Machine tool turnover integration system and its usage method

Abstract

The present invention discloses a machine tool turnover integration system and a method for using the same. The machine tool turnover integration system includes a first conveying device, a sorting device, a manipulator, a cleaning device, a second conveying device, and an assembly station. The first conveying device is connected to the sorting device and the machine tool to facilitate the conveyance of the parts processed by the machine tool to the sorting device. The manipulator is adjacent to the sorting device and the cleaning device to facilitate the grasping of the parts in the sorting device into the cleaning device. The manipulator is adjacent to the first end of the second conveying device to facilitate the grasping of the parts cleaned in the cleaning device into the second conveying device. The assembly station is placed in a clean workshop and is connected to the second end of the second conveying device. The machine tool turnover integration system provided by the present invention has the advantage of high circulation efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of workshop parts turnover, and in particular to a machine tool turnover integrated system and a method for using the same. Background Art

[0002] At present, most machine tool parts automatically fall into the receiving box of the machine tool after processing. The parts are taken away manually, and then cleaned, classified, inspected, stored, picked up, assembled and used. The whole process involves multiple personnel from different departments. As a result, the workshop parts in the related technology have the defect of low circulation efficiency. Summary of the invention

[0003] The present invention aims to solve one of the technical problems in the related art at least to a certain extent. To this end, an embodiment of the present invention provides a machine tool turnover integrated system, which has the advantage of high circulation efficiency.

[0004] An embodiment of the present invention also provides a method for using the machine tool turnover integration system.

[0005] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a machine tool turnover integrated system includes a first conveying device, a sorting device, a manipulator, a cleaning device, a second conveying device and an assembly station, wherein the first conveying device connects the sorting device and the machine tool so as to convey the parts processed by the machine tool to the sorting device; the manipulator is adjacent to the sorting device and the cleaning device so as to grab the parts in the sorting device into the cleaning device; the manipulator is adjacent to the first end of the second conveying device so as to grab the parts cleaned in the cleaning device into the second conveying device, and the assembly station is placed in a clean workshop and connected to the second end of the second conveying device.

[0006] The machine tool turnover integrated system according to the embodiment of the present invention realizes the integrated operation of parts processing, conveying, sorting, coding, cleaning and transportation, opens up the logistics breakpoints between production and processing and assembly, thereby improving the circulation efficiency and turnover effect of parts.

[0007] In some embodiments, the first conveying device includes a main conveying line, a climbing conveying line and a downhill conveying line; the number of the climbing conveying lines and the machine tools is equal and corresponds one to one, and the plurality of the climbing conveying lines are spaced apart in the extension direction of the main conveying line, the first end of the climbing conveying line is connected to the main conveying line, and the second end of the climbing conveying line is connected to the machine tool; the first end of the downhill conveying line is connected to the main conveying line, and the second end of the downhill conveying line is connected to the sorting device.

[0008] In some embodiments, the main conveying line and the downhill conveying line each include two one-to-one corresponding conveying lanes.

[0009] In some embodiments, the sorting device includes a vibrating bowl, a funnel, a sorting table, and a multi-degree-of-freedom robot. One of the conveying channels of the downhill conveying line is docked with the vibrating bowl, and the other conveying channel is docked with the funnel; both the vibrating bowl and the funnel are connected to the sorting table; the multi-degree-of-freedom robot is disposed on the sorting table to facilitate matrix coding of the parts on the sorting table.

[0010] In some embodiments, the manipulator is a gantry robot, and the cleaning device includes a cleaning chamber, a rinsing chamber, and a drying chamber. Ultrasonic generators are provided in both the cleaning chamber and the rinsing chamber.

[0011] In some embodiments, the second conveying device includes a track and a shuttle car. The first end of the track is adjacent to the manipulator, and the second end of the track is connected to the assembly station; the shuttle car is slidably engaged with the track.

[0012] In some embodiments, the assembly station includes a temporary storage station and a docking station. The temporary storage station is connected to the track; there are multiple docking stations, all of which are connected to the track. The multiple docking stations are arranged at intervals in the extending direction of the track with respect to the temporary storage station, and the multiple docking stations are used for correspondingly placing different types of parts.

