A clutch-type adjustable glass support device

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of adjustable glass supporting devices of clutch brake, it includes two mechanical hand fork arms, at least two independent supporting units are provided on each mechanical hand fork arm, each independent supporting unit includes the locking plate and support plate connected with each other, four top corners of locking plate are provided with fixed screw, the spacing between four fixed screws is matched with the contour dimension of mechanical hand fork arm and clutches mechanical hand fork arm, adjustable supporting screw is provided on support plate.The spacing of four fixed screws is slightly larger than the contour dimension of mechanical hand fork arm to realize ring embrace lock dead structure clutches mechanical hand fork arm, ring embrace lock dead structure does not need to punch, directly clamped and fixed in mechanical hand fork arm, realize lossless quick assembly;And adjustable supporting screw is provided on support plate, so that the height of supporting screw is adjustable.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of robot-assisted support equipment technology, and more specifically, to a brake-type adjustable glass support device. Background Technology

[0002] In automated material handling equipment such as PI (Pi) robotic arms, materials like glass need to be transferred to designated baskets using the robotic arm's forks. Existing equipment suffers from poor material deformation and operational adaptability. When glass from different processes is placed on the forks, the amount of sag can vary by more than 10 millimeters. Even for glass from the same process, the maximum sag can reach 13 millimeters. This not only easily damages the glass, but also causes issues like "collision with the basket" and "collision with the glass" when placing it in the basket or performing Y-calibration (i.e., the robotic arm corrects the actual glass position by scanning a fixed sensor position). These fluctuations in sag can seriously affect the safety and stability of material handling.

[0003] To solve the above problems, conventional solutions require the addition of support plates. However, traditional support plates use a drilling method for fixing, which is cumbersome, time-consuming, and cannot flexibly adjust the support height, making it difficult to adapt to the differences in sag of glass with different processes and the material support needs under diverse working conditions.

[0004] In response to the technical problems in existing automated material handling equipment, such as the size mismatch between the robotic arm and the new basket, the risk of "basket / piece collision" caused by the large difference in the sag of glass with different processes, and the low installation efficiency and poor adaptability of traditional support structures, there is an urgent need for a support structure that is easy to install and height adjustable. This structure would optimize the support effect of the fork arm on glass with different processes, stably control the amount of glass sag, avoid the risk of collision, simplify the assembly process of support components, and improve the operation and maintenance efficiency and adaptability of the equipment. Utility Model Content

[0005] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is how to make the glass support device easy to install and height adjustable, optimize the support effect of the fork arm on glass with different processes, stably control the amount of glass sag, avoid the risk of collision, simplify the assembly process of the support components, and improve the operation and maintenance efficiency and working condition adaptability of the equipment.

[0006] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution: To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides a brake-type adjustable glass support device, which includes two robotic fork arms. Each robotic fork arm is provided with at least two independent support units. Each independent support unit includes a locking plate and a support plate connected to each other. Each locking plate is provided with fixing screws at its four corners. The spacing between the four fixing screws matches the outer dimensions of the robotic fork arm and grips the robotic fork arm. The support plate is provided with adjustable support screws.

[0007] In a preferred embodiment of the adjustable glass support device of the brake type provided by this utility model, two robotic fork arms are arranged in parallel to each other.

[0008] In a preferred embodiment of the adjustable glass support device of the brake type provided by this utility model, the fixing screw is an M3 flat head screw.

[0009] In a preferred embodiment of the adjustable glass support device of the brake type provided by this utility model, two fixing screws are provided on the side of the locking plate.

[0010] In a preferred embodiment of the adjustable glass support device of the present invention, a fixing nut is fitted onto the adjustable support screw.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment of the adjustable glass support device of the present invention, the adjustable support screw is made of PEEK and has M3 threads.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment of the adjustable glass support device of the present invention, the adjustable support screw is a round head screw or a pan head screw.

