A movable platform for a clamp

Abstract

The utility model provides a movable platform for clamp relates to movable platform technical field, this movable platform for clamp includes bottom plate, baffle, top plate, riser and telescopic part, the riser is provided with two, two risers are respectively arranged in the center position of baffle and top plate, and respectively protrude from the lower surface of baffle and top plate, the upper surface of bottom plate and the lower surface of top plate are provided with the sliding slot respectively, baffle's both sides are provided with two slide rails, and the slide rail of baffle's both sides is perpendicular to each other, the sliding connection of the sliding slot on bottom plate and the slide rail of baffle lower surface, the sliding connection of the sliding slot on top plate and the slide rail of baffle upper surface, the upper surface of bottom plate and the upper surface of baffle are provided with telescopic part respectively, through the movable platform of setting, can make twist lock and container assembly, even if there is a certain degree of deviation between twist lock and container, still can pass through the adjustment of movable platform, makes twist lock and container install together, improves the success rate of installation.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of movable platform technology, specifically a movable platform for clamps. Background Technology

[0002] Existing tooling fixtures are directly mounted onto industrial robotic arms. After the tooling fixtures clamp the parts, the industrial robotic arm uses the tooling fixtures to install the parts into specific positions, such as when installing a twist lock onto a container. Due to errors in sensors or 3D vision systems, the twist lock and the container may occasionally fail to align effectively. Even if the deviation is small, it can still lead to installation failure of the twist lock, affecting the success rate of installation. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a movable platform for a clamp, which aims to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: the movable platform for the clamp includes a base plate, a partition plate, a top plate, a vertical plate, and a telescopic part: Two upright plates are provided, which are respectively located at the center of the partition plate and the top plate, and protrude from the lower surface of the partition plate and the top plate respectively; The upper surface of the base plate and the lower surface of the top plate are respectively provided with sliding grooves; Two slide rails are provided on each side of the partition, and the slide rails on both sides of the partition are perpendicular to each other; The sliding groove on the bottom plate is slidably connected to the sliding rail on the lower surface of the partition, and the sliding groove on the top plate is slidably connected to the sliding rail on the upper surface of the partition. The upper surface of the base plate and the upper surface of the partition are respectively provided with telescopic parts. The telescopic part includes two telescopic units. The upright plate on the partition is located between the two telescopic units on the base plate, and the upright plate on the top plate is located between the two telescopic units on the partition.

[0005] Preferably, each of the telescopic units includes at least one elastic mechanism, the elastic mechanism including a fixed cylinder, the fixed cylinder having a stepped through groove inside, the through groove including a receiving groove and a sliding groove, the inner diameter of the receiving groove being larger than the inner diameter of the sliding groove, a column being slidably connected inside the sliding groove, an end plate being provided at one end of the column, the end plate being slidable along the receiving groove, a spring being sleeved on the column, the spring being located between the receiving groove and the end plate, and a push rod being provided at one end of the end plate.

[0006] Preferably, the spring on the column is always in a compressed state, and the top rod is always in a pressing state against the upright plate.

[0007] Preferably, the vertical plates on the partition and the top plate are both centrally located.

[0008] Preferably, the top rod and the end plate are connected by a thread.

[0009] The beneficial effects of this utility model are: This application utilizes a movable platform to ensure that even if there is a certain degree of deviation between the twist lock and the container during assembly, the twist lock and the container can still be installed together by adjusting the movable platform, thereby improving the success rate of installation. Attached Figure Description

[0010] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the movable platform.

[0011] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of the base plate, partition plate, and top plate.

[0012] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of the other side of the base plate, partition plate, and top plate.

[0013] Figure 4 This is a top view of the base plate.

[0014] Figure 5 This is a diagram of a shipping container.

[0015] Figure 6 This is a diagram illustrating the installation of locks on a container.

