Warehouse type mould pressing tool automatic replacing and transferring method

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of tool replacement, in particular to a warehouse type mold pressing tool automatic replacing and transferring method which comprises the following steps that a tool on a hot mold pressing forming machine is transferred into a tray on a first conveying line through a mechanical arm; when the tools on the hot die pressing forming machine are transferred, the tools on the second conveying line are transferred to the hot die pressing forming machine; after the tools on the hot mold pressing forming machine are replaced, the remaining tools on the first conveying line are conveyed into the tool three-dimensional warehouse through the conveying belt; when the remaining tools on the first conveying line are conveyed, the tools stored and taken in the cache area are conveyed to the first conveying line through a stacking machine for standby application; and after the tools on the hot mold pressing forming machine are machined, the steps are repeated, and the tools on the first conveying line are replaced into the hot mold pressing forming machine. The number of tools needing to be replaced can be flexibly controlled according to the requirements of the tools with different lengths, efficiency is improved, and time cost is saved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of tooling replacement, and in particular to an automatic replacement and transfer method for storage-type molding tooling. Background Art

[0002] In the molding production process, the replacement and transfer of tooling is a key step. The traditional manual replacement method has problems such as low efficiency, great safety hazards, and high skill requirements for operators. At the same time, the total length of the tooling is composed of different numbers of tooling parts. When replacing the tooling, due to the different total lengths of the tooling, it is easy to cause misalignment during the tooling transportation and transfer process, affecting production efficiency and product quality. Therefore, it is particularly important to design an automatic replacement and transfer method for warehouse-type molding tooling that can adapt to tooling with different total lengths. Summary of the invention

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a method for automatically replacing and transferring warehouse-type molding tooling, which effectively solves the problems in the background technology.

[0004] In order to achieve the above object, the technical solution adopted by the present invention is: a method for automatically replacing and transferring warehouse-type molding tooling, comprising the following steps: Transferring the first batch of tooling on the hot molding machine to the first batch of trays on the first conveyor line through a robotic arm; While transferring the first batch of tools on the hot compression molding machine, transferring the second batch of tools on the second conveyor line to the hot compression molding machine; After the tooling on the hot molding machine is replaced, the remaining first batch of tooling on the first conveyor line is conveyed to the tooling stereoscopic warehouse through a conveyor belt; While the remaining first batch of tools on the first conveyor line are being delivered, the third batch of tools accessed in the buffer area is transferred to the first conveyor line by the stacker for standby; After the second batch of tooling on the hot compression molding machine is processed, the above steps are repeated to replace the third batch of tooling on the first conveyor line into the hot compression molding machine.

[0005] Furthermore, the first conveyor line, the second conveyor line and the hot-molding machine are arranged side by side in parallel, the robotic arm is arranged between the first conveyor line and the hot-molding machine, and the stacker is arranged between the tooling stereoscopic warehouse and the buffer area.

[0006] Furthermore, the first conveying line, the second conveying line and both ends of the buffer area are connected by a conveyor belt.

[0007] Furthermore, the robot arm can adjust the number of tooling that needs to be replaced according to the length of the tooling through a control system.

[0008] Furthermore, a storage area is provided on a side of the second conveying line close to the tooling stereoscopic warehouse.

[0009] Furthermore, the movement direction of the robotic arm moves from an end of the first conveyor line close to the storage area to an end of the first conveyor line connected to the buffer area.

[0010] Furthermore, a tooling maintenance area is provided on the outer side of one end of the first conveying line connected to the buffer area.

[0011] Furthermore, the mechanical arm is slidably connected to two parallel mechanical ground rails fixed on the ground.

[0012] Furthermore, a clamping mechanism is provided at the top end of the robotic arm, and the tooling is clamped by the clamping mechanism.

[0013] Furthermore, an electrical system and a safety protection system are also provided on the periphery of the entire conveyor line.

