A gantry-type transport mechanism

Abstract

This utility model provides a gantry-type material handling mechanism, including a frame, which is a gantry structure composed of columns and beams. A sliding table is slidably mounted on the beams. The sliding table slides laterally on the beams under the drive of a lateral movement drive mechanism. A pick-and-place frame is mounted on the sliding table, and a transfer suction cup is mounted on the pick-and-place frame. The pick-and-place frame slides vertically on the sliding table under the drive of a pick-and-place drive mechanism. By setting up a gantry-type material handling mechanism with long-distance belt drive, the handling range is expanded, and high-speed and stable handling of SPC sheets is ensured, which can accelerate the material transfer rhythm and improve the manufacturing efficiency of the SPC sheet production line.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automation, and in particular to a gantry-type handling mechanism. Background Technology

[0002] In SPC flooring production lines, SPC boards often need to be handled and transferred to facilitate flow between different work processes or for stacking and palletizing. Due to the special structure of the flooring, a large gripping coverage area is required, and rapid gripping is also necessary. Existing technologies often involve complex handling structures when transferring SPC boards, and the handling efficiency is low. Utility Model Content

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is that the existing SPC sheet handling structure is complex and has low handling efficiency. This utility model provides a gantry handling mechanism to solve the above problems.

[0004] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is: a gantry-type handling mechanism, including a frame, the frame being a gantry structure composed of columns and beams, a sliding platform being slidably installed on the beam, the sliding platform sliding laterally on the beam under the drive of a lateral movement drive mechanism, a pick-and-place frame being installed on the sliding platform, a transfer suction cup being installed on the pick-and-place frame, the pick-and-place frame sliding vertically on the sliding platform under the drive of a pick-and-place drive mechanism.

[0005] Furthermore, the transverse drive mechanism includes a drive wheel, a driven wheel, a drive belt wrapped around the outer periphery of the drive wheel and the driven wheel, a drive motor for driving the drive wheel to rotate, a guide rail arranged transversely on the crossbeam, and a guide wheel mounted on the sliding platform. The guide wheel rolls in contact with the guide rail. The drive wheel and the driven wheel are respectively mounted at both ends of the crossbeam, and the crossbeam is fixedly connected to the drive belt.

[0006] Furthermore, the pick-and-place drive mechanism includes a vertical slider fixedly installed on the sliding platform, a vertical guide rail fixedly installed on the pick-and-place frame, and a pick-and-place cylinder installed on the sliding platform. The vertical slider is slidably installed on the vertical guide rail, and the piston rod end of the pick-and-place cylinder is fixedly installed on the pick-and-place frame.

[0007] Furthermore, the guide wheels are arranged in pairs and are respectively installed on the upper and lower sides of the guide rail.

[0008] Furthermore: the transfer suction cup is a vacuum suction cup, and there are several of them, which are separately arranged below the pick-and-place rack.

[0009] The beneficial effects of this utility model are that the gantry-type handling mechanism of this utility model expands the handling range by setting up a gantry-type handling mechanism and adopting a belt drive long-distance drive method, and ensures high-speed and stable handling of SPC sheets, which can speed up the material transfer rhythm and improve the manufacturing efficiency of SPC sheet production line. Attached Figure Description

[0010] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0011] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of a gantry-type conveying mechanism according to this utility model; Figure 2 Is with Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a gantry-type transport mechanism from different perspectives (external structure of the sliding table omitted); Figure 3 yes Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the structure at point A in the diagram; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the installation of the pick-and-place rack and the sliding platform.

[0012] In the diagram: 1. Frame, 2. Column, 3. Crossbeam, 4. Sliding table, 5. Pick-up and place rack, 6. Transfer suction cup, 7. Drive wheel, 8. Driven wheel, 9. Drive belt, 10. Drive motor, 11. Guide rail, 12. Guide wheel, 13. Vertical slider, 14. Vertical guide rail, 15. Pick-up and place cylinder. Detailed Implementation

[0013] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below, examples of which are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model. Rather, the embodiments of this utility model include all variations, modifications, and equivalents falling within the spirit and scope of the appended claims.

[0014] 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", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", 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 the present invention and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of the present invention.

[0015] Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," etc., are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance. 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. Furthermore, in the description of this utility model, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0016] Any process or method described in the flowchart or otherwise herein can be understood as representing a module, segment, or portion of code comprising one or more executable instructions for implementing a particular logical function or process, and the scope of the preferred embodiments of the present invention includes additional implementations in which functions may be performed not in the order shown or discussed, including substantially simultaneously or in reverse order according to the functions involved, as should be understood by those skilled in the art to which embodiments of the present invention pertain.

[0017] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, this utility model provides a gantry-type handling mechanism, including a frame 1, which is a gantry structure composed of columns 2 and beams 3. A sliding platform 4 is slidably installed on the beams 3. The sliding platform 4 slides laterally on the beams 3 under the drive of a lateral movement drive mechanism. A pick-and-place frame 5 is installed on the sliding platform 4, and a transfer suction cup 6 is installed on the pick-and-place frame 5. The pick-and-place frame 5 slides vertically on the sliding platform 4 under the drive of a pick-and-place drive mechanism.

[0018] This gantry-type handling mechanism is primarily used for transferring and moving SPC sheets. The vertical movement of the pick-and-place frame 5 drives the transfer suction cup 6 to slide vertically, thus enabling the gripping and placement of SPC sheets. The sliding table 4 slides on the crossbeam 3 under the drive of the horizontal drive mechanism, thereby enabling the pick-and-place frame 5 and the transfer suction cup 6 to laterally transfer the gripped SPC sheets. After the pick-and-place frame 5, along with the transfer suction cup 6, grips the SPC sheet, the sliding table 4 slides laterally, transferring the gripped SPC sheet to the predetermined target position. Then, the pick-and-place frame 5 slides downward, driving the transfer suction cup 6 downward to place the SPC sheet, thus completing the handling process. The gantry-type handling mechanism has a stable overall structure, facilitating the high-speed and stable handling of SPC sheets.

