A material container transfer device

Abstract

This utility model discloses a material container transfer device, including a support mechanism, a container gripper mechanism, a telescopic mechanism, a lifting mechanism, a rotating platform mechanism, a bottle flipping mechanism, and a bottle scanning mechanism. The container gripper mechanism is used to hold the container and is mounted on the telescopic mechanism, which drives the container gripper mechanism to extend and retract. The lifting mechanism drives the telescopic mechanism to move up and down together with the container gripper mechanism. The rotating platform mechanism is mounted on the support mechanism, as are the bottle flipping mechanism and the bottle scanning mechanism. This utility model implements a one-item-one-code-one-information system, enabling precise and efficient transfer of different material containers between various devices. It reduces manual intervention in the work area, lowers the probability of personnel misreading material information, misplacement, and exposure to radioactive materials due to containers falling off during transfer.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of material container transfer equipment, and specifically relates to a material container transfer device. Background Technology

[0002] In industrial production and laboratory research, the transfer of materials between different devices is crucial. Existing material handling equipment may suffer from drawbacks such as complex structure, inconvenient maintenance, and poor transfer accuracy and stability. Manual handling of radioactive materials may also endanger personnel health. For example, errors in reading material information by personnel can lead to misplacement; some equipment may lack stability in gripping materials, causing materials to fall off due to placement deviations, resulting in the spread of harmful substances and pollution. Existing material handling equipment also has long maintenance cycles, high operating costs, and affects the continuity and efficiency of production and experiments. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a material container transfer device to solve the aforementioned problems existing in the prior art.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model adopts the following technical solution: a material container transfer device, comprising a support mechanism, a container gripper mechanism, a telescopic mechanism, a lifting mechanism, a rotating platform mechanism, a bottle flipping mechanism, and a bottle scanning mechanism. The container gripper mechanism is used to grip the container and is mounted on the telescopic mechanism, which drives the container gripper mechanism to extend and retract. The lifting mechanism drives the telescopic mechanism to move up and down together with the container gripper mechanism. The rotating platform mechanism is mounted on the support mechanism and drives the lifting mechanism, the telescopic mechanism, and the container gripper mechanism to rotate together. The bottle flipping mechanism is mounted on the support mechanism and is used to flip the bottle. The bottle scanning mechanism is mounted on the support mechanism and is used to scan the bottle.

[0005] As an optional embodiment of the above technical solution, the container gripper mechanism includes a container holding seat, a first clamping plate, a second clamping plate, and a gripper driving mechanism. The first clamping plate and the second clamping plate are disposed opposite to each other on the container holding seat. The first clamping plate and the second clamping plate are each provided with a material gripper, a sample cup gripper, and a tray gripper. The gripper driving mechanism is used to drive the first clamping plate and the second clamping plate to move closer to or further away from each other.

[0006] As an optional implementation of the above technical solution, the telescopic mechanism includes a three-stage telescopic arm, the three-stage telescopic arm is equipped with a telescopic drive mechanism, the fixed end of the three-stage telescopic arm is connected to the lifting mechanism, and the movable end of the three-stage telescopic arm is connected to the container gripper mechanism.

[0007] As an optional implementation of the above technical solution, the lifting mechanism includes a lifting seat, a lifting guide rail, and a lifting drive mechanism. The lifting seat is disposed on the rotating platform mechanism, the lifting guide rail is disposed on the lifting seat and slides in cooperation with the telescopic mechanism, and the lifting drive mechanism is used to drive the telescopic mechanism to move up and down along the lifting guide rail.

[0008] As an optional embodiment of the above technical solution, the lifting drive mechanism includes a lifting drive motor, a belt drive assembly, a lifting screw and a screw sleeve. The lifting drive motor is connected to the lifting screw through the belt drive assembly, the screw sleeve is threadedly connected to the lifting screw, and the screw sleeve is installed on the telescopic mechanism.

