Automatic washing machine for lenses and washing process thereof

Abstract

The application discloses an automatic cleaning machine for lenses and a cleaning process thereof, and belongs to the technical field of lens processing. The automatic cleaning machine comprises two groups of lens feeding modules arranged on a rack and used for feeding and discharging respectively; a cleaning module located between the two groups of lens feeding modules and used for cleaning the lenses and then discharging the lenses; the cleaning module comprises a turnover unit arranged on a cleaning workbench and used for turning over horizontally placed lenses up and down; two groups of cleaning transfer modules arranged on the cleaning workbench and arranged in parallel, and wiping units arranged at cleaning ends of the cleaning transfer modules and used for wiping concave surfaces and convex surfaces respectively; and a carrying unit arranged between the two groups of cleaning transfer modules through a gantry. Through the automatic cleaning machine, batch cleaning of the lenses can be realized without manual participation, the processing effect of the optical lenses is greatly improved, and a reliable guarantee is provided for high-quality lens processing.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of lens processing, and more particularly to an automatic lens cleaning machine and its cleaning process. Background Technology

[0002] Lenses are transparent materials with one or more curved surfaces, made from optical materials such as glass or resin. Lens manufacturing requires ensuring cleanliness, necessitating cleaning processes. Current lens cleaning methods are inefficient and often require manual assistance. Summary of the Invention

[0003] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention provides an automatic lens cleaning machine and its cleaning process.

[0004] The technical solution of the present invention is: an automatic lens cleaning machine, comprising:

[0005] Two sets of lens feeding modules are set on the frame, one for loading and the other for unloading;

[0006] A cleaning module located between two sets of lens feeding modules cleans the lenses before unloading them. The cleaning module includes: a cleaning workbench and a flipping unit set on the cleaning workbench, which flips the horizontally placed lenses up and down; two sets of cleaning transfer modules set on the cleaning workbench and arranged in parallel, with wiping units at the cleaning ends of the cleaning transfer modules wiping the concave and convex surfaces respectively; and a transport unit that spans between the two sets of cleaning transfer modules via a gantry and transports the lenses.

[0007] Furthermore, the lens feeding module includes:

[0008] A feeding rack, wherein a feeding platform is provided on the feeding rack and a feeding through hole is provided on the feeding platform;

[0009] Two sets of material tray moving units are installed inside the feeding frame and located below the feeding platform. The material tray moving units transport the material tray from the outside of the feeding frame to the feeding through hole.

[0010] The material picking tray unit includes a material picking subunit and a material picking tray working subunit. The material picking subunit is located at the edge of the feeding through hole and picks up the material tray. The material picking tray working plate of the material picking tray working subunit moves to the bottom of the picked-up material tray and places the material tray there.

[0011] A lens gripping unit is set on the feeding table. The lens gripping unit grips the lenses on the tray and transports them to the next work station.

[0012] Furthermore, the material tray moving unit includes a material tray loading unit and a material tray lifting sub-unit. The material tray loading unit reciprocates between the outside and inside of the feeding frame, and the material tray lifting sub-unit lifts the material tray located below the feeding through hole.

[0013] Furthermore, the tray-to-box unit includes: a tray-to-box linear module extending from the outside to the inside, a tray-to-box assembly disposed on the tray-to-box linear module, the tray-to-box assembly including:

[0014] The tray loading base plate connected to the tray loading linear module; and

[0015] A tray stacking plate that is slidably connected to the tray loading base plate.

[0016] Furthermore, a manual locking component is provided on the material tray stacking plate, and a locking positioning block that cooperates with the manual locking component is provided on the material tray inlet base plate.

[0017] Furthermore, the tray lifting subunit includes: a tray lifting linear module arranged in a vertical direction, a tray lifting plate being provided at the drive end of the tray lifting linear module, and a height sensor being provided at the upper end of the tray lifting linear module.

[0018] Furthermore, the tray suction subunit includes: a tray suction cylinder arranged vertically, and a tray suction cup arranged at the working end of the tray suction cylinder, with the tray suction cup facing the tray. That is, the vacuum suction cup adsorbs and lifts the tray from the stacked position, and then the tray working subunit supports the tray.

[0019] Furthermore, the material tray suction subunit also includes: a material tray lateral clamping cylinder arranged in a horizontal direction, the working end of the material tray lateral clamping cylinder facing the side of the material tray.

[0020] Furthermore, the tray working subunit includes:

[0021] A tray working linear module is located above the two tray moving units. A tray working plate is set on the tray working linear module, and the trays to be worked are placed on the tray working plate. To ensure stable movement, a stable slide rail and slider are set parallel to the tray working linear module.

[0022] Furthermore, the lens gripping unit includes:

[0023] A lens clamping linear module is set on the lens clamping bracket and is horizontally arranged, and the movement direction of the lens clamping linear module is perpendicular to that of the material tray working sub-unit.

[0024] A lens-clamping moving block is provided on the lens-clamping linear module, and a lens-clamping assembly is provided on the lens-clamping moving block. The lens-clamping assembly includes:

[0025] A first clamping linear module is perpendicularly connected to and located on the same plane as the lens clamping linear module. A second clamping linear module is disposed on the first clamping linear module and is vertically downward. A clamping rotary motor is connected to the drive block of the second clamping linear module. Lens grippers are disposed on the clamping rotary disk of the clamping rotary motor.

