A replacement carrier clamping apparatus and a replacement carrier clamping method

Abstract

The present application relates to the technical field of flexible circuit board production, and particularly relates to a replacement carrier clamping device and a replacement carrier clamping method. The replacement carrier clamping device comprises a conveying mechanism, a transplanting mechanism and a turnover mechanism. The conveying mechanism is used for conveying a carrier carrying a product. When the conveying mechanism conveys a non-magnetic carrier carrying a product to a preset position, the transplanting mechanism can transfer the non-magnetic carrier carrying the product to the turnover mechanism. The turnover mechanism can drive the non-magnetic carrier carrying the product to turn 180°, so that the product carried by the non-magnetic carrier is transferred to a magnetic carrier, the automatic replacement of the product from the non-magnetic carrier to the magnetic carrier is realized, the production efficiency and the operation accuracy are improved, the manpower is saved, and the structure is simple and the operation is convenient. The replacement carrier clamping method replaces the carrier carrying the product by the above-mentioned replacement carrier clamping device, improves the production efficiency and the operation accuracy, saves the manpower, and is convenient to operate.

Description

[0001] This application is a divisional application of Chinese application No. 202210977039.3, filed on August 15, 2022, entitled "A method for changing a vehicle clamping device and a method for changing a vehicle clamping device". Technical Field

[0002] This invention relates to the field of flexible circuit board manufacturing equipment technology, and in particular to a carrier clamping device and a carrier clamping method. Background Technology

[0003] In the production of flexible printed circuit boards (FPCBs), the FPCBs undergo multiple processing steps, each with different requirements for the carriers supporting them. Therefore, it's necessary to transfer the FPCBs from one type of carrier to another. For example, if the previous process left behind iron filings or other impurities, a non-magnetic carrier is needed to prevent these impurities from adhering to the carrier. When the FPCB moves to the next process, a cover plate needs to be attached to the carrier to flatten the FPCB. Therefore, a magnetic carrier is required to hold the cover plate securely and ensure stable and reliable clamping and flattening of the FPCB. In most production equipment, this carrier-changing process is done manually, increasing labor costs, consuming more manpower, and reducing production efficiency and operational accuracy.

[0004] With the development of technology, some equipment can replace flexible circuit boards on different types of carriers through robotic arms and adsorption mechanisms set on the robotic arms. However, the method of replacing carriers through robotic arms and adsorption mechanisms is not only structurally complex, but also increases the difficulty of replacement.

[0005] Therefore, there is an urgent need to invent a carrier clamping device to solve the above problems. Summary of the Invention

[0006] The purpose of this invention is to provide a carrier-changing clamping device that automatically changes products between different carriers, improves production efficiency and operational accuracy, and has a simple structure and is easy to operate.

[0007] To achieve this objective, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0008] A vehicle clamping device for changing vehicles, comprising:

[0009] A conveying mechanism, configured to convey a carrier containing products, includes two sets of support components and two sets of annular conveyor belts;

[0010] The transplanting mechanism and the flipping mechanism are configured such that when the conveying mechanism transports the non-magnetic carrier carrying the product to a preset position, the transplanting mechanism can transfer the non-magnetic carrier carrying the product to the flipping mechanism, and the flipping mechanism can rotate the non-magnetic carrier carrying the product by 180° so that the product carried by the non-magnetic carrier can be transferred to the magnetic carrier.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment, the flipping mechanism includes:

[0012] A carrier component is configured to carry the magnetic carrier.

[0013] The rotating component and the pin assembly are provided. The rotating component is located on one side of the carrying component. When the rotating component rotates the non-magnetic carrier carrying the product 180° to cover the carrying component, the pin assembly can simultaneously open the movable positioning pins on the magnetic carrier and the non-magnetic carrier, so that the product released from the non-magnetic carrier falls onto the magnetic carrier.

[0014] As a preferred embodiment, the flipping component includes:

[0015] A bracket is disposed on one side of the load-bearing component;

[0016] A first driving component is mounted on the bracket;

[0017] A flip plate, configured to carry the non-magnetic carrier, is provided, and the first drive member is capable of driving the flip plate to flip relative to the support; and

[0018] A clamping member is provided on the flip plate, which is capable of clamping and fixing the non-magnetic carrier on the flip plate.

[0019] As a preferred embodiment, the detent assembly includes:

[0020] A second driving component is disposed on the bearing assembly;

[0021] A sliding plate and a pin head are provided on the sliding plate. The sliding plate is connected to the output end of the second driving member. The second driving member can drive the sliding plate to move relative to the bearing assembly so that the pin head can push open the movable positioning pins on the magnetic carrier and the non-magnetic carrier.

[0022] As a preferred embodiment, the carrier component includes:

[0023] The base frame is located on one side of the flipping assembly;

[0024] A support frame, disposed above the base frame, is configured to support the magnetic carrier; and

[0025] A lifting element, disposed on the base frame, is capable of lifting the support frame so that the magnetic carrier on the support frame receives the product released from the non-magnetic carrier.

[0026] As a preferred embodiment, when the product carried by the non-magnetic carrier is transferred to the magnetic carrier, the transfer mechanism can cover the product carried by the magnetic carrier with the cover plate at the material position on the cover plate, and transfer the product covered with the cover plate and the magnetic carrier to the conveying mechanism.

[0027] As a preferred embodiment, the transplanting mechanism includes a three-axis transplanting module and an adsorption component disposed on the three-axis transplanting module. The three-axis transplanting module can drive the adsorption component to move between the conveying mechanism, the flipping mechanism, and the material position on the cover plate, so that the adsorption component places the non-magnetic carrier carrying the product onto the flipping mechanism, covers the product carried by the magnetic carrier with the cover plate on the material position on the cover plate, and transfers the product covered with the cover plate and the magnetic carrier to the conveying mechanism.

