Feeding and discharging mechanism and machining equipment

Abstract

The invention provides a feeding and discharging mechanism and machining equipment, the machining equipment comprises the feeding and discharging mechanism, the feeding and discharging mechanism comprises a rack, a conveying module and a driving module, the rack is provided with at least two bearing layers distributed in the vertical direction, and the bearing layers are used for temporarily storing plates; the material conveying modules are arranged on the rack, the number of the material conveying modules is at least two, and the at least two material conveying modules correspond to the at least two bearing layers correspondingly and are used for conveying the plates in the first direction, so that the plates are moved into or out of the corresponding bearing layers; the driving module is arranged on the rack and comprises a power source and a first transmission assembly, the power source is connected with the at least two material conveying modules through the first transmission assembly, and the power source drives the at least two material conveying modules to synchronously and reversely convey in the first direction through the first transmission assembly. According to the feeding and discharging mechanism, feeding operation and discharging operation can be conducted synchronously, the total feeding and discharging time is shortened, and the overall plate machining efficiency can be improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application belongs to the field of material conveying technology, and more specifically, relates to a loading and unloading mechanism and processing equipment. Background Technology

[0002] In the automated processing of printed circuit boards (PCBs) and other materials, the loading and unloading mechanism is the core part of realizing continuous production of materials. Taking the PCB drilling process as an example, the drilling machine needs to rely on the loading and unloading mechanism to complete the automatic loading and unloading of PCBs.

[0003] Traditional loading and unloading operations of the loading and unloading mechanism must be performed sequentially. For example, the unloading operation of the board must be completed first, and then the loading operation of the board must be performed. This results in a long total loading and unloading time, which restricts the improvement of the overall processing efficiency of the board. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In order to overcome the problems existing in the prior art, the main purpose of this application is to provide a loading and unloading mechanism and processing equipment.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this application specifically adopts the following technical solution: According to a first aspect of the embodiments of this application, a loading and unloading mechanism is provided, comprising: A frame having at least two load-bearing layers distributed in a vertical direction, the load-bearing layers being used to cushion the board material; At least two feeding modules are disposed on the frame and respectively corresponding to at least two bearing layers, for feeding plates along a first direction intersecting the vertical direction, causing the plates to move into or out of the corresponding bearing layer; and A drive module is mounted on the frame. The drive module includes a power source and a first transmission component. The power source is connected to at least two of the material conveying modules through the first transmission component to drive the at least two material conveying modules to synchronously convey materials in the opposite direction in the first direction.

[0006] Optionally, there are two bearing layers and two material conveying modules, which are respectively arranged corresponding to the two bearing layers. The material conveying modules are movably arranged on the frame along the first direction. The first transmission component is connected to the two material conveying modules, so that the power source can drive the two material conveying modules to move synchronously in opposite directions through the first transmission component.

[0007] Optionally, the first transmission assembly includes a synchronous pulley and a synchronous belt. There are at least two synchronous pulleys, which are respectively spaced apart on the frame along the first direction. One of the synchronous pulleys is connected to the power source. The synchronous belt is wound around each of the synchronous pulleys and has two parallel moving sections with opposite directions of movement. The two material conveying modules are respectively connected to the two moving sections.

[0008] Optionally, there are two first transmission components, which are spaced apart on the frame along the second direction and are respectively connected to both ends of the material conveying module; the second direction is perpendicular to the plane formed by the first direction and the vertical direction, and the drive module further includes two second transmission components, through which the power source transmits power to the two first transmission components respectively.

[0009] Optionally, the second transmission assembly includes a connecting shaft, a driving wheel, a driven wheel, and a transmission belt; the two ends of the connecting shaft are respectively connected to the power source and the driving wheel; the driven wheel is rotatably mounted on the frame and connected to the first transmission assembly; the transmission belt is wound around the driving wheel and the driven wheel.

[0010] Optionally, the material conveying module includes a moving part and an operating part. The moving part is movably disposed on the frame along the first direction, and the operating part is disposed on the moving part for rigid contact with the material. The power source is connected to the moving parts of at least two of the material conveying modules through the first transmission assembly to drive the moving parts of at least two of the material conveying modules to move towards or away from each other along the first direction.

[0011] Optionally, the operating element is a gripper used to hold or move the plate.

[0012] Optionally, the loading and unloading mechanism further includes a lifting module, which is connected to the frame and is used to drive the frame to move up and down in the vertical direction.

[0013] Optionally, the lifting module includes a base frame, a drive source, a worm gear assembly, a lifting plate, and multiple guide rods. The drive source and the worm gear assembly are mounted on the base frame. The drive source is connected to the worm gear assembly. The lifting plate is connected to the worm gear assembly and the frame. The multiple guide rods are spaced apart around the worm gear assembly. One end of each guide rod is connected to the lifting plate and moves vertically through the base frame.

[0014] According to a second aspect of the embodiments of this application, a processing device is provided, including a processing machine and a loading / unloading mechanism as described in any of the above claims, wherein the processing machine and the loading / unloading mechanism are capable of exchanging sheet metal.

[0015] Optionally, the processing machine includes a bed, a worktable, and a processing head. The worktable is disposed on the bed and is used to support the sheet metal. The processing head is disposed on the bed and is used to process the sheet metal on the worktable. A portion of the frame extends along the first direction to the area above the bed.

[0016] The beneficial effects of the loading / unloading mechanism and processing equipment provided in this application are as follows: Compared with the prior art, this application sets at least two conveying modules respectively with at least two bearing layers distributed vertically on the frame, and the power source drives the two conveying modules to synchronously and in reverse in the first direction through the first transmission component, so that the conveying modules transport the plates into or out of the corresponding bearing layers along the first direction. Furthermore, while one conveying module is performing a loading operation, the other conveying module, which is synchronously and in reverse, can perform a unloading operation. This achieves synchronous loading and unloading operations, shortening the total loading and unloading time and improving the overall processing efficiency of the plates. In addition, at least two conveying modules use one power source, eliminating the need for a separate power source for each conveying module, reducing the number of power sources used, which helps to reduce costs and space occupation. Moreover, the loading and unloading actions are coordinated under unified power and control, reducing control complexity, ensuring the synchronicity of loading and unloading actions, and improving the reliability and coordination of the loading / unloading mechanism. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0018] Figure 1 A partial three-dimensional structural diagram of the loading and unloading mechanism provided in one embodiment of this application. Figure 1 ; Figure 2 for Figure 1 Enlarged view of point A in the image; Figure 3 A partial three-dimensional structural diagram of the loading and unloading mechanism provided in one embodiment of this application. Figure 2 ; Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a material conveying module provided in one embodiment of this application; Figure 5 for Figure 4 Enlarged view of point B in the image; Figure 6This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the loading and unloading mechanism provided in one embodiment of this application; Figure 7 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a lifting module provided in one embodiment of this application; Figure 8 A partial three-dimensional structural diagram of the processing equipment provided in one embodiment of this application. Figure 1 ; Figure 9 A partial three-dimensional structural diagram of the processing equipment provided in one embodiment of this application. Figure 2 .

