Material conveying device, conveying method, PCB processing equipment and feeding and discharging method

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of circuit board processing, in particular to a conveying device, a conveying method, PCB processing equipment and a feeding and discharging method. The material conveying device comprises a material pushing mechanism, a material receiving mechanism and a material frame; the material pushing mechanism and the material receiving mechanism are both located on one side of the material frame, the material frame is provided with a plurality of storage parts arranged in the first direction, and the storage parts are used for containing PCBs; the material conveying device is provided with a material pushing position and a material receiving position, and the material pushing mechanism is used for pushing the PCBs in the storage parts located at the material pushing position out of the material frame; and the material receiving mechanism is used for receiving the other PCB located outside the material frame into the storage part located at the material receiving position. According to the invention, pushing and receiving links of the PCB can be executed synchronously, and the production efficiency is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention belongs to the technical field of circuit board processing, and in particular relates to a feeding device and a feeding method, PCB processing equipment and a loading and unloading method. Background Art

[0002] With the rapid development of industrial technology, the PCB (Printed Circuit Board) production industry has an increasing demand for production capacity. In the PCB production process, a key link is to move the PCB board to the next process in a timely and efficient manner after completing one process.

[0003] However, the existing handling method is mainly done manually. When a PCB board completes the current process, it needs to wait for the operator to move it to the next process. At the same time, the next PCB board to be processed also needs to wait for the previous board to be completed before loading. Obviously, the existing PCB loading and unloading links cannot be executed synchronously, and the production efficiency is low. Summary of the invention

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is: in view of the fact that in the prior art, the loading and unloading links of PCB cannot be executed synchronously, resulting in low production efficiency, a feeding device and a conveying method, PCB processing equipment and a loading and unloading method are provided.

[0005] In order to solve the above technical problems, on the one hand, an embodiment of the present invention provides a feeding device for conveying PCBs, wherein the feeding device includes a feeding mechanism, a receiving mechanism and a feeding frame; The material pushing mechanism and the material receiving mechanism are both located on one side of the material frame, and the material frame has a plurality of storage parts arranged along a first direction, and the storage parts are used to place the PCB; The feeding device has a material pushing position and a material receiving position, and the material pushing mechanism is used to push the PCB in the storage part located at the material pushing position out of the material frame; The material receiving mechanism is used to receive another PCB located outside the material frame into the storage portion located at the material receiving position.

[0006] Optionally, the feeding device further comprises a supporting mechanism and a lifting mechanism, the pushing mechanism and the receiving mechanism are arranged on the supporting mechanism at intervals along the first direction, and the lifting mechanism is installed on the supporting mechanism and connected to the material frame. The lifting mechanism is used to drive the material frame to reciprocate along the first direction, so that one of the storage parts moves to the material pushing position, and the other storage part moves to the material receiving position synchronously.

[0007] Optionally, the first driving mechanism is disposed on the supporting mechanism and connected to the pushing mechanism, and the first driving mechanism is used to drive the pushing mechanism to reciprocate along the first direction; And / or, the feeding device includes a second driving mechanism, the second driving mechanism is arranged on the supporting mechanism and connected to the material receiving mechanism, and the second driving mechanism is used to drive the material receiving mechanism to reciprocate along the first direction.

[0008] Optionally, the material frame comprises a frame, a plurality of guide members and a plurality of carrying plates, the frame has a plurality of the storage portions, and at least some of the storage portions are provided with the carrying plates and the guide members; The carrying plate is used to carry at least a part of the PCB, the PCB has a pin, and the guide member is provided with a limiting groove, and the pin can move along the limiting groove.

[0009] Optionally, the plurality of storage portions include a plurality of first storage portions and a plurality of second storage portions, and the plurality of first storage portions are located on the same side of the plurality of second storage portions along the first direction; The first storage portion is provided with the carrying plate and the guide member; The carrying plate is provided in the second storage portion; The lifting mechanism can drive the first storage part to the material pushing position and the material receiving position, and the lifting mechanism can also drive the second storage part to the material receiving position, and when one of the second storage parts moves to the material receiving position, one of the first storage parts moves to the material pushing position synchronously.

[0010] Optionally, the material frame further includes a blocking member, the PCB has an unfinished processing state and a completed processing state, the material pushing mechanism can push the PCB in the unfinished processing state out of the first storage portion, and the material receiving mechanism can store the PCB in the completed processing state in the first storage portion and the second storage portion; When the pushing mechanism pushes the PCB, the pin can move along the limiting groove; The blocking member is arranged at the second storage portion. When the material receiving mechanism receives the PCB, the blocking member can block the pin on the PCB in the unfinished processing state, so that the PCB in the unfinished processing state cannot enter the second storage portion.

[0011] Optionally, the material frame further comprises an adjusting member, which is arranged on the frame and connected to the guide member; The adjusting member can drive all the guiding members to move synchronously along the second direction; Alternatively, the adjusting member can drive the guiding member to move independently along the second direction; wherein the first direction is perpendicular to the second direction.

[0012] Optionally, the pushing mechanism includes a first beam, a first mounting frame and a pushing assembly, the first beam is arranged on the supporting mechanism, the first mounting frame is slidably connected to the first beam along a third direction, the pushing assembly is connected to the first mounting frame, and the pushing assembly is used to push the PCB in the storage portion located at the pushing position out of the material frame; wherein the first direction is perpendicular to the third direction.

[0013] Optionally, the pushing assembly is rotatably connected to the first mounting frame, the pushing assembly has a first pushing position and a second pushing position, and the pushing assembly can reciprocate between the first pushing position and the second pushing position; The pusher assembly further comprises a first pusher portion and a second pusher portion, one end of the first pusher portion is rotatably connected to the first mounting frame, and the other end is connected to the second pusher portion; When the pushing assembly is at the first pushing position, the first pushing portion can push the PCB along the third direction; when the pushing assembly is at the second pushing position, the second pushing portion can push the PCB along the third direction.

[0014] Optionally, the material receiving mechanism includes a second crossbeam, a second mounting frame and a material receiving assembly, the second crossbeam is arranged on the supporting mechanism, the second mounting frame is slidably connected to the second crossbeam along a third direction, the material receiving assembly is connected to the second mounting frame, and the material receiving assembly is used to store the PCB outside the material frame into the storage part located at the material receiving position; wherein, the first direction is perpendicular to the third direction.

[0015] Optionally, the material receiving assembly includes a clamping plate and a positioning seat, the clamping plate is movably connected to the second mounting frame, the positioning seat is arranged on the second mounting frame, the top of the positioning seat has a bearing surface, the bearing surface is used to bear at least a part of the PCB, the PCB has a pin, and the positioning seat is provided with an open slot, and the pin can extend into the open slot; The open groove has a first groove wall spaced apart from the clamping plate along a third direction; The clamping plate can move along the third direction to push the PCB to move, so that one end of the PCB can abut against the clamping plate, and the first groove wall can abut against the pin.

[0016] Optionally, the material receiving assembly also includes a clamping drive component, which is arranged on the positioning seat, the clamping drive component is connected to the clamping plate, the clamping drive component is extended along the second direction, and the clamping drive component can drive the clamping plate to move along the third direction, and the first direction, the second direction and the third direction are perpendicular to each other.

