Method, system, and storage medium for changing work parts of processing equipment

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a working component replacement method of a processing device, a system and a storage medium, the working component replacement method comprising: obtaining a replacement instruction of a discarded working component; determining first position information of a placement table based on the replacement instruction; the first position information being position information of a first placement area of the placement table; controlling a moving assembly to move a fixed structure to the first placement area, so that the fixed structure places the discarded working component in the first placement area; determining second position information of the placement table based on that the discarded working component is placed in the first placement area; the second position information being position information of a second placement area of the placement table; and controlling the moving assembly to move the fixed structure to the second placement area, so that the fixed structure installs a to-be-replaced component in the second placement area. The present disclosure realizes automatic replacement of discarded components, thereby reducing waste of manpower and time consumption, and further reducing production time.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of machining technology, and in particular to a method, system and storage medium for replacing working parts of a machining equipment. Background Technology

[0002] In production lines, working parts of various processing equipment will inevitably fail after prolonged use, affecting the normal operation of the production line. For example, when a grinding wheel reaches the end of its service life, the processing equipment needs to be shut down, and the grinding wheel needs to be manually loaded and unloaded, which is time-consuming and wastes a significant amount of manpower and production time during full production. Therefore, how to automatically replace damaged parts after they fail, thereby reducing the waste of manpower and time, has become a technology that urgently needs to be solved by those skilled in the art. Summary of the Invention

[0003] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, or at least partially solve them, this disclosure provides a method, system, and storage medium for replacing working parts of a processing equipment, which automatically replaces discarded working parts, thereby reducing manpower waste and time consumption.

[0004] This disclosure provides a method for replacing working parts of a processing equipment. The processing equipment includes a movable component, a fixed structure, and a platform. The movable component is connected to the fixed structure, and the fixed structure is used to install the working parts.

[0005] Methods for replacing working parts include:

[0006] Obtain replacement instructions for discarded working parts;

[0007] Based on the replacement instruction, the first position information of the storage platform is determined; wherein, the first position information is the position information of the first storage area of ​​the storage platform, and the first storage area is used to place discarded working parts;

[0008] The control moving component moves the fixed structure to the first placement area so that the fixed structure places the discarded working parts in the first placement area;

[0009] Based on the placement of discarded working parts in the first storage area, the second location information of the storage platform is determined; wherein, the second location information is the location information of the second storage area of ​​the storage platform, and the second storage area is used to place the parts to be replaced;

[0010] The control moving component moves the fixed structure to the second placement area so that the fixed structure can install the part to be replaced in the second placement area.

[0011] Optionally, the processing equipment also includes a positioning module, which is disposed on the moving component;

[0012] The first location information includes the coordinate information of at least one first reference point; wherein, the first reference point is any point within the first placement area;

[0013] Controlling the moving component to move the fixed structure to the first placement area, so that the fixed structure places the discarded working parts in the first placement area, including:

[0014] The positioning module is used to obtain the reference coordinates of the moving component; where the reference coordinates are the coordinates of any point in the moving component.

[0015] The control component moves the fixed structure along the direction of the coordinate information from the initial reference coordinates to the first reference point;

[0016] Based on the positioning module, the coordinates of the reference coordinates are determined to coincide with the coordinates of the first reference point, and the fixed structure is moved to the first placement area.

[0017] The control and fixing structure places the discarded working parts in the first storage area.

[0018] Optionally, the shelf includes a first sensor, which is disposed in a first shelf area; the first sensor is used to determine that the fixed structure has reached the placement position when it comes into contact with the fixed structure.

[0019] The control and fixing structure places the discarded working parts in the first storage area, including:

[0020] The control unit moves the fixed structure vertically downward until the fixed structure contacts the first sensor, and then controls the fixed structure to place the discarded working parts in the first storage area.

[0021] Optionally, the second location information includes the coordinate information of at least one second reference point; wherein, the second reference point is any point within the second placement area;

[0022] The control moving component moves the fixing structure to the second placement area so that the fixing structure secures the part to be replaced in the second placement area, including:

[0023] The control component moves the fixed structure along the direction from the coordinate information of the first reference point to the coordinate information of the second reference point;

[0024] Based on the positioning module, the coordinates of the reference coordinates and the second reference point are determined to coincide, and the fixed structure is moved to the second placement area.

[0025] The control and fixing structure is used to install the replacement parts in the second storage area.

[0026] Optionally, before the control fixing structure is installed in the second storage area, the method further includes:

[0027] The coordinate information of the third reference point of the part to be replaced in the second placement area is obtained by using a positioning module;

[0028] Based on the coordinate information of the reference coordinates and the third reference point determined by the positioning module, the control and fixing structure is used to install the component to be replaced in the second placement area.

[0029] Optionally, the method for replacing the working component also includes: based on the positioning module determining that the coordinate information of the reference coordinates and the coordinate information of the third reference point do not coincide, controlling the moving component to move the fixed structure along the direction from the coordinate information of the second reference point to the coordinate information of the third reference point.

[0030] Optionally, the shelf includes a second sensor disposed in the second shelf area; the second sensor is used to determine that the fixed structure has reached the installation position when it comes into contact with the fixed structure.

