External clamping disc flipping and placing mechanism

Abstract

The present invention discloses an external clamp type optical disc flipping and placing mechanism, comprising a fixed plate, a flipping and clamping device is arranged on the fixed plate, the flipping and clamping device is connected to the fixed plate through a rotating shaft, a brake is fixed at the connection between the rotating shaft and the fixed plate, the flipping and clamping device comprises a flipping mechanism and a translation mechanism arranged on the flipping mechanism, and a clamping mechanism is arranged on the translation mechanism. The external clamp type optical disc flipping and placing mechanism provided by the present invention has a simple and reliable structure, a compact size, is easy to install and replace, can stably and quickly perform a grabbing and rotating operation on an optical disc in an optical disc cartridge, so that an automated optical storage device can efficiently grab an optical disc from the cartridge, thereby improving the operation efficiency of the automated optical storage device.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of optical disc storage and taking and placing equipment, and in particular to an external clamping type optical disc flipping and taking and placing mechanism. Background Art

[0002] Optical storage is a storage method that uses optical discs as carriers. It has the characteristics of low power consumption, long storage life, and data is not easily lost. It is very suitable for storing data that is rarely accessed and needs to be stored for a long time. Automated optical storage is to achieve the burning and data reading of optical discs through automated technology without manual operation. It is currently widely used for long-term archiving of data.

[0003] Current optical storage devices are generally composed of a CD storage device, a robot, an industrial CD drive, and a control unit. It can automatically grab a CD from the CD storage device and then put it into the CD drive for burning or reading. It can also automatically grab a CD from the CD drive and then put it into the CD library, but it cannot realize the CD grabbing and flipping operations at the same time.

[0004] Therefore, the prior art still needs to be improved and developed. Summary of the invention

[0005] In view of the above-mentioned deficiencies in the prior art, the object of the present invention is to provide an external clamping optical disc flipping and placing mechanism that can simultaneously realize the grabbing and flipping operations of the optical disc, so that the automated optical storage device can efficiently grab the optical disc from the disc tray, thereby improving the operating efficiency of the automated optical storage device.

[0006] In order to solve the above technical problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solutions:

[0007] The external clamping type optical disc flipping and placing mechanism comprises a fixed plate, on which a flipping and clamping device is arranged, the flipping and clamping device is connected to the fixed plate via a rotating shaft, a brake is fixed at the connection between the rotating shaft and the fixed plate, the flipping and clamping device comprises a flipping mechanism and a translation mechanism arranged on the flipping mechanism, and a clamping mechanism is arranged on the translation mechanism.

[0008] The external clamp type optical disc flipping and placing mechanism, wherein the flipping mechanism comprises a flipping plate and a transition gear arranged on the rotating shaft and a driving motor arranged on the flipping plate, one end of the driving motor is provided with a driving gear, one side of the transition gear is meshed with the driving gear, and the other side is meshed with a rack, and the rack is vertically fixed on the translation mechanism.

[0009] The external clamping type optical disc flipping and placing mechanism, wherein the translation mechanism includes a guide rail slider for controlling the up and down movement of the flipping and clamping device and a sliding device arranged on the guide rail slider, the guide rail slider and the sliding device are arranged on both sides of the clamping mechanism, and the guide rail slider is fixed on the rotating shaft.

[0010] The external clamping type CD flipping and placing mechanism, wherein the clamping mechanism includes a clamping jaw motor, both ends of the clamping jaw motor are provided with threaded screws, the threaded screws are connected and fixed to the sliding device, and both sides of the clamping jaw motor are also provided with clamping jaw guide rods connected to the threaded screw, and the clamping jaw guide rods can move in opposite directions or reverse directions with the rotation of the threaded screw.

[0011] In the external clamp type optical disc flipping and placing mechanism, the lower part of the clamping claw guide rod is also provided with parallel clamping claws for clamping, and the inner side of the parallel clamping claws is provided with soft pads.

[0012] In the external clamp type optical disc flipping and placing mechanism, the fixing plate is arranged in a door shape with the opening end facing vertically downward, and the brakes are arranged outside the two sides of the fixing plate.

