Conveying device

Abstract

The application discloses a conveying device, which comprises a bearing module, a roof module, a first conveying module and a second conveying module. The bearing module comprises a base unit and a plurality of support units arranged on the base unit. Adjacent two support units are provided with a channel therebetween, and the channel has a predetermined channel width. The roof module is arranged on the base unit. The first conveying module comprises a first driving unit and a plurality of dragging units. The first driving unit is movably arranged on the base unit. The plurality of dragging units are arranged on the first driving unit, and each dragging unit corresponds to one channel. The second conveying module comprises a second driving unit and a plurality of taking units. The second driving unit is movably arranged on the roof module. The plurality of taking units are arranged on the second driving unit. Therefore, the conveying device can reduce the labor cost and the damage rate of prepreg.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to a conveying device, and in particular to a conveying device for conveying prepregs. Background Art

[0002] With the advancement of computer technology, the types of electronic products are increasing, and the output of electronic products is also increasing. Therefore, the demand for "circuit boards", which are necessary components of electronic products, is also increasing.

[0003] Prepreg, one of the materials used in circuit board manufacturing, is manually transported to the processing equipment after it is finished and cut, before being made into substrates. However, this process can easily damage the prepreg. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by this application is to provide a transport device to address the deficiencies of the prior art.

[0005] In order to solve the above-mentioned technical problems, one of the technical solutions adopted in this application is to provide a transport device, including a carrying module, a canopy module, a first transport module and a second transport module. The carrying module includes a base unit and a plurality of support units, wherein the plurality of support units are arranged in an array on the base unit, and a channel is provided between two adjacent support units, and the channel has a predetermined channel width. The canopy module is mounted on the base unit. The first transport module includes a first drive unit and a plurality of towing units. The first drive unit is movably arranged on the base unit. The plurality of towing units are arranged on the first drive unit, each of the towing units corresponds to one of the channels, and each of the towing units has a first main body width, which is smaller than the predetermined channel width. The second transport module includes a second drive unit and a plurality of picking units. The second drive unit is movably arranged on the canopy module. The plurality of picking units are arranged on the second drive unit, each of the picking units has a second main body width, which is smaller than the predetermined channel width.

[0006] One of the beneficial effects of the present application is that the transport device provided by the present application can reduce labor costs and reduce the damage rate of semi-cured sheets through the technical solution of "the carrying module includes a base unit and a plurality of support units, the plurality of support units are arranged in an array on the base unit, and a channel is provided between two adjacent support units, and the channel has a predetermined channel width. The overhead module is mounted on the base unit. The first transport module includes a first driving unit and a plurality of dragging units. The first driving unit can be movably arranged on the base unit. The plurality of dragging units are arranged on the first driving unit, each of the dragging units corresponds to one of the channels, and each of the dragging units has a first main body width, which is smaller than the predetermined channel width. The second transport module includes a second driving unit and a plurality of picking units. The second driving unit can be movably arranged on the overhead module. The plurality of picking units are arranged on the second driving unit, each of the picking units has a second main body width, which is smaller than the predetermined channel width."

[0007] To further understand the features and technical content of this application, please refer to the following detailed description and drawings of this application. However, the drawings provided are only for reference and explanation and are not intended to limit this application. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0008] Figure 1 This is a schematic structural diagram of the conveying device according to the first embodiment of the present application.

[0009] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a first operating state of the conveying device according to the first embodiment of the present application.

[0010] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of a second operating state of the conveying device according to the first embodiment of the present application.

[0011] Figure 4 It is a partial top view schematic diagram of the conveying device according to the first embodiment of the present application.

[0012] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of a third operating state of the conveying device according to the first embodiment of the present application.

[0013] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of a fourth operating state of the conveying device according to the first embodiment of the present application.

[0014] Figure 7 It is a partial bottom view of the conveying device according to the first embodiment of the present application.