[0026] Furthermore, a detection sensor is installed on the gripping rotary table to ensure successful gripping.

[0027] Furthermore, the cleaning module includes:

[0028] A cleaning rack, on which a cleaning workbench is provided;

[0029] A flipping unit installed on the cleaning workbench flips a horizontally placed lens up and down.

[0030] Two sets of cleaning and transfer modules are set on the cleaning workbench and arranged in parallel. The first set is for concave cleaning and the second set is for convex cleaning. The cleaning and transfer module is a cleaning straight module. A vertically upward product gripper is set on the drive block of the cleaning straight module. One end of the cleaning straight module is a free end and the other end is a cleaning end. A flipping unit is set on the free end of the cleaning straight module corresponding to the concave cleaning.

[0031] A wiping unit is installed at the cleaning end, and it wipes both the concave and convex surfaces separately; and

[0032] A transport unit spans two sets of cleaning and transfer modules via a gantry frame. The transport unit's transport linear module is perpendicular to the cleaning linear module. A transport component is installed at the drive end of the transport linear module to transport the lenses between the two sets of cleaning and transfer modules.

[0033] Furthermore, the flipping unit includes: a flipping and lifting cylinder disposed on the cleaning workbench and vertically upward; a flipping motor for vertical flipping disposed at the drive end of the flipping and lifting cylinder; a cleaning flipping table disposed at the output end of the flipping motor; and a gripper cylinder initially positioned with its opening facing upward on the cleaning flipping table. The lens is initially positioned with its convex surface facing upward in the gripper cylinder.

[0034] Furthermore, a rotation sensor is installed at the output end of all rotation motors. The rotation sensor ensures 180-degree rotation control. A trigger plate is installed on the cleaning rotation table.

[0035] Furthermore, three flip sensors are provided, spaced 90 degrees apart, with two positioned horizontally and one positioned directly above.

[0036] Furthermore, the conveying assembly includes: a conveying sub-module arranged vertically, a conveying rotary motor arranged vertically downward at the drive end of the conveying sub-module, and a conveying gripper arranged at the output end of the conveying rotary motor. The conveying sub-module is a linear module.

[0037] Furthermore, the wiping unit includes:

[0038] Fixed wiping bracket;

[0039] Rotary unwinding and rewinding rollers mounted on the wiping bracket;

[0040] Two working rollers are rotated and set on the wiping bracket. The two working rollers are parallel to each other, and the area between them is the working area.

[0041] A wiping assembly is mounted on a wiping bracket, located above the working area, and the wiping assembly presses the unwound material downwards and wipes it.

[0042] Furthermore, the wiping assembly includes: a wiping cylinder arranged vertically downwards, and a wiping block provided at the end of the wiping cylinder, the wiping block being parallel to the working roller.

[0043] Furthermore, the lower end of the wiping block is provided with a wiping head, which is made of a flexible material. Generally, it is made of materials such as rubber or silicone.

[0044] Furthermore, the wiping head includes a convex head and a concave head, wherein the convex head mates with the concave surface of the lens, and the concave head mates with the convex surface of the lens. Generally, it can remove foreign objects, impurities, dirt, large particles, residual adhesive, etc.

[0045] Furthermore, the wiping head is a wiping column, and the lower end of the wiping column is semi-circular or arc-shaped.

[0046] Furthermore, a spray pipe is also provided at the lower end of the wiping block.

[0047] Furthermore, two spray pipes are provided, located on both sides of the wiping head.

[0048] Furthermore, a dust-free cloth is provided on the unwinding roller and the winding roller.

[0049] Furthermore, at least two guide rollers are rotatably arranged on the wiping bracket, with at least one on the roll material not entering the working area and at least one on the roll material leaving the working area.

[0050] Furthermore, a cleaning clamping assembly is also provided on the wiping bracket, the cleaning clamping assembly comprising:

[0051] A cleaning bracket is mounted on a wiping support; a cleaning motor is mounted on the cleaning bracket, and the output end of the cleaning motor is connected to a cleaning roller. That is, the cleaning roller is used to clean the roll material during unwinding, and generally cleans the lower end of the roll material. The cleaning roller typically uses airflow for cleaning.

[0052] Furthermore, a pressing cylinder is provided above the cleaning roller, with the working end of the pressing cylinder facing the cleaning roller and a pressing roller provided at the working end, the pressing roller being parallel to the cleaning roller.

[0053] Furthermore, two pressure rollers are arranged in parallel and are located on both sides of the cleaning roller.

[0054] Furthermore, the distance between the two clamping rollers is no greater than the diameter of the cleaning roller, ensuring proper clamping.

[0055] Furthermore, a counter is installed on the cleaning and clamping assembly.

[0056] Furthermore, the cleaning and dust removal unit installed on the cleaning workbench includes:

[0057] A cleaning and dust removal linear module, wherein the cleaning and dust removal linear module is parallel to the cleaning and transfer module;

[0058] A cleaning and dust removal platform connected to a linear cleaning and dust removal module;

[0059] A dust removal clamping part for holding the lens is provided on the cleaning and dust removal table, and the dust removal clamping part is located on the outside of the width direction of the dust removal linear module.

