A dual-channel automatic feeding and conveying mechanism for trays

Abstract

The present invention relates to the technical field of tray conveying, and discloses a dual-channel automatic feeding and conveying mechanism for trays, which includes a first longitudinal driving mechanism for driving the tray to move longitudinally, a second longitudinal driving mechanism for driving the tray to move longitudinally, a first supporting structure for supporting the tray, a first linear module for driving the first supporting structure to move horizontally back and forth between a first position and a second position, a second supporting structure for supporting the tray, a second linear module for driving the second supporting structure to move horizontally back and forth between a third position and a fourth position, and a handling mechanism for handling the tray; the first position is above the first longitudinal driving mechanism, and the third position is above the second longitudinal driving mechanism; the dual-channel automatic feeding and conveying mechanism for trays provided by the present application has a high degree of automation. The way of working alternately in dual channels saves time, improves the resource utilization rate, and greatly improves the working efficiency of the equipment.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of tray conveying, and particularly to a dual-channel automatic feeding and conveying mechanism for trays. Background Art

[0002] When products are being processed, they often need to be placed on trays and centrally processed in the next step to improve the utilization efficiency of processing equipment.

[0003] In the prior art, the conveying of trays usually has only one channel, often facing the problem of slow conveying speed, and when a conveying channel fails, the equipment faces the risk of a complete shutdown, reducing the working efficiency of the equipment. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a dual-channel automatic feeding and conveying mechanism for trays, aiming to solve the problem that in the prior art, the conveying of trays usually has only one channel.

[0005] The present invention is implemented as follows. A dual-channel automatic feeding and conveying mechanism for trays is provided, including a first longitudinal driving mechanism for driving the tray to move longitudinally, a second longitudinal driving mechanism for driving the tray to move longitudinally, a first supporting structure for supporting the tray, a first linear module for driving the first supporting structure to move horizontally back and forth between a first position and a second position, a second supporting structure for supporting the tray, a second linear module for driving the second supporting structure to move horizontally back and forth between a third position and a fourth position, and a handling mechanism for handling the tray;

[0006] The first position is above the first longitudinal driving mechanism, and the third position is above the second longitudinal driving mechanism;

[0007] When the first longitudinal driving mechanism drives the tray to move longitudinally to a specified height, the second supporting structure is at the third position, and the handling mechanism transports the tray driven by the first longitudinal driving mechanism to the specified height to the second supporting structure, and the second linear module drives the tray in the second supporting structure to move to the fourth position for the next process operation;

[0008] When the second linear module drives the second supporting structure to leave the third position, the first linear module drives the first supporting structure to move to the first position, the second longitudinal driving mechanism drives the tray to move longitudinally to a specified height, the handling mechanism transports the tray driven by the second longitudinal driving mechanism to the specified height to the first supporting structure, and the first linear module drives the tray in the first supporting structure to move to the second position for the next process operation;

[0009] When the second longitudinal driving mechanism descends, the second linear module drives the tray in the second supporting structure to return from the fourth position to the third position, the first supporting structure leaves the first position, the first longitudinal driving mechanism moves upward to a specified height, the handling mechanism transports the tray in the second supporting structure to the first longitudinal driving mechanism that has moved to the specified height, and the first longitudinal driving mechanism drives the tray to descend;

[0010] When the first longitudinal driving mechanism descends, the first linear module drives the tray in the first supporting structure to return from the second position to the first position, the second supporting structure leaves the third position, the second longitudinal driving mechanism moves upward to a specified height, the handling mechanism transports the tray in the first supporting structure to the second longitudinal driving mechanism that has moved to the specified height, and the second longitudinal driving mechanism drives the tray to descend;

[0011] The handling mechanism is used to transport the tray driven by the first longitudinal driving mechanism to a specified height to the second supporting structure; or to transport the tray driven by the second longitudinal driving mechanism to a specified height to the first supporting structure; or to transport the tray in the second supporting structure to the first longitudinal driving mechanism that has moved to the specified height; or to transport the tray in the first supporting structure to the second longitudinal driving mechanism that has moved to the specified height.

[0012] Furthermore, the first longitudinal driving mechanism includes a fixedly arranged first driving element, a first lead screw, a first nut seat, and a first supporting component; the output end of the first driving element is arranged upward, the output end of the first driving element is fixedly connected to the first lead screw, the first lead screw passes through the screw hole of the first nut seat and is in threaded cooperation with the screw hole, the first supporting component is installed on the first nut seat, and the first supporting component is used to support the tray; when a tray needs to be supplied, the first driving element drives the first lead screw to rotate, the rotation of the first lead screw drives the first nut seat that cooperates with the first lead screw to move upward, and the upward movement of the first nut seat drives the first supporting component and the tray supported by the first supporting component to move upward to achieve tray supply.

