A material turnover box grabbing mechanism and equipment
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202522500210.3
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-11-25
- Publication Date
- 2026-10-13
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-11-25
AI Technical Summary
传统抓料机构通常采用单一规格的夹具结构，仅适用于固定尺寸的电能表
[0020]区别于现有技术，上述技术方案解决了传统抓料机构难以兼顾多尺寸电能表抓取的难题，例如兼容单/三相表计抓取要求，更通过巧妙的双升降联动与夹具避让设计，在同一套抓料机构内实现对至少两种尺寸物料的适配抓取。
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of clamps, and in particular to a material handling mechanism and equipment for a material turnover box. Background Technology
[0002] Electricity meters are components used in power systems to measure electricity consumption. In the production, disposal, and warehousing logistics of smart meters, automated equipment is often needed for handling, transferring, or loading / unloading them. Traditional gripping mechanisms typically use a single-size clamping structure, which is only suitable for electricity meters of fixed dimensions. Utility Model Content
[0003] Therefore, there is a need to provide a material gripping mechanism and equipment for a material turnover box to solve the problem that the material gripping mechanism is suitable for materials of fixed size.
[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the inventors provide a material handling mechanism for a material turnover box, comprising: a linear travel device, a lifting device, and a material handling device;
[0005] The lifting device includes a first lifting component, a first base, and a second lifting component. The first lifting component is mounted on the linear travel device and moves with the linear travel device. The second lifting component is mounted on the first lifting component via the first base. The second lifting component and the first base move up and down with the first lifting component. The first base has a slot, and the second lifting component passes through the slot.
[0006] The material gripping device includes a first clamp, a second clamp, and a second base. The first clamp is mounted on the first base and moves up and down with the lifting of the first base. The second clamp is mounted on the second lifting assembly via the second base and moves up and down with the lifting of the second lifting assembly. The size of the first clamp is different from the size of the second clamp.
[0007] Furthermore, the first clamp includes two first clamping parts located on the left and one second clamping part located on the right. The two first clamping parts and the one second clamping part can be rotated relative to each other to grip the material.
[0008] Furthermore: there are multiple first clamps, which are arranged side by side. In two adjacent first clamps, the second clamping part of the first clamp on the left is located between the two first clamping parts of the first clamp on the right.
[0009] Furthermore, the second clamp includes a third clamping part located on the left side and a fourth clamping part located on the right side, wherein the right portion of the fourth clamping part is bent in the front-back direction.
[0010] Furthermore: there are multiple second clamps, which are arranged side by side. In two adjacent second clamps, the fourth clamping part of the second clamp on the left is offset from the third clamping part of the second clamp on the right by a bent right part.
[0011] Furthermore: there are six first clamps, which are arranged on the first base in two rows along the front and back and in three columns along the left and right directions;
[0012] The second clamp has two clamps, which are arranged on the second base in a row along the front and back and in two columns along the left and right directions, and are located between the two rows of first clamps.
[0013] Furthermore, the vertical length of the first clamping part and the second clamping part of the first clamp is greater than the vertical length of the third clamping part and the fourth clamping part of the second clamp, and the horizontal length of the third clamping part and the fourth clamping part is greater than the horizontal length of the first clamping part and the second clamping part.
[0014] Furthermore, both the first clamp and the second clamp are pneumatic clamps.
[0015] Furthermore: the linear travel device includes a base, two linear travel guide rails, and a sliding plate;
[0016] The base has a hollow area, and two linear travel guide rails are symmetrically arranged on the left and right sides of the hollow area. The sliding plate spans across the two linear travel guide rails and moves with the movement of the two linear travel guide rails. The first lifting component is disposed on the sliding plate of the linear travel device.
[0017] To achieve the above objectives, the inventors also provide a material handling device for a material turnover box, comprising: a material handling mechanism and a feeding mechanism for the material turnover box;
[0018] The feeding mechanism is used to transport the turnover box containing the material to the material grabbing mechanism;
[0019] The material handling mechanism of the material turnover box is a material handling mechanism of the material turnover box described in any of the above embodiments, which is used to grab the material in the turnover box into the material bag on one side.