[0013] In a preferred embodiment of the adjustable glass support device of the brake type provided by this utility model, the locking plate is made of 306 stainless steel and the thickness of the locking plate is 0.5mm.

[0014] In a preferred embodiment of the adjustable glass support device of the brake type provided by this utility model, the independent support unit is perpendicular to the robotic arm to form a T-shaped structure.

[0015] As a preferred embodiment of the adjustable glass support device of the present invention, the adjustable support screw has a Shore hardness of 60A-80A.

[0016] As a preferred embodiment of the brake-type adjustable glass support device provided by this utility model, This utility model has the following beneficial effects: The spacing between the four fixing screws is slightly larger than the overall dimensions of the robotic arm's fork arm to achieve a locking, clamping structure that secures the fork arm without drilling. This locking structure allows for direct, non-destructive assembly by snapping the screws onto the fork arm. Adjustable support screws on the support plate allow for height adjustment. When changing glass types and adjusting the support height, there's no need to disassemble the device or add shims; simply rotating the support screws allows for fine-tuning of the support plate's height, ensuring the support point precisely aligns with the glass's lower surface at its maximum sag. This entire process requires no disassembly, achieving "second-level adaptation" in principle and completely resolving the cumbersome adjustment issues of traditional solutions. This makes the glass support device easy to install and height-adjustable, optimizes the fork arm's support effect on different types of glass, stably controls glass sag, avoids collision risks, simplifies the assembly process of support components, and improves equipment maintenance efficiency and adaptability to various operating conditions. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the solutions in this application, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0018] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a brake-type adjustable glass support device provided by this utility model.

[0019] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the independent support unit.

[0020] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A bottom view.

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the cooperation structure between the basket support rod and the independent support unit.

[0022] Figure 5 for Figure 4 Top view.

[0023] Explanation of icon numbers: 1. Robotic arm fork arm; 2. Independent support unit; 21. Locking plate; 22. Support plate; 23. Fixing screw; 24. Adjustable support screw; 100. Basket support rod; 200. Detailed Implementation

[0024] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present invention, the technical solutions of the present invention 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 invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort should fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0025] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", 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.

[0026] Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined as "first," "second," or "third" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0027] This utility model provides a brake-type adjustable glass support device, which includes two robotic fork arms. Each robotic fork arm is provided with at least two independent support units. Each independent support unit includes a locking plate and a support plate connected to each other. Each locking plate is provided with fixing screws at its four corners. The spacing between the four fixing screws matches the outer dimensions of the robotic fork arm and grips the robotic fork arm. The support plate is provided with adjustable support screws.

[0028] The spacing between the four fixing screws is slightly larger than the overall dimensions of the robotic arm's fork arm to achieve a locking, clamping structure that secures the fork arm without drilling. This locking structure allows for direct, non-destructive assembly by snapping the screws onto the fork arm. Adjustable support screws on the support plate allow for height adjustment. When changing glass types and adjusting the support height, there's no need to disassemble the device or add shims; simply rotating the support screws allows for fine-tuning of the support plate's height, ensuring the support point precisely aligns with the glass's lower surface at its maximum sag. This entire process requires no disassembly, achieving "second-level adaptation" in principle and completely resolving the cumbersome adjustment issues of traditional solutions. This makes the glass support device easy to install and height-adjustable, optimizes the fork arm's support effect on different types of glass, stably controls glass sag, avoids collision risks, simplifies the assembly process of support components, and improves equipment maintenance efficiency and adaptability to various operating conditions.

[0029] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present application, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments, examples of which are shown in the 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 the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0030] Please see Figures 1 to 5 This utility model provides a brake-type adjustable glass support device, which includes two robotic fork arms 1. Each robotic fork arm 1 is provided with at least two independent support units 2. Each independent support unit 2 includes a locking plate 21 and a support plate 22 connected to each other. Each locking plate 21 is provided with a fixing screw 23 at each of its four top corners. The spacing between the four fixing screws 23 matches the outer dimensions of the robotic fork arm 1 and grips the robotic fork arm 1. The support plate 22 is provided with adjustable support screws 24.

