Dispensing apparatus

Abstract

This application discloses a dispensing device, applied in the field of dispensing technology, comprising: a conveying assembly for driving the product to be dispensed to move; a main shaft drive assembly including a main shaft and a main shaft drive device, the main shaft being disposed above the conveying assembly; a driven shaft drive assembly including a driven shaft and a driven shaft drive device, the driven shaft being slidably disposed on the main shaft, the main shaft drive device being used to drive the driven shaft to reciprocate along the main shaft; and a dispensing device slidably disposed on the driven shaft, the driven shaft drive device being used to drive the dispensing device to reciprocate along the driven shaft, the main shaft and the driven shaft being arranged parallel to each other. In this embodiment, the main shaft drive device drives the driven shaft to maintain constant motion, and the driven shaft drive device drives the dispensing device to reciprocate, thereby enabling continuous dispensing at multiple dispensing positions, including single-point dispensing at multiple dispensing locations and continuous dispensing at multiple points within the same dispensing position, further improving the working efficiency and service life of the dispensing device.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of dispensing technology, and more specifically to a dispensing device. Background Technology

[0002] Dispensing equipment is a widely used process device in the electronics manufacturing industry. In existing technology, dispensing equipment has a main shaft, with the dispensing device mounted on it. During the transport of the product to be dispensed, the main shaft drive typically moves the dispensing device along the main shaft according to the product's position, adjusting its position and controlling it to stop above the dispensing point on the product. Single or multiple dispensing passes are then performed at that point. This type of equipment requires repeated starting and stopping of the dispensing device, which can easily cause equipment damage and is time-consuming, resulting in low dispensing efficiency. Therefore, improving the working efficiency of dispensing equipment is a pressing issue that needs to be addressed. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This application provides a dispensing device that can effectively improve the service life and working efficiency of the dispensing device.

[0004] This application provides a dispensing device, including a control module and a conveying assembly. The conveying assembly is used to drive the product to be dispensed to move. The control module is connected to the conveying assembly. The dispensing device further includes:

[0005] A spindle drive assembly, comprising a spindle and a spindle drive device, wherein the spindle is disposed above the conveying assembly and the spindle drive device is connected to the control module;

[0006] The slave shaft drive assembly includes a slave shaft and a slave shaft drive device. The slave shaft is slidably disposed on the main shaft. The slave shaft drive device is connected to the control module. The main shaft drive device is used to drive the slave shaft to reciprocate along the main shaft.

[0007] A dispensing device is slidably mounted on the slave shaft. The dispensing device is connected to the control module. The slave shaft drive device is used to drive the dispensing device to reciprocate along the slave shaft. The main shaft is arranged parallel to the slave shaft.

[0008] The dispensing equipment provided in this application has at least the following beneficial effects: During the operation of the dispensing equipment, the driven shaft is slidably mounted on the main shaft. When a product to be dispensed is detected on the conveying assembly, the main shaft drive device drives the driven shaft to move along the main shaft, while the driven shaft drive device drives the dispensing device to move in the opposite direction along the driven shaft. At this time, while the main shaft drive device continues to drive in the previous driving direction, the driven shaft drive device drives in the opposite direction, thereby making the dispensing device and the dispensing position of the product to be dispensed relatively stationary. This allows the dispensing device to perform single or multiple dispensing operations on the dispensing position of the product to be dispensed. After dispensing is completed, the driven shaft drive device drives in the forward direction, causing the dispensing device to return to its original position on the driven shaft. Through the above arrangement, the main shaft drive device does not need to repeatedly start and stop the driven shaft during the dispensing process, which can improve the service life and working efficiency of the dispensing equipment. In this embodiment, the spindle drive device drives the slave shaft to maintain constant motion, and the slave shaft drive device drives the dispensing device to reciprocate, thereby enabling continuous dispensing of single points at multiple dispensing positions as well as continuous dispensing of multiple points at the same dispensing position, further improving the working efficiency and service life of the dispensing equipment.

[0009] According to some embodiments of this application, the slave axis includes multiple parallel X-axis slide rails, the slave axis drive device includes an X-axis drive mechanism, the multiple X-axis slide rails are arranged parallel to the driving direction of the conveying assembly driving the product to be dispensed, the main shaft drive assembly also includes a first mounting bracket, the first mounting bracket is slidably connected to the main shaft, the X-axis slide rails are disposed on the first mounting bracket, the dispensing device is disposed on the X-axis slide rails, the X-axis drive mechanism is connected to the control module, and the X-axis drive mechanism is used to drive the dispensing device to reciprocate along the X-axis slide rails.

[0010] According to some embodiments of this application, the X-axis drive mechanism includes a first servo motor, a first transmission mechanism, and a first lead screw and nut mechanism. The first servo motor is disposed above the first mounting bracket and is connected to the control module. The first lead screw and nut mechanism is disposed on the first mounting bracket and is disposed between the two X-axis slide rails. The two ends of the first transmission mechanism are respectively connected to the first servo motor and the first lead screw and nut mechanism. The first lead screw and nut mechanism is connected to the dispensing device.

