A material handling and transplanting mechanism
The modular design, featuring rigid support from dual linear guides and a linear motor drive, solves the structural bottleneck of existing material handling and transfer mechanisms, achieving compact and efficient movement, improving the operating speed and accuracy of the production line, and reducing failure rates and maintenance costs.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- TIANJIN TORQUE AUTOMATION TECH CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-08-27
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-03
AI Technical Summary
Existing material handling and transfer mechanisms suffer from lengthy and complex mechanical transmission chains and inertial lag, resulting in bulky equipment, large space occupation, and unstable positioning. This limits the operating speed and accuracy of the production line and increases maintenance costs.
It adopts a modular design with rigid support from dual linear guides and driven by a linear motor, eliminating the need for multi-stage linkages and cylinder combinations. The linear motor directly drives the X-axis movement, achieving integrated Z-axis/R-axis functions and eliminating the risk of accumulated mechanical backlash.
It achieves compact and efficient movement of the mechanism, improves operating speed and positioning accuracy, reduces failure rate and maintenance costs, and supports flexible upgrades of the production line.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automation equipment technology, and in particular to a material handling and transfer mechanism. Background Technology
[0002] In the field of automated production, material handling and transfer mechanisms, as core devices for material transfer, typically employ cylinder drives, linkage combinations, or traditional servo systems to achieve the gripping, displacement, and placement of materials. Over long-term application, these mechanisms have gradually revealed several structural and performance bottlenecks: their long and complex mechanical transmission chains result in a large overall size and excessive space occupation on the production line; multi-stage linkage structures suffer from inertial lag, limiting the improvement of operating speed; and accumulated gaps at joint connections easily lead to positioning drift, making stability difficult to guarantee. These inherent defects, combined, not only increase equipment maintenance costs and failure rates but also directly restrict the accuracy and efficiency of transfer operations, becoming a key bottleneck hindering the flexible upgrading of production lines. Utility Model Content
[0003] Therefore, one objective of this utility model is to propose a material handling and transplanting mechanism to solve the problems mentioned in the background art and overcome the shortcomings of the existing technology.
[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides a material handling and transplanting mechanism, including a transplanting overall mounting plate, a transplanting overall support plate, and a transplanting component. The transplanting overall support plate includes a first support plate and a second support plate. Both ends of the transplanting overall mounting plate are connected to the first support plate and the second support plate, respectively. The upper surface of the transplanting overall mounting plate is provided with a first linear guide rail and a linear motor, and the side of the transplanting overall mounting plate is provided with a second linear guide rail. The first linear guide rail, the second linear guide rail, and the linear motor are all connected to the transplanting component.
[0005] Furthermore, the linear motor includes a first linear motor and a second linear motor, the transplanting component includes a first transplanting component and a second transplanting component, the first linear motor and the second linear motor are on the same straight line, a first limiting block is provided between the first linear motor and the second linear motor, the first linear motor is connected to the first transplanting component, and the second linear motor is connected to the first transplanting component.
[0006] Furthermore, the first transplanting component includes several suction nozzles, a motor assembly, and a solenoid valve assembly. The motor assembly and the solenoid valve assembly are both connected to the suction nozzles. The motor assembly drives the suction nozzles to move up and down and rotate, and the solenoid valve assembly controls the suction and blowing of the suction nozzles.
[0007] Furthermore, the motor assembly includes a first motor mounting plate and a second motor mounting plate. The first motor mounting plate is vertically arranged, and a plurality of ZR motors are mounted on one side of the first motor mounting plate. A third support plate is provided below the other side of the first motor mounting plate. The third support plate is connected to the second motor mounting plate, and the second motor mounting plate is connected to the first linear motor.
[0008] Furthermore, the number of suction nozzles is the same as the number of ZR motors, and the motor shaft of each ZR motor is connected to one suction nozzle through a copper sleeve.
[0009] Furthermore, the solenoid valve assembly includes a plurality of solenoid valves and a solenoid valve mounting plate. The solenoid valves are connected to a manifold. The solenoid valves and the manifold are disposed on the upper surface of the solenoid valve mounting plate. The solenoid valve mounting plate is connected to a first connecting plate. One end of the first connecting plate is connected to one end of the first motor mounting plate and one end of the second motor mounting plate, respectively.
[0010] Furthermore, a second connecting plate is connected above the second motor mounting plate, one end of the second connecting plate is connected to the second motor mounting plate, a magnetic grid is installed at the other end of the second connecting plate, and the lower surface of the second connecting plate is connected to the first linear guide rail.