[0019] The transverse drive mechanism includes a drive wheel 7, a driven wheel 8, a drive belt 9 surrounding the drive wheel 7 and the driven wheel 8, a drive motor 10 driving the drive wheel 7 to rotate, a guide rail 11 arranged transversely on the crossbeam 3, and a guide wheel 12 mounted on the sliding table 4. The guide wheel 12 rolls in contact with the guide rail 11. The drive wheel 7 and the driven wheel 8 are respectively mounted at both ends of the crossbeam 3, and the crossbeam 3 is fixedly connected to the drive belt 9.

[0020] The lateral drive mechanism is mainly used to realize the lateral movement of the sliding table 4. It employs a rolling mechanism where the guide wheel 12 rolls against the guide rail 11, ensuring stable lateral sliding of the sliding table 4. The drive motor 10 drives the drive wheel 7 to rotate, allowing the drive belt 9 to rotate around the drive wheel 7 and the driven wheel 8. As the drive belt 9 rotates, it drives the sliding table 4 to move laterally back and forth. Using the drive belt 9 to drive the sliding table 4 is suitable for gantry-type handling mechanisms with long-distance crossbeams 3, maximizing the reciprocating distance of the sliding table 4 and increasing the handling range. Furthermore, the direct connection of the drive belt 9 to the sliding table 4 provides a simple and reliable drive structure with high efficiency, enabling sensitive control of the sliding table 4.

[0021] The pick-and-place drive mechanism includes a vertical slider 13 fixedly installed on the sliding table 4, a vertical guide rail 14 fixedly installed on the pick-and-place frame 5, and a pick-and-place cylinder 15 installed on the sliding table 4. The vertical slider 13 is slidably installed on the vertical guide rail 14, and the piston rod end of the pick-and-place cylinder 15 is fixedly installed on the pick-and-place frame 5.

[0022] The pick-and-place drive mechanism is used to drive the pick-and-place frame 5 to move up and down. Under the guidance of the vertical guide rail 14 and the vertical slider 13, the pick-and-place frame 5 can reliably reciprocate, ensuring the stability of the pick-and-place operation. The extension and retraction of the piston rod of the pick-and-place cylinder 15 can drive the pick-and-place frame 5 to move up and down along the vertical guide rail 14. It is easy to control and can be combined with the transverse drive mechanism to achieve compound pick-and-place and transfer operations.

[0023] The guide wheels 12 are arranged in pairs and are respectively installed on the upper and lower sides of the guide rail 11. The pair arrangement of the guide wheels 12 can improve the stability of guidance and load-bearing capacity, and ensure reliable and stable movement.

[0024] The transfer suction cup 6 is a vacuum suction cup, and there are several of them, which are separately arranged below the pick-and-place rack 5. The use of vacuum suction cups can realize the rapid gripping and release of SPC sheets, which facilitates the handling and transfer of sheets.

[0025] In the description of this specification, references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, illustrative expressions of the terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0026] Based on the above-described preferred embodiments of this utility model, and through the foregoing description, those skilled in the art can make various changes and modifications without departing from the technical concept of this utility model. The technical scope of this utility model is not limited to the contents of the specification, but must be determined according to the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A gantry-type conveying mechanism, comprising a frame (1), wherein the frame (1) is a gantry structure composed of columns (2) and beams (3), characterized in that: A sliding platform (4) is slidably mounted on the crossbeam (3). The sliding platform (4) slides laterally on the crossbeam (3) under the drive of the transverse drive mechanism. A pick-and-place rack (5) is mounted on the sliding platform (4). A transfer suction cup (6) is mounted on the pick-and-place rack (5). The pick-and-place rack (5) slides vertically on the sliding platform (4) under the drive of the pick-and-place drive mechanism.

2. The gantry conveying mechanism as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The transverse drive mechanism includes a drive wheel (7), a driven wheel (8), a drive belt (9) surrounding the drive wheel (7) and the driven wheel (8), a drive motor (10) that drives the drive wheel (7) to rotate, a guide rail (11) arranged transversely on the crossbeam (3) and a guide wheel (12) mounted on the sliding table (4). The guide wheel (12) rolls in contact with the guide rail (11). The drive wheel (7) and the driven wheel (8) are respectively mounted at both ends of the crossbeam (3). The crossbeam (3) is fixedly connected to the drive belt (9).

3. A gantry-type conveying mechanism as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The pick-and-place drive mechanism includes a vertical slider (13) fixedly mounted on the sliding table (4), a vertical guide rail (14) fixedly mounted on the pick-and-place frame (5), and a pick-and-place cylinder (15) mounted on the sliding table (4). The vertical slider (13) is slidably mounted on the vertical guide rail (14), and the piston rod end of the pick-and-place cylinder (15) is fixedly mounted on the pick-and-place frame (5).

4. A gantry-type conveying mechanism as described in claim 3, characterized in that: The guide wheels (12) are arranged in pairs and are respectively installed on the upper and lower sides of the guide rail (11).

5. A gantry-type conveying mechanism as described in claim 4, characterized in that: The transfer suction cup (6) is a vacuum suction cup, and there are several of them, which are separately arranged below the pick-and-place rack (5).

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