Conveying device and detection equipment

Abstract

The invention relates to a conveying device and detection equipment, the conveying device comprises a conveying assembly, a flow guide frame and a detection module, the conveying assembly comprises a first material conveying part, and the first material conveying part is used for conveying a material storage cup; the flow guide frame is erected on the first material conveying component and comprises a first flow guide plate and a second flow guide plate, the first flow guide plate and the second flow guide plate are located above the first material conveying component in a suspended mode, the first flow guide plate and the second flow guide plate are clamped in a spaced mode to form a flow guide channel, and the flow guide channel extends in the material conveying direction of the first material conveying component. A limiting edge strip of the material storage cup penetrates through the flow guide channel; and a detection medium of the detection module is injected into the material storage cup through a gap between the adjacent limiting edge strips. The flow guide channel can achieve the purpose of limiting circumferential rotation of the material storage cup by limiting the circumferential position of the limiting edge strip. In this way, the storage cup can be conveyed in the expected posture, and the stacking amount of the workpieces in the storage cup can be conveniently detected. The detection equipment comprises the conveying device, and the stacking amount of the workpieces in the material storage cup can be conveniently detected.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of material conveying, and in particular to a conveying device and a detection equipment. Background Art

[0002] In the field of material conveying technology, monitoring the remaining material in storage containers is particularly important. Traditionally, this has involved providing an observation window in the container's sidewall and using an external sensor (such as a photoelectric sensor) to detect the stacking height of the material inside, thereby determining whether the container is full or empty.

[0003] Traditional detection methods require precise alignment of the observation window and sensor. However, during actual conveying, storage containers often rotate, which can easily cause misalignment between the observation window and sensor, rendering full load detection ineffective or leading to misjudgment, impacting the automation and reliability of the conveying process. Summary of the Invention

[0004] Based on this, it is necessary to provide a conveying device and a detection device to address the above problems.

[0005] On the one hand, the present application provides a conveying device, which includes a conveying component, a guide frame and a detection module. The conveying component includes a first material conveying component, and the first material conveying component is used to convey a material storage cup; the guide frame is mounted on the first material conveying component, and the guide frame includes a first guide plate and a second guide plate. The first guide plate and the second guide plate are suspended above the first material conveying component, and the first guide plate and the second guide plate are spaced and clamped together to form a guide channel. The guide channel extends along the conveying direction of the first material conveying component, and the guide channel is for the limiting edge strip of the material storage cup to penetrate; the detection medium of the detection module is injected into the material storage cup through the gap between adjacent limiting edge strips.

[0006] In one embodiment, the first material feeding component includes a base, and the guide frame includes a vertical frame, the vertical frame is connected to the outer side wall of the base and extends above the base, the vertical frame is connected to the top side of the first guide plate and the second guide plate, and the first guide plate and the second guide plate are suspended relative to the base.

[0007] In one embodiment, the stand includes a first frame and a second frame, the first frame and the second frame are respectively connected to opposite sides of the base, the first frame is connected to the first guide plate, and the second frame is connected to the second guide plate. The first frame and the second frame are spaced apart so that the guide channel passes through from top to bottom.

[0008] In one embodiment, the first material feeding component has a material receiving area, and the orthographic projection of the flow guide frame on the first material feeding component does not overlap with the material receiving area; the conveying device also includes a transport component and a first positioning component, and the conveying component also includes a second material feeding component, the first positioning component is provided on the second material feeding component, and is used to position the workpiece transported by the second material feeding component, and the transport component is used to pick up the workpiece positioned by the first positioning component and transfer it to the storage cup in the material receiving area.

[0009] In one embodiment, the first positioning assembly includes a bracket, a first driver and a positioning member, the bracket is mounted on the second feeding member, the first driver is arranged on the bracket, the positioning member has at least two clamping rollers arranged side by side along a reference direction, the first driver is connected to the two positioning members to drive the two positioning members to move toward and away from each other in a direction intersecting with the reference direction; wherein, among the clamping rollers of the positioning member, at least the side facing the other positioning member is an arc surface.

[0010] In one embodiment, the first feeding component includes a base, and the conveying device also includes a second positioning component, which is arranged on the first feeding component. The second positioning component includes a reference block and a push member arranged opposite to each other, and the push member is movably arranged on the base to push the storage cup in the material receiving area toward the side where the reference block is located, and the reference block and the push member position the storage cup by clamping.

[0011] In one embodiment, the reference block and the push member are arranged on the top side of the base, and of the two side surfaces of the push member and the reference block facing each other, the top side of at least one is farther away from the other relative to the bottom side.

[0012] In one embodiment, the conveying device further includes a lifting component, a portion of the material receiving area is hollowed out, the lifting component is aligned with the hollowed out area, and the lifting component is used to lift the material storage cup in the material receiving area.

