Novel machine tool multi-tray automatic production line

By setting up material transfer mechanisms and monitoring components on the machine tool production line, fully automatic transmission and precise handling of materials are achieved, and the problems of poor flexibility and safety hazards of existing automated loading systems are solved, production efficiency and automation level are improved, and labor is reduced Intervention and error risk.

CN119115634AInactive Publication Date: 2024-12-13NIIGATA MASCH TECHNO (NINGBO) CO LTD

Patent Information

Application Number
CN202411587626.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-08
Publication Date
2024-12-13
Estimated Expiration
Not applicable · inactive patent

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Technical Problem

The existing automated loading system is poor in handling materials on multi-layer racks, and cannot achieve rapid loading and palletization, which poses safety hazards and efficiency problems, and requires multiple staff to cooperate, resulting in high labor costs and production. Inefficient.

Method used

Design a new multi-pallet automated production line for machine tools. By setting up a material transfer mechanism on the material transfer track, the fully automated transmission of materials from the loading compartment to the machine tool processing position is achieved. The telescopic components and monitoring components are used to ensure the accuracy of materials between different positions. Move and inspection, reduce manual intervention and errors, and improve the automation level of the production line.

Benefits of technology

It significantly improves the automation level of the production line, reduces errors and material damage risks in manual operations, ensures the continuity and stability of the production process, reduces unexpected shutdowns and material waste, improves equipment flexibility and compatibility, and reduces Manual intervention and manual operation have been implemented to improve production efficiency.

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Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of machining and manufacturing, in particular to a novel machine tool multi-tray automatic production line which comprises a machine tool and a material frame. A material moving mechanism and at least two loading cabins are arranged on the material moving track; the material moving mechanism comprises a base, a driving assembly, a lifting assembly, a telescopic assembly and a monitoring assembly. The material moving mechanism is arranged on the material moving track, full-automatic conveying of materials from a loading cabin to a machine tool machining station is achieved, manual intervention is greatly reduced, the automation level of a production line is remarkably improved, accurate carrying of the materials between different positions is ensured through a telescopic assembly of the material moving mechanism, and the production efficiency is improved. Errors in manual operation and the risk of material damage are effectively reduced, the monitoring assembly can detect the machining state of the materials entering the material moving rail, problems possibly occurring in the carrying process are fed back in time, the continuity and stability of the production process are ensured, and the conditions of accidental shutdown and material waste are reduced.
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Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of mechanical processing and manufacturing, and in particular to a novel multi-tray automatic production line for machine tools. Background Art

[0002] When processing some existing large workpieces, the workpieces are fixed on pallets, and then most of them rely on manual or robotic methods for loading and palletizing after processing. Although some production lines have adopted robotic arms or automatic conveyor belts, the flexibility and efficiency of these devices are still limited. During the work process, multiple workers are required to work together, which not only consumes manpower, but also causes errors in operation and reduces overall production efficiency. In addition, there are major safety hazards and efficiency issues when materials on multi-layer racks are loaded through traditional production lines.

[0003] In recent years, with the rapid development of automation technology, industrial production lines have gradually developed towards a highly automated direction. In order to further improve production efficiency, reduce labor costs and ensure the safety of production lines, the application of automated feeding systems has become one of the important directions for production line improvement. However, existing automated feeding systems are usually complex in design, have poor flexibility during operation, and cannot meet the needs of fast feeding and palletizing of materials on multi-layer racks. Summary of the invention

[0004] In response to the above problems, a new type of machine tool multi-pallet automated production line is provided. By arranging a material transfer mechanism on the material transfer track, fully automated transmission of materials from the loading compartment to the machine tool processing position is realized, which greatly reduces manual intervention and significantly improves the automation level of the production line. The telescopic components of the material transfer mechanism ensure the precise transportation of materials between different positions, effectively reducing errors in manual operation and the risk of material damage. The monitoring component can detect the processing status of materials entering the material transfer track, and promptly feedback possible problems during the transportation process, thereby ensuring the continuity and stability of the production process and reducing unexpected downtime and material waste.

[0005] To solve the problems of the prior art, the present invention provides a novel machine tool multi-tray automated production line, comprising a machine tool and a material rack arranged beside the machine tool, a material transfer track extending in a horizontal direction is also arranged beside the machine tool; the material rack and the machine tool are respectively located on both sides of the material transfer track, and the machine tool is located at one end of the material transfer track, and at least two loading chambers are arranged on the end of the material transfer track away from the machine tool; a material transfer mechanism is arranged on the material transfer track, the material transfer mechanism comprises a base, a driving component that can drive the base to slide on the material transfer track, a lifting component that can drive the material to be lifted, and a telescopic component that can place the material on the loading chamber on the material rack or the machine tool; the base is slidably arranged on the material transfer track, the driving component is located below the base, the lifting component is arranged on the base, and the telescopic component is arranged on the lifting component; a monitoring component is arranged on the material transfer mechanism, and the monitoring component is used to identify the processing status of the material on the material transfer mechanism; both the loading chamber and the material rack are provided with loading trays.