[0013] A method for using the machine tool turnover integration system according to an embodiment of the present invention includes the following steps:

[0014] The first conveying device conveys the parts machined by the machine tool to the sorting device;

[0015] The sorting device sorts different types of parts and stacks the parts on a tray.

[0016] The manipulator grabs the tray and moves it to the cleaning device.

[0017] The cleaning device cleans the tray and the parts thereon.

[0018] The manipulator grabs the tray and moves it to the second conveying device.

[0019] The second conveying device conveys the tray to the assembly station.

[0020] The technical advantages of the method for using the machine tool turnover integration system according to the embodiment of the present invention are the same as those of the machine tool turnover integration system in the above embodiment, and will not be elaborated here.

[0021] In some embodiments, the cleaning of the tray and the parts thereon by the cleaning device includes the following steps:

[0022] Clean the tray and the parts thereon in the cleaning chamber;

[0023] Rinse the tray and its components in the rinsing chamber;

[0024] Dry the tray and its components in the drying chamber.

[0025] In some embodiments, the step of the second conveying device conveying the tray to the assembly station includes the following steps:

[0026] Place different types of components and their trays respectively in multiple docking stations;

[0027] Place the components and their trays in the temporary storage station. Brief Description of the Drawings

[0028] Figure 1 is a top view schematic diagram of the machine tool turnover integration system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0029] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the first conveying device of the machine tool turnover integration system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0030] Figure 3 Schematic diagrams of the sorting device, manipulator and cleaning device of the machine tool turnover integration system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0031] Figure 4 According to an embodiment of the present invention, the machine tool turnover integration system Figure 2 Enlarged schematic diagram of A in.

[0032] Reference numerals: 1, first conveying device; 11, main conveying line; 12, climbing conveying line; 13, conveying channel; 14, partition; 2, sorting device; 3, manipulator; 4, cleaning device; 41, cleaning chamber; 42, rinsing chamber; 43, drying chamber; 5, second conveying device; 51, track; 6, assembly station; 61, temporary storage station; 62, docking station. Detailed Embodiments

[0033] The embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below. The examples of the embodiments are shown in the drawings. The embodiments described below with reference to the drawings are exemplary and are intended to explain the present invention and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0034] The following will be combined with Figures 1-4 Describe the machine tool turnover integration system according to an embodiment of the present invention and its usage method.

[0035] As Figure 1As shown, the machine tool turnover integrated system according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a first conveying device 1, a sorting device 2, a manipulator 3, a cleaning device 4, a second conveying device 5 and an assembly station 6. The first conveying device 1 connects the sorting device 2 and the machine tool so as to convey the parts processed by the machine tool to the sorting device 2. The manipulator 3 is adjacent to the sorting device 2 and the cleaning device 4 so as to grab the parts in the sorting device 2 into the cleaning device 4. The manipulator 3 is adjacent to the first end of the second conveying device 5 so as to grab the parts cleaned in the cleaning device 4 into the second conveying device 5. The assembly station 6 is placed in the clean room and connected to the second end of the second conveying device 5.

[0036] According to the machine tool turnover integrated system of the embodiment of the present invention, first, the parts processed by the machine tool are circulated to the sorting device 2 through the first conveying device 1, and are sorted and coded by the sorting device 2. Secondly, the robot 3 grabs the parts in the sorting device 2 and puts them into the cleaning device 4, and the cleaning device 4 cleans the parts. After that, the robot 3 grabs the cleaned parts in the cleaning device 4 and puts them into the second conveying device 5. The parts are transferred to the assembly station 6 in the clean workshop through the second conveying device 5.

[0037] Thus, the integrated operation of parts processing, conveying, sorting, palletizing, cleaning and transportation is realized, the logistics breakpoints between production and assembly are opened up, and the circulation efficiency and turnover effect of parts are improved. In addition, the application of the first conveying device 1, the manipulator 3 and the second conveying device 5 improves the automation of the machine tool turnover integrated system and greatly saves manpower.

[0038] In some embodiments, Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the first conveying device 1 includes a main conveying line 11, a climbing conveying line 12 and a downhill conveying line. The number of climbing conveying lines 12 and machine tools is equal and one-to-one corresponding, and multiple climbing conveying lines 12 are distributed at intervals in the extension direction of the main conveying line 11, the first end of the climbing conveying line 12 is connected to the main conveying line 11, and the second end of the climbing conveying line 12 is connected to the machine tool. The first end of the downhill conveying line is connected to the main conveying line 11, and the second end of the downhill conveying line is connected to the sorting device 2.