[0014] The beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows: the present invention transfers the first batch of tooling on the hot molding machine to the first batch of trays on the first conveyor line through a mechanical arm; while transferring the first batch of tooling on the hot molding machine, the second batch of tooling on the second conveyor line is transferred to the hot molding machine; after the tooling on the hot molding machine is replaced, the remaining first batch of tooling on the first conveyor line is transferred to the tooling stereoscopic warehouse through a conveyor belt; while the remaining first batch of tooling on the first conveyor line is transferred, the third batch of tooling accessed in the buffer area is transferred to the first conveyor line by a stacker for standby; after the second batch of tooling on the hot molding machine is processed, the above steps are repeated to replace the third batch of tooling on the first conveyor line with the hot molding machine. The present invention can flexibly control the number of tooling to be replaced according to the needs of tooling of different lengths, thereby improving efficiency and saving time costs. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments recorded in the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.

[0016] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a method for automatically replacing and transferring warehouse-type molding tooling in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2It is a schematic diagram of the structure of automatic replacement and transfer of warehouse-type molding tooling in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of a first state of automatic replacement and transfer of warehouse-type molding tooling in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the second state of automatic replacement and transfer of the warehouse-type molding tooling in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the third state of the automatic replacement and transfer of the warehouse-type molding tooling in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0017] Figure numerals: 1. First conveyor line; 2. Second conveyor line; 3. Hot molding machine; 4. Tooling warehouse; 5. Buffer area; 6. Stacker; 7. Robotic arm; 8. Warehousing area; 9. Tooling maintenance area; 10. Mechanical floor rail. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0018] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be described clearly and completely below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all the embodiments.

[0019] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" another element, it may be directly on the other element or there may be a central element. When an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it may be directly connected to the other element or there may be a central element at the same time. The terms "vertical", "horizontal", "left", "right" and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only implementation method.

[0020] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as those commonly understood by those skilled in the art of the present invention. The terms used in the specification of the present invention are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the present invention. The term "and / or" used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more related listed items.

[0021] like Figure 1 As shown, a method for automatically replacing and transferring warehouse-type molding tooling includes the following steps: The first batch of tools on the hot molding machine 3 are transferred to the first batch of trays on the first conveyor line 1 by the robot arm 7; While the first batch of tools on the hot molding machine 3 are being transferred, the second batch of tools on the second conveyor line 2 are being transferred to the hot molding machine 3; After the tooling on the hot compression molding machine 3 is replaced, the remaining first batch of tooling on the first conveyor line 1 is conveyed to the tooling stereoscopic warehouse 4 through the conveyor belt; While the remaining first batch of tools on the first conveyor line 1 are being delivered, the third batch of tools accessed in the buffer area 5 is transferred to the first conveyor line 1 by the stacker 6 for standby use; After the second batch of tooling on the hot compression molding machine 3 is processed, the above steps are repeated to replace the third batch of tooling on the first conveyor line 1 into the hot compression molding machine 3 .

[0022] The specific implementation process of the present invention is to first transfer the first batch of tooling on the hot molding machine 3 to the first batch of trays on the first conveyor line 1 through the robot arm 7; while transferring the first batch of tooling on the hot molding machine 3, transfer the second batch of tooling on the second conveyor line 2 to the hot molding machine 3; after the tooling on the hot molding machine 3 is replaced, the remaining first batch of tooling on the first conveyor line 1 is transferred to the tooling stereoscopic warehouse 4 through the conveyor belt; while the remaining first batch of tooling on the first conveyor line 1 is transferred, the third batch of tooling accessed in the buffer area 5 is transferred to the first conveyor line 1 through the stacker 6 for standby; after the second batch of tooling on the hot molding machine 3 is processed, repeat the above steps to replace the third batch of tooling on the first conveyor line 1 with the hot molding machine 3. The present invention can flexibly control the number of tooling to be replaced according to the needs of tooling of different lengths, thereby improving efficiency and saving time costs.

[0023] In the present invention, the first conveyor line 1, the second conveyor line 2 and the hot molding machine 3 are arranged side by side in parallel, the robot arm 7 is arranged between the first conveyor line 1 and the hot molding machine 3, and the stacker 6 is arranged between the tooling three-dimensional warehouse 4 and the buffer area 5. The side-by-side parallel arrangement makes full use of the space between each device, reduces the floor space, and improves the compactness and integration of the entire production line; because the relative positions between each device are fixed and reasonable, the transfer of tooling between different devices becomes smoother and more efficient. The robot arm 7 can quickly move between the first conveyor line 1 and the hot molding machine 3 to complete the grabbing and placement of the tooling; the stacker 6 can also efficiently transfer the tooling between the tooling three-dimensional warehouse 4 and the buffer area 5.

