Transportation equipment

Abstract

This application relates to the field of templates, specifically providing a transportation device for transporting templates. The transportation device includes a conveying mechanism, a storage mechanism, a handling mechanism, and a pushing mechanism. The conveying mechanism is used to transport templates. The storage mechanism is located on one side of the conveying mechanism and is used to place templates. The handling mechanism is used to simultaneously handle at least two templates, placing at least one template on the conveying mechanism and the remaining templates on the storage mechanism. The pushing mechanism is located on one side of the conveying mechanism and is used to transport templates from the storage mechanism to the conveying mechanism. By simultaneously handling at least two templates and placing them correspondingly on the conveying mechanism and the storage mechanism, when the templates from the conveying mechanism are transported downstream, the pushing mechanism can push the templates from the storage mechanism to the conveying mechanism. This allows the conveying mechanism to transport templates promptly without waiting for the handling mechanism, thus improving the template loading efficiency.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the field of templates, in particular to a conveying device. BACKGROUND

[0002] When a template is deformed after production or repair, it needs to be transported by a conveying device. In the related art, the template is usually placed on the conveying device manually or by a mechanical arm. The above two feeding methods are low in efficiency and affect the production and repair efficiency of the template. SUMMARY

[0003] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a conveying device to improve the feeding efficiency.

[0004] Embodiments of the present application provide a conveying device applied to conveying templates. The conveying device comprises a conveying mechanism, a storage mechanism, a carrying mechanism and a pushing mechanism. The conveying mechanism is used for conveying templates. The storage mechanism is arranged on one side of the conveying mechanism and is used for placing templates. The carrying mechanism is used for carrying at least two templates at the same time and placing at least one template on the conveying mechanism and the remaining templates on the storage mechanism. The pushing mechanism is arranged on one side of the conveying mechanism and is used for conveying the templates on the storage mechanism to the conveying mechanism.

[0005] In the conveying device of the above embodiments, at least two templates are carried by the carrying mechanism at the same time and are placed on the conveying mechanism and the storage mechanism correspondingly. When the templates on the conveying mechanism are conveyed to the downstream, the pushing mechanism can push the templates on the storage mechanism to the conveying mechanism. The conveying mechanism can timely convey the templates without waiting for the carrying mechanism to carry the templates, so that the feeding efficiency of the templates is improved.

[0006] In at least one embodiment, the pushing mechanism pushes the templates in a first direction to convey the templates on the storage mechanism to the conveying mechanism, and the conveying mechanism conveys the templates in a second direction.

[0007] In the conveying device of the above embodiments, in the horizontal direction, the direction in which the pushing mechanism pushes the templates is perpendicular to the direction in which the conveying mechanism conveys the templates, which can reduce the floor area of the maximum length compared with the case that the pushing direction is parallel to the conveying direction.

[0008] In at least one embodiment, the pushing mechanism comprises a pushing driving assembly and a pushing piece. The pushing piece is connected with the pushing driving assembly. The pushing driving assembly drives the pushing piece to move, so that the pushing piece pushes the templates on the storage mechanism to the carrying mechanism.

[0009] The pushing driving assembly can drive the pushing member to reciprocate in the first direction, so that the template on the material storage mechanism can be pushed to the conveying mechanism.

[0010] In at least one embodiment, the pushing driving assembly comprises a pushing driving member, a pushing moving member and a pushing guide member, the pushing moving member is connected with the pushing driving member. The pushing guide member is arranged on one side of the pushing moving member. The pushing member is connected with the pushing moving member and the pushing guide member. The pushing moving member is used to drive the pushing member to move.

[0011] In the conveying device of the above embodiment, the pushing driving member drives the pushing moving member to move reciprocally. The pushing guide member can improve the stability of the pushing member.

[0012] In at least one embodiment, the pushing member comprises a connecting portion and a pushing portion, the pushing portion is arranged on the connecting portion and used to push the template. The connecting portion is connected with the pushing driving assembly.

[0013] In the conveying device of the above embodiment, the connecting portion is connected with the pushing driving assembly. The pushing portion is arranged on the connecting portion. Therefore, the pushing driving assembly can drive the connecting portion to move, so that the pushing portion moves with the connecting portion and pushes the template.

[0014] In at least one embodiment, the conveying mechanism comprises a conveying frame, a conveying driving member and a conveying member. The conveying driving member is arranged on the conveying frame. The conveying member is arranged on the conveying frame and connected with the conveying driving member. The conveying driving member drives the conveying member. The conveying member is used to convey the template.

[0015] In the conveying device of the above embodiment, the conveying driving member and the conveying member are arranged on the conveying frame. The conveying driving member can drive the conveying member, so that the template arranged on the conveying member can be conveyed to the downstream.

