An automatic unloading device for vehicle-mounted cover plates

Abstract

This utility model discloses an automatic unloading device for vehicle-mounted covers, including a grid-shaped aluminum profile frame, multiple adjustable suction cups, and a negative pressure connection system. The grid-shaped aluminum profile frame has a robotic arm mounting interface at its center, which is connected to the end effector of an industrial robotic arm via nuts. Mounting holes are provided on the four sides of the frame, and the suction cups are detachably mounted to these holes using mounting accessories. The negative pressure connection system includes: an air duct located inside the frame, one end of which connects to the interface of each suction cup; and a flexible air pipe that connects the air duct to a negative pressure generator via a sealed joint. This utility model, utilizing the motion control of the industrial robotic arm and the suction effect of the negative pressure generator, can efficiently complete automated unloading, improving production efficiency and reducing labor costs and human error. The number and mounting positions of the suction cups are flexibly adjustable, adapting to multiple product specifications and reducing equipment replacement costs due to changes in product specifications.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of industrial technology, specifically to an automatic unloading device for vehicle-mounted cover plates. Background Technology

[0002] In the manufacturing process of vehicle-mounted products, the handling and unloading processes are crucial. Traditional unloading methods for vehicle-mounted products rely heavily on manual operation, which is not only inefficient but also lacks flexibility and versatility when dealing with vehicle-mounted products of different sizes and specifications. Manual handling also suffers from high labor intensity and susceptibility to human error, making it difficult to meet the demands of modern large-scale, high-precision vehicle-mounted product production. With the development of industrial automation, the use of robotic arms for material handling has become a trend. However, existing vehicle-mounted product unloading devices adapted to robotic arms are often complex in structure, expensive, and cannot be easily adjusted according to product size. Therefore, there is an urgent need for a device that is simple in structure, flexibly adjustable, and can efficiently achieve automatic unloading of vehicle-mounted products. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In order to overcome the shortcomings of existing technical solutions, this utility model provides an automatic unloading device for vehicle-mounted covers, which can effectively solve the problems of low unloading efficiency and poor adaptability of vehicle-mounted products mentioned in the background art.

[0004] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is: an automatic unloading device for vehicle cover plates, including a grid-shaped aluminum profile frame, multiple adjustable position suction cups, and a negative pressure connection system;

[0005] The center of the grid-shaped aluminum profile frame is provided with a robotic arm mounting interface, which is connected to the end effector of the industrial robotic arm through a nut adapter.

[0006] The frame has regularly distributed mounting holes on its four sides, and the suction cup can be detachably mounted on the holes using mounting accessories.

[0007] The negative pressure connection system includes:

[0008] The air passage is located inside the frame, with one end connected to the interface of each suction cup;

[0009] The flexible airway connects the airway to the negative pressure generator via a sealed connector.

[0010] Furthermore, the mounting holes are evenly distributed in an array on the four sides of the grid-shaped frame.

[0011] Furthermore, a limiting block is provided in the mounting hole, and a connecting block with two through holes is provided above the limiting block. One hole of the connecting block is connected to the limiting block by a bolt, and the other hole is fixedly connected to the suction cup.

[0012] Furthermore, the robotic arm mounting interface is a universal threaded nut structure.

[0013] Furthermore, the sealing joint forms a sealed connection with the flexible air tube that can be quickly assembled and disassembled.

[0014] Furthermore, the cross-section of the internal air passage of the grid-shaped aluminum profile frame is a through-type channel.

[0015] Furthermore, the suction surface of the suction cup faces downwards from the frame, and when the negative pressure generator is activated, it synchronously transmits negative pressure to the suction cup through the air passage.

[0016] Furthermore, the negative pressure generator includes an intake duct and an exhaust duct that are connected in a straight line, and an intake duct that is connected to the side. The intake duct is provided with a nozzle, a mixing chamber behind the nozzle, and a diffuser behind the mixing chamber.

[0017] Compared with existing technologies, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: This vehicle-mounted automated unloading device has multiple advantages: with the help of the motion control of the industrial robotic arm and the adsorption effect of the negative pressure generator, it can efficiently complete automated unloading, significantly improving production efficiency and reducing labor costs and human error; the number and installation position of its suction cups can be flexibly adjusted according to the size of the vehicle-mounted product, possessing strong versatility and flexibility, and can be adapted to various specifications of products, reducing the equipment replacement costs caused by changes in product specifications; it adopts a grid-shaped aluminum profile frame, which has a simple and stable structure, and the aluminum alloy material reduces weight while ensuring strength, which is conducive to the efficient operation of the robotic arm; the aluminum profile material is easy to purchase and comes in various specifications, and can be quickly and firmly installed on the Kawasaki robotic arm with nuts, and the connection components with the negative pressure generator are reasonably designed, making disassembly and maintenance convenient. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural view of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a side view of the structure of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the connection of this utility model to an industrial robotic arm;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the robotic arm mounting interface structure of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the negative pressure generator structure of this utility model.

