A flexible adjustable horizontal temporary storage platform system in an edge erosion machine production process and an operating method thereof

Abstract

This invention relates to the field of edge etching machine production technology, and more particularly to a flexible adjustable horizontal temporary storage platform system in the edge etching machine production process. The system includes a right frame with a left frame at its left end. A temporary storage platform mechanism is mounted on the right frame to receive etched sheet metal and buffer the cutting liquid. The temporary storage platform mechanism includes: a conveying assembly comprising a liquid collection tank fixed to the lower end of the right frame, with a double-belt conveyor at the upper end of the tank; and a flipping assembly comprising a vertical plate fixed to the upper rear side of the right frame, with support plates pivotally connected to the left and right sides of the front end of the vertical plate, and a support rod rotatably mounted on the front side of the other end of the support plate, with a first mounting bracket fixed to the front end of the support rod. Through the coordinated operation of cutting liquid and flipping, the system ensures cleanliness on both sides of the sheet metal. The transfer and limiting linkage achieves efficient stacking and precise positioning. The entire process is automated, significantly improving production efficiency and product quality.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of edge etching machine production technology, specifically to a flexible adjustable horizontal temporary storage platform system and its operation method in the edge etching machine production process. Background Technology

[0002] In the edge etching machine production process, after the plate has completed edge etching, it needs to go through multiple processing steps such as temporary storage, liquid cutting, flipping and splicing to meet the continuous operation requirements of subsequent processes. According to CN116371820A, a double-track connecting platform for conveying PCB circuit boards is disclosed. This technology discloses a technical solution that includes a base and a connecting platform, with the connecting platform located above the base. Both sides of the upper surface of the connecting platform are welded with operating tables. The two operating tables are divided into two working areas by a fixed shell. Both working areas are equipped with dustproof components to reduce dust falling on the surface of the PCB circuit boards and to clean the attached dust. The dustproof components consist of a protective shell, a cleaning plate, a dust suction plate, and a dust collection box. The upper surface of the dust collection box is vertically welded with a mounting plate, and both sides of the mounting plate are equipped with lighting components. Fixed plates and movable plates are respectively provided on both sides inside the protective shell in the working area. Transmission devices are installed on the inner walls of the fixed plates and movable plates for moving the PCB circuit boards. This technology has the technical effect of "ensuring that dust in the air adheres to the surface of the circuit board during conveying, thereby improving the quality of circuit board production during subsequent processing." In existing edge etching processes, after edge etching of the board material, highly corrosive acidic or alkaline solutions remain on its upper and lower surfaces and edges. If these residual solutions are directly fed into the storage table along with the board material, the lack of a spray rinsing device in the storage area will cause the solutions to continue reacting chemically on the board surface and edges, resulting in over-etching of circuit edges, absence of copper in holes, or white watermarks and chemical stains on the board surface, severely affecting product quality. Furthermore, some production processes require double-sided inspection or treatment of the board material, but existing storage equipment only has a single-sided conveying and buffering function and lacks an automatic flipping mechanism. This prevents the board material from being flipped 180 degrees during storage to meet double-sided operation requirements, necessitating additional flipping equipment or manual intervention, impacting production continuity and efficiency. Summary of the Invention

[0003] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this invention provides a flexible and adjustable horizontal temporary storage platform system and its operation method in the edge etching machine production process. By coordinating liquid cutting and flipping operations, the system ensures cleanliness on both sides of the board. The system also achieves efficient stacking and precise positioning through transfer and limiting linkage. The entire process is automated, significantly improving production efficiency and product quality.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a flexible adjustable horizontal temporary storage platform system in the edge etching machine production process, comprising a right frame, with a left frame located at the left end of the right frame. The right frame is equipped with a temporary storage platform mechanism for receiving the etched plate and buffering the cutting liquid. The temporary storage platform mechanism includes: The conveying assembly includes a liquid collection tank fixed inside the lower end of the right frame, and a double-belt conveyor is installed at the upper end of the liquid collection tank; The flipping assembly includes a vertical plate fixed to the upper rear side of the inside of the right frame. Support plates are pivotally connected to the left and right sides of the front end of the vertical plate. A support rod is rotatably installed on the front side of the other end of the support plate. A first mounting bracket is fixed to the front end of the support rod. A first suction cup is installed at the lower end of the first mounting bracket. Slider blocks are rotatably installed on the left and right sides of the front end of the vertical plate. A slide plate is rotatably installed on the rear end of the support plate and coaxially with the support rod. A guide rail is fixed to the rear end of the slide plate and slidably installed with the slider. Gears are rotatably installed on both sides of the rear end of the vertical plate and fixed to the support plate. The two gears mesh and drive each other. A support arm is coaxially fixed to the rear end of one of the gears. A first cylinder is pivotally connected to the rear end of the vertical plate, and the output end of the first cylinder is pivotally connected to the upper end of the support arm. The liquid cutting assembly includes a base frame that is rotatably mounted on the left and right sides of the front end of the vertical plate, and an air knife is fixed on the upper end of the base frame.

