Wire storage device and automated apparatus

Abstract

The application provides a wire storage device and an automatic device. The automatic device comprises a moving part, a matching part, a flexible part and the wire storage device. The wire storage device is used for storing the flexible part connected with the moving part. The moving part moves along the matching part. The wire storage device comprises a guide structure and at least two wire storage structures. The first end of the flexible part is installed on the moving part and moves with the moving part. The second end of the flexible part is fixedly arranged. The guide structure is used for guiding the direction of the flexible part from the moving part to the wire storage structure. The wire storage structure is used for storing the part of the flexible part between the guide structure and the second end. Each wire storage structure is arranged on the same side of the matching part and is spaced along the extension direction of the matching part. Through the above structural layout of the wire storage device, the wire storage structure and the matching part are arranged compactly, and the occupied space of the whole automatic device is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application belongs to the field of automation equipment technology, and more specifically, relates to a wire storage device and automation equipment. Background Technology

[0002] In automated equipment, when the drive unit needs to move and is connected to cables, a cable storage structure is typically used to organize the cables and prevent them from becoming tangled and damaged or interfering with other structures during movement. However, this cable storage structure increases the overall space required for the automated equipment. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this application is to provide a wire storage device and an automated equipment to solve the technical problem that the setting of the wire storage structure in the prior art results in a large space occupation of the automated equipment.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted in this application is as follows: Firstly, a wire storage device is provided for storing a flexible component connected to a moving component, the moving component moving along a mating component. The wire storage device includes a guide structure and at least two wire storage structures. A first end of the flexible component is mounted on the moving component and moves with it. A second end of the flexible component is fixedly disposed. The guide structure guides the flexible component from the moving component to the wire storage structure. The wire storage structure stores the portion of the flexible component located between the guide structure and the second end. Each wire storage structure is located on the same side of the mating component and is spaced apart along the extension direction of the mating component.

[0005] In some embodiments, the mating member extends linearly along a first direction, each of the wire storage structures is located on one side of the mating member along a second direction, and the wire storage structures are spaced apart along the first direction, wherein the first direction and the second direction are perpendicular.

[0006] In some embodiments, the structures of each of the storage wire structures may be the same or different; And / or, the lengths of the storage lines in each of the described storage line structures may be equal or unequal.

[0007] In some embodiments, the cable storage structure includes a roller, and the flexible member is wound around the roller. A first end of the flexible member is movable to pull the roller between a first position away from the mating member and a second position close to the mating member. When the roller is in the first position, the flexible member is in a retracted state. When the roller is in the second position, the flexible member is in a released state.

[0008] In some embodiments, the roller has a travel distance between the first position and the second position, and when the roller is in the first position, the flexible segments of the flexible member located on opposite sides of the roller have a retractable angle. The included angles of the flexible components in each of the wire storage structures are not equal, and / or the travel distances of the rollers in each of the wire storage structures are not equal.

[0009] In some embodiments, each of the wire storage structures includes a first wire storage structure and a second wire storage structure. The first wire storage structure includes a first roller with a first travel distance, and the flexible member has a first retraction angle corresponding to the first wire storage structure. The second wire storage structure includes a second roller with a second travel distance, and the flexible member has a second retraction angle corresponding to the second wire storage structure. The first retraction angle is smaller than the second retraction angle, and the first travel distance is greater than the second travel distance.

[0010] In some embodiments, the first wire storage structure further includes a guide rail, the guide rail being configured to be perpendicular to the mating member, and the first roller being slidably disposed on the mating member.

[0011] In some embodiments, the second wire storage structure further includes a tension spring, which is configured to be perpendicular to the mating member, with one end of the tension spring fixedly disposed and the other end of the tension spring connected to the second roller.

[0012] In some embodiments, the second wire storage structure further includes a connector, the second roller is rotatably disposed on the connector, one end of the tension spring is fixedly disposed, and the other end of the tension spring is connected to the connector.