[0031] The control and fixing structure is used to install the replacement parts in the second storage area, including:

[0032] The control unit moves the fixed structure vertically downward until the fixed structure contacts the second sensor, and the control unit then installs the component to be replaced on the fixed structure.

[0033] Optionally, the fixed structure includes a third sensor;

[0034] Methods for replacing working parts also include:

[0035] The third sensor contacts the component to be replaced, and the fixing structure is used to fix the component to be replaced.

[0036] This disclosure also provides a working part replacement system for a processing equipment, used to implement the steps of the working part replacement method for any processing equipment as described above. The working part replacement system includes:

[0037] The replacement instruction acquisition module is used to acquire replacement instructions for discarded working parts;

[0038] The first position information determination module is used to determine the first position information of the storage platform based on the replacement instruction; wherein, the first position information is the position information of the first storage area of ​​the storage platform, and the first storage area is used to place discarded working parts;

[0039] A discarded work parts placement module is used to control the moving component to move the fixed structure to the first placement area, so that the fixed structure places the discarded work parts in the first placement area;

[0040] The second location information determination module is used to determine the second location information of the storage platform based on the placement of the discarded working parts in the first storage area; wherein, the second location information is the location information of the second storage area of ​​the storage platform, and the second storage area is used to place the parts to be replaced;

[0041] The replacement component fixing module is used to control the moving component to move the fixing structure to the second placement area so that the fixing structure fixes the replacement component in the second placement area.

[0042] This disclosure also provides a computer storage medium having a computer program stored thereon, which, when executed, implements the steps of the working part replacement method for any processing equipment as described above.

[0043] This disclosure provides a method, system, and storage medium for replacing working parts of a processing equipment. Upon receiving a replacement instruction for a discarded working part, the control module determines that the working part fixed on the fixed structure is discarded and needs replacement. The control module stores first and second position information of a placement platform. The first position information is the position information of a first placement area for placing the discarded working part, and the second position information is the position information of a second placement area for placing the part to be replaced. When the control module receives the replacement instruction, it reads the first position information of the placement platform and controls a moving component to move the fixed structure to the first placement area, where the discarded working part is placed. Then, the control module controls the moving component to move the fixed structure to the second placement area according to the second position information, and controls the fixed structure to grasp and fix the part to be replaced within the second placement area. This achieves the automatic unloading of the discarded working part and the automatic installation of the part to be replaced. Therefore, this disclosure achieves automatic replacement of discarded parts after they are determined to be discarded, eliminating the need for manual replacement, thus reducing manpower waste and time consumption, and further reducing production time. Attached Figure Description

[0044] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, the drawings used in the embodiments of this application will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0045] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a processing device provided in an embodiment of this disclosure.

[0046] Figure 2 This is a schematic flowchart illustrating a method for replacing working parts of a processing equipment according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0047] Figure 3 This is a flowchart illustrating a preferred method for replacing working parts of a processing device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0048] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a working component replacement system for a processing equipment provided in an embodiment of this disclosure.

[0049] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the hardware structure of a working component replacement device for a processing equipment, provided in an embodiment of this disclosure. Detailed Implementation

[0050] The features and exemplary embodiments of various aspects of this application will now be described in detail. Numerous specific details are set forth in the following detailed description in order to provide a comprehensive understanding of this application. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this application can be implemented without some of these specific details. The following description of embodiments is merely intended to provide a better understanding of this application by illustrating examples thereof.

[0051] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this application can be combined with each other. The embodiments will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0052] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a processing device provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure, such as... Figure 1 As shown, the processing equipment includes a moving component 10, a fixed structure 20, and a storage platform 30. The moving component 10 is connected to the fixed structure 20 and is used to move the fixed structure 20. The fixed structure 20 is used to install working parts. The storage platform 30 includes a first storage area 31 and a second storage area 32. The first storage area 31 is used to place discarded working parts, and the second storage area 32 is used to place parts to be replaced.

[0053] Figure 2 This is a flowchart illustrating a method for replacing working parts of a processing equipment according to an embodiment of this disclosure, as shown below. Figure 2 As shown, the methods for replacing working parts include: S110-S150.

[0054] S110, Obtain the replacement instruction for the discarded working part.

[0055] For example, when a working part is damaged or meets the conditions for obsolescence, such as reaching the end of its service life, a replacement instruction for the obsolete working part is sent to the control module, causing the control module to start controlling the moving components and fixed structures to automatically begin replacing the obsolete working part.

[0056] S120. Based on the replacement instruction, determine the first position information of the shelf.

[0057] Among them, the first location information is the location information of the first storage area of ​​the shelf.

[0058] Specifically, a first storage area is set on the storage platform, and the control module stores the location information of the first storage area. After receiving a replacement command, the control module reads the stored location information of the first storage area, that is, the first location information of the storage platform, so as to determine the area in the storage platform for placing discarded work parts.

[0059] S130, Control the moving component to move the fixed structure to the first storage area, so that the fixed structure places the discarded working parts in the first storage area.

