JPS6224222B2 - - Google Patents

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Publication number
JPS6224222B2
JPS6224222B2 JP58116619A JP11661983A JPS6224222B2 JP S6224222 B2 JPS6224222 B2 JP S6224222B2 JP 58116619 A JP58116619 A JP 58116619A JP 11661983 A JP11661983 A JP 11661983A JP S6224222 B2 JPS6224222 B2 JP S6224222B2
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Prior art keywords
support base
support
air supply
air
groove
Prior art date
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Expired
Application number
JP58116619A
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Japanese (ja)
Other versions
JPS609621A (en
Inventor
Minoru Kato
Keiichi Tachikawa
Yoji Ise
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Convum Ltd
Original Assignee
Myotoku Ltd
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Application filed by Myotoku Ltd filed Critical Myotoku Ltd
Priority to JP11661983A priority Critical patent/JPS609621A/en
Priority to US06/622,730 priority patent/US4627362A/en
Priority to DE8484401355T priority patent/DE3465063D1/en
Priority to EP84401355A priority patent/EP0130905B1/en
Publication of JPS609621A publication Critical patent/JPS609621A/en
Publication of JPS6224222B2 publication Critical patent/JPS6224222B2/ja
Granted legal-status Critical Current

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Classifications

    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65GTRANSPORT OR STORAGE DEVICES, e.g. CONVEYORS FOR LOADING OR TIPPING, SHOP CONVEYOR SYSTEMS OR PNEUMATIC TUBE CONVEYORS
    • B65G51/00Conveying articles through pipes or tubes by fluid flow or pressure; Conveying articles over a flat surface, e.g. the base of a trough, by jets located in the surface
    • B65G51/02Directly conveying the articles, e.g. slips, sheets, stockings, containers or workpieces, by flowing gases
    • B65G51/03Directly conveying the articles, e.g. slips, sheets, stockings, containers or workpieces, by flowing gases over a flat surface or in troughs
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B23MACHINE TOOLS; METAL-WORKING NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B23QDETAILS, COMPONENTS, OR ACCESSORIES FOR MACHINE TOOLS, e.g. ARRANGEMENTS FOR COPYING OR CONTROLLING; MACHINE TOOLS IN GENERAL CHARACTERISED BY THE CONSTRUCTION OF PARTICULAR DETAILS OR COMPONENTS; COMBINATIONS OR ASSOCIATIONS OF METAL-WORKING MACHINES, NOT DIRECTED TO A PARTICULAR RESULT
    • B23Q1/00Members which are comprised in the general build-up of a form of machine, particularly relatively large fixed members
    • B23Q1/25Movable or adjustable work or tool supports
    • B23Q1/26Movable or adjustable work or tool supports characterised by constructional features relating to the co-operation of relatively movable members; Means for preventing relative movement of such members
    • B23Q1/28Means for securing sliding members in any desired position
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B23MACHINE TOOLS; METAL-WORKING NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B23QDETAILS, COMPONENTS, OR ACCESSORIES FOR MACHINE TOOLS, e.g. ARRANGEMENTS FOR COPYING OR CONTROLLING; MACHINE TOOLS IN GENERAL CHARACTERISED BY THE CONSTRUCTION OF PARTICULAR DETAILS OR COMPONENTS; COMBINATIONS OR ASSOCIATIONS OF METAL-WORKING MACHINES, NOT DIRECTED TO A PARTICULAR RESULT
    • B23Q1/00Members which are comprised in the general build-up of a form of machine, particularly relatively large fixed members
    • B23Q1/25Movable or adjustable work or tool supports
    • B23Q1/26Movable or adjustable work or tool supports characterised by constructional features relating to the co-operation of relatively movable members; Means for preventing relative movement of such members
    • B23Q1/38Movable or adjustable work or tool supports characterised by constructional features relating to the co-operation of relatively movable members; Means for preventing relative movement of such members using fluid bearings or fluid cushion supports
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B23MACHINE TOOLS; METAL-WORKING NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B23QDETAILS, COMPONENTS, OR ACCESSORIES FOR MACHINE TOOLS, e.g. ARRANGEMENTS FOR COPYING OR CONTROLLING; MACHINE TOOLS IN GENERAL CHARACTERISED BY THE CONSTRUCTION OF PARTICULAR DETAILS OR COMPONENTS; COMBINATIONS OR ASSOCIATIONS OF METAL-WORKING MACHINES, NOT DIRECTED TO A PARTICULAR RESULT
    • B23Q7/00Arrangements for handling work specially combined with or arranged in, or specially adapted for use in connection with, machine tools, e.g. for conveying, loading, positioning, discharging, sorting
    • B23Q7/14Arrangements for handling work specially combined with or arranged in, or specially adapted for use in connection with, machine tools, e.g. for conveying, loading, positioning, discharging, sorting co-ordinated in production lines
    • B23Q7/1426Arrangements for handling work specially combined with or arranged in, or specially adapted for use in connection with, machine tools, e.g. for conveying, loading, positioning, discharging, sorting co-ordinated in production lines with work holders not rigidly fixed to the transport devices

