Jacket and bearing device

Abstract

The present application provides a clamp and a bearing device. The clamp is used for connecting with a connecting member, and comprises at least one first elastic member and at least one second elastic member. The second elastic member cooperates with the at least one first elastic member to form a connecting cavity for accommodating the connecting member. The first elastic member can abut against a surface of the connecting member to limit the position of the connecting member in the connecting cavity, and the second elastic member can abut against the connecting member and clamp the connecting member in cooperation with the first elastic member or another second elastic member. The present application also provides a bearing device comprising a bearing member and the clamp as above, and the clamp is connected to the bearing member.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of mechanical technology, and in particular to a jacket and a load-bearing device. Background Technology

[0002] With the increasing prevalence of automation and intelligence in industrial settings, industrial robots require convenient and efficient fast clamping systems for workpiece installation and handling. However, the commonly used positioning and clamping system is the ball lock zero-point positioning system, which offers high positioning accuracy, short clamping cycle, and large clamping force, but is expensive, complex in structure, and large in size, limiting its application scenarios. Utility Model Content

[0003] To address the issue of complex structures and limited application scenarios in clamping systems, embodiments of this application provide a simple clamp and bearing device that can be used in more scenarios.

[0004] This application provides a clip for connecting to a connector. The clip includes at least one first elastic member and at least one second elastic member. The second elastic member and the at least one first elastic member together form a connecting cavity for receiving the connector. The first elastic member abuts against the surface of the connector to restrict the position of the connector within the connecting cavity. The second elastic member abuts against the connector and cooperates with the first elastic member or another second elastic member to clamp the connector.

[0005] Understandably, the first elastic element abuts against the connecting element, allowing it to position and guide the connecting element during connection with the clamp, ensuring its smooth entry into the clamp. Furthermore, the second elastic element abuts against the connecting element and applies an elastic force to it, cooperating with the first or another second elastic element to clamp the connecting element, thus completing the connection between the connecting element and the clamp. The clamp structure is relatively simple, as is the connection between the connecting element and the clamp, making it suitable for various situations and ensuring reliable connection.

[0006] In one embodiment, the jacket further includes a main body, one end of the first elastic member is connected to the main body, and the other end of the first elastic member is used to abut against the surface of the connector. The first elastic member can undergo elastic deformation relative to the main body to apply a second elastic force to the connector.

[0007] In one embodiment, the first elastic member is provided with a first contact surface, which can be fitted with the surface of the connector.

[0008] In one embodiment, the jacket further includes a main body, one end of the second elastic member is connected to the main body, and the second elastic member can elastically deform relative to the main body to apply a first elastic force to the connector; Based on the first elastic force, the second elastic element cooperates with the first elastic element or another second elastic element to clamp the connector.

[0009] In one embodiment, the second elastic member includes a protrusion that can abut against the connector and restrict movement of the connector in a first direction.

[0010] In one embodiment, when the connector moves along the first direction, the protrusion can move along a second direction, which intersects with the first direction.

[0011] In one embodiment, the second elastic member further includes a body portion, and the protrusion is located on the side of the body portion near the connector.

[0012] In one embodiment, the first elastic element is provided with multiple spaced around it.

[0013] In one embodiment, multiple second elastic elements are provided at equal intervals.

[0014] This application embodiment also provides a bearing device, including a bearing member and a sleeve as described above, wherein the sleeve is connected to the bearing member.

[0015] It is understandable that the carrier component equipped with the aforementioned clamp allows other components to connect to the carrier component via the clamp, thereby enabling connection to the carrier device and allowing the carrier device to move as needed. Furthermore, the connection between the connector and the clamp is simple and reliable, making it suitable for a wider range of scenarios. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a jacket provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0017] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram showing the connection between the clip and the connector according to an embodiment of this application.

[0018] Figure 3 This is a perspective view of a connector provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0019] Figure 4 This is a partial schematic diagram of the first elastic element of the jacket provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0020] Figure 5 This is a partial schematic diagram of the second elastic element of the jacket provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0021] Figure 6 This is a perspective view of a support device provided in another embodiment of this application.

[0022] Figure 7 This is a perspective view of the support device provided in another embodiment of this application, used in one embodiment.

[0023] Figure 8 This is a perspective view of the carrier device provided in another embodiment of this application in another embodiment.

[0024] Figure 9 This is a perspective view of a support device provided in another embodiment of the present application used in connection with an external device in another embodiment.

