Variable pitch robot

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of variable-distance mechanical hands, it is related to mechanical hand technical field, the variable-distance mechanical hand includes mechanical arm, first suction accessory and second suction accessory, first driving mechanism is equipped on the mechanical arm, the first suction accessory and the second suction accessory are all installed on the mechanical arm, the first driving mechanism is driven with the first suction accessory, the first driving mechanism is used to drive the first suction accessory moves to adjust the interval between the first suction accessory and the second suction accessory.The utility model drives first suction accessory to move by first driving mechanism, to adjust the interval between first suction accessory and second suction accessory, so that mechanical hand is adapted to different material frame, and the application range of mechanical hand is expanded.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of robotic arm technology, and in particular to a variable-distance robotic arm. Background Technology

[0002] Glass engraving technology is a high-precision glass processing technique that primarily uses CNC equipment to finely process hard and brittle materials such as glass. The core equipment of this technology is the glass engraving machine, which integrates multiple functions such as engraving, drilling, edge grinding, cutting, grooving, and precision forming, enabling high-precision processing of ultra-thin glass.

[0003] The loading and unloading process of a CNC engraving machine typically involves a suction nozzle picking up the workpiece to be processed from the material rack, then a robotic arm transporting the workpiece to the processing platform for engraving. Finally, the robotic arm returns the processed workpiece to the material rack. However, most existing CNC engraving machine robotic arms use a fixed-spaced suction nozzle arrangement. The spacing between the suction nozzles is determined at the factory and cannot be adjusted according to actual production needs, resulting in the equipment being unable to adapt to different sized material racks. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a variable-distance robotic arm to solve the technical problem that the distance between the adsorption components on the robotic arm cannot be adjusted in the prior art.

[0005] This utility model provides a variable distance manipulator, including a robotic arm, a first adsorption element, and a second adsorption element. The robotic arm is provided with a first driving mechanism. The first adsorption element and the second adsorption element are both mounted on the robotic arm. The first driving mechanism is driven to the first adsorption element. The first driving mechanism is used to drive the first adsorption element to move in order to adjust the distance between the first adsorption element and the second adsorption element.

[0006] As described above, the variable-distance manipulator has a guide rail assembly, which includes a first guide rail and a second guide rail. The first suction element is disposed on the first guide rail, and the second suction element is disposed on the second guide rail. The first driving mechanism is drivenly connected to the first guide rail to drive the first guide rail to move the first suction element.

[0007] As described above, the variable-pitch manipulator has a first transmission component on the manipulator arm. The first driving mechanism includes a first driving motor, a first lead screw, and a first movable connecting block. The first movable connecting block is movably disposed on the first lead screw. The first transmission component is connected to the first movable connecting block. The first guide rail is connected to the first transmission component. The first suction component is disposed on the first guide rail.

[0008] As described above, the variable-distance manipulator has a second drive mechanism on the manipulator arm. The second drive mechanism is driven to the second guide rail to drive the second adsorption member to move. At the same time, the movement direction of the second adsorption member is opposite to the movement direction of the first adsorption member.

[0009] As described above, the variable-distance manipulator has a second transmission component on the manipulator arm. The second drive mechanism includes a second drive motor, a second lead screw, and a second movable connecting block. The second movable connecting block is movably mounted on the second lead screw. The second transmission component is connected to the second movable connecting block. The second guide rail is connected to the second transmission component. The second suction component is mounted on the second guide rail.

[0010] As described above, the variable-distance manipulator further includes a third adsorption element and a fourth adsorption element. The third adsorption element is disposed on the first guide rail, and the fourth adsorption element is disposed on the second guide rail. The first adsorption element, the second adsorption element, the third adsorption element, and the fourth adsorption element are arranged horizontally in sequence.

[0011] As described above, the variable-pitch manipulator has a flipping mechanism on the arm, which is driven to the guide rail assembly to flip the guide rail assembly.

[0012] As described above, the variable-pitch manipulator includes a third drive motor and a transmission assembly. The third drive motor is mounted on the manipulator, one end of the transmission assembly is connected to the output shaft of the third drive motor, and the other end of the transmission assembly is connected to the guide rail assembly.

[0013] As described above, the variable-pitch manipulator includes a synchronous belt, a first transmission wheel, and a second transmission wheel. The first transmission wheel is mounted on the output shaft of the third drive motor. One end of the synchronous belt is connected to the first transmission wheel, and the other end of the synchronous belt is connected to the second transmission wheel. The second transmission wheel is rotatably driven connected to the guide rail assembly.

