Conveying device

Abstract

The present invention relates to a conveying device, which comprises a conveying assembly and a transfer assembly. The conveying assembly comprises two conveying seats which are movable relative to each other along a Y axis, and the two conveying seats jointly define a conveying flow channel for conveying a material, and each of the conveying seats extends along an X axis. The transfer assembly is used for placing the material in the conveying flow channel along a Z axis, and the transfer assembly comprises a base and a plurality of transfer arms for moving the material, and the plurality of transfer arms are selectively movable relative to the base along the X axis and the Y axis. The conveying device provided by the present invention can be adjusted in correspondence with the size of the material by moving the conveying assembly and the transfer assembly respectively.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of manufacturing, and in particular to a conveying device. Background Technology

[0002] Conveying devices emerged during the Industrial Revolution. Their ability to transport large quantities of materials quickly made production processes more efficient and scalable. It can be said that conveying devices created and promoted the assembly line production architecture. The conveying devices disclosed in Taiwan patents M656584, I691693, and I688536 belong to this category.

[0003] The conveying devices disclosed in the aforementioned patents are mostly improvements to their own transmission mechanisms to improve conveying stability, speed, and durability. However, such conveying devices are only designed for the transport of a specific material. When the material to be transported is different or its size changes, it is necessary to switch to another conveying device that matches the material. As a result, when producing products of various sizes, the number and space of factory production lines are quite large and the cost is high.

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a novel and advanced conveying device to solve the above problems. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The main objective of this invention is to provide a conveying device in which the conveying component and the transfer component can be moved and adjusted accordingly to accommodate different material sizes.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides a conveying device, comprising: a conveying assembly and a transfer assembly. The conveying assembly includes two conveying seats movable relative to each other along a Y-axis, the two conveying seats jointly defining a conveying channel for conveying a material, each of the conveying seats extending along an X-axis; the transfer assembly is for placing the material along a Z-axis in the conveying channel, the transfer assembly including a base and a plurality of transfer arms for moving the material, the plurality of transfer arms being selectively movable relative to the base along the X-axis and the Y-axis.

[0007] Preferably, the transfer assembly further includes two moving platforms and a first linkage mechanism. The two moving platforms are movably disposed on the base along one of the X-axis and the Y-axis. Each moving platform is provided with at least one transfer arm that can move along the other of the X-axis and the Y-axis. The first linkage mechanism is connected between the two moving platforms so that the two moving platforms keep opening and closing in sync.

[0008] Preferably, the first linkage mechanism includes two first gear rows and a drive gear. The two first gear rows are respectively disposed on the two movable platforms, and the two sides of the drive gear mesh with the two first gear rows respectively.

[0009] Preferably, the conveying assembly further includes a second linkage mechanism that connects the two conveying seats so that the conveying seats remain in synchronized opening and closing.

[0010] Preferably, the second linkage mechanism includes a drive motor, a plurality of screws, a plurality of drive wheels, and at least one drive belt. Each screw includes a first screw segment and a second screw segment connected to each other. The first screw segment and the second screw segment have opposite thread directions. The first screw segment and the second screw segment are respectively screwed to the two conveyor seats. The plurality of drive wheels are coaxially disposed on the plurality of screws. The at least one drive belt is wound around the plurality of drive wheels to form a synchronous movement relationship. The drive motor is powered to one of the drive wheels.

[0011] Preferably, the conveying assembly further includes a support frame assembly, which is disposed between the two conveying seats and can be raised and lowered along the Z-axis. The support frame assembly is used to lift the material along the Z-axis to a working position.

[0012] Preferably, the conveying assembly further includes two clamping units, which are respectively disposed on the two conveying seats. In the Z-axis direction, the two clamping units are higher than the support frame assembly. When the support frame assembly is in the working position, the support frame assembly and the two clamping units are used to clamp the material together.

[0013] Preferably, the conveying assembly further includes a jetting unit for jetting air toward the material.

[0014] Preferably, the conveying assembly further includes at least one pair of positioning modules for detecting the position of the material.