[0005] Preferably, the liquid cutting assembly further includes a swing arm fixed to the rear end of the base frame, a cam fixed to the other side of the rear end of the swing arm, a second cylinder installed at the rear end of the vertical plate, a guide plate fixed to the output end above the second cylinder, and guide grooves arranged laterally on both the left and right sides inside the guide plate, with the cam located inside the guide groove.

[0006] Preferably, the liquid cutting assembly further includes limiting seats fixed on the left and right sides of the rear end of the upright plate, and balance rods are fixed on both the left and right ends of the guide plate and are slidably installed through the limiting seats longitudinally.

[0007] Preferably, the liquid cutting assembly further includes a connector fixed to the front end of the air knife and used to connect to an air blowing device via a hose.

[0008] Preferably, the temporary storage platform mechanism further includes a connecting platform assembly disposed on the left frame for temporarily storing the sheet metal before positioning and transferring it to the next process. The connecting platform assembly includes: The main components include a lead screw linear module located at the right end inside the left frame, a bracket fixed on the sliding part of the lead screw linear module, and a roller conveyor located at the left end inside the left frame. The transplanting component is located inside the upper part of the left frame and is used to grab and transfer the boards stacked on the bracket to the roller conveyor. A limiting component is installed below the roller conveyor and is used to limit the movement of the plates on the roller conveyor.

[0009] Preferably, the transplanting component includes a first belt linear module fixed inside the upper part of the left frame, a first guide rod fixed inside the upper part of the left frame, a first slide block slidably mounted on the first guide rod and fixed to the belt of the first belt linear module, a third cylinder mounted on the lower part of the first slide block, a crossbar fixed to the output end below the third cylinder, a fourth cylinder mounted on both the left and right ends of the bottom of the crossbar, a second mounting bracket mounted on the output end below the fourth cylinder, and a second suction cup mounted on the lower end of the second mounting bracket.

[0010] Preferably, the limiting component includes a second belt straight module installed at the lower end of the roller conveyor, a second guide rod fixed at the lower end of the left frame, two second slide blocks slidably installed on the second guide rod, and the two second slide blocks are respectively fixed to the two ends of the belt of the second belt straight module, and a limiting side plate is fixed at the upper end of the second slide block.

[0011] Preferably, the limiting component further includes a fifth cylinder installed on the rear side of the lower end inside the left frame, and a limiting rear plate is fixed to the output end above the fifth cylinder.

[0012] This invention also discloses an operation method for a flexible adjustable horizontal temporary storage stage system in the edge etching machine production process, comprising the following steps: S1, the board enters the double belt conveyor and is conveyed to the left. First, the top surface is swept by the air knife on the right side, and the liquid falls into the collection tank. S2, when it is necessary to flip the plate, the first cylinder drives the gear meshing transmission, causing the two side support plates to swing synchronously, driving the first suction cup to pick up the plate, transfer it, flip it and put it back into the conveyor, and then blow the other side through the left air knife. S3, the transplanting component uses the second suction cup to simultaneously pick up and place the material from the dual belt conveyor onto the tray stack, and at the same time pick up and place the board from the tray onto the roller conveyor. The limiting component positions the width and rear end of the board on the roller conveyor.

[0013] Preferably, in step S2, the first cylinder reciprocates twice to complete the flipping of a plate.

