Automotive brake actuator end cap pick-up mechanism

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of automobile brake actuator end cover pickup mechanism, with: rack;Machine hand, install on rack;Shaft, rotation is installed on machine hand, machine hand can drive shaft rotation;Rotary arm, near with the fixed connection of shaft in middle portion;First pickup mechanism, install on the first end of rotary arm, first pickup mechanism can pick up brake actuator shell;Second pickup mechanism, install on the second end of rotary arm, second pickup mechanism can pick up the end cover of brake actuator. By shaft rotation, the alternate action of two pickup mechanisms is realized, one mechanism simultaneously realizes the pickup of shell and end cover, simultaneously pickup mechanism also has the effect of preliminary compacting end cover, compact structure, high working efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of automotive brake actuator assembly technology, and in particular relates to an automotive brake actuator end cap picking mechanism. Background Technology

[0002] In the process of realizing this utility model, the inventors discovered that the prior art has at least the following problems:

[0003] During the assembly of automotive brake actuators, it is necessary to pick up the automotive brake actuator housing and the end cap, and then install the end cap onto the housing. In traditional mechanisms, the work is completed through multiple mechanisms, resulting in a complex structure.

[0004] CN205769263U - A brake chamber rear end cover and its mounting stamping equipment discloses a brake chamber rear end cover, including a cover body, the cover body having a through hole for bolts to pass through, and the bolt having a fixing member for clamping the bolt to the cover body, but this also cannot solve the above-mentioned technical problem. Utility Model Content

[0005] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide an end cap picking mechanism for automotive brake actuators. This mechanism can pick up both the housing and the end cap at the same time. The picking mechanism also has the function of initially pressing the end cap. It has a compact structure and high working efficiency.

[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is: a car brake actuator end cap picking mechanism, comprising:

[0007] frame;

[0008] A robotic arm is mounted on the frame;

[0009] A rotating shaft is rotatably mounted on the robotic arm, and the robotic arm can drive the rotating shaft to rotate.

[0010] A rotating arm, with its middle section fixedly connected to a rotating shaft;

[0011] A first pickup mechanism is installed on the first end of the rotating arm, and the first pickup mechanism is capable of picking up the brake actuator housing;

[0012] The second pickup mechanism is installed on the second end of the rotating arm and is capable of picking up the end cap of the brake actuator.

[0013] The first pickup mechanism includes a first pickup cylinder, on which a first gripper is provided, which is capable of gripping the brake actuator housing.

[0014] The second pickup mechanism includes a suction cup capable of adsorbing the end cap.

[0015] The second picking mechanism also includes a movable cylinder, which is mounted on a rotating arm. The movable cylinder is equipped with a lifting seat, which can drive the lifting seat to rise and fall. The lifting seat is equipped with a pressure ring, which can press the end cap tightly.

[0016] The rotating arm is equipped with a bracket, the movable cylinder is slidably mounted on the bracket, the piston rod of the movable cylinder is connected to the rotating arm, and the lifting seat is mounted on the movable cylinder.

[0017] The lifting platform has a groove to avoid the rotating arm.

[0018] Pressure pads are also provided on the pressure ring.

[0019] One of the above technical solutions has the following advantages or beneficial effects: a mechanism can simultaneously pick up the housing and the end cap, and the picking mechanism also has the function of initially pressing the end cap. It has a compact structure and high working efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the automotive brake actuator end cap pickup mechanism provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the end cap pickup mechanism of an automotive brake actuator;

[0022] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the end cap pickup mechanism of an automotive brake actuator;

[0023] Figure 4 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the end cap pickup mechanism of an automotive brake actuator;

[0024] Figure 5 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the end cap pickup mechanism of an automotive brake actuator;

[0025] Figure 6 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the end cap pickup mechanism of an automotive brake actuator;

[0026] Figure 7 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the end cap pickup mechanism of an automotive brake actuator;

[0027] The markings in the above figures are as follows: 1. Frame, 31. Robot arm, 32. Rotating shaft, 33. Rotating arm, 34. First picking mechanism, 341. First picking cylinder, 342. First gripper, 35. Second picking mechanism, 351. Suction cup, 352. Support, 353. Movable cylinder, 356. Lifting seat, 357. Pressure ring, 358. Pressure pad. Detailed Implementation

[0028] 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.

[0029] Example 1

[0030] See Figures 1-7 A mechanism for picking up the end cap of an automotive brake actuator includes: a frame 1; a robot arm 31 mounted on the frame 1; a rotating shaft 32 rotatably mounted on the robot arm 31, which drives the rotating shaft 32 to rotate; a rotating arm 33, whose middle portion is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft 32; a first picking mechanism 34 mounted on the first end of the rotating arm 33, capable of picking up the brake actuator housing; and a second picking mechanism 35 mounted on the second end of the rotating arm 33, capable of picking up the end cap of the brake actuator. The rotation of the rotating shaft 32 enables the alternating action of the two picking mechanisms, allowing for the simultaneous picking up of both the housing and the end cap. The picking mechanism also provides initial clamping of the end cap, resulting in a compact structure and high working efficiency.

[0031] The second pickup mechanism 35 includes a suction cup 351, which can adsorb the end cap.

[0032] The second pickup mechanism 35 also includes a movable cylinder 353, which is mounted on the rotating arm 33. The movable cylinder 353 has a lifting seat 356 on it, and the movable cylinder 353 can drive the lifting seat 356 to rise and fall. The lifting seat 356 has a pressure ring 357, which can press the end cap tightly. After the suction cup 351 releases the end cap, the movable cylinder 353 drives the lifting seat 356 to descend, and the pressure ring 357 of the lifting seat 356 presses the end cap tightly, serving as a pre-pressure function.