[0013] Further, the second longitudinal driving mechanism includes a second driving element fixedly arranged, a second lead screw, a second nut seat, and a second supporting assembly; the output end of the second driving element is arranged upward, the output end of the second driving element is fixedly connected to the second lead screw, the second lead screw passes through the screw hole of the second nut seat and is in threaded cooperation with the screw hole, the second supporting assembly is mounted on the second nut seat, and the second supporting assembly is used for supporting the tray; when it is necessary to supply the tray, the second driving element drives the second lead screw to rotate, the rotation of the second lead screw drives the second nut seat engaged with the second lead screw to move upward, and the upward movement of the second nut seat drives the second supporting assembly and the tray supported by the second supporting assembly to move upward, so as to realize the supply of the tray.

[0014] Further, the first supporting structure includes a first upper supporting plate for supporting the tray, a first lower supporting plate, a first longitudinal driving mechanism arranged on the first lower supporting plate for driving the first upper supporting plate to move longitudinally, and a first sucking mechanism for fixing the tray; a first empty space is provided on the first upper supporting plate, the first sucking mechanism has a first suction nozzle, and the first suction nozzle passes through the first empty space and is arranged upward; when the first suction nozzle can abut against the tray and the first upper supporting plate fails to abut against the tray, the first linear power element drives the first upper supporting plate to move longitudinally until the first upper supporting plate also abuts against the tray; when the first upper supporting plate can abut against the tray and the first suction nozzle fails to abut against the tray, the first linear power element drives the first upper supporting plate and the tray placed thereon to move longitudinally until the first suction nozzle also abuts against the tray.

[0015] Further, the second supporting structure includes a second upper supporting plate for supporting the tray, a second lower supporting plate, a second longitudinal driving mechanism arranged on the second lower supporting plate for driving the second upper supporting plate to move longitudinally, and a second sucking mechanism for fixing the tray; a second empty space is provided on the second upper supporting plate, the second sucking mechanism has a second suction nozzle, and the second suction nozzle passes through the second empty space and is arranged upward; when the second suction nozzle can abut against the tray and the second upper supporting plate fails to abut against the tray, the second linear power element drives the second upper supporting plate to move longitudinally until the second upper supporting plate also abuts against the tray; when the second upper supporting plate can abut against the tray and the second suction nozzle fails to abut against the tray, the second linear power element drives the second upper supporting plate and the tray placed thereon to move longitudinally until the second suction nozzle also abuts against the tray.

[0016] Further, the first linear module includes a third driving element, a third lead screw, and a third nut seat that are fixedly arranged; the output end of the third driving element is fixedly connected to the third lead screw, and the third lead screw passes through the threaded hole of the third nut seat and is in threaded cooperation with the threaded hole; the first supporting structure is arranged on the third nut seat; when it is necessary to drive the first supporting structure to move, the third driving element drives the third lead screw to rotate, the rotation of the third lead screw drives the third nut seat that cooperates with the third lead screw to move, and the movement of the third nut seat drives the first supporting structure to move.

[0017] Further, the first linear module is a linear motor.

[0018] Further, the second linear module includes a fourth driving element, a fourth lead screw, and a fourth nut seat that are fixedly arranged; the output end of the fourth driving element is fixedly connected to the fourth lead screw, and the fourth lead screw passes through the threaded hole of the fourth nut seat and is in threaded cooperation with the threaded hole; the second supporting structure is arranged on the fourth nut seat; when it is necessary to drive the second supporting structure to move, the fourth driving element drives the fourth lead screw to rotate, the rotation of the fourth lead screw drives the fourth nut seat that cooperates with the fourth lead screw to move, and the movement of the fourth nut seat drives the second supporting structure to move.

[0019] Further, the handling mechanism includes a third suction mechanism, a third linear module for driving the third suction mechanism to move longitudinally, and a fourth linear module for driving the third linear module and the third suction mechanism to move horizontally in a first direction; the third suction mechanism includes a plurality of mounting members intersecting at the same position, each mounting member has a chute, the extending direction of the chute is the same as the extending direction of the mounting member, a suction nozzle is slidably arranged in each chute, the suction nozzle is arranged downward, and the suction nozzle is used for sucking or releasing the tray.

