Automatic cleaning line

Abstract

The invention discloses an automatic cleaning line which comprises a first conveying mechanism, a closed-loop conveying mechanism, a first carrying mechanism, a cleaning mechanism, a drying mechanism, a second carrying mechanism, a third conveying assembly, a lifting assembly and a grabbing mechanism. The first conveying assembly and the second conveying assembly are arranged up and down, the conveying directions of the first conveying assembly and the second conveying assembly are opposite, the cleaning mechanism is arranged in the closed-loop conveying mechanism, the drying mechanism is arranged in the closed-loop conveying mechanism, and the third conveying assembly is arranged below the tail end of the first conveying assembly. The lifting assembly is arranged on one side of the tail end of the first conveying assembly. The closed-loop conveying mechanism, the carrying mechanisms and the conveying mechanisms are tightly matched to form an efficient circulation system, all links are seamlessly connected, the circulation efficiency of the cleaning frames and the circulation efficiency of the containing frames are remarkably improved, the waiting time is shortened, and the overall production efficiency is greatly improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to an automatic cleaning line, belonging to the technical field of cleaning equipment. Background Art

[0002] In modern industrial production, whether it is electronic components, precision mechanical parts, or products in industries such as food and medicine, strict requirements are imposed on the cleaning process. Taking the electronics industry as an example, tiny impurity particles may affect the performance and service life of electronic products. Therefore, high-precision cleaning of electronic components is required. However, traditional manual cleaning not only easily leads to uneven cleaning effects due to inconsistent operation methods and standards of cleaning personnel, but also has extremely low cleaning efficiency and is difficult to meet the needs of large-scale production of electronic products.

[0003] Although semi-automatic cleaning equipment partially replaces manual operation, its functions are single. Products often need to be manually transferred between different processes, which not only increases the risk of product contamination during transfer, but also causes waste of production time and reduces the overall production efficiency. In addition, these devices lack systematic design, and there is no effective connection between various cleaning, drying and other functional modules, and a continuous and efficient production process cannot be formed. Summary of the Invention

[0004] Aiming at the deficiencies of the prior art, the purpose of the present invention is to provide an automatic cleaning line that realizes full-automatic and high-efficiency production of product cleaning, drying and subsequent processing through the coordinated operation of multiple components.

[0005] To achieve the foregoing invention purpose, the technical solutions adopted by the present invention include:

[0006] The automatic cleaning line includes a first transmission mechanism, a closed-loop transmission mechanism, a first handling mechanism, a cleaning mechanism, a drying mechanism, a second handling mechanism, a third transmission component, a lifting component and a grasping mechanism. The first transmission mechanism includes a first transmission component and a second transmission component. The first transmission component and the second transmission component are arranged up and down, and the transmission directions of the first transmission component and the second transmission component are opposite. The first transmission component is at least used to drive the cleaning frame with products to move, and the second transmission component is at least used to drive the empty cleaning frame to move.

[0007] The closed-loop transmission mechanism is at least used to drive the cleaning frame with products to enter and drive the empty cleaning frame to exit; the first handling mechanism is at least used to carry the cleaning frame with products from the first transmission component to the closed-loop transmission mechanism and carry the empty cleaning frame from the closed-loop transmission mechanism to the second transmission component; the cleaning mechanism is arranged inside the closed-loop transmission mechanism. The closed-loop transmission mechanism is at least used to drive the cleaning frame with products to be cleaned and the cleaning frame with cleaned products to move, and the cleaning mechanism is at least used to clean the products.

[0008] The drying mechanism is arranged inside the closed-loop transmission mechanism and at the rear end of the cleaning mechanism. The drying mechanism is at least used to dry the products after cleaning; the second handling mechanism is at least used to move the placement frame containing the products onto the first transmission component; the third transmission component is arranged below the end of the first transmission component, and the third transmission component is at least used to drive the empty placement frame to flow back; the lifting component is arranged on one side of the end of the first transmission component, and the lifting component is at least used to move the placement frame from the first transmission component onto the third transmission component; the grasping mechanism is at least used to place the products in the placement frame onto the string rod.

[0009] Furthermore: The closed-loop transmission mechanism includes a fifth transmission component, a sixth transmission component, and a seventh transmission component. The cleaning mechanism is arranged between the fifth transmission component and the sixth transmission component, and the drying mechanism is arranged between the sixth transmission component and the seventh transmission component; during handling, the first handling mechanism will move the cleaning frame with the products from the first transmission mechanism onto the fifth transmission component and move the empty cleaning frame from the seventh transmission component onto the first transmission mechanism.

