Flexible dual station work apparatus and its work flow

Abstract

The present application relates to the technical field of automation production, and discloses a flexible double-station operation device and a working process thereof. The device is provided with four conveying paths, which are, in sequence and side by side along a first direction, an avoiding path, an overtaking path, an automatic path and a manual path. The flexible double-station operation device comprises a feeding device arranged at the input end of the overtaking path, a discharging device arranged at the output end of the overtaking path, and transplanting devices and operation devices arranged staggeredly along a second direction. The transplanting devices comprise two transplanting carriers, which can switch positions along the first direction, and the transplanting assemblies can convey products along the second direction in the corresponding conveying paths. The operation devices comprise automatic operation modules and two operation carriers, which can switch positions along the first direction, and the operation assemblies can convey products along the second direction in the corresponding conveying paths, and the automatic operation modules are used for processing products on the operation assemblies in the automatic path. The device is used to realize flexible combination of different processes and action processes.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of automated production technology, and in particular to flexible dual-station operation equipment and its working process. Background Technology

[0002] As production technology continues to advance, more and more automated production equipment is being used in various manufacturing processes and workstations. Currently, the main approach is human-machine collaboration. To achieve this semi-automatic process, workpieces need to be transported to the processing station via an automatic conveyor system, allowing operators to manually work on the workpieces while the equipment performs automated processing.

[0003] Therefore, the following steps need to be completed:

[0004] 1) The operator faces the assembly line and takes the products to be processed from the assembly line;

[0005] 2) Operators perform manual operations on the product;

[0006] 3) The operator places the product into the equipment for automatic processing, and removes the product from the equipment after processing is complete;

[0007] 4) The operator puts the product back onto the production line, and all operations are completed.

[0008] The order of manual and automatic operation steps can be reversed, or the automatic operation steps can be canceled.

[0009] Currently, traditional processing methods typically involve one machine equipped with one set of operating mechanisms to process the workpiece; this type of operation is collectively referred to as single-plate processing. Single-plate processing has limited efficiency in processing workpieces, which is not conducive to increasing workpiece manufacturing output and results in a situation where production efficiency cannot meet production demands.

[0010] Moreover, handling requires manual intervention. When the product is heavy, it consumes a lot of the operator's physical strength and poses certain safety hazards. Summary of the Invention

[0011] The purpose of this invention is to provide a flexible dual-station work equipment and its workflow, so as to realize the flexible combination of different processes and motion flows, reduce the workload of operators, and improve production efficiency.

[0012] To achieve this objective, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0013] A flexible dual-station workstation is used to process products. The workstation has four conveyor lanes: a bypass lane, a passing lane, an automatic lane, and a manual lane, arranged sequentially in a first direction. The workstation includes a loading device, a unloading device, and N+1 transfer devices and N operating devices arranged alternately in a second direction, where N is a positive integer. The loading device is located at the input end of the passing lane, and the unloading device is located at the output end of the passing lane. Each transfer device includes two transfer carriers, each with two transfer components. The transfer carriers can switch positions in the first direction, so that the two transfer components are respectively located in the bypass lane and the passing lane, or vice versa. The transplanting components are respectively located in the overtaking lane and the automated lane, and the transplanting components can convey the product along the second direction in the corresponding conveying lane; the working device includes an automated working module and two working vehicles, each working vehicle having three working components, and the working vehicle can switch positions in the first direction so that the three working components are respectively located in the passing lane, the overtaking lane and the automated lane, or so that the three working components are respectively located in the overtaking lane, the automated lane and the manual lane, and the working components can convey the product along the second direction in the corresponding conveying lane, and the automated working module is used to process the product on the working component in the automated lane.

[0014] As an optional technical solution for flexible dual-station operation equipment, the transplanting device further includes a transplanting platform and a first guide rail and a protective door fixed on the transplanting platform. The protective door selectively blocks the transplanting vehicle in the first direction. The transplanting vehicle further includes a first connecting frame. The transplanting component is fixed to the first connecting frame. The first connecting frame and the first guide rail slide together in the first direction.

[0015] As an optional technical solution for flexible dual-station work equipment, the work device further includes a worktable and a limiting member and a second guide rail fixed on the worktable. The limiting member is used to limit the extreme position of the work carrier relative to the worktable. The work carrier further includes a second connecting frame. The work component is fixed to the second connecting frame, and the second connecting frame and the second guide rail slide together along the first direction.

[0016] As an optional technical solution for flexible dual-station operation equipment, the transfer component includes a first component body and a first conveyor belt disposed on the first component body, the first conveyor belt being able to carry the product, and the first conveyor belt selectively driving the product to move along the second direction; and / or, the operation component includes a second component body and a second conveyor belt disposed on the second component body, the second conveyor belt being able to carry the product, and the second conveyor belt selectively driving the product to move along the second direction.

