A material taking and placing device for an automated production line
The turntable structure driven by electric push rods and servo motors solves the problems of cumbersome control and product damage caused by existing devices, and realizes flexible and safe product handling.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SHANGHAI WANGQING AUTOMATIC TECH CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-09-24
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-21
AI Technical Summary
Existing automated production lines use multi-motor control for material handling devices, which is cumbersome and prone to damaging products, affecting product quality.
An electric push rod drives a suction cup to create negative pressure to adsorb the product. Combined with an intermittent rotation component and a turntable structure driven by a servo motor, the product can be adsorbed under negative pressure and rotated in a position, thus avoiding damage from clamping.
This allows for flexible product handling, avoids damage from clamping, and improves product quality and ease of operation.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automation equipment technology, specifically to a material handling device for an automated production line. Background Technology
[0002] An automated production line refers to a production organization form in which the product manufacturing process is realized by an automated machine system. It is formed on the basis of further development of continuous production lines. Its characteristics are: the workpiece is automatically transferred from one machine tool to another, and the machine tools automatically perform processing, loading and unloading, inspection, etc.; the workers' tasks are only to adjust, supervise and manage the automated line, and they do not participate in direct operation; all machines and equipment operate at a uniform rhythm, and the production process is highly continuous.
[0003] As disclosed in Chinese Patent Publication No. CN221543241U, an automated production line material handling device includes a conveyor box. A first motor is fixedly connected to the outside of the conveyor box, and a screw is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the first motor. A threaded sleeve is threaded onto the outer surface of the screw. This utility model incorporates a third electric telescopic rod to adjust the distance between the fluorocarbon rubber plate and the frame; a third motor to adjust the rotation angle of the frame; a second support plate, a fourth electric telescopic rod, and a second bracket to facilitate clamping of components of different shapes; a first electric telescopic rod to adjust the overall height of the frame; a second electric telescopic rod to adjust the distance between the frame and the second motor; a second motor to adjust the horizontal position of the frame; and a first motor, screw, threaded sleeve, and first bracket to adjust the position of the frame.
[0004] In the process of realizing this application, the inventors discovered that the technology has at least the following problems: Although the above technical solution can improve the flexibility of the material handling device, the device uses a lot of motors, which makes the control program more complicated. Moreover, the product material is picked up and placed by clamping, which can easily damage the product and affect the quality of the product. Therefore, further improvements can be made. Utility Model Content
[0005] To address the aforementioned problems, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a material handling device for an automated production line, comprising a base, a rotatable intermittent rotating assembly for assisting in material handling is provided on the top of the base, a limiting assembly for limiting is provided on the outer side of the intermittent rotating assembly, a support rod is fixedly installed at the top center of the intermittent rotating assembly, a crossbeam is fixedly installed at the top of the support rod, and electric push rods are fixedly installed at both ends of the crossbeam. A connecting cylinder is fixedly installed at the bottom of the telescopic end of the electric push rod, and a suction cup is fixedly installed at the bottom of the connecting cylinder. A suction hose is connected inside the connecting cylinder. By activating the electric push rod, the suction cup is pressed downward onto the product, and air is then drawn along the hose, creating a negative pressure inside the suction cup to enhance the adsorption effect on the product. Afterward, the support rod can be rotated to the other side by the intermittent rotating assembly, and the goods can be placed downward onto the other side by the electric push rod, thus completing the product handling process.
[0006] As an optimization, the intermittent rotation assembly includes a mounting shell fixedly installed on the top side of the base. A first fixing ring and a second fixing ring are fixedly installed inside the mounting shell. A groove is formed on the top side of the first fixing ring. A turntable is rotatably connected between the first and second fixing rings. A support rod is fixedly installed at the center of the top side of the turntable. A rotating rod is rotatably connected to the center of the bottom side of the turntable, and the rotation of the rotating rod is connected to the center of the base. Four sliding grooves are arrayed on the bottom side of the turntable. A transmission component for driving the intermittent rotation of the turntable is provided inside the mounting shell. Activating the transmission component causes the turntable to rotate intermittently, which in turn drives the crossbeam to rotate and change direction via the support rod, thus facilitating the loading and unloading of products.
[0007] As an optimization, a guide arc plate is fixedly installed on the bottom side array of the turntable. A ball is embedded in the bottom side of the guide arc plate and is tumbling in the rail groove. The rotation of the turntable will drive the ball to roll along the rail groove, thereby reducing friction.