[0020] Unlike existing technologies, the above-mentioned technical solution solves the problem that traditional material gripping mechanisms cannot handle the gripping of multiple sizes of electricity meters. For example, it is compatible with the gripping requirements of single / three-phase meters. Furthermore, through ingenious dual lifting linkage and clamp avoidance design, it can adapt to gripping at least two sizes of materials within the same material gripping mechanism.
[0021] The above description of the utility model is merely an overview of the technical solution of this application. In order to enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solution of this application and to implement it based on the description and drawings, and to make the above-mentioned objectives and other objectives, features and advantages of this application easier to understand, the following description is provided in conjunction with the specific embodiments and drawings of this application. Attached Figure Description
[0022] The accompanying drawings are only used to illustrate the principles, implementation methods, applications, features, and effects of specific embodiments of this utility model and other related contents, and should not be considered as limitations on this application.
[0023] Figure 1 This is one of the perspective views of the material handling mechanism of the material turnover box in some embodiments;
[0024] Figure 2 This is a second perspective view of the material handling mechanism of the material turnover box in some embodiments;
[0025] Figure 3 This is the third perspective view of the material handling mechanism of the material turnover box in some embodiments;
[0026] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram showing the staggered arrangement of the first clamping parts and the staggered arrangement of the second clamping parts in some embodiments;
[0027] Figure 5 This is a front view of the material handling mechanism of the material turnover box in some embodiments;
[0028] Figure 6 This is a side view of the material handling mechanism of the material turnover box in some embodiments;
[0029] Figure 7 This is a top view of the turnover box and the electricity meter in some embodiments.
[0030] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:
[0031] 1. Electricity meter,
[0032] 2. Material handling mechanism,
[0033] 21. First lifting assembly,
[0034] 22. Second lifting assembly,
[0035] 23. The first body,
[0036] 24. The second body,
[0037] 25. First clamp; 251. First clamping part; 252. Second clamping part.
[0038] 26. Second clamp; 261. Third clamping part; 262. Fourth clamping part;
[0039] 27. Linear travel device; 271. Base; 272. Linear travel guide rail; 273. Sliding plate.
[0040] 3. Turnover box. Detailed Implementation
[0041] To illustrate the possible application scenarios, technical principles, implementable specific solutions, and achievable objectives and effects of this application in detail, the following description, in conjunction with the listed specific embodiments and accompanying drawings, provides a detailed explanation. The embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the technical solutions of this application and are therefore intended to limit the scope of protection of this application.
[0042] In this document, the term "embodiment" means that a specific feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment may be included in at least one embodiment of this application. The term "embodiment" appearing in various places throughout the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor does it specifically limit its independence or connection with other embodiments. In principle, in this application, as long as there are no technical contradictions or conflicts, the technical features mentioned in each embodiment can be combined in any way to form corresponding implementable technical solutions.
[0043] Unless otherwise defined, the technical terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application pertains; the use of related terms herein is merely for the purpose of describing particular embodiments and is not intended to limit this application.
[0044] In the description of this application, the term "and / or" is used to describe the logical relationship between objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B means: A exists, B exists, and A and B exist simultaneously. Additionally, the character " / " in this document generally indicates that the preceding and following objects have an "or" logical relationship.
[0045] In this application, terms such as “first” and “second” are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any actual quantity, hierarchy or order between these entities or operations.
[0046] Without further limitations, the use of terms such as “comprising,” “including,” “having,” or other similar open-ended expressions in this application is intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, which does not exclude the presence of additional elements in a process, method, or product that includes the stated elements, such that a process, method, or product that includes a list of elements may include not only those defined elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, or product.