[0013] In some embodiments, the second wire storage structure further includes a V-shaped bracket, which is disposed outside the tension spring and the second roller. One end of the tension spring away from the second roller is mounted on the inner side of the tip of the V-shaped bracket. The second end of the flexible member is fixed to the first top end of the V-shaped bracket, and the flexible member extends from the first wire storage structure through the second top end of the V-shaped bracket to the second roller.

[0014] In some embodiments, the wire storage device further includes a limiting structure located between the moving member and the guiding structure, the limiting structure being used to limit the flexible member.

[0015] Secondly, this application also provides an automated device, including a moving part, a mating part, a flexible part, and the aforementioned wire storage device. The moving part is capable of moving along the mating part, a first end of the flexible part is connected to the moving part, and the other end of the flexible part is fixedly disposed. The wire storage device is used to store the flexible part. The beneficial effects of the wire storage device and automated equipment provided in this application are as follows: by setting at least two wire storage structures, it is possible to store flexible parts with large amplitude of movement; at the same time, by setting each wire storage structure on the same side of the mating part and distributing them at intervals along the extension direction of the mating part, the setting of each wire storage structure will not occupy the space in the extension direction of the mating part, making the layout of the wire storage structure and the mating part compact and reducing the space occupied by the entire automated equipment. Attached Figure Description

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, 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 application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0017] Figure 1 A first-angle perspective view of the wire storage device and moving parts of the automated equipment provided in the embodiments of this application; Figure 2 A second-angle perspective view of the wire storage device and moving parts of the automated equipment provided in the embodiments of this application; Figure 3 A third-angle perspective view of the wire storage device and moving parts of the automated equipment provided in the embodiments of this application; Figure 4 An enlarged structural diagram of the limiting structure and guiding structure of the automated equipment provided in the embodiments of this application; Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the assembly structure of the first roller, roller shaft and roller cover in the automated equipment provided in the embodiments of this application; Figure 6 This is an enlarged structural diagram of the first end of the flexible component and the first mounting component portion of the automated equipment provided in the embodiments of this application.

[0018] The following are the labeling elements in the figure: 1. Wire storage device; 100. Wire storage structure; 110. Roller; 100a. First wire storage structure; 110a. First roller; 120a. Guide rail; 130a. Slider; 140a. Roller cover; 150a. Roller shaft; 160a. Cut-resistant plate; 100b. Second wire storage structure; 110b. Second roller; 170b. Tension spring; 180b. Connector; 190b. V-shaped bracket; 191b. First plate; 192b. Second plate; 1921b. Wire hole; 193b. Third plate; 200. Guide structure; 210. Guide frame; 220. 1. Guide wheel; 300. Second guide wheel; 400. Limiting structure; 410. Limiting arm; 411. Connecting end; 412. Suspended end; 420. Connecting shaft; 2. Moving part; 21. Motor; 22. Gear; 3. Flexible part; 31. First end; 32. Second end; 33. First flexible segment; 34. Second flexible segment; 4. Frame; 5. Mating part; 51. Rack; 6. First mounting part; 61. First pressure block; 62. Second pressure block; 63. First groove; 64. Second groove; 7. Second mounting part; X, First direction; Y, Second direction; Z, Third direction. Detailed Implementation

[0019] To make the technical problems, technical solutions, and beneficial effects to be solved by this application clearer, the following detailed description is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative and are not intended to limit the scope of this application.

[0020] It should be noted that when a component is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another component, it can be directly on or indirectly on that other component. When a component is referred to as being "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to or indirectly connected to that other component.

[0021] It should be understood that the terms "length", "width", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", 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 application 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 application.

[0022] 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 application, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0023] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 The cable storage device 1 provided in this application embodiment will now be described. This cable storage device 1 is used to store a flexible component 3 connected to a moving component 2, which moves along a mating component 5. The moving component 2 refers to a component capable of moving on its own or driven by other components, and the mating component 5 guides and limits the sliding of the moving component 2. The flexible component 3 refers to a bendable elongated structure, such as a cable or a cable chain sleeved over a cable for protection.