[0024] As a preferred embodiment of the above, both ends of the first conveyor line 1, the second conveyor line 2 and the buffer area 5 are connected by a conveyor belt. The connection of the conveyor belt ensures the continuous and smooth transfer of tooling between different areas. Whether from the first conveyor line to the buffer area or from the second conveyor line to other areas, the tooling can be seamlessly connected through the conveyor belt, reducing waiting time and stagnation, and improving overall production efficiency. The setting of the conveyor belt makes more effective use of the space between the conveyor lines. It avoids the need for additional space or equipment for direct handling of tooling, reduces the floor space, and improves the compactness and integration of the production line.

[0025] In the present invention, the robot arm 7 can adjust the number of toolings to be replaced according to the length of the toolings through the control system. By adjusting the robot arm by the control system, it can be ensured that the robot arm 7 can accurately grasp and place different numbers of toolings, thereby improving the versatility of the production line. By automatically adjusting the robot arm 7 by the control system, the need for manual intervention is reduced. This not only reduces the labor intensity of the operator, but also reduces the error and accident risks caused by human factors.

[0026] In the present invention, a storage area 8 is also provided on the side of the second conveyor line 2 close to the tooling stereoscopic warehouse 4. The provision of the storage area 8 enables new tooling or tooling that needs to be stored after processing to be directly transferred from the second conveyor line to the tooling stereoscopic warehouse 8 without the need for additional handling or transfer steps, thereby simplifying the operation process and improving work efficiency. The storage area is usually designed as a compact and efficient spatial layout, which can make full use of the space between the second conveyor line and the tooling stereoscopic warehouse. This not only reduces the floor space, but also makes the layout of the entire production line more reasonable and efficient. The storage area is usually equipped with corresponding identification, coding and recording systems to track and manage the tooling entering the tooling stereoscopic warehouse. This makes the management of tooling more standardized, accurate and efficient.

[0027] As a preferred embodiment of the above, the movement direction of the robot arm 7 moves from one end of the first conveyor line 1 close to the storage area 8 to the end of the first conveyor line 1 connected to the buffer area 5. The robot arm 7 moves in this direction to ensure that the tooling is effectively grasped and transferred from the first conveyor line 1 to the hot molding machine 3, or returned from the hot molding machine 3 to the first conveyor line 1, and then enters the buffer area 5 or the storage area 8 as needed, which reduces unnecessary waiting and conflicts and improves the smoothness of the overall production line.

[0028] In the present invention, a tooling maintenance area 9 is further provided on the outer side of one end of the first conveyor line 1 connected to the buffer area 5. The tooling maintenance area 9 is adjacent to the first conveyor line 1 and the buffer area 5, so that after completing the production task, the tooling can be quickly transferred to the maintenance area for necessary inspection, repair or maintenance, thereby reducing the transfer time of the tooling between different areas, thereby improving the overall maintenance efficiency. The setting of the tooling maintenance area makes the production process smoother. When the tooling fails or requires maintenance, it can be immediately removed from the production line and sent to the maintenance area for processing. At the same time, the maintained tooling can also be quickly returned to the production line to ensure the continuity and stability of production.

[0029] In the present invention, the robot arm 7 is slidably connected to two parallel mechanical ground rails 10 fixed to the ground. The mechanical ground rails 10 can guide the robot arm to move precisely along a fixed path. Since the ground rails have high strength and stability, the robot arm can reduce errors during movement, achieve more accurate positioning and operation, and help ensure that the tooling is accurately grasped and placed in the specified position, thereby improving the accuracy and consistency of the production line. The robot arm is slidably connected on the ground rails to obtain better support and stability. The fixed setting of the ground rails helps to reduce the shaking and deviation of the robot arm during movement, thereby improving the stability and reliability of the robot arm. This helps to ensure that the robot arm can work continuously and stably during the production process, reducing failures and downtime.

