A clamping and conveying device for intelligent manufacturing

Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of intelligent manufacturing equipment discloses a kind of clamping transport devices for intelligent manufacturing, provide the clamping system suitable for different environment cooperation.The utility model includes rack;Support, with first driving part, first driving part is used to drive support to slide along the up-down direction and left and right of rack;Support module, including transfer frame and second driving part, transfer frame is located in support, second driving part is used to drive transfer frame to move along front and back direction, transfer frame is equipped with the transfer block being set to upwards;Clamping module, located in the upper of support module, clamping module includes sliding frame, third driving part and fourth driving part, sliding frame is located in support, the left and right sides of sliding frame are equipped with two clamping blocks, third driving part is used to drive sliding frame to move along front and back and up-down direction, fourth driving part is used to drive two clamping blocks to be close to each other or away from each other.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of intelligent manufacturing equipment, and in particular to a clamping and transporting device for intelligent manufacturing. Background Technology

[0002] In the field of intelligent manufacturing, the automated clamping and transportation of workpieces is a core link connecting various processes on the production line (such as processing, inspection, assembly, and storage). Its efficiency and adaptability directly affect the flexibility and operational stability of the entire production line. As intelligent manufacturing develops towards "intensive storage and efficient flow," production line workstations are gradually differentiating into two typical scenarios: one is the narrow-channel workstation represented by a dense workpiece warehouse (to improve space utilization, the internal channel width of the workpiece warehouse is usually designed to be narrow, only reserving basic space for workpiece entry and exit), and the other is the wide-channel workstation represented by a conveyor belt on an assembly line (it needs to take into account both batch transportation of workpieces and handover between multiple devices, with sufficient channel width but needing to adapt to the dynamic gripping of workpieces of different specifications).

[0003] Currently, the workpiece clamping and transportation equipment for the above two types of workstations generally suffers from technical pain points such as "single function, poor adaptability, and difficulty in coordination". Utility Model Content

[0004] This invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, this invention proposes a clamping and transporting device for intelligent manufacturing, providing a clamping system suitable for different environments.

[0005] On one hand, the clamping and transporting device for intelligent manufacturing according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: frame; The bracket is provided with a first driving member, which is used to drive the bracket to slide along the vertical direction and the horizontal direction of the frame; The support module includes a transfer frame and a second driving component. The transfer frame is mounted on the bracket, and the second driving component is used to drive the transfer frame to move in the front-back direction. The transfer frame is provided with an upwardly positioned transfer block. A clamping module is located above the support module. The clamping module includes a sliding frame, a third driving member, and a fourth driving member. The sliding frame is mounted on the bracket. Two clamping blocks are provided on the left and right sides of the sliding frame. The third driving member is used to drive the sliding frame to move in the front-back and up-down directions. The fourth driving member is used to drive the two clamping blocks to move closer to or further away from each other.

[0006] According to some embodiments of the present invention, it further includes two limiting trays disposed on both sides of the bracket, and the support module is disposed between the two limiting trays.

[0007] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the front end of the limiting tray is provided with a guide chamfer.

[0008] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the limiting tray is provided with a slot, and the clamping block can be inserted into the slot in the vertical direction and move in the horizontal direction along the slot.

[0009] According to some embodiments of the present invention, both clamping blocks are provided with slots for clamping workpieces.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the clamping module further includes: A sliding guide rail is provided on the sliding frame, and the two clamping blocks slide along the sliding guide rail; A drive shaft is rotatably mounted on a sliding frame. The two clamping blocks are threadedly connected to the drive shaft and rotate in opposite directions. The fourth drive member is used to drive the drive shaft to rotate.

[0011] According to some embodiments of this utility model, it also includes two elastic buffers, one end of which is connected to the drive shaft or the sliding frame, and the other end corresponds to the clamping block.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the bracket is provided with a limiting member, which is disposed on the bracket and located below the sliding frame.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the clamping module further includes a first position detection element, which is used to detect the position of the clamping block.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the support module further includes a second position detection element, which is used to detect the position of the sliding frame.

[0015] The embodiments of this utility model have at least the following beneficial effects: The bracket can be moved to any position in the up, down, left, and right directions through the operation of the first driving component, moving the clamping structure onto the workpiece magazine or conveyor belt; Support module: Support module: Workpiece removal adapted for narrow channel scenarios The core advantage of the support module lies in its ability to adapt to "narrow channel spaces," making it particularly suitable for dense storage scenarios such as workpiece libraries designed to improve space utilization (the internal channels of workpiece libraries are usually narrow, and traditional clamping structures are prone to being unable to penetrate deeply due to size limitations).

