A feeding and processing device, a circuit board processing equipment and an automatic feeding method

Abstract

This invention relates to the field of circuit board processing technology, and more particularly to a feeding processing device, circuit board processing equipment, and automatic feeding method. The feeding processing device includes a base, a worktable, and a stop mechanism. The worktable is movably mounted on the base along the feeding direction for docking with a transfer device. The stop mechanism includes a stop drive and a stop component. The stop drive is mounted on the base and drives the stop component to move, so that the stop component has a stop position that abuts against the workpiece on the worktable and a clearance position that avoids the workpiece moving along the feeding direction. During the feeding process, the workpiece is first partially conveyed to the worktable by the transfer device. Then, through the cooperation of the worktable and the stop mechanism, the stop component is placed in the stop position. The worktable moves in the opposite direction, and under the reaction force of the stop component, the workpiece moves relative to the worktable, ultimately placing the entire workpiece on the worktable, completing the workpiece feeding operation.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of circuit board processing technology, and in particular to a feeding processing device, circuit board processing equipment, and automatic feeding method. Background Technology

[0002] In the circuit board manufacturing process, drilling machines are used to drill holes in the production boards to connect the circuit layers and install electronic components later. The circuit boards are also milled according to design requirements. Currently, there are three main feeding methods for production boards: First, manual material handling. Manual handling results in long downtime, affecting equipment uptime and incurring high labor costs. Second, synchronous belt conveyors. Synchronous belt drives have a large structural size, requiring guide and fixing devices in addition to the main synchronous pulleys, synchronous belts, and motors. The synchronous belt structure needs to be connected to circuit board processing equipment (such as drilling machines or milling machines). At the junction of two synchronous belts, the speed cannot be synchronized, leading to slippage and wear, shortening the lifespan of the synchronous belt structure, and increasing maintenance and replacement costs. Third, robotic arm gripping. Robotic arms gripping materials requires customized gripping fixtures based on the material's structural dimensions. This method has low compatibility with diverse structural dimensions and poor positioning accuracy. For applications requiring high positioning accuracy, external equipment such as cameras is needed for alignment correction, affecting work efficiency and increasing costs.

[0003] Therefore, there is an urgent need for a feeding and processing device to solve the above problems. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The first objective of this invention is to provide a feeding and processing device that can achieve automatic feeding, improve work efficiency, and has a simple structure and low cost.

[0005] The second objective of this invention is to provide a circuit board processing device that, by applying the above-mentioned feeding and processing device, can achieve automatic feeding, improve work efficiency, and has a simple structure and low cost.

[0006] The third objective of this invention is to provide an automatic feeding method that, based on the aforementioned circuit board processing equipment, enables automatic feeding and improves work efficiency.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the following technical solution is provided:

[0008] In a first aspect, a feeding and processing apparatus is provided, comprising:

[0009] Base;

[0010] A workbench is movably mounted on the base along the feeding direction for docking with a transfer device;

[0011] The stop mechanism includes a stop drive and a stop. The stop drive is disposed on the base and is used to drive the stop to move so that the stop has a stop position that abuts against the end of the workpiece on the worktable and a avoidance position that avoids the movement of the workpiece on the worktable in the feeding direction.

[0012] As an optional embodiment of the feeding and processing device, the feeding and processing device further includes a pushing and pressing plate mechanism. The pushing and pressing plate mechanism includes a pushing drive and a pushing plate component. The pushing drive is disposed on the worktable and is used to drive the pushing and pressing plate component to move along the feeding direction, so as to push the workpiece to move relative to the worktable.

[0013] As an optional embodiment of the feeding and processing device, the worktable is provided with a guide groove extending along the feeding direction, the pushing drive is provided on the bottom surface of the worktable, the pushing pressure plate passes through the guide groove and slides in cooperation with the guide groove, one end of the pushing pressure plate located below the worktable is connected to the pushing drive, and the other end located above the worktable can abut against the upper surface of the workpiece on the worktable.

