A portable tooling fixture for industrial robots

Abstract

This utility model provides a convenient tooling fixture for industrial robots, relating to the field of industrial robot technology. It includes a docking mechanism comprising a ramp, a docking plate on the ramp, a docking device on the docking plate, and a clamping mechanism at one end of the ramp. This utility model connects the end of the docking device away from the docking plate to the industrial robot. The clamping mechanism is then energized by connecting the industrial robot's circuitry to the docking line. The operator can then control the rotation of an adjusting rod via a controller, causing the adjusting device on the adjusting rod to move to a limit position. Once the device stops at the desired position, the operator can secure it by snapping the two ends of the clamping device on the same side between the limit frame and the adjusting device, and then clamp it using the clamping device. This improves its practicality in actual use.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of industrial robot technology, and in particular to a convenient tooling fixture for industrial robots. Background Technology

[0002] As a core execution component of intelligent manufacturing systems, the end-effectors of industrial robots directly impact the operational efficiency of flexible production lines through their rapid changeover and precise positioning capabilities. With the deepening development of Industry 4.0 towards intelligent manufacturing, modern production lines place higher demands on fixture systems: they must be compatible with multiple robot interfaces, support rapid online reconfiguration, and possess adaptive clamping force compensation functions. Current mainstream solutions adopt a modular design concept, achieving physical connection between the fixture and the robot through standardized mechanical interfaces, and widely integrating force / torque sensors to improve clamping stability. At the control level, distributed I / O systems based on the EtherCAT bus have gradually replaced traditional hard-wiring methods, providing the hardware foundation for the intelligent upgrade of fixtures.

[0003] However, existing tooling fixtures still suffer from low electromechanical interface integration in practical applications. Circuit connections require separate dedicated junction boxes, leading to time-consuming deployment and potential signal interference. Mechanical adjustment mechanisms rely on multi-stage threaded pairs for displacement control, necessitating repeated disassembly and reassembly of positioning pins, resulting in single-change times of 15-30 minutes. Reinforcement and locking mechanisms commonly employ split-plate structures, which are prone to micro-displacement accumulation under vibration conditions, causing positioning accuracy attenuation rates as low as 0.05mm / 8h. Furthermore, the human-machine interface lacks real-time displacement-electrical signal mapping, preventing operators from directly monitoring the motion trajectory and force state of the clamping mechanism. Therefore, we provide a convenient tooling fixture for industrial robots. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the shortcomings of existing technologies and provide a convenient tooling fixture for industrial robots.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: a convenient tooling fixture for industrial robots, comprising: a docking mechanism, the docking mechanism comprising an inclined plate, a docking plate provided on the inclined plate, a docking device provided on the docking plate, and a clamping mechanism provided at one end of the inclined plate;

[0006] The clamping mechanism includes a limiting sleeve frame, with connecting wires at both ends of the limiting sleeve frame, an adjusting rod in the limiting sleeve frame, an adjuster on the outer surface of the adjusting rod, a reinforcing device on the adjuster, and a clamp on one side of the adjuster.

[0007] In a preferred embodiment, the two clamps are provided with a housing mechanism, the housing mechanism including a horizontal plate, with counter-hooking plates on both sides of the horizontal plate, a docking plate on the horizontal plate, and a docking ring on the docking plate.

[0008] In a preferred embodiment, one side of the reverse buckle plate is welded to the horizontal plate, and the reverse buckle plate and the side welded to the horizontal plate are fastened to the clamp. The bottom of the mating plate is nested in the horizontal plate, and the outer surface of the mating ring is nested in the mating plate.

[0009] In a preferred embodiment, the bottom side of the docking plate is docked to the inclined plate, one end of the docking device is docked to the docking plate, and one end of the inclined plate is welded to the limiting sleeve frame.

[0010] In a preferred embodiment, the outer surface of the connecting wire is limited to one side of the limiting sleeve frame, both ends of the adjusting rod are welded to the limiting sleeve frame, and the inner surface of the adjuster is nested within the outer surface of the adjusting rod.

[0011] In a preferred embodiment, one side of the reinforcing device is respectively connected between the limiting sleeve and the adjuster, and one end of the clamp is welded to one side of the adjuster.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the advantages and positive effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0013] This invention connects the end of the connector away from the docking plate to an industrial robot. Then, the industrial robot's circuitry is connected to the docking line to power the clamping mechanism. The operator can then control the rotation of the adjusting rod via a controller, causing the adjuster on the adjusting rod to move to a limit position. Once it stops at the appropriate position, the operator can secure it by snapping the two ends of the reinforcing device on the same side between the limit sleeve and the adjuster, and then clamp it with the clamping device. This improves its practicality in actual use. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This utility model provides a structural schematic diagram of a portable tooling fixture for industrial robots.

