Transfer device

Abstract

The utility model discloses a transfer device including portal frame, mounting bracket, lifting assembly, rotating assembly, open-close subassembly, claw clamp group, when carrying material, lifting assembly first starts, control claw clamp group moves down, claw clamp group keeps open state at this time, when claw clamp group drops in place, reaches material position, open-close subassembly starts action, drives claw clamp group to close, thereby stably, firmly clamps material, then, lifting assembly promotes claw clamp group and the material of being clamped upward, after completing the rising action, translation subassembly starts in proper order, drives whole transfer device horizontal movement to target area. Rotating assembly then starts work, drives claw clamp group and material to rotate to adjust the position and angle of material when processing, ensure that the processing course is accurate and faultless, thereby effectively improved the transfer efficiency of material and the automation level of overall operation.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] In the manufacturing process, material transportation, as a crucial link connecting various processes, directly impacts the overall production line's capacity and product quality. This is especially true for conveying cylindrical materials, where traditional methods have significant limitations. Specifically, the transfer of such materials typically relies on manual crane operation for hoisting or using chain conveyors to lift them to a designated height, then moving them horizontally to the target processing position before slowly lowering them. More importantly, when the material needs repositioning, manual repositioning is essential. This traditional material handling model not only frequently interrupts the production process, making it difficult to control the production rhythm, but also places high demands on the physical strength of operators, resulting in extreme labor intensity. These factors combined severely restrict the overall efficiency of the production line and increase the probability of errors and safety risks associated with manual operation. Furthermore, this transportation method suffers from insufficient material positioning accuracy and instability during the transfer process, further affecting the consistency of quality in subsequent processing steps. Utility Model Content

[0003] This utility model aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, this utility model proposes a transfer device, including a gantry frame, a mounting frame, a translation component, a lifting component, a lifting plate, a rotating component, a base plate, an opening and closing component, and a claw assembly; the translation component is installed between the mounting frame and the gantry frame, and the mounting frame is reciprocated on the gantry frame by the translation component; the lifting component is mounted on the mounting frame and connected to the lifting plate; the rotating component is mounted on the bottom of the lifting plate, and the base plate is mounted on the rotating component; the opening and closing component is fixed to the bottom of the base plate; the claw assembly is slidably mounted on the bottom of the base plate, and the claw assembly is connected to the opening and closing component, which is used to open and close the claw assembly.

[0004] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the translation component includes a first driving member, a gear, and a rack. The first driving member is fixed to the mounting bracket by a bracket. The gear is mounted on the drive shaft of the first driving member. The gear meshes with the rack. The rack is fixed to the top of the gantry frame.

[0005] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the translation component further includes a first slide rail and a first slider. The first slide rail is fixed to the front side of the gantry frame, and the first slider is slidably mounted on the first slide rail. The first slider is fixed to the back side of the mounting frame.

[0006] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the lifting assembly includes a lifting screw, a driven synchronous wheel, a driving synchronous wheel, and a second driving component. The lifting screw passes through the mounting frame and is connected to the lifting plate. The lifting screw is threaded with a lifting nut, which is connected to the driven synchronous pulley. The driven synchronous pulley is fitted onto the lifting screw and connected to the driving synchronous pulley via a synchronous belt. The driving synchronous pulley is mounted on the second drive component.

[0007] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the lifting assembly further includes a cross plate, the center of which is connected to the top of the lifting screw, and a light rod is fixed to the bottom of each of the four ends of the cross plate. The light rod passes through the mounting frame and is connected to the lifting plate. A sliding sleeve is fitted on the light rod and is fixed to the mounting frame.

[0008] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the rotating assembly includes a rotating gear, a driving rack, and a driving cylinder. The rotating gear is fixed to the top of the base plate and meshes with the driving rack. The driving rack is connected to the driving cylinder, which is fixed to the bottom of the lifting plate. The driving cylinder is used to push and pull the driving rack to make the rotating gear rotate.