[0016] In at least one embodiment, the conveying frame comprises a frame body, a first supporting portion and a second supporting portion. The first supporting portion and the second supporting portion are arranged on the frame body in a spaced manner. The first supporting portion is arranged on the side of the second supporting portion close to the material storage mechanism. The first supporting portion is flush with the material storage mechanism and higher than the conveying member. The conveying member is arranged between the first supporting portion and the second supporting portion.

[0017] In the conveying device of the above embodiment, when the pushing mechanism pushes the template from the material storage mechanism to the conveying mechanism, the template can be kept stable and the template can be prevented from being skewed.

[0018] In at least one embodiment, the transport device further comprises a base support arranged on one side of the storage mechanism, and a plurality of template stacks arranged on the base support to form a template stack.

[0019] In the transport device of the above embodiment, after the uppermost template of the template stack is taken out, the carrying mechanism can take out the next template by lowering one template thickness according to the position of the last taken-out template, and the material taking position of the carrying mechanism in the horizontal direction can remain unchanged, thereby facilitating material taking.

[0020] In at least one embodiment, a plurality of template stacks are arranged on the base support, and the number of templates in each template stack is the same.

[0021] In the transport device of the above embodiment, a plurality of template stacks are arranged on the base support, so that the carrying mechanism can take out the uppermost templates of the plurality of template stacks at one time, and after the uppermost templates of the plurality of template stacks are taken out, the heights of the plurality of template stacks remain unchanged, thereby facilitating subsequent template taking.

[0022] In at least one embodiment, the carrying mechanism comprises a carrying assembly, a first moving assembly and a second moving assembly. The carrying assembly is used to carry at least two templates at the same time. The first moving assembly is connected with the carrying assembly and is used to drive the carrying assembly to move back and forth in a first direction to carry the templates to the storage mechanism and the conveying mechanism. The second moving assembly is connected with the carrying assembly and the first moving assembly and is used to drive the carrying assembly to move back and forth in a third direction to take and place the templates.

[0023] In the transport device of the above embodiment, the carrying mechanism can carry at least two templates, the first moving assembly can drive the carrying mechanism to move in the first direction, and the second moving assembly can drive the carrying mechanism to move in the third direction, thereby facilitating the carrying mechanism to take and place the templates.

[0024] In at least one embodiment, the first moving assembly is provided with a mounting plate, the first moving assembly comprises a first driving member, a first guide member and a first moving member, all of which are connected with the mounting plate, the first driving member is connected with the first moving member, and the second moving assembly is connected with the mounting plate, so that the first driving member can drive the second moving assembly to move back and forth in the first direction.

[0025] In the transport device of the above embodiment, the first driving member can drive the first moving member, so that the second moving assembly can move in the first direction, and the carrying assembly arranged on the second moving assembly can move in the first direction.

[0026] In at least one embodiment, the second moving component includes a second driving member, a second guide member, and a second moving member. The second driving member is disposed on the mounting plate and connected to the second moving member. The conveying component is connected to the second guide member and the second moving member. The second driving member drives the conveying component to reciprocate along a third direction.

[0027] In the transportation equipment of the above embodiments, the second driving member drives the handling assembly to move along a third direction so that the handling assembly can pick up and put down the template.

[0028] This application utilizes a conveying mechanism to simultaneously transport at least two templates and place them on a conveying mechanism and a storage mechanism. A pushing mechanism then pushes the templates from the storage mechanism onto the conveying mechanism. This improves the feeding efficiency of the conveying mechanism and ensures that the distance between two adjacent templates on the conveying mechanism remains the same, facilitating subsequent processing and repair of the templates. Attached Figure Description

[0029] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the transportation equipment according to one embodiment of this application.

[0030] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Side view of the middle section of the transportation equipment.

[0031] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the bottom support, template stack, and some handling mechanisms.

[0032] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the handling mechanism, mounting plate, and part of the gantry frame.

[0033] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 Side view of the first moving component, the second moving component, the mounting plate, and part of the gantry.

[0034] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the first moving component, the second moving component, the mounting plate, and part of the gantry frame.

[0035] Figure 7 yes Figure 6 Another perspective of the three-dimensional structure.

[0036] Figure 8 yes Figure 4 A 3D structural diagram of the transport component.

[0037] Figure 9 yes Figure 1 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the conveying mechanism, storage mechanism, and pushing mechanism.

[0038] Figures 10 to 13 It is a side view of the pushing mechanism pushing the template to different positions.

[0039] Figure 14 yes Figure 9 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the conveying mechanism and the pushing mechanism.

[0040] Figure 15 yes Figure 14 Three-dimensional structural diagram of the central pushing mechanism.

[0041] Figure 16 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the transport equipment in another embodiment.