[0017] As an optional technical solution for flexible dual-station operation equipment, the transfer component further includes a first lifting unit and a first positioning detector disposed on the main body of the first component. The first positioning detector is used to monitor the relative position of the product and the main body of the first component. The first lifting unit selectively lifts the product placed on the first conveyor belt, causing the product to detach from the first conveyor belt. And / or, the operation component further includes a second lifting unit and a second positioning detector disposed on the main body of the second component. The second positioning detector is used to monitor the relative position of the product and the main body of the second component. The second lifting unit selectively lifts the product placed on the second conveyor belt, causing the product to detach from the second conveyor belt.

[0018] As an optional technical solution for flexible dual-station operation equipment, the flexible dual-station operation equipment also includes a robot arm and a return device. The automatic operation module is also equipped with an inspection unit, which is used to inspect the products on the operation components in the automatic channel to determine whether the products are qualified. The robot arm is used to transport unqualified products to the return device.

[0019] As an optional technical solution for flexible dual-station operating equipment, the transplanting device includes a transplanting platform, the transplanting carrier is disposed at the top of the transplanting platform, the transplanting platform has a first clearance cavity extending along the second direction, the operating device includes a working table, the working carrier is disposed at the top of the working table, the working table has a second clearance cavity extending along the second direction, adjacent first clearance cavities and second clearance cavities are connected, and the return device passes through all the first clearance cavities and all the second clearance cavities.

[0020] As an optional technical solution for flexible dual-station operation equipment, the operation device is equipped with a scanning unit, which is used to scan the product on the operation component in the manual track to obtain the workpiece information of the product.

[0021] As an optional technical solution for flexible dual-station operation equipment, the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction, and both the second direction and the first direction are located in a horizontal plane.

[0022] The working process of the flexible dual-station work equipment, applied to the aforementioned flexible dual-station work equipment, includes the following steps:

[0023] S10: Monitor the position of all the products on the flexible dual-station work equipment;

[0024] S20: Determine whether each of the working devices carries two products. If yes, control the feeding device to stop conveying the products and then return to S10. If no, control the feeding device to convey the products to the transplanting device.

[0025] S30: Determine whether the next working device carries two products. If so, keep the products in the overtaking lane and transfer them to the next transplanting device, then return to S10. If not, control the transplanting vehicle to move the products from the overtaking lane to the automatic lane, and then transfer the products in the automatic lane to the next working device.

[0026] S40: When the product located in the automatic lane moves to a work vehicle, it is determined whether the corresponding work vehicle is carrying two products. If not, the work vehicle is controlled to move the product from the automatic lane to the manual lane. If so, the product located in the automatic lane is moved to the next work vehicle, and then the corresponding work vehicle is controlled to move the product from the automatic lane to the manual lane.

[0027] S50: The operator processes the product located in the manual track, and then the corresponding work carrier moves the product from the manual track to the automatic track, and then the automatic work module processes the product;

[0028] S60: Using the transfer vehicle and the work vehicle, the product is moved from the automatic lane to the overtaking lane, the product is kept in the overtaking lane and conveyed to the unloading device.

[0029] The beneficial effects of this invention are:

[0030] This flexible dual-station workstation can efficiently and flexibly handle product processing. By setting up four parallel conveyor lanes (i.e., a clearance lane, an overtaking lane, an automatic lane, and a manual lane), it achieves multi-directional transport and efficient flow of products. It enables synchronous trajectory planning for all products on the flexible dual-station workstation, minimizing product waiting time, avoiding positional conflicts between products, improving space utilization, making the flexible dual-station workstation more compact, and ensuring long-term stable operation. This layout is reasonable and reliable, adaptable to the needs of different processes, meeting diverse operational requirements, and improving production efficiency and processing flexibility. The staggered arrangement of N+1 transfer devices and N working devices enables staggered transfer and operation of products in the second direction, thus improving the flexibility of the flexible dual-station workstation. This allows N operators to work simultaneously on one flexible dual-station workstation, reducing the space occupied, simplifying product loading and unloading, reducing energy consumption, facilitating the regular operation of the process, and improving work continuity. The modular design of the transfer carrier and the work carrier allows the flexible dual-station work equipment to adapt flexibly to different product sizes and shapes, improving its versatility. The design of having two transfer carriers on the transfer device enables smooth interaction with the work carriers on the preceding and following work devices, facilitating the movement of products from the overtaking lane to the automated lane and vice versa. This allows the transfer component to move products flexibly between conveyor lanes, achieving rapid product transfer and transport. The design of having two work carriers on the work device meets the requirements of a dual-station setup, reducing the time operators spend waiting for products to move to the manual lane, increasing the utilization rate of the work device, and significantly improving work efficiency. In particular, the transfer device and the work device can switch positions in the first direction to adapt to the needs of different work stations, while simultaneously transporting products in the second direction for rapid product transfer, further increasing the working range and flexibility of the transfer device. The design of the transfer carrier with two transfer components and the working carrier with three working components is adapted to the overall operation of the flexible dual-station workstation, thus adapting to various processing needs. It ensures that transfer or working components are always present in the overtaking lane, thereby guaranteeing efficient transfer of products to be processed and processed products, minimizing product congestion within the flexible dual-station workstation, optimizing product trajectories, and ensuring the long-term stable operation of the flexible dual-station workstation. The loading and unloading devices ensure the continuity and efficiency of product processing, enhance the flexibility and operational capacity of the flexible dual-station workstation, and simplify the product loading and unloading process. The staggered arrangement of the transfer and working devices along the second direction enables automatic transfer and operation of products between stations, greatly improving production efficiency and operational flexibility.Furthermore, the automated operation module can handle products on the automated conveyor belt, helping to improve product processing efficiency and the degree of automation in processing operations. This flexible dual-station operation equipment combines automation and manual operation, meeting the needs for both automatic and manual product processing. It ensures both processing flexibility and operational convenience, thereby satisfying diverse processing requirements and improving processing efficiency and resource utilization. These improvements enable the flexible dual-station operation equipment to achieve flexible combinations of different processes and motion flows, reducing the labor intensity of operators, increasing production efficiency, and achieving high-efficiency, high-flexibility, and high-accuracy product processing and handling. This ensures product quality and effective recycling, providing strong support for modern industrial production.