[0009] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the rotating gear is mounted on a bearing, the bearing is mounted on a bearing sleeve, and the bearing sleeve is fixed to the bottom surface of the lifting plate by a connecting plate.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the claw clamp assembly includes two sub-claw clamps, which are slidably mounted on the bottom of the base plate; The opening and closing assembly includes an opening and closing rack, an opening and closing gear, and an opening and closing cylinder. There are two opening and closing racks, and the opening and closing gear is meshed between the two opening and closing racks. The opening and closing gear is rotatably mounted on the bottom of the base plate. Each of the two opening and closing racks is connected to a sub-claw clamp, and the opening and closing cylinder is connected to one of the sub-claw clamps.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a second slider is fixed to the top of the two sub-claws, the second slider is slidably mounted on a second slide rail, and the second slide rail is fixed to the bottom surface of the base plate.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the claw clamp includes a top plate and claws, the claws are fixedly mounted on the bottom of the top plate, and the claws are provided with three curved portions.

[0013] This utility model has at least the following beneficial effects: 1. In the material transfer process, when materials need to be moved from one location to the processing location, the lifting component first activates, controlling the gripper assembly to move downwards. At this time, the gripper assembly remains open to smoothly approach the material. Once the gripper assembly has descended to the designated material position, the opening and closing component activates, driving the gripper assembly to close, thus stably and firmly clamping the material and ensuring it will not shift or fall off during subsequent operations. Then, the lifting component raises the gripper assembly and the clamped material. After the upward movement is complete, the translation component activates, moving the entire transfer device horizontally and smoothly transferring the material to the target processing area. According to the specific processing requirements, the rotation component then begins to work, rotating the gripper assembly and the material to adjust the material's position and angle during processing, ensuring accuracy. Next, the lifting component activates again, controlling the gripper assembly to slowly descend, placing the material in the processing position. Then, the opening and closing component activates, opening the gripper assembly and releasing the material from its clamping state, completing the placement process. Finally, the entire transfer device is reset and returned to its initial state, ready to perform the next material transfer task, thereby effectively improving the material transfer efficiency and the overall automation level of the operation.

[0014] 2. To ensure stability during the translation process, the translation component also includes a first slide rail and a first slider. The first slide rail is fixed to the front side of the gantry frame, and the first slider is slidably installed on the first slide rail. The first slider is fixed to the back side of the mounting frame.

[0015] 3. To improve the stability of lifting, the lifting assembly also includes a cross plate. The center of the cross plate is connected to the top of the lifting screw. A smooth rod is fixed to the bottom of each of the four ends of the cross plate. The smooth rod passes through the mounting frame and connects to the lifting plate. A sliding sleeve is fitted on the smooth rod and fixed to the mounting frame. With the cooperation of the sliding sleeve, the smooth rod maintains vertical movement without deviation during the lifting process, ensuring that the lifting plate always maintains horizontal and stable operation.

[0016] 4. The rotating gear is mounted on a bearing, and the bearing is fitted with a bearing sleeve. The bearing sleeve is fixed to the bottom surface of the lifting plate by a connecting plate to ensure the stable rotation of the rotating gear.

[0017] 5. To ensure the stability of the two sub-jaws during opening and closing, a second slider is fixed to the top of the two sub-jaws. The second slider is slidably mounted on the second slide rail, which is fixed to the bottom surface of the base plate.

[0018] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0019] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this utility model will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which: Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the usage state of an embodiment of the present utility model; Figure 2 for Figure 1 Enlarged diagram of A in the middle; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram showing the combined state of the lifting assembly, rotating assembly, opening and closing assembly, and claw clamp assembly according to an embodiment of the present utility model. Figure 4 This is a top view of the lifting assembly, rotating assembly, opening and closing assembly, and claw clamp assembly in an embodiment of the present utility model. Figure 5 for Figure 4 Cross-sectional schematic diagram of BB; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the rotating component according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 3 ; Figure 7 For this Figure 6 Enlarged diagram of C; Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the opening and closing component according to an embodiment of the present utility model. Figure 1 ; Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the opening and closing component according to an embodiment of the present utility model. Figure 2 . Detailed Implementation

[0020] 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 with the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0021] In the description of this utility model, "more than" means two or more, and "greater than," "less than," "exceeding," etc., are understood to exclude the stated number. The use of "first" and "second" in the description is merely for distinguishing technical features and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features or their sequential relationship.

