A double-station switching long-stroke material taking and placing device

Abstract

The utility model provides a kind of long-stroke material taking and placing equipment of double-station switching, including mounting seat, first material taking and placing mechanism and second material taking and placing mechanism are arranged on the mounting seat;The first material taking and placing mechanism includes the first drive module driven along straight line and the first material taking and placing module connected with the drive end of the first drive module, and the mounting end of the first drive module is connected with the mounting seat;The second material taking and placing mechanism includes the second drive module driven along straight line and the second material taking and placing module connected with the drive end of the second drive module, and the mounting end of the second drive module is connected with the mounting seat;The drive path of the first drive module and the second drive module is in inclined relationship, and the end of the drive path of the first drive module intersects with the end of the drive path of the second drive module;The utility model can realize the material taking and placing switching in the same position, effectively improve work efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of automated operation technology, specifically relating to a long-stroke material handling device with dual-station switching. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, the handling of shaft products mainly adopts a single-gripper mode. A single gripper needs to complete a closed-loop process of taking out the finished product, resetting to the picking point, gripping the workpiece to be processed, and then transferring it to the processing position. Among these processes, the resetting and idle travel occupy a lot of ineffective time, resulting in repetitive waste of motion paths. After the single gripper takes out the finished product, the processing equipment needs to be in a stopped state waiting for loading until the gripper puts in the workpiece to be processed. This intermittent mode of processing, stopping, and processing breaks the continuity of the production process, which directly restricts the increase in production capacity, especially in mass production. In addition, during the no-load resetting process of the single gripper, the drive motor (such as a servo motor) still needs to output power to maintain movement. Long-term operation will lead to additional energy consumption. At the same time, frequent start-stop actions will aggravate the wear of components such as robotic arm joints and guide rails, increase equipment maintenance costs and the probability of downtime, and indirectly affect production efficiency. Summary of the Invention

[0003] To address the shortcomings of the prior art, this utility model provides a long-stroke material handling device with dual-station switching, which enables material handling switching at the same location, effectively improving work efficiency.

[0004] The technical effects to be achieved by this utility model are realized through the following technical aspects: This utility model provides a long-stroke material handling device with dual-station switching, including a mounting base, on which a first material handling mechanism and a second material handling mechanism are provided; The first material handling mechanism includes a first drive module that drives in a straight line and a first material handling module connected to the drive end of the first drive module. The mounting end of the first drive module is connected to the mounting base. The second material handling mechanism includes a second drive module that drives in a straight line and a second material handling module connected to the drive end of the second drive module. The mounting end of the second drive module is connected to the mounting base. The driving paths of the first driving module and the second driving module are inclined, and the end of the driving path of the first driving module intersects with the end of the driving path of the second driving module.

[0005] In some implementations, the first material handling module includes a first mounting block, a first clamping cylinder, and a first clamping arm and a second clamping arm connected to the drive end of the first clamping cylinder. The mounting end of the first clamping cylinder is connected to the first mounting block, and the first mounting block is connected to the driving end of the first driving module. The connection between the first driving module and the first clamping cylinder is established through the first mounting block, so as to establish the driving effect of the first driving module on the first material handling module.

[0006] In some implementations, the driving end of the first driving module is formed with a first groove, and the first mounting block is formed with a first protrusion for engaging with the first groove. The first protrusion is locked into the first groove by screws. The matching relationship between the first groove and the first protrusion enables quick connection between the first drive module and the first mounting block, as well as facilitates disassembly and replacement.

[0007] In some implementations, a first arc-shaped groove is formed on the side of the first clamping arm facing the second clamping arm; The second clamping arm has a second arc-shaped groove on the side facing the first clamping arm. By setting the opposite first and second arc-shaped grooves, stable clamping operations on shaft products can be achieved.

[0008] In some implementations, the first material handling module further includes a first guide rod; One end of the first guide rod is connected to the first mounting block, and the other end of the first guide rod passes through the mounting base and is movable relative to the mounting base; The first guide rod extends in the same direction as the first drive module. The first guide rod guides the position movement of the first material handling module, thereby improving the working accuracy of the first material handling module.