[0011] According to some embodiments of this application, the driven assembly further includes multiple parallel Y-axis slide rails, a Y-axis drive mechanism, a first mounting plate, a second mounting bracket, and a second mounting plate. The multiple Y-axis slide rails are arranged along the horizontal and vertical directions of the X-axis slide rails. The first mounting plate is slidably connected to the X-axis slide rails. The X-axis drive mechanism is used to drive the first mounting plate to reciprocate along the X-axis slide rails. One end of the second mounting bracket is connected to the first mounting plate, and the multiple Y-axis slide rails are arranged on the second mounting bracket. The second mounting plate is slidably connected to the Y-axis slide rails. The dispensing device is arranged on the second mounting plate. The Y-axis drive mechanism is connected to the control module and is used to drive the second mounting plate to move along the Y-axis slide rails.

[0012] According to some embodiments of this application, the Y-axis drive mechanism includes a second servo motor, a second transmission mechanism, and a second lead screw and nut mechanism. The second servo motor is disposed on the side of the second mounting bracket away from the Y-axis slide rail. The second servo motor is connected to the control module. The second lead screw and nut mechanism is disposed on the second mounting bracket, and multiple Y-axis slide rails are respectively disposed between two Y-axis slide rails by the second lead screw and nut mechanism. The second transmission mechanism is disposed on the first mounting plate, and both ends of the second transmission mechanism are respectively connected to the second servo motor and the second lead screw and nut mechanism. The second mounting plate is disposed on the second lead screw and nut mechanism.

[0013] According to some embodiments of this application, the dispensing device is provided in two parts, namely a first dispensing mechanism and a second dispensing mechanism. The first dispensing mechanism is disposed on the second mounting plate, and the second dispensing mechanism is disposed on the first mounting bracket. The Y-axis driving mechanism is used to drive the first dispensing mechanism and the second dispensing mechanism to move away from or closer to each other.

[0014] According to some embodiments of this application, the driven shaft assembly further includes a first housing, which is connected to the first mounting plate. The driven shaft and the driven shaft drive device are both disposed inside the first housing, and the other end of the second mounting bracket is connected to the inner sidewall of the first housing.

[0015] According to some embodiments of this application, a first position sensor is provided on the first mounting bracket, which is used to detect the position of the first mounting plate; a second position sensor is provided on the second mounting bracket, which is used to detect the position of the second mounting plate; and both the first position sensor and the second position sensor are connected to the control module.

[0016] According to some embodiments of this application, the dispensing equipment further includes a frame and a second housing, the second housing being disposed above the frame, the conveying assembly, the spindle drive assembly, the driven shaft drive assembly, the dispensing device, and the control module being disposed above the frame, and the conveying assembly, the spindle drive assembly, the driven shaft drive assembly, the dispensing device, and the control module being disposed inside the second housing.

[0017] According to some embodiments of this application, the dispensing equipment further includes a mounting rod and a display operation device. The mounting rod is disposed on one side of the frame, and the display operation device is rotatably connected to the mounting rod and connected to the control module.

[0018] Additional aspects and advantages of this application will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of this application. Attached Figure Description

[0019] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or related technologies will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the dispensing equipment provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a top view of the dispensing device provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the connection between the slave shaft drive assembly and the main shaft drive assembly of the dispensing equipment provided in this application embodiment;

[0023] Figure 4 This is another schematic diagram showing the connection between the slave shaft drive assembly and the main shaft drive assembly of the dispensing equipment provided in this application embodiment;

[0024] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the driven component of the dispensing device provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0025] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the Y-axis slide rail and Y-axis drive mechanism of the dispensing equipment provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0026] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the X-axis slide rail and X-axis drive mechanism of the dispensing equipment provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0027] Figure 8 This is another structural schematic diagram of the X-axis slide rail and X-axis drive mechanism of the dispensing equipment provided in the embodiments of this application.

[0028] Figure label:

[0029] Conveyor assembly 100;

[0030] Spindle drive assembly 200; X-axis linear module 210; Y-axis linear module 220; Z-axis linear module 230;

[0031] Driven assembly 300; X-axis slide rail 311; X-axis drive mechanism 312; first mounting bracket 313; first servo motor 314; first transmission mechanism 315; first lead screw and nut mechanism 316; Y-axis slide rail 321; Y-axis drive mechanism 322; second mounting bracket 323; second servo motor 324; second transmission mechanism 325; second lead screw and nut mechanism 326; first mounting plate 331; second mounting plate 332; first housing 330; first position sensor 341; second position sensor 342;

[0032] Dispensing device 400; First dispensing mechanism 410; Second dispensing mechanism 420;

[0033] Frame 510; second housing 520; mounting rod 531; display and operation device 532. Detailed Implementation

[0034] In the following description, specific details such as particular system architectures and techniques are set forth for illustrative purposes and not for limitation, in order to provide a thorough understanding of the embodiments of this application. However, those skilled in the art will understand that the embodiments of this application can also be implemented in other embodiments without these specific details. In other instances, detailed descriptions of well-known systems, apparatuses, circuits, and methods are omitted so as not to obscure the description of the embodiments of this application with unnecessary detail.

[0035] It should be noted that although a logical order is shown in the flowchart, in some cases, the steps shown or described may be performed in a different order than that shown in the flowchart. The terms "first," "second," etc., in the specification, claims, and the aforementioned drawings are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence.

