A continuous gripping module for grinding wheel inspection

Abstract

This utility model relates to the technical field of grinding wheel testing equipment, specifically to a continuous gripping module for grinding wheel testing. It includes a frame, a rotary table mounted on the frame, a drive mechanism located below the rotary table, gripping suction cups mounted on the rotary table, guide rods mounted on the gripping suction cups, and a traveling wheel mounted on the upper end of the guide rods. A circular track, cooperating with the traveling wheel, is located above the rotary table. Utilizing multiple rotating gripping suction cups, continuous material gripping and transfer operations are performed, providing uninterrupted material feeding and thus improving work efficiency. The circular track enhances the stability of the gripping suction cup rotation. Furthermore, the guide groove design allows for height changes in the gripping suction cups, enabling them to approach the material more closely and making the entire gripping process more stable.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of grinding wheel testing equipment, specifically to a continuous gripping module for grinding wheel testing. Background Technology

[0002] In existing grinding wheel inspection operations, material handling and transfer largely rely on traditional single-station gripping mechanisms. These mechanisms typically use a single gripping suction cup or mechanical jaw, completing the material transfer of a grinding wheel in a single cycle of "grip-transfer-release-reset". Specifically, after the inspection station completes the inspection of the previous grinding wheel, the gripping mechanism grabs a new grinding wheel from the feeding table and transfers it to the inspection station, then resets to its initial position to prepare for the next gripping. This process involves significant idle travel time. Meanwhile, some mechanisms employing multi-station intermittent gripping, while increasing the number of wheels that can be gripped to some extent, still experience brief pauses during station switching due to their reliance on intermittent drive components to control the start and stop of the gripping units, making uninterrupted material supply impossible.

[0003] To address the efficiency bottleneck in material gripping and transfer within the grinding wheel inspection field, the industry has undertaken various optimization attempts. For example, increasing the speed of a single gripping mechanism can shorten the cycle time. However, this approach is limited by the inertia of the mechanical structure, easily causing vibration and further reducing gripping stability. Another technology employs a multi-suction cup array design, but the synchronous control of the suction cups is challenging, and it still adheres to the "overall gripping – overall transfer – overall reset" operational logic, failing to fundamentally eliminate operational interruptions. Therefore, developing a structurally stable gripping module capable of continuous, uninterrupted material gripping and transfer to improve the feeding efficiency of the grinding wheel inspection process has become a pressing technical need in this field. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the aforementioned issues, this utility model provides a continuous gripping module for grinding wheel inspection. Utilizing multiple rotating gripping suction cups, it performs continuous material gripping and transfer operations, providing uninterrupted material feeding and thus improving operational efficiency.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: a continuous gripping module for grinding wheel inspection, comprising a frame, a rotary table on the frame, a drive mechanism below the rotary table, a gripping suction cup on the rotary table, a guide rod on the gripping suction cup, a traveling wheel at the upper end of the guide rod, and an annular track above the rotary table for use with the traveling wheel.

[0006] As a further improvement to the above technical solution: The annular track has a concentric positioning column in the middle that is connected to the turntable, and the annular track has a guide groove that works with the traveling wheels.

[0007] The rotary table is provided with a positioning sleeve for installing guide rods, and lifting guide mechanisms are provided on both sides of the positioning sleeve.

[0008] The lifting guide mechanism includes a vertical plate connected to a rotary table, and a pulley is fitted on the vertical plate to fit against the side wall of the guide rod.

[0009] The number of gripping suction cups is multiple, and they are evenly distributed along the circumference of the rotary table.

[0010] The driving mechanism includes a drive motor, the output end of which is provided with a transmission shaft connected to the rotary table, and a positioning seat for mounting the drive motor is provided below the rotary table.

[0011] The positioning seat includes a positioning plate concentrically distributed with the rotary table, a support rod is provided below the positioning plate, and a flange for mounting the drive motor is provided on the lower surface of the positioning plate.

[0012] The beneficial effects of this utility model embodiment are as follows: The continuous gripping module for grinding wheel inspection includes a frame, a rotary table is provided on the frame, a drive mechanism is provided below the rotary table, a gripping suction cup is provided on the rotary table, a guide rod is provided on the gripping suction cup, a traveling wheel is provided at the upper end of the guide rod, and an annular track is provided above the rotary table to cooperate with the traveling wheel. Multiple gripping suction cups with a rotating design are used for continuous material gripping and transfer operations, providing uninterrupted material feeding, thereby improving work efficiency. The annular track improves the stability of the gripping suction cup rotation. Simultaneously, the design of the guide groove allows the gripping suction cup to change height, enabling it to approach the material during gripping, making the entire gripping process more stable. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model; Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the present invention; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the rotary table in this utility model; Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the rotary table in this utility model; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the gripping suction cup in this utility model.

