Universal belt orienting and inner support take-off mechanism

Abstract

This utility model discloses a universal internal support pick-and-place mechanism with directional function, comprising: a Y-axis assembly, an X-axis assembly disposed at the output end of the Y-axis assembly, a Z-axis assembly and an upper camera assembly disposed at the output end of the X-axis assembly, a rotating assembly disposed at the output end of the Z-axis assembly, and a picking mechanism disposed at the output end of the rotating assembly; the Y-axis assembly is used to drive the X-axis assembly to move along the Y-axis, and the Y-axis assembly is further provided with a first position sensing component for detecting the position of the X-axis assembly on the Y-axis assembly; the X-axis assembly is used to drive the Z-axis assembly and the upper camera assembly to move along the X-axis, and the X-axis assembly is further provided with a second position sensing component for detecting the position of the Z-axis assembly and the upper camera assembly on the X-axis assembly; the Z-axis assembly is used to drive the rotating assembly to move along the Z-axis, and the Z-axis assembly is further provided with a third position sensing component for detecting the position of the rotating assembly on the Z-axis assembly.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automation equipment technology, and in particular to a universal internal support pick-and-place mechanism with directional function. Background Technology

[0002] With the increasing demand for coffee machines, the requirements for product quality are becoming increasingly stringent, especially the standardization of the assembly process to ensure consistency and reliability. However, traditional reliance on manual assembly is no longer sufficient to meet the market's rapid growth and high-quality demands. During coffee machine assembly, many parts (such as retaining rings with internal holes, threaded parts, or washers) are best handled using internal supports, and these parts often have directional requirements (such as precise alignment of threaded holes). To achieve automated assembly, existing handling mechanisms frequently encounter misalignment issues when processing such materials, hindering subsequent processes (such as screwing), thus impacting overall production efficiency and product quality. Furthermore, existing automated equipment typically lacks versatility and directional capabilities, failing to flexibly adapt to the handling needs of various materials with internal holes, thus limiting its application in precision assembly fields such as coffee machines. Utility Model Content

[0003] To address the problems existing in the prior art, this utility model provides a universal internal support pick-and-place mechanism with directional function.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution of this utility model is as follows: This utility model provides a universal internal support picking and placing mechanism with directional function, including: a Y-axis assembly, an X-axis assembly disposed at the output end of the Y-axis assembly, a Z-axis assembly and an upper camera assembly disposed at the output end of the X-axis assembly, a rotating assembly disposed at the output end of the Z-axis assembly, and a picking mechanism disposed at the output end of the rotating assembly; The Y-axis assembly is used to drive the X-axis assembly to move along the Y-axis. The Y-axis assembly is also provided with a first position sensing component for detecting the position of the X-axis assembly on the Y-axis assembly. The X-axis assembly is used to drive the Z-axis assembly and the upper camera assembly to move along the X-axis. The X-axis assembly is also provided with a second position sensing assembly for detecting the position of the Z-axis assembly and the upper camera assembly on the X-axis assembly. The Z-axis assembly is used to drive the rotating assembly to move along the Z-axis. The Z-axis assembly is also provided with a third position sensing assembly for detecting the position of the rotating assembly on the Z-axis assembly. The X-axis and Y-axis components work together to move to the material receiving area, the upper camera component takes a picture, the rotating component rotates to a specified angle according to the picture result, the Z-axis component descends to drive the material picking mechanism to pick up the material, and moves it above the product for placement through the X-axis and Y-axis components, thereby realizing the directional picking and placing of materials with internal holes.

[0005] Preferably, the Y-axis assembly includes a Y-axis linear module.

[0006] Preferably, the first position sensing component includes a first photoelectric sensor disposed on the Y-axis component and a first photoelectric sensing sheet that cooperates with the first photoelectric sensor and is disposed on the X-axis component.

[0007] Preferably, the X-axis assembly includes an X-axis linear module.

[0008] Preferably, the second position sensing component includes a second photoelectric sensor disposed on the X-axis component and a second photoelectric sensor sheet that cooperates with the second photoelectric sensor and is disposed on the Z-axis component.

[0009] Preferably, the Z-axis assembly includes a Z-axis linear module.

[0010] Preferably, the third position sensing component includes a third photoelectric sensor and a third photoelectric sensing sheet that cooperates with the third photoelectric sensor.

[0011] Preferably, the rotating assembly includes a rotary motor, a shaft connector disposed at the output end of the rotary motor, and a rotating shaft connected to the shaft connector.

[0012] Preferably, the material handling mechanism includes a finger cylinder and a material handling hand disposed on the finger cylinder.

[0013] Preferably, the upper camera assembly includes a CCD industrial camera.