[0039] The parts processed on the machine tool are transported to the main conveyor line 11 through the climbing conveyor line 12, then transported to the downhill conveyor line through the main conveyor line 11, and then transported to the sorting device 2 through the downhill conveyor line. In this way, the circulation of the parts on the machine tool to the sorting device 2 is realized.

[0040] Specifically, the main conveyor line 11 is above the climbing conveyor line 12, and the second end of the climbing conveyor line 12 is below the first end thereof, that is, the climbing conveyor line 12 is inclined from top to bottom.

[0041] Specifically, the main conveyor line 11 is above the downhill conveyor line, and the second end of the downhill conveyor line is below its first end, that is, the downhill conveyor line is inclined from top to bottom.

[0042] Specifically, the conveyor belts of the main conveyor line 11, the uphill conveyor line 12, and the downhill conveyor line are all mesh belts, which are convenient for leaking oil stains and iron filings on the parts during transportation and also convenient for later maintenance.

[0043] Among them, the uphill conveyor line 12 is clamped to the main conveyor line 11, which is convenient for disassembly and assembly.

[0044] Among them, the downhill conveyor line is clamped to the main conveyor line 11, which is convenient for disassembly and assembly.

[0045] For the convenience of understanding, Figure 2 the arrow B shown in

[0046] In some embodiments, as shown in Figure 2 and Figure 4 the main conveyor line 11 and the downhill conveyor line both include two corresponding conveyor channels 13.

[0047] The two conveyor channels 13 of the main conveyor line 11 are respectively used to convey two kinds of parts with relatively large differences in categories, and the two conveyor channels 13 of the downhill conveyor line are respectively used to convey two kinds of parts with relatively large differences in categories.

[0048] It can be understood that the two conveyor channels 13 of the main conveyor line 11 and the two conveyor channels 13 of the downhill conveyor line correspond one by one. Thus, it is ensured that when two kinds of parts with relatively large differences in categories are transferred from the main conveyor line 11 to the downhill conveyor line, they can be transferred in an orderly manner to avoid mixing of the two kinds of parts.

[0049] Specifically, the two conveyor channels 13 of the main conveyor line 11 are separated by a partition 14, and the two conveyor channels 13 of the downhill conveyor line are separated by a partition 14.

[0050] In some embodiments, as shown in Figure 1 the sorting device 2 includes a vibrating bowl, a funnel, a sorting table, and a multi-degree-of-freedom robot. One of the conveyor channels 13 of the downhill conveyor line is docked with the vibrating bowl, and the other conveyor channel 13 is docked with the funnel. Both the vibrating bowl and the funnel are connected to the sorting table. The multi-degree-of-freedom robot is arranged on the sorting table to facilitate matrix coding of the parts on the sorting table.

[0051] When the parts entering the sorting device 2 have relatively high mechanical strength, they can enter the vibrating bowl, and the vibrating bowl realizes sorting of different parts during the vibration process. When the parts entering the sorting device 2 have relatively low mechanical strength, such as parts that are easily bruised and scratched, they can enter the funnel.

[0052] Parts passing through the vibrating bowl and the funnel are gathered on the sorting table, and a multi-degree-of-freedom robot performs matrix coding on the parts on the sorting table.

[0053] Understandably, the machine tool turnover integration system may further include a pallet for carrying the parts after coding, facilitating the centralized transportation of the parts.

[0054] In some embodiments, as Figure 3 shown, the manipulator 3 is a truss manipulator 3, and the cleaning device 4 includes a cleaning chamber 41, a rinsing chamber 42, and a drying chamber 43. Ultrasonic generators are provided in both the cleaning chamber 41 and the rinsing chamber 42.

[0055] The cleaning chamber 41 is used to clean the parts, the rinsing chamber 42 is used to rinse the parts, and the drying chamber 43 is used to dry the parts.