[0036] It should also be understood that references to "one embodiment" or "some embodiments" in the specification of embodiments of this application mean that one or more embodiments of this application include a specific feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment. Therefore, the phrases "in one embodiment," "in some embodiments," "in other embodiments," "in still other embodiments," etc., appearing in different parts of this specification do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, but rather mean "one or more, but not all, embodiments," unless otherwise specifically emphasized. The terms "comprising," "including," "having," and variations thereof mean "including but not limited to," unless otherwise specifically emphasized.

[0037] In the description of this application, terms such as greater than, less than, and exceeding are understood to exclude the stated number, while terms such as above, below, and within are understood to include the stated number. The use of terms like "first" and "second" is merely for distinguishing technical features and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, the quantity of indicated technical features, or the sequential relationship between indicated technical features. It should be understood that directional descriptions, such as "up," "down," "front," "back," "left," and "right," indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. These are solely for the convenience of describing this application 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 this application.

[0038] Dispensing equipment is a widely used process device in the electronics manufacturing industry. In existing technology, dispensing equipment has a main shaft, with the dispensing device mounted on it. During the transport of the product to be dispensed, the main shaft drive typically moves the dispensing device along the main shaft according to the product's position, adjusting its position and controlling it to stop above the designated dispensing area on the product. This allows for single or multiple dispensing operations. However, this method requires repeated starting and stopping of the dispensing device, which can easily damage the equipment and is time-consuming, resulting in low dispensing efficiency. Therefore, improving the working efficiency of dispensing equipment is a pressing issue that needs to be addressed.

[0039] Based on this, this application provides a dispensing device that drives the slave shaft to always be in motion via a main shaft drive device, and drives the dispensing device to move back and forth via a slave shaft drive device, thereby enabling continuous dispensing of single points at multiple dispensing positions as well as continuous dispensing of multiple points at the same dispensing position, further improving the working efficiency and service life of the dispensing device.

[0040] The embodiments of this application will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0041] Reference Figures 1 to 8 This application provides a dispensing device, which includes a conveying assembly 100, a spindle drive assembly 200, a slave drive assembly 300, a dispensing device 400, and a control module.

[0042] The conveying assembly 100 is used to drive the product to be dispensed to move, and the control module is connected to the conveying assembly 100.

[0043] The spindle drive assembly 200 includes a spindle and a spindle drive device. The spindle is positioned above the conveying assembly 100, and the spindle drive device is connected to the control module.

[0044] The slave shaft drive assembly 300 includes a slave shaft and a slave shaft drive device. The slave shaft is slidably mounted on the main shaft. The slave shaft drive device is connected to the control module. The main shaft drive device is used to drive the slave shaft to reciprocate along the main shaft.

[0045] The dispensing device 400 is slidably mounted on the slave shaft. The dispensing device 400 is connected to the control module. The slave shaft drive device is used to drive the dispensing device 400 to reciprocate along the slave shaft. The main shaft and the slave shaft are arranged parallel to each other.

[0046] It should be noted that during the operation of the dispensing equipment, the driven shaft is slidably mounted on the main shaft. When a product to be dispensed is detected on the conveying assembly 100, the main shaft drive device drives the driven shaft to move along the main shaft. Simultaneously, the driven shaft drive device drives the dispensing device 400 to move in the opposite direction along the driven shaft. At this time, while the main shaft drive device continues to drive in the previous driving direction, the driven shaft drive device drives in the opposite direction, thereby making the dispensing device and the dispensing position of the product relatively stationary. This allows the dispensing device 400 to perform single or multiple dispensing operations on the product's dispensing position. After dispensing is completed, the driven shaft drive device drives in the forward direction, causing the dispensing device to return to its original position on the driven shaft. Through this configuration, the main shaft drive device does not need to repeatedly start and stop the driven shaft during the dispensing process, which improves the service life and working efficiency of the dispensing equipment. In this embodiment, the spindle drive device drives the slave shaft to maintain constant motion, and the slave shaft drive device drives the dispensing device 400 to reciprocate, thereby enabling continuous dispensing of single points at multiple dispensing positions as well as continuous dispensing of multiple points at the same dispensing position, further improving the working efficiency and service life of the dispensing equipment.

[0047] It should be noted that the control module is connected to the conveyor assembly 100, the main spindle drive, the driven spindle drive, and the dispensing device 400. The control module can control the conveyor assembly 100 to drive the product to be dispensed to move, and it can also control the main spindle drive and the driven spindle drive to drive the dispensing device to move. Furthermore, the control module can control the dispensing device 400 to dispense glue at the designated dispensing position on the product. Additionally, the control module can determine the relationship between the dispensing position on the product and the dispensing device 400 based on the operating parameters of the conveyor assembly 100, the main spindle drive, and the driven spindle drive, and control the dispensing device 400 to perform dispensing based on this relationship.

[0048] It should be noted that, since the length of the slave shaft is less than that of the main shaft, the slave shaft drive device can only drive the dispensing device 400 to move within a small range, while the main shaft drive assembly 200 can drive the dispensing device 400 to move within a large range. In this application, the main shaft drive device drives the slave shaft, that is, drives the dispensing device 400 to move between multiple dispensing positions, while the slave shaft drives the dispensing device 400 to reciprocate around a single dispensing position, so as to achieve non-stop dispensing and improve the working efficiency of the dispensing equipment.

