JP2019093547A - robot - Google Patents

Abstract

To expand a movable range of a robot.SOLUTION: A robot comprises: a first arm; a second arm; and a wrist part. The first arm rotates around a first axis. The second arm whose base end side is supported on a front end side of the first arm revolves around a second axis that is orthogonal to the first axis. The wrist part whose base end side is supported on a front end side of the second arm revolves around a third axis that is parallel to the second axis, whereas a front end side of the wrist part rotates around a fourth axis that is orthogonal to the third axis. Further, the first arm comprises: a first base end part in which a first open hole is formed along the first axis; and a first elongation part which elongates along the first axis, from a position evading an aperture of the first open hole in the first base end part to the front end side. The second arm comprises: a second base end part in which a second open hole is formed along the first axis, in a posture at which the first axis and the fourth axis are superposed; and a second elongation part which elongates along the first axis, from a position evading an aperture of the second open hole in the second base end part to the front end side.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

  Embodiments of the disclosure relate to robots.

  Conventionally, a robot that operates by driving a plurality of joints is known. At the tip of such a robot, an end effector adapted to applications such as welding and gripping is attached, and various operations such as processing and movement of a work are performed.

  Further, in order to widen the movable range of the end effector or to reduce the change in posture of the robot, a seven-axis robot has been proposed in which redundant axes are added to six axes (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

U.S. Pat. No. 7,646,161

  However, even when a seven-axis robot is used, it is not sufficient from the viewpoint of widening the movable range of the end effector. For example, if a cable connected to the end effector is routed along the surface of the robot, it is necessary to secure a sufficient distance to prevent the cable from coming into contact with a workpiece or a peripheral object. This is because the movable range is narrowed.

  An aspect of the embodiment aims to provide a robot capable of widening the movable range.

  A robot according to an aspect of the embodiment includes a first arm, a second arm, and a wrist. The first arm rotates about a first axis. The second arm has a proximal end supported on the distal end side of the first arm, and pivots about a second axis orthogonal to the first axis. The proximal end of the wrist portion is supported on the distal end side of the second arm, and pivots around a third axis parallel to the second axis, and the distal end side rotates around a fourth axis orthogonal to the third axis . Further, two first arms are provided so as to sandwich an opening of the first through hole at the first base end and a first base end provided with a first through hole along the first axis. And a first extending portion extending toward the tip end along the first axis. The second arm has a second base end portion provided with a second through hole along the first axis and the second base end portion at the second base end portion in a posture in which the first axis and the fourth axis overlap with each other. Two are provided so as to sandwich the opening of the two through holes, and have a second extending portion extending to the tip side along the first axis. The second base end portion has a bifurcated shape facing the bifurcated shape of the first arm.

  According to an aspect of the embodiment, it is possible to provide a robot capable of widening the movable range.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a robot according to the embodiment. FIG. 2 is a side view of the robot according to the embodiment. FIG. 3A is a top view after the first arm. FIG. 3B is a side view after the first arm. FIG. 4 is a side view comparing arm lengths. FIG. 5A is a schematic view showing an example of a work. FIG. 5B is a schematic view showing an example of use of a work. FIG. 6 is a view showing an arrangement example of a robot and a work. FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the robot system. FIG. 8A is a schematic view showing a modification example 1 of the through hole. FIG. 8B is a schematic view showing a second modification of the through hole.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the disclosed robot will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Note that the present invention is not limited by the embodiments described below. Also, in the following description, the case where the robot performs a work of applying a so-called seal material will be mainly described, but the work content is not limited to the application of the seal material, and may be picking of a work, painting, welding, etc. .

  Also, in the embodiments described below, expressions such as “orthogonal”, “vertical”, “parallel”, “match”, “overlap” or “symmetrical” are used, but strictly “orthogonal”, “vertical”, “parallel” It does not need to be "matched" or "symmetrical". That is, each expression mentioned above shall accept deviations, such as manufacture accuracy and installation accuracy.