[0009] In some implementations, there are two first guide rods, which are symmetrically distributed on both sides of the drive path of the first drive module. Setting two first guide rods can play a stabilizing and balancing role in the guiding function.

[0010] In some implementations, the second material handling module includes a second mounting block, a second clamping cylinder, and a third clamping arm and a fourth clamping arm connected to the drive end of the second clamping cylinder. The mounting end of the second clamping cylinder is connected to the second mounting block, and the second mounting block is connected to the driving end of the second driving module. The connection between the second driving module and the second clamping cylinder is established through the second mounting block, so as to establish the driving effect of the second driving module on the second material handling module.

[0011] In some implementations, a main beam is also connected to the mounting base, which is used to connect to an external drive component.

[0012] In some implementations, a rotary drive mechanism is also included; The mounting base is connected to the drive end of the rotary drive mechanism. With the help of the rotary drive mechanism, the operation process needs to automatically rotate and switch the positions of the first and second material handling modules.

[0013] Some implementations also include disks; The mounting base and the disc are rotatably connected. According to the actual production adjustment needs, the positions of the first material handling module and the second material handling module can be switched by manual operation.

[0014] In summary, this utility model has at least the following advantages: 1. This utility model provides a long-stroke material handling device with dual-station switching. A first material handling mechanism and a second material handling mechanism are set on the mounting base, and the ends of the drive paths of the first material handling mechanism and the second material handling mechanism intersect. This enables the two working mechanisms, the first material handling mechanism and the second material handling mechanism, to pick up and place materials at the same position, reducing standby and intermittent downtime, and effectively improving work efficiency.

[0015] 2. The present invention provides a long-stroke material handling device with dual-station switching. By setting a rotary drive mechanism or a disc, the positions of the first material handling module and the second material handling module can be rotatably switched to adapt to different work scenario requirements. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the device provided in Embodiment 1 of this utility model; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first material handling module provided in Embodiment 2 of this utility model; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second material handling module provided in Embodiment 2 of this utility model; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the device provided in Embodiment 3 of the present invention; Marked in the image: 100. Mounting base; 200. First material handling mechanism; 210. First drive module; 220. First material handling module; 221. First mounting block; 2211. First protrusion; 222. First clamping cylinder; 223. First clamping arm; 2231. First arc-shaped groove; 224. Second clamping arm; 2241. Second arc-shaped groove; 230. First guide rod; 300. Second material handling mechanism; 310. Second drive module; 320. Second material handling module; 321. Second mounting block; 322. Second clamping cylinder; 323. Third clamping arm; 324. Fourth clamping arm; 400. Main beam; 500, disc. Detailed Implementation

[0017] To facilitate understanding of the present invention, a more comprehensive description will be given below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. The drawings illustrate preferred embodiments of the invention. However, the invention can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided to provide a thorough and complete understanding of the disclosure of the invention.

[0018] It should be noted that when a component is said to be "fixed to" another component, it can be directly attached to the other component or there may be an intervening component. When a component is said to be "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to the other component or there may be an intervening component.

[0019] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship commonly used when the product of this invention is in use. They are only for the convenience of describing this invention 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 invention. In addition, the terms "first," "second," "third," etc., are only used to distinguish descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0020] 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 in the description of the invention is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention.

[0021] Example 1: Please see Figure 1A long-stroke material handling device with dual-station switching includes a mounting base 100, on which a first material handling mechanism 200 and a second material handling mechanism 300 are mounted. Both the first and second material handling mechanisms 200 and 300 can handle material handling. For example, at the first station, materials that have been processed need to be removed and materials to be processed need to be placed in; at the second station, materials to be processed need to be removed and moved to the first station, and materials that have been processed at the first station need to be placed in the second station for unloading. That is, material handling operations exist at both the first and second stations, and the first and second material handling mechanisms 200 and 300 simultaneously move to either the first or second station to perform switching operations.