[0028] As a preferred embodiment, the adsorption component includes:

[0029] The mounting bracket is installed on the triaxial transplanting module;

[0030] A rotary drive component is mounted on the mounting bracket; and

[0031] The adsorption element is a rotating drive that can drive the adsorption element to rotate relative to the mounting frame, so that the adsorption element is adsorbed and fixed at the adsorption position of the object to be adsorbed.

[0032] As a preferred embodiment, the adsorption element includes:

[0033] A connecting bracket, rotatably connected to the mounting bracket, and the output end of the rotary drive component connected to the connecting bracket; and

[0034] Multiple adsorption plates are spaced apart on the connecting frame.

[0035] As a preferred embodiment, the vehicle clamping device further includes:

[0036] A storage silo, comprising independently configured first, second, and third silos, wherein the first silo is configured to store the non-magnetic carrier, the second silo is configured to store the magnetic carrier, and the third silo is configured to store the cover plate; and

[0037] The material handling mechanism is provided in the first hopper, the second hopper and the third hopper;

[0038] The material handling mechanism corresponding to the first hopper is configured to retrieve the non-magnetic carrier that is vacant on the flipping mechanism into the first hopper;

[0039] The material handling mechanism corresponding to the second hopper is configured to take out the magnetic carrier in the second hopper and place it onto the flipping mechanism;

[0040] The material handling mechanism corresponding to the third hopper is configured to remove the cover plate from the third hopper and place it at the material position on the cover plate.

[0041] As a preferred embodiment, the material handling mechanism includes a hook assembly and a transfer assembly;

[0042] The transfer component in the material handling mechanism corresponding to the first hopper is configured to transfer the non-magnetic carrier to the hook component, so that the hook component hooks the non-magnetic carrier into the first hopper;

[0043] The hook assembly in the material handling mechanism corresponding to the second hopper is configured to hook out the magnetic carrier in the second hopper, so that the transfer assembly can transfer the magnetic carrier on the hook assembly to the flipping mechanism.

[0044] The hook assembly in the material handling mechanism corresponding to the third hopper is configured to hook out the cover plate in the third hopper so that the transfer assembly can transfer the cover plate on the hook assembly to the material position on the cover plate.

[0045] As a preferred embodiment, the hook assembly includes:

[0046] A hook support frame is disposed below the transfer assembly and is used to support the magnetic carrier, the non-magnetic carrier, or the cover plate;

[0047] The hook drive and the hook plate are provided. The hook drive is disposed on the hook support frame. The hook plate is provided with a hook head. The hook drive is configured to drive the hook plate to move relative to the hook support frame so that the hook head hooks the magnetic carrier, the non-magnetic carrier or the cover plate.

[0048] As a preferred embodiment, the hook drive component includes:

[0049] A lifting drive unit, the output end of which is connected to the hook plate and configured to drive the hook plate to lift relative to the hook support frame; and

[0050] A translation drive is mounted on the hook support frame. The output end of the translation drive is connected to the lifting drive and is configured to drive the lifting drive to translate relative to the hook support frame.

[0051] As a preferred embodiment, the hook assembly further includes:

[0052] A side-pushing assembly, disposed on one side of the hook support frame, is configured to adjust the position of the magnetic carrier, the non-magnetic carrier, or the cover plate on the hook support frame.

[0053] A method for changing a carrier clamp, comprising replacing the carrier carrying the product using the carrier clamping device described above, includes the following steps:

[0054] S1: The conveying mechanism transports the non-magnetic carrier carrying the product to the preset position. At the same time, the picking and unloading mechanism takes out the magnetic carrier stored in the second hopper and places it onto the flipping mechanism.

[0055] S2: The transplanting mechanism transfers the non-magnetic carrier containing the product to the flipping mechanism;

[0056] S3: The flipping mechanism drives the non-magnetic carrier carrying the product to flip 180°, so that the product carried by the non-magnetic carrier is transferred to the magnetic carrier. At the same time, the transfer mechanism moves the cover at the material position on the cover to above the flipping mechanism.

[0057] S4: The flipping mechanism drives the vacant non-magnetic carrier to flip and reset;

[0058] S5: Detect the position of the product on the magnetic carrier so that the transfer mechanism accurately covers the cover plate on the product, and at the same time, the material handling mechanism transfers the non-magnetic carrier into the first hopper;

[0059] S6: The transplanting mechanism transfers the product covered with the cover plate and the magnetic carrier to the conveying mechanism, so that the conveying mechanism transports it to the unloading position.

[0060] The beneficial effects of this invention are:

[0061] The carrier changing clamping device provided by this invention, by setting up a flipping mechanism, can drive the non-magnetic carrier carrying the product to flip 180°, so that the product carried by the non-magnetic carrier can be transferred to the magnetic carrier. This realizes the automatic change of the product from the non-magnetic carrier to the magnetic carrier, improves production efficiency and operation accuracy, saves manpower, and the carrier can be changed by flipping through the flipping mechanism. The structure is simple and the operation is convenient.

[0062] The carrier replacement clamping method provided by the present invention improves production efficiency and operational accuracy, saves manpower, and is easy to operate by using the aforementioned carrier replacement clamping equipment to replace the carrier carrying the product. Attached Figure Description

[0063] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the carrier clamping device provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0064] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a partial replacement carrier clamping device provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0065] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the flipping mechanism provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0066] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the transplanting mechanism provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0067] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the adsorption component provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0068] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first hopper after the material cage is removed, according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0069] Figure 7 This is one of the structural schematic diagrams of the hook assembly provided in the embodiments of the present invention;

[0070] Figure 8 This is a second schematic diagram of the hook assembly provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0071] Figure 9 This is a flowchart of the vehicle clamping method provided in the embodiment of the present invention.