[0013] The outer clamp type optical disc flipping and placing mechanism, wherein the brake comprises a first brake for controlling the rotation of the rotating shaft and a second brake for controlling the rotation of the transition gear.

[0014] The external clamp type optical disc flipping and placing mechanism, wherein the second brake is provided with brake pads, and the brake pads are arranged inside the two sides of the fixing plate.

[0015] The external clamp type optical disc flipping and placing mechanism, wherein the brake pad is arranged on the side surface of the transition gear.

[0016] In the external clamping type optical disc flipping and placing mechanism, the radius of the transition gear is larger than the radius of the driving gear.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the present invention discloses an external clamp type optical disc flipping and placing mechanism, comprising a fixed plate, a flipping and clamping device is arranged on the fixed plate, the flipping and clamping device is connected to the fixed plate through a rotating shaft, a brake is fixed at the connection between the rotating shaft and the fixed plate, the flipping and clamping device comprises a flipping mechanism and a translation mechanism arranged on the flipping mechanism, and a clamping mechanism is arranged on the translation mechanism. The external clamp type optical disc flipping and placing mechanism provided by the present invention has a simple and reliable structure, a compact size, is easy to install and replace, can stably and quickly grasp and rotate the optical disc in the optical disc cartridge, so that the automated optical storage device can efficiently grasp the optical disc from the cartridge, and improve the operation efficiency of the automated optical storage device. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1 A three-dimensional diagram of the external clamping optical disc flipping and placing mechanism provided by the present invention.

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic structural diagram of the external clamping type optical disc flipping and placing mechanism without a fixing plate provided by the present invention.

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic structural diagram of another angle of the external clamping type optical disc flipping and placing mechanism provided by the present invention without the fixing plate. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0021] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the present invention more clearly understood, the present invention is further described in detail below in conjunction with 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 intended to limit the present invention.

[0022] It should be noted that when a component is referred to as being "mounted on", "fixed on" or "disposed on" another component, it may be directly on the other component or there may be a central component at the same time. When a component is referred to as being "connected to" another component, it may be directly connected to the other component or there may be a central component at the same time.

[0023] It should also be noted that the directional terms such as left, right, up, and down in the embodiments of the present invention are merely relative concepts or are based on the normal use status of the product and should not be considered as restrictive.

[0024] The embodiment of the present invention provides an external clamping type optical disc flipping and placing mechanism, see Figure 1-Figure 3 , including a fixed plate 1, on which a flipping and clamping device 2 is arranged, the flipping and clamping device 2 is connected to the fixed plate 1 through a rotating shaft 3, a brake 4 is fixed at the connection between the rotating shaft 3 and the fixed plate 1, the flipping and clamping device 2 includes a flipping mechanism 5 and a translation mechanism 6 arranged on the flipping mechanism 5, and a clamping mechanism 7 is arranged on the translation mechanism 6.

[0025] In the present invention, the flipping and clamping device 2 is arranged below the fixed plate 1, and is used to realize the clamping and flipping of the optical disc. A rotating shaft 3 is arranged below the fixed plate 1. The flipping and clamping device 2 is arranged on the rotating shaft 3 and can rotate with the rotation of the rotating shaft 3. When grabbing the optical disc, the translation mechanism 6 cooperates with the brake 4 to drive the clamping mechanism 7 to move downward. When moving to the position of the optical disc to be clamped, the clamping mechanism 7 clamps the optical disc. After the optical disc is clamped, the translation mechanism drives the clamping mechanism 7 to move upward. When moving to the specified position, the flipping mechanism 5 cooperates with the brake 4 to realize a 90° flip, thereby realizing the clamping and flipping function of the optical disc, and improving the operation efficiency of the automated optical storage device.

[0026] For further information, see Figure 1 , Figure 2 The flipping mechanism 5 includes a flipping plate 51 and a transition gear 52 arranged on the rotating shaft 3, and a driving motor 53 arranged on the flipping plate 51. A driving gear 54 is arranged at one end of the driving motor 53. One side of the transition gear 52 is meshed with the driving gear 54, and the other side is meshed with a rack 55. The rack 55 is vertically fixed on the translation mechanism 6.

