Lens casting system

Abstract

The application discloses a lens pouring system, which comprises a rack and at least two sets of lens pouring devices, wherein the rack comprises a first carrier and a second carrier arranged above the first carrier, and the at least two sets of lens pouring devices are arranged side by side on the rack. Each set of lens pouring device comprises a feeding and discharging device, a sealing tape tearing device and a pouring device, the feeding and discharging device is arranged on the first carrier, and the sealing tape tearing device and the pouring device are arranged on the second carrier. The feeding and discharging device is used for fixing the lens mold below the sealing tape tearing device, the sealing tape tearing device is used for tearing the sealing tape on the lens mold to expose the glue injection port, the pouring device is used for injecting glue into the glue injection port, and the sealing tape tearing device is further used for pasting the sealing tape on the lens mold and closing the glue injection port after the lens mold is completed with glue injection. In the application, each set of lens pouring device can implement the feeding, sealing tape tearing, glue injection, sealing tape closing and discharging actions on the lens mold. The number of the lens pouring devices can be increased or reduced according to the requirement, and the lens pouring system has good expansibility.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of lens manufacturing equipment, and more particularly to a lens casting system. Background Technology

[0002] The lens mold includes mold A, mold B, and adhesive tape. There is a cavity between mold A and mold B. One end of the adhesive tape is bonded to mold A and mold B as the root, and then a ring is bonded around the perimeter of mold A and mold B to make the cavity closed.

[0003] To ensure a strong bond between the tape and molds A and B, the tape is wrapped around the circumference of the lens mold and then extended to form an excess covering portion, which is then bonded to the previous layer of tape. The length of this excess covering portion is approximately 70mm. Thus, the other end of the tape is the excess covering portion. When it is necessary to pour lens material into the mold cavity, a pulling force is applied to the other end of the tape along the circumference of the lens mold, causing a portion of the tape to separate from molds A and B and expose the sprue. Liquid lens material can then be poured into the mold cavity using a pouring tool. Therefore, the other end of the tape is often referred to as the tape head.

[0004] CN217226374U discloses a fully automatic lens casting machine, including a mold transfer module, a feeding module, a tape-tearing module, a casting module, a tape-wrapping module, and a unloading module. The mold transfer module includes a turntable, a turntable drive, and multiple mold loading racks. The multiple mold loading racks are sequentially arranged along the circumference of the turntable at its edge. The turntable drive drives the turntable to rotate, allowing any mold loading rack to sequentially move between the feeding station, tape-tearing station, casting station, and unloading station of the fully automatic lens casting machine. By using the turntable to drive multiple mold loading racks to sequentially move between the feeding station, tape-tearing station, casting station, and unloading station, simultaneous operation of multiple stations is achieved. The drawback of this equipment is that the mold loading racks are mounted on the turntable, which has a small capacity and poor expandability. Adding more mold loading racks would inevitably enlarge the turntable surface, increasing the space occupied by the equipment, thus making it unsuitable for large-volume lens mold casting. In addition, as the core component of the entire equipment, if the mold transfer module fails, the entire equipment will become unusable, causing the entire production line to stop. Summary of the Invention

[0005] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, the present invention aims to provide a lens casting system that integrates the complete lens mold casting process into modules through modular design. The number of modules can be increased or decreased according to actual needs, improving the system's scalability. Furthermore, since the modules are decoupled, the failure of any module will not affect the use of other modules, ensuring production efficiency.

[0006] A lens casting system, comprising:

[0007] The frame includes a first platform and a second platform, the first platform having a front region and a rear region, and the second platform being mounted above the rear region via a platform support.

[0008] At least two sets of lens casting equipment are arranged side by side on the frame and can be added or removed as needed; each set of lens casting equipment includes:

[0009] The loading and unloading device includes a mold storage module, a mold positioning module, and a mold transfer module. The mold storage module is located in the front area of ​​the first platform and includes a loading component, a unloading component, a loading drive mechanism, and an unloading drive mechanism. Multiple loading components and multiple unloading components are alternately arranged. The loading drive mechanism drives multiple loading components to rotate synchronously, and the unloading drive mechanism drives multiple unloading components to rotate synchronously. The mold positioning module is located in the rear area of ​​the first platform and includes multiple first mold fixing components. The mold transfer module includes second mold fixing components and fixing component drive components. The second mold fixing components correspond one-to-one with the first mold fixing components. The fixing component drive components drive the second mold fixing components to move between the mold storage module and the mold positioning module, so that the second mold fixing components transport the lens mold from the loading component to the first mold fixing component for casting, and after casting, transport the lens mold to the unloading component.

[0010] A tape-tearing device includes a rotary drive mechanism, a tape-tearing robot, a tape-tearing robot drive component, and a tape-sealing mechanism. The rotary drive mechanism is located in the rear region of the first platform and drives the first mold fixing component and the second mold fixing component to rotate synchronously, thereby rotating the lens mold jointly fixed by the first mold fixing component and the second mold fixing component. The tape-tearing robot is located on the second platform and between the first platform and the second platform. The tape-tearing robot is correspondingly arranged with the first mold fixing component. Each tape-tearing robot includes a tape gripper, a gripping drive component, and a tape detection component. The tape detection component is used to sense the tape tip on the lens mold. The actuator drives the adhesive tape gripper to open and close to hold the adhesive tape head. The gripping drive and the rotary drive mechanism can be selectively started or stopped according to the detection result of the adhesive tape detection component to hold the adhesive tape head on the lens mold. The adhesive tape tearing robot drive drives the adhesive tape tearing robot to translate as a whole to tear the adhesive tape and expose the glue injection port. The adhesive tape sealing mechanism includes an adhesive tape pressing block and a pressing block drive. The adhesive tape pressing block is arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with the second mold fixing component. The pressing block drive drives the adhesive tape pressing block to translate so that the adhesive tape pressing block abuts against the adhesive tape on the lens mold, thereby cooperating with the rotation of the lens mold to adhere the adhesive tape to the lens mold and seal the glue injection port.

[0011] The casting device, located on the second platform, includes multiple casting robots corresponding to the first mold fixing component. Each casting robot includes a mold detection component, a glue injector, and a casting drive assembly. The casting drive assembly is used to drive the glue injector to move and align it with the glue injection port of the lens mold. The mold detection component is used to sense the lens mold. Both the casting drive assembly and the glue injector can be selectively started or stopped according to the detection result of the mold detection component.

[0012] Optionally, the mold temporary storage module further includes the loading bracket and the unloading bracket fixed on the first platform. The loading bracket is arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with the loading component. The loading component is rotatably connected to the loading bracket through a first rotating shaft. The unloading bracket is arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with the unloading component. The unloading component is rotatably connected to the unloading bracket through a second rotating shaft.

[0013] The feeding drive mechanism includes a feeding drive component, a feeding connecting rod, a feeding linkage rod, and a first elastic plate. The upper end of the feeding connecting rod is connected to the first rotating shaft, and the lower end of the feeding connecting rod is connected to the feeding linkage rod through the first elastic plate. The feeding drive component is fixed on the lower surface of the first platform, and the drive rod of the feeding drive component is fixedly connected to the feeding linkage rod.

[0014] The feeding drive mechanism includes a feeding drive component, a feeding connecting rod, a feeding linkage rod, and a second elastic plate. The upper end of the feeding connecting rod is connected to the second rotating shaft, and the lower end of the feeding connecting rod is connected to the feeding linkage rod through the second elastic plate. The feeding drive component is fixed on the lower surface of the first platform, and the drive rod of the feeding drive component is fixedly connected to the feeding linkage rod.

