Processing system for processing spectacle lenses

Abstract

A processing system for processing an ophthalmic lens is presented. The treatment system has a plurality of treatment stations, in particular a grinding station, a turning station, a polishing station, a cleaning station and / or a signature station. Furthermore, the processing system has a transport system for transporting the spectacle lenses and / or transport containers for the spectacle lenses. Preferably, the processing system also has a common base frame and / or a common enclosure for the processing stations. In a processing system and / or with the method, a plurality of ophthalmic lenses may be processed simultaneously in different processing stations.

Description

[0001] This application is a divisional application of the Chinese invention patent application with the application date of August 14, 2019, application number 201980057444X (PCT / EP2019 / 071778), and invention name “Processing system for processing eyeglass lenses”. Technical Field

[0002] The invention relates to a processing system for processing a spectacle lens and to a method for processing a spectacle lens. Background Art

[0003] Many solutions are known from the prior art for processing optical lenses or spectacle lenses.

[0004] WO 2013 / 131656 A2 describes a system and a method for processing optical lenses. The processing is carried out with the aid of various separate processing devices for independently processing the lenses. Each processing device has its own conveying device, which is controlled by the processing device itself. Transfer devices are arranged between the individual processing devices. The lenses are preferably transferred between the processing devices by means of a conveyor belt. The system allows a very flexible processing of the lenses, which can be adapted to different requirements. However, in certain fields of application, a processing system with a smaller footprint is desired.

[0005] A device for grinding, turning and polishing lenses is known from DE 10 2005 057 725 A1. The device has a movably mounted workpiece spindle, so that a lens held by the workpiece spindle can be processed successively with a grinding tool and a turning tool and then polished. Therefore, it is not possible to process a plurality of lenses simultaneously in a fixed device.

[0006] EP 1 554 082 B1 describes a process for polishing and signing optical glass, wherein the polishing step and the signing step are carried out in a common production unit and the glass is manipulated by the same robot during polishing and signing. The production unit comprises a polishing station, a washing station and a signing station. In particular, the document relates to a production process that is carried out after machining by grinding or turning. All manipulation operations between the individual workstations and also parts of the process steps themselves are performed by the same robot. This means that only a single manipulation element is required for all operations within the production unit. The disadvantage is low throughput. Summary of the invention

[0007] The object of the invention is to provide an apparatus and a method in which there is a low space requirement, a treatment or surface treatment of spectacle lenses which is as complete or as extensive as possible can be achieved and / or a high throughput of treated spectacle lenses per unit of time can be achieved.

[0008] The above-mentioned object is solved by the processing system or method according to the present application.

[0009] The processing system according to the invention has a plurality of processing stations which can be operated in particular simultaneously and / or independently of one another. Preferred examples of processing stations are grinding stations, turning stations, cleaning stations, polishing stations and / or signing stations. The processing system can have any combination of the processing stations mentioned, in particular also a plurality of stations of the same type, for example two polishing stations. A plurality of processing stations allows extensive or as complete a processing or surface treatment (surfacing) of the spectacle lenses in the processing system.

[0010] Furthermore, the processing system preferably has a common basic frame and / or a common housing or casing for the processing stations.

[0011] The common base frame on which one or more treatment stations are arranged and / or which supports one or more treatment stations enables compact and simple assembly of the treatment system. In particular, this is also conducive to transporting the treatment system from the manufacturing plant to the installation site and installing and commissioning the treatment system at the installation site.

[0012] In particular, the housing or casing is designed such that the processing station is surrounded by the housing or casing or is arranged in the housing or casing.Thereby, the desired operational reliability of the processing system is achieved.

[0013] Preferably, the processing system has a transport system for transporting spectacle lenses or transport containers for spectacle lenses within the processing system. This enables fully automatic transport and processing of spectacle lenses in the processing system.

[0014] According to the first aspect of the invention, the processing system is preferably configured to process different spectacle lenses simultaneously in different processing stations. The processing stations are selected from a grinding station, a turning station and a polishing station. In other words, the processing system is preferably designed to grind and turn different spectacle lenses simultaneously, grind and polish different spectacle lenses simultaneously, and / or turn and polish different spectacle lenses simultaneously. This is beneficial for high throughput.

[0015] According to another aspect, which can also be realized independently, the conveyor system preferably has conveyor sections or conveyor devices which extend parallel to one another and are preferably arranged directly adjacent to one another or next to one another. The conveyor devices are preferably designed as conveyor belts. The arrangement of the conveyor devices relative to one another minimizes the footprint or installation area of ​​the processing system and enables an economical and compact design of the processing system. In addition, access to the different processing stations is facilitated, for example for cleaning, inspection, maintenance, repair or replacement of components.

[0016] Preferably, the transport devices of the transport system have opposite transport directions and / or the spectacle lenses or the transport containers with the spectacle lenses are transported in opposite directions. This contributes to a compact design of the handling system.

[0017] Alternatively or additionally, the inlet and outlet or the pick-up and delivery of the conveying system are preferably arranged directly adjacent to each other or next to each other and / or on the same side of the processing system. This contributes to a compact design of the processing system.

[0018] The processing station is preferably arranged at least partially below and / or laterally of the conveyor system, in particular on the sides of the conveyor system facing away from each other. This is beneficial for a compact design and easy access to the processing station, for example for inspection, maintenance, servicing or repair.

[0019] According to another aspect of the present invention, it can also be realized independently that the basic framework preferably has a plurality of subframes, in particular two subframes, which can be connected to each other and each form a basic framework for one or more processing stations. In particular, the subframes are interconnectable on site, i.e., interconnectable at the location where the processing system is set up or operated. This is conducive to the transportation or delivery of the processing system and / or reduces the relevant costs. In addition, the assembly and / or commissioning of the processing system can be accelerated and / or promoted in this way.

[0020] According to another aspect, which can also be implemented independently, the processing system preferably has at least one handling device for the spectacle lenses and / or for the tools for handling the spectacle lenses. The handling device is preferably displaced parallel to the transport system and / or is assigned to a plurality of processing stations. This contributes to a compact design or a small space requirement of the processing system. In addition, this reduces the costs of the processing system and enables an optimal processing sequence or a high throughput.

[0021] The processing system preferably has a plurality of handling devices designed according to the above aspects, in particular one or more (independent) handling devices for spectacle lenses and at least one handling device for tools for processing spectacle lenses, in particular a polishing tool. This enables efficient processing and high throughput.

[0022] Some preferred aspects of the control device are described below, wherein the features described below can also be implemented together in one or more control devices. This will become clear in particular in the following description with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0023] The handling system preferably has a handling device for holding the spectacle lenses and having a linear axis of movement extending at least partially above the transport system and / or extending obliquely with respect to the vertical direction. Particularly preferably, the handling device has a guide or a linear guide which is arranged at least partially above the transport system and / or is inclined with respect to the horizontal direction and forms the axis of movement or has an axis of movement. This contributes to a compact design of the handling system.

[0024] The handling system preferably has a plurality of independent handling devices, which are arranged in particular at least substantially above the transport system. This contributes to a compact design of the handling system.

[0025] Preferably, the processing system has a handling device which is designed for handing over spectacle lenses between the transport system and the two processing stations. In particular, the handling device is assigned to a plurality of processing stations and is preferably designed for handing over spectacle lenses between the transport system and each of the two processing stations and / or for handing over spectacle lenses between the two processing stations. This contributes to a compact and cost-effective design of the processing system and a high throughput of spectacle lenses.

[0026] In particular, the processing system has a handling device with two holding devices on a rotating head to exchange eyeglass lenses in a processing station, in particular a grinding station and / or a turning station. This contributes to a compact and cost-effective design of the processing system and a high throughput of eyeglass lenses.

[0027] Preferably, the processing system has a handling device which is designed for simultaneously exchanging spectacle lenses on two spectacle lens holders or chucks (preferably workpiece spindles) of a processing station, in particular a polishing station. The handling device is particularly designed to remove two finished, in particular polished, spectacle lenses from a processing station or a polishing station simultaneously or in pairs and / or to insert two spectacle lenses to be processed or polished simultaneously or in pairs into a spectacle lens holder or chuck in a processing station or a polishing station. This contributes to a compact and cost-effective design of the processing system and a high throughput of spectacle lenses.

[0028] The processing system preferably has a handling device with a plurality of holding devices for holding spectacle lenses, which are arranged on different arms and / or move independently of one another. The arms are preferably arranged parallel to one another and / or move in particular linearly. In particular, this enables a rapid exchange of spectacle lenses. This contributes to a compact and cost-effective design of the processing system and to a high production volume of spectacle lenses.

[0029] The processing system preferably has a handling device with two suction cups and two grippers, in particular ratchet grippers, for holding spectacle lenses. Preferably, the suction cups are used to hold spectacle lenses that are still to be processed, in particular spectacle lenses that are still to be polished, while the grippers are used to hold already processed spectacle lenses, in particular already polished spectacle lenses, preferably only at the edge. This contributes to a compact and cost-effective design of the processing system and a high throughput of spectacle lenses.

[0030] Preferably, the processing system has a handling device which is designed to exchange tools, in particular polishing tools, simultaneously or in pairs at two tool holders of a processing station, in particular a polishing station. This contributes to a compact and cost-effective design of the processing system and a high production volume of eyeglass lenses.

[0031] The handling system preferably has a handling device having a plurality of holding devices for holding tools, in particular polishing tools, wherein the holding devices are arranged on different arms and / or - in particular two pairs of holding devices - can be moved independently of one another. The arms are preferably arranged parallel to one another and / or can be moved in particular linearly. This is beneficial for rapid exchange and thus for obtaining a high throughput of eyeglass lenses.

[0032] The processing system preferably has a handling device for exchanging tools, in particular polishing tools, which is assigned to the two polishing stations and / or is arranged between the two processing stations or polishing stations and / or can be moved between the two processing stations or polishing stations. This contributes to a compact and cost-effective design of the processing system and a high production volume of ophthalmic lenses.

[0033] Preferably, the processing system has two polishing stations which are assigned a common tool magazine for polishing tools. This contributes to a compact and cost-effective design of the processing system and a high production volume of ophthalmic lenses.

[0034] It is advantageous if the handling system or the handling device has a sensor, in particular a sensor device, to determine whether there is one or more spectacle lenses in the transport container. In this way, errors during handling can be avoided and / or a fast handling can be achieved.

[0035] Preferably, the processing system has an operating device with an input device and a display device. The operating device is preferably used to control or operate the processing system, in particular the individual processing stations of the processing system.

[0036] According to an aspect which can also be realized independently, the handling device is preferably arranged on an arm, in particular a pivoting arm, and can be moved to opposite sides of the processing system and / or in front of different processing stations. This facilitates the operation of the processing system and / or the processing stations.

[0037] According to another aspect, which can also be implemented independently, the control menu can preferably be displayed by means of a display device, and the display device is designed to display different control menus, in particular for one processing station in each case, depending on the relative position and / or orientation of the operating device relative to the processing station. This facilitates easier and more flexible operation of the different processing stations of the processing system and increases operating safety.

[0038] Preferably, the arm and the operating device are arranged outside the housing or casing of the processing system. In particular, the arm can be arranged at least partially above the casing. Preferably, the operating device is preferably arranged or can be arranged in an at least substantially vertically extending section or lower section of the arm and / or transversely to the housing or casing. This facilitates operation.

[0039] The arm can preferably be pivoted about a vertical axis, in particular by at least 180°, particularly preferably by at least substantially 270° or 360°. This allows the handling device to be flexibly positioned in a desired position relative to the processing system or processing station.

[0040] The arm preferably has a plurality of articulated axes and / or segments which are articulatedly connected to one another. This facilitates flexible positioning of the handling device.

[0041] Preferably, the operating device is designed for individually controlling each nearest processing station. Alternatively or additionally, the operating device is preferably designed to automatically switch to the nearest processing station or display the corresponding control menu for the nearest processing station. This facilitates the operation of the processing system or the processing station.

[0042] According to another aspect, which can also be realized independently, the invention relates to a method for processing eyeglass lenses in a processing system having a plurality of processing stations and a common basic frame and / or a common housing or casing for the processing stations.

[0043] Preferably, the method is executed in or together with a processing system according to any one of the above aspects, and / or the above processing system is configured to execute the method described below.

[0044] In the method, spectacle lenses are processed sequentially in different processing stations of a processing system.

[0045] According to one aspect of the method, different spectacle lenses are preferably processed simultaneously in different processing stations, while at least one other spectacle lens is transported and / or moved further to a processing station. This is beneficial for a high throughput of spectacle lenses.

[0046] According to another aspect, which can also be realized independently, different lenses are preferably ground and turned simultaneously in different processing stations. Alternatively or additionally, different lenses are polished and machined simultaneously in different processing stations, in particular ground and / or processed by turning. This is beneficial for a high production volume of eyeglass lenses.

[0047] According to another aspect of the method, which can also be realized independently, the spectacle lenses are preferably removed from the transport container for processing, processed in different processing stations and then placed back into the transport container, i.e. the transport container is further transported along the processing stations during (before, simultaneously with and / or after) the processing and / or between the removal of the spectacle lenses and the placement of the spectacle lenses, in particular by means of a transport system. This facilitates a high throughput of spectacle lenses.

[0048] According to another aspect, which can also be realized independently, the handling device preferably transfers the spectacle lens after grinding in the grinding station, preferably directly from the grinding station to a downstream turning station for turning processing. In particular, the handling device removes the spectacle lens directly from the spectacle lens holder or the chuck of the grinding station or its workpiece spindle, which holds the spectacle lens during grinding, and / or transfers the spectacle lens directly to the spectacle lens holder or the chuck of the grinding station or its workpiece spindle, which holds the spectacle lens during processing in the turning station. Therefore, preferably, no transfer device such as a clamp or suction cup is provided between the spectacle lens holder or chuck and the handling device. This is beneficial for a high production volume of spectacle lenses.

[0049] A particular advantage of the invention is that the shaping process or machining of the spectacle lenses is not carried out at a single processing station where both grinding and turning of the spectacle lenses are performed, but that grinding and turning can be divided or distributed between two separate processing stations. Since the grinding of the spectacle lenses is usually completed after a much shorter time than the turning process of the spectacle lenses, this leads to an improvement or optimization of the processing time or the throughput of the processing system. The turning process of the spectacle lenses usually requires about two to three times the time required for grinding. Therefore, by separating grinding and turning, the dead time or downtime of the processing stations, in particular the turning stations, can be reduced and a higher throughput can be achieved.

[0050] In the context of the present invention, the term "turning" with respect to a spectacle lens preferably denotes a machining process of a spectacle lens, wherein chips are separated from the spectacle lens, in particular in order to produce a spectacle lens of a desired shape. The term "turning" of a spectacle lens particularly refers to a shaping or machining process of a spectacle lens, in particular a flat side or optical surface of a spectacle lens, particularly preferably face turning, and not just turning of the spectacle lens about an axis, without (shaping or machining) processing of the spectacle lens. The term "turning" is preferably used to turn a spectacle lens without machining.