[0031] The flexible dual-station workstation monitors the position of all products on the device, intelligently determining whether each workstation carries two products. This avoids positional conflicts within the flexible dual-station workstation, ensuring smooth processing, precise product management, and efficient utilization. It also provides accurate information for subsequent transfer and processing. When each workstation carries two products, the feeding device's buffering mechanism prevents over-stacking, ensuring smooth operation. The coordination between the transfer and workstation devices enables efficient product transfer between the overtaking lane, automated lane, and manual lane, improving processing efficiency. The automated work module handles products in the automated lane, optimizing resource utilization and improving processing efficiency. Combined with manual operation in the manual lane, it enables human-machine collaboration, enhancing processing flexibility and efficiency. The aforementioned flexible dual-station workstation optimizes work steps, reduces unnecessary operations, and improves overall work efficiency. Based on the load status of the workstations and the product position, it determines and processes product movement and processing steps, thereby reducing manual intervention and improving accuracy and efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0032] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the flexible dual-station operation equipment provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram of the flexible dual-station operation equipment (excluding the protective door) provided in an embodiment of the present invention from a first-view perspective.

[0034] Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of the flexible dual-station operation equipment provided in the embodiments of the present invention, excluding the protective door, from a second perspective.

[0035] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 A magnified view of part A in the image;

[0036] Figure 5 yes Figure 3 A magnified view of part B in the image;

[0037] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the production line of the flexible dual-station operation equipment provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0038] In the picture:

[0039] X, second direction; Y, first direction;

[0040] 100. Transplanting device; 110. First guide rail; 120. Transplanting carrier; 121. First connecting frame; 122. Transplanting assembly; 1221. First assembly body; 1222. First conveyor belt; 1223. First lifting unit; 130. Protective door; 190. Transplanting platform;

[0041] 200. Working device; 210. Second guide rail; 220. Working carrier; 221. Second connecting frame; 222. Working component; 2221. Second component body; 2222. Second conveyor belt; 2223. Second lifting unit; 230. Limiting component; 290. Working platform;

[0042] 300. Reflux device;

[0043] 400. Feeding device;

[0044] 500. Feeding device;

[0045] 800, Products;

[0046] 901, Escape Lane; 902, Overtaking Lane; 903, Automatic Lane; 904, Manual Lane. Detailed Implementation

[0047] The technical solution of the present invention will now be clearly and completely described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of the present invention. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0048] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing the invention and for simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the invention. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance. The terms "first position" and "second position" refer to two different positions. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the first feature in relation to the second feature includes the first feature directly above and diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "under," and "below" the first feature in relation to the second feature includes the first feature directly below and diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0049] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0050] Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0051] like Figures 1 to 6As shown, this embodiment provides a flexible dual-station operation equipment for processing product 800. The flexible dual-station operation equipment has four conveyor lanes, namely a bypass lane 901, a passing lane 902, an automatic lane 903, and a manual lane 904 arranged in parallel along the first direction Y. The flexible dual-station operation equipment includes a loading device 400, a unloading device 500, and N+1 transfer devices 100 and N operating devices 200 arranged alternately along the second direction X, where N is a positive integer. The loading device 400 is located at the input end of the passing lane 902, and the unloading device 500 is located at the output end of the passing lane 902. The transfer device 100 includes two transfer carriers 120, and each transfer carrier 120 has two transfer components 122. The transfer carriers 120 can switch positions in the first direction Y so that the two transfer components 122 are respectively located in the bypass lane 901, passing lane 902, passing lane 902, automatic lane 903, and manual lane 904. The system allows for the passing lane 901 and overtaking lane 902, or for the two transplanting components 122 to be located in the overtaking lane 902 and the automatic lane 903 respectively. The transplanting components 122 can transport products 800 along the second direction X in the corresponding conveying lanes. The working device 200 includes an automatic working module and two working vehicles 220. Each working vehicle 220 is equipped with three working components 222. The working vehicle 220 can switch positions in the first direction Y, so that the three working components 222 are located in the passing lane 901, overtaking lane 902 and automatic lane 903 respectively, or so that the three working components 222 are located in the overtaking lane 902, automatic lane 903 and manual lane 904 respectively. The working components 222 can transport products 800 along the second direction X in the corresponding conveying lanes. The automatic working module is used to process the products 800 on the working components 222 located in the automatic lane 903.

