Plate temporary storage equipment and plate temporary storage method

Abstract

The invention provides plate temporary storage equipment and a plate temporary storage method.The plate temporary storage equipment comprises a temporary storage device, a transition device and a carrying device, the temporary storage device comprises a temporary storage supporting frame and a plurality of temporary storage layers, the multiple temporary storage layers are arranged on the temporary storage supporting frame at intervals in the vertical direction, and each temporary storage layer comprises a plurality of temporary storage bearing rods; the buffering bearing rods are arranged at intervals in the horizontal direction, the transition device comprises a plurality of conveying mechanisms, the conveying mechanisms are arranged at intervals in the vertical direction, each conveying mechanism comprises a plurality of conveying rollers, the conveying rollers are arranged at intervals in the horizontal direction, and the carrying device comprises a displacement mechanism and a plurality of carrying bearing rods. The multiple carrying bearing rods are connected to the displacement mechanism and arranged at intervals in the horizontal direction. According to the plate caching equipment and the plate caching method, the storage amount of the plates can be increased, the risk of plate blocking is reduced, and the caching efficiency is higher.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of plate storage, and in particular to a plate caching device and a plate caching method. Background Art

[0002] In an automated sheet metal production line, when a piece of equipment malfunctions or its production efficiency cannot match that of the preceding process, panels can accumulate at the inlet of that equipment, blocking the line and impacting the production of the preceding equipment. To address this issue, a buffer mechanism is installed in front of that equipment to temporarily store the accumulated panels, balancing the production efficiency of that equipment with that of the preceding one.

[0003] For example, Chinese patent application CN214826277U discloses a chain-type plate buffering device. During operation, plates are conveyed toward a buffer rack. When the plates are conveyed to the buffer rack, a stop assembly extends from the gap between adjacent rollers to stop the plates. Then, a lifting assembly drives the buffer rack upward, freeing the plates from the rollers and storing them on the buffer rack. While this device achieves the desired buffering function, it can only store a small number of plates and is not suitable for large-scale production.

[0004] In addition, Chinese patent application CN214877505U discloses a multi-specification plate buffer rack that allows for convenient and quick stocking and retrieval of multiple plate types simultaneously, with a large storage capacity. While capable of storing a large number of plates, it lacks connectivity with various production equipment, and thus remains unable to improve production efficiency.

[0005] Therefore, how to increase the storage capacity and improve the cache efficiency at the same time is a technical problem that needs to be solved urgently by those skilled in the art. Summary of the Invention

[0006] The first purpose of the present invention is to provide a plate caching device that can increase the storage capacity of plates, reduce the risk of plate blockage, and improve caching efficiency.

[0007] The second object of the present invention is to provide a plate caching method with higher caching efficiency.

[0008] In order to achieve the above first objective, the present invention provides the following technical solutions: Provided is a plate caching device, comprising: A cache device, the cache device comprising a cache support frame and a plurality of cache layers, the plurality of cache layers being arranged on the cache support frame at intervals in a vertical direction, each of the cache layers comprising a plurality of cache support rods, the plurality of cache support rods being arranged at intervals in a horizontal direction; A transition device, the transition device comprising a plurality of conveying mechanisms, the plurality of conveying mechanisms being arranged at intervals in a vertical direction, the conveying mechanism comprising a plurality of conveying rollers, the plurality of conveying rollers being arranged at intervals in a horizontal direction; The transport device includes a displacement mechanism and a plurality of transport supporting rods. The plurality of transport supporting rods are all connected to the displacement mechanism, and the plurality of transport supporting rods are arranged at intervals along the horizontal direction.

[0009] Through the above scheme, the cache support frame is provided with multiple cache layers, and the cache layers include multiple cache supporting rods, and the multiple cache supporting rods jointly support the plate workpiece. Compared with the existing method of supporting by two rods, which results in only one specification of plate workpieces being able to be stored, the present invention supports by multiple cache supporting rods, and can place plate workpieces of various specifications. The same cache layer can hold a large-sized plate workpiece or multiple small-sized plate workpieces, thereby greatly improving the storage capacity of the cache device. In the same space, compared with the existing caching method, the space utilization rate is higher, and more plate workpieces can be stored.

[0010] In addition, compared with the existing caching method in which the previous process directly enters the cache area, the present invention plays a preliminary caching role by setting a transition device, that is, it lengthens the caching process, further reduces the risk of blockage, and has higher caching efficiency.

[0011] Finally, using multiple, spaced-apart transport support rods to transport sheet workpieces allows them to better fit through the gaps between the cache support rods and the gaps between the conveyor rollers, resulting in higher space utilization, allowing for more sheet workpieces to be stored and increasing storage capacity. It can be understood that the coordinated operation of the cache device, transition device, and transport device significantly improves access efficiency, thereby increasing the overall cache efficiency of the cache device.

[0012] Optionally, the transition device also includes a transition support frame, and the multiple conveying mechanisms are all arranged on the transition support frame. The conveying mechanism also includes a conveying support frame, a conveying detection unit and a conveying baffle. The conveying detection units are provided at both ends of the conveying support frame, and the conveying baffle is arranged at one end of the conveying support frame.