[0014] As described above, the variable-distance manipulator has vacuum nozzles on both sides of the first adsorption element, the second adsorption element, the third adsorption element, and the fourth adsorption element.

[0015] Implementing the embodiments of this utility model will have the following beneficial effects: In this invention, the variable-distance manipulator includes a robotic arm, a first adsorption element, and a second adsorption element. A first driving mechanism is provided on the robotic arm. Both the first and second adsorption elements are mounted on the robotic arm. The first driving mechanism is driven to the first adsorption element and is used to move the first adsorption element to adjust the distance between the first and second adsorption elements. By driving the first adsorption element to move through the first driving mechanism, the distance between the first and second adsorption elements can be adjusted, allowing the manipulator to adapt to different material racks and expanding its application range. Attached Figure Description

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art 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.

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a variable-pitch manipulator according to an exemplary embodiment; Figure 2 This is a front view of a variable-pitch manipulator according to an exemplary embodiment; Figure 3 This is a rear view of a variable-pitch manipulator according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0018] The components are as follows: 1. Robotic arm; 11. First transmission component; 12. Second transmission component; 2. First adsorption component; 3. Second adsorption component; 4. First drive mechanism; 41. First drive motor; 42. First lead screw; 43. First moving connecting block; 5. Guide rail assembly; 51. First guide rail; 52. Second guide rail; 6. Tilting mechanism; 61. Third drive motor; 62. Synchronous belt; 63. First transmission wheel; 64. Second transmission wheel; 7. Second drive mechanism; 71. Second drive motor; 72. Second lead screw; 73. Second moving connecting block; 8. Third adsorption component; 9. Fourth adsorption component. Detailed Implementation

[0019] 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.

[0020] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship are 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 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 utility model.

[0021] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0022] 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 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 according to the specific circumstances.

[0023] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention.

[0024] See Figures 1-3 This utility model provides a variable-distance robotic arm, including a robotic arm 1, a first adsorption element 2, and a second adsorption element 3. The robotic arm 1 is equipped with a first driving mechanism 4. Both the first adsorption element 2 and the second adsorption element 3 are mounted on the robotic arm 1. The first driving mechanism 4 is driven by the first adsorption element 2 and is used to drive the first adsorption element 2 to move, thereby adjusting the distance between the first adsorption element 2 and the second adsorption element 3. By driving the first adsorption element 2 to move through the first driving mechanism 4, the distance between the first adsorption element 2 and the second adsorption element 3 can be adjusted, allowing the robotic arm to adapt to different material racks and expanding its application range.

[0025] In one embodiment, the robotic arm 1 is provided with a guide rail assembly 5, which includes a first guide rail 51 and a second guide rail 52. A first suction member 2 is disposed on the first guide rail 51, and a second suction member 3 is disposed on the second guide rail 52. A first driving mechanism 4 is drivenly connected to the first guide rail 51 to drive the first guide rail 51 to move the first suction member 2. The first suction member 2 is fixed on the first guide rail 51. The first driving mechanism 4 drives the first guide rail 51 to move, and the first guide rail 51 drives the first suction member 2 on it to move synchronously, thereby adjusting the distance between the first suction member 2 and the second suction member 3. This allows the robotic arm to adapt to different material racks, expanding the applicability of the robotic arm.

[0026] In one embodiment, the robotic arm 1 is provided with a first transmission component 11, the first driving mechanism 4 includes a first driving motor 41, a first lead screw 42 and a first movable connecting block 43, the first movable connecting block 43 is movably disposed on the first lead screw 42, the first transmission component 11 is connected to the first movable connecting block 43, the first guide rail 51 is connected to the first transmission component 11, and the first adsorption component 2 is disposed on the first guide rail 51. The first drive mechanism 4 integrates core components such as the first drive motor 41, the first lead screw 42, and the first moving connecting block 43. Its overall structure is relatively compact, occupying little space, and boasts high transmission efficiency. It effectively converts the power of the first drive motor 41 into the linear motion of the first adsorption component 2, reducing energy loss. Driven by the first lead screw 42, power transmission is smooth, reducing impact and vibration during movement, making the first adsorption component 2 move more smoothly and lowering the risk of operational errors or component damage caused by shaking. The cooperation between the first lead screw 42 and the first moving connecting block 43 provides high transmission precision, accurately controlling the displacement of the first adsorption component 2 and ensuring its accurate movement position on the guide rail assembly 5, meeting the requirements of precision engraving machines and other equipment with high positioning accuracy.

