Carrying device and apparatus

Abstract

The application provides a carrying device and equipment for carrying a feeder, the feeder is rotatably connected with a lock buckle, and a through slot is formed in the feeder. The carrying device comprises a rack, a movement device, an unlocking mechanism, and a carrying mechanism. The rack is used for being connected with the movement device, the movement device is used for driving the rack to move, the unlocking mechanism comprises an unlocking driving part and a shift fork, the unlocking driving part is connected with the rack, the shift fork is connected with the unlocking driving part, the shift fork is used for abutting against the lock buckle, the unlocking driving part is used for driving the shift fork to move so that the lock buckle rotates, thereby unlocking the feeder, the carrying mechanism comprises a carrying driving part and a carrying part, the carrying driving part is connected with the rack, the carrying part is connected with the carrying driving part, and the carrying driving part is used for driving the carrying part to move so that the carrying part enters or moves out of the through slot. The movement device is used for driving the rack to move so that the carrying part and the feeder move synchronously.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of automation technology, and in particular to a handling device and equipment. Background Technology

[0002] In the production of electronic devices using Surface Mount Technology (SMT), feeders are required to supply materials to the placement equipment. When the feeder runs out of tape, workers need to manually rotate the latch on the feeder to unlock it, allowing the feeder to move relative to the placement equipment. Then, the feeder is removed from the placement equipment, and another feeder loaded with tape is moved to the placement equipment and locked again to complete the feeder replacement, resulting in wasted manpower. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In view of the above, it is necessary to provide a handling device and equipment to solve the above-mentioned defects.

[0004] In a first aspect, embodiments of this application provide a conveying device for conveying a feeder, wherein a latch is rotatably connected to the feeder, and a through slot is formed on the feeder. The conveying device includes: a frame for connecting to a motion device for driving the frame to move; an unlocking mechanism including an unlocking drive member and a fork, the unlocking drive member being connected to the frame, the fork being connected to the unlocking drive member, the fork being used to abut against the latch, and the unlocking drive member being used to drive the fork to move so that the latch rotates, thereby unlocking the feeder; and a conveying mechanism including a conveying drive member and a conveying member, the conveying drive member being connected to the frame, and the conveying member being connected to the conveying drive member, the conveying drive member being used to drive the conveying member to move so that the conveying member enters or exits the through slot; wherein the motion device is used to drive the frame to move so that the conveying member and the feeder move synchronously.

[0005] Optionally, the unlocking drive is rotatably connected to the frame, and the frame has a guide groove that extends in a circumferential direction. The unlocking mechanism also includes a connecting seat, which is connected to the unlocking drive and the shift fork. The connecting seat is partially housed in the guide groove. The unlocking drive is used to drive the connecting seat to move in the direction of the guide groove so that the shift fork moves synchronously.

[0006] Optionally, the connector includes: a first connecting part connected to the unlocking drive; a second connecting part rotatably connected to the first connecting part, and a shift fork connected to the second connecting part; and a movable part connected to the second connecting part and received in a guide groove, the movable part being used to move along the guide groove.

[0007] Optionally, the frame includes: a fixed plate for connecting to the motion device, wherein the unlocking drive is rotatably connected to the fixed plate; and a guide frame connected to the fixed plate, wherein a guide groove is formed on the guide frame.

[0008] Optionally, the feeder is provided with a slot, and the conveying device further includes: a locking mechanism, which includes a locking drive and a locking member. The locking drive is connected to the frame, and the locking member is connected to the locking drive. The locking drive is used to drive the locking member to move in the vertical direction, and the locking member is used to move to lock with the slot. The motion device is used to drive the frame to move in the first horizontal direction so that the locking member and the feeder move synchronously. The vertical direction is perpendicular to the first horizontal direction.

[0009] Optionally, the conveying device further includes: a clamping mechanism, which is spaced apart from the conveying mechanism in a first horizontal direction. The clamping mechanism includes a clamping drive and two clamping members. The clamping drive is connected to the frame, and the two clamping members are spaced apart in a second horizontal direction and are both connected to the clamping drive. The two clamping members are used to cooperate in clamping the feeder, and the clamping drive is used to drive the two clamping members to move closer to or further away from each other. The motion device is used to drive the frame to move in the first horizontal direction so as to drive the two clamping members and the feeder to move synchronously. The second horizontal direction is perpendicular to the first horizontal direction and the vertical direction.

[0010] Optionally, the shift fork and locking member are located on one side of the frame in the vertical direction, and the conveying member and clamping member are located on the other side of the frame in the vertical direction. The motion device is used to drive the frame to rotate so that the shift fork and locking member are facing the feeder, or so that the conveying member and clamping member are facing the feeder.

[0011] Optionally, the conveying mechanism further includes: a moving drive unit connected to the frame and connected to the conveying drive unit, the moving drive unit being used to drive the conveying drive unit and the conveying unit to move in the vertical direction, so that the conveying unit moves closer to or further away from the feeder in the vertical direction.

[0012] Optionally, there are multiple unlocking mechanisms, which are spaced apart in the second horizontal direction. Each unlocking mechanism is used to unlock the feeder of the corresponding specification.

[0013] Secondly, embodiments of this application provide a conveying device for conveying feeders. A latch is rotatably connected to the feeder, and a through slot is provided on the feeder. The conveying device includes: a moving device; a receiving device disposed on one side of the moving device, the receiving device being used to receive multiple feeders; as in any of the above conveying devices, the conveying device is connected to the moving device, the moving device being used to drive the conveying device to move, so that the conveying device conveys the feeders to the receiving device, or removes the feeders from the receiving device.

[0014] The conveying device and equipment provided in this application enable the unlocking drive component to move the shift fork, which rotates the feeder's latch, thus achieving automatic unlocking and locking of the feeder. After the conveying component passes through the feeder's slot, the motion device can drive the conveying device to move in multiple directions, thereby achieving automatic conveying of the feeder. In this way, the conveying device and equipment can automatically disassemble and install the feeder on the placement equipment, reducing manual operation work during feeder disassembly and installation, reducing labor costs, and improving the efficiency of feeder disassembly and installation. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a front view of the conveying equipment in an embodiment of this application.