[0014] As an optional embodiment of the feeding and processing device, the pushing and pressing plate mechanism further includes a pressing plate drive member, which is used to drive the pushing and pressing plate member to rise and fall relative to the worktable, so that the pushing and pressing plate member presses the workpiece on the worktable onto the worktable.

[0015] As an optional solution for the feeding and processing device, the pusher plate includes a pusher part and a pressure plate part arranged at an angle. The pusher part is arranged perpendicularly to the worktable, and one end of it passes through the guide groove and is connected to the output end of the pressure plate drive. The other end of it is located above the worktable and connected to the pressure plate part.

[0016] As an optional solution for the feeding and processing device, the pushing and pressing plate mechanism further includes an adapter, which is connected to the output end of the pushing drive and used to install the pressing plate drive. The output end of the pressing plate drive is connected to the pushing and pressing plate.

[0017] As an optional embodiment of the feeding and processing device, the worktable includes a base plate and a panel. The base plate is movably mounted on the base, and the panel is equipped with a sensor for detecting whether the workpiece has moved into position.

[0018] As an optional solution for the feeding and processing device, a gantry frame is provided on the base, and the stop drive is provided on the crossbeam of the gantry frame and suspended above the worktable. The stop drive is used to drive the stop to move up and down in a direction perpendicular to the worktable.

[0019] As an optional embodiment of the feeding and processing device, the feeding and processing device further includes a processing module, wherein the processing module and the stop mechanism are respectively located on both sides of the gantry frame of the base in the feeding direction.

[0020] As an optional embodiment of the feeding and processing device, the processing module and the stop mechanism are located on the same side of the gantry frame of the base in the feeding direction.

[0021] Secondly, a circuit board processing device is provided, including the feeding processing apparatus described above.

[0022] As an optional solution for the circuit board processing equipment, the circuit board processing equipment further includes a transfer device, which includes a frame and a conveying mechanism. The frame is set independently of the base and is located on the side of the base near the stop mechanism in the feeding direction. The conveying mechanism is vertically mounted on the frame and can dock with the worktable on the base.

[0023] Thirdly, an automatic feeding method is provided, based on the circuit board processing equipment, the automatic feeding method including a feeding step, the feeding step including the following steps:

[0024] S11. Connect the worktable to the conveyor mechanism;

[0025] S12. Drive the conveying mechanism to transfer the workpiece on it along the feeding direction to the worktable until a part of the workpiece is on the conveying mechanism and a part is on the worktable, and the center of gravity of the workpiece is on the worktable.

[0026] S13. Move the worktable in the upward direction until the stop is located outside the workpiece.

[0027] S14. Move the stop member downwards to the stop position;

[0028] S15. Move the worktable in the downward direction. Since the stop member abuts the workpiece, the workpiece moves relative to the worktable until the entire workpiece is located on the worktable.

[0029] As an optional embodiment of the automatic feeding method, before step S15, the method further includes: moving the conveying mechanism upward away from the worktable.

[0030] As an optional solution to the automatic feeding method, after step S15, the method further includes: S16, pressing the workpiece with the pusher plate and moving the stop upward to the avoidance position.

[0031] As an optional embodiment of the automatic feeding method, the automatic feeding method includes a feeding step, which includes the following steps:

[0032] S21. Connect the conveying mechanism to the workbench;

[0033] S22. The pusher plate pushes the workpiece to move along the feeding direction until a part of the workpiece is on the worktable and a part is on the conveying mechanism, and the center of gravity of the workpiece is on the conveying mechanism.

[0034] S23. The conveying mechanism drives the workpiece to continue moving along the feeding direction until the entire workpiece is located on the conveying mechanism.