[0024] The wire storage device 1 includes a guide structure 200 and at least two wire storage structures 100. The first end 31 of the flexible member 3 is mounted on the moving member 2 and moves with the moving member 2. The second end 32 of the flexible member 3 is fixedly disposed. The guide structure 200 is used to guide the flexible member 3 from the moving member 2 to the wire storage structure 100. The wire storage structure 100 is used to store the part of the flexible member 3 located between the guide structure 200 and the second end 32. Each wire storage structure 100 is disposed on the same side of the mating member 5 and is distributed at intervals along the extension direction of the mating member 5.

[0025] The moving component 2 can move along a straight line or along an irregular trajectory, while the mating component 5 extends along a straight line or along an irregular path. The first end 31 of the flexible component 3 is mounted on the moving component 2, thus the first end 31 of the flexible component 3 can move along a straight line or along an irregular trajectory, and the second end 32 of the flexible component 3 is fixedly set. The guide structure 200 is used to guide the flexible component 3 from the moving component 2 to the wire storage structure 100. Each wire storage structure 100 is sequentially arranged between the guide structure 200 and the second end 32 of the flexible component 3 to accommodate the portion of the flexible component 3 located between the guide structure 200 and the second end 32.

[0026] Each storage structure 100 is located on the same side of the mating member 5, and the storage structures 100 are spaced apart along the extension direction of the mating member 5. That is, each storage structure 100 is located on the side between the two ends of the mating member 5. For example... Figure 1 In this embodiment, when the mating member 5 extends horizontally, each wire storage structure 100 can be located above, below, in front of, or behind the mating member 5. In this embodiment, the example is that each wire storage structure 100 is located below the mating member 5.

[0027] The wire storage device 1 in this embodiment of the application, by providing at least two wire storage structures 100, enables the flexible component 3 with a large range of motion to be stored; at the same time, by placing each wire storage structure 100 on the same side of the mating component 5 and distributing them at intervals along the extension direction of the mating component 5, the arrangement of each wire storage structure 100 does not occupy the space in the extension direction of the mating component 5, making the layout of the wire storage structure 100 and the mating component 5 compact and reducing the space occupied by the entire automated equipment.

[0028] For some specific embodiments, please refer to Figure 1 The mating component 5 extends in a straight line along the first direction X, and each wire storage structure 100 is located on one side of the mating component 5 along the second direction Y. The wire storage structures 100 are spaced apart along the first direction X, and the first direction X and the second direction Y are perpendicular. It can be understood that in other embodiments, the mating component 5 may also extend along a curve.

[0029] For some specific embodiments, please refer to Figure 2 The moving component 2 is located on one side of the mating component 5 along the third direction Z, with the first direction X, the second direction Y, and the third direction Z being mutually perpendicular. In this embodiment, by extending the mating component 5 along the first direction X, placing the moving component 2 on one side of the mating component 5 along the third direction Z, and placing each wire storage structure 100 on one side of the mating component 5 along the second direction Y, and distributing the wire storage structures 100 at intervals along the first direction X, the moving component 2, the mating component 5, and each wire storage structure 100 are arranged in a reasonable and compact manner, thereby reducing the space occupied by the entire automated equipment.

[0030] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 3 The guide structure 200 is located at one end of the mating member 5 along its extension direction, and the guide structure 200 is located between the mating member 5 and the wire storage structure 100 along the second direction Y. The flexible member 3 extends from the moving member 2 to the guide structure 200 and bends and extends towards the wire storage structure 100 under the guidance of the guide structure 200. After the flexible member 3 passes through each wire storage structure 100 in sequence, the second end 32 of the flexible member 3 is fixedly set. Specifically, the automated equipment also includes a frame 4. The guide structure 200, the mating member 5 and each wire storage structure 100 are respectively installed on the frame 4, and the second end 32 of the flexible member 3 is also fixed to the frame 4.