[0072] In the picture:

[0073] 100. Replacement of carrier clamping equipment; 200. Magnetic carrier; 300. Non-magnetic carrier; 310. Fixed positioning pin; 320. Movable positioning pin; 400. Product; 410. Fixing hole; 420. Elongated hole;

[0074] 1. Conveying mechanism; 11. Supporting components; 12. Circular conveyor belt;

[0075] 2. Transplanting mechanism; 21. Three-axis transplanting module; 22. Adsorption assembly; 221. Mounting frame; 222. Rotary drive component; 223. Adsorption component; 2231. Connecting frame; 2232. Adsorption plate;

[0076] 3. Tilting mechanism; 31. Bearing assembly; 311. Base frame; 312. Bearing frame; 313. Lifting component; 314. First guide component; 3141. First guide rail; 3142. First slider; 32. Tilting assembly; 321. Bracket; 322. First driving component; 323. Tilting plate; 324. Clamping component; 3241. Gripper; 33. Pin assembly; 331. Second driving component; 332. Sliding plate; 333. Pin head; 334. Second guide component; 34. Distance adjustment assembly; 341. Second guide rail; 342. Second slider;

[0077] 4. Storage bin; 41. First bin; 411. Cage; 412. Lifting assembly; 413. Moving assembly; 42. Second bin; 43. Third bin;

[0078] 5. Material handling mechanism; 51. Hook assembly; 511. Hook support frame; 5111. Base plate; 5112. Side plate; 512. Hook drive component; 5121. Lifting drive component; 5122. Translation drive component; 51221. Drive motor; 51222. Lead screw; 513. Hook plate; 5131. Hook head; 514. Side push assembly; 5141. Side push drive component; 5142. Push plate; 52. Transfer assembly; 521. Two-axis transfer module; 522. Adsorption and fixing assembly. Detailed Implementation

[0079] To make the technical problems solved by the present invention, the technical solutions adopted, and the technical effects achieved clearer, the technical solutions of the present invention will be further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0080] In the description of this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected," "linked," and "fixed" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0081] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0082] In the description of this embodiment, the terms "upper," "lower," "left," and "right," etc., refer to the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for ease of description and simplification of operation, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the present invention. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used only for distinction in description and have no special meaning.

[0083] In the production of flexible printed circuit boards (FPCBs), the FPCBs undergo multiple processing steps, each with different requirements for the carriers supporting them. Therefore, it's necessary to transfer the FPCBs from one type of carrier to another. For example, if the previous process left behind iron filings or other impurities, a non-magnetic carrier is needed to prevent these impurities from adhering to the carrier. When the FPCB moves to the next process, a cover plate needs to be attached to the carrier to flatten the FPCB. Therefore, a magnetic carrier is required to hold the cover plate securely and ensure stable and reliable clamping and flattening of the FPCB. In most production equipment, this carrier-changing process is done manually, increasing labor costs, consuming more manpower, and reducing production efficiency and operational accuracy.

[0084] To solve the above problems, such as Figure 1As shown, this embodiment provides a carrier-changing clamping device 100, which mainly includes a conveying mechanism 1, a transfer mechanism 2, and a flipping mechanism 3. The conveying mechanism 1 is used to convey a carrier carrying a product 400. The transfer mechanism 2 is positioned above the conveying mechanism 1 and the flipping mechanism 3. When the conveying mechanism 1 conveys a non-magnetic carrier 300 carrying the product 400 to a preset position, the transfer mechanism 2 can transfer the non-magnetic carrier 300 carrying the product 400 to the flipping mechanism 3. The flipping mechanism 3 can rotate the non-magnetic carrier 300 carrying the product 400 180°, transferring the product 400 from the non-magnetic carrier 300 to the magnetic carrier 200. This achieves automatic replacement of the product 400 from the non-magnetic carrier 300 to the magnetic carrier 200, greatly improving production efficiency and operational accuracy, and saving manpower. Furthermore, the automatic replacement of the carrier can be achieved simply by flipping the flipping mechanism 3, resulting in a simple structure and convenient operation.

[0085] In this embodiment, as Figure 1 As shown, the conveying mechanism 1 includes two sets of support components 11 and two sets of annular conveyor belts 12. The two sets of support components 11 are respectively arranged on both sides of the carrier carrying the product 400, and each set of support components 11 is equipped with an annular conveyor belt 12. The two sets of annular conveyor belts 12 work together to transport the carrier carrying the product 400, thereby ensuring a smoother conveying process by the conveying mechanism 1. Since the specific structure and working principle of the annular conveyor belt 12 are existing technologies, they will not be described in detail here.

[0086] Furthermore, it should be noted that when the product 400 carried by the non-magnetic carrier 300 is transferred to the magnetic carrier 200, the transfer mechanism 2 can place the cover plate at the material position on the product 400 carried by the magnetic carrier 200, ensuring that the magnetic carrier 200 firmly adheres the cover plate to the product 400, and ensuring that the cover plate and the magnetic carrier 200 together flatten the product 400. Moreover, after the cover plate is accurately placed on the product 400 carried by the magnetic carrier 200, the transfer mechanism 2 can transfer the product 400 covered with the cover plate and the magnetic carrier 200 to the conveying mechanism 1, ensuring that the conveying mechanism 1 transfers it to the unloading position.

