Translation components and material transfer equipment

Abstract

This application discloses a translation component and a material transfer device, comprising: a first mounting base, including a first X-axis slide rail and a transmission member extending along the X-axis direction; a second mounting base, including a second X-axis slide rail, a pair of sliding seats slidably disposed on the second X-axis slide rail, and a first Y-axis slide rail disposed on the sliding seats; and a cross connector, including a first connecting arm and a second connecting arm cross-hinged with the first connecting arm, a first sliding member rotatably connected to a first sliding rail and slidably connected to the first X-axis slide rail at a first end, a first pulley meshing with the transmission member rotatably connected to the first sliding member, a second sliding member rotatably connected to a first Y-axis slide rail at a second end, a third sliding member rotatably connected to the first X-axis slide rail at a third end, a second pulley meshing with the transmission member rotatably connected to the third sliding member, and a fourth sliding member rotatably connected to another first Y-axis slide rail at a fourth end.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the technical field of automatic workpiece loading and unloading, and in particular to a translation component and a material transfer device. Background Technology

[0002] In manufacturing processes, translational components are commonly used to replace manual workpiece handling with a more automated method, especially for workpieces that are numerous, heavy, or long, where manual handling is particularly unsuitable. In the handling of longer workpieces (such as long profiles or steel pipes), the picking mechanism used to grip the workpiece can translate relative to a translational track to achieve the transfer. To accommodate the length of the workpiece, the picking mechanism is usually also quite long, and the distance between the picking mechanism and the translational track is typically constant. This results in the picking mechanism and its connected structures continuously occupying a significant amount of space.

[0003] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a translation component and material transfer device that can reduce space occupation when not in use. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the shortcomings of the prior art, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a translation component and material transfer device that can reduce the space occupied when not in use.

[0005] According to an embodiment of this utility model, the first embodiment is provided as: a translation component, the translation component comprising:

[0006] The first mounting base includes a first X-axis slide rail and a transmission component extending along the X-axis direction;

[0007] The second mounting base includes a second X-axis slide rail, a pair of slide seats slidably disposed on the second X-axis slide rail, and a first Y-axis slide rail fixed on the slide seats; and

[0008] The cross connector includes a first connecting arm and a second connecting arm that is cross-hinged with the first connecting arm.

[0009] The first connecting arm includes a first end and a second end. The first end is rotatably connected to a first sliding member that is slidably connected to the first X-axis slide rail. A first pulley that meshes with the transmission member is rotatably connected to the first sliding member. The second end is rotatably connected to a second sliding member that is slidably connected to the first Y-axis slide rail.

[0010] The second connecting arm includes a third end and a fourth end. The third end is rotatably connected to a third sliding member that is slidably connected to the first X-axis slide rail. A second pulley that meshes with the transmission member is rotatably connected to the third sliding member. The fourth end is rotatably connected to a fourth sliding member that is slidably connected to another first Y-axis slide rail.

[0011] In a preferred embodiment, the second mounting base includes a pair of second X-axis slide rails spaced apart along the Y-axis direction, and the sliding base is mounted on the two second X-axis slide rails.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment, the bottom of the first mounting base is provided with a material picking mechanism, which includes multiple material picking elements arranged along the X-axis direction. The material picking elements are any one of suction cups, electromagnets, or grippers.

[0013] In a preferred embodiment, the material handling mechanism further includes a detection camera for photographing the workpiece, and the first mounting base further includes an adjusting motor, an adjusting slide rail, and a sliding connector; the material handling mechanism is rotatably connected to the first mounting base, the adjusting motor and the adjusting slide rail are both fixed to the first mounting base, the sliding connector is fixed to the material handling mechanism, and the adjusting motor drives the sliding connector to slide on the adjusting slide rail to drive the material handling mechanism to rotate.

[0014] In a preferred embodiment, the second mounting base further includes a rack extending along the X-axis direction and two drive seats slidably connected to the second X-axis slide rail. The drive seats are equipped with drive motors, and the output shafts of the drive motors are equipped with drive gears that mesh with the rack. The second end of the first connecting arm is rotatably connected to one of the drive seats, and the fourth end of the second connecting arm is rotatably connected to the other drive seat.

[0015] In a preferred embodiment, the translation component further includes a first deflection connecting piece and a second deflection connecting piece. One end of the first deflection connecting piece is fixed to the second end, and the other end is rotatably connected to the second sliding member. One end of the second deflection connecting piece is fixed to the fourth end, and the other end is rotatably connected to the fourth sliding member.

