Glass loading device and glass loading method

Abstract

The invention provides a glass loading device and a glass loading method, and relates to the technical field of glass production, the glass loading device comprises a supporting seat, a turnover mechanism, a driving mechanism and a vacuum mechanism; the turnover mechanism is rotatably arranged on the supporting seat through a rotating part, and the turnover mechanism is provided with an initial station and a grabbing station; the driving mechanism is arranged on the supporting seat and is connected with the turnover mechanism; the vacuum mechanism is arranged on the turnover mechanism and can be used for vacuum adsorption of glass; in the direction from the grabbing station to the initial station, the gravity center of the vacuum mechanism is located at the downstream of the rotating part, and when glass is adsorbed on the vacuum mechanism, the vacuum mechanism and the glass can automatically drive the turnover mechanism to be switched from the grabbing station to the initial station through self weight. The overturning mechanism can be driven to realize automatic resetting by utilizing the self weight of the vacuum mechanism and the glass on the vacuum mechanism, and a driving mechanism is not required to drive the overturning mechanism to be switched from a grabbing station to an initial station, so that the energy consumption of the driving mechanism is obviously reduced, and the sheet feeding cost is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of glass production, and particularly relates to a glass loading device and a glass loading method. Background Art

[0002] With the enlargement of glass products, especially the enlargement of insulating glass, the glass has a relatively large weight, and the glass needs to be transported by means of a loading device during the loading production process. The existing glass loading devices mainly include a rotatable frame, a driving device for driving the adjustment of the frame, and a vacuum mechanism provided on the frame. When the glass loading device is in use, the driving device is used to drive the frame to rotate so that the vacuum mechanism can vacuum-adsorb on the target glass, and then the driving device is used to drive the frame to reset to realize the glass loading operation. The frame of the existing glass loading device needs the driving device to provide driving force during both the extending and resetting processes. Especially when the glass is a large-sized glass, the driving device needs to consume a large amount of energy, thereby increasing the loading cost.

[0003] Therefore, how to reduce the energy consumption during the loading process has become an urgent technical problem to be solved. Thus, based on the experience and practice of being engaged in the relevant industry for many years, the inventor of the present invention proposes a glass loading device and a glass loading method to overcome the defects of the existing technology. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In order to overcome the above-mentioned defects of the existing technology, the technical problem to be solved by the embodiments of the present invention is to provide a glass loading device and a glass loading method for reducing the energy consumption during the loading process to reduce the loading cost.

[0005] The above object of the present invention can be achieved by the following technical solutions. The present invention provides a glass loading device, including:

[0006] A support seat;

[0007] A flipping mechanism, the flipping mechanism includes a rotating part, and the flipping mechanism is rotatably arranged on the support seat through the rotating part, and the flipping mechanism has an initial station and a grasping station;

[0008] A driving mechanism, the driving mechanism is arranged on the support seat and connected to the flipping mechanism, and the driving mechanism can drive the flipping mechanism to switch from the initial station to the grasping station;

[0009] A vacuum mechanism, the vacuum mechanism is arranged on the flipping mechanism, and the vacuum mechanism can be used for vacuum-adsorbing glass;

[0010] Along the direction from the gripping station to the initial station, the center of gravity of the vacuum mechanism is located downstream of the rotating part. When a glass is adsorbed on the vacuum mechanism, the vacuum mechanism and the glass can automatically drive the flipping mechanism to switch from the gripping station to the initial station by their own weights.

[0011] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the flipping mechanism includes a flipping frame. One end of the flipping frame is provided with the rotating part, and the flipping frame is hinged to the support seat through the rotating part. The other end of the flipping frame is provided with the vacuum mechanism.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the flipping frame includes at least one flipping arm. One end of the flipping arm is provided with the rotating part, and the flipping arm is hinged to the support seat through the rotating part. The other end of the flipping arm is connected to the vacuum mechanism; both ends of the flipping arm are folded inward so that the center of gravity of the vacuum mechanism is located downstream of the rotating part in the direction from the gripping station to the initial station.

