An automated glass processing system

Abstract

This invention discloses an automated glass processing system, comprising an "O"-shaped track, a slider, a T-shaped rod, an arc-shaped block, and a screw. The "O"-shaped track is slidably connected to the slider, the slider is equipped with the T-shaped rod for clamping glass, and the T-shaped rod is equipped with the arc-shaped block. The arc-shaped block is threadedly connected to the screw, which rotates under the drive of a first motor. A glass-grinding mechanism is provided on the side of the "O"-shaped track. This invention provides an automated glass processing system where glass layers move downwards, and the steps in glass processing are closely linked, improving production efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of glass processing technology, and in particular to an automated glass processing system. Background Technology

[0002] In the glass processing industry, edge polishing is an important and common process. With technological advancements, automated glass processing equipment has emerged, improving processing efficiency to some extent. However, existing automated glass processing lines typically require a transfer mechanism to move the glass from the loading conveyor to the clamping mechanism for fixation. After edge polishing, another transfer mechanism is needed to move the glass to the unloading conveyor. The steps in the loading, polishing, and unloading processes are not tightly integrated, resulting in low production efficiency. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In view of the above-mentioned prior art, the present invention provides an automatic glass processing system in which glass layers are stacked and moved downwards, and the steps in glass processing are closely connected, thereby improving production efficiency.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution of this invention is implemented as follows:

[0005] An automatic glass processing system includes an "O"-shaped track, a slider, a T-shaped rod, an arc-shaped block, and a screw. The slider is slidably connected to the "O"-shaped track. The slider is equipped with the T-shaped rod for clamping glass. The arc-shaped block is equipped with the T-shaped rod and is threadedly connected to the screw. The screw rotates under the drive of a first motor. A glass grinding mechanism is provided on the side of the "O"-shaped track.

[0006] Furthermore, the "O"-shaped track includes a square portion and an arc-shaped portion. The upper and lower ends of the square portion are connected to the arc-shaped portion. The sides of the square portion and the arc-shaped portion are provided with grooves, and the cross-section of the grooves is circular arc-shaped.

[0007] Furthermore, the slider is C-shaped, with ball heads at both ends, which slide along the groove, and the middle part of the slider is connected to the T-shaped rod.

[0008] Furthermore, the T-shaped bar includes a horizontal bar and a vertical bar, the horizontal bar is connected to the middle of the vertical bar and is perpendicular to the vertical bar, and the two ends of the vertical bar are provided with clamping heads.

[0009] Furthermore, the lower end of the “O”-shaped track is provided with a conveyor belt, which is wound around a pulley, and the pulley rotates under the drive of a second motor.

[0010] Furthermore, the grinding mechanism includes a first grinding roller, a second grinding roller, a gear set, and a third motor. The third motor is connected to the first grinding roller, and the first grinding roller drives the second grinding roller to rotate through the gear set.

[0011] Furthermore, the grinding mechanism also includes a slide rod, a spring, and a mounting platform. The third motor, the first grinding roller, and the second grinding roller are mounted on the mounting platform. The mounting platform has a through hole, through which the slide rod passes. The slide rod is connected to the "O"-shaped track. One end of the spring is connected to the slide rod, and the other end is connected to the mounting platform.

[0012] Furthermore, the “O”-shaped track is provided with a connecting rod, which is connected to a U-shaped rod. The screw is rotatably connected to the U-shaped rod, and the first motor is fixed below the U-shaped rod.