[0027] It should be noted that the first movable connecting block 43 is helically mounted on the first lead screw 42, which can convert the rotation of the first drive motor 41 into parallel movement.

[0028] In one embodiment, the robotic arm 1 is equipped with a second drive mechanism 7, which is drivenly connected to the second guide rail 52 to drive the second adsorption member 3 to move. Simultaneously, the movement direction of the second adsorption member 3 is opposite to that of the first adsorption member 2. By driving the first adsorption member 2 and the second adsorption member 3 respectively through the first drive mechanism 4 and the second drive mechanism 7, the first adsorption member 2 and the second adsorption member 3 can be simultaneously driven to move closer together or to separate to both sides, thereby quickly adjusting the distance between the first adsorption member 2 and the second adsorption member 3 and improving the variable distance efficiency.

[0029] In one embodiment, the robotic arm 1 is provided with a second transmission component 12, the second drive mechanism 7 includes a second drive motor 71, a second lead screw 72 and a second movable connecting block 73, the second movable connecting block 73 is movably disposed on the second lead screw 72, the second transmission component 12 is connected to the second movable connecting block 73, the second guide rail 52 is connected to the second transmission component 12, and the second suction component 3 is disposed on the second guide rail 52. The second drive mechanism 7 integrates core components such as the second drive motor 71, the second lead screw 72, and the second moving connecting block 73. Its overall structure is relatively compact, occupying little space, and boasts high transmission efficiency. It effectively converts the power of the second drive motor 71 into the linear motion of the second adsorption component 3, reducing energy loss. Driven by the second lead screw 72, power transmission is smooth, reducing impact and vibration during movement, making the second adsorption component 3 move more smoothly and lowering the risk of operational errors or component damage caused by shaking. The cooperation between the second lead screw 72 and the second moving connecting block 73 provides high transmission precision, accurately controlling the displacement of the second adsorption component 3 and ensuring its accurate movement position on the guide rail assembly 5, meeting the high positioning accuracy requirements of equipment such as engraving machines.

[0030] Similarly, the second movable connecting block 73 is helically mounted on the second lead screw 72, which can convert the rotation of the second drive motor 71 into parallel movement.

[0031] In one embodiment, the variable-distance manipulator further includes a third adsorption element 8 and a fourth adsorption element 9. The third adsorption element 8 is disposed on the first guide rail 51, and the fourth adsorption element 9 is disposed on the second guide rail 52. The first adsorption element 2, the second adsorption element 3, the third adsorption element 8, and the fourth adsorption element 9 are arranged laterally in sequence. When the first driving mechanism 4 drives the first guide rail 51 to move, it can simultaneously drive the first adsorption element 2 and the third adsorption element 8 located on the first guide rail 51 to move. When the second driving mechanism 7 drives the second guide rail 52 to move, it can simultaneously drive the second adsorption element 3 and the fourth adsorption element 9 located on the second guide rail 52 to move. It can simultaneously adjust the distance between the first adsorption element 2 and the second adsorption element 3, as well as the distance between the third adsorption element 8 and the fourth adsorption element 9, to accommodate multiple material racks.

[0032] Specifically, the guide rail assembly 5 includes a first rotating block, a second rotating block, and a third guide rail. The two ends of the first guide rail 51 and the third guide rail are respectively connected to the first rotating block and the second rotating block. At least one of the first rotating block and the second rotating block is rotatably driven connected to the second guide rail 52, so that when the first rotating block and the second rotating block are flipped, the first guide rail 51, the second guide rail 52 and the third guide rail can be flipped synchronously, thereby causing the first adsorption member 2, the second adsorption member 3, the third adsorption member 8 and the fourth adsorption member 9 to flip.

[0033] In one embodiment, the robotic arm 1 is provided with a flipping mechanism 6, which is drivenly connected to the guide rail assembly 5 to drive the guide rail assembly 5 to flip. The flipping mechanism 6 drives the guide rail assembly 5, that is, drives the first adsorption member 2, the second adsorption member 3, the third adsorption member 8, and the fourth adsorption member 9 to flip, so that the front and back surfaces of the first adsorption member 2, the second adsorption member 3, the third adsorption member 8, and the fourth adsorption member 9 can all be used to adsorb workpieces, thereby improving the transportation efficiency of the robotic arm.

