Carrier board transport box with reinforcing structure

Abstract

The present application relates to a kind of reinforced structure's carrier plate conveying box, comprising: container body, two clamping parts and at least two reinforcing structures, container body has top plate, bottom plate, multiple side plates connecting top plate and bottom plate and side opening, top plate, bottom plate and side plate are clamped to form containing space, two clamping parts are respectively arranged in the opposite sides of container body, at least two reinforcing structures are respectively arranged in the opposite sides of container body, and each reinforcing structure is adjacent to the position of side opening.The reinforced structure's carrier plate conveying box of the present application solves the problem that container body is distorted due to repeated weight and its moving operation of carrier plate, and the distortion of container caused by load factor.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a carrier, and more particularly to a carrier plate conveyor box with a reinforced structure. Background Technology

[0002] In the semiconductor industry, printed circuit boards (PCBs) and other sheet-like materials are important products or semi-finished products. These sheets may be initial substrates ready for processing, substrates undergoing processing, or finished substrates that have completed the processing. Regardless of their state, substrates require carriers for loading and transportation to protect them from external impacts and environmental contamination. To accommodate more and larger substrates, carriers are becoming increasingly larger.

[0003] To achieve insulation and reduce weight, commercially available carriers are typically made of injection-molded plastic. Even so, the weight of a large carrier plus the weight of the loaded substrate can still reach 70kg or even 100kg. Such carriers are prone to problems with insufficient support and strength. When a robotic arm grips the carrier, it can cause excessive concentration of gravity, leading to twisting and deformation of the plastic box. Summary of the Invention

[0004] Therefore, in order to solve the various problems of known carriers, the present invention proposes a carrier plate transfer box with a reinforced structure.

[0005] To achieve the above and other objectives, the present invention provides a carrier plate transfer box with a reinforced structure, comprising: a container body having a top plate, a bottom plate, a plurality of side plates connecting the top plate and the bottom plate, and a side opening, wherein the top plate, the bottom plate, and the side plates are clamped together to form an accommodating space; two clamping portions respectively disposed on opposite sides of the container body; and at least two reinforcing structures, each of the reinforcing structures being disposed on opposite sides of the container body, and each of the reinforcing structures being adjacent to the side opening.

[0006] In embodiments of the present invention, at least two reinforcing structures are longitudinal bars made of carbon fiber.

[0007] In an embodiment of the present invention, at least two reinforcing structures are embedded and fixed to the container body at a location adjacent to the side opening.

[0008] In an embodiment of the present invention, at least two mounting members are provided at the junction of the top plate and the side plate, and the two mounting members respectively install and fix the reinforcing structure to the opposite sides of the container body.

[0009] In an embodiment of the present invention, the clamping part is a side plate clamping structure.

[0010] In an embodiment of the present invention, each of the gripping parts is an aerial walking unmanned transport vehicle structure, which includes a correspondingly configured gripping crossbar and a base crossbar, and the reinforcing structure is a longitudinal bar connecting the gripping crossbar and the base crossbar.

[0011] In an embodiment of the present invention, the number of the reinforcing structure is a plurality of longitudinal bars, which are spaced apart from each other between the clamping crossbar and the base crossbar.

[0012] In an embodiment of the present invention, the clamping crossbar and the base crossbar respectively include a receiving hole, a first protrusion and a fastening member provided corresponding to the longitudinal bar. The first protrusion protrudes from the hole wall of the receiving hole, the longitudinal bar has a first neck matching the first protrusion, and the fastening member is disposed in the receiving hole and clamps the first neck with the first protrusion.

[0013] In an embodiment of the present invention, the clamping crossbar includes a receiving hole, a first protrusion, and a fastening member corresponding to the longitudinal bar. The first protrusion protrudes from the wall of the receiving hole. One end of the longitudinal bar has a first neck matching the first protrusion. The fastening member is disposed in the receiving hole and clamps the first neck with the first protrusion. The base crossbar is configured to correspond to the position of the clamping crossbar and is used to connect the other end of the longitudinal bar.