[0016] Clamping module: Meets the needs of workpiece handover in wide-channel scenarios The clamping module is designed for "wide-channel workstations" such as conveyor belts, adapting to the requirements of workpiece clamping stability and handover efficiency in the production line. The workstation where the conveyor belt is located needs to take into account both batch transportation and rapid handover of workpieces. The channel width is sufficient to provide ample operating space for clamping operations.

[0017] The support module and the clamping module do not work independently, but rather complement each other based on the same moving support: the support module solves the problem of workpiece gripping in narrow-channel workstations (such as dense workpiece warehouses) with "compact support and narrow-domain adaptation" without relying on large-space operation; the clamping module meets the workpiece handover requirements of wide-channel workstations (such as production line conveyor belts) with "flexible clamping and wide-domain adjustment" to ensure clamping stability and efficiency.

[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 of the overall structure of the clamping and transporting device for intelligent manufacturing according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram showing the dashed line portion; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the clamping and transporting device for intelligent manufacturing according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the clamping and transporting device for intelligent manufacturing according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0020] Figure label: Bracket 200, first drive component 210, limiting tray 220, guide chamfer 221, slot 222, limiting component 230; Support module 300, transfer frame 310, transfer block 320; Clamping module 400, sliding frame 410, clamping block 440, slot 441, sliding guide rail 450, drive shaft 460, second position detection component 480. Detailed Implementation

[0021] The following will describe several embodiments of the present invention, including embodiments corresponding to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the drawings are used to assist in understanding the technical features and technical solutions of the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0022] The following will provide a clear and complete description of the concept, specific structure, and technical effects of this utility model in conjunction with the embodiments and accompanying drawings, so as to fully understand the purpose, solution, and effects of this utility model. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this application can be combined with each other.

[0023] It should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly defined, when a feature is referred to as "fixed," "connected," or "installed" on another feature, it can be directly fixed or connected to the other feature, or it can be indirectly fixed or connected to the other feature. The terms "fixed," "connected," and "installed" should be interpreted broadly, and those skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model in conjunction with the specific content of the technical solution.

[0024] It should be noted that the descriptions of orientations or positional relationships indicated by terms such as up, down, left, right, top, bottom, front, back, inside, and outside used in this utility model are based on the orientations or positional relationships indicated by the accompanying drawings or embodiments. They are only for the purpose of facilitating the description of 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0025] It should be noted that the term "and / or" used in this utility model includes any combination of one or more of the related listed items, "several" means one or more, "multiple" means two or more, "greater than", "less than", "exceeding" are understood to exclude the number itself, and "above", "below", "within" are understood to include the number itself.

[0026] It should be noted that the use of "first" and "second" in this utility model is only for the purpose of distinguishing technical features, and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated, or implicitly indicating the order of the technical features indicated.

[0027] It should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art. The terminology used in this specification is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and not for limiting the scope of the invention.

[0028] Reference Figures 1-4 The basic embodiment of the first aspect of this utility model provides a clamping and transporting device for intelligent manufacturing, comprising: frame; The bracket 200 is provided with a first driving member 210, which is used to drive the bracket 200 to slide along the vertical direction and the horizontal direction of the frame; The support module 300 includes a transfer frame 310 and a second driving member. The transfer frame 310 is disposed on the bracket 200. The second driving member is used to drive the transfer frame 310 to move in the front-back direction. The transfer frame 310 is provided with a transfer block 320 that is arranged upward. The clamping module 400 is located above the support module 300. The clamping module 400 includes a sliding frame 410, a third driving member, and a fourth driving member. The sliding frame 410 is disposed on the bracket 200. Two clamping blocks 440 are provided on the left and right sides of the sliding frame 410. The third driving member is used to drive the sliding frame 410 to move in the front-back and up-down directions. The fourth driving member is used to drive the two clamping blocks 440 to move closer to or further away from each other.

[0029] According to the embodiments of this utility model, by such a configuration, at least the following effects can be achieved: the bracket 200 can be moved to any position in the up, down, left, and right directions through the operation of the first driving member 210, moving the clamping structure to the workpiece library or conveyor belt; support module 300: Support Module 300: Workpiece Removal for Narrow Channel Scenarios The core advantage of the support module 300 lies in its adaptability to "narrow channel spaces," making it particularly suitable for dense storage scenarios like workpiece libraries designed to improve space utilization (the internal channels of workpiece libraries are typically narrow, and traditional clamping structures are often unable to penetrate deeply due to size limitations). During operation, the second drive unit drives the transfer frame 310 to extend smoothly in the front-to-back direction. Due to the compact overall structure and small lateral space occupied by the transfer frame 310, it can smoothly extend into the narrow channel until the transfer block 320 moves to a preset position slightly below the front of the workpiece. The upward-facing structural design of the transfer block 320 allows it to precisely fit the stress points of the workpiece (such as the support surface at the bottom or front of the workpiece) without compressing it, thus avoiding damage to the workpiece surface or structure.