[0015] Preferably, the conveying assembly further includes a second linkage mechanism connected to the two conveyor seats to keep them moving in unison. The second linkage mechanism includes a drive motor, a plurality of screws, a plurality of drive wheels, and at least one drive belt. Each screw includes a first screw segment and a second screw segment connected to each other, with the threads of the first and second screw segments in opposite directions. The first and second screw segments are respectively screwed to the two conveyor seats. The plurality of drive wheels are coaxially disposed on the plurality of screws. The at least one drive belt is wound around the plurality of drive wheels to achieve a synchronous movement. The drive motor is powered by one of the drive wheels. The conveying assembly further includes a support frame assembly disposed between the two conveyor seats and capable of lifting and lowering along the Z-axis. The support frame assembly is used to lift the material to a working position along the Z-axis; the conveying assembly further includes two clamping units, which are respectively disposed on the two conveying seats. In the Z-axis direction, the two clamping units are higher than the support frame assembly. When the support frame assembly is in the working position, the support frame assembly and the two clamping units are used to clamp the material together; the conveying assembly further includes a jetting unit, which is used to jet air toward the material; the conveying assembly further includes at least one pair of positioning modules, which are used to detect the position of the material; the transfer assembly further includes two second gear rows and a plurality of moving motors. The two second gear rows are respectively disposed on the two moving tables. A rotating shaft of each moving motor is rotatably engaged with one of the second gear rows, so that each moving motor can move along the Z-axis. The second toothed rack moves, and the plurality of transfer arms are respectively disposed on the body of the plurality of moving motors; each of the first toothed racks extends along the Y-axis; each of the second toothed racks extends along the X-axis; the conveying device further includes an antistatic ion gun and a cleaning brush, the antistatic ion gun being adjacent to the conveying assembly and pointing towards the conveying channel, the antistatic ion gun being used to eliminate static electricity from the material, and the cleaning brush being movable along the X-axis to clean the two conveyor seats and the material; the support frame assembly includes two support bodies, the two support bodies being movable along the Z-axis and facing each other on the two conveyor seats, each support body including a vertical rod, a horizontal bar and a plurality of support bars, the vertical rod extending along the Z-axis, the horizontal bar extending along the X-axis and connected to the vertical rod, the plurality of support bars... Support bars extend along the Y-axis and are spaced apart along the X-axis on the horizontal bar, with the multiple support bars of the two support bodies being staggered; multiple ball bearings are provided between each upright rod and the conveying seat; the conveying assembly further includes a dust collection assembly, one clamping unit has multiple air jet holes, the air jet unit is connected to the clamping unit, and another clamping unit on the opposite side has a suction port of the dust collection assembly; the transfer assembly further includes a main frame, a first slide rail and a second slide rail, the main frame spans the conveying assembly, the first slide rail extends along the Y-axis and is provided on the main frame, the second slide rail slides on the first slide rail, the second slide rail extends along the Z-axis, and the base slides on the second slide rail; the multiple transfer arms move the material by negative pressure adsorption;A stop element is telescopically disposed at a predetermined position along the Z-axis in the conveying channel, the stop element being used to stop the material.

[0016] The advantages of this invention are:

[0017] The conveying equipment provided by the present invention allows the conveying component and the transfer component to be moved and adjusted accordingly to accommodate different material sizes. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of an embodiment of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 2 This is a partially enlarged view of a transfer component according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A magnified view of a portion of the image.

[0021] Figure 4 This is a partial cross-sectional view of a transfer component according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 5 This is a perspective view of a conveying component according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 6 for Figure 5 A magnified view of a portion of the image.

[0024] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the support frame assembly in the working position according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 8 This is another perspective view of the support frame assembly in the working position according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the support frame assembly descending according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] Figure 10 This is a partially enlarged view of the support frame assembly in the working position according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0028] Figure 11 This is a perspective view of a conveying component according to an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0029] The following examples illustrate possible implementations of the present invention, but are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. The use of "a" or "at least one" before the terms mentioned herein is not a limitation on the quantity, and may also be "multiple" depending on the requirements. Such variations in quantity are also within the scope of protection, as will be stated in advance.

[0030] Please refer to Figures 1 to 11 This illustrates an embodiment of the present invention, in which the conveying device of the present invention includes: a conveying component 1 and a transfer component 5.