[0010] Furthermore: The cleaning mechanism includes a plurality of cleaning tanks. A second handling component is arranged on one side of the cleaning tank. The second handling component is at least used to move the cleaning frame from the fifth transmission component into the cleaning tank and / or move the cleaning frame from one cleaning tank to another cleaning tank and / or move the cleaning frame from the cleaning tank into the sixth transmission component.

[0011] Furthermore: The drying mechanism includes a drying chamber. A third handling component is arranged on one side of the drying chamber. The third handling component is at least used to move the cleaning frame from the sixth transmission component into the drying mechanism and / or move the cleaning tank from the drying mechanism onto the seventh transmission component.

[0012] Furthermore: The first transmission component and the second transmission component are arranged vertically.

[0013] Furthermore: The lifting component includes a support frame. A power component for driving the support frame to move up and down is arranged on one side of the support frame. Driven by the power component, the support frame moves between the first transmission component and the third transmission component.

[0014] Furthermore: A pause section is arranged on the third transmission component, and the position of the pause section corresponds to that of the grasping component; a sensor is arranged on the pause section, and the sensor is at least used to detect whether there is a placement frame at a specified position on the pause section.

[0015] Further, the grasping mechanism includes a jaw for gripping a product, and a robot is arranged on one side of the jaw for driving the jaw to move and rotate.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the advantages of the present invention include:

[0017] 1) For the automatic cleaning line provided by the present invention, the closed-loop transmission mechanism, each handling mechanism and each transmission mechanism cooperate closely to form an efficient circulation system. From the precise introduction of the product cleaning frame, the orderly completion of the cleaning and drying processes, to the rapid outflux and reflux of the empty cleaning frame and the empty placement frame, each link is seamlessly connected, significantly improving the turnover efficiency of the cleaning frame and the placement frame, reducing the waiting time, and greatly improving the overall production efficiency;

[0018] 2) For the automatic cleaning line provided by the present invention, the third transmission component cooperates with the lifting component to realize the automatic reflux of the placement frame, eliminating the manual handling link and further improving the circulation efficiency;

[0019] 3) For the automatic cleaning line provided by the present invention, the first transmission component and the second transmission component in the first transmission mechanism are arranged in opposite directions up and down, greatly reducing the occupied area of the equipment and optimizing the space layout;

[0020] 4) For the automatic cleaning line provided by the present invention, different products are driven to move at both ends of the first transmission component respectively, saving the number of transmission components, reducing the cost, and also saving the space occupied by the equipment.

[0021] 5) For the automatic cleaning line provided by the present invention, the multi-cleaning tank design of the cleaning mechanism and the flexible second handling component can adjust the cleaning times and processes according to the product requirements, and the precise handling and stable drying of the drying mechanism ensure the stable and reliable cleaning quality of the product.

[0022] 6) For the automatic cleaning line provided by the present invention, the stable transmission characteristics of the closed-loop transmission mechanism and the precise cooperation of each component reduce the failure risk caused by transmission chaos and enhance the coherence of the overall operation of the automatic cleaning line. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application or the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments or the prior art. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments recorded in the present application. For those of ordinary skill in the art, without creative efforts, other drawings can also be obtained based on these drawings.

[0024] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an automatic cleaning line provided in a typical embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 2 It is a schematic structural diagram of a closed-loop transmission mechanism provided in a typical embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 3 It is a schematic structural diagram of a first transmission mechanism provided in a typical embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 4 It is a schematic structural diagram of a lifting assembly provided in a typical embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Explanation of reference numerals: 1, first transmission mechanism; 2, first transmission component; 3, second transmission component; 4, closed-loop transmission mechanism; 5, first handling mechanism; 6, cleaning mechanism; 7, drying mechanism; 8, second handling mechanism; 9, third transmission component; 10, lifting assembly; 401, fifth transmission component; 402, sixth transmission component; 403, seventh transmission component; 601, cleaning tank; 101, support frame; 102, power component. Detailed implementation manners

[0029] In view of the deficiencies in the prior art, the inventors of this case have proposed the technical solution of the present invention through long-term research and a large number of practices. The following will further explain the technical solution, its implementation process, principles, etc.