[0051] In particular, the terms "turning" and "turning process" and their derivatives are synonymous here and may be interchangeable. The term "turning" is preferably understood here to mean face turning.

[0052] According to a preferred method aspect, after a spectacle lens is removed from a processing station by means of a handling device, another spectacle lens already in stock by the handling device is immediately transferred to the same processing station. In this way, the dead time or downtime of the processing station during the exchange of spectacle lenses can be reduced, and thus the production volume of spectacle lenses can be increased.

[0053] Preferably, the same handling device is used to remove the spectacle lenses from the transport container, hand them over to a processing station and between two processing stations, remove them from the second processing station and place them back into the (same) transport container. This contributes to an economical and compact design of the processing system.

[0054] The above aspects and features as well as further aspects and features arising from the claims and the following description can be implemented independently of each other and in any combination. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0055] Other advantages, features, characteristics and aspects of the present invention will become apparent from the claims and the following description of preferred embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings, which show:

[0056] Figure 1 is a schematic top view of a processing system according to the proposal;

[0057] Figure 2 It is a perspective view of the processing system;

[0058] Figure 3 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a shielded eyeglass lens having a shield;

[0059] Figure 4 is a side view of a processing system with a control device;

[0060] Figure 5 Is from Figure 4 A front view of a processing system;

[0061] Figure 6 is a perspective view of the control device;

[0062] Figure 7 is a rear perspective view of the control device;

[0063] Figure 8 is a side view of a modification of the processing system having an additional handling device;

[0064] Fig. 9 yes Figure 8 A front view of a processing system;

[0065] Fig.10 is a perspective view of another control device;

[0066] Fig.11 is a side view of another control device;

[0067] Fig.12 is a front view of a handling system having a manipulation device for a tool;

[0068] Fig.13 Is from Fig.12 a side view of a modification of the processing system;

[0069] Fig.14 It is a perspective view of the tool storage and washing station;

[0070] Fig.15 is a perspective view of a tool library and a manipulation device for the tools;

[0071] Fig.16 is a perspective view of a manipulation device for the tool; and

[0072] Fig.17 It is a perspective view of the signing station. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0073] In the drawings, some of which are not drawn to scale but are merely schematic, the same reference numerals are used for the same or similar components, wherein corresponding or comparable characteristics and advantages may be obtained even if repeated description is omitted.

[0074] Overall concept

[0075] Figure 1 A fully schematic diagram of a treatment system 1 according to the invention is shown. Figure 2 The processing system 1 is shown in a simplified perspective view.

[0076] The processing system 1 is designed in particular for processing a plurality of spectacle lenses 2 simultaneously.

[0077] In particular, the processing system 1 enables a high throughput of eyeglass lenses 2 with a small footprint (ie, a small installation area required on the ground).

[0078] The floor space or required installation area of ​​the treatment system 1 is preferably at most 20 m 2 , preferably at most 10m 2 , in particular about 2m×3.2m.

[0079] Preferably, the processing system 1 is designed to (completely) process more than 60 spectacle lenses 2 per hour, in particular about 80 or more spectacle lenses 2 per hour. An emphasis of the processing system 1 is in particular on the shortest possible downtimes or deadtimes of the individual processing stations, a high utilization rate of the individual processing stations and / or the shortest possible residence time of the spectacle lenses 2 in the processing system 1.

[0080] Preferably, the processing system 1 is designed for grinding, turning, marking or signing, polishing and / or cleaning or washing and / or drying of the spectacle lens 2, and optionally for measuring, edge processing or edging and / or coating of the spectacle lens 2. In particular, grinding, turning and polishing refer to processing of the flat side or optical surface of the spectacle lens 2. The flat side preferably forms the optical surface or optically active surface of the spectacle lens 2 and is usually not planar, but rather somewhat curved, for example spherical or toric, which is also particularly true in Figure 3 Shown in.

[0081] The processing system 1 is preferably designed for processing a shielded spectacle lens 2 or a spectacle lens 2 attached to a shield 2A. However, this is not mandatory and the processing system 1 can also be designed for unshielded processing of a spectacle lens 2.

[0082] Figure 3 A schematic cross section of a spectacle lens 2 is shown which is blocked on (ie temporarily fixed to) an associated block 2A by means of a block material 2B.

[0083] A protective layer 2C may be arranged between the shielding material 2B and the spectacle lens 2 , which protective layer 2C may be formed, for example, by a coating such as a varnish or a film or by a (eg adhered) foil.

[0084] The shield 2A is designed in particular for clamping in a defined rotational position for machining the associated spectacle lens 2 .

[0085] Therefore, the spectacle lens 2 preferably has a "shielding side" and a "processing side". Typically, the shielding side (i.e. the side or flat side of the spectacle lens 2 attached to or facing the shield 2A) is already fully machined, and / or only the (still unprocessed) processing side is processed.

[0086] Preferably, the shield 2A facilitates the handling and alignment of the spectacle lens 2. In the following, the shield 2A will not be explicitly discussed. In particular, the term "spectacle lens 2" also includes a spectacle lens 2 on which the shield 2A is arranged.

[0087] In the case of unobstructed processing, the processing system 1 preferably has a system for detecting the position of the spectacle lens 2 and / or for aligning the spectacle lens 2. For example, this may include one or more measuring devices for determining the orientation and / or alignment devices for aligning the spectacle lens 2 in a specific orientation and / or for maintaining a specific orientation of the spectacle lens 2.

[0088] In particular, such a device may be associated with one or more handling devices and / or one or more processing stations of the processing system 1 .

[0089] In the following, when describing the arrangement of different components relative to each other, particular reference is made to Figure 1 and Figure 2 The axes X, Y and Z are indicated by arrows.

[0090] The X-axis, Y-axis and Z-axis are preferably orthogonal to each other. The X-axis and Y-axis are preferably horizontal. The Z-axis is preferably vertical or perpendicular.

[0091] In the following, X, Y and Z directions are referred to as directions extending parallel to the X, Y and Z axes. The X direction or X axis preferably extends in or parallel to the centre, longitudinal or main axis of the processing system 1 .

[0092] The processing system 1 preferably has a plurality of processing stations 3. In particular, the processing system 1 has at least two processing stations 3 of different types or at least two processing stations 3 for performing different processing operations.

[0093] Preferably, the processing system 1 has a grinding station 3A, a turning station 3B, a signing station 3C, a polishing station 3D and / or a cleaning station 3E. The stations 3A-E each constitute a processing station 3.

[0094] The processing station 3, in particular the grinding station 3A, the turning station 3B and / or the polishing station 3D, preferably has a tool for processing the spectacle lens 2, a workpiece spindle or spindle for the spectacle lens 2 to be processed and / or a tool spindle for the processing tool. In particular, the workpiece spindle has a chuck 2D for the spectacle lens 2 or the shield 2A, such as Fig.17 In addition, the processing station 3 preferably comprises a working space for processing the spectacle lens 2, in particular wherein a workpiece spindle and / or a tool spindle is arranged in the working space. Different processing stations 3 preferably have different workpiece spindles, tool spindles and / or working spaces.

[0095] The turning station 3B is preferably vibration-decoupled, for example by means of air bearings. However, other solutions are also possible here.

[0096] Preferably, the processing system 1 is designed to carry out a complete processing or surface processing, also called resurfacing, of the spectacle lens 2. Surface processing is preferably the processing of the optical surface or the flat side of the spectacle lens 2. In the sense of the present invention, "complete processing" preferably includes grinding, turning, polishing and / or cleaning and optionally signing. Furthermore, the complete processing may optionally include coating and / or edge processing (edging). However, other solutions are also possible here, in particular incomplete or only partial processing in the processing system 1.

[0097] Hereinafter, the processing stations 3 that perform the same type of processing (e.g., each polishing the eyeglass lens 2) are referred to as "same type" processing stations 3. Conversely, the processing stations 3 that perform different types of processing are referred to as "different types" of processing stations 3. Specifically, the grinding station 3A, the turning station 3B, the signing station 3C, the polishing station 3D, and the cleaning station 3E are each different types of processing stations 3.

[0098] The processing system 1 can also have in each case a plurality of processing stations 3 of the same type. In the example shown, the processing system 1 preferably has exactly two polishing stations 3D.

[0099] Preferably, the spectacle lenses 2 are processed in all processing stations 3 of different types for different processing. The (different) processing in processing stations of different types are preferably dependent on each other or preferably form a subsequent processing of the spectacle lenses 2. In particular, the processing sequence for each lens 2 is the same.

[0100] If the treatment system 1 has a plurality of treatment stations 3 of the same type or a plurality of treatment stations 3 for the same treatment, the spectacle lens 2 is preferably treated only in one of the treatment stations 3 of the same type.

[0101] The processing system 1 preferably has a transport system 4 for transporting the spectacle lenses 2 within the processing system 1. Preferably, the spectacle lenses 2 are transported in transport containers 5 which are transported by means of the transport system 4.

[0102] The transport container 5 and / or the spectacle lens 2 are preferably transported in the X direction (by means of the transport system 4 ).

[0103] The conveyor system 4 preferably has a plurality of conveyor devices 4A, in particular separate conveyor devices 4A, in the example shown two conveyor devices 4A.

[0104] The transport device 4A may also be formed from different sections of the common transport system 4, for example forming a continuous conveyor track.

[0105] The following description of the conveying device 4A preferably also applies correspondingly to the conveying section.

[0106] The conveying section or conveying device 4A preferably extends at least in regions, in pieces or to the greatest possible extent in a straight line.

[0107] The conveying device 4A is preferably designed as a roller conveyor or a conveyor belt.

[0108] The transport devices 4A are preferably arranged parallel to the X axis and / or parallel to each other or extending in the X direction. The transport system 4 or the transport devices 4A are preferably used to transport the transport containers 5 and / or the spectacle lenses 2 along and / or through the processing station 3 .

[0109] The handling system 1 preferably has one or more handling devices 6 , 7 , 8 , 18 for handling the spectacle lens 2 and / or a handling tool 15 for handling the spectacle lens 2 .

[0110] The term "manipulation" of the spectacle lens 2 is to be understood as meaning in particular one or more of the following steps: removing the spectacle lens 2 from the transport container 5, transferring the spectacle lens 2 from the transport container 5 to one or more processing stations 3, handing over the spectacle lens 2 to the processing station 3, in particular inserting into a spectacle lens holder or cartridge 2D of the processing station 3, removing the spectacle lens 2 from the processing station 3, in particular removing the spectacle lens 2 directly from the spectacle lens holder or cartridge 2D of the processing station 3, transferring the spectacle lens 2 between two processing stations 3 and / or handing over the spectacle lens 2 from the processing station 3 to a further processing station 3 and / or between two processing stations 3 and / or handing over the spectacle lens 2 to the transport container 5 or placing the spectacle lens 2 in the transport container 5. Furthermore, manipulating the spectacle lens 2 may comprise changing the relative position of the spectacle lens 2, for example turning, tilting, pivoting and / or aligning the spectacle lens 2 in another way.

[0111] For clarity, Figure 2 The control devices 6-8 are omitted in the figure and are shown in detail in the following figures.

[0112] The handling devices 6-8 are preferably designed for handling the spectacle lenses 2 and / or independently of the processing tools 15 in the processing station 3 and / or independently of the transport of the transport container 5 by means of the transport system 4. Preferably, the different handling devices 6-8 are independent of one another and / or have no common axis of movement.

[0113] Preferably, one, a plurality of or all handling devices 6 - 8 are assigned to a plurality of processing stations 3 .

[0114] The manipulation devices 6 - 8 are preferably designed for manipulating the spectacle lens 2 or for manipulating the tool 15 . However, it is also possible for one or more manipulation devices 6 - 8 to be designed for manipulating the spectacle lens 2 and for manipulating the tool 15 .

[0115] Preferably, the manipulation devices 6-8 operate independently of one another and / or independently of the processing of the spectacle lenses 2 in the processing station 3. In particular, when a spectacle lens 2 is processed in a processing station 3 (which is assigned to the manipulation devices 6-8), the spectacle lens 2 and / or the tool 15 are manipulated by means of one or more manipulation devices 6-8, in particular moved or transferred between different positions. In this way, the dead time of the processing station 3 (i.e. the time period during which no processing of the spectacle lens 2 is carried out in the processing station 3) can be minimized. This increases the throughput of the processing station 3 or of the processing system 1.

[0116] The handling devices 6 - 8 are preferably arranged as close as possible to the transport system 4 and / or the respectively assigned processing station 3 in order to achieve short handling times and / or short travel distances.

[0117] Preferably, some, several or all of the handling devices 6-8, 18 are designed to detect the transport container 5 and / or the spectacle lens 2 and / or determine or detect their position, for example, with the aid of the detection device 4E described later and / or one or more other or additional position detection devices.

[0118] The processing system 1 preferably has a base frame 9 which supports or on which the processing stations 3 and / or the transport system 4 are arranged. The base frame 9 preferably comprises a metal frame or is formed by a metal frame.

[0119] The processing system 1 preferably has a housing or casing 10. The processing station 3 and / or the transport system 4 are preferably arranged in the casing 10 or are surrounded by the casing 10. In particular, the casing 10 forms an outer enclosure or boundary of the processing system 1.

[0120] The housing 10 may be attached or connected to the base frame 9. However, it is also possible to make the housing 10 separate from the base frame 9, for example by anchoring it to the ground without contact with the base frame 9.

[0121] exist Figure 4 and Figure 8 In FIG. 1 , different embodiments of the housing 10 are shown. In particular, components of the processing system 1 may be arranged outside the housing 10. Figure 8 In the example shown, the switch cabinet 11A is arranged outside the housing 10 .

[0122] The housing 10 preferably has a plurality of access points, such as openings, flaps, doors, windows and / or other devices, which allow access to a space enclosed or confined by the housing 10. In particular, this allows access to individual processing stations 3, conveyor systems 4 and / or switch cabinets 11A, for example for inspection, maintenance, servicing and / or repair. The access is preferably openable and / or closable.

[0123] In particular, in embodiments deviating from the illustrative example, parts of the treatment system 1 other than the treatment station 3 may also be accessed through an entrance to the housing 10. For example, if the transport system 4 is arranged at the outer edge of the treatment system 1 or at least partially near the housing and / or has only one transport device 4A, the transport system 4 may be arranged near the housing 10 in such a way that the transport system 4 may be directly accessed through the entrance to the housing.

[0124] The processing system 1 preferably has an integrated or common control system for the processing stations 3 , the transport system 4 and / or the handling devices 6 - 8 .

[0125] The control system is preferably arranged or housed in one or more switch cabinets 11A. The control system or switch cabinet 11A is preferably arranged on the front of the handling system 1, the conveying system 4 and / or the housing 10 and / or on the lateral sides of the base frame 9 or on or at the base frame 9.

[0126] The switch cabinet 11A may be movable to enable or facilitate access to the processing system 1 or parts thereof (such as the transport system 4 and / or one or more processing stations 3 ), for example by moving, turning, folding or pivoting the switch cabinet 11A.