[0016] In a preferred embodiment, one of the first connecting arm and the second connecting arm is provided with an opening for the other to pass through, the opening limiting the angle of relative rotation between the first connecting arm and the second connecting arm.

[0017] In a preferred embodiment, the translation component further includes a pull rope and a pulley assembly. The pull rope is connected to the first mounting base and provides tension to overcome the gravity of the first mounting base. The pulley assembly includes a fixed part and a rotating part. The rotating part can rotate relative to the fixed part, and the rotating part is provided with a pulley that cooperates with the pull rope.

[0018] This utility model also provides a material transfer device, which includes a translation component as described in any of the above solutions, and a lifting component that drives the translation component to move along the Z-axis.

[0019] In a preferred embodiment, the lifting assembly includes a second lead screw motor, a lifting seat, a fifth sliding member, and a Z-axis slide rail; the lead screw of the second lead screw motor is threadedly connected to the lifting seat, the lifting seat and the fifth sliding member are both fixed to the second mounting base, and the fifth sliding member is slidably connected to the Z-axis slide rail.

[0020] This utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0021] In the solution of this application, when the two first sliding seats slide in the same direction, they can drive the first mounting seat and the material picking mechanism on it to translate in that direction. When the two first sliding seats move in opposite directions, the first pulley and the second pulley move in opposite directions along the transmission component, and the distance that the first end and the third end move on the shaft is equal. At this time, the distance between the first end and the third end on the shaft gradually increases, while the distance between the first mounting seat and the second mounting seat gradually decreases. This allows the first mounting seat to move closer to the second mounting seat when the translation component is not in use, thereby reducing the space occupied by the first mounting seat and the material picking mechanism. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the translation component according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the translation component according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of point a in the middle;

[0025] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram showing the connection between the first mounting base and the material handling mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 5 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the material transfer device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 6 This is a perspective view of a material transfer device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0028] Reference numerals: 10, First mounting base; 11, First X-axis slide rail; 12, Transmission component; 13, Adjusting motor; 14, Adjusting slide rail; 15, Sliding connector; 20, Second mounting base; 21, Second X-axis slide rail; 22, Sliding seat; 23, First Y-axis slide rail; 25, Rack; 26, Drive seat; 261, Drive motor; 262, Drive gear; 30, Cross connector; 31, First connecting arm; 1a, First end; 1b, Second end; 311, First sliding member; 312, Second sliding member; 313, First pulley 314. First deflection connecting piece; 32. Second connecting arm; 1c. Third end; 1d. Fourth end; 321. Third sliding member; 322. Fourth sliding member; 323. Second pulley; 324. Second deflection connecting piece; 33. Opening; 40. Material handling mechanism; 41. Material handling element; 42. Detection camera; 50. Pull rope; 61. Second lead screw motor; 62. Lifting seat; 63. Fifth sliding member; 64. Z-axis slide rail; 70. Pulley component; 71. Fixed part; 72. Rotating part; 80. Housing; 90. Workpiece; Detailed Implementation

[0029] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solutions in this application, the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this application, and not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0030] It should be noted that when a component is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another component, it can be directly on or indirectly set on the other component; when a component is referred to as being "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to or indirectly connected to the other component.

[0031] It should be understood that the terms "length", "width", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "vertical", "top", "bottom", "inner", and "outer" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or component 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 application.

[0032] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" or "several" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0033] It should be noted that the structures, proportions, sizes, etc., shown in the accompanying drawings of this specification are only for the purpose of assisting those skilled in the art in understanding and reading the content disclosed in the specification, and are not intended to limit the conditions under which this application can be implemented. Therefore, they have no substantial technical significance. Any modifications to the structure, changes in the proportions, or adjustments to the size should still fall within the scope of the technical content disclosed in this application, provided that they do not affect the effects and purposes that this application can produce.

[0034] Please refer to Figures 1-4 This utility model provides a translation component, which includes a first mounting base 10, a second mounting base 20, and a cross connector 30. The second mounting base 20 can be used to mount a material handling mechanism 40, and the cross connector 30 is used to connect the first mounting base 10 and the second mounting base 20. The first mounting base 10 includes a first X-axis slide rail 11 and a transmission member 12, the transmission member 12 extending along the X-axis direction. The second mounting base 20 includes a second X-axis slide rail 21, a pair of sliding seats 22, and a pair of first Y-axis slide rails 23. The sliding seats 22 are slidably disposed on the second X-axis slide rail 21, and the first Y-axis slide rails 23 are fixed on the sliding seats 22.