[0022] Reference Figures 1 to 3As shown, the transfer device includes a gantry frame 100, a mounting frame 200, a lifting assembly 400, a rotating assembly 600, an opening and closing assembly 800, and a claw assembly 900. A translation assembly 300 is installed between the mounting frame 200 and the gantry frame 100, and the mounting frame 200 is reciprocated on the gantry frame 100 by the translation assembly 300. The lifting assembly 400 is mounted on the mounting frame 200 and is connected to a lifting plate 500. The rotating assembly 600 is mounted on the bottom of the lifting plate 500, and a base plate 700 is mounted on the rotating assembly 600. The opening and closing assembly 800 is fixed to the bottom of the base plate 700. The claw assembly 900 is slidably mounted on the bottom of the base plate 700 and is connected to the opening and closing assembly 800, which is used to open and close the claw assembly 900.

[0023] In the material transfer process, when materials need to be moved from one location to the processing location, the lifting assembly 400 is activated first, controlling the gripper assembly 900 to move downwards. At this time, the gripper assembly 900 remains open to smoothly approach the material. Once the gripper assembly 900 has descended to the designated material position, the opening and closing assembly 800 activates, driving the gripper assembly 900 to close, thus stably and firmly clamping the material and ensuring that it will not shift or fall off during subsequent operations. Then, the lifting assembly 400 lifts the gripper assembly 900 and the clamped material upwards. After the lifting action is completed, the translation assembly 300 is activated, moving the entire transfer device horizontally and smoothly transferring the material to the target processing area. According to the specific processing requirements, the rotation assembly 600 then begins operation, rotating the gripper assembly 900 and the material to adjust the position and angle of the material during processing, ensuring accurate processing. Next, the lifting assembly 400 restarts, controlling the gripper assembly 900 to slowly descend, placing the material in the processing position. Then, the opening and closing assembly 800 actuates, opening the gripper assembly 900 and releasing the material from its gripping state, completing the placement process. Finally, the entire transfer device resets to its initial state, ready to perform the next material transfer task, thus effectively improving material transfer efficiency and the overall automation level of the operation.

[0024] Reference Figure 2 As shown, the translation component 300 includes a first drive member 310, a gear 320, and a rack 330. The first drive member 310 is fixed to the mounting bracket 200 by a bracket 340. The gear 320 is mounted on the drive shaft of the first drive member 310. The gear 320 meshes with the rack 330. The rack 330 is fixed to the top of the gantry frame 100.

[0025] During movement, the first drive unit 310, acting as a power source, drives the connected gear 320 to rotate. This allows the gear 320 to move linearly along the fixedly mounted rack 330, thereby enabling the mounting bracket 200 to move smoothly. Simultaneously, the first drive unit 310 can be adjusted to rotate clockwise or counterclockwise, allowing the gear 320 to achieve precise left-right reciprocating motion on the rack 330. This bidirectional motion mode provides the mounting bracket 200 with flexible and controllable reciprocating movement, greatly improving the overall system's motion accuracy and operational flexibility.

[0026] To ensure stability during the translation process, the translation component 300 also includes a first slide rail 350 and a first slider 360. The first slide rail 350 is fixed to the front side of the gantry frame 100, and the first slider 360 is slidably mounted on the first slide rail 350. The first slider 360 is fixed to the back side of the mounting bracket 200.

[0027] Reference Figures 3 to 5 As shown, the lifting assembly 400 includes a lifting screw 410, a driven synchronous wheel 420, a driving synchronous wheel 430, and a second driving component 440. The lifting screw 410 passes through the mounting bracket 200 and is connected to the lifting plate 500.

[0028] The lifting screw 410 is threaded with a lifting nut 450, which is connected to the driven synchronous pulley 420. The driven synchronous pulley 420 is fitted onto the lifting screw 410. The driven synchronous pulley 420 is connected to the driving synchronous pulley 430 via a synchronous belt 460. The driving synchronous pulley 430 is mounted on the second drive component 440.

[0029] During the operation of the lifting mechanism, the second drive component 440, acting as a power source, drives the active synchronous pulley 430 to rotate via its output shaft. The active synchronous pulley 430 meshes tightly with the synchronous belt 460, smoothly transmitting rotational power to the driven synchronous pulley 420. After receiving power, the driven synchronous pulley 420 rotates synchronously with the lifting nut 450. Because the lifting nut 450 and the lifting screw 410 are precision threaded, when the lifting nut 450 rotates, it forces the lifting screw 410 to produce a relative axial displacement, thereby achieving the lifting motion. Ultimately, the lifting plate 500 moves smoothly and accurately under the drive of the lifting screw 410.

