A clamp cover removing device

By designing an automated clamping cap removal device, the problems of low efficiency and short service life of traditional clamping cap removal methods have been solved, realizing automated cap removal and transfer, reducing the labor force of employees and improving production efficiency.

CN224488239UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-14FLEXTRONICS ELECTRONICS TECH SUZHOU

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
FLEXTRONICS ELECTRONICS TECH SUZHOU
Filing Date
2025-08-14
Publication Date
2026-07-14

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Traditional clamping methods for removing covers are inefficient, resulting in high labor intensity for employees, easy damage to the clamps, and short service life.

Method used

Design a clamping and cap-removing device that includes a cap-removing mechanism and a cap-picking mechanism. Utilize components such as a conveying device, limiting blocks, a fixed bracket, a drive mechanism, and a suction nozzle to achieve automatic separation and transfer of the clamp and the upper cap plate.

Benefits of technology

It enables automated disassembly and transfer of the fixture and top cover, reducing labor costs, improving production efficiency, and extending the service life of the fixture.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a clamp uncapping device, include: frame and set up uncapping mechanism and take cover mechanism on the frame, uncapping mechanism includes conveying device, spacing stopper, fixed bolster, mounting bracket, first drive mechanism, pressure head, second drive mechanism, telescopic drive mechanism, bracket. Through above -mentioned mode, the utility model discloses a clamp uncapping device can be automated and can uncapping and shift with the upper cover plate of sight clamp, alleviate the work labor of staff to the greatest extent, avoid the misoperation of staff, effectively improve production efficiency, and improve the space utilization of factory at the same time.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automated electrical control technology, and in particular to a clamping cover removal device. Background Technology

[0002] When performing wave soldering, the product to be processed needs to be placed on the fixture, and then the top cover plate is installed on the fixture to press and fix the product. After processing is completed, the top cover plate is removed from the fixture.

[0003] The current traditional method of removing the cover requires the worker to manually press the latch of the clamp to separate the clamp from the top cover plate, and then the worker manually removes the top cover plate of the wave soldering clamp.

[0004] This method is not only inefficient, but also causes finger injuries to employees due to long-term labor. In addition, the clamps and top cover are easily damaged due to uneven stress, resulting in a short service life. Therefore, improvements are needed. Utility Model Content

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] A clamping cap removal device is provided, comprising: a frame, and a cap removal mechanism and a cap taking mechanism disposed on the frame.

[0007] The cap removal mechanism includes a conveying device, a limiting block, a fixed bracket, a mounting frame, a first driving mechanism, a pressure head, a second driving mechanism, a telescopic driving mechanism, and a bracket. The conveying mechanism is fixedly connected to the frame to convey the clamp to the cap removal position. The limiting block is disposed on the frame. Two sets of fixed brackets are disposed opposite each other above the conveying mechanism. The first driving mechanism is fixedly connected to the fixed bracket and drives the mounting frame to move up and down. The pressure head is movably disposed below the mounting frame. The second driving mechanism drives the pressure head to perform telescopic and lifting movements, so that the pressure head presses down on the clamp lock, thereby releasing the clamp from the upper cover plate. The bracket is movably connected to the mounting frame. The telescopic driving mechanism drives the bracket to move back and forth, thereby lifting the upper cover plate.

[0008] The cap removal mechanism includes a cap removal drive mechanism, a cap removal bracket, and a suction nozzle. The cap removal drive mechanism drives the cap removal bracket to move along the XYZ axis between two fixed brackets. The cap removal bracket is provided with multiple suction nozzles connected to a vacuum generator to adsorb the cap plate through negative pressure.

[0009] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the conveying device includes a conveyor belt and a drive motor for driving the conveyor belt to rotate.

[0010] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the limiting block is fixedly or vertically mounted on the frame in the forward direction of the clamp.

[0011] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the fixed bracket includes a vertical frame and an installation platform movably connected to the vertical frame.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a lifting guide shaft is movably connected to the fixed bracket, and the lower end of the lifting guide shaft is fixedly connected to the mounting frame to guide the mounting frame and its components in a lifting manner.

[0013] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the first drive mechanism adopts a three-axis guide cylinder, and the telescopic drive mechanism adopts a double-rod guide cylinder.

[0014] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a connecting plate is fixedly connected to the upper end of the pressure head, and the upper end of the connecting plate passes through the mounting bracket and is connected to the second drive mechanism.

[0015] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a bracket is provided on each side of the pressure head.