[0013] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the driving mechanism includes a telescopic device. The telescopic device and the vacuum mechanism are arranged on both sides of the flipping frame relatively. One end of the telescopic device is hinged to the support seat, and the other end of the telescopic device is hinged to the flipping frame. The telescopic device can drive the flipping frame to switch from the initial station to the gripping station.

[0014] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the telescopic device includes a hydraulic cylinder. The hydraulic cylinder is hinged to the support seat, and the piston rod of the hydraulic cylinder is hinged to the flipping frame.

[0015] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the glass loading device further includes a guiding mechanism. The guiding mechanism is arranged on the support seat and connected to the flipping mechanism.

[0016] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the guiding mechanism includes at least one guiding rod and guiding holes arranged on the flipping mechanism. One end of the guiding rod is hinged to the support seat, and the other end of the guiding rod is slidably inserted into the guiding holes.

[0017] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the vacuum mechanism includes a suction cup frame and at least one vacuum suction cup. The suction cup frame is connected to the flipping mechanism, and the vacuum suction cup is arranged on the suction cup frame.

[0018] The present invention also provides a glass loading method, which is realized by using the aforementioned glass loading device. The glass loading method includes the following steps:

[0019] Transport the glass to the target position through the sheet feeding trolley;

[0020] Detect the in-place situation of the sheet feeding trolley and feedback the in-place signal;

[0021] Based on the in-place signal, drive the flipping mechanism to switch from the initial station to the grasping station through the driving mechanism;

[0022] Use the vacuum mechanism to grasp the target glass on the sheet feeding trolley;

[0023] Through the vacuum mechanism and the self-weight of the target glass, make the flipping mechanism overcome the damping of the driving mechanism, and make the flipping mechanism move from the grasping station to the initial station;

[0024] When the target glass reaches the transport line, the vacuum mechanism releases the vacuum to release the target glass, and uses the self-weight of the vacuum mechanism to make the flipping mechanism continue to move towards the initial station, so that the vacuum mechanism disengages from the target glass.

[0025] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the step of using the vacuum mechanism to grasp the target glass on the sheet feeding trolley specifically includes the following steps:

[0026] Control the sheet feeding trolley to rise to the target height so that the target glass contacts the vacuum mechanism;

[0027] Use the vacuum mechanism to vacuum adsorb the target glass;

[0028] Control the sheet feeding trolley to descend to the starting position so that the target glass is separated from the support of the sheet feeding trolley.

[0029] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, after controlling the sheet feeding trolley to descend to the starting position, the following steps are further included:

[0030] Make the glass on the sheet feeding trolley advance forward by the thickness of one glass, so that the glasses on the sheet feeding trolley have the same glass loading position.

[0031] The technical solution of the present invention has the following remarkable beneficial effects:

[0032] When the glass loading device of the present invention is in use, the flipping mechanism is rotatably installed on the support seat through the rotating part, and the driving mechanism can drive the flipping mechanism to move from the initial station to the grasping station. Moreover, a vacuum mechanism is also provided on the flipping mechanism, and the vacuum mechanism can move synchronously with the flipping mechanism. The target glass can be vacuum adsorbed through the vacuum mechanism, and has a better glass grasping effect.

[0033] Moreover, by positioning the center of gravity of the vacuum mechanism downstream of the rotating part, when the vacuum mechanism grabs the glass, the combined center of gravity of the vacuum mechanism and the glass can also be located downstream of the rotating part. The component of the self-weight of the vacuum mechanism and the glass in the direction from the grabbing station to the initial station can automatically drive the flipping frame to overcome the damping of the driving mechanism, thereby switching the flipping mechanism from the grabbing station to the initial station. During the process of the flipping mechanism moving from the grabbing station to the initial station, the vacuum mechanism can drive the glass and place the glass on the conveyor belt, thus completing the glass loading operation.