[0035] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows:

[0036] The feeding and processing device provided by this invention can automatically feed workpieces without setting up a conveyor belt on the worktable. During the feeding process, the workpiece is first partially transported to the worktable through a transfer device. Then, through the cooperation of the worktable and the stop mechanism, the stop is placed in the stop position. The worktable moves in the opposite direction. Under the reaction force of the stop, the workpiece moves relative to the worktable, and finally the entire workpiece is placed on the worktable, completing the workpiece feeding operation.

[0037] The circuit board processing equipment provided by the present invention includes the above-mentioned feeding and processing device and transfer device, which can realize automatic feeding and automatic processing of workpieces and improve work efficiency.

[0038] The automatic feeding method provided by this invention, based on the aforementioned circuit board processing equipment, can achieve automatic feeding and improve work efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0039] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the circuit board processing equipment provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0040] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the feeding and processing device provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0041] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the stop mechanism in the avoidance position provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0042] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the stop mechanism located at the stop position according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0043] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the pusher plate mechanism provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0044] Figure 6 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0045] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the transfer device provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0046] Figure 8 A schematic diagram of the feeding process provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0047] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the material feeding process provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0048] Figure label:

[0049] 100. Feeding and processing device; 200. Transfer device; 201. Frame; 202. Conveying mechanism; 300. Workpiece;

[0050] 1. Base; 11. Portal frame; 12. Guide rail; 13. Slider;

[0051] 2. Workbench; 21. Panel; 22. Pneumatic clamp; 23. Guide groove;

[0052] 3. Stopping mechanism; 31. Stopping drive component; 32. Stopping component;

[0053] 4. Material pushing and pressing plate mechanism; 41. Material pushing drive component; 42. Material pushing and pressing plate component; 421. Material pushing part; 422. Pressing plate part; 43. Pressing plate drive component; 44. Adapter component;

[0054] 5. Processing modules. Detailed Implementation

[0055] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. The components of the embodiments of the present invention described and shown in the accompanying drawings can generally be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0056] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the invention provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed invention, but merely to illustrate selected embodiments of the invention. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the invention without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of the invention.

[0057] It should be noted that similar labels and letters in the following figures indicate similar items. Therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent figures.

[0058] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship commonly used when the product of this invention is in use. They are used only for the convenience of describing the invention and for simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the invention. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third," etc., are used only to distinguish descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance. In the description of this invention, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0059] In the description of this invention, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "set" and "connection" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0060] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0061] Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0062] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the circuit board processing equipment provided by the present invention is shown. Figure 1 As shown, the circuit board processing equipment includes a feeding processing device 100 and a transfer device 200. The transfer device 200 is located at one end of the feeding direction of the feeding processing device 100 and is used for storing and placing the workpiece 300 to be processed. The feeding processing device 100 can process the workpiece 300 on it and can also cooperate with the transfer device 200 to realize the loading and unloading of the workpiece 300. Figure 1 The circuit board processing equipment can simultaneously transport and process multiple workpieces 300. Of course, in other embodiments, the circuit board processing equipment can also transport and process a single workpiece 300, which is not limited here.

[0063] It should be noted that "feeding direction" includes the loading direction and the unloading direction, which is opposite to the loading direction. Workpiece 300 is a production board for circuit boards.

[0064] Figure 2 It shows Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the feeding and processing device 100. (See diagram below.) Figure 2 As shown, the feeding and processing device 100 includes a base 1, a worktable 2, a stop mechanism 3 (not shown), a pusher plate mechanism 4 (not shown), and a processing module 5. The worktable 2 is movably mounted on the base 1, and the stop mechanism 3 is also mounted on the base 1. The worktable 2, the stop mechanism 3, and the transfer device 200 work together to load the workpiece 300. The pusher plate mechanism 4 is mounted on the worktable 2, and the worktable 2, the pusher plate mechanism 4, and the transfer device 200 work together to unload the workpiece 300. The processing module 5 is mounted on the base 1 and suspended on the worktable 2, and is used to process the workpiece 300 on the worktable 2. The processing module 5 can be a drilling module or a milling module; there is no limitation here. For example, the base 1 is made of marble.

