Automatic feeding mechanism and automatic screw locking feeding and discharging system

Abstract

The invention discloses an automatic feeding mechanism and a lock screw automatic feeding and discharging system.The automatic feeding mechanism comprises a machine body, a protective cover, a feeding module and a manipulator module, an operation space is formed in the protective cover, the feeding module comprises a first feeding table and a second feeding table, and the first feeding table and the second feeding table can move relatively; the feeding module has a first state and a second state, when the feeding module is in the first state, the first feeding table is located in the operation space, and the second feeding table is located outside the operation space, and when the feeding module is in the second state, the first feeding table is located outside the operation space, and the second feeding table is located in the operation space. And the manipulator module is used for transferring the hard disk carrier. According to the automatic feeding mechanism, operation of operators is located outside the protective cover and is isolated from the manipulator module, so that the production quality is improved, the production efficiency is improved, and the operation safety of the operators is maintained.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of servers, and in particular to an automatic loading and unloading mechanism and a screw locking automatic loading and unloading system. Background Art

[0002] Related technologies point out that hard disks are essential components in servers, but their characteristics pose considerable challenges to the production process. On the one hand, the hard disk itself is heavy, which increases the physical burden during the assembly process; on the other hand, the precise magnet structure inside the hard disk is extremely sensitive to vibration and impact, and any slight damage may cause the hard disk to degrade in performance or even become completely scrapped. Therefore, how to ensure that the hard disk is not damaged during the assembly process while ensuring production efficiency has become the key to improving production quality.

[0003] In order to solve this pain point, the existing solution is to ensure production efficiency by grabbing the hard disk by a robot while ensuring that the hard disk is not damaged during the assembly process. Before the robot grabs the hard disk carrier, it is necessary to manually place the hard disk carrier containing the hard disk to a position where the robot can grab it. Then, after the screws are locked, the hard disk carrier containing the hard disk is removed for the next step. This operation method poses a risk of collision between the operator and the robot, which may damage the robot, affect production efficiency and quality, and have a negative impact on the safety of the operator. Summary of the invention

[0004] The present application aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, the present application is to propose an automatic feeding mechanism, which can prevent operators from contacting with the manipulator module, thereby ensuring the safety of operators and improving production efficiency.

[0005] The present application also proposes an automatic loading and unloading system for locking screws having the above-mentioned automatic loading mechanism.

[0006] According to the first aspect of the present application, the automatic loading mechanism includes: a body; a protective cover, the protective cover is arranged on the body, and an operating space is formed in the protective cover; a loading module, the loading module is arranged on the body, the loading module is suitable for placing a hard disk carrier, the loading module includes a first loading platform and a second loading platform, the first loading platform and the second loading platform are movable relative to each other, the loading module has a first state and a second state, when the loading module is in the first state, the first loading platform is located in the operating space and the second loading platform is located outside the operating space, when the loading module is in the second state, the first loading platform is located outside the operating space and the second loading platform is located in the operating space; a manipulator module, the manipulator module is arranged on the body and located in the operating space, and the manipulator module is used to transfer the hard disk carrier.

[0007] According to the automatic loading mechanism of the present application, a protective cover is provided to isolate the operator outside the operating space, thereby preventing the operator from contacting the robot module and ensuring the safety of the operator. It not only ensures that the robot module is not disturbed by the outside world during operation, but also prevents the hard disk from being hit by external objects. At the same time, a loading module with two loading platforms that can alternately enter the operating space is provided, so that the loading or unloading operation of the hard disk carrier can be carried out without interrupting the production process. The loading module transfers the hard disk carrier between the operator and the robot module, and the operator's operations are all outside the protective cover and isolated from the robot module. This not only improves the production quality, but also improves the production efficiency and maintains the operating safety of the operator.

[0008] In some feasible embodiments, a first zone and a second zone are formed on the machine body, the projection area of ​​the protective cover toward the machine body in the Z direction is located in the first zone, and the first zone is formed as an operating zone, and the second zone is located outside the projection area of ​​the protective cover toward the machine body in the Z direction, and the second zone is formed as a loading zone.

[0009] In some feasible embodiments, the first loading platform is movable between the first area and the second area, and the second loading platform is movable between the first area and the second area.

[0010] When the loading module is in the first state, the first loading platform is located in the first area, and the second loading platform is located in the second area;

[0011] When the loading module is in the second state, the second loading platform is located in the first area, and the first loading platform is located in the second area.

[0012] In some feasible embodiments, the loading module further includes: a motion component, wherein the motion component is disposed between the first loading platform and the second loading platform to drive the first loading platform and the second loading platform to move relative to each other.

[0013] In some feasible embodiments, the motion component includes: a first moving part, a second moving part and a first driving part, the first driving part is arranged on the machine body, the first driving part is transmission-connected with the first moving part, there are two second moving parts, the two second moving parts are respectively arranged on the first loading platform and the second loading platform, and the first moving part cooperates with the second moving part in transmission.

[0014] In some feasible embodiments, the first moving member is formed as a gear, the second moving member is formed as a rack, and the first moving member and the second moving member are driven by meshing of the gear and the rack.

[0015] In some feasible embodiments, the two racks are respectively arranged on both sides of the gear in the radial direction.

[0016] In some feasible embodiments, there are two motion components, and the two motion components are respectively arranged at two ends of the first loading platform in the length direction.

[0017] In some feasible embodiments, both ends of the second loading platform are provided with a padding block, and the second moving member is arranged on the padding block.

[0018] In some feasible embodiments, the loading module further includes: a first guide assembly and a second guide assembly, wherein the first guide assembly is disposed between the machine body and the first loading platform, and the second guide assembly is disposed between the machine body and the second loading platform.

[0019] In some feasible embodiments, the first guide assembly includes: a first guide block and a first guide rail, the first guide rail is arranged on the machine body, the first guide block is arranged on the first loading platform, a first guide groove is formed on the first guide block, at least a part of the first guide rail is located in the first guide groove, and the first loading platform and the machine body move relative to each other through the cooperation of the first guide block and the first guide rail.

[0020] In some feasible embodiments, the second guide assembly includes: a second guide block and a second guide rail, the second guide rail is arranged on the machine body, the second guide block is arranged on the raising block, a guide groove is formed on the second guide block, at least a part of the second guide rail is located in the second guide groove, and the second loading platform and the machine body move relative to each other through the cooperation of the second guide block and the second guide rail.

[0021] In some feasible embodiments, the machine body has a mounting plate, the first guide rail and the second guide rail are both arranged on the mounting plate, and the first guide rail and the second guide rail are spaced apart in the length direction of the second loading platform.

[0022] In some feasible embodiments, the first driving member is disposed on the mounting plate, a first through hole is formed on the mounting plate, and a driving shaft of the first driving member passes through the first through hole and is connected to the first moving member.

[0023] In some feasible embodiments, the loading module further includes: a sensing component configured to monitor the status of the loading module.

[0024] In some feasible embodiments, the sensing component includes: a first sensing member and a second sensing member, the first sensing member having at least two, the at least two first sensing members being disposed on the machine body and spaced apart in the movement direction of the second loading platform, the second sensing member being disposed on the first loading platform and / or the second loading platform, and the first sensing member and the second sensing member being inductively coordinated with each other.

[0025] In some feasible embodiments, when the loading module is in the first state, the second sensing element senses one of at least two of the first sensing elements to determine that the loading module is in the first state;

[0026] When the loading module is in the second state, the second sensing element senses each other with at least another one of the first sensing elements to determine that the loading module is in the second state.

[0027] In some feasible embodiments, the first loading platform and the second loading platform are both formed with a plurality of loading slots, and the plurality of loading slots are all suitable for accommodating the hard disk carrier.

[0028] In some feasible embodiments, the machine body is provided with an assembly plate, the assembly plate is located in the operating space, and the manipulator module includes:

[0029] A mechanical arm, the mechanical arm is arranged on the assembly plate, and the mechanical arm can move relative to the assembly plate;

[0030] A clamping claw assembly is arranged on the mechanical arm, and the clamping claw assembly is used to clamp the hard disk carrier.

[0031] In some feasible embodiments, the clamping jaw assembly includes:

[0032] A connecting seat, one end of which is provided with a connecting plate, and the clamping jaw assembly is connected to the mechanical arm via the connecting plate;

[0033] A clamping member, the clamping member is arranged at the other end of the connecting seat, the clamping member is formed with a clamping portion, the hard disk carrier is formed with a clamping groove, and the clamping portion is suitable for extending into the clamping groove;

[0034] A second driving member is connected to the clamping member to drive the clamping portion to extend into the clamping groove.

[0035] In some feasible embodiments, the clamping jaw assembly further comprises:

[0036] A fixing plate, the fixing plate being arranged on the connecting seat;

[0037] A pressing member, the pressing member is connected to the connecting seat, the pressing member is formed with a pressing portion, and the pressing portion is suitable for abutting against the hard disk;

[0038] A third driving member is disposed on the fixing plate and is transmission-connected with the pressing member to drive the pressing portion to abut against the hard disk.

[0039] In some feasible embodiments, the automatic feeding mechanism further includes: a feeding control module, and the feeding module and the manipulator module are both electrically connected to the feeding control module.

[0040] The automatic loading and unloading system for locking screws according to the second aspect of the present application comprises:

[0041] The automatic feeding mechanism according to the first aspect of the present application;

[0042] A screw locking machine is arranged adjacent to the automatic feeding mechanism, the manipulator module is used to transfer the hard disk carrier on the automatic feeding mechanism to the screw locking machine, and the screw locking machine is used to tighten the screws of the hard disk on the hard disk carrier.

[0043] According to the automatic loading and unloading system for locking screws of the present application, by setting a screw locking machine and the automatic loading and unloading mechanism of the first aspect mentioned above, the production efficiency of the automatic loading and unloading system for locking screws is improved, the time of manual operation is reduced, and the labor cost is reduced. At the same time, the screw locking machine and the manipulator module cooperate to improve the assembly accuracy and grasping accuracy of the screws, reduce human errors and operation time, improve operation efficiency, and ensure the continuity and stability of the production process through the collaborative work of the loading module and the manipulator module.

[0044] In some feasible embodiments, the screw locking machine includes:

[0045] Frame;

[0046] An upper cover, the upper cover is arranged on the frame, and an assembly space is formed in the upper cover;

[0047] A fixed carrier, the fixed carrier is movably arranged on the frame, the hard disk carrier is detachably connected to the fixed carrier, and the fixed carrier is movable between inside the assembly space and outside the assembly space;

[0048] An electric screwdriver is disposed in the assembly space and is used to tighten the screws of the hard disk on the hard disk carrier.

[0049] In some feasible embodiments, the fixed platform forms a first positioning portion and a first connecting portion, the hard disk carrier forms a second positioning portion and a second connecting portion, the fixed platform and the hard disk carrier are positioned by the first positioning portion and the second positioning portion, and the fixed platform and the hard disk carrier are connected by the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion.

[0050] In some feasible embodiments, one of the first positioning portion and the second positioning portion is formed as a positioning boss, and the other of the first positioning portion and the second positioning portion is formed as a positioning hole, and the positioning boss is suitable for extending into the positioning hole.

[0051] In some feasible embodiments, the number of the positioning bosses is at least two, and the number of the positioning holes is at least two, and the at least two positioning bosses are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with the at least two positioning holes.

[0052] In some feasible embodiments, the diameter of the positioning boss is not greater than the diameter of the positioning hole.

[0053] In some feasible embodiments, the difference between the diameter of the positioning boss and the diameter of the positioning hole is not less than 0.04 mm.

[0054] In some feasible embodiments, the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion are both formed as magnetic attracting parts.

[0055] In some feasible embodiments, the fixed platform is formed with a recessed groove, and the first positioning portion and the first connecting portion are both formed in the recessed groove.

[0056] In some feasible embodiments, the depth of the sink is 3mm-7mm.

[0057] In some feasible embodiments, the hard disk carrier is provided with positioning blocks, and a positioning space suitable for placing the hard disk is defined between the positioning blocks, and the shape of the positioning space is defined by the positioning blocks.