[0011] Furthermore, the structure of the second transplanting component is the same as that of the first transplanting component.
[0012] Furthermore, the motor assembly is located to the side of the overall transplanting mounting plate, and the solenoid valve assembly is located above the overall transplanting mounting plate.
[0013] Furthermore, limiting plates are provided at both ends of the transplanting overall mounting plate.
[0014] Compared with the prior art, the advantages and beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:
[0015] The material handling and transplanting mechanism of this utility model is rigidly supported by a first linear guide rail on the upper surface and a second linear guide rail on the side of the overall transplanting mounting plate. The transplanting component has no overturning torque during the X-axis movement, ensuring smooth and stable movement of the transplanting component during the X-axis movement.
[0016] This utility model adopts a modular integrated design (support plate + mounting plate + connecting plate) to replace the combination of multi-stage connecting rods and cylinders, which significantly reduces the number of parts and assembly nodes. The X-axis motion is directly driven by a linear motor, eliminating intermediate transmission mechanisms such as gears and belts and eliminating the risk of accumulated mechanical backlash.
[0017] The dual linear guide rail layout of this utility model minimizes the thickness of the moving components while ensuring rigidity. The ZR motor is directly connected to the suction nozzle, eliminating structures such as the lifting cylinder and the rotating indexing plate, thus achieving integrated Z-axis / R-axis functions.
[0018] This invention features a linear motor with millisecond-level acceleration response, far surpassing the mechanical delay of cylinder / servo systems. The ZR motor synchronously executes lifting and rotation, allowing the suction nozzle to complete material picking, lifting, rotating, and unloading actions in a single stroke, eliminating the time-consuming multi-step switching process.
[0019] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description
[0020] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this utility model will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:
[0021] Figure 1 This is an isometric view of the material handling and transplanting mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0022] Figure 2 This is a front view of the material handling and transplanting mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0023] Figure 3 This is a side view of the material handling and transplanting mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0024] Figure 4 This is a top view of the material handling and transfer mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0025] Figure 5 This is an isometric view of the first transplanting component according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0026] Figure 6 This is a side view of the hidden part of the material feeding and transplanting mechanism in an embodiment of the present utility model.
[0027] The components include: 1. Transplanting overall mounting plate; 2. First support plate; 3. Second support plate; 4. First linear guide rail; 5. Second linear guide rail; 6. First linear motor; 7. Second linear motor; 8. First transplanting component; 9. Second transplanting component; 10. Suction nozzle; 11. First motor mounting plate; 12. Second motor mounting plate; 13. ZR motor; 14. Third support plate; 15. Copper sleeve; 16. Solenoid valve; 17. Solenoid valve mounting plate; 18. Commutator plate; 19. First connecting plate; 20. Second connecting plate; 21. Magnetic grid; 22. Limiting plate; 23. First limiting block; 24. Second limiting block; 25. First slider; 26. Second slider; 27. Magnetic grid mounting plate. Detailed Implementation
[0028] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.
[0029] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.
[0030] like Figures 1-6 As shown, this utility model embodiment provides a material handling and transplanting mechanism, including a transplanting overall mounting plate 1, a transplanting overall support plate, and a transplanting component. The transplanting overall support plate includes a first support plate 2 and a second support plate 3. The two ends of the transplanting overall mounting plate 1 are respectively connected to the first support plate 2 and the second support plate 3. The upper surface of the transplanting overall mounting plate 1 is provided with a first linear guide rail 4 and a linear motor. The side of the transplanting overall mounting plate 1 is provided with a second linear guide rail 5. The first linear guide rail 4, the second linear guide rail 5, and the linear motor are all connected to the transplanting component.
[0031] like Figure 1 As shown, the first linear guide rail 4 is located on the upper surface of the transplanting overall mounting plate 1, behind the linear guide rail (i.e., on the side of the linear guide rail away from the transplanting component), and the second linear guide rail 5 is located on the side of the transplanting overall mounting plate 1 near the transplanting component, below the linear guide rail.
[0032] The material handling and transplanting mechanism of this utility model is rigidly supported by a first linear guide rail 4 on the upper surface and a second linear guide rail 5 on the side of the transplanting overall mounting plate 1. The transplanting component has no overturning torque during the X-axis movement, ensuring smooth and stable movement of the transplanting component during the X-axis movement.