[0031] Traditional devices rely on adding shims to adjust the height, requiring repeated screw removal and disassembly, which is time-consuming and inaccurate, failing to meet the production needs of rapid switching between multiple glass models. In this invention, the spacing of the four fixing screws 23 is slightly larger than the external dimensions of the robotic arm 1 to achieve a circumferential locking structure that tightly grips the robotic arm 1. The circumferential locking structure requires no drilling and is directly snapped onto the robotic arm 1, achieving non-destructive and rapid assembly. The support plate 22 is equipped with adjustable support screws 24, allowing the height of the support screws to be adjusted. When changing glass models and adjusting the support height, there is no need to disassemble the device or add shims; simply rotating the support screws allows for longitudinal fine-tuning of the support plate height, ensuring that the support point precisely matches the "maximum droop position" of the lower surface of the glass. The entire process requires no disassembly, achieving "second-level adaptation" in principle and completely solving the pain point of cumbersome adjustments in traditional solutions. This makes the glass support device easy to install and height adjustable, optimizes the support effect of the fork arm on glass with different processes, stably controls the amount of glass sag, avoids the risk of collision, simplifies the assembly process of support components, and improves the operation and maintenance efficiency and adaptability of the equipment.

[0032] It includes a total of 4 independent support units 2, which are installed at preset positions on the robotic arm fork 1 and are evenly distributed along the length of the fork arm to form multi-point support to distribute the force on the glass.

[0033] When the robotic arm 1 moves glass, the glass deforms longitudinally due to its own weight. The weight and size differences of different glass models result in different deformation (sag). When the deformation exceeds the safety threshold, the edge of the glass will make physical contact with the surrounding glass, causing damage.

[0034] Traditional devices are fixed to the side or top of the fork with screws. This is limited by the hole positions, making it difficult to flexibly choose the support reference. Repeated disassembly and reassembly can easily damage the fork structure, resulting in low installation efficiency. This design abandons the traditional "fork screw fixing" approach, shifting the core fixing position to the main body of the robotic arm. It adopts a "ring-type" locking structure, utilizing the friction between the inner side of the buckle and the arm surface, combined with a locking mechanism (threaded knob), to achieve axial stability. This eliminates the need for drilling holes or attaching screws to the fork, completely freeing it from dependence on fork hole positions. Furthermore, the width and opening angle of the ring buckle can be customized to accommodate robotic arms of different diameters / cross-sectional sizes, preserving the original structural integrity of the equipment while providing a basis for flexible adjustment of the support position.

[0035] As an independent modular component, the wrap-around locking structure can be customized in width and fitting curvature according to the main body size of different models of robotic arms, without the need to redesign the overall device, thus adapting to various arm specifications.

[0036] The position of the independent support unit 2 added to the robotic arm fork arm 1 is staggered from all the side columns of the basket support rod 100 to avoid the glass 200 colliding with the basket.

[0037] The thickness and shape of the support unit do not exceed the original outline of the robotic arm 1, and do not affect the normal extension and transfer of the robotic arm 1.

[0038] This utility model utilizes a three-tiered principle of "ring-type buckle fixing → detachment from the toothed fork hole, protecting the equipment structure," "integrated height adjustment → no disassembly required, quick adaptation to sag," and "PEEK material support → traceless, impact-resistant," forming a complete technical closed loop of "flexible fixing - efficient adjustment - safety protection." This fundamentally solves the core problems of traditional solutions, such as "cumbersome adjustment, damage to the toothed fork, and easy damage to the glass." Furthermore, the modules work together to balance production efficiency, equipment protection, and glass protection, perfectly matching the actual production needs of rapid switching between multiple glass models.

