A pen barrel assembly line tray arrangement
By designing a pen barrel assembly line tray device, a robotic arm and clamping mechanism are used to automatically pick up, break, and stack pen barrels, solving the problem of low efficiency in manual processing in existing technologies and realizing the automation and high efficiency of pen barrel production.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- ZHEJIANG RUITUOSHENG AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-11
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-23
AI Technical Summary
In current pen barrel production, the handling and placement of waste edges on trays mainly rely on manual operation, resulting in low work efficiency.
A pen barrel assembly line tray-stacking device was designed, including an X-axis moving mechanism, a lifting electric lead screw, a robotic arm, a clamping mechanism, and a positioning mechanism, to realize automatic material picking, breaking, and stacking, and to use a belt conveyor to transport pen barrel storage boxes.
It has enabled automated processing of pen barrels, improved work efficiency, and solved the problem of inefficiency caused by manual operation.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of pen barrel production technology, specifically relating to a pen barrel assembly line tray device. Background Technology
[0002] In the production and processing of pens, multiple pen barrels are usually injection molded at the same time and connected together. It is necessary to cut or break off the excess waste material at the ends that are connected between the pen barrels, so that the pen barrels become individual products, which makes it easier to arrange and stack them on a plate later.
[0003] The existing waste edge processing and placement of waste edge processing plates generally require manual processing, which results in low work efficiency. Therefore, this utility model designs a pen barrel assembly line plate placement device. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a pen barrel assembly line tray device to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a pen barrel assembly line tray-stacking device, comprising an X-axis moving mechanism on an injection molding machine that can reciprocate along the Y-axis via a Y-axis lead screw module, lifting electric lead screws A and B mounted on the X-axis moving mechanism that can reciprocate along the X-axis, a stacking robot mounted at the bottom end of the lifting electric lead screw B, a picking and breaking robot mounted at the bottom end of the lifting electric lead screw A, a belt conveyor located on one side of the injection molding machine, a clamping mechanism mounted on the belt conveyor, a pen barrel storage box placed on the belt conveyor, and a positioning mechanism mounted on the belt conveyor for positioning the pen barrel storage box.
[0006] Preferably, the X-axis moving mechanism includes an X-axis mounting slide mounted on a Y-axis lead screw module that can reciprocate along the Y-axis, a servo motor B and a servo motor A fixedly mounted on the same end of the X-axis mounting slide, a drive pulley B synchronously rotating at the output end of the servo motor B, a drive pulley A synchronously rotating at the output end of the servo motor A, two independent pulleys rotatably mounted on the other end of the X-axis moving mechanism, a transmission belt B installed between the drive pulley B and one of the driven pulleys of the two independent pulleys, and a transmission belt A installed between the drive pulley A and the other driven pulley of the two independent pulleys.
[0007] Preferably, both the lifting electric screw A and the lifting electric screw B are movably mounted on one side of the X-axis mounting slide via a slide rail. The lifting electric screw A is fixedly connected to the transmission belt B via a traction clamp, and the lifting electric screw B is fixedly connected to the transmission belt A via a traction clamp.
[0008] Preferably, the material handling and breaking robot includes a connecting bracket A fixedly connected to the bottom end of the lifting electric screw A, a gripper mounting seat installed at the bottom end of the connecting bracket A, and a row of cylinder grippers fixedly installed on the gripper mounting seat.
[0009] Preferably, the stacking robot includes a connecting bracket B fixedly connected to the lifting electric screw B, a lifting mounting seat fixedly installed at the bottom of the connecting bracket B, a lower pressure plate movably installed at the bottom of the lifting mounting seat, a lower pressure cylinder installed between the lifting mounting seat and the lower pressure plate, and a take-up and release belt movably installed below the lower pressure plate, with both ends of the take-up and release belt passing through the opening gaps at both ends of the lifting mounting seat. It also includes a rotating actuating gear rotatably installed at the opening gaps at both ends of the lifting mounting seat, and racks fixedly installed at both ends of the lower pressure plate. The racks mesh with the rotating actuating gear at one end for transmission. One end of the lower pressure cylinder is fixedly connected to the lifting mounting seat, and the telescopic end of the lower pressure cylinder is fixedly connected to the lower pressure plate. The tension of the take-up and release belt is adjusted at both ends by the rotating actuating gear.
[0010] Preferably, the clamping mechanism includes a fixed lower plate fixedly mounted above the belt conveyor by a bracket, a movable seat slidably mounted on the fixed lower plate by a slide rail, a movable cylinder for driving the movable seat to reciprocate, a clamping cylinder fixedly mounted on the movable seat, and a clamping upper plate fixedly mounted on the bottom telescopic end of the clamping cylinder. The movable cylinder is fixedly mounted on the edge of the fixed lower plate, and the telescopic end of the movable cylinder is fixedly connected to the movable seat.
