Component transfer assisting apparatus and method

Abstract

The application provides a component transfer auxiliary equipment and method, which comprises a carrier, a base frame, a transfer mechanism and an unlocking mechanism. The carrier comprises a shell and at least two locking assemblies, the shell is provided with a containing cavity, an unlocking channel and a moving cavity, the moving block of the locking assembly can be clamped with a component, and an elastic member provides elastic clamping force; the base frame is arranged on one side of an external transmission streamline to provide support for each mechanism; the transfer mechanism drives the carrier and the component to move through a sliding frame and a clamping assembly; the receiving assembly of the unlocking mechanism receives the carrier, the unlocking assembly drives the moving block to slide through an unlocking arm, and the clamping on the component is released. The equipment has reasonable structure and convenient operation, and each mechanism has good cooperation, so that the automation degree and precision of transfer can be improved, the manual strength can be reduced, the transfer yield can be improved, the equipment is suitable for components of various specifications, and has wide popularization prospect.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of component processing technology, and in particular to a component transfer auxiliary device and method. Background Technology

[0002] In the field of precision manufacturing, the applications of small components are becoming increasingly widespread. Among them, small components such as watch cases, miniature sensor housings, and precision connectors have extremely stringent requirements for processing and testing due to their small size and high precision requirements. The dimensions of these small components are typically between a few millimeters and tens of millimeters, and the dimensional tolerances of some high-precision watch cases are even controlled at the micrometer level. Once a positioning deviation occurs during processing or testing, it can easily lead to the scrapping of the component, which not only increases production costs but also affects production efficiency and product quality stability.

[0003] In the production process of small components, processing and inspection often need to be completed at different workstations. For example, the production of a watch cover requires multiple workstations, including cutting, polishing, grinding, dimensional inspection, appearance inspection, and airtightness inspection. Each workstation requires precise positioning of the component to ensure the accuracy of processing or inspection operations. However, in existing technologies, there are many technical pain points in the transfer and positioning of small components between different workstations, making it difficult to meet the dual requirements of high positioning accuracy and efficient transfer.

[0004] On the one hand, existing transfer methods mostly adopt ordinary conveyor belt conveying or simple fixture transfer. Ordinary conveyor belt conveying is suitable for the transfer of large batches of low-precision components, but problems such as component slippage and tumbling are prone to occur during the transport process, making it impossible to achieve precise positioning. Moreover, additional positioning mechanisms are required for secondary positioning when switching workstations, which increases the complexity of the production process and the risk of cumulative positioning errors. Although simple fixture transfer can fix components to a certain extent, the clamping force of the fixture is difficult to control precisely. If the clamp is too tight, it can easily cause deformation and damage to small components. If the clamp is too loose, the stability during the transfer process cannot be guaranteed, resulting in positioning deviation of the components after being transferred to the next workstation, which cannot directly meet the positioning requirements of processing or testing.

[0005] On the other hand, existing positioning mechanisms are mostly designed for single workstations, resulting in poor versatility. Small components of different sizes and shapes require different positioning fixtures, increasing equipment investment costs and workstation changeover time. Furthermore, the existing positioning fixtures have unreasonable structural designs, making disassembly and assembly cumbersome and inconvenient for quick replacement, further extending the time spent on workstation changeover and severely restricting overall processing and inspection efficiency. For example, in the watch cover inspection station, existing positioning mechanisms mostly use a fixed slot structure. Different diameter watch covers require different slots, and the slots are mostly fixed to the positioning mechanism using bolts or other fastening methods. Disassembly and assembly require special tools, making the operation cumbersome and easily affecting the installation benchmark of the positioning mechanism during disassembly and assembly, leading to a decrease in subsequent positioning accuracy. Summary of the Invention

[0006] Therefore, the technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to overcome the defects of the prior art, such as low efficiency of small component transfer, poor positioning accuracy, insufficient versatility, and easy damage to components, and to provide a component transfer auxiliary device and method.

[0007] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this invention provides a component transfer auxiliary device, comprising: a carrier, the carrier including a housing and at least two locking components; the housing having an accommodating cavity, an unlocking channel, and at least two movable cavities; the component to be transferred being disposed within the accommodating cavity; at least two movable cavities being symmetrically arranged around the accommodating cavity; the unlocking channel being disposed at the bottom of the housing, communicating with at least one of the movable cavities, and extending along the length of the carrier; the locking components being slidably disposed in the corresponding movable cavities along the length of the carrier; each locking component including a movable block and an elastic element; one end of the movable block facing the accommodating cavity being able to pass through a forming groove of the component to be transferred; and the bottom of the movable block having a snap-fit ​​hole communicating with the unlocking channel; the elastic element abutting against the movable block and the inner wall of the movable cavity. Between; a base frame, the base frame being disposed on one side of the external transmission flow line; a transfer mechanism, the transfer mechanism including a slide and a clamping assembly, the slide being slidably connected to the base frame, the clamping assembly being disposed on the slide and capable of clamping and connecting the housing to drive the housing and its internal components to move synchronously; an unlocking mechanism, the unlocking mechanism being disposed at one end of the slide's moving path, comprising a receiving assembly and an unlocking assembly, the receiving assembly including a receiving slide and a supporting top frame, the receiving slide being slidably connected to the base frame in the vertical direction, the supporting top frame being disposed on the top of the receiving slide to receive the carrier in the transfer mechanism, the unlocking assembly being connected to the receiving slide and comprising at least two unlocking arms that can be opened and closed relative to each other, the top of the unlocking arms being capable of passing through the snap-fit ​​hole to drive the moving block to move along the unlocking channel.