[0042] Explanation of main component symbols

[0043] 100 transport equipment

[0044] Conveying mechanism 10

[0045] Conveyor Frame 11

[0046] Frame 111

[0047] First Supply and Transfer Department 112

[0048] Second Supply and Transfer Department 113

[0049] Conveyor drive unit 12

[0050] Conveyor 13

[0051] Roller 131

[0052] Storage mechanism 20

[0053] First Platform 21

[0054] Second Platform 22

[0055] Handling mechanism 30

[0056] Transport component 31

[0057] Lifting frame 311

[0058] Mounting bracket 312

[0059] Suction Cup 313

[0060] First moving component 32

[0061] First drive component 321

[0062] First guide component 322

[0063] First slider 3221

[0064] First slide rail 3222

[0065] First moving part 323

[0066] First rack 3231

[0067] First gear 3232

[0068] Second moving component 33

[0069] Second drive unit 331

[0070] Second guide component 332

[0071] Second slider 3321

[0072] Second slide rail 3322

[0073] Second moving part 333

[0074] Second rack 3331

[0075] Second gear 3332

[0076] Gantry Frame 34

[0077] Mounting plate 35

[0078] 40 resisting agencies

[0079] Push-drive component 41

[0080] Push drive component 411

[0081] Pushing moving part 412

[0082] Push guide 413

[0083] Third slider 4131

[0084] Third slide rail 4132

[0085] Pushing component 42

[0086] Pushing section 421

[0087] Connecting part 422

[0088] Fixture 43

[0089] Base support 50

[0090] Plastic Surgery Institution 60

[0091] 70 Lamination Mechanism

[0092] Template 200

[0093] Side Rib 201

[0094] Template stack 300

[0095] First direction X

[0096] Second direction Y

[0097] Third direction Z Detailed Implementation

[0098] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments.

[0099] It should be noted that when a component is considered to be "connected" to another component, it can be directly connected to the other component or may also have an intervening component. When a component is considered to be "placed" on another component, it can be directly placed on the other component or may also have an intervening component. The terms "top," "bottom," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "front," "back," and similar expressions used in this article are for illustrative purposes only.

[0100] When two elements (planes or lines) are set parallel, it should be understood that the relationship between the two elements includes two types: parallel and approximately parallel. Approximately parallel should be understood as the two elements having a certain angle between them, with the angle being greater than 0° and less than or equal to 10°.

[0101] When two elements (planes or lines) are set perpendicularly, the relationship between them should be understood to include both perpendicular and approximately perpendicular relationships. Approximately perpendicular should be understood as the angle between the two elements being greater than or equal to 80° and less than 90°.

[0102] When a parameter is greater than, equal to or less than a certain endpoint value, it should be understood that the endpoint value is allowed to have a tolerance of ±10%. For example, if A is greater than B by 10, it should be understood that it includes the case where A is greater than B by 9, as well as the case where A is greater than B by 11.

[0103] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application belongs. The terminology used herein in the specification of this application is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of this application.

[0104] To more clearly describe the technical solutions of the various embodiments of this application, in Figure 1 A coordinate system was established, and subsequent descriptions of the various orientations of the transportation equipment will be based on this coordinate system. (See [link to documentation]). Figure 1The first direction extends along the X-axis, and the pushing mechanism transports the template on the storage mechanism to the conveying mechanism along the first direction. The second direction extends along the Y-axis, and the conveying mechanism conveys the template along the second direction. The second direction is perpendicular to the first direction in the horizontal plane, and the third direction extends along the Z-axis. The third direction is perpendicular to the plane formed by the first and second directions. In the description of this application, the terms "above," "below," "upward," and "downward" are all relative to the third direction.

[0105] Some embodiments of this application provide a transport device for transporting templates. The transport device includes a conveying mechanism, a storage mechanism, a handling mechanism, and a pushing mechanism. The conveying mechanism is used to transport templates. The storage mechanism is disposed on one side of the conveying mechanism and is used to place templates. The handling mechanism is used to simultaneously handle at least two templates, placing at least one template on the conveying mechanism and the remaining templates on the storage mechanism. The pushing mechanism is disposed on one side of the conveying mechanism and is used to transport templates from the storage mechanism to the conveying mechanism.

[0106] In the transportation equipment of the above embodiment, at least two templates are simultaneously transported by the handling mechanism and placed on the conveying mechanism and the storage mechanism respectively. When the template of the conveying mechanism is transported downstream, the pushing mechanism can push the template on the storage mechanism to the conveying mechanism. The conveying mechanism can transport the template in a timely manner without waiting for the handling mechanism to transport the template, which can improve the loading efficiency of the template.

[0107] Some embodiments of this application will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Unless otherwise specified, the following embodiments and features can be combined with each other.