[0016] Figure 2 This is a first structural schematic diagram of the conveying device and feeder in the embodiments of this application.

[0017] Figure 3 This is a second structural schematic diagram of the conveying device and feeder in the embodiments of this application.

[0018] Figure 4 yes Figure 2 Enlarged view of section IV in the middle.

[0019] Figure 5 This is a partial structural cutaway view of the conveying device in the embodiments of this application.

[0020] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 Enlarged view of section VI.

[0021] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the conveying device and the feeder after the motion device drives the conveying device to rotate in the embodiments of this application.

[0022] Explanation of key component symbols: 100. Handling equipment; 101. Machine base; 102. Storage device; 103. Motion device; 104. Handling device; 10. Frame; 11. Fixing plate; 12. Guide frame; 121. Reception space; 122. Guide groove; 13. Support frame; 14. Connecting frame; 15. Isolation frame; 20. Unlocking mechanism; 21. Unlocking drive component; 22. Shift fork; 221. Notch; 23. Connecting seat; 231. First connecting part; 232. Second connecting part; 233. 30. Moving part; 31. Transport mechanism; 32. Transport drive; 32. Transport component; 321. Groove; 33. Moving drive; 40. Snap-fit ​​mechanism; 41. Snap-fit ​​drive; 42. Snap-fit ​​component; 421. Moving part; 422. Protrusion; 423. Guide wheel; 50. Clamping mechanism; 51. Clamping drive; 52. Clamping component; 105. Moving device; 200. Feeder; 201. Lock; 202. Through slot; 203. Slot; 300. Patch mounting equipment. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this application, and not all of the embodiments.

[0024] The term "multiple" in this application refers to two or more. Furthermore, it should be understood that the terms "first," "second," etc., used in the description of this application are used only for descriptive purposes and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, nor as indicating or implying order.

[0025] In the description of the embodiments in this application, the words "exemplary" or "for example" are used to indicate that they are examples, illustrations, or descriptions. Any embodiment or design that is described as "exemplary" or "for example" in the embodiments of this application should not be construed as being more preferred or advantageous than other embodiments or design options. Specifically, the use of the words "exemplary" or "for example" is intended to present the relevant concepts in a specific manner.

[0026] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 1 An embodiment of the present application provides a handling device 100.

[0027] It is understood that the handling equipment 100 can handle the feeder 200 to remove it from the placement equipment 300 or install it onto the placement equipment 300. The feeder 200 can carry a tape (not shown) containing multiple electronic components. The placement equipment 300 can acquire the tape from multiple feeders 200 and drive the tape to move, as well as acquire the corresponding electronic components from the tape during the tape's movement. The placement equipment 300 mounts the electronic components onto a circuit board using surface mount technology (SMT).

[0028] Each feeder 200 can be detachably connected to the placement equipment 300. Each feeder 200 can be equipped with a locking mechanism. When the feeder 200 is on the placement equipment 300 and locked, the feeder 200 and the placement equipment 300 are relatively fixed; when the feeder 200 is on the placement equipment 300 and unlocked, the feeder 200 can move relative to the placement equipment 300. The locking mechanism can include a latch 201. The latch 201 is rotatably connected to the feeder 200, and rotation of the latch 201 in two circumferential directions can respectively lock and unlock the feeder 200.

[0029] When the tape in the feeder 200 on the placement equipment 300 is exhausted, the transfer device 100 can unlock the feeder 200 and remove it from the placement equipment 300. Then, the transfer device 100 can also move another feeder 200 loaded with tape onto the placement equipment 300 and lock the feeder 200 to achieve feeder 200 replacement.

[0030] It is understandable that the feeder 200 is connected to the latch 201 (see...) Figure 2 The principles underlying locking and unlocking are the same or similar to those commonly used in related fields, and will not be elaborated further in the embodiments of this application. Similarly, the principle by which the placement equipment 300 acquires electronic components from the feeder 200's tape and mounts them onto the circuit board is also the same or similar to those commonly used in related fields, and will not be elaborated further in the embodiments of this application.

[0031] Please refer to the following: Figure 2 and Figure 3In one embodiment, the handling device 100 may include a machine base 101, a storage device 102, a motion device 103, and a handling device 104. The machine base 101 may be located in the same environment as the placement device 300. The storage device 102 may be located on one side of the machine base 101. The storage device 102 may store multiple feeders 200. The motion device 103 may be fixedly mounted on the machine base 101. The handling device 104 may be fixedly connected to the motion device 103. The handling device 104 may unlock and lock the feeders 200 and may acquire the feeders 200. The motion device 103 may drive the handling device 104 to move in multiple directions and may drive the handling device 104 to rotate, thereby causing the feeders 200 acquired by the handling device 104 to move and rotate synchronously.

[0032] It is understandable that the length, width, and height directions of the handling equipment 100 can be defined as the first horizontal direction, the second horizontal direction, and the vertical direction, respectively. For example, the first horizontal direction could be... Figure 2 and Figure 3 The X direction and its opposite direction are shown. The second horizontal direction can be... Figure 2 and Figure 3 The Y-direction and its opposite direction are shown; the vertical direction can be... Figure 2 and Figure 3 The Z-direction and its opposite direction are shown. Figure 2 and Figure 3 The direction the X-direction arrow points is the positive direction in the first horizontal direction, and the direction the X-direction arrow turns away from is the opposite direction in the first horizontal direction.

[0033] For example, the machine 101 may be located on one side of the patching equipment 300 in the first horizontal direction, the motion device 103 may be located at the top of the machine 101 in the vertical direction, and the storage device 102 may be located on one side of the machine 101 and the motion device 103 in the second horizontal direction.

[0034] It is understood that the feeder 200 can be locked or unlocked by moving along a first horizontal direction on a preset track of the placement equipment 300, thereby achieving this through the locking mechanism of the feeder 200 and a preset mechanism on the track that cooperates with the locking mechanism. Specifically, when the feeder 200 moves in the positive direction of the first horizontal direction, the feeder 200 on the placement equipment 300 can be locked; when the feeder 200 moves in the opposite direction of the first horizontal direction, the feeder 200 on the placement equipment 300 can be unlocked.