[0030] Subsequently, the first drive component 210 lifts the support 200 as a whole, and the transfer block 320 adjusts its height simultaneously to ensure that the contact position with the workpiece is always in the optimal state of "stable support and not easy to fall off". After the height is adjusted to the correct position, the second drive component drives the transfer frame 310 to reset backward, and the transfer block 320 smoothly moves the workpiece out of the narrow-channel workpiece storage by stably contacting the workpiece. The entire process does not require a large clamping space. It can complete the workpiece retrieval in narrow-channel scenarios through a continuous action of "extend-position-lift-reset", solving the pain point of workpiece gripping in dense storage stations.

[0031] Clamping module 400: Meets the needs of workpiece handover in wide-channel scenarios The clamping module 400 is designed for "wide-aisle workstations" such as those on conveyor belts, adapting to the requirements of workpiece clamping stability and handover efficiency in assembly lines. The workstation where the conveyor belt is located needs to balance batch transport and rapid handover of workpieces, and the ample aisle width provides sufficient operating space for clamping operations. During operation, the sliding frame 410, relying on the third drive component, can achieve fine-tuning of its position in the forward and backward directions and height adjustment in the up and down directions. It can dynamically adjust its posture according to the real-time position and height of the workpiece on the conveyor belt, ensuring that the clamping blocks 440 on both sides are accurately aligned with the reference surfaces on both sides of the workpiece.

[0032] Once the workpiece reaches the designated position, the fourth drive unit drives the two clamping blocks 440 to move closer to each other. The clamping force can be adaptively adjusted according to the workpiece's shape and size, ensuring stable fixation of the workpiece without causing deformation due to excessive clamping force. If the workpiece needs to be transferred to the transfer frame 310 of the support module 300, the third drive unit will drive the sliding frame 410 to descend slowly. After the workpiece smoothly contacts the transfer frame 310, the clamping blocks 440 move away from each other and reset, completing the seamless handover of "conveyor belt - transfer frame 310", which is suitable for the precise gripping and efficient transfer of workpieces in wide-channel scenarios.

[0033] Modular complementarity: Enhancing the versatility of equipment and its adaptability to intelligent manufacturing Both devices can flexibly switch working modes according to the spatial conditions of different workstations (narrow / wide aisles) without the need for additional equipment replacement or production line layout restructuring, greatly improving the versatility of the device and reducing the equipment investment cost of the intelligent manufacturing production line. Simultaneously, the entire process, through the coordinated automated control of various driving components, reduces manual intervention and avoids human error (such as workpiece gripping deviation or improper force), not only improving the stability of workpiece transportation but also ensuring the precise execution of subsequent processing, inspection, and assembly processes, providing reliable transportation support for the efficient and continuous operation of the intelligent manufacturing production line.

[0034] It should be noted that the first drive component 210, the second drive component, and the third drive component are motor or cylinder structures that provide linear or rotary motion. These are conventional technologies and can generally be linear motors, telescopic motors, etc. By setting multiple motors and guide rails, the corresponding structures can be transported to the corresponding positions. The detailed structure of the drive components will not be described in detail below.

[0035] In some embodiments, the system further includes two limiting trays 220 disposed on the left and right sides of the support 200, with the support module 300 disposed between the two limiting trays 220. The structure of having two limiting trays 220 on both sides of the support 200 and the support module 300 positioned between the two trays provides a stable intermediate support platform for the workpiece, significantly improving the continuity of cross-module transfer: when the support module 300 retrieves a workpiece from a narrow-channel station (such as a workpiece warehouse), the transfer frame 310 can smoothly transfer the workpiece to the limiting trays 220 during the pull-back process, preventing the workpiece from swaying or shifting due to suspension during transfer by the support of the trays; similarly, after the clamping module 400 grabs a workpiece from a wide-channel station (such as a conveyor belt), the workpiece can also be temporarily stored in the limiting trays 220, achieving an orderly connection of "grabbing-temporary storage-next transfer". The limit tray 220 not only disperses the force on the workpiece, but also provides a buffer space for the switching of actions between different modules, reducing the risk of workpiece falling due to errors in the connection of module actions, and further ensuring the stability of the transfer process.