[0008] As an optimization, the transmission component includes a servo motor fixedly installed inside the base. One end of the output shaft of the servo motor is fixedly mounted with a shaft rod, and a rotating plate is fixedly mounted on the top end of the shaft rod. The end of the rotating plate near the center is rotatably connected to a rotating column, and the rotation trajectory of the rotating column is located in the slide groove. By starting the servo motor to drive the shaft rod to rotate, the rotating plate can drive the rotating column to rotate into the slide groove, which will then squeeze the inner wall of the slide groove and drive the turntable to rotate a quarter turn.
[0009] As an optimization, a gap is left between the outer side of the rotating plate and the inner wall of the mounting shell to allow the rotating plate to rotate through, and the distance between the rotating plate and the turntable is greater than the thickness of the guide arc plate to avoid rotational interference.
[0010] As an optimization, a sector plate is fixedly installed at the other end of the rotating plate, and the sector plate slides against the inner arc side of the guide arc plate. When the rotating plate rotates, it will drive the sector plate to rotate along the inner arc side of the guide arc plate, thus playing a guiding role.
[0011] As an optimization, the limiting component includes a fixed shell that is fixedly installed on the outside of the mounting shell. A locking block is slidably connected inside the fixed shell. A spring is fixedly installed between the locking block and the bottom wall of the fixed shell. The spring's own elastic force will drive the locking block to insert into the port of the slide groove, thereby limiting the rotation of the turntable.
[0012] The beneficial effects of this utility model are: 1. This automated production line uses a material handling device. An electric push rod drives a suction cup to press down on the product. Then, air is drawn along the hose, which creates a negative pressure inside the suction cup to adsorb the product and lift it up. The intermittent rotating component then rotates the product to the other side, and the electric push rod moves the product downward to place it. Finally, air is discharged into the hose to push the product out and stop adsorption and positioning. This makes it easy to pick up and put down the product without damaging it due to clamping.
[0013] 2. The automated production line uses a material handling device. A servo motor drives the shaft to rotate, which in turn drives the rotating column to rotate into the chute. This causes the rotating column to squeeze the inner wall of the chute, thus rotating the turntable a quarter turn. This causes the product being picked up to rotate a quarter turn, making it easy to pick up or put down the product on the vertical side. Similarly, the servo motor drives the rotating column to rotate one revolution, which moves the product to the horizontal side, making it easy to pick up or put down the product. Attached Figure Description
[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the mounting shell structure of this utility model; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the intermittent rotation structure of this utility model; Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the limiting structure of this utility model.
[0015] In the diagram: 1. Base; 2. Intermittent rotation assembly; 3. Limiting assembly; 4. Support rod; 5. Crossbeam; 6. Electric push rod; 7. Connecting cylinder; 8. Suction cup; 9. Hose; 10. Mounting shell; 11. Fixing ring one; 12. Fixing ring two; 13. Rail groove; 14. Turntable; 15. Rotating rod; 16. Slide groove; 17. Guide arc plate; 18. Ball bearing; 19. Servo motor; 20. Shaft; 21. Rotating plate; 22. Rotating column; 23. Sector plate; 24. Fixing shell; 25. Clamping block; 26. Spring. Detailed Implementation
[0016] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "length", "width", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application.
[0017] 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.