[0127] The control system may include or consist of one or more separate or independently operating control devices 11 for controlling the operation of one or more components of the processing system 1. This will be discussed in more detail later.

[0128] The processing system 1 preferably has an operating device 12. The operating device 12 preferably has a display device 12A and / or an input device 12B. The display device 12A and the input device 12B can in particular also be formed by the same element (for example a touch screen or a touch-sensitive display).

[0129] The operating device 12 can preferably be used to control or operate the different processing stations 3 of the processing system 1 individually or independently of each other. This will be discussed in more detail later.

[0130] It is advantageous if the handling device 12 is arranged on the arm 13 , in particular at its end.

[0131] The handling system 1 or the arm 13 is preferably designed in such a way that the handling device 12 can be used flexibly or can be arranged around the handling system 1 or can alternatively be at different sides or in front of different handling stations 3. This will be discussed in more detail later.

[0132] The processing system 1 preferably has a tool magazine 14. The tool magazine 14 can be assigned to one or more processing stations 3 or has or reserves tools 15 for one or more processing stations 3.

[0133] Particularly preferably, the tool magazine 14 is assigned to one or two polishing stations 3D and / or is arranged between two polishing stations 3D. In this case, the tool 15 is in particular a polishing tool or a polishing head.

[0134] In principle, however, the handling system 1 can also have one or more tool magazines 14 for other tools 15 , such as grinding tools and / or turning tools.

[0135] Preferably, the cleaning station 3E is associated with one or more polishing stations 3D and / or is designed for cleaning the spectacle lenses 2 and / or the tools 15 , in particular the polishing tools.

[0136] The cleaning station 3E is preferably arranged next to one or more polishing stations 3D, in particular between two polishing stations 3D.

[0137] The washing station 3E is preferably designed for washing and / or drying the spectacle lenses 2 and / or the tools 15. This will be discussed in more detail later.

[0138] Preferably, the tool magazine 14 and the cleaning station 3E form a common unit, or the tool magazine 14 is integrated into the cleaning station 3E.

[0139] The processing system 1 preferably has a supply system 20 for supplying working fluid to one or more processing stations 3. Figure 1 Schematically shows the arrangement or position of the supply system 20. The supply system 20 is not shown in other figures.

[0140] The supply system 20 is preferably located near the inlet E and / or outlet A, near the polishing station 3D, on the polishing side 1B and / or on the side of the processing system 1 opposite the switch cabinet 11A.

[0141] Preferably, the supply system 20 is arranged laterally offset from the conveyor system 4 and / or at least partially below the conveyor system 4 .

[0142] In particular, the supply system 20 has reservoirs for different working fluids (eg coolant, polishing agent, cleaning fluid, etc.) for the processing station 3 , in particular the polishing station 3D.

[0143] The supply system 20 preferably has one or more pipelines 20A for supplying the working fluid to the processing station 3 and / or for discharging (used or consumed) working fluid or waste, wastewater, etc. from the processing station 3. Therefore, the supply system 20 may also have a collection container for collecting the working fluid, waste, wastewater, etc. discharged from the processing station.

[0144] The transport system 4 or the processing system 1 is preferably connected to an external transfer system 16 or a transfer system 16 separate from the processing system 1, via which the spectacle lenses 2 or the transport containers 5 with the spectacle lenses 2 are transported or can be transported to the processing system 1 or the transport system 4 and / or are or can be transported away from the processing system 1.

[0145] Divisibility

[0146] The base frame 9 preferably has a plurality of subframes 9A, in particular two subframes 9A, each forming a base frame for one or more processing stations 3 and in particular a transport device 4A. The subframes 9A can preferably be connected to each other to form the base frame 9, or can be fastened to each other.

[0147] In particular, the sub-frames 9A can be connected to each other easily or effortlessly and / or in a short time on site, ie, at the assembly location of the processing system 1 , to form the base frame 9 .

[0148] According to a preferred aspect, the treatment system 1 can be divided into two parts 1A, 1B, or can be assembled from the two parts 1A, 1B.

[0149] Optionally, each of the two parts 1A, 1B functions separately and / or independently of the respective other part 1A, 1 B. In particular, the parts 1A, 1B are then respectively designed in such a way that they form independent functional handling systems 1 for the same or different machining operations.

[0150] In the illustrative example, the processing system 1 is divided into two parts 1A, 1B, preferably a processing side 1A and a polishing side 1B.

[0151] Preferably, the two sides or parts 1A, 1B of the processing system 1 each form a preassembled unit with a transport device 4A, one or more processing stations 3, one or more handling devices 6-8 and / or a control system or switch cabinet 11A. In particular, the processing side 1A has a grinding station 3A and a turning station 3B and optionally a signature station 3C. However, the signature station 3C can also be integrated in the polishing side 1B. In the example shown, the polishing side 1B has two polishing stations 3D, which are preferably designed identically. In addition, the polishing side 1B preferably has a tool magazine 14 and / or a cleaning station 3E.

[0152] The processing side 1A may form a processing system 1 for grinding, turning and / or signing a spectacle lens 2 .

[0153] The polishing side 1B may form a processing system 1 for polishing, cleaning and / or signing eyeglass lenses 2 .

[0154] Optimization process

[0155] Preferably, the method for processing a spectacle lens 2 comprises one or more of the following steps. In particular, the processing system 1 is designed to perform these steps.

[0156] The method is described below mainly with reference to a single spectacle lens 2. Preferably, in the method, a plurality of spectacle lenses 2 are processed simultaneously in different processing stations 3. Preferably, the different spectacle lenses 2 pass through the same processing station 3 and / or all spectacle lenses 2 pass through the processing stations 3 in the same order.

[0157] The steps explained below are intended to provide an overview of the method. The method may in particular have further steps, which will be described later. In particular, the processing system 1 is also designed to perform these further steps.

[0158] Preferably, the spectacle lens 2 is first handed over or conveyed to the processing system 1 or the transport system 4 , in particular by means of an external transfer system 16 and / or in a transport container 5 .

[0159] Preferably, a plurality of lenses 2 are processed and / or transported and / or handled simultaneously.

[0160] The spectacle lenses 2 are preferably processed successively in a plurality of processing stations 3, in particular in different processing stations 3. Preferably, the transport of the transport containers 5 assigned to the spectacle lenses 2 by the transport system 4 and the manipulation of the spectacle lenses 2 by one or more manipulation devices 6, 7 occur in parallel or simultaneously.

[0161] The spectacle lenses 2 are preferably first processed or ground in the grinding station 3A. For this purpose, the transport container 5 with the spectacle lenses 2 is preferably transported in front of the grinding station 3A by means of the transport system 4, and the spectacle lenses 2 are removed from the transport container 5 by means of the handling device 6 and handed over to the grinding station 3A.

[0162] After processing or grinding in the grinding station 3A, the spectacle lens 2 is preferably removed from the grinding station 3A by the same handling device 6 and transferred to a further processing station 3, in particular a turning station 3B. Subsequently, the spectacle lens 2 is preferably turned in the turning station 3B. After turning, the spectacle lens 2 is preferably removed from the turning station 3B by the same handling device 6. In particular, the spectacle lens 2 is not transferred back to the transport system 4 or placed in a transport container 5 between grinding and turning.

[0163] Subsequently, the spectacle lens 2 is preferably placed again in the transport container 5 , in particular by means of the same handling device 6 , particularly preferably in the same transport container 5 from which it was previously removed.

[0164] At the same time, the transport container 5 is preferably transported further to or before the turning station 3B or from the grinding station 3A to or before the turning station 3B. The further transport preferably takes place during the processing of the spectacle lens 2 and / or during the manipulation of the spectacle lens 2 by means of the manipulation device 6.

[0165] Preferably, a plurality of spectacle lenses 2 are manipulated simultaneously by means of the manipulation device 6. In particular, it is preferred that, during the processing of a first spectacle lens 2 in the grinding station 3A, the manipulation device 6 has removed a further spectacle lens 2 from the same or another transport container 5 and preferably has retained or stored it for subsequent processing in the grinding station 3A. When the processing of the first spectacle lens 2 in the grinding station 3A is completed, the manipulation device 6 can then remove this spectacle lens 2 from the grinding station 3A and immediately thereafter transfer the stored, not yet ground further spectacle lens 2 to the processing station 3 or grinding station 3A.

[0166] Preferably, the first completely ground spectacle lens 2 is then handed over to the turning station 3B as described above. It is also possible that after the first spectacle lens 2 has been ground, it is first handed over to the turning station 3B and only then the (already stocked) further lenses 2 are handed over to the grinding station 3A.

[0167] If the spectacle lens 2 has been processed in the turning station 3B, it is preferred to wait until the processing is completed, first remove the spectacle lens 2 from the turning station 3B, and then transfer the next spectacle lens 2 to the turning station 3B.

[0168] The turning and / or grinding is preferably carried out as described in DE 10 2005 057 725 A1.

[0169] Preferably, the spectacle lens holder or the workpiece spindle of the grinding station 3A and / or the turning station 3B is aligned horizontally and / or the spectacle lens 2 is rotated about a horizontally extending rotation axis during turning or grinding.

[0170] Preferably, the spectacle lens 2 is marked or signed after grinding and / or turning the spectacle lens 2. However, it is also possible to carry out the marking or signing at a later moment, in particular after polishing the spectacle lens 2.

[0171] The transport container 5 with the spectacle lenses 2 is preferably transported further after the turning of the spectacle lenses 2 , in particular to a signing station 3C.

[0172] Preferably, the spectacle lenses 2 are removed from the transport container 5 by means of the handling device 18 of the signing station 3C, are then signed or marked, in particular using a laser 21 or a laser beam, and are returned to the transport container 5 or placed therein.

[0173] Preferably, the transport container 5 with the spectacle lenses 2 is then further transported and / or transferred from the processing side 1A to the polishing side 1B. In particular, the transport container 5 is transferred to a further transport device 4A or a second transport device 4A of the transport system 4, preferably, a replacement device 4B is arranged, in particular at the end of the transport system 4 or the first transport device 4A.

[0174] Preferably, as a further step or next processing step, the spectacle lens 2 is polished. For this purpose, the processing system 1 preferably has two polishing stations 3D, in particular polishing stations 3D of the same type or of the same design. Since the polishing process usually takes much longer than turning and / or grinding of the spectacle lens 2, this can increase the throughput of the processing system 1.

[0175] The processing system 1 preferably has a further handling device 7 and / or a handling device which is separate from and / or operates independently of the handling device 6 described above for handling the spectacle lenses 2. The handling devices 7 are preferably assigned to a plurality of processing stations 3, in particular to two polishing stations 3D.

[0176] Preferably, the handling device 7 removes the spectacle lens 2 from the transport container 5 and hands it over to one of the polishing stations 3D. The spectacle lens 2 is preferably processed or polished only in one of the two polishing stations 3D.

[0177] Preferably, the or each polishing station 3D is designed for polishing two spectacle lenses 2 simultaneously or in parallel.

[0178] The handling device 7 is preferably designed for handling two spectacle lenses 2 simultaneously or in pairs. Preferably, the handling device 7 is used to remove two spectacle lenses 2 from the transport container 5 simultaneously or in pairs and / or to transfer them to the polishing station 3D. Preferably, by means of the handling device 7, two spectacle lenses 2 are removed from the polishing station 3D and / or transferred to the transport container 5 simultaneously or in pairs.

[0179] Preferably, with the aid of the handling device 7, two spectacle lenses 2 to be polished are simultaneously removed from the transport container 5, and then two already polished spectacle lenses 2 are removed from the polishing station 3D, and then the two spectacle lenses 2 still to be polished are immediately transferred to the polishing station 3D, and then only the two already polished spectacle lenses 2 are placed again in a transport container 5 or in the original transport container 5.

[0180] Preferably, while the processing of the spectacle lenses 2 is taking place in the polishing stations 3D, the handling device 7 is moved, in particular parallel to the transport system 4. In particular, the spectacle lenses 2 are transferred to and / or removed from one of the polishing stations 3D, while other spectacle lenses 2 are polished in the other polishing stations 3D.

[0181] Preferably, the polishing tool is replaced while handing over and / or removing or replacing the spectacle lens 2 in the polishing station 3D. Preferably, a handling device 8 is provided for replacing the polishing tool.

[0182] Preferably, polishing is performed as described in US 2014 / 0038494 A1 or the polishing station 3D is designed as described herein.

[0183] After polishing, the spectacle lens 2 is preferably cleaned, in particular washed and / or dried. This operation is especially carried out while another spectacle lens 2 is being polished in the polishing station 3D.

[0184] The aforementioned signing of the spectacle lens 2 can also be carried out after polishing and / or cleaning of the spectacle lens 2 .

[0185] Preferably, the transport container 5 or the spectacle lens 2 is finally transferred back to the external transfer system 16 .

[0186] In summary, in the processing system 1, a plurality of spectacle lenses 2 are preferably processed simultaneously in different processing stations 3, in particular preferably ground, processed by turning, signing and polishing in one of a plurality of polishing stations 3D. Preferably, the transport of the transport container 5 is performed by the transport system 4, while the spectacle lenses 2 are handled by means of a plurality of handling devices 6, 7, 18 and / or processed in the processing station 3.

[0187] Delivery System

[0188] Preferably, the transport system 4 is arranged at least substantially in the center or in the center axis of the treatment system 1 and / or the treatment stations 3 or at least parts thereof are arranged on different sides of the transport system 4 , in particular on sides of the transport system 4 facing away from each other.

[0189] The conveying devices 4A are preferably arranged directly adjacent to one another, in particular right next to one another.

[0190] The processing stations 3 preferably form two rows, in particular two rows with a conveyor system 4, in particular two conveyor devices 4A are arranged between the two rows. However, according to another embodiment, it can also be arranged that the processing stations 3 are arranged between the conveyor devices 4A and / or the conveyor devices 4A are each arranged at the edge of the processing system 1.

[0191] Preferably, each of the parts 1A, 1B has a conveying device 4A.

[0192] The processing station 3 is preferably arranged at least partially to the side and / or below the transport system 4 .

[0193] Preferably, the conveying devices 4A are at least substantially of the same type of design or of the same design. Explanations concerning one of the conveying devices 4A preferably also apply to the other conveying devices 4A.

[0194] As already mentioned at the outset, the conveyor device 4A can also consist only of different sections of the conveyor system 4 .

[0195] The conveying devices 4A are preferably designed as linear conveyors, particularly preferably as conveyor belts, and / or the conveying devices 4A are arranged parallel to one another.

[0196] The transport system 4 or the transport device 4 may be timed.

[0197] The transport device 4A preferably has opposite or anti-parallel transport directions R1, R2. The transport directions R1 and / or R2 preferably extend parallel to the X axis and / or horizontally.

[0198] It is also possible that one or more transport devices 4A have multiple transport directions or are designed to transport transport containers 5 or spectacle lenses 2 in opposite directions or back and forth.

[0199] The transport container 5 is preferably designed as a box. In particular, the upper side of the box is open, so that the spectacle lens 2 can be handled from above.