[0047] As understood in the Examination Guidelines, in this application, expressions such as "greater than," "less than," and "exceeding" are understood to exclude the stated number; expressions such as "above," "below," and "within" are understood to include the stated number. Furthermore, in the description of the embodiments in this application, "multiple" means two or more (including two), and similar expressions related to "multiple" are also understood in this way, such as "multiple groups" and "multiple times," unless otherwise explicitly specified.
[0048] In the description of the embodiments of this application, the space-related expressions used, such as "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "vertical," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential," indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the specific embodiments or drawings. They are only for the purpose of describing the specific embodiments of this application or for the reader's understanding, and do not indicate or imply that the device or component referred to must have a specific position, a specific orientation, or be constructed or operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the embodiments of this application.
[0049] Unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," "fixing," and "setting," as used in the description of the embodiments of this application, should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connection" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral arrangement; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can be a relationship of two components combined together, an interaction relationship between two components, or a connection within two structures. Those skilled in the art to which this application pertains can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in the embodiments of this application according to the specific circumstances.
[0050] Please see Figures 1 to 7This embodiment provides a material handling mechanism 2 for a material turnover box, including: a linear travel device 27, a lifting device, and a material handling device; the linear travel device 27 is used to drive the lifting device and the material handling device to the material handling position; the lifting device includes a first lifting component 21, a first base 23, and a second lifting component 22. The first lifting component 21 is mounted on the linear travel device 27 and moves with the linear travel device 27. The second lifting component 22 is mounted on the first lifting component 21 via the first base 23. The second lifting component 22 and the first base 23 move up and down with the first lifting component 21. The first base 23 has a slot through which the second lifting component 22 passes; the material handling device includes a first clamp 25, a second clamp 26, and a second base 24. The first clamp 25 is mounted on the first base 23 and moves up and down with the first base 23. The second clamp 26 is mounted on the second lifting component 22 via the second base 24 and moves up and down with the second lifting component 22. The size of the first clamp 25 is different from the size of the second clamp 26.
[0051] A clamp (such as the first clamp 25 and the second clamp 26) is an actuator used to grasp materials (such as the electricity meter 1). Its core function is to reliably clamp and release the material through opening and closing actions. Each clamp includes a drive mechanism (such as a cylinder, electric push rod, etc.) and a clamping part. The clamping part is the structural part of the clamp that directly contacts the electricity meter 1. In terms of shape and movement, it is similar to the "fingers" of a human hand—when the clamp is closed, the clamping part moves towards the center and holds the material from both sides or multiple directions; when the clamp is opened, the clamping part separates and releases the material.
[0052] The first lifting component 21 can control the first clamp 25 and the second clamp 26 to rise or fall together, while the second lifting component 22 can control the second clamp 26 to rise or fall independently. Optionally, the first clamp 25 grips the small energy meter 1, and the second clamp 26 grips the large energy meter 1. If the material in the turnover box is a small energy meter 1, the first clamp 25 is activated, and the second clamp 26 remains in the retracted state. The second clamp 26 can be controlled to rise above the first clamp 25 to avoid interfering with the first clamp 25. If the material in the turnover box is a large energy meter 1, the second clamp 26 is activated, and the second clamp 26 can be controlled to descend below the first clamp 25 to grip the material, while the first clamp 25 remains in a non-interference position.
[0053] Unlike existing technologies, the above-mentioned technical solution solves the problem that traditional material gripping mechanism 2 is unable to handle the gripping of multiple sizes of electricity meters 1, such as the gripping requirements of single / three-phase meters. Furthermore, through ingenious dual lifting linkage and clamp avoidance design, it can adapt to gripping at least two sizes of materials within the same material gripping mechanism 2.