[0015] Optionally, the first platform is provided with a slide rail and a through groove, the slide rail extends from the front region to the rear region, and the length direction of the through groove is consistent with the length direction of the slide rail;

[0016] The mold transfer module includes a first frame, a second mold fixing member disposed on the first frame, the first frame being slidably connected to the slide rail, the fixing member driving member being fixed to the lower surface of the first platform, and the driving rod of the fixing member driving member passing through the through groove and connected to the first frame, for driving the first frame to translate along the slide rail, so that the second mold fixing member cooperates with the loading component, the unloading component, or the first mold fixing member;

[0017] The sealing tape mechanism includes a second frame, which is sleeved outside the first frame and slidably connected to the slide rail. The tape pressing block is disposed on the second frame and corresponds one-to-one with the second mold fixing member. The driving rod of the pressing block driving member is fixedly connected to the second frame and is used to drive the second frame to translate relative to the first frame, so that the tape pressing block moves closer to or away from the corresponding second mold fixing member.

[0018] Optionally, the first mold fixing member is located on the side of the slide rail. When the second mold fixing member moves to be opposite to the first mold fixing member, a receiving space for the lens mold is formed between the first mold fixing member and the second mold fixing member.

[0019] The mold positioning module further includes positioning blocks and positioning block drivers; the positioning blocks are disposed on the first platform, each positioning block corresponds to one of the first mold fixing components, and is located directly below the accommodating space, with the supporting portion of each positioning block being equidistant from the first platform; the positioning block drivers are disposed below the first platform and are used to drive the positioning blocks to synchronously approach the accommodating space to support the lens molds released by the first mold fixing components and the second mold fixing components.

[0020] Optionally, the mold positioning module includes a first fixing bracket, which is configured to correspond one-to-one with the first mold fixing component. Each first fixing bracket includes a first mounting base and a first lead screw. Each first mold fixing component includes a first suction cup and a first connecting shaft. The first mounting base is fixedly mounted on the first platform. One end of the first connecting shaft is connected to the first suction cup, and the other end of the first connecting shaft passes through the first mounting base and engages with the first lead screw.

[0021] The mold transfer module includes a second fixing bracket, which is configured to correspond one-to-one with the second mold fixing component. Each second fixing bracket includes a second mounting base and a second lead screw. Each second mold fixing component includes a second suction cup and a second connecting shaft. The second mounting base is fixedly mounted on the first platform. One end of the second connecting shaft is connected to the second suction cup, and the other end of the second connecting shaft passes through the second mounting base and engages with the second lead screw.

[0022] Optionally, the rotary drive mechanism includes a rotary support, a first connecting rod, a second connecting rod, a rotary drive component, and a lifting drive component. The first connecting rod and the second connecting rod are disposed on the rotary support. The lifting drive component is used to drive the rotary support closer to the first platform so that the first connecting rod is connected to the first lead screw and the second connecting rod is connected to the second lead screw. The rotary drive component is used to drive the first connecting rod and the second connecting rod to rotate synchronously so that the first mold fixing component and the second mold fixing component rotate synchronously.

[0023] Optionally, the second fixing bracket further includes a sleeve, which is fixed on the second mounting base. One end of the second connecting shaft is connected to the second suction cup, and the other end of the second connecting shaft passes through the sleeve and is connected to the second suction cup drive. The second lead screw enters the sleeve and engages with the second connecting shaft. The second suction cup drive is used to drive the second connecting shaft to move linearly so that the second suction cup moves closer to or away from the second mounting base.

[0024] Optionally, the tape-tearing robot includes a base, the base having a bottom plate and a side plate, the side plate being fixed to the rear end of the bottom plate, and the clamping drive being connected to the side plate;

[0025] The adhesive tape gripper includes an upper gripper, a lower gripper, and a support plate. The support plate is located at the front end of the base plate. The lower gripper has a lower gripper connecting end and a lower gripper holding end. The upper gripper has an upper gripper connecting end and an upper gripper holding end. The lower gripper connecting end is fixedly connected to the front end of the support plate. The middle part of the upper gripper is rotatably connected to the front end of the support plate. The upper gripper connecting end is connected to the clamping drive component. The clamping drive component is used to drive the upper gripper to rotate so that the upper gripper holding end moves closer to or away from the lower gripper holding end. The adhesive tape detection component is located on the lower gripper and close to the lower gripper holding end.

[0026] Optionally, the tape-tearing robot also includes a gripper drive and a glue injection port detection component. The glue injection port detection component is located at the lower end of the base plate and is used to sense the glue injection port exposed on the lens mold. The front end of the base plate is provided with a sliding groove, and the gripper drive is connected to the side plate.

[0027] The rear end of the support plate is slidably connected to the slide groove, and the support plate is fixedly connected to the gripper drive. The gripper drive can drive the support plate to move along the slide groove so as to move the adhesive tape gripper away from or closer to the glue injection port detection component.

[0028] Optionally, the lens casting system further includes a support platform, a robotic arm lifting drive, a tape-tearing robotic arm bracket, a casting robotic arm bracket, and a casting robotic arm bracket drive.

[0029] The support platform is located between the first platform and the second platform, the robotic arm lifting drive is located on the second platform, and the drive rod of the robotic arm lifting drive is connected to the support platform to drive the support platform to move up and down.

[0030] The casting robot support is slidably connected to the lower surface of the support platform, the casting robot support drive is connected to the casting robot support and is used to drive the casting robot support to translate relative to the support platform, and the casting robot is mounted on the casting robot support;

[0031] The tape-tearing robot arm bracket is slidably connected to the casting robot arm bracket. The tape-tearing robot arm bracket drive unit is connected to the tape-tearing robot arm bracket and is used to drive the tape-tearing robot arm bracket to translate relative to the casting robot arm bracket. The tape-tearing robot arm is mounted on the tape-tearing robot arm bracket.

[0032] Implementing the above plan will have the following beneficial effects:

[0033] By integrating the structures involved in lens casting—including loading, tape removal, glue injection, tape sealing, and unloading—into a modular lens casting equipment, the equipment can be added or removed as needed, offering excellent scalability. Furthermore, because the modules are decoupled, each casting unit has independent casting functionality, ensuring that a failure in one module will not affect the operation of other modules, thus guaranteeing production efficiency. In addition, multiple lens casting units are arranged side-by-side on a frame, with the loading and unloading structures integrated in the same area of ​​the first platform, and the casting and tape removal structures integrated in the same area of ​​the second platform. This horizontal and vertical structural layout design reduces space occupation and facilitates management. Attached Figure Description

[0034] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the lens mold involved in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the lens casting system provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0036] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the lens casting system provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0037] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the loading and unloading device provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0038] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the mold temporary storage module provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0039] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the mold temporary storage module provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0040] Figure 7 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the mold temporary storage module provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0041] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the mold transfer module provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0042] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly structure of the second mold fixing component and the second fixing component bracket provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0043] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the mold positioning module provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0044] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the rotary drive mechanism provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0045] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly structure of the tape-tearing robot and the tape-tearing robot support provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0046] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the tape-tearing robot provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0047] Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly structure of the adhesive tape tearing robot and the casting robot with the frame provided in the embodiments of the present invention.

[0048] In the picture:

[0049] 100 lens mold, 101 adhesive tape end,

[0050] 200 Frame, 201 First platform, 202 Second platform, 203 Front area, 204 Rear area, 205 Platform support, 206 Slide rail, 207 Through slot, 208 Loading support through hole, 209 Unloading support through hole, 210 First docking hole, 211 Second docking hole, 212 Support platform, 213 Robot lifting drive component, 214 Adhesive tape tearing robot support, 215 Casting robot support.