[0015] Figure 8 This is a functional block diagram of a transport device according to the second embodiment of the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0016] The following is an explanation of the implementation of the "transportation device" disclosed in this application through specific embodiments. Those skilled in the art can understand the advantages and effects of this application from the content disclosed in this specification. This application can be implemented or applied through other different specific embodiments, and the details in this specification can also be modified and changed based on different viewpoints and applications without departing from the concept of this application. In addition, it is stated in advance that the drawings of this application are only simple schematic illustrations and are not depicted according to actual size. The following implementation methods will further explain the relevant technical content of this application in detail, but the disclosed content is not intended to limit the scope of protection of this application.

[0017] It should be understood that although terms such as "first," "second," and "third" may be used herein to describe various components or signals, these components or signals should not be limited by these terms. These terms are primarily used to distinguish one component from another, or one signal from another. In addition, the term "or" as used herein may include any one or more combinations of the associated listed items, depending on the actual situation.

[0018] First embodiment

[0019] See also Figures 1 to 7 , respectively, are a schematic diagram of the structure of the conveying device of the first embodiment of the present application, a schematic diagram of the first operating state, a schematic diagram of the second operating state, a partial top view schematic diagram, a schematic diagram of the third operating state, a schematic diagram of the third operating state, and a partial bottom view schematic diagram. As shown in the figures, the first embodiment of the present application provides a conveying device Z, comprising a carrier module 1, a cantilever module 2, a first conveying module 3, and a second conveying module 4.

[0020] Cooperate Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the carrier module 1 includes a base unit 10 and a plurality of support units 11. The plurality of support units 11 are arranged in an array on the base unit 10. A channel 110 is provided between two adjacent support units 11. The channel 110 has a predetermined channel width H1. For example, the base unit 10 may be a machine with a hollow structure, in which a plurality of support units 11 are arranged at intervals in the center; wherein the plurality of support units 11 are parallel to each other. Each support unit 11 may be a metal column, and the cross-section of each support unit 11 may be square or circular, but is not limited thereto. The predetermined channel width H1 may be between 40 mm and 50 mm, and the predetermined channel width H1 may preferably be 50 mm, but is not limited thereto. Furthermore, the width of each support unit 11 may be 20 mm, but is not limited thereto.

[0021] Next, cooperate Figure 1 、 Figure 5 and Figure 6As shown, the roof module 2 is mounted on the base unit 10. For example, the roof module 2 can be a frame of any shape made of metal material.

[0022] Next, cooperate Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the first transport module 3 includes a first drive unit 30 and a plurality of towing units 31. For example, the first drive unit 30 can be movably disposed on the base unit 10; wherein the first drive unit 30 linearly drives the device, but this is not limited to the above. A plurality of towing units 31 are disposed on the first drive unit 30; wherein the towing units 31 can be a clamping claw structure. Each towing unit 31 corresponds to one of the channels 110, and each towing unit 31 can have a first main body width H2, and the first main body width H2 can be smaller than the predetermined channel width H1; wherein the first main body width H2 can be between 30 mm and 35 mm, and the first main body width H2 can preferably be 35 mm, but is not limited thereto.

[0023] Next, cooperate Figure 1 、 Figures 5 to 7 As shown, the second transport module 4 includes a second drive unit 40 and a plurality of picking units 41. For example, the second drive unit 40 can be movably arranged on the overhead module 2; the second drive unit 40 linearly drives the device, but this is not limited to this. A plurality of picking units 41 are arranged on the second drive unit 40; wherein, the picking unit 41 can be a clamping structure, and the structure of the picking unit 41 is different from that of the towing unit 31. Each picking unit 41 can have a second main body width H3, and the second main body width H3 can be smaller than the predetermined channel width H1; wherein, the second main body width H3 can be between 30 mm and 35 mm, and the second main body width H3 can preferably be 35 mm, but is not limited thereto.

[0024] Therefore, when the conveying device Z of the present application is in operation, the operator can place at least one object P (such as prepreg (PP glue), but not limited to this, any sheet material can be used with the conveying device Z of the present application) on the multiple support units 11 of the carrier module 1. Then, the first conveying module 3 can first perform a first conveying operation, using the first drive unit 30 to perform a first moving operation, and use the multiple dragging units 31 to clamp the objects P carried by the multiple support units 11 to drag the at least one object P to a predetermined location.