[0031] Optionally, please refer to Figure 4 The guide structure 200 includes a guide frame 210 and a first guide wheel 220. The guide frame 210 is fixedly installed, and the first guide wheel 220 is installed on the guide frame 210. The flexible member 3 is wound around the first guide wheel 220 and extends to the wire storage structure 100 so as to guide the extension direction of the flexible member 3 through the first guide wheel 220.

[0032] Specifically, the guide frame 210 can be mounted on the frame 4, or it can be mounted on the frame 4 through other structures.

[0033] In this application, the structures of each storage line structure 100 may be the same or different. When the structures of each storage line structure 100 are the same, the storage principle and storage length of each storage line structure 100 are the same, where the storage length refers to the length of the flexible component that can be accommodated. When the structures of each storage line structure 100 are different, they may have the same storage principle and some of their structures may be the same, while others may be different; or they may be completely different.

[0034] Furthermore, in this application, the length of each storage line structure 100 may be the same or different. The length of each storage line structure 100 may be equal or unequal depending on the storage line length requirements.

[0035] The following is a detailed description of the cases in this application where the structures of the various storage line structures 100 are different and the lengths of the storage lines are not equal.

[0036] In some embodiments, please refer to Figures 1 to 3 The storage structure 100 includes a roller 110. The first end 31 of the flexible member 3 can move to pull the roller 110 between a first position away from the mating member 5 and a second position close to the mating member 5. When the roller 110 is in the first position, the flexible member 3 is in a retracted state. When the roller 110 is in the second position, the flexible member 3 is in a released state.

[0037] For details, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 3 The roller 110 can be pulled closer to or away from the mating member 5 by the flexible member 3; that is, the roller 110 can move perpendicular to the mating member 5. Please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 3 As the roller 110 gets closer to the mating part 5, the angle formed by the flexible sections on both sides of the roller 110 becomes larger, and the flexible sections on both sides of the roller 110 become shorter. This means that the flexible part 3 at the roller 110 tends to be in a horizontal state or is in a horizontal state. At this time, the wire storage structure 100 does not store wire in the flexible part 3, and the flexible part 3 is in a released state. Please refer to [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 1 As the roller 110 moves further away from the mating part 5, the angle formed by the flexible sections on both sides of the roller 110 becomes smaller, and the flexible sections on both sides of the roller 110 grow longer, thereby enabling the flexible part 3 to be stored and housed.

[0038] Specifically, in some embodiments, the roller 110 has a travel distance between a first position and a second position. When the roller 110 is in the first position, the flexible segments of the flexible member 3 located on opposite sides of the roller 110 have a retractable angle. The retractable angles of the flexible member 3 corresponding to each wire storage structure 100 are not equal, and the travel distance of the roller 110 in each wire storage structure 100 is not equal. The length of the flexible member 3 that the wire storage structure 100 can retract is mainly related to the travel distance of the roller 110 and the retractable angle. Specifically, the larger the travel distance of the roller 110, the longer the wire length that the wire storage structure 100 can retract; the smaller the travel distance of the roller 110, the shorter the wire length that the wire storage structure 100 can retract. In addition, in the retracted state, the smaller the retractable angle, the larger the wire length that can be stored; the larger the retractable angle, the smaller the wire length that can be stored. In this embodiment, the length of each wire storage structure 100 is different by setting different travel strokes and retraction angles of the rollers 110 in each wire storage structure 100. It is understood that in other embodiments, the length of each wire storage structure 100 can also be different by setting different retraction angles of the flexible member 3 for each wire storage structure 100 and the same travel stroke of the rollers 110; or, the length of each wire storage structure 100 can also be different by setting the same retraction angle of the flexible member 3 for each wire storage structure 100 and different travel strokes of the rollers 110.

[0039] For some specific embodiments, please refer to Figure 2 Each wire storage structure 100 includes a first wire storage structure 100a and a second wire storage structure 100b. The first wire storage structure 100a includes a first roller 110a with a first travel and a first storage angle A1. The second wire storage structure 100b includes a second roller 110b with a second travel and a second storage angle A2. The first storage angle A1 is smaller than the second storage angle A2, and the first travel is greater than the second travel.