[0006] Preferably, the telescopic assembly includes a base plate and two fixed rails arranged on the base plate, the two fixed rails are provided with mounting plates that can slide along their length directions, a driving wheel for driving the mounting plate to extend along the fixed rail direction is provided below the base plate, and a first rotary driving motor for driving the driving wheel to rotate is provided next to the driving wheel.

[0007] Preferably, a transmission rod in a horizontal state is provided between the two driving wheels, and universal joints are provided at both ends of the transmission rod, and the two universal joints are respectively connected to the two driving wheels.

[0008] Preferably, a protruding positioning block is provided on one end of the mounting plate away from the fixed track, and a positioning groove matching the positioning block is provided at the bottom of the loading tray.

[0009] Preferably, a rotatable rotating disk is provided at the bottom of the loading compartment, a mounting frame fixedly connected thereto is provided on the rotating disk, a plurality of positioning rods are provided on the mounting frame, and positioning holes matching the positioning rods are provided at the bottom of the cargo tray.

[0010] Preferably, four fixed blocks arranged in a rectangular row are provided at the bottom of the loading tray, and at least two layers of placement structures are provided on the material rack, each layer is arranged in a horizontal direction, and each layer of the placement structure is provided with a plurality of storage positions for placing materials, and each storage position is provided with a limit block matching the fixed block.

[0011] Preferably, the lifting assembly includes two first rails and two support plates, the two first rails are fixedly connected to the base in a vertical state, the two support plates are fixedly connected to both sides of the base plate in a mirror-symmetrical state, the two support plates are slidably arranged on the two first rails, one of the support plates is provided with a second rotary drive motor, and the second rotary drive motor is used to drive the two support plates to slide along the first rails.

[0012] Preferably, a contoured limiting frame for limiting the position of the material when the material rack moves to the bottom plate is provided on the top of the two first rails.

[0013] Preferably, a rotatable door is also provided on the loading cabin, and an operating table for operating the material moving mechanism is also provided on the end of the moving track away from the machine tool.

[0014] Preferably, the driving assembly includes a gear, a rotating shaft, a third rotating drive motor and a rack that can extend along the track direction. The rack is fixedly connected to the side of the material transfer track, and the rack is parallel to the material transfer track. The rotating shaft is rotatably arranged below the base, the gear is sleeved on the rotating shaft, and the gear is meshingly connected to the rack. The third rotating drive motor is located above the rotating shaft, and the rotating shaft is transmission-connected to the third rotating drive motor.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0016] 1. The present invention realizes the fully automatic transmission of materials from the loading compartment to the processing position of the machine tool by arranging a material transfer mechanism on the material transfer track, greatly reduces manual intervention, and significantly improves the automation level of the production line. The telescopic components of the material transfer mechanism ensure the precise transportation of materials between different positions, effectively reducing errors in manual operation and the risk of material damage. The monitoring component can detect the processing status of materials entering the material transfer track, and timely feedback on problems that may occur during the transportation process, thereby ensuring the continuity and stability of the production process and reducing unexpected shutdowns and material waste.

[0017] 2. The present invention realizes the precise placement of the loading tray on the mounting plate through the guidance of the positioning block, avoids deviation or instability during transportation, and ensures accurate transportation of materials. The close cooperation between the positioning block and the positioning groove effectively fixes the position of the loading tray and prevents the tray from sliding or tilting during movement, thereby ensuring the safe transportation of materials, especially for materials with heavy weight or complex shapes, which can effectively reduce the risk of damage. In addition, the matching structure of the rotating disk, the positioning rod and the positioning hole enables precise positioning when placing the loading tray, ensures the stable connection between the tray and the mounting frame, avoids deviation during placement, greatly improves the positioning accuracy of the equipment, and enhances the compatibility and flexibility of the equipment.

[0018] 3. The present invention provides a rotatable door on the loading cabin, which can be flexibly opened and closed when the material is loaded or unloaded, protecting the material to be processed from external contamination. The closing of the door not only effectively prevents dust and impurities from entering the loading cabin, ensuring the cleanliness of the material, but also provides additional physical protection during transportation or processing to prevent the material from being hit or damaged when exposed to the outside, thereby ensuring the quality of the material. The setting of the operating table facilitates the operator to control the material transfer mechanism in real time, greatly improving the management efficiency of the production line, allowing the operator to quickly input and adjust the material transfer instructions, respond to abnormalities or emergencies in the production process, and reduce the time loss of manual operation. This not only improves the work efficiency of the production line, but also reduces manual intervention and manual operation, thereby effectively reducing the risk of errors caused by manual operation. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a new type of machine tool multi-pallet automated production line.