[0035] In the embodiments of this application, the fixing method during fixed connection and fixed installation is not specifically limited. For example, the fixing method may include, but is not limited to, bolt fixing, welding fixing, integral molding fixing, snap-on fixing, etc.

[0036] For example, the conveying device 104 and the motion device 103 can be fixedly connected by a quick-change plate. The conveying device 104 can be fixedly connected to the quick-change plate by a snap and / or bolts, and the motion device 103 can be fixedly connected to the quick-change plate by a snap and / or bolts.

[0037] In the embodiments of this application, the type of motion device 103 is not specifically limited. For example, motion device 103 may be, but is not limited to, a multi-degree-of-freedom robotic arm.

[0038] In some cases, when the receiving device 102 receives the feeder 200, the feeder 200 can be locked to achieve relative fixation with the receiving device 102. The method of locking the feeder 200 to achieve relative fixation with the receiving device 102 is the same as or similar to the method of locking the feeder 200 to achieve relative fixation with the placement equipment 300, and will not be described in detail here.

[0039] In other cases, the storage device 102 may have multiple storage slots (not shown). When the storage device 102 stores the feeders 200, the multiple feeders 200 may be at least partially housed in their respective storage slots, so as to realize the receiving and storage of the multiple feeders 200 by the storage device 102.

[0040] In some embodiments, the handling device 100 may further include a moving device 105. The moving device 105 may be fixedly installed on the bottom of the machine base 101 and may drive the machine base 101 and the motion device 103 to move, so that the machine base 101, the motion device 103 and the handling device 104 may approach or move away from the placement equipment 300 when the feeder 200 of the placement equipment 300 needs to be replaced.

[0041] In some cases, the storage device 102 can be placed on the ground or on the machine 101 to maintain a fixed position relative to the patch assembly equipment 300. In other cases, the storage device 102 can be fixedly mounted on the side of the machine 101 and move synchronously with the machine 101. The embodiments of this application are not limited in this respect.

[0042] In the embodiments of this application, the type of mobile device 105 is not specifically limited. For example, mobile device 105 may be, but is not limited to, an automated guided vehicle (AGV).

[0043] In some embodiments, the conveying device 104 may include a frame 10, an unlocking mechanism 20, and a conveying mechanism 30. Each feeder 200 is provided with a through groove 202, which extends through the feeder 200 along a second horizontal direction.

[0044] The unlocking mechanism 20 may include an unlocking drive 21 and a shift fork 22. The unlocking drive 21 may be connected to the frame 10, and the shift fork 22 is connected to the unlocking drive 21. The shift fork 22 may abut against the latch 201. The unlocking drive 21 may drive the shift fork 22 to move. When the unlocking drive 21 drives the shift fork 22 to move, the shift fork 22 pushes the latch 201 to rotate. When the latch 201 rotates along a first circumferential direction, it can unlock the feeder 200; when the latch 201 rotates along a second circumferential direction, it can lock the feeder 200.

[0045] The conveying mechanism 30 may include a conveying drive 31 and a conveying component 32. The conveying drive 31 may be connected to the frame 10. The conveying component 32 is connected to the conveying drive 31. The conveying drive 31 can drive the conveying component 32 to move, so that the conveying component 32 passes through the through slot 202. After the conveying component 32 passes through the through slot 202, the conveying device 104 can be fixed relative to the feeder 200. At this time, the motion device 103 can drive the conveying device 104 to move in the first horizontal direction and the vertical direction, so that the feeder 200 moves synchronously.

[0046] It can be understood that, among the first and second circumferential directions, one direction is clockwise and the other is counterclockwise. For example, as... Figure 2 As shown, the first circumferential direction is clockwise (CW), and the second circumferential direction is counterclockwise (CCW).

[0047] Please refer to the following: Figure 4 It can be understood that the side of the shift fork 22 facing the feeder 200 may have a notch 221 adapted to the latch 201 of the feeder 200. The notch 221 can accommodate at least part of the structure of the latch 201, thereby improving the stability of the connection between the shift fork 22 and the latch 201 during the process of the shift fork 22 pushing the latch 201 to rotate.

[0048] It is understood that the unlocking drive 21 can drive the shift fork 22 to move and push the latch 201. The rotation of the latch 201 can unlock the feeder 200. Then, the conveying mechanism 30 can achieve relative fixation with the feeder 200 by having the conveying member 32 pass through the through slot 202, thereby achieving relative fixation between the conveying device 104 and the feeder 200. Then, the motion device 103 can drive the conveying device 104 and the feeder 200 fixed relative to the conveying device 104 to remove the feeder 200 from the placement equipment 300 and transport it to the storage device 102.

[0049] Simultaneously, when a feeder 200 needs to be replenished to the placement machine 300, the motion device 103 can drive the transport device 104 to move to a position close to the corresponding feeder 200. The transport drive component 31 can drive the transport component 32 to pass through the through slot 202 of the corresponding feeder 200. Then, the motion device 103 can drive the transport device 104 and the feeder 200 to move onto the placement machine. The unlocking mechanism 20 can drive the shift fork 22 to rotate to press the latch 201. The rotation of the latch 201 can lock the feeder 200, thereby completing the installation of the feeder 200 on the placement machine 300.

[0050] In this way, the handling equipment 100 can automatically unlock or lock the feeder 200, and can move and transport the feeder 200, thereby enabling automatic disassembly and assembly of the feeder 200, reducing the manual work process for staff and reducing manpower consumption.

[0051] It is understood that a handle can be formed between the top of the feeder 200 and the top wall of the through groove 202. When the conveying member 32 passes through the through groove 202 in the second horizontal direction, part of the structure of the conveying member 32 can abut against the top wall of the through groove 202 to receive the handle formed on the feeder 200. At the same time, part of the structure of the conveying member 32 can abut against the side wall of the through groove 202 in the first horizontal direction to restrict the relative movement of the conveying member 32 and the feeder 200 in the first horizontal direction. At this time, the movement of the conveying member 32 in the vertical direction and the first horizontal direction can drive the unlocked feeder 200 to move synchronously, so as to realize the conveying device 104 to convey the feeder 200.

[0052] In the embodiments of this application, the type and quantity of the transport component 32 are not specifically limited.