[0060] An ultrasonic dust removal module is located above the dust removal clamping part.

[0061] Furthermore, the lens held by the dust removal clamping part has open areas on both the top and bottom sides, and ultrasonic dust removal modules facing the top and bottom sides of the lens are respectively arranged in the two open areas.

[0062] Furthermore, the cleaning and dust removal platform is provided with clearance through holes, at least two lateral clamping cylinders are provided at the edge of the clearance through holes, and ultrasonic dust removal modules are provided on both the upper and lower sides of the clearance through holes.

[0063] Furthermore, three lateral clamping cylinders are provided and evenly distributed along the edge of the clearance through hole, thus achieving stable clamping.

[0064] Furthermore, the dust removal platform is equipped with a dust removal lifting cylinder, and a clearance through hole is also provided on the dust removal lifting platform. At the same time, a lateral clamping cylinder is provided on the dust removal lifting platform.

[0065] Furthermore, an antistatic ionizing air bar is installed on the receiving side of the ultrasonic dust removal module. When the lens passes through, static electricity is eliminated to ensure the lens's performance.

[0066] Furthermore, a detection photoelectric sensor is installed on the cleaning and dust removal linear module, and a detection light-shielding plate that cooperates with the detection photoelectric sensor is installed on the cleaning and dust removal platform.

[0067] The beneficial technical effects of this invention are: by setting up this automatic cleaning machine, batch cleaning of lenses can be achieved without manual intervention, which greatly improves the processing effect of optical lenses and provides a reliable guarantee for high-quality lens processing.

[0068] The cleaning process for automatic lens cleaning machines includes:

[0069] Lens loading: The first lens feeding module transports the lenses to the cleaning module;

[0070] Lens cleaning: The lenses are cleaned in the cleaning module, with concave surface cleaning and convex surface cleaning performed sequentially. Lens cleaning includes: lens flipping: The lenses are flipped in the flipping unit to flip their concave and convex surfaces. The flipping unit receives the lenses with the convex surface facing up from the lens loading process, performs the first flipping to make the concave surface facing up, and then wipes the concave surface. After wiping, the flipping unit clamps the lens and performs the second flipping to make the convex surface facing up, and then wipes the convex surface. After wiping, the conveying unit transports the lens to the unloading process.

[0071] Lens feeding: The second lens feeding module feeds the cleaned lenses.

[0072] Further, concave surface wiping: The cleaning and transfer module clamps the concave-side up lens and transports it to the wiping unit for concave surface wiping. Then, the cleaning and transfer module returns the wiped lens to the flipping unit.

[0073] Furthermore, convex surface wiping: The transport unit clamps the convex-facing lens and transports it to the second set of cleaning and transfer modules. The second set of cleaning and transfer modules clamps the convex-facing lens and transports it to the second set of wiping units for convex surface wiping, and then returns it for transport by the transport unit.

[0074] Furthermore, a cleaning and dust removal process is set up between lens cleaning and lens unloading:

[0075] The cleaning and dust removal linear module clamps the lens after two cleanings and transports it to the dust removal area. The ultrasonic dust removal module located in the dust removal area removes dust, and after the dust removal is completed, it returns to the transport unit for handling.

[0076] Furthermore, an antistatic ionizing air bar is installed on the incoming side of the dust removal linear module. This allows for two rounds of antistatic treatment of the lenses before and after dust removal, ensuring optimal lens performance.

[0077] The beneficial technical effects of this invention are: by setting this automatic cleaning process, batch cleaning of lenses can be achieved without manual intervention, which greatly improves the processing effect of optical lenses and provides a reliable guarantee for high-quality lens processing; at the same time, this processing process can be adapted to different lens cleaning processes and can be used in combination with other processes. Attached Figure Description

[0078] Figure 1 This is an overall schematic diagram of an automatic cleaning machine.

[0079] Figure 2 This is an overall schematic diagram of the lens feeding module.

[0080] Figure 3 This is an internal diagram of the lens feeding module.

[0081] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the tray feeding unit.

[0082] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly of the feed tray ascending sub-unit.

[0083] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the feed tray ascending sub-unit.

[0084] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the material tray suction subunit.

[0085] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the tray working subunit.

[0086] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the lens gripping unit.

[0087] Figure 10 yes Figure 9 A magnified view of a portion of the image.

[0088] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the cleaning module.

[0089] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the combination of flip units.

[0090] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the flip unit.

[0091] Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of the cleaning and transfer module.

[0092] Figure 15 This is a schematic diagram of the wiping unit.

[0093] Figure 16 This is a schematic diagram of the wiping unit's operation.

[0094] Figure 17 This is a schematic diagram of the wiping assembly and the cleaning clamping unit.

[0095] Figure 18 yes Figure 15 Side view.

[0096] Figure 19 This is a schematic diagram of the spray pipe.

[0097] Figure 20 This is the first schematic diagram of a wiping head.

[0098] Figure 21 This is a second schematic diagram of the wiping head.

[0099] Figure 22 This is a schematic diagram of the third type of wiping head.

[0100] Figure 23 This is a schematic diagram of the cleaning and dust removal unit.

[0101] Figure 24 This is a schematic diagram of the cleaning and dust removal table.