[0035] The cross connector 30 includes a first connecting arm 31 and a second connecting arm 32. The second connecting arm 32 is cross-hinged with the first connecting arm 31. The second connecting arm 32 and the first connecting arm 31 can rotate relative to each other around the Z-axis. When the two first sliding seats 22 slide in the same direction on the second X-axis slide rail 21, they can drive the first mounting seat 10 to translate in that direction. The first connecting arm 31 includes a first end 1a and a second end 1b. The first end 1a is rotatably connected to a first sliding member 311, the axis of which is the Z-axis. The first sliding member 311 is slidably connected to the first X-axis slide rail 11. A first pulley 313 is rotatably connected to the first sliding member 311. The first pulley 313 is connected to the transmission member 1. 2. Engagement: The second end 1b is rotatably connected to a second sliding member 312, the axis of which is also the Z-axis direction. The second sliding member 312 is slidably connected to a first Y-axis slide rail 23. The second connecting arm 32 includes a third end 1c and a fourth end 1d. The third end 1c is rotatably connected to a third sliding member 321, the axis of which is the Z-axis direction. The third sliding member 321 is slidably connected to a first X-axis slide rail 11. A second pulley 323 is rotatably connected to the third sliding member 321. The second pulley 323 engages with the transmission member 12. The fourth end 1d is rotatably connected to a fourth sliding member 322, the axis of which is also the Z-axis direction. The fourth sliding member 322 is slidably connected to another first Y-axis slide rail 23.

[0036] In this embodiment, the transmission component 12 can be a rack, chain, transmission belt, or other objects with meshing structures. The first pulley 313 and the second pulley 323 are preferably of the same specification. When the two first sliding seats 22 move towards each other, the first pulley 313 and the second pulley 323 move towards each other along the transmission component 12, and the distances traveled by the first end 1a and the third end 1c on the x-axis are equal. At this time, the distance between the first end 1a and the third end 1c on the x-axis gradually decreases, while the distance between the first mounting seat 10 and the second mounting seat 20 gradually decreases. The distance between the first sliding seats 22 and the second sliding seats 22 gradually increases. When the two first sliding seats 22 move in opposite directions, the first pulley 313 and the second pulley 323 move in opposite directions along the transmission member 12, and the distance between the first end 1a and the third end 1c on the x-axis is equal. At this time, the distance between the first end 1a and the third end 1c on the x-axis gradually increases, while the distance between the first mounting seat 10 and the second mounting seat 20 gradually decreases. This allows the first mounting seat 10 to move closer to the second mounting seat 20 when the translation component is not in use, thereby reducing the space occupied by the first mounting seat 10 and the material picking mechanism 40.

[0037] In this embodiment, the first connecting arm 31 and the second connecting arm 32 are cross-connected and can rotate relative to each other. The first end 1a of the first connecting arm 31 and the third end 1c of the second connecting arm 32 can slide relative to the first X-axis slide rail 11. The second end 1b of the first connecting arm 31 and the fourth end 1d of the second connecting arm 32 can slide relative to the first Y-axis slide rail 23. The sliding seat 22 can drive the first Y-axis slide rail 23 to slide relative to the second X-axis slide rail 21.

[0038] In a preferred embodiment, reference may be made to Figures 1-3 In order to enable the sliding seat 22 to slide relatively smoothly on the second X-axis slide rail 21, the second mounting seat 20 includes a pair of second X-axis slide rails 21. The two second X-axis slide rails 21 are arranged at intervals along the Y-axis direction. The sliding seat 22 is mounted on the two second X-axis slide rails 21. Specifically, the two feet of the sliding seat 22 are slidably mounted on the second X-axis slide rails 21, and the first Y-axis slide rail is fixed to the top crossbeam of the sliding seat 22.

[0039] In a preferred embodiment, the bottom of the first mounting base 10 is provided with a material picking mechanism 40, which includes a plurality of material picking elements 41 for gripping the workpiece 90. The plurality of material picking elements 41 are arranged along the X-axis to be suitable for gripping longer workpieces 90. The material picking elements 41 can be any one of suction cups, electromagnets or grippers.

[0040] Of course, in other embodiments, the material handling element 41 may also take other forms.