[0053] For example, there can be two transport members 32. The transport drive 31 can drive the two transport members 32 to move closer or further apart in a second horizontal direction. The two transport members 32 can cooperate in clamping the portion of the feeder 200 with the through slot 202 in the second horizontal direction. A groove 321 can be formed on the side of the two transport members 32 facing each other. The groove 321 can accommodate the portion between the top of the feeder 200 and the top wall of the through slot 202. In each transport member 32, the portion between the inner wall of the groove 321 away from the transport drive 31 and the side of the transport member 32 that is vertically opposite to the transport drive 31 can pass through the through slot 202 of the feeder 200 in the second horizontal direction. Thus, the two transport members 32 can clamp the feeder 200 through the side walls of the two grooves 321, and part of the structure of the two transport members 32 can pass through the through slot 202, thereby fixing the two transport members 32 relative to the feeder 200 and enabling the transport device 104 to acquire the feeder 200. When the motion device 103 drives the conveying device 104 to move and rotate, the feeder 200 acquired by the conveying device 104 is relatively fixed to the two conveying components 32, so the feeder 200 can move and rotate synchronously.

[0054] It is understood that the conveying drive 31 can be an electric or pneumatic drive with linear drive function. In the embodiments of this application, the type of the conveying drive 31 is not specifically limited. For example, the conveying drive 31 can be, but is not limited to, a cylinder, an electric cylinder, etc.

[0055] For example, the conveying drive 31 can be an electric cylinder with two movers, which can be fixedly connected to two conveying components 32 respectively. The two movers of the conveying drive 31 can move closer to or further away from each other in a second horizontal direction. The operator can operate a control device (not shown) that is communicatively connected to the conveying drive 31 to adjust the moving distance of the two movers of the conveying drive 31, thereby adjusting the moving distance of the two conveying components 32 connected to the two movers respectively, so that the two conveying components 32 can acquire feeders 200 of different specifications.

[0056] It is understandable that the thickness of feeders 200 of different specifications may vary in the second horizontal direction. According to the specifications of feeders 200 required by the conveying device 104, the operator can adjust the moving mechanism of the two moving parts of the conveying component 32 through the electronic device to avoid the feeder 200 being squeezed when the two conveying components 32 approach each other, which would cause damage to the feeder 200.

[0057] It is understood that the control device can be a device with human-computer interaction, communication, and information processing functions. In the embodiments of this application, the type of control device is not specifically limited. For example, an electronic device can be, but is not limited to, a personal computer, an industrial computer, a dedicated control panel, etc.

[0058] Please refer to the following: Figure 5 and Figure 6 In some embodiments, the frame 10 may include a fixed plate 11, a guide frame 12, a support frame 13, a connecting frame 14, and an isolation frame 15. The fixed plate 11 may be fixedly connected to the conveying device 104, and the conveying device 104 is connected to the fixed plate 11 on one side of the fixed plate 11 in a first horizontal direction. The conveying device 104 can be driven to move and rotate by driving the fixed plate 11. The top end of the unlocking drive member 21 is rotatably connected to the side of the fixed plate 11 opposite to the moving device 103 in the first horizontal direction, and the axial direction of the rotation center axis of the unlocking drive member 21 coincides with the second horizontal direction.

[0059] The guide frame 12 is fixedly mounted on the fixing plate 11, facing away from the motion device 103 in a first horizontal direction, and is oriented towards the patch assembly 300. The guide frame 12 has a receiving space 121 that extends vertically through the guide frame 12 and through the side of the guide frame 12 facing away from the fixing plate 11 in the first horizontal direction. A guide groove 122 is also provided on the side of the guide frame 12, extending through the guide frame 12 in a second horizontal direction and communicating with the receiving space 121. The guide groove 122 can extend circumferentially and can be in the shape of an incomplete arc.

[0060] The unlocking mechanism 20 may further include a connecting seat 23, which can be connected between the fork 22 and the unlocking mechanism 20, with the fork 22 located on the side of the connecting seat 23 opposite to the unlocking drive member 21. The connecting seat 23 can be partially housed within the receiving space 121 and partially housed within the guide groove 122. The fork 22 can protrude from the side of the guide frame 12 opposite to the fixed plate 11 in a first horizontal direction, and can also protrude from the bottom of the guide frame 12. The unlocking drive member 21 can drive the connecting seat 23 to move along the extension direction of the guide groove 122, thereby causing the fork 22 to move synchronously, realizing the pushing or pressing of the latch 201.

[0061] The connecting frame 14 can be fixedly mounted on the rack 10 away from the motion device 103 in the first horizontal direction and is positioned facing the patch device 300. The top of the unlocking drive 21 can be partially accommodated within the space formed by the connecting frame 14. The transport drive 31 is located on the side of the connecting frame 14 away from the fixing plate 11 in the first horizontal direction and is movably connected to the connecting frame 14 in the vertical direction.

[0062] The support frame 13 can be located on the side of the fixed plate 11 facing away from the motion device 103 in the first horizontal direction and is intended to face the patch assembly 300. The support frame 13 and the fixed plate 11 are spaced apart in the first horizontal direction. The support frame 13 and the fixed plate 11 remain relatively fixed. The guide frame 12 can be located between the support frame 13 and the fixed plate 11. The support frame 13 and the connecting frame 14 are spaced apart in the vertical direction, and the support frame 13 and the guide frame 12 are also spaced apart in the vertical direction.

[0063] One side of the isolation frame 15 is opposite to the motion device 103 in the first horizontal direction from the fixing plate 11 and is fixedly connected to the side facing the patch device 300. The other side is fixedly connected to the support frame 13, so that the support frame 13 and the fixing plate 11 are spaced apart in the first horizontal direction. The projection of the isolation frame 15 in the second horizontal direction coincides with the projection of the guide frame 12 in the second horizontal direction. At least a portion of the frame of the isolation frame 15 is spaced apart from the guide frame 12 in the second horizontal direction, and at least a portion of the frame of the isolation frame 15 is located vertically between the guide frame 12 and the connecting frame 14.