[0056] It should be noted that the manipulator 3 first grabs the pallet and the parts thereon to the cleaning chamber 41 for cleaning. Then the manipulator 3 grabs the pallet and the parts therein to the rinsing chamber 42 for rinsing. Finally, the manipulator 3 grabs the pallet and the parts therein to the drying chamber 43 for drying.

[0057] Understandably, the ultrasonic generator is used to assist the cleaning chamber 41 in cleaning the parts and the rinsing chamber 42 in rinsing the parts.

[0058] In some embodiments, as Figure 1 shown, the second conveying device 5 includes a track 51 and a shuttle car. The first end of the track 51 is adjacent to the manipulator 3, and the second end of the track 51 is connected to the assembly station 6. The shuttle car is slidably engaged with the track 51.

[0059] The manipulator 3 grabs the dried parts in the drying chamber 43 into the shuttle car, and the shuttle car slides through the track 51 to the assembly station 6. Thus, the effect of mechanically transporting the dried parts to the assembly station 6 is achieved.

[0060] In some embodiments, as Figure 1 shown, the assembly station 6 includes a temporary storage station 61 and a docking station 62. The temporary storage station 61 is connected to the track 51. There are multiple docking stations 62, all of which are connected to the track 51. The multiple docking stations 62 are spaced apart in the extending direction of the track 51 from the temporary storage station 61, and the multiple docking stations 62 are used to correspondingly place different types of parts.

[0061] Since the assembly rate of the assembly line is relatively low, the parts transported by the shuttle car cannot enter the docking station 62 in time. Therefore, the parts can be temporarily stored in the temporary storage station 61 first, ensuring that the processing, sorting, and cleaning efficiency of the parts is not affected by the assembly.

[0062] Specifically, a plurality of docking stations 62 and a temporary storage station 61 are arranged at equal intervals in the extending direction of the track 51.

[0063] Preferably, the number of the docking stations 62 is three.

[0064] In summary, the machine tool turnover integration system according to the embodiment of the present invention has the following technical effects:

[0065] 1. Different parts are respectively conveyed to the sorting device 2 through the two conveying channels 13 of the main conveying line 11 and the downhill conveying line, reducing the difficulty of sorting work.

[0066] 2. The machine tool turnover integration system has a high degree of integration, and all processes from machine tool processing to assembly of parts can be automated, thereby saving labor.

[0067] According to the usage method of the machine tool turnover integration system of the embodiment of the present invention, it includes the following steps:

[0068] The first conveying device 1 conveys the parts processed by the machine tool to the sorting device 2.

[0069] The sorting device 2 sorts different types of parts and stacks the parts on the tray.

[0070] The manipulator 3 grabs the tray to the cleaning device 4.

[0071] The cleaning device 4 cleans the tray and the parts thereon.

[0072] The manipulator 3 grabs the tray to the second conveying device 5.

[0073] The second conveying device 5 conveys the tray to the assembly station 6.

[0074] The technical advantages of the usage method of the machine tool turnover integration system according to the embodiment of the present invention are the same as those of the machine tool turnover integration system in the above embodiment, and will not be elaborated here.

[0075] In some embodiments, the cleaning device 4 cleaning the tray and the parts thereon includes the following steps:

[0076] Clean the tray and the parts thereon in the cleaning chamber 41.

[0077] Rinse the tray and the parts thereon in the rinsing chamber 42.

[0078] Dry the tray and the parts thereon in the drying chamber 43.

[0079] In some embodiments, the second conveying device 5 conveying the tray to the assembly station 6 includes the following steps:

[0080] Place different types of parts and their trays in the plurality of docking stations 62 respectively.

[0081] Place the parts and their trays within the staging station 61.

[0082] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc. indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. These are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and thus should not be construed as a limitation of the present invention.

[0083] In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for descriptive purposes and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the quantity of the indicated technical features. Thus, features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of such features. In the description of the present invention, "a plurality of" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise specifically and clearly defined.

[0084] In the present invention, unless otherwise clearly defined and limited, the terms "mounted", "connected", "coupled", "fixed", etc. shall be construed broadly. For example, it may be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or integrated; it may be a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or communicable with each other; it may be directly connected, or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it may be the internal communication of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements, unless otherwise clearly limited. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0085] In the present invention, unless otherwise clearly defined and limited, the first feature being "on" or "under" the second feature may be that the first and second features are in direct contact, or the first and second features are indirectly in contact through an intermediate medium. Moreover, the first feature being "above", "over" and "on top of" the second feature may be that the first feature is directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or merely indicates that the first feature has a higher horizontal height than the second feature. The first feature being "under", "beneath" and "underneath" the second feature may be that the first feature is directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or merely indicates that the first feature has a lower horizontal height than the second feature.