Description

【発明の詳細な説明】 本発明は各種自動機械に使用される各種支持台
のエアースライド及び静止用支持台に関するもの
である。
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to an air slide and a stationary support for various types of support used in various automatic machines.

各種自動機械にあつてはワークあるいは治具、
工具類をスライド(移動)させ、さらに所定位置
に静止させる必要が生ずる。
Workpieces or jigs for various automatic machines,
It becomes necessary to slide (move) the tools and then keep them stationary at a predetermined position.

上記スライドにはモーターあるいはシリンダー
等が使用されるが、所定位置に完全に静止させる
ことが困難であつた。
A motor or cylinder is used for the slide, but it is difficult to keep it completely stationary at a predetermined position.

本発明は上記のごとき欠点を除去してなるもの
で、無接触状態でワークあるいは治具、工具類を
載置した支持台をスライドさせ、所定位置に完全
に静止させるよう構成したものである。
The present invention eliminates the above-mentioned drawbacks, and is constructed so that a support base on which a workpiece, jig, or tools are placed can be slid without contact and completely stopped at a predetermined position.

本発明では支持台のスライド時には支持台の下
面からエアーが噴射され、支持台を支持している
ベースとの間に空気膜を構成して支持台を無接触
状態としてスライドさせることができる。
In the present invention, when the support table is slid, air is injected from the lower surface of the support table, and an air film is formed between the support table and the base supporting the support table, so that the support table can be slid in a non-contact state.

したがつて、摺動面の摩耗を全く除去できると
ともに摺動面への潤滑、給油が全く不要となるも
のであり、さらに支持台のスライドに要する力も
小さくてすみ、例えば小形、高精度のパルスモー
ター等を使用でき、装置の小形化及び装置のコス
トダウンを図ることができる。さらに支持台を所
定位置にスライドさせてクランプ装置を働かせ、
支持台を完全に静止させることができる。
Therefore, wear on the sliding surfaces can be completely eliminated, and there is no need to lubricate or oil the sliding surfaces.Furthermore, the force required to slide the support base is small.For example, small, high-precision pulse A motor or the like can be used, making it possible to downsize the device and reduce the cost of the device. Furthermore, slide the support stand into place and activate the clamping device.
The support base can be kept completely still.

本発明では上記クランプ装置として吸着機構が
採用される。
In the present invention, a suction mechanism is employed as the clamp device.

さらに、該吸着機構は従来の可撓性部材からな
る吸盤と異り、吸着面積を大きくし、さらに金属
面同志の吸着状態とし、位置ずれ等が全く生じな
いよう構成され、外力が加わつても容易に移動さ
せられることがないものである。
Furthermore, unlike conventional suction cups made of flexible members, the suction mechanism has a large suction area and is designed to suction metal surfaces to each other, so that no positional displacement occurs, even when external force is applied. It cannot be easily moved.

すなわち、上記従来の単なる吸盤を使用した吸
着機構にあつては吸盤の進出及び復帰機構を必要
とするとともに吸盤が可撓性を有するため完全な
静止状態の維持が困難である欠点があつたもので
ある。
That is, the above-mentioned conventional suction mechanism using a simple suction cup had the drawback that it required a mechanism for advancing and returning the suction cup, and that it was difficult to maintain a completely stationary state because the suction cup was flexible. It is.