[0008] In one embodiment of the present invention, the housing further includes at least two connecting grooves, which are symmetrically arranged on opposite sides of the housing and are recessed inward from the side wall of the housing; the clamping assembly includes a clamping driver and two clamping arms, the clamping driver is disposed on the slide, and the two clamping arms are respectively connected to two power output ends of the clamping driver for relative opening and closing movement, and the extended ends of the clamping arms are provided with connecting protrusions that can pass through the connecting grooves.

[0009] In one embodiment of the present invention, the bottom surface of the housing is further provided with positioning holes, and the top support frame is provided with positioning pins. The positioning pins are all provided to protrude from the upper surface of the top support frame and can pass through the corresponding positioning holes.

[0010] In one embodiment of the invention, the locking assembly further includes a protective top cover, which is detachably connected to the housing and disposed above the movable cavity, and the movable block moves below the protective top cover.

[0011] In one embodiment of the present invention, the movable block includes a main body and a plug-in part, the plug-in part and the elastic element are respectively disposed on opposite sides of the main body, wherein the plug-in part can pass through the molding groove of the component to be transferred, the main body is provided with an assembly pin, the elastic element is sleeved on the assembly pin and abuts against the main body and the inner wall of the movable cavity.

[0012] In one embodiment of the present invention, the transfer mechanism includes a base frame, a transfer track, and a transfer driver. The base frame is supported and connected to the base frame. The transfer driver and the transfer track are both disposed on the base frame. The transfer track extends in a horizontal direction. The power output end of the transfer driver is connected to the carriage to drive the carriage to move along the transfer track.

[0013] In one embodiment of the present invention, the transfer mechanism further includes a buffer and a mounting block, the mounting block being disposed on the bottom frame and located at the end of the transfer track, and the buffer being disposed on the mounting block and facing the carriage.

[0014] In one embodiment of the present invention, the unlocking mechanism further includes an assembly plate connected to the base frame, the receiving drive of the receiving component connected to the assembly plate, and the receiving carriage connected to the power output end of the receiving drive.

[0015] In one embodiment of the present invention, the unlocking component further includes an unlocking driver and at least two hooks. The unlocking driver is disposed on the receiving slide, and at least two unlocking arms are respectively connected to two power output ends of the unlocking driver. At least two hooks are correspondingly connected to the tops of at least two unlocking arms and can be threaded through and connected to the snap-fit ​​hole.

[0016] In one embodiment of the present invention, the unlocking mechanism further includes a pushing component, which includes a fixed beam and a pushing protrusion. The fixed beam is connected to one side of the transfer mechanism, and the pushing protrusion is disposed on the fixed beam and can penetrate the support top frame so that the components can be removed from the carrier after unlocking.

[0017] In one embodiment of the present invention, the component transfer auxiliary device further includes a control mechanism, and the transfer mechanism and the unlocking mechanism are respectively connected to the control mechanism.

[0018] The present invention also provides a component transfer method, which uses the aforementioned component transfer auxiliary equipment to transfer components, comprising: step S1, clamping the component to be transferred in a carrier, and using a movable block in a locking component to perform a compatibility-adaptive elastic clamping and fixing of the component to be transferred; step S2, moving the carrier fixing the component to a transport flow line, so as to transport the component between different processing stations by the carrier; step S3, connecting the transfer mechanism to the processed carrier, and moving the carrier and the components inside it away from the transport flow line, and then moving it to an unlocking mechanism; step S4, separating the movable block in the carrier by the unlocking component in the unlocking mechanism, so that the component is released from the clamped state, so as to cooperate with an external material transfer mechanism to unload the component.

[0019] The technical solution of the present invention has the following advantages compared with the prior art:

[0020] The component transfer auxiliary equipment and method described in this invention effectively solves the technical problems of unstable clamping and fixing, cumbersome transfer and unlocking operations, poor adaptability, and easy damage to components during the existing component transfer process through the coordinated cooperation of the carrier, base frame, transfer mechanism and unlocking mechanism. It has significant practical value and technical advantages.

