Material handling device

Abstract

The utility model provides a kind of material taking device, it is related to production equipment technical field.The material taking device includes adjusting suction mechanism and material taking mechanism, adjusting suction mechanism includes adjusting plate and two groups of suction components, adjusting plate extends along left and right direction, two groups of suction components are respectively connected in the two ends of adjusting plate, two groups of suction components are all used to suck product, and at least one group of suction components is adjustably connected to adjusting plate by adjusting component, to adjust the relative position of corresponding suction component and adjusting plate in left and right direction;The output end of material taking mechanism is drivingly connected to the middle part of adjusting plate, and can drive adjusting plate to lift.The material taking device can shorten downtime, improve production efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of production equipment technology, and in particular to a material handling device. Background Technology

[0002] In automated production processes, the material handling and assembly mechanism is the core equipment, widely used in the production processes of electronic components, packaging products, and other products. Current mainstream material handling mechanisms rely on suction components to grip products. To ensure gripping stability and accuracy, suction components of corresponding specifications are typically required for products of different lengths.

[0003] In actual production, when the length of the product being picked up changes, the machine needs to be stopped. First, the picking component that is compatible with the current product needs to be removed, and then the picking component corresponding to the target product needs to be installed on the picking mechanism. The disassembly and assembly process requires debugging and other steps, which makes each disassembly and assembly process take a long time, resulting in long downtime of the equipment, compressed effective production time, and reduced production efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a material handling device that can shorten downtime and improve production efficiency.

[0005] To achieve this objective, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] A material handling device for picking up products of different lengths, comprising:

[0007] An adjustable suction mechanism includes an adjusting plate and two sets of suction components. The adjusting plate extends in the left-right direction, and the two sets of suction components are respectively connected to both ends of the adjusting plate. Both sets of suction components are used to suction the product, and at least one set of suction components is adjustablely connected to the adjusting plate through an adjusting component to adjust the relative position of the suction component and the adjusting plate in the left-right direction.

[0008] The material handling mechanism has its output end connected to the middle of the adjusting plate and can drive the adjusting plate to rise and fall.

[0009] As a further technical solution, the adjustment assembly includes an adjustment bolt, and the adjustment plate is provided with an adjustment part, which is configured as an adjustment elongated hole extending in the left-right direction, or a plurality of adjustment round holes spaced apart in the left-right direction.

[0010] The suction assembly has multiple connecting holes spaced apart along the left and right direction. The adjusting bolt is inserted into the adjusting part and threadedly connected to the corresponding connecting hole.

[0011] As a further technical solution, the adjustment component includes an adjustment motor, which is disposed on the adjustment plate. The output shaft of the adjustment motor is connected to the suction component to drive the suction component to reciprocate in the left-right direction.

[0012] As a further technical solution, the lower end face of the adjustment plate is provided with a guide groove corresponding to the adjustment component. The guide groove extends in the left-right direction, and the guide member in the suction component slides in cooperation with the guide groove.

[0013] As a further technical solution, the width of the bottom wall of the guide groove is smaller than the width of the opening end of the guide groove, and the guide member is correspondingly arranged with respect to the guide groove.

[0014] As a further technical solution, the suction assembly includes a material-collecting profile and a plurality of suction members. The upper side of the material-collecting profile is fixedly connected to the guide member, and the plurality of suction members are evenly spaced along the left and right direction on the lower side of the material-collecting profile. Each of the plurality of suction members is configured to suction the product.

[0015] As a further technical solution, the suction assembly also includes a plurality of auxiliary rods, the first ends of which are fixedly connected to the lower side of the material-receiving profile. The plurality of auxiliary rods are perpendicular to the material-receiving profile and are located on the same side of the material-receiving profile. The plurality of suction components are correspondingly arranged on the plurality of auxiliary rods.

[0016] As a further technical solution, the material handling mechanism includes an installation component and a lifting component, the lifting component is disposed on the installation component, and the output end of the lifting component is throttle-connected to the middle of the adjusting plate.

[0017] As a further technical solution, the adjustment and absorption mechanism also includes a scale mark and / or a distance sensor, the scale mark and the distance sensor being disposed on the adjustment plate corresponding to the adjustment component.