[0034] In the present invention, by positioning the center of gravity of the vacuum mechanism under the grabbing station downstream of the rotating part, the self-weight of the vacuum mechanism and the glass thereon can drive the flipping mechanism to achieve automatic reset, without the driving mechanism driving the flipping mechanism to switch from the grabbing station to the initial station. Especially when loading extra-large glass or extra-large insulating glass, the energy consumption of the driving mechanism is significantly reduced, and the loading cost is lowered. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0035] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required for the description of the embodiments. Obviously, the following-described drawings are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those of ordinary skill in the art, without creative efforts, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings.

[0036] The drawings described herein are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of the disclosure of the present invention in any way. Additionally, the shapes and proportional dimensions of the components in the drawings are only schematic and are used to assist in understanding the present invention, rather than specifically limiting the shapes and proportional dimensions of the components of the present invention. Those skilled in the art can, under the teaching of the present invention, select various possible shapes and proportional dimensions according to specific circumstances to implement the present invention.

[0037] Figure 1 It is a schematic side view structure diagram of the glass loading device according to the present invention;

[0038] Figure 2 It is a schematic front view structure diagram of the glass loading device according to the present invention;

[0039] Figure 3 It is a schematic three-dimensional structure diagram of the glass loading device according to the present invention;

[0040] Figure 4 It is a schematic installation structure diagram of the guiding mechanism according to the present invention;

[0041] Figure 5 It is a schematic structure diagram of the glass loading device according to the present invention in the initial station;

[0042] Figure 6 This is a schematic structural diagram of the glass loading device of the present invention in the grasping station;

[0043] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of a state where the glass loading device of the present invention grasps the glass;

[0044] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of a state where the glass loading device and the glass of the present invention utilize self-return.

[0045] Reference numerals of the above drawings:

[0046] 10. Glass loading device;

[0047] 20. Glass;

[0048] 100. Support base;

[0049] 200. Flipping mechanism; 210. Flipping arm; 220. Rotating part;

[0050] 300. Driving mechanism; 310. Telescopic device;

[0051] 400. Vacuum mechanism; 410. Suction cup holder; 420. Vacuum suction cup;

[0052] 500. Guide mechanism; 510. Guide rod; 520. Guide hole. Detailed implementation manners

[0053] Next, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0054] Embodiment 1

[0055] Please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown in the figure, in an embodiment of the present invention, a glass loading device 10 is provided. The glass loading device 10 at least includes a support base 100, a flipping mechanism 200, a driving mechanism 300, and a vacuum mechanism 400. The flipping mechanism 200 includes a rotating part 220. The flipping mechanism 200 is rotatably arranged on the support base 100 through the rotating part 220. The flipping mechanism 200 has an initial working position and a grasping position. The driving mechanism 300 is arranged on the support base 100 and is connected to the flipping mechanism 200. The driving mechanism 300 can drive the flipping mechanism 200 to switch from the initial working position to the grasping position. The vacuum mechanism 400 is arranged on the flipping mechanism 200. The vacuum mechanism 400 can be used for vacuum adsorbing the glass 20. Along the direction from the grasping position to the initial working position, the center of gravity of the vacuum mechanism 400 is located downstream of the rotating part 220. When the glass 20 is adsorbed on the vacuum mechanism 400, the vacuum mechanism 400 and the glass 20 can automatically drive the flipping mechanism 200 to switch from the grasping position to the initial working position by their own weights.

[0056] Overall, as Figure 5 and Figure 6 shown in the embodiment, when the glass loading device 10 is in use, the flipping mechanism 200 is rotatably installed on the support base 100 through the rotating part 220. The driving mechanism 300 can drive the flipping mechanism 200 to move from the initial working position to the grasping position. Moreover, a vacuum mechanism 400 is also arranged on the flipping mechanism 200. The vacuum mechanism 400 can move synchronously with the flipping mechanism 200. The target glass 20 can be vacuum adsorbed through the vacuum mechanism 400, and has a better glass 20 grasping effect.