[0060] Specifically, after determining the first position information, the control module controls the moving component to move the fixed structure to the first placement area, and then controls the fixed structure to place the discarded working parts in the first placement area, thereby realizing the automatic unloading of the installed working parts.

[0061] S140. Based on the placement of discarded working parts in the first storage area, determine the second position information of the storage platform.

[0062] The second location information refers to the location information of the second storage area of ​​the shelf.

[0063] Specifically, a second storage area is set on the storage platform. The control module stores the location information of the second storage area. When the control module determines that the fixed structure has placed the discarded working parts between the first storage areas, it reads the stored location information of the second storage area, that is, the second location information of the storage platform, so as to determine the area in the storage platform where the parts to be replaced are placed.

[0064] S150, Control the moving component to move the fixed structure to the second placement area so that the fixed structure can install the part to be replaced in the second placement area.

[0065] Specifically, after determining the second position information, the control module controls the moving component to move the fixed structure from the first placement area to the second placement area, and then controls the fixed structure to grab and fix the part to be replaced in the second placement area, thereby realizing the automatic installation of the working part.

[0066] Upon receiving a replacement instruction for a discarded working part, the control module determines that the working part fixed on the fixed structure is discarded and needs to be replaced. The control module begins reading the first position information of the storage platform. After obtaining the first position information, it controls the moving component to move the fixed structure to the first storage area and places the discarded working part there. Then, the control module reads the second position information of the storage platform and, based on this, controls the moving component to move the fixed structure to the second storage area. The fixed structure then picks up and secures the part to be replaced in the second storage area, thus automatically unloading the discarded working part and automatically installing the replacement part. Therefore, this disclosure achieves automatic replacement of discarded parts after they are determined to be discarded, eliminating the need for manual replacement, reducing manpower waste and time consumption, and further reducing production time.

[0067] In some embodiments, the processing equipment further includes a positioning module disposed on the moving component.

[0068] For example, the positioning module can be a digital camera (Charge Coupled Device Camera, CCD camera) with a charge-coupled device image sensor. The CCD camera is mounted on the moving component to acquire the position information of the moving component, and can also be used to acquire the position information of other components. The control module can acquire the position information of the moving component through the CCD camera, and by matching the position information of the moving component with first position information and second position information, it can determine whether the moving component has moved the fixed structure to the first placement area or the second placement area.

[0069] The first location information includes the coordinate information of at least one first reference point; wherein, the first reference point is any point within the first placement area.

[0070] For example, when the first position information includes the coordinate information of a first reference point, the first reference point can be the center point coordinates of the first placement area. The positioning module can indirectly obtain the center point coordinates of the fixed structure connected to the moving component by obtaining the position information of the moving component. Since the working component is installed on the fixed structure, the center point coordinates of the fixed structure and the center point coordinates of the working component are in the same position. Therefore, the center point coordinates of the discarded working component can be indirectly obtained. The coordinate information of the point in the moving component that corresponds to the center point coordinates of the discarded working component is used as the reference coordinates of the moving component. When the reference coordinates of the moving component coincide with the center point coordinates of the first placement area, the moving component and the fixed structure can be moved into the first placement area. The control module can control the fixed structure to place the discarded working component in the first placement area.

[0071] The first position information may also include, for example, the coordinate information of three first reference points. Connecting these three reference points can determine a first reference area for positioning. The control module can determine the coordinates of the three points of the moving component through the positioning module, thereby determining a second reference area for positioning. During the process of the control module controlling the moving component to move, as long as the positioning module determines that the second reference area coincides with the first reference area, the moving component and the fixed structure can be moved to the first placement area. The control module can control the fixed structure to place the discarded working parts in the first placement area.

[0072] It should be noted that the first location information includes the coordinates of one or three first reference points, and the coordinates of the first reference point being the center point of the first placement area are only examples. The specific number and location of reference points can be set according to actual needs, as long as the positioning requirements are met, and no specific limitations are made here.

[0073] Controlling the moving component to move the fixed structure to the first placement area, so that the fixed structure places the discarded working parts in the first placement area, including:

[0074] The positioning module is used to obtain the reference coordinates of the moving component; where the reference coordinates are the coordinates of any point in the moving component.

[0075] The control component moves the fixed structure along the direction of the coordinate information from the initial reference coordinates to the first reference point;

[0076] Based on the positioning module, the coordinates of the reference coordinates are determined to coincide with the coordinates of the first reference point, and the fixed structure is moved to the first placement area.

[0077] The control and fixing structure places the discarded working parts in the first storage area.

[0078] Specifically, the control module acquires the coordinates of one or more points within the moving component in real time via the positioning module. These coordinates serve as the reference coordinates of the moving component, and the initial coordinates of the moving component before it moves are its initial reference coordinates. After acquiring the initial reference coordinates and the coordinates of the first reference point, the control module determines that the moving component needs to move in the direction from the initial reference coordinates to the coordinates of the first reference point. The control module then controls the moving component to move in this direction. When the control module determines, through the positioning module, that the reference coordinates of the moving component coincide with the coordinates of the first reference point, it can be confirmed that the moving component has moved the fixed structure to the first placement area. The control module then controls the fixed structure to place the discarded working parts in the first placement area. Thus, this disclosure achieves the automatic unloading of discarded working parts, eliminating the need for manual unloading and reducing manpower waste and time consumption.