[0017] According to the feeding device provided by the embodiment of the present invention, in the initial state, a plurality of storage parts are arranged inside the material frame along the first direction, each storage part is used to place a PCB, and at this time, the pushing mechanism and the receiving mechanism are both in a standby state. When the PCB conveying task needs to be performed, one storage part just moves to the pushing position opposite to the pushing mechanism, and the other storage part moves synchronously to the receiving position opposite to the receiving mechanism. When the storage part reaches the pushing position, the pushing mechanism starts, and it pushes the PCB located in the storage part to the material discharging frame along a predetermined direction (usually perpendicular to the first direction), and this step realizes the unloading operation of the PCB. At the same time, at the receiving position, the receiving mechanism is ready to receive a new PCB, and when the corresponding storage part reaches the receiving position, the receiving mechanism quickly stores a new PCB (usually obtained from other processes or external supply sources) in the storage part, and this step completes the loading operation of the PCB. The lifting mechanism continues to drive the material frame to reciprocate, and the pushing mechanism and the receiving mechanism synchronously perform the loading and unloading operations according to the position of the material frame, so that the entire feeding device forms an efficient and continuous PCB conveying process. Since the material pushing and receiving can be performed simultaneously, that is, while the material pushing mechanism pushes the PCB to the outfeed frame, the material receiving mechanism receives the new PCB into the infeed frame, time can be saved and the efficiency of the entire production line can be improved. Automated material pushing and receiving reduces the need for manual operation, reduces labor intensity, and also reduces the possibility of human error. At the same time, since the feeding device can efficiently transport PCBs, the layout of the production line can be arranged more flexibly.

[0018] On the other hand, an embodiment of the present invention provides a PCB conveying method, which is applied to the above-mentioned feeding device, wherein the storage portion of a part of the material frame is provided with the PCB, and the storage portion of the remaining part is not provided with the PCB, and the PCB conveying method comprises the following steps: Driving the material frame to move, so as to move one of the storage parts with the PCB placed thereon to the material pushing position, and to move another of the storage parts without the PCB placed thereon to the material receiving position; The pushing mechanism is driven to push the PCB in the storage portion at the pushing position out of the material frame, and the receiving mechanism is synchronously driven to receive another PCB located outside the material frame into the storage portion at the receiving position.

[0019] Optionally, the pushing mechanism comprises a pushing assembly, the pushing assembly having a first pushing part and a second pushing part, one end of the first pushing part is rotatably connected to the supporting mechanism, and the other end is connected to the second pushing part; The step of driving the pushing mechanism to push the PCB in the storage portion located at the pushing position out of the material frame specifically includes: Driving the pushing assembly to move until the first pushing portion is opposite to the PCB; Driving the first pushing portion to abut against the PCB and push the PCB a certain distance; driving the first pushing portion to move in a direction away from the PCB; Driving the pusher assembly to rotate until the second pusher portion is opposite to the PCB; The second pushing portion is driven to abut against the PCB and push the PCB out of the material frame.

[0020] On the other hand, an embodiment of the present invention provides a PCB processing device, including a mainframe, a loading and unloading device and the above-mentioned feeding device, wherein the loading and unloading device is located on one side of the mainframe, and the loading and unloading device is used to exchange the PCB with the mainframe; The feeding device can move to the side of the loading and unloading device away from the main machine, and the loading and unloading device is provided with a loading position and a unloading position, the loading position and the unloading position are arranged at intervals along the first direction, the loading position is opposite to the pushing position, and the unloading position is opposite to the receiving position.

[0021] Optionally, the loading and unloading device is provided with a plurality of exchange stations along the second direction, each of the exchange stations is provided with the loading position and the unloading position, and the feeding device can move along the second direction so that the pushing position can be opposite to each of the loading positions, and the receiving position can be opposite to each of the unloading positions.

[0022] On the other hand, an embodiment of the present invention provides a loading and unloading method of a PCB processing device, which is applied to the PCB processing device as described above, and includes the following steps: Drive the feeding device to move to one side of the loading and unloading device; After the PCB processing is completed, the loading and unloading device is driven to recover the PCB located in the host; Drive the feeding device to recover the PCB in the loading and unloading device, and synchronously drive the feeding device to deliver the PCB to the loading and unloading device; After the conveying is completed, the conveying device is evacuated.

[0023] Optionally, the loading and unloading device includes a loading and unloading mechanism, and the loading and unloading mechanism includes a loading and unloading component and a pushing component; The step of driving the loading and unloading device to recover the PCB located in the host specifically includes: Drive the unloading assembly to move into the host, and recycle the PCB into the loading and unloading device; The pushing assembly is driven to move the PCB from one end of the loading and unloading device to the other end along the third direction. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a feeding device provided by an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of a feeding device provided by an embodiment of the present invention with some structures removed; Figure 3 It is a structural schematic diagram of a pushing mechanism of a pushing assembly in a feeding device provided by an embodiment of the present invention when the pushing assembly is in the first pushing position; Figure 4 It is a structural schematic diagram of a pushing mechanism of a pushing assembly in a feeding device provided by an embodiment of the present invention when the pushing assembly is in a second pushing position; Figure 5 It is a structural schematic diagram of a material receiving mechanism of a material feeding device provided in one embodiment of the present invention; Figure 6 is a three-dimensional diagram of a material frame of a material feeding device provided in one embodiment of the present invention; Figure 7 It is a right side view of a material frame of a material feeding device provided by one embodiment of the present invention; Figure 8 is a top view of a material frame of a material feeding device provided in one embodiment of the present invention; Fig. 9 It is a structural schematic diagram of a PCB processing device provided by an embodiment of the present invention; Fig.10 is a flow chart of a PCB conveying method provided by an embodiment of the present invention; Fig.11 It is a flow chart of a method for loading and unloading PCB processing equipment provided by one embodiment of the present invention.

[0025] The reference numerals in the specification are as follows: 1. Supporting mechanism; 2. Lifting mechanism; 3. Pushing mechanism; 4. Receiving mechanism; 5. Material frame; 6. First driving mechanism; 7. Second driving mechanism; 8. Loading and unloading device; 11. AGV; 12. Supporting frame; 21. Lifting module; 22. Lifting platform; 31. First crossbeam; 311. First pushing substrate; 312. Second pushing substrate; 32. First mounting frame; 33. Pushing assembly; 34. Second pushing connecting strip; 35. Third pushing connecting strip; 331. First pushing part; 33 2. Second material pushing part; 333. Rotating driving member; 41. Second cross beam; 42. Second mounting frame; 43. Material collecting assembly; 431. Clamping plate; 432. Positioning seat; 433. Opening groove; 4331. First groove wall; 434. Clamping driving member; 51. Frame; 52. Guide member; 53. Loading plate; 54. Storage part; 541. First storage part; 542. Second storage part; 55. Limiting groove; 56. Adjusting member; 57. Blocking member; 81. Upper material position; 82. Lower material position. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] In order to make the technical problems, technical solutions and beneficial effects solved by the present invention more clearly understood, the present invention is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0027] like Figures 1 to 8 As shown, an embodiment of the present invention provides a feeding device for conveying PCBs, the feeding device comprising a feeding mechanism 3, a feeding mechanism 4 and a feeding frame 5; The material pushing mechanism 3 and the material receiving mechanism 4 are both located on one side of the material frame. The material frame 5 has a plurality of storage portions 54 arranged along a first direction. The storage portions 54 are used to place PCBs. The feeding device has a material pushing position and a material receiving position, and the material pushing mechanism 3 is used to push the PCB in the storage part 54 located at the material pushing position to the material discharging frame 5; The receiving mechanism 4 is used to store another PCB located outside the material frame 5 into the storage part 54 located at the receiving position. In this embodiment, the first direction is the Z direction. Since the pushing and collecting can be performed simultaneously, that is, while the pushing mechanism 3 pushes the PCB out of the material frame 5, the collecting mechanism 4 stores the new PCB in the feed frame 5, the waiting time can be reduced and the overall efficiency of the production line can be improved. Automated pushing and collecting reduces the need for manual operation and reduces labor intensity, while also reducing the possibility of human error and improving production safety. The multiple storage parts 54 of the material frame 5 are arranged along the first direction, effectively utilizing space and increasing storage capacity, so that more PCBs can be processed at the same time. The device can be easily integrated into the existing production line and can be expanded according to the expansion of production scale, increasing the scalability of the production line.