[0054] Please see Figures 1 to 4In some embodiments, the first clamp 25 includes two first clamping portions 251 located on the left and one second clamping portion 252 located on the right. The two first clamping portions 251 and the one second clamping portion 252 are rotatably arranged relative to each other to grip materials. There are multiple first clamps 25 arranged side by side. In two adjacent first clamps 25, the second clamping portion 252 of the first clamp 25 on the left is located between the two first clamping portions 251 of the first clamp 25 on the right. The first clamping portions 251 and the second clamping portions 252 can be rotated under the drive of a cylinder or an electric push rod to achieve the closing and opening of the clamp. The first clamp 25 has a three-jaw structure, with two first clamping portions 251 arranged side by side in the front-back direction. The gap between them can accommodate one first clamping portion 251, forming an interlaced layout, which significantly reduces the minimum installation distance between adjacent first clamps 25, allowing the first base 23 to arrange more first clamps 25 in a limited space.
[0055] Please see Figures 1 to 4 In some embodiments, the second clamp 26 includes a third clamping portion 261 on the left and a fourth clamping portion 262 on the right, with the right portion of the fourth clamping portion 262 bent in the front-back direction. Multiple second clamps 26 are arranged side-by-side. In two adjacent second clamps 26, the fourth clamping portion 262 of the second clamp 26 on the left is offset from the third clamping portion 261 of the second clamp 26 on the right by its bent right portion. The second clamp 26 has a two-claw structure. By using the bent fourth clamping portion 262 to avoid the adjacent third clamping portion 261, the spatial layout is optimized, significantly reducing the minimum installation distance between adjacent first clamps 25, allowing the second base 24 to accommodate more second clamps 26 within a limited space.
[0056] Please see Figure 4 In some embodiments, there are six first clamps 25, arranged in two rows along the front-to-back direction and three columns along the left-to-right direction on the first base 23; there are two second clamps 26, arranged in one row along the front-to-back direction and two columns along the left-to-right direction on the second base 24, and located between the two rows of first clamps 25. The second clamps 26 can rise above the first clamps 25 to avoid obstruction, or descend below the first clamps 25 to perform clamping operations, following the second lifting assembly 22.
[0057] It should be noted that the specific number and arrangement (including the number of rows, columns and relative positions) of the first clamp 25 and the second clamp 26 can be adaptively adjusted according to factors such as the actual arrangement, size and specifications of the materials in the turnover box, production capacity requirements and the installation space of the material gripping mechanism 2.
[0058] Please see Figure 4In some embodiments, the vertical length of the first clamping portion 251 and the second clamping portion 252 of the first clamp 25 is greater than the vertical length of the third clamping portion 261 and the fourth clamping portion 262 of the second clamp 26, and the horizontal length of the third clamping portion 261 and the fourth clamping portion 262 is greater than the horizontal length of the first clamping portion 251 and the second clamping portion 252. The size of the first clamp 25 is smaller than the size of the second clamp 26. The first clamp 25 is a small clamp, and the second clamp 26 is a large clamp.
[0059] In some embodiments, both the first clamp 25 and the second clamp 26 are pneumatic clamps, meaning that the clamping parts are closed and opened via cylinders. In other embodiments, both the first clamp 25 and the second clamp 26 are hydraulic or electric clamps.
[0060] Please see Figures 1 to 3 , Figures 5 to 6 In some embodiments, the linear travel device 27 includes a base 271, two linear travel guide rails 272, and a sliding plate 273. The base 271 has a hollow area, and the two linear travel guide rails 272 are symmetrically arranged on the left and right sides of the hollow area. The sliding plate 273 spans across the two linear travel guide rails 272 and moves with the two linear travel guide rails 272. The first lifting component 21 is disposed on the sliding plate 273 of the linear travel device 27. The base 271 may be U-shaped with a hollow area in the middle. The linear travel guide rails 272 include tracks and sliders, and the sliders are slidably connected to the tracks. The linear travel guide rails 272 may be driven by a motor. The sliding plate 273 is mounted on the two sliders and slides with the sliders when the sliders slide. The sliding plate 273 is subjected to balanced force, runs smoothly, and has high positioning accuracy. The sliding of the sliding plate 273 moves the lifting device and the gripping device together to the gripping position.