[0014] This invention provides a flexible, adjustable horizontal temporary storage stage system and its operation method for use in edge etching machine production processes. Compared with existing technologies, it has the following advantages: 1. By sequentially arranging the right and left air knives, the top surface of the plate before flipping and the plate after flipping are thoroughly blew to ensure that residual corrosive liquid on the upper and lower surfaces and edges of the plate is completely removed, avoiding contamination of subsequent processes; the left and right support plates rotate synchronously in opposite directions through gear meshing transmission, combined with the sliding guide of the slider and the slide plate, so that the first suction cup can complete the precise transfer and 180-degree flipping of the plate while maintaining a horizontal posture. During the flipping process, the plate is subjected to uniform force and accurate positioning, effectively preventing deformation and damage; the entire structure can complete the entire flipping action by reciprocating drive of a single cylinder, which is simple to control and reliable in operation.

[0015] 2. The second cylinder drives the guide plate to move up and down, and the guide grooves arranged laterally on the left and right sides inside the guide plate rise and fall accordingly. Since the cam is located inside the guide groove and fixed to the swing arm, the rising and falling motion of the guide groove forces the cam to roll laterally in the guide groove, thereby driving the swing arm to swing. The swing arm drives the base frame and air knife to rotate around the installation point, realizing the synchronous adjustment of the blowing angle of the air knife on the left and right sides; realizing the synchronous angle adjustment of the air knife on both sides, ensuring the consistency of the blowing direction, effectively improving the uniformity of liquid cutting, and facilitating the rapid adjustment of the blowing angle according to the thickness of the plate and process requirements.

[0016] 3. The transfer component drives the first slide block to move laterally via the first belt linear module, so that the second suction cups on the left and right sides can simultaneously pick up and transfer materials from the double belt conveyor and the bracket, respectively, realizing parallel operation of incoming material stacking and outgoing material conveying, which greatly improves handling efficiency; the two-stage cylinders extend and retract in sequence to make the picking and placing of the plate smooth and gentle, avoiding damage to the plate during the transfer process; the limiting component drives the limiting side plate to move inward synchronously via the second belt linear module, and cooperates with the limiting rear plate driven by the fifth cylinder to rise, to accurately position the plate on the left, right and rear ends, ensuring the consistency of the plate position on the roller conveyor, which is convenient for accurate gripping in subsequent processes. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the conveying component in this invention; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the flipping component in this invention when picking up and placing workpieces; Figure 4 For the present invention Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the structure of part A in the middle; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the flipping component in this invention when flipping the workpiece; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the rear end of the flipping component in this invention; Figure 7 For the present invention Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the structure of part B in the middle; Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the main components in this invention; Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the transplanting component in this invention; Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the limiting component in this invention.

[0018] In the diagram: 1. Right frame; 2. Temporary storage platform mechanism; 21. Conveying assembly; 211. Liquid collection tank; 212. Double belt conveyor; 22. Turning assembly; 221. Vertical plate; 222. Support plate; 223. Support rod; 224. First mounting bracket; 225. First suction cup; 226. Slider; 227. Guide rail; 228. Slide plate; 229. Gear; 2210. Support arm; 2211. First cylinder; 23. Liquid cutting assembly; 231. Base frame; 232. Air knife; 233. Swing arm; 234. Cam; 235. Second cylinder; 236. Guide plate; 237. Guide groove; 238. Limit seat; 239. Balance bar; 2310. Connector 24. Connecting platform assembly; 241. Main body component; 2411. Lead screw linear module; 2412. Bracket; 2413. Roller conveyor; 242. Transplanting component; 2421. First belt linear module; 2422. First guide rod; 2423. First slide; 2424. Third cylinder; 2425. Cross frame; 2426. Fourth cylinder; 2427. Second mounting bracket; 2428. Second suction cup; 243. Limiting component; 2431. Second belt linear module; 2432. Second guide rod; 2433. Second slide; 2434. Limiting side plate; 2435. Fifth cylinder; 2436. Limiting rear plate; 3. Left frame. Detailed Implementation

[0019] 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 some embodiments of the present invention, and not all 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.

