Liquid crystal substrate production conveyer line apparatus
By using a modular design and a rotating power unit for producing liquid crystal substrates, the problems of high installation site flatness and limited product types in existing technologies have been solved, enabling flexible and diversified production and convenient anomaly traceability.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Patents(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-09-22
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-31
AI Technical Summary
Existing LCD substrate production line equipment has high requirements for the flatness of the installation plant floor, making it difficult to change the layout. It also has a limited range of product types, which cannot meet diversified production needs, and it is difficult to trace anomalies.
A liquid crystal substrate production conveyor line equipment was designed, which adopts a modular structure, including a rotating track and a power receiving structure. The rotating power body is driven by a power source to achieve angle changes, supporting the production of different models of products, and meeting different length requirements through modular installation.
It enables flexible production of LCD substrates, supports diversified product manufacturing, simplifies anomaly tracing and product sampling, and reduces the requirements for the flatness of the installation site.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This invention relates to the field of LCD substrate production technology, specifically to a liquid crystal substrate production conveyor line equipment. Background Technology
[0002] The liquid crystal substrate is a fundamental component of a liquid crystal display (LCD) device. It is a thin sheet of glass produced using the float glass process, resulting in an extremely smooth surface. Also known as a glass substrate, the liquid crystal substrate plays a crucial role in the manufacture of LCD panels. It is one of the basic components of an LCD device, similar to two slices of bread in a sandwich structure, sandwiching the liquid crystal material along with the color filter to form the LCD panel. The production of this glass substrate using the float glass process ensures its surface smoothness, which is essential for improving the quality and performance of the LCD.
[0003] In the production process of LCD substrates, the current production line has high requirements for the flatness of the installation plant floor. After installation, it is not easy to change the layout. Moreover, the types of products that can be processed are limited, which cannot meet the needs of diversified production. It is also difficult to trace product abnormalities, and it is impossible to achieve rapid traceability of abnormal problems. Summary of the Invention
[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a liquid crystal substrate production conveyor line device to solve the defects mentioned in the background art.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, a liquid crystal substrate production conveyor line device is provided, including a second conveyor module. A first conveyor module is installed on one side of the second conveyor module, and a third conveyor module is installed on the other side of the second conveyor module. A fourth conveyor module is installed on one side of the third conveyor module. A liquid crystal substrate is disposed on the surface of the second conveyor module. The second conveyor module includes a conveying contact structure, and connecting rotating power bodies are installed on both sides of the bottom of the conveying contact structure. The bottom of the two sets of connecting rotating power bodies is fixedly connected to the surface of a support body. The bottom of the support body is supported and fixed by a docking seat. The connecting rotating power body includes a supporting connecting structure, and a rotating track structure is fixedly disposed on the bottom of the supporting connecting structure. A semi-circular power receiving structure is disposed on the outer circumference of the rotating track structure, and two sets of power sources are installed on the bottom of the semi-circular power receiving structure. The power sources are fixedly connected to the support body. The support body includes a supporting rotating track, and an equipment support structure is fixedly disposed on the bottom of the supporting rotating track.
[0006] Furthermore, the first, second, third, and fourth transmission modules are connected in series, and their bottoms are positioned and installed via docking seats.
[0007] Further, the first transfer module, the second transfer module, the third transfer module, and the fourth transfer module have the same composition structure, and the first transfer module, the second transfer module, the third transfer module, and the fourth transfer module are combined to form the main body of the transfer line, and the liquid crystal substrate is conveyed on the main body of the transfer line.
[0008] Further, the rotary track structure, the semi-annular power receiving structure, and the support connection structure are combined to form a "D" shape. A gear structure is installed on the outer side of the semi-annular power receiving structure. The power source is a driving motor, and a driving gear is fixedly installed on the output shaft of the driving motor. The driving gear is meshed with the gear structure on the outer side of the semi-annular power receiving structure. The support connection structure is in a "square" shape.
[0009] Further, the support rotary track is adapted to the size of the semi-annular power receiving structure, and the width of the support rotary track is smaller than the width of the semi-annular power receiving structure. The support rotary track is in a semi-circular shape, and the axial cross-sections of the support rotary track, the rotary track structure, and the semi-annular power receiving structure are concentric circle structures.
[0010] Further, the docking seat is in a rectangular shape, and a first bearing plate and a second bearing plate are respectively fixedly installed on the surface of the docking seat. The first bearing plate and the second bearing plate are arranged in parallel, and the surface structures of the first bearing plate and the second bearing plate are the same.
