Temporary storage device and control method thereof

By using magnetic couplings to connect the drive mechanism and storage mechanism in the temporary storage machine, flexible loading and unloading of storage components is solved, and the problem that the temporary storage machine cannot flexibly adjust the order of sending PCB boards in the prior art is improved. Processing efficiency.

CN119429638AActive Publication Date: 2025-02-14DONGGUAN CITY KUNPENG EARL MASCH EQUIP CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202411584090.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-07
Publication Date
2025-02-14
Estimated Expiration
2044-11-07

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Technical Problem

The existing temporary storage machines cannot flexibly adjust the order of sending PCB boards when dealing with special circumstances, resulting in low processing efficiency.

Method used

The magnetic coupling is used to connect the driving mechanism and the storage mechanism, and move the storage component to a flush position with the driving mechanism through the lifting mechanism, and drive the storage component to be loaded or unloaded through the magnetic coupling, realizing the selection of storage components in any order.

Benefits of technology

It improves the flexibility of the temporary storage device and the processing efficiency of the PCB board, and avoids the need for manual adjustment.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a temporary storage device and a control method thereof, and relates to the technical field of PCB automatic machining, the temporary storage device comprises a protection cover, a controller installed outside the protection cover, a rack installed in the protection cover, and a storage mechanism, a driving mechanism and a lifting mechanism which are installed on the rack, the storage mechanism comprises a lifting table, a fixing frame installed on the lifting table and a plurality of storage assemblies placed on the fixing frame. The lifting mechanism is connected with the lifting table. A driving shaft is arranged on one side of each storage assembly; the driving mechanism is used for being far away from the storage assembly when the lifting mechanism drives the storage mechanism to move in the vertical direction and being close to the storage assembly and driving the storage assembly to conduct feeding or discharging through the magnetic coupler when the position of the storage assembly needing feeding or discharging is flush with the driving mechanism. The PCB temporary storage device has the effect of improving the flexibility of the temporary storage device and the processing efficiency of the PCB.
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Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of automated processing of PCB boards, and in particular to a temporary storage device and a control method thereof. Background Art

[0002] The main function of the temporary storage machine is to temporarily store PCB boards in the SMT production line, thereby playing a buffering role, helping to alleviate the speed mismatch problem between different processes, avoiding stagnation and waste of the production line, and thus ensuring the stable and efficient operation of the production line.

[0003] In the actual production process, the PCB boards processed in the previous process are sequentially sent to the temporary storage machine for storage. After the storage is completed, the PCB boards stored in the temporary storage machine are sequentially sent out to the next process. Since the temporary storage machine usually adopts a fixedly connected power source, the order of sending in and out the PCB boards is usually first in and last out. However, when there are some special circumstances, it may be necessary to change the order in which the PCB boards are sent out. For example, when a chemical reaction is involved, the PCB board that is first sent to the temporary storage machine for storage needs to be sent out first for the next process to avoid excessive reaction of the PCB board and affect the quality of the finished product, and some emergencies may require one of the PCB boards to be selected for the next process first. However, the temporary storage machine of the prior art can only maintain the first in and last out order, and cannot cope with the above special circumstances. It can only be adjusted manually, resulting in poor flexibility of the temporary storage machine, which leads to low efficiency in PCB board processing. Summary of the invention

[0004] The purpose of this application is to provide a temporary storage device and a control method thereof, which can improve the flexibility of the temporary storage machine and the processing efficiency of the PCB board.