[0014] In an embodiment of the present invention, the base crossbar includes a clamping groove, a second protrusion, and a fastener corresponding to the longitudinal bar. The second protrusion protrudes from the groove wall of the clamping groove. One end of the longitudinal bar has a second neck that matches the second protrusion. The fastener is locked to one side of the clamping groove. The fastener and the second protrusion clamp the second neck. The clamping crossbar is configured corresponding to the position of the base crossbar and is used to connect the other end of the longitudinal bar.

[0015] In an embodiment of the present invention, the clamping crossbar includes a receiving hole corresponding to the longitudinal bar, a first protrusion, and a fastening member. The first protrusion protrudes from the wall of the receiving hole, the longitudinal bar has a first neck matching the first protrusion, and the fastening member is disposed in the receiving hole and clamps the first neck with the first protrusion. The base crossbar includes a clamping groove corresponding to the longitudinal bar, a second protrusion, and a snap fastener. The second protrusion protrudes from the groove wall of the clamping groove, the longitudinal bar has a second neck matching the second protrusion, the snap fastener is locked to one side of the clamping groove, and the snap fastener clamps the second neck with the second protrusion.

[0016] In an embodiment of the present invention, at least one base rib is further included, the two ends of which are respectively connected to the two base crossbars, and the base rib is located away from the side opening.

[0017] In an embodiment of the present invention, the top plate is provided with a guide groove.

[0018] In summary, the carrier plate transfer box of the present invention uses at least two reinforcing structures installed or embedded in the container body, which can increase the structural strength of the container body, thereby strengthening its support capacity and solving the problems of deformation caused by compression and uneven stress when transferring the container body. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the carrier plate transfer box according to the first embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the load-bearing frame according to the first embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of a partially enlarged gripping portion according to the first embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 4 This is an exploded view of a partially enlarged gripping portion of the first embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a perspective view of the carrier plate transfer box according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0025] 100 carrier board transfer box

[0026] 100a Carrier Transfer Box

[0027] 1 Container body

[0028] 11 top plate

[0029] 11a guide groove

[0030] 12 base plate

[0031] 13 side panels

[0032] 14 side openings

[0033] 16 rings

[0034] 2. Clamp the crossbar

[0035] 2a Side plate clamping structure

[0036] 21 fasteners

[0037] 211 Extension

[0038] 22 first convex part

[0039] 3 base crossbars

[0040] 31 Fasteners

[0041] 32 second convex part

[0042] 4. Reinforced Structure

[0043] 41 First neck

[0044] 42 Second neck

[0045] 5 base ribs

[0046] G clamping groove

[0047] H accommodating hole

[0048] S-type accommodating space

[0049] P-shaped material Detailed Implementation

[0050] To fully understand the present invention, it is described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. Those skilled in the art can understand the purpose, features, and effects of the present invention from the content disclosed in this specification. It should be noted that the present invention can be implemented or applied through other different specific embodiments, and various details in this specification can also be modified and changed based on different viewpoints and applications without departing from the spirit of the present invention. The following embodiments will further describe the relevant technical content of the present invention in detail, but the disclosed content is not intended to limit the scope of the patent application of the present invention. The description follows:

[0051] like Figure 1 As shown, the carrier plate transfer box 100 with reinforced structure according to the first embodiment of the present invention includes: a container body 1, two clamping parts and at least two reinforced structures 4.

[0052] The container body 1 has a top plate 11, a bottom plate 12, a plurality of side plates 13 connecting the top plate 11 and the bottom plate 12, and a side opening 14. The top plate 11, the bottom plate 12, and the side plates 13 are clamped together to form an accommodating space S. In this embodiment, the accommodating space S is used to accommodate various sheet-like objects P, such as printed circuit boards, which are preferably arranged and stacked in parallel sequence. However, the invention is not limited to this, and the accommodating space S can also be used to accommodate other types and shapes of articles. The container body 1 may further include a door cover (not shown in the figure), disposed at the side opening 14, for sealing the accommodating space S. The material of the container body 1 is preferably a lightweight, wear-resistant, and insulating material, such as injection-molded insulating plastic.