[0200] Preferably, each transport container 5 is assigned to one spectacle lens 2 or a pair of spectacle lenses 2, or vice versa. After processing in the processing station 3, the spectacle lenses 2 are preferably placed again in the same transport container 5 from which they were previously removed for processing.

[0201] Preferably, the transport container 5 has an identifier for the transport container 5 or the spectacle lenses 2 transported with the transport container 5. For example, the identifier can be designed as a barcode or an RFID chip.

[0202] Alternatively or additionally, the spectacle lens 2 and / or the shield 2A may each be provided with an identifier.

[0203] Preferably, the identifier can be used to retrieve information about the spectacle lens 2 or about the processing of the spectacle lens 2 and / or the identifier has such information.

[0204] The processing system 1 or the transport system 4 preferably has one or more readers or detection devices 4E for detecting identifiers, in particular reading identifiers, in particular identifiers in the transport container 5. The detection device 4E is preferably arranged transversely on the transport device 4A, in particular transversely on the transport belt or conveyor belt.

[0205] Alternatively or additionally, one or more of the control devices 6, 7, 18 has a detection device 4E. In the example shown, the control device 7 for polishing the spectacle lens 2 of the side 1B has in particular a detection device 4E.

[0206] The handling system 1 or the transport system 4 preferably has a picker and deliverer or an inlet E and an outlet A for the spectacle lenses 2 or the transport containers 5 .

[0207] The term "entry" refers in particular to the point at which the spectacle lenses 2 or the transport containers 5 enter the processing system 1 or are handed over to the processing system 1 (via the external transfer system 16). Correspondingly, the term "exit" designates the point at which the spectacle lenses 2 or the transport containers 5 leave the processing system 1 or the transport system 4 again and / or are handed over to the external transfer system 16.

[0208] The inlet E and the outlet A of the treatment system 1 or of the conveying system 4 are preferably arranged directly adjacent to one another or next to one another and / or on the same side of the treatment system 1 .

[0209] Preferably, the processing system 1 or the transport system has a plate 10A which is arranged at or forms the inlet E and / or the outlet A. Preferably, the plate 10A has two openings through which the spectacle lenses 2 or the transport containers 5 enter the processing system 1 or the transport system 4 or leave the processing system 1 or the transport system 4.

[0210] In particular, the board 10A may form a part of the housing 10. However, the board 10A may also be arranged within the housing 10.

[0211] In particular, the transport system 4 is designed such that the transport container 5 or the spectacle lens 2 enters and leaves the processing system 1 on the same side of the processing system 1 or does not completely pass through the processing system 1 in one direction or along one axis.

[0212] The transport system 4 preferably has a replacement device 4B, by means of which the spectacle lenses 2 or the transport containers 5 can be replaced between the transport devices 4A, or can be replaced or transported from one transport device 4A to another transport device 4A. Preferably, the replacement device 4B is arranged in the end region of the transport system 4 or the transport device 4A and / or adjacent to the switch cabinet 11A or shortly before the switch cabinet 11A. In particular, the replacement device 4B is arranged at the end of the transport system 4 or the transport device 4A and / or arranged opposite the inlet E and / or the outlet A.

[0213] Preferably, the replacement device 4B has a transport direction R3, or the transport container 5 is transported along the transport direction R3 by means of the replacement device 4B. The transport direction R3 preferably extends transversely to the first transport direction R1 and / or the second transport direction R2, in particular perpendicularly to the first transport direction R1 and / or the second transport direction R2. Preferably, the transport direction R3 extends in the Y direction.

[0214] The changing device 4B is preferably designed for the transverse transport of the transport container 5 or the spectacle lenses 2 .

[0215] The changing device 4B can also be designed to rotate the transport containers 5. For this purpose, the changing device 4B can, for example, have two cam elements, so that a U-shaped transport system 4 is formed by the transport device 4A and the changing device 4B. However, the changing device 4B can alternatively or additionally be designed to rotate the transport containers 5 on the spot and / or to rotate them about an axis of rotation.

[0216] Furthermore, the replacement device 4B can also be formed by or have a robot arm or the like, wherein the robot arm is designed to grip the transport container 5 and / or the spectacle lens 2 and transfer them from one transport device 4A to the other transport device 4A. If necessary, the transport container 5 can also be rotated during this period.

[0217] By rotating the transport container 5 by means of the changing device 4B, the relative orientation of the transport container 5 with respect to the respective partial transport direction R1 , R2 , R3 is maintained.

[0218] Specifically, the spectacle lens 2 or the transport container 5 is first handed over to the first transport device 4A at the entrance E, the spectacle lens 2 or the transport container 5 is preferably transported in a straight line or linear manner along the first transport direction R1 within the processing system 1, the spectacle lens 2 or the transport container 5 is handed over to another transport device or the second transport device 4A with the help of the replacement device 4B, the spectacle lens 2 or the transport container 5 is transported along the second transport direction R2 opposite to the first transport direction R1 with the help of the other transport device 4A, and preferably at the exit A, it is finally handed back to the external transfer system 16 or another device.

[0219] According to a variant, one or more further changing devices 4B may also be provided, in particular in the region of the inlet E and / or the outlet A and / or on the side of the transport system 4 opposite the first changing device 4B, but also at any other location.

[0220] The transport system 4 may also have more than two and / or one or more additional transport devices 4A, in particular for circulating the spectacle lenses 2 and / or the transport containers 5 and / or for overtaking the spectacle lenses 2 and / or the transport containers 5. The additional transport devices 4A are preferably arranged parallel to the transport device 4A shown in the drawings and / or have a transport direction parallel to the transport direction R1 and / or R2. The additional transport device 4A is preferably arranged in close proximity to the transport device 4A shown in the drawings, for example above, below, next to and / or between them. In particular, the transport device 4A forms a loop for the spectacle lenses 2 and / or the transport containers 5. For this purpose, the transport system 4 and / or the additional transport device 4A may in particular have one or more (additional) replacement devices 4B.

[0221] As an alternative or in addition to forming a loop, it can be provided that the transport container 5 or the spectacle lens 2 is stopped and / or moved forwards and / or backwards or transported as required by means of the further transport device 4A, in particular along and / or against the transport direction R1 and / or R2. Preferably, the same (further) transport device 4A is designed for stopping and / or moving or transporting the transport container 5 or the spectacle lens 2 in two mutually opposite directions. A plurality of connecting pieces or (changing) devices can be provided for connecting the further transport device 4A, so that the transport container 5 or the spectacle lens 2 in different positions can be exchanged between the further transport device 4A and the transport device 4A transporting the spectacle lens 2 along the processing station 3, and / or to enable the overtaking of the spectacle lens 2 or the transport container 5.

[0222] The overtaking of the spectacle lenses 2 or the transport containers 5 can also be alternatively or additionally made possible or realized via a parking area or waiting area for the transport containers 5. The waiting area can have or be formed by a (stationary) transport device 4A (in particular a stationary conveyor belt) or another device suitable for temporarily receiving or temporarily holding the transport containers 5 (such as a rack or the like). Preferably, the parking area or waiting area is arranged between the transport devices 4A. The parking area or waiting area is preferably connected to the transport devices 4A via a changing device 4B, so that the transport containers 5 can be changed or transferred between the storage area or waiting area and the transport devices 4A by means of the changing device 4B.

[0223] In particular, the further transport device 4A and / or the waiting area make it possible for the transport container 5 or the spectacle lenses 2 to be transported past one or more processing stations 3, i.e. individual processing stations 3 are omitted and / or the spectacle lenses 2 are not processed in all processing stations 3 or only in selected processing stations 3.

[0224] Preferably, the transport system 4 is only provided or designed for transporting the transport container 5. The handling of the spectacle lenses 2 themselves, in particular the handing over of the spectacle lenses 2 to the processing station 3 and the removal of the spectacle lenses 2 from the processing station 3, is preferably performed by means of handling devices 6, 7, 18.

[0225] The handling devices 6 , 7 , 18 are preferably operated independently of the conveying system 4 and / or are individually controlled.

[0226] For processing, the spectacle lens 2 is preferably removed from the transport system 4 or the transport container 5 by means of one of the handling devices 6 , 7 , 18 and / or after processing or transfer to the transport system 4 or the transport container 5 , is returned to the same transport container 5 .

[0227] In particular, while the spectacle lenses 2 removed from the transport container 5 are processed in one or more processing stations 3 and / or handled by means of handling devices 6 , 7 , the transport container 5 is further transported by means of the transport system 4 .

[0228] The transport system 4 preferably has one or more stoppers 4C.

[0229] The stopper 4C is preferably designed to stop or halt the transport container 5 or to (temporarily) prevent further transport of the transport container 5 .

[0230] In particular, the stopper 4C is formed by a plate or a slide which can be moved perpendicularly to the transport device 4A or the conveyor belt, in particular in the Z direction.

[0231] The stopper 4C is preferably assigned to the processing station 3 and / or is positioned near or in front of the processing station 3 , so that the spectacle lens 2 can be removed from the transport container 5 by means of the handling device 6 , 7 , 18 and / or handed over to the processing station 3 .

[0232] In particular, the stopper 4C can be (additionally) arranged at the inlet E and / or the outlet A, and / or the stopper 4C can be assigned to different transport directions. This is particularly advantageous if the transport device 4A to which the stopper 4C is assigned is designed to transport the transport containers 5 or the spectacle lenses 2 in opposite directions or back and forth.

[0233] The handling system 1 or the transport system 4 preferably has one or more storage devices 4D for storing transport containers 5 or spectacle lenses 2 .

[0234] The storage device 4D is preferably designed to temporarily hold or temporarily store one or more transport containers 5. In particular, the transport containers 5 can be stacked in the storage device 4D or arranged vertically or stacked up and down in the Z direction.

[0235] The storage device 4D is preferably arranged near the inlet E and / or the outlet A of the transport system 4. Preferably, the storage device 4D is arranged at the end of the transport system 4 opposite to the changing device 4B.

[0236] According to a preferred embodiment, each conveying device 4A comprises storage means 4D, in particular near the inlet E and / or the outlet A.

[0237] Alternatively or additionally, the transport device 4A can have a plurality of storage devices 4D, for example in the vicinity of the changing device 4B and / or between two processing stations 3 (in each case).

[0238] The external transfer system 16 is preferably formed by one or more conveyor belts.

[0239] The conveying direction of the transfer system 16 or the conveyor belt preferably extends in the Y direction and / or transversely to the conveying device 4A and / or the conveying directions R1 , R2 , in particular perpendicularly to the conveying device 4A and / or the conveying directions R1 , R2 .

[0240] exist Figure 1 , the transfer system 16 is represented as a continuous conveyor belt from which two sections branch laterally and connect the transfer system 16 to the transport system 4 or its inlet E and outlet A. In this embodiment, the transport containers 5 are preferably transported laterally to the inlet E and / or from the outlet A. The handling system 1 or the transport system 4 is preferably arranged transversely to the transfer system 16 and / or to a main transport direction H of the transfer system 16, in particular perpendicularly to the transfer system 16 and / or to a main transport direction H of the transfer system 16. In particular, the transport directions R1, R2 extend transversely to the main transport direction H of the transfer system 16, in particular perpendicularly to the main transport direction H of the transfer system 16.

[0241] During the transition between the transfer system 16 and the transport system 4 , the orientation of the transport containers 5 relative to the transfer system 16 or the main transport direction H can be maintained or can be changed.

[0242] According to one example, the transfer system 16 or the processing system 1 has a bending element at each of the inlet E and the outlet A, via which a section of the transfer system 16 extending transversely to the main conveying direction H or at right angles to the main conveying direction is connected to the conveyor belt of the transfer system 16 conveying the transport container 5 in the main conveying direction H. In this case, the transport container 5 is conveyed in a curve before the inlet E and also after the outlet A, so that the conveyor system 4 and the transfer system 16 form a continuous conveyor belt with a plurality of bends or curves. As the case may be, in this embodiment, it is not possible to convey the transport container 5 through the processing system 1 by means of the transfer system 16. In this embodiment, the orientation of the transport container 5 relative to the main conveying direction H changes at the transition between the transfer system 16 and the conveyor system 4. However, the orientation of the transport container 5 relative to the corresponding "local" conveying direction, i.e. the main direction H in the transfer system 16 and the conveying direction R1, R2 in the conveyor system 4, is maintained. This can also be achieved by rotating the transport container 5 before the transport container 5 enters the processing system 1 or after the transport container 5 leaves the processing system 1 without providing a cam element.

[0243] However, solutions are also possible in which the transport containers 5 are not rotated or their orientation relative to the transfer system 16 or the main conveying direction H is maintained during the transition between the transfer system 16 and the treatment system 1 or the transport system 4 .

[0244] The handling system 1 or the transport system 4 and / or the handling devices 6 , 7 , 18 preferably have a sensor 4F, with which it is possible to determine whether one or more spectacle lenses 2 are present in the transport container 5 .

[0245] Particularly preferably, the sensor 4F is designed as a sensing device. In particular, the sensor 4F is arranged laterally on the transport device 4A in such a way that the feeler of the sensor 4F can be moved vertically or in the Z direction and / or arranged above the transport container 5 or the eyeglass lenses 2 transported by the transport device 4A. Preferably, by moving the feeler, in particular moving the feeler in the Z direction, it can be determined whether one or two eyeglass lenses 2 are present in the transport container 5.

[0246] Preferably, the sensor 4F has a plurality of feelers, in particular two feelers, arranged next to each other.

[0247] The processing system 1 or the transport system 4 and / or the handling devices 6 , 7 , 18 can have a plurality of sensors 4F. For example, a sensor 4F can be assigned to a plurality or all processing stations 3 , respectively.

[0248] In an embodiment not shown, the transport system 4 or the transport device 4A may be of exchangeable and / or modular design or form a module or exchangeable unit. The transport system 4 or the transport device 4A is preferably designed so that it can be removed and / or exchanged out of the processing system 1 at least substantially completely or in its entirety. In particular, this is advantageous in order to enable or facilitate repair, maintenance, inspection, repair and / or access to the transport device 4A and / or the transport system 4.

[0249] Control equipment processing side

[0250] Although for the sake of clarity, Figure 1 The control devices 6-8, 18 are shown only schematically in FIG. Figure 2 It has been omitted in Figure 4 and Figure 5 The processing system 1 with the control device 6 is shown in different views. Figure 6 and Figure 7 The actuation device 6 is shown in different views.

[0251] The actuation device 6 is preferably designed for actuating a spectacle lens 2 , in particular for actuating a plurality of spectacle lenses 2 , particularly preferably two spectacle lenses 2 , simultaneously.

[0252] Preferably, the handling device 6 is assigned to a plurality of processing stations 3 , in particular a grinding station 3A and a turning station 3B, and / or is arranged on the processing side 1A.

[0253] The handling device 6 is preferably designed for transferring spectacle lenses 2 between the transport system 4 and a plurality of processing stations 3. In particular, the handling device 6 is designed for transferring spectacle lenses 2 directly to a workpiece spindle or a chuck 2D of a workpiece spindle of a grinding station 3A and / or a turning station 3B.

