Feeding and discharging device of heat dissipation cover carrier

Abstract

The application discloses a feeding and discharging device for heat dissipation cover bearing pieces, which comprises a feeding part, a taking and positioning part, a discharging part and a transverse moving assembly transversely arranged on the feeding part, the taking and positioning part and the discharging part. After the heat dissipation cover bearing pieces are lifted to the position by the feeding part, the transverse moving assembly moves the heat dissipation cover bearing pieces from the feeding part to the taking and positioning part. The taking and positioning part fixes the heat dissipation cover bearing pieces. The taking mechanism takes the heat dissipation cover on the heat dissipation cover bearing pieces. The transverse moving assembly moves the heat dissipation cover bearing pieces after taking from the taking and positioning part to the discharging part. The application moves the heat dissipation cover bearing pieces fed on the feeding part to the taking and positioning part for taking by the transverse moving assembly. After the taking is completed, the empty heat dissipation cover bearing pieces are transported to the discharging part for discharging by the transverse moving assembly. The automatic feeding and discharging of the heat dissipation cover bearing pieces are realized. The mode of stopping feeding or discharging is avoided. The continuous operation of the production line is guaranteed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of mechanical design technology and relates to a loading and unloading device for a heat sink cover support component. Background Technology

[0002] With the increasing variety of heat sink specifications, a heat sink carrier (such as a tray) that can accommodate heat sinks of different specifications has been proposed. When using the heat sink carrier to load heat sinks and unload empty heat sink carriers, it is usually necessary to stop the machine for loading or unloading, which affects the continuous operation of the production line. Summary of the Invention

[0003] To address the problems in related technologies, this application provides a loading and unloading device for a heat sink cover support component, the technical solution of which is as follows:

[0004] A loading and unloading device for a heat sink cover support includes a loading section, a material picking and positioning section, a unloading section, and a transverse moving assembly spanning the loading section, the material picking and positioning section, and the unloading section. After the loading section lifts the heat sink cover support into position, the transverse moving assembly moves the heat sink cover support from the loading section to the material picking and positioning section. The material picking and positioning section positions and fixes the heat sink cover support. The material picking mechanism picks up the heat sink cover from the heat sink cover support. The transverse moving assembly moves the picked-up heat sink cover support from the material picking and positioning section to the unloading section.

[0005] Optionally, the feeding section includes: a first lifting plate, a lifting positioning sensor, and a first lifting assembly; the lateral movement assembly includes a clamping cylinder and a clamping block, wherein:

[0006] The first lifting plate is installed on the lifting end of the first lifting assembly, and the top of the first lifting plate is used to support the heat dissipation cover support member;

[0007] The driving end of the clamping cylinder is connected to the clamping block to drive the clamping block to open and close;

[0008] The first lifting component lifts the heat sink cover support to the lifting positioning sensor, and the clamping cylinder drives the clamping block to clamp the heat sink cover support.

[0009] Optionally, the first lifting assembly includes a first lifting motor, a first lifting guide rail, and a first lifting screw. The first lifting plate is mounted on the first lifting guide rail via a slider. The first lifting screw is installed between the first lifting motor and the first lifting plate. The first lifting motor drives the first lifting plate to move up and down along the first lifting guide rail via the first lifting screw.

[0010] Optionally, the heat dissipation cover support is a Tray feeding plate. The Tray feeding plate of the feeding part is located above the first lifting plate. The heat dissipation cover is supported on the Tray feeding plate. The first lifting component lifts the Tray feeding plate through the first lifting plate to lift the Tray feeding plate to the position of the lifting positioning sensor.

[0011] The feeding section also includes a first transverse slide rail, and the Tray feeding plate feeds along the first transverse slide rail to directly above the first lifting plate under the action of external force.