[0013] In one embodiment, the conveying device further includes a stop assembly, the stop assembly including a stop member, the stop member is located on the upstream side of the material receiving area, the stop member is movably provided on the base to extend into and exit the material delivery channel of the first material delivery component, and the stop member can prevent the storage cup from moving along the material delivery channel when it extends into the base.

[0014] In one embodiment, the conveying component also includes a third feed component for conveying workpieces, the first feed component, the second feed component and the third feed component are arranged side by side in sequence, and the height positions of the second feed component and the third feed component are lower than the first feed component; the conveying device also includes a reflux component, the reflux component includes a reflux track and a receiving bin, the receiving bin is arranged on the side of the third feed component away from the first feed component, the reflux track spans the second feed component and the third feed component, and is used to convey the storage cup, one end of the reflux track is connected to the first feed component, and the other end is connected to the receiving bin.

[0015] In one embodiment, the conveying assembly further includes a cache component, which is located on one side of the material receiving area of ​​the first feeding component. One end of the cache component is used to receive the storage cup conveyed by the first feeding component, and the other end is connected to the return track.

[0016] On the other hand, the present application further provides a detection device, which includes the conveying device as described above.

[0017] In the above-described conveying device, the first and second guide plates sandwich together to form a guide channel, through which the limiting edge strips of the storage cup pass. Thus, the guide channel can restrict the circumferential position of the limiting edge strips to limit the circumferential rotation of the storage cup. Therefore, during the conveying assembly's transport of the storage cup to the detection module, the storage cup, constrained by the guide channel, can maintain a desired posture, allowing the detection module to conveniently detect the amount of workpieces stored within the storage cup through the gaps between adjacent limiting edge strips. In short, this arrangement allows the storage cup to be transported in a desired posture, facilitating detection of the amount of workpieces stored within the storage cup.

[0018] Furthermore, the first guide plate and the second guide plate are suspended so as to avoid other parts of the material storage cup, thereby reducing the risk of the first guide plate and the second guide plate blocking the transportation of the material storage cup. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic axonometric view of an exemplary storage cup provided in one embodiment of the present application.

[0020] Figure 2 This is an axonometric diagram of a conveying device provided in one embodiment of the present application.

[0021] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A side view of the first conveying component of the conveying assembly in the conveying device shown.

[0022] Figure 4 for Figure 3The cross-sectional view of the first feeding component along line AA is shown.

[0023] Figure 5 for Figure 2 A top view of the delivery device is shown.

[0024] Figure 6 for Figure 2 A top view of the first feeding component and the buffer component of the conveying assembly in the conveying device.

[0025] Figure 7 for Figure 5 A top view of the return assembly and the buffer components of the delivery assembly in the delivery device is shown.

[0026] Figure 8 for Figure 6 An axonometric diagram of the first feeding component and the buffer component is shown.

[0027] Figure 9 for Figure 2 A schematic axonometric view of the first positioning assembly and the second material feeding component of the conveying assembly in the conveying device shown.

[0028] Figure 10 for Figure 9 A partial enlarged view of point B of the first positioning assembly and the second feeding component is shown.

[0029] Figure 11 A schematic cross-sectional view of the clamping portion of the second positioning assembly provided in one embodiment of the present application.

[0030] Figure 12 for Figure 2 Axonometric diagram of the handling components of the conveyor system shown.

[0031] Figure numerals: 10, conveying device; 20, storage cup; 21, cup holder; 22, limiting edge strip; 23, storage space; 30, workpiece; 100, conveying assembly; 110, first conveying component; 110a, conveying channel; 111, base; 112, first carrying structure; 113, material receiving area; 114, hollow area; 120, second conveying component; 121, first base frame; 122, second carrying structure; 130, third conveying component; 131, third carrying structure; 140, buffer component; 141, third base frame; 142, fourth carrying structure; 200, guide frame; 201, guide channel; 210, first guide plate; 220, second guide plate; 230, stand; 231, first frame; 232, second frame Body; 300, transport component; 310, gantry; 320, first drive module; 330, second drive module; 340, picking member; 400, first positioning component; 410, bracket; 420, first driver; 430, positioning member; 431, clamping roller; 500, second positioning component; 501, action surface; 510, reference block; 520, push member; 530, second driver; 600, stop component; 610, stop member; 620, stop driver; 700, return component; 710, return track; 711, first end; 712, second end; 720, receiving bin; 800, side push component; 810, third driver; 820, side push block; S1, first direction; S2, second direction; S3, third direction. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0032] To make the above-mentioned objects, features, and advantages of the present application more clearly understood, the specific embodiments of the present application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The following description sets forth many specific details to facilitate a full understanding of the present application. However, the present application can be implemented in many other ways than those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar improvements without violating the scope of the present application. Therefore, the present application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0033] In the description of this application, it should be understood that if the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc. appear, the orientation or position relationship indicated by these terms is based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, which is only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and does not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on this application.