[0065] Figure 2 In this process, the worktable 2 includes a base plate and a panel 21. The panel 21 is mounted on the base plate, and an air clamp 22 is provided between the two panels 21. The pin on the workpiece 300 is placed in the clamping groove of the air clamp 22. The clamping blocks on the air clamp 22 are pushed back and forth by a cylinder to clamp and release the pin, thereby achieving the positioning and fixing of the workpiece 300. Furthermore, the panel 21 is provided with multiple sensors to detect whether the workpiece 300 has moved into position. After the workpiece 300 moves into position, the air clamp 22 on one side of the panel 21 begins to clamp the pin on the workpiece 300, and the processing module 5 begins processing. For example, the panel 21 is provided with multiple sensors, which are distributed on both sides of the air clamp 22. When the workpiece 300 can cover the sensors, it indicates that the workpiece 300 has been positioned. After the workpiece 300 is in position, the pusher plate mechanism 4 begins to press the edge of the workpiece 300.

[0066] Figure 2In this design, a portal frame 11 is mounted on a base 1, and processing modules 5 are movably mounted on the crossbeam of the portal frame 11 via a guide rail assembly. Multiple processing modules 5 are spaced apart along a direction perpendicular to the feeding direction to process multiple workpieces 300. Correspondingly, multiple worktables 2 are spaced apart along a direction perpendicular to the feeding direction on the base 1, with each worktable 2 corresponding to a processing module 5, and each can be independently controlled to process multiple workpieces 300. Furthermore, the guide rail assembly includes guide rails 12 and multiple sliders 13. The guide rails 12 extend perpendicular to the feeding direction, and the sliders 13 are slidably mounted on the guide rails 12, serving as mounting points for the processing modules 5. Specifically, two rows of guide rails 12 are arranged side-by-side vertically. One side of each slider 13 has two sliding grooves that slidably engage with the guide rails 12, while the other side is used to mount the processing modules 5. This design ensures stable movement of the sliders 13 along the guide rails 12, guaranteeing the stability of the processing modules 5 and improving processing quality.

[0067] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the stop mechanism 3 provided by the present invention in the avoidance position is shown. Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the stop mechanism 3 provided by the present invention in the stop position is shown. Figures 3-4 As shown, the stop mechanism 3 is mounted on the crossbeam of the portal frame 11 and suspended above the worktable 2. The stop mechanism 3 includes a stop drive 31 and a stop 32. The stop drive 31 drives the stop 32 to move up and down in a direction perpendicular to the worktable 2, so that the stop 32 has a stop position that abuts against the workpiece 300 on the worktable 2 and a clearance position that avoids the workpiece 300 moving along the feeding direction on the worktable 2. When the stop 32 is in the stop position, the stop 32 is inserted between the clearance gap between the panel 21 and the air clamp 22, ensuring that the stop 32 can abut against the end of the workpiece 300 on the panel 21. Further, the stop mechanism 3 and the processing module 5 are respectively located on both sides of the portal frame 11 in the feeding direction. In other embodiments, the stop mechanism 3 and the processing module 5 are located on the same side of the portal frame 11 in the feeding direction. Of course, the stop mechanism 3 can also be set in other positions on the base 1, as long as the stop drive 31 can drive the stop 32 to have a stop position and a clearance position, and there is no limitation here. The stop drive 31 is not limited to a cylinder. When a motor with a lead screw and slide rail, a motor with a gear and rack, or a motor with a gear and chain is used, this function can also be achieved.