[0058] In some feasible embodiments, a clamping assembly is provided on the fixed platform, and the clamping assembly includes: a clamping block and a cylinder, the clamping block is used to press the hard disk toward the fixed platform, and the cylinder is used to drive the clamping block to press the hard disk.

[0059] In some feasible embodiments, the clamping assembly includes a plurality of clamping assemblies, and the plurality of clamping assemblies are arranged around the fixed carrier.

[0060] In some feasible embodiments, the screw locking machine further comprises:

[0061] An X-axis moving component, the X-axis moving component is arranged on the upper cover;

[0062] A Z-axis moving assembly, the Z-axis moving assembly is arranged on the upper cover and is movably connected to the X-axis moving assembly, the electric screwdriver is arranged on the Z-axis moving assembly, the electric screwdriver moves in the X direction through the X-axis moving assembly, and the electric screwdriver moves in the Z direction through the Z-axis moving assembly;

[0063] The Y-axis moving component is arranged on the frame, the fixed platform is connected to the Y-axis moving component, and the fixed platform moves between the inside and outside of the assembly space through the Y-axis moving component and is rotatable around the axis of the Y-axis moving component.

[0064] In some feasible embodiments, the Y-axis moving component comprises at least one, and the at least one Y-axis moving component is arranged at intervals along the X direction.

[0065] In some feasible embodiments, the screw locking machine further includes: a screw arranging module, the screw arranging module is disposed on the frame through a bracket, and the screw arranging module is located in the assembly space.

[0066] In some feasible embodiments, the automatic loading and unloading system for locking screws further includes: a unloading mechanism, which is arranged adjacent to the automatic loading mechanism, and the manipulator module is used to transfer the hard disk carrier on the screw locking machine to the unloading mechanism.

[0067] In some feasible embodiments, at least a portion of the unloading mechanism is located within the operating space of the automatic loading mechanism, and the unloading mechanism comprises: a conveying module and a driving motor, and the driving motor is transmission-connected to the conveying module.

[0068] Additional aspects and advantages of the present application will be given in part in the description below, and in part will become apparent from the description below, or will be learned through the practice of the present application. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0069] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of an automatic loading and unloading system for locking screws according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0070] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the automatic feeding mechanism shown in ;

[0071] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A schematic diagram of a loading module shown in FIG.

[0072] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 A schematic diagram of another angle of the loading module shown in FIG.

[0073] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 A side view schematic diagram of the loading module shown in ;

[0074] Figure 6 yes Figure 3 An exploded view of the loading module shown in FIG.

[0075] Figure 7 yes Figure 6 The assembly diagram of the loading module shown in FIG.

[0076] Figure 8 yes Figure 7 A partial enlarged schematic diagram of the loading module shown in FIG.

[0077] Fig. 9 yes Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the automatic feeding mechanism shown in , wherein no protective cover is provided;

[0078] Fig.10 is a schematic diagram of a clamping jaw assembly of an automatic feeding mechanism according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0079] Fig.11 yes Fig.10 A schematic diagram of the cooperation between the clamping claw assembly and the hard disk carrier shown in ;

[0080] Fig.12 yes Fig.11 An exploded schematic diagram of the gripper assembly shown in ;

[0081] Fig.13 yes Figure 1 The schematic diagram of the screw locking machine shown in;

[0082] Fig.14 yes Fig.13 Schematic diagram of the coordination between the fixed carrier and the hard disk carrier shown in ;

[0083] Fig.15 yes Fig.14 A schematic diagram of the coordination between the fixed stage and the hard disk carrier from another perspective shown in FIG.

[0084] Fig.16 yes Fig.14 Schematic diagram of the coordination between the fixed stage and the hard disk carrier from a side view angle shown in ;

[0085] Fig.17 yes Fig.14 Schematic diagram of the coordination between the fixed stage and the hard disk carrier from the front view shown in ;

[0086] Fig.18 yes Fig.14 Schematic diagram of the cooperation between the pressing block and the hard disk shown in FIG.

[0087] Reference numerals:

[0088] 1000. Automatic loading and unloading system for locking screws;

[0089] 100. Automatic feeding mechanism;

[0090] 1. Machine body; 11. Mounting plate; 12. Assembly plate; 121. Discharge port;

[0091] 2. Protective cover; 21. Operating space;

[0092] 3. Loading module;

[0093] 31. First loading platform; 32. Second loading platform; 321. Heightening block;

[0094] 33. Moving assembly; 331. First moving member; 332. Second moving member; 333. First driving member;

[0095] 34. first guide assembly; 341. first guide block; 342. first guide rail;

[0096] 35. second guide assembly; 351. second guide block; 352. second guide rail;

[0097] 36. Induction component; 361. First induction element; 362. Second induction element; 37. Loading slot;

[0098] 4. Robot module; 41. Robot arm;

[0099] 42. Clamping claw assembly; 421. Connecting seat; 422. Clamping member; 4221. Clamping portion;

[0100] 423, fixing plate; 424, pressing member; 425, third driving member; 426, connecting plate;

[0101] 200, hard disk carrier; 201, clamping groove; 202, second positioning portion; 203, second connecting portion; 204, positioning stopper;

[0102] 300, screw locking machine; 301, frame; 302, upper cover;

[0103] 303, fixed carrier; 3031, first positioning portion; 3032, first connecting portion; 3033, sink;

[0104] 304, clamping assembly; 3041, pressing block; 3042, cylinder;

[0105] 305, X-axis moving assembly; 306, Z-axis moving assembly; 307, Y-axis moving assembly;

[0106] 308, screw arrangement module; 400, feeding mechanism;

[0107] 2000. Hard disk. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0108] The following embodiments of the technical solution of the present application are described in detail in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. The following embodiments are only used to more clearly illustrate the technical solution of the present application, and are therefore only used as examples, and cannot be used to limit the scope of protection of the present application.

[0109] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by technicians in the technical field to which this application belongs; the terms used herein are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit this application; the terms "including" and "having" in the specification and claims of this application and the above-mentioned figure descriptions and any variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusions.

[0110] In the description of the embodiments of the present application, the technical terms "first", "second", etc. are only used to distinguish different objects, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number, specific order or primary and secondary relationship of the indicated technical features. In the description of the embodiments of the present application, the meaning of "multiple" is more than two, unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0111] Reference to "embodiments" herein means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in conjunction with the embodiments may be included in at least one embodiment of the present application. The appearance of the phrase in various locations in the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it an independent or alternative embodiment that is mutually exclusive with other embodiments. It is explicitly and implicitly understood by those skilled in the art that the embodiments described herein may be combined with other embodiments.

[0112] In the description of the embodiments of the present application, the term "and / or" is only a description of the association relationship of the associated objects, indicating that there may be three relationships. For example, A and / or B can represent: A exists alone, A and B exist at the same time, and B exists alone. In addition, the character " / " in this article generally indicates that the associated objects before and after are in an "or" relationship.

[0113] In the description of the embodiments of the present application, the term "plurality" refers to more than two (including two).

[0114] In the description of the embodiments of the present application, the technical terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc. indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of the present application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the referred device or element must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be understood as limitations on the embodiments of the present application.

[0115] In the description of the embodiments of the present application, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, technical terms such as "installed", "connected", "connected", "fixed" and the like should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, and it can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the embodiments of the present application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0116] The current production of AI high-end servers faces unprecedented challenges, mainly reflected in the complexity of their configuration and the high degree of customization. With the continuous advancement of technology and the growing business needs, higher requirements are placed on the computing power and storage capacity of servers, which directly leads to a sharp increase in the number of hard disks required inside the server. Some high-end server models even need to be equipped with more than 100 hard disks to meet the needs of data storage and processing.

[0117] However, as an indispensable key component in the server, the characteristics of hard disk 2000 bring considerable difficulties to the production process. On the one hand, the hard disk 2000 itself is heavy, which increases the physical burden during the assembly process; on the other hand, the precise magnet structure inside the hard disk 2000 is extremely sensitive to vibration and impact, and any slight damage may cause the performance of the hard disk 2000 to deteriorate or even completely scrap. Therefore, how to ensure that the hard disk 2000 is not damaged during the assembly process while ensuring production efficiency has become the key to improving production quality.

[0118] In order to solve this pain point, the existing solution is to ensure production efficiency by grabbing the hard disk 2000 with a robot, while ensuring that the hard disk 2000 is not damaged during the assembly process. Before the robot grabs the hard disk carrier 200, it is necessary to manually place the hard disk carrier 200 with the hard disk 2000 to a position where the robot can grab it, and then remove the hard disk carrier 200 with the hard disk 2000 after the screws are locked for the next step. According to this operation method, there is a risk of collision between the operator and the robot, which may damage the robot, affect production efficiency and production quality, and have a negative impact on the safety of the operator. Therefore, how to further ensure production efficiency and production quality and provide a safe working environment for operators has become an urgent problem to be solved.

[0119] Based on the above considerations, in order to improve the safety of the working environment of the operators, the applicant has designed an automatic feeding mechanism 100 after in-depth research. Figure 2-Figure 12 The automatic loading mechanism 100 according to the first embodiment of the present application is described.

[0120] like Figure 2 As shown, Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of an automatic loading mechanism 100 provided for some embodiments of the present application. According to the automatic loading mechanism 100 of the first aspect embodiment of the present application, it includes: a body 1, a protective cover 2 and a manipulator module 4.

[0121] Specifically, refer to Figure 2-Figure 12 As shown, the protective cover 2 is arranged on the body 1, and an operating space 21 is formed in the protective cover 2. The loading module 3 is arranged on the body 1, and the loading module 3 is suitable for placing the hard disk carrier 200. The loading module 3 includes a first loading platform 31 and a second loading platform 32. The first loading platform 31 and the second loading platform 32 can move relatively. The loading module 3 has a first state and a second state. When the loading module 3 is in the first state, the first loading platform 31 is located in the operating space 21 and the second loading platform 32 is located outside the operating space 21. When the loading module 3 is in the second state, the first loading platform 31 is located outside the operating space 21 and the second loading platform 32 is located in the operating space 21. The manipulator module 4 is arranged on the body 1 and is located in the operating space 21. The manipulator module 4 is used to transfer the hard disk carrier 200.

[0122] That is to say, the body 1 serves as the basic frame of the entire automatic loading mechanism 100, and the body 1 provides a stable support for other components of the automatic loading mechanism 100. The protective cover 2 is installed on the body 1, and the interior of the protective cover 2 forms an operating space 21 which is isolated from the outside world, which not only ensures that the manipulator module 4 is not disturbed by the outside world during operation, but also prevents the hard disk 2000 from being hit by external objects (the external objects here especially refer to the operators, but are not limited to this). At the same time, the operators are isolated outside the operating space 21 to prevent the operators from contacting the manipulator module 4, thereby ensuring the safety of the operators.

[0123] The loading module 3 is arranged on the body 1, and the hard disk carrier 200 is suitable for being placed on the loading module 3. The loading module 3 is used to transfer the hard disk carrier 200 between the operator and the manipulator module 4, so that the operator and the manipulator module 4 are isolated from each other, avoiding contact between the operator and the manipulator module 4, and ensuring the safety of the operator and the manipulator module 4. The loading module 3 includes a first loading platform 31 and a second loading platform 32, and the first loading platform 31 and the second loading platform 32 can move relatively to each other. In this way, when the operator takes the hard disk carrier 200 on one of the first loading platform 31 and the second loading platform 32, the other one of the first loading platform 31 and the second loading platform 32 cooperates with the manipulator module 4 for production without stopping, thereby improving production efficiency.

[0124] For example, when the operator picks up the hard disk carrier 200 on the first loading table 31, the second loading table 32 cooperates with the robot module 4 for production. After the first loading table 31 and the second loading table 32 move relative to each other and change their positions, the operator picks up the hard disk carrier 200 on the second loading table 32, and at the same time, the first loading table 31 cooperates with the robot module 4 for production. The first loading table 31 and the second loading table 32 cooperate with the robot module 4 alternately in turn, and the hard disk carrier 200 can be taken without interrupting the production process, thereby increasing the output per unit time.