[0034] In addition, if the terms "first" or "second" appear, these terms are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood to indicate or imply relative importance or implicitly specify the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature specified as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of such features. In the description of this application, if the term "plurality" appears, "plurality" means at least two, for example, two, three, etc., unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0035] In this application, unless otherwise specified or limited, the terms "mounted," "connected," "connected," "fixed," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, these terms may refer to fixed connections, removable connections, or integration; mechanical connections or electrical connections; direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediary; and internal communication between two components or interaction between two components, unless otherwise specified. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of these terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0036] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, if a first feature is described as being "above" or "below" a second feature, or similar descriptions, this may mean that the first and second features are in direct contact, or that the first and second features are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, when a first feature is described as being "above," "above," or "above" a second feature, it may mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is at a higher level than the second feature. When a first feature is described as being "below," "below," or "below" a second feature, it may mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is at a lower level than the second feature.

[0037] It should be noted that if an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "disposed on" another element, it may be directly on the other element or there may be an intermediate element. If an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it may be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intermediate element. If any, the terms "vertical", "horizontal", "upper", "lower", "left", "right" and similar expressions used in this application are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only embodiment.

[0038] An embodiment of the present application provides a detection device, which includes a detection device and a conveying device. The detection device is used to detect workpieces. The detection device can transport the workpieces after detection to the conveying device, and the conveying device unloads the workpieces.

[0039] Furthermore, the inspection device can classify and transport the workpieces according to the inspection results. For example, workpieces with inspection results of defective products can be transported to the conveying device through one flow channel, while workpieces with inspection results of good products can be transported to the conveying device through another flow channel, so that different workpieces can be processed by classification.

[0040] In one embodiment, the conveying device can load defective workpieces into a storage cup for centralized processing. Simultaneously, the conveying device can also transport the storage cup, allowing the storage cup to carry the defective workpieces to a re-inspection station for re-inspection of the defective workpieces.

[0041] See also Figure 1 In one embodiment, the storage cup 20 includes a cup holder 21 and a limiting edge strip 22. A plurality of limiting edge strips 22 are arranged on the cup holder 21 at intervals along the circumferential direction of the cup holder 21. The limiting edge strips 22 and the cup holder 21 enclose a storage space 23 to be filled with the workpiece 30.

[0042] See Figures 2 to 4 , Figure 2 FIG2 shows an axonometric diagram of a conveying device provided in an embodiment of the present application. Figure 3 for Figure 2 A side view of the first feeding component of the conveying assembly in the conveying device shown, Figure 4 for Figure 3 A cross-sectional view of the first material feeding component along line AA is shown. The conveying device 10 provided in one embodiment of the present application includes a conveying assembly 100, a flow guide frame 200, and a detection module (not shown, the same below). The conveying assembly 100 includes a first material feeding component 110, which is used to transport a material storage cup 20. The flow guide frame 200 is mounted on the first material feeding component 110 and is used to guide the material storage cup 20 transported by the first material feeding component 110. The flow guide frame 200 includes a first flow guide plate 210 and a second flow guide plate 220, which are suspended above the first material feeding component 110. The first flow guide plate 210 and the second flow guide plate 220 are spaced apart and sandwiched together to form a flow guide channel 201. The flow guide channel 201 extends along the feeding direction of the first material feeding component 110 and allows the limiting edge strip 22 of the material storage cup 20 to pass through the flow guide channel 201. The detection medium of the detection module is injected into the storage cup 20 through the gap between adjacent limiting edge strips 22 .

[0043] In the aforementioned conveying device 10, the first guide plate 210 and the second guide plate 220 are sandwiched together to form a guide channel 201, through which the limiting edge strips 22 of the storage cup 20 pass. Thus, the guide channel 201 can restrict the circumferential position of the limiting edge strips 22 to achieve the purpose of limiting the circumferential rotation of the storage cup 20. Therefore, during the process of the conveying assembly 100 conveying the storage cup 20 to the detection module, the storage cup 20 can maintain a desired posture under the restraint of the guide channel 201, allowing the detection module to conveniently detect the stacking quantity of workpieces 30 in the storage cup 20 through the gaps between adjacent limiting edge strips 22. In short, this arrangement allows the storage cup 20 to be conveyed in a desired posture, facilitating the detection of the stacking quantity of workpieces 30 in the storage cup 20. Furthermore, the first guide plate 210 and the second guide plate 220 are suspended so as to avoid other parts of the material storage cup 20 (such as the cup holder 21 ), thereby reducing the risk of the first guide plate 210 and the second guide plate 220 blocking the transportation of the material storage cup 20 .

[0044] See also Figure 4 , combined with Figure 2 In one embodiment, when the storage cup 20 is being conveyed by the first feeding member 110, at least two opposing limiting strips 22 are disposed within the flow guide channel 201. With this configuration, the flow guide channel 201 can simultaneously act on the two limiting strips 22 of the storage cup 20 to stably limit the circumferential position of the storage cup 20, allowing the detection medium of the detection module to accurately pass through the gap between the limiting strips 22 and laterally enter the storage space 23, thereby detecting the number of workpieces 30 in the storage space 23.