[0108] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 This application provides a transport device 100 for conveying templates 200. The transport device 100 includes a conveying mechanism 10, a storage mechanism 20, a handling mechanism 30, and a pushing mechanism 40. The storage mechanism 20 and the pushing mechanism 40 are located on one side of the conveying mechanism 10. The handling mechanism 30 is used to simultaneously handle at least two templates 200, placing at least one template 200 on the conveying mechanism 10, with the remaining templates 200 placed on the storage mechanism 20. The pushing mechanism 40 is used to push the templates 200 on the storage mechanism 20 against the conveying mechanism 10, which in turn transports the templates 200.

[0109] At least two templates 200 are simultaneously transported by the transport mechanism 30 and placed on the conveying mechanism 10 and the storage mechanism 20 respectively. When the template 200 of the conveying mechanism 10 is transported downstream, the pushing mechanism 40 can push the template 200 on the storage mechanism 20 to the conveying mechanism 10. The conveying mechanism 10 can transport the template 200 in a timely manner without waiting for the transport mechanism 30 to transport the template 200, which can improve the loading efficiency of the template 200.

[0110] The following example uses the transport equipment 100 to transport two templates 200. The comparison is made between the transport mechanism 30 transporting two templates 200 at the same time and the transport mechanism 30 transporting templates 200 one by one to the transport mechanism 10.

[0111] When the handling mechanism 30 simultaneously handles two templates 200, the cycle time is comprised of the handling time t1 when the handling mechanism 30 moves the two templates 200 to the conveying mechanism 10 and the storage mechanism 20, the conveying time t2 when the conveying mechanism 10 conveys one template 200, the pushing time t3 when the pushing mechanism 40 pushes the template 200 to the conveying mechanism 10, and the conveying time t2 when the conveying mechanism 10 conveys the other template 200. In other words, when the handling mechanism 30 simultaneously handles two templates 200, the cycle time required for the transport equipment 100 to transport the two templates 200 is t1 + 2t2 + t3. Furthermore, if the handling mechanism 30 handles two more templates 200 while the conveying mechanism 10 is conveying template 200, the handling time t1 in the cycle time can be further reduced.

[0112] When the transport mechanism 30 transports the templates 200 one by one to the conveying mechanism 10, the cycle time is 2t1, which is the transport time of the transport mechanism 30 to move two templates 200 to the conveying mechanism 10, and 2t2, which is the conveying time of the conveying mechanism 10 to transport two templates 200. Therefore, the cycle time is 2t1 + 2t2. Since transporting the templates 200 requires first lifting the templates 200, then moving them to the conveying mechanism 10, and then lowering them to the conveying mechanism 10, and since some transport mechanisms 30 also need to visually capture the positions of the templates 200 and the conveying mechanism 10, the transport time t1 is longer than the pushing time t3 compared to directly pushing the templates 200 to the conveying mechanism 10. Therefore, transporting two or more templates 200 simultaneously by the transport mechanism 30 is more efficient than transporting them one by one.

[0113] Furthermore, the template 200 is transported to the conveying mechanism 10 by the transport mechanism 30 and pushed to the conveying mechanism 10 by the pushing mechanism 40. The interval time is adjustable, so that the distance between two adjacent templates 200 on the conveying mechanism 10 can be controlled and adjusted and kept equal, so as to facilitate subsequent processing or repair of the template 200.

[0114] Optionally, in some embodiments, the pushing mechanism 40 pushes against the template 200 on the storage mechanism 20 along the first direction X, so that the template 200 on the storage mechanism 20 moves to the conveying mechanism 10, and the conveying mechanism 10 conveys the template 200 along the second direction Y. In the horizontal direction, the direction in which the pushing mechanism 40 pushes against the template 200 is perpendicular to the direction in which the conveying mechanism 10 conveys the template 200, which can reduce the floor space occupied by the maximum length compared to the pushing direction being parallel to the conveying direction. In order to convey the template 200 over a long distance, the length of the conveying mechanism 10 needs to extend as far as possible along the second direction Y, so setting the direction of the pushing mechanism 200 to be perpendicular to the direction of the conveying template 200 can reduce the length of the conveying device 100 along the second direction Y. Furthermore, since the pushing direction is perpendicular to the conveying direction, multiple pushing mechanisms 40 and storage mechanisms 20 can be provided and arranged along the second direction Y, so that more templates 200 can be pushed against the conveying mechanism 10, thereby improving the feeding efficiency.

[0115] Please see Figure 2 and Figure 3 Optionally, in some embodiments, the transport device 100 further includes a base 50 disposed on one side of the storage mechanism 20, on which multiple templates 200 are stacked to form a template stack 300. The handling mechanism 30 is capable of transporting the uppermost template 200 of the template stack 300 to the storage mechanism 20 and the conveying mechanism 10.

[0116] In some embodiments, a plurality of template stacks 300 are provided on the base 50, and each template stack 300 has the same number of templates 200 so that the height of each template stack 300 is the same. The conveying mechanism 30 can simultaneously carry the uppermost template 200 of the plurality of template stacks 300 to achieve simultaneous carrying of at least two templates 200, and after the conveying mechanism 30 carries the uppermost template 200 of the template stacks 300, the height of the plurality of template stacks 300 remains the same.