[0020] Figure 2 It is a top view of a new type of machine tool multi-pallet automated production line.

[0021] Figure 3 It is a front view of a new type of machine tool multi-pallet automated production line.

[0022] Figure 4 It is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the material rack and material transfer mechanism in a new type of machine tool multi-pallet automated production line.

[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the partial three-dimensional structure of the material transfer mechanism and material rack in a new type of machine tool multi-pallet automated production line Figure 1 .

[0024] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the partial three-dimensional structure of the material transfer mechanism and material rack in a new type of machine tool multi-pallet automated production line Figure 2 .

[0025] Figure 7 It is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the material rack and the loading tray in a new type of machine tool multi-tray automated production line.

[0026] Figure 8 It is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a loading tray in a new type of machine tool multi-tray automated production line.

[0027] Fig. 9 yes Figure 4 Enlarged view of point A in the middle.

[0028] Fig.10 yes Figure 5 Enlarged view of point B in the middle.

[0029] Fig.11 yes Figure 6 Enlarged view of point C in the middle.

[0030] Fig.12 yes Figure 6 Enlarged view of point D in the middle.

[0031] Fig.13 It is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the loading cabin in a new type of machine tool multi-pallet automated production line.

[0032] The numbers in the figure are: 1. Machine tool; 2. Material rack; 21. Material storage position; 211. Stop block; 3. Material transfer track; 31. Loading compartment; 311. Rotating plate; 312. Mounting rack; 3121. Positioning rod; 313. Door; 32. Monitoring component; 33. Material transfer mechanism; 331. Base; 332. Driving component; 3321. Rotating shaft; 3322. Gear; 3323. Third rotary driving motor; 3324. Rack; 333. Lifting component; 3331. First track; 333 2. Support plate; 3333. Second rotary drive motor; 3334. Contour limit frame; 334. Telescopic assembly; 3341. Bottom plate; 33411. Fixed track; 3342. Mounting plate; 33421. Positioning block; 3343. Driving wheel; 33431. Transmission rod; 33432. Universal joint; 3344. First rotary drive motor; 34. Loading tray; 341. Positioning slot; 342. Positioning hole; 343. Fixed block; 35. Operating table; 4. Materials. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0033] In order to further understand the features, technical means, specific objectives and functions of the present invention, the present invention is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific implementation methods.

[0034] like Figures 1 to 6As shown: a new type of machine tool multi-pallet automatic production line, including a machine tool 1 and a material rack 2 arranged beside the machine tool 1, and a material transfer track 3 extending in the horizontal direction is also arranged beside the machine tool 1; the material rack 2 and the machine tool 1 are respectively located on both sides of the material transfer track 3, and the machine tool 1 is located at one end of the material transfer track 3, and at least two loading compartments 31 are arranged on the end of the material transfer track 3 away from the machine tool 1; a material transfer mechanism 33 is arranged on the material transfer track 3, and the material transfer mechanism 33 includes a base 331, a driving component 332 that can drive the base 331 to slide on the material transfer track 3, and an animal A lifting component 333 for lifting the material 4 and a telescopic component 334 for placing the material 4 on the loading chamber 31 on the material rack 2 or the machine tool 1; the base 331 is slidably arranged on the material transfer track 3, the driving component 332 is located below the base 331, the lifting component 333 is arranged on the base 331, and the telescopic component 334 is arranged on the lifting component 333; a monitoring component 32 is arranged on the material transfer mechanism 33, and the monitoring component 32 is used to identify the processing status of the material 4 on the material transfer mechanism 33; a loading tray 34 is arranged on both the loading chamber 31 and the material rack 2.