[0254] The handling device 6 is preferably movable along or parallel to the transport system 4 and / or parallel to the X-axis.

[0255] The handling device 6 is preferably arranged at least partially above the transport system 4 and / or is designed for handling the spectacle lens 2 from above the transport system 4 and / or the transport device 4A. This contributes to a compact design.

[0256] The handling device 6 or at least a part thereof is preferably arranged vertically above the transport system 4 or the transport device 4A. In particular, this contributes to a compact design of the handling system 1 .

[0257] The handling device 6 preferably has a plurality of movement axes B1, B2, B3 and / or is movable or displaceable along the movement axes B1-B3. Preferably, the movement axis B1, the movement axis B2 and / or the movement axis B3 are linear movement axes.

[0258] The movement axis B1 preferably extends at least substantially horizontally and / or parallel to the X-axis.

[0259] Particularly preferably, the movement axis B1 extends parallel to the transport device 4A or the transport directions R1 , R2 .

[0260] The movement axis B1 is preferably arranged vertically above the conveyor system 4 or is located above the conveyor system 4 .

[0261] The movement axis B2 preferably extends transversely to the movement axis B1 , in particular orthogonally to the movement axis B1 . Preferably, the movement axis B2 extends at an angle to the vertical or Z direction and / or at least partially above the transport system 4 .

[0262] The movement axis B3 preferably extends vertically and / or perpendicularly and / or in the Z direction.

[0263] The handling device 6 preferably has a track or guide 6A or is arranged on a track or guide 6A. The handling device 6 is preferably movable along the guide 6A or parallel to the guide 6A.

[0264] In particular, the guide 6A is designed as a linear guide and / or is arranged parallel to the transport device 4A or the transport directions R1 , R2 and / or the X-axis.

[0265] The guide 6A is preferably arranged above the conveying device 4A or the conveying system 4 , in particular vertically or centrally above the conveying device 4A or the conveying system 4 .

[0266] Preferably, the guide 6A has or forms a movement axis B1 .

[0267] For better distinction, the guide 6A is also referred to as a longitudinal guide 6A hereinafter.

[0268] The actuation device 6 preferably has a guide 6B, which, for the sake of better distinction, is also referred to below as a transverse guide 6B.

[0269] The longitudinal guide 6A and / or the transverse guide 6B are preferably formed by or have a guide rail and / or a carriage. The transverse guide 6B is preferably slidably mounted on the longitudinal guide 6A and / or is movable or displaceable along the longitudinal guide 6A.

[0270] The transverse guide 6B is preferably arranged transversely to the longitudinal guide 6A and / or the displacement axis B1 , in particular orthogonally to the longitudinal guide 6A and / or the displacement axis B1 .

[0271] Preferably, the transverse guide 6B is arranged at least partially above the conveyor system 4 .

[0272] The transverse guide 6B preferably extends at an angle relative to the vertical or Z-axis and / or perpendicular to the X-axis.

[0273] Preferably, the transverse guide 6B has or forms a movement axis B2.

[0274] The control device 6 preferably has a regulating device 6C.

[0275] The adjustment device 6C is preferably movable or adjustable in the Z direction or along the movement axis B3. Preferably, the adjustment device 6C forms or has the movement axis B3.

[0276] The adjustment device 6C is preferably slidably mounted on the transverse guide 6B and / or is movable or displaceable along the transverse guide 6B and / or the movement axis B2.

[0277] The manipulation device 6 preferably has a swivel head 6D. Preferably, the adjustment device 6C has a swivel head 6D, or the swivel head 6D is arranged on the adjustment device 6C, in particular at its lower end.

[0278] like Figure 7 As shown by the arrow in , the rotary head 6D can preferably rotate around a rotation axis. Preferably, the rotation axis is perpendicular to the movement axis B3 or the Z direction and / or extends along the Y direction.

[0279] The rotating head 6D can preferably be rotated by at least about 90°.

[0280] The handling device 6, in particular the rotating head 6D, preferably has a plurality of holding devices 6E, in particular clamps and / or suction cups, for holding the spectacle lenses 2. In the example shown, the holding devices 6E are each designed as suction cups. The suction cups or holding devices 6E are preferably arranged at an angle of about 90° to each other. In particular, this supports the rapid replacement of the spectacle lenses 2.

[0281] The handling device 6 or the rotating head 6D is preferably designed to hold two spectacle lenses 2 simultaneously.

[0282] Preferably, the following process is used to replace the spectacle lens 2 or to replace the processed spectacle lens 2 with the spectacle lens 2 to be processed in the processing station 3 (particularly the grinding station 3A and / or the turning station 3B).

[0283] Preferably, during the processing of the first spectacle lens 2 in the processing station 3, in particular in the grinding station 3A and / or the turning station 3B, the rotary head 6D or one of the holding devices 6E is located above the transport container 5 with the second spectacle lens 2 to be processed, and the second spectacle lens 2 is clamped by means of the holding device 6E and removed from the transport container 5. Then, preferably, the rotary head 6D with the second spectacle lens 2 to be processed is moved to the vicinity of the processing station 3, in particular in such a way that when the processing is finished, the first spectacle lens 2 can be removed from the processing station 3 as quickly as possible using the rotary head 6D or the free holding device 6E.

[0284] When the first spectacle lens 2 is now being processed in the processing station 3, the handling device 6 or the rotary head 6D is preferably moved or displaced to the processed spectacle lens 2 and the processed first spectacle lens 2 is clamped by the unoccupied holding device 6E and removed from the chuck 2D. Subsequently, the rotary head 6D is preferably rotated, preferably by about 90°, and if necessary, before, during and / or after the rotation of the rotary head 6D, the adjustment device 6C is moved so that the second spectacle lens 2 to be processed can be inserted into the processing station 3, in particular into the chuck 2D of the workpiece spindle of the processing station 3. The second spectacle lens 2 is inserted into the processing station 3 or the chuck 2D. Thereafter, the rotary head 6D with the processed spectacle lens 2 is preferably moved out of the processing station 3 again.

[0285] Preferably, the finished processed spectacle lens 2 is then optionally handed over to a further processing station 3 , in particular a turning station 3B, or to a transport container 5 for spectacle lenses 2 .

[0286] In the processing station 3, in particular in the grinding station 3A and / or the turning station 3B, during the process of processing the further spectacle lenses 2, the spectacle lenses 2 are preferably manipulated by means of the manipulation device 6. In particular, during the processing of one or more spectacle lenses 2 in the grinding station 3A and / or the turning station 3B, one or more further spectacle lenses 2 are removed from the transport container 5, placed in the transport container 5 and / or transferred between the transport containers 5 and / or between the processing stations 3.

[0287] In this way, the processing time of the processing station 3 can be rationally utilized and the production of the spectacle lenses 2 can be increased or the downtime of the processing station 3 can be minimized. The processing time of the spectacle lenses 2 in the grinding station 3A is usually about 10 to 15 seconds, and in the turning station 3B is usually about 30 seconds. Therefore, in order to optimally utilize the processing system 1, it is particularly advantageous, especially in the case of the turning station 3B, to quickly replace the spectacle lenses 2 and / or use the time when one or more spectacle lenses 2 are being processed in the turning station 3B for further handling steps.

[0288] Polishing side of control equipment

[0289] Figure 8 and Fig. 9 The processing system 1 with the control device 7 is shown in different views. Fig.10 and Fig.11 The control device 7 is shown in different views.

[0290] The actuation device 7 is preferably designed for actuating a spectacle lens 2 , in particular for actuating a plurality of spectacle lenses 2 simultaneously, particularly preferably four spectacle lenses 2 or two pairs of spectacle lenses 2 .

[0291] Preferably, the handling device 7 is assigned to a plurality of processing stations 3 , in particular one or more polishing stations 3D and / or cleaning stations 3E, and / or is arranged on the polishing side 1B.

[0292] The handling device 7 is preferably designed for handing over spectacle lenses 2 between the transport system 4 and a plurality of processing stations 3, in particular a polishing station 3D and / or a cleaning station 3E. In particular, the handling device 7 is designed for handing over spectacle lenses 2 directly to one or more workpiece spindles or chucks 2D of workpiece spindles of the polishing station 3D.

[0293] The handling device 7 is preferably movable along and / or parallel to the transport system 4 or at least one transport device 4A, in particular parallel to the X axis. Alternatively or additionally, the handling device 7 of the polishing side 1B and the handling device 6 of the processing side 1A are arranged and / or movable parallel to each other.

[0294] The handling device 7 is preferably arranged at least partially above the transport system 4 and / or is designed for handling the spectacle lens 2 from above the transport system 4 or the transport device 4A. This contributes to a compact design.

[0295] The handling device 7 or at least a part thereof is preferably arranged vertically above the conveyor system 4 or the conveyor device 4A. In particular, this contributes to a compact design of the handling system 1 .

[0296] The actuation device 7 preferably has a plurality of movement axes B4 , B5 , B6 and / or is movable or displaceable along the movement axes B4 - B6 .

[0297] The movement axis B4 preferably extends at least substantially horizontally and / or parallel to the X axis. The movement axis B4 is preferably arranged vertically above the transport system 4 or the transport device 4A. The movement axis B4 is preferably a linear movement axis.

[0298] The movement axis B5 preferably extends vertically or perpendicularly or in the Z direction. The movement axis B5 is preferably a linear movement axis.

[0299] The actuation device 7 preferably has two axes of movement B5 , in particular parallel axes of movement B5 .

[0300] The movement axis B6 preferably extends vertically or perpendicularly or in the Z direction. The movement axis B6 is preferably an axis of rotation or a rotation axis.

[0301] Preferably, the actuation device 7 has two, in particular parallel, axes of movement B6 or axes of rotation or axes of swivel.

[0302] The steering device 7 preferably has a guide 7A or is arranged on a guide 7A. The steering device 7 is preferably displaceable along or parallel to the guide 7A.

[0303] In particular, the guide 7A is designed as a linear guide and / or is arranged parallel to the transport device 4A or the transport directions R1 , R2 and / or is arranged parallel to the guide 6A of the handling device 6 of the processing side 1A.

[0304] The guide 7A is preferably arranged above the (polishing-side) conveyor device 4A or the conveyor system 4 , in particular (vertically) above the (polishing-side) conveyor device 4A or the conveyor system 4 .

[0305] Preferably, the guide 7A has or forms a movement axis B4.

[0306] For better distinction, the guide 7A is also referred to as a longitudinal guide 7A hereinafter.

[0307] The actuation device 7 preferably has a guide rail or guide 7B, which, for better distinction, is also referred to below as a vertical guide 7B.

[0308] The vertical guide 7B preferably extends vertically or in the Z direction.

[0309] Preferably, the vertical guide 7B has a movement axis B5 or the vertical guide 7B forms the movement axis B5.

[0310] The longitudinal guide 7A and / or the vertical guide 7B are preferably each formed by a guide rail and / or a carriage or have a guide rail and / or a carriage.

[0311] Preferably, the handling device 7 has two vertical guides 7B, in particular two vertical guides 7B of similar or identical design. The vertical guides 7B are preferably arranged parallel to each other and / or next to each other.

[0312] The handling device 7 preferably has an arm 7C. The arm 7C is preferably movably mounted on the vertical guide 7B and / or is movable or displaceable along the vertical guide 7B. Preferably, the arm 7C protrudes from the vertical guide 7B at an angle relative to the movement axis B5.

[0313] Preferably, the handling device 7 has two (at least predominantly) similarly or identically formed arms 7C. In particular, the arms 7C are arranged parallel to each other and / or next to each other. Preferably, each arm 7C is mounted on a vertical guide 7B.

[0314] The handling device 7 preferably has a carriage or a bracket 7E for the arm 7C and / or the vertical guide 7B. In particular, the arm 7C and / or the vertical guide 7B are arranged or supported on or held by a common bracket 7E.

[0315] The arms 7C are preferably movable or displaceable independently of each other.

[0316] The arm 7C preferably has one or preferably more holding devices 7D for holding and / or clamping the spectacle lens 2 , in particular at the end or lower end.

[0317] Preferably, the different holding means 7D of the arms 7C are mainly identical in design, although preferably the holding means 7D of the first arm 7C is designed differently than the holding means 7D of the second arm 7C.

[0318] Preferably, the holding device 7D of the first arm 7C is designed as a suction cup and / or the holding device 7D of the second arm 7C is designed as a clamp, with which the spectacle lens 2 is held at the edge, thereby in particular avoiding damage to the surface of the spectacle lens. In particular, the clamp of the second arm 7C has a plurality of ratchets, which are or can be applied to the edge of the spectacle lens 2 for holding it.

[0319] In the following, for better distinction, preferably, the arm 7C having the holding device 7D designed as a suction cup is referred to as the first arm, and the arm 7C having the holding device 7D designed as a clamp is referred to as the second arm.

[0320] In particular, in the polishing station 3D, the spectacle lens 2 that is still to be processed or polished is clamped or held by a suction cup, and / or the spectacle lens 2 that has completed polishing is clamped or held by a clamper.

[0321] Preferably, the guide 7B has an axis of rotation or a rotation axis or a movement axis B6, or the two guides 7B each have an axis of rotation or a rotation axis or a movement axis B6.

[0322] In particular, the arm 7C can be turned or rotated about the vertical guide 7B or the movement axis B6. By turning or rotating the arm 7C about the movement axis B6, the holding device 7D or the spectacle lens 2 held thereby can be moved from a position above the transport system 4 or the transport container 5 to a position above the polishing station 3D, in particular the workpiece spindle of the polishing station 3D.

[0323] Preferably, the two arms 7C are rotatable about their respective rotation axes B6 in opposite directions, in particular simultaneously.

[0324] The actuation of the spectacle lens 2 by means of the actuation device 7 is preferably carried out as follows:

[0325] The first arm 7C preferably moves over a transport container 5 with one or two spectacle lenses 2. The spectacle lenses 2 located in the transport container 5 are clamped or sucked in by means of a holding device 7D, wherein for this purpose the arm 7C is moved or can be moved vertically or along a movement axis B5 and / or a vertical guide 7B.

[0326] Then, the first arm 7C moves upwards along the movement axis B5 and rotates about the movement axis B6, preferably by approximately 180°.

[0327] If necessary, the handling device 7 is also moved along the longitudinal guide 7A or along the movement axis B4 in order to position the holding device 7D or the spectacle lens 2 or for replacing the spectacle lens 2 in the polishing station 3D.

[0328] In particular, the handling device 7 and / or the second arm 7C are moved in such a way that the grippers of the second arm 7C are in a position in which they can remove the finished polished eyeglass lens 2 from the polishing station 3D or the workpiece spindle of the polishing station 3D.