[0049] It should be noted that the main shaft includes a linear module set in the direction of movement of the product to be dispensed. Assuming that the direction of movement of the product to be dispensed is the X direction, that is, the conveying component 100 is set in the X-axis direction, the main shaft includes an X-axis linear module 210. The X-axis linear module 210 is set in the direction of movement of the product to be dispensed, and the slave shaft is slidably set on the X-axis linear module 210. The main shaft drive device can drive the slave shaft to reciprocate along the X direction, and the slave shaft drive device can drive the dispensing device 400 to reciprocate along the X-axis in the X direction.

[0050] It should be noted that, assuming the movement direction of the product to be dispensed is the X direction, the spindle drive assembly 200 also includes a Y-axis linear module 220, a Z-axis linear module 230, and a linear module drive device. The Y-axis linear module 220 is set perpendicular to the X-axis linear module 210 in the horizontal direction, and the Z-axis linear module 230 is set perpendicular to the X-axis linear module 210 and the Y-axis linear module 220 in the vertical direction. The Y-axis linear module 220 can significantly adjust the position of the dispensing device 400 in the Y-axis direction, while the Z-axis linear module 230 is used to adjust the vertical distance between the dispensing device 400 and the conveying assembly 100, i.e., the dispensing position. Specifically, the Y-axis linear module 220 includes two slide rails, which are respectively disposed on both sides of the frame 510 of the dispensing device. The X-axis linear module 210 is disposed between the two slide rails, and the Z-axis linear module 230 is disposed on the X-axis linear module 210. The X-axis linear module 210 is slidably connected to the Y-axis linear module 220, and the Z-axis linear module 230 is slidably connected to the X-axis linear module 210. The linear module drive device can drive the X-axis linear module 210 to move along the Y-axis linear module 220 to realize the movement of the slave axis, i.e., the dispensing device 400, in the Y direction. The linear module drive device can also drive the slave axis to move along the Z-axis linear module 230 to realize the movement of the slave axis in the Z direction. In addition, the spindle drive device drives the Z-axis linear module 230 to slide along the X-axis linear module 210 to realize the reciprocating motion of the slave axis in the X direction.

[0051] It should be noted that the X-axis defined in this application is based on the conveying direction of the product to be dispensed, that is, the conveying direction of the product to be dispensed is set as the X-axis.

[0052] Understandably, referring to Figures 3 to 6 The driven shaft includes multiple parallel X-axis slide rails 311, and the driven shaft drive device includes an X-axis drive mechanism 312. The multiple X-axis slide rails 311 are arranged parallel to the driving direction of the conveying assembly 100 driving the product to be dispensed. The main shaft drive assembly 200 also includes a first mounting bracket 313, which is slidably connected to the main shaft. The X-axis slide rails 311 are mounted on the first mounting bracket 313. The dispensing device 400 is mounted on the X-axis slide rails 311. The X-axis drive mechanism 312 is connected to the control module and is used to drive the dispensing device 400 to reciprocate along the X-axis slide rails 311.

[0053] It should be noted that the first mounting bracket 313 is slidably connected to the main shaft, and the X-axis slide rail 311 and the X-axis drive mechanism 312 are mounted on the first mounting bracket 313. The first mounting bracket 313 provides a mounting base for the X-axis slide rail 311 and the X-axis drive mechanism 312. The X-axis slide rail 311 serves as a guide, and the X-axis drive mechanism 312 can drive the dispensing device 400 to move along the X-axis slide rail 311.

[0054] It should be noted that the control module is connected to the X-axis drive mechanism to drive the dispensing device 400 to reciprocate along the X-axis slide rail 311.

[0055] It should be noted that the shape of the first mounting bracket 313 can be set according to actual needs, such as the first mounting bracket 313 can be set as a rectangular plate, an irregular plate, etc.

[0056] It should be noted that the number of X-axis slide rails 311 can be set according to actual needs, and multiple X-axis slide rails 311 are distributed at intervals along a direction perpendicular to the X-axis.

[0057] Understandably, referring to Figure 6 The X-axis drive mechanism 312 includes a first servo motor 314, a first transmission mechanism 315, and a first lead screw and nut mechanism 316. The first servo motor 314 is located above the first mounting bracket 313 and is connected to the control module. The first lead screw and nut mechanism 316 is located on the first mounting bracket 313 and is located between two X-axis slide rails 311. The two ends of the first transmission mechanism 315 are connected to the first servo motor 314 and the first lead screw and nut mechanism 316, respectively. The first lead screw and nut mechanism 316 is connected to the dispensing device 400.

[0058] It should be noted that the X-axis drive mechanism 312 includes a first servo motor 314, a first transmission mechanism 315, and a first lead screw and nut mechanism 316. The first servo motor 314 is disposed above the first mounting bracket 313, and one end of the first servo motor 314 is connected to the first transmission mechanism 315. The other end of the first transmission mechanism 315 is connected to the first lead screw and nut mechanism 316. The first lead screw and nut mechanism 316 is disposed on the first mounting bracket 313 along the movement direction of the product to be dispensed. Therefore, the first transmission mechanism 315 is disposed on one side of the first mounting bracket 313 to connect the first servo motor 314 and the first lead screw and nut mechanism 316. The dispensing device 400 is disposed at the output end of the first lead screw and nut mechanism 316. The first servo motor 314 drives the rotating component to work, thereby driving the first lead screw and nut mechanism 316 to drive the dispensing device 400 to move along the X-axis slide rail 311.

