage assembly includes:

[0020] The first upper fixing component is fixed to the base;

[0021] A first rocker arm component, one end of which is rotatably connected to one end of the drive rod;

[0022] A first upper connecting rod component, one end of which is rotatably connected to the first upper fixed component;

[0023] A first lower connecting rod component, one end of which is rotatably connected to the other end of the first rocker component and the other end of the first upper connecting rod component, wherein the first lower connecting rod component, the first upper connecting rod component and the first rocker component have the same axis of rotation;

[0024] The first lower fixing component has its other end rotatably connected to the first lower fixing component, and the first lower fixing component is fixed to the pressure head module.

[0025] According to at least one embodiment of the pressing mechanism of this disclosure, when the pressing head module is in the working position, both the first upper connecting rod component and the first lower connecting rod component are in a position parallel to the first guide component.

[0026] According to at least one embodiment of the clamping mechanism of this disclosure, the second linkage assembly includes:

[0027] The second upper fixing component is fixed to the base;

[0028] A second rocker arm component, one end of which is rotatably connected to the other end of the drive rod;

[0029] The second upper connecting rod component, one end of which is rotatably connected to the second upper fixed component;

[0030] The second lower connecting rod component has one end rotatably connected to the other end of the second rocker component and the other end of the second upper connecting rod component, wherein the second lower connecting rod component, the second upper connecting rod component and the second rocker component have the same axis of rotation;

[0031] The second lower fixing component has its other end rotatably connected to the second lower connecting rod component, and the second lower fixing component is fixed to the pressure head module.

[0032] According to at least one embodiment of the pressing mechanism of this disclosure, when the pressing head module is in the working position, both the second upper connecting rod component and the second lower connecting rod component are in a position parallel to the second guide component.

[0033] The clamping mechanism according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure further includes:

[0034] A detection module, which is used to detect the position of the pressure head module. Attached Figure Description

[0035] The accompanying drawings illustrate exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure and, together with the description thereof, serve to explain the principles of the present disclosure. These drawings are included to provide a further understanding of the present disclosure and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification.

[0036] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of a clamping mechanism according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0037] Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram of a clamping mechanism in a non-working position according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0038] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 Enlarged schematic diagram of part A.

[0039] Figure 4 This is a structural schematic diagram of a clamping mechanism in a non-working position according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0040] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 Enlarged schematic diagram of part B.

[0041] The specific labels in the attached figures are as follows:

[0042] 100 clamping mechanism

[0043] 110 Base

[0044] 120 guide module

[0045] 130 Indenter Module

[0046] 140 drive module

[0047] 141 Drive cylinder

[0048] 142 Drive slider

[0049] 143 Drive lever

[0050] 150 Second guide component

[0051] 160 First Linkage Assembly

[0052] 161 First upper fixed component

[0053] 162 First joystick component

[0054] 163 First upper connecting rod assembly

[0055] 164 First lower connecting rod assembly

[0056] 165 First lower fixing component

[0057] 170 Second Linkage Assembly

[0058] 171 Second upper fixing component

[0059] 172 Second joystick component

[0060] 173 Second upper connecting rod assembly

[0061] 174 Second lower connecting rod assembly

[0062] 175 Second lower fixing component

[0063] 180 Detection Module. Detailed Implementation

[0064] The present disclosure will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of the disclosure. Furthermore, it should be noted that, for ease of description, only the parts relevant to the present disclosure are shown in the accompanying drawings.

[0065] It should be noted that, where there is no conflict, the embodiments and features described in this disclosure can be combined with each other. The technical solutions of this disclosure will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0066] Unless otherwise stated, the exemplary implementations / embodiments shown are to be understood as providing exemplary features of various details that provide ways in which the technical concepts of this disclosure can be implemented in practice. Therefore, unless otherwise stated, the features of various implementations / embodiments may be additionally combined, separated, interchanged and / or rearranged without departing from the technical concepts of this disclosure.

[0067] The use of crosshairs and / or shading in the accompanying drawings is generally used to clarify the boundaries between adjacent components. Thus, unless otherwise stated, the presence or absence of crosshairs or shading does not convey or indicate any preference or requirement for the specific material, material properties, dimensions, proportions, commonalities between the illustrated components, or any other characteristics, properties, etc., of the components. Furthermore, in the accompanying drawings, the dimensions and relative dimensions of components may be exaggerated for clarity and / or descriptive purposes. When exemplary embodiments can be implemented differently, a specific process sequence may be performed in a different order than that described. For example, two consecutively described processes may be performed substantially simultaneously or in the reverse order of their description. Furthermore, the same reference numerals denote the same components.