[0016] In the diagram: 1. Base plate; 2. Partition plate; 3. Top plate; 4. Vertical plate; 5. Slide groove; 6. Slide rail; 7. Industrial robotic arm; 8. Tooling fixture; 9. Twist lock; 10. Container; 11. Fixed cylinder; 12. Column; 13. End plate; 14. Spring; 15. Top rod; 16. Movable platform. Detailed Implementation

[0017] The specific embodiments of this utility model will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0018] like Figure 1-6 As shown, a movable platform for clamping includes a base plate 1, a partition plate 2, a top plate 3, a vertical plate 4, and a telescopic part: There are two upright plates 4, which are respectively located at the center of the partition plate 2 and the top plate 3, and protrude from the lower surface of the partition plate 2 and the top plate 3 respectively; The upper surface of the base plate 1 and the lower surface of the top plate 3 are respectively provided with sliding grooves 5; Two slide rails 6 are provided on each side of the partition 2, and the slide rails 6 on both sides of the partition 2 are perpendicular to each other; The sliding groove 5 on the bottom plate 1 is slidably connected to the sliding rail 6 on the lower surface of the partition 2, and the sliding groove 5 on the top plate 3 is slidably connected to the sliding rail 6 on the upper surface of the partition 2. The upper surface of the base plate 1 and the upper surface of the partition plate 2 are respectively provided with telescopic parts, each telescopic part including two telescopic units. The vertical plate 4 on the partition plate 2 is located between the two telescopic units on the base plate 1, and the vertical plate 4 on the top plate 3 is located between the two telescopic units on the partition plate 2.

[0019] The slide rail 6 and the slide groove 5 can lock each other during sliding to prevent them from separating.

[0020] The movable platform 16 can be used to connect specific types of tooling fixtures 8 with industrial robotic arms 7. The tooling fixtures 8 can clamp specific parts and install them in specific positions. When existing industrial robotic arms 7 install specific parts in specific positions through tooling fixtures 8, such as installing twist locks 9 onto containers 10, due to the existence of sensor or 3D vision system errors, twist locks 9 and containers 10 may occasionally fail to align effectively. Even if the deviation is small, it can still lead to installation failure of twist locks 9, affecting the success rate of installation. The movable platform 16 in this application can ensure that even if there is a certain degree of deviation between twist locks 9 and containers 10, the twist locks 9 and containers 10 can still be installed together by adjusting the movable platform 16, improving the success rate of installation. The adjustment range of the movable platform 16 is related to the parts and the specific installation position. Taking this application as an example, in the installation of twist locks 9 and containers 10, the movement range of the movable platform 16 in the front, back, left and right directions is about 10mm.

[0021] The base plate 1 of the movable platform 16 is fixed to the end of the industrial robotic arm 7 with bolts and other fasteners. The tooling fixture 8 is fixed to the top plate 3 of the movable platform with bolts and other fasteners. The industrial robotic arm 7 can move the tooling fixture 8 through the movable platform. When the tooling fixture 8 is installing a specific part into a specific position, it usually needs to move vertically upward or downward. At this time, the movable platform 16 is basically in a horizontal state. At this time, the position adjustment effect of the tooling fixture 8 is the best because the tooling fixture 8 is located at the center or near the center of the movable platform 16. The tooling fixture 8 moves relatively easily in the front, back, left and right directions through the movable platform 16. When the tooling fixture 8 is in an inclined state, the force on the movable platform 16 is uneven. In order for the movable platform 16 to still effectively perform the left and right position adjustment, the telescopic unit itself needs to be able to apply greater pressure to the upright plate 4 to resist the uneven force on the movable platform 16.

[0022] Furthermore, each telescopic unit includes at least one elastic mechanism, which includes a fixed cylinder 11. The fixed cylinder 11 has a stepped through groove inside, which includes a receiving groove and a sliding groove 5. The inner diameter of the receiving groove is larger than the inner diameter of the sliding groove 5. A column 12 is slidably connected inside the sliding groove 5. An end plate 13 is provided at one end of the column 12. The end plate 13 can slide along the receiving groove. A spring 14 is sleeved on the column 12. The spring 14 is located between the receiving groove and the end plate 13. A push rod 15 is provided at one end of the end plate 13.