  First, a robot 10 according to the embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a robot 10 according to the embodiment, and FIG. 2 is a side view of the robot 10 according to the embodiment. In order to make the description easy to understand, FIGS. 1 and 2 illustrate a three-dimensional orthogonal coordinate system including the Z axis in which the vertically upward direction is the positive direction. Such an orthogonal coordinate system may also be shown in other drawings used in the following description.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the robot 10 is a so-called vertical articulated robot having seven axes of a first axis A1 to a seventh axis A7. The robot 10 also has a base 14, a base 15, a lower arm 16, an upper arm 17, a first arm 11, a second arm 12, and a wrist 13 from the proximal end toward the distal end. And

  Here, the first arm 11 and the second arm 12 have a so-called forked shape on the tip end side, and are open in the vertical direction (the direction along the Z axis) in the posture shown in FIG. Is secured.

  The first arm 11 is provided with a first through hole 11c along the first axis A1. The opening on the base end side (X-axis negative direction side) of the first through hole 11c is an opening 11cb, and the opening on the tip end side (X-axis positive direction side) is an opening 11ca. Here, it is preferable that the central axis of the first through hole 11c coincide with the first axis A1.

  This is because when the external cable is inserted into the first through hole 11c, the external cable is not easily affected by the rotation of the first arm 11. Here, as the external cable, a cable for supplying gas, liquid or electric power, or a cable obtained by covering these cables together can be used.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the second arm 12 is provided with a second through hole 12 c along the first axis A <b> 1 in a posture in which the first axis A <b> 1 and the fourth axis A <b> 4 overlap. The opening on the base end side (X-axis negative direction side) of the second through hole 12c is an opening 12cb, and the opening on the tip end side (X-axis positive direction side) is an opening 12ca.

  Here, it is preferable that the central axis of the second through hole 12c coincide with the first axis A1. This is because, in the posture shown in FIG. 1, the external cable inserted into the first through hole 11 c can be easily inserted into the second through hole 12 c.

  Furthermore, the upper arm 17 is provided with a through hole 17c along the first axis A1. The opening on the base end side (X-axis negative direction side) of the through hole 17c is an opening 17cb, and the opening on the tip end side (X-axis positive direction side) is an opening 17ca. Further, in the posture in which the first axis A1 and the fourth axis A4 overlap with each other in the wrist portion 13, a through hole 13c along the first axis A1 is formed. As described above, the first arm 11 is provided with the first through hole 11 c and the open space, and the second arm 12 is provided with the second through hole 12 c and the open space.

  That is, the through hole 17 c of the upper arm 17 is in communication with the first through hole 11 c of the first arm 11, and the first through hole 11 c is in communication with the open space of the first arm 11. The open space of the first arm 11 is in communication with the second through hole 12 c of the second arm 12, and the second through hole 12 c is in communication with the open space of the second arm 12. The open space of the second arm 12 is in communication with the through hole 13 c of the wrist portion 13.

  That is, in the posture shown in FIG. 1, in the robot 10, the through hole 17c of the upper arm 17 and the through hole 13c of the wrist portion 13 communicate with each other in a straight line along the first axis A1. Therefore, it is easy to insert the external cable for the end effector attached to the wrist 13 from the upper arm 17 to the wrist 13. The diameters of the through hole 17c, the first through hole 11c, the second through hole 12c, and the through hole 13c are preferably approximately the same.

  Furthermore, as described above, the “open space” is secured in the first arm 11 and the second arm 12. Therefore, external devices such as instruments can be accommodated in such an open space. Thus, the external device does not protrude from the surface of the robot 10, so that the movable range of the robot 10 can be expanded. Moreover, maintenance of an external apparatus or an external cable can be easily performed using this open space.

  In addition, when the external cable for the end effector is inserted into the robot 10, the above-mentioned open space becomes a relief space of the external cable whose posture changes with the posture change of the robot 10, so that the external cable is steep Flexibility can be avoided.

  Hereinafter, the configuration of the robot 10 will be described in more detail. The pedestal 14 is fixed to an installation surface such as a floor. The base portion 15 is supported by the pedestal 14 and rotates about a fifth axis A5 perpendicular to the installation surface. The lower arm 16 is supported by the base portion 15, and pivots around a sixth axis A6 perpendicular to the fifth axis A5. The upper arm 17 is supported by the lower arm 16 and pivots about a seventh axis A7 parallel to the sixth axis A6.

  The first arm 11 is supported at its proximal end by the upper arm 17 and rotates about a first axis A1 perpendicular to the seventh axis A7. Further, the first arm 11 has a first base end 11a provided with a first through hole 11c along the first axis A1, and a first extending portion 11b. The first extending portion 11b extends from the position of the first base end 11a away from the opening 11ca of the first through hole 11c to the distal end side along the first axis A1.