[0068] When a component is referred to as being "on" or "above" another component, "connected to," or "joined to" another component, the component may be directly on, directly connected to, or directly joined to the other component, or there may be intermediate components. However, when a component is referred to as being "directly on" another component, "directly connected to," or "directly joined to" another component, there are no intermediate components. Therefore, the term "connection" can refer to a physical connection, an electrical connection, etc., and may or may not have intermediate components.

[0069] For descriptive purposes, this disclosure may use spatial relative terms such as “below,” “under,” “below,” “down,” “above,” “above,” “higher,” and “side (e.g., in a “sidewall”)” to describe the relationship between one component and another component as shown in the accompanying drawings. In addition to the orientations depicted in the drawings, the spatial relative terms are also intended to encompass different orientations of the device during use, operation, and / or manufacture. For example, if the device in the drawings is flipped, a component described as “below” or “under” another component or feature would subsequently be positioned “above” said other component or feature. Thus, the exemplary term “below” can encompass both “above” and “below” orientations. Furthermore, the device may be otherwise positioned (e.g., rotated 90 degrees or in other orientations), thus interpreting the spatial relative descriptive terms used herein accordingly.

[0070] The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments and is not intended to be limiting. As used herein, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the singular forms “a” and “the” are intended to include the plural forms as well. Furthermore, when the terms “comprising” and / or “including” and variations thereof are used in this specification, it indicates the presence of the stated features, integrals, steps, operations, parts, components, and / or groups thereof, but does not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integrals, steps, operations, parts, components, and / or groups thereof. It should also be noted that, as used herein, the terms “substantially,” “about,” and other similar terms are used as approximate terms rather than as terms of degree, thus explaining the inherent biases in measurements, calculated values, and / or provided values ​​that would be recognized by one of ordinary skill in the art.

[0071] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of a clamping mechanism 100 according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram of the clamping mechanism 100 in a non-working position according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 3 yes Figure 2 Enlarged schematic diagram of part A. Figure 4 This is a structural schematic diagram of the clamping mechanism 100 in a non-working position according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 5 yes Figure 4 Enlarged schematic diagram of part B.

[0072] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, the clamping mechanism 100 of this disclosure may include structures such as a base 110, a guide module 120, a pressure head module 130, and a drive module 140.

[0073] The base 110 of this disclosure is set generally vertically and is configured as a component to support other parts.

[0074] The guide module 120 is disposed on the base 110; in a preferred embodiment, the guide module 120 includes two first guide components, both of which are formed as guide rails, and both of which are fixed to the base 110 and are vertically arranged, thereby allowing the two first guide components to be arranged in parallel.

[0075] The pressure head module 130 is slidably disposed on the guide module 120, and the pressure head module 130 is capable of reciprocating between a working position and a non-working position; specifically, the pressure head module 130 of this disclosure can be guided by two first guide components when it moves.

[0076] Specifically, with Figure 1 As shown, when the pressure head module 130 moves downward and reaches its maximum downward stroke, it is in the working position, at which time the pressure head module 130 can apply a predetermined pressure to the workpiece. When the pressure head module 130 moves upward and reaches its maximum upward stroke, it is in the non-working position, at which time the pressure head module 130 can move away from the workpiece, and the workpiece can be removed and replaced.

[0077] The drive module 140 is disposed on the base 110 and connected to the pressure head module 130 via a linkage assembly to drive the pressure head module 130 to reciprocate between the working position and the non-working position.

[0078] In one specific embodiment, a second guide component 150 is provided on the base 110. The second guide component 150 is arranged parallel to the first guide component and is located between the two second guide components 150. Thus, the second guide component 150 of this disclosure can guide the movement of the drive module 140.

[0079] See again Figure 1 The drive module 140 disclosed herein includes a drive cylinder 141, a drive slider 142, and a drive rod 143.

[0080] A drive cylinder 141 is disposed on a base 110; a drive slider 142 is slidably disposed on a second guide member 150 so that the drive slider 142 is driven by the drive cylinder 141 to slide back and forth on the second guide member 150; specifically, since the second guide member 150 is also disposed approximately vertically, the drive slider 142 is able to reciprocate in the vertical direction.