[0035] The material 4 is first placed on the loading tray 34 in the loading chamber 31 manually or by a robot. At this time, the base 331 of the material moving mechanism 33 slides to the side of the loading chamber 31 under the action of the driving component 332, and then the telescopic component 334 is inserted under the loading tray 34. The lifting component 333 drives the loading tray 34 and the material 4 to be lifted together. After the lifting is completed, the loading tray 34 and the material 4 are moved to the base 331 by resetting the telescopic component 334. At this time, the monitoring component 32 monitors the state of the material 4 on the loading tray 34. The state is identified. If the material 4 has been processed, it will be placed on the material rack 2 in order; if the material 4 has not been processed, the driving component 332 will drive the base 331 and the material 4 to move to the side of the machine tool 1. At this time, the telescopic component 334 will accurately place the material 4 on the machine tool 1 for processing by the machine tool 1. After the processing is completed, the material 4 will be moved out or placed back on the material rack 2 as needed. By arranging the material transfer mechanism 33 on the material transfer track 3, the fully automatic transmission of the material 4 from the loading cabin 31 to the processing position of the machine tool 1 is realized, which reduces manual intervention and improves the production line. The automation level; the telescopic component 334 of the material moving mechanism 33 ensures that the material 4 is accurately moved between different positions, effectively reducing the errors in manual operation and the risk of damage to the material 4; the monitoring component 32 can detect the processing status of the material 4 entering the material moving track 3, and timely feedback the problems that may occur during the transportation process, ensuring the continuity and stability of the production process, and reducing unexpected downtime and waste of materials 4; through the height position adjustment function of the material moving mechanism 33, the material 4 can be conveniently transferred between the material rack 2 and the processing position at different heights, adapting to various types and sizes of materials 4, and improving the flexibility of the production line; at least two loading compartments 31 are provided to achieve the simultaneous placement of multiple materials 4, reducing the operation time of frequent loading; in addition, the automatic sliding and telescopic operation of the material moving mechanism 33 further improves the operation efficiency of the entire production line; the monitoring component 32 is preferably an industrial camera, which visually identifies the processing status of the material 4, or detects the processing status of the material 4 through a sensor. In view of the fact that similar technologies have been widely used in the prior art, they will not be described one by one here.

[0036] like Figure 2 , Figures 4 to 6 , Figures 9 to 11 As shown: the telescopic assembly 334 includes a base plate 3341 and two fixed rails 33411 arranged on the base plate 3341, the two fixed rails 33411 are provided with mounting plates 3342 that can slide along the length direction thereof, a driving wheel 3343 is provided below the base plate 3341 for driving the mounting plate 3342 to extend along the direction of the fixed rails 33411, and a first rotating driving motor 3344 is provided next to the driving wheel 3343 for driving the driving wheel 3343 to rotate.

[0037] When material 4 needs to be transported, the first rotary drive motor 3344 is started, and the output shaft of the first rotary drive motor 3344 drives the drive wheel 3343 connected to it to rotate, and the rotation of the drive wheel 3343 drives the movement of the mounting plate 3342, so that the mounting plate 3342 slides along the length direction of the fixed rail 33411. It should be noted that a transmission wheel (not shown in the figure) connected to the drive wheel is provided under the mounting plate, and the transmission wheel is connected to the drive wheel 3343 through a synchronous belt or a chain, so that the rotation of the drive wheel 3343 can drive the displacement of the mounting plate. As a result, the mounting plate 3342 can be inserted under the loading tray 34, and the lifting assembly 333 can be used to drive the telescopic assembly 334 to lift, so as to realize the taking and placing of the material 4, so that the material 4 can be driven to the target position. The telescopic assembly 334 realizes the smooth and accurate transportation of the material 4 between different positions through the coordinated work of the fixed track 33411 and the driving wheel 3343, thereby reducing the errors in manual operation and the problem of inaccurate positioning of the material 4. Driven by the first rotary drive motor 3344 and the driving wheel 3343, the movement process of the mounting plate 3342 is fully automated, which reduces human intervention and improves the operation efficiency of the production line. Since the mounting plate 3342 slides stably along the fixed track 33411, the material 4 will not shake or deviate during the transportation process, which greatly reduces the risk of damage to the material 4. By setting the combination of the driving wheel 3343 and the first rotary drive motor 3344, the structure is simple and the operation is reliable, which helps to reduce the maintenance cost and failure rate of the equipment.

[0038] like Figure 2 , Figures 4 to 6 , Figures 9 to 11 As shown: a horizontal transmission rod 33431 is arranged between the two driving wheels 3343 , and universal joints 33432 are arranged at both ends of the transmission rod 33431 , and the two universal joints 33432 are respectively connected to the two driving wheels 3343 .

[0039] By setting the universal joints 33432 at both ends of the transmission rod 33431, the transmission rod 33431 can be flexibly connected to the driving wheel 3343. When the first rotary drive motor 3344 is started, the driving wheel 3343 drives the transmission rod 33431 to rotate, and the rotation of the transmission rod 33431 can further transmit power to the driving wheel 3343 at the other end. Due to the setting of the universal joint 33432, while ensuring power transmission, adaptive adjustment within a certain angle range is allowed, thereby ensuring that the two driving wheels 3343 rotate synchronously, driving the mounting plate 3342 to slide smoothly along the fixed track 33411 , effectively preventing the problem of imbalance or uncoordinated drive on one side, improving the stability and accuracy of the telescopic component 334 during the material 4 handling process, and simultaneously controlling the rotation of the driving wheels 3343 on both sides through a single first rotary drive motor 3344, thereby simplifying the driving structure of the equipment, reducing the number of required motors, and improving the transmission efficiency. The combination of the transmission rod 33431 and the universal joint 33432 makes the equipment structure compact, reduces the space occupied by the equipment, and at the same time ensures the continuity and reliability of power transmission. Due to the simple and well-coordinated driving structure, the complexity of the equipment is reduced, and the risk of maintenance and failure is also reduced.