[0012] Optionally, the material picking and positioning part includes multiple lifting and positioning blocks, and the transverse component further includes a moving part and a moving part driving module. The clamping block cylinder is fixedly installed on the moving part, and the moving part driving module drives the moving part to rotate. The moving part drives the clamping cylinder and the clamping block to move, so as to move the heat dissipation cover carrier held by the clamping block to above the lifting and positioning block. The lifting and positioning block rises and inserts into the corresponding insertion hole of the heat dissipation cover carrier, thereby realizing the positioning and fixing of the heat dissipation cover carrier.

[0013] After the heat dissipation cover on the heat dissipation cover carrier is removed, the moving component drive module drives the moving component to rotate, so as to move the heat dissipation cover carrier to the unloading part, and the clamping block opens to release the heat dissipation carrier to the unloading part.

[0014] Optionally, the heat dissipation cover support is a magazine, and the material picking and positioning part further includes a lifting and feeding assembly. The lifting and feeding assembly includes a feeding motor, a feeding screw, a lifting rod, a vertical guide rail, and a synchronous belt. The feeding motor is connected to the screw nut on the feeding screw. The lifting rod is mounted on the screw nut. The screw nut is mounted on the vertical guide rail via a slider. The feeding motor drives the screw nut to move upward along the vertical guide rail. The lifting rod lifts the heat dissipation cover inside the magazine and disengages it from the magazine.

[0015] Optionally, the unloading section includes: a second lifting plate and a second lifting assembly, wherein:

[0016] The second lifting plate is installed on the lifting end of the second lifting assembly, and the upper part of the second lifting plate is used to support the heat dissipation cover support after material is taken out;

[0017] The second lifting component drives the second lifting plate to rise or fall.

[0018] Optionally, the second lifting assembly includes a second lifting motor, a second lifting guide rail, and a second lifting screw. The second lifting plate is mounted on the second lifting guide rail via a slider. The second lifting screw is installed between the second lifting motor and the second lifting plate. The second lifting motor drives the second lifting plate to move up and down along the second lifting guide rail via the second lifting screw.

[0019] Optionally, the heat dissipation cover support is a Tray loading plate, and the unloading part further includes a second slide rail. The Tray loading plate is located above the second lifting plate. The second lifting component drives the Tray loading plate after material removal to descend through the second lifting plate, so as to place the Tray loading plate on the second slide rail. The Tray loading plate moves along the second slide rail under the action of external force to be extracted from the unloading part.

[0020] Through the above technical solution, this application can achieve at least the following beneficial effects:

[0021] By setting up a transverse component spanning the loading section, the picking and positioning section, and the unloading section, the transverse component moves the heat sink cover carrier loaded in the loading section to the picking and positioning section for picking. After picking, the transverse component then transports the empty heat sink cover carrier to the unloading section for unloading. This achieves automatic loading and unloading of the heat sink cover carrier, avoiding the need for stopping the machine for loading or unloading, and ensuring continuous operation of the production line.

[0022] It should be understood that the above general description and the following detailed description are merely exemplary and do not limit the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0023] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with the invention and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the invention.

[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the loading and unloading device for the heat dissipation cover support provided in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 2 This is a top view of the loading and unloading device for the heat dissipation cover support provided in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the material picking and positioning part provided in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a lifting and feeding assembly provided in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 5This is a schematic diagram of the heat dissipation cover support member being fed to the feeding section in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the heat dissipation cover support member provided in one embodiment of the present invention being moved to the material picking and positioning part;

[0030] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the heat dissipation cover support member provided in one embodiment of the present invention being moved to the unloading section.