[0021] The carrier's internal accommodating cavity provides stable storage for the components to be transferred. A locking assembly symmetrically positioned around this cavity, via a moving block that, under the elastic resistance of a spring, penetrates into the component's forming groove, achieving adaptive elastic clamping for components of different specifications. This ensures stable positioning of the components during transfer, preventing damage caused by shaking or shifting, while the cushioning effect of the spring reduces crushing damage from excessive clamping force, thus enhancing the safety of component transfer. The connection between the unlocking channel and the moving cavity, combined with the relatively openable unlocking arm in the unlocking mechanism, allows the unlocking arm to penetrate into the locking hole at the bottom of the moving block, causing the moving block to slide along the unlocking channel. This quickly releases the locking assembly from the component, enabling convenient unlocking, simplifying the unlocking process, and improving unloading efficiency.

[0022] The transfer mechanism, through the sliding engagement of the carriage and the base frame, combined with the stable clamping of the carrier shell by the clamping components, enables the smooth transfer of the carrier and its internal components. It can quickly transfer processed components from the external transport flow to the unlocking mechanism, effectively connecting the transport and unloading processes and improving the overall efficiency of component transfer. The receiving component in the unlocking mechanism, through the vertical sliding of the receiving carriage, drives the supporting top frame to accurately receive the carrier, ensuring the stability of the carrier during unlocking. Furthermore, in conjunction with the unlocking action of the unlocking component, it achieves an orderly connection between unlocking and unloading.

[0023] The overall equipment structure of this application is reasonably designed and easy to operate. The various mechanisms have a high degree of coordination and cooperation, which can effectively improve the automation level and operational accuracy of component transfer, reduce the intensity of manual operation, and improve the yield rate of component transfer. It is suitable for transfer scenarios of various specifications of components and has broad application prospects. Attached Figure Description

[0024] To make the content of this invention easier to understand, the invention will be further described in detail below with reference to specific embodiments and accompanying drawings.

[0025] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the component transfer auxiliary device in a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the carrier in the component transfer auxiliary equipment shown;

[0027] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the carrier in the component transfer auxiliary equipment shown from another perspective;

[0028] Figure 4yes Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure at point AA;

[0029] Figure 5 yes Figure 1 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the moving block and elastic element in the component transfer auxiliary equipment shown.

[0030] Figure 6 yes Figure 1 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the transfer mechanism in the component transfer auxiliary equipment shown.

[0031] Figure 7 yes Figure 1 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the unlocking mechanism in the component transfer auxiliary equipment shown.

[0032] Figure 8 yes Figure 1 A three-dimensional structural diagram of part of the unlocking mechanism in the component transfer auxiliary equipment shown;

[0033] Figure 9 yes Figure 1 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the unlocking component in the component transfer auxiliary equipment shown.

[0034] Explanation of reference numerals in the accompanying drawings: 100, carrier; 110, housing; 111, connecting groove; 112, moving cavity; 113, receiving cavity; 114, unlocking channel; 115, positioning hole; 120, locking assembly; 121, moving block; 1211, main body; 1212, insertion part; 1213, snap-fit ​​hole; 1214, assembly pin; 122, elastic element; 123, protective top cover; 200, base frame; 300, transfer mechanism; 310, bottom frame; 320, transfer track; 330, transfer driver; 34 0. Carriage; 350. Clamping assembly; 351. Clamping actuator; 352. Clamping arm; 353. Connecting protrusion; 360. Buffer; 361. Mounting block; 400. Unlocking mechanism; 410. Assembly plate; 420. Pushing assembly; 421. Fixing beam; 422. Pushing protrusion; 430. Receiving assembly; 431. Receiving actuator; 432. Receiving carriage; 433. Support top frame; 4331. Positioning pin; 440. Unlocking assembly; 441. Unlocking actuator; 442. Unlocking arm; 443. Hook. Detailed Implementation

[0035] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments, so that those skilled in the art can better understand and implement the present invention. However, the embodiments described are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0036] Example 1: See Figures 1 to 9As shown, this embodiment provides a component transfer auxiliary device, which includes: a carrier 100, the carrier 100 including a housing 110 and at least two locking components 120, the housing 110 having a receiving cavity 113, an unlocking channel 114 and at least two moving cavities 112 inside, the component to be transferred being disposed inside the receiving cavity 113, the at least two moving cavities 112 being symmetrically arranged around the receiving cavity 113, the unlocking channel 114 being disposed at the bottom of the housing 110, communicating with at least one of the moving cavities 112, and extending along the carrier. Extending along the length direction of the carrier 100, the locking component 120 is slidably disposed in the corresponding moving cavity 112 along the length direction of the carrier 100. Each locking component 120 includes a moving block 121 and an elastic member 122. The end of the moving block 121 facing the receiving cavity 113 can be inserted into the molding groove of the component to be transferred, and the bottom of the moving block 121 is provided with a snap-fit ​​hole 1213 communicating with the unlocking channel 114. The elastic member 122 abuts against the moving block 121 and the inner wall of the moving cavity 112; base frame 200, The base frame 200 is disposed on one side of the external transmission flow line; the transfer mechanism 300 includes a slide 340 and a clamping assembly 350, the slide 340 being slidably connected to the base frame 200, and the clamping assembly 350 being disposed on the slide 340, which can clamp and connect the housing 110 to drive the housing 110 and its internal components to move synchronously; the unlocking mechanism 400 is disposed at one end of the movement path of the slide 340, and includes a receiving assembly 430 and an unlocking assembly 440, the receiving assembly 430 being disposed at one end of the movement path of the slide 340, and the receiving assembly 430 being disposed at one end of the movement path of the slide 340. The receiving component 430 includes a receiving slide 432 and a supporting top frame 433. The receiving slide 432 is slidably connected to the base frame 200 in a vertical direction. The supporting top frame 433 is disposed on the top of the receiving slide 432 to receive the carrier 100 in the transfer mechanism 300. The unlocking component 440 is connected to the receiving slide 432 and includes at least two unlocking arms 442 that can be opened and closed relative to each other. The top of the unlocking arms 442 can pass through the locking hole 1213 to drive the moving block 121 to move along the unlocking channel 114.