以下に本発明の一実施例を図面について詳細に
説明する。
An embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings.

図中1は支持台であり、後に述べるが各種用途
に合わせて変形される。
Reference numeral 1 in the figure represents a support stand, which, as will be described later, can be modified to suit various uses.

まず、第1図乃至第3図について述べると、支
持台1の底面周囲には一段上方に位置する段部2
が設けられる。
First, referring to FIGS. 1 to 3, there is a stepped portion 2 located one step above the bottom surface of the support base 1.
will be provided.

つぎに、該段部2には下端が閉塞され、常時扁
平状に収縮する癖を有する中空状の可撓性シール
部材3が設けられる(第1図参照)。
Next, the stepped portion 2 is provided with a hollow flexible sealing member 3 whose lower end is closed and which has a habit of constantly contracting into a flat shape (see FIG. 1).

該可撓性シール部材3はゴム、プラスチツク等
で構成され、上方を開口して上記段部2に取り付
けられ、その開口部に支持台1から設けた給気用
の通気孔4が連通され、内部に通気孔4を介して
給気を行うことができるよう構成される。
The flexible sealing member 3 is made of rubber, plastic, etc., and is attached to the stepped portion 2 with an upper opening, and the opening is communicated with a ventilation hole 4 for supplying air provided from the support base 1. It is configured such that air can be supplied to the inside through the ventilation holes 4.

つぎに、上記段部2を除く支持台1の底面には
第3図示のごとく、全体に溝5が構成され、該溝
5には支持台1に上記給気用の通気孔4と別に設
けた給気及び吸気用の通気孔6が連通される。な
お、図中6aは給気量を調整するオリフイスであ
る。
Next, as shown in the third figure, a groove 5 is formed throughout the bottom surface of the support base 1 excluding the stepped portion 2, and a groove 5 is provided in the support base 1 separately from the air supply hole 4. Air supply and intake air holes 6 are communicated with each other. In addition, 6a in the figure is an orifice that adjusts the amount of air supply.

上記構成の支持台1は第1図。第2図示のごと
くして使用される。同図においてBはベースであ
る。また7はエジエクターポンプであり、圧縮空
気の供給ノズル7aから圧縮空気を噴射すること
により、内部隔室7bが負圧となるものである。
The support stand 1 having the above structure is shown in FIG. It is used as shown in the second diagram. In the figure, B is the base. Reference numeral 7 denotes an ejector pump, which injects compressed air from a compressed air supply nozzle 7a to create a negative pressure in the internal compartment 7b.

また8は圧縮空気供給源であり、具体的にはコ
ンプレツサーである。
Further, 8 is a compressed air supply source, specifically a compressor.

また、9は切換バルブであり、圧縮空気供給源
8、エジエクターポンプ7及び支持台1間の切り
換えを行うものであり、任意に変更が可能であ
る。
Further, 9 is a switching valve that switches between the compressed air supply source 8, the ejector pump 7, and the support base 1, and can be changed as desired.

また、10は圧縮空気供給源8から切換バルブ
9への配管、11は切換バルブ9からエジエクタ
ーポンプ7への配管、12は切換バルブ9から支
持台1の通気孔4への配管、13は切換バルブ9
から支持台1の通気孔6への配管、14は支持台
1の通気孔6から切換バルブ9への配管、15は
切換バルブ9とエジエクターポンプ7の隔室7b
を連通する配管である。
Further, 10 is a pipe from the compressed air supply source 8 to the switching valve 9, 11 is a pipe from the switching valve 9 to the ejector pump 7, 12 is a pipe from the switching valve 9 to the ventilation hole 4 of the support base 1, and 13 is a pipe from the switching valve 9 to the ventilation hole 4 of the support base 1. Switching valve 9
14 is a pipe from the ventilation hole 6 of the support base 1 to the switching valve 9, 15 is the switching valve 9 and the compartment 7b of the ejector pump 7.
This is the piping that connects the

上記構成にあつて、支持台1をスライドさせる
場合について述べれば、切換バルブ9が第1図示
の状態、すなわち、支持台1の通気孔6へ圧縮空
気を供給するように切換えられる。
In the case of sliding the support base 1 in the above configuration, the switching valve 9 is switched to the state shown in the first figure, that is, to supply compressed air to the ventilation hole 6 of the support base 1.

