Processing equipment

Abstract

The invention discloses machining equipment, and relates to the technical field of CNC machining, the machining equipment is provided with a storage station, an overturning station and a machining station, the machining equipment comprises a storage device, a transfer device, an overturning device, a machining positioning device and a machining device, the storage device is arranged on the storage station and used for at least storing objects to be machined, and the transfer device is arranged on the machining station and used for transferring the objects to be machined; the transferring device moves between the storage station and the overturning station, the transferring device is provided with a picking part used for picking up the to-be-machined object at the storage station and then transferring the to-be-machined object to the overturning station, and the overturning device is arranged at the overturning station and used for overturning the to-be-machined object transferred to the overturning station by the picking part to a mounting posture; the machining positioning device is arranged corresponding to the machining station and used for positioning and mounting the to-be-machined object in the mounting posture, and the machining device is arranged corresponding to the machining station and used for machining the to-be-machined object on the machining positioning device. Through the arrangement, the machining equipment can automatically carry out multiple work in the CNC machining process, so that the product quality is guaranteed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of CNC machining technology, and in particular to a machining equipment. Background Technology

[0002] In watch and mobile phone products, the metal case and internal structure are machined by CNC. The clamping and handling are all done manually by operators. There are 10 product changes after each processing. The operation steps are cumbersome and demanding. Due to the oil mist, noise and repetitive operation in the working environment, the turnover of operators is high, and the shortage of personnel is prominent. Furthermore, due to the turnover of personnel, the product quality cannot be effectively controlled when switching operators, and the problem of damage to the product is quite obvious. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The main objective of this invention is to propose a processing device that addresses the problem that in existing CNC machining processes, all steps involving clamping, picking, and placing the workpiece between multiple workstations require manual operation. This is because the limited mobility of personnel and their operating skills result in the inability to effectively control product quality.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the processing equipment proposed in this invention includes a storage station, a flipping station, and a processing station, wherein the processing equipment comprises:

[0005] A storage device is provided at the storage station for storing at least the workpiece to be processed;

[0006] A transfer device that moves between the storage station and the flipping station, the transfer device having a picking unit for picking up the workpiece to be processed at the storage station and transferring it to the flipping station;

[0007] A flipping device is provided at the flipping station to flip the workpiece to be processed, which has been transferred to the flipping station by the picking unit, to the installation position.

[0008] A processing positioning device, configured corresponding to the processing station, is used to position and install the workpiece to be processed in an installation posture; and...

[0009] A processing device is provided corresponding to the processing station for processing the workpiece to be processed on the processing positioning device.

[0010] In one embodiment, the flipping device is movably disposed between the flipping station and the processing station to install the workpiece to be processed, which has been flipped to the installation posture, onto the processing positioning device.

[0011] In one embodiment, the processing positioning device includes:

[0012] The positioning body includes a positioning seat having a horizontally oriented mounting surface, and a positioning protrusion provided on the mounting surface for engaging with a recessed area of ​​the workpiece to be processed in a mounting posture; and...

[0013] An auxiliary positioning part includes a positioning cover, which is disposed opposite to the positioning seat and is movable relative to the positioning seat so as to limit the workpiece to be processed in the installation posture together with the positioning seat.

[0014] The flipping device is located between the positioning cover and the positioning seat, and can be movably positioned toward the positioning seat, while also being able to avoid the positioning cover.

[0015] In one embodiment, the positioning body includes a positioning rotating part, and the positioning seat is mounted on the positioning rotating part. The rotation axis of the positioning rotating part extends horizontally, so that the positioning seat can be rotated about the horizontal rotation axis, so that the workpiece to be processed can be rotated to multiple angles.

[0016] In one embodiment, the auxiliary positioning part further includes a mounting bracket, which is movably disposed in a direction close to or away from the positioning seat, and the mounting bracket is provided with a first magnetic attraction part;

[0017] One end of the positioning cover is provided with a second magnetic attraction part that is magnetically attracted to the first magnetic attraction part;

[0018] The positioning body is provided with an electromagnetic part. When the positioning cover moves close to the positioning seat, the electromagnetic part is energized and magnetically attracts the second magnetic part on the positioning cover.

[0019] In one embodiment, the magnetic attraction force between the electromagnetic part and the second magnetic attraction part is greater than the magnetic attraction force between the first magnetic attraction part and the second magnetic attraction part.

[0020] In one embodiment, the magnetic attraction force between the electromagnetic part and the second magnetic attraction part is greater than the magnetic attraction force between the first magnetic attraction part and the second magnetic attraction part.

[0021] In one embodiment, a first limiting part is provided between the processing positioning device and the flipping device. The first limiting part is used to press against the flipping device when the flipping device moves close to the processing positioning device, so that the flipping device and the processing positioning device remain relatively stationary.

[0022] In one embodiment, the flipping device includes:

[0023] The displacement unit is movably disposed between the flipping station and the processing station;

[0024] A mounting base is installed vertically on the displacement portion; and...

[0025] The flipping part is installed on the mounting base and is rotatably configured about a horizontal axis to flip the workpiece to be processed into the mounting position.

[0026] In one embodiment, the displacement portion is provided with a second limiting portion, which is movably disposed in the direction of approaching and moving away from the mounting base, and is able to contact the mounting base during the process of approaching the mounting base, so that the mounting base and the displacement portion remain relatively stationary; and / or,

[0027] The flipping device is also provided with an anti-rotation structure, which is installed between the mounting base and the flipping part. The anti-rotation structure limits the rotation angle of the flipping part. At least when the flipping part flips the workpiece to be processed to the mounting posture, the anti-rotation structure limits the flipping part from continuing to rotate relative to the mounting base.