[0052] This flexible dual-station workstation can efficiently and flexibly process product 800. By setting up four parallel conveyor lanes (i.e., avoidance lane 901, overtaking lane 902, automatic lane 903, and manual lane 904), it achieves multi-directional conveying and efficient flow of product 800. It realizes synchronous trajectory planning for all products 800 on the flexible dual-station workstation, minimizing waiting time for products 800, avoiding positional conflicts between products 800, improving space utilization, making the flexible dual-station workstation more compact, and ensuring long-term stable operation. This layout is reasonable and reliable, adaptable to the needs of different processes, meeting diverse operational requirements, and improving production efficiency and processing flexibility. The staggered arrangement of N+1 transplanting devices 100 and N working devices 200 enables staggered transplanting and operation of product 800 in the second direction X. This improves the flexibility of the flexible dual-station work equipment, allowing N operators to work simultaneously on one flexible dual-station work equipment. This reduces the space occupied, simplifies the loading and unloading of product 800, reduces energy consumption, facilitates the regularity of the processing, and helps improve work continuity. The modular design of the transplanting carrier 120 and the working carrier 220 allows the flexible dual-station work equipment to flexibly adapt to different sizes and shapes of product 800, improving its versatility. The design of the transplanting device 100 with two transplanting carriers 120 allows for smooth interaction with the carriers 220 on the preceding and following working devices 200, enabling the product 800 to move from the overtaking lane 902 to the automatic lane 903 and back from the automatic lane 903 to the overtaking lane 902. This allows the transplanting component 122 to flexibly move the product 800 between different conveyor lanes, achieving rapid transplanting and transfer of the product 800. The design of the working device 200 with two carriers 220 meets the requirements of a dual-station design, reducing the time operators spend waiting for the product 800 to move to the manual lane 904, improving the utilization rate of the working device 200, and significantly increasing work efficiency. In particular, the transplanting device 100 and the working device 200 can switch positions in the first direction Y to adapt to the needs of different workstations, while simultaneously conveying the product 800 in the second direction X to achieve rapid transplanting of the product 800, further increasing the working range and flexibility of the transplanting device 100.The design of the transfer carrier 120 with two transfer components 122 and the working carrier 220 with three working components 222 is adapted to the overall operation of the flexible dual-station work equipment, thus adapting to various processing needs. This ensures that the overtaking lane 902 is always equipped with either a transfer component 122 or a working component 222, thereby guaranteeing the efficient transfer of the product 800 to be processed and the processed product 800, minimizing the time the product 800 remains within the flexible dual-station work equipment, optimizing the relative trajectory of the product 800, and ensuring the long-term stable operation of the flexible dual-station work equipment. The loading device 400 and unloading device 500 ensure the continuity and efficiency of product 800 processing, enhance the flexibility and operational capacity of the flexible dual-station work equipment, and simplify the loading and unloading process of the product 800. The transfer devices 100 and working devices 200, arranged alternately along the second direction X, realize the automatic transfer and operation of the product 800 between various workstations, greatly improving production efficiency and operational flexibility. Furthermore, the automated operation module can handle product 800 on the automated conveyor belt 903, helping to improve the processing efficiency and automation level of product 800. This flexible dual-station operation equipment combines automation and manual operation, meeting the needs for both automatic and manual processing of product 800. It ensures both processing flexibility and operational convenience, thereby satisfying diverse processing requirements and improving processing efficiency and resource utilization. These improvements enable the flexible dual-station operation equipment to achieve flexible combinations of different processes and motion flows, reducing the labor intensity of operators, increasing production efficiency, and achieving high-efficiency, high-flexibility, and high-accuracy processing of product 800. This ensures the quality and effective recycling of product 800, providing strong support for modern industrial production.

[0053] In this embodiment, the flexible dual-station operation equipment also has an intelligent monitoring system. The intelligent monitoring system can monitor the position of the product 800 in real time, determine the load-bearing status of the operation device 200, and control the feeding and unloading, etc. Through the control system, it can intelligently judge and control the transmission, transfer and operation of the product 800, realize the intelligent management of the flexible dual-station operation equipment, and improve the efficiency and accuracy of the operation.