[0059] It should be noted that the first transmission mechanism 315 includes two gears, which are driven by a belt. One gear is connected to the output end of the first servo motor 314, and the other gear is connected to the first lead screw and nut mechanism 316. In some embodiments, the first transmission mechanism 315 can also be configured as a chain transmission mechanism, establishing the transmission between the first servo motor 314 and the first lead screw and nut mechanism 316 through a chain.

[0060] It should be noted that the first lead screw and nut mechanism 316 is a screw transmission mechanism. The first lead screw and nut mechanism 316 is mainly used to convert the rotational motion of the first transmission mechanism 315 into linear motion, so as to drive the dispensing device 400 to move along the Y-direction slide rail 321.

[0061] It should be noted that the number of X-axis slide rails 311 can be set according to actual needs. The arrangement of X-axis slide rails 311 can ensure the stability of the dispensing device 400 during movement. In addition, to further maintain the stability of the dispensing device 400 during movement, multiple X-axis slide rails 311 can be symmetrically arranged on both sides of the first lead screw nut mechanism 316.

[0062] It should be noted that in this embodiment, there are two X-axis slide rails 311, which are respectively located on both sides of the first lead screw nut mechanism 316. At this time, the middle area of ​​the first mounting frame 313 is lower than the two sides, the first lead screw nut mechanism 316 is located in the middle area of ​​the first mounting frame 313, and the two X-axis slide rails 311 are located at higher positions on both sides of the first mounting frame 313. This allows the first lead screw nut mechanism 316 and the X-axis slide rails 311 to be located on the same mounting plane, making the connection between the dispensing device 400 and the X-axis slide rails 311 more stable.

[0063] Understandably, referring to Figures 3 to 5 as well as Figure 7 , Figure 8 The drive assembly also includes multiple parallel Y-axis slide rails 321, a Y-axis drive mechanism 322, a first mounting plate 331, a second mounting bracket 323, and a second mounting plate 332. The multiple Y-axis slide rails 321 are arranged horizontally and vertically along the X-axis slide rails 311. The first mounting plate 331 is slidably connected to the X-axis slide rails 311. The X-axis drive mechanism 312 is used to drive the first mounting plate 331 to move back and forth along the X-axis slide rails 311. One end of the second mounting bracket 323 is connected to the first mounting plate 331, and the multiple Y-axis slide rails 321 are arranged on the second mounting bracket 323. The second mounting plate 332 is slidably connected to the Y-axis slide rails 321. A dispensing device 400 is arranged on the second mounting plate 332. The Y-axis drive mechanism 322 is connected to the control module and is used to drive the second mounting plate 332 to move along the Y-axis slide rails 321.

[0064] It should be noted that the first mounting plate 331 is slidably connected to the X-axis slide rail 311, one end of the second mounting bracket 323 is connected to the first mounting plate 331, and the second mounting bracket 323 is vertically mounted on the first mounting plate 331 in the vertical direction. The Y-axis slide rail 311 is mounted on the second mounting bracket 323, and multiple Y-axis slide rails 321 are arranged along the horizontal and vertical directions of the X-axis slide rail 311. The second mounting plate 332 is slidably connected to the Y-axis slide rail 321, and the dispensing device 400 is mounted on the second mounting plate 332. The Y-axis drive mechanism 322 is used to drive the second mounting plate 332 to move along the Y-axis slide rail 321. That is, the dispensing device 400 is mounted on the Y-axis slide rail 321 through the second mounting plate 332, and the Y-axis drive mechanism 322 is used to drive the dispensing device 400 to move along the Y-axis slide rail 321 when the second mounting plate 332 moves along the Y-axis slide rail 321. The configuration of the first mounting plate 331 and the second mounting bracket 323 provides a mounting base for the Y-axis slide rail 321 and the Y-axis drive mechanism 322.

[0065] It should be noted that the control module is connected to the Y-axis drive mechanism 322 to drive the second mounting plate 332 to move along the Y-axis slide rail 321.

[0066] It should be noted that the X-axis drive mechanism 312 can drive the first mounting plate 331 to move along the X-axis slide rail 311, thereby driving the Y-axis slide rail 321 to move along the X-axis slide rail 311, and thus driving the dispensing device 400 to move along the X-axis slide rail 311.

[0067] It should be noted that the shape of the second mounting bracket 323 can be set according to actual needs, such as the second mounting bracket 323 can be set as a rectangular plate or an irregular plate.

[0068] It should be noted that when a change in the position of the dispensing point of the product to be dispensed in the Y-axis direction is detected, the dispensing device 400 can be driven to move along the Y-axis slide bar by the Y-axis drive mechanism 322 so that the dispensing device 400 is positioned above the dispensing point of the product to be dispensed.

[0069] It should be noted that the number of Y-axis slide rails 321 can be set according to actual needs, and multiple Y-axis slide rails 321 are distributed at intervals along a direction perpendicular to the Y-axis.