[0079] In some embodiments, the shelf includes a first sensor disposed in a first shelf area; the first sensor is used to determine that the fixed structure has reached the placement position when it comes into contact with the fixed structure.

[0080] Specifically, in addition to moving horizontally and vertically on the plane, the moving component also moves vertically. After moving the fixed structure to the first placement area, the moving component needs to move the fixed structure vertically to its designated position to avoid instability caused by the fixed structure being too high when removing the discarded work parts. Therefore, a first sensor is installed in the first placement area of ​​the platform. After the first sensor contacts the fixed structure, it determines that the moving component has moved the fixed structure to the designated placement position.

[0081] Controlling the fixed structure to place the discarded working parts in the first storage area includes: controlling the moving component to move the fixed structure vertically downward until the fixed structure contacts the first sensor, and controlling the fixed structure to place the discarded working parts in the first storage area.

[0082] Specifically, after the moving component moves the fixed structure to the first placement area, the control module controls the moving component to move downwards in the vertical direction. When the fixed structure contacts the first sensor, the control module determines that the fixed structure has moved to a placement position with a height that meets the placement requirements, and controls the fixed structure to place the discarded working parts in the first placement area. Therefore, this disclosure can avoid the problem of the discarded working parts being unstable or even falling due to excessive height after the fixed structure moves to the first placement area, thus avoiding safety issues caused by the discarded working parts falling.

[0083] In some embodiments, the second location information includes the coordinate information of at least one second reference point; wherein the second reference point is any point within the second placement area.

[0084] For example, when the second position information includes the coordinate information of a second reference point, the second reference point can be the coordinates of the center point of the second placement area. The positioning module can indirectly obtain the coordinates of the center point of the fixed structure connected to the moving component by obtaining the position information of the moving component. The coordinate information of the point in the moving component that corresponds to the center point coordinates of the fixed structure is used as the reference coordinates of the moving component. When the reference coordinates of the moving component coincide with the center point coordinates of the second placement area, the moving component can be determined and the fixed structure can be moved into the second placement area. The control module can control the fixed structure to install the replacement part in the second placement area.

[0085] The second position information may also include, for example, the coordinate information of three second reference points. Connecting these three reference points can determine a third reference area for positioning. The control module can determine the coordinates of the three points of the moving component through the positioning module, thereby determining a fourth reference area for positioning. During the process of the control module controlling the movement of the moving component, as long as the positioning module determines that the third reference area and the fourth reference area coincide, the moving component can be determined and the fixed structure can be moved to the second placement area. The control module can control the fixed structure to install the replacement part in the second placement area.

[0086] It should be noted that the second location information includes the coordinates of one or three second reference points, and the second reference point can be the center point coordinates of the second placement area. This is just an example. The specific number and location of the reference points can be set according to actual needs, as long as the positioning requirements are met. No specific limitations are made here.

[0087] The control moving component moves the fixing structure to the second placement area so that the fixing structure secures the part to be replaced in the second placement area, including:

[0088] The control component moves the fixed structure along the direction from the coordinate information of the first reference point to the coordinate information of the second reference point;

[0089] Based on the positioning module, the coordinates of the reference coordinates and the second reference point are determined to coincide, and the fixed structure is moved to the second placement area.

[0090] The control and fixing structure is used to install the replacement parts in the second storage area.

[0091] Specifically, since the moving component has already moved the fixed structure to the first placement area, when it is necessary to move the fixed structure from the first placement area to the second placement area, the direction of movement of the fixed structure can be determined based on the coordinate information of the first reference point and the coordinate information of the second reference point. After the fixed structure completes the placement of the discarded working part in the first placement area, the control module controls the moving component to move along the direction from the coordinate information of the first reference point to the coordinate information of the second reference point. When the control module determines through the positioning module that the reference coordinates of the moving component coincide with the coordinate information of the second reference point, it can be determined that the moving component has moved the fixed structure to the second placement area. The control module then controls the fixed structure to install the replacement part in the second placement area. Thus, this disclosure realizes the automatic installation process of the replacement part, eliminating the need for manual installation, thereby reducing manpower waste and time consumption.

[0092] In some embodiments, before the control fixing structure installs the component to be replaced in the second placement area, the working component replacement method further includes: using a positioning module to obtain the coordinate information of a third reference point of the component to be replaced in the second placement area.

[0093] For example, since the replacement part is placed in the second storage area, and the position of the replacement part may be deviated when it is placed, such as the center point coordinates of the replacement part not coinciding with the center point coordinates of the second storage area, the control module needs to obtain the coordinate information of the third reference point of the replacement part placed in the second storage area through the positioning module. The third reference point can be the center point coordinates of the replacement part. By comparing the coordinate information of the third reference point with the reference coordinates of the moving component, it can be determined whether the replacement part can be directly installed on the fixed component when it is placed.

[0094] Based on the coordinate information of the reference coordinates and the third reference point determined by the positioning module, the control and fixing structure is used to install the component to be replaced in the second placement area.

