Industrial robot auxiliary equipment refers to various peripheral devices and systems equipped in industrial robot systems, in addition to the robot body, to ensure that the robot completes predetermined tasks normally, efficiently, and safely. These devices and systems are designed to expand the functionality of robots, improve their work efficiency, ensure job safety, simplify programming and maintenance work.
There are various types of auxiliary equipment for industrial robots, which mainly include but are not limited to the following types of equipment according to the different application scenarios and required functions of robots:
1. Robot control system: including robot controllers and related software systems, used to control robot actions, path planning, speed control, and communication and interaction with other devices.
2. Teaching Pendant: Used for programming and setting the motion trajectory, parameter configuration, and fault diagnosis of robots.
3. End of Arm Tooling (EOAT): Depending on specific application requirements, it can include various tools and sensors such as grippers, fixtures, welding tools, spray heads, cutting tools, visual sensors, torque sensors, etc., used to complete specific tasks such as gripping, assembly, welding, and inspection.
4. Robot peripheral equipment:
• Fixture and positioning system: Ensure that the items to be processed or transported are ready in the correct position.
Displacement machine and flipping table: Provides rotation and flipping functions for workpieces during welding, assembly, and other processes to meet the needs of multi angle operations.
Conveyor lines and logistics systems, such as conveyor belts, AGVs (Automatic Guided Vehicles), etc., are used for material handling and material flow on production lines.
Cleaning and maintenance equipment: such as robot cleaning machines, quick change devices for automatic tool replacement, lubrication systems, etc.
Safety equipment: including safety fences, gratings, safety doors, emergency stop devices, etc., to ensure the safety of personnel during robot operations.
5. Communication and interface equipment: used for data exchange and synchronization between robots and factory automation systems (such as PLC, MES, ERP, etc.).
6. Power and cable management system: including robot cable reels, drag chain systems, etc., to protect wires and cables from wear and stretch, while keeping equipment clean and orderly.
7. Robot external axis: An additional axis system that works in conjunction with the main robot to expand the robot's working range, such as the seventh axis (external track).
8. Visual system and sensors: including machine vision cameras, laser scanners, force sensors, etc., provide robots with the ability to perceive the environment and make autonomous decisions.
9. Energy supply and compressed air system: Provide necessary electricity, compressed air, or other energy supply for robots and ancillary equipment.
Each auxiliary device is designed to improve the performance, safety, and efficiency of robots in specific applications, enabling the robot system to be more effectively integrated into the entire production process.
Post time: Mar-15-2024
