An automated fastener robot capable of planning a path

Abstract

This utility model discloses an automated buckle robot capable of planning paths, belonging to the field of buckle robot technology. It includes a robot body, a clamping component mounted on the robot body, and a receiving box detachably mounted on the robot body and located directly below the clamping component. The receiving box includes a first and a second receiving compartment capable of moving towards or away from each other, a first buffer layer disposed on the top wall of the first and second receiving compartments, and a limiting component for fixing the first and second receiving compartments. The sides of the first and second receiving compartments that are close to each other, as well as their top walls, are open, and the first and second receiving compartments are slidably connected. This utility model, by placing the receiving box directly below the clamping component, can catch detached buckles, effectively preventing them from falling to the ground and causing damage.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of buckle robot technology, and in particular to an automated buckle robot capable of planning paths. Background Technology

[0002] Automated snap-fit ​​robots with path planning are advanced industrial robots that combine path planning technology with snap-fit ​​assembly functions, enabling them to complete snap-fit ​​assembly tasks efficiently and accurately. On automotive production lines, automated snap-fit ​​robots can be used for assembling body parts, such as snap-fit ​​installation of door trim panels and engine hoods. They improve assembly efficiency and quality, reduce human error, and can adapt to the production needs of different car models.

[0003] The gripping assembly is a key component for buckle robots to grasp and assemble buckles. Commonly used gripping assemblies include parallel grippers and V-shaped grippers. However, during the buckle handling process, buckles can easily detach from the gripping assembly due to any of the following reasons.

[0004] Firstly, the surface of the grippers will gradually wear down after long-term use, resulting in reduced friction between the grippers and the clips, making the clips prone to falling off.

[0005] Secondly, the drive components, such as insufficient air pressure or unstable power supply voltage, may cause a decrease in drive power, which may prevent the grippers from generating sufficient clamping force, making the clips easy to fall off during handling.

[0006] Third, the robot relies on a vision system to identify the position and posture of the buckle. If the vision system malfunctions, such as due to changes in light or interference from obstructions, the gripper may not be able to accurately grasp the buckle, causing it to fall off during transport.

[0007] Fourth, if there is significant vibration in the surrounding environment or if the robot's own movement causes an impact during the process of the robot handling the buckle, the buckle may be subjected to additional external forces, causing it to fall off.

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[0009] When the clips detach from the clamping assembly, they fall directly to the ground. Upon impact, they are highly susceptible to damage, rendering them unusable. Therefore, it is crucial to effectively catch falling clips during transport to prevent damage. Utility Model Content

[0010] The purpose of this invention is to provide an automated buckle robot capable of planning its path, which can effectively catch fallen buckles and prevent them from being damaged.

[0011] The objective of this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0012] An automated clamping robot capable of planning paths includes a robot body, a clamping assembly disposed on the robot body, and a receiving box detachably disposed on the robot body and located directly below the clamping assembly. The receiving box includes a first receiving compartment and a second receiving compartment capable of moving towards or away from each other, a first buffer layer disposed on the top wall of the first and second receiving compartments, and a limiting assembly for fixing the first and second receiving compartments. The sides of the first and second receiving compartments that are close to each other and the top wall are open, and the first and second receiving compartments are slidably connected.

[0013] Preferably, the outer bottom wall of the first receiving box is provided with a slider, and the inner bottom wall of the second receiving box is provided with a horizontal groove that slides and engages with the slider; the second receiving box is slidably disposed inside the first receiving box.

[0014] Preferably, the limiting component includes screws disposed on both side walls of the second receiving box, a pressing plate disposed on the end of the screws near the first receiving box, and a rotating plate disposed on the end of the screws away from the first receiving box.

[0015] Preferably, the side wall of the first receiving box is provided with an L-shaped buckle, and the robot body is provided with a slot that matches the L-shaped buckle.

[0016] Preferably, the inner walls of both the first and second receiving boxes are provided with a second buffer layer.

[0017] Preferably, the robot further includes a dust bag movably fitted onto the gripping assembly, the opening of which is provided with an elastic drawstring.

[0018] Preferably, the first receiving box has two handles on its opposite side walls.