[0020] Further, the handling mechanism further includes a fifth linear module, and the fifth linear module is used for driving the fourth linear module, the third linear module, and the third suction mechanism to move horizontally in a second direction, and the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction.

[0021] Compared with the prior art, the present invention mainly has the following beneficial effects:

[0022] The above-provided dual-channel tray automatic supply and conveying mechanism drives the tray to a specified height through the first longitudinal driving mechanism, transports the tray to the second supporting structure at the third position through the handling mechanism, and transports the second supporting structure and the tray thereon to the position for the next process through the second linear module; when the second supporting structure is not at the third position, the tray is driven to a specified height through the second longitudinal driving mechanism, the tray is transported to the first supporting structure at the first position through the handling mechanism, and the first supporting structure and the tray thereon are transported to the position for the next process through the first linear module, realizing the alternate conveying function of the tray; when the second longitudinal driving mechanism descends, the second linear module drives the tray in the second supporting structure back to the third position, the first supporting structure leaves the first position, the first longitudinal driving mechanism moves upward to the specified height, the handling mechanism transports the tray in the second supporting structure to the first longitudinal driving mechanism, and the first longitudinal driving mechanism drives the tray to descend; the first linear module drives the tray in the first supporting structure back to the first position, the second supporting structure leaves the third position, the second longitudinal driving mechanism moves upward to the specified height, the handling mechanism transports the tray in the first supporting structure to the second longitudinal driving mechanism, and the second longitudinal driving mechanism drives the tray to descend, realizing the alternate recycling function of the tray; this structure has a high degree of automation, and the dual-channel alternate working mode saves time, improves resource utilization rate, and greatly improves the working efficiency of the equipment. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] Figure 1 FIG. is a schematic structural diagram of a dual-channel tray automatic supply and conveying mechanism provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 2 FIG. is a schematic structural diagram of the first longitudinal driving mechanism of a dual-channel tray automatic supply and conveying mechanism provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 3 FIG. is a schematic structural diagram of the first supporting structure of a dual-channel tray automatic supply and conveying mechanism provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 4 FIG. is a schematic structural diagram of the first linear module of a dual-channel tray automatic supply and conveying mechanism provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 5 FIG. is a schematic structural diagram of another handling mechanism of a dual-channel tray automatic supply and conveying mechanism provided by an embodiment of the present invention.

[0028] Reference numerals: 1 - First longitudinal driving mechanism, 11 - First driving element, 12 - First lead screw, 13 - First nut seat, 14 - First support assembly, 2 - Second longitudinal driving mechanism, 3 - First supporting structure, 31 - First upper support plate, 32 - First lower support plate, 33 - First linear power element, 34 - First suction mechanism, 4 - Second supporting structure, 5 - First linear module, 51 - Third driving element, 52 - Third nut seat, 6 - Second linear module, 7 - Handling mechanism, 71 - Third suction mechanism, 72 - Third linear module, 73 - Fourth linear module, 74 - Fifth linear module, 10 - First position, 20 - Second position, 30 - Third position, 40 - Fourth position. Detailed implementation manners

[0029] In order to make the objectives, technical solutions and advantages of the present invention clearer and more understandable, the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present invention and are not used to limit the present invention.

[0030] The implementation of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to specific embodiments.

[0031] Please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 1 which shows a schematic structural diagram of a dual-channel automatic feeding and conveying mechanism for trays provided by the present invention. At the same time, refer to Figures 2 to 5 , a dual-channel automatic feeding and conveying mechanism for trays provided in this embodiment includes a first longitudinal driving mechanism 1 for driving the tray to move longitudinally, a second longitudinal driving mechanism 2 for driving the tray to move longitudinally, a first supporting structure 3 for supporting the tray, a first linear module 5 for driving the first supporting structure 3 to move horizontally back and forth between a first position 10 and a second position 20, a second supporting structure 4 for supporting the tray, a second linear module 6 for driving the second supporting structure 4 to move horizontally back and forth between a third position 30 and a fourth position 40, and a handling mechanism 7 for handling the tray; the first position 10 is located above the first longitudinal driving mechanism 1, and the third position 30 is located above the second longitudinal driving mechanism 2;

[0032] When the first longitudinal driving mechanism 1 drives the tray to move longitudinally to a specified height, the second supporting structure 4 is located at the third position 30, and the handling mechanism 7 transports the tray driven by the first longitudinal driving mechanism 1 to the specified height to the second supporting structure 4, and the second linear module 6 drives the tray in the second supporting structure 4 to move to the fourth position 40 for the next process operation;