[0034] In one embodiment, the flipping mechanism 6 includes a third drive motor 61 and a transmission assembly. The third drive motor 61 is mounted on the robotic arm 1. One end of the transmission assembly is connected to the output shaft of the third drive motor 61, and the other end of the transmission assembly is connected to the guide rail assembly 5.

[0035] In one embodiment, the transmission assembly includes a synchronous belt 62, a first transmission wheel 63, and a second transmission wheel 64. The first transmission wheel 63 is mounted on the output shaft of the third drive motor 61. One end of the synchronous belt 62 is connected to the first transmission wheel 63, and the other end of the synchronous belt 62 is connected to the second transmission wheel 64. The second transmission wheel 64 is rotatably driven connected to the guide rail assembly 5. The first transmission wheel 63 is a driving transmission gear, and the second transmission wheel 64 is a driven transmission gear. The rotation of the output shaft of the third drive motor 61 drives the driving transmission gear to rotate, causing the synchronous belt 62 to rotate and drive the driven transmission gear, thereby causing the guide rail assembly 5 connected to the driven transmission gear to flip.

[0036] In one embodiment, vacuum nozzles are provided on the front and back surfaces of the first adsorption member 2, the second adsorption member 3, the third adsorption member 8, and the fourth adsorption member 9. The vacuum nozzles on the front and back surfaces can be used to adsorb workpieces, thereby improving the transportation efficiency of the robot.

[0037] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solution of this utility model, and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the utility model.

Claims

1. A variable pitch robot, characterized by, The device includes a robotic arm, a first adsorption element, and a second adsorption element. The robotic arm is equipped with a first driving mechanism. Both the first and second adsorption elements are mounted on the robotic arm. The first driving mechanism is driven to the first adsorption element. The first driving mechanism is used to drive the first adsorption element to move in order to adjust the distance between the first and second adsorption elements.

2. The variable pitch manipulator of claim 1, wherein, The robotic arm is equipped with a guide rail assembly, which includes a first guide rail and a second guide rail. The first adsorption element is disposed on the first guide rail, and the second adsorption element is disposed on the second guide rail. The first driving mechanism is drivenly connected to the first guide rail to drive the first guide rail to move the first adsorption element.

3. The variable pitch robot of claim 2, wherein, The robotic arm is equipped with a first transmission component. The first driving mechanism includes a first driving motor, a first lead screw, and a first movable connecting block. The first movable connecting block is movably mounted on the first lead screw. The first transmission component is connected to the first movable connecting block. The first guide rail is connected to the first transmission component. The first suction component is mounted on the first guide rail.

4. The variable pitch robot of claim 2, wherein, The robotic arm is equipped with a second driving mechanism, which is drivenly connected to the second guide rail to drive the second adsorption component to move. At the same time, the movement direction of the second adsorption component is opposite to that of the first adsorption component.

5. The variable pitch robot of claim 4, wherein, The robotic arm is provided with a second transmission component. The second driving mechanism includes a second driving motor, a second lead screw, and a second movable connecting block. The second movable connecting block is movably disposed on the second lead screw. The second transmission component is connected to the second movable connecting block. The second guide rail is connected to the second transmission component. The second suction component is disposed on the second guide rail.

6. The variable pitch robot of claim 4, wherein, The variable-distance manipulator also includes a third adsorption element and a fourth adsorption element. The third adsorption element is disposed on the first guide rail, and the fourth adsorption element is disposed on the second guide rail. The first adsorption element, the second adsorption element, the third adsorption element, and the fourth adsorption element are arranged horizontally in sequence.

7. The variable-stroke robot of any of claims 2-6, wherein, The robotic arm is equipped with a flipping mechanism, which is driven to the guide rail assembly to drive the guide rail assembly to flip.

8. The variable pitch robot of claim 7, wherein, The flipping mechanism includes a third drive motor and a transmission assembly. The third drive motor is mounted on the robotic arm. One end of the transmission assembly is connected to the output shaft of the third drive motor, and the other end of the transmission assembly is connected to the guide rail assembly.

9. The variable pitch robot of claim 8, wherein, The transmission assembly includes a synchronous belt, a first transmission wheel, and a second transmission wheel. The first transmission wheel is mounted on the output shaft of the third drive motor. One end of the synchronous belt is connected to the first transmission wheel, and the other end of the synchronous belt is connected to the second transmission wheel. The second transmission wheel is rotatably driven connected to the guide rail assembly.

10. The variable pitch robot of claim 6, wherein, Vacuum nozzles are provided on the front and back surfaces of the first adsorption element, the second adsorption element, the third adsorption element, and the fourth adsorption element.

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