[0041] In a preferred embodiment, the material handling mechanism further includes a detection camera 42, which is used to photograph the workpiece to obtain the angle information of the workpiece placement. When the length direction of the workpiece is not consistent with the direction of the current arrangement of the multiple material handling elements 41, the angle of the material handling mechanism 40 can be adjusted to facilitate the gripping of the workpiece. (See reference...) Figure 4 The first mounting base 10 also includes an adjusting motor 13, an adjusting slide rail 14, and a sliding connector 15. The material handling mechanism 40 is rotatably connected to the first mounting base 10; specifically, it can be combined with… Figure 2 The left end of the first mounting base 10 is rotatably connected to the main body of the material handling mechanism 40, and the right end of the first mounting base 10 is rotated by adjusting the motor 13, thereby adjusting the angle of gripping the workpiece. The adjusting motor 13 and the adjusting slide rail 14 are both fixed to the first mounting base 10, and the sliding connector 15 is fixed to the material handling mechanism 40. The adjusting motor 13 drives the sliding connector 15 to slide on the adjusting slide rail 14, thereby driving the material handling mechanism 40 to move along the Y-axis.

[0042] In a preferred embodiment, the second mounting base 20 further includes a rack 25 and two drive seats 26. The rack 25 extends along the X-axis direction, and the drive seats 26 are slidably connected to the second X-axis slide rail 21. A drive motor 261 is mounted on the drive seat 26, and a drive gear 262 meshing with the rack 25 is mounted on the output shaft of the drive motor 261. The second end 1b of the first connecting arm 31 is rotatably connected to one drive seat 26, with its rotation axis in the Z-axis direction. The fourth end 1d of the second connecting arm 32 is rotatably connected to the other drive seat 26, with its rotation axis also in the Z-axis direction. In this embodiment, when the drive motor 261 is running, it can drive the drive gear 262 to rotate. The drive gear 262 engages with the rack 25 to drive the drive seat 26 to slide on the second X-axis slide rail 21, thereby driving the first connecting arm 31 or the second connecting arm 32 connected to it to rotate.

[0043] In a preferred embodiment, the translation component further includes a first deflection connecting piece 314 and a second deflection connecting piece 324. The extension direction of the first deflection connecting piece 314 deviates from the extension direction of the first connecting arm 31. One end of the first deflection connecting piece 314 is fixed to the second end 1b, and the other end is rotatably connected to the second sliding member 312, with its rotation axis in the Z-axis direction. The extension direction of the second deflection connecting piece 324 deviates from the extension direction of the second connecting arm 32. One end of the second deflection connecting piece 324 is fixed to the fourth end 1d, and the other end is rotatably connected to the fourth sliding member 322, with its rotation axis also in the Z-axis direction. Preferably, the extension direction of the first deflection connecting piece 314 is perpendicular to the extension direction of the first connecting arm 31, and the extension direction of the second deflection connecting piece 324 is perpendicular to the extension direction of the second connecting arm 32.

[0044] In a preferred embodiment, one of the first connecting arm 31 and the second connecting arm 32 is provided with an opening 33 for the other to pass through. That is, the opening 33 may be provided in the first connecting arm 31, and the second connecting arm 32 passes through the opening 33 and is hinged to the first connecting arm 31. Alternatively, the opening 33 may also be provided in the second connecting arm 32, and the first connecting arm 31 passes through the opening 33 and is hinged to the second connecting arm 32. The opening 33 restricts the angle of relative rotation between the first connecting arm 31 and the second connecting arm 32.

[0045] In a preferred embodiment, reference may be made to Figure 5 and Figure 6 Since the first mounting base 10 is connected to the second mounting base 20 via a cross connector 30, it is suspended in mid-air. The translation assembly also includes a pull rope 50 connected to the first mounting base 10. The pull rope 50 provides tension to overcome the gravity of the first mounting base 10. Preferably, a pull rope 50 is connected to both ends of the first mounting base 10 in the X-axis direction. The pull rope 50 can be controlled by a winding machine to ensure that the provided tension is moderate.

[0046] Furthermore, since the first mounting base 10 undergoes translation in the X-axis direction, in order to adapt the pulley 50 to this translational movement, the pulley component 70 cooperating with the pulley 50 also includes a fixed portion 71 and a rotating portion 72, wherein the rotating portion 72 can rotate relative to the fixed portion 71 about the Y-axis direction. For example, see reference. Figure 6 The chassis is provided with a pulley component 70, which includes a fixed part 71 fixed to the top of the chassis 80 and a rotating part 72 that can rotate relative to the fixed part 71. The pulley is located on the rotating part 72.

[0047] An embodiment of this utility model also provides a material transfer device, which includes the translation component in any of the above embodiments, and further includes a lifting component, which is used to drive the translation component to move along the Z-axis.