[0020] Please see Figure 1 - Figure 10 This invention provides a technical solution: a flexible adjustable horizontal temporary storage platform system in the edge etching machine production process, including a right frame 1, a left frame 3 at the left end of the right frame 1, and a temporary storage platform mechanism 2 on the right frame 1 for receiving the etched plate and buffering the cutting liquid. The temporary storage platform mechanism 2 includes: The conveying assembly 21 includes a liquid collection tank 211 fixed inside the lower end of the right frame 1, and a double belt conveyor 212 is provided at the upper end of the liquid collection tank 211. The flipping assembly 22 includes a vertical plate 221 fixed inside the upper rear side of the right frame 1. Support plates 222 are pivotally connected to the left and right sides of the front end of the vertical plate 221. A support rod 223 is rotatably installed on the front side of the other end of the support plate 222. A first mounting bracket 224 is fixed to the front end of the support rod 223. A first suction cup 225 is installed at the lower end of the first mounting bracket 224. Slider 226 is rotatably installed on the left and right sides of the front end of the vertical plate 221. A slide plate 228 is rotatably installed on the rear end of the support plate 222 and the support rod 223. A guide rail 227 is fixed to the rear end of the slide plate 228 and it is slidably installed with the slider 226. Gears 229 are rotatably installed on the rear sides of the vertical plate 221 and fixed to the support plate 222. The two gears 229 mesh and drive each other. A support arm 2210 is coaxially fixed to the rear end of one of the gears 229. A first cylinder 2211 is pivotally connected to the rear end of the vertical plate 221, and the output end of the first cylinder 2211 is pivotally connected to the upper end of the support arm 2210. The liquid cutting assembly 23 includes a base frame 231 rotatably mounted on the left and right sides of the front end of the upright plate 221, and an air knife 232 is fixed on the upper end of the base frame 231.

[0021] In this embodiment, the plate after edge etching first enters the double-belt conveyor 212 from the right and is conveyed to the left. During the conveying process, the plate first passes through the air knife 232 on the right side, which blows the top surface of the plate to remove the residual etching liquid. The blown-off liquid drips down into the collection tank 211 for collection. The initial position of the support plate 222 is longitudinal, the initial position of the slide plate 228 is transverse, and the initial positions of the first mounting bracket 224 and the first suction cup 225 are transverse with the two first suction cups 225 facing the middle. When the plate needs to be flipped, the first cylinder 2211 drives the support arm 2210 to swing. The support arm 2210 drives the gear 229 fixed to it to rotate. This gear 229 meshes with the gear 229 on the other side, causing the left and right support plates 222 to rotate outward in opposite directions synchronously. When the support plates 222 swing, they drive the slide plate 228 to slide along the slider 226, and at the same time drive the slider 226 to rotate, until the support plate 222 rotates to the lateral position, the slide plate 228 rotates to the longitudinal position, and the first mounting bracket 224 and the first suction cup 225 face downward. At this time, the first suction cup 225 on the right side moves to the upper right side of the double belt conveyor 212 and adsorbs the plate. After adsorption is completed, the first cylinder 2211 drives in the reverse direction, and each transmission component... Reversing the steps, the support plate 222, slide plate 228, and first suction cup 225 are reset to their initial positions. At this time, the first suction cups 225 on both the left and right sides are horizontal and facing the center, so that the first suction cup 225 on the left side adsorbs the board material adsorbed by the first suction cup 225 on the right side, while the first suction cup 225 on the right side releases the board material, transferring it to the first suction cup 225 on the left side. The first cylinder 2211 is driven again to repeat the above swinging action, so that the first suction cup 225 on the left side carries the board material to the upper left side of the double belt conveyor 212 and puts the board material back on the conveyor, realizing the 180-degree flipping of the board material. The flipped sheet continues to be conveyed to the left and passes through the left-side air knife 232, which blows the flipped sheet. The sequential arrangement of the right-side and left-side air knives 232 thoroughly blows the top surface of the sheet before flipping and the sheet after flipping, ensuring that the residual corrosion liquid on the upper and lower surfaces and edges of the sheet is completely removed, preventing the corrosion liquid from entering subsequent processes, contaminating the equipment, or affecting product quality. The entire flipping action can be completed by the reciprocating drive of the first cylinder 2211. It is simple to control, reliable in operation, and suitable for the efficient and flexible production needs of double-sided treatment and buffering of sheet materials in edge corrosion production lines.

[0022] Specifically, the liquid cutting assembly 23 also includes a swing arm 233 fixed to the rear end of the base frame 231, a cam 234 fixed to the other side of the rear end of the swing arm 233, a second cylinder 235 installed at the rear end of the upright plate 221, a guide plate 236 fixed to the output end above the second cylinder 235, and guide grooves 237 arranged horizontally on both the left and right sides inside the guide plate 236, with the cam 234 located inside the guide grooves 237.