[0028] In one embodiment, the anti-rotation structure includes an anti-rotation protrusion and an abutment protrusion, one of which is disposed on the mounting base and the other is disposed on the flipping portion. At least in the flipping portion, the workpiece to be processed is flipped to the mounting position, and the anti-rotation protrusion and the abutment protrusion abut against each other to restrict the flipping portion from continuing to rotate relative to the mounting base.

[0029] In one embodiment, the processing equipment further includes:

[0030] A first dust removal device, installed on the transfer device to work in conjunction with it, is used to remove impurities from the storage station after the processing device has finished processing the workpiece; and / or,

[0031] The second dust removal device is provided corresponding to the processing positioning device, and is used to remove impurities from the flipping device after the processing device has finished processing the workpiece.

[0032] In the technical solution of this invention, the storage device stores at least the workpiece to be processed. When processing is required on the workpiece, the transfer device first moves to the storage station so that the picking unit can pick up the workpiece stored in the storage device. Then, the transfer device moves again to transfer the workpiece picked up by the picking unit from the storage station to the flipping station. The flipping device then flips the workpiece transferred to the flipping station to the installation state. At this time, the workpiece in the installation state can be installed on the processing positioning device. The processing positioning device positions the workpiece so that it is relatively stationary with respect to the processing positioning device. After positioning, the processing device can process the workpiece positioned on the processing positioning device, thereby completing the processing operation of the workpiece. With this configuration, the processing equipment can automatically perform multiple tasks during CNC machining, reducing manual operation and eliminating limitations imposed by personnel mobility and operating skills, thus ensuring product quality. Attached Figure Description

[0033] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, 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 the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.

[0034] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the processing equipment provided by the present invention;

[0035] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the inverting device;

[0036] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the storage device and the positioning main body;

[0037] Figure 4 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the auxiliary positioning part.

[0038] Explanation of icon numbers:

[0039] 100. Processing equipment; 1. Storage device; 2. Transfer device; 21. Pick-up part; 211. First clamping part; 3. Tilting device; 31. Displacement part; 32. Mounting base; 33. Tilting part; 331. Second clamping part; 332. Flexible part; 34. First limiting part; 341. Limiting boss; 35. Second limiting part; 36. Anti-rotation structure; 361. Anti-rotation protrusion; 362. Abutting protrusion; 4. Processing positioning device; 41. Positioning body; 411. Positioning seat; 412. Positioning protrusion; 413. Positioning rotating part; 42. Auxiliary positioning part; 421. Positioning cover; 422. Mounting bracket; 423. First magnetic suction part; 424. Second magnetic suction part; 425. Linear drive cylinder; 5. First dust removal device.

[0040] The realization of the objective, functional features and advantages of the present invention will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation

[0041] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, and not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0042] It should be noted that if the embodiments of the present invention involve directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.), the directional indications are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of the components in a specific posture. If the specific posture changes, the directional indications will also change accordingly.

[0043] Furthermore, if the embodiments of this invention involve descriptions such as "first" or "second," these descriptions are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. Additionally, the use of "and / or" or "and / or" throughout the text includes three parallel solutions. For example, "A and / or B" includes solution A, solution B, or a solution where both A and B are satisfied simultaneously. Furthermore, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by this invention.

[0044] This invention proposes a processing device. It aims to solve the problem that in existing CNC machining processes, all steps involving clamping, picking, and placing workpieces between multiple workstations require manual operation, which, due to limitations in personnel mobility and operating skills, leads to ineffective control over product quality.

[0045] Please see Figure 1 In one embodiment of the present invention, the processing equipment 100 has a storage station, a flipping station, and a processing station. The processing equipment 100 includes a storage device 1, a transfer device 2, a flipping device 3, a processing positioning device 4, and a processing device. The storage device 1 is disposed at the storage station to store at least the object to be processed. The transfer device 2 moves between the storage station and the flipping station. The transfer device 2 has a picking part 21 to pick up the object to be processed at the storage station and transfer it to the flipping station. The flipping device 3 is disposed at the flipping station to flip the object to be processed transferred to the flipping station by the picking part 21 to an installation position. The processing positioning device 4 is disposed corresponding to the processing station to position and install the object to be processed in the installation position. The processing device is disposed corresponding to the processing station to process the object to be processed on the processing positioning device 4.

[0046] In the technical solution of the present invention, the storage device 1 stores at least the workpiece to be processed. When the workpiece to be processed needs to be processed, the transfer device 2 first moves to the storage station so that the picking part 21 can pick up the workpiece to be processed stored in the storage device 1. Then, the transfer device 2 moves again to transfer the workpiece to be processed picked up by the picking part 21 from the storage station to the flipping station. The flipping device 3 then flips the workpiece to be processed transferred by the picking part 21 to the flipping station to the installation state. At this time, the workpiece to be processed in the installation state can be installed on the processing positioning device 4. The processing positioning device 4 positions the workpiece to be processed so that the workpiece to be processed and the processing positioning device 4 are relatively stationary. After the positioning is completed, the processing device can process the workpiece to be processed positioned on the processing positioning device 4, thereby completing the processing operation of the workpiece to be processed. With this configuration, the processing equipment 100 can automatically perform multiple tasks during CNC machining, reducing manual operation and eliminating limitations imposed by personnel mobility and operating skills, thus ensuring product quality.