[0037] In this embodiment, the carrier 100 is the core component for carrying and fixing the components to be transferred. The receiving cavity 113 inside its housing 110 is used to place the components to be transferred, providing basic storage space. The movable cavity 112, symmetrically arranged around the receiving cavity 113 inside the housing 110, is used to install the locking component 120 and provides guidance and space for the sliding of the locking component 120. The unlocking channel 114 at the bottom of the housing 110 communicates with the movable cavity 112 and extends along the length of the carrier 100, providing a channel for the unlocking action of the unlocking component 440, facilitating the cooperation between the unlocking component 440 and the locking component 120. The locking component 120 is installed in the movable cavity 112 and can slide along the length of the carrier 100. One end of the movable block 121 facing the receiving cavity 113 can pass through the forming groove of the component to be transferred, achieving snap-fit ​​positioning of the component. The snap-fit ​​hole 1213 at the bottom of the movable block 121 is used to cooperate with the unlocking arm 442 of the unlocking component 440, providing a connection point for the unlocking action.

[0038] The elastic element 122 abuts against the inner wall of the moving block 121 and the moving cavity 112, providing elastic thrust to the moving block 121 to maintain the clamping state of the component, while achieving adaptive adaptation to components of different specifications. The base frame 200 is set on one side of the external transmission flow line, serving as the support structure for the entire equipment. It is used to install and fix the transfer mechanism 300 and the unlocking mechanism 400, ensuring the installation stability and positional accuracy of each mechanism, and realizing the docking of the equipment with the external transmission flow line.

[0039] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the bottom surface of the housing 110 is provided with a positioning hole 115, and the top support frame 433 is provided with a positioning pin 4331. The positioning pins 4331 are all protruding from the upper surface of the top support frame 433 and can pass through the corresponding positioning hole 115. The positioning hole 115 can cooperate with the positioning pin 4331 protruding from the surface of the top support frame 433. When the top support frame 433 of the unlocking mechanism 400 receives the carrier 100 delivered by the transfer mechanism 300, the positioning pin 4331 can pass through the corresponding positioning hole 115, thereby achieving accurate positioning of the carrier 100 on the top support frame 433. This effectively prevents the carrier 100 from shifting or shaking during the unlocking process, ensuring that the unlocking arm 442 of the unlocking component 440 can accurately align with the snap-fit ​​hole 1213 at the bottom of the moving block 121, ensuring smooth unlocking action, and improving the stability of the unlocking process, thus providing a guarantee for the smooth unloading of subsequent components.

[0040] Specifically, the locking assembly 120 further includes a protective top cover 123, which is detachably connected to the housing 110 and disposed above the moving cavity 112, and the moving block 121 moves below the protective top cover 123. The protective top cover 123 serves two purposes: firstly, it protects the moving block 121 and elastic element 122 within the moving cavity 112, effectively preventing external dust, debris, and other contaminants from entering the moving cavity 112. This avoids contaminants affecting the smooth sliding of the moving block 121 and the elastic performance of the elastic element 122, ensuring the normal operation of the locking assembly 120. Secondly, the protective top cover 123 limits the movement of the moving block 121, preventing it from detaching from the moving cavity 112 during its sliding motion. This ensures that the moving block 121 always moves within a preset trajectory, guaranteeing the clamping and positioning effect of the locking assembly 120 on the components. Furthermore, the detachable design facilitates subsequent inspection and replacement of components such as the moving block 121 and elastic element 122 within the moving cavity 112, improving the ease of equipment maintenance.