[0051] 300 Mold Temporary Storage Module; 301 Loading Component; 302 Unloading Component; 303 Loading Drive Mechanism; 304 Unloading Drive Mechanism; 305 Loading Support; 306 Unloading Support; 307 Loading Suction Cup; 308 First Rotating Shaft; 309 Unloading Suction Cup; 310 Second Rotating Shaft; 311 Loading Drive Component; 312 Loading Linkage Rod; 313 Loading Linkage Rod; 314 First Elastic Plate; 315 Unloading Drive Component; 316 Unloading Linkage Rod; 317 Unloading Linkage Rod; 318 Second Elastic Plate; 319 Loading Stop Block; 320 First Loading Stop Part; 321 Second Loading Stop Part; 322 Unloading Stop Block; 323 First Unloading Stop Part; 324 Second Unloading Stop Part; 325 Loading Rotating Block; 326 Unloading Rotating Block.

[0052] 400 Mold positioning module, 401 First mold fixing component, 402 Positioning block, 404 First fixing component bracket, 405 First mounting base, 406 First lead screw, 407 First suction cup, 408 First connecting shaft, 409 Positioning bracket, 410 Positioning bracket through hole, 411 Bottom wall, 412 First side wall, 413 Second side wall, 414 Accommodation space

[0053] 500 Mold transfer module, 501 Second mold fixing component, 503 First seat frame, 505 Second fixing component bracket, 506 Second mounting base, 507 Second lead screw, 508 Second suction cup, 509 Second connecting shaft, 510 Sleeve.

[0054] 600 Rotary drive mechanism, 601 Rotary support, 602 First connecting rod, 603 Second connecting rod, 604 Rotary drive component, 606 First roller, 607 Second roller, 608 Belt.

[0055] 700 Adhesive Tape Tearing Robot, 701 Adhesive Tape Gripper, 702 Gripping Drive Component, 703 Adhesive Tape Detection Component, 704 Base, 705 Base Plate, 706 Side Plate, 707 Slide Groove, 708 Upper Clamping Plate, 709 Lower Clamping Plate, 710 Support Plate, 711 Lower Clamping Plate Connecting End, 712 Lower Clamping Plate Holding End, 713 Upper Clamping Plate Connecting End, 714 Upper Clamping Plate Holding End, 715 Gripper Drive Component, 716 Glue Dispensing Gate Detection Component, 717 Limiting Component, 718 Arc-shaped Guide Surface

[0056] 800 Adhesive tape sealing mechanism, 801 Adhesive tape pressing block, 803 Second seat frame.

[0057] 900 Casting robot, 901 Mold inspection parts, 902 Glue injector. Detailed Implementation

[0058] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. The components of the embodiments of the present invention described and shown in the accompanying drawings can generally be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0059] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the invention provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed invention, but merely to illustrate selected embodiments of the invention. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the invention without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of the invention.

[0060] It should be noted that similar labels and letters in the following figures indicate similar items. Therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent figures.

[0061] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship commonly used when the product of this invention is in use. They are used only for the convenience of describing the invention and for simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the invention. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third," etc., are used only to distinguish descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance. In the description of this invention, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0062] In the description of this invention, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "set" and "connection" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0063] 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.

[0064] Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0065] This embodiment provides a lens casting system, including a frame 200 and at least two sets of lens casting equipment. The frame 200 includes a first platform 201 and a second platform 202. The first platform 201 has a front region 203 and a rear region 204. The second platform 202 is mounted above the rear region 204 via a platform support 205. At least two sets of lens casting equipment are arranged side by side on the frame 200. Each set of lens casting equipment can perform feeding, tape removal, glue injection, tape sealing, and unloading operations on the lens mold 100. The lens casting equipment on the frame 200 can be added or removed as needed, providing good scalability.

[0066] Please see Figure 2 and Figure 3 Each lens casting equipment includes a loading and unloading device, a sealing tape tearing device, and a casting device. The loading and unloading device is located on the first platform 201, and the sealing tape tearing device and the casting device are located on the second platform 202. The loading and unloading device is used to fix the lens mold 100 below the sealing tape tearing device. The sealing tape tearing device is used to tear the tape on the lens mold 100 to expose the injection port. The casting device is used to inject glue into the injection port. The sealing tape tearing device is also used to attach the tape to the lens mold 100 and seal the injection port after the lens mold 100 has completed the glue injection.

[0067] Please seeFigure 4 The loading and unloading device includes a mold storage module 300, a mold positioning module 400, and a mold transfer module 500. The mold storage module 300 is located in the front area 203 of the first platform 201, and the mold positioning module 400 is located in the rear area 204 of the first platform 201. The mold transfer module 500 can move between the mold storage module 300 and the mold positioning module 400 to transport un-glued lens molds 100 from the mold storage module 300 to the mold positioning module 400, and to transport glued lens molds 100 from the mold positioning module 400 to the mold storage module 300.

[0068] The mold temporary storage module 300 includes a loading component 301, a unloading component 302, a loading drive mechanism 303, and an unloading drive mechanism 304. Multiple loading components 301 and multiple unloading components 302 are alternately arranged. The loading drive mechanism 303 drives the multiple loading components 301 to rotate synchronously, and the unloading drive mechanism 304 drives the multiple unloading components 302 to rotate synchronously. The mold positioning module 400 includes multiple first mold fixing components 401. The mold transfer module 500 includes a second mold fixing member 501 and a fixing member drive member. The second mold fixing member 501 is configured in a one-to-one correspondence with the first mold fixing member 401. The fixing member drive member is used to drive the second mold fixing member 501 to move between the mold temporary storage module 300 and the mold positioning module 400, so that the second mold fixing member 501 can transport the lens mold 100 on the loading member 301 to the first mold fixing member 401 for casting, and after casting, transport the lens mold 100 to the unloading member 302.

[0069] The first platform 201 is provided with a slide rail 206, which extends from the front region 203 to the rear region 204. The fixing member drive can drive the second mold fixing member 501 to move along the slide rail 206. The loading member 301, the unloading member 302 and the first mold fixing member 401 are located on the same side of the slide rail 206. The loading member 301 and the unloading member 302 are arranged alternately in a straight line along the length of the slide rail 206, and multiple first mold fixing members 401 are arranged in a straight line along the length of the slide rail 206. In specific implementation, the number of loading components 301, unloading components 302, first mold fixing components 401, and second mold fixing components 501 are the same and correspond one-to-one. The distances between two adjacent loading components 301, two adjacent unloading components 302, two adjacent first mold fixing components 401, and two adjacent second mold fixing components 501 are all equal. Furthermore, the distance between two adjacent loading components 301 is greater than the width of the unloading component 302, so that the loading components 301 and unloading components 302 can be alternately arranged. Figure 4As shown, two sets of loading and unloading devices are arranged side by side on the first platform 201. Each set of loading and unloading devices includes three loading components 301, three unloading components 302, three first mold fixing components 401 and three second mold fixing components 501.

[0070] This embodiment integrates the structures involved in the lens casting process—including loading, tape removal, glue injection, tape sealing, and unloading—into a modular lens casting equipment. This allows for the addition or removal of equipment as needed, offering good scalability. Furthermore, by decoupling the modules, each casting unit has an independent casting function, ensuring that a failure in one module will not affect the operation of other modules, thus guaranteeing production efficiency. In addition, multiple lens casting units are arranged side-by-side on a frame, with the loading and unloading structures integrated in the same area of ​​the first platform, and the casting and tape removal structures integrated in the same area of ​​the second platform. This horizontal and vertical structural layout design reduces space occupation and facilitates management.

[0071] Please see Figures 5-7 The mold temporary storage module 300 also includes a feeding bracket 305, which is fixed to the upper surface of the first platform 201 and corresponds one-to-one with the feeding loading component 301. The first platform 201 has feeding bracket through holes 208 corresponding to the feeding brackets 305. The feeding loading component 301 includes a feeding suction cup 307 and a first rotating shaft 308. The feeding suction cup 307 is fixedly connected to the first rotating shaft 308, which is rotatably connected to the feeding bracket 305. The end of the first rotating shaft 308 is connected to a feeding rotating block 325. The feeding bracket 305 is provided with a feeding stop block 319 that cooperates with the feeding rotating block 325. The feeding stop block 319 is located below the feeding rotating block 325 and has a first feeding stop part 320 and a second feeding stop part 321.

