An automatic lens processing material arranging device and a method of using the same

Abstract

The application discloses a kind of lens processing automatic material arranging device and its use method, and its automatic material arranging device includes workbench and the conveying mechanism for lens transmission located workbench, the workbench is located the two sides of conveying mechanism is provided with adjusting mechanism, the adjusting mechanism is provided with the material guiding assembly for lens processing above, is provided with two groups of material arranging frame for receiving the lens at material guiding assembly side by carrier frame, the lifting assembly for adjusting the position of material arranging frame is arranged at the material arranging frame, and the limiting assembly for the fixation of material arranging frame is arranged at the lifting assembly.The application is arranged by automatic material arranging device, and manual operation is reduced by continuous operation, and the overall efficiency of lens processing is significantly improved.The dependence on manual operation is reduced, so as to reduce the cost generated by manual operation, including wages, training and management cost.Automatic equipment ensures the accurate positioning and material arranging of lens through a series of mechanical structures and sensor systems, improves the consistency and accuracy of processing.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to an automatic feeder for lens processing and its usage method. Background Technology

[0002] In the lens processing industry, material handling is a crucial step, which involves placing finished or unfinished lenses into designated containers or locations in a specific order and manner to facilitate subsequent processing, inspection, or packaging.

[0003] In the traditional lens processing industry, the lens arrangement process often relies on manual operation, which is not only inefficient and prone to errors, but also results in high processing costs. In addition, manual operation cannot guarantee the consistency and accuracy of the lenses, affecting product quality.

[0004] Therefore, an automatic feeder device for lens processing and its usage method are proposed. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide an automatic feeder for lens processing and its usage method, so as to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention provides the following technical solution: an automatic material feeding device for lens processing, comprising a worktable and a conveying mechanism located on the worktable for conveying lenses, wherein adjusting mechanisms are arranged on both sides of the conveying mechanism on the worktable, and a guiding component for lens processing is arranged above the adjusting mechanisms. Two sets of discharge frames for receiving lenses from the guide assembly are provided on one side of the workbench via a support frame. The discharge frames are equipped with lifting components for adjusting their positions, and the lifting components are equipped with limiting components for fixing the discharge frames.

[0007] Preferably, the adjustment mechanism includes an electromagnetic slide rail, and a guide slide plate is provided on the upper part of the electromagnetic slide rail. The top of the guide slide is connected to the material guiding assembly, so that the material guiding assembly can move on the electromagnetic slide rail via the guide slide.

[0008] Preferably, the material guiding assembly includes a telescopic cylinder located above a set of guide slides, the output end of the telescopic cylinder being connected to the adsorption cylinder via a connecting rod, and the output end of the adsorption cylinder being connected to a suction cup via a support rod.

[0009] Preferably, a separation cylinder is provided at the guide slide plate on the side of the conveying mechanism closer to the discharge frame, and a support plate is provided at the output end of the separation cylinder. The support plate is in the shape of a "Z", and a separation plate is provided on the side of the support plate away from the combing cylinder. The guide slide plate is provided with a channel plate for guiding the lens on the side of the evacuation plate. A guiding cylinder is provided on the channel plate. The output end of the guiding cylinder is connected to a toggle cylinder through a support plate. The output end of the toggle cylinder is provided with a toggle frame plate. A stop cylinder is provided next to the discharge port of the channel plate, and a baffle is provided at the output end of the stop cylinder. The cross-sectional shape of the baffle is trapezoidal.

[0010] Preferably, a detection slot is provided at the guide slide plate and the channel plate located at the suction cup, and a photoelectric sensor for detecting the lens is provided at the detection slot.

[0011] Preferably, the lifting assembly includes a support plate located at the support frame, a drive motor is disposed at the support plate, the output end of the drive motor is connected to the input end of a drive screw, and the drive screw passes through the support plate. A guide sleeve is fitted around the outer periphery of the transmission screw. The guide sleeve is connected to the bearing frame through a connecting plate, so that the bearing frame can move at the transmission screw via the guide sleeve.

[0012] Preferably, the limiting component includes a limiting cylinder located at the support frame, the limiting cylinder being located next to the discharge frame, so that the limiting cylinder abuts the discharge frame against the support frame.

[0013] Preferably, a position sensor for detecting the lens is provided at the end of the conveying mechanism.

[0014] Preferably, the discharge frame has multiple discharge slots for placing the lenses to be processed.