[0068] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the pusher platen mechanism 4 provided by the present invention is shown. Figure 5As shown, the pusher platen mechanism 4 includes a pusher drive 41, a pusher platen 42, a platen drive 43, and a connecting member 44. The pusher drive 41 is mounted on the worktable 2 and is used to drive the pusher platen 42 to move along the feeding direction, thereby pushing the workpiece 300 relative to the worktable 2. The platen drive 43 is used to drive the pusher platen 42 to rise and fall relative to the worktable 2, so that the pusher platen 42 presses the workpiece 300 on the worktable 2. Figure 5 In this configuration, the adapter 44 is connected to the output end of the pusher drive 41 and is used to install the pressure plate drive 43. The output end of the pressure plate drive 43 is connected to the pusher pressure plate 42. The pusher pressure plate 42 includes a pusher part 421 and a pressure plate part 422 arranged at an angle. The pusher part 421 is arranged perpendicularly to the worktable 2. The worktable 2 is provided with a guide groove 23 extending along the feeding direction. One end of the pusher part 421 passes through the guide groove 23 and is connected to the output end of the pressure plate drive 43. The other end is located above the worktable 2 and is connected to the pressure plate part 422. Figure 5 In this design, the pusher plate 42 uses a pin. The pin post serves as the pusher part 421, engaging with the end of the workpiece 300 to move it. The pin head serves as the pressure plate part 422, engaging with the upper surface of the workpiece 300 to press it firmly onto the worktable 2. During the pressing process, the pusher drive 41 moves along the feeding direction via the drive adapter 44 to align the workpiece 300. The pressure plate drive 43 drives the pusher plate 42 to rise and fall, pressing the workpiece 300 firmly onto the worktable 2 for easy positioning and processing by the processing module 5. During the pushing process, the pusher drive 41 moves along the feeding direction via the drive adapter 44 to perform the initial unloading operation of the workpiece 300. The pusher drive 41 is not limited to a pneumatic cylinder; an electric cylinder can also be used.

[0069] like Figure 6 Combination Figure 2 As shown, the worktable 2 is equipped with a pusher plate mechanism 4 on both sides of the feeding direction. The pusher drive 41 is located on the bottom surface of the worktable 2. The pusher plate 42 passes through the guide groove 23 and slides in cooperation with the guide groove 23. The end of the pusher plate 42 located below the worktable 2 is connected to the plate drive 43, and the end located above the worktable 2 can abut against the workpiece 300 on the worktable 2. Further, in other embodiments, the pusher plate mechanism 4 can also be provided on both sides of the worktable 2 perpendicular to the feeding direction. The pusher plate mechanism 4 on both sides perpendicular to the feeding direction is mainly used to press the workpiece 300 on the worktable 2.

[0070] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the structure of the transfer device 200 provided by the present invention is shown. For example... Figure 7As shown, the transfer device 200 includes a frame 201, a conveying mechanism 202, and a storage mechanism (not shown). The frame 201 is independently set on the base 1 and located on the side of the base 1 near the stop mechanism 3 in the feeding direction. The storage mechanism is located on the frame 201 and is used to buffer the workpieces 300. The conveying mechanism 202 is vertically mounted on the frame 201 and can dock with the worktable 2 on the base 1. The conveying mechanism 202 can be any of synchronous belt conveying, roller conveying, or belt conveying. Specifically, a vertically mounted material rack is set on the frame 201, and then the conveying mechanism 202 is set on the material rack, using a motor and screw to drive the material rack to move up and down. Of course, in other embodiments, other lifting drive methods can also be used to drive the material rack to move up and down. Furthermore, multiple layers of conveying mechanisms 202 arranged vertically are set on the frame 201, and each layer of conveying mechanism 202 can feed multiple workpieces 300.

[0071] This embodiment also provides an automatic feeding method, which realizes automatic loading and unloading of workpiece 300 based on the above-mentioned circuit board processing equipment.

[0072] Figure 8 A schematic diagram of the feeding and processing device 100 and the transfer device 200 working together to feed materials is shown. Figure 8 As shown, the feeding process includes the following steps:

[0073] S11. Connect the workbench 2 with the conveyor mechanism 202;

[0074] S12. Drive the conveying mechanism 202 to transfer the workpiece 300 on it to the worktable 2 along the feeding direction until part of the workpiece 300 is on the conveying mechanism 202 and part of it is on the worktable 2, and the center of gravity of the workpiece 300 is on the worktable 2.

