The inflatable shaft manipulator is an automated device specially used for handling coils (such as films, paper, etc.). It uses the expansion and contraction of the inflatable shaft to clamp and release the coil, and cooperates with the movement of the robot arm to realize the automatic handling of the coil.
Detailed explanation of the working principle:
Inflatable shaft structure:
The core of the inflatable shaft is a hollow metal shaft with multiple air chambers inside.
When compressed air enters the air chamber, the air chamber expands and the shaft diameter increases, thereby firmly clamping the coil.
When the compressed air is released, the air chamber contracts, the shaft diameter decreases, and the coil can be released.
Robotic arm:
The robotic arm usually adopts a multi-joint structure and has flexible movement ability.
An inflatable shaft is installed at the end, and the movement of the inflatable shaft between different positions is realized by controlling the movement of the robot arm.
Handling process:
Clamping: The robot arm moves the inflatable shaft above the coil, controls the inflation of the air chamber, expands the inflatable shaft, and clamps the coil.
Handling: The robot arm moves the air shaft that clamps the coil along the preset path to carry the coil to the designated location.
Release: The robot arm moves the air shaft to the target position, controls the air chamber to exhaust, contracts the air shaft, and releases the coil.
Advantages and features：
Strong clamping force: The air shaft generates a strong clamping force through air pressure, which can firmly clamp coils of various specifications.
Strong adaptability: The air pressure can be adjusted according to the diameter and weight of different coils to achieve flexible adaptation.
Simple operation: By controlling the air source and the movement of the robot arm, the coil handling can be realized automatically.
Protect the coil: Since the contact surface between the air shaft and the coil is large and the clamping force is uniform, the surface of the coil can be effectively protected to avoid damage.
High efficiency: The high degree of automation greatly improves production efficiency.
Application scenarios：
The air shaft manipulator is widely used in the following fields:
Printing industry: Handling printing materials such as paper and film.
Packaging industry: Handling various packaging materials, such as plastic film, cartons, etc.
Electronics industry: handling electronic components, circuit boards, etc.
Textile industry: handling fabrics, cloth, etc.