[0030] To improve the stability of lifting, the lifting assembly 400 also includes a cross plate 470. The center of the cross plate 470 is connected to the top of the lifting screw 410. A smooth rod 480 is fixed to the bottom of each of the four ends of the cross plate 470. The smooth rod 480 passes through the mounting frame 200 and is connected to the lifting plate 500. A sliding sleeve 490 is fitted on the smooth rod 480 and fixed to the mounting frame 200. With the cooperation of the sliding sleeve 490, the smooth rod 480 maintains vertical movement without deviation during the lifting process, ensuring that the lifting plate 500 always maintains horizontal and stable operation.

[0031] Reference Figure 3 As shown, the rotating assembly 600 includes a rotating gear 610, a drive rack 620, and a drive cylinder 630. The rotating gear 610 is fixed to the top of the base plate 700 and meshes with the drive rack 620. The drive rack 620 is connected to the drive cylinder 630, which is fixed to the bottom of the lifting plate 500. The drive cylinder 630 is used to push and pull the drive rack 620 to make the rotating gear 610 rotate.

[0032] During the rotational motion, the drive cylinder 630 applies a pushing or pulling force to the drive rack 620 through the extension and retraction of its piston rod. When the piston rod extends, it pushes the drive rack 620 forward linearly; when the piston rod retracts, it pulls the drive rack 620 backward linearly. The drive gear 320 and the drive rack 620 are always meshed, so the drive gear 320 generates corresponding rotational motion during the forward and backward movement of the drive rack 620. It is through this gear 320 and rack 330 meshing transmission that the linear motion of the cylinder is converted into the rotational motion of the drive gear 320, which in turn drives the base plate 700 connected to the drive gear 320 to achieve a smooth rotational motion; the entire transmission process is characterized by high conversion efficiency and smooth and reliable operation.

[0033] The rotating gear 610 is mounted on the bearing 640, and the bearing 640 is mounted on the bearing sleeve 650. The bearing sleeve 650 is fixed to the bottom surface of the lifting plate 500 through the connecting plate 660, thereby ensuring the stable rotation of the rotating gear 610.

[0034] Reference Figures 5 to 9 As shown, the jaw assembly 900 includes two sub-jaws 910, which are slidably mounted on the bottom of the base plate 700.

[0035] The opening and closing assembly 800 includes an opening and closing rack 810, an opening and closing gear 820, and an opening and closing cylinder 830. There are two opening and closing racks 810, and the opening and closing gear 820 is meshed between the two opening and closing racks 810. The opening and closing gear 820 is rotatably mounted on the bottom of the base plate 700. The two opening and closing racks 810 are respectively connected to a sub-claw clamp 910, and the opening and closing cylinder 830 is connected to one of the sub-claw clamps 910.

[0036] During the opening and closing process of the jaw assembly 900, when the opening and closing of the two sub-jaws 910 is required, the opening and closing cylinder 830 first acts as the power source to perform a push-pull operation. Specifically, the opening and closing cylinder 830 pushes or pulls the first sub-jaw 910 directly connected to it, causing the first opening and closing rack 810 to move linearly forward or backward under the drive of the opening and closing cylinder 830. This linear motion is converted into rotational motion through meshing with the opening and closing gear 820.

[0037] The rotation of the opening and closing gear 820 drives the second opening and closing rack 810 that meshes with it to move. Due to the transmission characteristics of the gear 320, the movement direction of the second opening and closing rack 810 is always opposite to that of the first opening and closing rack 810, ensuring that when the first opening and closing rack 810 moves forward, the second one will move backward, and vice versa. Ultimately, the synchronous and symmetrical opening or closing action of the two sub-jaw grippers 910 is achieved, completing the precise clamping or releasing function.

[0038] To ensure the stability of the two sub-claws 910 during opening and closing, a second slider 840 is fixed on the top of the two sub-claws 910. The second slider 840 is slidably mounted on the second slide rail 850, which is fixed to the bottom surface of the base plate 700.

[0039] Reference Figure 3 As shown, the claw clamp 910 includes a top plate 911 and claws 912. The claws 912 are fixedly installed at the bottom of the top plate 911. The claws 912 are provided with three curved parts 913. These three curved parts 913 form a continuous curved structure. Through this unique three-section curved design, when the claws 912 come into contact with the material being clamped, the three curved parts 913 can work together to generate a progressive clamping force, thereby ensuring that the claws 912 can stably and reliably clamp the material and prevent the material from sliding or falling off during operation.