[0015] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the structure of a convenient tooling fixture for industrial robots provided by this utility model.

[0016] Figure 3 This utility model provides a schematic diagram of the docking mechanism and clamping mechanism of a convenient tooling fixture for industrial robots.

[0017] Figure 4This utility model provides a schematic diagram of the housing mechanism of a portable tooling fixture for industrial robots.

[0018] Legend:

[0019] 1. Docking mechanism; 11. Inclined plate; 12. Docking plate; 13. Docking device;

[0020] 2. Clamping mechanism; 21. Limiting sleeve; 22. Connecting wire; 23. Adjusting rod; 24. Adjuster; 25. Reinforcing device; 26. Clamping device;

[0021] 3. Housing mechanism; 31. Horizontal plate; 32. Reverse buckle plate; 33. Connecting plate; 34. Connecting ring. Detailed Implementation

[0022] To more clearly illustrate the overall concept of this utility model, a detailed description will be provided below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples.

[0023] It should be noted that many specific details are set forth in the following description in order to provide a full understanding of the present invention. However, the present invention may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0024] Furthermore, it should be understood in the description of this utility model that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0025] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral unit; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. However, specifying a direct connection indicates that the two main bodies at the connection point are not connected by an intermediate structure, but are simply connected to form a whole through a connecting structure. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0026] In this utility model, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the first feature "on" or "below" the second feature may be in direct contact with the first and second features, or indirect contact through an intermediate medium. In the description of this specification, references to terms such as "an embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of this utility model. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0027] Example 1

[0028] like Figure 1-3 As shown, this utility model provides a technical solution: a convenient tooling fixture for industrial robots, including: a docking mechanism 1, the docking mechanism 1 including an inclined plate 11, a docking plate 12 provided on the inclined plate 11, a docking device 13 provided on the docking plate 12, and a clamping mechanism 2 provided at one end of the inclined plate 11.

[0029] The clamping mechanism 2 includes a limiting sleeve 21, with connecting wires 22 at both ends of the limiting sleeve 21, an adjusting rod 23 in the limiting sleeve 21, an adjuster 24 on the outer surface of the adjusting rod 23, a reinforcing member 25 on the adjuster 24, and a clamp 26 on one side of the adjuster 24.

[0030] The bottom side of the docking plate 12 is docked to the inclined plate 11, one end of the docking device 13 is docked to the docking plate 12, and one end of the inclined plate 11 is welded to the limiting sleeve 21.

[0031] The outer surface of the connecting wire 22 is limited to one side of the limiting sleeve 21, and both ends of the adjusting rod 23 are welded in the limiting sleeve 21. The inner surface of the adjuster 24 is nested in the outer surface of the adjusting rod 23.

[0032] One side of the reinforcing device 25 is respectively connected between the limiting sleeve 21 and the adjuster 24, and one end of the clamp 26 is welded to one side of the adjuster 24.

[0033] In this embodiment, when the operator uses this tooling fixture to operate the industrial robot, the operator can connect the end of the connector 13 away from the connector plate 12 to the industrial robot, and then connect the industrial robot's circuit wire to the connector wire 22 to power on the clamping mechanism 2. In this way, the operator can control the rotation of the adjusting rod 23 through the controller, thereby causing the adjuster 24 on the adjusting rod 23 to move to a limit position. After it moves to the appropriate position and stops, the operator can fix the two ends of the reinforcement 25 on the same side between the limit sleeve 21 and the adjuster 24 respectively, and clamp it with the clamp 26, thereby improving its practicality in actual use.

[0034] Example 2

[0035] like Figure 1-4 As shown, the two clamps 26 are provided with a housing mechanism 3. The housing mechanism 3 includes a horizontal plate 31. Both sides of the horizontal plate 31 are provided with a buckle plate 32. The horizontal plate 31 is provided with a docking plate 33. The docking plate 33 is provided with a docking ring 34.

[0036] One side of the reverse buckle plate 32 is welded to the horizontal plate 31. The reverse buckle plate 32 and the side of the horizontal plate 31 adjacent to it are fastened to the clamp 26. The bottom of the mating plate 33 is nested in the horizontal plate 31, and the outer surface of the mating ring 34 is nested in the mating plate 33.