[0011] Preferably, the positioning mechanism includes a pair of symmetrically distributed limiting cylinders, which are respectively fixed to the two sides of the belt conveyor by brackets. The telescopic ends of the limiting cylinders are provided with limiting blocks to prevent the pen holder from moving. The mechanism also includes a pair of symmetrically distributed positioning clamping cylinders, which are respectively fixed to the two sides of the belt conveyor by support frames. The telescopic ends of the positioning clamping cylinders are provided with positioning plates to make the pen holder clamp and center.
[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0013] This invention designs an automated material picking and breaking robot that picks up materials from the injection molding machine, then transports them to a pressing mechanism for pressing and breaking. A stacking robot then clamps the pen barrels on the pressing mechanism and automatically transports them to a pen barrel storage box for stacking. A belt conveyor can move the pen barrel storage box, ensuring that once it is full, it can be moved and replaced with a new box to continue loading pen barrels. The entire process is more intelligent and efficient, solving the problem of inefficiency in manual operations. Attached Figure Description
[0014] Figure 1This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;
[0015] Figure 2 This is a partial three-dimensional structural diagram of the back of this utility model;
[0016] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of the two types of robotic arms of this utility model;
[0017] Figure 4 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the back structure of the two types of robotic arms installed according to this utility model;
[0018] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the stacking robot of this utility model;
[0019] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the belt conveyor and pressing mechanism of this utility model;
[0020] In the diagram: 1. Injection molding machine; 2. Y-axis lead screw module; 3. Lifting electric lead screw A; 4. X-axis moving mechanism; 41. X-axis mounting slide; 42. Double independent pulleys; 43. Transmission belt A; 44. Transmission belt B; 45. Servo motor B; 46. Drive pulley B; 47. Servo motor A; 48. Drive pulley A; 5. Lifting electric lead screw B; 6. Material handling and breaking robot; 61. Connecting bracket A; 62. Gripper mounting base; 63. Cylinder gripper; 7. Stacker 71. Robotic arm; 72. Connecting bracket B; 73. Retracting and extending belt; 74. Lifting mounting base; 75. Rack and pinion; 76. Lower pressure plate; 77. Lower pressure cylinder; 88. Rotating actuating gear; 9. Clamping mechanism; 10. Bracket; 11. Fixed lower plate; 12. Moving cylinder; 13. Moving seat; 14. Clamping cylinder; 15. Clamping upper plate; 16. Belt conveyor; 17. Limit cylinder; 18. Limit stop; 19. Positioning clamping cylinder; 10. Positioning plate; 11. Pen barrel storage box. Detailed Implementation
[0021] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0022] Please see Figures 1-6This utility model provides a technical solution: a pen barrel assembly line tray device, including an X-axis moving mechanism 4 on an injection molding machine 1 that can reciprocate along the Y-axis via a Y-axis lead screw module 2, lifting electric lead screws A3 and B5 mounted on the X-axis moving mechanism 4 that can reciprocate along the X-axis, a stacking robot 7 mounted at the bottom of the lifting electric lead screw B5, a picking and breaking robot 6 mounted at the bottom of the lifting electric lead screw A3, a belt conveyor 9 located on one side of the injection molding machine 1, a clamping mechanism 8 mounted on the belt conveyor 9, a pen barrel storage box 14 placed on the belt conveyor 9, and a positioning mechanism mounted on the belt conveyor 9 for positioning the pen barrel storage box 14. In this embodiment, preferably, the X-axis moving mechanism 4 includes an X-axis mounting slide 41 mounted on the Y-axis lead screw module 2 and capable of reciprocating along the Y-axis; servo motors B45 and A47 fixedly mounted on the same end of the X-axis mounting slide 41; a drive pulley B46 synchronously rotating at the output end of the servo motor B45; a drive pulley A48 synchronously rotating at the output end of the servo motor A47; a double independent pulley 42 rotatably mounted on the other end of the X-axis moving mechanism 4; and a transmission belt B4 installed between the drive pulley B46 and one of the driven pulleys of the double independent pulley 42. 