[0041] Furthermore, the movable block 121 includes a main body 1211 and a plug-in portion 1212. The plug-in portion 1212 and the elastic member 122 are respectively disposed on opposite sides of the main body 1211. The plug-in portion 1212 can pass through the molding groove of the component to be transferred. The main body 1211 is provided with an assembly pin 1214. The elastic member 122 is sleeved on the assembly pin 1214 and abuts against the inner wall of the main body 1211 and the movable cavity 112. The plug-in portion 1212 can be accurately inserted into the molding groove of the component to be transferred to achieve stable snap-fit ​​positioning of the component. The main body 1211 consists of the plug-in portion 1212 and the elastic member 122. Component 122 provides the mounting base; the assembly pin 1214 provided on the main body 1211 is used to fit the elastic component 122, which can position and guide the elastic component 122, preventing the elastic component 122 from shifting or tilting during compression or rebound, ensuring that the elastic component 122 can stably abut against the inner wall of the main body 1211 and the moving cavity 112, continuously providing a uniform elastic thrust to the moving block 121, so that the insertion part 1212 always maintains effective clamping of the component. At the same time, this split structure and the design of the assembly pin 1214 also facilitate the assembly, disassembly and subsequent maintenance of the various components of the moving block 121 and the elastic component 122, ensuring the clamping stability and working reliability of the locking assembly 120.

[0042] In this embodiment, the transfer mechanism 300 is used to transfer the carrier 100 and its internal components. The slide 340 is slidably connected to the base frame 200 and can move along the base frame 200 to provide a moving carrier for the transfer of the carrier 100. The clamping assembly 350 is disposed on the slide 340 and can clamp the housing 110 connected to the carrier 100 to realize a reliable connection between the slide 340 and the carrier 100, thereby driving the carrier 100 and its internal components to move synchronously and complete the transfer of the components from the external transport flow line to the unlocking mechanism 400.

[0043] Specifically, the transfer mechanism 300 includes a base frame 310, a transfer track 320, and a transfer driver 330. The base frame 310 is supported and connected to the base frame 200. The transfer driver 330 and the transfer track 320 are both disposed on the base frame 310. The transfer track 320 extends horizontally. The power output end of the transfer driver 330 is connected to the carriage 340 to drive the carriage 340 to move along the transfer track 320. The base frame 310 is supported and connected to the base frame 200, providing a stable mounting carrier for the transfer track 320 and the transfer driver 330, ensuring the stability and positional accuracy of their installation. The transfer track 320 extends horizontally on the base frame 310, guiding the carriage 340 and limiting its movement trajectory, allowing it to slide smoothly horizontally and preventing deviation or jamming during movement. The transfer driver 330 is also mounted on the base frame 310, with its power output end connected to the carriage 340, providing power for its movement and driving it to move smoothly along the transfer track 320. This, in turn, drives the clamping assembly 350 on the carriage 340 and the clamped carrier 100 to move horizontally synchronously, achieving precise and efficient transfer of the carrier 100 and its internal components from the external transport flow line to the unlocking mechanism 400, improving the stability and automation of the transfer process.

[0044] Specifically, the housing 110 further includes at least two connecting grooves 111, which are symmetrically arranged on opposite sides of the housing 110 and are recessed inward from the side wall of the housing 110. The clamping assembly 350 includes a clamping driver 351 and two clamping arms 352. The clamping driver 351 is disposed on the slide 340. The two clamping arms 352 are respectively connected to the two power output ends of the clamping driver 351 to move relative to each other. The extended end of the clamping arm 352 is provided with a connecting protrusion 353, which can pass through the connecting groove 111. The two connecting slots 111 provide precise connection points for the clamping assembly 350, facilitating reliable docking between the clamping assembly 350 and the housing 110. The clamping driver 351 in the clamping assembly 350 provides power for the relative opening and closing movement of the two clamping arms 352, driving the two clamping arms 352 to move closer or further apart. The connecting protrusions 353 at the extended ends of the two clamping arms 352 can be precisely inserted into the corresponding connecting slots 111 of the housing 110 when the clamping arms 352 are closed, achieving stable engagement between the clamping assembly 350 and the carrier 100 housing 110. This prevents the carrier 100 from sliding or disengaging from the clamping assembly 350 during transport, ensuring that the carriage 340 can reliably drive the carrier 100 and its internal components to move synchronously through the clamping assembly 350, improving the stability of the transport process. At the same time, the symmetrically arranged connecting slots 111 cooperate with the clamping arms 352 to ensure that the clamping force is evenly applied to both sides of the housing 110, preventing uneven force on the housing 110 and deformation, further ensuring transport safety.

[0045] In addition, the transfer mechanism 300 also includes a buffer 360 and a mounting block 361. The mounting block 361 is disposed on the bottom frame 310 and located at the end of the transfer track 320. The buffer 360 is disposed on the mounting block 361 and faces the carriage 340. The mounting block 361 provides a stable mounting position for the buffer 360, ensuring the stability and positional accuracy of the buffer 360. The buffer 360 can buffer and dampen the carriage 340 when it moves along the transfer track 320 to the end, effectively offsetting the inertial impact force generated by the movement of the carriage 340, preventing rigid collisions between the carriage 340 and the bottom frame 310 or the end of the transfer track 320, preventing damage to the carriage 340, clamping assembly 350, and carrier 100 due to collisions. It also reduces shaking caused by collisions, ensuring the safety of internal components of the carrier 100, extending the service life of various parts of the equipment, and improving the smoothness and reliability of the transfer mechanism 300 operation.