[0102] Figure 25 This is a schematic diagram of the dust removal clamping part.

[0103] Figure 26 This is a schematic diagram of a clearance through hole.

[0104] Figure 27 This is a schematic diagram of a dust removal lifting platform.

[0105] in:

[0106] 1. Feeding rack, 11. Feeding table, 12. Feeding through hole,

[0107] 2. Tray moving unit; 21. Tray loading unit; 211. Tray loading linear module; 212. Tray loading assembly; 2121. Tray loading base plate; 2122. Tray stacking plate; 2123. Manual locking component; 2124. Locking positioning block; 22. Tray lifting subunit; 221. Tray lifting linear module; 222. Tray lifting plate; 223. Height sensor.

[0108] 3. Material tray unit; 31. Material tray suction subunit; 311. Material tray suction cylinder; 312. Material tray suction cup; 313. Material tray side clamping cylinder; 314. Side clamping plate; 32. Material tray working subunit; 321. Material tray working linear module; 322. Material tray working plate.

[0109] 4. Lens gripping unit; 41. Lens gripping bracket; 42. Lens gripping linear module; 43. Lens gripping assembly; 431. First gripping linear module; 432. Second gripping linear module; 433. Gripping rotary motor; 434. Gripping rotary disk; 435. Lens gripper; 44. Camera assembly.

[0110] 5. Cleaning rack; 51. Cleaning workbench.

[0111] 6. Tilting unit; 61. Tilting lifting cylinder; 62. Tilting motor; 63. Cleaning tilting table; 64. Gripper cylinder; 65. Tilting sensor.

[0112] 7. Clean the transfer module.

[0113] 8. Wiping unit; 81. Wiping bracket; 82. Unwind roller; 83. Rewind roller; 84. Work roller; 85. Wiping assembly; 851. Wiping cylinder; 852. Wiping block; 853. Wiping head; 854. Spray pipe; 86. Guide roller; 87. Cleaning clamping assembly; 871. Cleaning bracket; 872. Cleaning motor; 873. Cleaning roller; 874. Clamping cylinder; 875. Clamping roller.

[0114] 9. Handling unit

[0115] 10. Cleaning and dust removal unit; 101. Cleaning and dust removal linear module; 102. Cleaning and dust removal platform; 103. Dust removal clamping part; 104. Ultrasonic dust removal module; 105. Clearance through hole; 106. Dust removal lifting platform; 107. Static ionizing air bar; 108. Detection photoelectric device; 109. Detection light shield. Detailed Implementation

[0116] In order to better understand the technical means of the present invention and to implement it in accordance with the contents of the specification, the specific embodiments of the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are used to illustrate the present invention, but are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.

[0117] See appendix Figure 1-27 As shown, the automatic lens cleaning machine of this embodiment includes:

[0118] Two sets of lens feeding modules are set on the frame, one for loading and the other for unloading;

[0119] The cleaning module is located between the two lens feeding modules. The cleaning module cleans the lenses and then unloads them. The cleaning module includes: a cleaning workbench 51 and a flipping unit 6 set on the cleaning workbench 51. The flipping unit 6 flips the horizontally placed lenses up and down. Two sets of cleaning transfer modules 7 are set on the cleaning workbench 51 and arranged in parallel. The wiping units 8 at the cleaning ends of the cleaning transfer modules 7 wipe the concave and convex surfaces respectively. And a transport unit 9 spans between the two sets of cleaning transfer modules 7 through a gantry and transports the lenses.

[0120] For further details, please see the appendix. Figure 2-10 As shown, the lens feeding module includes:

[0121] Feeding rack 1, feeding platform 11 is provided on feeding rack 1, feeding through hole 12 is provided on feeding platform 11;

[0122] Two sets of material tray moving units 2 are set inside the feeding frame 1 and located below the feeding platform 11. The material tray moving units 2 transport the material tray from the outside of the feeding frame 1 to the feeding through hole 12.

[0123] The material picking unit 3 includes a material picking subunit 31 and a material picking working subunit 32. The material picking subunit 31 is located at the edge of the feeding through hole 12 and picks up the material tray. The material picking working plate 322 of the material picking subunit 32 moves to the bottom of the picked-up material tray and places the material tray.

[0124] A lens gripping unit 4 is installed on the feeding table 11. The lens gripping unit 4 grips the lenses on the tray and transports them to the next station. When loading, the next station is the cleaning module; when unloading, the next station is the boxing and packaging.

[0125] Furthermore, the tray moving unit 2 includes a tray loading unit 21 and a tray lifting sub-unit 22. The tray loading unit 21 reciprocates the tray from the outside of the feeder 1 to the inside of the feeder 1, and the tray lifting sub-unit 22 lifts the tray located below the feed through hole 12.

[0126] Furthermore, the tray-to-box unit 21 includes: a tray-to-box linear module 211, which extends from the outside to the inside, and a tray-to-box assembly 212 is disposed on the tray-to-box linear module 211. The tray-to-box assembly 212 includes:

[0127] The tray loading base plate 2121 is connected to the tray loading linear module; and

[0128] A tray stacking plate 2122 is slidably connected to the tray loading base plate 2121. The sliding connection between the tray loading base plate 2121 and the tray stacking plate 2122 is achieved through a slide rail and a slider, and their relative movement can be automatic or manual, ensuring that the tray stacking plate 2122 is fully exposed above the feeder 1, facilitating tray stacking. To ensure stable movement, a stabilizing slide rail and a stabilizing slider parallel to the tray loading linear module 211 are also provided. Simultaneously, stacking positioning posts are provided on the tray stacking plate 2122 to ensure accurate tray stacking.