[0033] A bracket 352 is provided on the rotating arm 33. A movable cylinder 353 is slidably mounted on the bracket 352. The piston rod of the movable cylinder 353 is connected to the rotating arm 33. A lifting seat 356 is mounted on the movable cylinder 353. The movable cylinder 353 moves up and down, causing the lifting seat 356 to move up and down. After the suction cup 351 releases the end cover, the movable cylinder 353 causes the lifting seat 356 to descend. The pressure ring 357 of the lifting seat 356 presses the end cover, which serves as a pre-pressure function.

[0034] The lifting seat 356 is provided with a groove for avoiding the rotating arm 33, which plays a role in avoiding obstacles during the lifting process.

[0035] The pressure ring 357 is also provided with a pressure pad 358, which is made of flexible material and serves to protect the end cap and prevent damage to the end cap.

[0036] With the above structure, a single mechanism can simultaneously pick up the housing and the end cap, and the picking mechanism also has the function of initially pressing the end cap. The structure is compact and the working efficiency is high.

[0037] Example 2

[0038] In this embodiment, the first pickup mechanism 34 includes a first pickup cylinder 341, on which a first gripper 342 is provided. The first gripper 342 is capable of gripping the brake actuator housing. By driving the first gripper 342 through the first pickup cylinder 341, the first gripper 342 grips the brake actuator housing and sends the brake actuator housing into the positioning mechanism.

[0039] A mechanism for picking up end caps of automotive brake actuators includes: a frame 1; a robot arm 31 mounted on the frame 1; a rotating shaft 32 rotatably mounted on the robot arm 31, which drives the rotating shaft 32 to rotate; a rotating arm 33, whose middle portion is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft 32; a first picking mechanism 34 mounted on the first end of the rotating arm 33, capable of picking up the brake actuator housing; and a second picking mechanism 35 mounted on the second end of the rotating arm 33, capable of picking up the end cap of the brake actuator. The rotation of the rotating shaft 32 enables the alternating action of the two picking mechanisms, allowing for the simultaneous picking up of both the housing and the end cap. The picking mechanism also provides initial clamping of the end cap, resulting in a compact structure and high working efficiency.

[0040] The second pickup mechanism 35 includes a suction cup 351, which can adsorb the end cap.

[0041] The second pickup mechanism 35 also includes a movable cylinder 353, which is mounted on the rotating arm 33. The movable cylinder 353 has a lifting seat 356 on it, and the movable cylinder 353 can drive the lifting seat 356 to rise and fall. The lifting seat 356 has a pressure ring 357, which can press the end cap tightly. After the suction cup 351 releases the end cap, the movable cylinder 353 drives the lifting seat 356 to descend, and the pressure ring 357 of the lifting seat 356 presses the end cap tightly, serving as a pre-pressure function.

[0042] A bracket 352 is provided on the rotating arm 33. A movable cylinder 353 is slidably mounted on the bracket 352. The piston rod of the movable cylinder 353 is connected to the rotating arm 33. A lifting seat 356 is mounted on the movable cylinder 353. The movable cylinder 353 moves up and down, causing the lifting seat 356 to move up and down. After the suction cup 351 releases the end cover, the movable cylinder 353 causes the lifting seat 356 to descend. The pressure ring 357 of the lifting seat 356 presses the end cover, which serves as a pre-pressure function.

[0043] The lifting seat 356 is provided with a groove for avoiding the rotating arm 33, which plays a role in avoiding obstacles during the lifting process.

[0044] The pressure ring 357 is also provided with a pressure pad 358, which is made of flexible material and serves to protect the end cap and prevent damage to the end cap.

[0045] With the above structure, a single mechanism can simultaneously pick up the housing and the end cap, and the picking mechanism also has the function of initially pressing the end cap. The structure is compact and the working efficiency is high.

[0046] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "coaxial", "bottom", "one end", "top", "middle", "other end", "upper", "side", "top", "inner", "front", "center", "both ends", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model 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 utility model.

[0047] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation", "setting", "connection", "fixing", "screw connection", 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. Unless otherwise explicitly limited, those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0048] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A mechanism for picking up end caps of automotive brake actuators, characterized in that, have: frame; A robotic arm is mounted on the frame; A rotating shaft is rotatably mounted on the robotic arm, and the robotic arm can drive the rotating shaft to rotate. A rotating arm, with its middle section fixedly connected to a rotating shaft; A first pickup mechanism is installed on the first end of the rotating arm, and the first pickup mechanism is capable of picking up the brake actuator housing; The second pickup mechanism is installed on the second end of the rotating arm and is capable of picking up the end cap of the brake actuator.

2. The automotive brake actuator end cap pickup mechanism as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The first picking mechanism includes a first picking cylinder, and the first picking cylinder is provided with a first gripper, which is capable of gripping the brake actuator housing.

3. The automotive brake actuator end cap pickup mechanism as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The second pickup mechanism includes a suction cup capable of adsorbing the end cap.

4. The automotive brake actuator end cap pickup mechanism as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The second picking mechanism also includes a movable cylinder, which is mounted on a rotating arm. The movable cylinder is equipped with a lifting seat, which can drive the lifting seat to rise and fall. The lifting seat is equipped with a pressure ring, which can press the end cap tightly.

5. The automotive brake actuator end cap pickup mechanism as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The rotating arm is equipped with a bracket, the movable cylinder is slidably mounted on the bracket, the piston rod of the movable cylinder is connected to the rotating arm, and the lifting seat is mounted on the movable cylinder.

6. The automotive brake actuator end cap pickup mechanism as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The lifting platform is provided with a groove to avoid the rotating arm.

7. The automotive brake actuator end cap pickup mechanism as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The pressure ring is also provided with a pressure pad.

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