[0013] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows: By driving the screw to rotate via a motor, the up-and-down movement of the T-shaped rod is controlled, achieving automatic glass clamping, reducing manual operation steps, and improving processing efficiency. Utilizing the gravity generated by the stacking of multiple layers of glass, the bottom glass is tightly clamped, ensuring the stability of the glass during processing and avoiding processing errors caused by shaking or displacement. The compact layout of the "O"-shaped track makes full use of space, resulting in a small footprint for the entire processing system, suitable for installation and use in limited spaces. The mechanized clamping and polishing process reduces human interference, improves processing accuracy and consistency, and ensures product quality. This system can continuously and automatically complete glass clamping, polishing, and transfer processes, with close coordination between each step, greatly improving production efficiency and reducing production costs. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of an automatic glass processing system according to an embodiment of this application;

[0015] Figure 2 This is a side view of an automatic glass processing system according to an embodiment of this application;

[0016] Figure 3 This is a top view of an automatic glass processing system according to an embodiment of this application;

[0017] Figure 4 For this application Figure 1 Enlarged structural diagram of region A in the middle;

[0018] Figure 5 For this application Figure 1 Enlarged structural diagram of region B in the middle;

[0019] Explanation of icon numbers:

[0020] 1. "O" shaped track; 2. Slider; 3. T-shaped rod; 4. Arc-shaped block; 5. Screw; 6. First motor; 7. Square part; 8. Arc-shaped part; 9. Slide groove; 10. Ball head; 11. Crossbar; 12. Vertical bar; 13. Clamping head; 14. Conveyor belt; 15. Pulley; 16. Second motor; 17. Grinding mechanism; 18. First grinding roller; 19. Second grinding roller; 20. Gear set; 21. Third motor; 22. Slide rod; 23. Spring; 24. Mounting platform; 25. Connecting rod; 26. U-shaped rod. Detailed Implementation

[0021] The technical solution of the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the invention.

[0022] It should also be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" another element, it can be directly attached to the other element or there may be an intervening element. When an element is referred to as being "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intervening element. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," "outer," "left," "right," and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementation.

[0023] Please refer to the attached document. Figures 1-5This application provides an automatic glass processing system, including an "O"-shaped track 1, a slider 2, a T-shaped rod 3, an arc-shaped block 4, and a screw 5. The slider 2 is slidably connected to the "O"-shaped track 1. The slider 2 is equipped with the T-shaped rod 3, which is used to clamp the glass. The arc-shaped block 4 is also equipped with the T-shaped rod 3. The arc-shaped block 4 is threadedly connected to the screw 5. The screw 5 rotates under the drive of a first motor 6. A glass grinding mechanism 17 is provided on the side of the "O"-shaped track 1. The "O"-shaped track is located around the glass to be processed. The slider 2 is slidably connected to the "O"-shaped track 1, and the slider 2 can perform a cyclical movement along the outer periphery of the "O"-shaped track 1. Preferably, the slider 2 slides downward from one side of the "O"-shaped track 1, slides to the bottom, makes a semi-circular movement to the other side, then slides upward along the other side, slides to the top, makes a semi-circular movement back to the initial side, and then continues to slide downward, forming a cyclical movement. The screw 5 is threadedly connected to the arc-shaped block 4. The first motor 6 drives the arc-shaped block 4 downwards, which in turn drives the T-shaped rod 3 downwards. The T-shaped rods 3, located on the left or right side, move closer together, clamping the glass. Several sliders 2 and T-shaped clamps are set on the "O"-shaped track 1. The glass between the T-shaped rods 3 is compressed under gravity, tightly clamping the bottom layer of glass. (From the attached...) Figure 1 As can be seen, several layers of glass press against the T-shaped rod 3. The bottom layer of glass bears the weight of the upper T-shaped rod 3 and the glass itself, allowing multiple layers of glass to stack. The gravity of the glass also clamps the bottom layer, keeping it stable. A glass polishing mechanism 17 is provided on the side of the "O"-shaped track 1 to polish the edges of the glass. The polished glass is then conveyed to the next station via the conveyor belt 14. Polishing mechanisms 17 can be installed at both the front and rear of the "O"-shaped track 1 to polish both sides of the glass.

[0024] This invention polishes both sides of the glass. Alternatively, the two devices of this invention can be combined; for example, after polishing both sides of the glass, the glass can be transferred to another device to polish the remaining two sides, thus completing the polishing of all four sides of the glass. This invention can use a robotic arm to place the glass onto the uppermost T-shaped bar 3, or it can use a conveyor belt to transport the glass to the uppermost T-shaped bar 3, thus achieving glass feeding.