[0018] As a further technical solution, the maximum adjustment distance of the suction component in the left-right direction is less than or equal to half of the maximum length of the suction component.

[0019] Compared with the prior art, the material handling device provided by this utility model has the following technical advantages:

[0020] Since the two sets of suction components are connected to both ends of the adjusting plate, at least one set of suction components can be adjusted to the adjusting plate via the adjusting component, allowing for adjustment of the relative position of the corresponding suction component and the adjusting plate in the left-right direction. Therefore, during the material handling process, by adjusting the relative position of the corresponding suction component and the adjusting plate, the distance between the two sets of suction components is changed, thereby allowing the suction of products of different lengths. For example, if the currently suctioned product is shorter and the next product to be suctioned is longer, after the current product is suctioned, the machine stops, and the adjusting component is adjusted to move the corresponding suction component away from the center of the adjusting plate until the distance between the two sets of suction components matches the target product. Then, the target product is suctioned. Throughout the process, when the length of the product being suctioned changes, there is no need to replace the suction components; simply adjusting the relative position of the corresponding suction component in the left-right direction is sufficient. This not only adapts to products of different lengths but also eliminates the need for adjustments in other directions, thereby reducing downtime and improving production efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0021] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments of this utility model will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the content of the embodiments of this utility model and these drawings without creative effort.

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the material handling device provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A magnified view of a portion of point A in the middle.

[0024] In the picture:

[0025] 10. Products;

[0026] 100. Adjusting suction mechanism; 110. Adjusting plate; 111. Adjusting elongated hole; 120. Suction assembly; 1201. Connecting hole; 121. Guide component; 122. Material handling profile; 123. Suction component; 124. Auxiliary rod; 131. Adjusting bolt;

[0027] 200. Material handling mechanism; 210. Installation assembly; 220. Lifting assembly. Detailed Implementation

[0028] Before explaining any implementation of this application in detail, it should be understood that this application is not limited to its application to the structural details and component arrangements set forth in the following description or shown in the above drawings.

[0029] In this application, the terms "comprising," "including," "having," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitation, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes that element.

[0030] In this application, the term "and / or" describes the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent three cases: A existing alone, A and B existing simultaneously, and B existing alone. Additionally, the character " / " in this application generally indicates that the preceding and following related objects have an "and / or" relationship.

[0031] In this application, the terms "connection," "combination," "coupling," and "installation" can refer to direct connection, combination, coupling, or installation, or indirect connection, combination, coupling, or installation. For example, a direct connection refers to two parts or components being connected together without the need for an intermediary, while an indirect connection refers to two parts or components each being connected to at least one intermediary, with the connection achieved through the intermediary. Furthermore, "connection" and "coupling" are not limited to physical or mechanical connections or couplings, but can also include electrical connections or couplings.

[0032] In this application, those skilled in the art will understand that relative terms (e.g., “about,” “approximately,” “basically,” etc.) used in conjunction with quantities or conditions are to include the values ​​and have the meaning indicated by the context. For example, such relative terms include at least the degree of error associated with the measurement of a particular value, tolerances associated with the particular value due to manufacturing, assembly, use, etc. Such terms should also be considered as disclosing a range defined by the absolute values ​​of the two endpoints. Relative terms may refer to a certain percentage (e.g., 1%, 5%, 10% or more) of the indicated value. Numerical values ​​that do not use relative terms should also be disclosed as specific values ​​with tolerances. Furthermore, “basically” when expressing relative angular relationships (e.g., substantially parallel, substantially perpendicular) may refer to a certain degree (e.g., 1 degree, 5 degrees, 10 degrees or more) added to or subtracted from the indicated angle.

[0033] In this application, those skilled in the art will understand that the function performed by a component can be performed by one component, multiple components, one part, or multiple parts. Similarly, the function performed by a part can also be performed by one part, one component, or a combination of multiple parts.

[0034] In this application, the directional terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "front," and "rear" are used to describe the orientation and positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and should not be construed as limiting the embodiments of this application. Furthermore, in the context, it should be understood that when an element is mentioned as being connected "upper" or "lower" to another element, it can be directly connected to the other element "upper" or "lower," or indirectly connected through an intermediate element. It should also be understood that directional terms such as upper side, lower side, left side, right side, front side, and rear side not only represent positive orientation but can also be understood as lateral orientation. For example, "below" can include directly below, lower left, lower right, lower front, and lower rear.