[0072] The feeding drive mechanism 303 includes a feeding drive component 311, a feeding connecting rod 312, and a feeding linkage rod 313. The feeding drive component 311 and the feeding linkage rod 313 are located below the first platform 201. The upper end of the feeding connecting rod 312 is connected to the feeding rotating block 325, and the lower end of the feeding connecting rod 312 passes through the feeding bracket through hole 208 and is connected to the feeding linkage rod 313. The feeding drive component 311 is fixed to the lower surface of the first platform 201, and the drive rod of the feeding drive component 311 is fixedly connected to the feeding linkage rod 313. The feeding drive component 311 drives the feeding linkage rod 313 to move up and down, thereby driving the first rotating shaft 308 to rotate, so that the feeding rotating block 325 abuts against the feeding stop block 319. Specifically, the feeding link 312 rises, causing the feeding rotating block 325 to rotate clockwise until it abuts against the first feeding stop 320 of the feeding stop block 319, so that the feeding loading component 301 is in a horizontal position that cooperates with the first mold fixing component 401; the feeding link 312 moves downward, causing the feeding rotating block 325 to rotate counterclockwise until it abuts against the second feeding stop 321 of the feeding stop block 319, so that the feeding loading component 301 is in an upright position that cooperates with the external robot arm. The angle between the horizontal and vertical positions of the feeding loading component 301 is 90°. This design uses the feeding linkage rod 313 to drive the rotation of each feeding link 312, ensuring synchronized flipping actions, and has a compact structure that saves on drive equipment. The cooperation between the feeding rotating block 325 and the feeding stop block 319 allows the feeding loading component 301 to stop at a designated position after flipping.

[0073] If the initial position of some loading components 301 before rotation is not in a vertical or horizontal position, then when the loading drive 311 drives the loading components 301 to rotate via the loading connecting rod 312, there will be a situation where the loading rotating block 325 of some loading components 301 has abutted against the loading stop block 319, while the loading rotating block 325 of some loading components 301 has not abutted against the loading stop block 319 (i.e., has not reached the designated position). To solve this problem, in this embodiment, the lower end of each loading connecting rod 312 is connected to the loading linkage rod 313 via a first spring. The first spring makes a soft connection between the loading connecting rod 312 and the loading linkage rod 313. The first spring can absorb excess momentum and drive the loading components 301 to abut against the loading stop block 319, so that the stopping position of each loading component 301 connected to the loading linkage rod 313 is consistent after rotation. Specifically, when the loading rotating block 325 of some loading components 301 has abutted against the loading stop block 319 (i.e., flipped into place), while the loading rotating block 325 of some loading components 301 has not abutted against the loading stop block 319 (failed to flip into place), the loading drive component 311 continues to drive the loading linkage rod 313 to move, causing the loading components 301 that have not flipped into place to continue rotating until they are flipped into place. The loading components 301 that have been flipped into place will cause the first spring to deform through the loading linkage rod 312, absorbing excess momentum and ensuring that all loading components 301 are flipped and stopped in the designated position. The setting of the first spring can also compensate for the height difference between the various loading linkage rods 312 caused by installation or process, reducing the installation and processing requirements of the loading linkage rods 312.

[0074] Correspondingly, the mold temporary storage module 300 also includes a material unloading bracket 306, which is fixed to the upper surface of the first platform 201 and corresponds one-to-one with the material unloading component 302. The first platform 201 has material unloading bracket through holes 209 corresponding one-to-one with the material unloading bracket 306. The material unloading component 302 includes a material unloading suction cup 309 and a second rotating shaft 310. The material unloading suction cup 309 is fixedly connected to the second rotating shaft 310. The second rotating shaft 310 is rotatably connected to the material unloading bracket 306. The end of the second rotating shaft 310 is connected to a material unloading rotating block 326. The material unloading bracket 306 is provided with a material unloading stop block 322, which is located below the material unloading rotating block 326. The material unloading stop block 322 has a first material unloading stop part 323 and a second material unloading stop part 324. The unloading drive mechanism 304 includes an unloading drive component 315, an unloading connecting rod 316, and an unloading linkage rod 317. The unloading drive component 315 and the unloading linkage rod 317 are located below the first platform 201. The upper end of the unloading connecting rod 316 is connected to the unloading rotating block 326, and the lower end of the unloading connecting rod 316 passes through the unloading bracket through hole 209 and connects to the unloading linkage rod 317. The unloading drive component 315 is fixed to the lower surface of the first platform 201, and the drive rod of the unloading drive component 315 is fixedly connected to the unloading linkage rod 317. The unloading drive component 315 drives the unloading linkage rod 317 to move up and down, thereby driving the second rotating shaft 310 to rotate, so that the unloading rotating block 326 abuts against the unloading stop block 322. Specifically, the feeding link 316 rises, causing the feeding rotating block 326 to rotate clockwise until it abuts against the first feeding stop 323 of the feeding stop block 322, so that the feeding loading component 302 is in a horizontal position that cooperates with the first mold fixing component 401; the feeding link 316 moves downward, causing the feeding rotating block 326 to rotate counterclockwise until it abuts against the second feeding stop 324 of the feeding stop block 322, so that the feeding loading component 302 is in an upright position that cooperates with the external robot arm. The angle between the horizontal and vertical positions of the feeding loading component 302 is 90°. This design uses the feeding linkage rod 317 to drive the rotation of each feeding link 316, ensuring synchronized flipping action, and has a compact structure that saves on drive equipment. Furthermore, the cooperation between the feeding rotating block 326 and the feeding stop block 322 allows the feeding loading component 302 to stop at a designated position after flipping.

[0075] In one possible implementation, the lower end of each feeding link 316 is connected to the feeding linkage rod 317 via a second spring. The second spring provides a flexible connection between the feeding link 316 and the feeding linkage rod 317. The second spring can absorb excess momentum, causing the feeding loading component 302 to abut against the feeding stop block 322, so that each feeding loading component 302 connected to the feeding linkage rod 317 stops at the same position after rotation. Specifically, when some feeding loading components 302 are rotated into place, while others are not, the feeding drive component 315 continues to drive the feeding linkage rod 317, causing the unrotated feeding loading components 302 to continue rotating until they are rotated into place. The feeding loading components 302 that have been rotated into place will deform through the feeding link 316, causing the second spring to absorb excess momentum, ensuring that all feeding loading components 302 are rotated and stop at the designated position. The second spring can also compensate for the height differences between the various feeding links 316 caused by installation or process, reducing the installation and processing requirements of the feeding links 316.

[0076] Please see Figure 4 The first platform 201 is also provided with a through groove 207 that runs through the upper and lower surfaces of the first platform 201. The length direction of the through groove 207 is consistent with the length direction of the slide rail 206. The mold transfer module 500 includes a first frame 503, which is slidably connected to the slide rail 206. The fixing member drive is fixed to the lower surface of the first platform 201. The drive rod of the fixing member drive passes through the through groove 207 and is connected to the first frame 503. It is used to drive the first frame 503 to translate along the slide rail 206 so that the second mold fixing member 501 can cooperate with the loading member 301, the unloading member 302 or the first mold fixing member 401.

[0077] The first frame 503 is provided with a second fixing bracket 505, which is arranged one-to-one with the second mold fixing component 501. Each second fixing bracket 505 includes a sleeve 510, a second mounting base 506, and a second lead screw 507. The sleeve 510 is fixed on the second mounting base 506. One end of the second connecting shaft 509 is connected to the second suction cup 508. The other end of the second connecting shaft 509 passes through the sleeve 510 and is connected to the second suction cup 508 drive. The second lead screw 507 enters the sleeve 510 and engages with the second connecting shaft 509. The second suction cup 508 drive is used to drive the second connecting shaft 509 to move linearly so that the second suction cup 508 moves closer to or away from the second mounting base 506.