[0033] When the second linear module 6 drives the second support structure 4 away from the third position 30, the first linear module 5 drives the first support structure 3 to move to the first position 10, the second longitudinal driving mechanism 2 drives the tray to move longitudinally to a specified height, and the handling mechanism 7 transports the tray driven by the second longitudinal driving mechanism 2 to the specified height to the first support structure 3. The first linear module 5 drives the tray in the first support structure 3 to move to the second position 20 for the next process operation;

[0034] When the second longitudinal driving mechanism 2 descends, the second linear module 6 drives the tray in the second support structure 4 to return from the fourth position 40 to the third position 30. The first support structure 3 leaves the first position 10, and the first longitudinal driving mechanism 1 moves upward to a specified height. The handling mechanism 7 transports the tray in the second support structure 4 to the first longitudinal driving mechanism 1 that has moved to the specified height, and the first longitudinal driving mechanism 1 drives the tray to descend;

[0035] When the first longitudinal driving mechanism 1 descends, the first linear module 5 drives the tray in the first support structure 3 to return from the second position 20 to the first position 10. The second support structure 4 leaves the third position 30, and the second longitudinal driving mechanism 2 moves upward to a specified height. The handling mechanism 7 transports the tray in the first support structure 3 to the second longitudinal driving mechanism 2 that has moved to the specified height, and the second longitudinal driving mechanism 2 drives the tray to descend;

[0036] The handling mechanism 7 is used to transport the tray driven by the first longitudinal driving mechanism 1 to the specified height to the second support structure 4; or to transport the tray driven by the second longitudinal driving mechanism 2 to the specified height to the first support structure 3; or to transport the tray in the second support structure 4 to the first longitudinal driving mechanism 1 that has moved to the specified height; or to transport the tray in the first support structure 3 to the second longitudinal driving mechanism 2 that has moved to the specified height.

[0037] A dual-channel tray automatic feeding and conveying mechanism provided above drives the tray to a specified height through the first longitudinal driving mechanism 1, transports the tray to the second supporting structure 4 at the third position 30 through the handling mechanism 7, and transports the second supporting structure 4 and the tray thereon to the position for the next process through the second linear module 6; when the second supporting structure 4 is not at the third position 30, the tray is driven to a specified height through the second longitudinal driving mechanism 2, the tray is transported to the first supporting structure 3 at the first position 10 through the handling mechanism 7, and the first supporting structure 3 and the tray thereon are transported to the position for the next process through the first linear module 5, realizing the function of alternating tray conveying; when the second longitudinal driving mechanism 2 descends, the second linear module 6 drives the tray in the second supporting structure 4 back to the third position 30, the first supporting structure 3 leaves the first position 10, the first longitudinal driving mechanism 1 moves upward to a specified height, the handling mechanism 7 transports the tray in the second supporting structure 4 to the first longitudinal driving mechanism 1, and the first longitudinal driving mechanism 1 drives the tray to descend; the first linear module 5 drives the tray in the first supporting structure 3 back to the first position 10, the second supporting structure 4 leaves the third position 30, the second longitudinal driving mechanism 2 moves upward to a specified height, the handling mechanism 7 transports the tray in the first supporting structure 3 to the second longitudinal driving mechanism 2, and the second longitudinal driving mechanism 2 drives the tray to descend, realizing the function of alternating tray recycling; this structure has a high degree of automation, and the dual-channel alternating working mode saves time, improves resource utilization rate, and greatly enhances the working efficiency of the equipment.

[0038] As an implementation manner of the present invention, the first longitudinal driving mechanism 1 includes a fixedly arranged first driving element 11, a first lead screw 12, a first nut seat 13, and a first support assembly 14; the output end of the first driving element 11 is arranged upward, the output end of the first driving element 11 is fixedly connected to the first lead screw 12, the first lead screw 12 passes through the threaded hole of the first nut seat 13 and is in threaded cooperation with the threaded hole, the first support assembly 14 is installed on the first nut seat 13, and the first support assembly 14 is used to support the tray; when it is necessary to supply the tray, the first driving element 11 drives the first lead screw 12 to rotate, the rotation of the first lead screw 12 drives the first nut seat 13 that cooperates with the first lead screw 12 to move upward, and the upward movement of the first nut seat 13 drives the first support assembly 14 and the tray supported by the first support assembly 14 to move upward, so as to realize the supply of the tray. By fixing the first driving element 11, connecting the output end of the first driving element 11 to the first lead screw 12, and making the first lead screw 12 pass through the first nut seat 13 and cooperate with the threaded hole on the first nut seat 13, the first longitudinal driving mechanism 1 enables the first nut seat 13 and the first support assembly 14 fixed thereon to move longitudinally along the length direction of the first lead screw 12 when the first driving element 11 drives the first lead screw 12 to rotate, and then drives the tray supported on the first support assembly 14 to move longitudinally, realizing the automatic supply of the tray. This mechanism has a simple structure, is easy to install, has high positioning accuracy, and saves manpower and time.