[0329] When the spectacle lens 2 has been polished in the polishing station 3D, preferably, the second arm 7C is first moved along the movement axis B5, the polished spectacle lens 2 in the polishing station 3D is clamped, and the arm 7C is moved backward along the movement axis B5 or the vertical guide 7B to be removed from the polishing station 3D. Then, preferably, the manipulation device 7 is moved along the movement axis B4 or the longitudinal guide 7A, so that the first arm 7C with the reserve spectacle lens 2 or the spectacle lens to be polished is located above the polishing station 3 or its workpiece spindle. Then, preferably, the first arm 7C is moved or lowered along the movement axis B5 or the vertical guide 7B, and the spectacle lens 2 is inserted into the polishing station 3D.

[0330] The handling device 7 is then preferably moved in such a way that the polished spectacle lens 2 held by the gripper can be cleaned in the cleaning station 3E. After cleaning, the polished and cleaned spectacle lens 2 is preferably placed back into the transport container 5, for which purpose the handling device 7 is moved accordingly.

[0331] The polishing of a spectacle lens 2 or the simultaneous polishing of two spectacle lenses 2 in the polishing station 3D usually takes about 2 to 3 minutes. Therefore, similar to the handling device 6 of the processing side 1A, it is advantageous to optimize the utilization of the processing system 1 or the polishing station 3D in order to replace the spectacle lens 2 as quickly as possible and to perform further handling of the spectacle lens 2, such as removal from the transport container 5, transfer from the polishing station 3D to the cleaning station 3E, etc., during the processing of a further spectacle lens 2 in the polishing station 3D. In this way, the processing time of the processing station 3 or the polishing station 3D can be rationally utilized, in particular for further handling steps of the spectacle lenses 2, and the production volume of the spectacle lenses 2 can be increased or the downtime of the processing station 3 or the polishing station 3D can be minimized.

[0332] The manipulation of the spectacle lenses 2 by means of the manipulation device 7 is preferably carried out in the processing station 3, in particular in the polishing station 3D, during the processing of further spectacle lenses 2. In particular, during the processing of one or more spectacle lenses 2 in the polishing station 3D, one or more further spectacle lenses 2 are removed from the transport container 5, placed in the transport container 5, cleaned in the cleaning station 3E and / or transferred between the transport container 5, the processing station 3 and / or the cleaning station 3E.

[0333] Control equipment for tools

[0334] Fig.12 and Fig.13A handling system 1 is shown having a handling device 8 for a tool 15 , in particular a polishing tool. Fig.14 The tool magazine 14 and the cleaning station 3E are shown. Fig.15 A tool magazine 14 and an operating device 8 for a tool 15 are shown. Fig.16 A perspective view of a manipulation device 8 for a tool 15 is shown. In the following, particular reference is made to Figure 12-16 The properties and features of the actuation device 8 are described.

[0335] The handling device 8 is preferably assigned to a polishing station 3D and / or a tool magazine 14 . In particular, the handling device 8 is arranged on the polishing side 1B and / or between the polishing stations 3D. The handling device 8 is preferably movable between the polishing station 3D and the tool magazine 14 .

[0336] The handling device 8 is preferably arranged laterally offset relative to the transport system 4 or transport device 4A in the Y direction and / or laterally offset on a side of the handling device 7 for the spectacle lenses 2 facing away from the transport device 4 .

[0337] The actuation device 8 for the tool 15 is preferably movable independently of the actuation device 7 for the spectacle lens 2 , in particular in the X direction.

[0338] The actuation device 8 preferably has a plurality of movement axes B7, B8. Preferably, the movement axis B7 and / or the movement axis B8 are linear movement axes.

[0339] Preferably, the movement axis B7 extends at least substantially horizontally and / or in the X direction. Preferably, the movement axis B7 extends parallel to the transport directions R1 , R2 , parallel to the transport device 4A and / or parallel to the movement axis B4 of the handling apparatus 7 .

[0340] The displacement axis B8 preferably extends vertically or perpendicularly or in the Z direction and / or parallel to the displacement axis B5 of the actuation device 7. The displacement axis B8 is preferably a linear displacement axis.

[0341] The actuation device 8 preferably has two axes of movement B8 .

[0342] The handling device 8 preferably has a guide 8A or is arranged on it. The guide 8A is preferably arranged above the transport system 4, the polishing station 3D, the tool magazine 14 and / or the cleaning station 3E.

[0343] In particular, the guide 8A is designed as a linear guide and / or is arranged parallel to the transport device 4A or the transport directions R1 , R2 and / or is arranged parallel to the guide 7A of the handling device 7 .

[0344] The handling device 8 is preferably displaceable along the guide 8A or parallel to the guide 8A. Preferably, the guide 8A has or forms a movement axis B7.

[0345] For better distinction, the guide 8A is also referred to as a longitudinal guide 8A hereinafter.

[0346] The handling device 8 preferably has a (further) guide 8B, which, for the sake of better distinction, is also referred to below as vertical guide 8B.

[0347] The vertical guide 8B preferably extends vertically or in the Z direction. Preferably, the vertical guide 8B has or forms a movement axis B8.

[0348] Preferably, the handling device 8 has two vertical guides 8B, in particular two vertical guides 8B of similar or identical design.

[0349] The longitudinal guide 8A and / or the vertical guide 8B are preferably each formed by a guide rail and / or a carriage or have a guide rail and / or a carriage.

[0350] The vertical guide 8B is preferably movably mounted on the longitudinal guide 8A and / or is movable or displaceable along the longitudinal guide 8A.

[0351] The handling device 8 preferably has an arm 8C. The arm 8C is preferably arranged on the vertical guide 8B and / or can be moved longitudinally relative to the vertical guide 8B. The arm 8C preferably extends in the Z direction or parallel to the vertical guide 8B or the movement axis B8.

[0352] Preferably, the handling device 8 has two arms 8C, in particular two arms of similar or identical design. The arms 8C are in particular arranged parallel to each other and / or next to each other. Preferably, each arm 8C is mounted on a vertical guide 8B.

[0353] The handling device 8 preferably has a carriage or bracket 8E for the arm 8C and / or the vertical guide 8B. In particular, the arm 8C and / or the vertical guide 8B are arranged or supported on or held by a common bracket 8E.

[0354] The arms 8C are preferably movable or displaceable independently of each other.

[0355] The arm 8C preferably has one or preferably more clamps or holding devices 8D for holding or clamping a tool 15, in particular a polishing tool, in particular at its end or lower end. Particularly preferably, the handling device 8 has four holding devices 8D and / or each arm 8C has two holding devices 8D. The holding devices 8D are preferably arranged on the cross brace of the arm 8C and / or next to each other.

[0356] Preferably, the tool 15 has a clamping groove, which extends, in particular, in the circumferential direction, and in which the holding device 8D can engage or in which the holding device 8D can be located.

[0357] The holding devices 8D are preferably arranged at a fixed distance from each other. In particular, the distance between the holding devices 8D corresponds to the distance between the tools 15 arranged on the tool magazine 14.

[0358] Preferably, the holding device 8D can be moved or displaced laterally, in particular perpendicularly to the arm 8C or the direction of movement B8 , preferably in the direction Y. This facilitates or enables removal of the tool 15 from the tool magazine 14 .

[0359] In particular, the handling device 8 is designed for changing the tools 15 in pairs. The arm 8C or the holding device 8D is preferably designed for holding or clamping two polishing tools simultaneously or in pairs.

[0360] Preferably, the tool 15 is actuated by means of the actuation device 8 as follows:

[0361] The handling device 8 is preferably positioned together with one of the arms 8C by moving along the movement axis B7 and / or the movement axis B8 relative to the tool magazine 14, so that one or two tools 15 or polishing tools can be grasped and / or removed from the tool magazine 14 with the aid of the holding device 8D of the arm 8C.

[0362] Preferably, the two tools 15 are clamped together with the holding device 8D of the arm 8C and / or removed from the tool magazine 14 , in particular simultaneously with the holding device 8D of the arm 8C.

[0363] Preferably, the holding device 8D engages in a recess of the tool 15 provided for this purpose in order to remove the tool 15. Then, preferably, the holding device 8D with the clamped tool 15 is moved a short distance away from the tool magazine 14 in order to release the tool 15 from the tool magazine or the corresponding holder.

[0364] The handling device 8 is then preferably moved to the polishing station 3D. When the polishing of the spectacle lens 2 is completed in the polishing station 3D, one or two tools 15 are preferably removed from the polishing station 3D with the unoccupied arm 8C by moving the arm 8C accordingly and clamping the tools 15.

[0365] Preferably, the arm 8C is now preferably moved out of the polishing station 3D again. Then, preferably, the handling device 8 is moved preferably in the X direction or along the movement axis B7 so that the tool 15 that has been stored with the other arm 8C can be inserted into the polishing station 3D.

[0366] Then, preferably, the tool 15 held or stored by the other arm 8C is inserted into the polishing station 3D, for which the arm 8C is moved accordingly. The arm 8C or the holding device 8D is then moved out of the polishing station 3D again.

[0367] Preferably, the handling device 8 is then moved back to the tool magazine 14 and / or the used tool 15 is placed in the tool magazine 14 .

[0368] Preferably, in the polishing station 3D, the replacement of the tool 15 by means of the handling device 8 is carried out simultaneously with the replacement of the spectacle lens 2 by means of the handling device 7. The handling devices 7 and 8 are preferably arranged or designed in such a way that the arms 7C, 8C or the holding devices 7D, 8D can be moved or displaced simultaneously or at least one after the other into the working space of the polishing station 3D.

[0369] In particular, the actuation device 7 for the spectacle lens 2 and the actuation device 8 for the tool 15 are operated independently of one another and / or the actuation devices 7 , 8 do not have a common axis of movement.

[0370] The tools 15 may be cleaned in the cleaning station 3E before being placed in the tool magazine 14 .

[0371] Tool storage and cleaning station

[0372] The tool magazine 14 is preferably assigned to one or more polishing stations 3D and / or is arranged between two polishing stations 3D. Preferably, a large number of tools 15 , in particular polishing tools, are stored in the tool magazine 14 or can be stored in the tool magazine 14 .

[0373] The tool magazine 14 preferably has or is formed by an (at least substantially cylindrical) drum 14B, on which the tools 15 are arranged or held in the circumferential direction. The tools 15 held by the tool magazine are preferably aligned radially on the tool magazine 14.

[0374] The longitudinal axis L of the tool magazine 14 or of the drum 14B preferably extends in the horizontal direction and / or parallel to the transport system 4 and / or the conveying directions R1 , R2 and / or the displacement axis B7 and / or in the X direction.

[0375] The roller 14B is preferably rotatable about the longitudinal axis L, in particular so that the tools 15 can be moved individually into a position in which they can be clamped by a holding device 8D of a handling device 8 for the tools 15, in particular from a position above or above the tool magazine 14. Preferably, horizontally aligned tools 15 are clamped by the handling device 8 or its holding device 8D.

[0376] Preferably, the tool magazine 14 or the drum 14B can be replaced or removed from the processing system 1. This enables a large number of tools 15 to be replaced quickly. This minimizes downtime.

[0377] The drum 14B and / or the tool magazine 14 are preferably arranged on the axis of rotation or the drive shaft 14A and / or are rotatably mounted by means of the drive shaft 14A.

[0378] Preferably, the drum 14B or the tool magazine 14 has a recess 14C, in particular radial and / or slot-like, preferably so that the drum 14B and / or the tool magazine 14 can be pushed onto the drive shaft 14A or arranged on the drive shaft 14A by a linear movement in the radial direction relative to the longitudinal axis L of the drum 14B. Preferably, the recess 14C extends over approximately half of the diameter of the drum 14B and / or extends from the edge to the approximate center or longitudinal axis L of the drum 14B. Furthermore, the recess 14C preferably extends along the entire length of the drum 14B parallel to the longitudinal axis L. This allows the tool magazine 14 to be easily replaced.

[0379] In the illustrated example, the tool magazine 14 and / or the drum 14B has or is formed by a plurality, here four, of separate segments 14D. These segments 14D are preferably ring-shaped and / or disc-shaped.

[0380] Preferably, the segments 14D are rigidly or non-rotatably connected to one another, for example by means of connecting elements such as rods, and / or form a structural unit. In this way, in particular, the drum 14B can be replaced or exchanged as a whole, or the segments 14D can be replaced or exchanged together, which is particularly advantageous for a quick and simple exchange. However, it is also possible that the segments 14D are not connected to one another and, in particular, can be exchanged or replaced individually.

[0381] The cleaning station 3E is preferably designed for cleaning or washing and / or drying the spectacle lenses 2 and / or the tools 15 .

[0382] The cleaning station 3E preferably has a plurality of nozzles 17 to distribute or spray a preferably liquid cleaning agent, in particular water. By means of the cleaning station 3E and / or the nozzles 17, polishing agent residues can preferably be removed from the tool 15 and / or the spectacle lens 2, in particular the polishing agent residues can be rinsed off.

[0383] The washing station 3E preferably comprises a washing container 19 , in particular wherein the nozzle 17 is arranged in the washing container 19 .

[0384] Preferably, the washing container 19 is designed to collect and / or discharge the cleaning liquid sprayed by the nozzle 17 and / or the contaminants rinsed off the tool 15 or the spectacle lens 2 .

[0385] Preferably, the tool magazine 14 is integrated into the washing station 3E and / or the washing container 19 , and / or the washing container 19 or the washing station 13E and the tool magazine 14 form a structural unit.

[0386] Preferably, the cleaning station 3E is alternatively or additionally designed for drying the (cleaned or rinsed) spectacle lens 2 and / or the tool 15. Drying can remove residues or residues of cleaning agents, in particular water.

[0387] For drying, the cleaning station 3E preferably has a blower for blowing away residues of the cleaning agent, in particular liquid residues or drops, or other deposits or dirt.

[0388] Alternatively or additionally, the cleaning station 3E can also have a device for heating the tool 15 and / or the spectacle lens 2 , so that drying can take place by evaporation of the cleaning agent or liquid.

[0389] The processing system 1 can also alternatively or additionally have one or more cleaning stations 3E, for example for cleaning the spectacle lenses 2 after grinding and / or turning. For this purpose, the corresponding cleaning station 3E is preferably arranged immediately downstream of the grinding station 3A and / or the turning station 3B and / or in the vicinity of these stations. Depending on the circumstances, some cleaning stations 3E are also designed only for drying the spectacle lenses 2 or for blowing off deposits or contaminants.

[0390] The cleaning of the tool 15 and / or the spectacle lens 2 preferably takes place during or during or simultaneously with the processing of the further spectacle lens 2 in the polishing station 3D.

[0391] Signature Station

[0392] The marking or signing station 3C is designed for marking or signing the spectacle lens 2 , in particular using a laser 21 or a laser beam.

[0393] By means of the signing station 3C, preferably for later processing, a mark or signature, for example for indicating or identifying the position of the optical axis, other identifications etc. can be introduced into the spectacle lens 2. This is particularly important for the later edge processing or edging of the spectacle lens 2, wherein the spectacle lens 2 is adapted to the shape of the associated spectacle frame so that the spectacle lens 2 or its optical axis is in the correct relative orientation with respect to the spectacle frame.