[0028] In one embodiment, the feeding device further comprises a supporting mechanism 1 and a lifting mechanism 2, the pushing mechanism 3 and the receiving mechanism 4 are arranged at intervals on the supporting mechanism 1 along the first direction, the lifting mechanism 2 is installed on the supporting mechanism 1 and connected to the material frame 5, and the lifting mechanism 2 is used to drive the material frame 5 to move back and forth along the first direction, so that one of the storage parts 54 moves to the pushing position, and the other storage part 51 moves to the receiving position synchronously. In this embodiment, by introducing the supporting mechanism 1, the lifting mechanism 2, and the coordinated work of the pushing mechanism 3 and the receiving mechanism 4, the entire feeding process can be highly automated. This greatly reduces the steps of manual operation, improves production efficiency, and reduces the error rate caused by human factors. The lifting mechanism 2 can drive the material frame 5 to move back and forth along the first direction, so that different storage parts 54 of the material frame 5 can move to the pushing position and the receiving position in sequence. This design not only saves space, but also makes the entire feeding process more compact and efficient.

[0029] In one embodiment, the first driving mechanism 6 is disposed on the supporting mechanism 1 and connected to the pushing mechanism 3, and the first driving mechanism 6 is used to drive the pushing mechanism 3 to reciprocate along the first direction; And / or, the feeding device includes a second driving mechanism 7, the second driving mechanism 7 is arranged on the supporting mechanism 1 and connected to the material receiving mechanism 4, and the second driving mechanism 7 is used to drive the material receiving mechanism 4 to reciprocate along the first direction. In this embodiment, the feeding device can selectively use the first driving mechanism 6 and / or the second driving mechanism 7 according to actual needs to adapt to different production needs and environments. It allows the pushing position and the receiving position to be flexibly adjusted according to the specific positions of the external loading position 81 and the unloading position 82. This flexibility ensures that the feeding device can be seamlessly connected with different production line layouts or external equipment, thereby improving the overall compatibility and adaptability. The feeding device realizes the reciprocating movement of the pushing mechanism 3 and the material receiving mechanism 4 through the first driving mechanism 6 and the second driving mechanism 7, which can quickly respond to production needs and reduce the stagnation time of materials during the transportation process, thereby improving the overall production efficiency.

[0030] In one embodiment, the first driving mechanism 6 includes a first transmission member, a first mounting seat and a first transmission rod, the first transmission member is arranged on the supporting mechanism, the first mounting seat is connected to the pushing mechanism 3, the first transmission rod is connected to the output end of the first transmission member, the first mounting seat is provided with a first threaded hole extending along the first direction, the first transmission rod is threadedly connected to the first threaded hole, and the first transmission member drives the pushing mechanism 3 to move along the first direction through the first mounting seat; The second driving mechanism 7 includes a second transmission member, a second mounting seat and a second transmission rod. The second transmission member is arranged on the supporting mechanism. The second transmission rod is connected to the output end of the second transmission member. The second mounting seat is connected to the receiving mechanism 4. The second mounting seat is provided with a second threaded hole extending along the first direction. The second transmission rod is threadedly connected to the second threaded hole. The second transmission member drives the receiving mechanism 4 to move along the first direction through the second mounting seat. In this embodiment, the first driving mechanism 6 and the second driving mechanism 7 precisely control the reciprocating movement of the pushing mechanism 3 and the receiving mechanism 4 along the first direction by means of threaded connection. This design can provide precise movement control to ensure accurate pushing and receiving of PCBs.

[0031] In one embodiment, the material frame 5 includes a frame 51, a plurality of guide members 52 and a plurality of carrier plates 53. The frame 51 has a plurality of storage portions 54. At least a portion of the storage portions 54 is provided with the carrier plates 53 and the guide members 52. The carrier plate 53 is used to carry at least a part of the PCB, the PCB has a pin, and the guide member 52 is provided with a limit groove 55, and the pin can move along the limit groove 55. In this embodiment, the precise positioning of the pin and the use of the limit groove 55 reduce the time for adjustment and alignment, so that the pin can move along the limit groove 55, provide precise positioning and stable guidance, ensure the stability and accuracy of the PCB during the pushing process, and improve the production efficiency. In particular, in an automated production line, this precise mechanical matching can significantly reduce the waiting and adjustment time in production.

[0032] In one embodiment, the plurality of storage portions 54 include a plurality of first storage portions 541 and a plurality of second storage portions 542 , and the plurality of first storage portions 541 are located on the same side of the plurality of second storage portions 542 along the first direction; The first storage portion 541 is provided with a carrying plate 53 and a guide member 52; A carrying plate 53 is disposed in the second storage portion 542; The lifting mechanism 2 can drive the first storage part 541 to the material pushing position and the material receiving position, and the lifting mechanism 2 can also drive the second storage part 542 to the material receiving position, and when a second storage part 542 moves to the material receiving position, a first storage part 541 moves to the material pushing position synchronously. In this embodiment, since when a second storage part 542 moves to the material receiving position, a first storage part 541 moves to the material pushing position synchronously, the waste of operation time is avoided, making the entire production process more compact and efficient, realizing the synchronization of material pushing and material receiving, reducing waiting time, and improving operation efficiency. The first storage part 541 and the second storage part 542 are respectively located on the same side along the first direction, optimizing the spatial layout, so that the material frame 5 can store more PCBs more compactly, and improving space utilization.

[0033] In one embodiment, the material frame 5 further includes a blocking member 57, the PCB has an unfinished processing state and a completed processing state, the first storage portion 541 can store the PCB in the unfinished processing state and the PCB in the completed processing state, and the second storage portion 542 can store the PCB in the completed processing state; The material pushing mechanism 3 can push the PCB in an unfinished processing state out of the first storage portion 541, and the material receiving mechanism 4 can store the PCB in a completed processing state in the first storage portion 541 and the second storage portion 542; When the pushing mechanism 3 pushes the PCB, the pin can move along the limiting groove 55; The blocking member 57 is arranged in the second storage part 542. When the receiving mechanism 4 receives the PCB, the blocking member 57 can block the pins on the PCB in the unfinished processing state, so that the PCB in the unfinished processing state cannot enter the second storage part 542. In this embodiment, one end of the pin on the PCB in the unfinished processing state is located inside the PCB, and the other end protrudes from the upper side of the PCB. One end of the pin on the PCB in the finished processing state is located inside the PCB, and the other end protrudes from the lower side of the PCB. By distinguishing the functions of the first storage part 541 and the second storage part 542, the unfinished processing PCB and the finished processing PCB are stored separately, which helps to maintain the orderliness of the production process and reduce confusion and errors in production. The setting of the blocking member 57 can effectively block the PCB in the unfinished processing state from entering the second storage part 542, ensuring that only the PCB in the finished processing state is received in the second storage part 542, thereby avoiding the confusion between the unprocessed and processed PCBs and improving the accuracy of material management. The material frame 5 and the lifting structure are also provided with a positioning structure to facilitate the connection between the material frame 5 and the lifting assembly. The positioning structure can be a pin and a pin hole.