[0037] In this embodiment, to further enhance its practicality in actual use, a corresponding housing mechanism 3 is provided between the two grippers 26. The operator can connect the two sides of the horizontal plate 31 between the two grippers 26 and use the reverse buckle plate 32 for reverse clamping and fixing. After fixing, the operator can connect the docking plate 33 to the horizontal plate 31, and then connect the docking ring 34 of the gripper 26 corresponding to the mold to the docking plate 33. This allows it to clamp the common gripper 26 more stably in actual use, thereby further enhancing its practicality in actual use.

[0038] Working principle:

[0039] like Figure 1-4As shown, when the operator uses this fixture to operate the industrial robot, one end of the docking device 13 must first be docked with the industrial robot. Specifically, the end of the docking device 13 furthest from the docking plate 12 is docked with the industrial robot, and then the industrial robot's circuitry is connected to the docking wire 22 to power the clamping mechanism 2. At this point, the operator can use the controller to adjust the rotation of the adjusting rod 23, causing the adjuster 24 on the adjusting rod 23 to move along the limit track. Once the adjuster 24 has moved to the predetermined suitable position and stopped, the operator can secure the adjuster 24 by snapping the two ends of the retainer 25 between the limit sleeve 21 and the adjuster 24. Simultaneously, to ensure stable operation of the adjuster 24, the operator can clamp it using the gripper 26.

[0040] To further enhance the practicality of this tooling fixture in actual use, a corresponding housing mechanism 3 is provided between the two grippers 26. The operator can align the two sides of the horizontal plate 31 between the two grippers 26, and then use the reverse clamping plate 32 for reverse clamping and fixation, ensuring the horizontal plate 31 is firmly fixed between the grippers 26. After fixing, the operator can align the docking plate 33 with the horizontal plate 31, and then align the grippers 26 and the corresponding mold docking rings 34 into the docking plate 33. This design ensures that the grippers 26 can perform clamping operations more stably during actual use, thereby greatly improving the practicality and work efficiency of the tooling fixture and enhancing its adaptability to different working environments.

[0041] Those skilled in the art should understand that the discussion of any of the above embodiments is merely exemplary and is not intended to imply that the scope of the present invention (including the claims) is limited to these examples; within the framework of the present invention, the technical features of the above embodiments or different embodiments can also be combined, the steps can be implemented in any order, and there are many other variations of different aspects of the present invention as described above, which are not provided in the details for the sake of brevity.

[0042] This utility model is intended to cover all such substitutions, modifications, and variations that fall within the broad scope of the appended claims. Therefore, any omissions, modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A portable tooling fixture for an industrial robot, characterized in that, include: A docking mechanism (1) is provided, the docking mechanism (1) includes an inclined plate (11), a docking plate (12) is provided on the inclined plate (11), a docking device (13) is provided on the docking plate (12), and a clamping mechanism (2) is provided at one end of the inclined plate (11); The clamping mechanism (2) includes a limiting sleeve (21), both ends of which are provided with connecting wires (22). An adjusting rod (23) is provided in the limiting sleeve (21). An adjuster (24) is provided on the outer surface of the adjusting rod (23). A reinforcing device (25) is provided on the adjuster (24). A clamp (26) is provided on one side of the adjuster (24).

2. A portable tooling fixture for industrial robots as claimed in claim 1, wherein: The two clamps (26) are provided with a housing mechanism (3), the housing mechanism (3) includes a horizontal plate (31), both sides of the horizontal plate (31) are provided with a buckle plate (32), the horizontal plate (31) is provided with a docking plate (33), and the docking plate (33) is provided with a docking ring (34).

3. A portable tool holder for an industrial robot according to claim 2, characterized in that: One side of the reverse buckle plate (32) is welded to the horizontal plate (31), and the reverse buckle plate (32) and the side welded to the horizontal plate (31) are fastened to the clamp (26). The bottom of the docking plate (33) is nested in the horizontal plate (31), and the outer surface of the docking ring (34) is nested in the docking plate (33).

4. A portable tool holder for an industrial robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom side of the docking plate (12) is docked on the inclined plate (11), one end of the docking device (13) is docked on the docking plate (12), and one end of the inclined plate (11) is welded to the limiting sleeve (21).

5. A portable tool holder for industrial robots as claimed in claim 1, wherein: The outer surface of the connecting wire (22) is limited to one side of the limiting sleeve (21), both ends of the adjusting rod (23) are welded in the limiting sleeve (21), and the inner surface of the adjuster (24) is nested in the outer surface of the adjusting rod (23).

6. A portable tool holder for an industrial robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: One side of the reinforcing device (25) is respectively connected between the limiting sleeve (21) and the adjuster (24), and one end of the clamp (26) is welded to one side of the adjuster (24).

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