[0125] The loading module 3 has a first state and a second state. When the loading module 3 is in the first state, the first loading platform 31 is located in the operating space 21 and the second loading platform 32 is located outside the operating space 21. At this time, the first loading platform 31 is located in the protective cover 2, and cooperates with the robot module 4 for production. The second loading platform 32 is located outside the protective cover 2, and the hard disk carrier 200 is loaded or unloaded by the operator; when the loading module 3 is in the second state, the first loading platform 31 is located outside the operating space 21 and the second loading platform 32 is located in the operating space 21. At this time, the second loading platform 32 is located in the protective cover 2, and cooperates with the robot module 4 for production. The first loading platform 31 is located outside the protective cover 2, and the hard disk carrier 200 is loaded or unloaded by the operator.

[0126] The loading module 3 can be switched between a first state and a second state. Specifically, when the loading module 3 is in the first state, the first loading platform 31 is located in the operation space 21 and the second loading platform 32 is located outside the operation space 21. At this time, the first loading platform 31 is located in the protective cover 2 and cooperates with the manipulator module 4 for production, and the second loading platform 32 is located outside the protective cover 2, and the hard disk carrier 200 is loaded or unloaded by the operator;

[0127] When all the hard disk carriers 200 on the first loading platform 31 have been processed, or a preset time interval has been reached (it can also be switched manually by the operator), the loading module 3 switches from the first state to the second state, and the first loading platform 31 moves from inside the operation space 21 to outside the operation space 21, and the second loading platform 32 moves from outside the operation space 21 to inside the operation space 21;

[0128] When the loading module 3 is in the second state, the first loading platform 31 is located outside the operation space 21 and the second loading platform 32 is located inside the operation space 21. At this time, the second loading platform 32 is located inside the protective cover 2 and cooperates with the manipulator module 4 for production. The first loading platform 31 is located outside the protective cover 2, and the operator loads or unloads the hard disk carrier 200.

[0129] When all the hard disk carriers 200 on the second loading platform 32 have been processed or a preset time interval has been reached (it can also be switched manually by the operator), the loading module 3 switches from the second state to the first state, the second loading platform 32 moves from inside the operation space 21 to outside the operation space 21, and the first loading platform 31 moves from outside the operation space 21 to inside the operation space 21. In this way, switching between the first state and the second state is achieved.

[0130] In short, the loading module 3 transfers the hard disk carrier 200 between the operator and the robot module 4, and the operator's operations are all located outside the protective cover 2 and isolated from the robot module 4, which not only ensures the production efficiency and production quality of the hard disk carrier 200, but also avoids direct contact between the operator and the robot module 4, providing a safe working environment for the operator.

[0131] According to the automatic loading mechanism 100 of the embodiment of the present application, the protective cover 2 is provided to isolate the operator outside the operating space 21, so as to prevent the operator from contacting the manipulator module 4 and ensure the safety of the operator. It not only ensures that the manipulator module 4 is not disturbed by the outside world during operation, but also prevents the hard disk 2000 from being hit by external objects. At the same time, a loading module 3 with two loading platforms that can alternately enter the operating space 21 is provided, so as to realize the loading or unloading operation of the hard disk carrier 200 without interrupting the production process. The loading module 3 transfers the hard disk carrier 200 between the operator and the manipulator module 4, and the operator's operations are all located outside the protective cover 2 and isolated from the manipulator module 4. This not only improves the production quality, but also improves the production efficiency and maintains the operation safety of the operator.

[0132] It should be noted here that the hard disk carriers 200 described in the present application are all hard disk carriers 200 that carry hard disks 2000, and the hard disk carriers 200 include multiple types, and the multiple hard disk carriers 200 are all suitable for the automatic loading mechanism 100 described in the present application. The multiple hard disk carriers 200 are used to carry hard disks 2000 of different sizes and models, including the hard disk carrier 200 shown in the figure but not limited to this. However, the outer peripheral size and shape of the hard disk carrier 200 are consistent, and there is no need to consider or detect the outer peripheral size and shape of the hard disk carrier 200 during loading, which improves versatility and production efficiency.

[0133] In some embodiments of the present application, a first area and a second area are formed on the machine body 1, the projection area of ​​the protective cover 2 toward the machine body 1 in the Z direction is located in the first area, and the first area is formed as an operation area, and the second area is located outside the projection area of ​​the protective cover 2 toward the machine body 1 in the Z direction, and the second area is formed as a loading area. Figure 1 As shown, it can be understood that the projection area of ​​the protective cover 2 on the body 1 in the Z direction (i.e., the up and down direction) is located in the first zone, that is, the part covered by the protective cover 2 is the first zone, the first zone is the operation area, and the manipulator module 4 performs transfer operations on the hard disk carrier 200 in the first zone, and the area outside the projection area of ​​the protective cover 2 in the Z direction toward the body 1 is the second zone, that is, the part outside the protective covering is the second zone, the second zone is the loading area, and the manipulator module 4 cannot extend into the second zone to perform transfer operations on the hard disk carrier 200. In this way, the operator is separated from the manipulator module 4, avoiding contact or collision between the operator and the manipulator module 4, which not only ensures the production efficiency and production quality of the hard disk carrier 200, but also provides a safe working environment for the operator.

[0134] Further, the first loading platform 31 is movable between the first area and the second area, and the second loading platform 32 is movable between the first area and the second area. When all the hard disk carriers 200 on the first loading platform 31 have been processed in the operation area, or a preset time interval has been reached (it can also be switched manually by an operator), the first loading platform 31 is located in the operation area, and the second loading platform 32 is located in the loading area. The first loading platform 31 moves from the operation area to the loading area, and the second loading platform 32 moves from the loading area to the operation area.

[0135] When all the hard disk carriers 200 on the second loading table 32 have been processed in the operation area or the preset time interval has been reached (it can also be switched manually by the operator), the second loading table 32 is located in the operation area and the first loading table 31 is located in the loading area. The operator performs loading operations in the loading area and processes the hard disk carriers 200 in the operation area. After the processing is completed, the second loading table 32 moves from the operation area to the loading area, and the first loading table 31 moves from the loading area to the operation area.

[0136] In short, the first loading platform 31 and the second loading platform 32 reciprocate between the operation area and the loading area, thereby completing the loading and processing operations of the hard disk carrier 200, and the robot module 4 and the operator can be completely separated.

[0137] When the loading module 3 is in the first state, the first loading platform 31 is located in the first area, and the second loading platform 32 is located in the second area; when the loading module 3 is in the second state, the second loading platform 32 is located in the first area, and the first loading platform 31 is located in the second area. In other words, when the loading module 3 is in the first state, the first loading platform 31 is located in the operating area, and the second loading platform 32 is located in the loading area. At this time, the first loading platform 31 is located in the operating space 21 of the protective cover 2, and the first loading platform 31 cooperates with the robot module 4 for production, and the second loading platform 32 is located outside the protective cover 2. The operator can load or unload the hard disk carrier 200 in the second area;

[0138] When all the hard disk carriers 200 on the first loading platform 31 have been processed, or a preset time interval has been reached (it can also be switched manually by the operator), the first loading platform 31 moves from the operation area to the loading area, and the second loading platform 32 carrying the hard disk carriers 200 to be processed moves from the loading area to the operation area;

[0139] When the loading module 3 is in the second state, the first loading platform 31 is located in the loading area, and the second loading platform 32 is located in the operating area. At this time, the second loading platform 32 is located in the operating space 21 of the protective cover 2, and the second loading platform 32 cooperates with the manipulator module 4 for production. The first loading platform 31 is located outside the protective cover 2, and the operator can load or unload the hard disk carrier 200 in the second area;

[0140] When all hard disk carriers 200 on the second loading table 32 have been processed or the preset time interval has been reached (it can also be manually controlled and switched by the operator), the first loading table 31 moves from the loading area to the operation area, and the second loading table 32 carrying the hard disk carriers 200 to be processed moves from the operation area to the loading area.

[0141] In some embodiments of the present application, the loading module 3 further includes: a motion component 33, which is disposed between the first loading platform 31 and the second loading platform 32 to drive the first loading platform 31 and the second loading platform 32 to move relative to each other. It is understandable that the relative movement of the first loading platform 31 and the second loading platform 32 is driven by the motion component 33, and by enabling the first loading platform 31 and the second loading platform 32 to move relative to each other, the first loading platform 31 and the second loading platform 32 can alternately enter the operation space 21, and the hard disk carrier 200 can be processed, loaded (unloaded), and other operations can be performed without interrupting the production process, which helps to improve production efficiency.

[0142] In some embodiments of the present application, the motion assembly 33 includes: a first moving member 331, a second moving member 332 and a first driving member 333, the first driving member 333 is arranged on the machine body 1, the first driving member 333 is connected to the first moving member 331 by transmission, the second moving member 332 has two, the two second moving members 332 are respectively arranged on the first loading platform 31 and the second loading platform 32, and the first moving member 331 is matched with the second moving member by transmission. It can be understood that the first loading platform 31 is provided with a second moving member 332, the second loading platform 32 is provided with a second moving member 332, the first driving member 333 is connected to the first moving member 331 by transmission, the first driving member 333 drives the first moving member 331 to move, the first moving member 331 is connected to the two second moving members 332 by transmission, the first driving member 333 indirectly drives the second moving member 332 to move through the first moving member 331, so that the second moving member 332 drives the first loading platform 31 and the second loading platform 32 to move relative to each other. Thus, the first loading platform 31 moves between the operation area and the loading area while the second loading platform 32 moves between the operation area and the loading area. The first loading platform 31 and the second loading platform 32 alternately enter the operation area and the loading area.

[0143] For example, the first driving member 333 drives the first loading platform 31 to enter the operation area while driving the second loading platform 32 to enter the loading area; the first driving member 333 drives the second loading platform 32 to enter the operation area while driving the first loading platform 31 to enter the loading area.

[0144] It should be noted here that the second loading platform 32 is arranged higher than the first loading platform 31, and the distance between the lower surface of the second loading platform 32 and the upper surface of the first loading platform 31 is greater than the overall height of the hard disk carrier 200 carrying the hard disk 2000. This avoids the second loading platform 32 and the first loading platform 31 from colliding with the hard disk 2000 during the relative movement, effectively protecting the hard disk 2000, reducing losses, and avoiding the risk of downtime for maintenance due to collision with the hard disk 2000, thereby improving the production efficiency of the production line.

[0145] In one embodiment of the present application, Figure 3 , Figure 6-Figure 8 As shown, the first moving member 331 is formed as a gear, and the second moving member 332 is formed as a rack, and the first moving member 331 and the second moving member 332 are driven by the meshing of the gear and the rack. It can be understood that the first moving member 331 is mounted on the output shaft of the first driving member 333, that is, the gear is connected to the output shaft of the first driving member 333, and the second moving member 332 is respectively fixed on the first loading platform 31 and the second loading platform 32, that is, the first loading platform 31 and the second loading platform 32 are both provided with racks, and the teeth of the gear mesh with the teeth of the rack to convert the rotational motion into linear motion. The gear and rack transmission has high precision, can achieve smooth and accurate linear motion, and there is no limit on the length of the rack, which can meet any linear motion requirements.

[0146] Optionally, the first driving member 333 may be a servo motor or a stepping motor.

[0147] Furthermore, the two racks are arranged on both sides of the gear in the radial direction. It is understandable that the gear is located between the two racks, and when the gear rotates, the gear meshes with the racks on both sides at the same time, and the meshing between the gear and the rack enhances the stability of the motion component 33, and realizes the relative movement of the first loading platform 31 and the second loading platform 32 at the same time. When the first loading platform 31 moves, the second loading platform 32 moves in the direction opposite to the moving direction of the first loading platform 31, shortening the idle time of the manipulator module 4, improving production efficiency, and ensuring that the first loading platform 31 and the second loading platform 32 will not collide during the movement, thereby improving the reliability of the automatic loading mechanism 100.

[0148] In some other embodiments of the present application, the first moving part 331 is formed as a transmission wheel, the transmission wheel has a driving wheel and a driven wheel, the first driving part 333 is connected to the driving wheel, and the second moving part 332 is formed as a transmission belt, and the transmission belt is tensioned between the driving wheel and the driven wheel, which can achieve a low-noise working environment, low cost, and easy assembly.