その結果、圧縮空気が圧縮空気供給源8、配管
10、切換バルブ9、配管13、通気孔6を介し
て底面の溝5部に供給され、支持台1が3〜5ミ
クロン程度浮上させられる。
As a result, compressed air is supplied to the bottom groove 5 through the compressed air supply source 8, piping 10, switching valve 9, piping 13, and vent hole 6, and the support base 1 is floated by about 3 to 5 microns.

その際にはエジエクターポンプ7はもとより、
可撓性シール部材3には給気が行われない。
At that time, not only the ejector pump 7 but also
The flexible seal member 3 is not supplied with air.

したがつて可撓性シール部材3は扁平状に収縮
しており、支持台1のスライドを邪魔することは
ない。
Therefore, the flexible seal member 3 is contracted into a flat shape and does not interfere with the sliding of the support base 1.

支持台1のスライドは第5図示のごとく、タイ
ミングベルト16を使用してもよく、第7図示の
ごとく手動でもよく、さらに第6図示のごとく、
テーブル17の中心に設けた回転駆動軸18と支
持台1部をアーム19で連結して行つてもよい。
The sliding of the support base 1 may be performed by using a timing belt 16 as shown in the fifth figure, or manually as shown in the seventh figure, and further as shown in the sixth figure.
The rotary drive shaft 18 provided at the center of the table 17 and a portion of the support base may be connected by an arm 19.

その他、ボールネジとスクリユー、ラツクとピ
ニオン、リニアモーターの利用等により行うこと
ができる。
Other methods include using a ball screw and screw, a rack and pinion, and a linear motor.

つぎに、支持台1の静止について述べれば、上
記スライドを中止して切換バルブ9が第2図示の
ごとく切換えられる。
Next, regarding the stationary movement of the support base 1, the above-mentioned sliding is stopped and the switching valve 9 is switched as shown in the second figure.

その結果、圧縮空気の溝5部への供給が停止さ
れ、支持台1がベースB上に載置するとともに圧
縮空気が圧縮空気供給源8、配管10、切換バル
ブ9、配管11を介してエジエクターポンプ7の
供給ノズル7aに供給され、さらに配管12、通
気孔4を介して可撓性シール部材3の内部に供給
され、該可撓性シール部材3を膨張させ、ベース
Bに圧着する。
As a result, the supply of compressed air to the groove 5 is stopped, the support stand 1 is placed on the base B, and the compressed air is supplied to the edge via the compressed air supply source 8, piping 10, switching valve 9, and piping 11. It is supplied to the supply nozzle 7a of the Ector pump 7, and further supplied to the interior of the flexible seal member 3 via the piping 12 and the vent hole 4, inflating the flexible seal member 3 and press-fitting it to the base B.

そして、その後の圧縮空気は全てエジエクター
ポンプ7の供給ノズル7aに供給され、その内部
の隔室7bが負圧となる。
All of the compressed air thereafter is supplied to the supply nozzle 7a of the ejector pump 7, and the internal compartment 7b becomes negative pressure.

その結果、管路14、通気孔6を介して溝5部
の空気が吸気され、支持台1の底面がベースBに
吸着し完全静止させられるものである。
As a result, the air in the groove 5 is sucked in through the conduit 14 and the ventilation hole 6, and the bottom surface of the support base 1 is attracted to the base B, making it completely stationary.

上記吸着は従来の可撓性部材からなる吸盤と異
り、吸着面積を大きくし、さらに金属面同志の吸
着状態となるため、位置ずれが全く生じないもの
であり外力によつて移動させられることもないも
のである。
Unlike conventional suction cups made of flexible members, the above suction has a large suction area and the metal surfaces are suctioned to each other, so there is no positional shift at all and it can be moved by external force. It's nothing.