  Here, FIG. 1 shows a case where two first extending parts 11b are provided so as to sandwich the opening 11ca and the second arm 12 is supported by the two first extending parts 11b. One of the first extending portions 11b may be omitted, that is, the first arm 11 may have a so-called cantilever shape.

  The second arm 12 is supported at its proximal end on the distal end side of the first arm 11 and pivots around a second axis A2 orthogonal to the first axis A1. Further, the second arm 12 has a second base end 12a provided with a second through hole 12c along the first axis A1 in a posture in which the first axis A1 and the fourth axis A4 overlap, and a second extending portion And 12b. The second extending portion 12b extends from the position of the second base end 12a away from the opening 12ca of the second through hole 12c to the distal end side along the first axis A1.

  Here, FIG. 1 shows a case where two second extension parts 12b are provided so as to sandwich the opening 12ca, and the two second extension parts 12b support the wrist part 13. However, one of the two may be used. The second extending portion 12b may be one, that is, the second arm 12 may have a so-called cantilever shape.

  The wrist portion 13 has its proximal end supported on the distal end side of the second arm 12 and pivots around a third axis A3 parallel to the second axis A2, and also has a tip around a fourth axis A4 orthogonal to the third axis A3. The side rotates. Further, in the posture in which the first axis A1 and the fourth axis A4 overlap with each other in the wrist portion 13, a through hole 13c is provided along the first axis A1. In addition, various end effectors are detachably fixed to the tip end side of the wrist portion 13 according to the work content.

  Next, the side shape of the robot 10 will be described with reference to FIG. The posture of the robot 10 shown in FIG. 2 is the same as the posture of the robot 10 shown in FIG. Further, the description of the items already described in FIG. 1 will be omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the sixth axis A6 is horizontally offset with respect to the fifth axis A5. Thus, by offsetting the sixth axis A6, the tip of the robot 10 can be made to reach a position farther from the fifth axis A5.

  The first axis A1 is offset upward with respect to the seventh axis A7 in the attitude shown in FIG. In this manner, by offsetting the first axis A1, the upper arm 17 is pivoted clockwise and the lower arm 16 and the upper arm 17 are folded, even if the lower arm 16 and the upper arm 17 are folded. Interference with the arm 17 can be reduced.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, in the posture in which the first axis A1 and the fourth axis A4 overlap, the through hole 17c of the upper arm 17, the first through hole 11c of the first arm 11, and the first of the second arm 12 The two through holes 12c and the through holes 13c of the wrist portion 13 are arranged in a straight line along the first axis A1.

  Next, the configuration of the first arm 11, the second arm 12, and the wrist portion 13 will be described in more detail using FIGS. 3A and 3B. FIG. 3A is a top view after the first arm 11 and FIG. 3B is a side view after the first arm 11. In addition, in FIG. 3A and FIG. 3B, the description of the base end side in the first arm 11 is omitted.

  As shown to FIG. 3A, the 1st base end part 11a of the 1st arm 11 accommodates the power source M1 which generate | occur | produces the motive power which makes the 2nd arm 12 turn around 2nd axis | shaft A2 inside. The power source M1 is, for example, an actuator such as a motor.

  Further, a transmission portion T1 for transmitting the power from the power source M1 to the second arm 12 is provided in the inside of one first extending portion 11b. Here, the transmission unit T1 is, for example, a pulley and a belt, but other mechanisms such as a shaft and a gear may be used.

  In addition, a space is provided inside the other first extending portion 11 b to accommodate a part of the internal cable C routed from the first arm 11 to the second arm 12. The internal cable C is routed between the first arm 11 and the second arm 12 via, for example, a hollow shaft provided along the second axis A2.

  Thus, by arranging the transmission part T1 in one first extending part 11b and providing the accommodation space for the internal cable C in the other first extending part 11b, the space in the first extending part 11b can be efficiently made. It can be used. In addition, by providing the transmission portion T1 and the housing space of the internal cable C in the separate first extension portions 11b, the first extension portions 11b can be formed thin.

  Here, as shown to FIG. 3B, the motive power source M1 is accommodated in the position which avoided the 1st through-hole 11c. Although FIG. 3B shows the case where the power source M1 is accommodated at a position avoiding the first through hole 11c upward (Z-axis positive direction), the first through hole 11c is downward (Z-axis negative direction). The power source M1 may be accommodated at the avoided position.