[0149] In other embodiments of the present application, the first moving member 331 is formed as a sprocket having a driving wheel and a driven wheel, the first driving member 333 is transmission-connected to the driving wheel, and the second moving member 332 is formed as a chain, and the sprocket is transmission-connected to the chain to achieve smooth, precise and efficient transmission.

[0150] In some embodiments of the present application, there are two motion components 33, and the two motion components 33 are respectively arranged at the two ends of the length direction of the first loading platform 31. It can be understood that by respectively arranging a motion component 33 at the two ends of the length direction of the first loading platform 31, the loading platform can obtain uniform support force throughout the entire length range, avoiding the offset or deformation caused by single-point force, thereby improving the balance and stability of the first loading platform 31 and the second loading platform 32 during the movement process, and the first driving members 333 of the two motion components 33 are synchronously controlled to ensure that the two first motion members 331 can rotate at the same speed at the same time, thereby ensuring that the first loading platform 31 and the second loading platform 32 can move synchronously and coordinately, and preventing mechanical stress or damage caused by asynchrony.

[0151] In some embodiments of the present application, Figure 3 As shown, in order to avoid the second loading platform 32 and the first loading platform 31 from colliding with the hard disk 2000 during the relative movement, the second loading platform 32 needs to be arranged higher than the first loading platform 31. In order to achieve that the second loading platform 32 is higher than the first loading platform 31, a pad 321 is provided at both ends of the second loading platform 32. Since the gears need to be arranged horizontally in order to ensure the stable movement of the motion component 33, and the two second moving parts 332 need to be arranged horizontally, the second moving parts 332 are arranged on the pad 321 instead of being directly arranged on the second loading platform 32, thereby ensuring that the first loading platform 31 and the second loading platform 32 can move relatively smoothly, reducing the wear of the first moving part 331 and the second moving part 332, and extending the service life of the motion component 33.

[0152] In some embodiments of the present application, Figure 2 , Figure 6-Figure 8As shown, the loading module 3 further includes: a first guide assembly 34 and a second guide assembly 35, wherein the first guide assembly 34 is disposed between the machine body 1 and the first loading platform 31, and the second guide assembly 35 is disposed between the machine body 1 and the second loading platform 32. It can be understood that guide assemblies are disposed between the first loading platform 31 and the machine body 1 and between the second loading platform 32 and the machine body 1, namely, the first guide assembly 34 and the second guide assembly 35. Specifically, the first guide assembly 34 is disposed between the machine body 1 and the first loading platform 31, and the second guide assembly 35 is disposed between the machine body 1 and the second loading platform 32. Therefore, the first guide component 34 is used to guide the relative movement of the first loading platform 31 and the machine body 1, so as to avoid displacement deviation when the first loading platform 31 and the machine body 1 move relative to each other, thereby ensuring the accuracy and stability of the first loading platform 31 during movement; the second guide component 35 is used to guide the relative movement of the second loading platform 32 and the machine body 1, so as to avoid displacement deviation when the second loading platform 32 and the machine body 1 move relative to each other, thereby ensuring the accuracy and stability of the second loading platform 32 during movement, so that the first guide component 34 and the second guide component 35 cooperate to ensure that the first loading platform 31 and the second loading platform 32 move to the corresponding predetermined moving positions, thereby improving the movement accuracy of the first loading platform 31 and the second loading platform 32, reducing the failure rate of the loading module 3, and ensuring production efficiency.

[0153] In some embodiments of the present application, Figure 6 As shown, the first guide assembly 34 includes: a first guide block 341 and a first guide rail 342. The first guide rail 342 is arranged on the machine body 1. The first guide block 341 is arranged on the first loading platform 31. A first guide groove is formed on the first guide block 341. At least part of the first guide rail 342 is located in the first guide groove. The first loading platform 31 and the machine body 1 move relative to each other through the cooperation of the first guide block 341 and the first guide rail 342. That is to say, the first guide block 341 is connected to the first loading platform 31, and the first guide rail 342 is connected to the machine body 1. The first guide block 341 is combined with the first guide rail 342 through a first guide groove formed in the first guide block 341. At least part of the first guide rail 342 is located in the first guide groove. When the first loading platform 31 needs to be moved, the first guide block 341 slides on the first guide rail 342 along the length direction of the first guide rail 342. Due to the close fit between the first guide block 341 and the first guide rail 342, the first loading platform 31 is ensured to move smoothly and accurately along the predetermined path, which not only improves the stability of the operation of the automatic loading mechanism 100, but also reduces potential errors and improves operating accuracy.

[0154] In some embodiments of the present application, Figure 6As shown, the second guide assembly 35 includes: a second guide block 351 and a second guide rail 352, the second guide rail 352 is arranged on the body 1, the second guide block 351 is arranged on the raising block 321, a guide groove is formed on the second guide block 351, at least part of the second guide rail 352 is located in the second guide groove, and the second loading table 32 and the body 1 move relative to each other through the cooperation of the second guide block 351 and the second guide rail 352. That is to say, the second guide block 351 is connected to the second loading platform 32, and the second guide rail 352 is connected to the machine body 1. The second guide block 351 is combined with the second guide rail 352 through a second guide groove formed in the second guide block 351, and at least part of the second guide rail 352 is located in the second guide groove. When the second loading platform 32 needs to be moved, the second guide block 351 slides on the second guide rail 352 along the length direction of the second guide rail 352. Due to the close fit between the second guide block 351 and the second guide rail 352, the second loading platform 32 is ensured to move smoothly and accurately along the predetermined path, which not only improves the stability of the operation of the automatic loading mechanism 100, but also reduces potential errors and improves operating accuracy.

[0155] In some embodiments of the present application, Figure 6 As shown, the machine body 1 has a mounting plate 11, and the first guide rail 342 and the second guide rail 352 are both arranged on the mounting plate 11, and the first guide rail 342 and the second guide rail 352 are arranged at intervals in the length direction of the second loading platform 32. It can be understood that the mounting plate 11 provides a suitable position for the installation of the first guide rail 342 and the second guide rail 352. In order to achieve effective and precise guidance, the first guide rail 342 and the second guide rail 352 located on the same side are arranged at intervals in the length direction of the second loading platform 32, thereby avoiding mutual interference between the first loading platform 31 and the second loading platform 32, and ensuring that the first loading platform 31 and the second loading platform 32 can both move smoothly and accurately between the operation area and the loading area.

[0156] Reference Figure 2 , Figure 6 and Figure 7As shown, the first guide assembly 34 includes two first guide assemblies 34, which are respectively arranged at the two ends of the first loading platform 31. In this way, the first loading platform 31, with the assistance of the two first guide assemblies 34, realizes the overall synchronous movement of the first loading platform 31, thereby ensuring the smooth and coordinated movement of the first loading platform 31 and preventing mechanical stress or damage caused by asynchrony. Each first guide assembly 34 includes a first guide block 341 and a first guide rail 342. The first guide rail 342 is arranged on the mounting plate 11. The first guide block 341 and the first loading platform 31 are connected to each other. The first guide block 341 is connected to the material loading platform 31, the first guide rail 342 is connected to the machine body 1, the first guide block 341 is combined with the first guide rail 342 through a first guide groove formed in the first guide block 341, at least part of the first guide rail 342 is located in the first guide groove, when the first loading platform 31 needs to be moved, the first guide block 341 slides on the first guide rail 342 along the length direction of the first guide rail 342, due to the close fit between the first guide block 341 and the first guide rail 342, it is ensured that the first loading platform 31 moves smoothly and accurately along the predetermined path;

[0157] The second guide assembly 35 includes two, and the two second guide assemblies 35 are respectively arranged at the two ends of the second loading platform 32, so that the second loading platform 32, with the assistance of the two second guide assemblies 35, realizes the overall synchronous movement of the second loading platform 32, thereby ensuring the smooth and coordinated movement of the second loading platform 32, and preventing mechanical stress or damage caused by asynchrony. Each second guide assembly 35 includes a second guide block 351 and a second guide rail 352, and the second guide rail 352 is arranged on the mounting plate 11, and the first guide rail 342 and the second guide rail 352 on the same side are arranged separately. The second guide block 351 is connected to the second loading platform 32, and the second guide rail 352 is connected to the machine body 1. The second guide block 351 is combined with the second guide rail 352 through a second guide groove formed in the second guide block 351. At least part of the second guide rail 352 is located in the second guide groove. When the second loading platform 32 needs to be moved, the second guide block 351 slides on the second guide rail 352 along the length direction of the second guide rail 352. Due to the close fit between the second guide block 351 and the second guide rail 352, it is ensured that the second loading platform 32 moves smoothly and accurately along the predetermined path.

[0158] In summary, by setting two guide components on each loading platform, the movement accuracy of each loading platform is guaranteed, the overall stability and reliability are improved, the stability of the automatic loading mechanism 100 during operation is improved, potential errors are reduced, and the operation accuracy and production efficiency are improved.

[0159] In some embodiments of the present application, the first driving member 333 is disposed on the mounting plate 11, a through hole is formed on the mounting plate 11, and the driving shaft of the first driving member 333 passes through the through hole and is connected to the first moving member 331. It can be understood that the mounting plate 11 provides a stable mounting position for the first driving member 333, the through hole penetrates the mounting plate 11 in the thickness direction of the mounting plate 11, the first driving member 333 is located on the lower side of the mounting plate 11, and the driving shaft of the first driving member 333 passes through the through hole and is connected to the first moving member 331, so that the first driving member 333 drives the first moving member 331 to drive the second moving member 332 to move, thereby driving the loading module 3 to switch between the first state and the second state.

[0160] like Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the first driving member 333 is formed as a motor, which is arranged on the lower side of the mounting plate 11. The driving shaft of the motor passes through the through hole from bottom to top and is connected to the gear. The gear meshes with the rack of the loading platform for transmission, thereby driving the first loading platform 31 and the second loading platform 32 to move relative to each other.

[0161] In some embodiments of the present application, Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the loading module 3 also includes: a sensing component 36, which is configured to monitor the status of the loading module 3. Specifically, the sensing component 36 includes: a first sensing member 361 and a second sensing member 362. The first sensing member 361 has at least two, at least two first sensing members 361 are arranged on the machine body 1 and are spaced apart in the movement direction of the second loading platform 32, and the second sensing member 362 is arranged on the first loading platform 31 and / or the second loading platform 32, and the first sensing member 361 and the second sensing member 362 are inductively coordinated with each other. That is to say, the first sensing member 361 and the second sensing member 362 cooperate with each other through induction, the first sensing member 361 is arranged on the machine body 1 or the protective cover 2, the second sensing member 362 can be arranged on the first loading platform 31, the second sensing member 362 can also be arranged on the second loading platform 32, and the second sensing member 362 can also be arranged on the first loading platform 31 and the second loading platform 32. Therefore, through the induction cooperation of the first sensing member 361 and the second sensing member 362, the moving position and working state of the first loading platform 31 and / or the second loading platform 32 can be limited, avoiding the situation where the moving stroke of the loading platform exceeds the predetermined stroke, thereby ensuring the stable operation of the automatic loading mechanism 100.

[0162] In some embodiments of the present application, when the loading module 3 is in the first state, the second sensing member 362 senses one of the at least two first sensing members 361 to determine that the loading module 3 is in the first state; when the loading module 3 is in the second state, the second sensing member 362 senses another of the at least two first sensing members 361 to determine that the loading module 3 is in the second state. As shown in the figure, the second sensing member 362 is arranged on the second loading platform 32. When the loading module 3 is in the first state, the second sensing member 362 senses the first sensing member 361 located in the operation area, and the first sensing member 361 located in the loading area is in an empty sensing state, thereby determining that the second loading platform 32 is located in the operation area, and at the same time the first loading platform 31 is located in the loading area; when the loading module 3 is in the second state, the second sensing member 362 senses the first sensing member 361 located in the loading area, and the first sensing member 361 located in the operation area is in an empty sensing state, thereby determining that the second loading platform 32 is located in the loading area, and at the same time the second loading platform 32 is located in the operation area.

[0163] Here, the first sensing element 361 and the second sensing element 362 may be a photoelectric sensor, a proximity sensor, a limit switch, a laser ranging sensor, etc., including but not limited to these.