[0005] In the first aspect, the temporary storage device provided by the present application adopts the following technical solution: A temporary storage device comprises a protective cover, a controller installed outside the protective cover, a frame installed inside the protective cover, and a storage mechanism, a driving mechanism and a lifting mechanism installed on the frame, wherein the driving mechanism and the lifting mechanism are in communication connection with the controller; The storage mechanism comprises a lifting platform, a fixing frame mounted on the lifting platform and a plurality of storage components placed on the fixing frame, the lifting mechanism is connected to the lifting platform, and the lifting mechanism is used to drive the storage mechanism to move in a vertical direction; A driving shaft is provided on one side of each storage assembly, and the driving shaft is used to connect with the driving mechanism through a magnetic coupling when the position of the storage assembly where material loading or unloading is required is flush with the driving mechanism; The driving mechanism is used to move away from the storage component when the lifting mechanism drives the storage mechanism to move in the vertical direction, and when the position of the storage component that needs to be loaded or unloaded is flush with the driving mechanism, move close to the storage component and drive the storage component to load or unload through the magnetic coupling.

[0006] By adopting the above technical solution, the present application connects the drive mechanism and the storage mechanism through a magnetic coupling. When a storage component needs to be loaded or unloaded, it is only necessary to move the storage component to a position flush with the drive mechanism through the lifting mechanism, and then connect it through the magnetic coupling so that the drive mechanism can drive the storage component to load or unload. Since the magnetic connection is not a fixed connection, the required storage components can be selected in any order for loading or unloading, without manual adjustment, thereby improving the flexibility of the temporary storage device and the processing efficiency of the PCB board.

[0007] Furthermore, the storage assembly includes a plurality of transmission rollers, one of which serves as a driving roller, and the driving shaft is arranged on a side of the driving roller close to the driving mechanism. The driving shaft is connected to the driving mechanism through a magnetic coupling, and the driving shaft is used to drive the transmission roller to rotate under the drive of the driving mechanism.

[0008] By adopting the above technical solution, the present application controls the driving roller through the driving mechanism to drive several rotating rollers to rotate, so that the PCB boards processed in the previous process are driven by the rotation of the rollers to be sent into the storage component for storage in sequence, or the PCB boards stored in the storage component are sent out to the next process in sequence after the storage is completed, so that different storage components can be freely selected for loading or unloading without following a specific order, thereby improving the flexibility of the temporary storage device.

[0009] Furthermore, the storage assembly is also provided with a plurality of first pulley groups, and the sides of two adjacent transmission rollers away from the driving mechanism are connected via the first pulley group, and the first pulley group is used to drive all transmission rollers to rotate.

[0010] By adopting the above technical solution, the present application connects several transmission rollers through a pulley group, so that when the driving roller rotates under the drive of the driving mechanism, it can drive the transmission roller to rotate together, ensuring that the PCB board can be stably loaded or unloaded.

[0011] Furthermore, the fixing frame is provided with a plurality of fixing grooves at fixed intervals perpendicular to the connection direction of the driving mechanism, and the plurality of storage components are respectively placed on the plurality of fixing grooves.

[0012] By adopting the above technical solution, the storage component of the present application is fixed by being placed on the fixing groove, which facilitates the removal and replacement of the storage component.

[0013] Furthermore, the plurality of storage components are provided with snap-fit ​​buckles at both ends of the plurality of first pulley groups, and the snap-fit ​​buckles are used to snap-fit ​​with the fixing frame so that the storage components are fixed on the fixing frame; A plurality of pulleys are arranged on both sides where the plurality of storage components are in contact with the fixed grooves, and the pulleys are used to make the storage components in sliding contact with the fixed grooves.

[0014] By adopting the above technical solution, the present application fixes the storage component to the fixed frame through the snap buckle, and makes the storage component contact with the fixed groove through the pulley, so that when a PCB board needs to be used urgently, the snap buckle of the corresponding storage component can be loosened, and the storage component can be smoothly pulled out of the fixed frame through the pulley, which is convenient for dealing with emergencies and improving the flexibility of the temporary storage device.

[0015] Furthermore, the driving mechanism includes a driving component and a moving component, the driving component is mounted on the moving component, and the moving component is used to drive the driving component to move toward or away from the storage mechanism.

[0016] By adopting the above-mentioned technical solution, the present application drives the driving component to move towards or away from the storage mechanism through the moving component, and moves away from the storage mechanism when the storage mechanism is raised or lowered to avoid hindering the lifting. When the storage mechanism is raised or lowered to the required position, it moves close to the storage mechanism so that the driving component can drive the corresponding storage component, thereby ensuring the stability of the operation of the temporary storage device.