[0018] Please see Figure 1 An automated production line material handling device includes a base 1. A rotatable intermittent rotating assembly 2 for assisting in material handling is mounted on the top of the base 1. A limiting assembly 3 for limiting the movement of the intermittent rotating assembly 2 is mounted on the outer side of the assembly. A support rod 4 is fixedly installed at the top center of the intermittent rotating assembly 2. A crossbeam 5 is fixedly installed at the top of the support rod 4. Electric push rods 6 are fixedly installed at both ends of the crossbeam 5. A connecting cylinder 7 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the telescopic end of the electric push rod 6. A suction cup 8 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the connecting cylinder 7. A suction hose 9 is connected inside the connecting cylinder 7. By activating the electric push rod 6, the suction cup 8 is pressed downwards onto the product. Air is then drawn along the hose 9, creating a negative pressure inside the suction cup 8 to enhance the adsorption effect on the product. The intermittent rotating assembly 2 then rotates the support rod 4 to the other side, and the electric push rod 6 places the goods downwards to the other side, thus completing the material handling process. The negative pressure suction method avoids damaging the product and affecting its quality. Please see Figure 2-3The intermittent rotation assembly 2 includes a mounting shell 10 fixedly installed on the top side of the base 1. A first fixing ring 11 and a second fixing ring 12 are fixedly installed inside the mounting shell 10. A rail groove 13 is opened on the top side of the first fixing ring 11. A turntable 14 is rotatably connected between the first fixing ring 11 and the second fixing ring 12. A support rod 4 is fixedly installed at the center of the top side of the turntable 14. A rotating rod 15 is rotatably connected to the center of the bottom side of the turntable 14, and the rotation of the rotating rod 15 is connected to the center of the base 1. Four sliding grooves 16 are arrayed on the bottom side of the turntable 14. A transmission component for driving the turntable 14 to rotate intermittently is provided inside the mounting shell 10. By activating the transmission component, the turntable 14 will be driven to rotate intermittently, which in turn will drive the crossbeam 5 to rotate and change direction through the support rod 4, thus facilitating the picking and placing of products. Please see Figure 2-3 The bottom side of the turntable 14 is fixedly equipped with a guide arc plate 17. The bottom side of the guide arc plate 17 is embedded with a ball bearing 18, and the ball bearing 18 is rolled in the rail groove 13. When the turntable 14 rotates, the ball bearing 18 will roll along the rail groove 13, thereby reducing friction and preventing the product from getting stuck and falling accidentally when rotating and transferring the product. Please see Figure 2-3 The transmission components include a servo motor 19 fixedly installed inside the base 1. One end of the output shaft of the servo motor 19 is fixedly mounted with a shaft 20. A rotating plate 21 is fixedly mounted on the top end of the shaft 20. A gap is left between the outer side of the rotating plate 21 and the inner wall of the mounting shell 10 for the rotating plate 21 to rotate through. The distance between the rotating plate 21 and the turntable 14 is greater than the thickness of the guide arc plate 17 to avoid rotational interference. The rotating plate 21 is rotatably connected to a rotating column 22 near the center. The rotation trajectory of the rotating column 22 is located in the slide groove 16. By starting the servo motor 19 to drive the shaft 20 to rotate, the rotating plate 21 can drive the rotating column 22 to rotate around the shaft 20 as the axis. Therefore, it will rotate into the slide groove 16, which will then squeeze the inner wall of the slide groove 16 and drive the turntable 14 to rotate a quarter turn, thus facilitating the picking and placing of goods to the other side. Please see Figure 2-3 The other end of the rotating plate 21 is fixedly installed with a sector plate 23, and the sector plate 23 slides against the inner arc side of the guide arc plate 17. When the rotating plate 21 rotates, it will drive the sector plate 23 to rotate along the inner arc side of the guide arc plate 17, which plays a guiding role and makes the rotation more stable. Please see Figure 3-4 The limiting component 3 includes a fixed shell 24 fixedly installed on the outside of the mounting shell 10. A locking block 25 is slidably connected inside the fixed shell 24. A spring 26 is fixedly installed between the locking block 25 and the bottom wall of the fixed shell 24. The spring 26 will drive the locking block 25 to be inserted into the port of the slide groove 16 by its own elastic force, which can limit the rotation of the turntable 14. When the turntable 14 is rotated by external force, the locking block 25 will be squeezed into the fixed shell 24, so as not to hinder the normal rotation of the turntable 14.
[0019] In use, first, start the electric push rod 6 to drive the suction cup 8 to press down on the product, and then pump air along the hose 9 to create a negative pressure inside the suction cup 8 to adsorb the product and lift it up. Then, start the servo motor 19 to drive the shaft 20 to rotate, so that the rotating plate 21 can drive the rotating column 22 to rotate around the shaft 20 as the axis, and the rotating column 22 will rotate into the slide groove 16, which will squeeze the inner wall of the slide groove 16, so that the turntable 14 can rotate a quarter turn, which will drive the adsorbed product to rotate a quarter turn. Then, the electric push rod 6 will drive the product to move downward and place it, and then gas will be discharged into the hose 9 to push the product out and stop adsorption and positioning, so that goods can be easily picked up and placed on the vertical side. Similarly, by having the servo motor 19 drive the rotating column 22 to rotate one revolution, the product can be moved to a horizontal position, making it easier to pick up and put down the product.