[0164] In some embodiments of the present application, the first loading platform 31 and the second loading platform 32 are both formed with a plurality of loading slots 37, and the plurality of loading slots 37 are all suitable for accommodating the hard disk carrier 200. Figure 6 As shown, the first loading platform 31 is formed with four loading slots 37, which are arranged in sequence in the length direction of the first loading platform 31, and the second loading platform 32 is formed with five loading slots 37, which are arranged in sequence in the length direction of the second loading platform 32, and a hard disk carrier 200 can be placed in each loading slot 37. Therefore, providing the loading slots 37 for placing the hard disk carrier 200 limits the displacement of the hard disk carrier 200, and can prevent the hard disk carriers 200 from colliding or stacking with each other, thereby ensuring the production quality of the hard disk 2000.

[0165] In some embodiments of the present application, Figure 2 and Fig. 9As shown, the machine body 1 is provided with an assembly plate 12, and the assembly plate 12 is located in the operation space 21. The manipulator module 4 includes: a mechanical arm 41 and a clamping claw assembly 42. The mechanical arm 41 is arranged on the assembly plate 12, and the mechanical arm 41 can move relative to the assembly plate 12. The clamping claw assembly 42 is arranged on the mechanical arm 41, and the clamping claw assembly 42 is used to clamp the hard disk carrier 200. In other words, the assembly plate 12 provides a space for the installation and operation of the manipulator module 4, and the assembly plate 12 is a basic platform for the movement of the manipulator module 4. The mechanical arm 41 is installed on the assembly plate 12, and can move relative to the assembly plate 12 to achieve a variety of actions. The clamping claw assembly 42 is located at one end of the mechanical arm 41 away from the assembly plate 12 when the mechanical arm 41 is in a straight state. The clamping claw assembly 42 is used to clamp the hard disk carrier 200. In this way, the mechanical arm 41 cooperates with the clamping claw assembly 42 to achieve the clamping and transfer actions of the hard disk carrier 200.

[0166] In some embodiments of the present application, Fig. 9 As shown, an outlet 121 is formed on the assembly plate 12, and the robot module 4 drops the processed hard disk carrier 200 (carrying the hard disk 2000) or the hard disk 2000 into the unloading mechanism 400 through the outlet 121, and the unloading mechanism 400 transfers it to the next stage. The outlet 121 is set, and the hard disk carrier 200 can only pass through the outlet 121 to the unloading mechanism 400 individually, thereby avoiding the accumulation of processed hard disk carriers 200 and ensuring the production quality of the hard disk carriers 200.

[0167] In some embodiments of the present application, the clamping assembly 42 includes: a connecting seat 421, a clamping member 422 and a second driving member. A connecting plate 426 is provided at one end of the connecting seat 421. The clamping assembly 42 is connected to the mechanical arm 41 through the connecting plate 426. The clamping member 422 is provided at the other end of the connecting seat 421. The clamping member 422 is formed with a clamping portion 4221. The hard disk carrier 200 is formed with a clamping groove 201. The clamping portion 4221 is suitable for extending into the clamping groove 201. The second driving member is connected to the clamping member 422 to drive the clamping portion 4221 to extend into the clamping groove 201. Fig.10As shown, a connecting plate 426 is provided at the upper end of the connecting seat 421, and the connecting plate 426 is connected to the connecting seat 421, and the other side of the connecting plate 426 is connected to the mechanical arm 41. A clamping member 422 is provided at the lower end of the connecting seat 421, and the clamping member 422 includes two clamping members 422, and both clamping members 422 are formed with a clamping portion 4221. A clamping groove 201 matching with the clamping portion 4221 is formed on the hard disk carrier 200, and the clamping portion 4221 is suitable for extending into the clamping groove In 201, the clamping member 422 cooperates with the hard disk carrier 200 through the clamping portion 4221 and the clamping slot 201, so that the clamping claw assembly 42 can easily and smoothly clamp the hard disk carrier 200 without damaging the hard disk 2000. The second driving member is connected to the clamping member 422, and the clamping member 422 is driven by the second driving member to drive the clamping portion 4221 to extend into or withdraw from the clamping slot 201, ensuring the accuracy and reliability of the clamping claw assembly 42 during operation.

[0168] Specifically, the projection of the two clamping members 422 in the direction from top to bottom forms an H shape, and the clamping portion 4221 forms a clamping groove. The open mouths of the clamping grooves of the two clamping members 422 are arranged relatively to each other, and the clamping grooves are recessed in directions away from each other. The bottom width of the clamping groove is greater than the thickness of the hard disk 2000, and the difference between the width of the bottom of the clamping groove and the thickness of the hard disk 2000 is 2mm-4mm. Thus, it is ensured that the clamping member 422 can clamp the hard disk carrier 200 smoothly to avoid interference and squeezing damage to the hard disk 2000.

[0169] Furthermore, since the bottom width of the clamping groove 201 is greater than the thickness of the hard disk 2000, the hard disk 2000 may shake in the clamping groove 201. In order to avoid this situation, the clamping claw assembly 42 also includes: a fixed plate 423, a clamping member 424 and a third driving member 425. The fixed plate 423 is arranged on the connecting seat 421, and the clamping member 424 is connected to the connecting seat 421. The clamping member 424 is formed with a clamping portion, and the clamping portion is suitable for abutting against the hard disk 2000. The third driving member 425 is arranged on the fixed plate 423, and the third driving member 425 is connected to the clamping member 424 to drive the clamping portion to abut against the hard disk 2000. Fig.10As shown, the fixing plate 423 is arranged on the peripheral side of the connecting seat 421, the third driving member 425 is arranged on the fixing plate 423, the pressing member 424 is in transmission connection with the third driving member 425, the third driving member 425 drives the pressing member 424 to move toward the hard disk 2000 so that the pressing part abuts against the hard disk 2000, and the third driving member 425 drives the pressing member 424 to move in a direction away from the hard disk 2000 so that the pressing part is away from the hard disk 2000. Thus, by setting the pressing member 424 and the third driving member 425 to abut against the hard disk 2000, the hard disk 2000 is prevented from shaking in the clamping groove 201, so that the clamping claw assembly 42 can firmly and stably clamp the hard disk carrier 200 without damaging the hard disk 2000, and also prevent the hard disk 2000 from falling and being damaged when the manipulator module 4 moves the hard disk carrier 200, thereby reducing the production cost and improving the product quality.

[0170] In some embodiments of the present application, in order to realize automated production, the automatic loading mechanism 100 also includes: a loading control module, and the loading module 3 and the manipulator module 4 are both electrically connected to the loading control module. In this way, the loading module 3 and the manipulator module 4 can control the corresponding actions through the loading control module, and there is no need for the operator to monitor the working conditions of the loading module 3 and the manipulator module 4 at the same time, thereby improving the degree of automation of the automatic loading mechanism 100.

[0171] According to the second aspect of the present application, the automatic loading and unloading system 1000 for locking screws comprises a screw machine and the automatic loading mechanism 100 according to the first aspect of the present application.

[0172] Specifically, Figure 1 As shown, the screw locking machine 300 is arranged adjacent to the automatic feeding mechanism 100, and the manipulator module 4 is used to transfer the hard disk carrier 200 on the automatic feeding mechanism 100 to the screw locking machine 300, and the screw locking machine 300 is used to tighten the screws of the hard disk 2000 on the hard disk carrier 200. It can be understood that compared with manual screw locking, which cannot accurately control the screwing depth and screwing angle of the screw, the screw locking machine 300 has the advantages of high precision and high speed, that is, the screw locking machine 300 can accurately control the screwing depth or screwing angle of the screw, and the screw locking machine 300 rotates the screw at a fast speed and good stability. The manipulator module 4 can accurately grasp the hard disk carrier 200 and transfer the hard disk carrier 200 to be processed to the working area of ​​the screw locking machine 300. As a result, the automation level of the automatic loading and unloading system 1000 for screw locking is improved, and the assembly accuracy is high, reducing human errors.

[0173] For example, the first loading platform 31 is located in the operation area and the second loading platform 32 is located in the loading area. At this time, the loading module 3 of the automatic loading mechanism 100 is in the first state, and the manipulator module 4 grabs the hard disk carrier 200 loaded with the hard disk 2000 to be processed placed on the first loading platform 31, and transfers the hard disk carrier 200 loaded with the hard disk 2000 to be processed to the screw locking machine 300, and the screw locking machine 300 performs screw assembly on the hard disk 2000, and then the manipulator module 4 transfers the assembled hard disk 2000 out of the screw locking machine 300. At the same time, the operator performs loading operation in the loading area (that is, places the hard disk carrier 200 loaded with the hard disk 2000 to be processed in the loading slot 37 of the second loading platform 32);

[0174] When all the hard disk carriers 200 on the first loading platform 31 have been processed or a preset time interval has been reached (it can also be switched manually by the operator), the loading module 3 of the automatic loading mechanism 100 switches from the first state to the second state, and the first loading platform 31 moves from the operation area to the loading area, and the second loading platform 32 moves from the loading area to the operation area;

[0175] The second loading table 32 is located in the operation area and the first loading table 31 is located in the loading area. At this time, the loading module 3 of the automatic loading mechanism 100 is in the second state. The manipulator module 4 grabs the hard disk carrier 200 loaded with the hard disk 2000 to be processed placed on the second loading table 32, and transfers the hard disk carrier 200 loaded with the hard disk 2000 to be processed to the screw locking machine 300. The screw locking machine 300 assembles the hard disk 2000 with screws, and then the manipulator module 4 transfers the assembled hard disk 2000 out of the screw locking machine 300. At the same time, the operator performs loading operations in the loading area (i.e., places the hard disk carrier 200 loaded with the hard disk 2000 to be processed in the loading slot 37 of the first loading table 31).

[0176] According to the automatic loading and unloading system 1000 for locking screws of the embodiment of the present application, by setting a screw locking machine 300 and the automatic loading mechanism 100 of the first aspect embodiment mentioned above, the production efficiency of the automatic loading and unloading system 1000 for locking screws is improved, the time of manual operation is reduced, and the labor cost is reduced. At the same time, the screw locking machine 300 and the manipulator module 4 cooperate to improve the assembly accuracy and grasping accuracy of the screws, reduce human errors and operation time, and improve the operation efficiency. In addition, the feeding module 3 and the manipulator module 4 work together to ensure the continuity and stability of the production process.

[0177] In some embodiments of the application, Fig.13As shown, the screw locking machine 300 includes: a frame 301, an upper cover 302, a fixed platform 303 and an electric screwdriver. The upper cover 302 is arranged on the frame 301, an assembly space is formed in the upper cover 302, the fixed platform 303 is movably arranged on the frame 301, the hard disk carrier 200 is detachably connected to the fixed platform 303, the fixed platform 303 is movable between the assembly space and the outside of the assembly space, and the electric screwdriver is arranged in the assembly space for locking the screws of the hard disk 2000 on the hard disk carrier 200. It is understandable that the fixed carrier 303 can move relative to the frame 301 on the frame 301, and the hard disk carrier 200 is detachably connected to the fixed carrier 303, which is convenient for transferring the hard disk 2000. The fixed carrier 303 moves the hard disk carrier 200 loaded with the hard disk 2000 into the assembly space, and the electric screwdriver performs the assembly screw operation on the hard disk 2000 in the assembly space, and then the fixed carrier 303 moves the hard disk carrier 200 loaded with the assembled hard disk 2000 out of the assembly space, and the manipulator module 4 moves the hard disk carrier 200 loaded with the assembled hard disk 2000 out of the fixed carrier 303 (that is, the hard disk carrier 200 is separated from the fixed carrier). As a result, the time of manual operation is reduced, the working efficiency is improved, and the continuity and stability of the production process are improved.