[0054] The clearance lane 901 is used to accommodate a transplanting component 122 extending from the transplanting vehicle 120 and a working component 222 extending from the working vehicle 220, preventing the product 800 from entering the clearance lane 901. The passing lane 902 is used to transport the product 800 to be processed and the processed product 800, thereby enabling smooth interaction between the loading device 400 and the product 800 in the passing lane 902, as well as smooth interaction between the unloading device 500 and the product 800 in the passing lane 902. When the product 800 to be processed enters a transfer carrier 120 before the corresponding working device 200, the transfer carrier 120 can bring the product 800 from the overtaking lane 902 to the automatic lane 903. The product 800 to be processed is first transferred to the corresponding working carrier 220, and then brought from the working carrier 220 from the automatic lane 903 to the manual lane 904. The manual lane 904 is only used for manual processing operations by operators, and the product 800 located in the manual lane 904 does not need to move in the second direction X. After processing, the product 800 is moved from the manual lane 904 to the automatic lane 903 using the work vehicle 220. Then, the product 800 is processed by the automatic operation module and then conveyed along the second direction X to the next transfer vehicle 120 (or work vehicle 220). Finally, the product 800 is moved from the automatic lane 903 to the overtaking lane 902 by the transfer vehicle 120 (or work vehicle 220). Throughout the entire process, the movement trajectory of the product 800 is zigzag.

[0055] The aforementioned flexible dual-station work equipment enables human-machine collaborative dual-station online operation. This workflow, applied to the automated production process of electronic products (or other products), allows for flexible configuration of the work devices 200 and can be combined with any number of work devices 200, enabling flexible combinations of different processes and motion flows.

[0056] This embodiment takes the electronic product processing flow as an example. Product 800 is an electronic product. The operator's job is to perform a snap-fit ​​operation on the product 800 on the working component 222 at the manual track 904. The automatic operation module is used to perform a pressure holding operation on the product 800 on the working component 222 at the manual track 904.

[0057] In this embodiment, the transplanting device 100 further includes a transplanting platform 190 and a first guide rail 110 and a protective door 130 fixed on the transplanting platform 190. The protective door 130 selectively blocks the transplanting carrier 120 in the first direction Y. The transplanting carrier 120 further includes a first connecting frame 121. The transplanting component 122 is fixed to the first connecting frame 121. The first connecting frame 121 and the first guide rail 110 slide in cooperation along the first direction Y.

[0058] The transplanting device 100, through the design of the transplanting platform 190 and the first guide rail 110, achieves stable sliding in the first direction Y, improving transplanting accuracy and enhancing the flexibility and safety of the flexible dual-station operation equipment. The selective shielding function of the protective door 130 ensures the safety of the flexible dual-station operation equipment during the transplanting process, effectively protecting the safety of operators and preventing potential accidental injuries during operation. The design of the first connecting frame 121 and the transplanting assembly 122 allows the product 800 to be smoothly conveyed along the second direction X within the corresponding conveyor channel.

[0059] For example, the working device 200 also includes a worktable 290 and a limiting member 230 and a second guide rail 210 fixed on the worktable 290. The limiting member 230 is used to limit the extreme position of the working vehicle 220 relative to the worktable 290. The working vehicle 220 also includes a second connecting frame 221. The working component 222 is fixed to the second connecting frame 221. The second connecting frame 221 and the second guide rail 210 slide in a first direction Y.

[0060] The design of the worktable 290 and the second guide rail 210 makes the movement of the work carrier 220 in the first direction Y more stable and reliable, adapting to the needs of different processes. The combination of the worktable 290, the limiting member 230, and the second guide rail 210 limits the extreme positions of the work carrier 220 during movement, avoiding potential collisions or damage to the flexible dual-station work equipment during operation, ensuring the stability and accuracy of the work carrier 220 during operation. The cooperative use of the second connecting frame 221 and the work component 222 allows the work component 222 to move the product 800 along the second direction X within the corresponding conveyor, enabling efficient transfer of the product 800 between different conveyor channels and ensuring processing continuity and efficiency. This allows the automatic operation module to handle the product 800 on the work component 222 within the automatic conveyor 903, improving automation and processing efficiency, and optimizing the processing flow of the product 800.

[0061] In one embodiment of this invention, the transplanting component 122 includes a first component body 1221 and a first conveyor belt 1222 disposed on the first component body 1221. The first conveyor belt 1222 can carry the product 800 and selectively drives the product 800 to move along the second direction X. The working component 222 includes a second component body 2221 and a second conveyor belt 2222 disposed on the second component body 2221. The second conveyor belt 2222 can carry the product 800 and selectively drives the product 800 to move along the second direction X.

[0062] The design of the conveyor belts in the transfer assembly 122 and the working assembly 222 allows the product 800 to move smoothly without manual intervention. Furthermore, the selective drive of the first conveyor belt 1222 and the second conveyor belt 2222 to carry the product 800 and stably transport it along the second direction X within the conveyor belt further enhances the flexibility and adaptability of the flexible dual-station workstation, improves its operating efficiency, and thus can adapt to the processing needs of products 800 of different sizes and shapes. Simultaneously, the conveyor belts are equipped with lifting units and position detectors, which can lift and detect the position of the product 800, ensuring the stability and accuracy of the product 800 during processing.