[0025] Explanation of key component symbols: 100. Jacket; 1. First elastic element; 11. First contact surface; 2. Second elastic element; 21. Protrusion; 211. Second contact surface; 212. First transition surface; 213. Second transition surface; 22. Body part; 3. Main body; 4. Connecting cavity; 200. Bearing device; 201. Bearing element; 202. Positioning module; 203. Material; 300. Connecting element; 301. Positioning surface; 302. Clamping part; 3021. Clamping surface; 3022. Supporting surface; Z, First direction; X, Second direction; Y, Third direction.

[0026] The following detailed description, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, will further illustrate this application. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The following description will be given with reference to the accompanying drawings for a more complete description of the present application. The drawings illustrate exemplary embodiments of the present application. However, the present application may be implemented in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the exemplary embodiments set forth herein. These exemplary embodiments are provided to make the present application thorough and complete, and to fully convey the scope of the present application to those skilled in the art. Similar reference numerals denote the same or similar components. The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular exemplary embodiments only and is not intended to limit the present application. As used herein, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” are intended to also include the plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Furthermore, when used herein, “comprising” and / or “including” and / or “having,” integers, steps, operations, components, and / or components, but without excluding the presence or addition of one or more other features, regions, integers, steps, operations, components, and / or groups thereof. Unless otherwise defined, all terms used herein (including technical and scientific terms) have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application pertains. Furthermore, unless explicitly defined herein, terms such as those defined in a general dictionary should be interpreted as having the same meaning as they have in the relevant technology and in the content of this application, and should not be interpreted as having an idealized or overly formal meaning.

[0028] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, this application embodiment provides a clip 100 for connecting to a connector 300. The clip 100 includes at least one first elastic member 1 and at least one second elastic member 2. The second elastic member 2 and at least one first elastic member 1 together form a connecting cavity 4 for receiving the connector 300. The first elastic member 1 can abut against the surface of the connector 300 to limit the position of the connector 300 within the connecting cavity 4. The second elastic member 2 can abut against the connector 300 and cooperate with the first elastic member 1 or another second elastic member 2 to clamp the connector 300.

[0029] For ease of reading, this application introduces the terms first direction Z, second direction X, and third direction Y to describe the embodiments of this application. The first direction Z, second direction X, and third direction Y can be three non-parallel straight lines in space; further, the first direction Z, second direction X, and third direction Y can be three mutually perpendicular directions in a three-dimensional coordinate system (a three-dimensional Cartesian coordinate system). In subsequent embodiments, the first direction Z is described as the Z-axis direction of the three-dimensional coordinate system, the second direction X as the X-axis direction of the three-dimensional coordinate system, and the third direction Y as the Y-axis direction of the three-dimensional coordinate system.

[0030] In this embodiment, the connector 300 can be a rivet, having a positioning surface 301 and a clamping surface 3021 spaced apart along the first direction Z. The connector 300 also has a clamping portion 302, which is shaped like a cone without a pointed tip, and the clamping surface 3021 is located on the clamping portion 302. Both the positioning surface 301 and the clamping surface 3021 can be similar to a conical surface, that is, in a cross section of the connector 300 parallel to the first direction Z and the second direction X, both the positioning surface 301 and the clamping surface 3021 are inclined surfaces.

[0031] In one embodiment, one end of the second elastic member 2 is connected to the main body member 3. The second elastic member 2 can elastically deform relative to the main body member 3 to apply a first elastic force to the connector 300. Based on the first elastic force, the second elastic member 2 cooperates with the first elastic member 1 or another second elastic member 2 to clamp the connector 300.

[0032] In this embodiment, when the connector 300 moves along the first direction Z, it gradually compresses the second elastic member 2, causing the second elastic member 2 to undergo elastic deformation relative to the main body 3 and generating a second elastic force applied to the connector 300. Simultaneously, based on the first elastic force, in this embodiment, the second elastic member 2, in conjunction with other second elastic members 2, clamps the connector 300. In other embodiments, the second elastic member 2 may cooperate with the first elastic member 1 to clamp the connector 300.