[0013] Optionally, the conveying mechanism also includes a conveying motor, a conveying synchronous belt, a conveying synchronous wheel, a conveying drive shaft and a conveying ring belt. The plurality of conveying rollers are rotatably connected to the conveying support frame, the conveying motor is connected to the conveying drive shaft through the conveying synchronous belt and the conveying synchronous wheel, and the plurality of conveying rollers are respectively connected to the conveying drive shaft through the conveying ring belt.

[0014] Optionally, the conveying mechanism further includes a conveying limiting wheel, which is rotatably connected to the conveying support frame, and the conveying limiting wheel is provided on both sides of the conveying support frame.

[0015] Optionally, the displacement mechanism includes a lifting displacement component and a horizontal displacement component, the lifting displacement component includes a lifting platform frame, the horizontal displacement component includes a horizontal support frame, a horizontal drive motor, a horizontal transmission shaft, a horizontal synchronous belt, a horizontal synchronous wheel, a horizontal displacement slider and a horizontal displacement guide rail, the horizontal displacement guide rail is arranged on the lifting platform frame, the horizontal support frame is connected to the horizontal displacement slider, the horizontal displacement slider is slidably connected to the horizontal displacement guide rail, the horizontal drive motor and the horizontal transmission shaft are both arranged on the lifting platform frame, the horizontal drive motor is connected to the horizontal transmission shaft, the horizontal transmission shaft is connected to the horizontal synchronous belt through the horizontal synchronous wheel, the horizontal synchronous belt is connected to the horizontal support frame, and a plurality of the carrying support rods are all arranged on the horizontal support frame.

[0016] Optionally, the lifting and displacement assembly also includes a lifting support frame, a lifting drive motor, a lifting transmission shaft, a lifting synchronous belt, a lifting synchronous wheel, a lifting displacement slider and a lifting displacement guide rail. The lifting displacement guide rail is arranged on the lifting support frame, the lifting platform frame is connected to the lifting displacement slider, the lifting displacement slider is slidably connected to the lifting displacement guide rail, the lifting drive motor and the lifting transmission shaft are both arranged on the lifting support frame, the lifting drive motor is connected to the lifting transmission shaft, the lifting transmission shaft is connected to the lifting synchronous belt through the lifting synchronous wheel, and the lifting synchronous belt is connected to the lifting platform frame.

[0017] Optionally, the transport device further includes a transport detection unit, which is provided at one end of the transport support rod close to the cache support frame.

[0018] Optionally, the carrying device also includes a counterweight mechanism, which includes a counterweight block, a counterweight chain, a counterweight sprocket and a counterweight guide rod, the counterweight guide rod is arranged on the lifting support frame, the counterweight block is slidably connected to the counterweight guide rod, the counterweight sprocket is arranged on the lifting support frame, the counterweight chain is meshed with and wound around the counterweight sprocket, one end of the counterweight chain is connected to the counterweight block, and the other end of the counterweight chain is connected to the lifting platform frame.

[0019] Optionally, the cache device further includes a cache support seat and a cache diagonal support rod, the cache support frame is arranged on the cache support seat, one end of the cache diagonal support rod is connected to the cache support seat, and the other end of the cache diagonal support rod is connected to the cache support frame.

[0020] In order to achieve the above second purpose, the present invention provides the following technical solutions: A plate caching method is provided, which uses the plate caching device described above and includes the following steps: S1, the equipment in the previous process transports the plate workpiece to the conveying mechanism; S2, the displacement mechanism drives the transport support rod to move horizontally and insert into the gap between the conveyor rollers, and then lifts the plate workpiece upward, so that the plate workpiece leaves the conveyor rollers; S3, the displacement mechanism drives the plate workpiece to move horizontally away from the transition device and move upward, then drives the transport support rod to drive the plate workpiece to move horizontally to the cache layer without the plate workpiece, and places the plate workpiece on the cache layer, the displacement mechanism drives the transport support rod to move downward, the transport support rod leaves the gap between the cache support rods, and the plate workpiece is placed on the cache support rod, and the displacement mechanism drives the transport support rod to move horizontally and leave the cache device; S4. When the equipment of the next process needs a plate workpiece, the displacement mechanism drives the transport support rod to move toward the buffer device, so that the transport support rod is inserted into the gap between the buffer support rods. The displacement mechanism drives the transport support rod to lift the plate workpiece upward, so that the plate workpiece leaves the buffer support rods. S5. The displacement mechanism drives the transport support rod to move horizontally and leave the buffer device. The displacement mechanism drives the plate workpiece downward. Then, the displacement mechanism drives the transport support rod to move the plate workpiece horizontally to above the conveyor roller. The displacement mechanism drives the transport support rod to move downward. The transport support rod leaves the gap between the conveyor rollers, and the plate workpiece is placed on the conveyor roller. S6. The conveying mechanism transports the plate workpiece to the equipment for the next process.

[0021] Compared with the prior art, the solution of the present invention has the following advantages: 1. In the plate caching device of the present invention, the cache support frame is provided with multiple cache layers, and the cache layers include multiple cache supporting rods, and the multiple cache supporting rods jointly support the plate workpiece. Compared with the existing method of supporting by two rods, which results in only one specification of plate workpiece being able to be stored, the present invention supports by multiple cache supporting rods, and can place plate workpieces of various specifications. The same cache layer can hold a large-sized plate workpiece, and can also hold multiple small-sized plate workpieces, thereby greatly improving the storage capacity of the cache device. In the same space, compared with the existing caching method, the space utilization rate is higher, and more plate workpieces can be stored.