[0033] Furthermore, the linear motor includes a first linear motor 6 and a second linear motor 7, and the transplanting component includes a first transplanting component 8 and a second transplanting component 9. The first linear motor 6 and the second linear motor 7 are on the same straight line, and a first limiting block 23 is provided between the first linear motor 6 and the second linear motor 7. The first linear motor 6 is connected to the first transplanting component 8, and the second linear motor 7 is connected to the first transplanting component 8.
[0034] The first linear motor 6 drives the first transplanting component 8 to move, and the second linear motor 7 drives the second transplanting component 9 to move. A first limiting block 23 is set between the first linear motor 6 and the second linear motor 7 to limit the first transplanting component 8 and the second transplanting component 9 to prevent them from colliding.
[0035] Furthermore, the first transplanting component 8 includes a plurality of suction nozzles 10, a motor assembly, and a solenoid valve assembly. The motor assembly and the solenoid valve assembly are both connected to the suction nozzles 10. The motor assembly drives the suction nozzles 10 to lift, lower, and rotate, and the solenoid valve assembly controls the suction and blowing of the suction nozzles 10.
[0036] The material handling and transplanting mechanism of this invention is smaller in size, faster in speed, and simpler in structure than the transplanting mechanism used in the past, when the number of suction nozzles 10 is the same.
[0037] Furthermore, the motor assembly includes a first motor mounting plate 11 and a second motor mounting plate 12. The first motor mounting plate 11 is vertically arranged, and a plurality of ZR motors 13 are mounted on one side of the first motor mounting plate 11. A third support plate 14 is provided below the other side of the first motor mounting plate 11. The third support plate 14 is connected to the second motor mounting plate 12, and the second motor mounting plate 12 is connected to the first linear motor 6.
[0038] Specifically, such as Figure 6 As shown, the second motor mounting plate 12 is connected to the second linear guide rail 5 via the second slider 26.
[0039] Furthermore, the number of suction nozzles 10 is the same as the number of ZR motors 13, and the motor shaft of each ZR motor 13 is connected to one suction nozzle 10 through a copper sleeve 15.
[0040] Furthermore, the solenoid valve assembly includes a plurality of solenoid valves 16 and a solenoid valve mounting plate 17. The solenoid valves 16 are connected to a manifold 18. The solenoid valves 16 and the manifold 18 are disposed on the upper surface of the solenoid valve mounting plate 17. The solenoid valve mounting plate 17 is connected to a first connecting plate 19. One end of the first connecting plate 19 is connected to one end of the first motor mounting plate 11 and one end of the second motor mounting plate 12, respectively.
[0041] Furthermore, a second connecting plate 20 is connected above the second motor mounting plate 12. One end of the second connecting plate 20 is connected to the second motor mounting plate 12, and a magnetic grid 21 is installed on the other end of the second connecting plate 20. The lower surface of the second connecting plate 20 is connected to the first linear guide rail 4.
[0042] Specifically, such as Figure 1 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the second connecting plate 20 is arranged horizontally and parallel to the transplanting overall mounting plate 1.
[0043] Specifically, the second connecting plate 20 is connected to the first linear guide rail 4 via the first slider 25.
[0044] Specifically, the other end of the second connecting plate 20 is provided with a magnetic grating mounting plate 27, and the magnetic grating 21 is disposed on the magnetic grating mounting plate 27.
[0045] Specifically, a second limiting block 24 is provided on one side of the second connecting plate 20.
[0046] It is understood that the structure of the second transplanting component 9 is the same as that of the first transplanting component 8, and the structure of the second transplanting component 9 will not be described in detail.
[0047] Furthermore, such as Figure 1 As shown, the motor assembly is located on the side of the transplanter mounting plate 1, and the solenoid valve assembly is located above the transplanter mounting plate 1.
[0048] Furthermore, the transplanting overall mounting plate 1 is provided with limiting plates 22 at both ends.
[0049] Limiting plates 22 at both ends of the transplanting overall mounting plate 1 prevent the first transplanting component 8 and the second transplanting component 9 from running out of the first linear guide rail 4.
[0050] Working principle: The linear motor drives the motor mounting plate to move along the X-axis. A linear guide rail is installed below and behind the linear motor to ensure smooth and stable movement of the X-axis. The ZR motor 13 is mounted on the first motor mounting plate 11, and the suction nozzle 10 is mounted on the motor shaft of the ZR motor 13. After the X-axis moves to the designated position, the ZR motor 13 drives the suction nozzle 10 to lift and rotate. The solenoid valve 16 is connected to the ZR motor 13 to control the suction and blowing of the suction nozzle 10 to complete the material handling and transfer.