[0035] Combination Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, this embodiment provides a material handling device that can pick up products 10 of different lengths, thereby shortening downtime and improving production efficiency. Specifically, the material handling device includes an adjustable suction mechanism 100 and a material handling mechanism 200. The adjustable suction mechanism 100 includes an adjusting plate 110 and two sets of suction components 120. The adjusting plate 110 extends in the left-right direction, and the two sets of suction components 120 are respectively connected to both ends of the adjusting plate 110. Both sets of suction components 120 are used to pick up products 10, and at least one set of suction components 120 is adjustablely connected to the adjusting plate 110 through the adjusting component to adjust the relative position of the suction components 120 and the adjusting plate 110 in the left-right direction. The output end of the material handling mechanism 200 is drivenly connected to the middle of the adjusting plate 110 and can drive the adjusting plate 110 to rise and fall.

[0036] Since the two sets of suction components 120 are respectively connected to both ends of the adjusting plate 110, at least one set of suction components 120 can be adjusted to the adjusting plate 110 via the adjusting component, so as to adjust the relative position of the corresponding suction component 120 and the adjusting plate 110 in the left and right directions. Therefore, during the material picking process, by adjusting the relative position of the corresponding suction component 120 and the adjusting plate 110, the distance between the two sets of suction components 120 is changed, thereby allowing the picking of products 10 of different lengths. For example, if the length of the product 10 picked up is short and the length of the product 10 picked up next time is longer, after the current product 10 is picked up, the whole machine stops, and the adjusting component is adjusted to move the corresponding suction component 120 away from the middle of the adjusting plate 110 until the distance between the two sets of suction components 120 is adapted to the target product 10, and then the target product 10 is picked up. Throughout the process, when the length of the product 10 being sucked changes, there is no need to replace the sucking component 120. The relative position of the corresponding sucking component 120 in the left and right directions can be adjusted by adjusting the component. This not only adapts to products 10 of different lengths, but also eliminates the need for adjustments in other directions, thereby shortening downtime and improving production efficiency.

[0037] In addition, the output end of the material handling mechanism 200 is connected to the middle of the adjustment plate 110, which can drive the adjustment plate 110 to rise and fall as a whole. At the same time, it can ensure that the suction components 120 at both ends of the adjustment plate 110 are subjected to balanced force, avoiding the occurrence of gripping position deviation due to force offset. Meanwhile, the two sets of suction components 120 work together to enhance the gripping stability of products 10 of different lengths and reduce the risk of products 10 falling off or being damaged during the gripping process.

[0038] In this embodiment, both sets of suction components 120 are adjustablely connected to the adjustment plate 110 via adjustment components.

[0039] Furthermore, the adjustment assembly includes an adjustment bolt 131, and the adjustment plate 110 is provided with an adjustment part, which is configured as an adjustment elongated hole 111 extending in the left and right direction, or a plurality of adjustment round holes spaced apart in the left and right direction; the suction assembly 120 is provided with a plurality of connection holes 1201 spaced apart in the left and right direction, and the adjustment bolt 131 is inserted into the adjustment part and threadedly connected to the corresponding connection hole 1201.

[0040] Specific combination Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, in this embodiment, the adjusting plate 110 is provided with an adjusting elongated hole 111 extending in the left-right direction. An adjusting bolt 131 is inserted into the adjusting part and can be threaded into the connecting hole 1201 provided on the guide member 121 in the suction assembly 120. By adjusting the relative position of the adjusting bolt 131 within the adjusting elongated hole 111, the relative position of the guide member 121 and the suction assembly 120 in the left-right direction is changed to facilitate the suction of products 10 of the corresponding length. Furthermore, in this embodiment, after the position of the suction assembly 120 is adjusted, to further improve the relative positional stability between the suction assembly 120 and the adjusting plate 110, multiple adjusting bolts 131 are provided, and correspondingly, multiple connecting holes 1201 are provided on the guide member 121.

