TW470829B - Energy line guide unit - Google Patents

Abstract

An energy guide unit or chain for running energy supply lines between a stationary connection point and a second connection point that is movable about a center axis and along a spatially curved path. The energy line guide unit is composed of aligned segments, and each segment is composed of a pair of link plates (1, 2) which are pivotally interconnected for pivotal movement about a first axis (28) which is parallel to the center axis so as to permit movement toward and away from the center axis. Adjacent segments are pivotally interconnected for movement about a second axis (29) which is generally perpendicular to the first axis, thus the guide chain can be applied to machine tools and robots which involve reciprocal rotary movements.

Description

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The invention relates to an energy transmission line guide unit or chain, which is used to operate a transmission line between a fixed connection point and a connection point, which connection point may face the central axis and follow a curved path in a space. mobile. EP 0 277 389 and the corresponding U.S. Patent No. 4, Broken, No. 432 are disclosed-the guide unit 'the guide unit is used to operate the energy transmission line between the connection point and a second connection point, the second connection The point can move towards a central axis' and follow a-"meandering path. This energy transmission line guides a single domain formed by pivotally joining links, each link including: two sides extending approximately parallel to each other ; And the sides connected to each other by the bottom plate; in addition, the sides of the links are connected to each other by a removable cross member. Each link includes a connecting member in a tail end region, and One area contains a slot-shaped socket, and a link's connecting element meshes with the slot-shaped sockets of other links. The pivotal connection of two adjacent links is achieved by positioning pins. The joint axis of each link is The angles extend towards each other, and the intersection of the axes defines the center of curvature of an energy transmission guide unit, so that it can face the -center axis and move along a curved path in a space. To this end, the chain Outside the knot is more than inside the knot Long. While the energy transmission line guidance unit moves along a curved path in a space, the energy transmission line guidance unit is assumed to have a curved posture. WO 98/3 1950 discloses another variation of an energy transmission line guidance unit The energy transmission line guide unit is used to operate a transmission line located between a fixed connection point and a connection point, and the connection point can face the central axis and move along a curved path in a space. This energy transmission wheel line , A ----- ^ ..---------------- ^ 1 (Please read the notes on the back before filling this page)

This paper size applies the Chinese National Standard (CNS) A4 specification (2i0X 297 public love) 470829 Employees of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs. Consumer Cooperative Cooperative Printed Invention Description (2 bow sheet π contains the connection plate, the connection plate They can bend towards each other. The joints, the joint axes intersect with each other, so that the energy transmission line guide unit can move the curved path in the space. During the energy transmission material guide unit: the movement of the curved path in the space, the energy The transmission line guide unit is assumed to be a curved "different" energy transmission line guide unit disclosed in the G277 389 patent, which has a link formed on one side. In order to receive the guided transmission line, at least some side systems and support are provided. Component. — A structure with a single stranded transmission line guide unit is known from GB ^ 73,438 patent, which is formed by the side plate of the link. However, from EP 0277 389 patent; and w098 / The disadvantage of the known transmission guide unit for the transmission line in the patent No. 3195 is that the radius of the path is defined at any time by the angle of the σ axis connected to the parent fork at each chain. To achieve: The movement of the tortuous path with different radii in the two rooms, the transmission guide unit of the monthly transmission volume will have to make the joint shafts at different angles. For this purpose, it will be necessary to design and construct different side plates or chains. Yttrium, so that the energy transmission line guidance unit can still move along a path with the required radius. According to the disclosure of the patent of WO 98/31950, the energy transmission line guidance is as early as το. The strand absorbs the entire negative # of the energy transmission line guide chain, so that an additional horizontal strand can be omitted. However, this configuration requires the energy transmission line guide unit to be extended into a guide channel. The design of this guide channel and The structure is known from: for example, DE 丨 97 42 861 patent. M -------- ^ --------- < Please read the precautions on the back before filling this page) Based on the above, one of the objectives of this issue is to go further