[0053] The gripping parts are located on opposite sides of the container body 1 for use by automated machinery or manual handling. The structural design of the gripping parts will be described in detail later.

[0054] At least two reinforcing structures 4 are respectively disposed on opposite sides of the container body 1. Each reinforcing structure 4 is located adjacent to the side opening 14 (located on both sides of the side opening 14) to enhance the structural strength of the container body 1, thereby improving its load-bearing capacity and solving the problem of deformation or damage to the container body 1. In the first embodiment, the reinforcing structure 4 is in the form of a longitudinal bar. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the form of the reinforcing structure 4 can be changed as needed.

[0055] Furthermore, at least two reinforcing structures 4 are preferably longitudinal rods made of carbon fiber. Carbon fiber has the advantages of high strength and light weight, which can solve the problem of container body 1 twisting and deforming due to load factors caused by repeated bearing of the weight of the carrier plate and its transfer operation.

[0056] Furthermore, the reinforcing structure 4 can be embedded and fixed at the position adjacent to the side opening 14 of the container body 1, or the reinforcing structure 4 can be installed and fixed at the position adjacent to the side opening 14 of the container body 1 using a mounting member. In the first embodiment, taking the use of a mounting member as an example, the mounting member installs and fixes the reinforcing structure 4 to the opposite sides of the container body 1 respectively. The mounting member can be a collar 16. In detail, the collar 16 is disposed at the junction of the top plate 11 and the side plate 13, and the reinforcing structure 4 is used to pass through the corresponding collar 16 and be fixed to the side of the container body 1. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The structural design and installation position of the mounting member can be changed according to the requirements. For example, the mounting member can be screw-locked, or a male and female snap-fit ​​buckle, or other structural designs. As long as the reinforcing structure 4 can be applied to the container body 1, it falls within the scope of protection of the patent of the present invention.

[0057] Please refer to the following: Figure 1 and Figure 2 , Figure 2 This is a perspective view of a load-bearing frame according to a first embodiment of the present invention. The load-bearing frame is mounted on the container body 1. In the first embodiment, the load-bearing frame includes clamping parts, a reinforcing structure 4, and a base rib 5. The two clamping parts are OHT structures, namely Overhead Hoist Transfer, and each clamping part includes a corresponding clamping crossbar 2 and a base crossbar 3. The two clamping crossbars 2 are mounted on opposite top sides (i.e., above the top plate 11) of the container body 1, and an automated clamping device can grab the clamping crossbars 2 from the top side of the container body 1 to lift the container body 1.

[0058] Two base crossbars 3 are positioned on opposite sides of the base plate 12, with their positions corresponding to the two clamping crossbars 2. In other words, each clamping crossbar 2 has a base crossbar 3 below it, and the clamping crossbar 2 and its corresponding base crossbar 3 are approximately parallel. The reinforcing structure 4 is a longitudinal bar connecting the clamping crossbar 2 and the base crossbar 3. For example, the two ends of the longitudinal bar are connected to the clamping crossbar 2 and the base crossbar 3 respectively, serving to strengthen the structural strength of the container body 1 itself, which is sufficient to support the weight of the load plate that the container body 1 can bear. Specifically, through the structural design of the load-bearing frame, when the automated clamping device lifts and clamps on the clamping crossbar 2, the clamping crossbar 2 is linked to the reinforcing structure 4 and the base crossbar 3, so that the original load concentrated on the container body 1 can be transferred to the base crossbar 3. During the load transfer process, the carbon fiber longitudinal bar can provide sufficient strength support. Therefore, it can solve the problem that the plastic container body 1 will deform inward due to load factors during the transfer process. In the first embodiment, the connection between the reinforcing structure 4, the clamping crossbar 2 and the base crossbar 3 can be welding, snap-fitting, locking or any structural design that can be connected and fixed. The present invention does not limit the connection method.