[0031] The accompanying figure is labeled as follows:

[0032] 1. Feeding section; 11. First lifting plate; 12. Lifting positioning sensor; 13. First lifting assembly; 131. First lifting motor; 132. First lifting guide rail; 133. First lifting screw; 134. First slider; 14. First transverse slide rail; 2. Material picking and positioning section; 21. Lifting positioning block; 22. Lifting and feeding assembly; 221. Feeding motor; 222. Feeding screw; 223. Lifting rod; 224. Vertical guide rail; 3. Unloading section; 31. Second lifting plate; 32. Second lifting assembly; 33. Second slide rail; 4. Transverse moving assembly; 41. Moving part; 42. Clamping block; 5. Heat dissipation cover support; 6. Handle; 7. Tray feeding plate. Detailed Implementation

[0033] Exemplary embodiments will now be described in detail, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. When the following description relates to the drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numerals in different drawings denote the same or similar elements. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all embodiments consistent with the present invention. Rather, they are merely examples of apparatuses and methods consistent with some aspects of the invention as detailed in the appended claims.

[0034] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the loading and unloading device for the heat dissipation cover support provided in one embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 This is a top view of the loading and unloading device for the heat dissipation cover support provided in one embodiment of the present invention, combined with... Figure 1 and Figure 2 The loading and unloading device for the heat dissipation cover support provided in this application may include a loading part 1, a material picking and positioning part 2, a unloading part 3, and a transverse moving component 4 spanning the loading part 1, the material picking and positioning part 2, and the unloading part 3.

[0035] After the loading section 1 lifts the heat dissipation cover carrier 5 into place, the transverse moving component 4 moves the heat dissipation cover carrier 5 from the loading section 1 to the material picking and positioning section 2. The material picking and positioning section 2 positions and fixes the heat dissipation cover carrier 5. The material picking mechanism picks up the heat dissipation cover on the heat dissipation cover carrier 5. The transverse moving component 4 moves the heat dissipation cover carrier 5 after material picking from the material picking and positioning section 2 to the unloading section 3.

[0036] Generally speaking, the material picking and positioning part 2 is located between the loading part 1 and the unloading part 3 to reduce the travel of the transverse moving part 4, and the space arrangement is simple and the space utilization rate is high.

[0037] In one possible implementation, the loading unit 1 may include a first lifting plate 2, a lifting positioning sensor 12, and a first lifting assembly 13, while the lateral movement assembly 4 includes a clamping cylinder and a clamping block 42. The first lifting plate 2 is mounted on the lifting end of the first lifting assembly 13, and the top of the first lifting plate 2 is used to support the heat sink cover support member 5. The driving end of the clamping cylinder is connected to the clamping block 42 to drive the clamping block 42 to open and close. The first lifting assembly 13 lifts the heat sink cover support member 5 to the sensor, and the clamping cylinder drives the clamping block 42 to clamp the heat sink cover support member 5.

[0038] The lifting positioning sensor 12 mentioned here can be a photoelectric sensor, etc. A photoelectric sensor usually includes a light emitter and a light receiver installed opposite each other. When the heat sink cover carrier 5 is lifted between the light emitter and the photoelectric receiver, the light receiver will generate a changing electrical signal, thereby determining that the heat sink cover carrier 5 has been lifted to the position of the photoelectric sensor.

[0039] Optionally, the first lifting assembly 13 may include a first lifting motor 131, a first lifting guide rail 132, and a first lifting screw 133. The first lifting plate 2 is mounted on the first lifting guide rail 132 via a first slider 134. The first lifting screw 133 is mounted between the first lifting motor 131 and the first lifting plate 2. The first lifting motor 131 drives the first lifting plate 2 to move up and down along the first lifting guide rail 132 via the first lifting screw 133.

[0040] In practical applications, the heat sink cover support 5 can be a tray feeding plate that supports the heat sink cover, or a magazine that supports the heat sink cover.

[0041] Taking the heat dissipation cover support 5 as a Tray feeding plate as an example, the Tray feeding plate of the feeding part 1 is located above the first lifting plate 2. The Tray feeding plate carries the heat dissipation cover. The first lifting component 13 lifts the Tray feeding plate through the first lifting plate 2 to lift the Tray feeding plate to the position of the lifting positioning sensor 12. The feeding part 1 also includes a first transverse slide rail 14. Under the action of external force, the Tray feeding plate is fed along the first transverse slide rail 14 to the top of the first lifting plate 2.