[0039] Specifically, the first driving element 11 is a motor.

[0040] Specifically, the first support assembly 14 includes a plurality of support rods, and the plurality of support rods are respectively arranged on the first nut seat 13. The plurality of support rods can support the tray more stably.

[0041] Preferably, the second longitudinal driving mechanism 2 includes a fixedly arranged second driving element, a second lead screw, a second nut seat, and a second support assembly; the output end of the second driving element is arranged upward, the output end of the second driving element is fixedly connected to the second lead screw, the second lead screw passes through the threaded hole of the second nut seat and is in threaded cooperation with the threaded hole, the second support assembly is installed on the second nut seat, and the second support assembly is used to support the tray; when the tray needs to be supplied, the second driving element drives the second lead screw to rotate, the rotation of the second lead screw drives the second nut seat that cooperates with the second lead screw to move upward, and the upward movement of the second nut seat drives the second support assembly and the tray supported by the second support assembly to move upward to achieve tray supply. By fixing the second driving element, connecting the output end of the second driving element to the second lead screw, and making the second lead screw pass through the second nut seat and cooperate with the threaded hole on the second nut seat, the second longitudinal driving mechanism 2 enables the second nut seat and the second support assembly fixed thereon to move longitudinally along the length direction of the second lead screw when the second driving element drives the second lead screw to rotate, thereby driving the tray supported on the second support assembly to move longitudinally and realizing automatic tray supply. This mechanism has a simple structure, is easy to install, has high positioning accuracy, and saves manpower and time.

[0042] Specifically, the second driving element is a motor.

[0043] Specifically, the second support assembly includes a plurality of support rods, and the plurality of support rods are respectively arranged on the second nut seat. The plurality of support rods can more stably support the tray.

[0044] Further, the first support structure 3 includes a first upper support plate 31 for supporting the tray, a first lower support plate 32, a first longitudinal driving mechanism 1 disposed on the first lower support plate 32 for driving the first upper support plate 31 to move longitudinally, and a first suction mechanism 34 for fixing the tray; the first upper support plate 31 has a first empty space, the first suction mechanism 34 has a first suction nozzle, and the first suction nozzle is arranged upward through the first empty space; when the first suction nozzle can abut against the tray and the first upper support plate 31 fails to abut against the tray, the first linear power element 33 drives the first upper support plate 31 to move longitudinally until the first upper support plate 31 also abuts against the tray; when the first upper support plate 31 can abut against the tray and the first suction nozzle fails to abut against the tray, the first linear power element 33 drives the first upper support plate 31 and the tray placed thereon to move longitudinally until the first suction nozzle also abuts against the tray. By arranging the first linear power element 33 on the first lower support plate 32 and enabling the first linear power element 33 to drive the first upper support plate 31 and the tray supported thereon to move longitudinally, the first support structure 3 realizes the longitudinal adjustment function of the height of the first upper support plate 31; by arranging the first suction mechanism 34 upward through the first empty space on the first upper support plate 31, the fixing effect of the first suction mechanism 34 on the tray placed on the first suction mechanism 34 is realized; when the bottom surfaces of a tray are not in the same plane, by using the longitudinal adjustment function of the height of the first upper support plate 31 to adjust the first upper support plate 31, the tray can be both fixed by the first suction mechanism 34 and supported by the first upper support plate 31, ensuring the placement stability of the tray; in addition, the setting of the first support structure 3 also improves the adaptability of the equipment to trays of different specifications.

[0045] Specifically, the first linear power element 33 is a cylinder.

[0046] Specifically, the first linear power element 33 is an electric cylinder.

[0047] Specifically, the first linear power element 33 includes a fifth driving element fixedly arranged, a fifth lead screw, and a fifth nut seat; the output end of the fifth driving element is arranged upward, the output end of the fifth driving element is fixedly connected to the fifth lead screw, and the fifth lead screw passes through the screw hole of the fifth nut seat and is in threaded cooperation with the screw hole; when it is necessary to adjust the height of the first upper support plate 31, the fifth driving element drives the fifth lead screw to rotate, and the rotation of the fifth lead screw drives the fifth nut seat engaged with the fifth lead screw to move longitudinally to realize the adjustment of the height of the first upper support plate.