[0019] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0020] By placing a receiving box directly below the clamping component, clips that fall off during the handling of the clamping component can be collected, effectively preventing the clips from falling directly to the ground and causing damage.

[0021] By defining the receiving box as including a first receiving sub-box and a second receiving sub-box that can move towards or away from each other, the overall size of the receiving box can be adjusted according to actual needs to accommodate the receiving of different sizes or quantities of clips, thus improving the versatility and flexibility of the device.

[0022] By setting a first buffer layer on the inner bottom wall of the first and second receiving boxes, the impact force when the buckle falls into the receiving box can be effectively buffered, reducing the possibility of the buckle being damaged by collision and protecting the integrity of the buckle.

[0023] By making the receiving box detachable and mounted on the robot body, it is easy to install, remove and replace the receiving box, while ensuring the stability of the installation.

[0024] By setting a limiting component to fix the first and second receiving boxes, the first and second receiving boxes can be fixed together, preventing relative movement between the two boxes during use and ensuring the stability of the receiving box structure. Attached Figure Description

[0025] Figure 1 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of Example 1 from the front view.

[0026] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A structural diagram viewed from the front;

[0027] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure viewed from above;

[0028] In the diagram: 1-robot body, 2-receiving box, 201-first receiving box, 202-second receiving box, 3-buffer layer, 4-slider, 5-horizontal slide, 6-screw, 7-extrusion plate, 8-rotating plate, 9-L-shaped buckle, 10-slot, 11-second buffer layer, 12-handle, 13-clamping assembly. Detailed Implementation

[0029] Example 1

[0030] An automated snap-fit ​​robot capable of planning its path, such as Figure 1As shown, the system includes a robot body 1, a clamping assembly 13 disposed on the robot body 1 (wherein, the clamping assembly 13 adopts existing technology, such as existing clamps including parallel grippers, V-shaped grippers, etc., and driving components that drive them to open and close, such as pneumatic components), and a receiving box 2 detachably disposed on the robot body 1 and located directly below the clamping assembly 13; the receiving box 2 includes a first receiving sub-box 201 and a second receiving sub-box 202 capable of moving towards or away from each other, a first buffer layer 3 disposed on the inner top wall of the first receiving sub-box 201 and the second receiving sub-box 202, and a limiting component for fixing the first receiving sub-box 201 and the second receiving sub-box 202; the sides of the first receiving sub-box 201 and the second receiving sub-box 202 that are close to each other and the top wall are both open, and the first receiving sub-box 201 and the second receiving sub-box 202 are slidably connected.

[0031] Furthermore, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 The first receiving container 201 has a slider 4 on its outer bottom wall, and the second receiving container 202 has a horizontal groove 5 on its inner bottom wall that slides with the slider 4; the second receiving container 202 is slidably disposed inside the first receiving container 201. Further, as... Figure 3 As shown, the limiting assembly includes screws 6 disposed on both side walls of the second receiving box 202, a pressing plate 7 disposed on the end of the screws 6 near the first receiving box 201, and a rotating plate 8 disposed on the end of the screws 6 away from the first receiving box 201. Further, as... Figure 1-3 As shown, the side wall of the first receiving and dispensing box 201 is provided with an L-shaped buckle 9, and the robot body 1 is provided with a slot 10 that is adapted to the L-shaped buckle 9.

[0032] Working principle: The robot controls the gripping component 13 to move to the buckle storage position and accurately grasps the buckle using grippers and other devices. During this process, the opening and closing of the grippers is controlled by a drive mechanism (such as pneumatic, electric, or hydraulic drive) to clamp the buckle with appropriate force. Then, the robot accurately installs the grasped buckle into the target position according to a preset path and posture (the robot in this invention is a buckle robot capable of planning its own path; that is, the movement path and target position have been set for the robot through programming or using a path planning algorithm. Compared with existing buckle robots capable of planning paths, this invention only adds a receiving box 2 to the robot; the other components and control system remain unchanged).

[0033] If the buckle falls off during the entire handling process, it will fall directly into the receiving box 2. Due to the first buffer layer 3, the impact force when the buckle falls into the receiving box 2 can be effectively buffered, reducing the possibility of the buckle being damaged by collision and protecting the integrity of the buckle.