[0081] A drive rod 143 is disposed on a drive slider 142, wherein the drive rod 143 is connected to a linkage assembly. In other words, the drive rod 143 of this disclosure is configured as a force transmission component to transmit power to the linkage assembly.

[0082] like Figures 2 to 5 As shown, the linkage assembly includes a first linkage assembly 160 and a second linkage assembly 170; the first linkage assembly 160 and the second linkage assembly 170 can be formed with the same structure and arranged symmetrically. The first linkage assembly 160 is connected to one end of the drive rod 143, and the second linkage assembly 170 is connected to the other end of the drive rod 143, thereby the power of the drive cylinder 141 of this disclosure can be transmitted to the pressure head module 130 via the first linkage assembly 160 and the second linkage assembly 170.

[0083] In one specific embodiment, the first linkage assembly 160 includes components such as a first upper fixing component 161, a first rocker component 162, a first upper connecting rod component 163, a first lower connecting rod component 164, and a first lower fixing component 165.

[0084] The first upper fixing member 161 is fixed to the base 110; and at least a portion of the first upper fixing member 161 is located to the side of a first guide member.

[0085] One end of the first rocker arm component 162 is rotatably connected to one end of the drive rod 143; one end of the first upper connecting rod component 163 is rotatably connected to the first upper fixed component 161; one end of the first lower connecting rod component 164 is rotatably connected to the other ends of the first rocker arm component 162 and the first upper connecting rod component 163, wherein the first lower connecting rod component 164, the first upper connecting rod component 163 and the first rocker arm component 162 have the same axis of rotation. In other words, one end of the first lower connecting rod component 164, the other end of the first upper connecting rod component 163 and the other end of the first rocker arm component 162 have the same pivot axis, thus, these three components have the same axis of rotation.

[0086] The other end of the first lower connecting rod component 164 is rotatably connected to the first lower fixing component 165, and the first lower fixing component 165 is fixed to the pressure head module 130.

[0087] Therefore, when the pressure head module 130 is in the working position, both the first upper connecting rod component 163 and the first lower connecting rod component 164 are in a position parallel to the first guide component. Specifically, at this time, both the first rocker arm component 162 and the drive rod 143 are in a horizontal position, and both the first upper connecting rod component 163 and the first lower connecting rod component 164 are in a vertical position. Moreover, the first upper connecting rod component 163 is located above the first rocker arm component 162, and the first lower connecting rod component 164 is located below the first rocker arm component 162.

[0088] Similarly, in one specific embodiment, the second linkage assembly 170 includes components such as a second upper fixing component 171, a second rocker component 172, a second upper connecting rod component 173, a second lower connecting rod component 174, and a second lower fixing component 175.

[0089] The second upper fixing member 171 is fixed to the base 110; and at least a portion of the second upper fixing member 171 is located to the side of another second guide member.

[0090] One end of the second rocker arm component 172 is rotatably connected to the other end of the drive rod 143; one end of the second upper connecting rod component 173 is rotatably connected to the second upper fixed component 171; one end of the second lower connecting rod component 174 is rotatably connected to the other end of the second rocker arm component 172 and the other end of the second upper connecting rod component 173, wherein the second lower connecting rod component 174, the second upper connecting rod component 173 and the second rocker arm component 172 have the same axis of rotation. In other words, one end of the second lower connecting rod component 174, the other end of the second upper connecting rod component 173 and the other end of the second rocker arm component 172 have the same pivot axis, thereby these three components have the same axis of rotation.

[0091] The other end of the second lower connecting rod component 174 is rotatably connected to the second lower fixing component 175, and the second lower fixing component 175 is fixed to the pressure head module 130.

[0092] Therefore, when the pressure head module 130 is in the working position, both the second upper connecting rod component 173 and the second lower connecting rod component 174 are in a position parallel to the second guide component. Specifically, at this time, both the second rocker arm component 172 and the drive rod 143 are in a horizontal position, and both the second upper connecting rod component 173 and the second lower connecting rod component 174 are in a vertical position. Moreover, the second upper connecting rod component 173 is located above the second rocker arm component 172, and the second lower connecting rod component 174 is located below the second rocker arm component 172.

[0093] In a preferred embodiment, the pressing mechanism further includes a detection module 180 for detecting the position of the pressure head module 130. Specifically, the detection module 180 of this disclosure can be a limit switch, and when the pressure head module 130 triggers the limit switch set at a certain position, the position of the pressure head module 130 can be obtained. More specifically, there can be two limit switches, which correspond to the working position and non-working position of the pressure head module 130, respectively.