[0009] As an optional implementation of the above technical solution, the rotating platform mechanism includes a base, a rotating platform, and a platform rotation drive mechanism. The base is mounted on a support mechanism, the rotating platform is rotatably connected to the base, the lifting mechanism is mounted on the rotating platform, and the platform rotation drive mechanism is used to drive the rotating platform to rotate on the base.

[0010] As an optional implementation of the above technical solution, the support mechanism is provided with a linear guide rail, the base platform is slidably engaged with the linear guide rail, and the base platform is equipped with a linear drive mechanism, which is used to drive the base platform to slide along the linear guide rail.

[0011] As an optional embodiment of the above technical solution, the bottle flipping mechanism includes a bottle seat, a flipping seat, a flipping drive mechanism, and a clamping assembly. The clamping assembly is disposed on the flipping seat and is used to clamp the bottle. The flipping seat is rotatably disposed on the bottle seat, and the flipping drive mechanism is used to drive the flipping seat to flip relative to the bottle seat.

[0012] As an optional embodiment of the above technical solution, the clamping assembly includes an upper clamping plate, a lower clamping plate, and a clamping drive cylinder. The upper clamping plate is disposed on the top of the flipping seat, the fixed end of the clamping drive cylinder is disposed on the bottom of the flipping seat, and the movable end of the clamping drive cylinder is connected to the lower clamping plate.

[0013] As an optional implementation of the above technical solution, the bottle scanning mechanism includes a bottle scanning base and a barcode scanner. A container limiting platform is rotatably provided on the bottle scanning base, and the container limiting platform is equipped with a container rotation driving mechanism that drives its rotation. The barcode scanner is located on one side of the container limiting platform.

[0014] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0015] This utility model aims to provide a transfer device for different material containers, implementing a one-item-one-code-one-information system, which can accurately and efficiently transfer different material containers between various devices, reduce manual intervention in the work area, and reduce the probability of personnel errors in reading material information, incorrect placement, and exposure to radioactive materials due to falling off during transfer; the device adopts a modular design, which is easy to maintain and highly stable, reducing the risk of equipment failure, reducing downtime, and extending the service life of the equipment. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a material container transfer device in one embodiment of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the support mechanism in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the container gripper mechanism in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the telescopic mechanism in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the lifting mechanism in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the rotating platform mechanism in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the bottle flipping mechanism in one embodiment of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the bottle scanning mechanism in one embodiment of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a barcode scanner for a material bottle in one embodiment of this utility model.

[0025] In the diagram: 1-Support mechanism; 2-Container gripper mechanism; 3-Telescopic mechanism; 4-Lifting mechanism; 5-Rotating platform mechanism; 6-Bottle flipping mechanism; 7-Bottle barcode scanning mechanism;

[0026] 21-Container clamping base; 22-First clamping plate; 23-Second clamping plate; 24-Material clamping claw; 25-Sample cup clamping claw; 26-Pattern clamping claw;

[0027] 31-Three-stage telescopic boom; 32-Telescopic drive mechanism;

[0028] 41-Lifting seat; 42-Lifting guide rail; 43-Lifting drive motor; 44-Belt drive assembly; 45-Lifting screw; 46-Screw sleeve;

[0029] 51-Base platform; 52-Rotating platform; 53-Platform rotation drive mechanism; 54-Linear guide rail; 55-Linear drive mechanism;

[0030] 61-Bottle holder; 62-Tilting seat; 63-Tilting drive mechanism; 64-Upper clamping plate; 65-Lower clamping plate; 66-Clamping drive cylinder;

[0031] 71-Bottle barcode scanner; 72-Barcode scanner; 73-Container limit station; 74-Container rotation drive mechanism. Detailed Implementation

