Car lamp carrying device

Abstract

The invention discloses a car lamp carrying device which comprises a linear motion driving mechanism. The first tool platform is suitable for performing linear reciprocating motion under the action of the linear motion driving mechanism; the lifting type guide mechanism comprises a pair of guide plates which are symmetrically arranged, and guide grooves of fitting curves which are respectively formed in the guide plates; and the second tool platform is matched with the guide grooves of the pair of guide plates at the same time, so that the second tool platform is suitable for doing curvilinear motion of firstly ascending and then descending along the guide grooves to avoid the first tool platform while doing face-to-face motion and separation motion relative to the first tool platform. According to the invention, the control program in the carrying process can be simplified, and the carrying efficiency can be ensured.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of vehicle lamp processing, and in particular to a vehicle lamp conveying device. Background Art

[0002] In the streamlined manufacturing process of vehicle lamps, transporting the lamps is an essential step. This can be done manually or mechanically. Mechanical transport saves time and effort. Publication No. CN222204017U discloses a vehicle lamp transport device that uses two axially positioned cylinders to perform the transport operation, replacing manual labor with machinery.

[0003] The aforementioned disclosed technology, on the one hand, utilizes suction cups to hold the headlights. This method is suitable for small and lightweight headlights, but some headlights are large. For large headlights, relying on suction cups and a single cylinder for lifting and lowering makes it difficult to reliably transport the headlights. Large headlights can be transported using a double-speed chain or chain plate line, eliminating manual handling during production. However, this method often increases the equipment's footprint. Furthermore, the headlight handling system utilizes two cylinders with different axes. Compared to single-axis control, multi-axis handling requires a complex control program and a high failure rate. Conventional single-axis control can also suffer from low handling efficiency. Furthermore, the headlight handling device described in the aforementioned disclosed technology can only handle headlights in a specific process state within the process-based manufacturing process. Consequently, each headlight in a different process state requires a corresponding handling device, which increases equipment costs and complicates workshop equipment management and maintenance.

[0004] Based on the above situation, how to simplify the control procedures of the transport process and ensure the transport efficiency is a technical problem that needs to be solved by the current transport device for vehicle lamps. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The object of the present invention is to provide a vehicle lamp transporting device to solve the technical problem of simplifying the control program of the transporting process and ensuring the transport efficiency.

[0006] The vehicle lamp transporting device of the present invention is implemented as follows: A vehicle lamp transporting device, comprising: Linear motion drive mechanism; The first tooling platform is adapted to perform linear reciprocating motion under the action of a linear motion drive mechanism; A lifting guide mechanism comprising a pair of symmetrically arranged guide plates and a guide groove of a fitting curve provided on each guide plate; The second tooling platform is simultaneously matched with the guide grooves of a pair of guide plates so that the second tooling platform is suitable for performing a curved motion along the guide grooves that first rises and then falls while moving toward and away from the first tooling platform to avoid the first tooling platform.

[0007] In an optional embodiment of the present invention, the linear motion drive mechanism adopts a screw linear module; The screw linear module includes a screw and a nut that matches the screw thread; and The first tooling platform is connected to a nut via a synchronous block, so that when the screw rod is running, the first tooling platform is driven to move along the axial direction of the screw rod.

[0008] In an optional embodiment of the present invention, the second tooling platform includes a pair of symmetrically arranged vertical support plates, and a transverse carrier plate for carrying the vehicle lamps that is slidably matched with the pair of vertical support plates; A pair of widthwise side end portions of the transverse carrying plate are slidably matched with a pair of guide plates in a one-to-one manner.

[0009] In an optional embodiment of the present invention, the vehicle lamp transporting device further comprises a linear driven transport mechanism; The linear driven transport mechanism comprises a pair of symmetrically arranged synchronous pulley assemblies; each of the synchronous pulley assemblies comprises at least a synchronous belt suitable for circulating operation; and The first tooling platform is simultaneously connected to the belt body of one side end surface of a pair of synchronous belts; The pair of vertical support plates are connected one-to-one with the other side end surfaces of the pair of synchronous belts.

[0010] In an optional embodiment of the present invention, the length direction of each of the synchronous belts is parallel to the axial direction of the screw rod; and A pair of guide plates are distributed one-to-one on the outer sides of a pair of synchronous pulley assemblies.