  When the size of the power source M1 is small, it may overlap with the first through hole 11c in FIG. 3B. That is, the power source M1 may be accommodated at a position avoiding the first through hole 11c in the left-right direction (Y-axis positive and negative direction).

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3A, the second base end 12a of the second arm 12 generates a power source M2 for turning the wrist 13 about the third axis A3 and the wrist 13 as the fourth axis. A power source M3 for generating a power to rotate around A4 is accommodated inside.

  As described above, by accommodating the power source in the second base end 12a, the second extension 12b can be formed thin. The housing positions of the power source M2 and the power source M3 may be interchanged. The power source M2 and the power source M3 are, for example, actuators such as a motor.

  Further, a transmission portion T2 for transmitting the power from the power source M2 to the wrist portion 13 is provided inside the one second extending portion 12b. In addition, a transmission portion T3 for transmitting the power from the power source M3 to the wrist portion 13 is provided in the other second extending portion 12b. Here, the transmission unit T2 and the transmission unit T3 are, for example, a pulley and a belt, but other mechanisms such as a shaft and a gear may be used.

  Here, as shown to FIG. 3B, the motive power source M2 and the motive power source M3 are accommodated in the position which avoided the 2nd through-hole 12c. Although FIG. 3B shows the case where the power source M2 and the power source M3 are accommodated at a position avoiding the second through hole 12c upward (Z-axis positive direction), the second through hole 12c is not The power source M2 and the power source M3 may be accommodated at a position avoided in the negative direction. Alternatively, one of the power source M2 and the power source M3 may be accommodated above the second through hole 12c and the other below.

  When the size of the power source M2 or the power source M3 is small, it may overlap with the second through hole 12c in FIG. 3B. That is, the power source M2 or the power source M3 may be accommodated at a position avoiding the second through hole 12c in the left-right direction (Y-axis positive or negative direction).

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3A, the wrist portion 13 is provided with a pivoting portion 13a pivoting around the third axis A3 on the base end side, and a rotating portion 13b rotating around the fourth axis A4 on the tip end side. The through hole 13c penetrates the turning portion 13a and the rotating portion 13b.

  Moreover, as shown to FIG. 3A, the base end side of the 2nd arm 12 has what is called bifurcated shape. As described above, by forming the base end side of the second arm 12 into a bifurcated shape, the two bifurcated shapes face each other, so that the above-mentioned “open space” in the first arm 11 can be further expanded.

  Further, the proximal end side of the wrist portion 13 also has a so-called bifurcated shape. Thus, by making the base end side of the wrist part 13 into a bifurcated shape, since the two bifurcated shapes face each other, the above-mentioned "open space" in the second arm 12 can be further expanded.

  Note that one or both of the bifurcated shapes on the base end side of the second arm 12 and the wrist portion 13 may be omitted. In FIGS. 3A and 3B, although the internal cable C is connected to the power source M2 and the power source M3 housed in the second arm 12, sensors disposed in the second arm 12 or the wrist 13 Or the like may be connected.

  Next, the arm length of the robot 10 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a side view comparing arm lengths. The posture of the robot 10 shown in FIG. 4 is the same as the posture of the robot 10 shown in FIG. Further, in FIG. 4, the description on the proximal side of the lower arm 16 is omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the arm length when the upper arm 17 and the first arm 11 are regarded as one arm is taken as an arm length L1, and the length of the second arm 12 is taken as an arm length L2. Here, the arm length L1 is the distance between the seventh axis A7 and the second axis A2 in the direction along the first axis A1. The arm length L2 is the distance between the second axis A2 and the third axis A3.

  Here, the arm length L2 is preferably shorter than the arm length L1. By doing this, even when the first arm 11 and the second arm 12 are inserted into a narrow space, the posture of the second arm 12 can be easily changed.

  Furthermore, the ratio of the arm length L1 to the arm length L2 is preferably in the range of "2: 1" to "4: 1", and more preferably about "3: 1". This is because if the arm length L2 is too short relative to the arm length L1, the reach of the wrist 13 in a narrow space is narrowed.

