A rotatable pick-and-place robotic arm

Abstract

The utility model relates to mechanical arm technical field, concretely is a kind of mechanical arm of rotatable material taking, the mechanical arm includes: grabbing arm, it is used to grab material, the grabbing arm includes grab plate, and the grab plate one side is provided with several suction cups, and the other side is provided with hinged base;Mounting arm, it is used to connect mechanical arm, and the mounting arm is arranged in grabbing arm side, and mounting arm includes mounting plate, and the mounting plate is provided with mounting seat;Driving mechanism, it is used to drive arm rotation, and the driving mechanism two ends are connected with grabbing arm and mounting arm respectively, and driving mechanism includes cylinder, and the cylinder output end is connected with boss;Hinge, it is used to connect mechanical arm, and the hinge is provided with two, and connects grabbing arm and mounting arm.The utility model has the advantages that simple structure, reasonable in design, it is convenient to the product in the gap small mould to be grabbed, it is worth promoting and using.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of robotic arm technology, specifically a rotatable robotic arm for picking up materials. Background Technology

[0002] In the field of industrial automation production, as production lines continue to demand higher efficiency, flexibility and stability, the material handling process, as a key node in the production process, has an increasingly urgent need for technological upgrades, and robotic arms are used when handling materials.

[0003] The existing robotic arm has a relatively complex structure and an unreasonable design. In particular, when the gripping space of the mold is small, the robotic arm has difficulty reaching in, which leads to difficulties in picking up materials and reduces production efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a rotatable robotic arm that has the advantages of simple structure, reasonable design, and easy gripping of products in molds with small gaps, thus solving the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a rotatable material-grabbing robotic arm, comprising: a gripping arm for gripping materials, the gripping arm including a gripping plate, one side of the gripping plate being provided with a plurality of suction cups and the other side being provided with a hinge seat;

[0006] An installation arm is used to connect to a mechanical arm. The installation arm is located on one side of the gripping arm and includes an installation plate on which a mounting seat is provided.

[0007] A drive mechanism for driving the arm to rotate, wherein the two ends of the drive mechanism are respectively connected to the gripping arm and the mounting arm, and the drive mechanism includes a cylinder, the output end of which is connected to a boss;

[0008] A hinge, used to connect the robotic arm, is provided in two, connecting the gripping arm and the mounting arm.

[0009] Preferably, the gripping plate is elongated, four suction cups are provided and symmetrically arranged on both sides of the gripping plate, and the hinge is located in the middle of the gripping plate.

[0010] Preferably, the mounting plate has two extension plates on the side facing the gripping plate, and the two extension plates are respectively connected to two hinges.

[0011] Preferably, the mounting plate and the two extension plates form a T-shaped connecting seat, with the side of the two extension plates facing the gripping arm flush with the mounting plate, and the other side having a chamfering structure at the connection point with the mounting plate.

[0012] Preferably, the other end of the cylinder is provided with a base, which is rotatably connected to the mounting seat, and the protrusion is rotatably connected to the hinge seat.

[0013] Preferably, the two blades of the hinge are connected to the gripping arm and the mounting arm respectively, and their rotation angle ranges from 0° to 90°.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0015] 1. This utility model provides a rotatable material-grabbing robotic arm, which includes a gripping arm, a mounting arm, a drive mechanism, and a hinge. The overall structure is simple and reasonably designed. The drive mechanism, which is set on the gripping arm and the mounting arm, drives the gripping arm to rotate around the pin of the hinge. When the gripping arm and the mounting arm are horizontal, the workpiece is gripped by four suction cups on the gripping plate. After the workpiece is removed, the cylinder works to make the gripping arm and the mounting arm vertical, which is convenient for gripping products in molds with small gaps. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a diagram illustrating the horizontal posture of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a diagram showing the vertical orientation of this utility model.

[0019] The reference numerals and names in the figure are as follows:

[0020] 1. Gripping arm; 11. Gripping plate; 12. Suction cup; 13. Hinge; 2. Mounting arm; 21. Mounting plate; 22. Mounting base; 23. Extension plate; 3. Drive mechanism; 31. Cylinder; 32. Base; 33. Thrust; 4. Hinge. Detailed Implementation

[0021] 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.