[0025] Furthermore, cooperation Figures 1 to 4As shown, when the first driving unit 30 performs the first movement, it first drives the multiple dragging units 31 from the first position (i.e., the initial position) to the second position (i.e., the position for clamping the object P). Before the multiple dragging units 31 reach the second position, the first driving unit 30 drives the multiple dragging units 31 downward to drive the multiple dragging units 31 into the corresponding channels 110. Furthermore, because the first body width H2 is smaller than the predetermined channel width H1, each dragging unit 31 does not contact or rub against the supporting units 11 on either side. When the multiple dragging units 31 reach the second position, the object P is positioned between the clamping claws of the multiple dragging units 31, and the multiple dragging units 31 can clamp one end of the object P. Next, the first driving unit 30 drives the multiple dragging units 31 upward to exit the corresponding channels 110. Next, the first driving unit 30 will drive the multiple dragging units 31 to move from the second position to the first position, and drag the object P to the predetermined position through the multiple dragging units 31; wherein, before the multiple dragging units 31 reach the first position, the multiple dragging units 31 will open the clamping claws to allow the object P to fall on the predetermined position on the multiple supporting units 11 (that is, the position provided for the second conveying module 4 to clamp).

[0026] Next, after the object P is dragged to the predetermined position, the second transport module 4 can perform a second conveying action to perform a second displacement action through the second driving unit 40, and use multiple picking units 41 to pick up at least one object P located at the predetermined position, so that the at least one object P is away from the multiple support units 11, and the object P is transported to another location or a specific machine (not shown in the figure).

[0027] Furthermore, cooperation Figure 1 、 Figure 3 、 Figures 5 to 7As shown, when the second drive unit 40 performs the second displacement action, it first drives the multiple picking units 41 to move (descend) from the third position (i.e., the suspended position) to the fourth position, where each picking unit 41 enters one of the channels 110. Since each picking unit 41 is configured to correspond to one of the channels 110, when the multiple picking units 41 are driven by the second drive unit 40 to descend to the fourth position, each picking unit 41 enters the corresponding channel 110. Since the second body width H3 is smaller than the predetermined channel width H1, each picking unit 41 does not contact or rub against the supporting units 11 on either side. Next, the second drive unit 40 drives the multiple picking units 41 to move from the fifth position (i.e., a position not far from the object P) to the sixth position (i.e., a position close to the object P), positioning the object P within the gripping jaws of the picking units 41. In the sixth position, the multiple picking units 41 can grip both ends of the object P. Next, the second drive unit 40 drives the plurality of pick-up units 41 from the fourth position to the third position, causing each pick-up unit 41 to leave the corresponding channel 110 and remove the object P from the carrier module 1. Finally, the transport device Z of the present application can transport the object P to another location or a specific machine via the second transport module 4.

[0028] Thus, the conveying device Z of the present application, through the above-mentioned technical solution, can reduce labor costs and, by utilizing mechanical handling, can reduce the probability of damage to the objects P, thereby improving the yield rate of the objects P. Furthermore, by designing the predetermined channel width H1 to be larger than the first main body width H2 of each towing unit 31 and the second main body width H3 of each retrieval unit 41, the conveying device Z of the present application can prevent the towing unit 31 or the retrieval unit 41 from contacting or rubbing with the support unit 11 when gripping the object P.

[0029] Furthermore, the first driving unit 30 of the present application may include a plurality of first movable elements 300 and a first supporting element 301. For example, Figures 1 to 4As shown, a plurality of first movable elements 300 can be movably arranged on the base unit 10; wherein, the first movable element 300 can be a linear drive slider with a motor, but is not limited thereto. The first support element 301 is connected to the plurality of first movable elements 300; wherein, the first support element 301 can be a metal rod, but is not limited thereto. A first movable element 300 can be connected to each of the two ends of the first support element 301, and a plurality of dragging units 31 can be arranged at intervals on the first support element 301; wherein, the number of the plurality of dragging units 31 is less than the number of the support units 11. wherein, the arrangement of the plurality of support units 11 is perpendicular to the arrangement of the first support element 301. Therefore, when the first movable element 300 is in operation, the first support element 301 can be used to drive the plurality of dragging units 31 to move in two axial directions relative to the carrier module 1, such as horizontal displacement (i.e., forward and backward) and vertical displacement (i.e., rise and fall).