[0023] Numbering on the map:

[0024] 1-Frame, 2-Suction cup, 3-Negative pressure connection system, 4-Negative pressure generator, 5-Connecting block, 6-Limiting block, 7-Bolt, 8-Groove, 11-Mounting interface, 12-Mounting hole, 31-Air passage, 32-Flexible air tube, 33-Sealing joint, 41-Nozzle, 42-Mixing chamber, 43-Diffuser, 44-Inhalation passage, 45-Inlet passage, 46-Exhaust passage. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The embodiments of this disclosure will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0026] The following specific examples illustrate the implementation of this disclosure. Those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of this disclosure from the content disclosed in this specification. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this disclosure, and not all of them. This disclosure can also be implemented or applied through other different specific embodiments, and the details in this specification can also be modified or changed based on different viewpoints and applications without departing from the spirit of this disclosure. It should be noted that, in the absence of conflict, the following embodiments and features in the embodiments can be combined with each other. Based on the embodiments in this disclosure, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this disclosure.

[0027] like Figure 1-5 As shown, this utility model provides an automatic unloading device for vehicle cover plates, including a grid-shaped aluminum profile frame 1, multiple adjustable suction cups 2, and a negative pressure connection system 3;

[0028] The center of the grid-shaped aluminum profile frame 1 is provided with a robotic arm mounting interface 11, which is connected to the end effector of the industrial robotic arm through a nut adapter.

[0029] The frame 1 has regularly distributed mounting holes 12 on its four sides, and the suction cup 2 can be detachably mounted on the holes using mounting accessories.

[0030] The negative pressure connection system 3 includes:

[0031] The air passage 31 located inside the frame 1 is connected at one end to the interface of each suction cup 2;

[0032] The flexible air tube 32 connects the airway 31 to the negative pressure generator 4 through the sealing joint 33, ensuring negative pressure transmission and maintaining the flexibility of the robotic arm's movement.

[0033] The grid-shaped aluminum profile frame 1 provides a stable foundation for the installation of the suction cup 2. The regularly distributed mounting holes 12 on the four sides of the frame 1 allow the suction cup 2 to be flexibly adjusted according to the different sizes and shapes of vehicle covers, ensuring that the suction cup 2 can be accurately aligned with the surface of the cover and achieve precise positioning and adsorption.

[0034] The design of multiple adjustable suction cups 2 increases the contact area with the cover plate, providing stronger suction force and ensuring that the cover plate will not slip or shake during the unloading process. This improves the stability and reliability of unloading and effectively avoids equipment damage or safety accidents caused by the cover plate falling off.

[0035] The air passage 31 in the negative pressure connection system 3 is located inside the frame 1, with one end connected to the interface of each suction cup 2. It can transmit the negative pressure generated by the negative pressure generator 4 evenly and stably to each suction cup 2, ensuring that the suction cup 2 can continuously and effectively adsorb the vehicle cover.

[0036] The flexible air tube 32 connects the airway 31 to the negative pressure generator 4 through the sealing joint 33. This design ensures the transmission of negative pressure without imposing too many restrictions on the movement of the robotic arm, enabling the robotic arm to flexibly perform movements at various angles and positions to complete complex unloading tasks, thus improving the applicability and flexibility of the device.

[0037] See Figure 3 The mounting holes 12 are evenly distributed in an array on the four sides of the grid-shaped frame 1, and the number and installation position of the suction cups 2 are dynamically adjusted according to the size of the vehicle-mounted product.

[0038] There are many types of vehicle-mounted products, and the size of vehicle covers varies greatly depending on the vehicle model and location. The array of evenly distributed mounting holes 12 provides a rich and regular selection of mounting points for the suction cups 2. By dynamically adjusting the number and position of the suction cups 2, the device can be adapted to vehicle covers of various sizes. There is no need to customize unloading equipment for products of different sizes, which greatly improves the versatility of the device and reduces production costs.

[0039] Besides size differences, some vehicle covers may have irregular shapes. This flexible suction cup 2 layout can be used to install the suction cups 2 in the position that provides the most stable suction force according to the actual shape of the cover, ensuring effective gripping and unloading of covers with special shapes, and further expanding the applicability of the device.

[0040] Dynamically adjusting the number and position of suction cups 2 according to the size of the vehicle-mounted product allows for a more rational distribution of suction cups 2 on the cover surface, thereby optimizing the distribution of adsorption force. For larger covers, increasing the number of suction cups 2 and distributing them rationally can provide a more uniform and powerful adsorption force, preventing the cover from slipping or deforming during the removal process due to uneven local force. For smaller covers, appropriately reducing the number of suction cups 2 and adjusting their positions can ensure sufficient adsorption force while avoiding operational inconvenience or increased costs due to an excessive number of suction cups 2.