[0129] Furthermore, a manual locking component 2123 is provided on the material tray stacking plate 2122, and a locking positioning block 2124 that cooperates with the manual locking component 2123 is provided on the material tray inlet base plate 2121. That is, when the material tray stacking plate 2122 is conveyed inward to the position, positioning and locking are achieved by the manual locking component cooperating with the locking positioning block 2124.

[0130] Furthermore, the material tray feeding assembly 212 is U-shaped, and the material tray rising sub-unit 22 with the clearance hole in the middle drives the material tray to move up and down.

[0131] Furthermore, the tray lifting subunit 22 includes: a tray lifting linear module 221 arranged vertically, a tray lifting plate 222 at the drive end of the tray lifting linear module 221, and a height sensor 223 at the upper end of the tray lifting linear module 221. The tray lifting plate 222 drives the stacked trays to rise and fall, and the height sensor 223 ensures that the top layer of the tray is always at the same height.

[0132] Furthermore, the tray suction subunit 31 includes: a tray suction cylinder 311 arranged vertically, and a tray suction cup 312 arranged at the working end of the tray suction cylinder 311, with the tray suction cup 312 facing the tray. That is, the vacuum suction cup adsorbs and lifts the tray from the stacking position, and then the tray working subunit 32 supports the tray.

[0133] Furthermore, the tray suction subunit 31 also includes a tray side clamping cylinder 313 arranged in a horizontal direction, with the working end of the tray side clamping cylinder 313 facing the side of the tray.

[0134] Furthermore, an L-shaped side clamping plate 314 is provided at the working end of the material tray side clamping cylinder 313 to ensure the stability of the material tray.

[0135] Furthermore, two sets of tray moving units 2 are provided to ensure the unloading of empty trays after loading. Tray suction subunits 31 are provided at corresponding positions in both sets of tray moving units 2.

[0136] Furthermore, the tray working subunit 32 includes:

[0137] A tray working linear module 321 is located above the two tray moving units 2. A tray working plate 322 is set on the tray working linear module 321, and the trays to be worked are placed on the tray working plate 322. To ensure stable movement, a stable slide rail and slider parallel to the tray working linear module 321 are set. A positioning block is set on the tray working plate 322 to ensure the stable placement of the trays. The tray working linear module 321 can reciprocate between the two tray moving units 2, thereby ensuring the movement of empty and full trays.

[0138] Furthermore, the lens gripping unit 4 includes:

[0139] A lens clamping linear module 42 is set on the lens clamping bracket 41 and is horizontally arranged, and the movement direction of the lens clamping linear module 42 is perpendicular to that of the material tray working sub-unit 32.

[0140] A lens clamping moving block is provided on the lens clamping linear module 42, and a lens clamping assembly 43 is provided on the lens clamping moving block. The lens clamping assembly 43 includes:

[0141] A first clamping linear module 431 is vertically connected to the lens clamping linear module 42 and located on the same plane. A second clamping linear module 432 is disposed on the first clamping linear module 431 and is vertically downward. A clamping rotary motor 433 is connected to the drive block of the second clamping linear module 432. A lens gripper 435 is disposed on the clamping rotary disk 434 of the clamping rotary motor 433.

[0142] Furthermore, a detection sensor is installed on the gripping rotary disk 434 to ensure successful gripping.

[0143] Furthermore, an angle detection sensor is also provided on the outer side of the gripping rotating disk 434, which can accurately measure the rotation angle.

[0144] Furthermore, two lens-grabbing moving blocks are provided on the lens-grabbing linear module 42, and a vertically downward-facing camera assembly 44 is provided on the second lens-grabbing moving block. The camera assembly 44 can detect the position of the lens on the tray, and in conjunction with the rotation of the gripping rotary motor 433, ensure stable gripping. At the same time, the two lens-grabbing moving blocks can be driven synchronously or asynchronously. It is generally recommended to drive asynchronously, that is, to use a dual-movement mechanism.

[0145] Furthermore, the lens clamping linear module 42 extends to the next workstation.

[0146] For further details, please see the appendix. Figure 11-27 As shown, the cleaning module includes:

[0147] Cleaning rack 5, with a cleaning workbench 51 installed on the cleaning rack 5;

[0148] The flipping unit 6, installed on the cleaning workbench 51, flips the horizontally placed lens up and down.

[0149] Two sets of cleaning transfer modules 7 are set on the cleaning workbench 51 and arranged in parallel. The first set is for concave cleaning and the second set is for convex cleaning. The cleaning transfer module 7 is a cleaning straight module. A vertically upward product gripper is set on the drive block of the cleaning straight module. One end of the cleaning straight module is a free end and the other end is the cleaning end. A flipping unit 6 is set on the free end of the cleaning straight module corresponding to the concave cleaning.