[0040] like Figure 2 , Figures 4 to 6 , Figures 9 to 11 As shown: a protruding positioning block 33421 is provided on one end of the mounting plate 3342 away from the fixed rail 33411 , and a positioning groove 341 matching with the positioning block 33421 is provided at the bottom of the loading tray 34 .

[0041] When the telescopic assembly 334 drives the mounting plate 3342 to slide under the loading tray 34, the telescopic assembly 334 is driven by the lifting assembly 333, which will drive the positioning block 33421 on the mounting plate 3342 to dock with the positioning slot 341 on the loading tray 34, ensuring that the loading tray 34 can be accurately aligned and fixed on the mounting plate 3342. Through this physical docking method, the loading tray 34 is accurately placed on the mounting plate 3342 under the guidance of the positioning block 33421, avoiding deviation or instability during transportation, thereby achieving accurate transportation of the material 4; the close cooperation between the positioning block 33421 and the positioning slot 341 can effectively fix the position of the loading tray 34, preventing the loading tray 34 from sliding or Tilting ensures safe handling of material 4, especially for materials 4 that are heavy or complex in shape, and can further reduce the risk of damage; in traditional handling equipment, due to mechanical errors or other interference factors, the positioning of material 4 often deviates, and through the design of the positioning block 33421 and the positioning groove 341, accurate resetting can be ensured each time the loading tray 34 is placed or transported, avoiding error accumulation and improving the efficiency and consistency of the overall equipment; the design of the positioning block 33421 and the positioning groove 341 can be applicable to loading trays 34 and materials 4 of different sizes, thereby improving the compatibility and flexibility of the equipment, and loading trays 34 of different specifications only need to be set with matching positioning grooves 341, without the need for complicated modification or adjustment of the equipment.

[0042] like Figures 2 to 6 , Figure 8 , Fig. 9 and Fig.13 As shown: a rotatable rotating disk 311 is provided at the bottom of the loading compartment 31, a mounting frame 312 fixedly connected thereto is provided on the rotating disk 311, a plurality of positioning rods 3121 are provided on the mounting frame 312, and a positioning hole 342 matching the positioning rod 3121 is provided at the bottom of the cargo tray 34.

[0043] Before placing the object tray 34 on the mounting bracket 312 on the loading chamber 31 manually or by a robot, the position of the mounting bracket 312 is first adjusted by rotating the rotating disk 311, so that the positioning rod 3121 on the mounting bracket 312 can accurately match the positioning hole 342 on the loading tray 34, and then the loading tray 34 is placed on the mounting bracket 312, so that the positioning rod 3121 can be inserted into the positioning hole 342 of the loading tray 34. When the telescopic assembly 334 subsequently transports the loading tray 34, the rotation of the rotating disk 311 can drive the rotation of the loading tray 34, so that the positioning groove 341 on the loading tray 34 and the positioning block 33421 on the mounting plate 3342 are accurately docked, ensuring stability and accuracy during transportation, effectively reducing the risk of deviation or jitter of the loading tray 34 during transportation, and reducing the possibility of damage to the material 4. By setting the matching structure of the rotating disk 311 and the positioning rod 3121 and the positioning hole 342, it can The mounting bracket 312 can be flexibly adjusted before the loading tray 34 is placed, thereby ensuring that the positioning rod 3121 accurately matches the positioning hole 342 of the loading tray 34. This flexible adjustment mechanism can adapt to different types of loading trays 34, thereby improving the compatibility and flexibility of the equipment. Through the automatic docking mechanism between the positioning rod 3121 and the positioning hole 342 on the loading tray 34, the entire loading tray 34 placement and transportation process can be more automated, thereby reducing the need for manual operation, thereby improving the automation level and efficiency of the production line. Through the pre-adjustment function of the rotating disk 311, the error caused by inaccurate docking between the loading tray 34 and the mounting bracket 312 is avoided, thereby effectively reducing the incidence of incorrect docking and improving the stability and continuity of the production process.

[0044] It should be noted that in order to ensure the stability of the connection between the loading tray 34 and the material 4, a tooling that matches the material 4 will be provided on the loading tray 34, and the loading tray 34 is provided with mounting holes arranged in a rectangular row for easy matching of different types of tooling.

[0045] like Figures 2 to 8 As shown: four fixed blocks 343 arranged in a rectangular row are provided at the bottom of the loading tray 34, and at least two layers of placement structures are provided on the material rack 2, each layer is arranged in a horizontal direction, and each layer of the placement structure is provided with a plurality of storage positions 21 for placing materials 4, and each storage position 21 is provided with a limit block 211 that matches the fixed block 343.