[0178] In some embodiments of the present application, the fixed platform 303 forms a first positioning portion 3031 and a first connecting portion 3032, and the hard disk carrier 200 forms a second positioning portion 202 and a second connecting portion 203, the fixed platform 303 and the hard disk carrier 200 are positioned by the first positioning portion 3031 and the second positioning portion 202, and the fixed platform 303 and the hard disk carrier 200 are connected by the first connecting portion 3032 and the second connecting portion 203. That is to say, a first positioning portion 3031 is formed on the fixed platform 303, and a second positioning portion 202 is formed on the hard disk carrier 200, and the structure and size of the first positioning portion 3031 match the structure and size of the second positioning portion 202, so that the fixed platform 303 and the hard disk carrier 200 are positioned by the first positioning portion 3031 and the second positioning portion 202 to limit the relative position of the hard disk carrier 200 and the fixed platform 303; a first connecting portion 3032 is formed on the fixed platform 303, and a second connecting portion 203 is formed on the hard disk carrier 200, and the first connecting portion 3032 matches the second connecting portion 203, so that the fixed platform 303 and the hard disk carrier 200 are connected by the first connecting portion 3032 and the second connecting portion 203 to realize a detachable connection between the fixed platform 303 and the hard disk carrier 200. Therefore, the connection and positioning method between the hard disk carrier 200 and the fixed carrier 303 is simple, which is convenient for the placement and grasping of the robot module 4, reduces the time for placing and grasping the robot module 4, improves the operation efficiency, and improves the accuracy of placing and grasping the robot module 4, thereby improving the operation quality.

[0179] In one embodiment of the present application, one of the first positioning portion 3031 and the second positioning portion 202 is formed as a positioning boss, and the other of the first positioning portion 3031 and the second positioning portion 202 is formed as a positioning hole, and the positioning boss is suitable for extending into the positioning hole. It is understandable that the positioning boss can be formed on the fixed platform 303 or on the hard disk carrier 200, and the positioning hole can be formed on the hard disk carrier 200 or on the fixed platform 303. Specifically, the positioning boss is formed on the fixed carrier 303, and the positioning hole is formed on the hard disk carrier 200, or the positioning boss is formed on the hard disk carrier 200, and the positioning hole is formed on the fixed carrier 303. The shape and size of the positioning boss match the shape and size of the positioning hole. The positioning boss is suitable for extending into the positioning hole to limit the relative position between the hard disk carrier 200 and the fixed carrier 303, ensuring the accuracy of assembly and operation, preventing the hard disk carrier 200 from being displaced during the assembly process and affecting the assembly accuracy. At the same time, it avoids operational accidents during the assembly process, thereby improving the safety of the automatic loading and unloading system 1000 for locking screws.

[0180] For example, the positioning boss is formed on the fixed platform 303, the positioning hole is formed on the hard disk carrier 200, the positioning boss is formed as a circular cylinder, the positioning hole is formed as a circular groove, and the size of the positioning boss matches the size of the positioning hole.

[0181] Or, refer to Fig.14 and Fig.15 As shown, the positioning hole is formed on the fixed platform 303, the positioning boss is formed on the hard disk carrier 200, the positioning hole is formed in a rectangular shape, and the shape of the positioning boss matches the shape of the positioning hole.

[0182] In some embodiments of the present application, the positioning bosses include at least two, and the positioning holes include at least two, and the at least two positioning bosses are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with the at least two positioning holes. It can be understood that in order to ensure the accuracy of the relative position between the hard disk carrier 200 and the fixed carrier 303, the positioning bosses may include two, three, four, five, etc., and the positioning holes corresponding to the positioning bosses may include two, three, four, five, etc., and each positioning boss is provided with a corresponding positioning hole, which ensures that the hard disk carrier 200 and the fixed carrier 303 can be accurately aligned during assembly, improves the stability and accuracy of the assembly, and enhances the connection strength and rigidity between the hard disk carrier 200 and the fixed carrier 303.

[0183] For example, two positioning bosses are provided on the fixed platform 303, and the two positioning bosses are arranged at intervals along the length direction of the fixed platform 303. Two positioning holes are provided on the hard disk carrier 200 corresponding to the two positioning bosses, and each positioning boss corresponds to one positioning boss, so that the hard disk carrier 200 and the fixed platform 303 can be accurately positioned and connected, and the connection strength between the hard disk carrier 200 and the fixed platform 303 is improved.

[0184] In some embodiments of the present application, in order to ensure smooth assembly between the hard disk carrier 200 and the fixed carrier 303, the diameter of the positioning boss is not larger than the diameter of the positioning hole. This ensures that the positioning boss can be smoothly inserted into the positioning hole, reduces the wear between the positioning boss and the positioning hole, improves the durability of the positioning boss and the positioning hole, and helps to more accurately guide the positioning boss into the positioning hole, thereby shortening the preparation time before assembly.

[0185] Furthermore, the difference between the diameter of the positioning boss and the diameter of the positioning hole is not less than 0.04 mm. It is understandable that if the difference between the diameter of the positioning boss and the positioning hole is too small, it will increase the difficulty of assembly, and may require additional force or tools to complete, and may cause damage to the fixed carrier 303 and the hard disk carrier 200. Therefore, the difference between the diameter of the positioning boss and the diameter of the positioning hole is limited to not less than 0.04 mm, which effectively ensures smooth assembly between the fixed carrier 303 and the hard disk carrier 200 and reduces wear.

[0186] For example, the difference between the diameter of the positioning boss and the diameter of the positioning hole can be any value greater than or equal to 0.04 mm. Specifically, the difference between the diameter of the positioning boss and the diameter of the positioning hole can be 0.04 mm, 0.045 mm, 0.05 mm, 0.055 mm, 0.06 mm, 0.065 mm, 0.07 mm, 0.075 mm, 0.08 mm, 0.085 mm, 0.09 mm, etc.

[0187] Preferably, the difference between the diameter of the positioning boss and the diameter of the positioning hole is 0.05 mm, thereby effectively ensuring smooth assembly between the fixed carrier 303 and the hard disk carrier 200 and reducing wear.

[0188] In one embodiment of the present application, the first connecting portion 3032 and the second connecting portion 203 are both formed as magnetic parts, which can be easily connected and disconnected. When the two magnetic parts are attracted to each other, they can be quickly aligned and connected, and have a certain connection strength, thereby ensuring a firm connection between the fixed platform 303 and the hard disk carrier 200, thereby achieving rapid disassembly and positioning between the fixed platform 303 and the hard disk carrier 200.

[0189] Furthermore, the fixed carrier 303 and the hard disk carrier 200 are connected and positioned via a connecting part and a positioning part. Compared with separately setting a connecting part or a positioning part, the positioning part cooperates with the connecting part to achieve more accurate positioning and more convenient disassembly and assembly, thereby improving the production efficiency and product quality of the automatic loading and unloading system 1000 for locking screws.

[0190] Or, in another embodiment of the present application, Fig.14 and Fig.15 As shown, the first connection part 3032 and the second connection part 203 are both formed as connecting through holes, the connecting through holes of the fixed platform 303 are arranged correspondingly to the connecting through holes of the hard disk carrier 200, and the fixed platform 303 and the hard disk carrier 200 are connected by fasteners passing through the connecting through holes.

[0191] In some embodiments of the present application, the fixed platform 303 is formed with a groove 3033, and the first positioning portion 3031 and the first connecting portion 3032 are both formed in the groove 3033. It is understandable that the groove 3033 is provided to provide a structure for further positioning the hard disk carrier 200, and the shape of the groove 3033 is adapted to the shape of the hard disk carrier 200, so that the hard disk carrier 200 and the fixed platform 303 can be positioned and connected more accurately and quickly, shortening the time occupied by the production preparation process and improving the efficiency of production preparation. In addition, the hard disk carrier 200 is arranged in the groove 3033, which prevents the hard disk carrier 200 from being displaced on the fixed platform 303 when the fixed platform 303 moves. In addition, referring to Fig.14 As shown, the first positioning portion 3031 is formed as a positioning hole, and the positioning hole is arranged in the sink 3033, which reduces the overall height of the fixed platform 303 and increases the adjustable space of the electric screwdriver in the operating space 21.

[0192] Furthermore, the depth of the sinking groove 3033 is 3mm-7mm. It is understandable that when the depth of the sinking groove 3033 is less than 3mm, the sinking groove 3033 is shallow and cannot effectively limit the hard disk carrier 200; when the depth of the sinking groove 3033 is greater than 7mm, the sinking groove 3033 is deep, which weakens the overall structural strength of the fixed platform 303, accumulates unnecessary tolerances, increases the wear between the fixed platform 303 and the hard disk carrier 200, and shortens the service life of the fixed platform 303 and the hard disk carrier 200; in summary, the depth of the sinking groove 3033 is 3mm-7mm, which can balance the structural strength of the fixed platform 303 with the limiting effect and service life.

[0193] For example, the depth of the sink 3033 can be any value between 3 mm and 7 mm. Specifically, the depth of the sink 3033 can be 3 mm, 3.1 mm, 3.2 mm, 3.3 mm, 3.4 mm, 3.5 mm, 3.6 mm, 3.7 mm, 3.8 mm, 3.9 mm, 4 mm, 4.1 mm, 4.2 mm, 4.3 mm, 4.4 mm, 4.5 mm, 4.6 mm, 4.7 mm, 4.8 mm, 4.9 mm, 5 mm, 5.1 mm, 5.2 mm, 5.3 mm, 5.4 mm, 5.5 mm, 5.6 mm, 5.7 mm, 5.8 mm, 5.9 mm, 6 mm, 6.1 mm, 6.2 mm, 6.3 mm, 6.4 mm, 6.5 mm, 6.6 mm, 6.7 mm, 6.8 mm, 6.9 mm, 7 mm, etc.

[0194] Preferably, the depth of the sink 3033 is 5 mm, thereby balancing the structural strength, limiting effect and service life of the fixed platform 303.

[0195] In some embodiments of the present application, Fig.14 As shown, the hard disk carrier 200 is provided with positioning blocks 204, and a positioning space suitable for placing the hard disk 2000 is defined between the positioning blocks 204, and the shape of the positioning space is defined by the positioning blocks 204. It can be understood that in order to further limit the hard disk carrier 200 and improve the limiting effect, the positioning blocks 204 are provided on the hard disk carrier 200, and the specific shape of the positioning space depends on the arrangement of the positioning blocks 204, thereby achieving accurate positioning and effective limiting of the hard disk carrier 200, and the structure is simple, the production cost is low, and it is easy to maintain and replace.

[0196] In some embodiments of the present application, Fig.14 As shown, a clamping assembly 304 is provided on the fixed platform 303 , and the clamping assembly 304 includes: a clamping block 3041 and a cylinder 3042 , the clamping block 3041 is used to clamp the hard disk 2000 toward the fixed platform 303 , and the cylinder 3042 is used to drive the clamping block 3041 to clamp the hard disk 2000 . It can be understood that the pressing block 3041 is in direct contact with the hard disk 2000 and applies pressure to the hard disk 2000, ensuring that the hard disk 2000 is firmly attached to the fixed carrier 303, reducing the risk of displacement of the hard disk 2000 due to vibration or other external forces, and preventing the hard disk 2000 from falling off the fixed carrier 303 during the rotation of the angle of the hard disk 2000; the cylinder 3042 is connected to the pressing block 3041, and the cylinder 3042 provides a driving force for the pressing block 3041 to press the hard disk 2000. When the hard disk 2000 needs to be installed or removed, the cylinder 3042 controls the loosening and clamping actions of the pressing block 3041, thereby improving the degree of automation of the automatic loading and unloading system 1000 for locking screws.

[0197] In some embodiments of the present application, Fig.14 As shown, the clamping assembly 304 includes multiple clamping assemblies 304, which are arranged around the fixed platform 303. It can be understood that by arranging multiple clamping assemblies 304 around the fixed platform 303, the pressure on the hard disk 2000 is evenly distributed, avoiding damage to the hard disk 2000 or performance degradation caused by excessive local pressure. The multiple clamping assemblies 304 provide multiple clamping points, and the multiple clamping points can provide better stability and vibration resistance. In addition, when a certain clamping assembly 304 fails, the multiple clamping assemblies 304 work together to avoid the occurrence of production accidents. As a result, not only the safety and stability of the installation of the hard disk 2000 are improved, but also the reliability and maintainability of the automatic loading and unloading system 1000 for locking screws are improved.