[0040] In the description of this specification, references to terms such as "some embodiments" or "as one might imagine" indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in any one embodiment or example.

[0041] The embodiments of the present utility model have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. Within the scope of knowledge possessed by those skilled in the art, various changes can be made without departing from the spirit of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A transfer device, characterized in that, include: Gantry (100); Mounting bracket (200), with a translation component (300) installed between the mounting bracket (200) and the gantry (100), the mounting bracket (200) is reciprocated on the gantry (100) by the translation component (300). A lifting assembly (400) is mounted on the mounting frame (200) and a lifting plate (500) is connected to the lifting assembly (400). A rotating assembly (600) is mounted on the bottom of the lifting plate (500), and a base plate (700) is mounted on the rotating assembly (600). An opening and closing assembly (800) is fixed to the bottom of the base plate (700); A claw assembly (900) is slidably mounted on the bottom of the base plate (700) and is connected to the opening and closing assembly (800), which is used to open and close the claw assembly (900).

2. The transfer device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The translation component (300) includes a first drive member (310), a gear (320), and a rack (330). The first drive member (310) is fixed to the mounting bracket (200) by a bracket (340). The gear (320) is mounted on the drive shaft of the first drive member (310). The gear (320) meshes with the rack (330). The rack (330) is fixed to the top of the gantry frame (100).

3. The transfer device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The translation component (300) further includes a first slide rail (350) and a first slider (360). The first slide rail (350) is fixed to the front side of the gantry (100), and the first slider (360) is slidably mounted on the first slide rail (350). The first slider (360) is fixed to the back side of the mounting bracket (200).

4. The transfer device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lifting assembly (400) includes a lifting screw (410), a driven synchronous pulley (420), a driving synchronous pulley (430), and a second driving component (440). The lifting screw (410) passes through the mounting frame (200) and is connected to the lifting plate (500). The lifting screw (410) is threaded with a lifting nut (450), which is connected to the driven synchronous pulley (420). The driven synchronous pulley (420) is fitted onto the lifting screw (410). The driven synchronous pulley (420) is connected to the driving synchronous pulley (430) via a synchronous belt (460). The driving synchronous pulley (430) is mounted on the second driving member (440).

5. The transfer device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The lifting assembly (400) also includes a cross plate (470), the center of which is connected to the top of the lifting screw (410). A smooth rod (480) is fixed to the bottom of each of the four ends of the cross plate (470). The smooth rod (480) passes through the mounting frame (200) and is connected to the lifting plate (500). A sliding sleeve (490) is fitted on the smooth rod (480) and is fixed to the mounting frame (200).

6. The transfer device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rotating assembly (600) includes a rotating gear (610), a drive rack (620), and a drive cylinder (630). The rotating gear (610) is fixed to the top of the base plate (700). The rotating gear (610) meshes with the drive rack (620). The drive rack (620) is connected to the drive cylinder (630). The drive cylinder (630) is fixed to the bottom of the lifting plate (500). The drive cylinder (630) is used to push and pull the drive rack (620) to make the rotating gear (610) rotate.

7. The transfer device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The rotating gear (610) is mounted on a bearing (640), and the bearing (640) is mounted on a bearing sleeve (650). The bearing sleeve (650) is fixed to the bottom surface of the lifting plate (500) by a connecting plate (660).

8. The transfer device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The jaw assembly (900) includes two sub-jaws (910), which are slidably mounted on the bottom of the base plate (700); The opening and closing assembly (800) includes an opening and closing rack (810), an opening and closing gear (820), and an opening and closing cylinder (830). There are two opening and closing racks (810), and the opening and closing gear (820) is meshed between the two opening and closing racks (810). The opening and closing gear (820) is rotatably mounted on the bottom of the base plate (700). The two opening and closing racks (810) are respectively connected to a claw clamp (910), and the opening and closing cylinder (830) is connected to one of the claw clamps (910).

9. The transfer device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The top of the two sub-claws (910) is fixed with a second slider (840), which is slidably mounted on a second slide rail (850), which is fixed to the bottom surface of the base plate (700).

10. The transfer device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The sub-claw clamp (910) includes a top plate (911) and claws (912). The claws (912) are fixedly installed at the bottom of the top plate (911), and the claws (912) are provided with three curved portions (913).

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