A valve gate apparatus

Abstract

The utility model relates to automatic material taking technical field discloses a valve material taking device, including elevating mechanical arm, the outside of elevating mechanical arm is connected with the drive platform of sliding, the outside fixed connection of drive platform has lubricating mechanism, the bottom of elevating mechanical arm rotatoryly connected has the rotating block, the bottom fixed connection of rotating block has replacement mechanism, the bottom of elevating mechanical arm is connected with work piece of sliding, the lubricating mechanism includes connecting block, the outside fixed connection of drive platform is in the outside of connecting block, the top fixed connection of connecting block has the oil storage tank, the outside fixed connection of connecting block has the oil pipe, the inside sliding connection of oil pipe has the limit plate, the top fixed connection of oil pipe has control assembly, in the utility model, effectively reduce the tooth surface wear and deviation of positioning caused by dry friction, significantly prolong the service life of elevating mechanical arm, improve the stability and reliability of equipment operation.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automatic material handling technology, and in particular to a valve material handling device. Background Technology

[0002] Valve handling devices are mechanical devices used for automated handling of valve workpieces. During production or maintenance, they grab valves from the feeding table or storage location and accurately transfer them to the processing, inspection, or assembly station. These devices typically use mechanical grippers, vacuum suction cups, or magnetic adsorption mechanisms to stably grasp the valves and achieve precise movement through linear modules, robotic arms, or rotary cylinders. This ensures accurate positioning without damaging the workpiece, significantly improving production efficiency and reducing human error. They are especially suitable for high-precision, high-volume manufacturing assembly line operations. They can also be integrated with vision inspection or sensor components to optimize the picking and placing accuracy and stability.

[0003] A valve material handling device mainly consists of a clamping mechanism, a drive unit, a positioning component, and a control component. The clamping mechanism uses mechanical grippers or vacuum suction cups to firmly grasp the valve workpiece. The drive unit includes a linear module, a servo motor, or pneumatic components to achieve precise reciprocating or rotary motion. The positioning component is equipped with a guide rod or sensor to ensure accurate transfer position. The control component coordinates the actions of each component through a motion controller. The overall structure is compact and adapts to the needs of high-speed and high-precision production lines.

[0004] In the existing technology, the lack of lubrication in the existing valve feeding device will cause the moving parts such as lifting gear and guide rail to wear severely due to dry friction, resulting in a decrease in transmission accuracy, an increase in positioning deviation, an increase in motor load leading to increased energy consumption and overload risk, and direct metal contact will produce abnormal noise and vibration, which will lead to loosening or cracking of structural components and a significant reduction in equipment service life. Therefore, a valve feeding device is proposed to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] To overcome the above deficiencies, this utility model provides a valve feed device, which aims to improve the problem that the lack of lubrication in the valve feed device in the prior art leads to severe wear of moving parts such as lifting gears and guide rails due to dry friction.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0007] A valve material handling device includes a lifting robotic arm, a drive platform slidably connected to the outer side of the lifting robotic arm, a lubrication mechanism fixedly connected to the outer side of the drive platform, a rotating block rotatably connected to the bottom end of the lifting robotic arm, a replacement mechanism fixedly connected to the bottom end of the rotating block, and a workpiece slidably connected to the bottom end of the lifting robotic arm.

[0008] The lubrication mechanism includes a connecting block, the outer side of the drive platform is fixedly connected to the outer side of the connecting block, an oil reservoir is fixedly connected to the top of the connecting block, an oil pipe is fixedly connected to the outer side of the connecting block, a limit plate is slidably connected inside the oil pipe, a control component is fixedly connected to the top of the oil pipe, and a nozzle is fixedly connected to the bottom of the oil pipe.

[0009] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0010] The replacement mechanism includes a first alignment block, the bottom end of which is fixedly connected to the top end of the first alignment block, a second alignment block slidably connected to the front end of the first alignment block, a shifting rod slidably connected inside the second alignment block, a chuck fixedly connected to the rear end of the shifting rod, a semi-circular hollow block slidably connected to the outer side of the chuck, a semi-circular hollow block 2 fixedly connected inside the second alignment block, and a gripper fixedly connected to the bottom end of the second alignment block.

[0011] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0012] The control component includes a hollow plate, the top end of the oil pipe is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the hollow plate, a cylinder is installed at the top end of the hollow plate, and a sliding groove is opened inside the hollow plate.

[0013] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0014] The driving end of the cylinder is fixedly connected to the top of the limiting plate, and the outer side of the limiting plate is slidably connected to the inside of the slide groove.