[0078] The mold positioning module 400 includes a first fixing bracket 404, which is configured one-to-one with the first mold fixing component 401. Each first fixing bracket 404 includes a first mounting base 405 and a first lead screw 406. Each first mold fixing component 401 includes a first suction cup 407 and a first connecting shaft 408. The first mounting base 405 is fixedly mounted on the first platform 201. One end of the first connecting shaft 408 is connected to the first suction cup 407, and the other end of the first connecting shaft 408 passes through the first mounting base 405 and engages with the first lead screw 406.

[0079] When the second mold fixing member 501 moves to be opposite the first mold fixing member 401, a receiving space 414 for the lens mold 100 is formed between the first mold fixing member 401 and the second mold fixing member 501. Please refer to Figure 10 The mold positioning module 400 also includes a positioning block 402 and a positioning block 402 driver; the positioning block 402 is disposed on the first platform 201, and the positioning block 402 corresponds one-to-one with the first mold fixing member 401 and is located directly below the receiving space 414, and the distance from the supporting part of each positioning block 402 to the first platform 201 is equal; the positioning block 402 driver is disposed below the first platform 201 and is used to drive the positioning block 402 to synchronously approach the receiving space 414 to support the lens mold 100 released by the first mold fixing member 401 and the second mold fixing member 501.

[0080] In one possible implementation, the mold positioning module 400 further includes a positioning bracket 409, on which positioning blocks 402 are disposed. A positioning bracket through-hole 410 is provided on the first platform 201, and the driving rod of the positioning drive unit passes through the positioning bracket through-hole 410 and is fixedly connected to the positioning bracket 409. The positioning drive unit is used to drive the positioning bracket 409 to move up and down, thereby causing multiple positioning blocks 402 to move up and down synchronously, ensuring that the height of the supporting portion of each positioning block 402 is consistent before and after movement, thus ensuring that the height of each lens mold 100 supported by the supporting portion is consistent. The positioning block 402 has a supporting portion adapted to the outer side wall of the lens mold 100. The supporting portion includes a bottom wall 411 and a first side wall 412 and a second side wall 413 respectively connected to both sides of the bottom wall 411. When the positioning block 402 supports the lens mold 100, the outer side wall of the lens mold 100 contacts the bottom wall 411, the first side wall 412, and the second side wall 413. When the positioning block 402 supports the lens mold 100, there is a three-point contact between the lens mold 100 and the positioning block 402 to ensure stable support and avoid jamming when removing the lens mold 100 from the positioning block 402.

[0081] The operation process of the loading and unloading device in this embodiment includes:

[0082] The loading component 301 is in an upright position with the loading suction cup 307 facing upwards. An external robotic arm places the lens mold 100 to be glued onto the loading suction cup 307, which then holds the lens mold 100 in place. The loading drive mechanism 303 drives the loading component 301 to rotate 90° to a horizontal position. The fixing component drive drives the second mold fixing component 501 to move towards the loading component 301, so that the second suction cup 508 is opposite to the lens mold 100 held by the loading suction cup 307. The second suction cup 508 drive drives the second suction cup 508 closer to the lens mold 100, and simultaneously activates vacuum suction to hold the lens mold 100 in place. Then, the loading suction cup 307 disconnects its suction, and the second suction cup 508 drive drives the second suction cup 508 away from the loading suction cup 307, transferring the lens mold 100 from the loading suction cup 307 to the second suction cup 508. The fixing component drive drives the second mold fixing component 501 to move towards the first mold fixing component 401, so that the second suction cup 508 is opposite to the first suction cup 407 of the first mold fixing component 401. The second suction cup 508 drive drives the second suction cup 508 to move closer to the first suction cup 407. The first suction cup 407 and the second suction cup 508 respectively suck up one side of the lens mold 100. At this time, the lens mold 100 is directly above the positioning block 402. The positioning block 402 drive drives the positioning block 402 to move upward to the designated position. The suction of the first suction cup 407 and the second suction cup 508 is disconnected, so that the lens mold 100 is supported by the positioning block 402. At this time, all lens molds 100 are at the same height. The vacuum suction is activated so that the first suction cup 407 and the second suction cup 508 simultaneously suck up the lens mold 100. The loading operation is then completed.

[0083] After the lens mold 100 completes the glue injection and seals the injection port, the first suction cup 407 disconnects its suction. The second suction cup 508 driver drives the second suction cup 508 to carry the lens mold 100 away from the second suction cup 508. The fixing driver drives the second mold fixing member 501 to move to the lower loading member 302, so that the second suction cup 508 is opposite to the lower suction cup 309. The second suction cup 508 driver drives the second suction cup 508 to move closer to the lower suction cup 309. The lower suction cup 309 sucks on the lens mold 100. At the same time, the second suction cup 508 disconnects its suction. The fixing driver drives the second mold fixing member 501 to move to the upper loading member 301 to repeat the above steps to transfer the lens mold 100 on the upper suction cup 307 to the first mold fixing member 401. Meanwhile, the lowering drive mechanism 304 drives the lower loading member 302 to rotate 90° to the upright position. The external robot arm takes the lens mold 100 from the lower loading member 302.

[0084] This embodiment integrates the loading and unloading processes, arranging the loading and unloading components alternately to coordinate with the second mold fixing component and the external robot arm for transferring the lens mold. The loading and unloading components are located in the same area, saving equipment space. Furthermore, the loading and unloading components can share the external robot arm, eliminating the need for separate loading and unloading robots; a small configuration is sufficient to complete the loading and unloading actions. The loading and unloading components interact with the first mold fixing component and the external robot arm through rotation, resulting in simple and rapid movements, increased loading and unloading speed, reduced waiting time, and improved work efficiency.

[0085] In this embodiment, multiple loading components are connected to a loading linkage rod via a loading connecting rod. A loading drive component drives the loading linkage rod, enabling the synchronous flipping of multiple loading components. A loading stop block limits the rotation of the loading components, and a first spring plate is installed between the loading connecting rod and the loading linkage rod to absorb excess momentum, ensuring that each loading component abuts against its corresponding loading stop block during the flipping process, reaching the designated position. When used to flip multiple lens molds, this ensures that the lenses remain in the same position after flipping.

[0086] Please see Figures 11-13The adhesive tape tearing device includes a rotary drive mechanism 600, an adhesive tape tearing robot 700, a drive component for the adhesive tape tearing robot 700, and an adhesive tape sealing mechanism 800. The rotary drive mechanism 600 is mounted on the first platform 201 and is used to drive the first mold fixing member 401 and the second mold fixing member 501 to rotate synchronously, so that the lens mold 100, which is jointly fixed by the first mold fixing member 401 and the second mold fixing member 501, rotates. A tape-tearing robot 700 is mounted on the second platform 202 and located between the first platform 201 and the second platform 202. The tape-tearing robot 700 is configured one-to-one with the first mold fixing member 401. Each tape-tearing robot 700 includes a tape gripper 701, a clamping drive member 702, and a tape detection member 703. The tape detection member 703 is used to sense the tape end 101 on the lens mold 100. The clamping drive member 702 is used to drive the tape gripper 701 to open and close to clamp the tape end 101. The clamping drive member 702 and the rotary drive mechanism 600 can be selectively started or stopped according to the detection result of the tape detection member 703 to clamp the tape end 101 on the lens mold 100. The tape-tearing robot 700 drive member is used to drive the tape-tearing robot 700 to translate as a whole to tear the tape and expose the glue injection port. The sealing tape mechanism 800 includes a tape pressing block 801 and a pressing block driving component. The tape pressing block 801 is arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with the second mold fixing component 501. The pressing block driving component is used to drive the tape pressing block 801 to translate, so that the tape pressing block 801 abuts against the tape of the lens mold 100, thereby cooperating with the rotation of the lens mold 100 to attach the tape to the lens mold 100 and seal the glue injection port.