[0198] In some embodiments of the present application, Fig.13 As shown, the screw locking machine 300 also includes: an X-axis moving component 305, a Z-axis moving component 306 and a Y-axis moving component 307. The X-axis moving component 305 is arranged on the upper cover 302, the Z-axis moving component 306 is arranged on the upper cover 302 and is movably connected to the X-axis moving component 305, the electric screwdriver is arranged on the Z-axis moving component 306, the electric screwdriver moves in the X direction through the X-axis moving component 305, and the electric screwdriver moves in the Z direction through the Z-axis moving component 306, the Y-axis moving component 307 is arranged on the frame 301, the fixed platform 303 is connected to the Y-axis moving component 307, the fixed platform 303 moves between the inside and outside of the assembly space through the Y-axis moving component 307 and is rotatable around the axis of the Y-axis moving component 307. As a result, the positioning accuracy and flexibility of the screw locking machine 300 in three-dimensional space are improved, and the X-axis moving component 305, the Z-axis moving component 306 and the Y-axis moving component 307 can all move along their own axes, thereby improving the degree of automation of the automatic loading and unloading system 1000 for screw locking, being able to adapt to a variety of assembly requirements and enhancing the performance of the screw locking machine 300.

[0199] Furthermore, the Y-axis moving assembly 307 includes at least one, and at least one Y-axis moving assembly 307 is arranged at intervals along the X direction. That is to say, a fixed carrier 303 is arranged on each Y-axis moving assembly 307, so that multiple workstations for placing hard disk carriers 200 are provided, the idle time of the machine is shortened, the assembly efficiency is improved, and when a certain Y-axis moving assembly 307 fails, other Y-axis moving assemblies 307 can still continue to work, ensuring that the automatic loading and unloading system 1000 for locking screws will not stop, thereby improving the production efficiency and the reliability and maintenance convenience of the automatic loading and unloading system 1000 for locking screws.

[0200] For example, refer to Fig.13As shown, the Y-axis moving assembly 307 includes two, and the two Y-axis moving assemblies 307 are arranged at intervals along the X direction.

[0201] In some embodiments of the present application, Fig.13 As shown, the screw locking machine 300 also includes: a screw arrangement module 308, which is arranged on the frame 301 through a bracket, and the screw arrangement module 308 is located in the assembly space. It can be understood that the screw arrangement module 308 arranges the bulk screws in order so that the electric screwdriver can quickly and accurately pick up the screws for assembly and locking operations. The screw arrangement module 308 is fixed to the frame 301 through a bracket, and the screw arrangement module 308 is located in the assembly space, which can ensure that the screws can be directly transported to the working area of ​​the electric screwdriver, reduce the additional movement requirements of the electric screwdriver, and improve the assembly efficiency. The screw arrangement module 308 ensures that each screw can be picked up by the electric screwdriver in the correct posture, avoiding assembly errors caused by incorrect screw postures, and improving production efficiency and production quality.

[0202] Furthermore, the screw arrangement module 308 includes two screw arrangement modules 308, which are used to arrange screws of different models and sizes respectively, avoiding the situation where one screw arrangement module 308 is set up and the screws need to be replaced due to different screw models and sizes, and also avoiding the situation where the screws are installed incorrectly, thereby improving assembly accuracy and efficiency.

[0203] In some embodiments of the present application, Figure 1 As shown, the automatic loading and unloading system 1000 for locking screws also includes: a feeding mechanism 400, which is arranged adjacent to the automatic feeding mechanism 100, and the manipulator module 4 is used to transfer the hard disk carrier 200 on the screw locking machine 300 to the feeding mechanism 400. It can be understood that after the hard disk 2000 completes the screw locking, the assembled hard disk carrier 200 is removed from the working area of ​​the screw locking machine 300 and transferred to the next process or storage area. The whole process is highly automated, reducing manual operation and manual intervention, improving production speed and consistency, thereby improving assembly quality and reducing error rate.

[0204] In some embodiments of the present application, at least a portion of the unloading mechanism 400 is located within the operating space 21 of the automatic loading mechanism 100, which can effectively reduce the footprint of the entire automatic loading and unloading system 1000 for locking screws, shorten the transfer distance of the manipulator module 4, and simplify the movement path of the manipulator module 4. The unloading mechanism 400 includes: a conveying module and a driving motor, and the driving motor and the conveying module can be connected in a transmission manner. Here, the conveying module is driven by the driving motor to convey the hard disk carrier 200 carrying the assembled hard disk 2000 to the next process or storage area, without the need for manual transfer, thereby improving production efficiency and realizing the automated operation of the automatic loading and unloading system 1000 for locking screws.

[0205] Preferably, the conveying module is a conveying belt.

[0206] In some embodiments of the present application, the screw locking machine 300 includes a screw locking control module, and the electric screwdriver, X-axis moving assembly 305, Z-axis moving assembly 306, Y-axis moving assembly 307 and screw arrangement module 308 are all electrically connected to the screw locking control module. In this way, the electric screwdriver, X-axis moving assembly 305, Z-axis moving assembly 306, Y-axis moving assembly 307 and screw arrangement module 308 can all control corresponding actions through the screw locking control module, and there is no need for the operator to simultaneously monitor the working conditions of the electric screwdriver, X-axis moving assembly 305, Z-axis moving assembly 306, Y-axis moving assembly 307 and screw arrangement module 308.

[0207] Furthermore, the unloading mechanism 400 also includes a unloading control module, and the driving motor is electrically connected to the unloading control module. In this way, the driving motor can control the corresponding actions through the unloading control module, and there is no need for operators to monitor the working conditions of the unloading mechanism 400, thereby improving the degree of automation of the automatic loading and unloading system 1000 for locking screws.

[0208] Furthermore, the loading control module, the screw locking control module and the unloading control module are all communicatively connected to achieve coordinated action between the automatic loading mechanism 100, the screw locking machine 300 and the unloading module, thereby ensuring the stability of the automatic loading and unloading system 1000 for screw locking.

[0209] In addition, a general control module can be provided without providing a feeding control module, a screw locking control module and a blanking control module, and the automatic feeding mechanism 100, the screw locking machine 300 and the blanking module are all electrically connected to the general control module.

[0210] In some embodiments of the present application, the automatic loading and unloading system 1000 for locking screws may further include: a display module, which is electrically connected to the control module to obtain the working status of the automatic loading and unloading system 1000 for locking screws and judge the current working status, thereby adjusting the automatic loading and unloading system for locking screws.

[0211] In some embodiments of the present application, the automatic loading and unloading system 1000 for locking screws may further include: a reminder module, which is electrically connected to the control module to remind the operator when the automatic loading and unloading system 1000 for locking screws fails, thereby reducing downtime and improving production efficiency.

[0212] The following will refer to Figure 1-Figure 18 The working process of the automatic loading and unloading system 1000 for locking screws according to a specific embodiment of the present application is described.

[0213] Reference Figure 1-Figure 18As shown, the description is made with the automatic feeding mechanism 100 being in the first state as the initial state.

[0214] The first loading platform 31 is located in the operation area and the second loading platform 32 is located in the loading area. At this time, the loading module 3 of the automatic loading mechanism 100 is in the first state. The manipulator module 4 grabs the hard disk carrier 200 loaded with the hard disk 2000 to be processed placed on the first loading platform 31 (through the clamping portion 4221 of the clamping member 422 extending into the matching clamping groove 201 to clamp the hard disk carrier 200 loaded with the hard disk 2000 to be processed), and transfers the hard disk carrier 200 loaded with the hard disk 2000 to be processed to the fixed carrier 303 of the screw locking machine 300. The hard disk carrier 200 is positioned and connected with the fixed carrier 303 through the positioning bosses and positioning holes and the magnetic suction parts. The clamping assembly 304 holds the hard disk 2 000 is pressed on the hard disk carrier 200, and the electric screwdriver of the screw locking machine 300 screws the hard disk 2000, and then the robot module 4 transfers the assembled hard disk 2000 out of the screw locking machine 300 (through the clamping portion 4221 of the clamping member 422 extending into the matching clamping groove 201 to clamp the hard disk carrier 200 loaded with the assembled hard disk 2000), and transfers it to the unloading mechanism 400, and the unloading mechanism 400 transfers the processed hard disk 2000 out of the automatic screw locking loading and unloading system 1000, and at the same time, the operator performs loading operations in the loading area (that is, placing the hard disk carrier 200 loaded with the hard disk 2000 to be processed in the loading slot 37 of the second loading platform 32);

[0215] When all the hard disk carriers 200 on the first loading platform 31 have been processed or a preset time interval has been reached (it can also be switched manually by the operator), the loading module 3 of the automatic loading mechanism 100 switches from the first state to the second state, and the first driving member 333 drives the first moving member 331 to drive the second moving member 332 to move, so that the first loading platform 31 and the second loading platform 32 move relative to each other along the guide assembly, and the first loading platform 31 moves from the operation area to the loading area, and the second loading platform 32 moves from the loading area to the operation area;

[0216] The second loading platform 32 is located in the operation area and the first loading platform 31 is located in the loading area. At this time, the loading module 3 of the automatic loading mechanism 100 is in the second state. The manipulator module 4 grabs the hard disk carrier 200 loaded with the hard disk 2000 to be processed placed on the second loading platform 32 (through the clamping portion 4221 of the clamping member 422 extending into the matching clamping groove 201 to clamp the hard disk carrier 200 loaded with the hard disk 2000 to be processed), and transfers the hard disk carrier 200 loaded with the hard disk 2000 to be processed to the fixed carrier 303 of the screw locking machine 300. The hard disk carrier 200 is positioned and connected with the fixed carrier 303 through the positioning bosses and positioning holes and the magnetic suction parts. The clamping assembly 304 holds the hard disk 2 000 is pressed against the hard disk carrier 200, and the electric screwdriver of the screw locking machine 300 screws the hard disk 2000, then the robot module 4 transfers the assembled hard disk 2000 out of the screw locking machine 300 (through the clamping portion 4221 of the clamping member 422 extending into the matching clamping groove 201 to clamp the hard disk carrier 200 loaded with the assembled hard disk 2000), and transfers it to the unloading mechanism 400, and the unloading mechanism 400 transfers the processed hard disk 2000 out of the automatic screw locking loading and unloading system 1000, and at the same time, the operator performs loading operations in the loading area (i.e., placing the hard disk carrier 200 loaded with the hard disk 2000 to be processed in the loading slot 37 of the first loading table 31).

[0217] Although the embodiments of the present application have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will appreciate that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present application, and that the scope of the present application is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An automatic feeding mechanism (100), characterized in that: include: Body (1); A protective cover (2), the protective cover (2) being arranged on the machine body (1), and an operating space (21) being formed in the protective cover (2); A loading module (3), the loading module (3) being arranged on the machine body (1), the loading module (3) being suitable for placing a hard disk (2000) carrier (200), the loading module (3) comprising a first loading platform (31) and a second loading platform (32), the first loading platform (31) and the second loading platform (32) being movable relative to each other, the loading module (3) having a first state and a second state, when the loading module (3) is in the first state, the first loading platform (31) is located in the operating space (21) and the second loading platform (32) is located outside the operating space (21), when the loading module (3) is in the second state, the first loading platform (31) is located outside the operating space (21) and the second loading platform (32) is located in the operating space (21); A manipulator module (4), the manipulator module (4) is arranged on the body (1) and located in the operating space (21), and the manipulator module (4) is used to transfer the hard disk (2000) carrier (200).

2. The automatic feeding mechanism (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that: A first area and a second area are formed on the machine body (1); a projection area of ​​the protective cover (2) in the Z direction toward the machine body (1) is located in the first area, and the first area is formed as an operation area; the second area is located outside the projection area of ​​the protective cover (2) in the Z direction toward the machine body (1), and the second area is formed as a loading area.

3. The automatic feeding mechanism (100) according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first loading platform (31) is movable between the first area and the second area, and the second loading platform (32) is movable between the first area and the second area. When the loading module (3) is in the first state, the first loading platform (31) is located in the first area, and the second loading platform (32) is located in the second area; When the loading module (3) is in the second state, the second loading platform (32) is located in the first zone, and the first loading platform (31) is located in the second zone.

4. The automatic feeding mechanism (100) according to claim 3, characterized in that: The loading module (3) further comprises: a motion component (33), wherein the motion component (33) is arranged between the first loading platform (31) and the second loading platform (32) to drive the first loading platform (31) and the second loading platform (32) to move relative to each other.