[0017] Further, the driving assembly includes a driving motor, and the output shaft of the driving motor is connected to the driving shaft of the storage assembly through a magnetic coupling; The moving assembly comprises a cylinder, a slider and a slide rail, the cylinder output shaft is connected to the slider, the driving motor is mounted on the slider, and the slider is slidably connected to the slide rail.

[0018] By adopting the above technical solution, the present application realizes the movement of the driving mechanism towards or away from the storage mechanism through the cylinder, the slide rail and the slider, and drives the storage assembly to rotate through the driving motor, thereby realizing loading or unloading and ensuring the stability of the storage device.

[0019] Furthermore, the lifting mechanism includes a power assembly and a transmission assembly, and the power assembly is used to drive the transmission assembly to move the lifting mechanism in a vertical direction; The power assembly includes a lifting motor, a first screw rod, a second pulley set and a first lifting block. The output shaft of the lifting motor is connected to the top of the first screw rod through the second pulley set. The first lifting block is fixedly connected to the lifting platform and threadedly connected to the first screw rod.

[0020] By adopting the above technical solution, the present application realizes the lifting and lowering of the storage mechanism through the cooperation of the power component and the transmission component, and drives the lifting motor. The rotation of the motor output shaft is converted into up and down movement through the threaded connection between the screw rod and the lifting block, thereby ensuring the stability of the lifting and lowering of the storage device.

[0021] Furthermore, the transmission assembly includes a third pulley group, a second screw rod and a second lifting block, the bottom of the second screw rod is connected to the bottom of the first screw rod through the third pulley group, and the second lifting block is fixedly connected to the lifting platform and threadedly connected to the second screw rod.

[0022] By adopting the above technical solution, the present application connects the first screw rod and the second screw rod through a belt group so that the second screw rod can rotate synchronously with the first screw rod, and the rotation is converted into up and down movement through the threaded connection between the screw rod and the lifting block, thereby ensuring the stability of the lifting of the storage device.

[0023] In the second aspect, a temporary storage device control method provided by the present application adopts the following technical solution: A temporary storage device control method, applied to the temporary storage device described in the first aspect, comprising: When a storage component needs to load or unload materials, the controller controls the driving mechanism to move away from the storage mechanism; The controller controls the lifting mechanism to drive the storage mechanism to move in the vertical direction until the storage assembly is flush with the driving mechanism; When the storage assembly is aligned with the drive mechanism, the controller controls the drive mechanism to approach the storage assembly and connect with the storage assembly through a magnetic coupling; The controller controls the driving component to drive the storage component to load or unload materials.

[0024] By adopting the above-mentioned technical solution, the present application realizes stable loading and unloading of the temporary storage device through the coordinated control of the lifting mechanism and the driving mechanism. The required storage components can be selected in any order for loading or unloading through magnetic connection without manual adjustment, thereby improving the flexibility of the temporary storage device and the processing efficiency of the PCB board.