[0095] For example, when the control module determines that the reference coordinates coincide with the coordinate information of the third reference point through the positioning module, it determines that the component to be replaced is placed in an installable position. For instance, the center point coordinates of the component to be replaced are the coordinate information of the third reference point, and the center point coordinates of the fixed structure are the reference coordinates of the moving component. When the center point coordinates of the fixed structure coincide with the center point coordinates of the component to be replaced, the position of the fixed structure is determined to be a position where the component to be replaced can be directly and correctly installed. The control module controls the moving component to move the fixed structure downward in the vertical direction, so that the fixed structure can directly install the component to be replaced. Thus, this disclosure enables the position of the fixed structure to be further determined based on the position information of the component to be replaced, thereby avoiding the problem of installation failure due to the deviation between the position of the fixed structure and the component to be replaced.

[0096] In some embodiments, the working component replacement method further includes:

[0097] Based on the positioning module's determination that the reference coordinates and the coordinate information of the third reference point do not coincide, the moving component is controlled to move the fixed structure along the direction from the coordinate information of the second reference point to the coordinate information of the third reference point.

[0098] The control module controls the moving component to move the fixed structure downward in the vertical direction, so that the fixed structure can directly install the part to be replaced.

[0099] For example, when the control module determines through the positioning module that the reference coordinates and the coordinates of the third reference point do not coincide (e.g., the center point coordinates of the component to be replaced are the coordinates of the third reference point, and the center point coordinates of the fixed structure are the reference coordinates of the moving component), and the center point coordinates of the fixed structure do not coincide with the center point coordinates of the component to be replaced, it is determined that there is an error in the placement position of the component to be replaced within the second placement area. Since the fixed structure has already moved into the second placement area, the reference coordinates of the moving component are consistent with the coordinates of the second reference point. Therefore, the control module controls the moving component to move along the direction from the coordinates of the second reference point to the coordinates of the third reference point. When the reference coordinates of the moving component coincide with the coordinates of the third reference point of the component to be replaced, it is determined that the position of the fixed structure is the position where the component to be replaced can be correctly installed. The control module controls the moving component to move the fixed structure downwards in the vertical direction, so that the fixed structure can directly install the component to be replaced. Thus, this disclosure enables the position of the fixed structure to be further adjusted according to the position information of the component to be replaced, thereby avoiding the problem of installation failure due to the deviation between the position of the fixed structure and the component to be replaced.

[0100] In some embodiments, the shelf includes a second sensor disposed in a second shelf area; the second sensor is used to determine that the fixed structure has reached the installation position when it comes into contact with the fixed structure.

[0101] Specifically, after the moving component moves the fixed structure to the second placement area, it needs to move the fixed structure vertically to the installation position to avoid installation failure due to excessive vertical distance between the fixed structure and the part to be replaced. Therefore, a second sensor is installed in the second placement area of ​​the platform. After the second sensor contacts the fixed structure, it determines that the moving component has moved the fixed structure to the designated installation position.

[0102] The control of the fixed structure to install the replacement part in the second placement area includes: controlling the moving component to move the fixed structure vertically downward until the fixed structure contacts the second sensor, and controlling the fixed structure to install the replacement part.

[0103] Specifically, after the moving component moves the fixed structure to the second placement area, the control module controls the moving component to move downwards in the vertical direction. When the fixed structure contacts the second sensor, the control module determines that the fixed structure has moved to an installation position with a height that meets the installation requirements, and controls the fixed structure to grasp and fix the part to be replaced, thereby realizing the installation of the part to be replaced. Therefore, this disclosure can avoid the problem of installation failure caused by the fixed structure being too far from the part to be replaced in the vertical direction after it has moved to the second placement area.

[0104] In some embodiments, the fixing structure includes a third sensor; the working part replacement method further includes: determining that the fixing structure has completed fixing of the part to be replaced based on the sensing end of the third sensor contacting the part to be replaced.

[0105] Specifically, the control module can receive signals transmitted by the third sensor, which is set on the fixed structure. During the process of the fixed structure gripping and fixing the part to be replaced, when the third sensor touches the part to be replaced, the control module determines that the fixed structure has completed fixing the part to be replaced, thereby avoiding the situation where the part to be replaced is not installed.

[0106] Figure 3 This is a flowchart illustrating a preferred method for replacing working parts of a processing device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, as shown below. Figure 3 As shown, the methods for replacing working parts include: S201-S213.

[0107] S201, Obtain the replacement instruction for the discarded working part.

[0108] For example, when a working part is damaged or meets the conditions for obsolescence, such as reaching the end of its service life, a replacement instruction for the obsolete working part is sent to the control module, causing the control module to start controlling the moving components and fixed structures to automatically begin replacing the obsolete working part.

[0109] S202. Based on the replacement instruction, determine the first position information of the shelf.

[0110] Specifically, a first storage area is set on the storage platform, and the control module stores the location information of the first storage area. After receiving a replacement command, the control module reads the stored location information of the first storage area, that is, the first location information of the storage platform, so as to determine the area in the storage platform for placing discarded work parts.

[0111] S203. Use the positioning module to obtain the reference coordinates of the moving component.