[0117] It is understandable that the template 200 has multiple sizes, and the sizes of the templates 200 in different template stacks 300 located on the same base 50 are not limited; they can be the same or different. For example, two template stacks 300 are set on the base 50, each template stack 300 being formed by stacking templates 200 with a size of 500mm × 2800mm. Another example is that two template stacks 300 are set on the base 50, one template stack 300 being formed by stacking templates 200 with a size of 500mm × 2800mm, and the other template stack 300 being formed by stacking templates 200 with a size of 500mm × 700mm.

[0118] It is understandable that the template stack 300 can be formed from templates 200 of the same size or from templates 200 of different sizes. For example, the template stack 300 can be formed by stacking templates 200, each with a size of 500mm × 2800mm. Another example is that one layer of the template stack 300 consists of two first templates 200 with a size of 500mm × 1400mm, and the other layer consists of a second template 200 with a size of 500mm × 2800mm.

[0119] In other embodiments, there are multiple base supports 50, and each base support 50 is provided with a template stack 300. The conveying mechanism 30 can simultaneously convey the uppermost template 200 among the template stacks 300 on multiple base supports 50.

[0120] Please see Figure 1 Optionally, in some embodiments, the transport equipment 100 further includes a gantry 34 spanning the conveying mechanism 10, the storage mechanism 20, and the pushing mechanism 40. The handling mechanism 30 is disposed on the gantry 34.

[0121] Please see Figure 4 The conveying mechanism 30 includes a conveying component 31, a first moving component 32, and a second moving component 33. The first moving component 32 is connected to the conveying component 31 and is used to drive the conveying component 31 to move along a first direction X. The second moving component 33 is connected to both the first moving component 32 and the conveying component 31 and is used to drive the conveying component 31 to move along a third direction Z. The conveying component 31 is used to cooperate with the template 200 to convey the template 200. Under the action of the first moving component 32 and the second moving component 33, the template 200 is conveyed to the storage mechanism 20 and the conveying mechanism 10.

[0122] Please see Figure 2 and Figure 3 The process by which the conveying mechanism 30 transports the template 200 to the storage mechanism 20 and the conveying mechanism 10 is as follows: the second moving component 33 drives the conveying component 31 to move downward so that the conveying component 31 picks up the template 200; the second moving component 33 drives the conveying component 31 to move upward, at which time the template 200 moves upward with the conveying component 31. The first moving component 32 drives the conveying component 31 to move along the first direction X to above the storage mechanism 20 and the conveying mechanism 10; then the second moving component 33 descends, the template 200 is placed on the storage mechanism 20 and the conveying mechanism 10, and the conveying mechanism 30 stops picking up the template 200.

[0123] Please see Figure 5 , Figure 6 and Figure 7The first moving component 32 includes a first driving member 321, a first guide member 322, and a first moving member 323. The first guide member 322 and the first moving member 323 are disposed on the gantry frame 34, and the first driving member 321 is connected to the first moving member 323. The second moving component 33 is disposed on the first guide member 322. The first driving member 321 can drive the second moving component 33 to reciprocate along the first direction X, thereby driving the conveying mechanism 30 to reciprocate along the first direction X.

[0124] Optionally, the first driving component 321 is a first motor, the first moving component 323 includes a first rack 3231 and a first gear 3232, and the first guide component 322 includes a first slider 3221 and a first slide rail 3222. The first gear 3232 is connected to the output shaft of the first motor. The first rack 3231 is mounted on the gantry 34 and extends along the first direction X. The first gear 3232 meshes with the first rack 3231, and the first motor can move relative to the first rack 3231 by rotating the first gear 3232. The first slider 3221 slides with the first slide rail 3222. The first slider 3221 is connected to the first motor through a mounting plate 35. When the first motor moves, the first slider 3221 moves with the first motor. The first gear 3232 is a helical gear, and the first rack 3231 is a helical rack. The helical gear and the helical rack have strong meshing and smoother transmission.

[0125] It is understandable that the connection between the first driving component 321 and the first moving component 323 is not limited to the connection between the output shaft of the first motor and the first gear 3232, or the way in which the first gear 3232 and the first rack 3231 are engaged. Other connections are also possible, such as the first moving component 323 being a lead screw slide or a ball screw, with the lead screw connected to the first motor and the first motor driving the lead screw to rotate.

[0126] The second moving component 33 includes a second driving member 331, a second guide member 332, and a second moving member 333. The second driving member 331 is disposed on the mounting plate 35 and connected to the second moving member 333. The second moving member 333 is connected to the conveying component 31 so that the second driving member 331 can drive the conveying component 31 to reciprocate along a third direction Z via the second moving member 333. The second guide member 332 is connected to the first guide member 322 via the mounting plate 35 and is disposed on the conveying component 31 to guide the conveying component 31 to reciprocate along a third direction Z.