[0025] In summary, the present application includes at least one of the following beneficial technical effects: 1. The present application connects the drive mechanism and the storage mechanism through a magnetic coupling. When a storage component needs to be loaded or unloaded, the storage component only needs to be moved to a position flush with the drive mechanism through a lifting mechanism, and then connected through a magnetic coupling, so that the drive mechanism can drive the storage component to load or unload. Since the magnetic connection is not a fixed connection, the required storage components can be selected in any order for loading or unloading without manual adjustment, thereby improving the flexibility of the temporary storage device and the processing efficiency of the PCB board; 2. The present application controls a driving roller to drive a plurality of rotating rollers to rotate through a driving mechanism, so that the PCB boards processed in the previous process are sequentially sent to the storage assembly for storage through the rotation of the rollers, or the PCB boards stored in the storage assembly are sequentially sent out to the next process after the storage is completed, so that different storage assemblies can be freely selected for loading or unloading without following a specific order, thereby improving the flexibility of the temporary storage device; 3. The present application fixes the storage component to the fixing frame through a snap-fit ​​buckle, and makes the storage component contact with the fixing groove through a pulley, so that when a PCB board needs to be used urgently, the snap-fit ​​buckle of the corresponding storage component can be loosened, and the storage component can be smoothly pulled out of the fixing frame through the pulley, which is convenient for dealing with emergencies and improving the flexibility of the temporary storage device. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0026] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an embodiment of the present application; Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the protective cover of an embodiment of the present application; Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the storage component structure of an embodiment of the present application; Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the driving mechanism structure of an embodiment of the present application; Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of the lifting mechanism structure of an embodiment of the present application; Figure 6 is a flow chart of the control method of an embodiment of the present application; In the figure, 1, protective cover; 2, frame; 3, controller; 4, storage mechanism; 41, lifting platform; 42, fixed frame; 421, fixed groove; 43, storage component; 431, drive shaft; 432, transmission roller; 433, drive roller; 434, first pulley group; 435, snap buckle; 436, pulley; 5, driving mechanism; 51, driving component; 511, magnetic coupling; 512, driving motor; 52, moving component; 521, cylinder; 522, slider; 523, slide rail; 6, lifting mechanism; 61, power component; 611, lifting motor; 612, first screw rod; 613, second pulley group; 614, first lifting block; 62, transmission component; 621, third pulley group; 622, second screw rod; 623, slide rod; 7, feeding mechanism; 71, feeding motor; 72, feeding roller. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] The following is combined with Figure 1 -Attached Figure 6 , further details of this application are given.

[0028] In the actual production process, the PCB boards processed in the previous process are sequentially sent to the temporary storage machine for storage. After the storage is completed, the PCB boards stored in the temporary storage machine are sequentially sent out to the next process. Since the temporary storage machine usually adopts a fixedly connected power source, the order of sending in and out the PCB boards is usually first in and last out. However, when there are some special circumstances, it may be necessary to change the order in which the PCB boards are sent out. For example, when a chemical reaction is involved, the PCB board that is first sent to the temporary storage machine for storage needs to be sent out first for the next process to avoid excessive reaction of the PCB board and affect the quality of the finished product, and some emergencies may require one of the PCB boards to be selected for the next process first. However, the temporary storage machine of the prior art can only maintain the first in and last out order, and cannot cope with the above special circumstances. It can only be adjusted manually, resulting in poor flexibility of the temporary storage machine, which leads to low efficiency in PCB board processing. Therefore, an embodiment of the present application provides a temporary storage device and a control method thereof, with reference to Figure 1 and Figure 2 , including a protective cover 1, a controller 3 installed outside the protective cover 1, a frame 2 installed inside the protective cover 1, and a storage mechanism 4, a driving mechanism 5, a lifting mechanism 6 and a feeding mechanism 7 installed on the frame 2, wherein the driving mechanism 5, the lifting mechanism 6 and the feeding mechanism 7 are connected to the controller 3 for communication. The driving mechanism 5 is used to drive the storage mechanism 4 to load or unload materials, the lifting mechanism 6 is used to drive the storage mechanism 4 to move in the vertical direction, and the feeding mechanism 7 is used to assist in loading or unloading materials. The storage mechanism 4 includes a lifting platform 41, a fixed frame 42 installed on the lifting platform 41, and a plurality of storage components 43 placed on the fixed frame 42, and the lifting mechanism 6 is connected to the lifting platform 41. A driving shaft 431 is provided on one side of each storage component 43, and the driving shaft 431 is used to connect with the driving mechanism 5 through a magnetic coupling 511 when the position of the storage component 43 that needs to be loaded or unloaded is flush with the driving mechanism 5. During the specific implementation process, when the lifting mechanism 6 drives the storage mechanism 4 to move in the vertical direction, the driving mechanism 5 moves away from the storage component 43. When the position of the storage component 43 that needs to be loaded or unloaded is flush with the driving mechanism 5, the driving mechanism 5 approaches the storage component 43 and drives the storage component 43 to load or unload through the magnetic coupling 511.