[0014] The technical solution of this utility model has the following beneficial effects: This invention integrates an X-axis assembly, a Y-axis assembly, a Z-axis assembly, an upper camera assembly, a rotating assembly, and a material handling mechanism to achieve precise orientation and placement of materials with internal holes. By utilizing the CCD imaging function of the upper camera assembly combined with the servo rotation adjustment of the rotating assembly, the material angle can be automatically corrected to ensure alignment of threaded holes, avoiding the alignment errors commonly found in traditional manual assembly and improving assembly accuracy and reliability.

[0015] Secondly, the mechanism is highly versatile and applicable to a variety of materials with internal holes, such as snap rings, threaded parts, or washers. It can be seamlessly integrated into automated production lines via a vibratory feeder, making it particularly suitable for the standardized assembly of semi-finished products such as coffee machines. This reduces manual intervention and lowers operational complexity.

[0016] Furthermore, compared to existing manual production methods, this invention is simple to operate and saves physical labor. Factories only need ordinary operators when recruiting, without special physical requirements or professional training, and can quickly get started. At the same time, it greatly improves production efficiency.

[0017] This invention integrates first, second, and third position sensing components to monitor the position of each axis component in real time, ensuring precise control and feedback during the motion process, improving the reliability and operational stability of the overall system, and is suitable for high-precision automation scenarios, such as the assembly of semi-finished coffee machines. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the Y-axis assembly of this utility model; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the X-axis assembly of this utility model; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the Z-axis assembly and the rotary assembly of this utility model. Figure 1 ; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the Z-axis assembly and the rotary assembly of this utility model. Figure 2 . Detailed Implementation

[0019] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments 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 intended to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0020] 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", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", 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 this utility model 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 this utility model.

[0021] 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 utility model, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0022] In this utility model, 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 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; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0023] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0024] Reference Figures 1 to 5 This utility model provides a universal internal support pick-and-place mechanism with directional function, including a Y-axis assembly 1, an X-axis assembly 2 disposed at the output end of the Y-axis assembly 1, a Z-axis assembly 3 disposed at the output end of the X-axis assembly 2, an upper camera assembly 4, a rotating assembly 5 disposed at the output end of the Z-axis assembly 3, and a material picking mechanism 7 disposed at the output end of the rotating assembly 5.

[0025] The Y-axis assembly 1 drives the X-axis assembly 2 to move along the Y-axis. The Y-axis assembly 1 also includes a first position sensing component 101 for detecting the position of the X-axis assembly 2 on the Y-axis assembly 1. Further, the Y-axis assembly 1 includes a Y-axis linear module, and the first position sensing component 101 includes a first photoelectric sensor mounted on the Y-axis assembly 1 and a first photoelectric sensing plate that cooperates with the first photoelectric sensor and is mounted on the X-axis assembly 2. Driven by the Y-axis linear module, the X-axis assembly 2 can be precisely displaced in the Y-axis direction. The cooperation between the first photoelectric sensor and the first photoelectric sensing plate allows for real-time detection and feedback of position information, ensuring motion accuracy.

[0026] The X-axis assembly 2 drives the Z-axis assembly 3 and the upper camera assembly 4 to move along the X-axis. The X-axis assembly 2 also includes a second position sensing component 201 for detecting the positions of the Z-axis assembly 3 and the upper camera assembly 4 on the X-axis assembly 2. Further, the X-axis assembly 2 includes an X-axis linear module, and the second position sensing component 201 includes a second photoelectric sensor mounted on the X-axis assembly and a second photoelectric sensor plate that cooperates with the second photoelectric sensor and is mounted on the Z-axis assembly. The X-axis linear module drives the Z-axis assembly 3 and the upper camera assembly 4 to move in the X-axis direction, and the second photoelectric sensor and the second photoelectric sensor plate are used for position monitoring, improving the positioning accuracy of the system.

[0027] The Z-axis assembly 3 drives the rotating assembly 5 to move along the Z-axis. The Z-axis assembly 3 also includes a third position sensing assembly 35 for detecting the position of the rotating assembly 5 on the Z-axis assembly 3. Further, the Z-axis assembly 3 includes a Z-axis linear module. The third position sensing assembly 35 includes a third photoelectric sensor and a third photoelectric sensing plate that cooperates with the third photoelectric sensor. The third photoelectric sensor is arranged on one side of the Z-axis assembly 3, and the third photoelectric sensing plate is mounted on the output end of the Z-axis assembly 3 and can slide along the Z-axis direction. The Z-axis linear module realizes the lifting function, and the third photoelectric sensor and the third photoelectric sensing plate ensure precise control of the Z-axis movement.

[0028] The rotating assembly 5 is used to achieve the rotational orientation of the material. Further, the rotating assembly 5 includes a rotary motor, a shaft connector disposed at the output end of the rotary motor, and a rotating shaft connected to the shaft connector. The rotary motor drives the rotating shaft to rotate through the shaft connector, allowing the material to be precisely adjusted to the required angle.