[0022] 2. In the plate caching device of the present invention, a preliminary caching effect is achieved by setting a transition device, that is, the caching process is prolonged, the risk of plate blockage is further reduced, and the caching efficiency is higher.

[0023] 3. In the plate caching device of the present invention, multiple spaced-apart transport support rods are used to transport plate workpieces. This allows them to pass through the gaps between the cache support rods and the gaps between the conveyor rollers, resulting in higher space utilization. This allows for more plate workpieces to be stored, increasing the storage capacity. The coordinated operation of the cache device, transition device, and transport device greatly improves storage and retrieval efficiency, thereby enhancing the caching efficiency of the entire cache device.

[0024] 4. In the plate caching method of the present invention, the above-mentioned plate caching device is used, which greatly improves the storage capacity of the plates, has higher space utilization, can store more plate workpieces, and has higher caching efficiency.

[0025] Additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will be set forth in part in the following description, will become apparent from the following description, or may be learned by practice of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0026] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and readily understood from the following description of the embodiments in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which: Figure 1 A schematic structural diagram of a plate buffer device in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 A front view of a plate buffer device according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 3 A left side view of a plate buffer device according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 4 A schematic structural diagram of a transition device in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 5 A top view of a transition device in one embodiment of the present invention; Figure 6 A schematic structural diagram of a cache support rod, a cache transverse fixing rod, a cache longitudinal fixing rod, and a cache detection unit in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 7 A schematic structural diagram of a transport device in one embodiment of the present invention; Figure 8 A schematic structural diagram of a horizontal displacement assembly and a transport support rod in one embodiment of the present invention; Figure 9 Schematic diagram of the structure of the horizontal displacement assembly in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] Figure numerals: 1. Cache device; 11. Cache support frame; 12. Cache layer; 13. Cache supporting rod; 14. Cache transverse fixing rod; 15. Cache longitudinal fixing rod; 16. Cache detection unit; 17. Cache support seat; 18. Cache diagonal support rod; 19. Top lap bracket; 2. Transition device; 21. Conveying mechanism; 211. Conveying roller; 212. Conveying support frame; 213. Conveying detection unit; 214. Conveying baffle; 215. Conveying motor; 216. Conveying synchronous belt; 217. Conveying drive shaft; 218. Conveying annular belt; 219. Conveying limiting wheel; 22. Transition support frame; 3. Handling device; 31. Displacement mechanism; 311. Lifting and displacement assembly; 311 1. Lifting platform frame; 3112. Lifting support frame; 3113. Lifting drive motor; 3114. Lifting transmission shaft; 3115. Lifting synchronous belt; 3116. Lifting synchronous wheel; 3117. Lifting displacement slider; 3118. Lifting displacement guide rail; 312. Horizontal displacement assembly; 3121. Horizontal support frame; 3122. Horizontal drive motor; 3123. Horizontal transmission shaft; 3124. Horizontal synchronous belt; 3125. Horizontal synchronous wheel; 3126. Horizontal displacement slider; 3127. Horizontal displacement guide rail; 32. Transport support rod; 33. Transport detection unit; 34. Counterweight mechanism; 341. Counterweight block; 342. Counterweight chain; 343. Counterweight sprocket; 4. Plate workpiece. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] The following describes embodiments of the present invention in detail, examples of which are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are intended only to explain the present invention and are not to be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0029] like Figures 1 to 9 As shown, the present invention provides a plate caching device, including a caching device 1, a transition device 2 and a transport device 3.

[0030] For the convenience of explanation, in this embodiment, each direction is as follows Figure 1 shown.

[0031] Among them, such as Figures 1 to 3As shown, the cache device 1 includes a cache support frame 11 and a plurality of cache layers 12, the plurality of cache layers 12 are arranged on the cache support frame 11 at intervals along the vertical direction, each cache layer 12 includes a plurality of cache supporting rods 13, and the plurality of cache supporting rods 13 are arranged at intervals along the horizontal direction. Specifically, the cache support frame 11 is provided with a plurality of cache layers 12 at intervals along the vertical direction, the cache layer 12 includes a plurality of cache supporting rods 13, and the plurality of cache supporting rods 13 are arranged at intervals along the left and right directions, so as to form a plane for supporting the plate workpiece 4, and the plurality of cache supporting rods 13 jointly support the plate workpiece 4. Compared with the existing method of supporting by two rods, which can only store one specification of the plate workpiece 4, the present invention supports the plate workpiece 4 by a plurality of cache supporting rods 13. The rods 13 are used to support plate workpieces 4 of various specifications. The same cache layer 12 can hold a large-sized plate workpiece 4 or multiple small-sized plate workpieces 4. It can be understood that the existing method is to place one plate workpiece 4 on two rods, which cannot adapt to plate workpieces 4 of different specifications. In this application, large-sized plate workpieces 4 can be supported by ten cache supporting rods 13, and small-sized plate workpieces 4 can be supported by five cache supporting rods 13, which has better adaptability and can increase the storage capacity of a cache layer 12, greatly improving the storage capacity of the cache device 1. In the same space, compared with the existing caching method, the space utilization rate is higher and more plate workpieces 4 can be stored.