[0023] In this embodiment, the second cylinder 235 drives the guide plate 236 to move up and down. The guide grooves 237 arranged laterally on the left and right sides inside the guide plate 236 rise and fall accordingly. Since the cam 234 is located inside the guide groove 237 and is fixed to the swing arm 233, the rising and falling motion of the guide groove 237 forces the cam 234 to roll laterally inside the guide groove 237, thereby driving the swing arm 233 to swing. The swing arm 233 drives the base frame 231 and the air knife 232 to rotate around the mounting point, realizing the synchronous adjustment of the blowing angle of the air knife 232 on the left and right sides. The synchronous angle adjustment of the air knife on both sides ensures the consistency of the blowing direction, effectively improves the uniformity of liquid cutting, and facilitates the rapid adjustment of the blowing angle according to the thickness of the plate and the process requirements.

[0024] Specifically, the liquid cutting assembly 23 also includes limiting seats 238 fixed on the left and right sides of the rear end of the upright plate 221, and the guide plate 236 has balance bars 239 fixed on both the left and right ends and is longitudinally slidably installed through the limiting seats 238.

[0025] In this embodiment, when the guide plate 236 moves up and down, the balance rods 239 fixed at its left and right ends slide longitudinally through the limiting seat 238 to constrain the movement direction of the balance rods 239.

[0026] Specifically, the liquid cutting assembly 23 also includes a connector 2310 fixed to the front end of the air knife 232 and used to connect to the air blowing device via a hose.

[0027] In this embodiment, the connector 2310 is connected to the air blowing device through a hose to provide high-speed airflow to the air knife 232. The flexible connection of the hose allows the air knife 232 to be adjusted without being restricted by the air supply line, ensuring the flexibility of movement.

[0028] Specifically, the temporary storage mechanism 2 also includes a connecting platform assembly 24 mounted on the left frame 3 for temporarily storing the sheet metal before positioning and transferring it to the next process. The connecting platform assembly 24 includes: The main component 241 includes a lead screw linear module 2411 located at the right end inside the left frame 3, a bracket 2412 fixed on the sliding part of the lead screw linear module 2411, and a roller conveyor 2413 located at the left end inside the left frame 3. The transplanting component 242 is located inside the upper part of the left frame 3 and is used to grab and transfer the plates stacked on the bracket 2412 to the roller conveyor 2413; The limiting component 243 is disposed below the roller conveyor 2413 and is used to limit the plate material on the roller conveyor 2413.

[0029] Specifically, the transplanting component 242 includes a first belt straight module 2421 fixed inside the upper part of the left frame 3. A first guide rod 2422 is fixed inside the upper part of the left frame 3. A first slide block 2423 is slidably mounted on the first guide rod 2422 and fixed to the belt of the first belt straight module 2421. A third cylinder 2424 is mounted at the lower end of the first slide block 2423. A cross frame 2425 is fixed at the output end below the third cylinder 2424. A fourth cylinder 2426 is mounted at both the left and right ends of the bottom of the cross frame 2425. A second mounting bracket 2427 is mounted at the output end below the fourth cylinder 2426. A second suction cup 2428 is mounted at the lower end of the second mounting bracket 2427.

[0030] Specifically, the limiting component 243 includes a second belt straight module 2431 installed at the lower end of the roller conveyor 2413, a second guide rod 2432 fixed at the lower end inside the left frame 3, two second slide blocks 2433 slidably installed on the second guide rod 2432, and the two second slide blocks 2433 are respectively fixed to the two ends of the belt of the second belt straight module 2431, and a limiting side plate 2434 is fixed at the upper end of the second slide block 2433.

[0031] Specifically, the limiting component 243 also includes a fifth cylinder 2435 installed on the rear side of the lower end inside the left frame 3, and a limiting rear plate 2436 is fixed above the output end of the fifth cylinder 2435.