[0039] Furthermore, the two robotic fork arms 1 are arranged parallel to each other, the fixing screws 23 are M3 flat head screws, and two fixing screws 23 are provided on the side of the locking plate 21.

[0040] Furthermore, a fixing nut is fitted onto the adjustable support screw 24, and the adjustable support screw 24 is locked in place by the fixing nut after adjustment.

[0041] Furthermore, the adjustable support screw 24 is a round head screw or a pan head screw, and the material of the adjustable support screw 24 is PEEK with M3 threads. Traditional devices mostly use hard plastic materials, which are prone to scratches when in contact with glass, and rigid contact may cause the glass edge to break due to vibration. The adjustable support screw 24 of this utility model is made of PEEK wear-resistant material, and its Shore hardness is controlled at 60A-80A, which is lower than the hardness of glass (Mohs hardness is about 6-7), which can avoid scratches caused by rigid friction. At the same time, this material has a certain degree of elasticity, which can buffer the slight vibration during the operation of the robotic arm, reduce the impact damage between the glass and the support plate, and achieve the dual protection effect of "stable support" and "no marks on the surface".

[0042] PEEK, or polyetheretherketone, is a high-performance specialty engineering plastic with core properties such as high temperature resistance, chemical corrosion resistance, high mechanical strength, wear resistance, and good biocompatibility. It is also lightweight and has good processing adaptability.

[0043] Each independent support unit 2 is equipped with a height adjustment mechanism to adjust the support screw 24, which has an adjustment stroke of at least 10mm, covering the differences in sag of glass with different processes. The support contact surface is made of wear-resistant and non-slip PEEK material to avoid scratching the glass surface and enhance support stability.

[0044] Furthermore, the locking plate 21 is made of 306 stainless steel and has a thickness of 0.5mm. The independent support unit 2 is perpendicular to the robotic arm fork 1 to form a T-shaped structure.

[0045] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," 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, an electrical connection, or a connection that allows communication between them; 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.

[0046] Obviously, the embodiments described above are only some embodiments of this application, not all embodiments. The accompanying drawings show preferred embodiments of this application, but do not limit the patent scope of this application. This application can be implemented in many different forms; rather, the purpose of providing these embodiments is to provide a more thorough and comprehensive understanding of the disclosure of this application. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing specific embodiments, or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any equivalent structures made using the content of this application's specification and drawings, directly or indirectly applied to other related technical fields, are similarly within the scope of patent protection of this application.

Claims

1. A brake-type adjustable glass support device, characterized in that, It includes two robotic fork arms, each of which is provided with at least two independent support units. Each independent support unit includes a locking plate and a support plate that are connected to each other. Each locking plate is provided with a fixing screw at each of its four corners. The spacing between the four fixing screws matches the outer dimensions of the robotic fork arm and holds the robotic fork arm tightly. The support plate is provided with adjustable support screws.

2. The adjustable glass support device of the brake type according to claim 1, characterized in that, The two robotic arms are set parallel to each other.

3. The adjustable glass support device of the brake type according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fixing screw is an M3 flathead screw.

4. The adjustable glass support device of the brake type according to claim 1, characterized in that, Two fixing screws are provided on the side of the locking plate.

5. The adjustable glass support device of the brake type according to claim 1, characterized in that, A fixing nut is fitted onto the adjustable support screw.

6. The adjustable glass support device of the brake type according to claim 1, characterized in that, The adjustable support screw is made of PEEK and has an M3 thread.

7. The adjustable glass support device of the brake type according to claim 1, characterized in that, The adjustable support screw is a round head screw or a pan head screw.

8. The adjustable glass support device of the brake type according to claim 1, characterized in that, The locking plate is made of 306 stainless steel and has a thickness of 0.5mm.

9. The brake-type adjustable glass support device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The independent support unit is perpendicular to the robotic arm fork to form a T-shaped structure.

10. The brake-type adjustable glass support device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The adjustable support screw has a Shore hardness of 60A-80A.

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