[0057] As Figure 7 and Figure 8 shown in the embodiment, by making the center of gravity of the vacuum mechanism 400 be located downstream of the rotating part 220, when the vacuum mechanism 400 grasps the glass 20, the common center of gravity of the vacuum mechanism 400 and the glass 20 can also be located downstream of the rotating part 220. The component force F of the self-weights of the vacuum mechanism 400 and the glass 20 in the direction from the grasping position to the initial working position can automatically drive the flipping frame to overcome the damping of the driving mechanism 300, so as to switch the flipping mechanism 200 from the grasping position to the initial working position. During the process of the flipping mechanism 200 moving from the grasping position to the initial working position, the vacuum mechanism 400 can drive the glass 20 and place the glass 20 on the conveyor belt, thus completing the glass 20 loading operation.

[0058] In the present invention, by making the center of gravity position of the vacuum mechanism 400 under the grasping station be located downstream of the rotating part 220, the self-weight of the vacuum mechanism 400 and the glass 20 thereon can be utilized to drive the flipping mechanism 200 to achieve automatic reset, without the need for the driving mechanism 300 to drive the flipping mechanism 200 to switch from the grasping station to the initial station. Especially when loading large glass 20 or large insulating glass 20, the energy consumption of the driving mechanism 300 is significantly reduced, and the loading cost is lowered.

[0059] Designers can adjust the spacing distance H in the horizontal direction between the center of gravity of the vacuum mechanism 400 and the rotating part 220 according to the usage requirements, so that the common center of gravity of the vacuum mechanism 400 and the target glass 20 can also be located downstream of the rotating part 220, thereby meeting the loading requirements of different sizes of glass 20, especially the loading requirements of large glass 20 and large insulating glass 20, and no specific limitations are made here.

[0060] In an embodiment of the invention, as Figure 2 and Figure 3 shown in the embodiment, the flipping mechanism 200 includes a flipping frame. One end of the flipping frame is provided with a rotating part 220. The flipping frame is hingedly connected to the support seat 100 through the rotating part 220, and the other end of the flipping frame is provided with a vacuum mechanism 400.

[0061] By providing the rotating part 220 on the flipping frame, the flipping frame can be hinged to the support seat 100 through the rotating part 220, so that the flipping frame can perform a flipping motion on the support seat 100 to switch between the initial position and the grasping position.

[0062] In a specific embodiment, the rotating part 220 is arranged at the bottom of the flipping frame. Designers can adjust the specific structure of the rotating part 220 according to the usage requirements. For example, the rotating part 220 is at least one rotating hole arranged on the flipping frame, or the rotating part 220 is at least one rotating shaft arranged on the flipping frame, and no specific limitations are made here.

[0063] In an embodiment of the present invention, as Figure 1 shown in the embodiment, the flipping frame includes at least one flipping arm 210. One end of the flipping arm 210 is provided with a rotating part 220. The flipping arm 210 is hingedly connected to the support seat 100 through the rotating part 220, and the other end of the flipping arm 210 is connected to the vacuum mechanism 400; both ends of the flipping arm 210 are folded inward, so that the center of gravity of the vacuum mechanism 400 is located downstream of the rotating part 220 in the direction from the grasping station to the initial station.

[0064] Specifically, by folding the two ends of the flipping arm 210 inward, the flipping arm 210 can be roughly formed into an L shape. By using the flipping arm 210, it is convenient to control the installation positions of the rotating part 220 and the vacuum mechanism 400, so that the center of gravity of the vacuum mechanism 400 can be located downstream of the flipping arm 210.

[0065] Of course, in other feasible embodiments, designers can adjust the specific structure of the flipping arm 210 according to the usage requirements, and no specific limitation is made here.

[0066] Further, as Figure 3 shown in the embodiment, the flipping frame may include a plurality of flipping arms 210, and the plurality of flipping arms 210 are arranged at intervals and are constructed as a whole through connecting rods.