[0011] Further, four groups of support feet are evenly installed at the bottom of the docking seat, and the heights of the four groups of support feet are the same. The four groups of support feet are all in a "U" shape made of metal.
[0012] Further, a plurality of positioning grooves are evenly formed on the surfaces of the first bearing plate and the second bearing plate, and through holes are formed inside the plurality of positioning grooves. A screw connection hole is formed on the bottom frame of the support main body.
[0013] Further, the bottom frame of the support main body is clamped inside the positioning grooves formed on the first bearing plate and the second bearing plate, and the screw connection hole is adapted to the size of the fixing bolt. The fixing bolt passes through the through hole formed on the positioning groove and is screwed and fixed inside the screw connection hole formed on the bottom frame of the support main body.
[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are:
[0015] 1. The supporting body of this invention includes an equipment support structure and a supporting rotating track. The rotating track is connected to a connecting rotating track structure on the rotating power body. A semi-circular power receiving structure connected to the connecting rotating track structure receives power transmitted from the power source, realizing the angle change of the rotating power body and allowing for autonomous horizontal adjustment. Liquid crystal glass substrates are usually produced by tilting and conveying. This invention can meet the production needs of different product models by adjusting the platform angle. Modular installation allows different platforms to serve as board picking positions in actual production, greatly facilitating the traceability of product anomalies and product sampling inspection on the production line.
[0016] 2. After the rotating track structure of the present invention connects the rotating power body to the rotating track structure, the rotating track structure and the semi-circular power receiving structure can move in a circle around the center of the semi-circular power receiving structure; it can meet the production needs of different models of products; it is modularly installed and the production line length can be freely customized according to the needs. Attached Figure Description
[0017] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated herein and form part of the specification, illustrate embodiments of the invention and, together with the specification, further serve to explain the principles of the invention and enable those skilled in the art to practice and use the invention.
[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the horizontal operation of the semi-circular device of the present invention;
[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the tilting operation of the semi-circular device of the present invention;
[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the tilting of the semi-circular device of the present invention;
[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the rotating power body of the semi-circular device of the present invention;
[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the semi-circular device support body of the present invention;
[0023] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the docking seat structure of the present invention;
[0024] Figure 7 For the present invention Figure 6 A bottom view;
[0025] Figure 8 This is a top view of the docking seat of the present invention;
[0026] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the horizontal operation of the ring-shaped device in Embodiment 2 of the present invention;
[0027] Figure 10This is a schematic diagram of the inclined operation of the annular device in Embodiment 2 of the present invention;
[0028] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the tilting of the annular device in Embodiment 2 of the present invention;
[0029] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the rotating power body of the ring-shaped device in Embodiment 2 of the present invention;
[0030] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the ring-shaped device support body in Embodiment 2 of the present invention.
[0031] [Figure Labels]
[0032] 1. First conveying module; 2. Second conveying module; 21. Conveying contact structure; 22. Connecting rotating power body; 221. Rotating track structure; 222. Semi-circular power receiving structure; 223. Supporting connection structure; 224. Power source; 23. Supporting body; 231. Supporting rotating track; 232. Equipment support structure; 24. Docking seat; 241. First load-bearing plate; 242. Second load-bearing plate; 243. Positioning groove; 244. Fixing bolt; 245. Supporting foot; 3. Third conveying module; 4. Fourth conveying module; 5. Liquid crystal substrate. Detailed Implementation
[0033] The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should also be noted that, to make the embodiments more comprehensive, the following embodiments are the best and preferred embodiments, and those skilled in the art can use other alternative methods to implement some well-known technologies; moreover, the accompanying drawings are only for more specific description of the embodiments and are not intended to specifically limit the present invention.