[0023] For example, when inserting the twist lock 9 into the pre-drilled hole on the container 10 from bottom to top, in order for the twist lock 9 to enter the hole, the industrial robotic arm 7 needs to first move the twist lock 9 below the hole, and then move the twist lock 9 vertically upward to insert it into the container 10. However, if there is some misalignment between the twist lock 9 and the hole, there will be contact between the twist lock 9 and the hole when it moves vertically upward. If the industrial robotic arm 7 is used to forcefully push the twist lock 9 upward, it can be inserted into the hole because the upper end of the twist lock 9 is curved. However, this will cause abnormal misalignment and wear on the industrial robotic arm 7, affecting its accuracy. Therefore, this method cannot be used in the long term. After using the movable platform 16... When the twist lock 9 comes into contact with the hole, the industrial robotic arm 7 forcibly pushes the twist lock 9 upward, generating a squeezing force between the twist lock 9 and the hole. This squeezing force causes the vertical plate 4 on the top plate 3 and the vertical plate 4 on the partition 2 to squeeze the top rod 15, allowing the partition 2 and the top plate 3 to move slightly. This causes the tooling fixture 8 installed above the top plate 3 to also move slightly, and the position of the twist lock 9 to also move, so that the twist lock 9 can be inserted into the hole on the container 10. Since the twist lock 9 is installed on the container 10 by the movement of the movable platform 16 during this process, the movable platform 16 protects the industrial robotic arm 7, which not only improves the success rate of the installation of the twist lock 9 and the container 10, but also avoids damage to the industrial robotic arm 7.

[0024] Furthermore, the spring 14 on the column 12 is always in a compressed state, and the top rod 15 always keeps the vertical plate 4 under pressure, making it difficult for the partition plate 2 and the top plate 3 to move, thereby improving the stability of the upper tooling fixture 8.

[0025] Furthermore, the vertical plate 4 on the partition 2 and the vertical plate 4 on the top plate 3 are both centrally located.

[0026] Furthermore, the push rod 15 and the end plate 13 are connected by threads. The push rod 15 will wear out during use. If there are two push rods 15 on the same side of the upright plate 4, one of the push rods 15 may be unable to contact the upright plate 4 due to severe wear or bending. In this case, the push rod 15 can be removed and replaced, so that the movable platform 16 can continue to function. Alternatively, the push rod 15 can be rotated outward by a certain length, so that both push rods 15 can simultaneously support the upright plate 4 without replacing the push rod 15, thus saving costs.

[0027] When installing the lock 9 onto the container 10, there needs to be enough space at the four bottom corners of the container 10. At this time, the container 10 can be lifted by the suspension mechanism or placed on a vehicle or platform.

[0028] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" 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 based on the specific circumstances.

Claims

1. A movable platform for clamping, comprising a base plate, a partition plate, a top plate, a vertical plate, and a telescopic section, characterized in that: Two upright plates are provided, which are respectively located at the center of the partition plate and the top plate, and protrude from the lower surface of the partition plate and the top plate respectively; The upper surface of the base plate and the lower surface of the top plate are respectively provided with sliding grooves; Two slide rails are provided on each side of the partition, and the slide rails on both sides of the partition are perpendicular to each other; The sliding groove on the bottom plate is slidably connected to the sliding rail on the lower surface of the partition, and the sliding groove on the top plate is slidably connected to the sliding rail on the upper surface of the partition. The upper surface of the base plate and the upper surface of the partition are respectively provided with telescopic parts. The telescopic part includes two telescopic units. The upright plate on the partition is located between the two telescopic units on the base plate, and the upright plate on the top plate is located between the two telescopic units on the partition.

2. The movable platform for clamping according to claim 1, characterized in that, Each of the telescopic units includes at least one elastic mechanism, which includes a fixed cylinder with a stepped through groove inside. The through groove includes a receiving groove and a sliding groove. The inner diameter of the receiving groove is larger than the inner diameter of the sliding groove. A column is slidably connected inside the sliding groove. An end plate is provided at one end of the column. The end plate can slide along the receiving groove. A spring is sleeved on the column and is located between the receiving groove and the end plate. A push rod is provided at one end of the end plate.

3. The movable platform for clamping according to claim 2, characterized in that, The spring on the column is always in a compressed state, and the top rod is always in a compressive state against the upright plate.

4. The movable platform for clamping according to claim 2, characterized in that, The vertical panels on the partition and the top plate are both centrally located.

5. The movable platform for clamping according to claim 2, characterized in that, The top rod and the end plate are connected by threads.

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