[0032] In this embodiment, the transplanting component 242 drives the first slide block 2423 to move laterally along the first guide rod 2422 via the first belt linear module 2421, causing the second suction cup 2428 on the right to move to the upper left side of the top of the double belt conveyor 212, while the second suction cup 2428 on the left moves to the top of the bracket 2412. Then, the third cylinder 2424 and the fourth cylinder 2426 extend sequentially, causing the second suction cup 2428 on the right to descend and adsorb the board material on the double belt conveyor 212, and the second suction cup 2428 on the left to descend and adsorb the board material on the bracket 2412. After adsorption, the third cylinder 2424 and the fourth cylinder 2426 retract sequentially, lifting both boards simultaneously. The first belt linear module 2421 then drives the first slide block 2423 to move laterally again, causing the second suction cup 2428 on the right to carry the board material to the top of the bracket 2412, and the second suction cup 2428 on the left to carry the board material to the top of the roller conveyor 2413. The board material is then placed on the roller conveyor. Before the conveyor 2413, the limiting component 243 is activated, and the second belt linear module 2431 drives the two second slide blocks 2433 to move synchronously in the opposite direction along the second guide rod 2432, causing the limiting side plate 2434 to move inward and adjust to a position matching the width of the plate. At the same time, the fifth cylinder 2435 drives the limiting rear plate 2436 to rise to the blocking position. Then, the third cylinder 2424 and the fourth cylinder 2426 extend again in sequence, placing the plate adsorbed by the second suction cup 2428 on the right side onto the bracket 2412 and stacking it. At the same time, the plate adsorbed by the second suction cup 2428 on the left side is placed onto the roller conveyor 2413, and the limiting side plate 2434 and the limiting rear plate 2436 position the plate left, right and rear ends. This process is repeated to realize the stacking and temporary storage of the material from the double belt conveyor 212 to the bracket 2412, and the synchronous transfer of the stacked plates on the bracket 2412 to the roller conveyor 2413, and to complete the precise positioning of the plate during the transfer process.

[0033] This invention also discloses an operation method for a flexible adjustable horizontal temporary storage stage system in the edge etching machine production process, comprising the following steps: S1, the board enters the double belt conveyor 212 and is conveyed to the left. First, the top surface is swept by the air knife 232 on the right side, and the liquid falls into the collection tank 211. S2, when it is necessary to flip the plate, the first cylinder 2211 drives the gear 229 to mesh and transmit, causing the two side support plates 222 to swing synchronously, driving the first suction cup 225 to pick up the plate, transfer it, flip it and put it back into the conveyor, and then blow the other side through the left air knife 232. S3, the transplanting component 242 simultaneously picks up and places the material from the dual belt conveyor 212 onto the tray 2412 for stacking via the second suction cup 2428, and at the same time picks up and places the board on the tray 2412 onto the roller conveyor 2413. The limiting component 243 positions the width and rear end of the board on the roller conveyor 2413.

[0034] Specifically, in step S2, the first cylinder 2211 reciprocates twice to complete the flipping of a plate.

[0035] The working principle and usage process of this invention: When this system is working, the plate with edge corrosion completed first enters the double belt conveyor 212 from the right and is conveyed to the left. During the conveying process, the plate first passes through the air knife 232 on the right side. The air knife 232 on the right side blows the top surface of the plate to remove the residual corrosion liquid on the upper surface of the plate. The blown-off liquid drips down into the collection tank 211 for collection.

[0036] When the sheet material needs to be flipped, the first cylinder 2211 drives the support arm 2210 to swing. The support arm 2210 drives the gear 229 fixed to it to rotate. This gear 229 meshes with the gear 229 on the other side, causing the left and right support plates 222 to rotate outward in opposite directions simultaneously. When the support plates 222 swing, they drive the slide plate 228 to slide along the slider 226, and at the same time drive the slider 226 to rotate, until the support plate 222 rotates to the lateral position, the slide plate 228 rotates to the longitudinal position, and the first mounting bracket 224 and the first suction cup 225 face downward. At this time, the first suction cup 225 on the right side moves to the upper right side of the double belt conveyor 212 and adsorbs the sheet material. After adsorption is completed, the first cylinder 2211 drives in the reverse direction, and each transmission component operates in the opposite order. The support plate 222, slide plate 228, and first suction cup 225 are reset to their initial positions. At this time, the first suction cups 225 on both the left and right sides are horizontal and facing the middle, so that the first suction cup 225 on the left side can adsorb the board material adsorbed by the first suction cup 225 on the right side. At the same time, the first suction cup 225 on the right side releases the board material, so that the board material is transferred to the first suction cup 225 on the left side. The first cylinder 2211 is driven again to repeat the above swinging action, so that the first suction cup 225 on the left side carries the board material to the upper left side of the double belt conveyor 212 and puts the board material back on the conveyor, realizing the 180-degree flip of the board material. The flipped board material continues to be conveyed to the left and passes through the air knife 232 on the left side, and the air knife 232 on the left side blows the flipped board material.