[0048] Optionally, the second support structure 4 includes a second upper support plate for supporting the tray, a second lower support plate, a second longitudinal drive mechanism disposed on the second lower support plate for driving the second upper support plate to move longitudinally, and a second suction mechanism for fixing the tray; the second upper support plate has a second vacant position, the second suction mechanism has a second suction nozzle, and the second suction nozzle is arranged upward through the second vacant position; when the second suction nozzle can abut against the tray and the second upper support plate fails to abut against the tray, the second linear power element drives the second upper support plate to move longitudinally until the second upper support plate also abuts against the tray; when the second upper support plate can abut against the tray and the second suction nozzle fails to abut against the tray, the second linear power element drives the second upper support plate and the tray placed thereon to move longitudinally until the second suction nozzle also abuts against the tray. By arranging the second linear power element on the second lower support plate and enabling the second linear power element to drive the second upper support plate and the tray supported thereon to move longitudinally, the second support structure 4 realizes the longitudinal adjustment function of the height of the second upper support plate; by arranging the second suction mechanism upward through the second vacant position on the second upper support plate, the second suction mechanism realizes the fixing effect on the tray placed on the second suction mechanism; when the bottom surfaces of a tray are not in the same plane, the height of the second upper support plate can be adjusted by using the longitudinal adjustment function of the height of the second upper support plate, so that the tray can be fixed by the second suction mechanism and supported by the second upper support plate, ensuring the placement stability of the tray; in addition, the setting of the second support structure 4 also improves the adaptability of the equipment to trays of different specifications.

[0049] Specifically, the second linear power element is a cylinder.

[0050] Specifically, the second linear power element is an electric cylinder.

[0051] Specifically, the second linear power element includes a sixth drive element fixedly arranged, a sixth lead screw, and a sixth nut seat; the output end of the sixth drive element is arranged upward, the output end of the sixth drive element is fixedly connected to the sixth lead screw, the sixth lead screw passes through the screw hole of the sixth nut seat and is in threaded cooperation with the screw hole; when the height of the second upper support plate needs to be adjusted, the sixth drive element drives the sixth lead screw to rotate, and the rotation of the sixth lead screw drives the sixth nut seat engaged with the sixth lead screw to move longitudinally to realize the adjustment of the height of the second upper support plate.

[0052] Furthermore, the first linear module 5 includes a fixedly arranged third driving element 51, a third lead screw, and a third nut seat 52; the output end of the third driving element 51 is fixedly connected to the third lead screw, and the third lead screw passes through the threaded hole of the third nut seat 52 and is in threaded cooperation with the threaded hole; the first support structure 3 is arranged on the third nut seat 52; when it is necessary to drive the first support structure 3 to move, the third driving element 51 drives the third lead screw to rotate, the rotation of the third lead screw drives the third nut seat 52 that cooperates with the third lead screw to move, and the movement of the third nut seat 52 drives the first support structure 3 to move. This structure has high precision and is simple in structure, facilitating use.

[0053] Specifically, the third driving element 51 is a motor.

[0054] Optionally, the first linear module 5 is a linear motor.

[0055] Furthermore, the second linear module 6 includes a fixedly arranged fourth driving element, a fourth lead screw, and a fourth nut seat; the output end of the fourth driving element is fixedly connected to the fourth lead screw, and the fourth lead screw passes through the threaded hole of the fourth nut seat and is in threaded cooperation with the threaded hole; the second support structure 4 is arranged on the fourth nut seat; when it is necessary to drive the second support structure 4 to move, the fourth driving element drives the fourth lead screw to rotate, the rotation of the fourth lead screw drives the fourth nut seat that cooperates with the fourth lead screw to move, and the movement of the fourth nut seat drives the second support structure 4 to move. This structure has high precision and is simple in structure, facilitating use.

[0056] Specifically, the fourth driving element is a motor.