[0040] Specifically, the portion of the flexible component 3 located on both sides of the first roller 110a is called the first flexible segment 33. In the retracted state, the included angle between the two sides of the first flexible segment 33 is called the first retracted angle A1; the travel distance of the first roller 110a from the first position to the second position is the first travel distance. The portion of the flexible component 3 located on both sides of the second roller 110b is called the second flexible segment 34. In the retracted state, the included angle between the two sides of the second flexible segment 34 is called the second retracted angle A2; the travel distance of the second roller 110b from the first position to the second position is the second travel distance.

[0041] In this embodiment, by setting the first wire storage structure 100a with a relatively small first storage angle A1 and a relatively large first travel distance, and setting the second wire storage structure 100b with a relatively large second storage angle A2 and a relatively small second travel distance, the structural layout of the first wire storage structure 100a and the second wire storage structure 100b results in a small overall space occupied by the first wire storage structure 100a and the second wire storage structure 100b along the first direction X and the second direction Y, making the layout of the entire automated equipment compact.

[0042] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 2 The first wire storage structure 100a also includes a guide rail 120a, which is configured to be perpendicular to the mating part 5, and a first roller 110a is slidably disposed on the mating part 5. Since the first roller 110a has a large first travel distance, the guide rail 120a ensures the smooth movement of the first roller 110a.

[0043] Optionally, please refer to Figure 2 The first wire storage structure 100a also includes a slider 130a, a first roller 110a rotatably mounted on the slider 130a, and a slider 130a slidably mounted on the guide rail 120a. The slider 130a ensures smooth sliding of the first roller 110a on the guide rail 120a, while also ensuring that the first roller 110a rolls while sliding, thus preventing the first roller 110a from obstructing the movement of the flexible member 3.

[0044] Optionally, please refer to Figure 5 The first wire storage structure 100a also includes a roller cover 140a, which is mounted on the slider 130a. The roller cover 140a is at least sleeved outside the position where the first roller 110a is wound with the flexible member 3. A roller shaft 150a is passed through the center of the first roller 110a, and the two opposite ends of the roller shaft 150a are respectively rotatably mounted on the roller cover 140a.

[0045] In addition, the roller cover 140a is provided with a cut-proof plate 160a at the positions where the flexible member 3 is introduced into the first roller 110a and led out of the first roller 110a, so as to protect the flexible member 3 and prevent the flexible member 3 from being damaged by the roller cover 140a.

[0046] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 2The second wire storage structure 100b also includes a tension spring 170b, which is perpendicular to the mating part 5. One end of the tension spring 170b is fixed, and the other end is connected to the second roller 110b. The tension spring 170b ensures smooth movement of the second roller 110b through its elastic expansion and contraction. Furthermore, the tension spring 170b is low-cost, thus reducing the cost of the second wire storage structure 100b. In this embodiment, the combination of the first wire storage structure 100a and the second wire storage structure 100b allows for a larger wire storage length in the first structure 100a and a lower structural cost in the second structure 100b, thereby reducing the structural cost of the wire storage device 1 while maintaining a large wire storage length.

[0047] Specifically, the end of the tension spring 170b furthest from the mating member 5 is fixedly positioned, while the end of the tension spring 170b closest to the mating member 5 is positioned with the second roller 110b, which is located between the tension spring 170b and the mating member 5. When the second roller 110b moves toward the mating member 5, the angle between the second flexible segments 34 on both sides of the second roller 110b increases, and the second flexible segments 34 on both sides of the second roller 110b become shorter, thereby gradually releasing the flexible member 3 from the second end 32 toward the first end 31, so that the flexible member 3 can move in conjunction with the moving member 2. When the moving member 2 moves toward the guide structure 200, the length of the flexible member 3 between the guide structure 200 and the second end 32 increases, and the second roller 110b moves toward the tension spring 170b to lengthen the second flexible segments 34 on both sides of the second roller 110b, and the angle between the second flexible segments 34 on both sides gradually decreases, thereby achieving the storage of the flexible member 3.