[0046] By setting the fixing block 343 and the limiting block 211, the loading tray 34 can be automatically aligned during the storage process, ensuring the accurate positioning of the loading tray 34 on the material storage position 21, thereby effectively preventing the material 4 from being offset or tilted during the transportation and storage process, and improving the storage stability of the material 4. The matching structure of the fixing block 343 and the limiting block 211 can effectively limit the sliding or displacement of the loading tray 34 in the horizontal direction, especially on an automated production line. The material 4 is prone to a small range of sliding or displacement during multiple transportation and placement processes. The limiting block 211 can align the loading tray 34 each time the loading tray 34 is placed. The plate 34 is firmly locked in a predetermined position, thereby preventing the loading tray 34 from accidentally moving. By setting the limit for the loading tray 34 on the storage position 21, the loading tray 34 can be conveniently and automatically quickly docked with the telescopic assembly 334 when being transported, reducing the adjustment time of manual or mechanical equipment during the storage and retrieval of the loading tray 34, thereby improving the operating efficiency of the production line. The multi-layer placement structure adopted by the material rack 2 can effectively utilize the vertical space and increase the storage capacity of the material 4, while ensuring the independent storage and stability of each loading tray 34, thereby maximizing the space utilization efficiency of the production line.

[0047] like Figures 2 to 6 and Fig.10 As shown: the lifting assembly 333 includes two first rails 3331 and two support plates 3332, the two first rails 3331 are fixedly connected to the base 331 in a vertical state, the two support plates 3332 are fixedly connected to the two sides of the bottom plate 3341 in a mirror-symmetrical state, the two support plates 3332 are slidably arranged on the two first rails 3331, one of the support plates 3332 is provided with a second rotation drive motor 3333, and the second rotation drive motor 3333 is used to drive the two support plates 3332 to slide along the first rails 3331.

[0048] During the lifting operation, the second rotary drive motor 3333 is installed on one of the support plates 3332. The second rotary drive motor 3333 drives the two support plates 3332 to slide synchronously through the transmission mechanism, thereby driving the support plates 3332 to move up and down along the first track 3331, thereby driving the telescopic component 334 to lift and lower, thereby achieving docking and transportation of the loading tray 34. The core transmission mechanism of the lifting component 333 can be implemented based on a variety of common methods in the prior art. Specifically, the second rotary drive motor 3333 serves as a lifting power source, and drives the support plates 3332 through different transmission mechanisms. 3332 slides up and down along the first track 3331. For example, the second rotation drive motor 3333 can be connected to the screw to drive the screw to rotate, and the support plate 3332 cooperates with the screw through a threaded mechanism. As the screw rotates, the support plate 3332 can move up and down along the first track 3331. Another transmission method is to drive the synchronous belt to operate through the second rotation drive motor 3333. One end of the synchronous belt is fixedly connected to the support plate 3332. As the motor rotates, the synchronous belt drives the support plate 3332 to slide along the first track 3331. Since there are many existing technologies, they will not be elaborated here.

[0049] By having the support plate 3332 slide along the two vertically fixed first rails 3331, it can be ensured that during the lifting process, the loading tray 34 or the material 4 always remains in a horizontal state, effectively preventing the material 4 from tilting, sliding or falling. The cooperation between the support plate 3332 and the first rail 3331 improves the stability of the lifting movement and ensures the safety of the material 4 during transportation. Since the support plate 3332 can slide freely along the first rail 3331, the lifting assembly 333 can adapt to the position requirements of workbenches, material racks 2 or machine tools 1 at different heights, realize flexible height adjustment, meet the height differences of multi-layer material racks 2 or different processing positions of machine tools 1, and improve the adaptability and flexibility of the production line. The sliding cooperation structure of the first rail 3331 and the support plate 3332 is relatively simple, which is convenient for daily maintenance and maintenance. The installation and replacement of the second rotary drive motor 3333 are also relatively convenient, reducing equipment downtime.

[0050] like Figures 2 to 6 and Fig.10 As shown: a contoured limiting frame 3334 is provided on the top of the two first rails 3331 for limiting the position of the material 4 when the material rack 2 is moved to the bottom plate 3341.

[0051] By setting the contour limit frame 3334, the material 4 moved from the material rack 2 to the bottom plate 3341 can be effectively limited. The shape of the contour limit frame 3334 matches the appearance of the material 4 and can fit closely to the edge of the material 4 to ensure that the material 4 will not deviate left or right or front or back during transportation or lifting. This not only improves the accuracy of positioning the material 4, but also effectively prevents processing errors caused by sliding or misalignment of the material 4, thereby greatly improving the safety of the material 4 during transportation. This setting is particularly suitable for materials 4 with irregular shapes or easy to slide, and plays a role in protecting the material 4 in a multi-pallet production line. The shape of the contour limit frame 3334 can be customized according to the different shapes of the material 4, and can flexibly adapt to various types of materials 4, thereby making the production line have higher compatibility and able to adapt to the automated handling needs of materials 4 of different types and specifications in the production process, further improving the flexibility and work efficiency of the production line.