[0011] In an optional implementation of the present invention, the fitting curve is in the shape of an arch bridge; and The fitting curve includes a pair of symmetrically arranged first arc-shaped portions with arc-shaped openings facing upward, and a second arc-shaped portion disposed between the pair of first arc-shaped portions and with arc-shaped openings facing downward.

[0012] In an optional embodiment of the present invention, the vehicle lamp transport device further comprises a pair of guide rail assemblies for slidingly cooperating with the vertical support plates of the first tooling platform and the second tooling platform respectively; wherein The guide rail assembly includes guide grooves respectively provided on the first tooling platform and the vertical support plate, and linear guide rails slidably matched with the guide grooves.

[0013] In an optional embodiment of the present invention, a pair of width-side ends of the transverse transport plate are respectively provided with rollers that are slidably engaged with the vertical support plates on the corresponding sides, and each of the rollers is suitable for slidably engaging with the guide groove of the guide plate of the transverse transport plate.

[0014] In an optional embodiment of the present invention, each of the vertical support plates is provided with a vertical sliding groove for slidingly cooperating with the roller; and Each of the vertical support plates is also provided with a sliding block for coupling with the synchronous belt.

[0015] In an optional embodiment of the present invention, a guide assembly is further provided between the transverse carrying plate and a pair of vertical support plates.

[0016] By adopting the above technical solution, the present invention has the following beneficial effects: In the headlight transport device of the present invention, the first tooling platform and the second tooling platform can be used to support and carry the headlights, so it can be applied to the transport needs of larger-sized headlights. Secondly, the connection between the two different processes in the headlight processing process is achieved by the movement of the first tooling platform and the second tooling platform toward and away from each other, ensuring the continuity of manual operation, and the operation of the first tooling platform and the second tooling platform is driven by the same linear motion drive mechanism. Therefore, on the one hand, the structure can be simplified and energy consumption can be reduced, and on the other hand, the control program of the entire headlight transport device can be simplified. Furthermore, for the second tooling platform, the design of the lifting guide mechanism allows the second tooling platform to avoid the first tooling platform, so that the first tooling platform and the second tooling platform can guide and limit their movement trajectories through the same set of guide rail components. The present invention can take into account both the simplification of the control program of the transport process and the guarantee of transport efficiency. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of the vehicle light transporting device of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a schematic structural diagram of the second tooling platform of the vehicle lamp transporting device of the present invention; Figure 3 This is a schematic structural diagram of the first tooling platform of the vehicle lamp transporting device of the present invention; Figure 4 This is a schematic structural diagram of the guide plate of the vehicle lamp transporting device of the present invention; Figure 5 This is a schematic structural diagram of the synchronous pulley assembly of the vehicle light transport device of the present invention.

[0018] In the figure: operating machine 1, first tooling platform 2, synchronization block 21, connecting block 22, screw linear module 3, first arc portion 41, second arc portion 42, guide plate 43, transverse carrier plate 51, vertical support plate 52, vertical slide 53, roller 54, sliding block 55, guide assembly 56, synchronous belt 61, synchronous pulley 62, fixed shaft 63, linear guide rail 7, guide groove 8. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0019] In order to make the contents of the present invention more clearly understood, the present invention is further described in detail below based on specific embodiments in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0020] See also Figures 1 to 5 As shown, this embodiment provides a vehicle lamp handling device, comprising: a linear motion drive mechanism, a first tooling platform 2, a lifting guide mechanism, and a second tooling platform. The first tooling platform 2, the lifting guide mechanism, and the second tooling platform are all mounted on an operating machine 1. Both the first tooling platform 2 and the second tooling platform are used to support vehicle lamps.

[0021] Specifically, referring to the accompanying drawings, an optional embodiment is illustrated. The linear motion drive mechanism utilizes a screw linear module 3, which includes a screw and a nut threadedly engaged with the screw. The first tooling platform 2 is connected to a nut via a synchronizer block 21, so that the screw drives the first tooling platform 2 along the screw's axial direction when the screw is in operation. The first tooling platform 2 is adapted to perform linear reciprocating motion under the action of the linear motion drive mechanism.