[0087] Please see Figure 9The first platform 201 has a first docking hole 210 and a second docking hole 211. The first docking hole 210 corresponds to the first lead screw 406 and is located directly below the first lead screw 406. The second docking hole 211 corresponds to the second lead screw 507 and is located directly below the second lead screw 507. The rotary drive mechanism 600 includes a rotary support 601, a first connecting rod 602, a second connecting rod 603, a rotary drive component 604, and a lifting drive component. The rotary support 601, the first connecting rod 602, the second connecting rod 603, the rotary drive component 604, and the lifting drive component are all located below the first platform 201. The first connecting rod 602 and the second connecting rod 603 are mounted on the rotary support 601. The lifting drive component is fixed to the lower surface of the first platform 201, and its drive rod is connected to the rotary support 601 to drive the rotary support 601 closer to the first platform 201, so that the first connecting rod 602 passes through the first docking hole 210 and docks with the first lead screw 406, and the second connecting rod 603 passes through the second docking hole 211 and docks with the second lead screw 507. The rotary drive component 604 is mounted on the rotary support 601 and drives the first connecting rod 602 and the second connecting rod 603 to rotate synchronously, thereby driving the first mold fixing component 401 and the second mold fixing component 501 to rotate synchronously.

[0088] In one possible implementation, a first roller 606 is provided on the first connecting rod 602, and a second roller 607 is provided on the second connecting rod 603. A belt 608 is tensioned between the first roller 606 and the second roller 607. The drive rod of the rotary drive member 604 is connected to either the first connecting rod 602 or the second connecting rod 603. After the first connecting rod 602 is connected to the first lead screw 406 and the second connecting rod 603 is connected to the second lead screw 507, the rotary drive member 604 operates, driving the first lead screw 406 and the second lead screw 507 to rotate synchronously. The first lead screw 406 drives the first connecting shaft 408 and the first suction cup 407 to rotate, and the second lead screw 507 drives the second connecting shaft 509 and the second suction cup 508 to rotate. The belt 608 transmission ensures that the first suction cup 407 and the second suction cup 508 rotate synchronously, making the lens mold 100 rotate smoothly.

[0089] The tape-tearing robot 700 includes a base 704, which has a bottom plate 705 and a side plate 706. The side plate 706 is fixed to the rear end of the bottom plate 705, and the clamping drive 702 is connected to the side plate 706. The adhesive tape gripper 701 includes an upper gripper 708, a lower gripper 709, and a support plate 710. The support plate 710 is located at the front end of the base plate 705. The lower gripper 709 has a lower gripper connecting end 711 and a lower gripper holding end 712. The upper gripper 708 has an upper gripper connecting end 713 and an upper gripper holding end 714. The lower gripper connecting end 711 is fixedly connected to the front end of the support plate 710. The middle part of the upper gripper 708 is rotatably connected to the front end of the support plate 710. The upper gripper connecting end 713 is connected to a clamping drive member 702. The clamping drive member 702 is used to drive the upper gripper 708 to rotate so that the upper gripper holding end 714 moves closer to or away from the lower gripper holding end 712. The adhesive tape detection member 703 is located on the lower gripper 709 and close to the lower gripper holding end 712.

[0090] In one possible implementation, the tape-tearing robot 700 further includes a gripper drive 715 and a glue inlet detection component 716. The glue inlet detection component 716 is located at the lower end of the base plate 705 and is used to sense the exposed glue inlet on the lens mold 100. The front end of the base plate 705 is provided with a sliding groove 707, and the gripper drive 715 is connected to the side plate 706. The rear end of the support plate 710 is slidably connected to the sliding groove 707, and the support plate 710 is fixedly connected to the gripper drive 715. The gripper drive 715 can drive the support plate 710 to move along the sliding groove 707, so as to move the tape gripper 701 away from or towards the glue inlet detection component 716. In this embodiment, the gripper drive 715 can fine-tune the tape gripper 701 based on the detection result of the glue inlet detection component 716, so that the length of the tape torn from each lens mold 100 is consistent, and the exposed glue inlets are of the same size and in the same position.

[0091] In one possible implementation, the lower clamping piece 709 is further provided with a limiting member 717, which protrudes from the upper clamping piece 708. A tape detection member 703 is located between the limiting member 717 and the lower clamping piece holding end 712, and is closer to the limiting member 717. The limiting member 717 is used to prevent the tape end 101 of the lens mold 100 from moving towards the lower clamping piece connecting end 711. The tape detection member 703 is used to sense the tape end 101 on the lens mold 100 when it abuts against the limiting member 717. By setting the limiting member 717 to restrict the movement of the tape end 101, when the tape end 101 abuts against the limiting member 717, the tape detection member 703 detects the tape end 101. At this time, the tape grippers 701 actuate to clamp the tape end 101, ensuring that the length of the tape clamped by each gripper is consistent, guaranteeing that the torn tape length is the same, and that the size and position of the exposed glue inlet are consistent.

[0092] In one possible implementation, the lower clamp 709 has an arcuate guide surface 718 at its lower part, which extends from the clamping end 712 of the lower clamp to the limiting member 717 for guiding the movement of the adhesive tape head end 101.

[0093] By setting limiting components and adhesive tape detection components at similar positions on the lower clamping plates of the adhesive tape gripper, the drive mechanism drives multiple lens molds to rotate synchronously, causing the adhesive tape head of the lens mold to move upward along the lower clamping plates, abutting against the limiting components and reaching the adhesive tape detection component. At this time, the adhesive tape detection component senses the adhesive tape head and triggers the clamping drive component to drive the upper and lower clamping plates to close and clamp the adhesive tape head. The adhesive tape tearing robot grips the adhesive tape head and moves as a whole, causing the adhesive tape of each lens mold to be torn open and exposing the glue injection port. At this time, the glue injection port detection component detects the glue injection port. When no glue injection port is detected, the adhesive tape gripper is finely adjusted relative to the glue injection port detection component to drive the adhesive tape to continue moving, so that the glue injection ports exposed by multiple lens molds are similar in size and consistent in position, which can improve the accuracy of subsequent glue injection operations.

[0094] See Qing Figure 8 The adhesive tape sealing mechanism 800 includes a second frame 803, which is sleeved outside the first frame 503. The second frame 803 is slidably connected to the slide rail 206. Adhesive tape pressing blocks 801 are disposed on the second frame 803 and correspond one-to-one with the second mold fixing members 501. The driving rod of the pressing block driving member is fixedly connected to the second frame 803 and is used to drive the second frame 803 to translate relative to the first frame 503, so that the adhesive tape pressing blocks 801 move closer to or further away from the corresponding second mold fixing members 501. In this embodiment, the second frame 803 is sleeved outside the first frame 503, and the two frames share the same slide rail 206, resulting in a novel structure and high integration. The adhesive tape pressing blocks 801 can achieve action coordination with the second mold fixing members 501 through one-dimensional movement, simplifying the structural design and ensuring the accuracy of the action.