[0394] The signing station 3C preferably has an integrated control device 18 for controlling the spectacle lens 2 .

[0395] The handling device 18 is preferably designed to remove the spectacle lens 2 from the transport container 5 or from the transport system 4 and / or to move it to a signing position in which it is marked or signed.

[0396] The handling device 18 is preferably movable transversely, in particular perpendicularly, to the transport system 4 , the transport directions R1 , R2 and / or the X-axis, and / or parallel to the Y-axis.

[0397] The manipulation device 18 is preferably at least partially arranged above the transport system 4 and / or is designed to manipulate the spectacle lenses 2 from above the transport system 4 or the transport device 4A. This is beneficial for a compact design. The manipulation device 18 or at least a part thereof is preferably arranged vertically above the transport system 4 and / or the corresponding transport device 4A. In particular, this is beneficial for a compact design of the processing system 1.

[0398] The handling device 18 preferably has a plurality of movement axes B9, B10 and / or is movable or traversable along a movement axis B9, B10. Preferably, the movement axis B9 and / or the movement axis B10 is a linear movement axis.

[0399] Preferably, the movement axis B9 extends at least substantially horizontally and / or parallel to the Y axis. Particularly preferably, the movement axis B9 extends transversely, in particular perpendicularly, to the transport device 4A or the transport directions R1 , R2 and / or the X axis.

[0400] The movement axis B10 preferably extends transversely, in particular orthogonally, to the movement axis B9 . Preferably, the movement axis B10 extends vertically or perpendicularly or in the Z direction. The movement axis B10 is preferably arranged on or above the transport system 4 .

[0401] The manipulation device 18 preferably has a guide 18A or is arranged on it. The manipulation device 18 is preferably displaceable along the guide 18A or parallel to the guide 18A.

[0402] In particular, the guide 18A is designed as a linear guide and / or is arranged transversely, in particular perpendicularly, to the transport device 4A or the transport directions R1 , R2 and / or the X-axis and / or parallel to the Y-axis.

[0403] The guide 18A is preferably arranged at least partially vertically above the conveyor device 4A or the conveyor system 4 .

[0404] Preferably, the guide 18A has or forms an axis of movement B9.

[0405] For better distinction, the guide member 18A will also be referred to as a transverse guide member 18A below.

[0406] The actuation device 18 preferably has a guide 18B, which, for the sake of better distinction, will also be referred to below as a vertical guide 18B.

[0407] The transverse guide 18A and / or the vertical guide 18B are preferably formed by or have a guide rail and / or a carriage. The vertical guide 18B is preferably movably mounted on the transverse guide 18A and / or is movable or displaceable along the vertical guide 18A.

[0408] The vertical guide 18B is preferably arranged transversely, in particular orthogonally, to the transverse guide 18A and / or to the movement axis B9.

[0409] Preferably, the vertical guide 18B has or forms an axis of movement B10 .

[0410] The handling device 18 preferably has a holding device 18C. The holding device 18C is preferably displaceable in the Z direction and / or along the movement axis B10.

[0411] The holding device 18C is preferably displaceably mounted on the vertical guide 18B and / or is movable or displaceable along the vertical guide 18B or the movement axis B10 .

[0412] The holding device 18C preferably has or is formed by a suction cup for holding or clamping the spectacle lens 2 .

[0413] The signing station 3C preferably has a laser 21 for marking or signing the spectacle lenses 2 .

[0414] The laser 21 may be designed to generate different laser beams, in particular a laser beam for signing the spectacle lens 2 and a laser beam for measuring the spectacle lens 2. These laser beams may differ, for example, in wavelength, intensity and / or power.

[0415] The laser 21 is preferably arranged transversely, in particular perpendicularly, to the transport system 4 or the transport directions R1 , R2 and / or the X-axis.

[0416] Preferably, the laser 21 is arranged horizontally and / or horizontally above the transport system 4 , or is arranged at least partially or in sections above the transport system 4 .

[0417] Preferably, the laser 21 is arranged parallel to the transverse guide 18 and / or the movement axis B9 . In particular, the laser 21 is arranged directly adjacent to the transverse guide 18 .

[0418] Preferably, the laser beam generated by the laser 21 for marking or signing the spectacle lens 2 is deflected, in particular at least substantially by 90° and / or from a horizontal direction to a vertical direction.

[0419] Preferably, the following procedure is used for marking or signing the spectacle lens 2 using the signing station 3C.

[0420] The spectacle lens 2 or the transport container 5 with the spectacle lens 2 is preferably first positioned in such a way that the spectacle lens 2 can be clamped by the holding device 18C. In particular, the spectacle lens 2 is positioned vertically or perpendicularly below the holding device 18C.

[0421] Preferably, the holding device 18C is then moved along the movement axis B9 and / or B10 so that the holding device 18C is preferably located directly above the spectacle lens 2 and can preferably clamp, in particular suck, the spectacle lens 2. The spectacle lens 2 is preferably clamped by the holding device 18C.

[0422] Subsequently, the spectacle lens 2 is preferably moved to the marking position or signing position by a corresponding movement along the movement axes B9 and / or B10 and placed or positioned in the marking position or chuck 2D. Preferably, after the placement or positioning of the spectacle lens 2, the holding device 18C is moved away from the spectacle lens 2, in particular in order to be able to sign the spectacle lens 2 or not to hinder the signing of the spectacle lens 2.

[0423] Particularly preferably, the spectacle lens 2 is correctly aligned in the signing position, for example rotated and / or tilted, and / or the laser beam is adjusted, shifted and / or focused to the position or alignment of the spectacle lens 2 in the signing position.

[0424] In particular, the orientation of the spectacle lens 2 in the signing position can also be measured or determined by means of the laser 21. This is particularly advantageous when working with an unobstructed or non-obstructed spectacle lens 2.

[0425] Then, preferably, the spectacle lens 2 is signed or marked using a laser 21 or a laser beam. Signing usually takes only a few seconds, preferably less than 5 seconds. However, if, for example, special characters or logos are introduced into the spectacle lens 2, signing may also take more time.

[0426] Subsequently, the holding device 18C is preferably moved back to the spectacle lens 2 , the spectacle lens 2 is clamped with the holding device 18C, the holding device 18C with the spectacle lens 2 is moved back to the transport container 5 and / or the spectacle lens 2 is placed again in the transport container 5 .

[0427] Quality Control

[0428] Preferably, after processing in one or more processing stations 3, in particular after polishing and / or before edge processing or edging and / or coating of the spectacle lens 2, a quality control is performed on the processed spectacle lens 2. For this purpose, the processed surface of the spectacle lens 2 is measured and / or it is checked whether the shape or surface of the processed spectacle lens 2 corresponds to a desired or predetermined shape or surface.

[0429] The quality control is preferably performed contactlessly and / or by optical measurement of the processed spectacle lens 2 , in particular by phase measurement deflectometry (PMD) and / or by reflectivity measurement.

[0430] In particular, the quality control can also be performed in or by the signing station 3C. For this purpose, the spectacle lens 2 is preferably measured or inspected by means of a laser 21 .

[0431] Control and process

[0432] As mentioned at the outset, the control system preferably has one or more control devices 11 and / or the control system of the processing system 1 is accommodated in one or more switch cabinets 11A.

[0433] Preferably, the processing system has a plurality of control devices 11, which are designed to control different components of the processing system 1, in particular separately or independently, for example, one or more processing stations 3, one or more handling devices 6-8 and / or a transport system 4 or a transport device 4A and / or a replacement device 4B.

[0434] Preferably, each switch cabinet 11A is assigned to one of the sections 1A, 1 B. In particular, one switch cabinet 11A is assigned to the processing side 1A, while the other switch cabinet 11A or its control device 11 is assigned to the polishing side 1B or is designed to control components of the respective section 1A, 1B, in particular the processing station 3, the handling devices 6-8 and / or the transport device 4A.

[0435] Preferably, the control system is designed to manage the processing state of the spectacle lens 2 .

[0436] The control system preferably forms a lens management system.

[0437] The processing status of the spectacle lenses 2 is particularly important in the event of a malfunction and / or restart of the processing system 1 and / or of the individual processing stations 3. In this case, it is advantageous if the processing status of the spectacle lenses 2 that have not yet been processed completely or only partially or only in some processing stations 3 can be retrieved and the processing can be continued immediately after the malfunction has been corrected or after the restart.

[0438] Preferably, for each spectacle lens 2 that is processed or to be processed in the processing system 1 , a processing status is stored or can be stored in the control system and / or can be retrieved by the control system.

[0439] Preferably, the processing status of the spectacle lens is stored or saved in the identifier of the transport container 5 mentioned above, in which the spectacle lens 2 is located or to which the spectacle lens 2 is assigned, or the processing status of the spectacle lens can be retrieved with the aid of the identifier.

[0440] In particular, the processing state is stored externally, for example, on a server or in a database. However, for example, if the identifier is designed as a writable RFID chip or the like, the processing state can also be stored in the identifier, or the processing state can be stored in a memory device of the processing system 1, for example, in the switch cabinet 11A.

[0441] The process status is preferably retrieved by the control system in such a way that the identifier is first read by the detection device 4E and the control system then retrieves the process status by means of the identifier or the information contained in the identifier.

[0442] The processing status may have or contain information about processing operations (e.g. grinding, turning, polishing and / or signing) that have to be performed and / or have been performed on the spectacle lens 2. Furthermore, the processing status may have information about the (expected) processing time in one or more processing stations 3.

[0443] Preferably, the processing state of the spectacle lens 2 is changed or updated when or after the processing of the spectacle lens 2 is completed in one of the processing stations 3. In particular, the processing station 3 is adapted to change the processing state or to transmit the information that the spectacle lens 2 has completed processing in the respective processing station 3. The information that the spectacle lens 2 has been processed can, for example, be sent to a control system or system controller, a computing unit, a database, a server, a control device 11 or other device, wherein the stored processing state is changed or updated after receiving the information.

[0444] Preferably, the spectacle lenses 2 are processed in the processing system 1 in the order in which they or the corresponding transport containers 5 enter or pass through the processing system 1. Preferably, the order of the transport containers 5 in the transport system 4 is maintained while the transport containers 5 pass through the processing system 1.

[0445] However, it is also possible that, in particular depending on the processing status, the spectacle lenses 2 are not transferred to the processing stations 3 in the order of the transport containers 5 assigned to the spectacle lenses 2, or that an overtaking of the spectacle lenses 2 occurs or is made possible by means of the handling devices 6, 7. For example, it is possible that, from a first transport container 5 and a second transport container 5 arranged one after the other in the transport system 4, the spectacle lenses 2 of the second transport container 5 are first transferred to one or more processing stations 3, and only after the processing of the spectacle lenses 2 of the second transport container 5, the spectacle lenses 2 of the first transport container 5 are transferred to one or more processing stations 3. This may be advantageous, for example, if the processing time of the spectacle lenses 2 of the second transport container 5 is shorter than the processing time of the spectacle lenses 2 of the first transport container 5, in order to achieve the greatest possible utilization of the individual processing stations 3 or the smallest possible dead time or downtime.

[0446] As already mentioned, one or more further transport devices 4A and / or parking areas and / or waiting areas may also be provided for overtaking the spectacle lenses 2 and / or the transport containers 5 .

[0447] The actual processing sequence of the spectacle lenses 2 in the processing stations 3 may in particular depend on the processing state of the spectacle lenses 2 or may be varied taking into account the processing state of the spectacle lenses 2. The processing sequence depends on the utilization of the processing stations 3 or may be varied taking into account the utilization of the processing stations 3.

[0448] In the illustrated example, in particular in the case of two polishing stations 3D, if a plurality of processing stations 3 or processing stations 3 of the same type are provided for the same processing, it is particularly advantageous if the spectacle lenses 2 are "passed" or the processing of the spectacle lenses 2 is carried out in a sequence different from the sequence of the transport containers 5 assigned to the spectacle lenses 2. Furthermore, a malfunction of a processing station 3 or an improper processing of one or more spectacle lenses 2 in a processing station 3 can also lead to a change in the processing sequence.

[0449] Likewise, it is conceivable that the processing of the spectacle lens 2 has to be repeated in the processing station 3 , or that the spectacle lens 2 has to be processed again in the processing station 3 .

[0450] In another example, it may happen that spectacle lenses 2 or transport containers 5 with spectacle lenses 2 are removed from the processing system 1 or the transport system 4 at the same time and returned later so that only selected processing operations have to be carried out.

[0451] Operating equipment

[0452] The operating device 12 is preferably designed for operating or controlling the treatment system 1 and / or individual components of the treatment system 1 , such as the treatment station 3 , the transport system 4 and / or the handling devices 6 - 8 .

[0453] The processing system 1 can preferably be operated via the input device 12B of the operating apparatus 12 .

[0454] The input device 12B may have or be formed by a keyboard, one or more levers, buttons, knobs, switches and / or other control elements and / or a touch screen or touch-sensitive display.

[0455] The display device 12A is preferably formed by an electronic screen, in particular a touch screen or a touch-sensitive display.

[0456] Preferably, the operating device 12 or the display device 12A is designed to display a control menu for one or more processing stations 3 , in particular different control menus for different processing stations 3 .

[0457] Preferably, the different treatment stations 3 of the treatment system 1 can be controlled or operated individually or independently of one another by means of the operating device 12 .

[0458] According to an aspect, the operating device 12 is arranged on an arm 13, in particular at an end thereof. Preferably, the arm 13 is pivotable about a pivot axis S. Preferably, the arm 13 is a pivoting arm.

[0459] The arm 13 is preferably arranged outside the housing or casing 10 .

[0460] In particular, the arm 13 has a plurality of sections 13A, 13B, in particular a first section 13A and a second section 13B. The sections 13A, 13B are preferably connected to each other in an articulated manner.

[0461] The first section 13A is preferably arranged above the housing 10. Preferably, the first section 13A extends at least substantially horizontally.

[0462] The second section 13B preferably extends at least substantially vertically or in the Z direction and / or is arranged transversely or outside the housing 10 .

[0463] The second section 13B is preferably arranged at a right angle to the first section 13A.

[0464] The operating device 12 is preferably arranged in the second section 13B or at the end thereof.

[0465] Preferably, the second section 13B is rotatable relative to the first section 13A and / or the operating device 12 is pivotable or rotatable relative to the second section 13B, in particular pivotable or rotatable about the Z axis or vertically.

[0466] In particular, the position or pivot position or pivot angle of the arm 13 and / or the relative orientation of the first section 13A, the second section 13B and / or the operating device 12A with respect to one another can be used to determine in front of which processing station 3 the operating device 12 is located and / or in which direction or towards which processing station 3D the operating device 12 is facing. In particular, this information can be used to display a corresponding control menu for the nearest processing station 3 and / or the processing station 3 in whose direction the operating device 12 is aligned.

[0467] Preferably, the arm 13 and / or the operating device 12 has one or more sensors for detecting or determining the pivot position or the pivot angle.