[0034] In one embodiment, the material frame 5 further includes an adjusting member 56, which is disposed on the frame 51 and connected to the guide member 52; The adjusting member 56 can drive all the guide members 52 to move synchronously along the second direction; Alternatively, the adjusting member 56 can drive the guide member 52 to move independently along the second direction; wherein the first direction is perpendicular to the second direction. In this embodiment, the first direction is the Z direction, and the second direction is the Y direction. The setting of the adjusting member 56 enables the guide member 52 to move synchronously or independently along the second direction (Y direction), providing higher adjustment flexibility. This design can adjust the position of the guide member 52 according to actual needs to adapt to PCBs of different sizes, or PCBs of the same size with different pin positions. The design of the adjusting member 56 allows the operator to easily adjust the position of the guide member 52, simplifies the operation process, and reduces the difficulty of operation. When the adjusting member 56 drives all the guide members 52 to move synchronously along the second direction, fast and consistent position adjustment can be achieved, which improves the adjustment efficiency and the response speed of the production line.

[0035] In one embodiment, the adjusting member 56 includes a driving member, a connecting seat and a rotating rod. The driving member is arranged on the frame 51, and the connecting seat is arranged on the guide member 52. The connecting seat is provided with a third threaded hole extending along the second direction. The rotating rod is connected to the output end of the driving member, and the rotating rod is threadedly connected to the third threaded hole. The driving member drives the rotating rod to rotate and drives the guide member 52 to move along the second direction. In this embodiment, the design of the adjusting member 56 allows precise control of the movement of the guide member 52 along the second direction (Y direction), whether it is synchronous or independent movement, it can ensure that the guide member 52 is adjusted to a suitable position as needed. By adjusting each guide member 52, the device can adapt to more variable production needs, especially when processing PCBs of different specifications, it can be quickly adjusted to adapt to different sizes and shapes.

[0036] In one embodiment, a plurality of connecting seats and rotating rods are provided, each guide member 52 is connected to a connecting seat, each connecting seat is threadedly connected to a rotating rod through a corresponding third threaded hole, and all rotating rods are connected to the driving member. In this embodiment, this ensures the consistency of operation, reduces the difference caused by improper operation, and improves the accuracy and reliability of the operation. At the same time, the synchronous movement design reduces the need to manually adjust the guide members 52 one by one, reduces labor intensity, and improves work efficiency.

[0037] In one embodiment, the driving member includes a power unit, a driving wheel, a connecting bar and a plurality of driven wheels, wherein the driving wheel and the plurality of driven wheels are arranged on a frame 51, wherein one rotating rod is connected to the driving wheel, and each of the remaining rotating rods is connected to a driven wheel, and the connecting bar is arranged around the outer circumference of the driving wheel and each driven wheel, and the connecting bar is connected end to end; The power unit is connected to the driving wheel and is used to drive the driving wheel to rotate. In this embodiment, the power unit can be a motor or a driving handle. Through the connection between the driving wheel and the rotating rod, and the connection between the connecting bar and each driven wheel, the synchronous movement of all driven wheels can be achieved, realizing efficient power transmission, which is particularly important for application scenarios that require precise synchronous operation.

[0038] In one embodiment, the guide member 52 includes a first rib and a second rib, which are arranged at intervals on the frame 51, and a limiting groove 55 is formed between the first rib and the second rib. In this embodiment, the guide member 52 is configured to be formed by two ribs, so that the guide member 52 has strong adaptability and can be adjusted and optimized according to different production requirements and object sizes. By changing parameters such as the shape, size and spacing of the ribs, the limiting and movement control of objects of different shapes and sizes can be achieved, thereby increasing the flexibility of the production process.

[0039] In one embodiment, the storage portion 54 is provided with an opening at one end of the frame 51 along the second direction, and one end of the carrier plate 53 extends out of the opening; wherein the first direction is perpendicular to the second direction. In this embodiment, due to the opening and extension design, the material frame 5 can flexibly adapt to PCBs of different sizes, especially PCBs with larger widths, without the need to design and manufacture different material frames 5 for each size of PCB, thereby reducing costs and improving the versatility of storage solutions.

[0040] In one embodiment, the limiting groove 55 extends along the third direction; wherein the first direction is perpendicular to the third direction. In this embodiment, the third direction is the X direction, and the limiting groove 55 has a guiding function under the action of the guide member 52 for the PCB placed on the carrier plate 53, and under the push of the pushing mechanism 3, the PCB can move along the third direction, so that the PCB can be quickly and accurately moved to the desired position.

[0041] In one embodiment, the push mechanism 3 includes a first beam 31, a first mounting frame 32 and a push assembly 33, wherein the first beam 31 is arranged on the supporting mechanism, the first mounting frame 32 is slidably connected to the first beam 31 along the third direction, the push assembly 33 is connected to the first mounting frame 32, and the push assembly 33 is used to push the PCB in the storage portion 54 located at the push position to the discharge frame 5; wherein the first direction is perpendicular to the third direction. In this embodiment, the third direction is the X direction, and the push mechanism 3 can realize effective push operation in a limited space through the design of the first beam 31, the first mounting frame 32 and the push assembly 33. The first mounting frame 32 is slidably connected to the first beam 31 along the third direction (X direction), so that the push assembly 33 can flexibly move along the X direction to meet the push requirements of different positions, thereby improving the accuracy of the push position.

[0042] In one embodiment, the pushing assembly 33 is rotatably connected to the first mounting frame 32, and the pushing assembly 33 has a first pushing position and a second pushing position, and the pushing assembly 33 can reciprocate between the first pushing position and the second pushing position; The pusher assembly 33 further comprises a first pusher portion 331 and a second pusher portion 332 . One end of the first pusher portion 331 is rotatably connected to the first mounting frame 32 , and the other end is connected to the second pusher portion 332 . When the push assembly 33 is in the first pushing position, the first push portion 331 can push the PCB along the third direction; when the push assembly 33 is in the second pushing position, the second push portion 332 can push the PCB along the third direction. In one embodiment, the pushing mechanism 3 further includes a rotating driving member 333, which is disposed on the first mounting frame 32, and one end of the rotating driving member 333 is connected to one end of the first pushing portion 331 away from the second pushing portion 332; The rotary drive member 333 is used to drive the push assembly 33 to rotate back and forth between the first push position and the second push position. In this embodiment, the push action of the two-stage push mode is realized by the alternating operation of the first push part 331 and the second push part 332. This push mechanism 3 occupies a smaller space and can work in a smaller space, thereby improving the space utilization rate of the equipment, which is particularly important for a production environment with limited space. This can not only improve production efficiency, but also make the structure of the entire mechanism more compact. The compact structure not only reduces the footprint of the equipment, but also improves the stability and durability of the equipment.

[0043] In one embodiment, the rotary drive member 333 includes a cylinder, a gear and a rack. The cylinder is disposed on the first mounting frame 32, the gear is connected to one end of the first material pushing portion 331, and the rack is disposed at one end of the cylinder, and the gear and the rack are meshed. In this embodiment, by using a driving assembly composed of a cylinder, a gear and a rack, not only is the structure simple and the cost low, but also accurate and reliable material pushing action can be provided, thereby improving production efficiency and equipment reliability.

[0044] In one embodiment, the first crossbeam 31 includes a first push substrate 311 and a second push substrate 312, the second push substrate 312 is arranged on a supporting mechanism, the first mounting frame 32 is slidably connected to the first push substrate 311 along a third direction, and the first push substrate 311 is slidably connected to the second push substrate 312 along a third direction. In this embodiment, the first push substrate 311 provides a stable support for the first mounting frame 32, so that the first mounting frame 32 and the push assembly 33 thereon can remain stable during the sliding process, and are not prone to shaking or tilting, which helps to improve the accuracy and stability of pushing, and ensures that the PCB can be pushed to the target position smoothly and accurately. Through the two-layer sliding structure, the moving range of the push mechanism 3 can be increased, so that the push mechanism 3 can cover a larger operating area.