5. The automatic feeding mechanism (100) according to claim 4, characterized in that: The motion assembly (33) comprises: a first motion member (331), a second motion member (332) and a first driving member (333); the first driving member (333) is arranged on the machine body (1); the first driving member (333) is transmission-connected with the first motion member (331); there are two second motion members (332); the two second motion members (332) are respectively arranged on the first loading platform (31) and the second loading platform (32); the first motion member (331) is transmission-coordinated with the second motion member.

6. The automatic feeding mechanism (100) according to claim 5, characterized in that: The first moving member (331) is formed as a gear, and the second moving member (332) is formed as a rack. The first moving member (331) and the second moving member (332) are driven by meshing the gear and the rack.

7. The automatic feeding mechanism (100) according to claim 6, characterized in that: The two racks are respectively arranged on both sides of the gear in the radial direction.

8. The automatic feeding mechanism (100) according to claim 5, characterized in that: There are two motion components (33), and the two motion components (33) are respectively arranged at two ends of the first loading platform (31) in the length direction.

9. The automatic feeding mechanism (100) according to claim 8, characterized in that: Both ends of the second loading platform (32) are provided with a padding block (321), and the second moving member (332) is arranged on the padding block (321).

10. The automatic feeding mechanism (100) according to claim 9, characterized in that: The loading module (3) further comprises: a first guide assembly (34) and a second guide assembly (35), wherein the first guide assembly (34) is arranged between the machine body (1) and the first loading platform (31), and the second guide assembly (35) is arranged between the machine body (1) and the second loading platform (32).

11. The automatic feeding mechanism (100) according to claim 10, characterized in that: The first guide assembly (34) comprises: a first guide block (341) and a first guide rail (342); the first guide rail (342) is arranged on the machine body (1); the first guide block (341) is arranged on the first loading platform (31); a first guide groove is formed on the first guide block (341); at least a portion of the first guide rail (342) is located in the first guide groove; the first loading platform (31) and the machine body (1) move relative to each other through the cooperation of the first guide block (341) and the first guide rail (342).

12. The automatic feeding mechanism (100) according to claim 11, characterized in that: The second guide assembly (35) comprises: a second guide block (351) and a second guide rail (352); the second guide rail (352) is arranged on the machine body (1); the second guide block (351) is arranged on the raising block (321); a guide groove is formed on the second guide block (351); at least a part of the second guide rail (352) is located in the second guide groove; the second loading platform (32) and the machine body (1) move relative to each other through the cooperation of the second guide block (351) and the second guide rail (352).

13. The automatic feeding mechanism (100) according to claim 12, characterized in that: The machine body (1) has a mounting plate (11), the first guide rail (342) and the second guide rail (352) are both arranged on the mounting plate (11), and the first guide rail (342) and the second guide rail (352) are arranged at intervals in the length direction of the second loading platform (32).

14. The automatic feeding mechanism (100) according to claim 13, characterized in that: The first driving member (333) is arranged on the mounting plate (11), a first through hole is formed on the mounting plate (11), and a driving shaft of the first driving member (333) passes through the first through hole and is connected to the first moving member (331).

15. The automatic feeding mechanism (100) according to claim 14, characterized in that: The loading module (3) further comprises: a sensing component (36), wherein the sensing component (36) is configured to monitor the status of the loading module (3).

16. The automatic feeding mechanism (100) according to claim 15, characterized in that: The sensing component (36) comprises: a first sensing member (361) and a second sensing member (362), wherein the first sensing member (361) has at least two, wherein the at least two first sensing members (361) are arranged on the machine body (1) and are spaced apart in the movement direction of the second loading platform (32), and the second sensing member (362) is arranged on the first loading platform (31) and / or the second loading platform (32), and the first sensing member (361) and the second sensing member (362) cooperate with each other inductively.

17. The automatic feeding mechanism (100) according to claim 16, characterized in that: When the loading module (3) is in the first state, the second sensing element (362) senses one another with at least two of the first sensing elements (361) to determine that the loading module (3) is in the first state; When the loading module (3) is in the second state, the second sensing element (362) senses each other with at least another one of the two first sensing elements (361) to determine that the loading module (3) is in the second state.

18. The automatic feeding mechanism (100) according to claim 17, characterized in that: The first loading platform (31) and the second loading platform (32) are both formed with a plurality of loading slots (37), and the plurality of loading slots (37) are all suitable for accommodating the hard disk (2000) carrier (200).

19. The automatic feeding mechanism (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that: The machine body (1) is provided with an assembly plate (12), the assembly plate (12) is located in the operating space (21), and the manipulator module (4) comprises: A mechanical arm (41), the mechanical arm (41) being disposed on the assembly plate (12), and the mechanical arm (41) being movable relative to the assembly plate (12); A clamping claw assembly (42), wherein the clamping claw assembly (42) is arranged on the mechanical arm (41), and the clamping claw assembly (42) is used to clamp the hard disk (2000) carrier (200).

20. The automatic feeding mechanism (100) according to claim 19, characterized in that: The clamping jaw assembly (42) comprises: A connecting seat (421), one end of the connecting seat (421) is provided with a connecting plate (426), and the clamping jaw assembly (42) is connected to the mechanical arm (41) via the connecting plate (426); A clamping member (422), the clamping member (422) being disposed at the other end of the connecting seat (421), the clamping member (422) being formed with a clamping portion (4221), the hard disk (2000) carrier (200) being formed with a clamping groove (201), and the clamping portion (4221) being adapted to extend into the clamping groove (201); A second driving member, the second driving member is connected to the clamping member (422) to drive the clamping portion (4221) to extend into the clamping groove (201).

21. The automatic feeding mechanism (100) according to claim 20, characterized in that: The clamping jaw assembly (42) further comprises: A fixing plate (423), wherein the fixing plate (423) is disposed on the connecting seat (421); A pressing member (424), the pressing member (424) being connected to the connecting seat (421), the pressing member (424) being formed with a pressing portion, the pressing portion being suitable for abutting against the hard disk (2000); A third driving member (425), the third driving member (425) is arranged on the fixing plate (423), and the third driving member (425) is transmission-connected with the pressing member (424) to drive the pressing part to abut against the hard disk (2000).

22. The automatic feeding mechanism (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 21, characterized in that: Also includes: A feeding control module, wherein the feeding module (3) and the manipulator module (4) are both electrically connected to the feeding control module.

23. An automatic loading and unloading system (1000) for locking screws, characterized in that: include: The automatic feeding mechanism (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 22; A screw locking machine (300), the screw locking machine (300) is arranged adjacent to the automatic feeding mechanism (100), the manipulator module (4) is used to transfer the hard disk (2000) carrier (200) on the automatic feeding mechanism (100) to the screw locking machine (300), and the screw locking machine (300) is used to tighten the screws of the hard disk (2000) on the hard disk (2000) carrier (200).

24. The automatic screw locking loading and unloading system (1000) according to claim 23, characterized in that: The screw locking machine (300) comprises: Frame (301); An upper cover (302), the upper cover (302) being arranged on the frame (301), and an assembly space being formed in the upper cover (302); A fixed carrier (303), the fixed carrier (303) is movably arranged on the frame (301), the hard disk (2000) carrier (200) is detachably connected to the fixed carrier (303), and the fixed carrier (303) is movable between inside the assembly space and outside the assembly space; An electric screwdriver is disposed in the assembly space and is used to tighten the screws of the hard disk (2000) on the hard disk (2000) carrier (200).

25. The automatic screw locking loading and unloading system (1000) according to claim 24, characterized in that: The fixed carrier (303) forms a first positioning portion (3031) and a first connecting portion (3032), and the hard disk (2000) carrier (200) forms a second positioning portion (202) and a second connecting portion (203). The fixed carrier (303) and the hard disk (2000) carrier (200) are positioned by the first positioning portion (3031) and the second positioning portion (202), and the fixed carrier (303) and the hard disk (2000) carrier (200) are connected by the first connecting portion (3032) and the second connecting portion (203).

26. The automatic screw locking loading and unloading system (1000) according to claim 25, characterized in that: One of the first positioning portion (3031) and the second positioning portion (202) is formed as a positioning boss, and the other of the first positioning portion (3031) and the second positioning portion (202) is formed as a positioning hole, and the positioning boss is suitable for extending into the positioning hole.

27. The automatic screw locking loading and unloading system (1000) according to claim 26, characterized in that: The at least two positioning bosses are provided, and the at least two positioning holes are provided. The at least two positioning bosses are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with the at least two positioning holes.

28. The automatic screw locking loading and unloading system (1000) according to claim 26, characterized in that: The diameter of the positioning protrusion is not greater than the diameter of the positioning hole.

29. The automatic screw locking loading and unloading system (1000) according to claim 28, characterized in that: The difference between the diameter of the positioning boss and the diameter of the positioning hole is not less than 0.04 mm.

30. The automatic screw locking loading and unloading system (1000) according to claim 25, characterized in that: The first connecting portion (3032) and the second connecting portion (203) are both formed as magnetic attracting parts.

31. The automatic screw locking loading and unloading system (1000) according to claim 25, characterized in that: The fixed carrier (303) is formed with a sink (3033), and the first positioning portion (3031) and the first connecting portion (3032) are both formed in the sink (3033).

32. The automatic screw locking loading and unloading system (1000) according to claim 31, characterized in that: The depth of the sink (3033) is 3mm-7mm.

33. The automatic screw locking loading and unloading system (1000) according to claim 24, characterized in that: The hard disk (2000) carrier (200) is provided with positioning blocks (204), and a positioning space suitable for placing the hard disk (2000) is defined between the positioning blocks (204), and the shape of the positioning space is defined by the positioning blocks (204).

34. The automatic screw locking loading and unloading system (1000) according to claim 24, characterized in that: A pressing assembly (304) is provided on the fixed carrier (303), and the pressing assembly (304) comprises: a pressing block (3041) and a cylinder (3042), wherein the pressing block (3041) is used to press the hard disk (2000) toward the fixed carrier (303), and the cylinder (3042) is used to drive the pressing block (3041) to press the hard disk (2000).

35. The automatic screw locking loading and unloading system (1000) according to claim 34, characterized in that: The clamping assembly (304) includes a plurality of clamping assemblies (304), and the plurality of clamping assemblies (304) are arranged around the fixed carrier (303).

36. The automatic screw locking loading and unloading system (1000) according to claim 24, characterized in that: The screw locking machine (300) further comprises: An X-axis moving assembly (305), wherein the X-axis moving assembly (305) is disposed on the upper cover (302); A Z-axis moving assembly (306), wherein the Z-axis moving assembly (306) is disposed on the upper cover (302) and is movably connected to the X-axis moving assembly (305); the electric screwdriver is disposed on the Z-axis moving assembly (306); the electric screwdriver moves in the X direction through the X-axis moving assembly (305); and the electric screwdriver moves in the Z direction through the Z-axis moving assembly (306); A Y-axis moving component (307) is arranged on the frame (301), and the fixed platform (303) is connected to the Y-axis moving component (307). The fixed platform (303) moves between the inside and outside of the assembly space through the Y-axis moving component (307) and can rotate around the axis of the Y-axis moving component (307).

37. The automatic screw locking loading and unloading system (1000) according to claim 36 is characterized in that: The Y-axis moving component (307) comprises at least one, and the at least one Y-axis moving component (307) is arranged at intervals along the X direction.

38. The automatic screw locking loading and unloading system (1000) according to claim 24, characterized in that: The screw locking machine (300) further comprises: a screw arrangement module (308), wherein the screw arrangement module (308) is arranged on the frame (301) via a bracket, and the screw arrangement module (308) is located in the assembly space.

39. The automatic screw locking loading and unloading system (1000) according to any one of claims 23 to 38, characterized in that: Also includes: A material unloading mechanism (400), wherein the material unloading mechanism (400) is arranged adjacent to the automatic material loading mechanism (100), and the manipulator module (4) is used to transfer the hard disk (2000) carrier (200) on the screw locking machine (300) to the material unloading mechanism (400).

40. The automatic screw locking loading and unloading system (1000) according to claim 39, characterized in that: At least part of the unloading mechanism (400) is located in the operating space (21) of the automatic loading mechanism (100), and the unloading mechanism (400) comprises: a conveying module and a driving motor, and the driving motor is transmission-connected to the conveying module.

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