[0468] The arm 13, in particular the second section 13B, or the operating device 12 can preferably be moved or pivoted to different sides of the processing system 1. In particular, the arm 13, in particular the second section 13B, or the operating device 12 can be moved or positioned in front of each processing station 3 and / or in front of the switch cabinet 11A. This allows the operating device to be positioned and operated as needed, and the processing system 1 and / or the processing station 3 can be conveniently operated.

[0469] However, the operating device 12 can also be freely movable and / or not be arranged on the arm 13. For example, the operating device 12 can be formed by a smartphone, a tablet, a laptop, etc. In this case as well, preferably the relative position and / or orientation of the operating device with respect to the processing station 3 can be determined and a corresponding control menu displayed.

[0470] The operating device 12 preferably has an emergency stop switch 12C. Preferably, one or more treatment stations 3 and / or the transport system 4 or the entire treatment system 1 can be stopped or stopped by means of the emergency stop switch 12C. This increases the operational safety of the treatment system 1.

[0471] Preferably, user guidance can be provided via the operating device 12 and / or the control menu. In particular, the operating device 12 or the display device 12A issues or displays instructions to the operator, for example, when a tool 15 needs to be replaced, when maintenance, inspection, repair and / or maintenance measures need to be performed on the corresponding processing station 3 and / or the conveying system 4, when a component or tool needs to be replaced, when a fault occurs, when a working medium such as a coolant, a polishing agent or a cleaning agent needs to be refilled.

[0472] The operating device 12 may alternatively or additionally be designed to display the processing status of one or more spectacle lenses 2 , to display the utilization of one or more processing stations 3 , to display operating parameters of the processing system 1 or of the processing stations 3 , or the like.

[0473] The processing system 1 may have additional operating devices 11B, for example, as in Figure 4 , Figure 8 and Fig.13 can be seen in.

[0474] The handling device 11B is preferably permanently installed or, contrary to the handling device 12, fixed. Preferably, the handling device 11B is arranged on the switch cabinet 11A, on a lateral side or front side of the processing system 1 and / or opposite the inlet E and / or outlet A.

[0475] The operating device 11B preferably has a display device and / or an input device. Preferably, the description about the display device 12A and / or the input device 12B of the operating device 12 also applies to the operating device 11 accordingly.

[0476] The operating device 11B is preferably designed to operate or control the (entire) processing system 1 .

[0477] The operating device 11B may be arranged inside or outside the housing 10 (see Figure 4 and Figure 8 ).

[0478] The various aspects and features of the processing system 1 according to the proposed and described process and the different embodiments can also be realized independently of one another, but also in any desired combination.

[0479] Superior aspects or basic ideas of the invention may also form the basis for independent claims, in particular in the form of a specified processing system or a method for processing spectacle lenses, the processing system having a plurality of processing stations and a transport system for spectacle lenses and a plurality of spectacle lenses that can be processed in different or different types of processing stations or processed simultaneously. In particular, all further features described above are not mandatory in each case, but represent only preferred embodiments and can be combined in any desired combination in the independent claims.

[0480] Implementations of the present application may include features described in the following numbered aspects:

[0481] Aspect 1: A processing system 1 for processing eyeglass lenses 2, comprising:

[0482] a plurality of processing stations 3, in particular a grinding station 3A, a turning station 3D, a polishing station 3D, a cleaning station 3E and / or a signing station 3C,

[0483] a transport system 4 for transporting the spectacle lenses 2 and / or the transport containers 5 for the spectacle lenses 2 within the processing system 1, and

[0484] a common basic frame 9 and / or a common housing 10 for the processing stations 3,

[0485] It is characterized in that

[0486] The processing system 1 is designed to process different eyeglass lenses 2 simultaneously in different processing stations 3 selected from a grinding station 3A, a turning station 3B and a polishing station 3D, and / or

[0487] The conveyor system 4 has conveyor sections and / or conveyor devices 4A which extend parallel to one another and are preferably directly adjacent to one another, and / or

[0488] The processing system 1 has at least one handling device 6-8 for handling the spectacle lens 2 and / or at least one handling device 6-8 for handling a tool 15 for handling the spectacle lens 2, which can be moved parallel to the transport system 4 and is assigned to a plurality of processing stations 3, and / or

[0489] The basic frame 9 has a plurality of sub-frames 9A which can be connected to one another on site and each sub-frame forms the basic frame 9 for one or more processing stations 3 .

[0490] Aspect 2: The processing system according to Aspect 1 is characterized in that the transport section and / or the transport device 4A of the transport system 4 have opposite transport directions R1 and R2.

[0491] Aspect 3: The processing system according to Aspect 1 or 2 is characterized in that the inlet E and the outlet A of the conveying system 4 are arranged directly adjacent to each other and / or are arranged on the same side of the processing system 1.

[0492] Aspect 4: The processing system according to one of the preceding aspects is characterized in that the processing station 3 is at least partially arranged laterally, in particular at least partially arranged laterally on two sides of the transport system 4 facing away from each other.

[0493] Aspect 5: A processing system according to one of the preceding aspects, characterized in that the processing system 1 has a manipulation device 6, which is used to hold the eyeglass lens 2 and has a linear movement axis B2 extending at least partially above the transport system 4 and / or a linear movement axis B2 extending obliquely relative to the vertical direction.

[0494] Aspect 6: The processing system according to one of the preceding aspects is characterized in that the processing system 1 has a plurality of independent handling devices 6 - 8 , in particular, the handling devices are arranged above the transport system 4 .

[0495] Aspect 7: Processing system according to one of the preceding aspects, characterized in that the processing system 1 has a handling device 6 with two holding devices 6E on a rotating head 6D for exchanging spectacle lenses 2 at the processing station 3 .

[0496] Aspect 8: The processing system according to one of the preceding aspects, characterized in that the processing system 1 has handling devices 6 , 7 designed for transferring spectacle lenses 2 between the transport system 4 and two processing stations 3 .

[0497] Aspect 9: A processing system according to one of the preceding aspects, characterized in that the processing system 1 has a handling device 6, 7, which is designed to simultaneously exchange eyeglass lenses 2 on two eyeglass lens holders and / or chucks 2D of a processing station 3, in particular a polishing station 3D.

[0498] Aspect 10: A processing system according to one of the preceding aspects, characterized in that the processing system 1 has a manipulation device 7, which has a plurality of holding devices 7D for holding spectacle lenses 2, and the holding devices 7D are arranged on different arms 7C and / or can be moved independently of each other.

[0499] Aspect 11: The processing system according to one of the preceding aspects, characterized in that the processing system 1 has a handling device 7 having two suction cups and two clamps for holding the spectacle lens 2.

[0500] Aspect 12: The processing system according to one of the preceding aspects is characterized in that the processing system 1 has a handling device 8, which is designed to simultaneously exchange tools 15, in particular polishing tools, on two tool holders of a processing station 3, in particular a polishing station 3D.

[0501] Aspect 13: A processing system according to one of the preceding aspects, characterized in that the processing system 1 has a manipulation device 8, the manipulation device 8 has a plurality of holding devices 8D for holding tools 15, and the holding devices 8D are arranged on different arms 8C and / or can move independently of each other.

[0502] Aspect 14: The processing system according to one of the preceding aspects is characterized in that the processing system 1 has a manipulation device 8 for exchanging tools 15, and the manipulation device 8 is assigned to two polishing stations 3D, and / or is arranged between the two polishing stations 3D and / or is capable of moving between the two polishing stations 3D.

[0503] Aspect 15: The processing system according to one of the preceding aspects, characterized in that the processing system 1 has two polishing stations 3D, to which a common tool magazine 14 for polishing tools is assigned.

[0504] Aspect 16: A processing system according to one of the preceding aspects, characterized in that the processing system 1 has a sensor 4F, in particular a sensor device, which is designed to determine whether one or more spectacle lenses 2 are located in a transport container 5 transported by the transport system 4.

[0505] Aspect 17: A processing system 1 for processing a spectacle lens 2, preferably a processing system according to one of the preceding aspects, having:

[0506] a plurality of processing stations 3, in particular a grinding station 3A, a turning station 3B, a polishing station 3D, a cleaning station 3E and / or a signing station 3C, and

[0507] an operating device 12, the operating device 12 having a display device 12A and an input device 12B,

[0508] It is characterized in that

[0509] The handling device 12 is arranged on an arm 13 and can be moved to opposite sides of the processing system 1 and / or in front of different processing stations 3, and / or

[0510] A control menu can be displayed by means of the display device 12A and the display device 12A is designed to display different control menus depending on the relative position and / or orientation of the operating device 12 with respect to the processing station 3 .

[0511] Aspect 18: The processing system according to Aspect 17 is characterized in that the arm 13 and the operating device 12 are arranged outside the housing 10 of the processing system 1.

[0512] Aspect 19: The processing system according to Aspect 17 or 18, characterized in that the arm 13 is capable of pivoting about the vertical axis A.

[0513] Aspect 20: The processing system according to any one of Aspects 17 to 19, characterized in that the arm 13 includes a plurality of segments 13A, 13B hingedly connected to each other.

[0514] Aspect 21: The processing system according to one of aspects 17 to 20 is characterized in that the operating device 12 is designed to control each nearest processing station 3 individually and / or automatically switch.

[0515] Aspect 22: A method for processing a spectacle lens 2 in a processing system 1 having a plurality of processing stations 3 and a common base frame 9 and / or a common housing 10 for the processing stations 3,

[0516] In this case, the spectacle lenses 2 are processed successively in different processing stations 3 of the processing system 1 .

[0517] It is characterized in that

[0518] Different spectacle lenses 2 are processed simultaneously in different processing stations 3 and at the same time at least one further spectacle lens 2 is further transported and / or moved to a processing station 3, and / or

[0519] Different spectacle lenses 2 are ground and turned simultaneously in different processing stations 3, and / or

[0520] machining and polishing of different spectacle lenses 2 on the flat side simultaneously in different processing stations 3, and / or

[0521] The control device 6 transfers the spectacle lens 2 after grinding in the grinding station 3A directly from the grinding station 3A to the downstream turning station 3B for turning processing, and / or

[0522] The spectacle lenses 2 are removed from the transport container 5 for processing, processed in different processing stations 3, and then placed back into the transport container 5, during which the transport container 5 is further transported along the processing stations 3.

[0523] Aspect 23: The method according to Aspect 22 is characterized in that, immediately after the spectacle lenses 2 are removed from the processing station 3 by means of the handling devices 6 , 7 , another spectacle lens 2 that has been stored by the handling devices 6 , 7 is transferred to the same processing station 3 .

[0524] Aspect 24: The method according to Aspect 22 or 23 is characterized in that the spectacle lens 2 is removed from the transport container 5, the spectacle lens 2 is transferred to one of the processing stations 3 and between the processing stations 3, the spectacle lens 2 is removed from one of the processing stations 3 and the spectacle lens 2 is placed again in the transport container 5 using the same manipulation device 6, 7.

[0525] Aspect 25: The method according to any one of Aspects 22 to 24, characterized in that the processing system 1 is designed according to any one of Aspects 1 to 21.

[0526] List of reference numerals:

[0527] 1. Processing System

[0528] Part 1A / Processing Side

[0529] Part 1B / Polished side

[0530] 2 glasses lenses

[0531] 2A shielding parts

[0532] 2B Blocking Material

[0533] 2C protection layer

[0534] 2D Chuck

[0535] 3 Processing Station

[0536] 3A grinding station

[0537] 3B Turning Station

[0538] 3C Signature Station

[0539] 3D polishing station

[0540] 3E Cleaning Station

[0541] 4. Delivery System

[0542] 4A conveyor

[0543] 4B Replacement device

[0544] 4C stopper

[0545] 4D storage device

[0546] 4E detection device

[0547] 4F Sensor

[0548] 5 Shipping Container

[0549] 6. Equipment for handling eyeglass lenses (processing side)

[0550] 6A guide / longitudinal guide

[0551] 6B Guide / lateral guide

[0552] 6C adjustment device

[0553] 6D rotating head

[0554] 6E holding device

[0555] 7. Equipment for handling eyeglass lenses (polishing side)

[0556] 7A guide / longitudinal guide

[0557] 7B guide / vertical guide

[0558] 7C Arm

[0559] 7D holding device

[0560] 7E bracket

[0561] 8. Control equipment for tools

[0562] 8A guide / longitudinal guide

[0563] 8B guide / vertical guide

[0564] 8C-arm

[0565] 8D holding device

[0566] 8E bracket

[0567] 9 Basic Framework

[0568] 9A subframe

[0569] 10 Shell

[0570] 10A board

[0571] 11 Control Device

[0572] 11A switch cabinet

[0573] 11B Operating Equipment

[0574] 12Operating Equipment

[0575] 12A Display Device

[0576] 12B input device

[0577] 12C Emergency stop switch

[0578] 13 arms (operating equipment)

[0579] 13A Section 1

[0580] 13B Second section

[0581] 14 Tool Library

[0582] 14A shaft

[0583] 14B roller

[0584] 14C notch

[0585] Segment 14D

[0586] 15 Tools

[0587] 16 Transfer system

[0588] 17 Nozzles

[0589] 18 Control equipment (signature station)

[0590] 18A Guide / lateral guide

[0591] 18B guide / vertical guide

[0592] 18C holding device

[0593] 19 Washing container

[0594] 20 Supply System

[0595] 20A pipeline

[0596] 21 Lasers

[0597] E entrance

[0598] Exit A

[0599] B1 moving axis

[0600] B2 moving axis

[0601] B3 moving axis

[0602] B4 moving axis

[0603] B5 moving axis

[0604] B6 moving axis

[0605] B7 moving axis

[0606] B8 moving axis

[0607] B9 moving axis

[0608] B10 moving axis

[0609] H Main conveying direction

[0610] L Longitudinal axis

[0611] R1 Delivery Direction

[0612] R2 Delivery Direction

[0613] S pivot axis

[0614] X-axis

[0615] Y-axis

[0616] Z axis.

Claims

1. A processing system (1) for processing eyeglass lenses (2), comprising: a plurality of processing stations (3), in particular a grinding station (3A), a turning station (3D), a polishing station (3D), a cleaning station (3E) and / or a signing station (3C), a transport system (4) for transporting the spectacle lenses (2) and / or the transport containers (5) for the spectacle lenses (2) within the processing system (1), and a common base frame (9) and / or a common housing (10) for the processing stations (3), It is characterized in that The processing system (1) is designed to process different eyeglass lenses (2) simultaneously in different processing stations (3) selected from a grinding station (3A), a turning station (3B) and a polishing station (3D), and / or The conveyor system (4) has conveyor sections and / or conveyor devices (4A) extending parallel to one another and preferably directly adjacent to one another, and / or The processing system (1) has at least one handling device (6-8) for handling the spectacle lens (2) and / or at least one handling device (6-8) for handling a tool (15) for handling the spectacle lens (2), the handling devices (6-8) being movable parallel to the transport system (4) and being assigned to a plurality of processing stations (3), and / or The base frame (9) has a plurality of sub-frames (9A) which can be connected to each other on site and each sub-frame forms a base frame (9) for one or more processing stations (3).

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