[0045] In one embodiment, the pushing mechanism 3 further includes a pushing power piece, which is disposed on the second pushing substrate 312 and connected to the first pushing substrate 311. The first pushing power piece is used to drive the first pushing substrate 311 to slide along the third direction relative to the second pushing substrate 312. In this embodiment, the design of the pushing power piece makes the movement of the first pushing substrate 311 more stable.

[0046] In one embodiment, the pushing power part includes a pushing motor, a pushing driving wheel, a pushing driven wheel, a first pushing connecting strip and a pushing fixed seat. The pushing driven wheel, the pushing motor and the pushing driven wheel are arranged on the second pushing substrate 312. The pushing driving wheel is arranged at the output end of the pushing motor. The first pushing connecting strip is wound around the pushing driving wheel and the pushing driven wheel, and the first pushing connecting strip is connected end to end. The pushing fixed seat is installed on the first pushing connecting strip and the pushing fixed seat is connected to the first pushing substrate 311. The pushing motor drives the first pushing substrate 311 to move along the third direction through the pushing connecting strip. In this embodiment, the first pushing connecting strip can be a belt or a chain, which can realize the stable movement of the first pushing substrate 311 along the third direction.

[0047] In one embodiment, the pusher power member further includes a second pusher connecting strip 34, a third pusher connecting strip 35, a first pusher idler wheel and a second pusher idler wheel. The first pusher idler wheel and the second pusher idler wheel are respectively mounted on opposite ends of the first pusher substrate 311 along the third direction. The second pusher connecting strip 34 is wound around the first pusher idler wheel, and the two ends of the second pusher connecting strip 34 are respectively connected to the second pusher substrate 312 and the first mounting frame 32; the third pusher connecting strip 35 is wound around the second pusher idler wheel, and the two ends of the third pusher connecting strip 35 are respectively connected to the second pusher substrate 312 and the first mounting frame 32; When the first push material substrate 311 moves along the third direction, the first mounting frame 32 can be driven to move along the third direction through the second push material connecting strip 34 or the third push material connecting strip 35, and then the PCB can be driven to move along the third direction through the push material assembly 33. In this embodiment, by accurately designing the position and size of the connecting strip and the idle wheel, accurate control of the movement of the first push material substrate 311 along the third direction can be achieved. By adding the second push material connecting strip 34 and the third push material connecting strip 35 as well as the first push material idle wheel and the second push material idle wheel, the stability of the system during the movement is enhanced. This design can reduce the risk of system failure caused by the failure of a single connecting strip or an idle wheel, and improve the reliability of the entire system.

[0048] In one embodiment, the material receiving mechanism 4 includes a second beam 41, a second mounting frame 42 and a material receiving assembly 43, the second beam 41 is arranged on the supporting mechanism, the second mounting frame 42 is slidably connected to the second beam 41 along the third direction, the material receiving assembly 43 is connected to the second mounting frame 42, and the material receiving assembly 43 is used to store the PCB outside the material frame 5 into the storage portion 54 located at the material receiving position; wherein, the first direction is perpendicular to the third direction. In this embodiment, the third direction is the X direction, and the material pushing mechanism 3 can realize effective material receiving operation in a limited space through the design of the second beam 41, the second mounting frame 42 and the material receiving assembly 43. The second mounting frame 42 is slidably connected to the second beam 41 along the third direction (X direction), so that the material receiving assembly 43 can flexibly move along the X direction to meet the material receiving needs of different positions, thereby improving the accuracy of the pushing position.

[0049] In one embodiment, the receiving assembly 43 includes a clamping plate 431 and a positioning seat 432. The clamping plate 431 is movably connected to the second mounting frame 42. The positioning seat 432 is disposed on the second mounting frame 42. The top of the positioning seat 432 has a bearing surface, and the bearing surface is used to bear at least a portion of the PCB. The PCB has a pin. The positioning seat 432 is provided with an opening slot 433, and the pin can be inserted into the opening slot 433. The opening groove 433 has a first groove wall 4331 spaced apart from the clamping plate 431 along the third direction; The clamping plate 431 can move along the third direction to push the PCB to move, so that one end of the PCB can abut against the clamping plate 431, and the first groove wall 4331 can abut against the pin. In this embodiment, the clamping plate 431 moves along the third direction, directly abuts against the PCB and pushes it until the pin abuts against the first groove wall 4331 of the opening groove 433. This process is fast and accurate, and improves production efficiency. The design of the clamping plate 431 allows it to abut against the side of the PCB with moderate force, and the first groove wall 4331 abuts against the pin on the PCB, reducing the risk of damaging the PCB during the clamping process.

[0050] In one embodiment, the receiving assembly 43 further includes a clamping drive member 434, which is disposed on the positioning seat 432, and is connected to the clamping plate 431, and the clamping drive member 434 is extended along the second direction, and the clamping drive member 434 can drive the clamping plate 431 to move along the third direction, and the first direction, the second direction and the third direction are perpendicular to each other. In this embodiment, the receiving assembly 43 realizes the function of automatically clamping and moving the PCB through the setting of the clamping drive member 434, which greatly improves the automation degree of the production process, reduces manual operation, and improves production efficiency. Through the design of the clamping drive member 434, it can adapt to PCBs of different specifications, provides good compatibility and adaptability, and enables the receiving assembly 43 to be widely used in the receiving operation of various PCBs.

[0051] In one embodiment, the material receiving assembly 43 further includes a conversion member, and the clamping drive member 434 can provide a driving force along the second direction. One end of the conversion member is connected to the output end of the clamping drive member 434, and the other end is connected to the clamping plate 431. The clamping drive member 434 drives the clamping plate 431 to move along the third direction through the conversion member. In this embodiment, the design of the conversion member allows the clamping drive member 434 to move along the second direction while the clamping plate 431 can move in different directions. The moving direction of the clamping drive member 434 can be easily converted to a desired direction to meet specific operation requirements. Since the moving directions of the clamping drive member 434 and the clamping plate 431 are perpendicular to each other, more complex operations can be achieved in a limited space, which helps save space and improve the compactness of the device.

[0052] In one embodiment, the conversion member includes a first slider, a second slider and a guide member, the first slider is connected to the clamping drive member 434, the second slider is connected to the clamping plate 431, and the second slider is provided with a guide groove; The guide is connected to the first slider, and the guide is slidably connected to the guide groove. The clamping driver 434 can drive the guide to move in the second direction through the first slider, and the guide drives the second slider and the clamping plate 431 to move in the third direction through the guide groove. In this embodiment, the conversion member realizes precise movement control through the design of the first slider, the second slider and the guide. The clamping driver 434 can drive the guide to move in the second direction (Y direction) through the first slider, and the guide drives the second slider and the clamping plate 431 to move in the third direction (X direction) through the guide groove. This design ensures the accuracy and repeatability of the movement. The first slider is connected to the clamping driver 434, and the second slider is connected to the clamping plate 431. This design provides flexibility in operation, and the position of the clamping plate 431 can be adjusted according to actual needs to adapt to PCBs of different sizes.