[0037] After the sheet material is conveyed to the connecting platform assembly 24 on the left frame 3, the transplanting component 242 drives the first slide 2423 to move laterally along the first guide rod 2422 via the first belt linear module 2421, causing the second suction cup 2428 on the right to move to the upper left of the top of the double belt conveyor 212, while the second suction cup 2428 on the left moves to the top of the bracket 2412. Subsequently, the third cylinder 2424 and the fourth cylinder 2426 extend in sequence, causing the second suction cup 2428 on the right to descend and adsorb the sheet material on the double belt conveyor 212, and the second suction cup 2428 on the left to descend and adsorb the sheet material on the bracket 2412. After adsorption is completed, the third cylinder 2424 and the fourth cylinder 2426 retract in sequence, lifting the two sheet materials at the same time. The first belt linear module 2421 drives the first slide 2423 to move laterally again, causing the second suction cup 2428 on the right to move the sheet material to the top of the bracket 2412, and the second suction cup 2428 on the left to move the sheet material to the top of the roller conveyor 2413.

[0038] Before the sheet material is placed on the roller conveyor 2413, the limiting component 243 is activated. The second belt linear module 2431 drives the two second slide blocks 2433 to move synchronously in the opposite direction along the second guide rod 2432, causing the limiting side plate 2434 to move inward and adjust to a position matching the width of the sheet material. At the same time, the fifth cylinder 2435 drives the limiting rear plate 2436 to rise to the blocking position. Subsequently, the third cylinder 2424 and the fourth cylinder 2426 extend again in sequence, placing the sheet material adsorbed by the right second suction cup 2428 onto the bracket 2412 and stacking it on the bracket. At the same time, the sheet material adsorbed by the left second suction cup 2428 is placed on the roller conveyor 2413, and the limiting side plate 2434 and the limiting rear plate 2436 position the sheet material left, right and rear ends.

[0039] This process is repeated to achieve the stacking and temporary storage of materials from the dual-belt conveyor 212 to the bracket 2412, and the synchronous transfer of the stacked plates on the bracket 2412 to the roller conveyor 2413, while completing the precise positioning of the plates during the transfer process.

[0040] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.

[0041] Although embodiments of the invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A flexible adjustable horizontal temporary storage platform system for an edge etching machine production process, comprising a right frame (1), with a left frame (3) disposed at the left end of the right frame (1), characterized in that: The right frame (1) is provided with a temporary storage platform mechanism (2) for receiving the etched plate and buffering the cutting liquid. The temporary storage platform mechanism (2) includes: The conveying assembly (21) includes a liquid collection tank (211) fixed inside the lower end of the right frame (1), and a double belt conveyor (212) is provided at the upper end of the liquid collection tank (211). The flipping assembly (22) includes a vertical plate (221) fixed inside the upper rear side of the right frame (1). Support plates (222) are pivotally connected to the left and right sides of the front end of the vertical plate (221). A support rod (223) is rotatably installed on the front side of the other end of the support plate (222). A first mounting bracket (224) is fixed to the front end of the support rod (223). A first suction cup (225) is installed at the lower end of the first mounting bracket (224). Slider blocks (226) are rotatably installed on the left and right sides of the front end of the vertical plate (221). The rear end of the support plate (222) is connected to the support rod (223). A slide plate (228) is coaxially mounted. A guide rail (227) is fixed to the rear end of the slide plate (228) and is slidably mounted with the slider (226). Gears (229) are rotatably mounted on both sides of the rear end of the upright plate (221) and are fixed with the support plate (222). The two gears (229) mesh and drive each other. A support arm (2210) is coaxially fixed to the rear end of one of the gears (229). A first cylinder (2211) is pivotally connected to the rear end of the upright plate (221), and the output end of the first cylinder (2211) is pivotally connected to the upper end of the support arm (2210). The liquid cutting assembly (23) includes a base frame (231) rotatably mounted on the left and right sides of the front end of the upright plate (221), and an air knife (232) is fixed on the upper end of the base frame (231).

2. The flexible adjustable horizontal temporary storage platform system in the edge etching machine production process according to claim 1, characterized in that: The liquid cutting assembly (23) also includes a swing arm (233) fixed to the rear end of the base frame (231). A cam (234) is fixed on the other side of the rear end of the swing arm (233). A second cylinder (235) is installed at the rear end of the upright plate (221). A guide plate (236) is fixed at the output end above the second cylinder (235). A guide groove (237) is opened on both the left and right sides inside the guide plate (236), and the cam (234) is located inside the guide groove (237).