[0070] Understandably, referring to Figure 7 and Figure 8The Y-axis drive mechanism 322 includes a second servo motor 324, a second transmission mechanism 325, and a second lead screw and nut mechanism 326. The second servo motor 324 is located on the side of the second mounting bracket 323 away from the Y-axis slide rail 321. The second servo motor (324) is connected to the control module. The second lead screw and nut mechanism 326 is located on the second mounting bracket 323, and multiple Y-axis slide rails 321 are respectively located between two Y-axis slide rails. The second transmission mechanism 325 is located on the first mounting plate 331. The two ends of the second transmission mechanism 325 are respectively connected to the second servo motor 324 and the second lead screw and nut mechanism 326. The second mounting plate 332 is located on the second lead screw and nut mechanism 326.

[0071] It should be noted that the Y-axis drive mechanism 322 includes a second servo motor 324, a second transmission mechanism 325, and a second lead screw and nut mechanism 326. The second servo motor 324 is located on the side of the second mounting bracket 323 away from the Y-axis slide rail 321, and is also located on the side of the first mounting plate 331 away from the X-axis slide rail 311. The second lead screw and nut mechanism 326 is mounted on the second mounting bracket 323, and multiple Y-axis slide rails 321 are respectively located on both sides of the second lead screw and nut mechanism 326. That is, the second servo motor 324 and the second lead screw and nut mechanism 326 are respectively mounted on the second mounting bracket 323. On both sides, the second transmission mechanism 325 is disposed on the side of the first mounting plate 331 near the X-axis slide rail 311. One end of the second transmission mechanism 325 is connected to the output end of the second servo motor 324, and the other end of the second transmission mechanism 325 is connected to the second lead screw and nut mechanism 326. The second lead screw and nut mechanism 326 is connected to the dispensing device 400 through the second mounting plate 332. The second servo motor 324 drives the second transmission mechanism 325 to drive the second lead screw and nut mechanism 326 to work, thereby driving the second mounting plate 332 to move along the Y-axis slide rail 321, and then driving the dispensing device 400 to move along the Y-axis slide rail 321.

[0072] It should be noted that the second transmission mechanism 325 includes two gears, which are driven by a belt. One gear is connected to the output end of the second servo motor 324, and the other gear is connected to the second transmission mechanism 325. In some embodiments, the second transmission mechanism 325 may also be configured as a chain transmission mechanism, establishing the transmission between the second servo motor 324 and the second lead screw and nut mechanism 326 through a chain.

[0073] It should be noted that the second lead screw and nut mechanism 326 is a screw transmission mechanism. The second lead screw and nut mechanism 326 is mainly used to convert the rotational motion of the second transmission mechanism 325 into linear motion, so as to drive the dispensing device 400 to move along the Y-direction slide rail 321.

[0074] It should be noted that the number of Y-axis slide rails 321 can be set according to actual needs. The arrangement of Y-axis slide rails 321 can ensure the stability of the dispensing device 400 during movement. In addition, to further maintain the stability of the dispensing device 400 during movement, multiple Y-axis slide rails 321 can be symmetrically arranged on both sides of the second lead screw nut mechanism 326.

[0075] It should be noted that in this embodiment, there are two Y-axis slide rails 321, which are respectively located on both sides of the second lead screw nut mechanism 326. At this time, the middle area of ​​the second mounting bracket 323 is lower than the two sides, the second lead screw nut mechanism 326 is located in the middle area of ​​the second mounting bracket 323, and the two Y-axis slide rails 321 are located at higher positions on both sides of the second mounting bracket 323. This allows the second lead screw nut mechanism 326 and the Y-axis slide rails 321 to be located on the same mounting plane, making the connection between the dispensing device 400 and the Y-axis slide rails 321 more stable.

[0076] Understandably, referring to Figure 3 and Figure 4 The dispensing device 400 has two parts, namely a first dispensing mechanism 410 and a second dispensing mechanism 420. The first dispensing mechanism 410 is mounted on the second mounting plate 332, and the second dispensing mechanism 420 is mounted on the first mounting bracket 313. The Y-axis drive mechanism 322 is used to drive the first dispensing mechanism 410 and the second dispensing mechanism 420 to move away from or closer to each other.

[0077] It should be noted that the dispensing device 400 has two parts: a first dispensing mechanism 410 and a second dispensing mechanism 420. The first dispensing mechanism 410 is mounted on the Y-axis slide rail 321, and the second dispensing mechanism 420 is mounted on the first mounting bracket 313. When the conveying assembly 100 conveys a single row of products, only the first dispensing mechanism 410 needs to work. When the conveying assembly 100 conveys two rows of products simultaneously, both the first dispensing mechanism 410 and the second dispensing mechanism 420 work simultaneously. In addition, the first dispensing mechanism 410 is mounted on the Y-axis slide rail 321 and can be driven to move along the Y-axis slide rail 321 by the Y-axis drive mechanism 322, thereby adjusting the distance between the first dispensing mechanism 410 and the second dispensing mechanism 420 and improving the applicability of the dispensing equipment.

[0078] Understandably, referring to Figures 3 to 5 The driven shaft assembly 300 also includes a first housing 330, which is connected to a first mounting plate 331. The driven shaft and the driven shaft drive device are both disposed inside the first housing 330. The other end of the second mounting bracket 323 is connected to the inner sidewall of the first housing 330.

[0079] It should be noted that the driven shaft assembly 300 also includes a first housing 330, and the end of the second mounting bracket 323 away from the second mounting plate 332 is connected to the inner side wall of the first housing 330. The driven shaft and the driven shaft drive device are both located inside the first housing 330, which facilitates the maintenance of the driven shaft and the driven shaft drive device.