[0052] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown, a rotatable door 313 is also provided on the loading cabin 31 , and an operating table 35 for operating the material moving mechanism 33 is also provided on the end of the moving track away from the machine tool 1 .

[0053] The rotatable door 313 provided on the loading chamber 31 can be flexibly opened and closed when the material 4 is loaded or unloaded. The closing of the door 313 can not only prevent external dust or impurities from entering the loading chamber 31, thereby protecting the material 4 to be processed from contamination, but also provide good physical protection for the material 4 during transportation or processing, avoiding the material 4 from being impacted or damaged by the outside world due to exposure, thereby ensuring the quality of the material 4.

[0054] The setting of the operating table 35 makes it convenient for the operator to perform real-time control of the material transfer mechanism 33. The setting of the operating table 35 greatly improves the management efficiency of the production line and the degree of automation of the production line. The operator can directly input and adjust the material transfer instructions through the operating table 35, quickly respond to abnormalities or emergencies that occur during the production process, reduce time loss in manual operation, improve the work efficiency of the overall production line, reduce human intervention and manual operation, and thus effectively reduce the risk of errors in manual operation.

[0055] like Figures 1 to 6 and Fig. 9As shown: the driving component 332 includes a gear 3322, a rotating shaft 3321, a third rotating driving motor 3323 and a rack 3324 that can extend along the track direction, the rack 3324 is fixedly connected to the side of the material transfer track 3, and the rack 3324 is parallel to the material transfer track 3, the rotating shaft 3321 is rotatably arranged below the base 331, the gear 3322 is sleeved on the rotating shaft 3321, and the gear 3322 is meshingly connected to the rack 3324, the third rotating driving motor 3323 is located above the rotating shaft 3321, and the rotating shaft 3321 is transmission-connected to the third rotating driving motor 3323.

[0056] The drive assembly 332 is connected through the meshing connection between the gear 3322 and the rack 3324, so that the material transfer mechanism 33 can move smoothly and accurately on the track. The rack 3324 is arranged in parallel with the material transfer track 3, so that the driving structure has high stability. The gear 3322 drives the base 331 to slide through the rack 3324, avoiding possible deviation and shaking during the sliding process, effectively improving the stability and accuracy of the equipment operation, and ensuring the safety and efficiency of the material 4 handling. The third rotary drive motor 3323 drives the gear 3322 through the rotating shaft 3321, so that it moves accurately on the rack 3324, ensuring that the material transfer mechanism 33 can be accurately moved to the specified position according to the set program, reducing the positioning error caused by manual intervention, and is particularly suitable for scenarios where high-precision material 4 handling is required.

[0057] Working principle: First, the material 4 is placed on the loading tray 34 in the loading chamber 31 manually or by a robot. The rotating disk 311 in the loading chamber 31 drives the mounting frame 312 to rotate. The positioning rod 3121 matches the positioning hole 342 on the loading tray 34. The hatch 313 can be opened and closed through the rotation function to ensure that the material 4 is not affected by the outside world during the loading process. Then, the material transfer mechanism 33 slides on the material transfer track 3 through the driving component 332 to move the base 331 to the side of the loading chamber 31. The driving component 332 is driven by the meshing of the gear 3322 and the rack 3324 to realize the movement of the base 331, ensuring that the material 4 on the base 331 is accurately To reach the designated position, reduce errors and energy consumption during operation, through the cooperation of the telescopic component 334 and the lifting component 333, the positioning block 33421 on the mounting plate 3342 is precisely docked with the positioning slot 341 on the loading tray 34, ensuring that the material 4 is accurately positioned when placed to avoid displacement, ensuring a smooth transition of the material 4 from the loading compartment 31 to the material transfer track 3, the monitoring component 32 detects the state of the material 4, identifies the processing state of the material 4, and ensures that the processing order of the material 4 before and after processing is correct, and the material 4 will be sent to the machine tool 1 or the material rack 2 according to the state identified by the monitoring component 32, thereby completing the processing or stacking operation of the material 4.

[0058] The above embodiments only express one or several implementation modes of the present invention, and the description thereof is relatively specific and detailed, but it cannot be understood as limiting the scope of the present invention. It should be pointed out that, for those of ordinary skill in the art, several variations and improvements can be made without departing from the concept of the present invention, and these all belong to the protection scope of the present invention. Therefore, the protection scope of the present invention shall be subject to the attached claims.