[0041] See Figure 1 A limiting block 6 is provided in the mounting hole 12, and a connecting block 5 with two through holes is provided above the limiting block 6. One hole of the connecting block 5 is connected to the limiting block 6 by a bolt 7, and the other hole is fixedly connected to the suction cup 2. The top support column of the suction cup 2 passes through the through hole of the connecting block 5 and is fixed with a nut.

[0042] See Figure 4 The robotic arm mounting interface 11 is a universal threaded nut structure, which is compatible with the end flange of robotic arms on the market.

[0043] The sealing joint 33 and the flexible air tube 32 form a sealed connection that can be quickly disassembled and assembled to prevent negative pressure leakage.

[0044] See Figure 2 The cross-section of the internal air passage 31 of the grid-shaped aluminum profile frame 1 is a through-type channel, covering the entire suction cup 2 installation area.

[0045] See Figure 1 The suction surface of the suction cup 2 faces downwards from the frame 1. When the negative pressure generator 4 is activated, it synchronously transmits negative pressure to the suction cup 2 through the air passage 31.

[0046] See Figure 5 The negative pressure generator 4 includes an intake duct 45 and an exhaust duct 46 connected in a straight line, and an intake duct 44 connected on the side. The intake duct 45 is provided with a nozzle 41, a mixing chamber 42 behind the nozzle 41, and a diffuser 43 behind the mixing chamber 42.

[0047] The negative pressure generator 4 is based on the Venturi effect and generates negative pressure through high-speed airflow: Compressed air drive: Compressed air is ejected at high speed from nozzle 41. According to Bernoulli's principle, the increase in flow velocity leads to a decrease in pressure. The high-speed airflow forms a low-pressure zone at the outlet, and the surrounding air is drawn in to form a stable negative pressure.

[0048] Air inlet: Connects to compressed air;

[0049] Nozzle 41: The constricted channel accelerates the airflow, forming a high-speed jet;

[0050] Mixing chamber 42: Draws in ambient air and mixes it with the main airflow;

[0051] Diffuser: slows down airflow, recovers energy, and outputs negative pressure;

[0052] Vacuum port: Connects to actuators such as suction cup 2, and outputs negative pressure.

[0053] Airflow direction: Compressed air → Nozzle 41 (high-speed jet) → Mixing chamber 42 (air entrainment) → Diffuser (forming negative pressure) → Vacuum port.

[0054] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "middle", "length", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0055] In this invention, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the first feature "on" the second feature may be in direct contact with the first feature, or indirect contact with the first feature through an intermediate medium. "A plurality of" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise expressly and specifically limited.

[0056] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., 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, an electrical connection, or a connection that allows communication between them; 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, unless otherwise explicitly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0057] The above description is merely illustrative of the embodiments of this utility model and is not intended to limit the scope of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this utility model without creative labor should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. An automatic unloading device for vehicle cover plates, characterized in that, It includes a grid-shaped aluminum profile frame, multiple adjustable suction cups, and a negative pressure connection system; The center of the grid-shaped aluminum profile frame is provided with a robotic arm mounting interface, which is connected to the end effector of the industrial robotic arm through a nut adapter. The frame has regularly distributed mounting holes on its four sides, and the suction cup can be detachably mounted on the holes using mounting accessories. The negative pressure connection system includes: The air passage is located inside the frame, with one end connected to the interface of each suction cup; The flexible airway connects the airway to the negative pressure generator via a sealed connector.

2. The automatic unloading device for vehicle cover plate according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting holes are evenly distributed in an array on the four sides of the grid-shaped frame.

3. The automatic unloading device for vehicle cover plate according to claim 2, characterized in that: A limit block is provided in the mounting hole, and a connecting block with two through holes is provided above the limit block. One hole of the connecting block is connected to the limit block by a bolt, and the other hole is fixedly connected to the suction cup.

4. The automatic unloading device for vehicle cover plate according to claim 1, characterized in that: The robotic arm mounting interface is a universal threaded nut structure.

5. The automatic unloading device for vehicle cover plate according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sealing joint forms a sealed connection with the flexible air tube that can be quickly disassembled and assembled.

6. The automatic unloading device for vehicle cover plate according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cross-section of the air passage inside the grid-shaped aluminum profile frame is a through-type channel.

7. The automatic unloading device for vehicle cover plate according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that: The suction surface of the suction cup faces downwards from the frame, and when the negative pressure generator is activated, it synchronously transmits negative pressure to the suction cup through the air passage.

8. The automatic unloading device for vehicle-mounted cover plates according to claim 7, characterized in that: The negative pressure generator includes an intake duct and an exhaust duct connected in a straight line, and an intake duct connected on the side. The intake duct is equipped with a nozzle, a mixing chamber behind the nozzle, and a diffuser behind the mixing chamber.

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