470829 Consumption of Smart Workers 5. Description of the Invention (3) The known energy transfer line guide unit is made so that the energy transfer line guides a single dog to follow a curved path in space. The path has a different radius. Need to incur: High cost to modify the energy transmission line guidance unit to suit this need. Another object of the invention is to further develop the known energy transfer line guide unit so that the dog can move without the need for a guide channel, which is essentially independent of the size of the angle of rotation. The summary of the invention, the above-mentioned and other objectives and advantages of the invention are by: providing this amount of transmission line guide; 丨 single achieved, the energy transmission line guide unit is used to operate-between the fixed connection point and-the second connection point The second connection point of the transmission line may face the central axis and follow the curved movement path. The guide unit includes a majority-aligned segment, each segment including a _ coupler & plate, which are connected to each other and used to move toward the U-phase, which allows the segment to move toward and away from the central axis. Adjacent segments are also connected to each other in a rotating manner, and are used to rotate and move against a second axis frame, the first axis is usually perpendicular to the _ At. 5 W, A (ill · axis. At least some sections are arranged-lateral gift components to support one or more energy transmission lines. According to the invention, the design of the energy transmission line guide unit has been created. When the radius of the curved moving path in "" is changed to use the energy transmission line guidance unit for different path radii, make 2 counts = the feasibility of the transmission line guidance unit. According to the invention, the construction of the energy transmission line guidance as early as π involves two The joint axis can make the deflection of the joint plate cover close. At the same time, the second joint reduces the deflection of the joint plate. The plane 1 is substantially parallel to the joint plate, as the conventional energy transmission. This paper is suitable for China. National Standard (CNS) Α4 Specification (21G X 297 Public Love

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Employees of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs. Consumers 'cooperatives print a good plate of clothing' and are therefore heading and leaving: Axis of ;: Horizontal frame transfer in nature, knotting found, the present invention # At θ & when the connection point is large The second one: = · wheel :: The two units even allow the phase to be unnecessary-the guide channel. The coffee degree is greater than 180 degrees, and the energy = lead? The design of the volume transmission line guide unit provides: manufacturing the guide unit to operate: the feasibility of favorable cost, the energy transmission line, the connection line between the connection point and the connection point ㈣ΪΪΙΙΓ is facing a central axis' and along The path of the variable π in a space is not equal to the quantity transmission wheel and the material guide unit reduction. For different halves: two =! Different connection plates, and what is taken is that the energy transmission line can be guided from the standard% junction plate. unit. According to the energy transfer line guide sheet, it proposes that: for the first-benefit specific embodiment, the actual ... ancient? The rotation angles are essentially the same. This tool. 、 The advantages of relatively quiet operation of the material introduction unit, the amount of material transmission?丨 Another-advantageous embodiment of the unit with respect to the first limit: the limiter defines the coupling plate two = the first-the deflection ability of the joint pump can be good π, 'within the drag' ° frame rotation angle limiter There is no need for a complete phase two == configuration; and the transmission line guidance unit is also suitable by the limiter one to H5, which describes the curved path in a space. Energy transmission line installed ^ -------! Line! (Please read the notes on the back before filling this page)

The size of this paper is based on the Chinese standard ^^ oil gauge x 297 mm) 470823 A7 V. Description of the invention (printed and guided by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Consumer Cooperatives of the Ministry of Finance, 7L, this mobile system cannot be used: Ep 〇277 389 or It is achieved by the energy transmission line guide unit described in the patent No. 98 / 3195G. To reduce the manufacturing cost of the energy transmission line guide unit, another advantageous specific embodiment of the invention proposes: detachably restricting each pivot angle The connector is connected to at least one coupling plate. According to another advantageous embodiment of the energy transmission line guide unit, it proposes that when viewed from the longitudinal direction of the coupling plate, adjacent coupling plates interlock with each other through the coupling openings and The coupling pins are connected to each other. The energy transmission line guide units are appropriately structured so that adjacent "mouth plates overlap each other by at least a part, and are linked to each other by coupling openings and coupling pins. In this case, they make the coupling openings The coupling pin is coaxial with the second coupling shaft. In particular, it is proposed that the coupling opening and the coupling pin are integrally formed on the coupling plate. According to another advantageous embodiment of the energy transmission line guide unit, it is proposed by Zhao that it is formed by two different connection plates. In this case, it is made to _ the center plane to make individual types of connection plates. Schematic simplicity: Further details and advantages of the it transmission line guide unit are explained with reference to the specific embodiment shown in the diagram, where: The first diagram is-this quantity of transmission line guide unit -A perspective view of a segment, the energy transmission line guide unit realizes the characteristics of the present invention; • is an exploded perspective view of the opposite sides of two coupling joint plates:. Is a perspective view of the energy transmission line guide unit of the present invention