4. The transmission belt A43 is installed between the driving pulley A48 and the other driven pulley of the double independent pulleys 42; the lifting electric screws A3 and B5 are both movably installed on one side of the X-axis mounting slide 41 via slide rails. The lifting electric screw A3 is fixedly connected to the transmission belt B44 via a traction clamp, and the lifting electric screw B5 is fixedly connected to the transmission belt A43 via a traction clamp, thereby realizing the movement of the lifting electric screws B5 and A3 in the X-axis and Y-axis, which facilitates the movement of the material picking and breaking robot 6 and the stacking robot 7 in the X-axis and Y-axis. In this embodiment, preferably, the material picking and breaking robot 6 includes a connecting bracket A61 fixedly connected to the bottom end of the lifting electric screw A3, a gripper mounting seat 62 installed at the bottom end of the connecting bracket A61, and a row of cylinder grippers 63 fixedly installed on the gripper mounting seat 62, which can realize the lifting movement along the Z-axis. Combined with the aforementioned X-axis and Y-axis movements, the material picking and breaking robot 6 can pick up materials from the injection molding machine 1. When picking up materials, the cylinder grippers 63 clamp the waste material edge of a row of pen barrels, and then transport the materials to the clamping mechanism 8 for clamping.In this embodiment, preferably, the clamping mechanism 8 includes a fixed lower plate 82 fixedly mounted above the belt conveyor 9 via a bracket 81, a movable seat 84 slidably mounted on the fixed lower plate 82 via a slide rail, a movable cylinder 83 for driving the movable seat 84 to reciprocate, a clamping cylinder 85 fixedly mounted on the movable seat 84, and a clamping upper plate 86 fixedly mounted on the bottom telescopic end of the clamping cylinder 85. The movable cylinder 83 is fixedly mounted on the edge of the fixed lower plate 82, and the telescopic end of the movable cylinder 83 is fixedly connected to the movable seat 84. The pen barrel taken from the injection molding machine by the material picking and breaking robot 6 is placed directly on the fixed lower plate 82. Then, the movable cylinder 83 works to drive the movable seat 84 to move forward, so that the clamping upper plate 86 moves to the upper end of the pen barrel. Then, the clamping cylinder 85 causes the clamping upper plate 86 to move downward to press the pen barrel. Then, the lifting electric screw A3 drives the material picking and breaking robot 6 to move up and down to break off the excess waste material.
[0023] In this embodiment, preferably, the stacking robot 7 is fixedly connected to the lifting electric screw B5 via a connecting bracket B71, a lifting mounting base 73 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the connecting bracket B71, a lower pressure plate 75 is movably disposed at the bottom of the lifting mounting base 73, a lower pressure cylinder 76 is installed between the lifting mounting base 73 and the lower pressure plate 75, a take-up and release belt 72 is movably disposed below the lower pressure plate 75, and both ends of the take-up and release belt 72 pass through the opening gaps at both ends of the lifting mounting base 73. It also includes a rotating actuating gear 77 rotatably installed at the opening gaps at both ends of the lifting mounting base 73, and a belt fixedly installed at both ends of the lower pressure plate 75. The rack 74 meshes with the corresponding rotating gear 77 at one end for transmission. One end of the pressing cylinder 76 is fixedly connected to the lifting mounting base 73. The telescopic end of the pressing cylinder 76 is fixedly connected to the pressing plate 75. The tension of the two ends of the take-up and release belt 72 is adjusted by the rotating gear 77. The pressing cylinder 76 drives the pressing plate 75 to press down, causing the rack 74 to move downward synchronously, thereby driving the rotating gear 77 to rotate and tighten the loose take-up and release belt 72. The pressing plate 75 and the tightened take-up and release belt 72 clamp the pen barrel that is already pressed at the clamping mechanism 8 and transport it into the pen barrel storage box 14. In this embodiment, preferably, the positioning mechanism includes a pair of symmetrically distributed limiting cylinders 10, and the pair of limiting cylinders 10 are respectively fixed to the two sides of the belt conveyor 9 by brackets. The telescopic ends of the limiting cylinders 10 are each provided with limiting blocks 11 for blocking the movement of the pen storage box 14. It also includes a pair of symmetrically distributed positioning clamping cylinders 12, and the pair of positioning clamping cylinders 12 are respectively fixedly installed on the two sides of the belt conveyor 9 by support frames. The telescopic ends of the positioning clamping cylinders 12 are each provided with positioning plates 13 for pressing and centering the pen storage box 14, which can position the pen storage box 14 on the belt conveyor 9 to ensure that the pen can be smoothly received by the stacking robot 7.