[0087] In addition, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, the carrier clamping device 100 provided in this embodiment also includes a storage bin 4 and a material handling mechanism 5. The storage bin 4 includes three independently configured bins: a first bin 41, a second bin 42, and a third bin 43. The first bin 41 stores vacant non-magnetic carriers 300, the second bin 42 stores magnetic carriers 200, and the third bin 43 stores cover plates. Each of the first bin 41, second bin 42, and third bin 43 is equipped with a corresponding material handling mechanism 5. The first bin 41 corresponds to... The material handling mechanism 5 is used to retrieve the non-magnetic carrier 300 that has been vacated on the flipping mechanism 3 into the first hopper 41. The material handling mechanism 5 corresponding to the second hopper 42 is used to remove the magnetic carrier 200 in the second hopper 42 onto the flipping mechanism 3, so that the magnetic carrier 200 can receive the product 400 released by the non-magnetic carrier 300. The material handling mechanism 5 corresponding to the third hopper 43 is used to remove the cover plate in the third hopper 43 to the cover plate material position, so that the transfer mechanism 2 can cover the product 400 with the cover plate. The above settings can automatically realize the feeding and unloading process of the corresponding materials, greatly improving the automation level of the whole machine. In addition, it should be noted that in this embodiment, the first hopper 41 and the second hopper 42 are arranged adjacent to each other, and two sets of third hoppers 43 are arranged accordingly. One set of third hoppers 43 is arranged opposite to the first hopper 41, and the other set of third hoppers 43 is arranged opposite to the second hopper 42, so that the layout of the whole machine is more compact and beautiful.

[0088] Furthermore, it should be noted that the structures of the magnetic carrier 200 and the non-magnetic carrier 300, as well as the method of fixing the product 400, are the same, differing only in whether they are magnetic. This embodiment is described using a non-magnetic carrier 300 to support and fix the product 400. Figure 3 As shown, the non-magnetic carrier 300 is provided with a fixed positioning pin 310 and a movable positioning pin 320, which are arranged opposite to each other. The product 400 is provided with a fixed hole 410 and an elongated hole 420, which extend in the direction close to the fixed hole 410. When it is necessary to fix the product 400 on the non-magnetic carrier 300, the fixed positioning pin 310 is inserted into the fixed hole 410, and the movable positioning pin 320 is inserted into the elongated hole 420. The movable positioning pin 320 is further engaged by its own elastic force. The lower part of the product 400 abuts against the inner wall of the elongated hole 420 away from the fixed hole 410, so that the fixed positioning pin 310 and the movable positioning pin 320 together tension and fix the product 400 on the non-magnetic carrier 300. When it is necessary to remove the product 400 from the non-magnetic carrier 300, the movable positioning pin 320 is pushed to move towards the fixed positioning pin 310, and the product 400 will not be tensioned, thereby realizing the release of the product 400 from the non-magnetic carrier 300. Furthermore, the movable positioning pin 320 can be reset under its own elastic force.

[0089] Now combined Figure 3 The specific structure of the flipping mechanism 3 is described below, such as... Figure 3 As shown, the flipping mechanism 3 includes a support component 31, a flipping component 32, and a pin assembly 33. The support component 31 is used to support the magnetic carrier 200. The flipping component 32 is disposed on one side of the support component 31. When the flipping component 32 drives the non-magnetic carrier 300 carrying the product 400 to flip 180° and cover the support component 31, the pin assembly 33 can simultaneously open the movable positioning pins 320 on the magnetic carrier 200 and the non-magnetic carrier 300, so that the product 400 released from the non-magnetic carrier 300 falls onto the magnetic carrier 200, thereby realizing the replacement of the product 400 from the non-magnetic carrier 300 to the magnetic carrier 200. It should be noted that when the product 400 falls onto the magnetic carrier 200, the pin assembly 33 removes the pushing force on the movable positioning pin 320 on the magnetic carrier 200 and the non-magnetic carrier 300, so that the movable positioning pin 320 resets under its own elasticity, ensuring that the magnetic carrier 200 achieves tension and fixation of the product 400.

[0090] Now combined Figure 3 The specific structure of the flip component 32 is described below, such as Figure 3 As shown, the flipping assembly 32 includes a bracket 321, a first driving member 322, a flipping plate 323, and a clamping member 324. The bracket 321 is disposed on one side of the supporting assembly 31. The first driving member 322 is disposed on the bracket 321. The flipping plate 323 is rotatably disposed on the bracket 321 and is used to support the non-magnetic carrier 300. The first driving member 322 can drive the flipping plate 323 to flip relative to the bracket 321. The clamping member 324 is disposed on the flipping plate 323 and can clamp and fix the non-magnetic carrier 300 onto the flipping plate 323, thereby ensuring the reliability and stability of the flipping plate 323 when driving the non-magnetic carrier 300 to flip. In this embodiment, the first driving member 322 can be a rotary motor or a driving member composed of a rotary motor and a synchronous belt drive. This embodiment does not specifically limit the form of the first driving member 322. Furthermore, it should be noted that in this embodiment, the clamping member 324 includes a clamping cylinder (not shown in the figure) and two sets of clamping claws 3241. The clamping cylinder is fixed on the flip plate 323, and the output end of the clamping cylinder is connected to the two sets of clamping claws 3241. The clamping cylinder can synchronously drive the two sets of clamping claws 3241 to move closer or further away from each other, thereby realizing the clamping and release of the non-magnetic carrier 300 on the flip plate 323.

[0091] In this embodiment, as Figure 3As shown, the pin assembly 33 includes a second drive member 331, a sliding plate 332, and a pin head 333. The second drive member 331 is mounted on the support assembly 31, and the pin head 333 is mounted on the sliding plate 332. The sliding plate 332 is connected to the output end of the second drive member 331. The second drive member 331 can drive the sliding plate 332 to move relative to the support assembly 31, so that the pin head 333 can disengage the movable positioning pins 320 on the magnetic carrier 200 and the non-magnetic carrier 300. It should be noted that when the flipping plate 323 flips the non-magnetic carrier 300 above the magnetic carrier 200, the pin head 333 can sequentially insert into the movable positioning pins 320 on both the magnetic carrier 200 and the non-magnetic carrier 300, thereby ensuring that when the sliding plate 332 moves the pin head 333, the movable positioning pins 320 on both the magnetic carrier 200 and the non-magnetic carrier 300 are disengaged. In this embodiment, the second driving component 331 can be a linear motor, a linear cylinder, or a linear hydraulic cylinder. This embodiment does not impose specific limitations on the specific form of the second driving component 331.