[0064] The conveying mechanism 30 may further include a moving drive component 33. The moving drive component 33 may be fixedly mounted on the support frame 13 and located on the side of the support frame 13 facing the fixed plate 11 in the first horizontal direction. The moving drive component 33 may be fixedly connected to the conveying drive component 31. The moving drive component 33 may drive the conveying drive component 31 and the conveying component 32 to move synchronously in the vertical direction, so that the conveying component 32 can protrude from the top of the connecting frame 14.

[0065] It is understood that the shift fork 22 and the conveying component 32 can be located on opposite sides of the frame 10 in the vertical direction. The motion device 103 can drive the frame 10 to rotate, thereby causing the shift fork 22 or the conveying component 32 to face the feeder 200. When the unlocking drive 21 is working, it can keep the drive connecting seat 23 moving linearly in a direction perpendicular to the second horizontal direction. The movement trajectory of the connecting seat 23 is restricted by the guide groove 122 and moves along the extension direction of the guide groove 122. At this time, the unlocking drive 21 can rotate relative to the fixed plate 11, thereby allowing the connecting seat 23 to move smoothly. The shift fork 22 can move synchronously with the connecting seat 23, thereby moving closer to or further away from the corresponding latch 201 along an incomplete arc, realizing the pushing or pressing of the latch 201.

[0066] After the feeder 200 is unlocked, the motion device 103 can drive the frame 10 to rotate, so that the transport member 32 faces the feeder 200. Then, the movement drive 33 can drive the transport member 32 to move vertically closer to the feeder 200, and move the transport member 32 until its projection in the second horizontal direction coincides with the projection of the feeder 200 in the second horizontal direction. Then, the transport drive 31 can drive the transport member 32 to move, so that the transport member 32 passes through the through slot 202 of the feeder 200, so that the transport device 104 can acquire the feeder 200.

[0067] It is understood that the unlocking drive component 21 can be an electric or pneumatic drive component with linear motion drive function. In the embodiments of this application, the type of unlocking drive component 21 is not specifically limited. For example, the unlocking drive component 21 can be, but is not limited to, a cylinder, a linear motor, etc.

[0068] For example, the unlocking drive 21 can be a cylinder, the cylinder body of the unlocking drive 21 is rotatably connected to the fixed plate 11, and the piston rod of the unlocking drive 21 can be connected to the connecting seat 23.

[0069] It is understood that a rotatable connection can be achieved through a rotating connector, allowing two components to rotate relative to each other. In the embodiments of this application, the type of rotating connector is not specifically limited. For example, a rotating connector can be, but is not limited to, bearings, pins, hinges, etc.

[0070] It is understood that when the transport component 32 is not facing the feeder 200, the transport component 32 can remain in a position close to the support frame 13, thereby reducing the distance of the transport component 32 protruding from the connecting frame 14 in the vertical direction away from the support frame 13, and avoiding collision between the transport component 32 and the feeder 200 when the moving device 103 drives the transport device 104 to rotate. When the transport component 32 faces the feeder 200, the moving drive component 33 can drive the transport component 32 closer to the feeder 200 to complete the acquisition of the feeder 200 by the transport device 104.

[0071] It is understood that the moving drive component 33 can be an electric or pneumatic drive component with linear motion drive function. In the embodiments of this application, the type of the moving drive component 33 is not specifically limited. For example, the moving drive component 33 can be, but is not limited to, a cylinder, a linear motor, etc.

[0072] Please refer to the following: Figure 6In some embodiments, the connecting seat 23 may include a first connecting portion 231, a second connecting portion 232, and a movable portion 233. The first connecting portion 231 is fixedly connected to the mover of the unlocking drive member 21. The second connecting portion 232 is rotatably connected to the first connecting portion 231, and the axial direction of the rotation center axis of the second connecting portion 232 coincides with the second horizontal direction. Both the first connecting portion 231 and the second connecting portion 232 can be at least partially accommodated within the accommodating space 121. There can be multiple movable portions 233, which are respectively located on both sides of the second connecting portion 232 in the second horizontal direction and can all be rotatably connected to the second connecting portion 232. The axial direction of the rotation center axis of the movable portion 233 coincides with the second horizontal direction. Each movable portion 233 can be accommodated within a corresponding guide groove 122 and can move along the extending direction of the guide groove 122, thereby allowing the first connecting portion 231 and the second connecting portion 232 to move synchronously. The fork 22 can be fixedly connected to the second connecting part 232, and it protrudes from the bottom of the second connecting part 232.

[0073] It is understandable that when the unlocking drive 21 drives the connecting seat 23 and the shift fork 22 to move, the first connecting part 231 and the second connecting part 232 can rotate relative to each other, so that the connecting seat 23 can move along an incomplete circular arc trajectory; the movement of the movable part 233 in the guide groove 122 can guide the second movable part 233 and the shift fork 22 to move synchronously, which can improve the smoothness of the movement of the shift fork 22 and the connecting seat 23.

[0074] In other embodiments, the movable part 233 can be fixedly connected to both sides of the second connecting part 232, and the movable part 233 can slide in cooperation with the inner wall of the guide groove 122.

[0075] It is understood that there can be multiple unlocking mechanisms 20 and multiple guide frames 12, with each guide frame 12 corresponding to one unlocking mechanism 20. Multiple unlocking mechanisms 20 can be spaced apart in the second horizontal direction, and their multiple guide frames 12 can also be spaced apart in the second horizontal direction.

[0076] Each unlocking mechanism 20 can drive the latch 201 of a feeder 200 of a certain specification to rotate, that is, each unlocking mechanism 20 can unlock a feeder 200 of a certain specification. Since the angle that the latch 201 needs to rotate when unlocking or locking each type of feeder 200 is different, and the size and shape of the latch 201 may also be different, the distance that the connecting seat 23 and the shift fork 22 in each unlocking mechanism 20 can move can be different, and the shape of the shift fork 22 can also be different.

[0077] For example, there can be two unlocking mechanisms 20 and two guide frames 12. Part of the frame of the isolation frame 15 is located between the two guide frames 12 in the second horizontal direction and is spaced apart from the two guide frames 12.

[0078] In some embodiments, the conveying device 104 may further include a snap-fit ​​mechanism 40 and a clamping mechanism 50.