[0025] Specifically, the "O"-shaped track 1 includes a square portion 7 and an arc-shaped portion 8. The upper and lower ends of the square portion 7 are connected to the arc-shaped portion 8. The sides of the square portion 7 and the arc-shaped portion 8 are provided with grooves 9, the cross-section of which is an arc. The grooves 9 are arranged along the sides of the square portion 7 and the arc-shaped portion 8, forming a closed track with arc-shaped ends and a straight middle section. The slider 2 can reciprocate along the track to transport the glass and can be reused repeatedly.

[0026] Specifically, the slider 2 is C-shaped, with ball heads 10 at both ends. The ball heads 10 slide along the groove 9, and the middle of the slider 2 is connected to the T-shaped rod 3. The ball heads 10 at both ends of the slider 2 are located within the groove 9 and slide along it. The two ball heads 10 allow the slider 2 to maintain a stable posture during sliding, facilitating the secure fixing of the glass.

[0027] Specifically, the T-shaped rod 3 includes a horizontal rod 11 and a vertical rod 12. The horizontal rod 11 is connected to the middle of the vertical rod 12 and is perpendicular to the vertical rod 12. Clamping heads 13 are provided at both ends of the vertical rod 12. The horizontal rod 11 connects the vertical rod 12 and the slider 2. When the slider 2 moves, it drives the vertical rod 12 to move together, using the clamping heads 13 at both ends of the vertical rod 12 to clamp the glass. The clamping heads 13 are supported by an anti-slip material, or an anti-slip layer is provided on the contact surface between the clamping heads 13 and the glass, which can prevent the glass from slipping during clamping and transportation.

[0028] Specifically, the lower end of the "O"-shaped track is equipped with a conveyor belt 14, which is wound around a pulley 15. The pulley 15 rotates under the drive of a second motor 16. When the second motor 16 is working, it drives the pulley 15 to rotate, thereby driving the conveyor belt 14 around the pulley 15 to rotate. After the T-shaped rod 3 conveys the glass to the lower end, the glass falls onto the conveyor belt 14 and is then transported away by the conveyor belt 14. The width of the conveyor belt 14 is smaller than the width of the glass, and there is no movement interference between the T-shaped rod 3 and the conveyor belt 14 after the T-shaped rod 3 moves downward to the bottom.

[0029] Specifically, the polishing mechanism 17 includes a first polishing roller 18, a second polishing roller 19, a gear set 20, and a third motor 21. The third motor 21 is connected to the first polishing roller 18, and the first polishing roller 18 drives the second polishing roller 19 to rotate through the gear set 20. When the third motor 21 rotates, it directly drives the first polishing roller 18 to rotate. The first polishing roller 18 is equipped with a first gear, and the second polishing roller 19 is equipped with a second gear. The first gear and the second gear mesh, and when the first gear rotates, it drives the second polishing roller 19 to rotate through the first gear and the second gear, thereby achieving the polishing of the glass side.

[0030] Specifically, the polishing mechanism 17 further includes a slide rod 22, a spring 23, and a mounting platform 24. The third motor 21, the first grinding roller 18, and the second grinding roller 19 are mounted on the mounting platform 24. The mounting platform 24 has a through hole through which the slide rod 22 passes. The slide rod 22 is connected to the "O"-shaped track 1. One end of the spring 23 is connected to the slide rod 22, and the other end is connected to the mounting platform 24. Under the action of the spring 23, the mounting platform 24 tends to move inward, causing the first and second rollers on the mounting platform 24 to contact the side of the glass. When the third motor 21 rotates, it drives the first grinding roller 18 and the second grinding roller 19 to rotate, thereby polishing the side of the glass.