  Next, a workpiece W to be a work target of the robot 10 will be described with reference to FIGS. 5A and 5B. FIG. 5A is a schematic view showing an example of the work W, and FIG. 5B is a schematic view showing a usage example of the work W. 5A and 5B are perspective views of the work W obliquely from above as a schematic view.

  As shown to FIG. 5A, the workpiece | work W is a box by which the upper surface obtained by combining plate material B1-plate material B5 of 5 sheets, for example, is open | released. Specifically, the rectangular plate material B1 is a bottom surface, and the four rectangular plate materials B2 to B5 rising from each side of the plate material B1 are joined with an adhesive or the like so as to be side surfaces.

  Here, in the case where a liquid such as fresh water or seawater is put into the work W, the liquid leakage from the portion to be joined becomes a problem. Then, it is necessary to seal the joined part (part which a side and a side contact) of each plate material from the inside of work W.

  In the case shown in FIG. 5A, the seal area S12 corresponding to the four sides of the bottom, the seal area S13, the seal area S14 and the seal area S15, the seal area S23 corresponding to the corner of the side, the seal area S34, the seal area S45 And seal part S25 turns into an object field of a seal.

  As shown to FIG. 5B, the workpiece | work W after a seal | sticker is used as a fish cage and a water tank which accommodates a fish etc. alive. Here, the plate members B1 to B5 are, for example, members made of a material such as transparent glass or resin such as acrylic.

  In the case where the work W is accommodated in the recess of the floor surface or when the appreciability is not important, the plate members B1 to B5 may be made of a nontransparent member, for example, a metal such as stainless steel or aluminum. In addition, in the case where metal members are used as described above, welding may be performed instead of bonding the members.

  Further, the shape of the workpiece W is not limited to the shapes shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B, and it is a shape that allows the robot 10 to intrude inside, and a shape in which a plurality of members are joined is sufficient.

  Next, the arrangement of the robot 10 and the work W will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a view showing an arrangement example of the robot 10 and the work W. As shown in FIG. In FIG. 6, two robots 10 of the robot 10a and the robot 10b are arranged symmetrically with respect to the plane of symmetry 61. Here, the plane of symmetry 61 corresponds to a plane that cuts the workpiece W symmetrically. In addition, an end effector E that discharges a sealing material is attached to the tip of the robot 10a and the robot 10b.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 6, there is an obstacle D above the workpiece W, and each robot 10 works against the inside of the workpiece W while intruding from the gap between the workpiece W and the obstacle D. I do. Further, as shown in FIG. 6, the robot 10 a is in charge of sealing work closer to the robot 10 a than the symmetry plane 61, and the robot 10 b is in charge of sealing work closer to the robot 10 b than the symmetry plane 61.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 6, the robot 10a bends the second arm 12 with respect to the first arm 11, and further seals the seal portion S12 with the posture in which the wrist 13 is bent with respect to the second arm 12. Do.

  When the robot 10a performs sealing work on the side of the plane of symmetry 61, the second arm 12 is pivoted to the side of the plane of symmetry 61 rather than the posture shown in FIG. By pivoting to the side, the discharge port of the end effector E may be directed to the side of the plane of symmetry 61.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 4 etc., since the second arm 12 is shorter, the robots 10a and 10b have the symmetry plane 61, even if the seal portion near themselves is sealed. It does not exceed. That is, since the robot 10 a and the robot 10 b do not interfere with each other, there is no need to perform complicated operation control such as exclusive operation among the plurality of robots 10.

  Although two robots 10 are shown in FIG. 6, the work of sealing the workpiece W may be performed by one robot 10 when there is a margin in tact time. Moreover, although the conveyance mechanism of the workpiece | work W was abbreviate | omitted in FIG. 6, it is good also as providing conveyance mechanisms, such as a belt conveyor which conveys the workpiece | work W. FIG.

  Next, the configuration of the robot system 1 according to the embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the robot system 1. As shown in FIG. 7, the robot system 1 includes a robot 10 and a robot control device 100. The robot 10 is connected to the robot control device 100. Further, a plurality of robots 10 may be connected to the robot control apparatus 100.

  The robot control device 100 includes a control unit 110 and a storage unit 120. The control unit 110 includes a reception unit 111 and an operation control unit 112. The storage unit 120 stores the teaching information 121. Although one robot control apparatus 100 is shown in FIG. 7 in order to simplify the description, a robot control apparatus 100 corresponding to each robot 10 may be used. In this case, an upper control device for bundling the control devices may be provided.