[0029] The implementation principle of the embodiment of the present application is: the drive mechanism 5 and the storage mechanism 4 are connected by a magnetic coupling 511. When a certain storage component 43 needs to be loaded or unloaded, the storage component 43 only needs to be moved to a position flush with the drive mechanism 5 by the lifting mechanism 6, and then connected by the magnetic coupling 511, so that the drive mechanism 5 can drive the storage component 43 to load or unload. Since the magnetic connection is not a fixed connection, the required storage components 43 can be selected in any order for loading or unloading, without manual adjustment, thereby improving the flexibility of the temporary storage device and the processing efficiency of the PCB board.

[0030] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the storage assembly 43 of the embodiment of the present application includes a plurality of transmission rollers 432, one of which is used as a driving roller 433, and a driving shaft 431 is arranged on the side of the driving roller 433 close to the driving mechanism 5, and the driving shaft 431 is connected to the driving mechanism 5 through a magnetic coupling 511, and the driving shaft 431 is used to drive the transmission roller 432 to rotate under the drive of the driving mechanism 5. The storage assembly 43 is also provided with a plurality of first pulley groups 434, and the sides of two adjacent transmission rollers 432 away from the driving mechanism 5 are connected through the first pulley group 434, and the first pulley group 434 is used to drive all transmission rollers 432 to rotate. In the specific implementation process, when the driving shaft 431 of a storage assembly 43 is connected to the driving mechanism 5, the driving roller 433 rotates under the drive of the driving mechanism 5, and the other transmission rollers 432 are driven to rotate synchronously through the linkage of the first pulley group 434. In order to ensure that the force is more uniform, the driving roller 433 is usually one of the transmission rollers 432 located near the middle.

[0031] like Figure 2 As shown, the feeding mechanism 7 of the embodiment of the present application includes feeding components located at both ends of the driving mechanism 5, that is, the storage device can load or unload materials from two directions, and the position of the feeding component is flush with the height of the driving mechanism 5, that is, the storage component 43 needs to be moved to this position for loading or unloading. The feeding component includes a feeding motor 71 and a feeding roller 72, and the feeding motor 71 drives the feeding roller 72 to rotate in the same direction as the transmission roller 432, thereby assisting the transmission roller 432 in loading or unloading.

[0032] like Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, the fixed frame 42 of the embodiment of the present application is provided with a plurality of fixed grooves 421 at fixed intervals perpendicular to the connection direction of the driving mechanism 5, and a plurality of storage components 43 are respectively placed on the plurality of fixed grooves 421. The storage component 43 is provided with snap-fit ​​buckles 435 at both ends of the plurality of first pulley groups 434, and the snap-fit ​​buckles 435 are used to snap-fit ​​with the fixed frame 42 so that the storage component 43 is fixed on the fixed frame 42. A plurality of pulleys 436 are provided on both sides of the storage component 43 in contact with the fixed groove 421, and the pulleys 436 are used to make the storage component 43 and the fixed groove 421 slide in contact. In the specific implementation process, when the storage component 43 is placed on the fixed frame 42, the storage component 43 is inserted along the corresponding fixed groove 421, and then the snap-fit ​​buckles 435 are snap-fitted on both sides of the fixed frame 42, so that the storage component 43 can be detachably mounted on the fixed frame 42. When a storage component 43 needs to be manually removed, the corresponding snap-fit ​​buckle 435 is released, and then the storage component 43 is pulled out from the fixed slot 421. The pulley 436 reduces the friction between the storage component 43 and the fixed slot 421, so that the storage component 43 can be smoothly inserted into or pulled out of the fixed slot 421.