[0080] Understandably, referring to Figures 6 to 8 The first mounting bracket 313 is provided with a first position sensor 341, which is used to detect the position of the first mounting plate 331. The second mounting bracket 323 is provided with a second position sensor 342, which is used to detect the position of the second mounting plate 332. Both the first position sensor 341 and the second position sensor 342 are connected to the control module.

[0081] It should be noted that during the operation of the dispensing equipment, the first position sensor 341 can detect the position of the first mounting plate 331, thereby detecting the position of the dispensing device 400 in the X-axis direction, while the second position sensor 342 is used to detect the position of the second mounting plate 332, thereby detecting the position of the dispensing device 400 in the Y-axis direction. This is beneficial for the dispensing equipment to control the position of the dispensing device 400 and improves the accuracy of dispensing at the dispensing position of the product to be dispensed.

[0082] It should be noted that both the first position sensor 341 and the second position sensor 342 are connected to the control module. The control module can analyze and obtain the position of the dispensing device based on the signals from the first sensor 341 and the second position sensor 342.

[0083] It should be noted that both the first position sensor 341 and the second position sensor 342 are photoelectric switches. The first mounting plate 331 is provided with a sensing sheet corresponding to the first position sensor 341, and the second mounting plate 332 is provided with a sensing sheet corresponding to the second position sensor 342.

[0084] It should be noted that the dispensing device 400 also includes a vision inspection mechanism, which is used to detect the dispensing position of the product to be dispensed, thereby determining whether to control the dispensing process.

[0085] It should be noted that the dispensing device 400 also includes a displacement sensor, which is used to detect the distance between the dispensing device 400 and the conveying assembly 100. Based on the detected data, the linear module drive device is controlled to drive the linear module 230 along the Z-axis to move the shaft in the Z direction, thereby adjusting the distance between the dispensing device 400 and the conveying assembly 100.

[0086] Understandably, referring to Figure 1The dispensing equipment also includes a frame 510 and a second housing 520. The second housing 520 is disposed above the frame 510. The conveying assembly 100, the spindle drive assembly 200, the driven shaft drive assembly 300, the dispensing device 400, and the control module are all disposed above the frame 510. The conveying assembly 100, the spindle drive assembly 200, the driven shaft drive assembly 300, the dispensing device 400, and the control module are all disposed inside the second housing 520.

[0087] Understandably, referring to Figure 2 The dispensing equipment also includes a mounting rod 531 and a display and operation device 532. The mounting rod 531 is located on one side of the frame 510, and the display and operation device 532 is rotatably connected to the mounting rod 531. The display and operation device 532 is connected to the control module.

[0088] It should be noted that the mounting rod 531 is mounted on the frame 510. One end of the mounting rod 531 is connected to the frame 510, and the other end of the mounting rod 531 is rotatably connected to the display and operation device 532, which can adjust the position of the display and operation device 532 and improve the flexibility of the dispensing equipment operation.

[0089] It should be noted that users can control the operation of the dispensing equipment through the display operation device 532, including starting and stopping the dispensing equipment, adjusting the position of the spindle, and adjusting various data during the dispensing process.

[0090] It should be noted that users can generate various operation commands through the display device 532, and the control device controls the working process of the dispensing equipment according to the operation commands.

[0091] It should be noted that, referring to Figures 1 to 8During the operation of the dispensing equipment, the driven shaft is slidably mounted on the main shaft. When a product to be dispensed is detected on the conveying assembly 100, the main shaft drive device drives the driven shaft to move along the main shaft. Simultaneously, the driven shaft drive device drives the dispensing device 400 to move in the opposite direction along the driven shaft. At this time, while the main shaft drive device continues to drive in the previous driving direction, the driven shaft drive device drives in the opposite direction along that driving direction. This allows the dispensing device 400 to perform multiple dispensings at the same dispensing position and also enables continuous dispensing at multiple dispensing positions. In other words, the X-axis drive mechanism 312 can drive the dispensing device 400 to move in the opposite direction along the X-axis slide rail 311. This design ensures that the dispensing device 400 remains relatively stationary with respect to the dispensing position of the product to be dispensed. The dispensing device 400 can then perform single or multiple dispensing operations at the desired position. Furthermore, when two rows of products to be dispensed are mounted on the conveying assembly 100, or when the position of the products to be dispensed shifts along the Y-axis, the dispensing device 400 can be moved along the Y-axis slide rail 321 via the Y-axis drive mechanism 322. After dispensing at the desired position, the slave shaft drive can reset the dispensing device 400, preparing it for dispensing at the next desired position. This process eliminates the need for the main shaft drive to repeatedly start and stop the slave shaft, thus improving the service life and efficiency of the dispensing equipment. In this embodiment, the main shaft drive keeps the slave shaft in motion, and the slave shaft drive drives the dispensing device 400 in reciprocating motion. This enables continuous dispensing at multiple dispensing positions, including single-point dispensing and multi-point dispensing at the same position, further improving the efficiency and service life of the dispensing equipment.

[0092] The embodiments of this application have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, this application is not limited to the above embodiments. Within the scope of knowledge possessed by those skilled in the art, various changes can be made without departing from the spirit of this application. Furthermore, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in the embodiments of this application can be combined with each other.