[0034] Example 1: Please refer to Figure 1-8This invention provides a technical solution: a liquid crystal substrate production conveyor line device, including a second conveyor module 2, a first conveyor module 1 installed on one side of the second conveyor module 2, and a third conveyor module 3 installed on the other side of the second conveyor module 2. A fourth conveyor module 4 is installed on one side of the third conveyor module 3. A liquid crystal substrate 5 is disposed on the surface of the second conveyor module 2. The second conveyor module 2 includes a conveyor contact structure 21, and connecting rotating power bodies 22 are installed on both sides of the bottom of the conveyor contact structure 21. The bottoms of the two sets of connecting rotating power bodies 22 are fixed to the surface of a support body 23. The bottom of the supporting body 23 is supported and fixed by the docking seat 24; the connecting rotating power body 22 includes a supporting connecting structure 223, and a rotating track structure 221 is fixedly provided at the bottom of the supporting connecting structure 223. At the same time, a semi-circular power receiving structure 222 is provided on the outer circumference of the rotating track structure 221, and two sets of power sources 224 are installed at the bottom of the semi-circular power receiving structure 222. The power sources 224 are fixedly connected to the supporting body 23. The supporting body 23 includes a supporting rotating track 231, and an equipment supporting structure 232 is fixedly provided at the bottom of the supporting rotating track 231.
[0035] Working principle: The first transmission module 1, the second transmission module 2, the third transmission module 3, and the fourth transmission module 4 are connected in series; the first transmission module 1, the second transmission module 2, the third transmission module 3, and the fourth transmission module 4 are combined to form the transmission line body, and the liquid crystal substrate 5 is transported on the transmission line body. The support body 23 includes an equipment support structure 232 and a support rotation track 231. The rotation track 231 is connected to the connecting rotation track structure 221 on the rotating power body 22. The semi-circular power receiving structure 222, which is connected to the connecting rotation track structure 221, receives the power transmitted by the power source 224, realizing the angle change of the rotating power body 22. The liquid crystal substrate 5 is transferred from the transfer contact structure 21 of one module support connection structure 223 to the transfer contact structure 21 of another module, realizing the transfer of the liquid crystal glass substrate; after the rotating track 231 is connected to the rotating power body 22's connecting rotating track structure 221, the connecting rotating track structure 221 and the semi-circular power receiving structure 222 can perform circular motion around the center position of the semi-circular power receiving structure; one or more power sources 224 are provided, which are respectively connected to the connecting rotating track structures 221 on both sides to provide rotational power; the power source 224 is fixed in the equipment to provide rotational power, and the semi-circular power receiving structure 222 receives the power source 224. The power source enables the rotation of the main rotating power unit 22 to change its angle; the conveying contact structure 21 is connected to the equipment support structure 232 in the main rotating power unit 22, and the liquid crystal glass substrate runs on the upper surface of the conveying contact structure 21; the conveying contact structure conveys the liquid crystal substrate glass by roller drive or high-pressure air blowing; the support connection structure 223 is welded to the inner ring of the semi-annular power receiving structure 222; the equipment support structure 232 is welded to the outer ring of the rotating track 231; the main rotating power unit 22 structure located on the upper part of the conveying contact structure 21 can be equipped with a dust cover; the production line composed of individual modules connected in series is controlled by a PLC program for the rotation of the main rotating power unit 22 in each module. 2. Rotation angle enables production line operation; the equipment support structure 232 and rotating track 231 in the supporting body 23 correspond to the semi-circular power receiving structure 222 in the rotating power body 22, which is semi-circular; after the rotating track 231 connects to the connecting rotating track structure 221 of the rotating power body 22, the connecting rotating track structure 221 and the semi-circular power receiving structure 222 can move in a circle around the center of the semi-circular power receiving structure; it can meet the production needs of different models of products; modular installation allows for free customization of the production line length according to requirements; in actual production, different platforms can all serve as board picking positions, greatly facilitating the traceability of product anomalies and product sampling inspection on the production line.
[0036] In a preferred embodiment, the first transmission module 1, the second transmission module 2, the third transmission module 3 and the fourth transmission module 4 are connected in series, and the bottoms of the first transmission module 1, the second transmission module 2, the third transmission module 3 and the fourth transmission module 4 are positioned and installed by the docking seat 24.
[0037] In a preferred embodiment, the first transmission module 1, the second transmission module 2, the third transmission module 3, and the fourth transmission module 4 have the same structure, and the first transmission module 1, the second transmission module 2, the third transmission module 3, and the fourth transmission module 4 are combined together to form the transmission line body, and the liquid crystal substrate 5 is transported on the transmission line body.
[0038] In a preferred embodiment, the rotating track structure 221, the semi-annular power receiving structure 222, and the support connection structure 223 are combined to form a "D" shape. A gear structure is installed on the outside of the semi-annular power receiving structure 222. The power source 224 is a drive motor, and a drive gear is fixedly installed on the output shaft of the drive motor. The drive gear meshes with the gear structure on the outside of the semi-annular power receiving structure 222. The support connection structure 223 is arranged in a "U" shape.