[0061] In some embodiments, the first lifting assembly 21 and the second lifting assembly 22 may be electrically powered linear lifting guide rails. Alternatively, the first lifting assembly 21 and the second lifting assembly 22 may be in the form of electric actuators in conjunction with slide rails.
[0062] This embodiment also provides a material handling device for a material turnover box, including: a material handling mechanism 2 and a feeding mechanism for the material turnover box;
[0063] The feeding mechanism is used to transport the turnover box containing the material to the two grabbing mechanisms;
[0064] The material handling mechanism 2 of the material turnover box is a material handling mechanism 2 of any of the above embodiments, used to grab the material in the turnover box 3 into the material bag on one side.
[0065] Preferably, the material in the turnover box 3 is the electricity meter 1, with the structure as follows: Figure 7 As shown.
[0066] Finally, it should be noted that although the above embodiments have been described in the text and drawings of this application, this should not limit the scope of patent protection of this application. Any technical solutions that are based on the essential concept of this application and utilize the content described in the text and drawings of this application, resulting in equivalent structural or procedural substitutions or modifications, as well as the direct or indirect application of the technical solutions of the above embodiments to other related technical fields, are all included within the scope of patent protection of this application.
Claims
1. A material handling mechanism for a material turnover box, characterized in that, include: Linear travel device, lifting device, and material gripping device; The lifting device includes a first lifting component, a first seat, and a second lifting component. The first lifting component is mounted on the linear travel device and moves with the linear travel device. The second lifting component is mounted on the first lifting component via the first seat. The second lifting component and the first seat move up and down with the first lifting component. The first seat has a slot, and the second lifting component passes through the slot. The material gripping device includes a first clamp, a second clamp, and a second base. The first clamp is mounted on the first base and moves up and down with the lifting of the first base. The second clamp is mounted on the second lifting assembly via the second base and moves up and down with the lifting of the second lifting assembly. The size of the first clamp is different from the size of the second clamp.
2. The material handling mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first clamp includes two first clamping parts located on the left and one second clamping part located on the right. The two first clamping parts and the one second clamping part can be rotated relative to each other to grip the material.
3. The material handling mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first clamp has multiple clamps arranged side by side. In two adjacent first clamps, the second clamping part of the first clamp on the left is located between the two first clamping parts of the first clamp on the right.
4. The material handling mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second clamp includes a third clamping part located on the left side and a fourth clamping part located on the right side, wherein the right part of the fourth clamping part is bent in the front-back direction.
5. The material handling mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that: There are multiple second clamps arranged side by side. In two adjacent second clamps, the fourth clamping part of the second clamp on the left is offset from the third clamping part of the second clamp on the right by a bent right part.
6. The material handling mechanism according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The first clamp has six clamps, which are arranged on the first base in two rows along the front and back and in three columns along the left and right directions. The second clamp has two parts, which are arranged on the second base in a row along the front and back and in two columns along the left and right directions, and are located between the two rows of first clamps.
7. The material handling mechanism according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The vertical length of the first clamping part and the second clamping part of the first clamp is greater than the vertical length of the third clamping part and the fourth clamping part of the second clamp, and the horizontal length of the third clamping part and the fourth clamping part is greater than the horizontal length of the first clamping part and the second clamping part.
8. The material handling mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both the first clamp and the second clamp are pneumatic clamps.
9. The material handling mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The linear travel device includes a base, two linear travel guide rails, and a sliding plate; The base has a hollow area, and two linear travel guide rails are symmetrically arranged on the left and right sides of the hollow area. The sliding plate spans across the two linear travel guide rails and moves with the movement of the two linear travel guide rails. The first lifting component is disposed on the sliding plate of the linear travel device.
10. A material handling device for a material turnover box, characterized in that, include: The material handling mechanism and feeding mechanism of the material turnover box; The feeding mechanism is used to transport the turnover box containing the material to the material grabbing mechanism; The material handling mechanism of the material turnover box is a material handling mechanism as described in any one of claims 1 to 9, used to handle the material in the turnover box into a material bag on one side.