[0030] The present invention discloses an automatic cleaning line, as Figure 1 shown, the automatic cleaning line includes a first transmission mechanism 1, a closed-loop transmission mechanism 4, a first handling mechanism 5, a cleaning mechanism 6, a drying mechanism 7, a second handling mechanism 8, a third transmission component 9, a lifting assembly 10 and a grasping mechanism.

[0031] Specifically, as Figure 3 shown, the first transmission mechanism 1 includes a first transmission component 2 and a second transmission component 3. The first transmission component 2 and the second transmission component 3 are arranged up and down, which can reduce the space occupied by the first transmission mechanism 1; and the transmission directions of the first transmission component 2 and the second transmission component 3 are opposite. The first transmission component 2 is used to drive the cleaning frame with products to move, and the second transmission component 3 is used to drive the empty cleaning frame to move. The first transmission component 2 and the second transmission component 3 can be belt conveyors or roller conveyors. In this embodiment, both the first transmission component 2 and the second transmission component 3 are roller conveyors.

[0032] The closed-loop transmission mechanism 4 is at least used to drive the cleaning frame loaded with products to enter and drive the empty cleaning frame to exit; specifically, as Figure 2As shown, the closed-loop transfer mechanism 4 includes a fifth transfer component 401, a sixth transfer component 402, and a seventh transfer component 403. The cleaning mechanism 6 is arranged between the fifth transfer component 401 and the sixth transfer component 402, and the drying mechanism 7 is arranged between the sixth transfer component 402 and the seventh transfer component 403. During handling, the first handling mechanism 5 transfers the cleaning frame with products from the first transfer mechanism 1 to the fifth transfer component 401, and transfers the empty cleaning frame from the seventh transfer component 403 to the first transfer mechanism 1.

[0033] In this application, the closed-loop transfer mechanism 4 is orderly combined by the fifth transfer component 401, the sixth transfer component 402, and the seventh transfer component 403 to construct a coherent and efficient transfer system. The cleaning mechanism 6 and the drying mechanism 7 are arranged on specific transfer components to form clear cleaning and drying operation areas, ensuring that the products are cleaned and dried in one go according to the established process. The coordinated cooperation between the first handling mechanism 5 and the closed-loop transfer mechanism 4 realizes the efficient flow of the cleaning frame with products and the empty cleaning frame. The cleaning frame with products is accurately transferred from the first transfer mechanism 1 to the fifth transfer component 401. After completing the cleaning and drying processes, the empty cleaning frame can be timely transferred out from the seventh transfer component 403 and returned to the first transfer mechanism 1. This closed-loop circulation mode greatly improves the turnover efficiency of the cleaning frame, reduces the waiting and idle time of the cleaning frame, and thus improves the production efficiency of the entire automatic cleaning line and reduces the equipment operation cost. The stable transfer characteristics of the closed-loop transfer mechanism 4 enable all links of the cleaning line to be closely connected, enhancing the coherence and reliability of the overall operation of the automatic cleaning line and reducing the failure risk caused by transfer chaos.

[0034] The first handling mechanism 5 is at least used to transfer the cleaning frame with products from the first transfer component 2 to the closed-loop transfer mechanism 4 and transfer the empty cleaning frame from the closed-loop transfer mechanism 4 to the second transfer component 3. Specifically, the first handling mechanism 5 includes a claw, a robot, and a servo module for driving the claw to move. In this embodiment, the first handling mechanism 5 includes a claw and a robot for driving the claw to move. When handling the cleaning frame, the claw hooks the border of the cleaning frame to lift the cleaning frame. Preferably, multiple claws are provided, and the multiple claws are arranged in an array along the perimeter of the cleaning frame, which can lift the cleaning frame more smoothly.

[0035] The cleaning mechanism 6 is arranged inside the closed-loop transfer mechanism 4. The closed-loop transfer mechanism 4 is at least used to drive the cleaning frame containing the product to be cleaned and the cleaning frame containing the cleaned product to move. The cleaning mechanism 6 is at least used to clean the product. Specifically, the cleaning mechanism 6 includes multiple cleaning tanks, and the number of cleaning tanks can be set according to the number of times the product needs to be cleaned. In this embodiment, 12 cleaning tanks are provided. The cleaning liquid in the cleaning tank is filled as needed.