[0015] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0016] The top of the drive platform is slidably connected to the bottom of the nozzle, and the bottom of the nozzle is slidably connected to the outside of the lifting mechanical arm.

[0017] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0018] The inner side of the second semi-circular hollow block is slidably connected to the outer side of the chuck, and the outer side of the chuck is rotatably connected to the inner side of the first alignment block.

[0019] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0020] The outer side of the displacement rod is slidably connected to the inner side of the second semicircular hollow block, and the rear end of the second semicircular hollow block is slidably connected to the front end of the first semicircular hollow block.

[0021] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0022] The interior of the first alignment block is fixedly connected to the outside of the first semicircular hollow block, and the front end of the first semicircular hollow block is slidably connected to the rear end of the second alignment block.

[0023] This utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0024] 1. In this utility model, a closed-loop oil supply consisting of an oil storage tank, oil pipe, and nozzle, combined with a cylinder-driven limiting plate and slide groove structure, achieves precise quantitative lubrication at the gear and rack meshing point. This effectively reduces tooth surface wear and positioning deviation caused by dry friction, significantly extends the service life of the lifting robotic arm, and reduces motor load and energy consumption. The automated control of the lubrication process reduces the frequency of manual maintenance and improves the stability and reliability of equipment operation.

[0025] 2. In this utility model, the alignment structure of the shift rod linkage chuck and the semi-circular hollow block one and the semi-circular hollow block two is used to realize the quick assembly and disassembly of the gripper. The user only needs to rotate the shift rod to disconnect the connection between the alignment block one and the alignment block two. Replacement can be completed without auxiliary tools, which greatly improves the flexibility of the gripper to adapt to different workpieces, shortens the changeover time, and ensures clamping accuracy, thus adapting to diversified production needs. Attached Figure Description

[0026] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of a valve feeding device proposed in this utility model;

[0027] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the connecting block of a valve feeding device proposed in this utility model;

[0028] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0029] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the alignment block of a valve feeding device proposed in this utility model;

[0030] Figure 5 for Figure 4 Enlarged view of point B in the middle.

[0031] Legend:

[0032] 1. Lifting robotic arm; 2. Drive platform; 3. Lubrication mechanism; 31. Connecting block; 32. Oil tank; 33. Oil pipe; 34. Limiting plate; 35. Control components; 351. Hollow plate; 352. Cylinder; 353. Slide groove; 36. Nozzle; 4. Rotating block; 5. Changing mechanism; 51. Alignment block one; 52. Alignment block two; 53. Shifting rod; 54. Chuck; 55. Semicircular hollow block one; 56. Semicircular hollow block two; 57. Gripper; 6. Workpiece. Detailed Implementation

[0033] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0034] Reference Figures 1 to 3 This utility model provides an embodiment of a valve material handling device, including a lifting mechanical arm 1. The lifting mechanical arm 1 can achieve precise vertical displacement, providing a basic height adjustment function for material handling operations. A drive platform 2 is slidably connected to the outer side of the lifting mechanical arm 1, and a lubrication mechanism 3 is fixedly connected to the outer side of the drive platform 2. The drive platform 2 can slide stably along the lifting mechanical arm 1, ensuring that the position of the lubrication mechanism 3 can be flexibly adjusted according to the operation requirements. The lubrication mechanism 3 can lubricate and maintain the key friction parts of the lifting mechanical arm 1, reducing component wear. A rotating block 4 is rotatably connected to the bottom end of the lifting mechanical arm 1, and a replacement mechanism 5 is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the rotating block 4. The rotating block 4 can rotate flexibly, so that the replacement mechanism 5 and the clamping part below can be adjusted to a suitable material handling angle. A workpiece 6 is slidably connected to the bottom end of the lifting mechanical arm 1. The workpiece 6 is accurately picked up and placed through the operation of the lifting mechanical arm 1. The replacement mechanism 5 facilitates the quick disassembly and assembly of the clamping part, improving the device maintenance efficiency and adaptability to different workpieces 6.