[0150] The wiping unit 8, located at the cleaning end, wipes both the concave and convex surfaces separately; and

[0151] The transport unit 9 spans across the two sets of cleaning and transfer modules 7 via a gantry frame. The transport linear module of the transport unit 9 is perpendicular to the cleaning linear module. A transport component is provided at the drive end of the transport linear module to transport the lens on the two sets of cleaning and transfer modules 7.

[0152] Furthermore, the flipping unit 6 includes: a flipping and lifting cylinder 61 disposed on the cleaning workbench 51 and vertically upward; a flipping motor 62 for vertical flipping disposed at the drive end of the flipping and lifting cylinder 61; a cleaning flipping table 63 disposed at the output end of the flipping motor 62; and a gripper cylinder 64 initially positioned with its opening facing upward on the cleaning flipping table 63. The lens is initially positioned with its convex surface facing upward in the gripper cylinder 64.

[0153] Furthermore, a rotation sensor 65 is installed at the output end of all the rotation motors 62. The rotation sensor 65 ensures 180-degree rotation control. A trigger plate is installed on the cleaning rotation table 63.

[0154] Furthermore, three flip sensors 65 are provided, spaced 90 degrees apart, with two positioned horizontally and one directly above. Three trigger plates are also provided. In the initial position, all three trigger plates simultaneously trigger the three flip sensors 65. When the rotation is 180 degrees, the sensor directly above is not triggered, while the two horizontally positioned sensors are still triggered, ensuring control of the rotation angle. Similarly, all rotation schemes used in this application can adopt the above control scheme.

[0155] Furthermore, the conveying assembly includes: a conveying sub-module arranged vertically, a conveying rotary motor arranged vertically downward at the drive end of the conveying sub-module, and a conveying gripper arranged at the output end of the conveying rotary motor. The conveying sub-module is a linear module.

[0156] Furthermore, the wiping unit 8 includes:

[0157] The wiping bracket 81 is fixedly installed;

[0158] The unwinding roller 82 and the take-up roller 83 are rotatably mounted on the wiping bracket 81; (both the unwinding roller 82 and the take-up roller 83 are driven by a motor).

[0159] Two working rollers 84 are rotatably mounted on the wiping bracket 81. The two working rollers 84 are parallel to each other, and the area between them is the working area.

[0160] The wiping component 85 is mounted on the wiping bracket 81. The wiping component 85 is located above the working area and presses the unwound material downwards and wipes it.

[0161] Furthermore, the wiping assembly 85 includes: a wiping cylinder 851 arranged vertically downwards, and a wiping block 852 arranged at the end of the wiping cylinder 851, the wiping block 852 being parallel to the working roller 84.

[0162] Furthermore, a wiping head 853 is provided at the lower end of the wiping block 852, and it is made of a flexible material. Generally, it is made of materials such as rubber or silicone.

[0163] Furthermore, the wiping head 853 includes a convex head and a concave head, with the convex head engaging with the concave surface of the lens and the concave head engaging with the convex surface of the lens. Generally, it can remove foreign objects, impurities, dirt, large particles, residual adhesive, etc.

[0164] Furthermore, the wiping head 853 is a wiping column, with the lower end of the wiping column being semi-circular or arc-shaped. That is, this wiping head 853 can wipe both the concave and convex sides of the lens.

[0165] Furthermore, a spray pipe 854 is also provided at the lower end of the wiping block 852.

[0166] Furthermore, two spray pipes 854 are provided, located on either side of the wiping head 853. They can spray water or alcohol, etc.

[0167] Furthermore, a dust-free cloth is provided on the unwinding roller 82 and the take-up roller 83.

[0168] Furthermore, at least two guide rollers 86 are rotatably mounted on the wiping bracket 81, with at least one roller on the roll material not entering the working area and at least one roller on the roll material leaving the working area. This ensures the stability of the roll material in the working area.

[0169] Furthermore, a cleaning clamping assembly 87 is also provided on the wiping bracket 81, the cleaning clamping assembly 87 including:

[0170] A cleaning bracket 871 is mounted on the wiping bracket 81; a cleaning motor 872 is mounted on the cleaning bracket 871, and the output end of the cleaning motor 872 is connected to a cleaning roller 873. That is, the cleaning roller 873 is used to clean the roll material during the unwinding process, and generally cleans the lower end of the roll material. The cleaning roller 873 typically uses airflow for cleaning.

[0171] Furthermore, a pressing cylinder 874 is provided above the cleaning roller 873. The working end of the pressing cylinder 874 faces the cleaning roller 873 and a pressing roller 875 is provided at the working end. The pressing roller 875 is parallel to the cleaning roller 873.

[0172] Furthermore, two pressure rollers 875 are arranged in parallel, located on both sides of the cleaning roller 873. This pressure configuration ensures smooth cleaning and pressure operation.

[0173] Furthermore, the distance between the two clamping rollers 875 is no greater than the diameter of the cleaning roller 873, ensuring proper clamping.

[0174] Furthermore, a counter is installed on the cleaning and pressing assembly 87. The counter is used to measure the unwinding length and to replace it in a timely manner.

[0175] Furthermore, the cleaning and dust removal unit 10 installed on the cleaning workbench 51 includes:

[0176] The cleaning and dust removal linear module 101 is parallel to the cleaning and transfer module 7.