I Λ This paper ruler lion wealth family house 470823 V. Description of the invention (6) Figure 4 is a front view of an energy transmission line guidance unit; Figure 5 is a top view of an energy transmission line guidance unit; and Figure 6 shows an energy transmission line guidance unit combined with a manipulator. Fish .. Detailed description of the embodiment of the jigsaw. Figure 1 is a perspective view of an energy transmission line guide unit or a section of a chain. The figure shows two connecting plates 2. The coupling plate 2 includes an integral coupling and latching pin 4 formed at the bottom of a recess j 8. A lug 17 is also arranged inside the recess 18, and the lug 17 faces the longitudinal direction of the coupling plate 2. The coupling plate 2 is connected to the coupling plate j through a pivot pin 5. The joint plate 1 includes a joint opening 3 for receiving a joint pin 4 adjacent to the joint plate 2. The coupling plate 2 is connected to a supporting member 6, which is formed by:-an upper cross member 7; and a lower cross member 7 forming ten sub-members 7, 8 connected to each other by a tail end member 9. Concavity Figure 2 is an illustration of the opposite side of the segment of an energy transmission line guide unit. As shown in the picture It includes a coupling opening 3, and a lug 14 is arranged on the inside of a place 15. Compared with the lugs 17 of t of the connection 2, the lugs 14 are arranged at a phase which is 90 degrees apart. The U plate 1 includes a butt portion 12 which extends in the longitudinal direction of the joint plate. The butt portion 12 includes at least one joint opening. 12 to the joint opening extends vertically to the longitudinal axis of the joint plate I. The butt portion The height is less than the total height of the coupling plate! As can be noticed from the illustration, the connecting plate 1 is symmetrical to the-longitudinal center plane, and the inclined surface 13 is formed behind the butting portion 12. The connection plate 2 includes two spaced apart extensions 具有, which have extended warp ΐ paper dimensions applicable to the national standard (CNb) A4 specifications (2) GχTear public love-470829 Class printed by the Ministry of Economic Affairs Bureau of Intellectual Property Staff

A7 ______B7_____ 5. Description of the invention (7) Pass the joint opening 11 of the extension. The interval between the extending portions 19 is larger than the height of the abutting portion 12. Therefore, in the assumed state, the abutting portion is placed between the extension portions 19. The connecting plates 1 and 2 are joined by the frame turning pin 5. The pivot pin extends through two extensions 9 and the docking portion 12. Figure 2 also shows two turning angle limiters. Each turning The angle limiter 10 includes an engaging opening so that the pivot pin 5 also extends through the pivot axis limiter 10 in the same manner. As shown in the first figure, each frame rotation angle limiter 10 is disposed between an extended portion i 9 and the abutting portion 12. The pivoting angle limiter 10 includes two opposite sockets 20 for receiving individual bevels 13. The slot angle of the socket 20 is substantially the same, and the socket does not need to be symmetrical, and the socket 'so that the coupling plate Xia' 2 can only be pivoted in a better direction against the first joint shaft 28, the first The engagement shaft is formed by a pivot pin 5. The slot angle α of the socket 20 defines the pivoting angle. The connecting plates 1 and 2 are pivotally connected to the socket against the first joint shaft 28. The connecting plate 2 includes an upper recess and a lower recess 21, and a latch 22 is formed in each recess. Inside. Preferably, the shape of the recess 21 can be individually engaged with: the upper cross piece 7; and the lower cross piece 8 appropriately. Preferably, the cross pieces 7 and 8 are identical, and they include some drill holes 23. A bore 23 'is formed so that when the cross members 7, 8 are inserted into the recess, it is possible to receive individual pins 22. The latch 22 and the drilled hole 23 fix the cross pieces 7 and 8 in position so that the cross pieces cannot be moved laterally to the longitudinal direction of the coupling plate 2. The cross piece 7 '8 is connected to the tail end member 9 in a corresponding manner, which is — I — ------- order --------- line — (Please read the precautions on the back before (Fill in this page) -ϋ I «I.