[0059] The number of reinforcing structures 4 can be increased according to actual operational needs. In the first embodiment, taking a plurality of longitudinal bars as an example, the plurality of longitudinal bars are spaced apart between the clamping crossbar 2 and the base crossbar 3 to balance the stress on the load-bearing frame during the load transfer process.

[0060] like Figure 3 The diagram shown is a partially enlarged exploded view of the clamping part according to a first embodiment of the present invention. In the first embodiment, the clamping crossbar 2 and the base crossbar 3 of the clamping part may have the same structure. Here, the detailed structural design of the clamping crossbar 2 is described as an example. The clamping crossbar 2 includes a receiving hole H corresponding to the longitudinal bar (reinforcing structure 4), a first protrusion 22, and a fastening member 21. The first protrusion 22 protrudes from the wall of the receiving hole H. The end of the longitudinal bar has a first neck 41 that matches the first protrusion 22. When the longitudinal bar is inserted into the receiving hole H and the first neck 41 faces the first protrusion 22, the first protrusion 22 and the first neck 41 are engaged with each other. The fastening member 21 is then provided in the receiving hole H. The two sides of the fastening member 21 abut against the outer side of the longitudinal bar and the inner wall of the receiving hole H, respectively. The fastening member 21 is fixed to the other side of the receiving hole H by means of locking or the like. Therefore, the longitudinal bar is clamped between the first protrusion 22 and the fastening member 21, and thus fixed in the receiving hole H.

[0061] Furthermore, the fastener 21 may also have an extension 211 protruding toward the first neck 41 of the longitudinal rod. When the first protrusion 22 and the fastener 21 clamp the longitudinal rod, the extension 211 protrudes into the first neck 41, further improving the stability of the assembly. However, the fastener 21 may be designed with other shapes and structures to support the longitudinal rod together with the first protrusion 22. The present invention is not limited to the structural form of the fastener 21.

[0062] In the first embodiment, the two clamping crossbars 2, the two base crossbars 3, and at least two reinforcing structures 4 are rigid components, that is, materials that are not easily stretched or deformed compared to plastic components, such as metal or carbon fiber composite materials.

[0063] As mentioned earlier, the clamping crossbar 2 and the base crossbar 3 can have the same structure, therefore the base crossbar 3 with the same structure will not be shown separately. In other examples, only the clamping crossbar 2 may include the aforementioned receiving hole H, first protrusion 22, and fastening member 21, while the base crossbar 3 is configured at the position of the clamping crossbar 2 and connected to the other end of the longitudinal bar in other unrestricted forms. Other forms include screw fastening, male and female snap-fit ​​buckles, or other structural designs, or the base crossbar 3 may be integrally formed and connected to the longitudinal bar.

[0064] like Figure 4 The diagram shown is a partially enlarged exploded view of another clamping part according to the first embodiment of the present invention. The clamping crossbar 2 and the base crossbar 3 of the clamping part may have different structures; here, only the detailed structural design of the base crossbar 3, which differs from that of the clamping crossbar 2 described above, is described. The base crossbar 3 also includes a clamping groove G, a second protrusion 32, and a latching member 31. The second protrusion 32 protrudes from the inner wall of the clamping groove G. The longitudinal bar (reinforcing structure 4) has a second neck 42 that matches the second protrusion 32. The longitudinal bar is inserted into the clamping groove G with the second neck 42 facing the second protrusion 32, so that the second protrusion 32 and the second neck 42 are fitted together on one side of the clamping groove G. Then, the latching member 31 is fixed to the other side of the clamping groove G by means of locking or the like. Thus, the longitudinal bar is clamped between the second protrusion 32 and the latching member 31, thereby fixing it in the clamping groove G. Various commonly used interlocking methods can be applied to the connection between the base crossbar 3 and the reinforcing structure 4. This invention is not limited to the connection structure.