[0034] When the size of the receiving box 2 needs to be adjusted, the first receiving box 201 and the second receiving box 202 are moved towards or away from each other. During this process, the slider 4 slides within the horizontal groove 5, thereby adjusting the relative position of the two boxes. After the receiving box 2 is adjusted to the appropriate size, the operator manually rotates the rotating plate 8 to drive the screw 6 to rotate, which in turn moves the pressing plate 7 towards the first receiving box 201 until it contacts the first receiving box 201 and generates a certain amount of pressure, thus fixing the two receiving boxes together.

[0035] When installing the receiving box 2 onto the robot body 1, insert the L-shaped buckle 9 on the side wall of the receiving box 2 into the slot 10 on the robot body 1 from top to bottom to achieve quick installation. When removing the receiving box 2 from the robot body 1, simply place the receiving box 2 on the platform and remove the L-shaped buckle 9 from the slot 10. The entire disassembly and installation process is extremely convenient.

[0036] Example 2

[0037] Based on Example 1, such as Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the inner walls of both the first receiving box 201 and the second receiving box 202 are provided with a second buffer layer 113. By providing the second buffer layer 113, the impact force of the buckle rebounding to the side wall of the receiving box 2 after falling to the bottom wall can be effectively reduced, reducing the possibility of the buckle being damaged due to collision and protecting the integrity of the buckle.

[0038] Furthermore, the robot also includes a dust bag (existing technology, not shown in the figure, but can be a plastic bag, etc.) movably fitted onto the gripping assembly 13, with an elastic drawstring at the opening. In this design, by providing the dust bag, the robot can be covered by the gripping assembly 13 when not in operation, preventing dust and other impurities from the surrounding environment from entering the gripping assembly 13 and adversely affecting its gripping accuracy. The elastic drawstring allows for adjustment of the bag's tightness as needed, ensuring a secure fit around the gripping assembly 13.

[0039] Furthermore, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the first receiving box 201 has two handles 12 on its opposite side walls. This facilitates the handling, moving, and operation of the receiving box 2 by the operator, improving its ease of use.

Claims

1. An automated clamping robot capable of planning paths, comprising a robot body (1), a clamping assembly disposed on the robot body (1), and a receiving box (2) detachably disposed on the robot body (1) and located directly below the clamping assembly (13); characterized in that, The receiving box (2) includes a first receiving sub-box (201) and a second receiving sub-box (202) capable of moving towards or away from each other, a first buffer layer (3) disposed on the top wall of the first receiving sub-box (201) and the second receiving sub-box (202), and a limiting component for fixing the first receiving sub-box (201) and the second receiving sub-box (202); the sides of the first receiving sub-box (201) and the second receiving sub-box (202) that are close to each other and the top wall are both open, and the first receiving sub-box (201) and the second receiving sub-box (202) are slidably connected.

2. The automated fastener robot capable of planning a path according to claim 1, wherein, The outer bottom wall of the first receiving box (201) is provided with a slider (4), and the inner bottom wall of the second receiving box (202) is provided with a horizontal groove (5) that slides with the slider (4); the second receiving box (202) is slidably disposed inside the first receiving box (201).

3. The automated fastener robot capable of planning a path of claim 1, wherein, The limiting assembly includes screws (6) disposed on both sides of the second receiving box (202), a pressing plate (7) disposed on the end of the screws (6) near the first receiving box (201), and a rotating plate (8) disposed on the end of the screws (6) away from the first receiving box (201).

4. The automated fastener robot capable of planning a path of claim 1, wherein, The first receiving box (201) has an L-shaped buckle (9) on its side wall, and the robot body (1) has a slot (10) that is adapted to the L-shaped buckle (9).

5. The path-planning automated fastening robot of claim 1, wherein, The inner walls of the first receiving box (201) and the second receiving box (202) are both provided with a second buffer layer (11).

6. The path-planning automated fastening robot of claim 1, wherein, It also includes a dust bag that is movably fitted onto the clamping assembly, the opening of which is provided with a drawstring elastic band.

7. The automated buckling robot capable of planning paths according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first receiving box (201) has two handles (12) on its opposite side walls.

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