[0019] Explanation of key figure labels: 10. Frame; 11. Fixing plate; 12. Support frame; 13. Bearing layer; 131. Conveying station; 20. Material conveying module; 21. Moving component; 22. Operating component; 221. Driving component; 222. Clamping block; 223. Actuating component; 224. Mounting block; 225. Fixing block; 23. Sensor; 30. Drive module; 31. Power source; 311. Stepper motor; 312. Reducer; 32. First transmission assembly; 321. Synchronous pulley; 322. Synchronous belt; 323. First tension pulley; 33. Second transmission assembly; 331. Connecting shaft; 332. Driving pulley; 333. Driven pulley; 334. Transmission belt; 335. Second tension pulley; 40. Guide structure; 41. Guide rail; 42. Slider; 50. Rolling structure; X, first direction; Y, second direction; Z, vertical direction; 60. Lifting module; 61. Base frame; 62. Drive source; 63. Worm gear assembly; 64. Lifting plate; 65. Guide rod; 100. Sheet metal; 200. Loading and unloading mechanism; 300. Processing machine; 301. Bed; 302. Worktable; 303. Processing head. Detailed Implementation To make the technical problems, technical solutions, and beneficial effects to be solved by this application clearer, the following detailed description is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative and are not intended to limit the scope of this application.

[0020] It should be noted that when a component is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another component, it can be directly on or indirectly on that other component. When a component is referred to as being "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to or indirectly connected to that other component.

[0021] It should be understood that the terms "length", "width", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this application.

[0022] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0023] Please refer to the following: Figures 1 to 7 The loading and unloading mechanism 200 provided in the embodiments of this application will now be described. The loading and unloading mechanism 200 is used for loading and unloading sheet metal 100, which may be, but is not limited to, PCB or glass.

[0024] Please see Figure 1 The loading and unloading mechanism 200 includes a frame 10, a conveying module 20, and a drive module 30. The frame 10 is provided with at least two bearing layers 13 distributed along the vertical direction Z. The bearing layers 13 are used to buffer the sheet material 100. The conveying module 20 is disposed on the frame 10. There are at least two conveying modules 20. The at least two conveying modules 20 are respectively disposed with respect to at least two bearing layers 13. The conveying module 20 is used to convey the sheet material 100 along the first direction X, so that the sheet material 100 moves into or out of the corresponding bearing layer 13. The drive module 30 is disposed on the frame 10. The drive module 30 includes a power source 31 and a first transmission component 32. The power source 31 is connected to the at least two conveying modules 20 through the first transmission component 32. The power source 31 drives the at least two conveying modules 20 to synchronously convey in the opposite direction in the first direction X through the first transmission component 32.

[0025] Specifically, the power source 31 and the first transmission component 32 are both mounted on the frame 10. The power source 31 is connected to the first transmission component 32, and the first transmission component 32 is connected to at least two material conveying modules 20. When the power source 31 drives the first transmission component 32 to move, the first transmission component 32 drives at least two material conveying modules 20 to move synchronously in opposite directions in the first direction X. That is, at least two material conveying modules 20 form interactive motion along the first direction X to realize interactive conveying of the plates 100 on at least two bearing layers 13.

[0026] The supporting layer 13 is used to temporarily store the sheet material 100 to be processed or processed. Specifically, the sheet material 100 on the supporting layer 13 can be the sheet material 100 to be processed or the sheet material 100 after processing. The feeding module 20 is used to move the sheet material 100 to be processed into the corresponding supporting layer 13 along the first direction X for buffering; or, the feeding module 20 is used to transport the sheet material 100 to be processed buffered on the corresponding supporting layer 13 to the processing machine 300 along the first direction X; or, the feeding module 20 is used to transport the sheet material 100 after processing on the processing machine 300 to the corresponding supporting layer 13 along the first direction X for buffering; or, the feeding module 20 is used to transport the sheet material 100 buffered on the corresponding supporting layer 13 and after processing out of the supporting layer 13 along the first direction X.

[0027] It should be noted that "along the first direction X" can refer to the direction indicated by the arrow in the first direction X, or it can refer to the opposite direction. "At least two material conveying modules 20 are respectively configured to correspond to at least two carrier layers 13" means that each carrier layer 13 is assigned one material conveying module 20. "At least two material conveying modules 20 synchronously convey in opposite directions in the first direction X" means that at least one material conveying module 20 conveys the sheet material 100 in the direction indicated by the arrow in the first direction X, causing the sheet material 100 to move into or out of the corresponding carrier layer 13 along the first direction X. Simultaneously, at least another material conveying module 20 can synchronously convey the sheet material 100 in the opposite direction of the arrow in the first direction X, causing the sheet material 100 to move into or out of the corresponding carrier layer 13 along the first direction X.

[0028] For example, when simultaneous loading and unloading operations are required, the power source 31 of the drive module 30 is activated. The power source 31 transmits power synchronously to at least two material conveying modules 20 through the first transmission component 32 to drive at least two material conveying modules 20 to synchronously convey in the opposite direction in the first direction X. The material conveying module 20 conveys the plate 100 to move into or out of the corresponding bearing layer 13 along the first direction X. When one of the material conveying modules 20 is performing a loading operation, the other material conveying module 20, which is synchronously conveying in the opposite direction, can synchronously perform an unloading operation.

[0029] Compared with the prior art, the loading and unloading mechanism 200 provided in this application sets at least two material conveying modules 20 respectively with at least two bearing layers 13 distributed along the vertical direction Z on the frame 10, and the power source 31 drives the two material conveying modules 20 to synchronously and in reverse in the first direction X through the first transmission component 32, so that the material conveying modules 20 convey the plate 100 to move into or out of the corresponding bearing layer 13 along the first direction X. When one material conveying module 20 is performing a loading operation, the other material conveying module 20, which is synchronously and in reverse, can perform a unloading operation. In this way, the loading and unloading operations are synchronized, the total loading and unloading time is shortened, and the overall processing efficiency of the plate 100 is improved. In addition, at least two material conveying modules 20 use one power source 31, eliminating the need to configure a separate power source 31 for each material conveying module 20. This reduces the number of power sources 31 used, which helps to reduce costs and space occupation. Furthermore, the loading and unloading actions are coordinated under unified power and control, reducing control complexity, ensuring the synchronization of loading and unloading actions, and improving the reliability and coordination of the loading and unloading mechanism 200.

[0030] Optionally, the first direction X is perpendicular to the vertical direction Z, that is, the first direction X is a horizontal direction, for example, the first direction X is a horizontal longitudinal direction.

[0031] Combined with appendix Figure 1 and Figure 2 It is understood that the frame 10 includes two fixed plates 11 and a support frame 12. The two fixed plates 11 are arranged at intervals relative to each other along the second direction Y. The support frame 12 is connected between the two fixed plates 11 and includes at least two shelves, which are arranged at intervals along the vertical direction Z. Each shelf forms a load-bearing layer 13. The fixed plates 11 have inner and outer sidewalls that are opposite to each other. The inner sidewall of a fixed plate 11 is the sidewall of a fixed plate 11 facing the other fixed plate 11, and the outer sidewall of a fixed plate 11 is the sidewall of a fixed plate 11 away from the other fixed plate 11. That is, the inner sidewalls of the two fixed plates 11 are arranged facing each other, and the outer sidewalls of the two fixed plates 11 are arranged opposite to each other. The second direction Y is perpendicular to the plane formed by the first direction X and the vertical direction Z. Optionally, the first direction X, the second direction Y, and the vertical direction Z are all perpendicular to each other. That is, the first direction X and the second direction Y are both horizontal directions. For example, the first direction X is a horizontal longitudinal direction, and the second direction Y is a horizontal longitudinal direction.