[0022] The first material handling mechanism 200 includes a first drive module 210 that drives in a straight line and a first material handling module 220 that is connected to the drive end of the first drive module 210. The mounting end of the first drive module 210 is connected to the mounting base 100. The second material handling mechanism 300 includes a second drive module 310 that drives in a straight line and a second material handling module 320 that is connected to the drive end of the second drive module 310. The mounting end of the second drive module 310 is connected to the mounting base 100.

[0023] The driving paths of the first driving module 210 and the second driving module 310 are inclined, and the end of the driving path of the first driving module 210 intersects with the end of the driving path of the second driving module 310.

[0024] For ease of understanding, the material being processed here is assumed to be a shaft product. In one operating state, both the first pick-and-place mechanism 200 and the second pick-and-place mechanism 300 are located above the first workstation. The first workstation contains shaft products that have already been processed, and the second pick-and-place mechanism 300 carries shaft products awaiting processing. At this time, the first drive module 210 first drives the first pick-and-place module 220 downwards along a linear path to the top of the shaft product that has already been processed. The first pick-and-place module 220 removes the shaft product and resets. Then, the second drive module 310 drives the second pick-and-place module 320 inclined downwards along a linear path to the first workstation. At the upper end of the workstation, the shaft product to be processed is placed in the first workstation and then reset. Subsequently, the mounting base 100 moves to the upper part of the second workstation under the action of external driving force. The second drive module 310 drives the second pick-and-place module 320 to move downwards and tilts to the upper end of the second workstation, removes the shaft product to be processed, and then resets. The first drive module 210 drives the first pick-and-place module 220 to place the shaft product that has been processed and then resets. This cycle is repeated to realize the switching of the first pick-and-place mechanism 200 and the second pick-and-place mechanism 300 at the first workstation and the second workstation, and both can realize the pick-and-place operation at the same workstation position.

[0025] It should be noted that after the completed shaft products are placed in the second workstation, the completed shaft products are unloaded by manual labor or other robotic arms.

[0026] It is worth noting that in the dual-station switching long-stroke pick-and-place device provided in this embodiment, both the first drive module 210 and the second drive module 310 are linearly driven, but their drive paths are not parallel but inclined, and the ends of their drive paths intersect. That is, the ends of their drive paths are the same working positions of the first or second station, so that the second pick-and-place module 320 can start working immediately after the first pick-and-place module 220 finishes its work, avoiding long standby states and intermittent downtime, and effectively improving work efficiency.

[0027] Understandably, in actual operation scenarios, the first material handling module 220 and the second material handling module 320 will not interfere with each other. After the first material handling module 220 retracts to a certain position, the second drive module 310 drives the second material handling module 320 to perform operations, so as to completely avoid the position of the first material handling module 220.

[0028] Example 2: This embodiment makes further structural optimizations based on Embodiment 1. Please refer to... Figure 1 Based on the above, refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 .

[0029] In this embodiment, the first material handling module 220 includes a first mounting block 221, a first clamping cylinder 222, and a first clamping arm 223 and a second clamping arm 224 connected to the drive end of the first clamping cylinder 222. The mounting end of the first clamping cylinder 222 is connected to the first mounting block 221, and the first mounting block 221 is connected to the drive end of the first drive module 210. The connection between the first drive module 210 and the first clamping cylinder 222 is established through the first mounting block 221, so as to establish the driving effect of the first drive module 210 on the first material handling module 220.

[0030] Driven by the first drive module 210, the first mounting block 221 moves in conjunction with the first clamping cylinder 222, the first clamping arm 223, and the second clamping arm 224. Understandably, the first clamping cylinder 222 can drive the first clamping arm 223 and the second clamping arm 224 to move closer or further apart, thereby clamping or releasing shaft-type products. The first mounting block 221 establishes a connection between the first drive module 210 and the first clamping cylinder 222, facilitating the disassembly and replacement of the first clamping cylinder 222.

[0031] In some embodiments, the driving end of the first driving module 210 is formed with a first groove, and the first mounting block 221 is formed with a first protrusion 2211 for cooperating with the first groove; the first protrusion 2211 is locked in the first groove by screws, and the matching relationship between the first groove and the first protrusion 2211 is set, which can realize the quick connection between the first driving module 210 and the first mounting block 221, as well as facilitate disassembly and replacement.