[0015] A method of using an automatic feeder for lens processing includes the following steps: Step A: The lens to be processed is conveyed to the end position sensor by the conveying mechanism. The position sensor detects the position of the lens and controls the conveying mechanism to stop by the controller. Step B: The electromagnetic slide rail drives the material guiding assembly to move through the guide slide plate. The telescopic cylinder controls the suction cup to move to the top of the lens to be processed at the end of the conveying mechanism through the connecting rod. The adsorption cylinder adsorbs and retracts the lens to be processed through the suction cup at the support rod. The telescopic cylinder controls the connecting rod to move the adsorbed lens to the detection slot of the opposite guide slide plate. Step C: The photoelectric sensor at the detection channel detects the lens to be processed, controls the action of the separation cylinder, and drives the separation plate through the support plate to separate the lens to be processed from the guide slide to the channel plate where it is stopped by the baffle. Step D: The photoelectric sensor located at the channel plate detects the lens to be processed, controls the evacuation cylinder to stop moving, and the actuating cylinder drives the actuating frame plate to extend behind the lens to be processed. Step F: The drive motor drives the drive screw, and the guide screw sleeve cooperates with the drive screw. The guide screw sleeve drives the bearing frame to move up and down at the drive screw through the connecting plate until the discharge trough of the discharge frame at the bearing frame is aligned with the outlet position of the channel plate. Step E: The stop cylinder controls the baffle to retract, and the guide cylinder controls the support plate to extend. The lens to be processed located at the channel plate is guided to the discharge frame by the actuating frame plate until the discharge frame is full of lenses to be processed. Step G: When a set of discharge frames is fully loaded, control the limit cylinder to retract, release the limit of the discharge frame, remove the discharge frame from the support frame and replace it. Step H: Control the adjustment mechanism to move the guide assembly back and forth, repeat step AE, and discharge the lenses to be processed in the conveying mechanism into the second set of discharge frames.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are: This invention significantly improves the overall efficiency of lens processing by reducing manual operation through an automated feeding device and continuous operation.

[0017] This reduces reliance on manual operations, thereby lowering costs associated with manual labor, including wages, training, and management costs.

[0018] Automated equipment, through a series of mechanical structures and sensor systems, ensures precise positioning and feeding of lenses, improving the consistency and accuracy of processing.

[0019] Automated operation reduces human error, such as incorrect placement or lens damage, thereby lowering the product defect rate.

[0020] The device is designed to be flexible and can adapt to the requirements of lens layout of different specifications and shapes, increasing the flexibility and versatility of the production line.

[0021] Automation reduces direct human contact with lenses, lowers workload, improves the working environment, and reduces occupational health risks. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the material guiding assembly structure according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the side structure of the material guiding assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the bottom structure of the material guiding assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the material discharge frame structure according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the lifting component structure according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] In the diagram: 100, workbench; 200, conveying mechanism; 201, position sensor; 300, adjusting mechanism; 301, electromagnetic slide rail; 302, guide slide plate; 400, material guiding assembly; 401, telescopic cylinder; 402, connecting rod; 403, suction cylinder; 404, support rod; 405, suction cup; 406, separation cylinder; 407, support plate; 408, separation plate; 409, channel plate; 410, guide cylinder; 411. Support plate; 412, Actuating cylinder; 413, Actuating frame plate; 414, Stopping cylinder; 415, Baffle; 416, Detection slot; 417, Photoelectric sensor; 500, Discharge frame; 501, Discharge chute; 600, Lifting assembly; 601, Bearing plate; 602, Drive motor; 603, Drive screw; 604, Guide screw sleeve; 605, Connecting plate; 606, Bearing frame; 700, Limiting assembly; 701, Limiting cylinder. Detailed Implementation

[0025] To address the problems of low efficiency, error-proneness, high processing costs, and poor product quality in the traditional lens processing industry, which relies on manual operation for lens feeding, this invention provides an automatic lens feeding device and its usage method. The technical solutions of this invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this invention, not all of them. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this invention without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this invention.