[0063] In another embodiment of this invention, only the specific structures of the first component body 1221 and the first conveyor belt 1222 are specified. In yet another embodiment of this invention, only the specific structures of the second component body 2221 and the second conveyor belt 2222 are optimized. The specific structures of the transplanting component 122 and the working component 222 are determined by those skilled in the art based on actual engineering conditions, and the determination method is common knowledge in the art, and will not be elaborated here.

[0064] In one embodiment of this invention, the transplanting assembly 122 further includes a first lifting unit 1223 and a first positioning detector 1224 disposed on the first assembly body 1221. The first positioning detector 1224 is used to monitor the relative position of the product 800 and the first assembly body 1221. The first lifting unit 1223 selectively lifts the product 800 placed on the first conveyor belt 1222, causing the product 800 to detach from the first conveyor belt 1222. The working assembly 222 further includes a second lifting unit 2223 and a second positioning detector 2224 disposed on the second assembly body 2221. The second positioning detector 2224 is used to monitor the relative position of the product 800 and the second assembly body 2221. The second lifting unit 2223 selectively lifts the product 800 placed on the second conveyor belt 2222, causing the product 800 to detach from the second conveyor belt 2222.

[0065] The lifting unit and positioning detector added to the transfer assembly 122 and the working assembly 222 ensure accurate positioning and rapid placement of product 800 during processing. This serves both to buffer the movement of product 800 and facilitate subsequent processing. The lifting unit can lift product 800 off the conveyor belt when necessary, acting as a buffer and facilitating both automatic and manual processing. The positioning detector monitors the relative position of product 800 to the main assembly body in real time, improving processing accuracy, efficiency, and safety. This flexible dual-station workstation features an advanced design, compact structure, and convenient operation, enabling rapid switching and efficient processing of product 800. It boasts a high degree of automation and processing flexibility, suitable for processing various product 800 requirements. Furthermore, the flexible dual-station workstation offers high safety and easy maintenance, improving both production efficiency and quality.

[0066] In another embodiment of this invention, only the first lifting unit 1223 and the first positioning detector 1224 are provided. In yet another embodiment of this invention, only the second lifting unit 2223 and the second positioning detector 2224 are provided. The specific structures of the transplanting assembly 122 and the working assembly 222 are determined by those skilled in the art based on actual engineering conditions, and the determination method is common knowledge in the art, and will not be elaborated here.

[0067] In this embodiment, the flexible dual-station operation equipment also includes a robotic arm and a return device 300. The automatic operation module is further equipped with an inspection unit, which is used to inspect the product 800 on the operation component 222 within the automatic track 903 to determine whether the product 800 is qualified. The robotic arm is used to transport unqualified products 800 to the return device 300. Specifically, the inspection unit is used to inspect the product 800 after processing by the automatic operation module, and its purpose is to monitor the operation effect of the automatic operation module.

[0068] By setting up an inspection unit on the automated operation module, the product 800 can be inspected for conformity in real time, achieving automation of product 800 inspection and improving inspection efficiency and accuracy. Simultaneously, the inspection unit on the automated operation module can be combined with the added robotic arm and return device 300. The robotic arm can quickly transfer non-conforming products 800 to the return device 300, achieving rapid diversion and processing of products 800. This design helps improve the quality control and recycling efficiency of product 800, ensuring that non-conforming products 800 can be effectively recycled and processed. The design of the transfer platform 190 and the return device 300 makes the flexible dual-station operation equipment more compact. Furthermore, the design connecting the first and second clearance chambers allows the return device 300 to easily collect non-conforming products 800, improving the working efficiency of the flexible dual-station operation equipment.

[0069] Furthermore, the transplanting carrier 120 is located at the top of the transplanting platform 190, and the transplanting platform 190 has a first clearance cavity extending along the second direction X. The working carrier 220 is located at the top of the working platform 290, and the working platform 290 has a second clearance cavity extending along the second direction X. Adjacent first clearance cavities and second clearance cavities are connected. The return device 300 passes through all the first clearance cavities and all the second clearance cavities.

[0070] Through the design of the transplanting platform 190 and the worktable 290, and the provision of the first and second clearance cavities, the return device 300 can be installed within all the first and second clearance cavities. This improvement provides space for the return device 300, facilitating the rapid return and transfer of the product 800. Simultaneously, the clearance cavity design optimizes the space utilization of the flexible dual-station operating equipment, making its structure more compact and improving its overall performance and working efficiency.

[0071] In this embodiment, the working device 200 is equipped with a scanning unit, which is used to scan the product 800 on the working component 222 within the manual track 904 to obtain workpiece information of the product 800. Specifically, when the scanning result is incorrect, the operator manually removes the product 800.

[0072] The scanning unit on the working device 200 can scan product 800, thereby quickly acquiring product 800 workpiece information, improving the level of intelligence in the production process, and increasing the efficiency and accuracy of information acquisition. These improvements facilitate the rapid identification and accurate processing of product 800, enhancing the degree of automation in the processing.

[0073] For example, the second direction X is perpendicular to the first direction Y, and both the second direction X and the first direction Y are located in a horizontal plane.