[0048] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 2 The second wire storage structure 100b also includes a connector 180b, a second roller 110b rotatably mounted on the connector 180b, one end of a tension spring 170b fixedly mounted, and the other end of the tension spring 170b connected to the connector 180b. The connector 180b connects the second roller 110b to the tension spring 170b and allows the second roller 110b to rotate, preventing excessive resistance between the second roller 110b and the flexible member 3 when the flexible member 3 moves.

[0049] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 2 The second wire storage structure 100b also includes a V-shaped bracket 190b, which is located outside the tension spring 170b and the second roller 110b. One end of the tension spring 170b facing away from the second roller 110b is installed on the inner side of the tip of the V-shaped bracket 190b. The second end 32 of the flexible member 3 is fixed to the first top end of the V-shaped bracket 190b. The flexible member 3 extends from the first wire storage structure 100a through the second top end of the V-shaped bracket 190b to the second roller 110b.

[0050] Specifically, the V-shaped bracket 190b has a tip, a first apex, and a second apex. The tip, the first apex, and the second apex are three points of the V-shaped bracket 190b. The first apex and the second apex are opposite to each other and spaced apart. The first apex is relatively far away from the first wire storage structure 100a, and the second apex is relatively close to the first wire storage structure 100a. The end of the tension spring 170b facing away from the second roller 110b is installed inside the tip of the V-shaped bracket 190b. The second end 32 of the flexible member 3 is fixed to the first apex of the V-shaped bracket 190b. The flexible member 3 enters the V-shaped bracket 190b from the first wire storage structure 100a through the second apex and extends to the second roller 110b, and then extends from the second roller 110b to the first tip, so that the portion of the flexible member 3 located inside the V-shaped bracket 190b forms a V-shape. The V-shaped bracket 190b serves two purposes: firstly, it positions the flexible component 3, and secondly, it allows for the installation of the tension spring 170b and the second roller 110b, thus protecting the tension spring 170b, the second roller 110b, and the corresponding flexible components 3.

[0051] For details, please refer to Figure 2 The V-shaped bracket 190b includes a first plate 191b, a second plate 192b, and a third plate 193b. The first plate 191b and the second plate 192b are spaced apart relative to each other along the second direction Y, forming an angle. The third plate 193b connects the first plate 191b and the second plate 192b. The distance between the first plate 191b and the second plate 192b gradually increases from the end connected to the third plate 193b to the end away from the third plate 193b. The first plate 191b is relatively far away from the first wire storage structure 100a, and the second plate 192b is relatively close to the first wire storage structure 100a. The second end 32 of the flexible member 3 is installed at the end of the first plate 191b away from the third plate 193b, that is, at the first top end. The second plate 192b has a through wire hole 1921b at one end opposite to the third plate 193b. The flexible member 3 passes through the wire hole 1921b so that the flexible member 3, which is led out from the first wire storage structure 100a, is introduced into the V-shaped bracket 190b through the wire hole 1921b.

[0052] Optionally, please refer to Figure 2 The ends of the first plate 191b and the second plate 192b that are away from the third plate 193b are both mounted on the frame 4 to enable the installation of the V-shaped bracket 190b on the frame 4.

[0053] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 3The wire storage device 1 also includes a second guide wheel 300, which is disposed between the first wire storage structure 100a and the second wire storage structure 100b to guide the flexible member 3 between the first wire storage structure 100a and the second wire storage structure 100b.

[0054] Specifically, the second guide wheel 300 is located on the outer side of the second plate 192b and near the wire hole 1921b, so as to guide the guide structure 200 into the wire hole 1921b. The second guide wheel 300 and the first guide wheel 220 together form the wire guide on both sides of the first wire storage structure 100a, so that the flexible member 3 located between the first guide wheel 220 and the second guide wheel 300 forms a V-shape, that is, the first flexible segments 33 on both sides of the first roller 110a form a V-shape.