[0047] It should also be noted that, in one embodiment of the present invention, after the processing device finishes processing the workpiece, in order to facilitate the processing of the next workpiece, it is necessary to further remove the workpiece positioned on the processing positioning device 4. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the processing device finishes processing the workpiece to obtain the processed workpiece, the processing positioning device 4 releases the positioning of the processed workpiece. Then, the flipping device 3 can flip the processed workpiece from its current mounting posture to a posture that can be picked up by the picking unit 21. At this time, the transfer device 2 drives the picking unit 21 to move to the flipping station, and the picking unit 21 can pick up the processed workpiece at the flipping station. Finally, the transfer device 2 drives the picking unit 21 to move again, so that the picking unit 21 can store the processed workpiece in a storage structure to facilitate the processing of the next workpiece.

[0048] To reduce the complexity of the transfer device 2, in a further embodiment of the present invention, the storage device 1 can not only store the workpiece to be processed, but also the processed workpiece. With this configuration, after the picking unit 21 picks up the processed workpiece at the flipping station, the transfer device 2 drives the picking unit 21 from the flipping station to the storage station, and the picking unit 21 can store the processed workpiece in the storage device 1.

[0049] It is understood that the present invention does not limit the number of objects to be processed that the storage device 1 can store. In one embodiment of the present invention, the storage device 1 can store one object to be processed at a time; while in another embodiment of the present invention, the storage device 1 has multiple storage locations, and each storage location can store one object to be processed.

[0050] In a specific embodiment of the present invention, the storage device 1 can store multiple objects to be processed. When the picking unit 21 picks up one of the objects to be processed, its corresponding storage position will change to an idle state. After the processing device finishes processing the object to be processed and obtains the processed object, the picking unit 21 will store the processed object in the storage position that is in an idle state to ensure the storage capacity of the storage device 1.

[0051] It should also be noted that the present invention does not limit the specific pickup form of the pickup part 21. In one embodiment of the present invention, the pickup part 21 can be configured as a vacuum adsorption part, which can adsorb one end face of the workpiece to be processed and the workpiece already processed, thereby realizing the transfer of the workpiece to be processed and the workpiece already processed. In another embodiment of the present invention, the pickup part 21 can also be configured as a first clamping part 211, the two clamping arms of the first clamping part 211 can clamp the opposite ends of the workpiece to be processed and the workpiece already processed, thus also realizing the transfer of the workpiece to be processed and the workpiece already processed.

[0052] In other embodiments of the present invention, the picking part 21 may also be configured as a magnetic part, an adhesive part, or other structures that can stably pick up the object to be processed and the processed object. In actual configuration, the appropriate structure can be selected according to the requirements.

[0053] Furthermore, the present invention does not limit the specific form of the transfer device 2, as long as it ensures that the transfer device 2 can move between the storage station and the flipping station, so that the picking unit 21 can pick up the workpiece to be processed at the storage station and transfer it to the flipping station.

[0054] In this invention, in order to enable the workpiece to be processed in the installation position to be moved from the flipping station to the processing station and positioned on the processing positioning device 4 at the processing station after the flipping device 3 flips the workpiece to be processed in the flipping station to the installation position, in one embodiment, the flipping device 3 is movably arranged between the flipping station and the processing station to install the workpiece to be processed in the installation position onto the processing positioning device 4.

[0055] In this embodiment, after the picking unit 21 transfers the workpiece to be processed from the storage station to the flipping station, the flipping device 3 first flips the workpiece to be processed to an installation position at the flipping station. Then, the flipping device 3 moves from the flipping station toward the processing station to approach the processing positioning device 4, so that the flipping device 3 can transfer the workpiece to be processed to the processing station and position the workpiece to be processed onto the processing positioning device 4. Afterward, the flipping device 3 moves away from the processing station to return to the flipping station, so that the workpiece to be processed can be processed for subsequent processing operations and to provide working space for the processing device.

[0056] Furthermore, after the processing device completes the processing of the workpiece to be processed to obtain the processed workpiece, the flipping device 3 moves from the flipping station toward the processing station and approaches the processing positioning device 4. At this time, the processing positioning device 4 releases the positioning and installation of the processed workpiece. The flipping device 3 receives the processed workpiece in the installation posture from the processing positioning device 4. Then, the flipping device 3 moves back to the flipping station in a direction away from the processing station and flips the processed workpiece from the current installation posture to a posture that can be picked up by the picking unit 21.

[0057] In another embodiment of the present invention, the processing positioning device 4 can be movably disposed between the flipping station and the processing station. With this arrangement, during the process of the flipping device 3 flipping the workpiece to be processed from the flipping station to the mounting position, the processing positioning device 4 is positioned at the processing station to provide flipping space for the flipping device 3 to flip the workpiece. After the workpiece is flipped to the mounting position, the processing positioning device 4 moves from the processing station toward a direction closer to the flipping station to position and install the workpiece. After positioning, the processing positioning device 4 moves toward a direction closer to the processing station to return to the processing station, so that the processing device can perform processing operations on the workpiece positioned and installed on the processing positioning device 4.

[0058] Similarly, after the processing device completes the processing of the workpiece to be processed to obtain the processed workpiece, the processing positioning device 4 moves from the processing station toward the direction of approaching the flipping station to approach the flipping device 3. At this time, the processing positioning device releases the positioning and installation of the processed workpiece. The flipping device 3 receives the processed workpiece in the installation posture from the processing positioning device 4. Then, the processing positioning device 4 moves away from the flipping station and returns to the processing station to provide flipping space for the flipping device 3 to flip the processed workpiece from the current installation posture to a posture that can be picked up by the picking unit 21.