[0031] The conveying assembly 1 includes two conveying seats 2 that are movable relative to each other along a Y-axis. The two conveying seats 2 together define a conveying channel 21 for conveying a material 7 (such as a carrier plate). Each of the conveying seats 2 extends along an X-axis. The transfer assembly 5 is used to place the material 7 along a Z-axis in the conveying channel 21. The transfer assembly 5 includes a base 51 and a plurality of transfer arms 52 for moving the material 7. The plurality of transfer arms 52 can selectively move relative to the base 51 along the X-axis and the Y-axis. The plurality of transfer arms 52 move the material 7 by negative pressure adsorption.

[0032] The two conveyor seats 2 can move freely to adjust their spacing as needed, quickly adapting to the different sizes of the materials 7 to be carried, thus facilitating the transportation and processing of various materials 7. Simultaneously, the plurality of transfer arms 52 can also be adjusted and moved to appropriate positions along the X and Y axes to accommodate the lengths and widths of different materials 7, thereby improving the stability and reliability of picking up and handling different materials 7. As can be seen from the above, both the transfer assembly 5 for handling the material 7 and the conveyor assembly 1 for carrying and transporting the material 7 are deformable and freely adjustable structures, making them widely applicable to materials 7 of different sizes.

[0033] Preferably, the transfer assembly 5 further includes a main frame 57, a first slide rail 58 and a second slide rail 59. The main frame 57 spans the conveying assembly 1. The first slide rail 58 extends along the Y-axis and is disposed on the main frame 57. The second slide rail 59 slides on the first slide rail 58 and extends along the Z-axis. The base 51 slides on the second slide rail 59. Thus, the base 51 can transport the material 7 along the Y-axis to another location and can move along the Z-axis to pick up or drop the material 7.

[0034] Furthermore, the transfer assembly 5 further includes two moving platforms 53 and a first linkage mechanism 54. The two moving platforms 53 are movably disposed on the base 51 along one of the X-axis and the Y-axis. Each moving platform 53 is provided with at least one transfer arm 52 that can move along the other of the X-axis and the Y-axis. The first linkage mechanism 54 is connected between the two moving platforms 53 to keep the two moving platforms 53 moving and opening and closing in unison. In this embodiment, the first linkage mechanism 54 includes two first tooth rows 541 and a drive gear 542. The two first tooth rows 541 are respectively disposed on the two moving platforms 53, and each first tooth row 541 extends along the Y-axis. The two sides of the drive gear 542 mesh with the two first tooth rows 541 respectively. When the drive gear 542 rotates, it can drive the two moving platforms 53 to move and open and close at the same amplitude to conform to the symmetrical structure of the material 7.

[0035] Furthermore, the transfer assembly 5 also includes two second toothed rows 55 and a plurality of moving motors 56. The two second toothed rows 55 are respectively disposed on the two moving platforms 53. Each second toothed row 5 extends along the X-axis. A rotating shaft 561 of each moving motor 56 is rotatably engaged with one of the second toothed rows 55, thereby each moving motor 56 can move along the second toothed row 55. The plurality of transfer arms 52 are respectively disposed on a body 562 of the plurality of moving motors 56. In actual use, the user can actuate at least one of the moving motors 56 that he / she wants to move as needed, thereby changing the position of at least one of the transfer arms 52.

[0036] Similarly, the conveying assembly 1 further includes a second linkage mechanism 22, which connects the two conveying seats 2 to keep them moving in unison and opening and closing at equal amplitudes to conform to the symmetrical structure of the material 7. In this embodiment, the second linkage mechanism 22 includes a drive motor 23, a plurality of screws 24, a plurality of drive wheels 25, and at least one drive belt 26. Each screw 24 includes a first screw segment 241 and a second screw segment 242 connected to each other. The first screw segment 241 and the second screw segment 242 have opposite thread directions. The first screw segment 241 and the second screw segment 242 are respectively screwed to the two conveying seats 2. The plurality of drive wheels 25 are coaxially disposed on the plurality of screws 24. The at least one drive belt 26 is wound around the plurality of drive wheels 25 to form a synchronous relationship. The drive motor 23 is powered to one of the drive wheels 25.