[0075] S13. Move the worktable 2 to move the workpiece 300 in the upward direction until the stop 32 is located outside the workpiece 300.

[0076] S14. Move the stop member 32 downwards to the stop position;

[0077] S15. Move the worktable 2 in the downward direction. Since the stop 32 blocks the workpiece 300, the workpiece 300 moves relative to the worktable 2 until the entire workpiece 300 is located on the worktable 2.

[0078] S16. The pusher plate 42 presses the workpiece 300, and the stop 32 moves upward to the avoidance position.

[0079] To prevent the worktable 2 from colliding with the conveying mechanism 202 of the transfer device 200 during the movement, before step S15, the method further includes: moving the conveying mechanism 202 upward away from the worktable 2.

[0080] Taking the synchronous belt conveyor 202 as an example, the feeding process of this invention will be described. During the feeding process, the worktable 2 first moves to the position where it docks with the synchronous belt of the conveyor 202. Then, the synchronous belt rotates in the upward feeding direction. Due to the large friction between the synchronous belt and the workpiece 300, the workpiece 300 can move in the upward feeding direction together with the synchronous belt. When part of the workpiece 300 moves to the worktable 2, the contact area between the workpiece 300 and the synchronous belt of the conveyor 202 decreases, thus reducing the friction between the workpiece 300 and the synchronous belt of the conveyor 202. In addition, the friction between the workpiece 300 and the worktable 2 increases until the two friction forces are balanced. At this time, the workpiece 300 can no longer be pushed by the synchronous belt, and part of the workpiece 300 is on the worktable 2 and part is on the synchronous belt. At this time, the worktable 2 moves in the upward feeding direction and drives the workpiece 300 to move in the upward feeding direction until the stop member 32 of the stop mechanism 3 is located outside the workpiece 300. The conveyor 202 moves upward to above the worktable 2 to avoid collisions caused by the back-and-forth movement of the worktable 2. Then, the stop 32 is driven to move downward to a position that abuts against the end of the workpiece 300. The stop 32 corresponds to the clearance position between the panel 21 and the air clamp 22 on the worktable 2. Then, the worktable 2 moves in the downward direction. Under the blocking action of the stop 32, the workpiece 300 moves relative to the worktable 2, so that the workpiece 300 can be completely moved onto the worktable 2. When the sensor detects that the entire workpiece 300 is located on the panel 21 of the worktable 2, the air clamp 22 on the worktable 2 clamps the pin on the workpiece 300. Then, the pusher plate 42 on the periphery of the workpiece 300 presses the edge of the workpiece 300, and the stop 32 moves upward and retracts, completing the loading.

[0081] Figure 9 A schematic diagram illustrating the process of material feeding and processing device 100 and transfer device 200 working together to unload materials is shown. Figure 9 As shown, the material cutting process includes the following steps:

[0082] S21. Connect the conveyor mechanism 202 with the worktable 2;

[0083] S22. The pusher plate 42 pushes the workpiece 300 to move along the feeding direction until part of the workpiece 300 is on the worktable 2 and part of it is on the conveying mechanism 202, and the center of gravity of the workpiece 300 is on the conveying mechanism 202.

[0084] S23. The conveying mechanism 202 drives the workpiece 300 to continue moving along the feeding direction until the entire workpiece 300 is located on the conveying mechanism 202.

[0085] Taking the synchronous belt conveyor 202 as an example, the unloading process of the present invention will be described. During the unloading process, the conveyor 202 descends to the height of docking with the worktable 2. The worktable 2 moves in the unloading direction to the docking position with the synchronous belt of the conveyor 202. Then, the pusher plate 42 on the worktable 2 that is close to the conveyor 202 moves to the bottom of the worktable 2 to avoid the movement of the workpiece 300. The pusher plate 42 that is away from the conveyor 202 pushes the workpiece 300 towards the conveyor 202, i.e., in the unloading direction, so that part of the workpiece 300 moves onto the synchronous belt of the conveyor 202. Until the synchronous belt of the conveyor 202 is activated and can drive the workpiece 300 to continue moving onto the synchronous belt, the entire workpiece 300 is located on the synchronous belt of the conveyor 202, and the unloading is completed.