[0127] Optionally, the second drive unit is a second motor, the second guide member 332 includes a second slider 3321 and a second slide rail 3322, and the second moving member 333 includes a second rack 3331 and a second gear 3332. The second motor is mounted on the mounting plate 35, and the output shaft of the second motor is connected to the second gear 3332. The second rack 3331 extends along a third direction Z and is mounted on the conveying assembly 31, meshing with the second gear 3332. The second slider 3321 is mounted on the mounting plate 35, and the second slide rail 3322 extends along a third direction Z and is mounted on the conveying assembly 31. The output shaft of the second motor drives the second gear 3332 to rotate, and the second rack 3331 can reciprocate along the third direction Z, so that the conveying assembly 31 can move along the third direction Z with the second rack 3331. Optionally, the second gear 3332 is a helical gear, and the second rack 3331 is a helical rack.

[0128] Please see Figure 7 and Figure 8 The handling assembly 31 includes a lifting frame 311, a mounting frame 312, and a suction cup 313. A second slide rail 3322 and a second rack 3331 are both mounted on the lifting frame 311. The mounting frame 312 is located at one end of the lifting frame 311, and the suction cup 313 is located on the mounting frame 312. When the lifting frame 311 descends to allow the suction cup 313 to contact the template 200, the suction cup 313 adheres to the template 200, thus moving the template 200.

[0129] Optionally, the mounting bracket 312 is equipped with a handling sensor to detect whether the template 200 is present below the mounting bracket 312.

[0130] Optionally, the mounting bracket 312 is provided with a downward pressure limiting part, which is used to contact the template 200 to prevent the mounting bracket 312 from continuing to press down. The vacuum value can be used to detect whether the suction cup 313 has adhered to the template 200. When the suction cup 313 adheres to the template 200, the suction cup 313 has negative air pressure. If the suction cup 313 has zero air pressure, it means that it has not adhered to the template 200, and the suction cup 313 will continue to descend to ensure that it can adhere to the template 200. Therefore, when the suction cup 313 wears and leaks air, even if the suction cup 313 has already contacted the template 200, the air pressure inside the suction cup 313 will become zero due to the leak, and the suction cup 313 will continue to descend. By setting the downward pressure limiting part, the maximum downward pressure of the suction cup 313 can be limited to reduce the possibility of damage to the suction cup 313 due to excessive downward pressure.

[0131] Please see Figure 8 and Figure 9The suction cup 313 adsorbs the template 200 and places it on the storage mechanism 20. The storage mechanism 20 includes a first platform 21 and a second platform 22, both of which are connected to the conveying mechanism 10. The first platform 21 and the second platform 22 are spaced apart along the second direction Y. Optionally, there are two second platforms 22, located on both sides of the first platform 21. The template 200 can be placed only on the first platform 21, or simultaneously on both the first platform 21 and the second platform 22, or solely on the second platform 22. Only one template 200 can be placed on the first platform 21, or multiple templates 200 can be placed on the second platform 22 simultaneously.

[0132] The template 200 located on the first platform 21 and / or the second platform 22 can be pushed onto the conveying mechanism 10 along the first direction X, and then conveyed downstream by the conveying mechanism 10. The conveying mechanism 10 includes a conveying frame 11, a conveying drive 12, and a conveying component 13. The first platform 21 and the second platform 22 are both located on one side of the conveying frame 11. The conveying drive 12 and the conveying component 13 are located on the conveying frame 11 and are connected to each other. The conveying drive 12 can drive the conveying component 13 so that the template 200 located on the conveying component 13 can be conveyed downstream along the second direction Y.

[0133] Optionally, the conveying drive 12 is a third motor, and the conveying component 13 includes multiple rollers 131, which are spaced apart along the second direction Y. The third motor is connected to the rollers 131 via a gear chain. It is understood that the structure of the conveying component 13 is not limited to rollers 131, but can also be other types, such as a conveyor belt, and the third motor is connected to the conveyor belt via a chain and gears.

[0134] The conveyor frame 11 includes a frame body 111, a first feeder 112, and a second feeder 113. The first feeder 112 and the second feeder 113 are spaced apart on the frame body 111 along a first direction X. The first feeder 112 is located on the side of the second feeder 113 closer to the storage mechanism 20. A conveying member 13 is disposed between the first feeder 112 and the second feeder 113, and a conveying drive member 12 is disposed on the frame body 111.