[0022] In the description of the embodiments of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "length," "width," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," 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 embodiments of this utility model and simplifying the description. They 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 utility model. 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 indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of the embodiments of this utility model, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0023] In this embodiment of the invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," 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 embodiment of the invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0024] Please see Figures 1 to 3 One embodiment of this utility model provides: a rotatable material-grabbing robotic arm, comprising a gripping arm 1, a mounting arm 2, a drive mechanism 3, and a hinge 4, wherein:

[0025] The gripping arm 1 is used to grip materials. The gripping arm 1 includes a gripping plate 11. One side of the gripping plate 11 is provided with a number of suction cups 12, and the other side is provided with a hinge seat 13. The gripping plate 11 is configured as a long plate. Four suction cups 12 are provided and symmetrically arranged on both sides of the gripping plate 11. The hinge seat 13 is located in the middle of the gripping plate 11.

[0026] Mounting arm 2 is used to connect to the mechanical arm. Mounting arm 2 is located on one side of gripping arm 1 and includes mounting plate 21. Mounting base 22 is provided on mounting plate 21. Two extension plates 23 are provided on the side of mounting plate 21 facing gripping plate 11. The two extension plates 23 are respectively connected to two hinges 4. Mounting plate 21 and two extension plates 23 form a T-shaped connecting base. The side of two extension plates 23 facing gripping arm 1 is flush with mounting plate 21, and the other side is provided with a chamfering structure at the connection part with mounting plate 21.

[0027] The drive mechanism 3 is used to drive the arm to rotate. The two ends of the drive mechanism 3 are respectively connected to the gripping arm 1 and the mounting arm 2. The drive mechanism 3 includes a cylinder 31. The output end of the cylinder 31 is connected to a boss 33. The other end of the cylinder 31 is provided with a base 32. The base 32 is rotatably connected to the mounting seat 22, and the boss 33 is rotatably connected to the hinge seat 13.

[0028] Hinge 4 is used to connect the robotic arm. There are two hinges 4, which connect the gripping arm 1 and the mounting arm 2. The two blades of hinge 4 are connected to the gripping arm 1 and the mounting arm 2 respectively, and the rotation angle range is between 0° and 90°.

[0029] In practice, cylinder 31 is controlled by a robotic arm and equipped with relevant sensor switches for position sensing to prevent mechanical collisions, etc.

[0030] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of this invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered illustrative and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of this invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, it is intended that all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims be included within this invention. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A rotatable robotic arm for picking up materials, characterized in that, include: A gripping arm (1) is used to grip materials. The gripping arm (1) includes a gripping plate (11). One side of the gripping plate (11) is provided with a plurality of suction cups (12), and the other side is provided with a hinge seat (13). Mounting arm (2) is used to connect to the mechanical arm. The mounting arm (2) is located on one side of the gripping arm (1), and the mounting arm (2) includes a mounting plate (21) on which a mounting seat (22) is provided. The drive mechanism (3) is used to drive the arm to rotate. The two ends of the drive mechanism (3) are connected to the gripping arm (1) and the mounting arm (2) respectively. The drive mechanism (3) includes a cylinder (31) with a boss (33) connected to the output end of the cylinder (31). Two hinges (4) are provided for connecting the robotic arm and connecting the gripping arm (1) and the mounting arm (2).

2. The rotatable material-grabbing robotic arm according to claim 1, characterized in that: The gripping plate (11) is elongated, and four suction cups (12) are provided and symmetrically arranged on both sides of the gripping plate (11). The hinge (13) is located in the middle of the gripping plate (11).

3. The rotatable material-grabbing robotic arm according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting plate (21) has two extension plates (23) on the side facing the gripping plate (11), and the two extension plates (23) are respectively connected to two hinges (4).

4. The rotatable material-grabbing robotic arm according to claim 3, characterized in that: The mounting plate (21) and the two extension plates (23) form a T-shaped connecting seat. The two extension plates (23) are flush with the mounting plate (21) on one side facing the gripping arm (1), and the other side is provided with a chamfering structure at the connection part with the mounting plate (21).

5. The rotatable material-grabbing robotic arm according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cylinder (31) has a base (32) at the other end, which is rotatably connected to the mounting base (22), and the boss (33) is rotatably connected to the hinge (13).

6. The rotatable material-grabbing robotic arm according to claim 1, characterized in that: The two blades of the hinge (4) are connected to the gripping arm (1) and the mounting arm (2) respectively, and the rotation angle range is between 0° and 90°.

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