[0022] On the basis of the above structure, it should be noted that the second tooling platform is also suitable for moving toward or away from the first tooling platform 2 along the axial direction of the screw rod. In addition, during the axial movement of the second tooling platform along the screw rod, since the movement directions of the second tooling platform and the first tooling platform 2 are opposite, in order to prevent interference between the two, the present embodiment has the following design: First, the second tooling platform employed in this embodiment includes a pair of symmetrically arranged vertical support plates 52, and a transverse carrier plate 51 for carrying vehicle lights, which slidably engages with the pair of vertical support plates 52. The widthwise ends of the transverse carrier plates 51 are slidably engaged with the pair of guide plates 43, one for one. More specifically, the widthwise ends of the transverse carrier plates 51 are each provided with a roller 54 slidably engaged with the corresponding vertical support plate 52. Each roller 54 is adapted to slidably engage with the guide grooves of the guide plates 43 of the transverse carrier plate 51.

[0023] Secondly, the operating platform 1 is also designed with a lifting guide mechanism, which includes a pair of symmetrically arranged guide plates 43 and a guide groove for fitting curves, respectively, provided on each guide plate 43. As an example, the fitting curve is shaped like an arch bridge; the fitting curve includes a pair of symmetrically arranged first curved portions 41 with their arc openings facing upward, and a second curved portion 42, located between the pair of first curved portions 41 and with their arc openings facing downward. A circular arc transition is formed between the pair of first curved portions 41 and the second curved portion 42, so that the pair of first curved portions 41 and the second curved portion 42 together form a continuous and connected guide groove. It should be noted that the pair of first curved portions 41 are located on either side of the second curved portion 42, and the pair of first curved portions 41 can be symmetrically distributed relative to the second curved portion 42. The arc opening of the second curved portion 42 faces the operating platform 1. In this case, it can be understood that the axis of symmetry of the pair of first curved portions 41 is a line passing through the midpoint of the second curved portion 42 and perpendicular to the operating platform 1. In addition, in terms of the height of the operating platform 1, the pair of first curved portions 41 are located below the second curved portion 42. In this case, for the overall fitting curve, the midpoint of the second curved portion 42 is the highest point from the operating platform 1. In this regard, considering that the fitting curve is an arch bridge, the vertical distance between the endpoint of the first curved portion 41 away from the second curved portion 42 and the midpoint of the second curved portion 42 is the distance range over which the transverse carrier plate 51 can move up and down relative to the operating platform 1.

[0024] Based on the above situation, it should also be noted that in this embodiment, the design of the lifting guide mechanism enables the second tooling platform to make a curved motion of first rising and then falling along the guide groove while moving toward and away from the first tooling platform 2 to avoid the first tooling platform 2. To this end, the design of the vertical distance between the end point of the first arc portion 41 away from the second arc portion 42 and the midpoint of the second arc portion 42 must take into account the avoidance of the height of the headlights carried by the first tooling platform 2. In this way, when the horizontal carrying plate 51 of the second tooling platform rises relative to the first tooling platform 2, it will not only not collide with the first tooling platform 2, but will also hit the headlights located on the first tooling platform 2.

[0025] Furthermore, it should be noted that each vertical support plate 52 is provided with a vertical slide groove 53 for slidingly cooperating with the roller 54; and each vertical support plate 52 is also provided with a sliding block 55 for matching with the synchronous belt 61, and the sliding block 55 here is pre-set with an installation groove suitable for partial embedding of the synchronous belt 61.

[0026] Based on the above structure, in order to improve the reliability and stability of the trajectory of the transverse carrier plate 51 during its movement along the guide groove, a guide assembly 56 is further provided between the transverse carrier plate 51 and the pair of vertical support plates 52. The guide assembly 56 here is a concave-convex fitting, such as, but not limited to, a guide block and a sliding groove.

[0027] Next, it should be explained that the headlight transport device of this embodiment also includes a linear driven transport mechanism. This linear driven transport mechanism comprises a pair of symmetrically arranged synchronous pulley assemblies. Each synchronous pulley assembly includes a circulating synchronous belt 61 and a pair of synchronous pulleys 62 coupled to the synchronous belt 61. One end of the pair of synchronous pulley assemblies is connected by a fixed shaft 63, thereby improving the reliability and stability of the operation of the pair of synchronous pulley assemblies.