[0024] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described in detail above, 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 pen barrel assembly line tray-stacking device, characterized in that: The system includes an X-axis moving mechanism (4) that can reciprocate along the Y-axis via a Y-axis lead screw module (2) on the injection molding machine (1), a lifting electric lead screw A (3) and a lifting electric lead screw B (5) that can reciprocate along the X-axis on the X-axis moving mechanism (4), a stacking robot (7) installed at the bottom of the lifting electric lead screw B (5), a material picking and breaking robot (6) installed at the bottom of the lifting electric lead screw A (3), a belt conveyor (9) located on one side of the injection molding machine (1), a clamping mechanism (8) installed on the belt conveyor (9), a pen holder storage box (14) placed on the belt conveyor (9), and a positioning mechanism installed on the belt conveyor (9) for positioning the pen holder storage box (14).
2. The pen barrel assembly line tray device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The X-axis moving mechanism (4) includes an X-axis mounting slide (41) mounted on the Y-axis lead screw module (2) and capable of reciprocating along the Y-axis; a servo motor B (45) and a servo motor A (47) fixedly mounted on the same end of the X-axis mounting slide (41); a drive pulley B (46) synchronously mounted on the output end of the servo motor B (45); a drive pulley A (48) synchronously mounted on the output end of the servo motor A (47); a double independent pulley (42) rotatably mounted on the other end of the X-axis moving mechanism (4); a transmission belt B (44) driving between the drive pulley B (46) and one of the driven pulleys of the double independent pulleys (42); and a transmission belt A (43) driving between the drive pulley A (48) and the other driven pulley of the double independent pulleys (42).
3. The pen barrel assembly line tray device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The lifting electric screw A (3) and lifting electric screw B (5) are both movably mounted on one side of the X-axis mounting slide (41) via slide rails. The lifting electric screw A (3) is fixedly connected to the transmission belt B (44) via a traction clamp, and the lifting electric screw B (5) is fixedly connected to the transmission belt A (43) via a traction clamp.
4. The pen barrel assembly line tray device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The material handling and breaking robot (6) includes a connecting bracket A (61) fixedly connected to the bottom end of the lifting electric screw A (3), a gripper mounting seat (62) installed at the bottom end of the connecting bracket A (61), and a row of cylinder grippers (63) fixedly installed on the gripper mounting seat (62).
5. The pen barrel assembly line tray device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The stacking robot (7) is fixedly connected to the lifting electric screw B (5) via a connecting bracket B (71), a lifting mounting seat (73) fixedly installed at the bottom of the connecting bracket B (71), a lower pressure plate (75) movably installed at the bottom of the lifting mounting seat (73), a lower pressure cylinder (76) installed between the lifting mounting seat (73) and the lower pressure plate (75), and a take-up and release belt (72) movably installed below the lower pressure plate (75), with both ends of the take-up and release belt (72) passing through the opening gaps at both ends of the lifting mounting seat (73). It also includes a rotating actuating gear (77) that is rotatably installed at the gap between the openings at both ends of the lifting mounting base (73), and a rack (74) that is fixedly installed at both ends of the lower pressure plate (75). The rack (74) meshes with the rotating actuating gear (77) at one end for transmission. One end of the lower pressure cylinder (76) is fixedly connected to the lifting mounting base (73), and the telescopic end of the lower pressure cylinder (76) is fixedly connected to the lower pressure plate (75). The tension of the two ends of the retractable belt (72) is adjusted by the rotating actuating gear (77).
6. The pen barrel assembly line tray device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamping mechanism (8) includes a fixed lower plate (82) fixedly mounted above the belt conveyor (9) via a bracket (81), a movable seat (84) slidably mounted on the fixed lower plate (82) via a slide rail, a movable cylinder (83) for driving the movable seat (84) to reciprocate, a clamping cylinder (85) fixedly mounted on the movable seat (84), and a clamping upper plate (86) fixedly mounted on the bottom telescopic end of the clamping cylinder (85). The movable cylinder (83) is fixedly mounted on the edge of the fixed lower plate (82), and the telescopic end of the movable cylinder (83) is fixedly connected to the movable seat (84).
7. The pen barrel assembly line tray device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The positioning mechanism includes a pair of symmetrically distributed limiting cylinders (10), and the pair of limiting cylinders (10) are respectively fixed to the two sides of the belt conveyor (9) by brackets. The telescopic ends of the limiting cylinders (10) are provided with limiting blocks (11) for blocking the movement of the pen storage box (14). It also includes a pair of symmetrically distributed positioning clamping cylinders (12), and the pair of positioning clamping cylinders (12) are respectively fixed to the two sides of the belt conveyor (9) by support frames. The telescopic ends of the positioning clamping cylinders (12) are provided with positioning plates (13) for pressing and centering the pen storage box (14).