[0046] In this embodiment, the unlocking mechanism 400 is used to release the clamping lock of the carrier 100 on the component. The receiving slide 432 in the receiving component 430 is slidably connected to the base frame 200 in the vertical direction, which can drive the support top frame 433 to rise and fall. The support top frame 433 is used to receive the carrier 100 delivered by the transfer mechanism 300 and ensure the stability of the carrier 100 during the unlocking process. The unlocking component 440 is connected to the receiving slide 432 and can rise and fall synchronously with the receiving slide 432. Its unlocking arm 442, which can open and close relative to the component, can be inserted into the snap-fit ​​hole 1213 of the moving block 121. The opening and closing movement of the unlocking arm 442 drives the moving block 121 to slide along the unlocking channel 114, so that the moving block 121 is released from the forming groove of the component, releasing the clamping lock of the component by the locking component 120 and completing the unlocking operation.

[0047] Furthermore, the unlocking mechanism 400 also includes an assembly plate 410, which is connected to the base frame 200. The receiving driver 431 of the receiving assembly 430 is connected to the assembly plate 410, and the receiving carriage 432 is connected to the power output end of the receiving driver 431. The mounting plate 410 provides a stable mounting carrier for the receiving drive 431, ensuring the flatness and stability of the receiving drive 431 during installation and preventing it from shaking or shifting during operation. The receiving drive 431 is mounted on the mounting plate 410, and its power output end is connected to the receiving slide 432, which can provide stable power for the vertical lifting and lowering movement of the receiving slide 432. This drives the receiving slide 432 to move the top support frame 433 and the unlocking component 440 up and down synchronously, so as to achieve precise receiving of the carrier 100 by the support frame 433 and position adjustment of the unlocking component 440. This ensures that the actions of the unlocking mechanism 400 and the transfer mechanism 300 are precisely coordinated, improving the orderliness and stability of the unlocking operation. At the same time, the mounting plate 410 also facilitates the installation, disassembly, and subsequent maintenance of the receiving drive 431.

[0048] Specifically, the unlocking assembly 440 further includes an unlocking driver 441 and at least two hooks 443. The unlocking driver 441 is disposed on the receiving slide 432. At least two unlocking arms 442 are respectively connected to the two power output ends of the unlocking driver 441. At least two hooks 443 are correspondingly connected to the top of at least two unlocking arms 442 and can be inserted and connected to the snap-fit ​​hole 1213. The unlocking driver 441 provides stable power for the relative opening and closing movement of at least two unlocking arms 442, driving the unlocking arms 442 to move closer or further apart, ensuring precise control of the unlocking action. The hook 443 connected to the top of the unlocking arm 442 can be precisely inserted into the snap-fit ​​hole 1213 at the bottom of the moving block 121 when the unlocking arm 442 is closed, realizing a reliable connection between the unlocking component 440 and the locking component 120. Subsequently, the unlocking driver 441 drives the unlocking arm 442 to open, causing the hook 443 to pull the moving block 121 to slide along the unlocking channel 114, so that the insertion part 1212 of the moving block 121 disengages from the molding groove of the component, smoothly releasing the clamping of the component by the locking component 120, and completing the unlocking operation. The hook 443 increases the contact area between the unlocking arm 442 and the moving block 121, avoiding slippage during the unlocking process, improving the stability and reliability of the unlocking action. At the same time, the driving method of the unlocking driver 441 also realizes the automation of the unlocking operation and improves the unlocking efficiency.

[0049] In this embodiment, the unlocking mechanism 400 further includes a pushing component 420, which includes a fixed beam 421 and a pushing protrusion 422. The fixed beam 421 is connected to one side of the transfer mechanism 300, and the pushing protrusion 422 is disposed on the fixed beam 421 and can penetrate the support top frame 433 so that the components can be removed from the carrier 100 after unlocking. The pusher assembly 420 provides a stable installation base and support for the pusher protrusion 422, ensuring the accuracy of the pusher protrusion 422's installation position. The pusher protrusion 422 is set on the fixed beam 421. After the locking assembly 120 is unlocked, it passes through the support top frame 433 and abuts against the component in the carrier 100's receiving cavity 113. Through the pushing action of the pusher protrusion 422, the unlocked component can be quickly pushed out of the carrier 100's receiving cavity 113, allowing the component to detach from the carrier 100. The separation of the component from the carrier 100 can be completed without manual assistance, effectively cooperating with the external material transfer mechanism for unloading operations, simplifying the unloading process, and improving the overall efficiency of component transfer. At the same time, the setting of the pusher protrusion 422 can also prevent components from being stuck in the carrier 100 due to problems such as adsorption and jamming, ensuring the smoothness of the unloading process.

[0050] In this embodiment, the component transfer auxiliary equipment further includes a control mechanism, and the transfer mechanism 300 and the unlocking mechanism 400 are respectively connected to the control mechanism. During actual production and processing, operators can use the control mechanism to adjust the above structure in real time, thereby improving the flexibility of the equipment. Parameters can also be preset through the control mechanism, thereby improving the automation level of the equipment.