[0032] like Figures 1-9 As shown, this embodiment provides a material container transfer device, including a support mechanism 1, a container gripper mechanism 2, a telescopic mechanism 3, a lifting mechanism 4, a rotating platform mechanism 5, a bottle flipping mechanism 6, and a bottle scanning mechanism 7. The support mechanism 1 uses an aluminum alloy frame, which is easy to disassemble and modify for transfer of different containers. The container gripper mechanism 2 is used to grip the container and is mounted on the telescopic mechanism 3, which drives the container gripper mechanism 2 to extend and retract. The lifting mechanism 4 drives the telescopic mechanism 3 to move up and down together with the container gripper mechanism 2. The rotating platform mechanism 5 is mounted on the support mechanism 1 and drives the lifting mechanism 4, the telescopic mechanism 3, and the container gripper mechanism 2 to rotate together. The bottle flipping mechanism 6 is mounted on the support mechanism 1 and is used to flip the bottle. The bottle scanning mechanism 7 is mounted on the support mechanism 1 and is used to scan the bottle. All components work together to achieve precise gripping, transfer, and placement of material containers.

[0033] This utility model aims to provide a transfer device for different material containers, implementing a one-item-one-code-one-information system, which can accurately and efficiently transfer different material containers between various devices, reduce manual intervention in the work area, reduce errors in reading material information by personnel, reduce the probability of placing materials in the wrong position, and reduce the risk of exposure to radioactive materials due to falling off during transfer; the device adopts a modular design, which is easy to maintain and has high stability, which can reduce the risk of equipment failure, reduce downtime, and extend the service life of the equipment.

[0034] like Figure 3As shown, specifically, the container gripper mechanism 2 includes a container holding base 21, a first clamping plate 22, a second clamping plate 23, and a gripper driving mechanism. The first clamping plate 22 and the second clamping plate 23 are arranged opposite to each other on the container holding base 21. Both the first clamping plate 22 and the second clamping plate 23 are equipped with material grippers 24, sample cup grippers 25, and tray grippers 26. The gripper driving mechanism is used to drive the first clamping plate 22 and the second clamping plate 23 to move closer or further apart. Two material grippers 24, two sample cup grippers 25, and two tray grippers 26 can grip different types of material containers. The gripper driving mechanism uses a cylinder, and by optimizing the different gripper structures, it ensures stable and reliable gripping action and prevents material containers from falling off.

[0035] like Figure 4 As shown, the telescopic mechanism 3 includes a three-stage telescopic arm 31, which is equipped with a telescopic drive mechanism 32. The fixed end of the three-stage telescopic arm 31 is connected to the lifting mechanism 4, and the movable end of the three-stage telescopic arm 31 is connected to the container gripper mechanism 2. The telescopic drive mechanism 32 is driven by a servo motor. After being reduced in speed by a reducer, the servo motor drives the synchronous belt and chain to extend and retract the telescopic fork plates, thereby moving the container gripper mechanism 2 to move the container, realizing long-distance grasping and delivery of materials with high motion accuracy.

[0036] like Figure 5 As shown, the lifting mechanism 4 includes a lifting seat 41, a lifting guide rail 42, and a lifting drive mechanism. The lifting seat 41 is mounted on the rotating platform mechanism 5, and the lifting guide rail 42 is mounted on the lifting seat 41 and slides in cooperation with the telescopic mechanism 3. The lifting drive mechanism drives the telescopic mechanism 3 to move up and down along the lifting guide rail 42. The lifting drive mechanism includes a lifting drive motor 43, a belt drive assembly 44, a lifting screw 45, and a screw sleeve 46. The lifting drive motor 43 is connected to the lifting screw 45 via the belt drive assembly 44, and the screw sleeve 46 is threadedly connected to the lifting screw 45 and mounted on the telescopic mechanism 3. The lifting drive motor 43 is a servo motor, which drives the lifting screw 45 to rotate, causing the three-stage telescopic arm 31 and the container gripper mechanism 2 to move up and down along the lifting guide rail 42, thus improving the height and speed control of the material.

