A flipping mechanism for a linear robotic arm
By designing an adjustable baffle limiting mechanism, the problem of insufficient limiting during workpiece flipping by the linear robot was solved, achieving stable workpiece flipping and adapting to support workpieces of different specifications, thus improving flipping accuracy and safety.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- DONGGUAN RIXIONG SEIKO AUTOMATION CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-02
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-31
AI Technical Summary
Existing linear robotic arms lack effective limiting support during workpiece flipping, causing the workpiece to fall or wobble, affecting flipping accuracy and efficiency, and posing safety risks.
A flipping mechanism was designed, including a clamping cylinder, an electric slide rail, a motor, grippers, and an adjustable baffle. The baffle is pushed to the top and bottom of the workpiece by the electric cylinder for limiting support, and the distance of the baffle can be adjusted by a knob to accommodate workpieces of different specifications.
It improves the stability of workpiece flipping, prevents falling and shaking, protects workpiece safety, and enhances the applicability of the flipping mechanism.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of linear manipulator technology, specifically a flipping mechanism for a linear manipulator. Background Technology
[0002] Linear robots, also known as linear modules, electric modules, single-axis robots, or CNC slides, are important products for maintaining automation technology and are a crucial auxiliary machine in many automated machinery application fields. During use, linear robots may need to flip workpieces as required. When existing linear robotic arms perform workpiece flipping operations, the lack of effective limiting support during the flipping process makes it difficult for the grippers to hold the workpiece stably. This leads to the risk of the workpiece falling or shaking during the flipping process, which not only affects the accuracy and efficiency of the flipping but may also cause collision damage to the workpiece and other equipment on the production line, increasing production costs and safety risks. To address this, we propose a flipping mechanism for linear robotic arms. Utility Model Content
[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a flipping mechanism for a linear robotic arm, which solves the problems in the background art.
[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a flipping mechanism for a linear manipulator, comprising a base and a clamping cylinder. An electric slide rail is fixedly installed at the top of the base, and a support plate is slidably connected to the electric slide rail. A motor is fixedly installed on one side of the support plate. A fixed frame is fixedly sleeved on the outer wall of the clamping cylinder. A rotating shaft is fixedly installed at the output end of the motor. The rotating shaft movably passes through the support plate and is rotatably connected to the support plate via a bearing. The fixed frame is fixedly installed at one end of the rotating shaft. A gripper is fixedly installed at the output end of the clamping cylinder. A fixed plate is fixedly sleeved on the outer wall of the rotating shaft. The fixed plate has movable grooves near both the top and bottom ends. A plate sleeve is slidably connected to the movable grooves. A baffle movably passes through the plate sleeve. A screw is rotatably connected to the top of the plate sleeve via a bearing seat. The screw is threadedly connected to a threaded hole at the top of the fixed plate. An L-shaped support plate is fixedly installed on one side of the fixed plate. An electric cylinder is fixedly installed on the outer side of the L-shaped support plate. A push plate is fixedly installed at the output end of the electric cylinder. One end of the baffle is slidably connected to one side of the push plate.
[0005] Preferably, a limiting slider is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the plate sleeve, and a limiting groove is formed on the inner wall of the moving groove. The limiting slider and the limiting groove are slidably connected. By setting the limiting slider and the limiting groove, the plate sleeve can be limited, so that the plate sleeve can be fixedly slid in the moving groove.
[0006] Preferably, there are two limiting sliders and two limiting grooves, and the limiting sliders and limiting grooves are compatible.
[0007] Preferably, a connecting slider is fixedly installed at one end of the baffle, and a connecting groove is provided on one side of the push plate. The connecting slider is slidably connected to the connecting groove. By setting the connecting slider and the connecting groove, the push plate can drive the baffle to move through the connecting slider, and the baffle can be fixed and slid on the push plate.
[0008] Preferably, the connecting slider is adapted to the limiting groove.
[0009] Preferably, a knob is fixedly installed at the top of the screw. By setting the knob, it is easy for personnel to rotate the screw, thereby facilitating operation.