[0041] In some other embodiments, the adjustment component includes an adjustment motor disposed on the adjustment plate 110. The output shaft of the adjustment motor is drively connected to the suction component 120 to drive the suction component 120 to reciprocate in the left-right direction. By adjusting the motor to drive the suction component 120 to move in the left-right direction, not only is the adjustment convenience improved, but the movement distance of the suction component 120 can also be precisely controlled by controlling the amount of movement of the motor's output shaft. The adjustment motor can be adapted to actual needs, such as an electric actuator, linear motor, cylinder, or hydraulic cylinder; this embodiment does not impose a specific limitation.

[0042] Preferably, the lower end face of the adjusting plate 110 is provided with a guide groove corresponding to the adjusting component. The guide groove extends in the left and right direction, and the guide member 121 in the suction component 120 slides in the guide groove.

[0043] Combination Figure 2 As shown, the sliding fit between the guide groove and the guide member 121 forms a rigid constraint, allowing the suction assembly 120 to move along a predetermined path during left and right adjustments, preventing offset, shaking, or jamming and ensuring linear stability during the adjustment process. Furthermore, the position adjustment can be completed simply by moving the suction assembly 120 along the guide groove, eliminating the need for positioning in other directions, making operation convenient. The guide groove also provides a wrapping support to part of the internal structure of the guide member 121, distributing the weight of the suction assembly 120, reducing the load on the adjustment plate 110, and preventing loosening or deformation at the connections due to stress concentration after long-term use, thereby extending the overall service life of the material handling device.

[0044] Preferably, the width of the bottom wall of the guide groove is smaller than the width of the opening end of the guide groove, and the guide member 121 is correspondingly arranged with the guide groove. This arrangement avoids the situation where the guide member 121 detaches from the guide groove in the vertical direction, thereby improving the operational stability of the material handling device; at the same time, the cooperation between the guide groove and the guide member 121 can bear part of the weight of the suction component 120 and the product 10 being suctioned, reducing the weight burden on the adjustment component, thereby extending the service life of the material handling device.

[0045] Preferably, the suction assembly 120 includes a material-receiving profile 122 and a plurality of suction members 123. The upper side of the material-receiving profile 122 is fixedly connected to the guide member 121. The plurality of suction members 123 are evenly spaced along the left-right direction on the lower side of the material-receiving profile 122, and each of the plurality of suction members 123 is configured to suction the product 10. When suctioning the product 10, the plurality of suction members 123 in the same suction assembly 120 adsorb onto the same side of the product 10. Since the plurality of suction members 123 are evenly spaced along the left-right direction, the uniformity of force on both sides of the product 10 can be ensured, thereby improving the suction effect on the product 10. The number of suction members 123 in the same suction assembly 120 can be adaptively set according to actual needs, and is not specifically limited in this embodiment.

[0046] Furthermore, the suction assembly 120 also includes multiple auxiliary rods 124, the first ends of which are fixedly connected to the lower side of the material-receiving profile 122. All auxiliary rods 124 are perpendicular to the material-receiving profile 122 and located on the same side of the profile. Multiple suction elements 123 are correspondingly disposed on the multiple auxiliary rods 124. Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, this arrangement allows multiple suction members 123 to extend to the same side of the material-collecting profile 122, preventing the material-collecting profile 122 from obstructing the view when collecting the product 10, and facilitating the operator's observation of the product 10 being collected. The length of the auxiliary rod 124 is adaptively set according to actual needs, and is not specifically limited in this embodiment.

[0047] Preferably, the material handling mechanism 200 includes a mounting assembly 210 and a lifting assembly 220. The lifting assembly 220 is disposed on the mounting assembly 210, and its output end is drively connected to the middle of the adjusting plate 110. By setting the lifting assembly 220, the height of the suction mechanism 100 and the product 10 being suctioned can be changed, so as to move the product 10 to the target position for subsequent processing. The lifting assembly 220 is connected to external equipment through the mounting assembly 210, thereby ensuring the overall operational stability of the material handling device. The mounting assembly 210 and the lifting assembly 220 are set with reference to the prior art, and their specific structural working principles will not be described in detail in this embodiment.