[0029] The material handling mechanism 7 is used for internal support to pick up and release materials. Further, the material handling mechanism 7 includes a finger cylinder 701 and a material handling hand 702 disposed on the finger cylinder 701. The finger cylinder 701 controls the opening and closing of the material handling hand 702 to realize the internal support gripping and release of materials with internal holes. The material handling mechanism 7 is also provided with a fourth photoelectric sensor 8.

[0030] The upper camera assembly 4 is used to achieve CCD imaging. Furthermore, the upper camera assembly 4 includes a CCD industrial camera. The CCD industrial camera is used to capture material images, providing a basis for directional adjustment.

[0031] The working process of this utility model is as follows: First, the X-axis assembly 2 and Y-axis assembly 1 cooperate, driven by their respective linear modules, to move the Z-axis assembly 3 to the material receiving point (such as the vibratory feeder feeding position). The CCD industrial camera of the upper camera assembly 4 takes pictures of the material with internal holes (such as snap rings, threaded parts, or washers) to obtain the current position and angle information of the material. Based on the picture results, the rotating assembly 5 is driven by a rotary motor to rotate the rotating shaft to a specified angle to ensure that the material (such as the threaded hole position) is aligned. Then, the Z-axis assembly 3 descends, and the rotating assembly 5 and the picking mechanism 7 are driven downward by the Z-axis linear module. The finger cylinder 701 of the picking mechanism 7 controls the picking hand 702 to pick up the material. Subsequently, the X-axis assembly 2 and Y-axis assembly 1 cooperate again to move above the product (such as a coffee machine semi-finished product) to align the threaded hole position. The Z-axis assembly 3 descends to place the material, realizing directional picking and placing. The first position sensing assembly 101, the second position sensing assembly 201, and the third position sensing assembly 35 monitor the position in real time throughout the process to ensure accuracy and stability.

[0032] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and does not limit the patent scope of the present utility model. All equivalent structural transformations made under the inventive concept of the present utility model using the contents of the present utility model specification and drawings, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the patent protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A universal internal support pick-and-place mechanism with directional function, characterized in that, include: Y-axis assembly, X-axis assembly located at the output end of the Y-axis assembly, Z-axis assembly and upper camera assembly located at the output end of the X-axis assembly, rotary assembly located at the output end of the Z-axis assembly, and material handling mechanism located at the output end of the rotary assembly; The Y-axis assembly is used to drive the X-axis assembly to move along the Y-axis. The Y-axis assembly is also provided with a first position sensing component for detecting the position of the X-axis assembly on the Y-axis assembly. The X-axis assembly is used to drive the Z-axis assembly and the upper camera assembly to move along the X-axis. The X-axis assembly is also provided with a second position sensing assembly for detecting the position of the Z-axis assembly and the upper camera assembly on the X-axis assembly. The Z-axis assembly is used to drive the rotating assembly to move along the Z-axis. The Z-axis assembly is also provided with a third position sensing assembly for detecting the position of the rotating assembly on the Z-axis assembly. The X-axis and Y-axis components work together to move to the material receiving area, the upper camera component takes a picture, the rotating component rotates to a specified angle according to the picture result, the Z-axis component descends to drive the material picking mechanism to pick up the material, and moves it above the product for placement through the X-axis and Y-axis components, thereby realizing the directional picking and placing of materials with internal holes.

2. The universal internal support pick-and-place mechanism with directional function according to claim 1, characterized in that, The Y-axis assembly includes a Y-axis linear module.

3. The universal internal support pick-and-place mechanism with directional function according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first position sensing component includes a first photoelectric sensor disposed on the Y-axis component and a first photoelectric sensing sheet disposed on the X-axis component in cooperation with the first photoelectric sensor.

4. The universal internal support pick-and-place mechanism with directional function according to claim 1, characterized in that, The X-axis assembly includes an X-axis linear module.

5. The universal internal support pick-and-place mechanism with directional function according to claim 4, characterized in that, The second position sensing component includes a second photoelectric sensor disposed on the X-axis component and a second photoelectric sensor sheet disposed on the Z-axis component in cooperation with the second photoelectric sensor.

6. The universal internal support pick-and-place mechanism with directional function according to claim 5, characterized in that, The Z-axis assembly includes a Z-axis linear module.

7. The universal internal support pick-and-place mechanism with directional function according to claim 1, characterized in that, The third position sensing component includes a third photoelectric sensor and a third photoelectric sensing sheet that cooperates with the third photoelectric sensor.

8. The universal internal support pick-and-place mechanism with directional function according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rotating assembly includes a rotary motor, a shaft connector disposed at the output end of the rotary motor, and a rotating shaft connected to the shaft connector.

9. The universal internal support pick-and-place mechanism with directional function according to claim 1, characterized in that, The material handling mechanism includes a finger cylinder and a material handling hand mounted on the finger cylinder.

10. The universal internal support pick-and-place mechanism with directional function according to claim 1, characterized in that, The upper camera assembly includes a CCD industrial camera.

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