[0016] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the second drive mechanism adopts an XY axis drive platform, or the second drive mechanism includes a telescopic cylinder that drives the pressure head to move back and forth and a lifting cylinder that drives the telescopic cylinder to move up and down, with the lifting cylinder fixedly connected to the mounting frame.

[0017] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the cap-removing driving mechanism is a robotic arm, or the cap-removing driving mechanism includes a lifting cylinder that drives the cap-removing bracket to move up and down, and an XY-axis module that drives the lifting cylinder and the cap-removing bracket to translate along the XY axis.

[0018] The beneficial effects of this utility model are: the automated visual clamp and the disassembly and transfer of the top cover plate reduce the labor force of employees to the greatest extent, avoid employee misoperation, effectively improve production efficiency, and at the same time improve the space utilization of the factory. Attached Figure Description

[0019] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort, wherein:

[0020] Figure 1This is a schematic diagram of the cap removal mechanism of a preferred embodiment of the clamp cap removal device of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the cap-removing mechanism of a preferred embodiment of the clamp cap-removing device of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly structure of a preferred embodiment of the clamping and capping device of this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this utility model, and not all of them. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0024] Please see Figure 1-3 The embodiments of this utility model include:

[0025] A fixture cap removal device realizes automatic separation and automatic transfer of wave soldering fixture body and cap. Its structure includes a frame 1 and a cap removal mechanism 10 and a cap taking mechanism 20 disposed on the frame.

[0026] The cover removal mechanism is used to separate the upper cover plate 3 from the clamp 4. Its structure includes a conveying device 11, a limiting block 12, a fixed bracket 13, a mounting bracket 14, a first drive mechanism 15, a pressure head 16, a second drive mechanism 17, a telescopic drive mechanism 18, and a bracket 19.

[0027] The conveying mechanism is fixedly connected to the frame to transport the clamp to the cap removal position. The limiting block is fixed or liftable on the frame to accurately limit the clamp to the cap removal position. Two sets of fixed brackets are arranged opposite each other on the frame above the conveying mechanism. The first drive mechanism is fixedly connected to the fixed brackets, and its output end is connected to the mounting frame to drive the mounting frame to move up and down.

[0028] The pressure head is movably positioned below the mounting bracket. A connecting plate is fixedly connected to the upper end of the pressure head. The upper end of the connecting plate passes through a clearance groove on the mounting bracket and connects to the second drive mechanism. The second drive mechanism drives the pressure head to extend, retract, and lift via the connecting plate, causing the pressure head to move above the clamp lock and press down on the clamp lock, thereby releasing the clamp from locking the upper cover plate. The brackets are movably positioned on the mounting brackets on both sides of the pressure head. A telescopic drive mechanism is connected to the brackets to drive the brackets to move back and forth, thereby lifting the upper cover plate.

[0029] More preferably, the conveying device includes a conveyor belt (belt or conveyor chain) and a drive motor for driving the conveyor belt to rotate.

[0030] A further preferred embodiment includes a vertical frame and a mounting platform movably connected to the vertical frame, allowing the position of the mounting platform to be adjusted according to actual practical needs.

[0031] In a further preferred embodiment, a lifting guide shaft is movably connected to the fixed bracket, and the lower end of the lifting guide shaft is fixedly connected to the mounting frame to guide the mounting frame and its components in a lifting motion.

[0032] More preferably, the first drive mechanism adopts a three-axis guide cylinder, and the telescopic drive mechanism adopts a double-rod guide cylinder.

[0033] More preferably, the second drive mechanism can directly adopt an integrated XY axis drive platform, or the second drive mechanism includes a telescopic cylinder that drives the connecting plate and the pressure head to move back and forth, and a lifting cylinder that drives the pressure head to move up and down, with the telescopic cylinder or the lifting cylinder fixedly connected to the mounting frame.

[0034] During cap removal, the conveying device moves the clamp from the wave soldering equipment to the target position (a sensor can be installed for sensing). The limit block stops the clamp, keeping it in the cap removal position. The first drive mechanism lowers the mounting bracket a certain distance, positioning the bracket below the outer side of the upper cover. Then, the second drive mechanism moves the pressure head directly above the latch and lowers it, pressing the latch down until it disengages from the upper cover. The telescopic drive mechanism extends the bracket below the upper cover to support it in a horizontal and stable state, while the pressure head remains pressing down on the latch. The first drive mechanism lifts the entire assembly via the mounting bracket, using the bracket to lift the upper cover away from the clamp, waiting for the suction nozzle to pick it up. Once the pressure head disengages from the latch, the second drive mechanism moves the pressure head upward and backward to reset.