[0079] The locking mechanism 40 is located on the side of the support frame 13 facing away from the fixed plate 11 in the first horizontal direction. The locking mechanism 40 and the unlocking mechanism 20 are spaced apart in the first horizontal direction, and the locking mechanism 40 and the conveying device 30 are spaced apart in the vertical direction.

[0080] The latching mechanism 40 may include a latching drive 41 and a latching member 42. The latching drive 41 may be fixedly mounted on the support frame 13. The latching member 42 is movably connected to the support frame 13 in the vertical direction. The latching member 42 and the shift fork 22 are located on the same side of the frame 10 in the vertical direction. The latching drive 41 is fixedly connected to the latching member 42, and the latching drive 41 can drive the latching member 42 to be spaced apart in the vertical direction. The top of the feeder 200 has a latching slot 203, and the latching member 42 can extend into the latching slot 203 in the vertical direction to achieve latching with the latching slot 203. When the latching member 42 is latched with the latching slot 203 and the feeder 200 is unlocked, the motion device 103 can drive the frame 10 to move in the first horizontal direction to drive the feeder 200 to move synchronously.

[0081] Please refer to this as well. Figure 7 The clamping mechanism 50 is located on the side of the connecting frame 14 that is vertically away from the guide frame 12. The clamping mechanism 50 and the unlocking mechanism 40 are spaced apart in the vertical direction, and the clamping mechanism 50 and the conveying mechanism are spaced apart in the first horizontal direction.

[0082] The clamping mechanism 50 may include a clamping drive 51 and two clamping members 52. The clamping drive 51 may be fixedly mounted on the connecting frame 14. Both clamping members 52 are fixedly connected to the clamping drive 51. The two clamping members 52 are spaced apart in the second horizontal direction. The two clamping members 52 and the two conveying members 32 are located on the same side of the frame 10 in the vertical direction. The clamping drive 51 can drive the two clamping members 52 to move closer or further apart from each other in the second horizontal direction. The two clamping members 52 can cooperate to clamp the feeder 200. When the feeder 200 is unlocked and the two clamping members 52 clamp the feeder 200, the motion device 103 can drive the frame 10 to move in the first horizontal direction to drive the feeder 200 to move synchronously.

[0083] In the embodiments of this application, the type of the snap-fit ​​drive member 41 is not specifically limited. For example, the snap-fit ​​drive member 41 may be, but is not limited to, a cylinder, a linear motor, etc.

[0084] It is understood that the number of card-connecting mechanisms 40 can be equal to the number of unlocking mechanisms 20. When there are multiple card-connecting mechanisms 40, the multiple card-connecting mechanisms 40 are spaced apart in the second horizontal direction.

[0085] The location and shape of the slots 203 on different feeders 200 can be different. The snap-fit ​​parts 42 in the multiple snap-fit ​​mechanisms 40 can be adapted to the slots 203 on different feeders 200.

[0086] In the embodiments of this application, the type of clamping drive 51 is not specifically limited. For example, the clamping drive 51 may be, but is not limited to, a cylinder, a linear motor, etc.

[0087] In some embodiments, each snap-fit ​​member 42 may include a movable portion 421, a protrusion 422, and a guide wheel 423. The movable portion 421 may be fixedly connected to the corresponding snap-fit ​​drive member 41 and movably connected to the support frame 13 in the vertical direction. The movable portion 421 is located on the side of the snap-fit ​​drive member 41 that is vertically away from the conveying mechanism 30. The protrusion 422 is fixedly connected to the movable portion 421 and is located on the side of the movable portion 421 that is vertically away from the conveying mechanism 30. The guide wheel 423 is rotatably connected to the corresponding protrusion 422, and the peripheral wall of the guide wheel 423 at least partially protrudes from the side of the protrusion 422 that is vertically away from the conveying mechanism 30. Both the guide wheel 423 and the protrusion 422 may at least partially enter the snap-fit ​​slot 203 to achieve snap-fit ​​between the snap-fit ​​member 42 and the snap-fit ​​slot 203.

[0088] The arc surface of the guide wheel 423 can abut against the top of the feeder 200 and / or the inner wall of the slot 203, and rotate relative to the feeder 200. The guide wheel 423 can guide part of the protrusion 422 into the slot, improving the smoothness of the engagement between the engaging member 42 and the slot 203. At the same time, the rotatable guide wheel 423 can reduce the friction between the engaging member 42 and the inner wall of the slot 203 by rotating, reducing the wear on the feeder 200 and increasing the service life of the feeder 200.

[0089] It is understood that when the feeder 200 to be replaced on the placement equipment 300 is unlocked, the latching member 42 can engage with the slot 203 of the feeder 200. Then, the motion device 103 can drive the frame 10 to move a preset distance in the opposite direction of the first horizontal direction, so that the latching member 42 and the feeder 200 move a preset distance in the same direction. During this process, the shift fork 22 can remain engaged with the latch 201, keeping the feeder 200 in the unlocked state. After the feeder 200 to be replaced moves a preset distance in the opposite direction of the first horizontal direction, the end of the feeder 200 near the motion device 103 in the first horizontal direction protrudes beyond the end of multiple other feeders 200 near the motion device 103 in the first horizontal direction, and the feeder 200 is still located on the placement equipment 300. At this time, the protruding part of the feeder 200 may include the latch 201 of the feeder 200, and at least part of the structure located between the latch 201 and the handle formed on the feeder 200.

[0090] Then, the motion device 103 can drive the frame 10 to rotate, so that the clamping member 52 and the conveying member 32 are toward the feeder 200. Figure 7 The conveying device 104 is shown after it rotates under the drive of the motion device 103.

[0091] Then, the motion device 103 can drive the frame 10 to descend, so that the projections of the two clamping members 52 in the second horizontal direction coincide with the projection of the feeder 200 to be replaced in the second horizontal direction. Then, the clamping drive member 51 can drive the two clamping members 52 to move closer to each other, and the transport drive member 31 can drive the two transport members 32 to move closer to each other, so that the two clamping members 52 can clamp the protruding part of the feeder 200 to be replaced, and the two transport members 32 pass through the through slots 202 to fix the feeder 200 relative to the transport mechanism 30, realizing the acquisition of the feeder 200 by the transport device 104. Then, the motion device 103 can drive the frame 10 to continue moving in the opposite direction of the first horizontal direction, so that the feeder 200 moves synchronously and separates from the placement equipment 300.