[0037] The conveying assembly 1 further includes a support frame assembly 3, which is disposed between the two conveying seats 2 and can be raised and lowered along the Z-axis. The support frame assembly 3 is used to lift the material 7 along the Z-axis to a working position for subsequent processing, such as laser engraving. Specifically, the support frame assembly 3 includes two support bodies 31, which are movably disposed on the two conveying seats 2 along the Z-axis. Each support body 31 includes a standing rod 32, a horizontal bar 33, and a plurality of support bars 34. The standing rod 32 extends along the Z-axis, the horizontal bar 33 extends along the X-axis and is connected to the standing rod 32, and the plurality of support bars 34 extend along the Y-axis and are spaced apart from the horizontal bar 33 along the X-axis. The plurality of support bars 34 of the two support bodies 31 are staggered.

[0038] Preferably, a plurality of ball bearings 35 are provided between each of the standing rods 32 and the conveyor seat 2, so that the movement can be smooth and fast.

[0039] The conveying assembly 1 further includes two clamping units 42, which are respectively disposed on the two conveying seats 2. In the Z-axis direction, the two clamping units 42 are higher than the support frame assembly 3. When the support frame assembly 3 is in the working position, the support frame assembly 3 and the two clamping units 42 are used to clamp the material 7 together, so that the material 7 can be stably positioned for laser engraving.

[0040] Preferably, the conveying assembly 1 further includes a jetting unit 41, which jets air toward the material 7 to remove dust, debris, and other contaminants generated during processing. In this embodiment, the conveying device further includes a dust-collecting assembly 44. One clamping unit 42 has a plurality of jetting holes 421, and the jetting unit 41 is connected to the clamping unit 42. Another clamping unit 42 on the opposite side has a suction port 441 of the dust-collecting assembly 44, which works in conjunction with negative pressure to suck up contaminants.

[0041] Alternatively, the conveying assembly 1 further includes at least one pair of alignment modules 43, which are used to detect whether the material 7 has reached a predetermined position, whether the front and back are correct, etc. This can be implemented using a CCD in conjunction with an illumination unit to achieve the purpose through image recognition. In this embodiment, a stop member 63 is telescopically disposed at a predetermined position along the Z-axis in the conveying channel 21. The stop member 63 is used to stop the material 7, and together with the at least one pair of alignment modules 43, the state of the material 7 can be effectively monitored.

[0042] In another preferred embodiment, the conveying device further includes an antistatic ion gun 61 and a cleaning brush 62. The antistatic ion gun 61 is disposed adjacent to the conveying assembly 1 and points towards the conveying channel 21. The antistatic ion gun 61 is used to eliminate static electricity from the material 7. The cleaning brush 62 can move along the X-axis to clean the two conveying seats 2 and the material 7.

[0043] The above description describes the preferred embodiments of the present invention and the technical principles applied thereto. For those skilled in the art, any obvious changes such as equivalent transformations or simple substitutions based on the technical solutions of the present invention, without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention, shall fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A conveying device, characterized in that, include: A conveying assembly includes two conveyor seats movable relative to each other along a Y-axis, the two conveyor seats jointly defining a conveying channel for conveying a material, each of the conveyor seats extending along an X-axis; and A transfer assembly for placing material along a Z-axis in a conveying channel includes a base and a plurality of transfer arms for moving the material, the plurality of transfer arms being selectively movable relative to the base along the X-axis and the Y-axis.

2. The conveying device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The transfer assembly further includes two moving platforms and a first linkage mechanism. The two moving platforms are movably disposed on the base along one of the X-axis and the Y-axis. Each moving platform is provided with at least one transfer arm that can move along the other of the X-axis and the Y-axis. The first linkage mechanism is connected between the two moving platforms so that the two moving platforms keep opening and closing in sync.

3. The conveying device as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The first linkage mechanism includes two first gear rows and a drive gear. The two first gear rows are respectively disposed on the two moving platforms, and the two sides of the drive gear mesh with the two first gear rows respectively.

4. The conveying device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The conveying assembly further includes a second linkage mechanism that connects the two conveying seats to keep the conveying seats moving in unison when opening and closing.