[0067] By providing a plurality of flipping arms 210, the installation stability of the vacuum mechanism 400 is improved by using the plurality of flipping arms 210, so as to meet the need of loading the extra-large glass 20 or the extra-large insulating glass 20.

[0068] Designers can adjust the number of the flipping arms 210 and their arrangement positions according to the usage requirements, and no specific limitation is made here.

[0069] In an embodiment of the present invention, the driving mechanism 300 includes a telescopic device 310. The telescopic device 310 and the vacuum mechanism 400 are oppositely arranged on both sides of the flipping frame. One end of the telescopic device 310 is hinged to the support seat 100, and the other end of the telescopic device 310 is hinged to the flipping frame. The telescopic device 310 can drive the flipping frame to switch from the initial station to the grasping station.

[0070] The telescopic device 310 can push the flipping frame to perform a flipping motion, so that the flipping frame can switch from the initial station to the grasping station, having better flipping efficiency.

[0071] In a specific embodiment, a telescopic device 310 is correspondingly provided on each flipping arm 210, and one end of the telescopic device 310 is hinged to the middle of the flipping arm 210, so that the telescopic device 310 can be used to push the flipping arm 210 to flip.

[0072] Of course, in other feasible embodiments, designers can adjust the installation position of the telescopic device 310 according to the usage requirements, and no specific limitation is made here.

[0073] In an embodiment of the present invention, the telescopic device 310 includes a hydraulic cylinder. The hydraulic cylinder is hinged to the support seat 100, and the piston rod of the hydraulic cylinder is hinged to the flipping frame. Moreover, the hydraulic cylinder can be connected to a hydraulic control system, and the movement stroke of the hydraulic cylinder is controlled by the hydraulic control system.

[0074] When the flipping frame needs to be switched from the initial station to the grasping station, the hydraulic cylinder is activated to push the flipping frame to flip. When the flipping frame needs to be switched from the grasping station to the initial station, the hydraulic cylinder is closed, and by using the damping effect of the hydraulic cylinder, the flipping frame, the vacuum mechanism 400, and the glass 20 can slowly return to their original positions.

[0075] This is because: as in Figure 7 and Figure 8 the illustrated embodiment, when at the grasping station, the vacuum mechanism 400 can adsorb the glass 20, and the overall center of the vacuum mechanism 400 and the glass 20 is located downstream of the rotating part 220.

[0076] Along the direction from the grasping station to the initial station, the center of gravity of the vacuum mechanism 400 and the glass 20 thereon has a horizontal spacing distance H from the rotating part 220, such that the vacuum mechanism 400 and the glass 20 thereon can generate a backward component force F. Through the component force F, the damping of the driving mechanism 300 can be overcome, enabling the vacuum mechanism 400 and the glass 20 thereon to drive the flipping frame to return to its original position.

[0077] At this time, the hydraulic station in the hydraulic control system does not operate, and only the solenoid valve is opened. Thus, the hydraulic cylinder can play a damping role, enabling the vacuum mechanism 400 and the glass 20 thereon to slowly return to their original positions, having a better return effect.

[0078] In the embodiment of the present invention, as in Figure 3 and Figure 4 the illustrated embodiment, the glass loading device 10 further includes a guiding mechanism 500. The guiding mechanism 500 is arranged on the support base 100 and is connected to the flipping mechanism 200.

[0079] The guiding mechanism 500 can play a guiding and limiting role for the flipping mechanism 200, thereby maintaining the movement path of the flipping mechanism 200 and avoiding the problem of shaking of the flipping mechanism 200 during use, improving the stability of glass 20 loading.

[0080] Specifically, the guiding mechanism 500 includes at least one guiding rod 510 and a guiding hole 520 arranged on the flipping mechanism 200. One end of the guiding rod 510 is hinged to the support base 100, and the other end of the guiding rod 510 is slidably inserted into the guiding hole 520.