[0135] Please see Figure 10 , Figure 11 , Figure 12 and Figure 13The upper surfaces of the first platform 21 and the second platform 22 are flush with the upper surface of the first feeder 112, and the upper surface of the first feeder 112 is higher than the upper surface of the conveyor 13. During the process of the pushing mechanism 40 pushing the template 200 from the storage mechanism 20 to the conveyor 13, since the first feeder 112 is higher than the conveyor 13, when the template 200 partially moves above the conveyor 13, the side ribs 201 of the template 200 will not contact the conveyor 13, but will leave a gap between them. As the template 200 continues to move towards the conveyor 13, and at least half of the template 200 moves to the conveyor 13, the template 200 will tilt under the influence of gravity and press against the first transfer section 112 and the conveyor 13. Since the template 200 is rectangular, only one side rib 201 of the template 200 contacts the conveyor 13, resulting in a small contact area. This prevents the conveyor 13 from contacting only one side rib 201 of the template 200, thus avoiding the situation where the template 200 tilts. When the template 200 is fully moved onto the conveyor 13, the contact area between the conveyor 13 and the template 200 is large, allowing the conveyor 13 to transport the template 200 downstream.

[0136] Compared to the first supply and transfer part 112 having its upper surface flush with the upper surface of the conveyor 13, when the template 200 moves to the top of the conveyor 13, it can leave a gap with the conveyor 13. When more than half of the template 200 moves to the top of the conveyor 13, only one side rib 201 of the template 200 contacts the conveyor 13. This prevents the template 200 from tilting due to the large contact area between the template 200 and the conveyor 13 caused by the first supply and transfer part 112 being flush with the conveyor 13.

[0137] Furthermore, the template 200 is rectangular in shape, and the width of the template 200 is much larger than the height difference between the first feed section 112 and the roller 131 (the width of the template 200 is more than ten times the height difference between the first feed section 112 and the roller 131), so the template 200 will not tip over or tilt when it moves from the first feed section 112 to the conveyor 13.

[0138] Optionally, in some embodiments, a storage sensor is provided at the first platform 21 to sense whether there is a template 200 on the first platform 21. A conveying sensor is provided at the conveying mechanism 10 to sense whether there is a template 200 on the roller 131. When there is no template 200 on either the first platform 21 or the roller 131, the conveying mechanism 30 can promptly move the template 200 onto the first platform 21 and the roller 131. Optionally, there are multiple conveying sensors, which are spaced apart along the second direction Y. These multiple conveying sensors can determine the approximate position of the template 200 during its movement on the conveyor 13.

[0139] Please see Figure 14 and Figure 15 Optionally, in some embodiments, the transport device 100 further includes a fixing frame 43, which is connected to the conveyor frame 11 and located on one side of the conveyor frame 11. A pushing mechanism 40 is disposed on the conveyor frame 11. The pushing mechanism 40 includes a pushing drive assembly 41 and a pushing member 42. The pushing drive assembly 41 is disposed on the fixing frame 43 and connected to the pushing member 42. The pushing drive assembly 41 can drive the pushing member 42 to reciprocate along a first direction X, so that the template 200 on the storage mechanism 20 can be pushed against the conveyor mechanism 10.

[0140] The push-drive assembly 41 includes a push-drive member 411, a push-moving member 412, and a push-guide member 413. The push-drive member 411 is mounted on a fixed frame 43 and connected to the push-moving member 412. The push-guide member 413 is mounted on the fixed frame 43; optionally, two push-guide members 413 are located on opposite sides of the push-moving member 412. The push-moving member 42 is connected to the push-moving member 412 and the push-guide member 413. The push-drive member 411 drives the push-moving member 412 to reciprocate along a first direction X.

[0141] Optionally, the pushing drive 411 is a fourth motor, and the pushing moving part 412 is a ball screw extending along the first direction X. The output shaft of the fourth motor is connected to the lead screw of the ball screw to drive it. The pushing guide 413 includes a third slider 4131 and a third slide rail 4132. The third slide rail 4132 is mounted on the fixed frame 43, and the third slider 4131 is mounted on the pushing part 42 and slides in cooperation with the third slide rail 4132. It is understood that the pushing drive 411 is not limited to a motor, and the pushing moving part 412 is not limited to a ball screw; it can also be other components, such as a cylinder for the pushing drive 411 and a piston rod for the cylinder or a connecting block connected to the piston rod of the cylinder for the pushing moving part 412.

[0142] The pushing member 42 includes a connecting part 422 and a pushing part 421. The connecting part 422 is connected to the pushing moving member 412 and the pushing guide member 413. The pushing part 421 is disposed on the connecting part 422 and is used to contact the template 200 so as to push the template 200 against the storage mechanism 20.

[0143] The pushing part 421 extends along the second direction Y to increase the contact area between the pushing part 421 and the template 200. The pushing part 421 is generally L-shaped, and protrusions extend from both ends of the pushing part 421 for connection with the connecting part 422.