[0094] The clamping mechanism disclosed herein can be used for product pressing or auxiliary assembly. It mainly utilizes the principle of linkage structure to achieve the clamping action, so that it can achieve the requirements of force clamping or pressing without using a large driving force while meeting the production line time requirements.

[0095] The clamping mechanism disclosed herein can meet the pressing or clamping requirements of different products by changing the pressure head module. The mechanism has low cost, is compatible with many products, and achieves the goal of cost reduction and efficiency improvement. Furthermore, it adopts a four-bar linkage motion to improve production assembly efficiency and reduce costs.

[0096] Generally speaking, when the pressure head module 130 of this disclosure is in the working position, the first linkage assembly and the second linkage assembly can be in the dead position. In this position, the drive module 140 does not need to continuously apply force, and the pressure head module 130 can be maintained in the working position. After the pressing or clamping action is completed, the drive module rises, and the pressure head module 130 returns to the standby position.

[0097] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment / mode," "some embodiments / modes," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment / mode or example is included in at least one embodiment / mode or example of this application. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment / mode or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments / modes or examples. Furthermore, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments / modes or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments / modes or examples.

[0098] 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 at least one of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0099] Those skilled in the art should understand that the above embodiments are merely for illustrating the present disclosure and are not intended to limit the scope of the disclosure. Those skilled in the art can make other changes or modifications based on the above disclosure, and these changes or modifications still fall within the scope of the present disclosure.

Claims

1. A clamping mechanism, characterized in that, include: Base; A guide module is disposed on the base; A pressure head module is slidably disposed on the guide module, and the pressure head module is capable of reciprocating between a working position and a non-working position; A drive module is disposed on the base and connected to the pressure head module via a linkage assembly to drive the pressure head module to reciprocate between a working position and a non-working position.

2. The clamping mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The guide module includes two first guide components, and the pressure head module is guided by the two first guide components.

3. The clamping mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that, The base is provided with a second guide component, which is arranged parallel to the first guide component and located between the two second guide components.

4. The clamping mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that, The drive module includes: A drive cylinder, wherein the drive cylinder is disposed on the base; A drive slider, slidably disposed on the second guide member, is driven by the drive cylinder to reciprocate on the second guide member; and A drive rod is disposed on the drive slider, wherein the drive rod is connected to the linkage assembly.

5. The clamping mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that, The linkage assembly includes a first linkage assembly and a second linkage assembly; wherein the first linkage assembly is connected to one end of the drive rod, and the second linkage assembly is connected to the other end of the drive rod.

6. The clamping mechanism according to claim 5, characterized in that, The first link assembly includes: The first upper fixing component is fixed to the base; A first rocker arm component, one end of which is rotatably connected to one end of the drive rod; A first upper connecting rod component, one end of which is rotatably connected to the first upper fixed component; A first lower connecting rod component, one end of which is rotatably connected to the other end of the first rocker component and the other end of the first upper connecting rod component, wherein the first lower connecting rod component, the first upper connecting rod component and the first rocker component have the same axis of rotation; The first lower fixing component has its other end rotatably connected to the first lower fixing component, and the first lower fixing component is fixed to the pressure head module.

7. The clamping mechanism according to claim 6, characterized in that, When the pressure head module is in the working position, both the first upper connecting rod component and the first lower connecting rod component are in a position parallel to the first guide component.

8. The clamping mechanism according to claim 5, characterized in that, The second link assembly includes: The second upper fixing component is fixed to the base; A second rocker arm component, one end of which is rotatably connected to the other end of the drive rod; The second upper connecting rod component, one end of which is rotatably connected to the second upper fixed component; The second lower connecting rod component has one end rotatably connected to the other end of the second rocker component and the other end of the second upper connecting rod component, wherein the second lower connecting rod component, the second upper connecting rod component and the second rocker component have the same axis of rotation; The second lower fixing component has its other end rotatably connected to the second lower connecting rod component, and the second lower fixing component is fixed to the pressure head module.

9. The clamping mechanism according to claim 8, characterized in that, When the pressure head module is in the working position, the second upper connecting rod component and the second lower connecting rod component are both in a position parallel to the second guide component.

10. The clamping mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: A detection module, which is used to detect the position of the pressure head module.

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