[0053] In one embodiment, the second crossbeam 41 includes a first receiving substrate and a second receiving substrate, the second receiving substrate is arranged on a supporting mechanism, the second mounting frame 42 is slidably connected to the first receiving substrate along a third direction, and the first receiving substrate is slidably connected to the second receiving substrate along the third direction. In this embodiment, the first receiving substrate provides a stable support for the second mounting frame 42, so that the second mounting frame 42 and the receiving assembly 43 thereon can remain stable during the sliding process, and are not prone to shaking or tilting, which helps to improve the accuracy and stability of the receiving material, and ensures that the PCB can be pushed to the target position smoothly and accurately. Through the two-layer sliding structure, the moving range of the receiving mechanism 4 can be increased, so that the receiving mechanism 4 can cover a larger operating area.

[0054] In one embodiment, the material receiving mechanism 4 further includes a material receiving power member, which is disposed on the second material receiving substrate and connected to the first material receiving substrate, and the first material receiving power member is used to drive the first material receiving substrate to slide relative to the second material receiving substrate along the third direction. In this embodiment, the design of the material receiving power member makes the movement of the first material receiving substrate more stable.

[0055] In one embodiment, the receiving power part includes a receiving motor, a receiving driving wheel, a receiving driven wheel, a first receiving connection bar and a receiving fixed seat, the receiving driven wheel, the receiving motor and the receiving driven wheel are arranged on the second receiving substrate, the receiving driving wheel is arranged at the output end of the receiving motor, the first receiving connection bar is wound around the receiving driving wheel and the receiving driven wheel, and the first receiving connection bar is connected end to end, the receiving fixed seat is installed on the first receiving connection bar and the receiving fixed seat is connected to the first receiving substrate, and the receiving motor drives the first receiving substrate to move along the third direction through the receiving connection bar. In this embodiment, the first receiving connection bar can be a belt or a chain, which can realize the stable movement of the first receiving substrate along the third direction.

[0056] In one embodiment, the material receiving power member further includes a second material receiving connection bar, a third material receiving connection bar, a first material receiving idle wheel and a second material receiving idle wheel. The first material receiving idle wheel and the second material receiving idle wheel are respectively mounted on two opposite ends of the first material receiving substrate along the third direction. The second material receiving connection bar is wound around the first material receiving idle wheel, and two ends of the second material receiving connection bar are respectively connected to the second material receiving substrate and the second mounting frame 42; the third material receiving connection bar is wound around the second material receiving idle wheel, and two ends of the third material receiving connection bar are respectively connected to the second material receiving substrate and the second mounting frame 42; When the first receiving substrate moves along the third direction, the second mounting frame 42 can be driven to move along the third direction through the second receiving connection bar or the third receiving connection bar, and then the PCB can be driven to move along the third direction through the receiving assembly 43. In this embodiment, by accurately designing the position and size of the connection bar and the idle wheel, accurate control of the movement of the first receiving substrate along the third direction can be achieved. By adding the second receiving connection bar and the third receiving connection bar and the first receiving idle wheel and the second receiving idle wheel, the stability of the system during the movement is enhanced. This design can reduce the risk of system failure caused by the failure of a single connection bar or an idle wheel, and improve the reliability of the entire system.

[0057] In one embodiment, the lifting mechanism 2 includes a lifting platform 22 and a lifting module 21. The lifting platform 22 is slidably connected to the supporting mechanism, and the material frame 5 is placed on the lifting platform 22. The lifting module 21 includes a lifting motor, a lifting seat and a lifting rod. The lifting motor is arranged on the supporting mechanism. The lifting rod is connected to the output end of the lifting motor. The lifting seat is arranged on the lifting platform 22. The lifting seat is provided with a fourth threaded hole extending in the first direction. The lifting rod is threadedly connected to the fourth threaded hole. The lifting motor drives the lifting platform 22 to move in the first direction through the lifting seat. In this embodiment, the lifting mechanism 2 realizes the rapid movement of the material frame 5 between different heights through the collaborative work of the lifting platform 22 and the lifting module 21, thereby improving the working efficiency.

[0058] In one embodiment, the supporting mechanism includes AGV11 and a supporting frame 12, the supporting frame 12 is arranged on AGV11, and the lifting mechanism 2, the pushing mechanism 3 and the receiving mechanism 4 are arranged on the supporting frame 12. In this embodiment, through the application of AGV11 (automatic guided vehicle), the transportation task between production and warehouse logistics can be completed efficiently and accurately, significantly improving the efficiency and productivity of material handling. The driving path of AGV11 can be flexibly changed according to the requirements of storage space, production process flow, etc., providing good flexibility and system scalability.

[0059] According to the feeding device provided by the embodiment of the present invention, in the initial state, the material frame 5 is installed on the supporting mechanism through the lifting mechanism 2, and a plurality of storage parts 54 are arranged inside the material frame 5 along the first direction, and each storage part 54 is used to place a PCB. At this time, the lifting mechanism 2, the pushing mechanism 3 and the receiving mechanism 4 are all in a standby state. When it is necessary to perform the PCB conveying task, the lifting mechanism 2 starts to work, and it drives the material frame 5 to reciprocate along the first direction. Through precise control, the lifting mechanism 2 can ensure that during the movement, one storage part 54 just moves to the pushing position opposite to the pushing mechanism 3, and the other storage part 54 moves synchronously to the receiving position opposite to the receiving mechanism 4. When the storage part 54 reaches the pushing position, the pushing mechanism 3 starts, and it pushes the PCB located in the storage part 54 to the unloading frame 5 along a predetermined direction (usually perpendicular to the first direction). This step realizes the unloading operation of the PCB. At the same time, at the receiving position, the receiving mechanism 4 is ready to receive a new PCB. When the corresponding storage part 54 reaches the receiving position, the receiving mechanism 4 quickly stores a new PCB (usually obtained from other processes or external supply sources) in the storage part 54. This step completes the PCB loading operation. The lifting mechanism 2 continues to drive the material frame 5 to move back and forth, and the pushing mechanism 3 and the receiving mechanism 4 synchronously perform the loading and unloading operations according to the position of the material frame 5. In this way, the entire feeding device forms an efficient and continuous PCB conveying process. Since the pushing and receiving can be carried out simultaneously, that is, while the pushing mechanism 3 pushes the PCB to the discharge frame 5, the receiving mechanism 4 stores the new PCB in the feed frame 5, which can save time and improve the efficiency of the entire production line. Automated pushing and receiving reduce the need for manual operation, reduce labor intensity, and also reduce the possibility of human error. At the same time, since the feeding device can efficiently transport PCBs, the layout of the production line can be arranged more flexibly.

[0060] In addition, if Fig.10 As shown, an embodiment of the present invention provides a PCB conveying method, which is applied to the feeding device as in the above embodiment, wherein a part of the storage part 54 of the material frame 5 is placed with PCBs, and the remaining storage part 54 is not placed with PCBs. The PCB conveying method includes the following steps: The material frame 5 is driven to move so as to move a storage portion 54 with a PCB placed thereon to a material pushing position, and to move another storage portion 54 without a PCB placed thereon to a material receiving position; The push mechanism 3 is driven to push the PCB in the storage part 54 at the push position to the unloading frame 5, and the receiving mechanism 4 is synchronously driven to store another PCB located outside the material frame 5 into the storage part 54 at the receiving position. In this embodiment, before the process starts, a part of the storage part 54 of the material frame 5 has been placed with PCBs, while the rest of the storage part 54 is empty. Next, the lifting mechanism 2 starts to work, and it drives the material frame 5 to reciprocate along the first direction according to a preset program or instruction. In this process, a storage part 54 that has been placed with PCBs is moved to the push position directly below the push mechanism 3, and another empty storage part 54 is synchronously moved to the receiving position directly above the receiving mechanism 4. When the storage part 54 reaches the specified position, the push mechanism 3 is quickly started to push the PCB in the storage part 54 at the push position to the unloading frame 5 in a predetermined direction. At the same time, the receiving mechanism 4 is also synchronously started to store another PCB located outside the material frame 5 (usually obtained from other processes or external supply sources) into the storage part 54 at the receiving position. These two actions are performed simultaneously, ensuring the high efficiency of PCB transportation. When the pushing mechanism 3 and the receiving mechanism 4 have completed their respective tasks, the entire feeding process is declared over. At this time, the lifting mechanism 2 may move the material frame 5 back to the initial position or the next working position for the next round of PCB transportation. Finally, when necessary, the operator can easily take out the material frame 5 for subsequent PCB processing or storage. This conveying method greatly shortens the conveying cycle and improves production efficiency by synchronously executing the pushing and receiving operations of the PCB. The entire feeding process is almost completely automated, greatly reducing the need for manual intervention and reducing the risk of human error.