[0045] As one example, the detection module can be provided on the first feeding component 110, and the detection module can be located at a preset height. When the workpieces 30 in the storage cup 20 are not stacked to the preset height, the detection module will not be triggered. However, when the workpieces 30 are stacked to the preset height, the workpieces 30 will block the detection medium of the detection module, causing the detection module to be triggered. Furthermore, the detection module can be configured as an infrared sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, a laser sensor, a photoelectric sensor, etc. Each type of sensor can detect whether the workpieces 30 are stacked to the preset height by emitting different detection media. Of course, the detection module can also be provided on other structures, supported by other structures and located at a preset height.

[0046] See also Figure 4In one embodiment, the first material feeding component 110 includes a base 111. The flow guide frame 200 includes a stand 230, which is connected to the outer wall of the base 111 and extends upward from the base 111. The stand 230 is connected to the top sides of the first flow guide plate 210 and the second flow guide plate 220. The first flow guide plate 210 and the second flow guide plate 220 are suspended relative to the base 111. The suspended arrangement of the first flow guide plate 210 and the second flow guide plate 220 reduces the probability of interference and collision between the first flow guide plate 210 and the second flow guide plate 220 and the cup holder 21 of the material storage cup 20, thereby improving the smoothness of the conveyance of the material storage cup 20.

[0047] Please continue reading Figure 4 In one embodiment, the stand 230 includes a first frame 231 and a second frame 232, respectively connected to opposite sides of the base 111. The first frame 231 is connected to the first guide plate 210, and the second frame 232 is connected to the second guide plate 220. The first frame 231 and the second frame 232 are spaced apart, allowing the diversion channel 201 to pass vertically. The vertically continuous design of the diversion channel 201 can accommodate storage cups 20 of different heights and sizes. Furthermore, this arrangement reduces the risk of the storage cup 20 bouncing during transport and interfering with the diversion frame 200, thereby reducing the chance of the storage cup 20 tipping over and causing material blockage.

[0048] See also Figure 5 In one embodiment, the first feed component 110 has a material receiving area 113, and the orthographic projection of the flow guide rack 200 on the first feed component 110 does not overlap with the material receiving area 113, that is, the flow guide rack 200 is not distributed in the material receiving area 113. The conveying assembly 100 also includes a second feed component 120, which is used to convey the workpiece 30. The conveying device 10 also includes a transport assembly 300, which is capable of transporting the workpiece 30 conveyed by the second feed component 120 to the storage cup 20 in the material receiving area 113, that is, the transport assembly 300 is capable of filling the storage cup 20 with the workpiece 30. Since the flow guide rack 200 does not extend into the material receiving area 113, it does not interfere with the above-mentioned action of filling the workpiece 30. As one example, the second feed component 120 can be used to transport workpieces 30 that have been determined to be defective by the inspection device.

[0049] It should be noted that the orthographic projection of the flow guide frame 200 can be the orthographic projection of the flow guide frame 200 onto the first material feeding component 110 along the direction of gravity. In other words, the orthographic projection of the flow guide frame 200 onto the first material feeding component 110 along the third direction S3 does not overlap with the material receiving area 113, and the third direction S3 is parallel to the direction of gravity.

[0050] Please continue reading Figure 5 , combined with Figure 2In one embodiment, the conveying assembly 100 further includes a third feeding component 130, which is used to convey the workpiece 30. The first feeding component 110, the second feeding component 120 and the third feeding component 130 are arranged side by side in sequence. Figure 7 The conveying device 10 also includes a reflow assembly 700, which includes a reflow track 710 and a storage bin 720. The storage bin 720 is located on the side of the third feed component 130 away from the first feed component 110. The second and third feed components 120, 130 are positioned lower than the first feed component 110. The reflow track 710 spans the second and third feed components 120, 130 and is used to transport the storage cups 20. One end of the reflow track 710 is connected to the first feed component 110, and the other end is connected to the storage bin 720. In other words, the reflow track 710 can transport fully loaded storage cups 20 from the first feed component 110 to the storage bin 720 for centralized processing of defective workpieces 30. For example, a re-inspection device can be installed in the storage bin 720 to re-inspect the workpieces 30. Alternatively, a human re-inspection can be performed at the storage bin 720.

[0051] It is understood that the third feed member 130 can be used to transport workpieces 30 that have been inspected as acceptable. Because the storage bin 720 is located on the side of the third feed member 130 away from the first feed member 110, there is ample space within the bin 720 for re-inspection equipment or for manual inspection. Furthermore, the bin 720's proximity to the third feed member 130 allows workpieces 30 that have been re-inspected and determined to be acceptable to the third feed member 130 to be directly placed into the third feed member 130, where they can flow along with other acceptable workpieces 30 to the next processing station.