[0081] Furthermore, when the flipping frame includes multiple flipping arms 210, one guiding rod 510 can be correspondingly arranged on each flipping arm 210. By using multiple guiding rods 510 to cooperate in guiding, the movement stability of the flipping mechanism 200 is improved.

[0082] Of course, in other feasible embodiments, designers can adjust the specific structure of the guiding mechanism 500 according to usage needs, and no specific limitation is made here.

[0083] In an embodiment of the present invention, the vacuum mechanism 400 includes a suction cup holder 410 and at least one vacuum suction cup 420. The suction cup holder 410 is connected to the flipping mechanism 200, and the vacuum suction cups 420 are arranged on the suction cup holder 410.

[0084] Moreover, the vacuum suction cups 420 can be connected to a vacuum control system. By controlling the vacuum state of the vacuum suction cups 420 using the vacuum control system, better control effects can be achieved. Designers can adjust the specific structure of the vacuum control system according to usage requirements, and no specific limitations are imposed here.

[0085] In a feasible embodiment, the suction cup holder 410 is constructed in a frame shape by multiple cross bars and multiple vertical bars. Moreover, multiple vacuum suction cups 420 can be arranged, and the multiple vacuum suction cups 420 are spaced apart on the suction cup holder 410. The use of multiple vacuum suction cups 420 improves the vacuum adsorption effect synergistically.

[0086] Designers can adjust the specific structure of the suction cup holder 410, as well as the number and arrangement of the vacuum suction cups 420 according to usage requirements, and no specific limitations are imposed here.

[0087] Embodiment Two

[0088] Please refer to Figure 7 and Figure 8 the shown embodiment. In an embodiment of the present invention, a method for loading glass 20 is provided, which is implemented by using the glass loading device 10 described in Embodiment One. The method for loading the glass 20 includes the following steps:

[0089] Step 1000: Transport the glass 20 to the target position by a sheet feeding trolley;

[0090] Step 2000: Detect the arrival of the sheet feeding trolley and feedback the arrival signal;

[0091] Step 3000: Based on the arrival signal, drive the flipping mechanism 200 to switch from the initial station to the grasping station by the driving mechanism 300;

[0092] Step 4000: Use the vacuum mechanism 400 to grasp the target glass 20 on the sheet feeding trolley;

[0093] Step 5000: Make the flipping mechanism 200 overcome the damping of the driving mechanism 300 by the vacuum mechanism 400 and the self-weight of the target glass 20, and make the flipping mechanism 200 move from the grasping station to the initial station;

[0094] Step 6000: When the target glass 20 reaches the transport line, the vacuum mechanism 400 releases the vacuum to release the target glass 20, and uses the self-weight of the vacuum mechanism 400 to make the flipping mechanism 200 continue to move towards the initial station, so that the vacuum mechanism 400 is disengaged from the target glass 20.

[0095] The specific structure, working principle and beneficial effects of the glass loading device 10 are the same as those described in Embodiment 1, and will not be elaborated here.

[0096] Specifically, when the sheet feeding trolley moves to the production line, the matching docking and in-place detection of the sheet feeding trolley and the production line are realized through the in-place switch module arranged between the sheet feeding trolley and the production line, and then the locking operation of the sheet feeding trolley can be realized through the locking mechanism arranged on the sheet feeding trolley or outside the sheet feeding trolley.

[0097] Designers can adjust the specific structures of the in-place switch module and the locking mechanism according to the usage needs, and no specific limitations are made here.

[0098] In the embodiment of the present invention, the step of using the vacuum mechanism 400 to grasp the target glass 20 on the sheet feeding trolley specifically includes the following steps:

[0099] Step 4001: Control the sheet feeding trolley to rise to the target height so that the target glass 20 is in contact with the vacuum mechanism 400;

[0100] Step 4002: Use the vacuum mechanism 400 to vacuum-adsorb the target glass 20;

[0101] Step 4003: Control the sheet feeding trolley to descend to the starting position so that the target glass 20 is disengaged from the support of the sheet feeding trolley.