[0055] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 4 The wire storage device 1 also includes a limiting structure 400, which is located between the moving member 2 and the guide structure 200. The limiting structure 400 is used to limit the position of the flexible member 3. The limiting structure 400 constrains the position of the flexible member 3 within the space defined by the limiting structure 400, preventing the flexible member 3 from interfering with or being pulled by other structures.

[0056] Specifically, the limiting structure 400 includes two spaced-apart limiting arms 410 and a connecting shaft 420 connecting the two limiting arms 410. Each limiting arm 410 has a connecting end 411 and a suspended end 412. The opposite ends of the connecting shaft 420 are respectively connected to the connecting ends 411 of the two limiting arms 410. The suspended ends 412 of the two limiting arms 410 form inlets at intervals. The flexible member 3 enters between the two limiting arms 410 through these inlets, thereby limiting the position of the flexible member 3. Simultaneously, the connecting shaft 420 reduces damage to the flexible member 3.

[0057] Specifically, two limiting arms 410 are spaced apart along the third direction Z to limit the portion of the flexible member 3 located between the first end 31 and the guide structure 200 along the third direction Z.

[0058] In other embodiments of this application, the structures of each wire storage structure 100 in the wire storage device 1 may be the same. For example, the wire storage device 1 may include a plurality of first wire storage structures 100a arranged at intervals; or, the wire storage device 1 may include a plurality of second wire storage structures 100b arranged at intervals. This is not a unique limitation.

[0059] In some other embodiments of this application, the storage lengths of each storage structure 100 in the storage device 1 may also be equal. For example, the storage device 1 may include a plurality of first storage structures 100a arranged at intervals; or, the storage device 1 may include a plurality of second storage structures 100b arranged at intervals; or, the storage length of the first storage structure 100a may be set to be equal to the storage length of the second storage structure 100b. This is not a unique limitation.

[0060] Secondly, this application also provides an automated device, including a moving component 2, a mating component 5, a flexible component 3, and the aforementioned wire storage device 1. The moving component 2 moves along the mating component 5, the first end 31 of the flexible component 3 is connected to the moving component 2, and the second end 32 of the flexible component 3 is fixedly disposed. The wire storage device 1 is used to store the flexible component 3. The automated device in this embodiment, through the provision of the aforementioned wire storage device 1, achieves a compact structural layout and occupies little space.

[0061] Specifically, the automated equipment also includes a frame 4, a mating component 5 mounted on the frame 4, and a wire storage device 1 also mounted on the frame 4.

[0062] Specifically, the moving component 2 includes a motor 21 and a gear 22, and the mating component 5 includes a rack 51. The motor 21 is electrically connected to the flexible component 3, and the gear 22 is connected to the output end of the motor 21. The gear 22 and the rack 51 are meshed together. The rotation of the motor 21 drives the gear 22 to rotate, thereby causing the gear 22 to move along the rack 51. It is understood that in other embodiments, the moving component 2 and the mating component 5 can also be other structural combinations, such as a ball screw structure, a screw and nut structure, etc. Furthermore, the moving component 2 and the mating component 5 may not be in a transmission relationship; the mating component 5 may only be used to guide the movement of the moving component 2.

[0063] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 4 The frame 4 includes two racks 51 spaced apart along the second direction Y, and the gear 22 can selectively mesh with one of the racks 51. Correspondingly, the frame 4 has two limiting structures 400 spaced apart along the second direction Y for each rack 51, and the guide structure 200 has two first guide wheels 220 spaced apart, so as to limit and guide the flexible parts 3 at different positions respectively.

[0064] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 6 The automated equipment also includes a first mounting component 6 and a second mounting component 7. The first mounting component 6 is used to mount the first end 31 of the flexible component 3 to the moving component 2, and the second mounting component 7 is used to mount and fix the second end 32 of the flexible component 3. For example, the second mounting component 7 is used to mount the second end 32 of the flexible component 3 to the V-shaped bracket 190b.