[0039] In a preferred embodiment, the dimensions of the supporting rotating track 231 are adapted to those of the semi-annular power receiving structure 222, and the width of the supporting rotating track 231 is smaller than the width of the semi-annular power receiving structure 222. At the same time, the supporting rotating track 231 is semi-circular, and the axial cross-sections of the supporting rotating track 231, the rotating track structure 221, and the semi-annular power receiving structure 222 are concentric circles.
[0040] In a preferred embodiment, the docking seat 24 is rectangular, and a first load-bearing plate 241 and a second load-bearing plate 242 are fixedly installed on the surface of the docking seat 24. The first load-bearing plate 241 and the second load-bearing plate 242 are arranged in parallel, and the surface structures of the first load-bearing plate 241 and the second load-bearing plate 242 are identical.
[0041] As a preferred embodiment, four sets of support legs 245 are evenly installed on the bottom of the docking seat 24, and the four sets of support legs 245 are at the same height. At the same time, the four sets of support legs 245 are all "U" shaped structures made of metal.
[0042] In a preferred embodiment, multiple sets of positioning grooves 243 are evenly opened on the surfaces of the first load-bearing plate 241 and the second load-bearing plate 242, and through holes are opened inside the multiple sets of positioning grooves 243. At the same time, screw holes are opened on the bottom frame of the supporting body 23.
[0043] In a preferred embodiment, the bottom frame of the support body 23 is fitted into the positioning groove 243 opened on the first load-bearing plate 241 and the second load-bearing plate 242, and the screw hole is adapted to the size of the fixing bolt 244. At the same time, the fixing bolt 244 passes through the through hole opened on the positioning groove 243 and is fixed to the screw hole opened on the bottom frame of the support body 23.
[0044] The first transmission module 1, the second transmission module 2, the third transmission module 3, and the fourth transmission module 4 are connected in series. When these modules are connected and docked, they can be quickly positioned and installed using the docking seat 24. Specifically, the support body 23 at the bottom of the second transmission module 2 is fitted into the positioning groove 243 on the first load-bearing plate 241 and the second load-bearing plate 242. At this time, the fixing bolts 244 pass through the through holes in the positioning grooves 243 and are fixed to the bolt holes on the bottom frame of the support body 23, thus completing the docking of the second transmission module 2. The rapid positioning and installation work on seat 24 involves the first conveyor module 1, the third conveyor module 3, and the fourth conveyor module 4 being installed on the docking seat 24 in the same manner as described above, and will not be repeated here. This allows for rapid and accurate docking and series installation of the four conveyor modules. The invention does not require a high degree of levelness from the production line installation site, as the level can be adjusted independently. Since LCD glass substrates are typically produced using inclined conveying, this invention can meet the production needs of different product models by adjusting the platform angle. Modular installation allows for free customization of the production line length according to requirements. In actual production, different platforms can serve as board-retrieving positions, greatly facilitating the traceability of product anomalies and product sampling inspection.
[0045] Example 2: Figure 9-13 As shown: The structure of this embodiment is basically the same as that of Embodiment 1, except that: in Embodiment 1, the power receiving structure, the connecting rotating track structure 221 and the supporting rotating track 231 are arranged in a semi-circular manner, while in this embodiment, the power receiving structure, the connecting rotating track structure 221 and the supporting rotating track 231 are arranged in a circular manner. After the rotating track 231 is connected to the connecting rotating track structure 221 of the rotating power body 22, the connecting rotating track structure 221 and the circular power receiving structure 222 can move in a circle around the center of the circular power receiving structure. The power source 224 is fixed in the equipment. There may be one or more power sources 224, which are connected to the connecting rotating track structures 221 on both sides to provide rotational power. The circular power receiving structure 222 receives the power transmitted by the power source 224 to realize the angle change of the rotating power body 22.
[0046] This invention encompasses any substitutions, modifications, equivalent methods, and solutions made within the spirit and scope of this invention. To provide the public with a thorough understanding of this invention, specific details are described in detail in the following preferred embodiments; however, those skilled in the art will fully understand the invention even without these details. Furthermore, to avoid unnecessary misunderstanding of the essence of this invention, well-known methods, processes, procedures, components, and circuits are not described in detail.
[0047] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the principle of the present invention, and these improvements and modifications should also be considered within the scope of protection of the present invention.