  Here, the robot control device 100 may be, for example, a computer having a central processing unit (CPU), a read only memory (ROM), a random access memory (RAM), a hard disk drive (HDD), an input / output port, and various circuits. including.

  The CPU of the computer functions as, for example, the receiving unit 111 and the operation control unit 112 of the control unit 110 by reading and executing the program stored in the ROM.

  Further, at least one or all of the reception unit 111 and the operation control unit 112 may be configured by hardware such as an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC) or a field programmable gate array (FPGA).

  Further, the storage unit 120 corresponds to, for example, a RAM or an HDD. The RAM or HDD can store the teaching information 121. The robot control apparatus 100 may acquire the program and various information described above via another computer connected via a wired or wireless network or a portable recording medium. Furthermore, as described above, the robot control device 100 may be configured as a plurality of devices that can communicate with each other, or may be configured as a hierarchical device that can communicate with upper or lower devices.

  The control unit 110 performs operation control of the robot 10. When the robot control apparatus 100 is configured by a plurality of units, the control unit 110 may perform processing to synchronize the robot control apparatuses 100 together.

  The receiving unit 111 receives information regarding the presence or absence, the shape, and the sealing location of the workpiece W. Then, the receiving unit 111 determines the operation timing and the operation content of the robot 10 according to the received information, and notifies the operation control unit 112 of the determined operation timing and the operation content. For example, the reception unit 111 acquires the timing at which the work W is disposed at the predetermined position, and instructs the operation control unit 112 to operate the robot 10 based on the acquired timing.

  The operation control unit 112 operates the robot 10 based on the instruction from the reception unit 111 and the teaching information 121. The motion control unit 112 improves the motion accuracy of the robot 10 by performing feedback control while using encoder values of an actuator such as a motor that is a power source of the robot 10.

  The teaching information 121 is information that is created at a teaching step of teaching the robot 10 to perform an operation, and includes “job” which is a program that defines the movement path of the robot 10. In addition, as shown in FIG. 6, when arranging each robot 10 in the symmetrical position on both sides of the workpiece | work W, it becomes possible to share teaching data or to reversely use it. Therefore, according to the robot system 1, it is possible to suppress the time and cost of the generation of the teaching information 121 including the teaching data.

  As described above, the robot 10 according to the embodiment includes the first arm 11, the second arm 12, and the wrist portion 13. The first arm 11 rotates around a first axis A1. The second arm 12 is supported at its proximal end on the distal end side of the first arm 11 and pivots around a second axis A2 orthogonal to the first axis A1. The wrist portion 13 is supported at its proximal end on the distal end side of the second arm 12 and pivots around a third axis A3 parallel to the second axis A2, and the distal end is around a fourth axis A4 orthogonal to the third axis A3. To rotate.

  Further, the first arm 11 avoids the first base end 11a provided with the first through hole 11c along the first axis A1 and the opening 11ca of the first through hole 11c in the first base end 11a. And a first extending portion 11b extending to the tip side along the first axis A1.

  The second arm 12 has a second base end 12a provided with a second through hole 12c along the first axis A1 and a second base end 12a in a posture in which the first axis A1 and the fourth axis A4 overlap. And a second extending portion 12b extending from the position avoiding the opening 12ca of the second through hole 12c to the tip side along the first axis A1.

  As described above, according to the robot 10 according to the embodiment, the space in which the external device can be disposed on the first through hole 11 c side of the first extending portion 11 b and the second through hole 12 c side of the second extending portion 12 b is It can be secured. Therefore, when the robot 10 is operated, the external device does not interfere with the work W or the like, and as a result, the movable range of the robot 10 can be expanded.

  In the embodiment described above, the water tank and the sacrifice are illustrated as the work W, but the work W may be a body of a vehicle. That is, the robot 10 may enter from a window or the like of a vehicle in the process of manufacture to seal the joined portion of the member from the inside.

  Further, in the embodiment described above, as the configuration for supporting the first arm 11, the base portion 15 rotating around the fifth axis A5, the lower arm 16 swinging around the sixth axis A6, and swing around the seventh axis A7 The three-axis configuration of the upper arm 17 is illustrated. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first arm 11 may be supported by another arm configuration such as a horizontal link with an elevating mechanism.