[0033] The sleeve 100 may be cylindrical and includes a main body 3. A first elastic element 1 and a second elastic element 2 are connected to the main body 3. The first elastic element 1 and the second elastic element 2 may be integrally formed with the main body 3. A gap groove may be provided between the first elastic element 1 and the second elastic element 2 to separate them. Both the first elastic element 1 and the second elastic element 2 may be made of spring sheets, which can deform and generate elastic force under the action of external force. The first elastic element 1 may abut against the positioning surface 301 of the connector 300 to guide the connector 300 to move along the first direction Z. When the connector 300 moves along the first direction Z, it needs to overcome the elastic force generated by the second elastic member 2 under the action of an external force in order to continue moving along the first direction Z. After the external force no longer acts on the connector 300, the second elastic member 2 abuts against the clamping part 302 of the connector 300 and generates a first elastic force applied to the connector 300, cooperating with the first elastic member 1 or other second elastic members 2 so that the connector 300 is clamped by the second elastic member 2 and the first elastic member 1 or the second elastic member 2. In this embodiment, the connector 300 is clamped by two second elastic members 2. In other embodiments, the connector 300 may also be clamped by the second elastic member 2 and the first elastic member 1.

[0034] In this embodiment, to release the connection between the connector 300 and the sleeve 100, a first elastic force greater than that applied to the connector 300 by the plurality of second elastic elements 2 is required, so that the plurality of second elastic elements 2 can no longer clamp the connector 300, thereby allowing the connector 300 to move along the first direction Z and thus disengage from the sleeve 100.

[0035] Understandably, the first elastic element 1 abuts against the connector 300, allowing the connector 300 to be positioned and guided when connected to the clamp 100, ensuring its smooth entry into the clamp 100. Furthermore, the second elastic element 2 abuts against the connector 300 and applies an elastic force to it, cooperating with the first elastic element 1 or another second elastic element 2 to clamp the connector 300, thus completing the connection between the connector 300 and the clamp 100. The clamp 100 has a relatively simple structure, and the connection between the connector 300 and the clamp 100 is also relatively simple, suitable for various situations, and ensuring reliable connection.

[0036] Further integration Figure 4 As shown, in one embodiment, one end of the first elastic member 1 is connected to the main body 3, and the other end of the first elastic member 1 is used to abut against the surface of the connector 300. The first elastic member 1 can undergo elastic deformation relative to the main body 3 to apply a second elastic force to the connector 300. The first elastic member 1 is provided with a first contact surface 11, which can fit against the surface of the connector 300.

[0037] In this embodiment, since the positioning surface 301 of the connector 300 is similar to a conical surface, the first contact surface 11 of the first elastic member 1 is configured to correspond to the positioning surface 301 so that the first contact surface 11 and the positioning surface 301 can fit together. The first contact surface 11 can be configured as a sloping surface with a circular arc so that part of the positioning surface 301 can fit together with the first contact surface 11, thereby making the connector 300 more evenly stressed. As the connector 300 moves along the first direction Z, the part of the connector 300 that contacts the first contact surface 11 gradually widens and squeezes the first elastic member 1, causing the first elastic member 1 to undergo elastic deformation relative to the main body 3 and generate a second elastic force applied to the connector 300. At this time, the second elastic force makes the connector 300 want to move along the first direction Z toward the side away from the clip 100. However, due to the first elastic force applied to the connector 300 by the second elastic member 2, the connector 300 is stuck and cannot move along the first direction Z, thereby ensuring that the connector 300 and the clip 100 are well connected.

[0038] In one embodiment, a plurality of first elastic elements 1 are arranged around the perimeter at intervals.

[0039] In this embodiment, since the jacket 100 is cylindrical, multiple first elastic elements 1 can be arranged around it at intervals. Specifically, four first elastic elements 1 can be provided, and a spacer groove can be provided between two adjacent first elastic elements 1 to separate them, so that each first elastic element 1 works independently and does not affect each other. The multiple first elastic elements 1 can be arranged symmetrically, and can be divided into two groups of first elastic elements 1. The two groups of first elastic elements 1 are arranged symmetrically about the radial direction. In this embodiment, the two groups of first elastic elements 1 are arranged symmetrically about the second direction X, located on both sides of the third direction Y. The symmetrical arrangement of the first elastic elements 1 makes the direction of the multiple second elastic forces applied to the connector 300 by the multiple first elastic elements 1 symmetrical, so that the connector 300 can be subjected to uniform force and achieve balance.