[0035] The lubrication mechanism 3 includes a connecting block 31. The outer side of the drive platform 2 is fixedly connected to the outer side of the connecting block 31. An oil storage tank 32 is fixedly connected to the top of the connecting block 31, and an oil pipe 33 is fixedly connected to the outer side of the connecting block 31. The connecting block 31 provides stable installation support for the oil storage tank 32 and the oil pipe 33, ensuring the overall stability of the lubrication mechanism 3. The oil storage tank 32 can store sufficient lubricating oil to provide a sufficient oil supply for continuous lubrication. The oil pipe 33 can stably transport the lubricating oil in the oil storage tank 32 to the front end, ensuring smooth oil flow. A limiting plate 34 is slidably connected inside the oil pipe 33. The sliding of the limiting plate 34 can control the flow of lubricating oil in the oil pipe 33, avoiding oil waste or insufficient supply. A control component 35 is fixedly connected to the top of the oil pipe 33. The control component 35 provides power and control for the sliding of the limiting plate 34, realizing precise control of the oil output. A nozzle 36 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the oil pipe 33. The nozzle 36 can accurately spray lubricating oil onto the friction parts of the lifting robotic arm 1, improving the targeted lubrication.

[0036] The control component 35 includes a hollow plate 351, the top end of an oil pipe 33 is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the hollow plate 351, a cylinder 352 is installed on the top end of the hollow plate 351, the hollow plate 351 provides installation space and sliding track for the cylinder 352 and the limiting plate 34 to ensure orderly operation of each component, the cylinder 352 can provide stable driving force to drive the limiting plate 34 to slide, and a sliding groove 353 is provided inside the hollow plate 351 to guide the sliding of the limiting plate 34 and ensure its smooth and stable sliding.

[0037] The driving end of cylinder 352 is fixedly connected to the top of the limiting plate 34, so that the driving force of cylinder 352 can directly act on the limiting plate 34 to achieve effective control of its sliding. The outer side of the limiting plate 34 is slidably connected to the inside of the slide groove 353 to ensure that the limiting plate 34 moves along a predetermined trajectory and accurately controls the oil output. The top of the drive platform 2 is slidably connected to the bottom of the nozzle 36, so that the nozzle 36 can move with the drive platform 2 to expand the lubrication range. The bottom of the nozzle 36 is slidably connected to the outer side of the lifting mechanical arm 1, so that the nozzle 36 can get close to the friction part of the lifting mechanical arm 1 and improve the lubrication effect.

[0038] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 The replacement mechanism 5 includes a first alignment block 51, the front end of which is slidably connected to the top of a second alignment block 52. The bottom end of the rotating block 4 is fixedly connected to the first alignment block 51. The first alignment block 51 and the second alignment block 52 cooperate to provide a connection base for the clamping part, ensuring the stability of the clamping part installation, and allowing the first alignment block 51 to rotate synchronously with the rotating block 4, ensuring the integrity of the clamping part when adjusting the angle, facilitating the separation and engagement of the first alignment block 51 and the second alignment block 52, and providing convenience for the replacement of the clamping part. The second alignment block 52 is internally slidably connected to a shift rod 53, and the rear end of the shift rod 53 is fixedly connected to a chuck 54. The sliding of the shift rod 53 can drive the chuck 54 to rotate, realizing the locking and unlocking of the first alignment block 51 and the second alignment block 52.

[0039] A semi-circular hollow block 55 is slidably connected to the outer side of the chuck 54. The cooperation between the semi-circular hollow block 55 and the chuck 54 can enhance the stability of the connection between the alignment block 51 and the alignment block 52. A semi-circular hollow block 56 is fixedly connected inside the alignment block 52. The chuck 54 can cooperate or separate with the semi-circular hollow block 55 and the semi-circular hollow block 56 by rotation, thereby controlling the connection state of the alignment block 51 and the alignment block 52. The cooperation between the semi-circular hollow block 56 and the chuck 54 further consolidates the connection between the alignment block 51 and the alignment block 52. A gripper 57 is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the alignment block 52. The gripper 57 can directly contact the workpiece 6 to achieve stable clamping of the workpiece 6. The inner side of the semi-circular hollow block 56 is slidably connected to the outer side of the chuck 54.

[0040] The outer side of the chuck 54 is rotatably connected to the inner side of the alignment block 51, allowing the chuck 54 to rotate flexibly within the alignment block 51 for easy operation. The outer side of the shifting rod 53 is slidably connected to the inner side of the semi-circular hollow block 56, ensuring the stability of the shifting rod 53 during sliding and ensuring effective driving of the chuck 54. The rear end of the semi-circular hollow block 56 is slidably connected to the front end of the semi-circular hollow block 55, allowing the semi-circular hollow block 55 and the semi-circular hollow block 56 to fit tightly together and enhance the connection's firmness. The inner side of the alignment block 51 is fixedly connected to the outer side of the semi-circular hollow block 55, ensuring the stable position of the semi-circular hollow block 55 within the alignment block 51 and guaranteeing its cooperation with the chuck 54. The front end of the semi-circular hollow block 55 is slidably connected to the rear end of the alignment block 52, facilitating the docking and separation of the alignment block 51 and the alignment block 52, and making it convenient to replace the gripper 57.