Claims

1. A novel machine tool multi-pallet automated production line, comprising a machine tool (1) and a material rack (2) arranged beside the machine tool (1), characterized in that: A material transfer track (3) extending in a horizontal direction is also provided on the side of the machine tool (1); The material rack (2) and the machine tool (1) are respectively located on both sides of the material transfer track (3), and the machine tool (1) is located at one end of the material transfer track (3). At least two loading compartments (31) are provided on the end of the material transfer track (3) away from the machine tool (1); A material transfer mechanism (33) is provided on the material transfer track (3), the material transfer mechanism (33) comprising a base (331), a driving assembly (332) capable of driving the base (331) to slide on the material transfer track (3), a lifting assembly (333) capable of driving the material (4) to be lifted, and a telescopic assembly (334) capable of placing the material (4) on the loading chamber (31) on a material rack (2) or a machine tool (1); The base (331) is slidably disposed on the material transfer track (3), the driving assembly (332) is located below the base (331), the lifting assembly (333) is disposed on the base (331), and the telescopic assembly (334) is disposed on the lifting assembly (333); A monitoring component (32) is provided on the material transfer mechanism (33), and the monitoring component (32) is used to identify the processing status of the material (4) on the material transfer mechanism (33); The loading chamber (31) and the material rack (2) are both provided with a loading tray (34).

2. According to the new type of machine tool multi-pallet automated production line according to claim 1, it is characterized in that: The telescopic assembly (334) comprises a bottom plate (3341) and two fixed rails (33411) arranged on the bottom plate (3341); the two fixed rails (33411) are provided with mounting plates (3342) that can slide along the length direction thereof; a driving wheel (3343) is provided below the bottom plate (3341) for driving the mounting plate (3342) to extend along the direction of the fixed rails (33411); and a first rotating driving motor (3344) is provided next to the driving wheel (3343) for driving the driving wheel (3343) to rotate.

3. The novel machine tool multi-pallet automated production line according to claim 2 is characterized in that: A transmission rod (33431) in a horizontal state is arranged between the two driving wheels (3343), and universal joints (33432) are arranged at both ends of the transmission rod (33431), and the two universal joints (33432) are respectively connected to the two driving wheels (3343).

4. The novel machine tool multi-pallet automated production line according to claim 2 is characterized in that: A protruding positioning block (33421) is provided at one end of the mounting plate (3342) away from the fixed track (33411), and a positioning groove (341) matching the positioning block (33421) is provided at the bottom of the object loading tray (34).

5. The novel machine tool multi-pallet automated production line according to claim 4 is characterized in that: A rotatable rotating disk (311) is disposed at the bottom of the loading chamber (31), a mounting frame (312) fixedly connected to the rotating disk (311) is disposed on the rotating disk (311), a plurality of positioning rods (3121) are disposed on the mounting frame (312), and positioning holes (342) matching the positioning rods (3121) are disposed at the bottom of the loading tray (34).

6. The novel machine tool multi-pallet automated production line according to claim 2 is characterized in that: The bottom of the loading tray (34) is provided with four fixed blocks (343) arranged in a rectangular row, and the material rack (2) is provided with at least two layers of placement structures, each layer is arranged in a horizontal direction, and each layer of the placement structure is provided with a plurality of storage positions (21) for placing materials (4), and each storage position (21) is provided with a limit block (211) that matches the fixed block (343).

7. The novel machine tool multi-pallet automated production line according to claim 6 is characterized in that: The lifting assembly (333) comprises two first rails (3331) and two support plates (3332); the two first rails (3331) are fixedly connected to the base (331) in a vertical state; the two support plates (3332) are fixedly connected to the two sides of the bottom plate (3341) in a mirror-symmetrical state; the two support plates (3332) are slidably arranged on the two first rails (3331), one of the support plates (3332) is provided with a second rotation drive motor (3333), and the second rotation drive motor (3333) is used to drive the two support plates (3332) to slide along the first rails (3331).

8. The novel machine tool multi-pallet automated production line according to claim 7 is characterized in that: A contoured limiting frame (3334) is provided on the top of the two first rails (3331) for limiting the position of the material (4) moved from the material rack (2) to the bottom plate (3341).

9. A novel machine tool multi-pallet automated production line according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that: A rotatable door (313) is also provided on the loading cabin (31), and an operating table (35) for operating the material moving mechanism (33) is also provided on one end of the moving track away from the machine tool (1).

10. A novel machine tool multi-pallet automated production line according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that: The driving assembly (332) comprises a gear (3322), a rotating shaft (3321), a third rotating driving motor (3323) and a rack (3324) that can extend along the track direction; the rack (3324) is fixedly connected to the side of the material transfer track (3), and the rack (3324) is parallel to the material transfer track (3); the rotating shaft (3321) is rotatably arranged below the base (331); the gear (3322) is sleeved on the rotating shaft (3321), and the gear (3322) and the rack (3324) are meshingly connected; the third rotating driving motor (3323) is located above the rotating shaft (3321), and the rotating shaft (3321) is drivingly connected to the third rotating driving motor (3323).

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