[0092] It is understood that when the snap-fit ​​component 42 snaps into the slot 203, the handling device 100 can first pre-move the feeder 200 so that one end of the feeder 200 can extend out from among the multiple feeders 200 arranged side by side along the second horizontal direction; then the handling device 100 can clamp the extended part of the feeder 200 with two clamping components 52, and make the handling component 32 pass through the through slot 202. The contact between the handling component 32 and the inner wall of the through slot 202 can fix the feeder 200 relative to the handling device 104 in the vertical direction. The clamping of the feeder 200 by the clamping component 52 can fix the feeder 200 relative to the handling device 104 in the second horizontal direction. At this time, the handling device 100 can move the feeder 200 in the opposite direction of the first horizontal direction and lift the feeder 200 in the vertical direction to remove the feeder 200 from the placement device 300. Thus, by detachably connecting the clamping member 52 and the conveying member 32 to the protruding end of the feeder 200, the conveying device 104 can acquire the feeder 200, thereby reducing the collision between the conveying device 104 and other feeders 200 arranged side by side when acquiring the feeder 200 that needs to be replaced, and reducing the probability of the feeder 200 being damaged due to the collision of the conveying device 104.

[0093] It is understood that the preset distance is less than the length of the feeder 200 in the first horizontal direction. In the embodiments of this application, the preset distance is not specifically limited.

[0094] The implementation process of the conveying equipment 100 disassembling the feeder 200 on the patch assembly equipment 300 provided in the embodiments of this application is as follows: When the feeder 200 on the placement equipment 300 runs out of tape and needs to be replaced, the moving device 105 drives the machine table 101 to approach the placement equipment 300, and then the motion device 103 drives the conveying device 104 to approach the feeder 200 where the tape is depleted; at this time, the unlocking member and the snap-fit ​​member 42 are both facing the feeder 200. When the shift fork 22 moves to the bottom of the corresponding latch 201 and the snap-fit ​​member 42 is aligned with the corresponding slot 203 in the vertical direction, the conveying device 104 moves into place. Then the unlocking drive member 21 can drive the connecting seat 23 and the shift fork 22 to move, so that the shift fork 22 is raised in the vertical direction and moves synchronously in the positive direction of the first horizontal direction; after the shift fork 22 abuts against the latch 201, it can receive the latch 201 and push the latch 201 to rotate, so that the latch 201 rotates in the first circumferential direction, thereby unlocking the feeder 200. Then, the engaging drive 41 drives the engaging member 42 to descend, bringing the engaging member 42 close to the feeder 200 and engaging with the slot 203. Then, the motion device 103 can drive the conveying device 104 to move a preset distance in the opposite direction of the first horizontal direction, so that multiple feeders 200 arranged side by side protrude from the end of the feeder 200 that needs to be replaced in the first horizontal direction near the motion device 103.

[0095] Then, the motion device 103 can drive the conveying device 104 to rotate, causing the conveying member 32 and the clamping member 52 to face the feeder 200; at this time, the two conveying members 32 and the two clamping members 52 move away from each other. The motion device 103 can then drive the conveying device 104 to descend, causing the two clamping members 52 to move to both sides of the protruding part of the feeder 200. Then, the clamping drive member 51 can drive the two clamping members 52 to move closer to each other, causing the two clamping members 52 to clamp the feeder 200; and the moving drive member 33 can drive the two conveying members 32 to move closer to the feeder 200 in the vertical direction, causing the two conveying members 32 to move to both sides of the handle formed on the feeder 200. Then, the conveying drive member 31 can drive the two conveying members 32 to move closer to each other, causing the two conveying members 32 to pass through the corresponding through slots 202 and clamp the handle formed on the feeder 200.

[0096] Then the motion device 103 can drive the conveying device 104 to move in the opposite direction of the first horizontal direction and lift the feeder 200, so that the feeder 200 is removed from the placement equipment 300; the motion device 103 can then drive the conveying device 104 to move above the storage device 102, so that the feeder 200 is placed on the storage device 102, and then the clamping drive 51 can drive the two clamping members 52 to move away from each other, and the conveying drive 31 can drive the two conveying members 32 to move away from each other, so that the storage device 102 can store the feeder 200 with the material strip exhausted.

[0097] The implementation process of the conveying equipment 100 provided in the embodiments of this application installing the feeder 200 on the placement equipment 300 is as follows: The handling device 100 can retrieve a feeder 200 loaded with a material strip from the receiving device 102 and install the feeder 200 onto the placement device 300. The motion device 103 can drive the handling device 104 to approach the feeder 200 to be installed on the placement device 300. Two clamping members 52 of the handling device 104 can clamp the feeder 200, and two handling members 32 can pass through the through-slots 202 of the feeder 200. Then, the motion device 103 can drive the handling device 104 to move, placing the feeder 200 at the corresponding position on the placement device 300. Then, the motion device 103 can drive the handling device 104 to move in the positive direction of the first horizontal direction, allowing the feeder 200 to enter the space containing multiple feeders 200 arranged side-by-side, and causing one end of the feeder 200 to extend out of the space containing the multiple feeders 200 arranged side-by-side.

[0098] Then, the conveying drive 31 can drive the two conveying components 32 away from each other, and the moving drive 33 can drive the two conveying components 32 away from the feeder 200 in the vertical direction; the clamping drive 51 can drive the two clamping components 52 away from each other, and the moving device 103 can lift the conveying device 104 so that the two clamping components 52 are away from the feeder 200 in the vertical direction. Then, the moving device 103 can drive the conveying device 104 to rotate, so that the shift fork 22 and the latching component 42 face the feeder 200; at this time, the shift fork 22 is located above the latch 201 of the feeder 200, and the latching component 42 is aligned with the corresponding latching slot 203 in the vertical direction. Then, the latching drive 41 drives the latching component 42 to descend, so that the latching component 42 approaches the feeder 200 and latches with the latching slot 203. Then the motion device 103 can drive the conveying device 104 to move a preset distance in the positive direction of the first horizontal direction, so that the feeder 200 is level with the end of the motion device 103 in the first horizontal direction, and the other multiple feeders 200 arranged side by side are level with the end of the motion device 103.