[0102] By controlling the lifting movement of the sheet feeding trolley to complete the sheet feeding operation, there is no need to use the glass loading device 10 to perform the loading operation, so that the glass loading device 10 can complete the loading operation only through the flipping movement of the flipping mechanism, which has better loading efficiency.

[0103] Further, after controlling the sheet feeding trolley to descend to the starting position, the following steps are further included:

[0104] Step 7000: Make the glass 20 on the sheet feeding trolley advance forward by the thickness of one glass 20, so that the glasses 20 on the sheet feeding trolley have the same loading position.

[0105] Designers can adjust the specific way of the forward progression of the glass 20 according to the usage needs, and no specific limitations are made here.

[0106] For example, in a feasible embodiment, the glass 20 can be manually delivered forward.

[0107] Of course, in another feasible embodiment, a transfer rack and a damping mechanism may be provided on the sheet feeding trolley, and the delivery operation of the glass 20 is realized through the cooperation of the transfer rack and the damping mechanism.

[0108] Specifically, the transfer rack is an A-shaped rack, and a glass support end face is provided on the transfer rack, and the glass support end face is inclined. Moreover, the transfer rack is slidably arranged on the sheet feeding trolley, and the damping mechanism is connected to the sheet feeding trolley and the transfer rack.

[0109] Wherein, the damping mechanism can adjust the horizontal position of the transfer rack on the supporting platform according to the pressure exerted by the glass 20 on the glass support end face, so that the transfer rack can transfer multiple pieces of glass 20 at the same time.

[0110] After the picking operation is performed on the glass 20 on the transfer rack, since the number of the glass 20 on the transfer rack decreases, the pressure acting on the transfer rack decreases, enabling the damping mechanism to push the transfer rack to move a target distance, thereby realizing the function of automatically adjusting the feeding amount of the glass 20, so that each piece of glass 20 on the transfer rack can be automatically fed to the target loading station, which is more convenient for the glass loading machine to pick up the glass 20, maintaining the stability of the glass loading position, reducing the difficulty of loading control, and improving the loading efficiency.

[0111] After a loading operation is completed, the sheet feeding trolley enters the standby state and waits for the next picking operation.

[0112] Moreover, by repeating step 4001 to step 4003, the loading operation can be sequentially performed on each piece of glass 20 on the sheet feeding trolley until all the glass 20 on the sheet feeding trolley are picked up.

[0113] All articles and references disclosed, including patent applications and publications, are incorporated herein by reference for various purposes. The term "consisting essentially of" describing a combination should include the identified elements, components, parts or steps and other elements, components, parts or steps that do not substantially affect the basic novel features of the combination. Using the terms "comprising" or "including" to describe the combination of elements, components, parts or steps herein also contemplates embodiments consisting essentially of these elements, components, parts or steps. Here, by using the term "may", it is intended to indicate that any attribute described as "may" included is optional. Multiple elements, components, parts or steps can be provided by a single integrated element, component, part or step. Alternatively, a single integrated element, component, part or step can be divided into separate multiple elements, components, parts or steps. The disclosure of "a" or "an" used to describe an element, component, part or step does not mean to exclude other elements, components, parts or steps.

[0114] Each embodiment in this specification is described in a progressive manner. Each embodiment focuses on the differences from other embodiments. For the same or similar parts among the embodiments, reference can be made to each other. The above embodiments are only for illustrating the technical concept and features of the present invention, and the purpose is to enable those skilled in the art to understand the content of the present invention and implement it accordingly. However, the protection scope of the present invention cannot be limited thereby. Any equivalent changes or modifications made according to the spirit of the present invention should be covered within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A glass loading device, characterized in that, Comprising: Support base; A flipping mechanism, which includes a rotating part. The flipping mechanism is rotatably arranged on the support base through the rotating part, and the flipping mechanism has an initial working position and a grasping working position; A driving mechanism, which is arranged on the support base and connected to the flipping mechanism. The driving mechanism can drive the flipping mechanism to switch from the initial working position to the grasping working position; A vacuum mechanism, which is arranged on the flipping mechanism and can be used for vacuum adsorbing glass; Along the direction from the grasping working position to the initial working position, the center of gravity of the vacuum mechanism is located downstream of the rotating part. When glass is adsorbed on the vacuum mechanism, the vacuum mechanism and the glass can automatically drive the flipping mechanism to switch from the grasping working position to the initial working position by their own weights.