[0032] In some embodiments, a first arcuate groove 2231 is formed on the side of the first clamping arm 223 facing the second clamping arm 224; a second arcuate groove 2241 is formed on the side of the second clamping arm 224 facing the first clamping arm 223. By setting the opposite first arcuate groove 2231 and second arcuate groove 2241, a stable clamping operation for shaft products can be achieved.

[0033] Understandably, the first arc-shaped groove 2231 and the second arc-shaped groove 2241 connect to form a circular groove. The diameter of the circular groove matches the diameter of the shaft product to achieve stable material handling. In some applications, to avoid damage to the appearance of the shaft product due to hard contact between the first clamping arm 223 and the second clamping arm 224 and the shaft product, a soft rubber layer or other buffer structure can be provided at the first arc-shaped groove 2231 and the second arc-shaped groove 2241. This achieves stable material handling while also preventing damage to the appearance of the shaft product.

[0034] In some embodiments, the first material handling module 220 further includes a first guide rod 230; one end of the first guide rod 230 is connected to the first mounting block 221, and the other end of the first guide rod 230 passes through the mounting base 100 and is movable relative to the mounting base 100; the extension direction of the first guide rod 230 is the same as the driving direction of the first drive module 210, and the first guide rod 230 is set to guide the position movement of the first material handling module 220, thereby improving the working accuracy of the first material handling module 220.

[0035] Specifically, when the first drive module 210 drives the first mounting block 221 to move downward, the first mounting block 221 is guided and limited by the first guide rod 230. Under the driving action of the first drive module 210, it moves along the extension path of the first guide rod 230, thereby ensuring that the first clamping arm 223 and the second clamping arm 224 linked to the first mounting block 221 will not be displaced.

[0036] In some embodiments, there are two first guide rods 230, which are symmetrically distributed on both sides of the drive path of the first drive module 210. The two first guide rods 230 can play a stabilizing and balancing role in the guiding function.

[0037] For example, the first drive module 210 includes a drive cylinder and a push rod. One end of the push rod is connected to the drive cylinder, and the other end of the push rod is connected to the first mounting block 221. Two first guide rods 230 are symmetrically distributed on opposite sides of the push rod.

[0038] In some embodiments, the second loading / unloading module 320 includes a second mounting block 321, a second clamping cylinder 322, and a third clamping arm 323 and a fourth clamping arm 324 connected to the drive end of the second clamping cylinder 322. The mounting end of the second clamping cylinder 322 is connected to the second mounting block 321, and the second mounting block 321 is connected to the drive end of the second drive module 310. The connection between the second drive module 310 and the second clamping cylinder 322 is established through the second mounting block 321, so as to establish the driving action of the second drive module 310 on the second loading / unloading module 320.

[0039] Driven by the second drive module 310, the second mounting block 321 moves in conjunction with the second clamping cylinder 322, the third clamping arm 323, and the fourth clamping arm 324. Understandably, the second clamping cylinder 322 can drive the third clamping arm 323 and the fourth clamping arm 324 to move closer or further apart, thereby clamping or releasing shaft-type products. The second mounting block 321 establishes a connection between the second drive module and the second clamping cylinder 322, facilitating the disassembly and replacement of the second clamping cylinder 322.

[0040] In some embodiments, a main beam 400 is also connected to the mounting base 100, the main beam 400 being used to connect to an external drive component.

[0041] The external drive component can have both lateral drive and lifting drive functions. For example, the external drive component can drive the mounting base 100 to move laterally between the first and second workstations, or it can drive the mounting base 100 to move up and down at the first or second workstation. Then, the first drive module 210 or the second drive module 310 can perform the corresponding drive function.

[0042] Example 3: This embodiment has undergone further structural optimization based on embodiment 1 or 2. Please refer to... Figures 1-3 Based on the above, refer to Figure 4 .

[0043] In this embodiment, the device also includes a rotary drive mechanism (not shown in the figure); the mounting base 100 is connected to the drive end of the rotary drive mechanism, and the rotary drive mechanism is used to match the situation in the operation process where the positions of the first material handling module 220 and the second material handling module 320 need to be automatically rotated and switched.