[0061] In one embodiment, the pushing mechanism 3 includes a pushing assembly 33, which has a first pushing portion 331 and a second pushing portion 332. One end of the first pushing portion 331 is rotatably connected to the supporting mechanism 1, and the other end is connected to the second pushing portion 332. The steps of driving the pushing mechanism 3 to push the PCB in the storage portion 54 located at the pushing position to the discharge frame 5 specifically include: The material pushing assembly 33 is driven to move until the first material pushing portion 331 is opposite to the PCB; The first pushing portion 331 is driven to contact the PCB and push the PCB for a certain distance; Driving the first pushing portion 331 to move in a direction away from the PCB; The material pushing assembly 33 is driven to rotate until the second material pushing portion 332 is opposite to the PCB; The second pusher 332 is driven to abut against the PCB and push the PCB to the discharge frame 5. In this embodiment, the pusher mechanism 3 realizes a sliding connection in the third direction through the cooperation of the first crossbeam 31 and the first mounting frame 32, which increases the stability of the pusher assembly 33 during movement. At the same time, the design of the first pusher 331 and the second pusher 332 allows the pushing process to be carried out in stages, firstly by the first pusher 331 for preliminary pushing, and then by the second pusher 332 for final pushing, thus realizing a two-stage pushing action. This pusher mechanism 3 occupies less space and can work in a smaller space, thereby improving the space utilization rate of the equipment.

[0062] In addition, if Fig. 9 As shown, an embodiment of the present invention provides a PCB processing device, which can be a molding machine, a drilling machine or a drilling and gong integrated machine, etc., without limitation. The PCB processing device includes a host, a loading and unloading device 8 and the feeding device of the above embodiment, the loading and unloading device 8 is located on one side of the host, and the loading and unloading device 8 is used to exchange PCBs with the host; The feeding device can move to the side of the loading and unloading device 8 away from the main machine, and the loading and unloading device 88 is provided with a loading position 81 and a unloading position 82, which are arranged at intervals along the first direction, the loading position 81 is opposite to the pushing position, and the unloading position 82 is opposite to the receiving position. In this embodiment, the main machine can be a PCB forming machine, and the PCB is subjected to processing procedures such as milling. Before the PCB enters the PCB forming machine for processing, one end of the pin on the PCB protrudes from the upper side of the PCB, and after the PCB enters the PCB forming machine for processing, one end of the pin on the PCB protrudes from the lower side of the PCB. The equipment realizes fast and accurate loading and unloading and conveying of PCBs through direct exchange between the loading and unloading device 8 and the main machine, and flexible movement of the feeding device between the loading and unloading device 8 and the main machine. This highly automated design significantly reduces manual operation and improves production efficiency. The coordinated work of the loading and unloading device 8 and the feeding device makes the loading and unloading and conveying process of PCBs smoother and more efficient. The loading position 81 and the unloading position 82 of the loading and unloading device 8 are arranged at intervals along the first direction, opposite to the pushing position and the receiving position of the feeding device, thereby ensuring the continuity and stability of the PCB during processing.

[0063] In one embodiment, the loading and unloading device 8 is provided with a plurality of exchange stations along the second direction, each exchange station is provided with a loading station 81 and a unloading station 82, and the feeding device can move along the second direction so that the pushing position can be opposite to each loading station 81, and the receiving position can be opposite to each unloading station 82. In this embodiment, the provision of a plurality of exchange stations improves the efficiency of loading and unloading of PCBs.

[0064] In addition, if Fig.11As shown, an embodiment of the present invention provides a loading and unloading method of a PCB processing device, which is applied to the PCB processing device as in the above embodiment, and includes the following steps: Drive the feeding device to move to one side of the loading and unloading device 8; After the PCB processing is completed, the loading and unloading device 8 is driven to recover the PCB in the main machine; The feeding device is driven to recover the PCB in the loading and unloading device 8, and the feeding device is synchronously driven to transport the PCB to the loading and unloading device 8; After the conveying is completed, the feeding device is evacuated. In this embodiment, the waiting time of the PCB during the processing is reduced through an orderly loading and unloading process, so that the equipment can operate continuously and efficiently. At the same time, the setting of multiple exchange stations further improves the production efficiency. This method optimizes the processing flow of PCBs, making the loading and unloading process smoother and more efficient. The coordinated work of the feeding device and the loading and unloading device 8 ensures the continuity and stability of the PCB during the processing, avoiding production interruptions and waste.

[0065] In one embodiment, the loading and unloading device 8 includes a loading mechanism, and the loading mechanism includes a loading assembly and a pushing assembly; The steps of driving the loading and unloading device 8 to recycle the PCB located in the host specifically include: Drive the unloading assembly to move into the main machine, and recycle the PCB into the unloading and loading device 8; The pusher assembly is driven to move the PCB from one end of the loading and unloading device 8 to the other end along the third direction. In this embodiment, the unloading assembly is driven to move into the main machine, so that the PCB can be accurately recovered from the main machine, avoiding the errors and inconveniences of manual operation. This precise recovery method ensures the continuity and stability of the PCB during the processing and improves the production efficiency. By optimizing the loading and unloading process, this embodiment improves the utilization rate of the equipment. The time the equipment waits for the completion of PCB processing is effectively shortened, so that more processing tasks can be processed, and the overall production efficiency is improved. And by setting the cooperation of the unloading assembly and the pusher assembly, the two-stage push of the PCB is realized, ensuring that PCBs of different sizes can be moved from one end of the loading and unloading device 8 to the other end along the third direction, and then can be stably recovered by the feeding device, thereby improving the stability of unloading.

[0066] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A feeding device for conveying PCB, characterized in that: The feeding device comprises a material pushing mechanism, a material receiving mechanism and a material frame; The material pushing mechanism and the material receiving mechanism are both located on one side of the material frame, and the material frame has a plurality of storage parts arranged along a first direction, and the storage parts are used to place the PCB; The feeding device has a material pushing position and a material receiving position, and the material pushing mechanism is used to push the PCB in the storage part located at the material pushing position out of the material frame; The material receiving mechanism is used to receive another PCB located outside the material frame into the storage portion located at the material receiving position.

2. The feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The feeding device further comprises a supporting mechanism and a lifting mechanism, wherein the pushing mechanism and the receiving mechanism are arranged on the supporting mechanism at intervals along a first direction, and the lifting mechanism is installed on the supporting mechanism and connected to the material frame. The lifting mechanism is used to drive the material frame to reciprocate along the first direction, so that one of the storage parts moves to the material pushing position, and the other storage part moves to the material receiving position synchronously.