[0032] There are two support layers 13, which are distributed at intervals along the vertical direction Z. There are two material conveying modules 20, which are respectively set with the two support layers 13. The material conveying modules 20 are movably set on the frame 10 along the first direction X. The first transmission component 32 is connected to the two material conveying modules 20. The power source 31 drives the two material conveying modules 20 to move synchronously in opposite directions in the first direction X through the first transmission component 32. That is, under the drive of the drive module 30, the two material conveying modules 20 move at the same speed in the first direction X, but in opposite directions.

[0033] Specifically, the support frame 12 includes two shelves spaced apart vertically in the Z direction, each shelf forming a bearing layer 13. One bearing layer 13 can be used to buffer the sheet material 100 to be processed, while the other bearing layer 13 can be used to buffer the sheet material 100 after processing. For example, the upper bearing layer 13 buffers the sheet material 100 to be processed, and the lower bearing layer 13 buffers the sheet material 100 after processing. Alternatively, both bearing layers 13 can be used to buffer either the sheet material 100 to be processed or the sheet material 100 after processing.

[0034] The power source 31 is connected to the first transmission component 32, and the first transmission component 32 is connected to the moving parts 21 of the two material conveying modules 20. When the power source 31 drives the first transmission component 32 to move, the first transmission component 32 drives the moving parts 21 of the two material conveying modules 20 to move synchronously towards or away from each other, so that the two material conveying modules 20 can move synchronously in opposite directions in the first direction X. That is, the power source 31 drives the moving parts 21 of the two material conveying modules 20 to move synchronously towards or away from each other in the first direction X through the first transmission component 32, so that the two material conveying modules 20 can form an interactive movement along the first direction X, thereby realizing the interactive conveying of the plates 100 on the two bearing layers 13.

[0035] The above technical solution, by setting two vertically spaced Z-shaped support layers 13 and correspondingly configuring two material conveying modules 20, and simultaneously using a power source 31 to drive the two material conveying modules 20 to move synchronously towards or away from each other through a first transmission component 32, achieves the simultaneous insertion and removal of the sheet material 100 on the two support layers 13. This design greatly enhances the parallel processing capability of the sheet material 100 conveying and effectively improves the overall conveying efficiency. For example, when the upper material conveying module 20 performs the unloading operation, the lower material conveying module 20 can simultaneously carry out the loading operation, greatly shortening the loading and unloading time, significantly improving the continuity of the processing equipment in processing the sheet material 100, reducing equipment waiting time, and thus improving production efficiency.

[0036] Combined with appendix Figure 1 and Figure 2It is understood that the first transmission assembly 32 includes synchronous pulleys 321 and synchronous belts 322. There are at least two synchronous pulleys 321, which are spaced apart along the first direction X on the frame 10 and can both rotate. One of the synchronous pulleys 321 is connected to the power source 31. The synchronous belt 322 is wound around each synchronous pulley 321 and has two moving sections. The two moving sections are parallel to each other along the vertical direction Z, and their directions are always opposite when moving along the first direction X. The moving parts 21 of the material conveying module 20 are fixedly connected to the two moving sections respectively.

[0037] When the power source 31 is started, it drives the synchronous wheel 321 connected to it to rotate, which in turn drives the synchronous belt 322 to rotate in a cycle. The two parallel and opposite moving segments of the synchronous belt 322 then generate synchronous linear motion. One moving segment moves in the direction indicated by the first direction X arrow, and the other moving segment moves in the opposite direction indicated by the first direction X arrow. This drives the moving parts 21 of the two material conveying modules 20 to move synchronously towards or away from each other in the first direction X. This enables the operating part 22 connected to the moving part 21 to drive the plate 100 to move into or out of the bearing layer 13 in the corresponding direction.

[0038] The above technical solution uses at least two synchronous pulleys 321 spaced along the first direction X on the frame 10, and a synchronous belt 322 wound around each synchronous pulley 321 and having two parallel and oppositely moving sections. The moving parts 21 of the two material conveying modules 20 are connected to the two moving sections respectively. At the same time, one of the synchronous pulleys 321 is connected to the power source 31, so that the power source 31 can drive the two material conveying modules 20 simultaneously with the first transmission component 32. This realizes the synchronous movement of the two material conveying modules 20 towards or away from each other, ensuring the coordination and consistency of the conveying action of the plate 100 on the two bearing layers 13, and improving the stability and accuracy of the conveying process. Moreover, the first transmission component 32 uses synchronous pulleys 321 and synchronous belts 322, which has a relatively simple structure and low cost.

[0039] Optionally, there are four synchronous pulleys 321, two of which are rotatably mounted on one side of the frame 10 along the first direction X, and are spaced apart along the vertical direction Z; the other two synchronous pulleys 321 are rotatably mounted on the other side of the frame 10 along the first direction X, and are also spaced apart along the vertical direction Z. Specifically, the synchronous pulleys 321 are mounted on the inner wall of one of the fixed plates 11 via a pivot.

[0040] Optionally, the first transmission assembly 32 further includes a first tensioning pulley 323, which is rotatably mounted on the frame 10. The timing belt 322 is wound around the first tensioning pulley 323, and the first tensioning pulley 323 is used to tension the timing belt 322. Specifically, the first tensioning pulley 323 is mounted on the inner wall of one of the fixed plates 11 via a rotating shaft.

[0041] Alternatively, the first transmission assembly 32 includes two racks and a gear. The two racks are movably mounted on the frame 10 along the first direction X, and are parallel and spaced apart along the vertical direction Z, with their tooth surfaces facing each other. The gear is located between the two racks and meshes with both racks simultaneously. The moving parts 21 of the two material conveying modules 20 are fixedly connected to the two racks respectively, and the power source 31 is connected to the gear. When the power source 31 drives the gear to rotate, the gear drives the two racks to move in opposite directions along the first direction X, thereby driving the two material conveying modules 20 to move synchronously towards or away from each other.

[0042] It should be noted that in practical applications, the number of bearing layers 13 and material conveying modules 20 can be set according to the specific application scenario and the scale of the processing equipment. Understandably, the number of bearing layers 13 can be three, four, or six, etc., and the number of material conveying modules 20 is equal to the number of bearing layers 13, with each layer corresponding to the other. For example, when there are three bearing layers 13, one bearing layer 13 can be used to buffer the finished board material 100, and the other two bearing layers 13 can be used to buffer the products to be processed; alternatively, one bearing layer 13 can be used to buffer the board material 100 to be processed, and the other two bearing layers 13 can be used to buffer the finished products. When there are four bearing layers 13, two bearing layers 13 can be used to buffer the finished board material 100, and the other two bearing layers 13 can be used to buffer the products to be processed.