[0035] The cap removal mechanism is used to remove the top cover plate to facilitate the removal of the product from the fixture. Its structure includes a cap removal drive mechanism, a cap removal bracket 21, and a suction nozzle 22. The cap removal drive mechanism is located above the fixed bracket and drives the cap removal bracket to move back and forth and lift and lower between the two fixed brackets. The cap removal bracket is equipped with multiple suction nozzles connected to a vacuum generator to adsorb the top cover plate by negative pressure.

[0036] In some embodiments of this application, the cap removal driving mechanism is a robotic arm, or the cap removal driving mechanism includes a lifting cylinder that drives the cap removal bracket to move up and down, and an XY axis module that drives the lifting cylinder and the cap removal bracket to translate along the XY axis.

[0037] After the top cover is removed from the fixture, the cap removal drive mechanism, according to the pre-programmed procedure, moves the cap removal bracket above the top cover and gradually lowers it until the suction nozzle contacts the top surface of the top cover. At this point, the vacuum generator creates a negative pressure environment to hold the top cover of the fixture in place. Then, the cap removal drive mechanism moves the cap removal bracket upward to reset, so that the top cover is completely removed from the fixture or the top cover of the fixture is placed in the designated area.

[0038] The beneficial effects of this utility model of a clamping and cap removal device are: it can automatically remove and transfer the clamping and cap, minimizing the labor required by employees, avoiding employee misoperation, effectively improving production efficiency, and at the same time improving the space utilization of the factory.

[0039] The above description is merely an embodiment of this utility model and does not limit the patent scope of this utility model. Any equivalent structural or procedural transformations made using the content of this utility model specification, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A clamping cap removal device, characterized in that, include: The frame, and the cap removal and cap taking mechanisms mounted on the frame, The cap removal mechanism includes a conveying device, a limiting block, a fixed bracket, a mounting frame, a first driving mechanism, a pressure head, a second driving mechanism, a telescopic driving mechanism, and a bracket. The conveying device is fixedly connected to the frame to convey the clamp to the cap removal position. The limiting block is disposed on the frame. Two sets of fixed brackets are disposed opposite each other above the conveying device. The first driving mechanism is fixedly connected to the fixed bracket and drives the mounting frame to move up and down. The pressure head is movably disposed below the mounting frame. The second driving mechanism drives the pressure head to perform telescopic and lifting movements, so that the pressure head presses down on the clamp lock, thereby releasing the clamp from the upper cover plate. The bracket is movably connected to the mounting frame. The telescopic driving mechanism drives the bracket to move back and forth, thereby lifting the upper cover plate. The cap removal mechanism includes a cap removal drive mechanism, a cap removal bracket, and a suction nozzle. The cap removal drive mechanism drives the cap removal bracket to move along the XYZ axis between two fixed brackets. The cap removal bracket is provided with multiple suction nozzles connected to a vacuum generator to adsorb the cap plate through negative pressure.

2. The clamping cap removal device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The conveying device includes a conveyor belt and a drive motor that drives the conveyor belt to rotate.

3. The clamping cap removal device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The limiting block is fixed or can be raised and lowered on the frame in the direction of the clamp's forward movement.

4. The clamping cap removal device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fixed support includes a vertical frame and a mounting platform that is movably connected to the vertical frame.

5. A clamping cap removal device according to claim 1, characterized in that, A lifting guide shaft is movably connected to the fixed bracket, and the lower end of the lifting guide shaft is fixedly connected to the mounting frame to guide the mounting frame and its components in a lifting manner.

6. The clamping cap removal device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first drive mechanism uses a three-axis guide cylinder, and the telescopic drive mechanism uses a double-rod guide cylinder.

7. The clamping cap removal device according to claim 1, characterized in that, A connecting plate is fixedly connected to the upper end of the pressure head, and the upper end of the connecting plate passes through the mounting bracket and is connected to the second drive mechanism.

8. A clamping cap removal device according to claim 1, characterized in that, A bracket is provided on each side of the pressure head.

9. A clamping cap removal device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second drive mechanism adopts an XY axis drive platform, or the second drive mechanism includes a telescopic cylinder that drives the pressure head to move back and forth and a lifting cylinder that drives the telescopic cylinder to move up and down, with the lifting cylinder fixedly connected to the mounting frame.

10. A clamping cap removal device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cap removal driving mechanism is a robotic arm, or the cap removal driving mechanism includes a lifting cylinder that drives the cap removal bracket to move up and down, and an XY axis module that drives the lifting cylinder and the cap removal bracket to translate along the XY axis.