[0010] This invention provides a flipping mechanism for a linear robotic arm. This flipping mechanism for a linear robotic arm has the following advantages: (1) The flipping mechanism used in this linear manipulator can place two baffles at the top and bottom of the workpiece respectively, thereby providing limiting support for the workpiece when it is flipped, which greatly improves the stability of the workpiece during flipping, prevents the workpiece from falling or shaking during flipping, and provides a certain degree of protection for the workpiece. (2) The flipping mechanism used in this linear robot can adjust the distance between the two baffles, thereby enabling limiting support for workpieces of different specifications during flipping, which greatly improves practicality and makes it easy to use. Attached Figure Description
[0011] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model; Figure 2 This is a front sectional view of the present invention. Figure 3 This utility model Figure 2 Enlarged structural diagram of section A in the middle; Figure 4 This utility model Figure 2 Enlarged structural diagram of section B.
[0012] In the diagram: 1. Base; 2. Electric slide rail; 3. Support plate; 4. Motor; 5. Fixing frame; 6. Clamping cylinder; 7. Gripper; 8. Rotating shaft; 9. Fixing plate; 10. Moving groove; 11. Plate sleeve; 12. Baffle; 13. Limiting slider; 14. Limiting slide groove; 15. Screw; 16. Knob; 17. Push plate; 18. Connecting slider; 19. Connecting slide groove; 20. L-shaped support plate; 21. Electric cylinder. Detailed Implementation
[0013] The embodiments of this utility model will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are for illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as limiting the scope of this utility model.
[0014] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more; the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "inner," "outer," "front end," "rear end," "head," "tail," 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 this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not 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 utility model. In addition, the terms "first," "second," "third," etc., are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.
[0015] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected" and "linked" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.
[0016] like Figure 1-4 As shown, this utility model provides a technical solution: a flipping mechanism for a linear manipulator, including a base 1 and a clamping cylinder 6. An electric slide rail 2 is fixedly installed at the top of the base 1, and a support plate 3 is slidably connected to the electric slide rail 2. A motor 4 is fixedly installed on one side of the support plate 3. A fixing frame 5 is fixedly sleeved on the outer wall of the clamping cylinder 6. A rotating shaft 8 is fixedly installed at the output end of the motor 4, and the rotating shaft 8 movably passes through the support plate 3. The rotating shaft 8 is rotatably connected to the support plate 3 via a bearing. The fixing frame 5 is fixedly installed at one end of the rotating shaft 8. A gripper 7 is fixedly installed at the output end of the clamping cylinder 6. A fixed plate 9 is fixedly sleeved on the outer wall of shaft 8. The fixed plate 9 has movable grooves 10 near the top and bottom. The movable grooves 10 are slidably connected to a plate sleeve 11. A baffle 12 is movably inserted through the plate sleeve 11. The top of the plate sleeve 11 is rotatably connected to a screw 15 through a bearing seat. The screw 15 is threadedly connected to the threaded hole at the top of the fixed plate 9. An L-shaped support plate 20 is fixedly installed on one side of the fixed plate 9. An electric cylinder 21 is fixedly installed on the outside of the L-shaped support plate 20. A push plate 17 is fixedly installed at the output end of the electric cylinder 21. One end of the baffle 12 is slidably connected to one side of the push plate 17.
[0017] Specifically, in the above technical solution, when the flipping mechanism of the linear manipulator needs to flip the workpiece clamped by the gripper 7 via the clamping cylinder 6, the two electric cylinders 21 can be directly activated. The electric cylinders 21 drive the push plate 17 to move, and the push plate 17 pushes the baffle 12 towards the workpiece, so that the two baffles 12 are respectively at the top and bottom of the workpiece. This can limit and support the workpiece during flipping, greatly improving the stability of the workpiece during flipping and preventing it from falling or shaking, thus providing a certain degree of protection for the workpiece. When clamping and flipping workpieces of different specifications, the knob 16 can be rotated in the forward or reverse direction. The knob 16 drives the screw 15 to rotate, and the screw 15 drives the sleeve plate to move up or down. The sleeve plate drives the baffle 12 to move up or down, thereby adjusting the distance between the two baffles 12. This allows for limiting and supporting workpieces of different specifications during flipping, greatly improving practicality and ease of use.