This paper size applies Chinese National Standard (CNS) A4 ^ (21〇X 297 Description of the invention (8) For this purpose, each tail end member 9 contains an opposite recess 24, which has a latch 25y to make each recess 24. The exterior is so rounded that there is at least a suitable spray-fit between the tail member 9 and the ten dry pieces 7, 8. The side of the tail member 9 includes a socket 26 on the side that faces the coupling plate !, 2. These sockets operate to hold and separate parts, which can further subdivide the space defined by: the cross pieces 7, 8; and the side member 9. Figure 3 shows an energy transmission line guidance unit, the energy transmission line The guide unit is used to operate the transmission line between the -fixed connection point and the -connection point, and the connection point can be moved along the _curved path in the space opposite to the central axis. The energy transmission line guidance unit is made up of most The longitudinally aligned coupling plates 1, 2 constitute 'each pair of coupling plates !, 2 are formed in a manner such that: the joint axes of adjacent coupling plates 2 are offset relative to each other by 9G degrees. As shown in the figure, the coupling The plates 1 and 2 are suitable for facing a first joint. Turn. When a coupling plate 2 is connected to the coupling plate of the -adjacent segment, the two segments will be able to face each other: the second coupling shaft 29 is pivoted 'the second coupling shaft is pivoted by the coupling pin 4 into ° These joint shafts 28 and 29 are offset by 90 degrees relative to each other. The deflection ability of the joint plate for individual shafts is independent of the deflection ability for other joint shafts.. The number ㈣ indicates a-tail end connection, which is connected to-a movable connection point (not shown in the figure). The tail end connection 27 is connected to an Associated Press "^ 1. Plate 2, this connection plate 2 is connected to a = The plate 1 'is followed by-the joint material 2, the Lange plate is hybridized to a joint, seven-. The joint plate is suitable for facing: the first joint shaft 28; or the second 470823 A7 B7 V. Description of the invention (9 The consumer property cooperative of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs printed the joint shaft 29 to pivot 'the first joint shaft system by: the pivot pin 5; and the joint opening ⑽ formed' the joint shafts 28 and 29 are relatively offset from each other. According to the movement of the entrainment element, the entrainment element is connected to the tail end connection ^, and the connection plates i, 2 can be individually The first-joining shaft 28 and the second-joining shaft 29 are deflected, and the pivoting degree limiter 10 defines a pivoting angle with respect to the engaging shaft 28. Fig. 4 shows the energy transmission line guide unit of Fig. 3, and Fig. * Shows .S The entrainment element connected to the tail end connection 27 is essentially an instantaneous diagram moving along a circular path. As can be noticed from the display in Figure 4: the energy transmission line guidance unit * will occupy: A tilted position required by the energy transmission line guide unit in the case of the patent No. even in the case of a large pivoting angle of the entrained cymbal, especially in the case of a pivoting angle greater than 180 degrees, it will not Need to provide-guide channel This guide channel is used to receive the energy transmission line guide unit. Due to its construction, the energy transmission line guiding unit is suitable for accommodating high-weight transmission lines, so that the transmission line guiding unit is self-supporting. Fig. 5 is a plan view of a specific embodiment of the energy transmission line guiding unit of Fig. 3 '. Fig. 5 additionally shows a protection device 30. The energy transmission line guide unit is arranged in the protection device 30, and the protection device 30 is substantially a columnar configuration, which can be made of, for example, a thin metal. The protective device is expected to ensure that the operator is not injured by the movement of the energy transmission line guide unit. In addition, the protection device 30 shields the energy transmission line guidance unit from screaming to the outside world, and it can further control the guidance of the energy transmission line guidance unit. The energy transmission line guide unit is suitable to move toward the central axis W. In this specific embodiment, the first axis extends parallel to the transmission volume (please read the precautions on the back before filling this page). Applicable to China National Standard (CNS) A4 specification (210 X 297 public love) ^ .. ^ --------- line — -------------- il_____in 12 470829 DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION (10) The central shaft 31 and the tail end connection 26 may be connected to a loss-of-band element. Figure 6 shows an energy transfer line guide unit with a right and a material device 30. ⑽Transmission line guidance early ① and ―manipulator 32‖ Adapter 32 contains an entrainment element 33, section ′, entrainment element 33—essentially 2 rings are connected to the end of the connection. Due to the pulling of the entrained element, it entrains the energy transmission line guide unit in the direction of arrow A. When the central M member 33 is moved in the direction of the arrow B, it will be stressed. Individual Associated Press Yuzai? In addition, the plate is arranged in the bottom area 34. At this moment, the 'connecting plate passes through a radius of curvature, and the two connecting shafts 29 of the towel connecting plate are pivoted. Figure 3 is only the right person ^ # 圆As can be seen most clearly in Figure 4, the curved friction & circumference is also represented by the number 34. When moving in the direction of No. B, keep it set: the power transmission guidance unit is guided by the arrow guidance unit. The device 3G Guxu can realize the energy transmission line guidance -------------- install ( (Please read the notes on the back before filling out this page)