[0042] To facilitate the operation of the Tray loading plate, a handle 6 can be fixedly installed at the end of the Tray loading plate. The operator can pull the Tray loading plate along the first transverse slide rail 14 by operating the handle 6. Correspondingly, the Tray loading plate is loaded along the first transverse slide rail 14 to the top of the first lifting plate 2 under the action of external force (usually the force applied by the operator, but it can also be in the form of other mechanical force).

[0043] The material handling and positioning part 2 may include multiple lifting and positioning blocks 21. The transverse component 4 also includes a moving part 41 and a moving part 41 drive module. The clamping block 42 is fixedly mounted on the moving part 41 by a cylinder. The moving part 41 drive module drives the moving part 41 to rotate. The moving part 41 drives the clamping cylinder and the clamping block 42 to move the heat sink cover carrier 5 held by the clamping block 42 to the top of the lifting and positioning block 21. The lifting and positioning block 21 rises and inserts into the corresponding insertion hole of the heat sink cover carrier 5 to achieve the positioning and fixing of the heat sink cover carrier 5.

[0044] Optionally, multiple lifting and positioning blocks 21 are located at both ends of the material picking and positioning part 2 to ensure balanced force application when positioning the heat dissipation cover support 5 and reduce the angular deviation of the heat dissipation cover support 5.

[0045] After the heat sink cover on the heat sink cover carrier 5 is removed, the moving part 41 drives the moving part 41 to rotate, so as to move the heat sink cover carrier 5 to the unloading part 3, and the clamping block 42 opens to release the heat sink carrier to the unloading part 3.

[0046] The moving part 41 mentioned here can be a belt. The corresponding moving part 41 drive module can include a driver (such as a motor), a drive wheel, and a driven wheel. The drive wheel and the driven wheel are respectively spaced apart on the outside of the loading part 1 and the outside of the unloading part 3. The drive end of the driver is connected to the drive wheel. The belt is wound around the drive wheel and the driven wheel. The driver drives the drive wheel to drive the belt to rotate between the loading part 1 and the unloading part 3.

[0047] The moving part 41 mentioned here can also be a lead screw. The corresponding moving part 41 drive module can drive a motor. The lead screw is installed on the drive end of the drive motor, and the drive motor drives the lead screw to rotate.

[0048] When the heat sink carrier 5 is a tray loading plate, the heat sink is usually placed directly on the tray loading plate without any obstruction above or around it, allowing the pick-up head to directly pick it up from the tray loading plate. However, when the heat sink carrier 5 is a magazine, the heat sink is loaded into the magazine, so the pick-up head usually needs to push the heat sink out of the magazine or lift it to the upper end of the magazine before it can pick it up.

[0049] For compatibility with the method of loading the heat sink cover via a magazine, please refer to [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the material picking and positioning part 2 provided in this application may also include a lifting and feeding assembly 22. The lifting and feeding assembly 22 includes a feeding motor 221, a feeding screw 222, a lifting rod 223, a vertical guide rail 224 and a synchronous belt. The feeding motor 221 is connected to the screw nut on the feeding screw 222. The lifting rod 223 is installed on the screw nut. The screw nut is installed on the vertical guide rail 224 through a slider. The feeding motor 221 drives the screw nut to move upward along the vertical guide rail 224. The lifting rod 223 lifts the heat dissipation cover inside the magazine and removes it from the magazine.

[0050] See still Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the unloading section 3 may include: a second lifting plate 31 and a second lifting assembly 32, wherein: the second lifting plate 31 is installed on the lifting end of the second lifting assembly 32, and the upper part of the second lifting plate 31 is used to support the heat dissipation cover support 5 after material is picked up; the second lifting assembly 32 drives the second lifting plate 31 to rise or fall.