[0051] Example 2: This example provides a component transfer method, which uses the component transfer auxiliary equipment described in Example 1 to transfer components, and includes:

[0052] Step S1: Clamp the component to be transferred in the carrier 100, and use the movable block 121 in the locking component 120 to perform a compatibility-adaptive elastic clamping and fixation of the component to be transferred; In this process, the locking component 120 of the carrier 100 pre-fixes the component to be transferred, and the movable block 121 and the elastic element 122 are used to achieve compatibility-adaptive elastic clamping, which can not only ensure the stability of the component in the subsequent transfer and transmission process and prevent displacement and shaking, but also adapt to components of different specifications, while avoiding rigid clamping that could damage the component, thus providing a foundation for subsequent processes.

[0053] Step S2: Move the carrier 100 with fixed components into the transport flow line so that the carrier 100 can drive the components to be transferred between different processing stations. In this process, the carrier 100 with fixed components is sent into the external transport flow line. The transport flow line is used to realize the orderly flow of the carrier 100 and the internal components between different processing stations, complete the multi-process processing of components, and realize the efficient connection of each processing station.

[0054] Step S3: Connect the transfer mechanism 300 to the processed carrier 100, and move the carrier 100 and its internal components away from the transport flow line, and then move it to the unlocking mechanism 400. In this process, after the components are processed, the reliable connection between the transfer mechanism 300 and the carrier 100 removes the carrier 100 and its internal components from the transport flow line, avoiding interference with other carriers 100 and equipment on the transport flow line. At the same time, the carrier 100 is precisely moved to the unlocking mechanism 400 to prepare for the subsequent unlocking and unloading operations.

[0055] Step S4: The unlocking component 440 in the unlocking mechanism 400 separates the moving block 121 in the carrier 100, freeing the component from its clamped state, so that it can cooperate with the external transfer mechanism to unload the component. This process involves the unlocking component 440 of the unlocking mechanism 400 releasing the clamping component 120 on the component, freeing the component from the carrier 100's constraints. This facilitates the external transfer mechanism to quickly grasp and transfer the component, completing the entire component transfer process, achieving automated unloading, and improving transfer efficiency and ease of operation.

[0056] In summary, the component transfer auxiliary equipment and method described in this invention, through the coordinated operation of the carrier 100, the base frame 200, the transfer mechanism 300 and the unlocking mechanism 400, effectively solves the technical problems of unstable clamping and fixing, cumbersome transfer and unlocking operations, poor adaptability and easy damage to components during the existing component transfer process, and has significant practical value and technical advantages.

[0057] The carrier 100 features an internal cavity 113 that stably accommodates components to be transferred. A locking assembly 120, symmetrically arranged around the cavity 113, can be inserted into the component's forming groove via a moving block 121 under the elastic pushing action of an elastic element 122. This achieves compatible adaptive elastic clamping for components of different specifications, ensuring stable positioning of the components during transfer and preventing damage caused by shaking or displacement. Furthermore, the elastic element 122's buffering effect reduces excessive clamping force and minimizes crushing damage, thus improving the safety of component transfer. The connection between the unlocking channel 114 and the moving cavity 112, along with the relatively openable and movable unlocking arm 442 in the unlocking mechanism 400, allows the unlocking arm 442 to pass through the locking hole 1213 at the bottom of the moving block 121. This causes the moving block 121 to slide along the unlocking channel 114, quickly releasing the locking assembly 120 from clamping the component, simplifying the unlocking process and improving material handling efficiency.

[0058] The transfer mechanism 300, through the sliding engagement of the carriage 340 and the base frame 200, combined with the stable clamping of the carrier 100 housing 110 by the clamping component 350, enables the smooth transfer of the carrier 100 and its internal components. It can quickly transfer processed components from the external transport flow to the unlocking mechanism 400, effectively connecting the transport and unloading processes and improving the overall efficiency of component transfer. The receiving component 430 in the unlocking mechanism 400, through the vertical sliding of the receiving carriage 432, drives the supporting top frame 433 to accurately receive the carrier 100, ensuring the stability of the carrier 100 during the unlocking process. Furthermore, in conjunction with the unlocking action of the unlocking component 440, it achieves an orderly connection between unlocking and unloading.

[0059] The overall equipment structure of this application is reasonably designed and easy to operate. The various mechanisms have a high degree of coordination and cooperation, which can effectively improve the automation level and operational accuracy of component transfer, reduce the intensity of manual operation, and improve the yield rate of component transfer. It is suitable for transfer scenarios of various specifications of components and has broad application prospects.

[0060] Obviously, the above embodiments are merely illustrative examples for clear explanation and are not intended to limit the implementation. Those skilled in the art will recognize that other variations or modifications can be made based on the above description. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively list all possible implementations here. However, obvious variations or modifications derived therefrom are still within the scope of protection of this invention.