[0043] Combined with appendix Figure 1 and Figure 2 It is understood that there are two first transmission components 32, which are arranged at intervals along the second direction Y on the frame 10 and connected to both ends of the material conveying module 20 respectively; the drive module 30 also includes two second transmission components 33, and the power source 31 transmits power to the two first transmission components 32 through the two second transmission components 33 respectively.

[0044] Specifically, two first transmission components 32 are connected to both ends of the moving part 21 of the material conveying module 20, and two second transmission components 33 are respectively connected to the two first transmission components 32. The power source 31 is simultaneously connected to the two second transmission components 33. When the power source 31 is started, the power source 31 transmits power to the two first transmission components 32 through the two second transmission components 33, so that the two first transmission components 32 operate synchronously. The two first transmission components 32 together drive the upper and lower material conveying modules 20 to move synchronously towards or away from each other along the first direction X.

[0045] The above technical solution provides a balanced driving force for the moving part 21 by arranging two first transmission components 32 at intervals along a second direction Y perpendicular to the first direction X on the frame 10, and connecting the two ends of the moving part 21 to the two transmission components respectively. This enhances the rigidity and torsional resistance of the material conveying module 20 during high-speed operation, which is beneficial to improving the stability of the material conveying module 20 when moving at high speed along the first direction X. At the same time, the two first transmission components 32 share a power source 31, which helps to ensure the synchronization of the two transmission components and avoid operational failures caused by asynchrony. It also reduces the number of power sources 31, which helps to reduce manufacturing costs and the overall space occupied by the loading and unloading mechanism 200.

[0046] Optionally, the two first transmission components 32 are respectively disposed on the inner sidewalls of the two fixed plates 11.

[0047] Alternatively, two drive modules 30 can be connected to two first transmission components 32 respectively.

[0048] Combined with appendix Figure 2 It is understood that the second transmission assembly 33 includes a connecting shaft 331, a driving wheel 332, a driven wheel 333, and a transmission belt 334. The connecting shaft 331 is rotatably mounted on the frame 10, and the length direction of the connecting shaft 331 is parallel to the second direction Y. One end of the connecting shaft 331 is connected to the power source 31, and the other end of the connecting shaft 331 is connected to the driving wheel 332. The driven wheel 333 is rotatably mounted on the frame 10 and is connected to the first transmission assembly 32. Specifically, the driven wheel 333 is coaxially connected to one of the synchronous pulleys 321. When the driven wheel 333 rotates, it drives the synchronous pulley 321 to rotate synchronously. The transmission belt 334 is wound around the driving wheel 332 and the driven wheel 333. When the power source 31 of the drive module 30 drives the connecting shaft 331 to rotate, the connecting shaft 331 drives the drive wheel 332 to rotate synchronously. The drive wheel 332 drives the driven wheel 333 to rotate synchronously through the transmission belt 334. The driven wheel 333 drives the synchronous wheel 321 connected to it to rotate synchronously. The synchronous wheel 321 drives the synchronous belt 322 to rotate cyclically. When the synchronous belt 322 rotates, it drives the moving parts 21 of the two material conveying modules 20 to move synchronously towards or away from each other along the first direction X.

[0049] In the above technical solution, the second transmission component 33 adopts a connecting shaft 331, a driving wheel 332, a driven wheel 333, and a transmission belt 334. The power source 31 drives the driving wheel 332 to rotate through the connecting shaft 331, and the transmission belt 334 smoothly transmits the power to the driven wheel 333, thereby driving the first transmission component 32 to move, realizing the synchronous movement of the two material conveying modules 20 towards or away from each other. The structure of the second transmission component 33 is simple, reducing manufacturing costs. In addition, the flexible connection of the transmission belt 334 effectively buffers the impact during the power transmission process, reduces mechanical vibration and noise, and improves the stability and reliability of the loading and unloading mechanism 200, thereby improving the smoothness and accuracy of the conveying of the sheet 100.

[0050] Optionally, the drive wheel 332 is disposed on the outer side wall of the corresponding fixed plate 11, and the drive wheel 332 is connected to the corresponding synchronous wheel 321 through a rotating shaft, which is rotatably inserted through the corresponding fixed plate 11.

[0051] Optionally, the second transmission assembly 33 further includes a second tensioning pulley 335, which is rotatably mounted on the frame 10 and is used to tension the transmission belt 334. Specifically, the second tensioning pulley 335 is mounted on the outer wall of the corresponding fixed plate 11 via a rotating shaft.

[0052] Alternatively, the second transmission assembly 33 includes a driving wheel 332, a driven wheel 333, and an intermediate wheel. The driving wheel 332 is connected to the power source 31, the intermediate wheel meshes between the driving wheel 332 and the driven wheel 333, and the driven wheel 333 is coaxially connected to one of the synchronous wheels 321 of the first transmission assembly 32.

[0053] Combined with appendix Figure 1 It is understood that the power source 31 includes a stepper motor 311 and a reducer 312. The output shaft of the stepper motor 311 is coaxially connected to the input shaft of the reducer 312. The reducer 312 is a dual-output shaft reducer with two output shafts. The two output shafts of the reducer 312 are coaxially connected to the connecting shafts 331 of the two second transmission components 33, respectively.

[0054] Combined with appendix Figure 3 and Figure 4It is understood that the material conveying module 20 includes a moving part 21 and an operating part 22. The moving part 21 is movably mounted on the frame 10 along the first direction X. The operating part 22 is mounted on the moving part 21 and is retractable. The operating part 22 is used to make rigid contact with the plate 100. The first transmission assembly 32 is connected to the moving parts 21 of at least two material conveying modules 20. The power source 31 drives the moving parts 21 of at least two material conveying modules 20 to move towards or away from each other along the first direction X through the first transmission assembly 32. The moving part 21 drives the operating part 22 to move synchronously along the first direction X. The operating part 22 makes rigid contact with the plate 100 to move the plate 100 synchronously into or out of the bearing layer 13 along the first direction X.

[0055] In this configuration, the length direction of the moving component 21 is parallel to the second direction Y, and the second direction Y is perpendicular to the first direction X. Optionally, both the first direction X and the second direction Y are horizontal directions; for example, the first direction X is a horizontal longitudinal direction, and the second direction Y is a horizontal transverse direction. The rigid contact between the operating component 22 and the sheet material 100 means that when the conveying module 20 moves along the first direction X, the operating component 22 can constrain the sheet material 100 in the first direction X, thereby forming an effective positional constraint and motion coupling on the sheet material 100 in the first direction X. This rigid contact ensures that there is no relative sliding between the operating component 22 and the sheet material 100, allowing the sheet material 100 and the operating component 22 to maintain synchronous movement during the conveying process, thus achieving high-speed and high-precision conveying of the sheet material 100.

[0056] The above technical solution, by setting an operating component 22 on the moving component 21, the operating component 22 is used to make rigid contact with the plate 100. Thus, when the driving module 30 drives the moving component 21 to move at a high speed along the first direction X, the operating component 22, through rigid contact with the plate 100, drives the plate 100 to move synchronously along the first direction X, effectively preventing relative displacement between the plate 100 and the conveying module 20. This allows the plate 100 to move quickly and stably into or out of the bearing layer 13, thereby achieving stable high-speed conveying of the plate 100. For example, the conveying speed of the plate 100 can reach 300 mm / s, significantly shortening the conveying time of the plate 100, thereby effectively improving the conveying efficiency of the plate 100, and thus helping to achieve efficient production of the plate 100.