[0051] Similarly, the second lifting assembly 32 may include a second lifting motor, a second lifting guide rail and a second lifting screw. The second lifting plate 31 is mounted on the second lifting guide rail by a slider. The second lifting screw is mounted between the second lifting motor and the second lifting plate 31. The second lifting motor drives the second lifting plate 31 to move up and down along the second lifting guide rail through the second lifting screw.

[0052] The heat dissipation cover support 5 is a tray feeding plate. The unloading part 3 may also include a second slide rail 33. The tray feeding plate is located above the second lifting plate 31. The second lifting component 32 drives the tray feeding plate after picking up the material to descend through the second lifting plate 31, so as to place the tray feeding plate on the second slide rail 33. The tray feeding plate moves along the second slide rail 33 under the action of external force, so as to be pulled out from the unloading part 3.

[0053] In practical applications, taking the heat dissipation cover support 5 as a tray loading plate as an example, firstly, the operator places the tray loading plate in the loading section 1, for example... Figure 5 The Tray loading plate 7 is pushed onto the lifting plate of the loading section 1. After the first lifting component 13 of the loading section 1 lifts the Tray loading plate 7 to the position of the lifting positioning sensor 12, the clamping cylinder drives the clamping block 42 to clamp the Tray loading plate 7. Then, the lateral movement module drives the clamping cylinder and the clamping block 42 to move laterally through the moving component 41, thereby moving the Tray loading plate 7 to the material picking and positioning section 2. Figure 6As shown, the lifting positioning block 21 of the material picking and positioning unit 2 positions the Tray loading plate 7; the picking head picks up the heat dissipation cover from the Tray loading plate 7, and after the pickup is completed, the transverse module continues to move the empty Tray loading plate 7 to the second lifting plate 31 of the unloading unit 3, as shown. Figure 7 As shown.

[0054] If the heat sink cover carrier 5 is a magazine, after the magazine moves to the material picking and positioning part 2 and is positioned, the lifting and feeding assembly 22 will lift the heat sink cover inside the magazine so that the material picking head can pick up the heat sink cover from the magazine. The rest of the working process is similar to that of the Tray feeding plate 7.

[0055] In summary, the loading and unloading device for the heat sink cover carrier provided in this application, by setting a transverse moving component spanning the loading section, the picking and positioning section, and the unloading section, moves the heat sink cover carrier loaded in the loading section to the picking and positioning section for picking. After picking, the empty heat sink cover carrier is then transported to the unloading section for unloading by the transverse moving component. This achieves automatic loading and unloading of the heat sink cover carrier, avoiding the need for loading or unloading while the machine is stopped, and ensuring continuous operation of the production line.

[0056] By incorporating a lifting and feeding component at the material handling and positioning section, the loading and unloading device for the heat sink cover support can be compatible with the application of clip-type feeding, thus meeting more usage requirements.

[0057] Other embodiments of the invention will readily occur to those skilled in the art upon consideration of the specification and practice of the invention described herein. This application is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of the invention that follow the general principles of the invention and include common knowledge or customary techniques in the art not invented herein. The specification and examples are to be considered exemplary only, and the true scope and spirit of the invention are indicated by the appended claims.