[0030] Furthermore, the second driving unit 40 of the present application may include a second movable element 400, a third movable element 401 and a plurality of second supporting elements 402. For example, Figure 1 、 Figures 5 to 7 As shown, the second movable element 400 can be movably arranged on the overhead module 2; wherein the second movable element 400 can be a crane structure with a lifting function, so that the second movable element 400 can drive the third movable element 401 and the plurality of second support elements 402 to move in two axial directions relative to the carrier module 1 and the overhead module 2, such as horizontal displacement (i.e., forward and backward) and vertical displacement (i.e., rise and fall). The third movable element 401 is arranged on the second movable element 400; wherein the third movable element 401 can be a screw transmission module with a motor drive, but is not limited to this. The two ends of the third movable element 401 are connected to the plurality of second support elements 402, that is, the plurality of second support elements 402 are relatively arranged on the third movable element 401, and the third movable element 401 can drive the plurality of second support elements 402 to move in one axial direction relative to the second movable element 400, such as horizontal displacement (i.e., closer to each other or farther away from each other). The second supporting element 402 can be a rod or a plate made of metal, but is not limited thereto; a plurality of picking units 41 are spaced apart on each second supporting element 402 , and the number of the picking units 41 is less than the number of the supporting units 11 .

[0031] However, the above example is only one feasible embodiment and is not intended to limit the present application.

[0032] Second embodiment

[0033] See also Figure 8 , which is a functional block diagram of the transport device of the second embodiment of the present application, and please refer to Figures 1 to 7As shown in the drawings, the conveying device Z of the present embodiment is substantially similar to the conveying device Z of the above-mentioned embodiments, and thus the arrangement or operation of the same elements will not be described again. The difference between the present embodiment and the conveying device Z of the first embodiment is that the conveying device Z of the present embodiment further comprises a control module 5 connected to the first driving unit 30, the plurality of towing units 31, the second driving unit 40, and the plurality of object taking units 41. The control module 5 is configured to drive the first driving unit 30 to perform the first movement according to a first command. The control module 5 is configured to drive the plurality of towing units 31 to perform the clamping action according to a second command. The control module 5 is configured to drive the second driving unit 40 to perform the second movement according to a third command. The control module 5 is configured to drive the plurality of object taking units 41 to perform the taking action according to a fourth command.

[0034] For example, as shown in the drawings, the control module 5 of the present application can be a control host or a processor, but is not limited thereto. The control module 5 can be electrically connected to the plurality of first movable elements 300, the plurality of towing units 31, the second movable element 400, the third movable element 401, and the plurality of object taking units 41. Therefore, the operator can control different units or elements to operate by providing different instructions (such as the first command, the second command, the third command, or the fourth command) of the control module 5. Figures 1 to 8

[0035] However, the above-mentioned examples are only one of the possible embodiments and are not intended to limit the present application.

[0036] Advantages of the present embodiment

[0037] The conveying device Z provided by the present application can reduce labor costs and reduce the damage rate of prepreg by the technical solution that the "carrying module 1 comprises a base unit 10 and a plurality of support units 11. The plurality of support units 11 are arranged on the base unit 10, and two adjacent support units 11 have a passage 110 therebetween. The passage 110 has a predetermined passage width H1. The roof module 2 is arranged on the base unit 10. The first conveying module 3 comprises a first driving unit 30 and a plurality of towing units 31. The first driving unit 30 is movably arranged on the base unit 10. The plurality of towing units 31 are arranged on the first driving unit 30. Each towing unit 31 corresponds to one of the passages 110. Each towing unit 31 has a first body width H2, and the first body width H2 is smaller than the predetermined passage width H1. The second conveying module 4 comprises a second driving unit 40 and a plurality of object taking units 41. The second driving unit 40 is movably arranged on the roof module 2. The plurality of object taking units 41 are arranged on the second driving unit 40. Each object taking unit 41 has a second body width H3, and the second body width H3 is smaller than the predetermined passage width H1." ​

[0038] Furthermore, the conveying device Z of the present application, through the aforementioned technical solution, can reduce labor costs and utilize mechanical handling to reduce the probability of damage to the objects P, thereby improving the yield rate of the objects P. Furthermore, by designing the predetermined channel width H1 to be larger than the first main body width H2 of each towing unit 31 and the second main body width H3 of each retrieval unit 41, the conveying device Z of the present application can prevent the towing unit 31 or the retrieval unit 41 from contacting or rubbing with the support unit 11 when gripping the objects P.