[0177] A cleaning and dust removal table 102 is driven and connected to the cleaning and dust removal linear module 101;

[0178] A dust removal clamping part 103 for clamping the lens is provided on the cleaning and dust removal table 102, and the dust removal clamping part 103 is located on the outside of the width direction of the dust removal linear module.

[0179] The ultrasonic dust removal module 104 is located above the dust removal clamping part 103.

[0180] Furthermore, the dust removal clamping part 103 clamps the lens on both the top and bottom sides, which are open areas. Ultrasonic dust removal modules 104 are respectively arranged in the two open areas facing the top and bottom sides of the lens. That is, a side clamping method can be used to remove dust from the top and bottom sides of the lens.

[0181] Furthermore, a clearance through-hole 105 is provided on the cleaning and dust removal table 102, and at least two lateral clamping cylinders are provided on the edge of the clearance through-hole 105. Ultrasonic dust removal modules 104 are provided on both the upper and lower sides of the clearance through-hole 105. This achieves efficient dust removal.

[0182] Furthermore, three lateral clamping cylinders are provided and evenly distributed at the edge of the clearance through hole 105, thus achieving stable clamping.

[0183] Furthermore, a dust removal lifting platform 106 is installed on the cleaning and dust removal table 102 via a dust removal lifting cylinder. A clearance through hole 105 is also provided on the dust removal lifting platform 106, and a lateral clamping cylinder is installed on the dust removal lifting platform 106. This enables the lifting and lowering of the clamped lens, ensuring dust removal at the optimal height. For example, dust removal can be achieved within a range of 1-5mm, but the effect is best at 2-3mm.

[0184] Furthermore, an antistatic ionizing air bar 107 is installed on the receiving side of the ultrasonic dust removal module 104. When the lens passes through, static electricity is removed to ensure the lens's performance.

[0185] Furthermore, two antistatic ionizing bars 107 are provided, located on the upper and lower sides of the lens respectively.

[0186] Furthermore, a detection photoelectric sensor 108 is installed on the cleaning and dust removal linear module 101, and a detection light-shielding plate 109 that cooperates with the detection photoelectric sensor 108 is installed on the cleaning and dust removal platform 102. This ensures that the cleaning and dust removal platform 102 stops at the position corresponding to the ultrasonic dust removal module 104 to perform dust removal.

[0187] By installing this automatic cleaning machine, batch cleaning of lenses can be achieved without manual intervention, greatly improving the processing effect of optical lenses and providing a reliable guarantee for high-quality lens processing.

[0188] The cleaning process of the automatic lens cleaning machine in this embodiment includes:

[0189] Lens loading: The first lens feeding module transports the lenses to the cleaning module;

[0190] Lens cleaning involves sequentially cleaning the concave and convex surfaces of the lens in the cleaning module. Lens cleaning includes:

[0191] The lens is flipped in the flipping unit 6, where the concave and convex surfaces are flipped. The flipping unit 6 receives the lens with the convex surface facing up from the lens loading process. It first flips the lens so that the concave surface faces up, and then wipes the concave surface. After wiping, the flipping unit 6 clamps the lens and flips it a second time so that the convex surface faces up, and then wipes the convex surface. After wiping, the conveying unit 9 transports the lens to the unloading process.

[0192] Lens feeding: The second lens feeding module feeds the cleaned lenses.

[0193] Further, concave surface wiping: the cleaning transfer module 7 clamps the concave-side up lens and transports it to the wiping unit 8 for concave surface wiping, and then the cleaning transfer module 7 returns the wiped lens to the flipping unit 6.

[0194] Furthermore, convex surface wiping: the transport unit 9 clamps the lens with the convex surface facing up and transports it to the second set of cleaning and transfer modules 7. The second set of cleaning and transfer modules 7 clamps the lens with the convex surface facing up and transports it to the second set of wiping units 8 for convex surface wiping, and then returns to the transport unit 9 for transport.

[0195] Furthermore, a cleaning and dust removal process is set up between lens cleaning and lens unloading:

[0196] The cleaning and dust removal linear module 101 clamps the lens after two cleanings and transports it to the dust removal area. The ultrasonic dust removal module 104, which is set in the dust removal area, performs dust removal. After the dust removal is completed, the lens returns to the transport unit 9 for transport.

[0197] Furthermore, an antistatic ionizing air bar 107 is installed on the incoming side of the cleaning and dust removal linear module 101. This allows for two antistatic treatments on the lenses before and after dust removal, ensuring the effectiveness of the lenses.

[0198] By setting up this automatic cleaning process, batch cleaning of lenses can be achieved without manual intervention, which greatly improves the processing effect of optical lenses and provides a reliable guarantee for high-quality lens processing. At the same time, this processing process can be adapted to different lens cleaning methods and can be used in combination with other processes.