[0032] Furthermore, if Figure 4 As shown, the transition device 2 includes a plurality of conveying mechanisms 21, and the plurality of conveying mechanisms 21 are arranged at intervals along the vertical direction. The conveying mechanism 21 includes a plurality of conveying rollers 211, and the plurality of conveying rollers 211 are arranged at intervals along the horizontal direction. Compared with the existing caching method in which the previous process directly goes to the cache area, the present invention plays a preliminary caching role by setting the transition device 2, that is, the caching process is lengthened, the risk of blockage is further reduced, and the caching efficiency is higher.

[0033] It is understandable that the number of the conveying mechanisms 21 can be two, three, or four, etc., and the specific number is not further limited.

[0034] In this embodiment, there are five conveying mechanisms 21. The top four conveying mechanisms 21 can be used for the entry of sheet workpieces 4, and the bottom conveying mechanism 21 can be used for the exit of sheet workpieces 4. This has a clear division of labor, does not interfere with each other, and avoids blockage. Furthermore, if the number of sheet workpieces 4 being conveyed is small and does not require caching, the equipment in the previous process can convey the sheet workpieces 4 to the bottom conveying mechanism 21, and then the equipment in the next process can remove them. If the number of sheet workpieces 4 being conveyed is large and requires caching, the equipment in the previous process can convey the sheet workpieces 4 to any of the top four conveying mechanisms 21, and the handling device 3 will move the sheet workpieces 4 that need to be cached to the cache device 1, which improves work efficiency. Furthermore, if it is necessary to remove a sheet workpiece 4 located in the cache device 1, the handling device 3 can move the sheet workpiece 4 to the bottom conveying mechanism 21, and the bottom conveying mechanism 21 will convey the sheet workpiece 4 to the equipment in the next process or be removed by the equipment in the next process. By caching in this way with a clear division of labor, the risk of blockage can be reduced and production efficiency can be improved.

[0035] In some other embodiments, each conveying mechanism 21 can be used for the entry of the plate workpiece 4 , and each conveying mechanism 21 can be used for the exit of the plate workpiece 4 .

[0036] In addition, if Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the transport device 3 includes a displacement mechanism 31 and a plurality of transport support rods 32. The plurality of transport support rods 32 are connected to the displacement mechanism 31. The plurality of transport support rods 32 are spaced apart in the horizontal direction. The use of a plurality of spaced apart transport support rods 32 to transport the plate workpiece 4 can better pass through the gaps between the buffer support rods 13 and the gaps between the conveyor rollers 211, thereby improving space utilization. In other words, the floor space of the entire buffer device can be reduced, so that more plate workpieces 4 can be stored in a unit of floor space, thereby increasing the storage capacity of the plate workpiece 4. It can be understood that the linkage of the buffer device 1, the transition device 2, and the transport device 3 greatly improves the access efficiency, thereby improving the cache efficiency of the entire buffer device.

[0037] In some embodiments, the transition device 2 is located below the cache layer 12, and the transport device 3 is located in front of the cache layer 12, which improves space utilization.

[0038] In some embodiments, the plate cache device also includes a control device, and the cache device 1, transition device 2 and transport device 3 are all electrically connected to the control device. Specifically, the control device can be a commonly used industrial computer with a higher degree of automation and higher work efficiency.

[0039] In some embodiments, as Figure 4 and Figure 5As shown, the transition device 2 also includes a transition support frame 22, and multiple conveying mechanisms 21 are all arranged on the transition support frame 22. The conveying mechanism 21 also includes a conveying support frame 212, a conveying detection unit 213 and a conveying baffle 214. Conveying detection units 213 are provided at both ends of the conveying support frame 212, and the conveying baffle 214 is arranged at one end of the conveying support frame 212.

[0040] Specifically, multiple conveying mechanisms 21 are arranged at intervals on the transition support frame 22 in the vertical direction, thereby forming multiple spaces for placing plate workpieces 4. The left end of the conveying support frame 212 is the exit end, and the right end of the conveying support frame 212 is the entrance end. The plate workpiece 4 enters the upper side of the conveying roller 211 from the right end. The conveying baffle 214 is arranged at the left end of the conveying support frame 212, which can prevent the plate workpiece 4 from slipping out and improve the safety of the entire plate cache equipment.

[0041] More specifically, the equipment in the previous process transports the plate workpiece 4 from right to left to the conveying mechanism 21, the plate workpiece 4 triggers the conveying detection unit 213 located on the right, and the conveying mechanism 21 works to move the plate workpiece 4 to the left. The plate workpiece 4 triggers the conveying detection unit 213 located on the left. At this time, it means that the plate workpiece 4 has completely entered the conveying roller 211, and the conveying mechanism 21 can stop working, and the conveying device 3 transports the plate workpiece 4 to the cache device 1.

[0042] In some embodiments, the number of the delivery detection units 213 can be multiple, that is, three, four, five or more, such as Figure 5 As shown, a plurality of conveying detection units 213 can be set in the middle section of the conveying support frame 212. For example, ten conveying detection units 213 can be set and evenly arranged on the conveying support frame 212. It can be understood that the entire conveying mechanism 21 is relatively long and can hold more than one plate workpiece 4. If the conveying detection unit 213 at the far left is triggered, but those conveying detection units 213 in the middle section are not triggered, it means that there is still a lot of space on the conveying roller 211 for storing the plate workpiece 4. At this time, the conveying mechanism 21 can continue to work and can continue to receive the plate workpiece 4 conveyed by the equipment of the previous process, thereby improving space utilization and improving cache efficiency.