[0037] like Figure 6 As shown, the rotating platform mechanism 5 includes a base 51, a rotating platform 52, and a platform rotation drive mechanism 53. The base 51 is mounted on the support mechanism 1, the rotating platform 52 is rotatably connected to the base 51, the lifting mechanism 4 is mounted on the rotating platform 52, and the platform rotation drive mechanism 53 is used to drive the rotating platform 52 to rotate on the base 51. Figure 2As shown, preferably, the support mechanism 1 is provided with a linear guide rail 54, the base platform 51 is slidably engaged with the linear guide rail 54, and the base platform 51 is equipped with a linear drive mechanism 55, which is used to drive the base platform 51 to slide along the linear guide rail 54. Using the linear drive mechanism 55 and the platform rotation drive mechanism 53, the translation and rotation of the container gripper mechanism 2 can be realized, facilitating the precise positioning and transfer of materials between different workstations and improving transfer flexibility.

[0038] like Figure 7 As shown, the bottle flipping mechanism 6 includes a bottle holder 61, a flipping base 62, a flipping drive mechanism 63, and a clamping assembly. The clamping assembly is mounted on the flipping base 62 and is used to clamp the bottle. The flipping base 62 is rotatably mounted on the bottle holder 61, and the flipping drive mechanism 63 is used to drive the flipping base 62 to flip relative to the bottle holder 61. Specifically, the clamping assembly includes an upper clamping plate 64, a lower clamping plate 65, and a clamping drive cylinder 66. The upper clamping plate 64 is located at the top of the flipping base 62, the fixed end of the clamping drive cylinder 66 is located at the bottom of the flipping base 62, and the movable end of the clamping drive cylinder 66 is connected to the lower clamping plate 65. The clamping assembly clamps the bottle, and the flipping drive mechanism 63 is used to flip the clamped bottle to meet specific material handling requirements.

[0039] like Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, the bottle scanning mechanism 7 includes a bottle scanning base 71 and a barcode scanner 72. A container positioning platform 73 is rotatably mounted on the bottle scanning base 71. The container positioning platform 73 is equipped with a container rotation drive mechanism 74 that drives its rotation. The barcode scanner 72 is located on one side of the container positioning platform 73. The container rotation drive mechanism 74 includes a servo motor, a gear, and a gear ring. The output end of the servo motor is connected to the gear. The gear ring is sleeved on the container positioning platform 73. The gear and the gear ring mesh with each other. The servo motor rotates the gear ring through the gear, causing the container positioning platform 73 to rotate along with the bottle, thereby rotating the barcode on the bottle to the position of the barcode scanner 72 for easy information reading.

[0040] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following advantages:

[0041] 1. The support mechanism 1 adopts an aluminum alloy frame, which is lightweight and compact, reducing the floor space required.

[0042] 2. The high-precision design and coordinated operation of each component enable precise gripping, positioning, and transfer of material containers, improving the accuracy of production or experimentation and achieving precise transfer.

[0043] 3. The equipment adopts a modular design for each component, which facilitates inspection and maintenance. Different maintenance cycles are set, and the regular inspection and maintenance items are clearly defined, reducing the difficulty and cost of maintenance.

[0044] 4. The mechanical structure and stable drive system have been optimized, resulting in higher stability during equipment operation, reduced abnormal noise and vibration, lower risk of failure, and extended service life.

[0045] 5. Implement a one-item-one-code-one-information system to avoid errors in reading material information and reduce other unnecessary losses.

[0046] In this description of the utility model, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. They can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; they can refer to mechanical or electrical connections; they can refer to direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of these terms in this utility model. Furthermore, the specific features and structures described in the embodiments are included in at least one implementation method. Those skilled in the art can combine features from different implementation methods without contradiction. The scope of protection of this utility model is not limited to the specific implementation methods described above. Based on the basic technical concept of this utility model, implementation methods that can be conceived by those skilled in the art without creative effort are all within the scope of protection of this utility model.