[0052] See also Figure 6 and Figure 7 In one embodiment, the conveying assembly 100 further includes a buffer component 140, which is located to one side of the first feeding component 110 where the receiving area 113 is located. One end of the buffer component 140 is used to receive the storage cups 20 conveyed by the first feeding component 110, and the other end is connected to the return track 710. This arrangement allows the buffer component 140 to accommodate fully loaded storage cups 20, leaving space in the receiving area 113 for empty storage cups 20 to enter the receiving area 113.

[0053] See also Figure 7In one embodiment, the buffer component 140 has the function of transporting the storage cup 20, so the buffer component 140 can actively transport the fully loaded storage cup 20 to the return track 710. It should be noted that the buffer component 140 can actively transport the storage cup 20 to the return track 710, or the buffer component 140 can be combined with other structures to transport the storage cup 20 to the return track 710.

[0054] See also Figure 5 In one embodiment, the first feeding component 110, the second feeding component 120, the third feeding component 130 and the buffer component 140 can convey materials by conveying with conveyor belts, friction wheels, rollers and double-speed chains.

[0055] Please refer again Figure 4 In one embodiment, the first feeding component 110 further includes a first transport structure 112, which is disposed within the base 111 and is configured to contact the storage cup 20 to drive the storage cup 20 in motion. Furthermore, a certain distance exists between the first transport structure 112 and the top surface of the base 111. The top surface of the first transport structure 112 and the inner surface of the base 111 together form a feeding channel 110a. The cup holder 21 is located within the feeding channel 110a, enabling the entire storage cup 20 to move along the feeding channel 110a. Furthermore, the first transport structure 112 can be configured as a conveyor belt structure, a friction wheel structure, a roller structure, a double-speed chain structure, or the like.

[0056] See also Figure 8 and Figure 9 , combined with Figure 5 In one embodiment, the conveying device 10 further includes a first positioning assembly 400 and a second positioning assembly 500. The first positioning assembly 400 is disposed on the second material conveying component 120 and is used to position the workpiece 30 conveyed by the second material conveying component 120. The transport assembly 300 is used to pick up the workpiece 30 positioned by the first positioning assembly 400 and transfer it to the storage cup 20 in the receiving area 113. Because the first positioning assembly 400 can position the workpiece 30 conveyed by the second material conveying component 120, the transport assembly 300 can accurately pick up the workpiece 30 and place it into the storage cup 20.

[0057] See also Figure 10In one embodiment, the first positioning assembly 400 includes a bracket 410, a first driver 420, and a positioning member 430. The bracket 410 is mounted on the second feed member 120 so that the bracket 410 does not affect the transport of the workpiece 30 by the second feed member 120. The first driver 420 is mounted on the bracket 410. The positioning member 430 includes at least two clamping rollers 431, which are arranged side by side along a reference direction. The first driver 420 is connected to the two positioning members 430 to drive the two positioning members 430 to move toward and away from each other in a direction intersecting the reference direction. In other words, under the drive of the first driver 420, the two rows of clamping rollers 431 can move toward and away from each other to clamp and position the workpiece 30 between the two rows of clamping rollers 431, thereby positioning the workpiece 30. At least the side of the clamping rollers 431 of the positioning member 430 facing the other positioning member 430 is a curved surface. It is understood that the side of the clamping roller 431 facing the other positioning member 430 is also the side of the clamping roller 431 that contacts and positions the workpiece 30. This side is configured as a curved surface, which can be compatible with various shapes of workpieces 30 and provide a stable positioning effect. As one example, the workpiece 30 can be disc-shaped.

[0058] Furthermore, the reference direction may be parallel to the first direction S1 , and the two positioning members 430 may move toward and away from each other along the second direction S2 .

[0059] See also Figure 6 In one embodiment, a second positioning assembly 500 is disposed on the first material feeding component 110 and is used to position the material storage cup 20. The second positioning assembly 500 includes a reference block 510 and a push member 520. The reference block 510 and the push member 520 are disposed opposite each other. The push member 520 is movably disposed on the base 111 to push the material storage cup 20 in the material receiving area 113 toward the side where the reference block 510 is located. The reference block 510 and the push member 520 clamp the material storage cup 20 to position it. Positioning the material storage cup 20 in the material receiving area 113 by the second positioning assembly 500 allows the material storage cup 20 to be accurately positioned in the desired position, facilitating the transfer assembly 300 to load the workpiece 30 into the material storage cup 20.

[0060] As mentioned above, the first positioning component 400 is used to position the workpiece 30 before transfer, and the second positioning component 500 is used to position the storage cup 20 for filling the workpiece 30. Therefore, the component for picking up of the conveying component 300 (i.e., the picking component 340 mentioned below) can accurately transfer the workpiece 30 from the second feeding component 120 to the first feeding component 110 by moving between the two positions, so that the filling process of the workpiece 30 is accurate and efficient.