[0074] The design, with the second direction X perpendicular to the first direction Y and both lying in a horizontal plane, allows the flexible dual-station workpiece to perform 80° processing in both horizontal and vertical directions. This improves the adaptability and processing capacity of the flexible dual-station workpiece, and is beneficial to its stability and space utilization efficiency. This spatial layout makes the flexible dual-station workpiece more stable, while also facilitating operation and maintenance, making it suitable for industrial production needs.

[0075] This embodiment also provides a workflow for a flexible dual-station workpiece, applicable to the aforementioned flexible dual-station workpiece, including the following steps:

[0076] Step 1: Monitor the position of all products 800 on the flexible dual-station work equipment.

[0077] Step 2: Determine whether each working device 200 carries two products 800. If so, control the feeding device 400 to stop conveying products 800 and then return to S10. If not, control the feeding device 400 to convey products 800 to the transfer device 100.

[0078] Step 3: Determine whether the next working device 200 carries two products 800. If so, keep the product 800 in the overtaking lane 902 and transfer it to the next transplanting device 100, then return to S10. If not, control the transplanting vehicle 120 to move the product 800 from the overtaking lane 902 to the automatic lane 903, and then transfer the product 800 in the automatic lane 903 to the next working device 200.

[0079] Step 4: When product 800 located in automatic lane 903 moves to a work carrier 220, determine whether the corresponding work carrier 220 is carrying two products 800. If not, control the work carrier 220 to move product 800 from automatic lane 903 to manual lane 904. If so, move product 800 located in automatic lane 903 to the next work carrier 220, and then control the corresponding work carrier 220 to move product 800 from automatic lane 903 to manual lane 904.

[0080] Step 5: The operator processes product 800 located in manual track 904. Then, the corresponding work carrier 220 moves product 800 from manual track 904 to automatic track 903, and then uses the automatic work module to process product 800.

[0081] Step 6: Using the transfer vehicle 120 and the work vehicle 220, move the product 800 from the automatic lane 903 to the overtaking lane 902, keep the product 800 in the overtaking lane 902 and convey it to the unloading device 500.

[0082] The flexible dual-station workstation monitors the position of all products 800 on the device, intelligently determining whether each workstation 200 carries two products 800. This avoids positional conflicts within the flexible dual-station workstation, ensuring smooth processing and precise management and efficient utilization of the products 800. It also provides accurate information for subsequent transfer and processing. When each workstation 200 carries two products 800, the feeding device 400 buffers the transfer of products 800, preventing over-stacking and ensuring smooth operation. Through the cooperation of the transfer device 100 and the workstation 200, efficient transfer and relocation of products 800 between the overtaking lane 902, automatic lane 903, and manual lane 904 are achieved, contributing to improved processing efficiency. The automatic operation module processes products 800 within the automatic lane 903, optimizing resource utilization and improving processing efficiency. Combined with manual operation by personnel within the manual lane 904, collaborative operation between humans and machines is achieved, enhancing processing flexibility and efficiency. The aforementioned flexible dual-station work equipment optimizes the work process, reduces unnecessary operations, and improves overall work efficiency. Based on the load-bearing capacity of the work device 200 and the position of the product 800, the movement and processing steps of the product 800 can be determined and handled, thereby reducing manual intervention and improving the accuracy and efficiency of the operation.

[0083] Obviously, the above embodiments of the present invention are merely examples for clearly illustrating the present invention, and are not intended to limit the implementation of the present invention. Those skilled in the art can make other variations or modifications based on the above description. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively describe all embodiments here. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the scope of protection of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A flexible dual-station operating device for processing products (800), characterized in that, The flexible dual-station operation equipment is provided with four conveyor lanes, namely a bypass lane (901), an overtaking lane (902), an automatic lane (903), and a manual lane (904) arranged in parallel along the first direction (Y); the flexible dual-station operation equipment includes a loading device (400), a unloading device (500), and N+1 transplanting devices (100) and N operating devices (200) arranged alternately along the second direction (X), where N is a positive integer. The loading device (400) is located at the input end of the overtaking lane (902), and the unloading device (500) is located at the output end of the overtaking lane (902); The transplanting device (100) includes two transplanting carriers (120), each of which has two transplanting components (122). The transplanting carriers (120) can switch positions in the first direction (Y) so that the two transplanting components (122) are respectively located in the passing lane (901) and the overtaking lane (902), or respectively located in the overtaking lane (902) and the automatic lane (903). The transplanting components (122) can transport the product (800) in the corresponding conveying lane along the second direction (X). The operating device (200) includes an automatic operating module and two operating vehicles (220). Each operating vehicle (220) is equipped with three operating components (222). The operating vehicle (220) can switch positions in the first direction (Y) so that the three operating components (222) are respectively located in the passing lane (901), the overtaking lane (902), and the automatic lane (903), or the three operating components (222) are respectively located in the overtaking lane (902), the automatic lane (903), and the manual lane (904). Each operating component (222) can transport the product (800) in the corresponding conveyor along the second direction (X). The automatic operating module is used to process the product (800) on the operating component (222) in the automatic lane (903). The flexible dual-station operation equipment also includes a robot arm and a return device (300). The automatic operation module is also equipped with an inspection unit, which is used to inspect the product (800) on the operation component (222) in the automatic track (903) to determine whether the product (800) is qualified. The robot arm is used to transport the unqualified product (800) to the return device (300). The transplanting device (100) includes a transplanting platform (190), the transplanting carrier (120) is disposed at the top of the transplanting platform (190), the transplanting platform (190) has a first clearance cavity extending along the second direction (X) through it, the working device (200) includes a working table (290), the working carrier (220) is disposed at the top of the working table (290), the working table (290) has a second clearance cavity extending along the second direction (X) through it, adjacent first clearance cavities are connected to second clearance cavities, and the return device (300) passes through all the first clearance cavities and all the second clearance cavities.