[0059] Of course, in another embodiment of the present invention, both the flipping device 3 and the processing positioning device 4 are movably arranged between the flipping station and the processing station. Thus, when the flipping device 3 flips the workpiece to be processed from the flipping station to the mounting position, the flipping device 3 and the processing positioning device 4 remain stationary at the flipping station and the processing station, respectively. After the workpiece to be processed is flipped to the mounting position, the flipping device 3 moves from the flipping station toward the direction closer to the processing station, and the processing positioning device 4 moves from the processing station toward the direction closer to the flipping station, until the flipping device 3 and the processing positioning device 4 are close to each other. The processing positioning device 4 positions and mounts the workpiece to be processed. Then, the flipping device 3 moves toward the direction closer to the flipping station to return to the flipping station, and the processing positioning device 4 moves toward the direction closer to the processing station to return to the processing station. Afterward, the processing device performs processing operations on the workpiece positioned and mounted on the processing positioning device 4.

[0060] After the processing device completes the processing of the workpiece to be processed to obtain the processed workpiece, the flipping device 3 moves again from the flipping station toward the direction closer to the processing station, and the processing positioning device 4 also moves from the processing station toward the direction closer to the flipping station, so that the two move closer to each other again. At this time, the flipping device 3 receives the processed workpiece in the installation posture from the processing positioning device 4, and then the flipping device 3 moves toward the direction closer to the flipping station to return to the flipping station, and the processing positioning device 4 moves toward the direction closer to the processing station to return to the processing station. The flipping device 3 flips the processed workpiece from the current installation posture to a posture that can be picked up by the picking unit 21.

[0061] In this embodiment, the flipping device 3 is movably disposed between the flipping station and the processing station.

[0062] To limit the maximum travel of the flipping device 3 and prevent it from colliding with the processing positioning device 4 as it moves toward the processing positioning device 4, a first limiting part 34 is provided between the processing positioning device 4 and the flipping device 3 in this invention. The first limiting part 34 abuts against the flipping device 3 when it moves close to the processing positioning device 4, so that the flipping device 3 and the processing positioning device 4 remain relatively stationary. With this configuration, as the flipping device 3 moves toward the processing positioning device 4, the distance between the flipping device 3 and the first limiting part 34 also decreases. When the flipping device 3 approaches the processing positioning device 4 to position the workpiece in its mounting posture onto the processing positioning device 4, the first limiting part 34 abuts against the flipping device 3, restricting its continued movement and thus keeping the flipping device 3 and the processing positioning device 4 relatively stationary, preventing collisions and improving the accuracy and safety of the processing equipment 100.

[0063] Of course, the present invention does not limit the specific limiting form of the first limiting part 34. For example, in one embodiment of the present invention, the first limiting part 34 can be configured as a limiting boss 341. The limiting boss 341 is disposed between the processing positioning device 4 and the flipping device 3 and is located on the movement path of the flipping device 3. In this way, when the flipping device 3 moves toward the processing positioning device 4, the limiting boss 341 can abut against the flipping device 3, thereby restricting the movement of the flipping device 3.

[0064] In another embodiment of the present invention, the first limiting part 34 can also be configured as a limiting rope, one end of which is connected to the flipping device 3 and the other end is located at the flipping station. With this configuration, when the flipping device 3 moves toward the processing positioning device 4, the limiting rope can be taut, thereby restricting the movement of the flipping device 3.

[0065] In other embodiments of the present invention, the first limiting part 34 may also be configured as other limiting structures, which are selected according to the actual requirements.

[0066] Furthermore, in one embodiment of the present invention, the flipping device 3 includes a displacement part 31, a mounting base 32, and a flipping part 33. The displacement part 31 is movably disposed between the flipping station and the processing station. The mounting base 32 is mounted on the displacement part 31 in the vertical direction. The flipping part 33 is mounted on the mounting base 32 and is rotatably disposed about a horizontal axis to flip the workpiece to be processed to the mounting posture.

[0067] With this configuration, after the picking unit 21 moves the workpiece to be processed from the storage station to the flipping station, the flipping unit 33 can flip the workpiece to be processed into the installation position. Then, the displacement unit 31 moves to drive the mounting base 32 and the flipping unit 33 to move together toward the processing positioning device 4, so as to position and install the workpiece to be processed in the installation position onto the processing positioning device 4.

[0068] Similarly, when the processing device completes the processing operation on the workpiece to be processed to obtain the processed workpiece, the displacement part 31 again drives the mounting base 32 and the flipping part 33 to move closer to the processing positioning device 4. The processed workpiece is disengaged from the processing positioning device 4, and the flipping part 33 carries the processed workpiece. Then, the displacement part 31 moves in a direction away from the processing positioning device 4 to provide flipping space for the flipping part 33. Finally, the flipping part 33 flips the processed workpiece to a state that can be picked up by the picking part 21.

[0069] Furthermore, since the positioning positions of different types of workpieces to be processed and the processing positioning device 4 may differ, in a further embodiment of the present invention, to eliminate this difference, the flipping device 3 further includes a second limiting part 35. The second limiting part 35 is mounted on the displacement part 31. The second limiting part 35 is movably disposed in the direction approaching and away from the mounting base 32, and can contact the mounting base 32 during the process of approaching the mounting base 32, so that the mounting base 32 and the displacement part 31 are relatively stationary. With this configuration, when the mounting base 32 moves in the vertical direction, if the mounting base 32 moves to the desired position, the second limiting part 35 moves in the direction of approaching the mounting base 32 to release the mounting base 32 and limit the movement of the mounting base 32, thereby making the relative stationary between the mounting base 32 and the displacement part 31, and adjusting the vertical position of the mounting base 32.