[0041] Working principle: Due to the long-term lifting of the lifting robotic arm 1, the tooth surfaces of the gears and racks are scratched or deformed due to dry friction, resulting in positioning deviation and affecting the valve picking and placing accuracy. Therefore, a lubrication mechanism 3 is provided at its meshing point to lubricate the workpiece 6 and extend the service life of the device. On the outside of the drive platform 2, through the fixed connecting block 31, the lubricating oil stored in the oil tank 32 at the top of the connecting block 31 is delivered to the nozzle 36 through the oil pipe 33. The oil output is controlled by the cylinder 352 driving the limiting plate 34 to slide in the slide groove 353 opened inside the hollow plate 351, and finally the meshing point is maintained.

[0042] To facilitate daily maintenance of the device and adapt it to clamping various workpieces 6, a replacement mechanism 5 is provided at the gripper 57 to quickly replace the gripper 57. The user only needs to rotate the shift rod 53 located outside the alignment block 1 51 and the alignment block 2 52. The movement of the shift rod 53 drives the chuck 54 inside each to rotate. The chuck 54 aligns with the semi-circular hollow block 1 55 and the other half aligns with the semi-circular hollow block 2 56, so that the alignment block 1 51 and the alignment block 2 52 are no longer connected. Finally, the two are quickly separated and the gripper 57 is removed, realizing quick replacement.

[0043] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Although the present utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A valve material handling device, comprising a lifting robotic arm (1), characterized in that: The lifting mechanical arm (1) is slidably connected to a drive platform (2), and the drive platform (2) is fixedly connected to a lubrication mechanism (3). The bottom end of the lifting mechanical arm (1) is rotatably connected to a rotating block (4), and the bottom end of the rotating block (4) is fixedly connected to a replacement mechanism (5). The bottom end of the lifting mechanical arm (1) is slidably connected to a workpiece (6). The lubrication mechanism (3) includes a connecting block (31), the outer side of the drive platform (2) is fixedly connected to the outer side of the connecting block (31), the top of the connecting block (31) is fixedly connected to an oil reservoir (32), the outer side of the connecting block (31) is fixedly connected to an oil pipe (33), the inside of the oil pipe (33) is slidably connected to a limit plate (34), the top of the oil pipe (33) is fixedly connected to a control component (35), and the bottom of the oil pipe (33) is fixedly connected to a nozzle (36).

2. The valve feed device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The replacement mechanism (5) includes a first alignment block (51), the bottom end of the rotating block (4) is fixedly connected to the top end of the first alignment block (51), the front end of the first alignment block (51) is slidably connected to a second alignment block (52), the inside of the second alignment block (52) is slidably connected to a shifting rod (53), the rear end of the shifting rod (53) is fixedly connected to a chuck (54), the outside of the chuck (54) is slidably connected to a first semi-circular hollow block (55), the inside of the second alignment block (52) is fixedly connected to a second semi-circular hollow block (56), and the bottom end of the second alignment block (52) is fixedly connected to a gripper (57).

3. The valve feeder according to claim 1, characterized in that: The control component (35) includes a hollow plate (351), the top end of the oil pipe (33) is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the hollow plate (351), a cylinder (352) is installed on the top end of the hollow plate (351), and a sliding groove (353) is provided inside the hollow plate (351).

4. The valve feed device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The driving end of the cylinder (352) is fixedly connected to the top of the limiting plate (34), and the outer side of the limiting plate (34) is slidably connected to the inside of the slide groove (353).

5. The valve feed device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the drive platform (2) is slidably connected to the bottom of the nozzle (36), and the bottom of the nozzle (36) is slidably connected to the outside of the lifting mechanical arm (1).

6. A valve feeder according to claim 2, characterized in that: The inner side of the semi-circular hollow block 2 (56) is slidably connected to the outer side of the chuck (54), and the outer side of the chuck (54) is rotatably connected to the inner side of the alignment block 1 (51).

7. A valve feeder according to claim 2, characterized in that: The outer side of the shifting rod (53) is slidably connected to the inner side of the second semicircular hollow block (56), and the rear end of the second semicircular hollow block (56) is slidably connected to the front end of the first semicircular hollow block (55).

8. A valve feeder according to claim 2, characterized in that: The interior of the first alignment block (51) is fixedly connected to the outside of the first semicircular hollow block (55), and the front end of the first semicircular hollow block (55) is slidably connected to the rear end of the second alignment block (52).

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