[0031] Specifically, the "O"-shaped track 1 is equipped with a connecting rod 25, which is connected to a U-shaped rod 26. The screw 5 is rotatably connected to the U-shaped rod 26, and the first motor 6 is fixed below the U-shaped rod 26. The upper end of the screw 5 is rotatably connected to the upper end of the U-shaped rod 26, and the lower end of the screw 5 is connected to the lower end of the U-shaped rod 26. When the first motor 6 rotates, it drives the screw 5 to rotate, thereby controlling the slider 2 to descend slowly. The uppermost T-shaped rod 3 connected to the screw 5 supports the glass above, and the lowermost T-shaped rod 3 connected to the screw 5 moves slowly downward as the screw 5 rotates, eventually disengaging from the screw 5. The opening of the arc-shaped block 4 is larger than that of the U-shaped rod 26, allowing the U-shaped rod 26 to pass through the arc-shaped block 4.

[0032] Optionally, the first motor 6 is equipped with a first bevel gear, and the screw 5 is equipped with a second bevel gear, with the first and second bevel gears meshing. The first and second bevel gears can pass through the arc-shaped block 4, and the first motor 6 is located on the side below the screw 5.

[0033] The above are merely specific embodiments of the present invention, but the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present invention should be included within the scope of protection of the present invention. The scope of protection of the present invention should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. An automated glass processing system, characterized in that, The system includes an "O"-shaped track (1), a slider (2), a T-shaped rod (3), an arc-shaped block (4), and a screw (5). The "O"-shaped track (1) is slidably connected to the slider (2). The slider (2) is equipped with the T-shaped rod (3), which is used to clamp the glass. The T-shaped rod (3) is equipped with the arc-shaped block (4), which is threadedly connected to the screw (5). The screw (5) rotates under the drive of a first motor (6). The side of the "O"-shaped track (1) is equipped with a glass polishing mechanism (17), which is used to polish the edges of the glass. The T-shaped rod (3) includes a horizontal bar (11) and a vertical bar (12). The crossbar (11) is perpendicular to the vertical bar (12), and the two ends of the vertical bar (12) are provided with clamping heads (13); the lower end of the "O"-shaped track is provided with a conveyor belt (14), the conveyor belt (14) is wound around the pulley (15), and the pulley (15) rotates under the drive of the second motor (16); the "O"-shaped track (1) is provided with a connecting rod (25), the connecting rod (25) is connected to the U-shaped rod (26), the screw (5) is rotatably connected to the U-shaped rod (26), and the first motor (6) is fixed below the U-shaped rod (26); the opening of the arc block (4) is larger than the U-shaped rod (26), so that the U-shaped rod (26) can pass through the arc block (4).

2. The automatic glass processing system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The "O"-shaped track (1) includes a square part (7) and an arc-shaped part (8). The upper and lower ends of the square part (7) are connected to the arc-shaped part (8). The sides of the square part (7) and the arc-shaped part (8) are provided with grooves (9). The cross-section of the grooves (9) is arc-shaped.

3. The automatic glass processing system according to claim 2, characterized in that, The slider (2) is C-shaped, and ball heads (10) are provided at both ends of the slider (2). The ball heads (10) slide along the groove (9), and the middle part of the slider (2) is connected to the T-shaped rod (3).

4. The automatic glass processing system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The crossbar (11) is connected to the middle of the longitudinal bar (12).

5. The automatic glass processing system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The grinding mechanism (17) includes a first grinding roller (18), a second grinding roller (19), a gear set (20), and a third motor (21). The third motor (21) is connected to the first grinding roller (18), and the first grinding roller (18) drives the second grinding roller (19) to rotate through the gear set (20).

6. The automatic glass processing system according to claim 5, characterized in that, The grinding mechanism (17) also includes a slide rod (22), a spring (23) and a mounting platform (24). The third motor (21), the first grinding roller (18) and the second grinding roller (19) are mounted on the mounting platform (24). The mounting platform (24) has a through hole. The slide rod (22) passes through the through hole and is connected to the "O"-shaped track (1). One end of the spring (23) is connected to the slide rod (22) and the other end is connected to the mounting platform (24).

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