Claims

1. A dispensing device, comprising a control module and a conveying assembly, the conveying assembly being used to drive the product to be dispensed along the X-axis direction, the control module being connected to the conveying assembly, characterized in that, The dispensing equipment also includes: A spindle drive assembly includes a spindle and a spindle drive device. The spindle is disposed above the conveying assembly. The spindle includes an X-axis linear module disposed in the direction of movement of the product to be dispensed. The spindle drive device is connected to the control module. The slave axis drive assembly includes a slave axis, a slave axis drive device, and a Y-axis drive mechanism. The slave axis is slidably disposed on the X-axis linear module. The slave axis drive device is connected to the control module. The main spindle drive device is used to drive the slave axis to reciprocate along the X-axis direction. A dispensing device is slidably mounted on a slave shaft and connected to a control module. A slave shaft drive device drives the dispensing device to reciprocate along the slave shaft. A main shaft is arranged parallel to the slave shaft. During the operation of the dispensing device, the drive directions of the main shaft drive device and the slave shaft drive device are opposite to ensure that the dispensing device and the dispensing position of the product to be dispensed are relatively stationary. The dispensing device has two parts, namely a first dispensing mechanism and a second dispensing mechanism. The Y-axis drive mechanism is used to drive the first dispensing mechanism and the second dispensing mechanism to move away from or closer to each other along the Y-axis direction. When the conveying assembly is used to convey two rows of products at the same time, the Y-axis drive mechanism is used to adjust the distance between the first dispensing mechanism and the second dispensing mechanism so that the first dispensing mechanism and the second dispensing mechanism work at the same time. When the conveying assembly is used to convey a single row of products, only the first dispensing mechanism needs to work.

2. The dispensing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The slave axis includes multiple parallel X-axis slide rails, and the slave axis drive device includes an X-axis drive mechanism. The multiple X-axis slide rails are arranged parallel to the driving direction of the conveying assembly driving the product to be dispensed. The main shaft drive assembly also includes a first mounting bracket, which is slidably connected to the main shaft. The X-axis slide rails are disposed on the first mounting bracket, and the dispensing device is disposed on the X-axis slide rails. The X-axis drive mechanism is connected to the control module and is used to drive the dispensing device to reciprocate along the X-axis slide rails.

3. The dispensing equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The X-axis drive mechanism includes a first servo motor, a first transmission mechanism, and a first lead screw and nut mechanism. The first servo motor is disposed above the first mounting bracket and is connected to the control module. The first lead screw and nut mechanism is disposed on the first mounting bracket and between the two X-axis slide rails. The two ends of the first transmission mechanism are respectively connected to the first servo motor and the first lead screw and nut mechanism. The first lead screw and nut mechanism is connected to the dispensing device.

4. The dispensing equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The driven assembly further includes multiple parallel Y-axis slide rails, a first mounting plate, a second mounting bracket, and a second mounting plate. The multiple Y-axis slide rails are arranged along the horizontal and vertical directions of the X-axis slide rails. The first mounting plate is slidably connected to the X-axis slide rails. The X-axis drive mechanism is used to drive the first mounting plate to reciprocate along the X-axis slide rails. One end of the second mounting bracket is connected to the first mounting plate, and the multiple Y-axis slide rails are arranged on the second mounting bracket. The second mounting plate is slidably connected to the Y-axis slide rails. The dispensing device is arranged on the second mounting plate. The Y-axis drive mechanism is connected to the control module and is used to drive the second mounting plate to move along the Y-axis slide rails. The first dispensing mechanism is arranged on the second mounting plate, and the second dispensing mechanism is arranged on the first mounting bracket.

5. The dispensing equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that, The Y-axis drive mechanism includes a second servo motor, a second transmission mechanism, and a second lead screw and nut mechanism. The second servo motor is located on the side of the second mounting bracket away from the Y-axis slide rail and is connected to the control module. The second lead screw and nut mechanism is located on the second mounting bracket, and multiple Y-axis slide rails are respectively positioned between two Y-axis slide rails by the second lead screw and nut mechanism. The second transmission mechanism is located on the first mounting plate, and its two ends are respectively connected to the second servo motor and the second lead screw and nut mechanism. The second mounting plate is located on the second lead screw and nut mechanism.

6. The dispensing equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that, The driven shaft assembly further includes a first housing, which is connected to the first mounting plate. The driven shaft and the driven shaft drive device are both disposed inside the first housing, and the other end of the second mounting bracket is connected to the inner sidewall of the first housing.

7. The dispensing equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that, The first mounting bracket is equipped with a first position sensor, which is used to detect the position of the first mounting plate. The second mounting bracket is equipped with a second position sensor, which is used to detect the position of the second mounting plate. Both the first position sensor and the second position sensor are connected to the control module.

8. The dispensing equipment according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that, The dispensing equipment further includes a frame and a second housing. The second housing is disposed above the frame. The conveying assembly, the spindle drive assembly, the driven shaft drive assembly, the dispensing device, and the control module are all disposed above the frame, and the conveying assembly, the spindle drive assembly, the driven shaft drive assembly, the dispensing device, and the control module are all disposed inside the second housing.

9. The dispensing equipment according to claim 8, characterized in that, The dispensing equipment also includes a mounting rod and a display and operation device. The mounting rod is disposed on one side of the frame, and the display and operation device is rotatably connected to the mounting rod and connected to the control module.

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