[0048] Specifically, the lifting assembly includes a second lead screw motor 61, a lifting seat 62, a fifth sliding member 63, and a Z-axis slide rail 64. The lead screw of the second lead screw motor 61 is threadedly connected to the lifting seat 62. Both the lifting seat 62 and the fifth sliding member 63 are fixed to the second mounting base 20. The fifth sliding member 63 is slidably connected to the Z-axis slide rail 64, which is fixed to the housing 80. In this embodiment, when the second lead screw motor 61 is running, its rotating lead screw can drive the lifting seat 62 and the second mounting base 20 to rise and fall, allowing the lifting seat 62 and the second mounting base 20 to slide on the Z-axis slide rail 64.

[0049] In a preferred embodiment, the X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis described above can be set to be perpendicular to each other. The above description of the disclosed embodiments enables those skilled in the art to implement or use this invention.

[0050] Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the invention. Therefore, the invention is not to be limited to the embodiments shown herein, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A translation component, characterized in that, The translation component includes: The first mounting base includes a first X-axis slide rail and a transmission component extending along the X-axis direction; The second mounting base includes a second X-axis slide rail, a pair of slide seats slidably disposed on the second X-axis slide rail, and a first Y-axis slide rail fixed on the slide seats; and The cross connector includes a first connecting arm and a second connecting arm that is cross-hinged with the first connecting arm. The first connecting arm includes a first end and a second end. The first end is rotatably connected to a first sliding member that is slidably connected to the first X-axis slide rail. A first pulley that meshes with the transmission member is rotatably connected to the first sliding member. The second end is rotatably connected to a second sliding member that is slidably connected to the first Y-axis slide rail. The second connecting arm includes a third end and a fourth end. The third end is rotatably connected to a third sliding member that is slidably connected to the first X-axis slide rail. A second pulley that meshes with the transmission member is rotatably connected to the third sliding member. The fourth end is rotatably connected to a fourth sliding member that is slidably connected to another first Y-axis slide rail.

2. The translation assembly of claim 1, wherein, The second mounting base includes a pair of second X-axis slide rails spaced apart along the Y-axis direction, and the sliding base is mounted on the two second X-axis slide rails.

3. The translation assembly of claim 1, wherein, The bottom of the first mounting base is provided with a material picking mechanism, which includes multiple material picking elements arranged along the X-axis. The material picking elements are any one of suction cups, electromagnets, or grippers.

4. The translation assembly of claim 3, wherein, The material handling mechanism further includes a detection camera for photographing the workpiece, and the first mounting base further includes an adjusting motor, an adjusting slide rail, and a sliding connector; the material handling mechanism is rotatably connected to the first mounting base, the adjusting motor and the adjusting slide rail are both fixed to the first mounting base, the sliding connector is fixed to the material handling mechanism, and the adjusting motor drives the sliding connector to slide on the adjusting slide rail to drive the material handling mechanism to rotate.

5. The translation assembly of claim 1, wherein, The second mounting base also includes a rack extending along the X-axis direction, and two drive seats slidably connected to the second X-axis slide rail. The drive seats are equipped with drive motors, and the output shaft of the drive motors is equipped with drive gears that mesh with the rack. The second end of the first connecting arm is rotatably connected to one of the drive seats, and the fourth end of the second connecting arm is rotatably connected to the other drive seat.

6. The translation assembly of claim 1, wherein, The translation component further includes a first deflection connecting piece and a second deflection connecting piece. One end of the first deflection connecting piece is fixed to the second end, and the other end is rotatably connected to the second sliding member. One end of the second deflection connecting piece is fixed to the fourth end, and the other end is rotatably connected to the fourth sliding member.

7. The translation assembly of claim 1, wherein, One of the first connecting arm and the second connecting arm is provided with an opening for the other to pass through, the opening limiting the angle of relative rotation between the first connecting arm and the second connecting arm.

8. The translation assembly of claim 1, wherein, The translation component also includes a pull rope and a pulley. The pull rope is connected to the first mounting base and provides tension to overcome the gravity of the first mounting base. The pulley includes a fixed part and a rotating part. The rotating part can rotate relative to the fixed part, and the rotating part is provided with a pulley that cooperates with the pull rope.

9. A material moving apparatus characterized by, The material transfer device includes a translation component as described in any one of claims 1 to 8, and a lifting component that drives the translation component to move along the Z-axis.

10. The material moving apparatus of claim 9, wherein, The lifting assembly includes a second lead screw motor, a lifting seat, a fifth sliding member, and a Z-axis slide rail; the lead screw of the second lead screw motor is threadedly connected to the lifting seat, the lifting seat and the fifth sliding member are both fixed to the second mounting base, and the fifth sliding member is slidably connected to the Z-axis slide rail.

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