[0058] It should be understood that the present invention is not limited to the precise structure described above and shown in the accompanying drawings, and various modifications and changes can be made without departing from its scope. The scope of the invention is limited only by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A loading and unloading device for a heat sink cover support component, characterized in that, The loading and unloading device for the heat dissipation cover support includes a loading section, a material picking and positioning section, a unloading section, and a transverse moving component spanning the loading section, the material picking and positioning section, and the unloading section. After the loading section lifts the heat dissipation cover support into position, the transverse moving component moves the heat dissipation cover support from the loading section to the material picking and positioning section. The material picking and positioning section positions and fixes the heat dissipation cover support. The material picking mechanism picks up the heat dissipation cover from the heat dissipation cover support. The transverse moving component moves the picked-up heat dissipation cover support from the material picking and positioning section to the unloading section. The feeding section includes: a first lifting plate, a lifting positioning sensor, and a first lifting assembly; the lateral movement assembly includes a clamping cylinder and a clamping block, wherein: The first lifting plate is installed on the lifting end of the first lifting assembly, and the top of the first lifting plate is used to support the heat dissipation cover support member; The driving end of the clamping cylinder is connected to the clamping block to drive the clamping block to open and close; The first lifting component lifts the heat dissipation cover support to the lifting positioning sensor, and the clamping cylinder drives the clamping block to clamp the heat dissipation cover support; The heat dissipation cover support is a Tray loading plate or a clip, and the heat dissipation cover is supported on the Tray loading plate. The Tray loading plate of the loading section is located above the first lifting plate. The first lifting component lifts the Tray loading plate through the first lifting plate to lift the Tray loading plate to the position of the lifting positioning sensor. The feeding section also includes a first transverse slide rail, and the Tray feeding plate feeds along the first transverse slide rail to directly above the first lifting plate under the action of external force; The material handling and positioning unit includes a lifting and feeding assembly and multiple lifting and positioning blocks. The lifting and positioning blocks rise and insert into the corresponding holes of the heat dissipation cover support to achieve positioning and fixation of the heat dissipation cover support. The lifting and feeding assembly includes a feeding motor, a feeding screw, a lifting rod, a vertical guide rail, and a synchronous belt. The feeding motor is connected to the screw nut on the feeding screw. The lifting rod is installed on the screw nut. The screw nut is installed on the vertical guide rail via a slider. The feeding motor drives the screw nut to move upward along the vertical guide rail. The lifting rod lifts the heat dissipation cover in the magazine and disengages it from the magazine.

2. The loading and unloading device for the heat dissipation cover support member according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first lifting assembly includes a first lifting motor, a first lifting guide rail, and a first lifting screw. The first lifting plate is mounted on the first lifting guide rail via a slider. The first lifting screw is installed between the first lifting motor and the first lifting plate. The first lifting motor drives the first lifting plate to move up and down along the first lifting guide rail via the first lifting screw.

3. The loading and unloading device for the heat dissipation cover support member according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lateral movement assembly also includes a moving component and a moving component drive module. The clamping block cylinder is fixedly installed on the moving component. The moving component drive module drives the moving component to rotate. The moving component drives the clamping cylinder and the clamping block to move so as to move the heat dissipation cover carrier held by the clamping block to above the lifting positioning block. After the heat dissipation cover on the heat dissipation cover carrier is removed, the moving component drive module drives the moving component to rotate, so as to move the heat dissipation cover carrier to the unloading part, and the clamping block opens to release the heat dissipation cover carrier to the unloading part.

4. The loading and unloading device for the heat dissipation cover support member according to claim 1, characterized in that, The unloading section includes: a second lifting plate and a second lifting assembly, wherein: The second lifting plate is installed on the lifting end of the second lifting assembly, and the upper part of the second lifting plate is used to support the heat dissipation cover support after material is taken out; The second lifting component drives the second lifting plate to rise or fall.

5. The loading and unloading device for the heat dissipation cover support member according to claim 4, characterized in that, The second lifting assembly includes a second lifting motor, a second lifting guide rail, and a second lifting screw. The second lifting plate is mounted on the second lifting guide rail via a slider. The second lifting screw is installed between the second lifting motor and the second lifting plate. The second lifting motor drives the second lifting plate to move up and down along the second lifting guide rail via the second lifting screw.

6. The loading and unloading device for the heat dissipation cover support member according to claim 5, characterized in that, The unloading section also includes a second slide rail. The Tray loading plate is located above the second lifting plate. The second lifting component drives the Tray loading plate after material removal to descend via the second lifting plate, so as to place the Tray loading plate on the second slide rail. The Tray loading plate moves along the second slide rail under the action of external force to be extracted from the unloading section.

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