[0057] As an implementation manner of the present invention, the handling mechanism 7 includes a third suction mechanism 71, a third linear module 72 for driving the third suction mechanism 71 to move longitudinally, and a fourth linear module 73 for driving the third linear module 72 and the third suction mechanism 71 to move horizontally in the first direction; the third suction mechanism 71 includes a plurality of mounting members intersecting at the same position, each mounting member has a chute, the extending direction of the chute is the same as the extending direction of the mounting member, and a third suction nozzle is slidably arranged in each chute, the third suction nozzle is arranged downward, and the third suction nozzle is used for sucking or releasing the tray. For this handling mechanism 7, the third linear module 72 drives the third suction mechanism 71 to move longitudinally, realizing the function of the handling mechanism 7 to pick and place the tray longitudinally; the fourth linear module 73 drives the third linear module 72 and the third suction mechanism 71 to move horizontally, realizing the change of the position of the tray; by changing the position of the third suction nozzle in the chute of the mounting member, the third suction nozzle realizes the function of sucking trays of more size types, and this adjustment structure of the position of the third suction nozzle improves the adaptability of the equipment to trays of different sizes.

[0058] Preferably, the handling mechanism 7 further includes a fifth linear module 74, which is used to drive the fourth linear module 73, the third linear module 72, and the third suction mechanism 71 to move horizontally in the second direction, and the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction. The cooperation of the fourth linear module 73 and the fifth linear module 74 enables the tray to change its position within the plane formed by the first direction and the second direction, enabling the handling mechanism 7 to transport the tray to more positions and improving the handling efficiency of the handling mechanism 7.

[0059] The above are only the preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention shall be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A dual-channel automatic feeding and conveying mechanism for a tray, characterized in that, It includes a first longitudinal driving mechanism for driving the tray to move longitudinally, a second longitudinal driving mechanism for driving the tray to move longitudinally, a first supporting structure for supporting the tray, a first linear module for driving the first supporting structure to move horizontally back and forth between a first position and a second position, a second supporting structure for supporting the tray, a second linear module for driving the second supporting structure to move horizontally back and forth between a third position and a fourth position, and a handling mechanism for handling the tray; The first position is located above the first longitudinal driving mechanism, and the third position is located above the second longitudinal driving mechanism; When the first longitudinal driving mechanism drives the tray to move longitudinally to a specified height, the second supporting structure is located at the third position, and the handling mechanism transports the tray driven by the first longitudinal driving mechanism to the specified height to the second supporting structure, and the second linear module drives the tray in the second supporting structure to move to the fourth position for the next process operation; When the second linear module drives the second supporting structure to leave the third position, the first linear module drives the first supporting structure to move to the first position, the second longitudinal driving mechanism drives the tray to move longitudinally to a specified height, the handling mechanism transports the tray driven by the second longitudinal driving mechanism to the specified height to the first supporting structure, and the first linear module drives the tray in the first supporting structure to move to the second position for the next process operation; When the second longitudinal driving mechanism descends, the second linear module drives the tray in the second supporting structure to return from the fourth position to the third position, the first supporting structure leaves the first position, the first longitudinal driving mechanism moves upward to a specified height, the handling mechanism transports the tray in the second supporting structure to the first longitudinal driving mechanism that has moved to the specified height, and the first longitudinal driving mechanism drives the tray to descend; When the first longitudinal driving mechanism descends, the first linear module drives the tray in the first supporting structure to return from the second position to the first position, the second supporting structure leaves the third position, the second longitudinal driving mechanism moves upward to a specified height, the handling mechanism transports the tray in the first supporting structure to the second longitudinal driving mechanism that has moved to the specified height, and the second longitudinal driving mechanism drives the tray to descend; The handling mechanism is used to transport the tray driven by the first longitudinal driving mechanism to the specified height to the second supporting structure; or to transport the tray driven by the second longitudinal driving mechanism to the specified height to the first supporting structure; or to transport the tray in the second supporting structure to the first longitudinal driving mechanism that has moved to the specified height; or to transport the tray in the first supporting structure to the second longitudinal driving mechanism that has moved to the specified height; The first supporting structure includes a first upper support plate for supporting the tray, a first lower support plate, a first longitudinal driving mechanism arranged on the first lower support plate for driving the first upper support plate to move longitudinally, and a first suction mechanism for fixing the tray; a first empty space is provided on the first upper support plate, the first suction mechanism has a first suction nozzle, and the first suction nozzle is arranged upward through the first empty space; when the first suction nozzle can abut against the tray and the first upper support plate fails to abut against the tray, a first linear power element drives the first upper support plate to move longitudinally until the first upper support plate also abuts against the tray; when the first upper support plate can abut against the tray and the first suction nozzle fails to abut against the tray, the first linear power element drives the first upper support plate and the tray placed thereon to move longitudinally until the first suction nozzle also abuts against the tray; The second supporting structure includes a second upper support plate for supporting the tray, a second lower support plate, a second longitudinal driving mechanism arranged on the second lower support plate for driving the second upper support plate to move longitudinally, and a second suction mechanism for fixing the tray; a second empty space is provided on the second upper support plate, the second suction mechanism has a second suction nozzle, and the second suction nozzle is arranged upward through the second empty space; when the second suction nozzle can abut against the tray and the second upper support plate fails to abut against the tray, a second linear power element drives the second upper support plate to move longitudinally until the second upper support plate also abuts against the tray; when the second upper support plate can abut against the tray and the second suction nozzle fails to abut against the tray, the second linear power element drives the second upper support plate and the tray placed thereon to move longitudinally until the second suction nozzle also abuts against the tray; The handling mechanism includes a third suction mechanism, a third linear module for driving the third suction mechanism to move longitudinally, and a fourth linear module for driving the third linear module and the third suction mechanism to move horizontally in a first direction; the third suction mechanism includes a plurality of mounting members intersecting at the same position, each mounting member has a sliding groove, the extending direction of the sliding groove is the same as the extending direction of the mounting member, a suction nozzle is slidably arranged in each sliding groove, the suction nozzle is arranged downward, and the suction nozzle is used for sucking or releasing the tray.