[0112] Specifically, the control module obtains the coordinates of any one or more points in the moving component in real time through the positioning module, and the coordinates of these one or more points serve as the reference coordinates of the moving component.

[0113] S204. Control the moving component to move the fixed structure along the direction of the coordinate information from the initial reference coordinates to the first reference point.

[0114] Specifically, the initial coordinates of the moving component before it moves are the initial reference coordinates of the moving component. After obtaining the initial reference coordinates and the coordinate information of the first reference point, the control module can determine that the direction in which the moving component needs to move is the direction from the initial reference coordinates to the coordinate information of the first reference point. The control module then controls the moving component to move along this direction.

[0115] S205. Based on the positioning module, the coordinates of the reference coordinates coincide with the coordinate information of the first reference point, and the fixed structure is moved to the first placement area.

[0116] Specifically, when the control module determines through the positioning module that the reference coordinates of the moving component coincide with the coordinate information of the first reference point, it can be determined that the moving component has moved the fixed structure to the first placement area, and the control module controls the fixed structure to place the discarded working parts in the first placement area.

[0117] S206. Control the moving component to move the fixed structure vertically downward until the fixed structure contacts the first sensor, and control the fixed structure to place the discarded working parts in the first storage area.

[0118] Specifically, after the moving component moves the fixed structure to the first placement area, the control module controls the moving component to move downwards in the vertical direction. When the fixed structure contacts the first sensor, the control module determines that the fixed structure has moved to a placement position with a height that meets the placement requirements, and controls the fixed structure to place the discarded working parts in the first placement area. Therefore, this disclosure can avoid the problem of the discarded working parts being unstable or even falling due to excessive height after the fixed structure moves to the first placement area, thus avoiding safety issues caused by the discarded working parts falling.

[0119] S207. Based on the placement of discarded working parts in the first storage area, determine the second location information of the storage platform.

[0120] Specifically, a second storage area is set on the storage platform. The control module stores the location information of the second storage area. When the control module determines that the fixed structure has placed the discarded working parts between the first storage areas, it reads the stored location information of the second storage area, that is, the second location information of the storage platform, so as to determine the area in the storage platform where the parts to be replaced are placed.

[0121] S208. Control the moving component to move the fixed structure along the direction from the coordinate information of the first reference point to the coordinate information of the second reference point.

[0122] Specifically, since the moving component has already moved the fixed structure to the first placement area, when it is necessary to move the fixed structure from the first placement area to the second placement area, the direction of movement of the fixed structure can be determined based on the coordinate information of the first reference point and the coordinate information of the second reference point. After the fixed structure completes the placement of the discarded working parts in the first placement area, the control module controls the moving component to move along the direction from the coordinate information of the first reference point to the coordinate information of the second reference point.

[0123] S209. Based on the coordinate information of the reference coordinates and the second reference point determined by the positioning module, the fixed structure is moved to the second placement area.

[0124] Specifically, when the control module determines through the positioning module that the reference coordinates of the moving component coincide with the coordinate information of the second reference point, it can be determined that the moving component has moved the fixed structure to the second placement area, and the control module controls the fixed structure to install the replacement part in the second placement area.

[0125] S210. Use a positioning module to obtain the coordinate information of the third reference point of the part to be replaced in the second placement area.

[0126] For example, since the replacement part is placed in the second storage area, and the position of the replacement part may be deviated when it is placed, such as the center point coordinates of the replacement part not coinciding with the center point coordinates of the second storage area, the control module needs to obtain the coordinate information of the third reference point of the replacement part placed in the second storage area through the positioning module. The third reference point can be the center point coordinates of the replacement part. By comparing the coordinate information of the third reference point with the reference coordinates of the moving component, it can be determined whether the replacement part can be directly installed on the fixed component when it is placed.

[0127] S211. Based on the coordinate information of the reference coordinates and the third reference point determined by the positioning module, determine the control fixing structure to install the component to be replaced in the second placement area.

[0128] For example, when the control module determines that the reference coordinates coincide with the coordinate information of the third reference point through the positioning module, it determines that the component to be replaced is placed in an installable position. For example, the center point coordinates of the component to be replaced are the coordinate information of the third reference point, and the center point coordinates of the fixed structure are the reference coordinates of the moving component. When the center point coordinates of the fixed structure coincide with the center point coordinates of the component to be replaced, it determines that the position of the fixed structure is a position where the component to be replaced can be directly and correctly installed.

[0129] S212, Control the moving component to move the fixed structure vertically downward until the fixed structure contacts the second sensor, and control the fixed structure to install the part to be replaced.

[0130] Specifically, after the moving component moves the fixed structure to the second placement area, the control module controls the moving component to move downward in the vertical direction. When the fixed structure contacts the second sensor, the control module determines that the fixed structure has moved to an installation position with a height that meets the installation requirements, and controls the fixed structure to grab and fix the part to be replaced, thereby realizing the installation of the part to be replaced.

[0131] S213. Based on the sensing end of the third sensor contacting the component to be replaced, the fixing structure is determined to complete the fixing of the component to be replaced.