[0099] Then, the unlocking drive 21 can drive the connecting seat 23 and the shift fork 22 to move, causing the shift fork 22 to descend vertically and move synchronously in the opposite direction of the first horizontal direction; after the shift fork 22 abuts against the latch 201, it can press the latch 201 and push the latch 201 to rotate, causing the latch 201 to rotate in the second circumferential direction, so as to lock the feeder 200 and realize the installation of the feeder 200 on the placement equipment 300. Then, the snap-fit ​​drive 41 can drive the snap-fit ​​part 42 to rise away from the feeder 200, and the motion device 103 can drive the conveying device 104 away from the feeder 200; the placement equipment 300 can obtain the material tape from the installed feeder 200 to continue the product production process.

[0100] It is understood that, through the conveying device 104 and conveying equipment 100 provided in the embodiments of this application, the unlocking drive member 21 drives the shift fork 22 to move, which can rotate the latch 201 of the feeder 200, thereby realizing the automatic unlocking and locking of the feeder 200; after the snap-fit ​​member 42 snaps into the snap-fit ​​slot 203, the motion device 103 can drive the conveying device 104 to move in the first horizontal direction, so as to automatically realize the movement of the unlocked feeder 200 in the first horizontal direction; after the clamping member 52 clamps the feeder 200, and after the conveying member 32 passes through the through slot 202 of the feeder 200, the motion device 103 can drive the conveying device 104 to move in multiple directions, so as to realize the automatic conveying of the feeder 200 by the conveying device 104. Thus, the handling device 104 and the handling equipment 100 can automatically disassemble and install the feeder 200 on the placement equipment 300, thereby reducing the manual operation work of the staff during the disassembly and installation of the feeder 200, reducing manpower consumption, and improving the efficiency of disassembly and installation of the feeder 200.

[0101] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this application is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that this application can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of this application. Therefore, the embodiments described above should be considered exemplary and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of this application is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims are intended to be included within this application.

Claims

1. A conveying device for conveying a feeder, wherein a latch is rotatably connected to the feeder, and a through slot is provided on the feeder, characterized in that, The conveying device includes: A frame for connection to a motion device for driving the frame to move; The unlocking mechanism includes an unlocking drive and a fork. The unlocking drive is connected to the frame, and the fork is connected to the unlocking drive. The fork is used to abut against the latch, and the unlocking drive is used to drive the fork to move so that the latch rotates, thereby unlocking the feeder. The conveying mechanism includes a conveying drive and a conveying component. The conveying drive is connected to the frame, and the conveying component is connected to the conveying drive. The conveying drive is used to drive the conveying component to move so that the conveying component enters or exits the through slot. The motion device is used to drive the frame to move so that the conveying component and the feeder move synchronously.

2. The conveying device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The unlocking drive component is rotatably connected to the frame, the frame has a guide groove that extends circumferentially, and the unlocking mechanism further includes: A connecting seat is connected to the unlocking drive and the shift fork. The connecting seat is partially housed in the guide groove. The unlocking drive is used to drive the connecting seat to move along the direction of the guide groove so that the shift fork moves synchronously.

3. The conveying device as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The connector includes: A first connecting part is connected to the unlocking drive component; The second connecting part is rotatably connected to the first connecting part, and the fork is connected to the second connecting part; The movable part is connected to the second connecting part and is housed in the guide groove, and is used to move along the guide groove.

4. The conveying device as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The rack includes: A fixed plate is provided for connection to the motion device, and the unlocking drive is rotatably connected to the fixed plate. A guide frame is connected to the fixed plate, and a guide groove is formed on the guide frame.

5. The conveying device as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, The feeder has a slot, and the conveying device further includes: A snap-fit ​​mechanism includes a snap-fit ​​drive and a snap-fit ​​component. The snap-fit ​​drive is connected to the frame, and the snap-fit ​​component is connected to the snap-fit ​​drive. The snap-fit ​​drive is used to drive the snap-fit ​​component to move in a vertical direction, and the snap-fit ​​component is used to move to snap into the slot. The motion device is used to drive the frame to move in a first horizontal direction so that the snap-fit ​​component and the feeder move synchronously. The vertical direction is perpendicular to the first horizontal direction.

6. The conveying device as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The conveying device also includes: A clamping mechanism is provided, which is spaced apart from the conveying mechanism in the first horizontal direction. The clamping mechanism includes a clamping drive and two clamping members. The clamping drive is connected to the frame. The two clamping members are spaced apart in the second horizontal direction and are both connected to the clamping drive. The two clamping members are used to cooperate in clamping the feeder. The clamping drive is used to drive the two clamping members to move closer to or further away from each other. The motion device is used to drive the frame to move in the first horizontal direction so as to drive the two clamping members and the feeder to move synchronously. The second horizontal direction is perpendicular to the first horizontal direction and the vertical direction.

7. The conveying device as claimed in claim 6, characterized in that, The shift fork and the locking member are located on one side of the frame in the vertical direction, and the conveying member and the clamping member are located on the other side of the frame in the vertical direction. The motion device is used to drive the frame to rotate so that the shift fork and the locking member are toward the feeder, or so that the conveying member and the clamping member are toward the feeder.

8. The conveying device as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, The transport mechanism also includes: A mobile drive unit is connected to the frame and to the transport drive unit. The mobile drive unit is used to drive the transport drive unit and the transport component to move in the vertical direction, so that the transport component moves closer to or further away from the feeder in the vertical direction.

9. The conveying device as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, The number of unlocking mechanisms is multiple, and the multiple unlocking mechanisms are spaced apart in the second horizontal direction. Each unlocking mechanism is used to unlock the feeder of the corresponding specification.

10. A conveying device for conveying a feeder, wherein a latch is rotatably connected to the feeder, and a through slot is provided on the feeder, characterized in that, The conveying equipment includes: motion devices; A storage device is disposed on one side of the motion device, and the storage device is used to store multiple feeders; The conveying device according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the conveying device is connected to the motion device, the motion device being used to drive the conveying device to move so that the conveying device conveys the feeder to the receiving device or removes the feeder from the receiving device.

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