2. The glass loading device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The flipping mechanism includes a flipping frame. One end of the flipping frame is provided with the rotating part. The flipping frame is hingedly connected to the support base through the rotating part, and the other end of the flipping frame is provided with the vacuum mechanism.

3. The glass loading device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The flipping frame includes at least one flipping arm. One end of the flipping arm is provided with the rotating part. The flipping arm is hingedly connected to the support base through the rotating part, and the other end of the flipping arm is connected to the vacuum mechanism; both ends of the flipping arm are folded inward so that the center of gravity of the vacuum mechanism is located downstream of the rotating part in the direction from the grasping working position to the initial working position.

4. The glass loading device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The driving mechanism includes a telescopic device. The telescopic device and the vacuum mechanism are arranged on both sides of the flipping frame relatively. One end of the telescopic device is hingedly connected to the support base, and the other end of the telescopic device is hingedly connected to the flipping frame. The telescopic device can drive the flipping frame to switch from the initial working position to the grasping working position.

5. The glass loading device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The telescopic device includes a hydraulic cylinder. The hydraulic cylinder is hingedly connected to the support base, and the piston rod of the hydraulic cylinder is hingedly connected to the flipping frame.

6. The glass loading device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The glass loading device further includes a guiding mechanism, which is arranged on the support base and connected to the flipping mechanism.

7. The glass loading device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The guiding mechanism includes at least one guiding rod and a guiding hole arranged on the flipping mechanism. One end of the guiding rod is hingedly connected to the support base, and the other end of the guiding rod is slidably inserted into the guiding hole.

8. The glass loading device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The vacuum mechanism includes a suction cup frame and at least one vacuum suction cup. The suction cup frame is connected to the flipping mechanism, and the vacuum suction cup is arranged on the suction cup frame.

9. A glass loading method, characterized in that, Implemented by using the glass loading device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, the glass loading method includes the following steps: Transport the glass to the target position through a sheet feeding trolley; Detect the in-place situation of the sheet feeding trolley and feedback the in-place signal; Based on the in-place signal, drive the flipping mechanism to switch from the initial working position to the grasping working position through the driving mechanism; Grasp the target glass on the sheet feeding trolley by using the vacuum mechanism; Make the flipping mechanism overcome the damping of the driving mechanism by the weights of the vacuum mechanism and the target glass, so that the flipping mechanism moves from the grasping working position to the initial working position; When the target glass reaches the transport line, the vacuum mechanism releases the vacuum to release the target glass, and uses the self-weight of the vacuum mechanism to make the flipping mechanism continue to move towards the initial station, so that the vacuum mechanism disengages from the target glass.

10. The glass loading method according to claim 9, characterized in that, The specific steps of using the vacuum mechanism to grasp the target glass on the sheet feeding trolley are as follows: Control the sheet feeding trolley to rise to the target height so that the target glass contacts the vacuum mechanism; Vacuum adsorb the target glass by using the vacuum mechanism; Control the sheet feeding trolley to descend to the starting position so that the target glass is separated from the support of the sheet feeding trolley.

11. The glass loading method according to claim 10, characterized in that, After controlling the sheet feeding trolley to descend to the starting position, the following steps are further included: Advance the glass on the sheet feeding trolley forward by the thickness of one glass so that each glass on the sheet feeding trolley has the same glass loading position.

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