[0092] In this embodiment, as Figure 3 As shown, the supporting assembly 31 includes a base frame 311, a supporting frame 312, and a lifting member 313. The base frame 311 is located on one side of the flipping assembly 32, and the supporting frame 312 is located above the base frame 311. The supporting frame 312 supports the magnetic carrier 200 and has a second driving member 331. The lifting member 313 is located on the base frame 311, and its output end is connected to the bottom of the supporting frame 312. The lifting member 313 can lift the supporting frame 312 so that the magnetic carrier 200 on the supporting frame 312 can receive the product 400 released from the non-magnetic carrier 300. It also facilitates the insertion of the pin head 333 of the pin assembly 33 on the supporting frame 312 into the movable positioning pin 320 on the non-magnetic carrier 300. In this embodiment, the lifting member 313 can be a lifting cylinder or a linear motor; the specific form of the lifting member 313 is not specifically limited in this embodiment. Furthermore, it should be noted that in this embodiment, the base frame 311 is L-shaped, the bottom plate of the base frame 311 is located below the support frame 312, and the lifting member 313 is set on the bottom plate of the base frame 311, and the vertical side plate of the base frame 311 is located on one side of the support frame 312.

[0093] In addition, such as Figure 3As shown, the supporting assembly 31 also includes a first guide member 314, which includes a first guide rail 3141 and a first slider 3142 that are slidably connected to each other. The first guide rail 3141 is fixed on the base frame 311 and extends in the vertical direction. The first slider 3142 is fixed on the supporting frame 312. By setting the first guide member 314, the lifting member 313 provides a guiding function for lifting the supporting frame 312 relative to the base frame 311, ensuring that the supporting frame 312 moves more smoothly relative to the base frame 311.

[0094] In addition, such as Figure 3 As shown, the pin assembly 33 also includes a second guide 334, which is disposed between the support frame 312 and the sliding plate 332. The second guide 334 guides the sliding plate 332 to move relative to the support frame 312, ensuring the stability of the sliding plate 332's movement relative to the support frame 312. Since the specific structure of the second guide 334 is basically the same as that of the first guide 314, it will not be described in detail here.

[0095] In this embodiment, as Figure 3 As shown, the flipping mechanism 3 also includes a distance adjustment component 34, which includes a second guide rail 341, a second slider 342, and a locking member (not shown in the figure). The second guide rail 341 is fixed in relative position to the bracket 321, and extends along the direction of the bearing component 31 towards or away from the bracket 321. The second slider 342 is slidably connected to the second guide rail 341 and is fixed to the bottom end of the base frame 311. When the base frame 311 slides along the second guide rail 341 to a suitable position via the second slider 342, the locking member can lock the second guide rail 341 and the second slider 342, thereby fixing the relative position of the bearing component 31 and the flipping component 32. By setting the distance adjustment component 34, it is easy to adjust the distance between the bearing component 31 and the flipping component 32, ensuring that after the flipping component 32 flips the non-magnetic carrier 300 carrying the product 400 by 180°, the product 400 can accurately cover the magnetic carrier 200. In this embodiment, the locking component can be a bolt, which is a detachable connection and has the advantages of reliable connection, convenient operation, and low cost.

[0096] Now combined Figure 4 The specific structure of transplanting mechanism 2 will be described, such as... Figure 4As shown, the transplanting mechanism 2 includes a three-axis transplanting module 21 and an adsorption component 22 disposed on the three-axis transplanting module 21. The three-axis transplanting module 21 is positioned above the conveying mechanism 1 and the flipping mechanism 3. The three-axis transplanting module 21 can drive the adsorption component 22 to move between the conveying mechanism 1 and the flipping mechanism 3, so that the adsorption component 22 places the non-magnetic carrier 300 carrying the product 400 onto the flipping mechanism 3, and transfers the product 400 covered with a cover and the magnetic carrier 200 to the conveying mechanism 1. The three-axis transplanting module 21 can also drive the adsorption component 22 to move between the flipping mechanism 3 and the cover plate material position, so that the adsorption component 22 covers the cover plate on the cover plate material position onto the product 400 carried by the magnetic carrier 200. Since the specific structure and working principle of the three-axis transplanting module 21 are existing technologies, they will not be described in detail here.

[0097] Combination Figure 5 The specific structure of the adsorption component 22 is described below, such as... Figure 5 As shown, the adsorption assembly 22 includes a mounting frame 221, a rotary drive 222, and an adsorption element 223. The mounting frame 221 is mounted on the triaxial transfer module 21, and the rotary drive 222 is mounted on the mounting frame 221. The output end of the rotary drive 222 is connected to the adsorption element 223, and the rotary drive 222 can drive the adsorption element 223 to rotate relative to the mounting frame 221, so that the adsorption element 223 adsorbs and fixes itself at the desired adsorption position of the object to be adsorbed. Specifically, the rotary drive 222 can be a rotary motor, which has the advantages of reliable operation and easy control.

[0098] In this embodiment, the adsorption component 223 includes a connecting frame 2231 and multiple adsorption disks 2232. The output end of the rotary drive component 222 is connected to the connecting frame 2231, and the multiple adsorption disks 2232 are spaced apart on the connecting frame 2231. By using multiple adsorption disks 2232 together, the adsorption and fixation of the component to be adsorbed is achieved, ensuring a more stable adsorption and fixation of the corresponding workpiece. It should be noted that in this embodiment, the workpiece is the cover sheet corresponding to the adsorption, the non-magnetic carrier 300 carrying the product 400, and the magnetic carrier 200 carrying the product 400.