[0065] As previously described, although the detailed connection structure between the clamping crossbar 2 and the base crossbar 3 is different from that of the longitudinal bar, other examples do not limit the specific form of the connecting longitudinal bar of the clamping crossbar 2. The clamping crossbar 2 only needs to correspond to the position of the base crossbar 3 and be used to connect the other end of the longitudinal bar. The clamping crossbar 2 can be connected to the longitudinal bar in various ways, such as by different types of screw fastening, male-female snap-fit ​​fasteners, or other structural designs, or it can be integrally formed and connected to the longitudinal bar.

[0066] In the first embodiment, as Figure 2 As shown, the carrier plate transfer box 100 also includes at least one base rib 5. Two base crossbars 3 are connected to both ends of the base rib 5. The base rib 5 is used to enhance the load-bearing capacity of the base crossbars 3. When the automated gripping device grabs the two gripping crossbars 2 as force application points and lifts them, the gripping device drives the reinforcing structure 4 on the side of the container body 1. The reinforcing structure 4, in turn, drives the base crossbars 3 and the base rib 5. In this way, the load originally concentrated on the container body 1 can be transferred to the base crossbars 3 and the base rib 5, preventing the container body 1 from deforming due to uneven force distribution, excessive load, material fatigue, or other reasons.

[0067] Preferably, the base rib 5 is located away from the side opening 14, i.e., at the rear of the carrier plate transfer box 100. Existing carrier plate transfer boxes 100 carry multiple carrier plates, and the carrier plates are positioned closer to the rear of the box, resulting in a greater load on the rear than the side opening 14. Therefore, this invention adds the base rib 5 to enhance the load-bearing capacity of the load-bearing frame during load transfer. Of course, the location and number of base ribs 5 can be adjusted according to actual application requirements.

[0068] In the first embodiment, as shown in Figure 1, when transferring the container body 1 to the load port, due to the volume or height of the container body 1, it can only be secured to the load port by its bottom plate 12. However, the top plate 11 of the container body 1 is prone to wobbling, causing positional deviation. Therefore, the top plate 11 of the present invention is provided with a guide groove 11a, and the guide groove 11a is located adjacent to the side opening 14; the load port has a positioning part (not shown in the figure) that matches the guide groove 11a. When the automated gripper transfers the carrier plate transfer box 100 to the load port, the positioning part of the load port will connect and position itself according to the position of the guide groove 11a. It is worth noting that the container body 1 can use the guide groove 11a to correct its positional deviation, thereby improving the accuracy of loading the container body 1. The structural design of the guide groove 11a can be V-shaped, however, the present invention is not limited to this, and the geometry of the guide groove 11a can be varied and adjusted as needed.

[0069] In addition to the first embodiment described above, which utilizes mounting components to fix the reinforcing structure 4 to the position adjacent to the side opening 14 of the container body 1, as well as... Figure 5This is a perspective view of the carrier transfer box 100a according to a second embodiment of the present invention. Only the differences between the second and first embodiments are described here. The reinforcing structure 4 can be embedded and fixed to the position adjacent to the side opening 14 of the container body 1. The two clamping parts can be side plate clamping structures 2a, which extend outward from the surface of the side plate 13. An automated clamping device can grasp the side plate clamping structure 2a from the side plate 13 of the container body 1 to lift the container body 1. Of course, the side plate clamping structure 2a can also be a handle mounted on the side plate 13 of the container body 1, or the side plate 13 of the container body 1 can be designed with clamping grooves to provide automated clamping devices for clamping and transferring. The present invention is not limited to the structural design of the side plate clamping structure 2a.

[0070] The present invention has been disclosed above with reference to embodiments. However, those skilled in the art should understand that these embodiments are merely illustrative of the invention and should not be construed as limiting its scope. It should be noted that all variations and substitutions equivalent to these embodiments should be considered within the scope of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention shall be determined by the claims.