Claims

1. A material container transfer device, characterized in that, The device includes a support mechanism (1), a container gripper mechanism (2), a telescopic mechanism (3), a lifting mechanism (4), a rotating platform mechanism (5), a bottle flipping mechanism (6), and a bottle scanning mechanism (7). The container gripper mechanism (2) is used to grip the container and is mounted on the telescopic mechanism (3). The telescopic mechanism (3) is used to drive the container gripper mechanism (2) to extend and retract. The lifting mechanism (4) is used to drive the telescopic mechanism (3) to move up and down together with the container gripper mechanism (2). The rotating platform mechanism (5) is mounted on the support mechanism (1) and is used to drive the lifting mechanism (4), the telescopic mechanism (3), and the container gripper mechanism (2) to rotate together. The bottle flipping mechanism (6) is mounted on the support mechanism (1) and is used to flip the bottle. The bottle scanning mechanism (7) is mounted on the support mechanism (1) and is used to scan the bottle.

2. The material container transfer device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The container gripper mechanism (2) includes a container holding seat (21), a first clamping plate (22), a second clamping plate (23), and a gripper driving mechanism. The first clamping plate (22) and the second clamping plate (23) are arranged opposite to each other on the container holding seat (21). The first clamping plate (22) and the second clamping plate (23) are each provided with a material gripper (24), a sample cup gripper (25), and a tray gripper (26). The gripper driving mechanism is used to drive the first clamping plate (22) and the second clamping plate (23) to move closer to each other or further away.

3. The material container transfer device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The telescopic mechanism (3) includes a three-stage telescopic arm (31), which is equipped with a telescopic drive mechanism (32). The fixed end of the three-stage telescopic arm (31) is connected to the lifting mechanism (4), and the movable end of the three-stage telescopic arm (31) is connected to the container gripper mechanism (2).

4. The material container transfer device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lifting mechanism (4) includes a lifting seat (41), a lifting guide rail (42), and a lifting drive mechanism. The lifting seat (41) is mounted on the rotating platform mechanism (5). The lifting guide rail (42) is mounted on the lifting seat (41) and slides in cooperation with the telescopic mechanism (3). The lifting drive mechanism is used to drive the telescopic mechanism (3) to move up and down along the lifting guide rail (42).

5. The material container transfer device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The lifting drive mechanism includes a lifting drive motor (43), a belt drive assembly (44), a lifting screw (45), and a screw sleeve (46). The lifting drive motor (43) is connected to the lifting screw (45) through the belt drive assembly (44). The screw sleeve (46) is threadedly connected to the lifting screw (45) and is mounted on the telescopic mechanism (3).

6. The material container transfer device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rotating platform mechanism (5) includes a base platform (51), a rotating platform (52), and a platform rotation drive mechanism (53). The base platform (51) is mounted on the support mechanism (1). The rotating platform (52) is rotatably connected to the base platform (51). The lifting mechanism (4) is mounted on the rotating platform (52). The platform rotation drive mechanism (53) is used to drive the rotating platform (52) to rotate on the base platform (51).

7. The material container transfer device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The support mechanism (1) is provided with a linear guide rail (54), the base platform (51) is slidably engaged with the linear guide rail (54), and the base platform (51) is provided with a linear drive mechanism (55), which is used to drive the base platform (51) to slide along the linear guide rail (54).

8. The material container transfer device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottle flipping mechanism (6) includes a bottle holder (61), a flipping seat (62), a flipping drive mechanism (63), and a clamping assembly. The clamping assembly is disposed on the flipping seat (62) and is used to clamp the bottle. The flipping seat (62) is rotatably disposed on the bottle holder (61). The flipping drive mechanism (63) is used to drive the flipping seat (62) to flip relative to the bottle holder (61).

9. The material container transfer device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The clamping assembly includes an upper clamping plate (64), a lower clamping plate (65), and a clamping drive cylinder (66). The upper clamping plate (64) is located on the top of the flipping seat (62), the fixed end of the clamping drive cylinder (66) is located at the bottom of the flipping seat (62), and the movable end of the clamping drive cylinder (66) is connected to the lower clamping plate (65).

10. The material container transfer device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottle scanning mechanism (7) includes a bottle scanning base (71) and a barcode scanner (72). A container limiting platform (73) is rotatably provided on the bottle scanning base (71). The container limiting platform (73) is equipped with a container rotation drive mechanism (74) that drives it to rotate. The barcode scanner (72) is located on one side of the container limiting platform (73).

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