[0132] Specifically, the control module can receive signals transmitted by the third sensor, which is set on the fixed structure. During the process of the fixed structure gripping and fixing the part to be replaced, when the third sensor touches the part to be replaced, the control module determines that the fixed structure has completed fixing the part to be replaced.

[0133] Therefore, this disclosure achieves the determination of the placement area of ​​the discarded working part and the replacement area of ​​the part to be replaced after the working part is determined to be discarded, and automatically places the discarded working part in the first placement area and installs the part to be replaced on the fixed structure in the second placement area. Therefore, this disclosure eliminates the need for manual replacement of working parts. The process of replacing discarded parts is automatically achieved through control module, thereby reducing the waste of manpower and the consumption of time, and further reducing production time.

[0134] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a working part replacement system for a processing equipment provided in an embodiment of this disclosure, as shown below. Figure 4 As shown, the working part replacement system of the processing equipment is used to implement the steps of the working part replacement method of the processing equipment corresponding to any of the above embodiments. The working part replacement system includes: a replacement instruction acquisition module 310, a first position information determination module 320, a discarded working part placement module 330, a second position information determination module 340, and a part to be replaced fixing module 350.

[0135] The replacement instruction acquisition module 310 is used to acquire replacement instructions for discarded working parts.

[0136] The first position information determination module 320 is used to determine the first position information of the storage platform based on the replacement instruction; wherein, the first position information is the position information of the first storage area of ​​the storage platform, and the first storage area is used to place discarded working parts.

[0137] The waste work parts placement module 330 is used to control the moving component to move the fixed structure to the first placement area, so that the fixed structure places the waste work parts in the first placement area.

[0138] The second location information determination module 340 is used to determine the second location information of the storage platform based on the placement of the discarded working parts in the first storage area; wherein, the second location information is the location information of the second storage area of ​​the storage platform, and the second storage area is used to place the parts to be replaced.

[0139] The replacement component fixing module 350 is used to control the moving component to move the fixing structure to the second placement area so that the fixing structure fixes the replacement component in the second placement area.

[0140] It is understood that the working component replacement system of the processing equipment provided in this application embodiment can achieve the corresponding beneficial effects of the working component replacement method of the processing equipment provided in the above embodiments, which will not be elaborated here.

[0141] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the hardware structure of a working component replacement device for a processing equipment, provided in an embodiment of this disclosure.

[0142] The working part replacement device of the processing equipment may include a processor 401 and a memory 402 storing computer program instructions.

[0143] Specifically, the processor 401 may include a central processing unit (CPU), an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), or one or more integrated circuits that can be configured to implement the embodiments of this application.

[0144] Memory 402 may include mass storage for data or instructions. For example, and not limitingly, memory 402 may include a hard disk drive (HDD), floppy disk drive, flash memory, optical disk, magneto-optical disk, magnetic tape, or Universal Serial Bus (USB) drive, or a combination of two or more of these. Where suitable, memory 402 may include removable or non-removable (or fixed) media. Where suitable, memory 402 may be internal or external to an optical proximity correction emulation device. In a particular embodiment, memory 402 is a non-volatile solid-state memory.

[0145] In a particular embodiment, memory 402 may include read-only memory (ROM), random access memory (RAM), disk storage media device, optical storage media device, flash memory device, electrical, optical, or other physical / tangible memory storage device. Thus, generally, memory includes one or more tangible (non-transitory) computer-readable storage media (e.g., memory devices) encoded with software including computer-executable instructions, and when the software is executed (e.g., by one or more processors), it is operable to perform the operations described with reference to the method according to one aspect of this disclosure.

[0146] The processor 401 reads and executes computer program instructions stored in the memory 402 to implement any of the working part replacement methods of the processing equipment in the above embodiments.

[0147] In one example, the working part changing device of the processing equipment may also include a communication interface 403 and a bus 410. For example, Figure 5 As shown, the processor 401, memory 402, and communication interface 403 are connected through bus 410 and complete communication with each other.

[0148] The communication interface 403 is mainly used to realize communication between various modules, devices, units and / or equipment in the embodiments of this application.

[0149] Bus 410 includes hardware, software, or both, that couples components of an optical proximity correction simulation device together. For example, and not limitingly, the bus may include an Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) or other graphics bus, an Enhanced Industry Standard Architecture (EISA) bus, a Front Side Bus (FSB), HyperTransport (HT) interconnect, an Industry Standard Architecture (ISA) bus, an Infinite Bandwidth Interconnect, a Low Pin Count (LPC) bus, a memory bus, a Microchannel Architecture (MCA) bus, a Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) bus, a PCI-Express (PCI-X) bus, a Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA) bus, a Video Electronics Standards Association Local (VLB) bus, or other suitable buses, or combinations of two or more of these. Where appropriate, bus 410 may include one or more buses. Although specific buses are described and illustrated in embodiments of this application, any suitable bus or interconnect is contemplated herein.

[0150] Furthermore, in conjunction with the working component replacement method of the processing equipment in the above embodiments, this application embodiment can provide a computer storage medium for implementation. This computer storage medium stores computer program instructions; when these computer program instructions are executed by a processor, they implement any of the working component replacement methods of the processing equipment in the above embodiments.