[0036] A second handling component is provided on one side of the cleaning tank. The second handling component is at least used to move the cleaning frame from the fifth transfer component 401 into the cleaning tank and / or move the cleaning frame from one cleaning tank to another cleaning tank and / or move the cleaning frame from the cleaning tank into the sixth transfer component 402. The second handling component is arranged as required. In this embodiment, a handling component is provided at the end of the fifth transfer component 401, a handling component is provided between two adjacent cleaning tanks, and a handling component is provided at the head end of the sixth transfer component 402.

[0037] The drying mechanism 7 is arranged inside the closed-loop transfer mechanism 4 and at the rear end of the cleaning mechanism 6. The drying mechanism 7 is at least used to dry the products after cleaning. Specifically, the drying mechanism 7 includes a drying chamber. A third handling component is provided on one side of the drying chamber. The third handling component is at least used to move the cleaning frame from the sixth transfer component 402 into the drying mechanism 7 and / or move the cleaning tank from the drying mechanism 7 onto the seventh transfer component 403. In this embodiment, the sixth transfer component 402 includes two handling robots, and the two handling robots are respectively arranged on both sides of the drying chamber to move the cleaning frames on the sixth transfer component 402 into the drying chamber and move the cleaning frames in the drying chamber onto the seventh transfer component 403.

[0038] The second handling mechanism 8 is at least used to move the placement frame containing the products onto the first transfer component 2; one end of the first transfer component 2 is used to drive the cleaning frame with the products to move, and the other end of the first transfer component 2 is used to drive the placement frame containing the products to move. In this application, different products are driven to move respectively by both ends of the first transfer component 2, saving the number of transfer components, reducing the cost, and also saving the equipment occupation space.

[0039] The third transfer component 9 is arranged below the end of the first transfer component 2. The third transfer component 9 starts to drive the placement frame containing the products to move. When the products in the placement frame are removed, the third transfer component 9 is used to drive the empty placement frame to flow back. In this embodiment, the empty placement frame flows back to the end of the second transfer component 3 through the third transfer component 9. The external device places the products into the empty placement frame, and then places the empty placement frame into the empty cleaning frame, or the external device places the empty placement frame into the empty cleaning frame, and then places the products into the empty placement frame to achieve circulation, saving the handling process of the empty placement frame and improving the turnover efficiency of the placement frame.

[0040] The lifting component 10 is arranged on one side of the end of the first transfer component 2. The lifting component 10 is at least used to move the placement frame from the first transfer component 2 onto the third transfer component 9; specifically, as Figure 4As shown, the lifting assembly 10 includes a support frame 101. On one side of the support frame 101, there is a power assembly 102 for driving the support frame 101 to move up and down. Driven by the power assembly 102, the support frame 101 moves between the first transmission assembly 2 and the third transmission assembly 9 (here, between the first transmission assembly 2 and the third transmission assembly 9 means moving longitudinally between the first transmission assembly 2 and the third transmission assembly 9). The power assembly 102 may include a cylinder, a motor and a screw, or a motor, a sprocket and a chain.

[0041] The grasping mechanism is at least used to place the product in the placement frame onto the string rod; specifically, the grasping mechanism includes a jaw for clamping the product, and on one side of the jaw, there is a robot for driving the jaw to move and rotate. Driven by the robot, the jaw grasps the product in the placement frame and places the product onto the pre-prepared string rod.

[0042] In some embodiments, a pause section is provided on the third transmission assembly 9, and the pause section corresponds to the position of the grasping assembly; the pause section is not synchronously driven with the third transmission assembly 9, and a sensor is provided on the pause section. The sensor is at least used to detect whether there is a placement frame at a specified position on the pause section. When the sensor detects that a placement frame has moved to the specified position of the pause section, it sends a signal to the control mechanism, and the control mechanism controls the pause section to pause the transmission. The grasping mechanism grasps the product in the placement frame and places the product onto the string rod; when the product in the placement frame has been completely grasped, the pause section starts to transmit and drives the empty placement frame to transmit. There is no limitation on what signal the pause section receives for transmission, as long as it can start to transmit after the product has been completely grasped. For example, it can be a time signal, a given time, and when the given time arrives, the pause section starts to transmit.