[0039] The contents disclosed above are only preferred feasible embodiments of the present application and do not limit the scope of protection of the claims of the present application. Therefore, all equivalent technical changes made using the contents of the present application specification and drawings are included in the scope of protection of the claims of the present application.

Claims

1. A conveying device, characterized in that: include: The carrying module includes a base unit and a plurality of supporting units, wherein the plurality of supporting units are arranged in an array on the base unit, and a channel is provided between two adjacent supporting units, and the channel has a predetermined channel width; A roof frame module, the roof frame module is mounted on the base unit; The first transport module comprises: a first driving unit, the first driving unit being movably disposed on the base unit; and a plurality of dragging units, the plurality of the dragging units being disposed on the first driving unit, each of the dragging units corresponding to one of the channels, each of the dragging units having a first main body width, the first main body width being smaller than the predetermined channel width; and The second transport module includes: a second driving unit, the second driving unit being movably disposed on the overhead frame module; and a plurality of picking units, wherein the plurality of picking units are disposed on the second driving unit, each of the picking units has a second main body width, and the second main body width is smaller than the predetermined channel width; When the first transport module performs the first conveying action, the first driving unit performs the first moving action, and the plurality of dragging units clamp at least one object carried by the plurality of supporting units to drag the at least one object to a predetermined position; The first displacement action of the first driving unit includes the following actions: driving the plurality of the dragging units to move from the first position to the second position, and driving the plurality of the dragging units to enter the corresponding channels; driving the plurality of towing units to rise so as to leave the corresponding channels; and driving the plurality of dragging units to move from the second position to the first position; Before the plurality of dragging units reach the first position, the plurality of dragging units open their clamping claws to allow at least one object to fall onto a predetermined position on the plurality of supporting units.

2. The conveying device according to claim 1, characterized in that When the second transport module performs the second conveying action, the second driving unit performs the second displacement action, and the plurality of picking units pick up at least one of the objects located at the predetermined position, so that the at least one object is away from the plurality of supporting units.

3. The conveying device according to claim 2, characterized in that The second displacement action of the second driving unit includes the following actions: driving the plurality of the picking units to move from the third position to the fourth position, and causing each of the picking units to enter one of the channels; driving the plurality of the picking units to move from the fifth position to the sixth position; and The plurality of picking units are driven to move from the fourth position to the third position, and each picking unit is made to leave the corresponding channel.

4. The conveying device according to claim 2, characterized in that The transport device further includes a control module, which is connected to the first drive unit, multiple towing units, the second drive unit and multiple picking units; wherein, the control module drives the first drive unit to perform the first displacement action according to a first command; wherein, the control module drives the multiple towing units to perform a clamping action according to a second command; wherein, the control module drives the second drive unit to perform the second displacement action according to a third command; wherein, the control module drives the multiple picking units to perform a picking action according to a fourth command.

5. The conveying device according to claim 4, characterized in that The first driving unit includes: a plurality of first movable elements, wherein the plurality of first movable elements are movably disposed on the base unit and connected to the control module; and a first supporting element, the first supporting element being connected to the plurality of the first movable elements, and the plurality of the dragging units being spaced apart on the first supporting element; The plurality of support units are parallel to each other, and the first support element is perpendicular to the plurality of support units.

6. The conveying device according to claim 4, characterized in that The second driving unit includes: a second movable element, the second movable element being movably disposed on the overhead module and connected to the control module; a third movable element, the third movable element being connected to the second movable element, the third movable element being connected to the control module; and A plurality of second supporting elements are arranged relative to the third movable element, and a plurality of the taking units are arranged at intervals on each of the second supporting elements.

7. The conveying device according to claim 1, characterized in that The width of each of the support units is 20 mm.

8. The conveying device according to claim 1, wherein: The predetermined channel width is between 40 mm and 50 mm.

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