[0057] In addition, by connecting the first transmission assembly 32 to the moving parts 21 of at least two material conveying modules 20, when the power source 31 drives the moving parts 21 of at least two material conveying modules 20 to move in opposite directions or in opposite directions along the first direction X through the first transmission assembly 32, the moving parts 21 drive the operating parts 22 on them to move synchronously, so that the power source 31 drives the at least two material conveying modules 20 to move synchronously in opposite directions in the first direction X through the first transmission assembly 32, so that the at least two material conveying modules 20 can convey the sheet metal 100 in opposite directions to each other, so as to perform simultaneous loading and unloading operations.

[0058] Combined with appendix Figure 3 and Figure 4 It is understood that the loading and unloading mechanism 200 also includes a guide structure 40 and a rolling structure 50. One end of the moving part 21 along the second direction Y is slidably connected to the frame 10 through the guide structure 40, and the other end of the moving part 21 along the second direction Y is slidably connected to the frame 10 through the rolling structure 50.

[0059] In the above technical solution, one end of the moving part 21 is slidably connected to the frame 10 via a guide structure 40. The guide structure 40 bears the main load and provides precise guidance for the moving part 21 to move along the first direction X, effectively preventing the moving part 21 from deviating or swaying during movement. The other end of the moving part 21 is slidably connected to the frame 10 via a rolling structure 50. The rolling structure 50 assists in bearing the load and reduces the moving resistance of the moving part 21 by utilizing its rolling characteristics. In addition, using the rolling structure 50 reduces the number of guide structures 40 by half, which helps to reduce costs and also reduces the stringent requirements for installation accuracy, making installation easier. For example, if both ends of the moving part 21 use guide structures 40, the parallelism requirements for the installation of the two guide structures 40 are high; otherwise, there may be a risk of motion interference. This embodiment reduces the requirements for installation accuracy, avoids motion interference, and reduces costs by using a guide structure 40 at one end of the moving part 21 and a rolling structure 50 at the other end.

[0060] Alternatively, both ends of the movable component 21 can be slidably connected to the frame 10 using guide structures 40. Alternatively, both ends of the movable component 21 can be slidably connected to the frame 10 using rolling structures 50.

[0061] The guide structure 40 includes a guide rail 41 and a slider 42. The length direction of the guide rail 41 is parallel to the first direction X. The guide rail 41 is mounted on the frame 10. The slider 42 is mounted on one end of the moving member 21. The slider 42 and the guide rail 41 slide in cooperation along the first direction X. Specifically, the guide rail 41 is mounted on the inner side wall of one of the fixed plates 11.

[0062] The above technical solution, through the sliding cooperation between the guide rail 41 and the slider 42, provides a high-rigidity, low-friction, and precise and reliable guiding guarantee for the linear movement of the moving part 21 along the first direction X.

[0063] Alternatively, the guide structure 40 includes an optical axis and a linear bearing. The length direction of the optical axis is parallel to the first direction X. The optical axis is mounted on the frame 10. The linear bearing is fixed to one end of the moving part 21. The linear bearing is slidably sleeved on the optical axis along the first direction X to guide the movement of the moving part 21 along the first direction X.

[0064] Understandably, the frame 10 is equipped with a track, the length of which is parallel to the first direction X. The rolling structure 50 is a roller, which is rotatably mounted on the other end of the moving part 21 via a bearing, and the roller rolls in cooperation with the track. Specifically, the track is located on the inner wall of another fixed plate 11.

[0065] The above technical solution reduces the frictional resistance between the moving part 21 and the frame 10 by setting a track on the frame 10 and rolling the rollers on the track. This allows the moving part 21 to move more easily and smoothly along the first direction X under the drive of the drive module 30, and the assembly is simple.

[0066] Optionally, the number of rollers is two, and the two rollers are spaced apart along the first direction X.

[0067] Alternatively, the rolling structure 50 can be a ball bearing.

[0068] The operating component 22 is a gripper, which is used to grip or move the plate 100. Specifically, when the drive module 30 drives the moving component 21 to move at a high speed along the first direction X, the operating component 22 grips or moves the plate 100, so that the plate 100 can move stably and synchronously with the moving component 21.

[0069] The above technical solution directly clamps or moves the plate 100 through the operating component 22, forming a hard contact with the plate 100. Compared with the belt conveyor method that relies on static friction to drive the plate 100, it effectively prevents the plate 100 from slipping during high-speed operation, ensuring the stability and accuracy of the plate 100 conveying process, and enabling stable and fast conveying of the plate 100.

[0070] Optionally, the operating member 22 can telescopically switch between an extended state, a clamping state, and a retracted state. Specifically, the operating member 22 switches between these states by telescopically moving along the vertical direction Z. When the operating member 22 is in the extended state, it can move the plate 100; when it is in the clamping state, it can clamp the plate 100; when it is in the retracted state, it can avoid the plate 100. Specifically, when the operating member 22 is in the retracted state, it is positioned above the plate 100 to avoid interference with it.

[0071] Combined with appendix Figure 5It is understood that the operating member 22 includes a driving member 221, a clamping block 222, and a toggle member 223. The driving member 221 is disposed on the moving member 21 and has a clamping structure. The clamping block 222 is disposed opposite to the clamping structure and is connected to the driving member 221. The clamping block 222 can move closer to or further away from the clamping structure under the drive of the driving member 221, so that the operating member 22 can perform telescopic movement, thereby allowing the operating member 22 to switch between the extended state, the clamping state, and the retracted state. One end of the toggle member 223 is connected to the clamping block 222, and the toggle member 223 is movably inserted through the driving member 221 and / or the clamping structure in the vertical direction Z.

[0072] For example, in the retracted state, the drive member 221 drives the clamping block 222 to descend away from the clamping structure, and the actuating member 223 descends synchronously with the clamping block 222 until the clamping block 222 descends to a first preset position. At this time, the operating member 22 is in the extended state, and the actuating member 223 can actuate the edge of the plate 100. In the extended state, the drive member 221 drives the clamping block 222 to rise closer to the clamping structure until the clamping block 222 rises to a second preset position. At this time, the operating member 22 is in the clamping state, and the lower and upper surfaces of the plate 100 are clamped by the cooperation of the clamping block 222 and the clamping structure. In the extended state, the drive member 221 drives the clamping block 222 to rise closer to the clamping structure, and the actuating member 223 rises synchronously with the clamping block 222 until the clamping block 222 rises to a third preset position. At this time, the operating member 22 is in the retracted state, and both the clamping block 222 and the actuating member 223 are located above the plate 100, that is, the entire operating member 22 is located above the plate 100. Understandably, the height of the second preset position is higher than the height of the first preset position, and the height of the third preset position is higher than the height of the second preset position.