3. The flexible adjustable horizontal temporary storage platform system in the edge etching machine production process according to claim 2, characterized in that: The liquid cutting assembly (23) also includes a limiting seat (238) fixed on the left and right sides of the rear end of the upright plate (221). The guide plate (236) has a balance bar (239) fixed on both the left and right ends and is longitudinally slidably installed through the limiting seat (238).

4. The flexible adjustable horizontal temporary storage platform system in the edge etching machine production process according to claim 1, characterized in that: The liquid cutting assembly (23) also includes a connector (2310) fixed to the front end of the air knife (232) and used to connect to the air blowing device via a hose.

5. The flexible adjustable horizontal temporary storage platform system in the edge etching machine production process according to claim 1, characterized in that: The temporary storage platform mechanism (2) further includes a connecting platform assembly (24) mounted on the left frame (3) for temporarily storing the plates before positioning and transferring them to the next process. The connecting platform assembly (24) includes: The main component (241) includes a lead screw linear module (2411) located at the right end inside the left frame (3), a bracket (2412) fixed on the sliding part of the lead screw linear module (2411), and a roller conveyor (2413) located at the left end inside the left frame (3). The transplanting component (242) is located inside the upper part of the left frame (3) and is used to grab and transfer the plates stacked on the bracket (2412) to the roller conveyor (2413); A limiting component (243) is disposed below the roller conveyor (2413) and is used to limit the plate material on the roller conveyor (2413).

6. The flexible adjustable horizontal temporary storage platform system in the edge etching machine production process according to claim 5, characterized in that: The transplanting component (242) includes a first belt straight module (2421) fixed inside the upper end of the left frame (3), a first guide rod (2422) fixed inside the upper end of the left frame (3), a first slide block (2423) slidably mounted on the first guide rod (2422) and fixed to the belt of the first belt straight module (2421), a third cylinder (2424) mounted at the lower end of the first slide block (2423), a cross frame (2425) fixed at the lower output end of the third cylinder (2424), a fourth cylinder (2426) mounted at both the left and right ends of the bottom of the cross frame (2425), a second mounting bracket (2427) mounted at the lower output end of the fourth cylinder (2426), and a second suction cup (2428) mounted at the lower end of the second mounting bracket (2427).

7. The flexible adjustable horizontal temporary storage platform system in the edge etching machine production process according to claim 5, characterized in that: The limiting component (243) includes a second belt linear module (2431) installed at the lower end of the roller conveyor (2413), a second guide rod (2432) fixed at the lower end inside the left frame (3), two second slides (2433) are slidably installed on the second guide rod (2432), and the two second slides (2433) are respectively fixed to the two ends of the belt of the second belt linear module (2431), and a limiting side plate (2434) is fixed at the upper end of the second slide (2433).

8. The flexible adjustable horizontal temporary storage platform system in the edge etching machine production process according to claim 5, characterized in that: The limiting component (243) also includes a fifth cylinder (2435) installed on the rear side of the lower end inside the left frame (3), and a limiting back plate (2436) is fixed above the output end of the fifth cylinder (2435).

9. An operation method for a flexible adjustable horizontal temporary storage platform system in an edge etching machine production process, characterized in that: The flexible adjustable horizontal temporary storage stage system in the edge etching machine production process according to any one of claims 1-8 includes the following steps: S1, the board enters the double belt conveyor (212) and is conveyed to the left. First, the top surface is swept by the air knife (232) on the right side, and the liquid falls into the collection tank (211). S2, when it is necessary to flip the plate, the first cylinder (2211) drives the gear (229) to mesh and transmit, so that the two side support plates (222) swing synchronously, driving the first suction cup (225) to pick up the plate, transfer it, flip it and put it back into the conveyor, and then blow the other side through the left air knife (232); S3, the transplanting component (242) simultaneously picks up and places the material from the double belt conveyor (212) onto the tray (2412) for stacking via the second suction cup (2428), and at the same time picks up and places the board on the tray (2412) onto the roller conveyor (2413). The limiting component (243) positions the width and rear end of the board on the roller conveyor (2413).

10. The operation method of the flexible adjustable horizontal temporary storage platform system in the edge etching machine production process according to claim 9, characterized in that: In step S2, the first cylinder (2211) reciprocates twice to complete the flipping of a plate.

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