[0040] It is understandable that the first contact surface 11 is set to correspond to the positioning surface 301 of the connector 300, so that when the connector 300 moves along the first direction Z, it can be attached to the first contact surface 11 and guided by the first contact surface 11 to move along the first direction Z. The connector 300 can be moved to the sleeve 100 by the gripper of the AGV (Automated Guided Vehicle). However, due to the precision limitations of the AGV gripper, the connector 300 may have a positional deviation when it is placed into the sleeve 100. That is, when the connector 300 first enters the sleeve 100, its central axis does not coincide with the central axis of the sleeve 100. In other words, the connector 300 is eccentric when it enters the sleeve 100. However, since the first elastic element 1 can deform and generate elastic force applied to the connector 300, the first elastic element 1 will deform more when the connector 300 is eccentric, thereby generating a greater second elastic force so that the connector 300 moves more radially until the central axis of the connector 300 coincides with the central axis of the sleeve 100. At this time, the multiple first elastic elements 1 are balanced, the connector 300 no longer moves radially, its position no longer deviates, and it can be well connected with the sleeve 100 without causing the sleeve 100 to be damaged by impact or jammed.

[0041] Further integration Figure 5 As shown, in one embodiment, multiple second elastic members 2 are provided at equal intervals.

[0042] In this embodiment, two second elastic elements 2 are provided, and they are arranged opposite each other radially. At this time, the two second elastic elements 2 are spaced apart along the second direction X. When four first elastic elements 1 are provided, there are two first elastic elements 1 on each side between the spaced two second elastic elements 2. At this time, the clamp 100 is radially symmetrical so as to be able to clamp the connector 300 well.

[0043] In other embodiments, three, four or more second elastic elements 2 may be provided, and multiple second elastic elements 2 may be provided at equal intervals; no further restrictions are imposed here.

[0044] It is understandable that the multiple second elastic elements 2 arranged at equal intervals can clamp the connector 300 more effectively, and the first elastic force applied to the connector 300 by the multiple second elastic elements 2 can be kept balanced, thereby ensuring that the clamping of the connector 300 is stable and reliable.

[0045] In one embodiment, the second elastic member 2 includes a protrusion 21 that can abut against the connector 300 and restrict the connector 300 from moving along the first direction Z.

[0046] In this embodiment, in its natural state, the distance between any two opposing protrusions 21 is less than the maximum diameter of the clamping portion 302 of the connector 300. Specifically, when two second elastic members 2 are provided, the distance between the two protrusions 21 in the second direction X is less than the maximum length of the clamping portion 302 in the second direction X. Therefore, when the connector 300 moves past the protrusion 21 in the first direction Z under the action of an external force, after the external force disappears, one end of the clamping portion 302 in the first direction Z will abut against the protrusion 21 and be restricted from moving in the first direction Z, thus completing the connection between the connector 300 and the sleeve 100. The clamping portion 302 also includes an abutting surface 3022, which abuts against the surface of the protrusion 21 so that its displacement in the first direction Z is restricted by the protrusion 21.

[0047] It is understandable that the protrusion 21 restricts the displacement of the connector 300 in the first direction Z. After the connector 300 moves into place under external action, its displacement in the first direction Z is restricted by the protrusion 21, thereby completing the connection between the connector 300 and the sleeve 100.

[0048] In one embodiment, when the connector 300 moves along the first direction Z, the protrusion 21 can move along the second direction X.

[0049] In this embodiment, since the distance between any two opposing protrusions 21 is less than the maximum diameter of the clamping portion 302 of the connector 300, when the connector 300 moves along the first direction Z, it will squeeze the protrusions 21 and make them move along the second direction X so that the second elastic member 2 is compressed and deformed and generates a first elastic force, which is applied to the connector 300 so that the connector 300 is clamped.

[0050] It is understandable that the movement of the protrusion 21 along the second direction X causes the second elastic member 2 to be compressed and deformed, generating a first elastic force, thereby applying a certain pressure to the connector 300 so that the connector 300 is clamped.

[0051] In one embodiment, the protrusion 21 includes a second contact surface 211 that can abut against the connector 300.

[0052] In this embodiment, the protrusion 21 further includes a first transition surface 212 and a second transition surface 213. The first transition surface 212 and the second contact surface 211 are inclined surfaces, and the second transition surface 213 can be parallel to the first direction Z. The first transition surface 212 and the second contact surface 211 are respectively located on both sides of the second transition surface 213 in the first direction Z. The first transition surface 212, the second transition surface 213, and the second contact surface 211 are continuous surfaces of the protrusion 21. The first transition surface 212 is set as an inclined surface so that when the connector 300 moves along the first direction Z, it gradually pushes the protrusion 21 to move along the second direction X, so that the force applied to the connector 300 by the second elastic member 2 gradually increases, making the movement of the connector 300 along the first direction Z more stable. At the same time, the second transition surface 213 can be parallel to the first direction Z so that the force is uniform when the connector 300 contacts the second transition surface 213. After the clamping part 302 of the connector 300 passes the protrusion 21, the clamping part 302 abuts against the second contact surface 211. Since the second contact surface 211 is also a slope, the connector 300 can find a suitable contact point on the second contact surface 211 and be restricted by the protrusion 21 to displacement in the first direction Z.