[0095] The working process of the adhesive tape tearing device includes:

[0096] The first suction cup 407 and the second suction cup 508 respectively adhere to one side of the lens mold 100. The lifting drive unit drives the first lead screw 406 to engage with the first connecting rod 602 and the second lead screw 507 to engage with the second connecting rod 603. The tape-tearing robot arm 700 approaches the lens mold 100, and the tape gripper 701 opens and faces the tape on the side of the lens mold 100. The rotation drive unit 604 drives the first connecting rod 602 and the second connecting rod 603 to rotate synchronously, causing the first suction cup 407 and the second suction cup 508 to work together. The lens mold 100 is rotated, and the tape end 101 of the lens mold 100 moves along the arc-shaped guide surface 718 of the lower clamping piece 709 of the tape gripper 701 until it abuts against the limiting member 717. At this time, the tape detection member 703 senses the tape end 101, and the rotation drive member 604 stops driving based on the detection result of the tape detection member 703. The lens mold 100 stops rotating, and the clamping drive member 702 drives the tape gripper 701 to close based on the detection result of the tape detection member 703, clamping the tape end 101. The tape-tearing robot 700 is driven by a drive unit to move the entire robot 700 horizontally. Each glue inlet detection unit 716 detects the glue inlet. If a glue inlet detection unit 716 does not detect a glue inlet, the gripper drive unit 715 drives the tape gripper 701 to move, carrying the tape, to tear a longer piece of tape. During the tape tearing process, the lens mold 100 is rotated until the exposed glue inlet is below the glue inlet detection unit 716. When the glue inlet detection unit 716 detects the glue inlet, the gripper drive unit 715 stops driving, ensuring that the size and position of the exposed glue inlets of each lens mold 100 are consistent. The tape gripper 701 releases the tape head 101, which is then supported by the tape pressing block 801. Subsequently, the glue injector 902 of the casting device injects glue into the glue inlet. After the glue injection is completed, the pressure block drive drives the second seat frame 803 to move horizontally, so that the adhesive tape pressure block 801 abuts against the outer wall of the adhesive tape of the lens mold 100. The rotation drive 604 drives the first connecting rod 602 and the second connecting rod 603 to rotate synchronously in opposite directions. During the rotation, the adhesive tape is squeezed by the adhesive tape pressure block 801 and adhered to the lens mold 100, sealing the glue injection port.

[0097] The lens casting system also includes a support platform 212, a robotic arm lifting drive 213, a tape-tearing robotic arm bracket 214, a casting robotic arm bracket 215, and a casting robotic arm bracket drive. The support platform 212 is located between the first platform 201 and the second platform 202. The robotic arm lifting drive 213 is located on the second platform 202, and its drive rod is connected to the support platform 212 to drive the platform 212 to move vertically. The casting robotic arm bracket 215 is slidably connected to the lower surface of the support platform 212. The casting robotic arm bracket drive is connected to the casting robotic arm bracket 215 to drive the casting robotic arm bracket 215 to translate relative to the support platform 212. The casting robotic arm 900 is located on the casting robotic arm bracket 215. The tape-tearing robot support 214 is slidably connected to the casting robot support 215. A drive unit for the tape-tearing robot support 214 is connected to the tape-tearing robot support 214 and is used to drive the tape-tearing robot support 214 to translate relative to the casting robot support 215. The tape-tearing robot 700 is mounted on the tape-tearing robot support 214. In this embodiment, the tape-tearing robots 700 of multiple lens casting equipment can be mounted on the tape-tearing robot support 214, and the casting robots 900 of multiple lens casting equipment can be mounted on the casting robot support 215, thereby reusing the drive unit and saving cost and space.

[0098] Note that the above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and the technical principles employed. Those skilled in the art will understand that the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments described herein, and various obvious changes, readjustments, and substitutions can be made without departing from the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, although the present invention has been described in detail through the above embodiments, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and may include many other equivalent embodiments without departing from the concept of the present invention, the scope of which is determined by the scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. A lens casting system, characterized in that, include: The frame (200) includes a first platform (201) and a second platform (202). The first platform (201) has a front region (203) and a rear region (204). The second platform (202) is disposed above the rear region (204) via a platform support (205). At least two sets of lens casting equipment are arranged side by side on the frame (200) and can be added or removed as needed; each set of lens casting equipment includes: The loading and unloading device includes a mold storage module (300), a mold positioning module (400), and a mold transfer module (500). The mold storage module (300) is located in the front area (203) of the first platform (201) and includes a loading component (301), a unloading component (302), a loading drive mechanism (303), and an unloading drive mechanism (304). Multiple loading components (301) and multiple unloading components (302) are alternately arranged. The loading drive mechanism (303) is used to drive multiple loading components (301) to rotate synchronously, and the unloading drive mechanism (304) is used to drive multiple unloading components (302) to rotate synchronously. The mold positioning module (400) is located in the front area (203) of the first platform (201). The rear region (204) of 01) includes a plurality of first mold fixing parts (401); the mold transfer module (500) includes a second mold fixing part (501) and a fixing part drive. The second mold fixing part (501) is provided in a one-to-one correspondence with the first mold fixing part (401). The fixing part drive is used to drive the second mold fixing part (501) to move between the mold temporary storage module (300) and the mold positioning module (400), so that the second mold fixing part (501) transports the lens mold (100) on the loading loading part (301) to the first mold fixing part (401) for casting, and after casting, transports the lens mold (100) to the unloading loading part (302). The adhesive tape tearing device includes a rotary drive mechanism (600), an adhesive tape tearing robot (700), a drive component for the adhesive tape tearing robot (700), and an adhesive tape sealing mechanism (800). The rotary drive mechanism (600) is located in the rear region (204) of the first platform (201) and is used to drive the first mold fixing member (401) and the second mold fixing member (501) to rotate synchronously, so that the lens mold jointly fixed by the first mold fixing member (401) and the second mold fixing member (501) can be sealed. The device (100) rotates; the adhesive tape tearing robot (700) is disposed on the second platform (202) and located between the first platform (201) and the second platform (202). The adhesive tape tearing robot (700) is correspondingly disposed with the first mold fixing member (401). Each adhesive tape tearing robot (700) includes an adhesive tape gripper (701), a gripping drive member (702), and an adhesive tape detection member (703). The adhesive tape detection member (703) is used to sense the adhesive tape on the lens mold (100). The adhesive tape head end (101) is clamped by the clamping drive (702), which drives the adhesive tape gripper (701) to open and close to clamp the adhesive tape head end (101). The clamping drive (702) and the rotary drive mechanism (600) can be selectively started or stopped according to the detection result of the adhesive tape detection component (703) to clamp the adhesive tape head end (101) on the lens mold (100). The adhesive tape tearing robot (700) drive is used to drive the adhesive tape tearing robot (700) to translate as a whole. Tear open the adhesive tape to expose the glue injection port; the adhesive tape sealing mechanism (800) includes an adhesive tape pressing block (801) and a pressing block driving component. The adhesive tape pressing block (801) is arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with the second mold fixing component (501). The pressing block driving component is used to drive the adhesive tape pressing block (801) to translate, so that the adhesive tape pressing block (801) abuts against the adhesive tape of the lens mold (100), thereby cooperating with the rotation of the lens mold (100) to adhere the adhesive tape to the lens mold (100) and close the glue injection port; The casting device is located on the second platform (202) and includes multiple casting robots (900) corresponding to the first mold fixing member (401). Each casting robot (900) includes a mold detection member (901), a glue injector (902) and a casting drive assembly. The casting drive assembly is used to drive the glue injector (902) to move and align it with the glue injection port of the lens mold (100). The mold detection member (901) is used to sense the lens mold (100). The casting drive assembly and the glue injector (902) can be selectively started or stopped according to the detection result of the mold detection member (901).