[0065] Specifically, the first mounting component 6 includes a first pressing block 61 and a second pressing block 62, which are stacked on top of each other. The first pressing block 61 has a first groove 63, and the second pressing block 62 has a second groove 64. The first groove 63 and the second groove 64 are positioned opposite each other. During assembly, a portion of the first end 31 of the flexible component 3 is first inserted into the first groove 63. Then, the second pressing block 62 is pressed onto the first pressing block 61, so that the other end of the first end 31 of the flexible component 3 is inserted into the second groove 64. Finally, the second pressing block 62 and the first pressing block 61 are locked together using fasteners, thereby locking the flexible component 3 between the first pressing block 61 and the second pressing block 62.

[0066] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this application and is not intended to limit this application. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A wire storage device for storing a flexible component connected to a moving component, the moving component moving along a mating component, characterized in that, The wire storage device includes a guide structure and at least two wire storage structures. The first end of the flexible member is mounted on the moving member and moves with the moving member. The second end of the flexible member is fixedly disposed. The guide structure is used to guide the flexible member from the moving member to the wire storage structure. The wire storage structure is used to store the portion of the flexible member located between the guide structure and the second end. Each of the wire storage structures is disposed on the same side of the mating member and is spaced apart along the extension direction of the mating member.

2. The wire storage device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The mating component extends in a straight line along a first direction, and each of the wire storage structures is located on one side of the mating component along a second direction. The wire storage structures are spaced apart along the first direction, and the first direction and the second direction are perpendicular.

3. The wire storage device as described in claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The structures of each of the described storage lines may be the same or different; And / or, the lengths of the storage lines in each of the described storage line structures may be equal or unequal.

4. The wire storage device as described in claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The cable storage structure includes a roller, and the flexible member is wound around the roller. The first end of the flexible member can move to pull the roller between a first position away from the mating member and a second position close to the mating member. When the roller is in the first position, the flexible member is in a retracted state. When the roller is in the second position, the flexible member is in a released state.

5. The wire storage device as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The roller has a travel distance between the first position and the second position. When the roller is in the first position, the flexible segments of the flexible member located on opposite sides of the roller have a retractable angle. The included angles of the flexible components in each of the wire storage structures are not equal, and / or the travel distances of the rollers in each of the wire storage structures are not equal.

6. The wire storage device as described in claim 5, characterized in that, Each of the aforementioned wire storage structures includes a first wire storage structure and a second wire storage structure. The first wire storage structure includes a first roller with a first travel distance, and the flexible member has a first retraction angle corresponding to the first wire storage structure. The second wire storage structure includes a second roller with a second travel distance, and the flexible member has a second retraction angle corresponding to the second wire storage structure. The first retraction angle is smaller than the second retraction angle, and the first travel distance is greater than the second travel distance.

7. The wire storage device as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The first wire storage structure further includes a guide rail, which is configured to be perpendicular to the mating member, and the first roller is slidably disposed on the mating member.

8. The wire storage device as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The second wire storage structure also includes a tension spring, which is configured to be perpendicular to the mating member, with one end of the tension spring fixedly disposed and the other end of the tension spring connected to the second roller.

9. The wire storage device as described in claim 8, characterized in that, The second wire storage structure further includes a connector, the second roller is rotatably mounted on the connector, one end of the tension spring is fixedly mounted, and the other end of the tension spring is connected to the connector.

10. The wire storage device as claimed in claim 8, characterized in that, The second wire storage structure further includes a V-shaped bracket, which is disposed outside the tension spring and the second roller. One end of the tension spring away from the second roller is installed on the inner side of the tip of the V-shaped bracket. The second end of the flexible member is fixed to the first top end of the V-shaped bracket. The flexible member extends from the first wire storage structure through the second top end of the V-shaped bracket to the second roller.

11. The wire storage device as described in claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The wire storage device further includes a limiting structure located between the moving member and the guiding structure, the limiting structure being used to limit the flexible member.

12. An automated device, characterized in that, The device includes a moving part, a mating part, a flexible part, and a wire storage device as described in any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein the moving part is movable along the mating part, a first end of the flexible part is connected to the moving part, the other end of the flexible part is fixedly disposed, and the wire storage device is used to store the flexible part.

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