[0033] like Figure 4 As shown, the driving mechanism 5 of the embodiment of the present application includes a driving component 51 and a moving component 52, wherein the driving component 51 is mounted on the moving component 52, and the moving component 52 is used to drive the driving component 51 to move toward or away from the storage mechanism 4. In the specific implementation process, when the storage mechanism 4 is raised or lowered, the driving component 51 is driven by the moving component 52 to move away from the storage mechanism 4 to avoid hindering the lifting. When the storage mechanism 4 is raised or lowered to the desired position, the driving component 51 is driven by the moving component 52 to move toward the storage mechanism 4 so that the driving component 51 can drive the corresponding storage component 43, thereby ensuring the stability of the operation of the temporary storage device.

[0034] like Figure 4 As shown, the driving assembly 51 of the embodiment of the present application includes a driving motor 512, and the output shaft of the driving motor 512 is connected to the driving shaft 431 of the storage assembly 43 through a magnetic coupling 511. The moving assembly 52 includes a cylinder 521, a slider 522 and a slide rail 523. The output shaft of the cylinder 521 is connected to the slider 522, and the driving motor 512 is installed on the slider 522. The slider 522 is slidably connected to the slide rail 523. In the specific implementation process, the cylinder 521, the slide rail 523 and the slider 522 are used to realize the movement of the driving mechanism 5 toward or away from the storage mechanism 4, and the driving motor 512 drives the storage assembly 43 to rotate. like Figure 5As shown, the lifting mechanism 6 of the embodiment of the present application includes a power assembly 61 and a transmission assembly 62, and the power assembly 61 is used to drive the transmission assembly 62 to move the lifting mechanism 6 in the vertical direction. The power assembly 61 includes a lifting motor 611, a first screw rod 612, a second pulley set 613 and a first lifting block 614. The output shaft of the lifting motor 611 is connected to the top of the first screw rod 612 through the second pulley set 613, and the first lifting block 614 is fixedly connected to the lifting platform 41 and is threadedly connected to the first screw rod 612. The transmission assembly 62 includes a third pulley set 621, a second screw rod 622 and a second lifting block. The bottom of the second screw rod 622 is connected to the bottom of the first screw rod 612 through the third pulley set 621, and the second lifting block is fixedly connected to the lifting platform 41 and is threadedly connected to the second screw rod 622. In the specific implementation process, the output shaft of the lifting motor 611 rotates, and the first screw rod 612 is driven to rotate through the second pulley group 613, and the rotation of the motor output shaft is converted into up and down movement through the threaded connection between the first screw rod 612 and the first lifting block 614. The first screw rod 612 and the second screw rod 622 are connected through the third belt group, so that the second screw rod 622 can rotate synchronously with the first screw rod 612, and the rotation is converted into up and down movement through the threaded connection between the second screw rod 622 and the second lifting block.

[0035] In a preferred embodiment, in order to further ensure the stability of the lifting and lowering of the storage mechanism 4, the transmission assembly 62 also includes four sliding rods 623 installed at the four corners of the storage mechanism 4, and the four corners of the storage mechanism 4 are slidably connected to the sliding rods 623, so that the storage mechanism 4 moves up and down along the sliding rods 623 during the lifting and lowering process of the storage mechanism 4.

[0036] The present application also provides a temporary storage device control method, which is applied to a temporary storage device. Figure 6 ,include: S1. When a storage component 43 needs to load or unload materials, the controller 3 controls the driving mechanism 5 to move away from the storage mechanism 4.

[0037] Specifically, the storage components 43 can be loaded or unloaded according to a preset order, such as first-in-first-out or first-in-last-out, or a certain storage component 43 can be selected for loading or unloading. When loading or unloading starts, the controller 3 controls the moving component 52 to drive the driving component 51 to move away from the storage mechanism 4.

[0038] S2. The controller 3 controls the lifting mechanism 6 to drive the storage mechanism 4 to move in the vertical direction until the storage component 43 is flush with the driving mechanism 5.