[0043] It is worth noting that, since the left side of the conveying support frame 212 is provided with a conveying baffle 214, the plate workpiece 4 will not fall even if the plate workpiece 4 is continued to be conveyed. In addition, the conveying speed can be reduced as much as possible by appropriately reducing the rotation speed of the conveying roller 211 to avoid damaging the plate workpiece 4.

[0044] Furthermore, in order to avoid the plate workpieces 4 on one conveying mechanism 21 from being blocked by too many plate workpieces 4, when only the two conveying detection units 213 on the far right are not triggered, it means that there are enough plate workpieces 4. At this time, it is not appropriate to continue to convey new plate workpieces 4. The conveying mechanism 21 stops working, which is safer.

[0045] It is worth noting that one conveying mechanism 21 generally conveys a plurality of plate workpieces 4 of the same specification, and the handling device 3 can simultaneously move or bring in a plurality of plate workpieces 4 of the same specification, which increases the working efficiency.

[0046] In some embodiments, the transport detection unit 213 is a photoelectric switch with fast response speed and high working efficiency.

[0047] In some embodiments, as Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the conveying mechanism 21 also includes a conveying motor 215, a conveying synchronous belt 216, a conveying synchronous wheel, a conveying drive shaft 217 and a conveying ring belt 218. Multiple conveying rollers 211 are rotatably connected to the conveying support frame 212. The conveying motor 215 is connected to the conveying drive shaft 217 through the conveying synchronous belt 216 and the conveying synchronous wheel. Multiple conveying rollers 211 are respectively connected to the conveying drive shaft 217 through the conveying ring belt 218. Specifically, two conveying motors 215 can be set in one conveying mechanism 21 to improve the conveying efficiency.

[0048] In some embodiments, as Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the conveying mechanism 21 also includes a conveying limiting wheel 219, which is rotatably connected to the conveying support frame 212. Conveying limiting wheels 219 are provided on both sides of the conveying support frame 212. Specifically, conveying limiting wheels 219 are provided on both sides of the conveying support frame 212, which can prevent the plate workpiece 4 from falling while avoiding affecting the movement of the plate workpiece 4.

[0049] In some embodiments, the conveying roller 211 is a rubber-coated roller, which can avoid damaging the plate workpiece 4.

[0050] In some embodiments, as Figures 1 to 3As shown, the displacement mechanism 31 includes a lifting displacement component 311 and a horizontal displacement component 312. The lifting displacement component 311 includes a lifting platform frame 3111, and the horizontal displacement component 312 includes a horizontal support frame 3121, a horizontal drive motor 3122, a horizontal transmission shaft 3123, a horizontal synchronous belt 3124, a horizontal synchronous wheel 3125, a horizontal displacement slider 3126 and a horizontal displacement guide rail 3127. The horizontal displacement guide rail 3127 is provided on the lifting platform frame 3111, and the horizontal support frame 3121 is connected to the horizontal support frame 3121. The horizontal displacement slider 3126 is slidably connected to the horizontal displacement guide rail 3127. The horizontal drive motor 3122 and the horizontal transmission shaft 3123 are both arranged on the lifting platform frame 3111. The horizontal drive motor 3122 is connected to the horizontal transmission shaft 3123. The horizontal transmission shaft 3123 is connected to the horizontal synchronous belt 3124 through the horizontal synchronous wheel 3125. The horizontal synchronous belt 3124 is connected to the horizontal support frame 3121. Multiple carrying support rods 32 are all arranged on the horizontal support frame 3121.

[0051] Specifically, if Figure 1 、 Figure 2 、 Figure 3 and Figure 7 As shown, the horizontal drive motor 3122 drives the horizontal synchronous belt 3124 to rotate through the horizontal transmission shaft 3123 and the horizontal synchronous wheel 3125, thereby driving the horizontal support frame 3121 to move forward and backward. By setting the horizontal displacement slider 3126 and the horizontal displacement guide rail 3127, the stability and accuracy of the horizontal support frame 3121 when moving forward and backward can be improved, so that multiple transport support rods 32 can be accurately inserted into the gaps between multiple cache support rods 13 with higher accuracy.

[0052] In some embodiments, as Figure 7 As shown, the lifting and displacement assembly 311 also includes a lifting support frame 3112, a lifting drive motor 3113, a lifting transmission shaft 3114, a lifting synchronous belt 3115, a lifting synchronous wheel 3116, a lifting and displacement slider 3117 and a lifting and displacement guide rail 3118. The lifting and displacement guide rail 3118 is arranged on the lifting support frame 3112, the lifting platform frame 3111 is connected to the lifting and displacement slider 3117, the lifting and displacement slider 3117 is slidingly connected to the lifting and displacement guide rail 3118, the lifting drive motor 3113 and the lifting transmission shaft 3114 are both arranged on the lifting support frame 3112, the lifting drive motor 3113 is connected to the lifting transmission shaft 3114, the lifting transmission shaft 3114 is connected to the lifting synchronous belt 3115 through the lifting synchronous wheel 3116, and the lifting synchronous belt 3115 is connected to the lifting platform frame 3111.