[0014] In the diagram: 1. Frame; 2. Rotary table; 3. Gripping suction cup; 4. Guide rod; 5. Traveling wheel; 6. Circular track; 7. Concentric positioning column; 8. Guide groove; 9. Positioning sleeve; 10. Vertical plate; 11. Pulley; 12. Drive motor; 13. Transmission shaft; 14. Positioning seat; 15. Positioning plate; 16. Support rod; 17. Flange. Detailed Implementation

[0015] Preferred embodiments of the present invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Those skilled in the art should understand that these embodiments are merely illustrative of the technical principles of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0016] like Figure 1-5 As shown, the continuous gripping module for grinding wheel inspection in this embodiment includes a frame 1, a rotary table 2 mounted on the frame 1, a drive mechanism for driving the rotary table 2 to rotate below it, and multiple gripping suction cups 3 arranged above it. The multiple gripping suction cups 3 are evenly distributed along the circumference of the rotary table 2. Each gripping suction cup 3 is connected to a guide rod 4, and a traveling wheel 5 is installed at the upper end of the guide rod 4.

[0017] Above the rotary table 2 is a circular track 6 that works with the traveling wheels 5. The center of the circular track 6 has a concentric positioning column 7 connected to the rotary table 2. A guide groove 8 adapted to the traveling wheels 5 is also provided on the track. The guide groove 8 is a suction station. When the traveling wheels 5 reach the guide groove 8, they cause the guide rod 4 to sink. At this time, the gripping suction cup 3 approaches the material and sucks it up. Then, as the rotary table 2 rotates, the material is lifted and placed on the conveyor belt for transport. A positioning sleeve 9 for fixing the guide rod 4 is installed on the rotary table 2. The guide rod 4 is slidably connected to the positioning sleeve 9. Lifting guide mechanisms are provided on both sides of the positioning sleeve 9. The lifting guide mechanism includes a vertical plate 10 connected to the rotary table 2, and pulleys 11 that fit against the side wall of the guide rod 4 are mounted on the vertical plate 10.

[0018] The drive mechanism consists of a drive motor 12, a transmission shaft 13, and a positioning seat 14. The transmission shaft 13 connects the output end of the drive motor 12 to the rotary table 2, and the positioning seat 14 is used to mount and fix the drive motor 12. The positioning seat 14 includes a positioning plate 15 concentrically distributed with the rotary table 2, a support rod 16 is provided below the positioning plate 15, and a flange 17 for mounting the drive motor 12 is fitted on the lower surface.

[0019] It should be noted that in the description of this utility model, terms such as "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," which indicate direction or positional relationships, are based on the direction or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. These are used merely for ease of description and do not indicate or imply that the device or element 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. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0020] Furthermore, it should be noted that, in the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" 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 according to the specific circumstances.

[0021] The term "comprising" or any other similar term is intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, article, or apparatus / device that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to those processes, articles, or apparatus / devices.

[0022] The technical solution of this utility model has been described in conjunction with the preferred embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings. However, it will be readily understood by those skilled in the art that the protection scope of this utility model is obviously not limited to these specific embodiments. Without departing from the principle of this utility model, those skilled in the art can make equivalent changes or substitutions to the relevant technical features, and the technical solutions after these changes or substitutions will all fall within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A continuous gripping module for grinding wheel inspection, comprising a frame (1), characterized in that: A rotary table (2) is provided on the frame (1). A drive mechanism is provided below the rotary table (2). A gripping suction cup (3) is provided on the rotary table (2). A guide rod (4) is provided on the gripping suction cup (3). A traveling wheel (5) is provided at the upper end of the guide rod (4). A circular track (6) is provided above the rotary table (2) to cooperate with the traveling wheel (5).

2. The continuous gripping module for grinding wheel inspection according to claim 1, characterized in that: The annular track (6) is provided with a concentric positioning column (7) connected to the turntable (2) in the middle, and the annular track (6) is provided with a guide groove (8) for use with the walking wheel (5).

3. The continuous gripping module for grinding wheel inspection according to claim 2, characterized in that: The rotary table (2) is provided with a positioning sleeve (9) for installing the guide rod (4), and the positioning sleeve (9) is provided with lifting guide mechanisms on both sides.

4. The continuous gripping module for grinding wheel inspection according to claim 3, characterized in that: The lifting guide mechanism includes a vertical plate (10) connected to the turntable (2), and a pulley (11) is installed on the vertical plate (10) and attached to the side wall of the guide rod (4).

5. The continuous gripping module for grinding wheel inspection according to claim 1, characterized in that: The number of gripping suction cups (3) is multiple, and they are evenly distributed along the circumference of the rotary table (2).

6. The continuous gripping module for grinding wheel inspection according to claim 1, characterized in that: The drive mechanism includes a drive motor (12), the output end of which is provided with a transmission shaft (13) connected to the rotary table (2), and a positioning seat (14) for mounting the drive motor (12) is provided below the rotary table (2).

7. The continuous gripping module for grinding wheel inspection according to claim 6, characterized in that: The positioning seat (14) includes a positioning plate (15) concentrically distributed with the rotary table (2), a support rod (16) is provided below the positioning plate (15), and a flange (17) for mounting the drive motor (12) is provided on the lower surface of the positioning plate (15).

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