Claims

1. A carrier board transport cassette having a reinforcing structure, characterized by, Include: The container body has a top plate, a bottom plate, a plurality of side plates connecting the top plate and the bottom plate, and a side opening. The top plate, the bottom plate, and the plurality of side plates are clamped together to form an accommodating space. Two gripping parts are respectively disposed on opposite sides of the container body. Each gripping part is an aerial walking unmanned transport vehicle structure, which includes a corresponding gripping crossbar and a base crossbar. as well as At least two reinforcing structures are respectively disposed on opposite sides of the container body, and each reinforcing structure is adjacent to the side opening. The reinforcing structure is a longitudinal bar connecting the clamping crossbar and the base crossbar.

2. The carrier plate conveyor box with a reinforced structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, At least two of the reinforcing structures are longitudinal bars made of carbon fiber.

3. The carrier plate conveyor box with a reinforced structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, At least two of the reinforcing structures are embedded and fixed to the container body at a location adjacent to the side opening.

4. The carrier plate conveyor box with a reinforced structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, At least two mounting members are provided at the junction of the top plate and the side plate, and the two mounting members respectively install and fix the reinforcing structure to the opposite sides of the container body.

5. The carrier plate conveyor box with a reinforced structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The clamping part is a side plate clamping structure.

6. The carrier plate conveyor box with a reinforced structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The reinforcing structure consists of a plurality of longitudinal bars, which are spaced apart from each other between the clamping crossbar and the base crossbar.

7. The carrier plate conveyor box with a reinforced structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The clamping crossbar and the base crossbar each include a receiving hole, a first protrusion, and a fastening member corresponding to the longitudinal bar. The first protrusion protrudes from the wall of the receiving hole, the longitudinal bar has a first neck that matches the first protrusion, and the fastening member is disposed in the receiving hole and clamps the first neck with the first protrusion.

8. The carrier plate conveyor box with a reinforced structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The clamping crossbar includes a receiving hole, a first protrusion, and a fastening member corresponding to the longitudinal bar. The first protrusion protrudes from the wall of the receiving hole. One end of the longitudinal bar has a first neck that matches the first protrusion. The fastening member is disposed in the receiving hole and clamps the first neck with the first protrusion. The base crossbar is configured to correspond to the position of the clamping crossbar and is used to connect the other end of the longitudinal bar.

9. The carrier plate conveyor box with a reinforced structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The base crossbar includes a clamping groove, a second protrusion, and a fastener corresponding to the longitudinal bar. The second protrusion protrudes from the groove wall of the clamping groove. One end of the longitudinal bar has a second neck that matches the second protrusion. The fastener is locked to one side of the clamping groove. The fastener and the second protrusion clamp the second neck. The clamping crossbar is configured to correspond to the position of the base crossbar and is used to connect the other end of the longitudinal bar.

10. The carrier plate conveyor box with a reinforced structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The clamping crossbar includes a receiving hole corresponding to the longitudinal bar, a first protrusion, and a fastening member. The first protrusion protrudes from the wall of the receiving hole. The longitudinal bar has a first neck that matches the first protrusion. The fastening member is disposed in the receiving hole and clamps the first neck with the first protrusion. The base crossbar includes a clamping groove, a second protrusion, and a fastener corresponding to the longitudinal bar. The second protrusion protrudes from the groove wall of the clamping groove. The longitudinal bar has a second neck that matches the second protrusion. The fastener is locked to one side of the clamping groove. The fastener and the second protrusion clamp the second neck.

11. The carrier plate conveyor box with a reinforced structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes at least one base rib, with each end of the base rib connected to one of the two base crossbars, and the base rib is located away from the side opening.

12. The carrier plate conveyor box with a reinforced structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top plate is provided with guide grooves.

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