[0053] Specifically, if Figure 7As shown, the left and right sides of the lifting platform frame 3111 are each equipped with a lifting support frame 3112. A lifting drive motor 3113 is installed on one of the lifting support frames 3112. The ends of the lifting transmission shaft 3114 are respectively connected to the lifting synchronization pulleys 3116 on the two lifting support frames 3112. The lifting drive motor 3113 drives the lifting transmission shaft 3114 to rotate, thereby driving the lifting synchronization pulleys 3116 and lifting timing belts 3115 on both sides to operate, thereby driving the lifting platform frame 3111 to move up and down, making the movement process more stable. In addition, the installation of a lifting displacement slider 3117 and a lifting displacement guide rail 3118 makes the movement of the lifting platform frame 3111 more precise.

[0054] In some embodiments, as Figure 6 As shown, the cache device 1 also includes a cache transverse fixing rod 14 and a plurality of cache longitudinal fixing rods 15. The plurality of cache longitudinal fixing rods 15 are arranged at intervals on the cache transverse fixing rod 14 along the left-right direction, and the plurality of cache supporting rods 13 are arranged at intervals on the cache longitudinal fixing rod 15 along the vertical direction to form a plurality of cache layers 12. The displacement mechanism 31 can drive the transport supporting rod 32 to be inserted into a cache layer 12 and into the gap between two adjacent cache supporting rods 13 in the left-right direction. In this way, the plate workpiece 4 can be placed above the cache supporting rod 13, or it can be moved to the bottom of the plate workpiece 4, so that the plate workpiece 4 can be placed and lifted. By arranging the cache supporting rods 13 in such an array, the space utilization rate is higher.

[0055] In some embodiments, as Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, the transport device 3 also includes a transport detection unit 33. The transport detection unit 33 is arranged at one end of the transport support rod 32 close to the cache support frame 11. The transport support rod 32 moves toward the cache device 1, and the transport support rod 32 will continue to move backward until it is inserted into the gap between two adjacent cache longitudinal fixing rods 15. At this time, the transport detection unit 33 is triggered, indicating that the transport support rod 32 has moved into place, and the horizontal displacement component 312 will not continue to drive the transport support rod 32 to move, and the degree of automation is higher.

[0056] In some embodiments, the transport detection unit 33 is a photoelectric switch with fast response speed and high working efficiency.

[0057] It is worth noting that in the cache device 1, a cache layer 12 is generally used to place multiple plate workpieces 4 of the same specifications. The transport device 3 can move or bring multiple plate workpieces 4 of the same specifications at one time, which improves work efficiency.

[0058] In some embodiments, as Figure 6As shown, the cache device 1 also includes multiple cache detection units 16, which are respectively arranged on each cache longitudinal fixing rod 15 to ensure that each cache layer 12 is provided with multiple cache detection units 16. The cache detection unit 16 is used to detect whether there is a plate workpiece 4 on the cache support rod 13.

[0059] Furthermore, sometimes some uncertain factors will result in not having enough plate workpieces 4 to be transported to the cache layer 12 every time. The cache layer 12 may only hold one plate workpiece 4. If most of the cache detection units 16 are not triggered, it means that the cache layer 12 still has a lot of space for storing plate workpieces 4. At this time, the conveying mechanism 21 can adjust the position of the plate workpiece 4 through the conveying roller 211 so that the plate workpiece 4 is located in the area of the upper cache layer 12 where no plate workpiece 4 is placed. Then the conveying device 3 conveys the plate workpiece 4 to the vacant area, which can improve space utilization and improve cache efficiency.

[0060] In some embodiments, the cache detection unit 16 is a photoelectric switch with fast response speed and high working efficiency.

[0061] In some embodiments, as Figure 7 As shown, the transport device 3 also includes a counterweight mechanism 34, which includes a counterweight block 341, a counterweight chain 342, a counterweight sprocket 343 and a counterweight guide rod. The counterweight guide rod is arranged on the lifting support frame 3112, the counterweight block 341 is slidably connected to the counterweight guide rod, the counterweight sprocket 343 is arranged on the lifting support frame 3112, the counterweight chain 342 is meshed with and wound around the counterweight sprocket 343, one end of the counterweight chain 342 is connected to the counterweight block 341, and the other end of the counterweight chain 342 is connected to the lifting platform frame 3111. By setting the counterweight mechanism 34, the stability of the lifting displacement component 311 during operation can be improved, and the safety is higher.

[0062] In some embodiments, as Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the cache device 1 also includes a cache support seat 17 and a cache diagonal support rod 18. The cache support frame 11 is arranged on the cache support seat 17. One end of the cache diagonal support rod 18 is connected to the cache support seat 17, and the other end of the cache diagonal support rod 18 is connected to the cache support frame 11. The cache diagonal support rod 18, the cache support seat 17 and the cache support frame 11 together form a triangular structure, thereby improving the stability of the entire cache device 1 and increasing safety.

[0063] In some embodiments, as Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the cache device 1 also includes a top lap bracket 19, one end of the top lap bracket 19 is connected to the cache support frame 11, and the other end of the top lap bracket 19 is connected to the lifting support frame 3112, further improving the stability and safety of the entire plate cache equipment.