[0099] Now combined Figure 2 The specific structure of the material handling mechanism 5 is described below, such as... Figure 2As shown, the material handling mechanism 5 includes a hook assembly 51 and a transfer assembly 52. ​​The transfer assembly 52 in the material handling mechanism 5 corresponding to the first hopper 41 is used to transfer the non-magnetic carrier 300 to the hook assembly 51, so that the hook assembly 51 hooks the non-magnetic carrier 300 into the first hopper 41. The hook assembly 51 in the material handling mechanism 5 corresponding to the second hopper 42 is used to hook out the magnetic carrier 200 in the second hopper 42, so that the transfer assembly 52 transfers the magnetic carrier 200 on the hook assembly 51 to the flipping mechanism 3. The hook assembly 51 in the material handling mechanism 5 corresponding to the third hopper 43 is used to hook out the cover plate in the third hopper 43, so that the transfer assembly 52 transfers the cover plate on the hook assembly 51 to the material position on the cover plate.

[0100] Furthermore, it should be noted that the mechanisms of the first hopper 41, the second hopper 42, and the third hopper 43 are basically the same. (Combined) Figure 1 and Figure 6 The structure of the first hopper 41 will be described as follows: Figure 1 and Figure 6 As shown, the first hopper 41 includes a cage 411, a lifting assembly 412, and a moving assembly 413. The cage 411 is provided with multiple storage boxes at intervals, each of which can accommodate a non-magnetic carrier 300. The output end of the moving assembly 413 is connected to the cage 411, and the moving assembly 413 can drive the cage 411 to move. The output end of the lifting assembly 412 is connected to the moving assembly 413, and the lifting assembly 412 can drive the moving assembly 413 and the cage 411 to rise and fall, so that the empty storage box in the cage 411 is positioned opposite to the corresponding hook assembly 51, so that the hook assembly 51 can put the collected non-magnetic carrier 300 into the empty storage box.

[0101] It should be noted that, in this embodiment, as Figure 2 As shown, the transfer assembly 52 includes a two-axis transfer module 521 and an adsorption and fixing assembly 522 disposed on the two-axis transfer module 521. The transfer assembly 52 on the material handling mechanism 5 corresponding to the first hopper 41 will be described below. The two-axis transfer module 521 can drive the adsorption and fixing assembly 522 to move between the corresponding hook assembly 51 and the flipping mechanism 3, so that the adsorption assembly 22 places the empty non-magnetic carrier 300 on the flipping mechanism 3 onto the hook assembly 51. The hook assembly 51 then moves the empty non-magnetic carrier 300 into the storage box of the corresponding material cage 411. Since the specific structure and working principle of the two-axis transfer module 521 are existing technologies, they will not be described in detail here. Furthermore, the specific structure of the adsorption and fixing assembly 522 is basically the same as the specific structure of the adsorption assembly 22 described above, and will not be described in detail here either.

[0102] Now combined Figure 7 and Figure 8The specific structure of the hook assembly 51 will be described in this embodiment. The hook assembly 51 corresponding to the second hopper 42 will be used for description. The hook assembly 51 includes a hook support frame 511, a hook drive component 512, and a hook plate 513. The hook support frame 511 is located below the transfer assembly 52 and is used to support the magnetic carrier 200. The hook drive component 512 is located on the hook support frame 511. The hook plate 513 is provided with a hook head 5131. The hook drive component 512 is used to drive the hook plate 513 to move relative to the hook support frame 511 so that the hook head 5131 hooks the magnetic carrier 200. Specifically, the hook drive 512 includes a lifting drive 5121 and a translation drive 5122. The output end of the lifting drive 5121 is connected to the hook plate 513. The lifting drive 5121 is used to drive the hook plate 513 to lift relative to the hook support frame 511. The translation drive 5122 is mounted on the hook support frame 511. The output end of the translation drive 5122 is connected to the lifting drive 5121. The translation drive 5122 is used to drive the lifting drive 5121 to translate relative to the hook support frame 511. When the hook assembly 51 needs to hook the magnetic carrier 200 from the second hopper 42, the translation drive 5122 drives the lifting drive 5121 and the hook plate 513 to extend into the second hopper 42. Then, the lifting drive 5121 drives the hook plate 513 to rise, so that the hook head 5131 extends into the hook groove on the magnetic carrier 200. Then, the translation drive 5122 drives the hook plate 513 to move in the opposite direction, thereby hooking the magnetic carrier 200 from the second hopper 42 onto the hook support frame 511. It should be noted that, for the hook assembly 51 corresponding to the third hopper 43, since this embodiment has two third hoppers 43, two sets of hook drive 512 can be correspondingly set on the hook support frame 511 of the hook assembly 51 corresponding to the third hopper 43, respectively used to hook the two third hoppers 43. Specifically, in this embodiment, the lifting drive 5121 can be a lifting cylinder or a linear motor. The translation drive component 5122 includes a drive motor 51221 and a lead screw 51222. The drive motor 51221 is mounted on the hook support frame 511. The output end of the drive motor 51221 is connected to the lead screw 51222 for transmission. The lead screw 51222 extends along the sliding direction of the hook plate 513. The lifting drive component 5121 is threadedly connected to the lead screw 51222. The drive motor 51221 drives the lead screw 51222 to rotate, thereby driving the lifting drive component 5121 to move along the lead screw 51222.

[0103] In this embodiment, the hook support frame 511 is U-shaped and includes a base plate 5111 and two side plates 5112. The two side plates 5112 are arranged opposite to each other and are respectively connected to the two ends of the base plate 5111. The drive motor 51221 is mounted on the base plate 5111. The two side plates 5112 together support the magnetic carrier 200.