[0086] In the circuit board processing equipment provided by this invention, the worktable 2 of the feeding processing device 100 has no transmission device. The loading and unloading actions are completed by means of the synchronous belt on the conveying mechanism 202, the stop mechanism 3 of the feeding processing device 100, and the pusher plate mechanism 4. This achieves the same loading and unloading function as adding a synchronous belt mechanism to the worktable 2, and the structure is more compact. For batch processing equipment such as circuit board drilling and forming, the functional hardware cost is lower, maintenance is more convenient, and cylinder control is simple and stable. Furthermore, synchronous belt mechanisms are relatively large and often need to be pre-configured on the equipment. For equipment not configured, subsequent modifications are impossible, reducing equipment compatibility. In contrast, the loading and unloading device of this invention offers flexible configuration and diverse methods.

[0087] Note that the above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and the technical principles employed. Those skilled in the art will understand that the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments described herein, and various obvious changes, readjustments, and substitutions can be made without departing from the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, although the present invention has been described in detail through the above embodiments, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and may include many other equivalent embodiments without departing from the concept of the present invention, the scope of which is determined by the scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. A material feeding and processing apparatus, characterized by, The device comprises: a base (1) provided with a door-shaped frame (11) comprising a crossbeam; a workbench (2) movably arranged on the base (1) along a feeding direction for interfacing with a transfer device (200); a machining module (5) movably arranged on the crossbeam through a guide rail assembly and suspended above the workbench (2), the machining module (5) being used for machining a workpiece (300) on the workbench (2); a stop mechanism (3) arranged on the crossbeam and suspended above the workbench (2), the stop mechanism (3) comprising a stop driving member (31) and a stop member (32), the stop driving member (31) being used for driving the stop member (32) to move so that the stop member (32) has a stop position for abutting against an end of the workpiece (300) on the workbench (2) and a avoiding position for avoiding the movement of the workpiece (300) on the workbench (2) along the feeding direction.

2. The material feeding and processing apparatus of claim 1, wherein The feeding and machining device further comprises a pushing and pressing plate mechanism (4), the pushing and pressing plate mechanism (4) comprising a pushing driving member (41) and a pushing and pressing plate member (42), the pushing driving member (41) being arranged on the workbench (2) and used for driving the pushing and pressing plate member (42) to move along the feeding direction so as to push the workpiece (300) to move relative to the workbench (2).

3. The material feeding and processing apparatus of claim 2, wherein The workbench (2) is provided with a guide groove (23) extending along the feeding direction, the pushing driving member (41) is arranged on the bottom surface of the workbench (2), the pushing and pressing plate member (42) passes through the guide groove (23) and is in sliding fit with the guide groove (23), one end of the pushing and pressing plate member (42) located below the workbench (2) is in transmission connection with the pushing driving member (41), and the other end of the pushing and pressing plate member (42) located above the workbench (2) can abut against the upper surface of the workpiece (300) on the workbench (2).

4. The material feeding and processing apparatus of claim 3, wherein The pushing and pressing plate mechanism (4) further comprises a pressing plate driving member (43), the pressing plate driving member (43) being used for driving the pushing and pressing plate member (42) to ascend and descend relative to the workbench (2) so that the pushing and pressing plate member (42) presses the workpiece (300) on the workbench (2) tightly on the workbench (2).