[0086] In the present invention, the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "example", "specific example", or "some examples", etc., mean that the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner. In addition, without contradiction, those skilled in the art may combine and combine the different embodiments or examples described in this specification and the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0087] Although the above embodiments have been shown and described, it is to be understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting the present invention. Variations, modifications, substitutions, and alterations made by those of ordinary skill in the art to the above embodiments are all within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A machine tool turnover integration system, characterized in that, it includes: A first conveying device and a sorting device, the first conveying device connecting the sorting device and the machine tool to facilitate the conveyance of the parts processed by the machine tool to the sorting device; A manipulator and a cleaning device, the manipulator being adjacent to the sorting device and the cleaning device to facilitate the grasping of the parts in the sorting device into the cleaning device; and A second conveying device and an assembly station, the manipulator being adjacent to the first end of the second conveying device to facilitate the grasping of the parts cleaned in the cleaning device into the second conveying device, and the assembly station being placed in a clean workshop and connected to the second end of the second conveying device; The first conveying device includes a main conveying line, a climbing conveying line and a downhill conveying line, the first end of the climbing conveying line being connected to the main conveying line, the second end of the climbing conveying line being connected to the machine tool, the first end of the downhill conveying line being connected to the main conveying line, and the second end of the downhill conveying line being connected to the sorting device; Both the main conveying line and the downhill conveying line include two corresponding conveying channels, and the two conveying channels are respectively used for conveying two different types of parts; The sorting device includes: A vibrating disk and a funnel, one of the conveying channels of the downhill conveying line being docked with the vibrating disk, and the other conveying channel being docked with the funnel; A sorting table, both the vibrating disk and the funnel being connected to the sorting table; and A multi-degree-of-freedom robot, the multi-degree-of-freedom robot being provided on the sorting table to facilitate matrix coding of the parts on the sorting table.

2. The machine tool turnover integration system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The number of the climbing conveying lines is equal to and corresponds to that of the machine tools one by one, and the multiple climbing conveying lines are spaced apart in the extending direction of the main conveying line.

3. The machine tool turnover integration system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The manipulator is a gantry manipulator, and the cleaning device includes a cleaning chamber, a rinsing chamber and a drying chamber, and ultrasonic generators are provided in both the cleaning chamber and the rinsing chamber.

4. The machine tool turnover integration system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second conveying device includes: A track, the first end of the track being adjacent to the manipulator, and the second end of the track being connected to the assembly station; and A shuttle car, the shuttle car being slidably fitted to the track.

5. The machine tool turnover integration system according to claim 4, characterized in that, The assembly station includes: A temporary storage station, the temporary storage station being connected to the track; and Docking stations, there are multiple docking stations and they are all connected to the track, the multiple docking stations are spaced apart in the extending direction of the track from the temporary storage station, and the multiple docking stations are used for correspondingly placing different types of parts.

6. A method for using the machine tool turnover integration system according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, it includes the following steps: The first conveying device conveys the parts processed by the machine tool to the sorting device; The sorting device sorts different types of parts and stacks the parts on a tray; The manipulator grabs the tray and moves it to the cleaning device; The cleaning device cleans the tray and the parts on it; The manipulator grabs the tray and moves it to the second conveying device; The second conveying device conveys the tray to the assembly station.

7. The method of using the machine tool turnover integration system according to claim 6, characterized in that, the cleaning of the tray and the parts on it by the cleaning device comprises the following steps: cleaning the tray and the parts on it in the cleaning chamber; rinsing the tray and the parts on it in the rinsing chamber; drying the tray and the parts on it in the drying chamber.

8. The method of using the machine tool turnover integration system according to claim 6, characterized in that, the conveying of the tray to the assembly station by the second conveying device comprises the following steps: placing different types of parts and their trays in multiple docking stations respectively; placing parts and their trays in the temporary storage station.

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