[0044] Understandably, the relative positions of the first pick-and-place module 220 and the second pick-and-place module 320 will not change. The rotary drive mechanism simply drives the mounting base 100 to rotate and move the first pick-and-place module 220 and the second pick-and-place module 320, adjusting their positions by a certain angle.

[0045] In some embodiments, the device also includes a disc 500; the mounting base 100 is rotatably connected to the disc 500, and the mounting base 100 can be rotated relative to the disc 500 by manual operation according to the actual production adjustment needs, so as to rotate and switch the positions of the first material handling module 220 and the second material handling module 320.

[0046] The above description is merely an example and illustration of the structure of this invention, and while the description is specific and detailed, it should not be construed as limiting the scope of this invention. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this invention, and these obvious substitutions all fall within the protection scope of this invention.

Claims

1. A long-stroke material handling device with dual-station switching, characterized in that, Includes a mounting base (100), on which a first material handling mechanism (200) and a second material handling mechanism (300) are provided; The first material handling mechanism (200) includes a first drive module (210) that drives in a straight line and a first material handling module (220) connected to the drive end of the first drive module (210). The mounting end of the first drive module (210) is connected to the mounting base (100). The second material handling mechanism (300) includes a second drive module (310) that drives in a straight line and a second material handling module (320) connected to the drive end of the second drive module (310). The mounting end of the second drive module (310) is connected to the mounting base (100). The driving paths of the first driving module (210) and the second driving module (310) are inclined, and the end of the driving path of the first driving module (210) intersects with the end of the driving path of the second driving module (310).

2. The long-stroke material handling device with dual-station switching according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first material handling module (220) includes a first mounting block (221), a first clamping cylinder (222), and a first clamping arm (223) and a second clamping arm (224) connected to the drive end of the first clamping cylinder (222). The mounting end of the first clamping cylinder (222) is connected to the first mounting block (221), and the first mounting block (221) is connected to the driving end of the first drive module (210).

3. The long-stroke material handling device with dual-station switching according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first drive module (210) has a first groove formed at its drive end, and the first mounting block (221) has a first protrusion (2211) formed on its first mounting block (221) for engaging with the first groove. The first protrusion (2211) is locked into the first groove by a screw.

4. The long-stroke material handling device with dual-station switching according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first clamping arm (223) has a first arc-shaped groove (2231) on the side facing the second clamping arm (224). The second clamping arm (224) has a second arc-shaped groove (2241) on the side facing the first clamping arm (223).

5. The long-stroke material handling device with dual-station switching according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first material handling module (220) also includes a first guide rod (230); One end of the first guide rod (230) is connected to the first mounting block (221), and the other end of the first guide rod (230) passes through the mounting base (100) and is movable relative to the mounting base (100); The extension direction of the first guide rod (230) is the same as the driving direction of the first drive module (210).

6. The long-stroke material handling device with dual-station switching according to claim 5, characterized in that, There are two first guide rods (230), and the two first guide rods (230) are symmetrically distributed on both sides of the drive path of the first drive module (210).

7. The long-stroke material handling device with dual-station switching according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second material handling module (320) includes a second mounting block (321), a second clamping cylinder (322), and a third clamping arm (323) and a fourth clamping arm (324) connected to the drive end of the second clamping cylinder (322). The mounting end of the second clamping cylinder (322) is connected to the second mounting block (321), and the second mounting block (321) is connected to the driving end of the second drive module (310).

8. The long-stroke material handling device with dual-station switching according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting base (100) is also connected to a main beam (400), which is used to connect to an external drive component.

9. The long-stroke material handling device with dual-station switching according to any one of claims 1-8, characterized in that, It also includes a rotary drive mechanism; The mounting base (100) is connected to the drive end of the rotary drive mechanism.

10. The long-stroke material handling device with dual-station switching according to any one of claims 1-8, characterized in that, It also includes a disc (500); The mounting base (100) and the disk (500) are rotatably connected.

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