[0039] Specifically, the controller 3 controls the lifting motor 611 to rotate forward or reverse to make the storage mechanism 4 rise or fall. The lifting motor 611 adopts a servo motor, which can accurately control the lifting position of the storage mechanism 4 without the need to set up a position sensor. In the specific implementation process, the lifting direction and position of the lifting mechanism 6 can be controlled according to actual needs, thereby controlling the order of loading or unloading of the storage assembly 43.

[0040] S3. When the storage component 43 is aligned with the driving mechanism 5, the controller 3 controls the driving mechanism 5 to approach the storage component 43 and connect with the storage component 43 via the magnetic coupling 511.

[0041] Specifically, when the lifting mechanism 6 controls the storage mechanism 4 to rise and fall until the required storage component 43 is flush with the driving mechanism 5, the controller 3 controls the moving component 52 to drive the driving component 51 to move toward the direction close to the storage component 43, and connects the output shaft of the driving motor 512 and the driving shaft 431 of the storage component 43 through the magnetic coupling 511.

[0042] S4. The controller 3 controls the driving component 51 to drive the storage component 43 to load or unload materials.

[0043] Specifically, after the output shaft of the driving motor 512 is connected to the driving shaft 431 of the storage component 43, the driving motor 512 and the feeding motor 71 are controlled to rotate forward or reverse according to the required loading or unloading direction, so that the driving roller 433, the transmission roller 432, and the feeding roller 72 rotate forward or reverse, so that the PCB board processed in the previous process is sent into the storage component 43 through the transmission roller 432 and the feeding roller 72, or the PCB board stored in the storage component 43 is sent to the next process through the transmission roller 432 and the feeding roller 72.

[0044] Exemplarily, assuming that the current temporary storage device loads and unloads materials in a first-in-first-out order, the controller 3 first controls the lifting mechanism 6 to raise the storage mechanism 4 to the top or lower it to the bottom, starting from the storage component 43 at the bottom or top, and loading the materials in sequence from bottom to top or from top to bottom. After loading is completed, the storage mechanism 4 is usually at the bottom or top, and when unloading is required, the controller 3 controls the lifting mechanism 6 to rise to the top or lower it to the bottom, and then starts from the storage component 43 at the bottom or top, and unloading the materials in sequence from bottom to top or from top to bottom, thereby realizing first-in-first-out loading and unloading.

[0045] The implementation principle of the embodiment of the present application is: through the coordinated control of the lifting mechanism 6 and the driving mechanism 5, stable loading and unloading of the temporary storage device is achieved, and the required storage components 43 can be selected in any order for loading or unloading through magnetic connection, without manual adjustment, thereby improving the flexibility of the temporary storage device and the processing efficiency of the PCB board.

[0046] The embodiments of this specific implementation are all preferred embodiments of the present application, and are not intended to limit the protection scope of the present application. The same components are represented by the same figure marks. Therefore, any equivalent changes made based on the structure, shape, and principle of the present application should be included in the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A temporary storage device, characterized in that: The invention comprises a protective cover (1), a controller (3) installed outside the protective cover (1), a frame (2) installed inside the protective cover (1), and a storage mechanism (4), a driving mechanism (5) and a lifting mechanism (6) installed on the frame (2), wherein the driving mechanism (5) and the lifting mechanism (6) are connected to the controller (3) in a communication manner; The storage mechanism (4) comprises a lifting platform (41), a fixing frame (42) mounted on the lifting platform (41), and a plurality of storage components (43) placed on the fixing frame (42); the lifting mechanism (6) is connected to the lifting platform (41), and the lifting mechanism (6) is used to drive the storage mechanism (4) to move in a vertical direction; A drive shaft (431) is provided on one side of each storage assembly (43), and the drive shaft (431) is used to connect to the drive mechanism (5) through a magnetic coupling (511) when the position of the storage assembly (43) that needs to be loaded or unloaded is flush with the drive mechanism (5); The driving mechanism (5) is used to move away from the storage assembly (43) when the lifting mechanism (6) drives the storage mechanism (4) to move in the vertical direction, and when the position of the storage assembly (43) that needs to be loaded or unloaded is flush with the driving mechanism (5), move close to the storage assembly (43) and drive the storage assembly (43) to load or unload through the magnetic coupling (511).