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Claims (1)

470823 VI. Patent application scope Printed by the Consumer Cooperatives of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs π 1. An energy transmission line guidance unit for operating an energy supply line between a fixed connection point and a second connection point, the second connection The point can be moved along a variable movement path opposite a central axis. The energy transmission line guiding unit includes: a plurality of aligned segments, each segment including a pair of connecting plates, which are connected to each other for Opposite to-the first axis moves in relative brackets, which allows the segments to move towards and away from the central axis; and the adjacent segments are connected to each other by inserting and interlocking, for the second axis to rotate and move, the second axis usually It is perpendicular to the first axis; and at least some sections are provided with a transverse branch member for supporting one or more energy transmission lines. 2. As the first energy transmission line guide unit in the scope of patent application, the pivoting angle of the coupling plate to the first shaft is substantially the same. 3. For example, the energy transmission line guide of item i in the patent application. Introduce single, where each f further includes at least one insertion angle limiter, and the rotation angle limitation β is used to restrict the pivoting of the coupling plate to the first axis. angle. 4. For the energy transmission line guide unit of the third patent application range, at least one tow angle limiter is detachably connected to at least one coupling plate. 5. For the energy transfer line guide unit of item i in the scope of the patent application, its uniform segments define a longitudinal direction along its length, and the first axis of the pair of plate pairs of each segment is: aligned ^ Tian Ruyue's opening is bounded by a pivot pin, which extends in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction, and the pin is arranged in the alignment opening. 6. For example, the energy transmission line guidance unit in the scope of application for item i, in which the vertical paper rule M Cai Guan Jia Xian (cns) A4 (Please read the notes on the back before filling out this page) Order ‘: Line · 15 470823 A8 BS C8 D8 The scope of the patent application to the e-connector has an overlapping connection plate, which is connected by: an opening on the middle-connection plate; and a connection pin on the other connection plate is connected to each other, and the The latch is coaxially disposed in the opening so as to define the second shaft. 7. The energy transmission line guide unit according to item 6 of the patent application, wherein the coupling pin is integrally formed on another coupling plate. 8. The energy transmission line guide unit according to item 1 of the patent application scope, wherein the connecting plates of the segments are constructed so that they are symmetrical to a central plane. 9. If the energy transmission line guide unit of item 1 of the patent application scope, wherein the aligned section defines a 'longitudinal direction'; and wherein the lateral support member includes an upper ten sub-member and a lower cross member, which generally extend perpendicular to the longitudinal direction. It is attached to one of the connecting plates of the connecting section. The cross-section boundary is opposite to the tail end. The tail ends are connected to each other by individual tail end members to define a rectangular enclosed field for receiving or more. Energy transmission line. 10. For the energy transmission line guidance unit in the scope of the patent application, the first beat of the service section is parallel to the center sleeve. Make a decision (please read the precautions on the back before filling out this page) Packing M6 · • Line · Printed by the Employee Consumer Cooperative of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs This paper is sized according to the Chinese National Standard (CNS) A4 (210 X 297 mm) 16