3. The feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The feeding device comprises a first driving mechanism, which is arranged on the supporting mechanism and connected to the pushing mechanism, and is used to drive the pushing mechanism to reciprocate along the first direction; And / or, the feeding device includes a second driving mechanism, the second driving mechanism is arranged on the supporting mechanism and connected to the material receiving mechanism, and the second driving mechanism is used to drive the material receiving mechanism to reciprocate along the first direction.

4. The feeding device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The material frame comprises a frame, a plurality of guide members and a plurality of carrying plates, the frame has a plurality of storage portions, and at least some of the storage portions are provided with the carrying plates and the guide members; The carrying plate is used to carry at least a part of the PCB, the PCB has a pin, and the guide member is provided with a limiting groove, and the pin can move along the limiting groove.

5. The feeding device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The plurality of storage parts include a plurality of first storage parts and a plurality of second storage parts, and the plurality of first storage parts are located on the same side of the plurality of second storage parts along the first direction; The first storage portion is provided with the carrying plate and the guide member; The carrying plate is provided in the second storage portion; The lifting mechanism can drive the first storage part to the material pushing position and the material receiving position, and the lifting mechanism can also drive the second storage part to the material receiving position, and when one of the second storage parts moves to the material receiving position, one of the first storage parts moves to the material pushing position synchronously.

6. The material feeding device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The material frame further includes a blocking member, the PCB has an unfinished processing state and a completed processing state, the material pushing mechanism can push the PCB in the unfinished processing state out of the first storage portion, and the material receiving mechanism can store the PCB in the completed processing state in the first storage portion and the second storage portion; When the pushing mechanism pushes the PCB, the pin can move along the limiting groove; The blocking member is arranged at the second storage portion. When the material receiving mechanism receives the PCB, the blocking member can block the pin on the PCB in the unfinished processing state, so that the PCB in the unfinished processing state cannot enter the second storage portion.

7. The feeding device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The material frame further comprises an adjusting member, which is arranged on the frame and connected to the guide member; The adjusting member can drive all the guiding members to move synchronously along the second direction; Alternatively, the adjusting member can drive the guiding member to move independently along the second direction; The first direction is perpendicular to the second direction.

8. The feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pushing mechanism includes a first crossbeam, a first mounting frame and a pushing assembly, wherein the first crossbeam is arranged on the supporting mechanism, the first mounting frame is slidably connected to the first crossbeam along a third direction, the pushing assembly is connected to the first mounting frame, and the pushing assembly is used to push the PCB in the storage portion located at the pushing position out of the material frame; wherein the first direction is perpendicular to the third direction.

9. The material feeding device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The pusher assembly is rotatably connected to the first mounting frame, the pusher assembly has a first pushing position and a second pushing position, and the pusher assembly can reciprocate between the first pushing position and the second pushing position; The pusher assembly further comprises a first pusher portion and a second pusher portion, one end of the first pusher portion is rotatably connected to the first mounting frame, and the other end is connected to the second pusher portion; When the pushing component is at the first pushing position, the first pushing portion can push the PCB along the third direction; When the pushing assembly is at the second pushing position, the second pushing portion can push the PCB along the third direction.

10. The material feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The material receiving mechanism includes a second crossbeam, a second mounting frame and a material receiving assembly, wherein the second crossbeam is arranged on the supporting mechanism, the second mounting frame is slidably connected to the second crossbeam along a third direction, the material receiving assembly is connected to the second mounting frame, and the material receiving assembly is used to store the PCB outside the material frame into the storage portion located at the material receiving position; wherein the first direction is perpendicular to the third direction.

11. The material feeding device according to claim 10, characterized in that: The material receiving assembly includes a clamping plate and a positioning seat, the clamping plate is movably connected to the second mounting frame, the positioning seat is arranged on the second mounting frame, the top of the positioning seat has a bearing surface, the bearing surface is used to bear at least a part of the PCB, the PCB has a pin, and the positioning seat is provided with an open slot, the pin can be inserted into the open slot; The open groove has a first groove wall spaced apart from the clamping plate along a third direction; The clamping plate can move along the third direction to push the PCB to move, so that one end of the PCB can abut against the clamping plate, and the first groove wall can abut against the pin.

12. The material feeding device according to claim 11, characterized in that: The material receiving assembly also includes a clamping drive component, which is arranged on the positioning seat, the clamping drive component is connected to the clamping plate, the clamping drive component is extended along the second direction, and the clamping drive component can drive the clamping plate to move along the third direction, and the first direction, the second direction and the third direction are perpendicular to each other.

13. A PCB conveying method, applied to the feeding device according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein: The PCB is placed in a portion of the storage part of the material frame, and the PCB is not placed in the remaining portion of the storage part, wherein the PCB conveying method comprises the following steps: Driving the material frame to move, so as to move a storage portion on which the PCB is placed to the material pushing position, and to move a storage portion on which no PCB is placed to the material receiving position; The pushing mechanism is driven to push the PCB in the storage portion at the pushing position out of the material frame, and the receiving mechanism is synchronously driven to receive another PCB located outside the material frame into the storage portion at the receiving position.

14. The PCB conveying method according to claim 13, characterized in that: The pushing mechanism comprises a pushing assembly, wherein the pushing assembly comprises a first pushing part and a second pushing part, wherein one end of the first pushing part is rotatably connected to the supporting mechanism, and the other end is connected to the second pushing part; The step of driving the pushing mechanism to push the PCB in the storage portion located at the pushing position out of the material frame specifically includes: Driving the pushing assembly to move until the first pushing portion is opposite to the PCB; Driving the first pushing portion to abut against the PCB and push the PCB a certain distance; driving the first pushing portion to move in a direction away from the PCB; Driving the pusher assembly to rotate until the second pusher portion is opposite to the PCB; The second pushing portion is driven to abut against the PCB and push the PCB out of the material frame.

15. A PCB processing device, characterized in that: It comprises a main machine, a loading and unloading device and a feeding device as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 12, wherein the loading and unloading device is located on one side of the main machine, and the loading and unloading device is used to exchange the PCB with the main machine; The feeding device can move to the side of the loading and unloading device away from the main machine, and the loading and unloading device is provided with a loading position and a unloading position, the loading position and the unloading position are arranged at intervals along the first direction, the loading position is opposite to the pushing position, and the unloading position is opposite to the receiving position.

16. The PCB processing equipment according to claim 15, characterized in that: The loading and unloading device is provided with a plurality of exchange stations along the second direction, each of the exchange stations is provided with the loading position and the unloading position, and the feeding device can move along the second direction so that the pushing position can be opposite to each of the loading positions, and the receiving position can be opposite to each of the unloading positions.

17. A method for loading and unloading a PCB processing device, applied to the PCB processing device according to claim 15 or 16, characterized in that: The following steps are involved: Driving the feeding device to move to one side of the loading and unloading device; After the PCB processing is completed, the loading and unloading device is driven to recover the PCB located in the host; Drive the feeding device to recover the PCB in the loading and unloading device, and synchronously drive the feeding device to deliver the PCB to the loading and unloading device; After the conveying is completed, the conveying device is evacuated.

18. The loading and unloading method of PCB processing equipment according to claim 17, characterized in that: The loading and unloading device comprises a loading and unloading mechanism, and the loading and unloading mechanism comprises a loading and unloading component and a pushing component; The step of driving the loading and unloading device to recover the PCB located in the host specifically includes: Drive the unloading assembly to move into the host, and recycle the PCB into the loading and unloading device; The pushing assembly is driven to move the PCB from one end of the loading and unloading device to the other end along the third direction.

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