[0048] To facilitate operators in monitoring the left-right movement distance of each adjustment component and thus the distance between two sets of adjustment components, in this embodiment, the adjustment and suction mechanism 100 further includes scale markings and / or distance sensors. The scale markings and distance sensors are correspondingly disposed on the adjustment plate 110. Simultaneously, a voice broadcast device or a text display device can be provided corresponding to the distance sensor. The voice broadcast device and text display device are communicatively connected to the distance sensor, allowing operators to monitor the left-right movement distance of each adjustment component in real time via the voice broadcast device and text display device. The distance sensor, voice broadcast device, and text display device are configured according to existing technology; their specific structural working principles will not be elaborated in this embodiment.

[0049] Preferably, the maximum adjustment distance of the suction component 120 in the left-right direction is less than or equal to half the maximum length of the suction component 120. This configuration allows the suction component 120 to maintain good center of gravity balance when adjusting the distance between the two sets of suction components 120, reducing the risk of structural swaying or shifting due to excessive adjustment distance. This improves the stability and reliability of the material handling device and reduces the risk of product 10 damage or suction failure due to structural instability.

[0050] Obviously, the above embodiments of this utility model are merely examples for clearly illustrating the present utility model, and are not intended to limit the implementation of the present utility model. Those skilled in the art can make various obvious changes, readjustments, and substitutions without departing from the protection scope of this utility model. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively describe all embodiments here. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A material handling device for picking up products (10) of different lengths, characterized in that, include: The adjustable suction mechanism (100) includes an adjusting plate (110) and two sets of suction components (120). The adjusting plate (110) extends in the left-right direction. The two sets of suction components (120) are respectively connected to the two ends of the adjusting plate (110). Both sets of suction components (120) are used to suction the product (10). At least one set of suction components (120) is adjustablely connected to the adjusting plate (110) through the adjusting component to adjust the relative position of the suction component (120) and the adjusting plate (110) in the left-right direction. The material handling mechanism (200) has its output end connected to the middle of the adjusting plate (110) and can drive the adjusting plate (110) to rise and fall.

2. The material handling device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The adjustment assembly includes an adjustment bolt (131), and the adjustment plate (110) is provided with an adjustment part, which is configured as an adjustment elongated hole (111) extending in the left and right direction, or a plurality of adjustment round holes spaced apart in the left and right direction; The suction assembly (120) has a plurality of connection holes (1201) spaced apart along the left and right direction. The adjusting bolt (131) is inserted into the adjusting part and threadedly connected to the corresponding connection hole (1201).

3. The material handling device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The adjustment component includes an adjustment motor, which is disposed on the adjustment plate (110). The output shaft of the adjustment motor is connected to the suction component (120) to drive the suction component (120) to reciprocate in the left and right direction.

4. The material handling device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lower end face of the adjustment plate (110) is provided with a guide groove corresponding to the adjustment component. The guide groove extends in the left and right direction, and the guide member (121) in the suction component (120) slides in cooperation with the guide groove.

5. The material handling device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The width of the bottom wall of the guide groove is smaller than the width of the opening end of the guide groove, and the guide member (121) is provided correspondingly to the guide groove.

6. The material handling device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The suction assembly (120) includes a material-receiving profile (122) and a plurality of suction members (123). The upper side of the material-receiving profile (122) is fixedly connected to the guide member (121). The plurality of suction members (123) are evenly spaced along the left and right direction on the lower side of the material-receiving profile (122). The plurality of suction members (123) are all configured to suction the product (10).

7. The material handling device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The suction assembly (120) also includes a plurality of auxiliary rods (124), the first ends of which are fixedly connected to the lower side of the material-receiving profile (122). The plurality of auxiliary rods (124) are perpendicular to the material-receiving profile (122) and are located on the same side of the material-receiving profile (122). The plurality of suction members (123) are correspondingly arranged on the plurality of auxiliary rods (124).

8. The material handling device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The material handling mechanism (200) includes an installation component (210) and a lifting component (220). The lifting component (220) is disposed on the installation component (210), and the output end of the lifting component (220) is connected to the middle part of the adjusting plate (110).

9. The material handling device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The adjustment and suction mechanism (100) further includes a scale mark and / or a distance sensor, which are disposed on the adjustment plate (110) corresponding to the adjustment component.

10. The material handling device according to any one of claims 1-9, characterized in that, The maximum adjustment distance of the suction component (120) in the left-right direction is less than or equal to half of the maximum length of the suction component (120).

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