[0026] Please see Figure 1-6 This invention provides an automatic lens processing unloading device, including a worktable 100 and a conveying mechanism 200 located on the worktable 100 for lens transfer. Adjustment mechanisms 300 are arranged on both sides of the conveying mechanism 200 on the worktable 100, and a guiding assembly 400 for lens processing is arranged above the adjustment mechanisms 300. With the conveying mechanism 200 and the guiding assembly 400, lenses can be quickly moved from the processing area to the unloading area, reducing manual handling time. Two sets of discharge frames 500 for receiving lenses from the guide assembly 400 are provided on one side of the workbench 100 via a support frame. A lifting assembly 600 for adjusting the position of the discharge frame 500 is provided at the discharge frame 500, and a limiting assembly 700 for fixing the discharge frame 500 is provided at the lifting assembly 600. With two sets of discharge frames 500, when one set is full, it can be seamlessly switched to the other set, ensuring the continuity of production and reducing production interruptions caused by discharge.

[0027] Furthermore, the adjustment mechanism 300 includes an electromagnetic slide rail 301, and a guide slide plate 302 is provided on the upper part of the electromagnetic slide rail 301. The top of the guide slide plate 302 is connected to the material guiding assembly 400 so that the material guiding assembly 400 can move on the electromagnetic slide rail 301 via the guide slide plate 302. The movement of the material guiding assembly 400 is precisely controlled by the electromagnetic slide rail 301 and the guide slide plate 302, reducing the possibility of lens damage or misposition due to improper manual operation.

[0028] Furthermore, the guiding assembly 400 includes a telescopic cylinder 401 located above a set of guide slide plates 302. The output end of the telescopic cylinder 401 is connected to the adsorption cylinder 403 via a connecting rod 402. The output end of the adsorption cylinder 403 is connected to a suction cup 405 via a support rod 404. The combination of the telescopic cylinder 401, the adsorption cylinder 403, and the suction cup 405 ensures the stability and accuracy of the lens during adsorption and handling.

[0029] Furthermore, a separation cylinder 406 is provided at the guide slide plate 302 on the side of the conveying mechanism 200 closer to the discharge frame 500. A support plate 407 is provided at the output end of the separation cylinder 406. The support plate 407 is Z-shaped. A separation plate 408 is provided on the side of the support plate 407 away from the combing cylinder. The design of the separation cylinder 406 and the support plate 407 helps to smoothly transfer the lens from the guide assembly 400 to the channel plate 409, reducing the obstruction in the material flow process.

[0030] The guide slide plate 302 is provided with a channel plate 409 for guiding the lens on the side of the evacuation plate 408. A guiding cylinder 410 is provided on the channel plate 409. The output end of the guiding cylinder 410 is connected to a toggle cylinder 412 through a support plate 411. The output end of the toggle cylinder 412 is provided with a toggle bracket plate 413. A stop cylinder 414 is provided next to the discharge port of the channel plate 409. A baffle 415 is provided at the output end of the stop cylinder 414. The cross-sectional shape of the baffle 415 is trapezoidal.

[0031] Furthermore, a detection slot 416 is provided at the guide slide plate 302 at the suction cup 405 and at the channel plate 409. A photoelectric sensor 417 for detecting the lens is provided at the detection slot 416. The use of the detection slot 416 and the photoelectric sensor 417 can monitor the position and status of the lens in real time, prevent the cylinder from continuously moving and causing the two sets of lenses to collide and be damaged, and promptly detect problems and make adjustments.

[0032] Furthermore, the lifting assembly 600 includes a support plate 601 located at the support frame, a drive motor 602 is disposed at the support plate 601, the output end of the drive motor 602 is connected to the input end of a drive screw 603, and the drive screw 603 is disposed through the support plate 601. A guide sleeve 604 is fitted around the outer periphery of the transmission screw 603. The guide sleeve 604 is connected to the bearing frame 606 through the connecting plate 605, so that the bearing frame 606 can move at the transmission screw 603 through the guide sleeve 604.

[0033] Furthermore, the limiting component 700 includes a limiting cylinder 701 located at the support frame 606. The limiting cylinder 701 is located next to the discharge frame 500 so that the limiting cylinder 701 abuts the discharge frame 500 into the support frame 606. Through the lifting component 600 and the limiting component 700, the position and fixed state of the discharge frame 500 can be flexibly adjusted to adapt to different discharge requirements.

[0034] Furthermore, a position sensor 201 for detecting the lens is provided at the end of the conveying mechanism 200.

[0035] Furthermore, the discharge frame 5 has multiple discharge slots 501 for placing the lenses to be processed.