[0070] It should be noted that the present invention does not limit the specific structural form of the second limiting part 35. In one embodiment of the present invention, the second limiting part 35 includes a limiting bolt, the displacement part 31 is provided with a slot, and a threaded hole is provided on one side wall of the slot. Part of the mounting seat 32 is inserted into the slot. In this way, the limiting bolt can pass through the threaded hole and extend into the slot to abut against the mounting seat 32, thereby restricting the vertical movement of the mounting seat 32 and determining the vertical position of the mounting seat 32. This allows the mounting seat 32 to further and smoothly position and install the workpiece in the mounting position onto the processing positioning device 4 after the workpiece is flipped to the mounting posture.

[0071] In another embodiment of the present invention, at least one end of the slot is partially open, a portion of the mounting base 32 is inserted into the slot, and the portion of the mounting base 32 located in the slot has a threaded hole. Thus, the limiting bolt can extend into the slot to engage with the threaded hole, and the nut of the limiting bolt engages with the displacement part 31, restricting the vertical movement of the mounting base 32, keeping the mounting base 32 and the displacement part 31 relatively stationary, thereby limiting the vertical position of the mounting base 32, and ensuring that the mounting base 32 can smoothly position and install the workpiece in the installation posture onto the processing positioning device 4.

[0072] Furthermore, it should be further explained that, during the process of the flipping part 33 flipping the workpiece to be processed into the mounting position, in order to ensure the accuracy of the flipping angle of the flipping part 33, the flipping device in this invention is also provided with an anti-rotation structure 36. The anti-rotation structure 36 is installed between the mounting base 32 and the flipping part 33. The anti-rotation structure 36 restricts the rotation angle of the flipping part 33. At least when the flipping part 33 flips the workpiece to be processed into the mounting position, the anti-rotation structure 36 restricts the flipping part 33 from continuing to rotate relative to the mounting base 32. With this configuration, when the flipping part 33 flips the workpiece to be processed into the mounting position, the anti-rotation structure 36 can cooperate with the flipping part 33 to prevent rotation, thereby restricting the flipping part 33 from continuing to rotate relative to the mounting base 32, so that the flipping part 33 can accurately flip the workpiece to be processed into the mounting position.

[0073] Of course, the present invention does not limit the specific structural form of the anti-rotation structure 36. In one embodiment of the present invention, the anti-rotation structure includes an anti-rotation protrusion 361 and an abutment protrusion 362. One of the anti-rotation protrusion 361 and the abutment protrusion 362 is provided on the mounting base 32, and the other is provided on the flipping part 33. At least when the flipping part 33 flips the workpiece to be processed to the mounting posture, the anti-rotation protrusion 361 and the abutment protrusion 362 abut against each other to limit the flipping part 33 from continuing to rotate relative to the mounting base 32. For example, when the anti-rotation protrusion 361 is provided on the mounting base 32 and the abutting protrusion 362 is provided on the flipping part 33, during the process of the flipping part 33 flipping the workpiece to be processed to the mounting posture, the abutting protrusion 362 will move towards the anti-rotation protrusion 361 until the abutting protrusion 362 abuts against the anti-rotation protrusion 361. The anti-rotation protrusion 361 and the abutting protrusion 362 can together restrict the flipping part 33 from continuing to rotate relative to the mounting base 32, that is, the flipping part 33 stops rotating. At this time, the workpiece to be processed is in the mounting posture.

[0074] In another embodiment of the present invention, the anti-rotation structure 36 may further be provided with an anti-rotation protrusion 361 and a mating groove. One of the anti-rotation protrusion 361 and the mating groove is provided on the mounting base 32, and the other is provided on the rotating shaft of the flipping part 33, and the anti-rotation protrusion 361 extends at least partially into the mating groove. For example, when the anti-rotation protrusion 361 is provided on the mounting base 32, and the mating groove is provided on the rotating shaft of the flipping part 33, during the process of the flipping part 33 flipping the workpiece to be processed to the mounting position, the anti-rotation protrusion 361 moves within the mating groove until the anti-rotation protrusion 361 abuts against one side wall of the mating groove. The anti-rotation protrusion 361 and the mating groove can also together restrict the flipping part 33 from continuing to rotate relative to the mounting base 32, that is, the flipping part 33 stops rotating. At this time, the workpiece to be processed is in the mounting position.

[0075] In other embodiments of the present invention, the anti-rotation structure 36 may also be configured in other structural forms, which can be selected according to the actual requirements.

[0076] Furthermore, the present invention does not limit the specific structural form of the flipping part 33 in fixing the workpiece to be processed and the processed workpiece when flipping them. In one embodiment of the present invention, the flipping part 33 may be provided with a second clamping part 331. The two clamping arms of the second clamping part 331 can clamp and fix the opposite ends of the workpiece to be processed and the processed workpiece, so as to ensure their stability and prevent them from falling when the flipping part 33 flips the workpiece to be processed and the processed workpiece.

[0077] In another embodiment of the present invention, a magnetic suction member may also be provided on the flipping part 33. The magnetic suction member can magnetically engage with the workpiece to be processed and the processed workpiece when flipping them, thereby ensuring stability during the flipping process.

[0078] Specifically, in this embodiment, the flipping part 33 is provided with the second clamping part 331.

[0079] It should be noted that, when the second clamping part 331 clamps the workpiece to be processed and the workpiece already processed, in order to avoid the second clamping part 331 colliding with the workpiece and causing damage to the equipment or the workpiece, in a further embodiment of the present invention, each of the two clamping arms of the second clamping part 331 is provided with a flexible part 332. The flexible part 332 is used to abut against the workpiece to be processed and the workpiece already processed, so as to play a buffering role when the second clamping part 331 clamps, thereby protecting the workpiece to be processed and the workpiece already processed.