[0064] An embodiment of the present invention also provides a plate caching method. By using the above-mentioned plate caching device, the storage capacity of the plates is greatly improved, the space utilization rate is higher, more plate workpieces 4 can be stored, and the caching efficiency is higher.

[0065] An embodiment of the present invention provides a plate caching method comprising the following steps: S1. The equipment of the previous process transports the plate workpiece 4 to the conveying mechanism 21. During this process, the previous process can transport the plate workpiece 4 to different conveying mechanisms 21 through a high-speed lifting transfer machine; S2: The displacement mechanism 31 drives the transport support rod 32 to move horizontally and insert into the gap between the conveying rollers 211, and then lifts the plate workpiece 4 upward, so that the plate workpiece 4 leaves the conveying rollers 211; S3, the displacement mechanism 31 drives the plate workpiece 4 to move horizontally away from the transition device 2 and move upward, then drives the transport support rod 32 to drive the plate workpiece 4 to move horizontally to the cache layer 12 where there is no plate workpiece 4, and places the plate workpiece 4 on the cache layer 12, the displacement mechanism 31 drives the transport support rod 32 to move downward, the transport support rod 32 leaves the gap between the cache support rods 13, and the plate workpiece 4 is placed on the cache support rod 13, and the displacement mechanism 31 drives the transport support rod 32 to move horizontally and leave the cache device 1; S4. When the equipment for the next process needs the plate workpiece 4, the displacement mechanism 31 drives the transport support rod 32 to move toward the buffer device 1, so that the transport support rod 32 is inserted into the gap between the buffer support rods 13. The displacement mechanism 31 drives the transport support rod 32 to lift the plate workpiece 4 upward, so that the plate workpiece 4 leaves the buffer support rods 13. S5. The displacement mechanism 31 drives the transport support rod 32 to move horizontally and away from the buffer device 1. The displacement mechanism 31 drives the plate workpiece 4 downward. Then, the displacement mechanism 31 drives the transport support rod 32 to move the plate workpiece 4 horizontally to above the conveying roller 211. The displacement mechanism 31 drives the transport support rod 32 downward. The transport support rod 32 leaves the gap between the conveying rollers 211, and the plate workpiece 4 is placed on the conveying roller 211. S6 , the conveying mechanism 21 conveys the plate workpiece 4 to the equipment of the next process. During this process, the next process can receive the plate workpiece 4 conveyed by the conveying mechanism 21 through a high-speed lifting transfer machine.

[0066] In some embodiments, in step S2, the horizontal displacement assembly 312 drives the transport support rod 32 to move from front to back and insert it into the gap between the conveying rollers 211, and the lifting displacement assembly 311 drives the transport support rod 32 to move upward to lift the sheet workpiece 4, so that the sheet workpiece 4 leaves the conveying roller 211, and the transport efficiency is higher.

[0067] The above descriptions are only partial embodiments of the present invention. It should be pointed out that ordinary technicians in this technical field can make several improvements and modifications without departing from the principles of the present invention. These improvements and modifications should also be regarded as within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A plate caching device, characterized in that: include: A cache device (1), the cache device (1) comprising a cache support frame (11) and a plurality of cache layers (12), the plurality of cache layers (12) being arranged on the cache support frame (11) at intervals in a vertical direction, each of the cache layers (12) comprising a plurality of cache support rods (13), the plurality of cache support rods (13) being arranged at intervals in a horizontal direction; A transition device (2), the transition device (2) comprising a plurality of conveying mechanisms (21), the plurality of conveying mechanisms (21) being arranged at intervals in a vertical direction, the conveying mechanism (21) comprising a plurality of conveying rollers (211), the plurality of conveying rollers (211) being arranged at intervals in a horizontal direction; A transport device (3), the transport device (3) comprising a displacement mechanism (31) and a plurality of transport support rods (32), the plurality of transport support rods (32) being connected to the displacement mechanism (31), and the plurality of transport support rods (32) being arranged at intervals in the horizontal direction.

2. The plate caching device according to claim 1, characterized in that The transition device (2) further comprises a transition support frame (22), a plurality of the conveying mechanisms (21) are all arranged on the transition support frame (22), the conveying mechanism (21) further comprises a conveying support frame (212), a conveying detection unit (213) and a conveying baffle (214), both ends of the conveying support frame (212) are provided with the conveying detection unit (213), and the conveying baffle (214) is arranged at one end of the conveying support frame (212).

3. The plate caching device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The conveying mechanism (21) further comprises a conveying motor (215), a conveying synchronous belt (216), a conveying synchronous wheel, a conveying transmission shaft (217) and a conveying annular belt (218); the plurality of conveying rollers (211) are rotatably connected to the conveying support frame (212); the conveying motor (215) is connected to the conveying transmission shaft (217) via the conveying synchronous belt (216) and the conveying synchronous wheel; and the plurality of conveying rollers (211) are respectively connected to the conveying transmission shaft (217) via the conveying annular belt (218).

4. The plate caching device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The conveying mechanism (21) further comprises a conveying limiting wheel (219), wherein the conveying limiting wheel (219) is rotatably connected to the conveying support frame (212), and the conveying limiting wheel (219) is provided on both sides of the conveying support frame (212).