Claims

1. A component transfer auxiliary device, characterized in that: include: A carrier includes a housing and at least two locking components. The housing has a receiving cavity, an unlocking channel, and at least two moving cavities inside. The component to be transferred is disposed inside the receiving cavity. The at least two moving cavities are symmetrically arranged around the receiving cavity. The unlocking channel is disposed at the bottom of the housing and communicates with at least one of the moving cavities, and extends along the length of the carrier. The locking components are slidably disposed in the corresponding moving cavities along the length of the carrier. Each locking component includes a moving block and an elastic element. One end of the moving block facing the receiving cavity can be inserted into the forming groove of the component to be transferred, and the bottom of the moving block has a snap-fit ​​hole communicating with the unlocking channel. The elastic element abuts against the moving block and the inner wall of the moving cavity. Base frame, the base frame being disposed on one side of the external transmission flow line; A transfer mechanism, comprising a slide and a clamping assembly, wherein the slide is slidably connected to the base frame, and the clamping assembly is disposed on the slide and can clamp and connect the housing to drive the housing and its internal components to move synchronously; An unlocking mechanism is provided at one end of the carriage movement path. It includes a receiving component and an unlocking component. The receiving component includes a receiving carriage and a supporting top frame. The receiving carriage is slidably connected to the base frame in a vertical direction. The supporting top frame is provided at the top of the receiving carriage to receive the carrier in the transfer mechanism. The unlocking component is connected to the receiving carriage and includes at least two unlocking arms that can be opened and closed relative to each other. The top of the unlocking arm can pass through the locking hole to drive the moving block to move along the unlocking channel.

2. The component transfer auxiliary equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The housing also includes at least two connecting grooves, which are symmetrically arranged on opposite sides of the housing and are recessed inward from the side wall of the housing. The clamping assembly includes a clamping driver and two clamping arms. The clamping driver is mounted on the carriage. The two clamping arms are respectively connected to the two power output ends of the clamping driver to move relative to each other. The extended ends of the clamping arms are provided with connecting protrusions that can pass through the connecting grooves.

3. The component transfer auxiliary equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom surface of the housing is also provided with positioning holes, and the top support frame is provided with positioning pins. The positioning pins all protrude from the upper surface of the top support frame and can be inserted into the corresponding positioning holes.

4. The component transfer auxiliary equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The locking assembly also includes a protective top cover, which is detachably connected to the housing and disposed above the movable cavity, and the movable block moves below the protective top cover.

5. The component transfer auxiliary equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The movable block includes a main body and a plug-in part. The plug-in part and the elastic element are respectively disposed on opposite sides of the main body. The plug-in part can pass through the forming groove of the component to be transferred. The main body is provided with an assembly pin. The elastic element is sleeved on the assembly pin and abuts against the inner wall of the movable cavity.

6. The component transfer auxiliary equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The transfer mechanism includes a base frame, a transfer track, and a transfer driver. The base frame is supported and connected to the base frame. The transfer driver and the transfer track are both disposed on the base frame. The transfer track extends horizontally. The power output end of the transfer driver is connected to the carriage to drive the carriage to move along the transfer track.

7. The component transfer auxiliary equipment according to claim 6, characterized in that: The transfer mechanism further includes a buffer and a mounting block. The mounting block is disposed on the bottom frame and located at the end of the transfer track. The buffer is disposed on the mounting block and faces the carriage.

8. The component transfer auxiliary equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The unlocking mechanism also includes an assembly plate connected to the base frame, a receiving driver of the receiving component connected to the assembly plate, and a receiving carriage connected to the power output end of the receiving driver.

9. The component transfer auxiliary equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The unlocking assembly also includes an unlocking driver and at least two hooks. The unlocking driver is disposed on the receiving carriage. At least two unlocking arms are respectively connected to two power output ends of the unlocking driver. At least two hooks are correspondingly connected to the tops of at least two unlocking arms and can be threaded through and connected to the snap-fit ​​hole.

10. The component transfer auxiliary equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The unlocking mechanism also includes a pushing component, which includes a fixed beam and a pushing protrusion. The fixed beam is connected to one side of the transfer mechanism, and the pushing protrusion is disposed on the fixed beam and can penetrate the support top frame so that the components can be removed from the unlocked carrier.

11. The component transfer auxiliary equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The component transfer auxiliary equipment also includes a control mechanism, and the transfer mechanism and the unlocking mechanism are respectively connected to the control mechanism.

12. A method for transferring electronic components, characterized in that: Component transfer is performed using the component transfer auxiliary equipment according to any one of claims 1 to 11, comprising: Step S1: Clamp the component to be transferred in the carrier, and use the moving block in the locking assembly to perform compatibility adaptive elastic clamping and fixation of the component to be transferred. Step S2: Move the carrier holding the fixed components into the transport flow line so that the components can be transported between different processing stations by the carrier. Step S3: Connect the transfer mechanism to the processed carrier and drive the carrier and its internal components away from the transfer flow line, and then move it into the unlocking mechanism; Step S4: The moving block in the carrier is separated by the unlocking component in the unlocking mechanism, so that the component is freed from the clamped state, so as to cooperate with the external material transfer mechanism to unload the component.

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