2. The system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mold storage module (300) further includes a loading bracket (305) and a unloading bracket (306) fixed on the first platform (201). The loading bracket (305) is configured one-to-one with the loading loading component (301). The loading loading component (301) is rotatably connected to the loading bracket (305) through a first rotating shaft (308). The unloading bracket (306) is configured one-to-one with the unloading loading component (302). The unloading loading component (302) is rotatably connected to the unloading bracket (306) through a second rotating shaft (310). The feeding drive mechanism (303) includes a feeding drive component (311), a feeding connecting rod (312), a feeding linkage rod (313), and a first elastic plate (314). The upper end of the feeding connecting rod (312) is connected to the first rotating shaft (308), and the lower end of the feeding connecting rod (312) is connected to the feeding linkage rod (313) through the first elastic plate (314). The feeding drive component (311) is fixed on the lower surface of the first platform (201), and the drive rod of the feeding drive component (311) is fixedly connected to the feeding linkage rod (313). The feeding drive mechanism (304) includes a feeding drive component (315), a feeding connecting rod (316), a feeding linkage rod (317), and a second elastic plate (318). The upper end of the feeding connecting rod (316) is connected to the second rotating shaft (310), and the lower end of the feeding connecting rod (316) is connected to the feeding linkage rod (317) through the second elastic plate (318). The feeding drive component (315) is fixed on the lower surface of the first platform (201), and the drive rod of the feeding drive component (315) is fixedly connected to the feeding linkage rod (317).

3. The system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first platform (201) is provided with a slide rail (206) and a through groove (207). The slide rail (206) extends from the front region (203) to the rear region (204). The length direction of the through groove (207) is consistent with the length direction of the slide rail (206). The mold transfer module (500) includes a first frame (503), a second mold fixing member (501) is disposed on the first frame (503), the first frame (503) is slidably connected to the slide rail (206), the fixing member drive member is fixed to the lower surface of the first platform (201), the drive rod of the fixing member drive member passes through the through groove (207) and is connected to the first frame (503), for driving the first frame (503) to translate along the slide rail (206), so that the second mold fixing member (501) cooperates with the loading member (301), the unloading member (302) or the first mold fixing member (401); The sealing tape mechanism (800) includes a second frame (803), which is sleeved on the outside of the first frame (503). The second frame (803) is slidably connected to the slide rail (206). The tape pressing block (801) is disposed on the second frame (803) and corresponds one-to-one with the second mold fixing member (501). The driving rod of the pressing block driving member is fixedly connected to the second frame (803) and is used to drive the second frame (803) to translate relative to the first frame (503) so that the tape pressing block (801) moves closer to or away from the corresponding second mold fixing member (501).

4. The system according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first mold fixing member (401) is located on the side of the slide rail (206). When the second mold fixing member (501) moves to be opposite to the first mold fixing member (401), a receiving space (414) for the lens mold (100) is formed between the first mold fixing member (401) and the second mold fixing member (501). The mold positioning module (400) further includes a positioning block (402) and a positioning block (402) driving member; the positioning block (402) is disposed on the first platform (201), the positioning block (402) corresponds one-to-one with the first mold fixing member (401), and is located directly below the accommodating space (414), and the distance from the supporting part of each positioning block (402) to the first platform (201) is equal; the positioning block (402) driving member is disposed below the first platform (201) and is used to drive the positioning block (402) to move synchronously closer to the accommodating space (414) to support the lens mold (100) released by the first mold fixing member (401) and the second mold fixing member (501).

5. The system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mold positioning module (400) includes a first fixing bracket (404), which is configured one-to-one with the first mold fixing component (401). Each first fixing bracket (404) includes a first mounting base (405) and a first lead screw (406). Each first mold fixing component (401) includes a first suction cup (407) and a first connecting shaft (408). The first mounting base (405) is fixedly mounted on the first platform (201). One end of the first connecting shaft (408) is connected to the first suction cup (407), and the other end of the first connecting shaft (408) passes through the first mounting base (405) and engages with the first lead screw (406). The mold transfer module (500) includes a second fixing bracket (505), which is configured one-to-one with the second mold fixing component (501). Each second fixing bracket (505) includes a second mounting base (506) and a second lead screw (507). Each second mold fixing component (501) includes a second suction cup (508) and a second connecting shaft (509). The second mounting base (506) is fixedly mounted on the first platform (201). One end of the second connecting shaft (509) is connected to the second suction cup (508), and the other end of the second connecting shaft (509) passes through the second mounting base (506) and engages with the second lead screw (507).

6. The system according to claim 5, characterized in that, The rotary drive mechanism (600) includes a rotary support (601), a first connecting rod (602), a second connecting rod (603), a rotary drive component (604), and a lifting drive component. The first connecting rod (602) and the second connecting rod (603) are mounted on the rotary support (601). The lifting drive component is used to drive the rotary support (601) to move closer to the first platform (201) so that the first connecting rod (602) is connected to the first lead screw (406) and the second connecting rod (603) is connected to the second lead screw (507). The rotary drive component (604) is used to drive the first connecting rod (602) and the second connecting rod (603) to rotate synchronously so that the first mold fixing component (401) and the second mold fixing component (501) rotate synchronously.

7. The system according to claim 5, characterized in that, The second fixing bracket (505) also includes a sleeve (510), which is fixed on the second mounting base (506). One end of the second connecting shaft (509) is connected to the second suction cup (508), and the other end of the second connecting shaft (509) passes through the sleeve (510) and is connected to the second suction cup (508) drive. The second lead screw (507) enters the sleeve (510) and engages with the second connecting shaft (509). The second suction cup (508) drive is used to drive the second connecting shaft (509) to move linearly so that the second suction cup (508) moves closer to or away from the second mounting base (506).

8. The system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The tape-tearing robot (700) includes a base (704), the base (704) having a bottom plate (705) and a side plate (706), the side plate (706) being fixed to the rear end of the bottom plate (705), and the clamping drive (702) being connected to the side plate (706); The adhesive tape clamp (701) includes an upper clamping piece (708), a lower clamping piece (709), and a support plate (710). The support plate (710) is located at the front end of the base plate (705). The lower clamping piece (709) has a lower clamping piece connecting end (711) and a lower clamping piece holding end (712). The upper clamping piece (708) has an upper clamping piece connecting end (713) and an upper clamping piece holding end (714). The lower clamping piece connecting end (711) is fixedly connected to the front of the support plate (710). At the end, the middle part of the upper clamping piece (708) is rotatably connected to the front end of the support plate (710), the upper clamping piece connecting end (713) is connected to the clamping drive member (702), the clamping drive member (702) is used to drive the upper clamping piece (708) to rotate so that the upper clamping piece clamping end (714) is close to or away from the lower clamping piece clamping end (712), and the adhesive tape detection member (703) is provided on the lower clamping piece (709) and close to the lower clamping piece clamping end (712).

9. The system according to claim 8, characterized in that, The adhesive tape tearing robot (700) also includes a gripper drive (715) and an injection port detection component (716). The injection port detection component (716) is located at the lower end of the base plate (705). The injection port detection component (716) is used to sense the injection port exposed on the lens mold (100). The front end of the base plate (705) is provided with a sliding groove (707). The gripper drive (715) is connected to the side plate (706). The rear end of the support plate (710) is slidably connected to the slide groove (707), and the support plate (710) is fixedly connected to the gripper drive (715). The gripper drive (715) can drive the support plate (710) to move along the slide groove (707) so as to move the adhesive tape gripper (701) away from or close to the glue injection port detection component (716).

10. The system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lens casting system also includes a support platform (212), a robotic arm lifting drive (213), a tape-tearing robotic arm bracket (214), a casting robotic arm bracket (215), and a casting robotic arm bracket drive. The support platform (212) is located between the first platform (201) and the second platform (202). The robotic arm lifting drive (213) is located on the second platform (202). The drive rod of the robotic arm lifting drive (213) is connected to the support platform (212) and is used to drive the support platform (212) to move up and down. The casting robot support (215) is slidably connected to the lower surface of the support platform (212), the casting robot support drive is connected to the casting robot support (215) and is used to drive the casting robot support (215) to translate relative to the support platform (212), and the casting robot (900) is disposed on the casting robot support (215); The tape-tearing robot support (214) is slidably connected to the casting robot support (215). The tape-tearing robot support drive is connected to the tape-tearing robot support (214) and is used to drive the tape-tearing robot support (214) to translate relative to the casting robot support (215). The tape-tearing robot (700) is mounted on the tape-tearing robot support (214).

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