[0104] In addition, such as Figure 7 As shown, the hook assembly 51 also includes a side-push assembly 514, which is disposed on one side of one of the side plates 5112. The side-push assembly 514 is used to adjust the position of the magnetic carrier 200 on both side plates 5112, ensuring that the magnetic carrier 200 is accurately positioned on the hook support frame 511. Specifically, the side-push assembly 514 includes a side-push drive member 5141 and a push plate 5142. The side-push drive member 5141 is disposed on one side of one of the side plates 5112, and its output end is connected to the push plate 5142. The push plate 5142 is slidably disposed on the side plate 5112. The side-push drive member 5141 pushes the push plate 5142 relative to the side plate 5112, causing the push plate 5142 to push the magnetic carrier 200 to a position on the side plate 5112. In this embodiment, the side-push drive member 5141 can be a linear motor or a linear cylinder; this embodiment does not specifically limit the form of the side-push drive member 5141.

[0105] like Figure 9 As shown, this embodiment also provides a method for changing the carrier clamp, which uses the aforementioned carrier clamp changing device 100 to change the carrier carrying the product 400, including the following steps:

[0106] S1: The conveying mechanism 1 conveys the non-magnetic carrier 300 carrying the product 400 to the preset position. At the same time, the picking and unloading mechanism 5 takes out the magnetic carrier 200 stored in the second hopper 42 and puts it onto the flipping mechanism 3.

[0107] S2: The transplanting mechanism 2 transfers the non-magnetic carrier 300 carrying the product 400 to the flipping mechanism 3;

[0108] S3: The flipping mechanism 3 drives the non-magnetic carrier 300 carrying the product 400 to flip 180°, so that the product 400 carried by the non-magnetic carrier 300 is transferred to the magnetic carrier 200. At the same time, the transfer mechanism 2 moves the cover at the material position on the cover to above the flipping mechanism 3.

[0109] S4: The flipping mechanism 3 drives the empty non-magnetic carrier 300 to flip and reset;

[0110] S5: Detect the position of product 400 on magnetic carrier 200 so that transfer mechanism 2 can accurately cover the cover plate on product 400. At the same time, material handling mechanism 5 transfers non-magnetic carrier 300 into first hopper 41.

[0111] S6: The transfer mechanism 2 transfers the product 400 covered with a cover and the magnetic carrier 200 to the conveying mechanism 1 so that the conveying mechanism 1 can transport it to the unloading position.

[0112] The carrier clamping method provided by this invention can perform multiple steps simultaneously, realizing the automatic replacement of product 400 from non-magnetic carrier 300 to magnetic carrier 200, and also realizing the automatic covering process of cover plate on product 400. This improves production efficiency and operation accuracy, saves manpower, and the carrier can be replaced by flipping the flipping mechanism 3. The structure is simple and the operation is convenient.

[0113] Obviously, the above embodiments of the present invention are merely examples for clearly illustrating the present invention, and are not intended to limit the implementation of the present invention. Those skilled in the art can make other variations or modifications based on the above description. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively describe all embodiments here. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the scope of protection of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A carrier clamping device, characterized in that, include: The conveying mechanism (1) is configured to convey a carrier carrying a product (400), and the conveying mechanism (1) includes two sets of support components (11) and two sets of annular conveyor belts (12). The transplanting mechanism (2) and the flipping mechanism (3) are configured such that when the conveying mechanism (1) transports the non-magnetic carrier (300) carrying the product (400) to a preset position, the transplanting mechanism (2) can transfer the non-magnetic carrier (300) carrying the product (400) to the flipping mechanism (3), and the flipping mechanism (3) can rotate the non-magnetic carrier (300) carrying the product (400) by 180° so that the non-magnetic carrier (300) carries the product (400). The product (400) is transferred to the magnetic carrier (200), wherein when the product (400) carried by the non-magnetic carrier (300) is transferred to the magnetic carrier (200), the transfer mechanism (2) is able to cover the product (400) carried by the magnetic carrier (200) with the cover at the material position on the cover, and transfer the product (400) covered with the cover and the magnetic carrier (200) to the conveying mechanism (1); The flipping mechanism (3) includes: The carrier component (31) is configured to carry the magnetic carrier (200). The flipping component (32) and the pin assembly (33) are provided. The flipping component (32) is disposed on one side of the support component (31). When the flipping component (32) causes the non-magnetic carrier (300) carrying the product (400) to flip 180° and cover the support component (31), the pin assembly (33) can simultaneously open the movable positioning pins (320) on the magnetic carrier (200) and the non-magnetic carrier (300) so that the product (400) released from the non-magnetic carrier (300) falls onto the magnetic carrier (200).

2. The carrier clamping device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The flipping component (32) includes: A bracket (321) is disposed on one side of the support assembly (31); The first driving element (322) is disposed on the bracket (321); A flip plate (323) is configured to carry the non-magnetic carrier (300), and the first drive member (322) is capable of driving the flip plate (323) to flip relative to the support (321); and A clamping member (324) is disposed on the flip plate (323), and the clamping member (324) is capable of clamping and fixing the non-magnetic carrier (300) on the flip plate (323).

3. The carrier clamping device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The detent component (33) includes: The second driving element (331) is disposed on the bearing assembly (31); A sliding plate (332) and a pin head (333) are provided on the sliding plate (332). The sliding plate (332) is connected to the output end of the second drive member (331). The second drive member (331) can drive the sliding plate (332) to move relative to the carrier assembly (31) so that the pin head (333) can push away the movable positioning pin (320) on the magnetic carrier (200) and the non-magnetic carrier (300).

4. The carrier clamping device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The carrier component (31) includes: The base frame (311) is disposed on one side of the flipping assembly (32); A support frame (312), disposed above the base frame (311), is configured to support the magnetic carrier (200); and A lifting member (313) is provided on the base frame (311) and is capable of lifting the support frame (312) so that the magnetic carrier (200) on the support frame (312) receives the product (400) released from the non-magnetic carrier (300).

