Multi-Surface Workpiece Overturning and Gripper Handling Automation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional automatic overturning mechanisms for machining and assembly are limited to single-process surface handling, requiring manual assistance for multi-process products, which leads to inefficiencies in manpower, labor, and machine utilization.

Innovation Solution

The development of automatic multi-process surface overturning, positioning surface rotating, and gripper gripping mechanisms, which include a combination of rotating mechanisms, telescopic mechanisms, and gripper systems, enabling automated handling and processing of multiple surfaces without manual intervention.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a conventional automatic overturning mechanism with a single rotating mechanism is used, then the structure is simple and easy to operate, but it can only complete overturning of one machined surface and requires manual assistance for multi-process products

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecapability to handle multiple surfacesVSAvoidnumber of rotating mechanisms

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines multiple rotating mechanisms (first rotating mechanism for overturning, second rotating mechanism for positioning surface rotation) into a single integrated system that works cooperatively. The gripper gripping mechanism is also merged with the rotating mechanisms to form a unified automated handling system, eliminating the need for separate manual operations.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The integrated mechanism system performs multiple functions: the first rotating mechanism handles surface overturning, the second rotating mechanism handles positioning surface rotation, and the gripper gripping mechanism handles workpiece clamping and release. This multi-functional system can process all machined surfaces of multi-process products independently without manual intervention.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Productivity

If manual assistance is used to turn over workpieces for multi-process products, then the device complexity remains low, but productivity decreases and labor costs increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveautomated processing capabilityVSAvoidautomation system structure

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The automated mechanism system performs self-service by automatically gripping, overturning, and repositioning workpieces without external manual intervention. The coordinated operation of the gripper gripping mechanism and rotating mechanisms enables the system to handle multi-process products independently, achieving full automation for surface processing.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The system performs preliminary actions by pre-positioning workpieces on the workpiece tray with proper orientation, then automatically executing the sequence of gripping, overturning, and repositioning operations. This preliminary setup enables continuous automated processing without interrupting the workflow for manual adjustments.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

3Productivity

If machines are operated around the clock with manual intervention, then productivity increases, but personnel management becomes limited and costs become uncontrollable

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecontinuous operation capabilityVSAvoidoperational simplicity

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The automated mechanism system enables continuous operation by eliminating interruptions for manual workpiece handling. The gripper gripping mechanism and rotating mechanisms operate continuously in a coordinated manner, allowing machines to run around the clock without personnel intervention, thus maintaining continuous productive action.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #20Continuity of useful action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces manual mechanical operations with an automated mechanism system. The automated gripping and rotating mechanisms substitute for human operators, enabling continuous operation without the limitations of personnel management and associated costs, while maintaining operational simplicity through centralized control.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Data Source

PatentUS20250050498A1Automatic multi-process surface overturning, positioning surface rotating and gripper gripping mechanisms and combined method thereof

Publication Date: 2025.02.13 SHENZHEN FSJ INTELLIGENT TECHNICAL CO LTD

AI summary

Automatic multi-process surface overturning, positioning surface rotating and gripper gripping mechanisms and a combined method thereof are provided, where the automatic multi-process surface overturning, positioning surface rotating and gripper gripping mechanisms include a first fixing support (2.8), where the first fixing support (2.8) is configured to install the automatic multi-process surface overturning mechanism, a positioning surface rotating mechanism and a first material tray (2.11), the gripper gripping mechanism is installed on an external movement support (1.9).