Claims
1. A liquid crystal substrate production conveying line apparatus comprising a second conveying module (2), characterized in that: One side of the second conveying module (2) is provided with the first conveying module (1), and the other side of the second conveying module (2) is provided with the third conveying module (3), and one side of the third conveying module (3) is provided with the fourth conveying module (4), and the surface of the second conveying module (2) is provided with the liquid crystal substrate (5), the second conveying module (2) comprises a conveying contact structure (21), and the bottom of the conveying contact structure (21) is provided with a connecting rotary power body (22) on both sides, and the bottom of the two connecting rotary power bodies (22) is fixedly connected with the surface of the supporting body (23); the bottom of the supporting body (23) is supported and fixed by the butt joint seat (24); The connecting rotary power body (22) comprises a supporting connection structure (223), and the bottom of the supporting connection structure (223) is fixedly provided with a rotary track structure (221), and the circumferential outer wall of the rotary track structure (221) is provided with a semi-annular power receiving structure (222), and the bottom of the semi-annular power receiving structure (222) is provided with two groups of power sources (224), and the power sources (224) are fixedly connected with the supporting body (23), and the supporting body (23) comprises a supporting rotary track (231), and the bottom of the supporting rotary track (231) is fixedly provided with an equipment supporting structure (232); The rotary track structure (221), the semi-annular power receiving structure (222) and the supporting connection structure (223) are combined to form a "D" shape, and the semi-annular power receiving structure (222) is provided with a gear structure on the outside, and the power source (224) is a driving motor, and a driving gear is fixedly installed on the output shaft of the driving motor, the driving gear is engaged with the gear structure on the outside of the semi-annular power receiving structure (222), and the supporting connection structure (223) is in the shape of "mouth".
2. The liquid crystal substrate production conveyer line apparatus according to claim 1, wherein: The first conveying module (1), the second conveying module (2), the third conveying module (3) and the fourth conveying module (4) are connected in series, and the bottom of the first conveying module (1), the second conveying module (2), the third conveying module (3) and the fourth conveying module (4) is positioned and installed by the butt joint seat (24).
3. The liquid crystal substrate production conveyer line apparatus according to claim 1, wherein: The first conveying module (1), the second conveying module (2), the third conveying module (3) and the fourth conveying module (4) have the same structure, and the first conveying module (1), the second conveying module (2), the third conveying module (3) and the fourth conveying module (4) are combined to form a conveying line body, and the liquid crystal substrate (5) is conveyed on the conveying line body.
4. The liquid crystal substrate production conveyer line apparatus according to claim 1, wherein: The size of the supporting rotary track (231) and the semi-annular power receiving structure (222) is matched, the width of the supporting rotary track (231) is smaller than that of the semi-annular power receiving structure (222), the supporting rotary track (231) is semi-circular, and the axial section of the supporting rotary track (231), the rotary track structure (221) and the semi-annular power receiving structure (222) is concentric.
5. The liquid crystal substrate production conveyer line apparatus according to claim 1, wherein: The docking seat (24) is rectangularly arranged, and the surface of the docking seat (24) is fixedly provided with a first bearing plate (241) and a second bearing plate (242), respectively; the first bearing plate (241) and the second bearing plate (242) are arranged in parallel, and the surface structures of the first bearing plate (241) and the second bearing plate (242) are consistent.
6. The liquid crystal substrate production conveyer line apparatus according to claim 5, wherein: Four groups of supporting legs (245) are uniformly arranged at the bottom of the docking seat (24), the heights of the four groups of supporting legs (245) are consistent, and the four groups of supporting legs (245) are all made of metal and have a U-shaped structure.
7. The liquid crystal substrate production conveyer line apparatus according to claim 5, wherein: A plurality of positioning grooves (243) are uniformly arranged on the surface of the first bearing plate (241) and the second bearing plate (242), and a through hole is arranged in the plurality of positioning grooves (243), and a screw hole is arranged on the bottom frame of the supporting body (23).
8. The liquid crystal substrate production conveyer line apparatus according to claim 7, wherein: The bottom frame of the supporting body (23) is clamped in the positioning groove (243) arranged on the first bearing plate (241) and the second bearing plate (242), the screw hole is matched with the size of the fixing bolt (244), and the fixing bolt (244) is screwed and fixed in the screw hole arranged on the bottom frame of the supporting body (23).
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