[0028] In addition to the above structure, it should be noted that the first tooling platform 2 is simultaneously connected to the belt body of one side end face of the pair of synchronous belts 61 via a connecting block 22; the connecting block 22 is pre-set with a mounting groove suitable for partially inserting the synchronous belt 61. A pair of vertical support plates 52 are connected one-to-one to the belt body of the other side end face of the pair of synchronous belts 61. The length direction of each synchronous belt 61 is parallel to the axial direction of the screw; and a pair of guide plates 43 are distributed one-to-one on the outer side of the pair of synchronous pulley assemblies. As an example of an optional implementation, the pair of belt bodies of the synchronous belt 61 of this embodiment are distributed along the axial direction perpendicular to the screw, so that the pair of belt bodies of the synchronous belt 61 are distributed in the vertical direction. Of course, in theory, the pair of belt bodies of the synchronous belt 61 can also be distributed in the left-right direction. This can be achieved by connecting the transverse carrier plates 51 of the first tooling platform 2 and the manual loading platform to different belt bodies of the synchronous belt 61.

[0029] Based on the above situation, when the first tooling platform 2 moves along the axial direction of the screw under the action of the linear motion drive mechanism, the first tooling platform 2 will drive the synchronous belt 61 to move while moving. Since the transverse carrier plate 51 and the first tooling platform 2 are connected to different belt bodies of the synchronous belt 61, the transverse carrier plate 51, that is, the second tooling platform, moves in the opposite direction to the first tooling platform 2 under the action of the synchronous belt 61.

[0030] Through the above-mentioned structural design, the second tooling platform of this embodiment is adapted to perform a curved motion, first ascending and then descending, along the guide groove while moving toward and away from the first tooling platform 2, thereby avoiding the first tooling platform 2. Furthermore, the movement of the first tooling platform 2 and the second tooling platform toward and away from each other facilitates the connection between two different processes in the lamp processing process, ensuring the continuity of manual labor. Specifically, when the lamp on the first tooling platform 2 is transported from the first end to the second end in a straight line under the action of the linear motion drive mechanism, the second tooling platform 2 carries the lamp at the second end and transports it to the first end. It can be understood that, in combination with the streamlined processing of the lamp, the lamps at the first and second ends undergo different processing steps. Therefore, the lamps formed after the two different processing steps can be simultaneously transported by the first tooling platform 2 and the second tooling platform of this embodiment, thereby greatly simplifying the management process of the handling equipment in the workshop.

[0031] In addition, it should be noted that, in an optional implementation, the vehicle lamp transporting device adopted in this embodiment further includes a pair of guide rail assemblies for slidingly engaging with the vertical support plates 52 of the first tooling platform 2 and the second tooling platform, respectively; wherein the guide rail assembly includes a guide groove 8 respectively provided on the first tooling platform 2 and the vertical support plate 52, and a linear guide rail 7 slidingly engaging with the guide groove 8.

[0032] In summary, the headlight handling device of this embodiment, firstly, the first tooling platform 2 and the second tooling platform can be used to support and transport the headlights, making it suitable for handling larger headlights. Secondly, the first tooling platform 2 and the second tooling platform move toward and away from each other to achieve the connection between the two different steps in the headlight processing process, ensuring the continuity of manual work. Moreover, the operation of the first tooling platform 2 and the second tooling platform is driven by the same linear motion drive mechanism. Therefore, on the one hand, it can simplify the structure and reduce energy consumption, and on the other hand, it can simplify the control program of the entire headlight handling device. Furthermore, the design of the lifting guide mechanism for the second tooling platform allows the second tooling platform to avoid the first tooling platform 2, so that the first tooling platform 2 and the second tooling platform can use the same set of guide rail assemblies to guide and limit their movement trajectories. Therefore, this embodiment can take into account the simplification of the control program of the handling process and ensure handling efficiency.

[0033] The above specific embodiments further illustrate the objectives, technical solutions and beneficial effects of the present invention in detail. It should be understood that the above are only specific embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0034] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms indicating orientation or positional relationships are based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and are only used to facilitate the description of the present invention and simplify the description. They do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operate in a specific orientation. Therefore, they cannot be understood as limiting the present invention.

[0035] In the present invention, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "mounted," "connected," "connect," "fixed," etc. should be understood broadly. For example, they may refer to fixed connection, detachable connection, or integration; mechanical connection or electrical connection; direct connection or indirect connection through an intermediate medium; internal communication between two components or interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention based on specific circumstances.