2. The automatic feeding and conveying mechanism for a dual-channel tray according to claim 1, characterized in that The first longitudinal driving mechanism includes a fixedly arranged first driving element, a first lead screw, a first nut seat, and a first support assembly; the output end of the first driving element is arranged upward, the output end of the first driving element is fixedly connected to the first lead screw, the first lead screw passes through the threaded hole of the first nut seat and is in threaded cooperation with the threaded hole, the first support assembly is installed on the first nut seat, and the first support assembly is used to support the tray; when a tray needs to be supplied, the first driving element drives the first lead screw to rotate, the rotation of the first lead screw drives the first nut seat cooperating with the first lead screw to move upward, and the upward movement of the first nut seat drives the first support assembly and the tray supported by the first support assembly to move upward to achieve tray supply.

3. The automatic feeding and conveying mechanism of a dual-channel tray according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second longitudinal driving mechanism includes a fixedly arranged second driving element, a second lead screw, a second nut seat, and a second support assembly; the output end of the second driving element is arranged upward, the output end of the second driving element is fixedly connected to the second lead screw, the second lead screw passes through the threaded hole of the second nut seat and is in threaded cooperation with the threaded hole, the second support assembly is installed on the second nut seat, and the second support assembly is used to support the tray; when a tray needs to be supplied, the second driving element drives the second lead screw to rotate, the rotation of the second lead screw drives the second nut seat cooperating with the second lead screw to move upward, and the upward movement of the second nut seat drives the second support assembly and the tray supported by the second support assembly to move upward to achieve tray supply.

4. A dual-channel automatic feeding and conveying mechanism for a material tray, characterized in that, The first linear module includes a fixedly arranged third driving element, a third lead screw, and a third nut seat; the output end of the third driving element is fixedly connected to the third lead screw, the third lead screw passes through the threaded hole of the third nut seat and is in threaded cooperation with the threaded hole; the first supporting structure is arranged on the third nut seat; when the first supporting structure needs to be driven to move, the third driving element drives the third lead screw to rotate, the rotation of the third lead screw drives the third nut seat cooperating with the third lead screw to move, and the movement of the third nut seat drives the first supporting structure to move.

5. A dual-channel automatic feeding and conveying mechanism for a material tray, characterized in that The first linear module is a linear motor.

6. The automatic feeding and conveying mechanism for a dual-channel tray according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second linear module includes a fixedly arranged fourth driving element, a fourth lead screw, and a fourth nut seat; the output end of the fourth driving element is fixedly connected to the fourth lead screw, the fourth lead screw passes through the threaded hole of the fourth nut seat and is in threaded cooperation with the threaded hole; the second supporting structure is arranged on the fourth nut seat; when the second supporting structure needs to be driven to move, the fourth driving element drives the fourth lead screw to rotate, the rotation of the fourth lead screw drives the fourth nut seat cooperating with the fourth lead screw to move, and the movement of the fourth nut seat drives the second supporting structure to move.

7. A dual-channel automatic feeding and conveying mechanism for a material tray according to claim 1, characterized in that The handling mechanism further includes a fifth linear module, and the fifth linear module is used to drive the fourth linear module, the third linear module, and the third suction mechanism to move horizontally in the second direction, and the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction.

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