[0036] In some embodiments, the front end of the limiting tray 220 is provided with a guide chamfer 221. The guide chamfer 221 at the front end of the limiting tray 220 is designed to naturally guide the workpiece through a sloped transition structure: when the workpiece moves towards the tray under the influence of the support module 300 or the clamping module 400, the chamfer can gradually correct the workpiece's offset angle through the contact of the sloped or curved surface, allowing the workpiece to slide into the tray along a preset trajectory, avoiding rigid collisions between the workpiece edge and the front end of the tray. This design reduces scratch damage to the workpiece surface (especially for precision parts and easily damaged parts) and lowers the stringent requirements for module positioning accuracy. Even if the workpiece has a slight positional deviation, it can still achieve precise positioning through the adaptive adjustment of the guide chamfer 221, improving the equipment's tolerance to workpiece placement errors and indirectly improving overall transfer efficiency.

[0037] In some embodiments, the limiting tray 220 is provided with a slot 222, and the clamping block 440 can be inserted into the slot 222 in the vertical direction and move in the left and right direction along the slot 222. The slot 222 of the limiting tray 220 and the clamping block 440 form an adaptive structure. When the clamping block 440 needs to grasp the workpiece in the tray, the slot 222 can guide the vertical movement of the clamping block 440, ensuring that the clamping block 440 is accurately inserted into the preset positions on both sides of the workpiece in the vertical direction, avoiding the problems of "clamping off-center" and "missing clamping" caused by the offset of the clamping block 440. At the same time, the clamping block 440 can move flexibly in the left and right direction along the slot 222, so that the clamping action is not limited by the space of the tray structure. It can not only adapt to workpieces of different widths, but also maintain the stability of the movement trajectory through the constraint of the slot 222 during the clamping process, further improving the reliability and accuracy of the clamping action.

[0038] In some embodiments, both clamping blocks 440 are provided with slots 441 for clamping the workpiece. The presence of slots 441 on both clamping blocks 440 works in conjunction with their left-right clamping actions: in the left-right direction, the clamping force of the clamping blocks 440 fixes the lateral position of the workpiece, while in the up-down direction, the groove walls of the slots 441 lift and limit the workpiece, preventing it from shifting or even falling off during transfer due to vibration, tilting, or accelerated movement. Especially for curved workpieces, thin-walled workpieces, or irregularly shaped workpieces without a flat support surface at the top, the slots 441 can achieve targeted fixation by conforming to the workpiece's shape, solving the problem of slippage in traditional planar clamping and significantly improving the clamping stability of complex workpieces.

[0039] In some embodiments, the clamping module 400 further includes: A sliding guide rail 450 is provided on the sliding frame 410, and the two clamping blocks 440 slide along the sliding guide rail 450; The drive shaft 460 is rotatably mounted on the sliding frame 410. The two clamping blocks 440 are threadedly connected to the drive shaft 460 and rotate in opposite directions. The fourth drive member is used to drive the drive shaft 460 to rotate.

[0040] In this configuration, the clamping module 400 achieves forward and backward sliding through a sliding frame, the sliding guide rail 450 constrains the movement direction of the clamping block 440, and the drive shaft 460 (with opposite threads) drives the clamping block 440 to move. This combination structure brings multiple technical advantages: the reverse thread transmission of the drive shaft 460 ensures that the two clamping blocks 440 always move synchronously in opposite directions, avoiding workpiece offset caused by unilateral movement lag, and ensuring precise alignment between the clamping center and the workpiece center; the sliding guide rail 450 provides rigid guidance for the clamping block 440, reducing shaking or jamming during sliding and reducing mechanical wear; the cooperation between the sliding frame and the third drive component makes the forward and backward and up and down movements of the entire clamping mechanism smoother.

[0041] In some embodiments, the clamping module 400 further includes two elastic buffers, one end of which is connected to the drive shaft 460 or the sliding frame, and the other end corresponds to the clamping block 440. The elastic buffers configured with the fourth drive (connecting the drive shaft 460 / sliding frame and the clamping block 440) add a flexible buffering mechanism to the clamping action: when the clamping block 440 contacts the workpiece, the buffers can absorb excessive clamping force through their own deformation, preventing workpiece deformation due to excessive output force from the drive (especially suitable for thin-walled parts and brittle material workpieces); simultaneously, the elasticity of the buffers allows the clamping block 440 to maintain a moderate fit with the workpiece, achieving stable clamping even with slight dimensional errors in the workpiece, enhancing the equipment's compatibility with workpieces of different specifications. This combination of "rigid drive + flexible buffering" ensures both the driving force of the clamping action and protective clamping of the workpiece, extending the service life of both the workpiece and the equipment.