[0080] It should also be noted that the present invention does not limit the specific structural form of the processing positioning device 4. Since the workpiece to be processed in the installation position has a recessed area, please refer to [the relevant documentation]. Figure 3 In one embodiment of the present invention, the processing positioning device 4 includes a positioning body 41, which includes a positioning seat 411. The positioning seat 411 has a horizontally oriented mounting surface, and a positioning protrusion 412 is provided on the mounting surface. The positioning protrusion 412 is used to engage with a recessed area of ​​the workpiece to be processed in a mounting posture. With this configuration, since the workpiece to be processed has a recessed area, the positioning protrusion 412 can at least partially extend into the recessed area of ​​the workpiece to be processed in a mounting posture to engage with the recessed area of ​​the workpiece, thereby ensuring a tight fit between the positioning seat 411 and the workpiece to be processed, and guaranteeing the positioning effectiveness of the positioning seat 411.

[0081] In one embodiment of the present invention, multiple positioning buckles may also be provided on the mounting surface, and each positioning buckle is made of elastic material. With this arrangement, multiple positioning buckles can also cooperate with the recessed area of ​​the workpiece in the mounting posture, which can also ensure the positioning effect of the positioning seat 411 on the workpiece.

[0082] To further improve the positioning capability of the processing positioning device 4, please refer to... Figure 4 In a further embodiment of the present invention, the processing positioning device 4 further includes an auxiliary positioning part 42, which includes a positioning cover 421. The positioning cover 421 is disposed opposite to the positioning seat 411 and is movable relative to the positioning seat 411 to limit the workpiece to be processed in the installation posture together with the positioning seat 411. The flipping device 3 is located between the positioning cover 421 and the positioning seat 411 and is movable toward the positioning seat 411. The flipping device 3 is disposed to avoid the positioning cover 421.

[0083] It is understood that when the positioning protrusion 412 engages with the recessed area of ​​the workpiece in the mounting posture to position the workpiece in the mounting posture onto the positioning seat 411, the positioning cover 421 can move toward the positioning seat 411 to abut against the end of the workpiece in the mounting posture away from the positioning seat 411. At this time, the positioning cover 421 and the positioning seat 411 jointly clamp the workpiece in the mounting posture to jointly position the workpiece in the mounting posture, thereby further improving the positioning capability of the processing positioning device 4.

[0084] It should be noted that since the flipping device 3 is positioned away from the positioning cover 421, neither the flipping device 3 nor the positioning cover 421 will interfere with each other when they move toward the positioning seat 411.

[0085] However, to ensure that the positioning cover 421 and the positioning seat 411 can jointly limit the workpiece in the installation posture, in this embodiment, the flipping device 3 first moves toward the positioning seat 411 so that the workpiece in the installation posture can be positioned and installed on the positioning seat 411. Then, the positioning cover 421 moves toward the positioning seat 411 to jointly limit the workpiece in the installation posture.

[0086] Similarly, after the processing device completes the processing of the workpiece to be processed to obtain the processed workpiece, the positioning cover 421 first moves away from the positioning seat 411 to release the restriction of the positioning seat 411 on the processed workpiece. Then, the flipping device 3 moves towards the positioning seat 411 to release the positioning installation of the processing positioning device 4 on the processed workpiece.

[0087] In one embodiment of the present invention, the auxiliary positioning part 42 further includes a mounting bracket 422, which is movably disposed in the direction of approaching or away from the positioning seat 411, so as to drive the positioning cover 421 to move in the direction of approaching or away from the positioning seat 411.

[0088] Of course, the present invention does not limit the driving form of the mounting bracket 422. For example, in one embodiment of the present invention, the processing positioning device 4 includes a linear drive cylinder 425 that is extended toward the positioning seat 411. The mounting bracket 422 is mounted on the extension rod of the linear drive cylinder 425. With this configuration, when the linear drive cylinder 425 extends toward the positioning seat 411, it can drive the mounting bracket 422 to move toward the positioning seat 411. When the linear drive cylinder 425 retracts, it can drive the mounting bracket 422 to move away from the positioning seat 411.

[0089] In another embodiment of the present invention, the processing positioning device 4 further includes a lead screw structure extending toward the positioning seat 411, and the mounting bracket 422 is mounted on the ball nut of the lead screw structure. With this configuration, when the lead screw rotates to drive the ball nut of the lead screw structure to move toward the positioning seat 411, the ball nut of the lead screw structure can drive the mounting bracket 422 to move together toward the positioning seat 411. When the lead screw drives the ball nut of the lead screw structure to move away from the positioning seat 411, the ball nut of the lead screw structure can drive the mounting bracket 422 to move together away from the positioning seat 411.

[0090] In other embodiments of the present invention, the mounting bracket 422 can be rotatably arranged relative to the positioning seat 411. In this case, the flipping device 3 is located on the other side of the positioning seat 411 that avoids the mounting bracket 422, so as to avoid interference with the mounting bracket 422. With this arrangement, the mounting bracket 422 drives the positioning cover 421 to rotate, which can also realize that the positioning cover 421 and the positioning seat 411 together limit the workpiece to be processed in the installation posture.