[0027] Specifically, the flip plate 51 is fixed on the rotating shaft 3, and the flip plate 51 is used to place the driving motor 53. The driving motor 53 is arranged on a side close to the fixed plate 1. A driving gear 54 is arranged on the driving motor 53. The transition gear 52 is also fixed on the rotating shaft 3, close to a side of the fixed plate 1, one end of which is meshed with the driving gear 54, and the other end of which is meshed with the rack 55.

[0028] For further information, see Figure 1 , Figure 2 The translation mechanism 6 includes a guide rail slider 61 for controlling the up and down movement of the flipping and clamping device 2 and a sliding device 62 arranged on the guide rail slider 61. The guide rail slider 61 and the sliding device 62 are arranged on both sides of the clamping mechanism 7, and the guide rail slider 61 is fixed on the rotating shaft 3.

[0029] Specifically, the guide rail slider 61 is provided with two, which are respectively fixed at the two ends of the rotating shaft 3. Correspondingly, the sliding device 62 is also provided with two, which can slide freely on the guide rail slider 61. More specifically, the rack 55 is fixed on the side surface of one of the sliding devices 62, and can slide freely up and down with the sliding device 62. The clamping mechanism 7 is arranged between the two sliding devices 62.

[0030] For further information, see Figure 1 , Figure 3The clamping mechanism 7 includes a clamping jaw motor 71, and threaded screws 72 are provided at both ends of the clamping jaw motor 71. The threaded screw 72 is connected and fixed to the sliding device 62. Clamping jaw guide rods 73 connected to the threaded screw are also provided on both sides of the clamping jaw motor 71. The clamping jaw guide rods 73 can move in opposite directions or reverse directions with the rotation of the threaded screw 72.

[0031] For details, please refer to Figure 2 In the present application, the clamping motor 71 is horizontally arranged between the two sliding devices 62, and threaded screws 72 are arranged at both ends of the clamping motor 71. The clamping motor 71 can drive the threaded screw 72 to rotate, and the rotation of the threaded screw 72 drives the two clamping guide rods 73 to move towards or in the opposite direction, thereby realizing the clawing and putting down action of the optical disc.

[0032] For further information, please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 A parallel clamp 74 for clamping is also provided at the lower part of the clamp guide rod 73, and a soft pad (not shown in the figure) is provided on the inner side of the parallel clamp 71 to ensure that the parallel clamp 71 will not damage the optical disc when clamping the optical disc.

[0033] For further information, see Figure 1 The fixing plate 1 is arranged in a door shape with an opening end facing vertically downward, and the brake 4 is arranged outside on both sides of the fixing plate 1.

[0034] Specifically, in order to facilitate fixation and save space, the fixing plate 1 is arranged in a door-shaped structure with the open end facing vertically downward. The brake 4 is arranged at the end of the rotating shaft 3 to achieve a braking effect on the rotating shaft 3 and the transition gear 52.

[0035] For further information, please refer to Figure 2 The brake 4 includes a first brake 41 for controlling the rotation of the rotating shaft 3 and a second brake 42 for controlling the rotation of the transition gear 52. The second brake 42 is provided with a brake pad 43. The brake pad 43 is arranged inside both sides of the fixed plate 1. The brake pad 43 is arranged on the side of the transition gear 52. The radius of the transition gear 52 is greater than the radius of the driving gear 51.

[0036] For details, please refer to Figure 3The second brake 42 is arranged on a side close to the transition gear 52, and the first brake 41 is arranged on a side away from the transition gear 52. A brake pad 43 is arranged between the second brake 42 and the transition gear 52, and is located on the side of the transition gear 52. The radius of the transition gear 52 is greater than the radius of the driving gear 51, which ensures that the linear speed of the transition gear 52 will not be too fast, so that the flipping mechanism 5 and the translation mechanism 6 can realize the functions of smooth flipping and movement.