[0053] It is understandable that by setting the second contact surface 211, the connector 300 can move along the second contact surface 211 after passing the protrusion 21 until the connector 300 finds a suitable position and is clamped by the second elastic member 2. At this time, the connector 300 and the second elastic member 2 can maintain balance.

[0054] In one embodiment, the second elastic member 2 further includes a body portion 22, with a protrusion 21 located on the side of the body portion 22 near the connector 300.

[0055] In this embodiment, the body portion 22 is connected to the protrusion 21. The body portion 22 can be integrally formed with the protrusion 21 or formed separately; no further restrictions are imposed here. In this embodiment, the body portion 22 and the protrusion 21 are integrally formed to facilitate the operation of the second elastic member 2. The protrusion 21 is located on the side of the body portion 22 near the connector 300 to restrict the connector 300 and ensure a good connection between the connector 300 and the sleeve 100.

[0056] Further integration Figures 6 to 9 As shown, this application embodiment also provides a support device 200, including a support member 201 and a sleeve 100 as described above, the sleeve 100 being connected to the support member 201.

[0057] In this embodiment, as Figure 6 and Figure 7As shown, the carrier 201 can be a base plate, which can be used in the contact coordinate measuring machine fixture system module library for AGV unmanned measurement. Multiple clamps 100 can be connected to the carrier 201. The carrier device 200 may also include a positioning module 202, which includes a connector 300 and can be connected to the clamps 100 through the connector 300 to realize the connection between the positioning module 202 and the carrier 201.

[0058] In other embodiments, such as Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, the carrier 201 can be a carrier tray, which can be used for the robot to quickly grasp the material 203. Multiple materials 203, which can be parts to be processed, can also be connected to the carrier 201. A gripper 100 is connected to the carrier 201. When a connector 300 is connected to the external robot gripper, the gripper can connect to the gripper 100 through the connector 300, thereby grasping the carrier 201 and moving it to the next workstation.

[0059] It is understandable that the carrier 201 with the aforementioned sleeve 100 allows other components to be connected to the carrier 201 via the sleeve 100, thereby enabling connection to the carrier device 200 and allowing the carrier device 200 to be moved as needed. The connection between the connector 300 and the sleeve 100 is simple and reliable, making it suitable for a wider range of scenarios.

[0060] The specific embodiments of this application have been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes and substitutions can be made to the specific embodiments of this application without departing from the spirit and scope of this application. All such changes and substitutions fall within the scope defined by this application.

Claims

1. A sleeve for connecting with a connector, characterized in that, The jacket includes: At least one first elastic element; At least one second elastic member, which together with the at least one first elastic member, forms a connecting cavity for receiving the connecting member; The first elastic member can abut against the surface of the connector to limit the position of the connector within the connecting cavity, and the second elastic member can abut against the connector and cooperate with the first elastic member or another second elastic member to clamp the connector.

2. The jacket as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The jacket also includes a main body, one end of the first elastic member is connected to the main body, and the other end of the first elastic member is used to abut against the surface of the connector. The first elastic member can undergo elastic deformation relative to the main body to apply a second elastic force to the connector.

3. The jacket as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The first elastic element has a first contact surface, which can fit against the surface of the connector.

4. The jacket as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The jacket also includes a main body, one end of the second elastic member is connected to the main body, and the second elastic member can undergo elastic deformation relative to the main body to apply a first elastic force to the connector; Based on the first elastic force, the second elastic element cooperates with the first elastic element or another second elastic element to clamp the connector.

5. The jacket as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The second elastic member includes a protrusion that can abut against the connector and restrict the connector from moving in a first direction.

6. The jacket as described in claim 5, characterized in that, When the connector moves along the first direction, the protrusion can move along the second direction, which intersects with the first direction.

7. The jacket as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The second elastic member also includes a body portion, and the protrusion is located on the side of the body portion near the connector.

8. The jacket as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The first elastic element is provided with multiple surrounding intervals.

9. The jacket as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The second elastic element is provided in multiple equal intervals.

10. A supporting device, characterized in that, include: Load-bearing components; The sleeve as described in any one of claims 1-9, wherein the sleeve is connected to the carrier.

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