[0051] This utility model adopts a modular integrated design (support plate + mounting plate + connecting plate) to replace the combination of multi-stage connecting rods and cylinders, which significantly reduces the number of parts and assembly nodes. The X-axis motion is directly driven by a linear motor, eliminating intermediate transmission mechanisms such as gears and belts and eliminating the risk of accumulated mechanical backlash.
[0052] The dual linear guide rail layout of this utility model minimizes the thickness of the moving components while ensuring rigidity. The ZR motor 13 is directly connected to the suction nozzle 10, eliminating structures such as the lifting cylinder and the rotating indexing plate, thus achieving integrated Z-axis / R-axis functionality.
[0053] This invention features a linear motor with millisecond-level acceleration response, far surpassing the mechanical delay of cylinder / servo systems. The ZR motor 13 synchronously executes lifting and rotation, and the suction nozzle 10 completes the material picking, lifting, rotating, and unloading actions in a single stroke, eliminating the time consumption of multi-step switching.
[0054] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one 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 the present invention. 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.
[0055] It will be readily understood by those skilled in the art that this utility model includes any combination of the utility model content and specific embodiments described in the foregoing specification, as well as the various parts shown in the accompanying drawings. Due to space limitations and for the sake of brevity, not all of these combinations have been described in detail. Any 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.
[0056] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described above, it is understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting the present invention. Those skilled in the art can make changes, modifications, substitutions, and alterations to the above embodiments within the scope of the present invention without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention. The scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A material handling and transfer mechanism, characterized in that, The device includes a transplanting overall mounting plate, a transplanting overall support plate, and transplanting components. The transplanting overall support plate includes a first support plate and a second support plate. Both ends of the transplanting overall mounting plate are connected to the first support plate and the second support plate, respectively. The upper surface of the transplanting overall mounting plate is provided with a first linear guide rail and a linear motor. The side of the transplanting overall mounting plate is provided with a second linear guide rail. The first linear guide rail, the second linear guide rail, and the linear motor are all connected to the transplanting components.
2. The pick and place transplant mechanism of claim 1, wherein, The linear motor includes a first linear motor and a second linear motor, and the transplanting component includes a first transplanting component and a second transplanting component. The first linear motor and the second linear motor are on the same straight line. A first limiting block is provided between the first linear motor and the second linear motor. The first linear motor is connected to the first transplanting component, and the second linear motor is connected to the first transplanting component.
3. The pick and place transplant mechanism of claim 2, wherein, The first transplanting component includes several suction nozzles, a motor assembly, and a solenoid valve assembly. The motor assembly and the solenoid valve assembly are both connected to the suction nozzles. The motor assembly drives the suction nozzles to move up and down and rotate, and the solenoid valve assembly controls the suction nozzles to inhale and exhale.
4. The pick and place transplant mechanism of claim 3, wherein, The motor assembly includes a first motor mounting plate and a second motor mounting plate. The first motor mounting plate is vertically arranged. A plurality of ZR motors are mounted on one side of the first motor mounting plate. A third support plate is provided below the other side of the first motor mounting plate. The third support plate is connected to the second motor mounting plate. The second motor mounting plate is connected to the first linear motor.
5. The material handling and transfer mechanism as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The number of suction nozzles is the same as the number of ZR motors, and the motor shaft of each ZR motor is connected to one suction nozzle through a copper sleeve.
6. The pick and place transplant mechanism of claim 4, wherein, The solenoid valve assembly includes a plurality of solenoid valves and a solenoid valve mounting plate. The solenoid valves are connected to a manifold. The solenoid valves and the manifold are disposed on the upper surface of the solenoid valve mounting plate. The solenoid valve mounting plate is connected to a first connecting plate. One end of the first connecting plate is connected to one end of the first motor mounting plate and one end of the second motor mounting plate, respectively.
7. The pick and place transplant mechanism of claim 6, wherein, A second connecting plate is connected above the second motor mounting plate. One end of the second connecting plate is connected to the second motor mounting plate, and a magnetic grid is installed on the other end of the second connecting plate. The lower surface of the second connecting plate is connected to the first linear guide rail.
8. The pick and place transplant mechanism of claim 2, wherein, The structure of the second transplanting component is the same as that of the first transplanting component.
9. The pick and place transplant mechanism of claim 3, wherein, The motor assembly is located to the side of the overall transplanting mounting plate, and the solenoid valve assembly is located above the overall transplanting mounting plate.
10. A pick and place transplant mechanism according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein, Limiting plates are provided at both ends of the overall transplanting mounting plate.