[0043] At the start of the transmission of this application, the product is placed in the placement frame, and the placement frame is placed in the cleaning tank. After the cleaning and drying are completed, the cleaning frame returns to the initial position through the seventh transmission assembly 403 and the first transmission assembly 2. At this time, the placement frame containing the product is moved to the end of the first transmission assembly 2, and through the first transmission assembly 2 and the third transmission assembly 9, the placement frame is moved to the grasping assembly. After the grasping assembly grasps the product, the placement frame returns under the drive of the third transmission assembly 9.

[0044] It should be understood that the above embodiments are only for illustrating the technical concept and features of the present invention, and their purpose is to enable those familiar with this technology to understand the content of the present invention and implement it accordingly, and cannot be used to limit the protection scope of the present invention. Any equivalent changes or modifications made according to the spirit and essence of the present invention should be covered within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. Automatic cleaning line, characterized by: include A first transmission mechanism, the first transmission mechanism comprises a first transmission component and a second transmission component, the first transmission component and the second transmission component are arranged up and down, and the transmission directions of the first transmission component and the second transmission component are opposite, the first transmission component is at least used to drive the cleaning frame with products to move, and the second transmission component is at least used to drive the empty cleaning frame to move; A closed-loop transmission mechanism, the closed-loop transmission mechanism is used at least to drive the cleaning frame loaded with products to enter and drive the empty cleaning frame to exit; a first transport mechanism, the first transport mechanism being used at least to transport the cleaning frame with the product from the first transport assembly to the closed-loop transport mechanism and to transport the empty cleaning frame from the closed-loop transport mechanism to the second transport assembly; A cleaning mechanism, the cleaning mechanism is arranged inside the closed-loop transmission mechanism, the closed-loop transmission mechanism is at least used to drive a cleaning frame containing products to be cleaned and a cleaning frame containing products that have been cleaned to move, and the cleaning mechanism is at least used to clean the products; A drying mechanism, which is arranged inside the closed-loop transmission mechanism and at the rear end of the cleaning mechanism, and is used at least to dry the cleaned product; a second transport mechanism, the second transport mechanism being at least used to move a placement frame containing products onto the first transmission assembly; A third transmission component, the third transmission component is arranged below the end of the first transmission component, and the third transmission component is at least used to drive the empty placement frame to flow back; A lifting component, the lifting component is arranged on one side of the end of the first transmission component, and the lifting component is at least used to move the placement frame from the first transmission component to the third transmission component; A gripping mechanism is used at least to place the products in the placement frame onto the string rod.

2. The automatic cleaning line according to claim 1, characterized in that: The closed-loop transmission mechanism includes a fifth transmission component, a sixth transmission component and a seventh transmission component. The cleaning mechanism is arranged between the fifth transmission component and the sixth transmission component, and the drying mechanism is arranged between the sixth transmission component and the seventh transmission component. During transportation, the first transportation mechanism will drive the cleaning frame of the product from the first transportation mechanism to the fifth transmission component, and will transport the empty cleaning frame from the seventh transmission component to the first transportation mechanism.

3. The automatic cleaning line according to claim 2 is characterized in that: The cleaning mechanism includes multiple cleaning tanks, and a second conveying assembly is arranged on one side of the cleaning tank. The second conveying assembly is at least used to convey the cleaning frame from the fifth transmission assembly to the cleaning tank and / or to convey the cleaning frame from one cleaning tank to another cleaning tank and / or to convey the cleaning frame from the cleaning tank to the sixth transmission assembly.

4. The automatic cleaning line according to claim 2, characterized in that: The drying mechanism comprises a drying chamber, and a third transport assembly is arranged on one side of the drying chamber. The third transport assembly is at least used to transport the cleaning frame from the sixth transmission assembly to the drying mechanism and / or to transport the cleaning tank from the drying mechanism to the seventh transmission assembly.

5. The automatic cleaning line according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lifting assembly includes a support frame, and a power assembly for driving the support frame to move up and down is arranged on one side of the support frame. The support frame moves between the first transmission assembly and the third transmission assembly under the drive of the power assembly.

6. The automatic cleaning line according to claim 1, characterized in that: The third transmission component is provided with a pause segment, and the pause segment corresponds to the position of the grabbing component; the pause segment is provided with a sensor, and the sensor is at least used to detect whether there is a placement frame at a specified position on the pause segment.

7. The automatic cleaning line according to claim 1, characterized in that: The gripping mechanism comprises a clamping claw for clamping the product, and a robot for driving the clamping claw to move and rotate is arranged on one side of the clamping claw.

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