[0020] In summary, the automated production line uses a material handling device that uses an electric push rod 6 to drive a suction cup 8 to press down on the product. Then, air is drawn along the hose 9, creating a negative pressure inside the suction cup 8 to adsorb the product and lift it upwards. The intermittent rotating component 2 then rotates the product to the other side, where the electric push rod 6 moves the product downwards. Finally, air is released into the hose 9 to push the product out, eliminating the need for adsorption and positioning. This facilitates product handling and prevents damage from clamping.
[0021] The servo motor 19 drives the shaft 20 to rotate, which in turn drives the rotating column 22 to rotate into the slide 16 via the rotating plate 21. This causes the inner wall of the slide 16 to be squeezed, which in turn drives the turntable 14 to rotate a quarter turn, which in turn drives the adsorbed product to rotate a quarter turn. This makes it easier to pick up and put down goods on the vertical side. Similarly, the servo motor 19 drives the rotating column 22 to rotate one revolution, which moves the product to the horizontal side, making it easier to pick up and put down the product.
[0022] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "set," "install," "connect," "join," and "fix" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; 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; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.
[0023] All standard parts used in this invention can be purchased from the market, and irregular parts can be customized according to the description and drawings.
[0024] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model, but the scope of protection of this utility model is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or modifications made by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technology disclosed in this utility model, based on the technical solution and inventive concept of this utility model, should be included within the scope of protection of this utility model.
Claims
1. A material handling device for an automated production line, comprising a base (1), characterized in that: The base (1) is provided with a rotatable intermittent rotating component (2) for assisting in picking up and putting down materials. The intermittent rotating component (2) is provided with a limiting component (3) for limiting. A support rod (4) is fixedly installed at the top center of the intermittent rotating component (2). A crossbeam (5) is fixedly installed at the top of the support rod (4). Electric push rods (6) are fixedly installed at both ends of the crossbeam (5). A connecting tube (7) is fixedly installed at the bottom of the telescopic end of the electric push rod (6). A suction cup (8) is fixedly installed at the bottom of the connecting tube (7). A suction hose (9) for evacuation is connected inside the connecting tube (7).
2. The material handling device for an automated production line according to claim 1, characterized in that: The intermittent rotation assembly (2) includes a mounting shell (10) fixedly installed on the top side of the base (1). A first fixing ring (11) and a second fixing ring (12) are fixedly installed inside the mounting shell (10). A rail groove (13) is opened on the top side of the first fixing ring (11). A turntable (14) is rotatably connected between the first fixing ring (11) and the second fixing ring (12). A support rod (4) is fixedly installed at the top center of the turntable (14). A rotating rod (15) is rotatably connected to the bottom center of the turntable (14). The rotating rod (15) is rotatably connected to the center of the base (1). Four sliding grooves (16) are arrayed on the bottom side of the turntable (14). A transmission component for driving the turntable (14) to rotate intermittently is provided inside the mounting shell (10).
3. The material handling device for an automated production line according to claim 2, characterized in that: The bottom side of the turntable (14) is fixedly equipped with a guide arc plate (17), and the bottom side of the guide arc plate (17) is embedded with a ball (18), and the ball (18) is tumbling connected in the rail groove (13).
4. The material handling device for an automated production line according to claim 2, characterized in that: The transmission component includes a servo motor (19) fixedly installed inside the base (1). One end of the output shaft of the servo motor (19) is fixedly installed with a shaft (20). The top end of the shaft (20) is fixedly installed with a rotating plate (21). The rotating plate (21) is rotatably connected to a rotating column (22) near the center. The rotation trajectory of the rotating column (22) is located in the slide groove (16).
5. The material handling device for an automated production line according to claim 4, characterized in that: A gap is left between the outer side of the rotating plate (21) and the inner wall of the mounting shell (10) for the rotating plate (21) to rotate through, and the distance between the rotating plate (21) and the turntable (14) is greater than the thickness of the guide arc plate (17).
6. The material handling device for an automated production line according to claim 4, characterized in that: The other end of the rotating plate (21) is fixedly installed with a fan-shaped plate (23), and the fan-shaped plate (23) slides against the inner arc side of the guide arc plate (17).
7. The material handling device for an automated production line according to claim 2, characterized in that: The limiting component (3) includes a fixed shell (24) fixedly installed on the outside of the mounting shell (10), a locking block (25) is slidably connected inside the fixed shell (24), and a spring (26) is fixedly installed between the locking block (25) and the bottom wall of the fixed shell (24).