[0091] Furthermore, the mounting bracket 422 is provided with a first magnetic attraction part 423, and one end of the positioning cover 421 is provided with a second magnetic attraction part 424 that is magnetically attracted to the first magnetic attraction part 423. The positioning body 41 is provided with an electromagnetic part. When the positioning cover 421 moves close to the positioning seat 411, the electromagnetic part is energized and is used to magnetically attract the second magnetic attraction part 424 on the positioning cover 421. With this configuration, the first magnetic attraction part 423 and the second magnetic attraction part 424 are magnetically attracted to each other, providing stable support for the positioning cover 421. Simultaneously, after the processing positioning device 4 positions and installs the workpiece in its mounting posture, the mounting bracket 422 moves the positioning cover 421 towards the positioning seat 411, so that the positioning cover 421 abuts against the end of the workpiece in its mounting posture away from the positioning seat 411. At this time, the electromagnetic part provided on the positioning body 41 is energized, causing the electromagnetic part to magnetically attract the second magnetic attraction part 424 provided on the positioning cover 421. This allows the positioning cover 421 and the positioning seat 411 to jointly clamp the workpiece in its mounting posture. Simultaneously, the mounting bracket 422 moves away from the positioning seat 411, causing the first magnetic attraction part 423 and the second magnetic attraction part 424 to disengage, ensuring the positioning capability of the positioning cover 421 and the positioning seat 411.

[0092] After the processing device completes the processing of the workpiece to be processed to obtain the processed workpiece, the mounting bracket 422 moves again toward the positioning seat 411 so that the first magnetic attraction part 423 and the second magnetic attraction part 424 regain their magnetic attraction. Then, the electromagnetic part is de-energized so that the electromagnetic part and the second magnetic attraction part 424 disengage from the magnetic attraction. At this time, the mounting bracket 422 moves again away from the positioning seat 411 so that it can drive the positioning cover 421 to move away from the positioning seat 411, thereby releasing the positioning cover 421 from the positioning of the processed workpiece.

[0093] Of course, it is understandable that, in order to ensure that when the electromagnetic part and the second magnetic attraction part 424 are magnetically attracted, the movement of the mounting bracket 422 away from the positioning seat 411 allows the first magnetic attraction part 423 and the second magnetic attraction part 424 to disengage from the magnetic attraction, in a further embodiment of the present invention, the magnetic attraction force between the electromagnetic part and the second magnetic attraction part 424 is greater than the magnetic attraction force between the first magnetic attraction part 423 and the second magnetic attraction part 424. This arrangement ensures the stability of the magnetic attraction between the electromagnetic part and the second magnetic attraction part 424, preventing the mounting bracket 422 from moving away from the positioning seat 411 while simultaneously moving the positioning cover 421 when the electromagnetic part is energized, thereby ensuring that the second magnetic attraction part 424 can disengage from the first magnetic attraction part 423.

[0094] It should be noted that the present invention does not limit the specific structural form of the first magnetic attraction part 423 and the second magnetic attraction part 424. For example, in one embodiment of the present invention, the material of both the first magnetic attraction part 423 and the second magnetic attraction part 424 can be set as a permanent magnet; while in another embodiment of the present invention, the material of the first magnetic attraction part 423 can be set as a permanent magnet, and the material of the second magnetic attraction part 424 can be set as a magnetic material.

[0095] In one specific embodiment of the present invention, the second magnetic suction part 424 is integrally formed with the positioning cover 421, and the material of the positioning cover 421 can be set as a magnetic object.

[0096] It should be further explained that, in this invention, the processing device is used to process multiple sides of the workpiece in the installation posture. Therefore, in order to ensure the smooth processing of the workpiece in the installation posture by the processing device, in one embodiment of this invention, the positioning body 41 includes a positioning rotating part 413, and the positioning seat 411 is mounted on the positioning rotating part 413. The rotation axis of the positioning rotating part 413 extends horizontally, so that the positioning seat 411 can be rotatably arranged around the horizontal rotation axis, so that the workpiece can be rotated to multiple angles. With this configuration, after the processing device completes the processing of one side of the workpiece in the installation position, the positioning rotation part 413 can drive the positioning seat 411 to rotate around the horizontally extending shaft, so as to further drive the workpiece to rotate along the horizontally extending shaft, so that the other side of the workpiece corresponds to the processing device. At this time, the processing device can perform processing on the other side of the workpiece. After the processing device has completed the processing on multiple sides of the workpiece, the positioning rotation part 413 also drives the workpiece to rotate to the initial angle. At this time, the processed workpiece has been obtained and needs to be removed so that the processing device can perform the processing operation on the next workpiece.

[0097] In another embodiment of the present invention, a rotating structure can also be provided, with the processing device mounted on the rotating structure. The rotation axis of the rotating structure extends horizontally, allowing the processing device to rotate around the horizontally extending axis. The extension line of the rotation axis of the rotating structure passes through the workpiece to be processed. Thus, after the processing device completes the processing operation on one side of the workpiece in the mounting position, the rotating structure can drive the processing device to rotate along the horizontally extending axis, thereby aligning the processing device with the other side of the workpiece. At this time, the processing device can perform processing operations on the other side of the workpiece. After this operation is completed, the processing device continues to rotate until the processing device has completed the processing operations on multiple sides of the workpiece. At this point, the processed workpiece is obtained and needs to be removed so that the processing device can perform processing operations on the next workpiece.

[0098] Furthermore, in one embodiment of the present invention, the processing equipment 100 further includes a first dust removal device 5, which is installed on the transfer device 2 to cooperate with the transfer device 2 in order to remove impurities at the storage station after the processing equipment has finished processing the workpiece. It is understood that a large amount of impurities are generated during the processing of the workpiece, and the generation of impurities will seriously affect the processing yield of the processing equipment. Therefore, the first dust removal device 5 can remove impurities at the storage station, thereby ensuring the cleanliness of the storage station.