[0030] As a preferred embodiment of the above, a clamping mechanism is provided at the top of the robot arm 7, and the tooling is clamped by the clamping mechanism. The design of the clamping mechanism enables the robot arm to quickly and accurately clamp the tooling. Through precise clamping force control and positioning technology, the clamping mechanism can ensure that the tooling is stably clamped, avoiding the risk of the tooling slipping or being damaged, which helps to improve the overall efficiency of the production line and reduce waiting and downtime.

[0031] In the present invention, an electrical system and a safety protection system are also provided on the periphery of the entire conveyor line. The safety protection system can also protect the conveyor line and its related equipment from damage. By setting sensors and monitoring devices, the safety protection system can monitor the operating status and abnormal conditions of the equipment in real time, and take timely measures to prevent equipment damage or failure. The electrical system provides power support for the entire conveyor line.

[0032] Those skilled in the art should understand that the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and the above embodiments and descriptions are only for explaining the principles of the present invention. Without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention, the present invention may have various changes and improvements, and these changes and improvements fall within the scope of the present invention to be protected. The scope of protection of the present invention is defined by the attached claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A method for automatically changing and transferring warehouse-type molding tooling, characterized in that: The steps include: S1, transferring the first batch of tooling on the hot molding machine (3) to the first batch of trays on the first conveyor line (1) through the robot arm (7); S2, while transferring the first batch of tools on the hot molding machine (3), transferring the second batch of tools on the second conveyor line (2) to the hot molding machine (3); S3, after the first batch of tooling on the hot molding machine (3) is replaced, the remaining first batch of tooling on the first conveyor line (1) is conveyed to the tooling stereoscopic warehouse (4) via a conveyor belt; S4, while the remaining first batch of tooling on the first conveyor line (1) is being transferred, the third batch of tooling accessed in the buffer area (5) is transferred to the first conveyor line (1) by the stacker (6) for standby; S5. After the second batch of tooling on the hot compression molding machine (3) is processed, repeat the above steps to replace the third batch of tooling on the first conveyor line (1) with the hot compression molding machine (3).

2. The method for automatically changing and transferring warehouse-type molding tooling according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The first conveyor line (1), the second conveyor line (2) and the hot compression molding machine (3) are arranged side by side in parallel, the robotic arm (7) is arranged between the first conveyor line (1) and the hot compression molding machine (3), and the stacker (6) is arranged between the tooling stereoscopic warehouse (4) and the buffer area (5).

3. The method for automatically changing and transferring warehouse-type molding tooling according to claim 2 is characterized in that: The first conveying line (1), the second conveying line (2) and both ends of the buffer area (5) are connected by a conveyor belt.

4. The method for automatically changing and transferring warehouse-type molding tooling according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The mechanical arm (7) can adjust the number of tooling pieces that need to be replaced according to the length of the tooling pieces through a control system.

5. The method for automatically changing and transferring warehouse-type molding tooling according to claim 1 is characterized in that: A storage area (8) is also provided on the side of the second conveying line (2) close to the tooling stereoscopic warehouse (4).

6. The method for automatically changing and transferring warehouse-type molding tooling according to claim 5 is characterized in that: The movement direction of the robotic arm (7) moves from one end of the first conveyor line (1) close to the storage area (8) to one end of the first conveyor line (1) connected to the buffer area (5).

7. The method for automatically changing and transferring warehouse-type molding tooling according to claim 1 is characterized in that: A tool maintenance area (9) is also provided outside one end of the first conveying line (1) connected to the buffer area (5).

8. The method for automatically changing and transferring warehouse-type molding tooling according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The mechanical arm (7) is slidably connected to two mechanical ground rails (10) arranged in parallel and fixed on the ground.

9. The method for automatically changing and transferring warehouse-type molding tooling according to claim 8 is characterized in that: The top end of the mechanical arm (7) is provided with a clamping mechanism, and the tooling is clamped by the clamping mechanism.

10. The method for automatically changing and transferring warehouse-type molding tooling according to claim 1, characterized in that: There are also electrical systems and safety protection systems around the entire conveyor line.

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