[0144] Please see Figure 16In some embodiments, the transport device 100 further includes a shaping mechanism 60 and a roughening mechanism 70. The shaping mechanism 60 is connected to one end of the conveying mechanism 10, which can transport the template 200 to the shaping mechanism 60 for shaping. The roughening mechanism 70 is connected to the shaping mechanism 60 and is used to roughen the template 200 to facilitate subsequent UV spraying. It is understood that the transport device 100 is not limited to including the shaping mechanism 60 and the roughening mechanism 70, but can also be other types. For example, the transport device 100 may also include a punching mechanism, which is connected to the conveying mechanism 10. The conveying mechanism 10 transports the template 200 to the punching mechanism, which punches holes in the template 200.

[0145] In summary, this application provides a transport device 100 that simultaneously transports at least two templates 200 via a handling mechanism 30 and places the templates 200 on a conveying mechanism 10 and a storage mechanism 20. A pushing mechanism 40 pushes the templates 200 on the storage mechanism 20 against the conveying mechanism 10. This improves the loading efficiency of the conveying mechanism 10 and ensures that the spacing between two adjacent templates 200 on the conveying mechanism 10 remains the same, facilitating subsequent processing and repair of the templates 200.

[0146] Furthermore, those skilled in the art should recognize that the above embodiments are merely illustrative of this application and are not intended to limit this application. Any appropriate changes and variations made to the above embodiments within the essential spirit and scope of this application fall within the scope of this application's disclosure.

Claims

1. A transport apparatus applied to a delivery template, characterized in that, The transportation device comprises: a conveying mechanism for conveying the templates; a storage mechanism arranged on one side of the conveying mechanism for placing the templates; a carrying mechanism for simultaneously carrying at least two templates and placing at least one template on the conveying mechanism and the remaining templates on the storage mechanism; a pushing mechanism arranged on one side of the conveying mechanism for transporting the templates on the storage mechanism to the conveying mechanism; the conveying mechanism comprises: a conveying frame; a conveying drive arranged on the conveying frame; a conveying member arranged on the conveying frame and connected with the conveying drive, the conveying drive drives the conveying member, and the conveying member is used for conveying the templates; the conveying frame comprises a frame body, a first supply part and a second supply part, the first supply part and the second supply part are arranged on the frame body in a spaced manner, the first supply part is located on the side of the second supply part close to the storage mechanism, the first supply part is flush with the storage mechanism and higher than the conveying member, and the conveying member is arranged between the first supply part and the second supply part.

2. The transport apparatus of claim 1, wherein, The pushing mechanism pushes the templates in a first direction to transport the templates on the storage mechanism to the conveying mechanism, and the conveying mechanism conveys the templates in a second direction.

3. The transport apparatus of claim 1, wherein, The pushing mechanism comprises a pushing drive assembly and a pushing member, the pushing member is connected with the pushing drive assembly, the pushing drive assembly drives the pushing member to move, and the pushing member pushes the templates on the storage mechanism to the carrying mechanism.

4. The transport apparatus of claim 3, wherein, The pushing drive assembly comprises: a pushing drive; a pushing moving member connected with the pushing drive; a pushing guide arranged on one side of the pushing moving member, the pushing member is connected with the pushing moving member and the pushing guide, and the pushing moving member is used for driving the pushing member to move.

5. The transport apparatus of claim 3, wherein, The pushing member comprises a connecting part and a pushing part, the pushing part is arranged on the connecting part and used for pushing the templates, and the connecting part is connected with the pushing drive assembly.

6. The transport apparatus of claim 1, wherein, The transportation device further comprises a bottom support arranged on one side of the storage mechanism, and a plurality of templates are stacked on the bottom support to form template stacks.

7. The transport apparatus of claim 6, wherein, A plurality of template stacks are arranged on the bottom support, and the number of templates in each template stack is the same.

8. The transport apparatus of claim 1, wherein, The carrying mechanism comprises: a carrying assembly for simultaneously carrying at least two templates; a first moving assembly connected with the carrying assembly and used for driving the carrying assembly to reciprocally move in a first direction to carry the templates to the storage mechanism and the conveying mechanism; a second moving assembly connected with the carrying assembly and the first moving assembly and used for driving the carrying assembly to reciprocally move in a third direction to take and place the templates.

9. The transport apparatus of claim 8, wherein, The first moving assembly is provided with a mounting plate, the first moving assembly comprises a first drive, a first guide and a first moving member all connected with the mounting plate, the first drive is connected with the first moving member, and the second moving assembly is connected with the mounting plate, so that the first drive can drive the second moving assembly to reciprocally move in the first direction.

10. The transport apparatus of claim 9, wherein, The second moving assembly comprises a second driving member, a second guide member and a second moving member, the second driving member is arranged on the mounting plate and connected with the second moving member, the carrying assembly is connected with the second guide member and the second moving member, and the second driving member drives the carrying assembly to move back and forth along a third direction.

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