[0073] The above technical solution, by driving the clamping block 222 to move closer to or further away from the clamping structure through the driving component 221, allows the operating component 22 to flexibly switch between the extended state, the clamping state, and the retracted state, enhancing the flexibility and precision of the operation of the operating component 22. It can better adapt to the different conveying needs of the plate 100. In the clamping state, the clamping block 222 cooperates with the clamping structure to clamp the plate 100, achieving stable clamping of the plate 100. In the extended state, the agitator 223 agitates the plate 100, achieving stable agitation of the plate 100, effectively preventing the plate 100 from slipping, thereby effectively ensuring the smoothness and precision of the conveying of the plate 100.

[0074] It should be noted that the bearing layer 13 is provided with a clearance channel, which extends along the first direction X and is used to avoid the operating member 22. Specifically, the clamping block 222 can move under the plate 100 through the clearance channel and can move along the first direction X within the clearance channel.

[0075] Optionally, the bottom surface of the drive member 221 forms a clamping structure, and the plate 100 is clamped by the cooperation of the operating member 22 with the bottom surface of the drive member 221.

[0076] Optionally, the operating component 22 further includes a mounting block 224 and a fixing block 225. The mounting block 224 and the fixing block 225 are respectively disposed on opposite sides of the driving component 221 along the first direction X. The mounting block 224 is disposed on the moving component 21, and the driving component 221 is disposed on the mounting block 224. That is, the driving component 221 is disposed on the moving component 21 through the mounting block 224, and the bottom surface of the driving component 221, the bottom surface of the mounting block 224 and the bottom surface of the fixing block 225 are coplanar and form a clamping structure. For example, when the plate 100 is located on the side where the mounting block 224 is located, the operating member 22 is switched to the clamping state, and the clamping block 222 cooperates with the bottom surface of the driving member 221 and the bottom surface of the mounting block 224 to clamp the edge of the plate 100; when the plate 100 is located on the side where the fixing block 225 is located, the operating member 22 is switched to the clamping state, and the clamping block 222 cooperates with the bottom surface of the driving member 221 and the bottom surface of the fixing block 225 to clamp the edge of the plate 100.

[0077] Of course, the clamping structure may also include at least one of the mounting block 224 and the fixing block 225.

[0078] Optionally, the driving component 221 is a cylinder, the clamping block 222 is connected to the piston rod of the cylinder, and the actuating component 223 is the guide shaft of the cylinder, and there are two actuating components 223. It can be understood that when the actuating component 223 is the guide shaft of the cylinder, the actuating component 223 can guide the lifting and lowering movement of the clamping block 222 in the vertical direction Z, and when the clamping jaw 22 is in the extended state and the clamping jaw 22 moves with the moving component 21, the actuating component 223 can actuate the plate 100 on the corresponding bearing layer 13 to actuate the plate 100 to move synchronously.

[0079] Alternatively, the operating element 22 can also be a lever, which moves the plate 100 on the support layer 13. When the operating element 22 is a lever, belt drive structures can be set on opposite sides of the support layer 13 along the first direction X. When the plate 100 needs to move into the support layer 13 along the first direction X, the belt drive structure first carries and transports the plate 100 at a low speed for a preset distance, and then the lever moves the plate 100 to continue moving at a higher speed, so that the plate 100 moves to the target position.

[0080] Combined with appendix Figure 3It is understood that the carrier layer 13 has at least one conveying station 131, and the conveying station 131 is provided with at least two operating components 22. By providing at least two operating components 22 at the conveying station 131, and having at least two operating components 22 share the same clamping or actuating action on the same plate 100, the plate 100 can obtain the coordinated clamping or actuating action at multiple points during the conveying process, thereby improving the stability of the action on the plate 100, effectively preventing the plate 100 from shifting or shaking during high-speed conveying, ensuring that the plate 100 moves stably and synchronously with the moving component 21, and further ensuring that the plate 100 moves stably, accurately and quickly into or out of the carrier layer 13.

[0081] It is understood that the supporting layer 13 has multiple conveying stations 131, which are distributed sequentially along the second direction Y, and each conveying station 131 is provided with at least one operating element 22. By setting multiple conveying stations 131 distributed sequentially along the second direction Y in the supporting layer 13, and each conveying station 131 is provided with at least one operating element 22, multiple boards 100 can be operated simultaneously, greatly improving the conveying capacity of the boards 100 and the overall efficiency.

[0082] Optionally, the carrier layer 13 has three conveying stations 131, and each conveying station 131 is provided with two operating components 22.

[0083] Combined with appendix Figure 4 and Figure 5 It is understood that the material feeding module 20 also includes a sensor 23, which is disposed on the moving part 21 and located near the operating part 22. The sensor 23 is used to sense the plate 100, and the operating part 22 can switch states according to the signal of the sensor 23.

[0084] Optionally, each conveying station 131 is equipped with three sensors 23, two of which are first sensors and are spaced apart along the second direction Y, and the third sensor is a second sensor and is spaced apart from the two first sensors along the first direction X. For example, during the manual placement of the sheet material 100 onto the support layer 13, when both first sensors detect the sheet material 100, the operating member 22 switches to a clamping state to clamp the sheet material 100. During the process of the support layer 13 receiving the sheet material 100 from the processing machine 300, whenever the second sensor detects the sheet material 100, the operating member 22 switches to a clamping state to clamp the sheet material 100.

[0085] Combined with appendix Figure 6 and Figure 7 It is understandable that the loading and unloading mechanism 200 also includes a lifting module 60, which is connected to the frame 10 and is used to drive the frame 10 to move up and down in the vertical direction Z.

[0086] When the height of the frame 10 needs to be adjusted so that different load-bearing layers 13 can be connected with the processing machine 300 or the external receiving and feeding mechanism, the lifting module 60 is activated, driving the entire frame 10 to move up and down in the vertical direction Z, thereby driving the load-bearing layer 13, the feeding module 20 and the drive module 30 to rise or fall synchronously, ensuring that the feeding module 20 can accurately move the plate 100 into or out of the corresponding load-bearing layer 13, achieving seamless connection with the processing machine 300 or the external receiving and feeding mechanism, and improving the adaptability and overall operating efficiency of the loading and unloading mechanism 200.

[0087] The lifting module 60 includes a base frame 61, a drive source 62, a worm gear assembly 63, a lifting plate 64, and multiple guide rods 65. The drive source 62 and the worm gear assembly 63 are mounted on the base frame 61. The drive source 62 is connected to the worm gear assembly 63, and the lifting plate 64 is connected to the worm gear assembly 63. The top of the lifting plate 64 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the frame 10. The multiple guide rods 65 are spaced around the worm gear assembly 63. One end of each guide rod 65 is connected to the lifting plate 64 and moves through the base frame 61 in the vertical direction Z.

[0088] The worm gear assembly 63 converts the rotary motion output by the drive source 62 into linear motion of the lifting plate 64 in the vertical direction. Specifically, when the drive source 62 starts, it drives the lifting plate 64 to move vertically in the Z direction via the worm gear assembly 63. The lifting plate 64 drives the frame 10 to move synchronously. During the lifting process, the lifting plate 64 drives multiple guide rods 65 to move synchronously. The multiple guide rods 65 provide stable guidance for the lifting plate 64 and the supported frame 10, ensuring a smooth and reliable lifting process. At the same time, the worm gear assembly 63 has a self-locking characteristic, which can ensure that the frame 10 is reliably positioned at any position. In addition, the worm gear assembly 63, in conjunction with the drive source 62, provides a strong load capacity, eliminates the need for an additional reducer, and is easy to maintain.