5. The carrier clamping device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The transplanting mechanism (2) includes a three-axis transplanting module (21) and an adsorption component (22) disposed on the three-axis transplanting module (21). The three-axis transplanting module (21) can drive the adsorption component (22) to move between the conveying mechanism (1), the flipping mechanism (3), and the material position on the cover plate, so that the adsorption component (22) places the non-magnetic carrier (300) carrying the product (400) onto the flipping mechanism (3), covers the product (400) carried by the magnetic carrier (200) on the material position on the cover plate, and transfers the product (400) covered with the cover plate and the magnetic carrier (200) to the conveying mechanism (1).

6. The carrier clamping device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The adsorption component (22) includes: Mounting bracket (221) is mounted on the triaxial transplanting module (21); A rotary drive (222) is disposed on the mounting bracket (221); and The adsorption element (223) is driven by the rotation drive element (222) to rotate relative to the mounting frame (221) so that the adsorption element (223) is adsorbed and fixed at the adsorption position of the adsorbent.

7. The carrier clamping device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The adsorption element (223) includes: A connecting bracket (2231) is rotatably connected to the mounting bracket (221), and the output end of the rotary drive (222) is connected to the connecting bracket (2231); and Multiple adsorption disks (2232) are spaced apart on the connecting frame (2231).

8. The carrier clamping device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The vehicle changing clamping device also includes: Storage bin (4), the storage bin (4) comprising independently configured first bin (41), second bin (42) and third bin (43), the first bin (41) being configured to store the non-magnetic carrier (300), the second bin (42) being configured to store the magnetic carrier (200), and the third bin (43) being configured to store the cover plate; and The material handling mechanism (5) is provided in the first hopper (41), the second hopper (42) and the third hopper (43). The material handling mechanism (5) corresponding to the first hopper (41) is configured to retrieve the non-magnetic carrier (300) that is empty on the flipping mechanism (3) into the first hopper (41); The material handling mechanism (5) corresponding to the second hopper (42) is configured to take out the magnetic carrier (200) in the second hopper (42) and place it onto the flipping mechanism (3); The material handling mechanism (5) corresponding to the third hopper (43) is configured to take out the cover plate in the third hopper (43) and place it at the material position on the cover plate.

9. The carrier clamping device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The material handling mechanism (5) includes a hook assembly (51) and a transfer assembly (52); The transfer component (52) in the material handling mechanism (5) corresponding to the first hopper (41) is configured to transfer the non-magnetic carrier (300) to the hook component (51) so that the hook component (51) hooks the non-magnetic carrier (300) into the first hopper (41); The hook assembly (51) in the material handling mechanism (5) corresponding to the second hopper (42) is configured to hook out the magnetic carrier (200) in the second hopper (42) so that the transfer assembly (52) transfers the magnetic carrier (200) on the hook assembly (51) to the flipping mechanism (3); The hook assembly (51) in the material handling mechanism (5) corresponding to the third hopper (43) is configured to hook out the cover plate in the third hopper (43) so that the transfer assembly (52) can transfer the cover plate on the hook assembly (51) to the material position on the cover plate.

10. The carrier clamping device according to claim 9, characterized in that, The hook assembly (51) includes: A hook support frame (511) is disposed below the transfer assembly (52) for supporting the magnetic carrier (200), the non-magnetic carrier (300), or the cover plate; The hook drive (512) and hook plate (513) are provided. The hook drive (512) is disposed on the hook support frame (511). The hook plate (513) is provided with a hook head (5131). The hook drive (512) is configured to drive the hook plate (513) to move relative to the hook support frame (511) so that the hook head (5131) hooks the magnetic carrier (200), the non-magnetic carrier (300) or the cover plate.

11. The carrier clamping device according to claim 10, characterized in that, The hook drive component (512) includes: A lifting drive unit (5121), the output end of which is connected to the hook plate (513), is configured to drive the hook plate (513) to lift relative to the hook support frame (511); and A translation drive (5122) is disposed on the hook support frame (511). The output end of the translation drive (5122) is connected to the lifting drive (5121) and is configured to drive the lifting drive (5121) to translate relative to the hook support frame (511).

12. The carrier clamping device according to claim 10, characterized in that, The hook assembly (51) further includes: A side-push assembly (514), disposed on one side of the hook support frame (511), is configured to adjust the position of the magnetic carrier (200), the non-magnetic carrier (300), or the cover plate on the hook support frame (511).

13. A method for changing vehicle clamping, characterized in that, The replacement of the carrier carrying the product (400) using the carrier replacement clamping device as described in any one of claims 1 to 12 includes the following steps: S1: The conveying mechanism (1) conveys the non-magnetic carrier (300) carrying the product (400) to the preset position. At the same time, the picking and unloading mechanism (5) takes out the magnetic carrier (200) stored in the second hopper (42) and puts it onto the flipping mechanism (3). S2: The transplanting mechanism (2) transfers the non-magnetic carrier (300) carrying the product (400) to the flipping mechanism (3); S3: The flipping mechanism (3) drives the non-magnetic carrier (300) carrying the product (400) to flip 180° so that the product (400) carried by the non-magnetic carrier (300) is transferred to the magnetic carrier (200). At the same time, the transfer mechanism (2) moves the cover at the material position on the cover to above the flipping mechanism (3). S4: The flipping mechanism (3) drives the vacant non-magnetic carrier (300) to flip and reset; S5: Detect the position of the product (400) on the magnetic carrier (200) so that the transplanting mechanism (2) accurately covers the cover plate on the product (400), and at the same time, the material handling mechanism (5) transfers the non-magnetic carrier (300) into the first hopper (41). S6: The transplanting mechanism (2) transfers the product (400) covered with the cover and the magnetic carrier (200) to the conveying mechanism (1) so that the conveying mechanism (1) conveys it to the unloading position.

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