[0061] See also Figure 6The second positioning assembly 500 further includes a second driver 530, which is connected to the push member 520 to drive the push member 520 toward and away from the reference block 510. Furthermore, along the second direction S2, the push member 520 and the reference block 510 can be located on different sides of the first carrying structure 112 to clamp and position the storage cup 20 transported by the first carrying structure 112. Of course, in another embodiment, the second driver 530 can also be connected to both the push member 520 and the reference block 510, so that both can actively move toward and away from the other to clamp and position the storage cup 20 in the material receiving area 113.

[0062] See also Figure 11 In one embodiment, the reference block 510 and the push member 520 are disposed on the top side of the base 111. Of the two facing sides of the push member 520 and the reference block 510, at least one has its top side further away from the other side than its bottom side. The sides of the push member 520 and the reference block 510 facing each other are referred to as the active surface 501. Specifically, the active surface 501 of at least one of the push member 520 and the reference block 510 is tilted. Furthermore, the active surface 501 is tilted outward from the bottom side to the top side along the third direction S3. Thus, when the push member 520 and the reference block 510 are clamped toward each other, the active surface 501 can drive the clamped material storage cup 20 upward along the third direction S3, separating the material storage cup 20 from the first carrier structure 112. This allows the material storage cup 20 to remain stably in the material receiving area 113 without being affected by the driving motion of the first carrier structure 112, facilitating stable loading of the material storage cup 20 with workpieces 30. In other words, with this configuration, when the storage cup 20 is filled with the workpiece 30 in the receiving area 113 , the first transport structure 112 does not need to be stopped, which reduces control difficulty and avoids repeated starting and stopping of the first transport structure 112 .

[0063] Furthermore, the action surfaces 501 of the resisting member 520 and the reference block 510 may both be configured to be inclined.

[0064] Of course, the present application is not limited to separating the material storage cup 20 from the first transport structure 112 via the inclined active surface 501. In another embodiment, the conveying device 10 further includes a lifting assembly (not shown, the same applies below), with a portion of the material receiving area 113 hollowed out, and the lifting assembly aligned with the hollowed-out area 114. The lifting assembly is used to lift the material storage cup 20 within the material receiving area 113, allowing it to separate from the first material conveying member 110. Furthermore, the lifting assembly can lift the material storage cup 20 along the third direction S3.

[0065] Combine Figure 4The number of first transport structures 112 can be two, spaced apart and arranged side by side, and the two first transport structures 112 jointly drive the movement of the storage cup 20. In this case, the space between the two first transport structures 112 constitutes the aforementioned hollow area 114, which allows the lifting assembly to lift the storage cup 20. Furthermore, the two first transport structures 112 can be spaced apart and arranged side by side in the second direction S2, which will be discussed below. Of course, when the first transport structures 112 are configured for other forms of transportation, the formation of the hollow area 114 can be modified accordingly, and this will not be further described here.

[0066] Please refer again Figure 6 In one embodiment, the conveying device 10 further includes a stop assembly 600 disposed on the base 111 and located relatively upstream of the receiving area 113. When a storage cup 20 is filled with a workpiece 30 in the receiving area 113, the stop assembly 600 prevents other storage cups 20 located upstream from moving into the receiving area 113, reducing the risk of storage cups 20 continuously colliding with other storage cups 20 located within the receiving area 113 and thereby relatively improving the positional stability of the storage cups 20 within the receiving area 113. The stop assembly 600 includes a stop member 610 located upstream of the receiving area 113. The stop member 610 is movably disposed on the base 111 to extend into and out of the feeding channel 110a of the first feeding member 110. When the stop member 610 extends into the base 111, it blocks the movement of the storage cup 20 along the feeding channel 110a.

[0067] See also Figure 8 , combined with Figure 6 Furthermore, the stop assembly 600 further includes a stop driver 620, and the stop member 610 is rotatably connected to the base 111. The stop driver 620 is connected to the stop member 610 to drive the stop member 610 to rotate, so that the stop member 610 can rotate to a position extending into the material feeding channel 110a, and the stop member 610 can rotate to a position exiting the material feeding channel 110a.

[0068] Please continue reading Figure 9 and Figure 10 In one embodiment, the second transport component 120 includes a first base frame 121 and a second transport structure 122. The second transport structure 122 is disposed on the first base frame 121 and is configured to contact the workpiece 30 and drive the workpiece 30 to move. The bracket 410 is mounted on the first base frame 121. The second transport structure 122 can be configured as a conveyor belt structure, a friction wheel structure, a roller structure, a double-speed chain structure, etc.

[0069] See also Figure 2 , combined with Figure 5In one embodiment, the third feeding component 130 includes a second base frame (not shown, the same below) and a third carrying structure 131. The third carrying structure 131 is disposed on the second base frame and is configured to contact the workpiece 30 and drive the workpiece 30 to move. The third carrying structure 131 can be configured as a conveyor belt structure, a friction wheel structure, a roller structure, a double-speed chain structure, etc.