[0036] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer" and the like indicate positions or locations based on the positions shown in the accompanying drawings, or the positions or locations in which the inventive product is typically placed when in use. These terms are intended solely to facilitate the description of the present invention and to simplify the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the devices or components referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed, or operate in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the present invention. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third," etc., are used solely to distinguish descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0037] Furthermore, terms such as "horizontal," "vertical," and "overhanging" do not necessarily imply that a component must be absolutely horizontal or overhanging, but rather that it can be slightly tilted. For example, "horizontal" simply means that its direction is more horizontal than "vertical," and does not mean that the structure must be completely horizontal, but rather that it can be slightly tilted.

[0038] In the present invention, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, a first feature being above or below a second feature may include the first and second features being in direct contact, or may include the first and second features being in contact not directly but through another feature between them. Furthermore, a first feature being above, above, and above the second feature includes the first feature being directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. A first feature being below, below, and below the second feature includes the first feature being directly below and obliquely below the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.

Claims

1. A vehicle lamp transport device, characterized in that: include: Linear motion drive mechanism; The first tooling platform is adapted to perform linear reciprocating motion under the action of a linear motion drive mechanism; A lifting guide mechanism comprising a pair of symmetrically arranged guide plates and a guide groove of a fitting curve provided on each guide plate; The second tooling platform is simultaneously matched with the guide grooves of a pair of guide plates so that the second tooling platform is suitable for performing a curved motion along the guide grooves that first rises and then falls while moving toward and away from the first tooling platform to avoid the first tooling platform.

2. The vehicle lamp transporting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The linear motion drive mechanism adopts a screw linear module; The screw linear module includes a screw and a nut that matches the screw thread; and The first tooling platform is connected to a nut via a synchronous block, so that when the screw rod is running, the first tooling platform is driven to move along the axial direction of the screw rod.

3. The vehicle lamp transporting device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The second tooling platform includes a pair of symmetrically arranged vertical support plates, and a transverse carrier plate for carrying the vehicle lights that is slidably matched with the pair of vertical support plates; A pair of widthwise side end portions of the transverse carrying plate are slidably matched with a pair of guide plates in a one-to-one manner.

4. The vehicle lamp transporting device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The vehicle lamp transport device further comprises a linear driven transport mechanism; The linear driven transport mechanism comprises a pair of symmetrically arranged synchronous pulley assemblies; each of the synchronous pulley assemblies comprises at least a synchronous belt suitable for circulating operation; and The first tooling platform is simultaneously connected to the belt body of one side end surface of a pair of synchronous belts; The pair of vertical support plates are connected one-to-one with the belt bodies of the other side end surfaces of the pair of synchronous belts.

5. The vehicle lamp transporting device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The length direction of each synchronous belt is parallel to the axial direction of the screw rod; and A pair of guide plates are distributed one-to-one on the outer sides of a pair of synchronous pulley assemblies.

6. The vehicle lamp transporting device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The fitting curve is in the shape of an arch bridge; and The fitting curve includes a pair of symmetrically arranged first arc-shaped portions with arc-shaped openings facing upward, and a second arc-shaped portion disposed between the pair of first arc-shaped portions and with arc-shaped openings facing downward.

7. The vehicle lamp transporting device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The vehicle lamp transport device further comprises a pair of guide rail assemblies for slidingly cooperating with the vertical support plates of the first tooling platform and the second tooling platform respectively; The guide rail assembly includes guide grooves respectively provided on the first tooling platform and the vertical support plate, and linear guide rails slidably matched with the guide grooves.

8. The vehicle lamp transporting device according to claim 3, characterized in that: A pair of widthwise side ends of the transverse transport plate are respectively provided with rollers slidably engaged with the vertical support plates on the corresponding sides, and each of the rollers is suitable for slidably engaging with the guide groove of the guide plate of the transverse transport plate.

9. The vehicle lamp transporting device according to claim 4, characterized in that: Each of the vertical support plates is provided with a vertical sliding groove for slidingly cooperating with the roller; and Each of the vertical support plates is also provided with a sliding block for coupling with the synchronous belt.

10. The vehicle lamp transporting device according to claim 3, characterized in that: A guide assembly is further provided between the transverse carrying plate and a pair of vertical support plates.

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