2. The flexible dual-station operation equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The transplanting device (100) further includes a transplanting platform (190), a first guide rail (110) fixed on the transplanting platform (190), and a protective door (130). The protective door (130) selectively blocks the transplanting carrier (120) in the first direction (Y). The transplanting carrier (120) further includes a first connecting frame (121). The transplanting assembly (122) is fixed to the first connecting frame (121). The first connecting frame (121) and the first guide rail (110) slide in cooperation along the first direction (Y).

3. The flexible dual-station operation equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The working device (200) further includes a worktable (290) and a limiting member (230) and a second guide rail (210) fixed on the worktable (290). The limiting member (230) is used to limit the extreme position of the working vehicle (220) relative to the worktable (290). The working vehicle (220) further includes a second connecting frame (221). The working component (222) is fixed to the second connecting frame (221). The second connecting frame (221) and the second guide rail (210) slide in cooperation along the first direction (Y).

4. The flexible dual-station operation equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The transplanting assembly (122) includes a first assembly body (1221) and a first conveyor belt (1222) disposed on the first assembly body (1221). The first conveyor belt (1222) can carry the product (800), and the first conveyor belt (1222) selectively drives the product (800) to move along the second direction (X); and / or, The working component (222) includes a second component body (2221) and a second conveyor belt (2222) disposed on the second component body (2221). The second conveyor belt (2222) can carry the product (800) and selectively drives the product (800) to move along the second direction (X).

5. The flexible dual-station operation equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that, The transplanting assembly (122) further includes a first lifting unit (1223) and a first positioning detector (1224) disposed on the first assembly body (1221). The first positioning detector (1224) is used to monitor the relative position of the product (800) and the first assembly body (1221). The first lifting unit (1223) selectively lifts the product (800) placed on the first conveyor belt (1222), causing the product (800) to detach from the first conveyor belt (1222); and / or, The working component (222) further includes a second lifting unit (2223) and a second positioning detector (2224) disposed on the second component body (2221). The second positioning detector (2224) is used to monitor the relative position of the product (800) and the second component body (2221). The second lifting unit (2223) selectively lifts the product (800) placed on the second conveyor belt (2222) so that the product (800) is removed from the second conveyor belt (2222).

6. The flexible dual-station operation equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The working device (200) is provided with a scanning unit, which is used to scan the product (800) on the working component (222) in the manual track (904) to obtain workpiece information of the product (800).

7. The flexible dual-station operating equipment according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, The second direction (X) is perpendicular to the first direction (Y), and both the second direction (X) and the first direction (Y) lie in the horizontal plane.

8. The working process of the flexible dual-station work equipment, applied to the flexible dual-station work equipment according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that, Includes the following steps: S10: Monitor the position of all the products (800) on the flexible dual-station work equipment; S20: Determine whether each of the working devices (200) carries two products (800). If yes, control the feeding device (400) to stop conveying the products (800) and then return to S10. If no, control the feeding device (400) to convey the products (800) to the transplanting device (100). S30: Determine whether the next working device (200) carries two products (800). If yes, keep the product (800) in the overtaking lane (902) and transfer it to the next transplanting device (100), then return to S10. If no, control the transplanting vehicle (120) to move the product (800) from the overtaking lane (902) to the automatic lane (903), and then transfer the product (800) in the automatic lane (903) to the next working device (200). S40: When the product (800) located in the automatic track (903) moves to a work vehicle (220), it is determined whether the corresponding work vehicle (220) carries two products (800). If not, the work vehicle (220) is controlled to move the product (800) from the automatic track (903) to the manual track (904). If so, the product (800) located in the automatic track (903) is moved to the next work vehicle (220), and then the corresponding work vehicle (220) is controlled to move the product (800) from the automatic track (903) to the manual track (904). S50: The operator processes the product (800) located in the manual track (904), and then the corresponding work carrier (220) moves the product (800) from the manual track (904) to the automatic track (903), and then uses the automatic work module to process the product (800). S60: Using the transplanting vehicle (120) and the working vehicle (220), the product (800) is moved from the automatic lane (903) to the overtaking lane (902), so that the product (800) is kept in the overtaking lane (902) and conveyed to the unloading device (500).

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