5. The material feeding and processing apparatus of claim 4, wherein, The pushing and pressing plate member (42) comprises a pushing portion (421) and a pressing plate portion (422) arranged at an included angle, the pushing portion (421) is arranged perpendicularly to the workbench (2), one end of the pushing portion (421) is in transmission connection with the output end of the pressing plate driving member (43) by passing through the guide groove (23), and the other end of the pushing portion (421) is located above the workbench (2) and connected with the pressing plate portion (422).

6. The material feeding and processing apparatus of claim 4, wherein The pushing and pressing plate mechanism (4) further comprises an adapter (44), the adapter (44) is connected with the output end of the pushing driving member (41) and used for mounting the pressing plate driving member (43), and the output end of the pressing plate driving member (43) is connected with the pushing and pressing plate member (42).

7. The material feeding and processing apparatus of claim 2, wherein The workbench (2) comprises a bottom plate and a panel (21), the bottom plate is movably arranged on the base (1), and the panel (21) is provided with a sensor for detecting whether the workpiece (300) is moved to a position.

8. The material feeding and processing apparatus according to any one of claims 2-7, wherein, The stop driving member (31) is used for driving the stop member (32) to ascend or descend in a direction perpendicular to the workbench (2).

9. The material feeding and processing apparatus of claim 8, wherein, The processing module (5) and the stop mechanism (3) are respectively located on two sides of the portal frame (11) of the base (1) in the feeding direction; or The processing module (5) and the stop mechanism (3) are located on the same side of the portal frame (11) of the base (1) in the feeding direction.

10. A circuit board processing apparatus characterized by comprising: The circuit board processing equipment comprises the feeding and processing device as claimed in any one of claims 1-9, and further comprises a transfer device (200), the transfer device (200) comprises a rack (201) and a conveying mechanism (202), the rack (201) is arranged independently of the base (1) and located on a side of the base (1) close to the stop mechanism (3) in the feeding direction, and the conveying mechanism (202) is arranged on the rack (201) in a liftable manner, and the conveying mechanism (202) can be docked with the workbench (2) on the base (1).

11. An automatic feeding method characterized by, The circuit board processing equipment based on claim 10, the automatic feeding method comprises a feeding step, and the feeding step comprises the following steps: S11, the workbench (2) is docked with the conveying mechanism (202); S12, the conveying mechanism (202) drives the workpiece (300) thereon to move to the workbench (2) in a feeding direction until a part of the workpiece (300) is located on the conveying mechanism (202) and a part of the workpiece (300) is located on the workbench (2), and the center of gravity of the workpiece (300) is located on the workbench (2); S13, the workbench (2) drives the workpiece (300) to move in the feeding direction until the stop member (32) is located outside the workpiece (300); S14, the stop member (32) is moved downward to a stop position; S15, the workbench (2) is moved in a discharging direction, and the workpiece (300) moves relative to the workbench (2) due to the resistance of the stop member (32) to the workpiece (300) until the workpiece (300) is located on the workbench (2) as a whole.

12. The automatic feeding method according to claim 11, wherein Before step S15, the conveying mechanism (202) is further moved upward away from the workbench (2).

13. The automatic feeding method according to claim 11, wherein The feeding and processing device in the circuit board processing equipment further comprises a pushing and pressing plate member (42), and after step S15, the pushing and pressing plate member (42) is further used to press the workpiece (300), and the stop member (32) is moved upward to a avoiding position.

14. The automatic feeding method according to claim 11, wherein The feeding and processing device in the circuit board processing equipment further comprises a pushing and pressing plate member (42), and the automatic feeding method comprises a discharging step, and the discharging step comprises the following steps: S21, the conveying mechanism (202) is docked with the workbench (2); S22, the pushing plate (42) pushes the workpiece (300) to move along the unloading direction until a part of the workpiece (300) is located on the workbench (2), a part of the workpiece (300) is located on the conveying mechanism (202), and the center of gravity of the workpiece (300) is located on the conveying mechanism (202); S23, the conveying mechanism (202) drives the workpiece (300) to continue to move along the unloading direction until the workpiece (300) is located on the conveying mechanism (202) as a whole.

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