[0037] The actions of the flipping mechanism 5 and the translation mechanism 6 to achieve smooth flipping and movement are now described in detail:

[0038] Translational movement: the driving motor 53 drives the driving gear 54 to rotate, the first brake 41 is started, locking the rotating shaft 3, and the driving gear 54 drives the transition gear 52 to move linearly on the rack 55. At this time, the flip plate 51 remains in a vertical state because the first brake 41 is working, and the clamping mechanism 7 extends downward. When it is extended into place, the clamping jaw motor 71 drives the left and right threaded screws 72 to rotate, thereby driving the parallel clamping jaws 71 on both sides to open and close. After clamping, the parallel clamping jaws 71 retract upward.

[0039] Flipping action: When the parallel clamping jaws 71 are retracted to their positions, the second brake 42 is activated, the transition gear 52 is locked, and the first brake 41 is closed. At this time, the driving motor drives the driving gear 54 to rotate around the transition gear 52 to achieve a 90° rotation. After rotating to the position, the first brake 41 is activated to keep the clamping jaws and the optical disc in a horizontal state.

[0040] In summary, the present invention discloses an external clamp type optical disc flipping and placing mechanism, comprising a fixed plate, on which a flipping and clamping device is arranged, the flipping and clamping device is connected to the fixed plate via a rotating shaft, a brake is fixed at the connection between the rotating shaft and the fixed plate, the flipping and clamping device comprises a flipping mechanism and a translation mechanism arranged on the flipping mechanism, and a clamping mechanism is arranged on the translation mechanism. The external clamp type optical disc flipping and placing mechanism provided by the present invention has a simple and reliable structure, a compact size, is easy to install and replace, and can stably and quickly grab and rotate the optical disc in the optical disc cartridge, so that the automated optical storage device can efficiently grab the optical disc from the disc cartridge, thereby improving the operating efficiency of the automated optical storage device.

[0041] The embodiments of the present invention are described above in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, but the present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned specific implementation methods. The above-mentioned specific implementation methods are merely illustrative and not restrictive. Under the enlightenment of the present invention, ordinary technicians in this field can also make many forms without departing from the scope of protection of the present invention and the claims, which all belong to the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. External clamping type optical disc flipping and placing mechanism, characterized in that: It comprises a fixed plate, on which a flipping and clamping device is arranged, the flipping and clamping device is connected to the fixed plate via a rotating shaft, a brake is fixed at the connection between the rotating shaft and the fixed plate, the flipping and clamping device comprises a flipping mechanism and a translation mechanism arranged on the flipping mechanism, and a clamping mechanism is arranged on the translation mechanism; The flip mechanism includes a flip plate and a transition gear arranged on the rotating shaft and a driving motor arranged on the flip plate, one end of the driving motor is provided with a driving gear, one side of the transition gear is meshed with the driving gear, and the other side is meshed with a rack, and the rack is vertically fixed on the translation mechanism; The translation mechanism includes a guide rail slider for controlling the up and down movement of the flip clamping device and a sliding device arranged on the guide rail slider, the guide rail slider and the sliding device are arranged on both sides of the clamping mechanism, and the guide rail slider is fixed to both ends of the rotating shaft; The guide rail slider and the sliding device are provided with two, and the rack is fixed on one of the sliding devices; The clamping mechanism comprises a clamping jaw motor, both ends of the clamping jaw motor are provided with threaded screws, the threaded screws are connected and fixed to the sliding device, and both sides of the clamping jaw motor are also provided with clamping jaw guide rods connected to the threaded screws, and the clamping jaw guide rods can move in opposite directions or reverse directions with the rotation of the threaded screw; The brake includes a first brake for controlling the rotation of the rotating shaft and a second brake for controlling the rotation of the transition gear.

2. The external clamping optical disc flipping and placing mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lower part of the clamping jaw guide rod is also provided with parallel clamping jaws for clamping, and the inner side of the parallel clamping jaws is provided with a soft pad.

3. The external clamping optical disc flipping and placing mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixing plate is arranged in a door shape, with an opening end facing vertically downward, and the brake is arranged outside on both sides of the fixing plate.

4. The external clamping optical disc flipping and placing mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second brake is provided with brake pads, and the brake pads are arranged inside the two sides of the fixing plate.

5. The external clamping optical disc flipping and placing mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that: The brake pad is arranged on the side surface of the transition gear.

6. The external clamping optical disc flipping and placing mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The radius of the transition gear is greater than the radius of the driving gear.

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