[0042] It should be noted that when the elastic buffer is connected to the sliding frame, it is fixedly connected to the sliding frame; however, when it is connected to the drive shaft, it is rotatably connected to the drive shaft.

[0043] In some embodiments, the support 200 is provided with a limiting member 230, which is located on the support 200 and below the sliding frame. The limiting member 230 (located below the sliding frame) on the support 200 mechanically limits the movement range of the module, preventing excessive movement of the module due to control errors of the drive components or sudden failures: when the support module 300 or the clamping module 400 moves downward, the limiting member 230 can accurately prevent it from exceeding the safe position, preventing the workpiece from colliding with the frame or other components, and avoiding damage to the workpiece or the equipment structure; at the same time, the limiting member 230 sets a clear "safety boundary" for the movement of the module, reducing the risk caused by abnormal position signals in automated control and improving the stability and safety of the long-term operation of the equipment.

[0044] In some embodiments, the clamping module 400 further includes a first position detection element for detecting the position of the clamping block 440. The support module 300 further includes a second position detection element 480 for detecting the position of the sliding frame. The position detection element is used to detect the position of the sliding clamping block 440, and may be an infrared detection element or a sensing structure located at the starting and ending positions as shown in the figure, capable of detecting the position of the corresponding structure when the workpiece reaches a certain position.

[0045] It should be noted that in this specification, terms such as "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "basic embodiment", and "extended embodiment" may be used to describe several embodiments of the present invention, and the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics of the several embodiments may be combined in accordance with the principles and spirit of the present invention.

[0046] Although some embodiments of the present utility model have been shown and described in this specification, the present utility model should not be limited to the above embodiments. As long as they achieve the technical effects of the present utility model by the same or equivalent means, any changes, modifications, equivalent substitutions and equivalent variations of these embodiments within the spirit and principles disclosed in the present utility model, without departing from the principles and purpose of the present utility model, should be included within the scope of protection disclosed in the present utility model and should be considered to fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A clamping and transporting device for intelligent manufacturing, characterized in that, include: frame; The bracket (200) is provided with a first driving member (210), which is used to drive the bracket (200) to slide along the vertical direction and the horizontal direction of the frame; The support module (300) includes a transfer frame (310) and a second driving member. The transfer frame (310) is disposed on the bracket (200). The second driving member is used to drive the transfer frame (310) to move in the front-back direction. The transfer frame (310) is provided with a transfer block (320) arranged upward. The clamping module (400) is located above the support module (300). The clamping module (400) includes a sliding frame (410), a third driving member and a fourth driving member. The sliding frame (410) is disposed on the bracket (200). Two clamping blocks (440) are provided on the left and right sides of the sliding frame (410). The third driving member is used to drive the sliding frame (410) to move in the front-back and up-down directions. The fourth driving member is used to drive the two clamping blocks (440) to move closer to or further away from each other.

2. The clamping and transporting device for intelligent manufacturing according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes two limiting trays (220) located on the left and right sides of the bracket (200), and the support module (300) is located between the two limiting trays (220).

3. The clamping and transporting device for intelligent manufacturing according to claim 2, characterized in that: The front end of the limiting tray (220) is provided with a guide chamfer (221).

4. The clamping and transporting device for intelligent manufacturing according to claim 2, characterized in that: The limiting tray (220) is provided with a slot (222), and the clamping block (440) can be inserted into the slot (222) in the up-down direction and move in the left-right direction along the slot (222).

5. The clamping and transporting device for intelligent manufacturing according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both clamping blocks (440) are provided with slots (441) for clamping workpieces.

6. The clamping and transporting device for intelligent manufacturing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamping module (400) further includes: A sliding guide rail (450) is provided on the sliding frame (410), and the two clamping blocks (440) slide along the sliding guide rail (450); A drive shaft (460) is rotatably mounted on a sliding frame (410). The two clamping blocks (440) are threadedly connected to the drive shaft (460) and rotate in opposite directions. The fourth drive member is used to drive the drive shaft (460) to rotate.

7. The clamping and transporting device for intelligent manufacturing according to claim 6, characterized in that: The clamping module (400) also includes two elastic buffers, one end of which is connected to the drive shaft (460) or the sliding frame, and the other end is corresponding to the clamping block (440).

8. The clamping and transporting device for intelligent manufacturing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bracket (200) is provided with a limiting member (230), which is located on the bracket (200) and below the sliding frame.

9. The clamping and transporting device for intelligent manufacturing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamping module (400) further includes a first position detection element, which is used to detect the position of the clamping block (440).

10. The clamping and transporting device for intelligent manufacturing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support module (300) further includes a second position detection element (480), which is used to detect the position of the sliding frame.

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