[0089] Optionally, the number of guide rods 65 is four. Optionally, the drive source 62 is a motor, etc.

[0090] Please see Figure 8 and Figure 9 This application also provides a processing device, which includes a processing machine 300 and a loading / unloading mechanism 200 of any of the above embodiments, wherein the processing machine 300 and the loading / unloading mechanism 200 are capable of exchanging sheet metal 100.

[0091] The processing equipment of this application adopts the above-mentioned loading and unloading mechanism 200, thereby having all the beneficial effects of the above-mentioned loading and unloading mechanism 200.

[0092] Optionally, the processing machine 300 can be, but is not limited to, a drilling machine or a cutting machine. For example, if the board 100 is a PCB and the processing machine 300 is a drilling machine, the drilling process can be automated.

[0093] It is understood that the processing machine 300 includes a bed 301, a worktable 302 and a processing head 303. The worktable 302 is disposed on the bed 301 and is used to support the plate 100. The processing head 303 is disposed on the bed 301 and is used to process the plate 100 on the worktable 302. A portion of the frame 10 extends along the first direction X to the area above the bed 301.

[0094] The processing area of ​​the processing head 303 corresponds to that of the worktable 302, enabling the processing head 303 to perform corresponding processing on the plate 100 on the worktable 302. The portion of the frame 10 extending along the first direction X to the area above the bed 301 means that, in the vertical direction Z, a portion of the projection of the frame 10 coincides with a portion of the projection of the bed 301.

[0095] The above technical solution achieves a tight integration of the loading / unloading mechanism 200 and the processing machine 300 in terms of spatial layout by extending the frame 10 part of the loading / unloading mechanism 200 along the first direction X to the area above the bed 301 of the processing machine 300. This saves the overall floor space of the processing equipment. At the same time, by integrating the loading / unloading mechanism 200 and the processing machine 300 into one unit, there is no need to temporarily configure the loading / unloading mechanism 200 when loading / unloading, which helps to reduce the assembly and debugging time, and thus helps to reduce the overall production cost of the sheet 100.

[0096] Optionally, when the processing head 303 processes the sheet metal 100 on the worktable 302, the bottom of the frame 10 is higher than the worktable 302 and maintains a preset distance from the worktable 302 in the vertical direction Z to avoid motion interference between the frame 10, the worktable 302, and the processing head 303. When the loading / unloading mechanism 200 performs loading or unloading operations on the processing machine 300, the target bearing layer 13 of the frame 10 is flush with the worktable 302, allowing the exchange of sheet metal 100 between the target bearing layer 13 and the worktable 302.

[0097] Specifically, when the loading / unloading mechanism 200 needs to load or unload materials onto the processing table 300, the lifting module 60 drives the frame 10 to descend vertically in the Z direction, making the target support layer 13 flush with the worktable 302. After the target support layer 13 is flush with the worktable 302, the material conveying module 20, which is correspondingly set to the target support layer 13, conveys the material to be processed 100 to the worktable 302 or receives the material 100 that has been processed on the worktable 302 along the first direction X. When the processing head 303 needs to process the material 100 on the worktable 302, the lifting module 60 drives the frame 10 to rise vertically in the Z direction, making the frame 10 higher than the worktable 302 and maintaining a preset distance from the worktable 302 in the vertical direction Z.

[0098] For example, the board material 100 is a PCB, the processing machine 300 is a drilling machine, and the processing head 303 is the spindle.

[0099] Combined with appendix Figure 9 Optionally, there are two bearing layers 13, which are distributed at a Z-interval along the vertical direction. There are also two material conveying modules 20, which are respectively set to correspond to the two bearing layers 13. The loading and unloading mechanism 200 has a loading mode, an unloading mode, a loading buffer mode, and an unloading buffer mode. In the loading mode, the loading and unloading mechanism 200 performs a loading operation. Specifically, the conveying module 20 removes the sheet material 100 to be processed that is buffered on the corresponding bearing layer 13 and conveys it to the processing machine 300. In the unloading mode, the loading and unloading mechanism 200 performs an unloading operation. Specifically, the conveying module 20 removes the finished sheet material 100 that is buffered on the corresponding bearing layer 13. In the loading buffer mode, the loading and unloading mechanism 200 performs a loading buffer operation. Specifically, the conveying module 20 moves the sheet material 100 to be processed into the corresponding bearing layer 13. In the unloading buffer mode, the loading and unloading mechanism 200 performs an unloading buffer operation. Specifically, the conveying module 20 moves the finished sheet material 100 on the processing machine 300 into the corresponding bearing layer 13.

[0100] It should be noted that the feeding mode, unloading mode, feeding buffer mode, and unloading buffer mode can all be performed individually, the feeding mode and unloading mode can be performed simultaneously, and the feeding buffer mode and unloading buffer mode can be performed simultaneously.

[0101] For example, the specific steps for simultaneously implementing the loading buffer mode and the unloading buffer mode are as follows: 1. When the plate 100 on the workbench 302 is finished, the lifting module 60 drives the frame 10 to move up and down, so that the lower bearing layer 13 docks with the workbench 302 of the processing machine 300.

[0102] 2. The drive module 30 drives the lower conveying module 20 to move towards the processing table 300. According to the characteristics of interactive motion, the upper conveying module 20 moves synchronously away from the processing table 300 until the lower conveying module 20 moves to the first target position, ready to receive the finished board 100 on the processing table 300. The upper conveying module 20 moves to the second target position, ready to receive the board 100 to be processed from the outside. During this process, the operating parts 22 of both the upper and lower conveying modules 20 are in the extended state.

[0103] 3. The operating component 22 of the lower material conveying module 20 switches from the extended state to the clamping state to clamp the finished material 100 on the worktable 302. The operating component 22 of the upper material conveying module 20 switches from the extended state to the clamping state to clamp the external material 100 to be processed.

[0104] 4. The drive module 30 drives the lower conveying module 20 to move away from the processing table 300. The lower conveying module 20 drags the finished sheet metal 100 to move synchronously away from the processing table 300, so that the finished sheet metal 100 gradually moves into the lower support layer 13. According to the characteristics of interactive motion, the upper conveying module 20 moves synchronously towards the processing table 300. The upper conveying module 20 drags the sheet metal to be processed 100 to move synchronously towards the processing table 300, so that the sheet metal to be processed 100 gradually moves into the upper support layer 13. Until the lower conveying module 20 moves to the third target position and the upper conveying module 20 moves to the fourth target position, at this time, the finished sheet metal 100 is completely located on the lower support layer 13, so that the finished sheet metal 100 is buffered on the lower support layer 13; the sheet metal to be processed 100 is completely located on the upper support layer 13, so that the sheet metal to be processed 100 is buffered on the upper support layer 13.