[0070] See also Figure 2 and Figure 5 In one embodiment, the first feeding component 110 feeds the storage cup 20 along the first direction S1, and the first feeding component 110, the second feeding component 120 and the third feeding component 130 are arranged side by side along the second direction S2, and the first direction S1 intersects the second direction S2. Figure 12 In one embodiment, the transport assembly 300 includes a gantry 310, a first drive module 320, a second drive module 330, and a pickup member 340. The first drive module 320 is disposed on the gantry 310 and is connected to the pickup member 340 to drive the pickup member 340 to move in the second direction S2. It will be readily understood that the first feed component 110 and the second feed component 120 are arranged side by side in the second direction S2. Therefore, the pickup member 340 can move in the second direction S2 to a position aligned with the first feed component 110 to load the workpiece 30 into the storage cup 20. Simultaneously, the pickup member 340 can also move in the second direction S2 to a position aligned with the second feed component 120 to pick up the workpiece 30 conveyed by the second feed component 120.

[0071] Furthermore, the gantry 310 is located above the first feed component 110 and the second feed component 120 along the third direction S3. The second drive module 330 is connected between the first drive module 320 and the pickup component 340. The second drive module 330 is used to drive the pickup component 340 to move relative to the gantry 310 along the third direction S3 to move closer to and away from the horizontal plane where the first feed component 110 and the second feed component 120 are located, thereby facilitating the picking up of the workpiece 30 and placing the workpiece 30 into the storage cup 20.

[0072] It is understood that the stand 230 can extend along the third direction S3 away from the base 111 to support the first deflector 210 and the second deflector 220 so that they are suspended in the third direction S3 relative to the base 111. Similarly, the bracket 410 can be located above the first base 121 in the third direction S3.

[0073] In one embodiment, the first direction S1, the second direction S2, and the third direction S3 intersect with each other. Further, the first direction S1, the second direction S2, and the third direction S3 are perpendicular to each other.

[0074] Please refer again Figure 7In one embodiment, the buffer component 140 includes a third base frame 141 and a fourth transport structure 142. The fourth transport structure 142 is disposed on the third base frame 141. The fourth transport structure 142 can extend in the same direction as the first feed component 110 and transport the storage cup 20. That is, the fourth transport structure 142 extends along the first direction S1 and transports the storage cup 20 along the first direction S1, thereby smoothly receiving the storage cup 20 transferred from the first feed component 110. Because the return track 710 needs to span the second feed component 120 and the third feed component 130, the direction in which the return track 710 extends is generally the same as the second direction S2, i.e., it intersects with the direction in which the fourth transport structure 142 extends. At this time, the conveying device 10 also includes a side push assembly 800, which is arranged at one end where the cache component 140 is connected to the return track 710, and the side push assembly 800 and the return track 710 are respectively located on different sides of the cache component 140. The side push assembly 800 is used to push the storage cup 20 at the cache component 140 into the return track 710.

[0075] Furthermore, the side push assembly 800 includes a third driver 810 and a side push block 820. The third driver 810 is disposed on the third base frame 141 and is connected to the side push block 820 to drive the side push block 820 to move in the second direction S2. The return track 710 can extend in the second direction S2, so the side push assembly 800 can conveniently push the storage cup 20 at the buffer component 140 into the return track 710.

[0076] Please continue reading Figure 7 In one embodiment, the buffer component 140 may also be provided with a stopper assembly 600 as described above. In this case, a stopper 610 is located at one end of the buffer component 140 near the first feed component 110. The stopper 610 is movably mounted on the third base frame 141 to allow it to enter and exit the feed area of ​​the buffer component 140. When the stopper 610 enters the feed area, it can block the storage cup 20. This arrangement reduces the chance of storage cups 20 stacking on the side pusher assembly 800, preventing the side pusher block 820 from pushing a storage cup 20 into the return track 710 and then interfering with another storage cup 20, preventing it from returning to its original position.

[0077] Please continue reading Figure 7In one embodiment, the return track 710 includes a first end 711 and a second end 712. The first end 711 is connected to the first feed component 110, and the second end 712 is connected to the storage bin 720. The return track 710 is tilted, with the first end 711 positioned at a higher elevation in the third direction S3 than the second end 712. Consequently, once the storage cup 20 enters the return track 710, it automatically slides from the first end 711 to the second end 712 under the action of gravity. This eliminates the need for the return assembly 700 to actively transport the storage cup 20, simplifying the structure of the return assembly 700. The return assembly 700 eliminates the need for a complex drive module for the return track 710, facilitating its installation above the second and third feed components 120 and 130. As previously mentioned, the first end 711 may be connected to the first feed component 110 via the buffer component 140.