第4図には他の実施例が示されている。すなわ
ち、溝5部の吸気を迅速に行うため支持台1に通
気孔4及び6のほか別に吸気専用の通気孔20を
別に設けたものであり、その作用効果は前記実施
例とほぼ同様である。
Another embodiment is shown in FIG. That is, in order to quickly draw air into the groove 5, in addition to the air holes 4 and 6, a separate air hole 20 exclusively for air intake is provided in the support base 1, and its operation and effect are almost the same as those of the previous embodiment. .

上記のごとく、本発明の支持台によれば、スラ
イド時の摩擦抵抗を全くなくし、しかも潤滑油等
を使用することなく小形、高精度のパルスモータ
ー等により行うことができるとともに、所定位置
で完全強固に静止させることができるものであ
る。なお、本発明は多少の設計変更を加えれば天
井部をスライドさせ、さらに天井部に吸着させて
治具、工具類の吊下げにも使用できるものであ
る。
As described above, according to the support base of the present invention, there is no frictional resistance during sliding, and the slide can be performed using a small, high-precision pulse motor, etc. without using lubricating oil, etc. It can be held firmly still. It should be noted that, with some design changes, the present invention can be used to slide the ceiling and also to hang jigs and tools by adhering to the ceiling.

【図面の簡単な説明】[Brief explanation of the drawing]

図面は本発明の一実施例を示すもので、第1図
は浮上スライド時を示す要部縦断面図、第2図は
吸着静止時を示す要部縦断面図、第3図は底面
図、第4図は他の実施例を示す浮上スライド時の
縦断面図、第5図は実際の使用状態を示す斜視
図、第6図は他の使用状態を示す平面図、第7図
は他の使用状態を示す斜視図である。 1……支持台、2……段部、3……可撓性シー
ル部材、4,6……通気孔、5……溝。
The drawings show an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 1 is a vertical cross-sectional view of the main part when floating and sliding, FIG. 2 is a vertical cross-sectional view of the main part when it is attracted and stationary, and FIG. 3 is a bottom view. Fig. 4 is a vertical cross-sectional view showing another embodiment when floating and sliding, Fig. 5 is a perspective view showing the actual usage state, Fig. 6 is a plan view showing another usage state, and Fig. 7 is another embodiment. It is a perspective view showing a state of use. DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1... Support stand, 2... Step part, 3... Flexible sealing member, 4, 6... Ventilation hole, 5... Groove.

Claims (1)

【特許請求の範囲】[Claims] 1 支持台の底面周囲には一段上方に位置する段
部が設けられ、該段部には下端が閉塞され常時扁
平状に収縮する癖を有する中空状の可撓性シール
部材が設けられ、支持台から設けた給気用の通気
孔が上記可撓性シール部材内部に連通され、上記
段部を除く底面全体に溝が構成され、該溝には上
記通気孔とは別に設けた給気及び吸気用の通気孔
が連通させられてなることを特徴とするエアース
ライド及び静止用支持台。
1 A step part located one step above is provided around the bottom surface of the support base, and a hollow flexible seal member whose lower end is closed and has a habit of constantly contracting into a flat shape is provided in the step part, and the support An air supply ventilation hole provided from the base communicates with the inside of the flexible seal member, and a groove is formed on the entire bottom surface except for the stepped portion, and the groove is provided with an air supply and air supply hole provided separately from the ventilation hole. An air slide and a stationary support stand, characterized in that air intake holes are communicated with each other.
JP11661983A 1983-06-28 1983-06-28 Air slide and supporter for rest Granted JPS609621A (en)

Priority Applications (4)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
JP11661983A JPS609621A (en) 1983-06-28 1983-06-28 Air slide and supporter for rest
US06/622,730 US4627362A (en) 1983-06-28 1984-06-20 Air sliding device for work pallets or the like
DE8484401355T DE3465063D1 (en) 1983-06-28 1984-06-26 Air sliding device for work pallets or the like
EP84401355A EP0130905B1 (en) 1983-06-28 1984-06-26 Air sliding device for work pallets or the like

Applications Claiming Priority (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
JP11661983A JPS609621A (en) 1983-06-28 1983-06-28 Air slide and supporter for rest

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Publication Number Publication Date
JPS609621A JPS609621A (en) 1985-01-18
JPS6224222B2 true JPS6224222B2 (en) 1987-05-27

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