2. A temporary storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The storage assembly (43) comprises a plurality of transmission rollers (432), one of the transmission rollers (432) being used as a driving roller (433), the driving shaft (431) being arranged on a side of the driving roller (433) close to the driving mechanism (5), the driving shaft (431) being connected to the driving mechanism (5) via a magnetic coupling (511), and the driving shaft (431) being used for driving the transmission roller (432) to rotate under the drive of the driving mechanism (5).

3. A temporary storage device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The storage assembly (43) is also provided with a plurality of first pulley groups (434), and the sides of two adjacent transmission rollers (432) away from the driving mechanism (5) are connected via the first pulley group (434), and the first pulley group (434) is used to drive all transmission rollers (432) to rotate.

4. A temporary storage device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The fixing frame (42) is provided with a plurality of fixing grooves (421) at fixed intervals perpendicular to the connection direction of the driving mechanism (5), and the plurality of storage components (43) are respectively placed on the plurality of fixing grooves (421).

5. A temporary storage device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The plurality of storage components (43) are provided with snap-fit ​​buckles (435) at both ends of the plurality of first pulley groups (434), and the snap-fit ​​buckles (435) are used to snap-fit ​​with the fixing frame (42) so that the storage components (43) are fixed on the fixing frame (42); A plurality of pulleys (436) are provided on both sides where the plurality of storage components (43) are in contact with the fixed groove (421), and the pulleys (436) are used to enable the storage components (43) to be in sliding contact with the fixed groove (421).

6. A temporary storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The driving mechanism (5) comprises a driving component (51) and a moving component (52); the driving component (51) is mounted on the moving component (52); and the moving component (52) is used to drive the driving component (51) to move in a direction approaching or away from the storage mechanism (4).

7. A temporary storage device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The driving assembly (51) comprises a driving motor (512), and an output shaft of the driving motor (512) is connected to a driving shaft (431) of the storage assembly (43) via a magnetic coupling (511); The moving assembly (52) comprises a cylinder (521), a slider (522) and a slide rail (523); the output shaft of the cylinder (521) is connected to the slider (522); the driving motor (512) is mounted on the slider (522); and the slider (522) is slidably connected to the slide rail (523).

8. A temporary storage device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: The lifting mechanism (6) comprises a power assembly (61) and a transmission assembly (62), wherein the power assembly (61) is used to drive the transmission assembly (62) to move the lifting mechanism (6) in a vertical direction; The power assembly (61) comprises a lifting motor (611), a first screw rod (612), a second pulley set (613) and a first lifting block (614); the output shaft of the lifting motor (611) is connected to the top of the first screw rod (612) via the second pulley set (613); the first lifting block (614) is fixedly connected to the lifting platform (41) and is threadedly connected to the first screw rod (612).

9. A temporary storage device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The transmission assembly (62) comprises a third pulley group (621), a second screw rod (622) and a second lifting block, the bottom of the second screw rod (622) is connected to the bottom of the first screw rod (612) via the third pulley group (621), and the second lifting block is fixedly connected to the lifting platform (41) and is threadedly connected to the second screw rod (622).

10. A temporary storage device control method, characterized in that: A temporary storage device as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 9, comprising: When a storage component (43) needs to load or unload materials, the controller (3) controls the driving mechanism (5) to move away from the storage mechanism (4); The controller (3) controls the lifting mechanism (6) to drive the storage mechanism (4) to move in a vertical direction until the storage assembly (43) is flush with the driving mechanism (5); When the storage component (43) is aligned with the drive mechanism (5), the controller (3) controls the drive mechanism (5) to approach the storage component (43) and connect to the storage component (43) via a magnetic coupling (511); The controller (3) controls the driving component (51) to drive the storage component (43) to load or unload materials.

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