[0036] A method of using an automatic feeder for lens processing includes the following steps: Step A: The lens to be processed is conveyed to the end position sensor 201 via the conveying mechanism 200. The position sensor 201 detects the position of the lens and controls the conveying mechanism 200 to stop via the controller. Step B: The electromagnetic slide rail 301 drives the material guiding assembly 400 to move through the guide slide plate 302. The telescopic cylinder 401 controls the suction cup 405 to move to the top of the lens to be processed at the end of the conveying mechanism 200 through the connecting rod 402. The adsorption cylinder 403 adsorbs and retracts the lens to be processed through the suction cup 405 at the support rod 404. The telescopic cylinder 401 controls the connecting rod 402 to move the adsorbed lens to the detection slot 416 of the opposing guide slide plate 302. Step C: The photoelectric sensor 417 at the detection channel 416 detects the lens to be processed and controls the action of the evacuation cylinder 406. The support plate 407 drives the evacuation plate 408 to evacuate the lens to be processed from the guide slide plate 302 to the channel plate 409, where it is stopped by the baffle 415. Step D: The photoelectric sensor 417 located at the channel plate 409 detects the lens to be processed, controls the evacuation cylinder 406 to stop, and the actuating cylinder 412 drives the actuating frame plate 413 to extend behind the lens to be processed. Step F: The drive motor 602 drives the drive screw 603 to drive the transmission. The guide screw sleeve 604 cooperates with the drive screw 603. The guide screw sleeve 604 drives the bearing frame 606 to move up and down at the drive screw 603 through the connecting plate 605 until the discharge trough 501 of the discharge frame 500 at the bearing frame 606 is aligned with the outlet position of the channel plate 409. Step E: The stop cylinder 414 controls the baffle 415 to retract, and the guide cylinder 410 controls the support plate 411 to extend. The lens to be processed located at the channel plate 409 is guided to the discharge frame 500 by the actuating frame plate 413 until the discharge frame 500 is full of lenses to be processed. Step G: When a set of discharge frames 500 is fully loaded, control the limit cylinder 701 to retract, release the limit of the discharge frame 500, and remove the discharge frame 500 from the bearing frame 606 and replace it. Step H: Control the adjusting mechanism 300 to move the guide assembly 400 back and forth, repeat step AE, and discharge the lens to be processed in the conveying mechanism 200 into the second set of discharge frames 500.

[0037] The automatic feeder device for lens processing and its method of use according to the present invention have the following advantages: This invention, through its automated feeding device, reduces manual operation and significantly improves the overall efficiency of lens processing by enabling continuous operation.

[0038] This reduces reliance on manual operations, thereby lowering costs associated with manual labor, including wages, training, and management costs.

[0039] Automated equipment, through a series of mechanical structures and sensor systems, ensures precise positioning and feeding of lenses, improving the consistency and accuracy of processing.

[0040] Automated operation reduces human error, such as incorrect placement or lens damage, thereby lowering the product defect rate.

[0041] The device is designed to be flexible and can adapt to the requirements of lens layout of different specifications and shapes, increasing the flexibility and versatility of the production line.

[0042] Automation reduces direct human contact with lenses, lowers workload, improves the working environment, and reduces occupational health risks.

[0043] Although the invention has been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these inventions without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An automatic lens processing feeder, comprising a worktable (100) and a conveying mechanism (200) located on the worktable (100) for lens transfer, characterized in that: The worktable (100) is provided with adjustment mechanisms (300) on both sides of the conveying mechanism (200), and a guide assembly (400) for lens processing is provided above the adjustment mechanism (300). Two sets of discharge frames (500) for receiving lenses from the guide assembly (400) are provided on one side of the workbench (100) via a support frame. A lifting assembly (600) for adjusting the position of the discharge frame (500) is provided at the discharge frame (500), and a limiting assembly (700) for fixing the discharge frame (500) is provided at the lifting assembly (600). The adjustment mechanism (300) includes an electromagnetic slide rail (301), and a guide slide plate (302) is provided on the upper part of the electromagnetic slide rail (301). The top of the guide slide plate (302) is connected to the material guiding assembly (400) so that the material guiding assembly (400) can move on the electromagnetic slide rail (301) through the guide slide plate (302). The material guiding assembly (400) includes a telescopic cylinder (401) located above a set of guide slide plates (302). The output end of the telescopic cylinder (401) is connected to the adsorption cylinder (403) through a connecting rod (402). The output end of the adsorption cylinder (403) is connected to a suction cup (405) through a support rod (404). A separation cylinder (406) is provided at the guide slide (302) of the conveying mechanism (200) closer to the discharge frame (500). A support plate (407) is provided at the output end of the separation cylinder (406). The support plate (407) is "Z" shaped. A separation plate (408) is provided on the side of the support plate (407) away from the combing cylinder. The guide slide plate (302) is provided with a channel plate (409) for guiding the lens on the side of the evacuation plate (408). A guiding cylinder (410) is provided on the channel plate (409). The output end of the guiding cylinder (410) is connected to a toggle cylinder (412) through a support plate (411). The output end of the toggle cylinder (412) is provided with a toggle frame plate (413). A stop cylinder (414) is provided next to the discharge port of the channel plate (409), and a baffle (415) is provided at the output end of the stop cylinder (414). The cross-sectional shape of the baffle (415) is trapezoidal.