[0018] Furthermore, a limiting slider 13 is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the plate sleeve 11, and a limiting groove 14 is opened on the inner wall of the moving groove 10, with the limiting slider 13 and the limiting groove 14 slidably connected. By setting the limiting slider 13 and the limiting groove 14, the plate sleeve 11 can be limited, so that the plate sleeve 11 can be fixed and slid in the moving groove 10.
[0019] Furthermore, there are two limit sliders 13 and two limit grooves 14, and the limit sliders 13 and the limit grooves 14 are matched.
[0020] Furthermore, a connecting slider 18 is fixedly installed at one end of the baffle 12, and a connecting groove 19 is provided on one side of the push plate 17, and the connecting slider 18 is slidably connected to the connecting groove 19. By setting the connecting slider 18 and the connecting groove 19, the push plate 17 can drive the baffle 12 to move through the connecting slider 18, and the baffle 12 can be fixed and slid on the push plate 17.
[0021] Furthermore, the connecting slider 18 is adapted to the limiting groove 14.
[0022] Furthermore, a knob 16 is fixedly installed at the top of the screw 15; The knob 16 is designed to facilitate operation by allowing personnel to rotate the screw 15.
[0023] The embodiments of this utility model are given for illustrative and descriptive purposes only, and are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the utility model to the forms disclosed. Many modifications and variations will be apparent to those skilled in the art. The embodiments were chosen and described in order to better illustrate the principles and practical applications of this utility model, and to enable those skilled in the art to understand this utility model and design various embodiments with various modifications suitable for a particular purpose.
Claims
1. A turnover mechanism for a linear robot comprising a base (1) and a clamping cylinder (6), characterized in that: An electric slide rail (2) is fixedly installed on the top of the base (1). A support plate (3) is slidably connected to the electric slide rail (2). A motor (4) is fixedly installed on one side of the support plate (3). A fixed frame (5) is fixedly sleeved on the outer wall of the clamping cylinder (6). A rotating shaft (8) is fixedly installed at the output end of the motor (4). The rotating shaft (8) movably passes through the support plate (3) and is rotatably connected to the support plate (3) through a bearing. The fixed frame (5) is fixedly installed at one end of the rotating shaft (8). A gripper (7) is fixedly installed at the output end of the clamping cylinder (6). A fixed plate (9) is fixedly sleeved on the outer wall of the rotating shaft (8). The plate (9) has a movable groove (10) near the top and bottom. The movable groove (10) is slidably connected to a plate sleeve (11). A baffle (12) is movably passed through the plate sleeve (11). A screw (15) is rotatably connected to the top of the plate sleeve (11) through a bearing seat. The screw (15) is threadedly connected to a threaded hole at the top of the fixed plate (9). An L-shaped support plate (20) is fixedly installed on one side of the fixed plate (9). An electric cylinder (21) is fixedly installed on the outside of the L-shaped support plate (20). A push plate (17) is fixedly installed at the output end of the electric cylinder (21). One end of the baffle (12) is slidably connected to one side of the push plate (17).
2. The flipping mechanism for a linear robotic arm according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer wall of the plate sleeve (11) is fixedly installed with a limiting slider (13), and the inner wall of the moving groove (10) is provided with a limiting groove (14). The limiting slider (13) is slidably connected to the limiting groove (14).
3. The flipping mechanism for a linear robotic arm according to claim 2, characterized in that: The number of the limiting slider (13) and the limiting groove (14) are both two, and the limiting slider (13) and the limiting groove (14) are adapted to each other.
4. The flipping mechanism for a linear robotic arm according to claim 1, characterized in that: A connecting slider (18) is fixedly installed at one end of the baffle (12), and a connecting groove (19) is provided on one side of the push plate (17). The connecting slider (18) is slidably connected to the connecting groove (19).
5. The flipping mechanism for a linear robotic arm according to claim 4, characterized in that: The connecting slider (18) is adapted to the limiting groove (14).
6. The flipping mechanism for a linear robotic arm according to claim 1, characterized in that: A knob (16) is fixedly installed at the top of the screw (15).