[0105] 5. The operating component 22 of the lower material conveying module 20 switches from the clamping state to the extended state to release the clamping of the finished material 100. The operating component 22 of the upper material conveying module 20 switches from the clamping state to the extended state to release the clamping of the material 100 to be processed.

[0106] 6. The drive module 30 drives the lower material conveying module 20 to move a preset distance away from the processing table 300, so that the operating part 22 of the lower material conveying module 20 is detached from the finished plate 100. According to the characteristics of interactive motion, the upper material conveying module 20 moves synchronously a preset distance towards the processing table 300, so that the operating part 22 of the upper material conveying module 20 is detached from the plate 100 to be processed. In this way, the feeding and buffering operation of the plate 100 is completed.

[0107] 7. The operating component 22 of the lower material conveying module 20 switches from the extended state to the retracted state, thus completing the feeding buffer operation of the sheet metal 100; the operating component 22 of the upper material conveying module 20 switches from the extended state to the retracted state, thus completing the feeding buffer operation of the sheet metal 100.

[0108] For example, the specific steps for simultaneously performing the loading and unloading modes are as follows: 1. The lifting module 60 drives the frame 10 to move up and down, so that the upper bearing layer 13 docks with the worktable 302 of the processing machine 300.

[0109] 2. The drive module 30 drives the lower material conveying module 20 to move towards the processing table 300 to the first target position. According to the characteristics of interactive motion, the upper material conveying module 20 moves synchronously away from the processing table 300 to the second target position. During this process, the operating parts 22 of both the upper material conveying module 20 and the lower material conveying module 20 are in the retracted state.

[0110] 3. The operating component 22 of the lower material conveying module 20 switches from the retracted state to the extended state, so that the operating component 22 of the lower material conveying module 20 can move the finished plate 100 on the lower support layer 13. The operating component 22 of the upper material conveying module 20 switches from the retracted state to the extended state, so that the operating component 22 of the upper material conveying module 20 can move the plate 100 to be processed on the upper support layer 13.

[0111] 4. The drive module 30 drives the lower material conveying module 20 to move away from the processing table 300. The operating element 22 of the lower material conveying module 20 moves the finished sheet material 100 on the lower support layer 13 away from the processing table 300, so that the finished sheet material 100 gradually moves out of the lower support layer 13. According to the characteristics of interactive motion, the upper material conveying module 20 moves towards the processing table 300 and moves the sheet material 100 to be processed on the upper support layer 13 towards the processing table. The machine tool 300 moves in a direction that gradually moves the sheet material 100 to be processed out of the upper support layer 13 until the lower conveying module 20 moves to the second target position to completely move the finished sheet material 100 out of the lower support layer 13, thus completing the unloading operation of the sheet material 100; the upper conveying module 20 moves to the first target position to completely move the sheet material 100 to be processed out of the upper support layer 13 and move it to the worktable 302 of the processing machine tool 300, thus completing the loading operation of the sheet material 100.

[0112] It should be noted that when the loading / unloading mechanism 200 operates in loading mode, unloading mode, loading buffer mode, and unloading buffer mode independently, one of the conveying modules 20 performs the corresponding operation, while the gripper 22 of the other conveying module 20 remains retracted. For example, if the lower conveying module 20 operates in unloading mode while the upper conveying module 20 does not operate in loading mode, the operating component 22 of the upper conveying module 20 remains retracted. If the upper conveying module 20 operates in loading mode while the lower conveying module 20 does not operate in unloading mode, the operating component 22 of the lower conveying module 20 remains retracted.

[0113] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this application and is not intended to limit this application. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A loading and unloading mechanism, characterized in that, include: A frame having at least two load-bearing layers distributed in a vertical direction, the load-bearing layers being used to cushion the board material; At least two material conveying modules are disposed on the frame and are respectively disposed corresponding to at least two of the bearing layers, for conveying the plate along a first direction intersecting the vertical direction, so that the plate moves into or out of the corresponding bearing layer; as well as A drive module is mounted on the frame. The drive module includes a power source and a first transmission component. The power source is connected to at least two of the material conveying modules through the first transmission component to drive the at least two material conveying modules to synchronously convey materials in the opposite direction in the first direction.

2. The feeding and discharging mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: There are two bearing layers and two material conveying modules, which are respectively arranged corresponding to the two bearing layers. The material conveying modules are movably arranged on the frame along the first direction. The first transmission component is connected to the two material conveying modules, so that the power source can drive the two material conveying modules to move synchronously in opposite directions through the first transmission component.

3. The loading and unloading mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first transmission assembly includes a synchronous pulley and a synchronous belt. There are at least two synchronous pulleys, which are respectively spaced apart on the frame along the first direction. One of the synchronous pulleys is connected to the power source. The synchronous belt is wound around each of the synchronous pulleys and has two parallel moving sections with opposite directions of movement. The two material conveying modules are respectively connected to the two moving sections.

4. The loading and unloading mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: There are two first transmission components, which are spaced apart on the frame along the second direction and are respectively connected to both ends of the material conveying module; the second direction is perpendicular to the plane formed by the first direction and the vertical direction. The drive module also includes two second transmission components, and the power source transmits power to the two first transmission components through the two second transmission components respectively.

5. The loading and unloading mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that: The second transmission assembly includes a connecting shaft, a driving wheel, a driven wheel, and a transmission belt; the two ends of the connecting shaft are respectively connected to the power source and the driving wheel; the driven wheel is rotatably mounted on the frame and connected to the first transmission assembly; the transmission belt is wound around the driving wheel and the driven wheel.

6. The loading and unloading mechanism according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that: The material conveying module includes a moving part and an operating part. The moving part is movably disposed on the frame along the first direction, and the operating part is disposed on the moving part for rigid contact with the material. The power source is connected to the moving parts of at least two of the material conveying modules through the first transmission assembly to drive the moving parts of at least two of the material conveying modules to move towards or away from each other along the first direction.

7. The loading and unloading mechanism according to claim 6, characterized in that: The operating component is a gripper, used to hold or move the plate.

8. The loading and unloading mechanism according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that: The loading and unloading mechanism also includes a lifting module, which is connected to the frame and is used to drive the frame to move up and down in the vertical direction.

9. The loading and unloading mechanism according to claim 8, characterized in that: The lifting module comprises a base frame, a driving source, a worm gear assembly, a lifting plate and a plurality of guide rods, the driving source and the worm gear assembly are arranged on the base frame, the driving source is connected with the worm gear assembly, the lifting plate is connected with the worm gear assembly and the base frame, and the plurality of guide rods are distributed around the worm gear assembly, one end of each guide rod is connected with the lifting plate and movably penetrates the base frame in the vertical direction.

10. A processing apparatus characterized by comprising: The processing machine comprises a processing machine table and the feeding and discharging mechanism according to any one of claims 1-9, and the processing machine table and the feeding and discharging mechanism can exchange the plate.

11. The processing apparatus of claim 10, wherein: The processing machine table comprises a machine bed, a worktable and a processing head, the worktable is arranged on the machine bed and used for carrying the plate, and the processing head is arranged on the machine bed and used for processing the plate on the worktable; and part of the structure of the machine frame extends to the upper region of the machine bed along the first direction.

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