[0078] It should be noted that the conveying device 10 provided in each embodiment of the present application is not limited to use in a detection device, and the conveying device 10 can also be used in other equipment with similar conveying requirements.

[0079] The technical features of the above-mentioned embodiments can be combined arbitrarily. In order to make the description concise, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above-mentioned embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0080] The above-described embodiments merely represent several implementation methods of the present application. While the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the patent application. It should be noted that a person of ordinary skill in the art may make various modifications and improvements without departing from the spirit of the present application, and these modifications and improvements fall within the scope of protection of the present application. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present patent application shall be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A conveying device, characterized in that: The conveying device comprises: A conveying assembly, the conveying assembly comprising a first material conveying component, the first material conveying component being used to convey the material storage cup; A flow guide frame, the flow guide frame is mounted on the first material feeding component, the flow guide frame includes a first flow guide plate and a second flow guide plate, the first flow guide plate and the second flow guide plate are suspended above the first material feeding component, the first flow guide plate and the second flow guide plate are spaced and sandwiched to form a flow guide channel, the flow guide channel extends along the feeding direction of the first material feeding component, and the limiting edge strip of the material storage cup passes through the flow guide channel; A detection module, wherein the detection medium of the detection module is injected into the storage cup through the gap between adjacent limiting edge strips.

2. The conveying device according to claim 1, characterized in that The first material feeding component includes a base, and the guide frame includes a vertical frame. The vertical frame is connected to the outer wall of the base and extends above the base. The vertical frame is connected to the top side of the first guide plate and the second guide plate. The first guide plate and the second guide plate are suspended relative to the base.

3. The conveying device according to claim 2, characterized in that The stand includes a first frame and a second frame, the first frame and the second frame are respectively connected to opposite sides of the base, the first frame is connected to the first guide plate, and the second frame is connected to the second guide plate. The first frame and the second frame are arranged at intervals so that the guide channel passes through from top to bottom.

4. The conveying device according to claim 1, characterized in that The first material feeding component has a material receiving area, and the orthographic projection of the flow guide frame on the first material feeding component does not overlap with the material receiving area; The conveying device also includes a transport component and a first positioning component. The conveying component also includes a second feeding component. The first positioning component is arranged on the second feeding component and is used to position the workpiece transported by the second feeding component. The transport component is used to pick up the workpiece positioned by the first positioning component and transfer it to the storage cup in the material receiving area.

5. The conveying device according to claim 4, characterized in that The first positioning assembly includes a bracket, a first driver, and a positioning member. The bracket is mounted on the second feeding member. The first driver is mounted on the bracket. The positioning member has at least two clamping rollers arranged side by side along a reference direction. The first driver is connected to the two positioning members to drive the two positioning members to move toward and away from each other in a direction intersecting the reference direction. Wherein, at least the side surface of the clamping roller of the positioning member facing the other positioning member is an arc surface.

6. The conveying device according to claim 4, characterized in that The first feeding component includes a base, and the conveying device also includes a second positioning component, which is arranged on the first feeding component. The second positioning component includes a reference block and a push member arranged opposite to each other, and the push member is movably arranged on the base to push the storage cup in the material receiving area toward the side where the reference block is located. The reference block and the push member position the storage cup by clamping.

7. The conveying device according to claim 6, characterized in that The reference block and the push member are arranged on the top side of the base, and of the two side surfaces of the push member and the reference block facing each other, the top side of at least one is farther away from the other than the bottom side; or The conveying device further includes a lifting component, a portion of the material receiving area is hollowed out, the lifting component is aligned with the hollowed out area, and the lifting component is used to lift the material storage cup in the material receiving area.

8. The conveying device according to claim 7, characterized in that The conveying device also includes a stop assembly, which includes a stop member. The stop member is located on the upstream side of the material receiving area. The stop member is movably provided on the base to extend into and exit the material delivery channel of the first material delivery component. When the stop member extends into the base, it can prevent the storage cup from moving along the material delivery channel.

9. The conveying device according to claim 4, characterized in that The conveying assembly further includes a third feeding component for conveying workpieces, wherein the first feeding component, the second feeding component and the third feeding component are arranged side by side in sequence, and the height positions of the second feeding component and the third feeding component are lower than that of the first feeding component; The conveying device also includes a reflux component, which includes a reflux track and a receiving bin. The receiving bin is arranged on the side of the third feeding component away from the first feeding component. The reflux track spans the second feeding component and the third feeding component and is used to transport the storage cup. One end of the reflux track is connected to the first feeding component, and the other end is connected to the receiving bin.

10. The conveying device according to claim 9, characterized in that The conveying assembly also includes a cache component, which is located on the side of the material receiving area of ​​the first feeding component. One end of the cache component is used to receive the storage cup conveyed by the first feeding component, and the other end is connected to the return track.

11. A detection device, characterized in that: The detection device comprises the conveying device according to any one of claims 1 to 10.

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