[0099] In another embodiment of the present invention, the processing equipment 100 includes a second dust removal device (not shown), which is provided corresponding to the processing positioning device 4, for removing impurities from the flipping device 3 after the processing equipment has finished processing the workpiece. Similarly, impurities generated during processing tend to accumulate on the flipping device 3. Thus, when the flipping device 3 flips the workpiece, the impurities on the flipping device 3 can affect or even damage the workpiece. Therefore, the second dust removal device can remove the impurities from the flipping device 3 after the processing equipment has finished processing the workpiece.

[0100] It should be noted that the present invention does not limit the specific structural forms of the first dust removal device and the second dust removal device. For example, in one embodiment of the present invention, both the first dust removal device and the second dust removal device can be configured as suction structures; while in another embodiment of the present invention, both the first dust removal device and the second dust removal device can be configured as blowing structures. In summary, in actual installation, the appropriate device can be selected according to the requirements.

[0101] The above description is merely an exemplary embodiment of the present invention and does not limit the patent scope of the present invention. Any equivalent structural transformations made using the contents of the present invention specification and drawings under the technical concept of the present invention, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the patent protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A processing apparatus, characterized by, The processing equipment has a storage station, a turnover station, and a processing station, and comprises: a storage device arranged at the storage station and used for storing at least the object to be processed; a transfer device movable between the storage station and the turnover station, the transfer device having a pickup portion used for picking up the object to be processed at the storage station and transferring the object to the turnover station; a turnover device arranged at the turnover station and used for turning over the object to be processed at the pickup portion to an installation posture; a processing positioning device arranged corresponding to the processing station and used for positioning the object to be processed in the installation posture; and a processing device arranged corresponding to the processing station and used for processing the object to be processed on the processing positioning device.

2. The processing apparatus of claim 1, wherein The turnover device is movably arranged between the turnover station and the processing station and used for installing the object to be processed turned over to the installation posture to the processing positioning device.

3. The processing apparatus of claim 2, wherein The processing positioning device comprises: a positioning main body comprising a positioning seat having a horizontally oriented installation surface, the installation surface being provided with a positioning protrusion used for cooperating with a recessed area of the object to be processed in the installation posture; and an auxiliary positioning portion comprising a positioning cover arranged opposite to the positioning seat and movable relative to the positioning seat to jointly limit the object to be processed in the installation posture with the positioning seat; The turnover device is located between the positioning cover and the positioning seat and can be movably arranged towards the positioning seat, and the turnover device can be arranged away from the positioning cover.

4. The processing apparatus of claim 3, wherein The positioning main body comprises a positioning rotating portion, the positioning seat being mounted on the positioning rotating portion, an axis of rotation of the positioning rotating portion extending in a horizontal direction, so that the positioning seat can be rotatably arranged about a horizontal rotation axis, so that the object to be processed can be rotated to multiple angles.

5. The processing apparatus of claim 3, wherein The auxiliary positioning portion further comprises an installation support movably arranged in a direction close to or away from the positioning seat, the installation support being provided with a first magnetic attraction portion; One end of the positioning cover is provided with a second magnetic attraction portion magnetically attracted to the first magnetic attraction portion; The positioning main body is provided with an electromagnetic portion, when the positioning cover moves close to the positioning seat, the electromagnetic portion is powered to magnetically attract the second magnetic attraction portion on the positioning cover.

6. The processing apparatus of claim 5, wherein The magnetic attraction force between the electromagnetic portion and the second magnetic attraction portion is greater than the magnetic attraction force between the first magnetic attraction portion and the second magnetic attraction portion.

7. The processing apparatus of claim 2 wherein, A first limiting portion is arranged between the processing positioning device and the turnover device, the first limiting portion being used for abutting against the turnover device when the turnover device moves close to the processing positioning device, so that the turnover device and the processing positioning device are relatively stationary.

8. The processing apparatus of claim 2 wherein, The turnover device comprises: a displacement portion movably arranged between the turnover station and the processing station; a mounting seat mounted on the displacement portion in an up-down direction; and a turnover portion rotatably arranged about a horizontal rotation axis and mounted on the mounting seat, used for turning over the object to be processed to an installation posture.

9. The processing apparatus of claim 8, wherein The displacement part is provided with a second limiting part, which is movably arranged in the direction of approaching and moving away from the mounting base and can contact the mounting base during the process of approaching the mounting base, so that the mounting base is relatively stationary with the displacement part; and / or, The turnover device is further provided with a rotation stopping structure, which is installed between the mounting base and the turnover part, and limits the rotation angle of the turnover part, at least when the turnover part turns the workpiece to be processed to the mounting posture, the rotation stopping structure limits the continuous rotation of the turnover part relative to the mounting base.

10. The processing apparatus of claim 9, wherein The rotation stopping structure comprises a rotation stopping convex part and an abutting convex part, one of which is arranged on the mounting base and the other is arranged on the turnover part, at least when the turnover part turns the workpiece to be processed to the mounting posture, the rotation stopping convex part and the abutting convex part abut to limit the continuous rotation of the turnover part relative to the mounting base.

11. The processing apparatus of claim 1 wherein, The processing equipment further comprises: A first dust removal device is installed on the transfer device to remove impurities at the storage station after the processing device completes processing of the workpiece to be processed; and / or, A second dust removal device is arranged corresponding to the processing positioning device to remove impurities on the turnover device after the processing device completes processing of the workpiece to be processed.

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