  Moreover, although the case where the 1st through-hole 11c and the 2nd through-hole 12c pass the inside of a member was illustrated in the embodiment mentioned above, about the 1st through-hole 11c and the 2nd through-hole 12c, 1 direction It is also possible to open part or all to the outside. That is, a part or all of the first through holes 11 c and the second through holes 12 c may be open to the outside.

  This point will be described with reference to FIGS. 8A and 8B. FIG. 8A is a schematic view showing a modification example 1 of the through hole, and FIG. 8B is a schematic view showing a modification example 2 of the through hole. FIGS. 8A and 8B are illustrations of the first through holes 11c, but the same can be applied to the second through holes 12c.

  As shown in FIG. 8A, the first through hole 11c may be opened to the outside by forming a part where the first base end 11a is notched. In FIG. 8A, the upper side (the positive side in the Z-axis direction) is notched, but the side or lower side may be notched.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8B, a removable cover CV may be provided to cover the notch portion. In addition, it is good also as providing the cover CV of the shape along the outer periphery of the 1st base end part 11a, making the shape of the 1st base end part 11a into the shape shown to FIG. 8A.

  Thus, maintenance can be improved by enabling access to the first through hole 11 c or the second through hole 12 c from the outside. The direction of the notch may be made different between the first base end 11a and the second base end 12a.

  In the embodiment described above, an example in which the robot 10 is a seven-axis robot is shown, but the robot 10 may be an eight-axis robot or more.

  Further effects and modifications can be easily derived by those skilled in the art. Thus, the broader aspects of the present invention are not limited to the specific details and representative examples presented and described above. Accordingly, various modifications may be made without departing from the spirit or scope of the general inventive concept as defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 robot system 10, 10a, 10b robot 11 1st arm 11a 1st proximal end 11b 1st extending part 11c 1st through-hole 11ca, 11cb opening 12 2nd arm 12a 2nd base end 12b 2nd extending part 12c 2 through hole 12 ca, 12 cb opening 13 wrist portion 13 a pivoting portion 13 b rotating portion 13 c through hole 14 pedestal 15 base portion 16 lower arm 17 upper arm 17 c through hole 17 ca, 17 cb opening 100 robot control unit 110 control unit 111 reception unit 112 operation control Part 120 Memory part 121 Teach information B1, B2, B3, B4, B5 Plate material C Internal cable CV cover D Obstacle E End effector M1, M2, M3 Power source T1, T2, T3 Transmission part W Work

Claims (3)

A first arm that rotates about a first axis;
A proximal end side supported on the distal end side of the first arm, and a second arm pivoting around a second axis orthogonal to the first axis;
The proximal end side is supported on the distal end side of the second arm, and it pivots around a third axis parallel to the second axis, and the distal end side rotates around a fourth axis orthogonal to the third axis. Equipped
The first arm is
Two are provided so as to sandwich the opening of the first through hole at the first base end and the first base end provided with the first through hole along the first axis, and along the first axis And a first extending portion extending to the distal end side,
The second arm is
In a posture in which the first axis and the fourth axis overlap with each other, a second base end portion provided with a second through hole along the first axis, and an opening of the second through hole in the second base end portion And two second extending portions extending along the first axis toward the tip end,
The second proximal portion is
A robot characterized by having a bifurcated shape facing the bifurcated shape of the first arm. The wrist is
The robot according to claim 1, wherein the robot has a bifurcated shape facing the bifurcated shape of the second arm. A first arm that rotates about a first axis;
A proximal end side supported on the distal end side of the first arm, and a second arm pivoting around a second axis orthogonal to the first axis;
The proximal end side is supported on the distal end side of the second arm, and it pivots around a third axis parallel to the second axis, and the distal end side rotates around a fourth axis orthogonal to the third axis. Equipped
The first arm is
Two are provided so as to sandwich the opening of the first through hole at the first base end and the first base end provided with the first through hole along the first axis, and along the first axis And a first extending portion extending to the distal end side,
The second arm is
In a posture in which the first axis and the fourth axis overlap with each other, a second base end portion provided with a second through hole along the first axis, and an opening of the second through hole in the second base end portion And two second extending portions extending along the first axis toward the tip end,
The wrist is
A robot characterized by having a bifurcated shape facing the bifurcated shape of the second arm.

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