[0199] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the technical principles of the present invention, and these improvements and modifications should also be considered within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. An automatic lens cleaning machine, characterized in that, include: Two sets of lens feeding modules are set on the frame, one for loading and the other for unloading; A cleaning module located between two sets of lens feeding modules, the cleaning module cleans the lenses and then unloads them; the cleaning module includes: a cleaning workbench (51) and a flipping unit (6) set on the cleaning workbench (51), the flipping unit (6) flips the horizontally placed lenses up and down; two sets of cleaning transfer modules (7) set on the cleaning workbench (51) and arranged in parallel, the wiping unit (8) at the cleaning end of the cleaning transfer module (7) wipes the concave and convex surfaces respectively; and a transport unit (9) that spans between the two sets of cleaning transfer modules (7) and transports the lenses via a gantry. The lens feeding module includes: A feeding rack (1) is provided on the feeding rack (1), and a feeding through hole (12) is provided on the feeding rack (1). Two sets of material tray moving units (2) are set inside the feeding frame (1) and below the feeding table (11). The material tray moving units (2) transport the material tray from the outside of the feeding frame (1) to the feeding through hole (12). The material picking unit (3) includes a material picking subunit (31) and a material picking working subunit (32). The material picking subunit (31) is located at the edge of the feeding through hole (12) and picks up the material tray. The material picking working plate (322) of the material picking subunit (32) moves to the bottom of the picked-up material tray and places the material tray. A lens clamping unit (4) is set on the feeding table (11). The lens clamping unit (4) clamps the lens on the tray and transports it to the next work station. The cleaning module also includes: The cleaning transfer module (7) is a cleaning straight module. Vertically upward product grippers are provided on the drive block of the cleaning straight module. One end of the cleaning straight module is a free end and the other end is a cleaning end. A flipping unit (6) is provided at the free end of the cleaning straight module corresponding to the concave surface cleaning. The transport unit (9) spans across the two sets of cleaning and transfer modules (7) via a gantry frame. The transport line module of the transport unit (9) is perpendicular to the cleaning line module. A transport component is provided at the drive end of the transport line module to transport the lens on the two sets of cleaning and transfer modules (7). The wiping unit (8) includes: A fixed wiping bracket (81); Rotate the unwinding roller (82) and the winding roller (83) mounted on the wiping bracket (81); Two working rollers (84) are rotatably mounted on the wiping bracket (81). The two working rollers (84) are parallel to each other, and the area between them is the working area. A wiping assembly (85) is provided on a wiping bracket (81), the wiping assembly (85) is located above the working area, and the wiping assembly (85) presses the unwound material downward and wipes it.

2. The automatic lens cleaning machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The flipping unit (6) includes: a flipping lifting cylinder (61) set on the cleaning workbench (51) and vertically upward; a flipping motor (62) for flipping up and down is set at the driving end of the flipping lifting cylinder (61); a cleaning flipping table (63) is set at the output end of the flipping motor (62); and a gripper cylinder (64) with its initial state of opening upward is set on the cleaning flipping table (63).

3. The automatic lens cleaning machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The wiping assembly (85) includes: a wiping cylinder (851) arranged vertically downwards, a wiping block (852) arranged at the end of the wiping cylinder (851), the wiping block (852) being parallel to the working roller (84), and a wiping head (853) being arranged at the lower end of the wiping block (852), which is made of flexible material.

4. The automatic lens cleaning machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: A cleaning and dust removal unit (10) is also provided on the cleaning workbench (51), including: A cleaning and dust removal linear module (101) is parallel to the cleaning and transfer module (7). A cleaning and dust removal station (102) is driven and connected to the cleaning and dust removal linear module (101). A dust removal clamping part (103) for holding the lens is provided on the cleaning and dust removal table (102), and the dust removal clamping part (103) is located on the outside of the width direction of the dust removal linear module; Two sets of ultrasonic dust removal modules (104) are located on the upper and lower sides of the dust removal clamping part (103), respectively.

5. The cleaning process of the automatic lens cleaning machine according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, include: Lens loading: The first lens feeding module transports the lenses to the cleaning module; Lens cleaning: The lens is cleaned in the cleaning module in sequence, and the concave surface is cleaned and the convex surface is cleaned. The lens cleaning includes: lens flipping: The lens is flipped in the flipping unit (6) to flip the concave and convex surfaces. The flipping unit (6) receives the lens with the convex surface facing up from the lens loading process. The lens is flipped for the first time to make the concave surface facing up, and then the concave surface is wiped. After wiping, the flipping unit (6) clamps the lens and flips it for the second time to make the convex surface facing up, and then the convex surface is wiped. After wiping, the lens is transported to the unloading process by the transport unit (9). Lens feeding: The second lens feeding module feeds the cleaned lenses.

6. The cleaning process of the automatic lens cleaning machine according to claim 5, characterized in that: Concave surface wiping: The cleaning transfer module (7) clamps the concave surface of the lens and transports it to the wiping unit (8) for concave surface wiping. Then the cleaning transfer module (7) returns the wiped lens to the flipping unit (6). Convex surface wiping: The transport unit (9) clamps the lens with the convex surface facing up and transports it to the second cleaning transfer module (7). The second cleaning transfer module (7) clamps the lens with the convex surface facing up and transports it to the second wiping unit (8) for convex surface wiping. Then it returns and is transported by the transport unit (9).

7. The cleaning process of the automatic lens cleaning machine according to claim 5, characterized in that: A cleaning and dust removal process is also included between lens cleaning and lens unloading: The cleaning and dust removal linear module (101) clamps the lens after two cleanings and transports it to the dust removal area. The ultrasonic dust removal module (104) set in the dust removal area performs dust removal. After the dust removal is completed, it returns to the transport unit (9) for transport.

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