2. The automatic feeding device for lens processing according to claim 1, characterized in that: A detection slot (416) is provided on the guide slide (302) located at the suction cup (405) and the channel plate (409), and a photoelectric sensor (417) for detecting the lens is provided in the detection slot (416).

3. The automatic feeder for lens processing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lifting assembly (600) includes a support plate (601) located at the support frame. A drive motor (602) is installed on the support plate (601). The output end of the drive motor (602) is connected to the input end of a drive screw (603). The drive screw (603) passes through the support plate (601). A guide sleeve (604) is connected to the outer periphery of the transmission screw (603). The guide sleeve (604) is connected to the bearing frame (606) through the connecting plate (605) so that the bearing frame (606) can move at the transmission screw (603) through the guide sleeve (604).

4. The automatic feeding device for lens processing according to claim 3, characterized in that: The limiting component (700) includes a limiting cylinder (701) located at the support frame (606), the limiting cylinder (701) being located next to the discharge frame (500) so that the limiting cylinder (701) abuts the discharge frame (500) into the support frame (606).

5. The automatic feeding device for lens processing according to claim 1, characterized in that: A position sensor (201) for detecting the lens is provided at the end of the conveying mechanism (200).

6. The automatic feeding device for lens processing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The discharge frame (5) has multiple discharge slots (501) for placing the lenses to be processed.

7. A method of using an automatic feeder for lens processing according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that: Includes the following steps: Step A: The lens to be processed is conveyed to the end position sensor (201) by the conveying mechanism (200). The position sensor (201) detects the position of the lens and controls the conveying mechanism (200) to stop by the controller. Step B: The electromagnetic slide rail (301) drives the material guiding assembly (400) to move through the guide slide plate (302). The telescopic cylinder (401) controls the suction cup (405) to move to the end of the conveying mechanism (200) above the lens to be processed through the connecting rod (402). The adsorption cylinder (403) adsorbs and retracts the lens to be processed through the suction cup (405) at the support rod (404). The telescopic cylinder (401) controls the connecting rod (402) to move the adsorbed lens to the detection slot (416) of the opposing guide slide plate (302). Step C: The photoelectric sensor (417) at the detection channel (416) detects the lens to be processed, controls the action of the evacuation cylinder (406), and drives the evacuation plate (408) through the support plate (407) to evacuate the lens to be processed from the guide slide plate (302) to the channel plate (409) where it is stopped by the baffle (415). Step D: The photoelectric sensor (417) located at the channel plate (409) detects the lens to be processed, controls the evacuation cylinder (406) to stop its action, and the actuation cylinder (412) drives the actuation frame plate (413) to extend to the back of the lens to be processed; Step F: The drive motor (602) drives the drive screw (603) to drive, and the guide screw sleeve (604) cooperates with the drive screw (603). The guide screw sleeve (604) drives the bearing frame (606) to move up and down at the drive screw (603) through the connecting plate (605) until the discharge trough (501) of the discharge frame (500) at the bearing frame (606) is aligned with the outlet position of the channel plate (409); Step E: The stop cylinder (414) controls the baffle (415) to retract, and the guide cylinder (410) controls the support plate (411) to extend. By moving the frame plate (413), the lens to be processed located at the channel plate (409) is guided to the discharge frame (500) until the discharge frame (500) is full of lenses to be processed. Step G: When a set of discharge frames (500) is fully loaded, control the limit cylinder (701) to retract, release the limit of the discharge frame (500), and remove the discharge frame (500) from the bearing frame (606) and replace it. Step H: Control the adjustment mechanism (300) to move the guide assembly (400) back and forth, repeat step AE, and discharge the lens to be processed in the conveying mechanism (200) into the second set of discharge frames (500).

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