5. The plate caching device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The displacement mechanism (31) comprises a lifting displacement component (311) and a horizontal displacement component (312); the lifting displacement component (311) comprises a lifting platform frame (3111); the horizontal displacement component (312) comprises a horizontal support frame (3121), a horizontal drive motor (3122), a horizontal transmission shaft (3123), a horizontal synchronous belt (3124), a horizontal synchronous wheel (3125), a horizontal displacement slider (3126) and a horizontal displacement guide rail (3127); the horizontal displacement guide rail (3127) is provided on the lifting platform frame (3111); the horizontal support frame (3121) is connected to the horizontal displacement slider ( 3126), the horizontal displacement slider (3126) is slidably connected to the horizontal displacement guide rail (3127), the horizontal drive motor (3122) and the horizontal transmission shaft (3123) are both provided on the lifting platform frame (3111), the horizontal drive motor (3122) is connected to the horizontal transmission shaft (3123), the horizontal transmission shaft (3123) is connected to the horizontal synchronous belt (3124) through the horizontal synchronous wheel (3125), the horizontal synchronous belt (3124) is connected to the horizontal support frame (3121), and a plurality of the transport support rods (32) are all provided on the horizontal support frame (3121).

6. The plate caching device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The lifting displacement assembly (311) further comprises a lifting support frame (3112), a lifting drive motor (3113), a lifting transmission shaft (3114), a lifting synchronous belt (3115), a lifting synchronous wheel (3116), a lifting displacement slider (3117) and a lifting displacement guide rail (3118), wherein the lifting displacement guide rail (3118) is provided on the lifting support frame (3112), the lifting platform frame (3111) is connected to the lifting displacement slider (3117), and the lifting displacement slider (3118) is provided on the lifting support frame (3112). 117) is slidably connected to the lifting displacement guide rail (3118), the lifting drive motor (3113) and the lifting transmission shaft (3114) are both arranged on the lifting support frame (3112), the lifting drive motor (3113) is connected to the lifting transmission shaft (3114), the lifting transmission shaft (3114) is connected to the lifting synchronous belt (3115) through the lifting synchronous wheel (3116), and the lifting synchronous belt (3115) is connected to the lifting platform frame (3111).

7. The plate caching device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The transport device (3) further comprises a transport detection unit (33), and the transport detection unit (33) is arranged at one end of the transport support rod (32) close to the cache support frame (11).

8. The plate caching device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The transport device (3) further includes a counterweight mechanism (34), the counterweight mechanism (34) including a counterweight block (341), a counterweight chain (342), a counterweight sprocket (343) and a counterweight guide rod, the counterweight guide rod being arranged on the lifting support frame (3112), the counterweight block (341) being slidably connected to the counterweight guide rod, the counterweight sprocket (343) being arranged on the lifting support frame (3112), the counterweight chain (342) being meshed with and wound around the counterweight sprocket (343), one end of the counterweight chain (342) being connected to the counterweight block (341), and the other end of the counterweight chain (342) being connected to the lifting platform frame (3111).

9. The plate caching device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cache device (1) further comprises a cache support seat (17) and a cache diagonal support rod (18); the cache support frame (11) is arranged on the cache support seat (17); one end of the cache diagonal support rod (18) is connected to the cache support seat (17); and the other end of the cache diagonal support rod (18) is connected to the cache support frame (11).

10. A plate caching method, characterized in that: The plate caching device according to claim 1 comprises the following steps: S1, the equipment of the previous process transports the plate workpiece (4) to the conveying mechanism (21); S2, the displacement mechanism (31) drives the transport support rod (32) to move in the horizontal direction and insert into the gap between the conveying rollers (211), and then lifts the plate workpiece (4) upward, so that the plate workpiece (4) leaves the conveying rollers (211); S3, the displacement mechanism (31) drives the plate workpiece (4) to move horizontally away from the transition device (2) and move upward, then drives the transport support rod (32) to drive the plate workpiece (4) to move horizontally to the cache layer (12) where there is no plate workpiece (4), and places the plate workpiece (4) on the cache layer (12), the displacement mechanism (31) drives the transport support rod (32) to move downward, the transport support rod (32) leaves the gap between the cache support rods (13), and the plate workpiece (4) is placed on the cache support rod (13), and the displacement mechanism (31) drives the transport support rod (32) to move horizontally and leave the cache device (1); S4, when the equipment of the next process needs the plate workpiece (4), the displacement mechanism (31) drives the transport support rod (32) to move toward the buffer device (1), so that the transport support rod (32) is inserted into the gap between the buffer support rods (13), and the displacement mechanism (31) drives the transport support rod (32) to lift the plate workpiece (4) upward, so that the plate workpiece (4) leaves the buffer support rod (13); S5, the displacement mechanism (31) drives the transport support rod (32) to move horizontally and leave the buffer device (1), the displacement mechanism (31) drives the plate workpiece (4) to move downward, and then drives the transport support rod (32) to drive the plate workpiece (4) to move horizontally to above the conveying roller (211), the displacement mechanism (31) drives the transport support rod (32) to move downward, the transport support rod (32) leaves the gap between the conveying rollers (211), and the plate workpiece (4) is placed on the conveying roller (211); S6. The conveying mechanism (21) conveys the plate workpiece (4) to the equipment of the next process.

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