5. The conveying device as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The second linkage mechanism includes a drive motor, a plurality of screws, a plurality of transmission wheels, and at least one transmission belt. Each screw includes a first screw segment and a second screw segment connected to each other. The first screw segment and the second screw segment have opposite thread directions. The first screw segment and the second screw segment are respectively screwed to the two conveyor seats. The plurality of transmission wheels are coaxially disposed on the plurality of screws. The at least one transmission belt is wound around the plurality of transmission wheels to form a synchronous movement relationship. The drive motor is powered to one of the transmission wheels.

6. The conveying device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The conveying assembly further includes a support frame assembly, which is located between the two conveying seats and can be raised and lowered along the Z-axis. The support frame assembly is used to lift the material along the Z-axis to a working position.

7. The conveying device as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The conveying assembly further includes two clamping units, which are respectively disposed on the two conveying seats. In the Z-axis direction, the two clamping units are higher than the support frame assembly. When the support frame assembly is in the working position, the support frame assembly and the two clamping units are used to clamp the material together.

8. The conveying device as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The conveying assembly further includes a jetting unit that jets air toward the material.

9. The conveying device as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The conveying assembly further includes at least one pair of positioning modules for detecting the position of the material.

10. The conveying device as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The conveying assembly further includes a second linkage mechanism connected to the two conveyor seats to keep them moving in unison. The second linkage mechanism includes a drive motor, a plurality of screws, a plurality of drive wheels, and at least one drive belt. Each screw includes a first screw segment and a second screw segment connected together, with the threads of the first and second screw segments in opposite directions. The first and second screw segments are respectively screwed to the two conveyor seats. The plurality of drive wheels are coaxially disposed on the plurality of screws. The at least one drive belt is wound around the plurality of drive wheels to achieve a synchronous movement. The drive motor is powered by one of the drive wheels. The conveying assembly further includes a support frame assembly disposed between the two conveyor seats and capable of lifting and lowering along the Z-axis. The support frame assembly provides... The conveying assembly lifts the material along the Z-axis to a working position; the conveying assembly further includes two clamping units, which are respectively disposed on the two conveying seats. In the Z-axis direction, the two clamping units are higher than the support frame assembly. When the support frame assembly is in the working position, the support frame assembly and the two clamping units jointly clamp the material; the conveying assembly further includes a jetting unit, which jets air toward the material; the conveying assembly further includes at least one pair of positioning modules, which are used to detect the position of the material; the transfer assembly further includes two second gear rows and a plurality of moving motors. The two second gear rows are respectively disposed on the two moving tables. A rotating shaft of each moving motor is rotatably engaged with one of the second gear rows, thereby each moving motor can move along the Z-axis. The two toothed racks move, and the plurality of transfer arms are respectively disposed on the body of the plurality of moving motors; each of the first toothed racks extends along the Y-axis; each of the second toothed racks extends along the X-axis; the conveying device further includes an antistatic ion gun and a cleaning brush, the antistatic ion gun being adjacent to the conveying assembly and pointing towards the conveying channel, the antistatic ion gun being used to eliminate static electricity from the material, and the cleaning brush being movable along the X-axis to clean the two conveying seats and the material; the support frame assembly includes two support bodies, the two support bodies being movable along the Z-axis and facing each other on the two conveying seats, each support body including a vertical rod, a horizontal bar and a plurality of support bars, the vertical rod extending along the Z-axis, the horizontal bar extending along the X-axis and connected to the vertical rod, the plurality of support bars... The support bars extend along the Y-axis and are spaced apart along the X-axis on the horizontal bar, and the multiple support bars of the two support bodies are staggered; a plurality of ball bearings are provided between each of the uprights and the conveying seat; the conveying assembly further includes a dust collection assembly, one of the clamping units has a plurality of air jet holes, the air jet unit is connected to the clamping unit, and another clamping unit on the opposite side has a suction port of the dust collection assembly; the transfer assembly further includes a main frame, a first slide rail and a second slide rail, the main frame spans the conveying assembly, the first slide rail extends along the Y-axis and is provided on the main frame, the second slide rail slides on the first slide rail, the second slide rail extends along the Z-axis, and the base slides on the second slide rail; the plurality of transfer arms move the material by negative pressure adsorption;A stop element is telescopically disposed at a predetermined position along the Z-axis in the conveying channel, the stop element being used to stop the material.

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