[0151] This application also provides a computer program product, including a computer program, which, when executed, implements a method for changing the working parts of any of the processing equipment described in the above embodiments.

[0152] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used merely 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 a process, method, article, or apparatus. Unless otherwise specified, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes the element.

[0153] The above are merely specific embodiments of this disclosure, enabling those skilled in the art to understand or implement this disclosure. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of this disclosure. Therefore, this disclosure is not to be limited to these embodiments, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A method for replacing working parts of a processing equipment, characterized in that, The processing equipment includes a movable component, a fixed structure, and a platform. The movable component is connected to the fixed structure, and the fixed structure is used to install the working parts. The method includes: Obtain replacement instructions for discarded working parts; Based on the replacement instruction, the first position information of the shelf is determined; wherein, the first position information is the position information of the first storage area of ​​the shelf, and the first storage area is used to place discarded working parts; The moving component is controlled to move the fixed structure to the first storage area, so that the fixed structure places the discarded working parts in the first storage area; Based on the placement of the discarded working parts in the first storage area, the second position information of the storage platform is determined; wherein, the second position information is the position information of the second storage area of ​​the storage platform, and the second storage area is used to place the parts to be replaced; The moving component is controlled to move the fixing structure to the second placement area so that the fixing structure can install the replacement part in the second placement area.

2. The method for replacing working parts according to claim 1, characterized in that, The processing equipment further includes a positioning module, which is disposed on the moving component; The first location information includes the coordinate information of at least one first reference point; wherein, the first reference point is any point within the first placement area; The control of the moving component to move the fixed structure to the first storage area, so that the fixed structure places the discarded working part in the first storage area, includes: The positioning module is used to obtain the reference coordinates of the moving component; wherein, the reference coordinates are the coordinates of any point in the moving component; The moving component is controlled to move the fixed structure along the direction of the initial reference coordinates to the coordinate information of the first reference point; Based on the positioning module, it is determined that the reference coordinates coincide with the coordinate information of the first reference point, and the fixed structure is moved to the first placement area. The fixed structure is controlled to place the discarded working parts in the first storage area.

3. The method for replacing working parts according to claim 2, characterized in that, The shelf includes a first sensor, which is disposed in the first shelf area; the first sensor is used to determine that the fixed structure has reached the placement position when it comes into contact with the fixed structure. The control of the fixing structure to place the discarded working parts in the first storage area includes: The moving component is controlled to move the fixed structure vertically downward until the fixed structure contacts the first sensor, and the fixed structure is controlled to place the discarded working part in the first storage area.

4. The method for replacing working parts according to claim 2, characterized in that, The second location information includes the coordinate information of at least one second reference point; wherein, the second reference point is any point within the second placement area; The control of the moving component to move the fixing structure to the second placement area, so that the fixing structure fixes the part to be replaced in the second placement area, includes: The moving component is controlled to move the fixed structure along the direction from the coordinate information of the first reference point to the coordinate information of the second reference point; Based on the positioning module's determination that the reference coordinates coincide with the coordinate information of the second reference point, it is determined that the fixed structure has moved to the second placement area. The fixing structure is controlled to install the component to be replaced in the second placement area.

5. The method for replacing working parts according to claim 4, characterized in that, Before the method controls the fixing structure to install the component to be replaced in the second placement area, the method further includes: The coordinate information of the third reference point of the part to be replaced in the second storage area is obtained by using a positioning module; Based on the positioning module, it is determined that the coordinates of the reference coordinates coincide with the coordinate information of the third reference point, and the fixed structure is controlled to install the component to be replaced in the second placement area.

6. The method for replacing working parts according to claim 5, characterized in that, The method further includes: Based on the positioning module's determination that the reference coordinates and the coordinate information of the third reference point do not coincide, the moving component is controlled to move the fixed structure along the direction from the coordinate information of the second reference point to the coordinate information of the third reference point.

7. The method for replacing working parts according to claim 4, characterized in that, The shelf includes a second sensor, which is disposed in the second shelf area; the second sensor is used to determine that the fixed structure has reached the installation position when it comes into contact with the fixed structure. The control of the fixing structure to install the replacement component in the second storage area includes: The moving component is controlled to move the fixed structure vertically downward until the fixed structure contacts the second sensor, and the fixed structure is controlled to install the component to be replaced.

8. The method for replacing working parts according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fixed structure includes a third sensor; The method further includes: Based on the fact that the sensing end of the third sensor comes into contact with the component to be replaced, it is determined that the fixing structure has completed fixing the component to be replaced.

9. A working component replacement system for a processing equipment, characterized in that, The system is used to implement the step of the working part replacement method of the processing equipment as described in any one of claims 1-8, the system comprising: The replacement instruction acquisition module is used to acquire replacement instructions for discarded working parts; The first location information determination module is used to determine the first location information of the storage platform based on the replacement instruction; wherein, the first location information is the location information of the first storage area of ​​the storage platform, and the first storage area is used to place the discarded working parts; A discarded work parts placement module is used to control the moving component to move the fixed structure to the first placement area, so that the fixed structure places the discarded work parts in the first placement area; The second location information determination module is used to determine the second location information of the storage platform based on the placement of the discarded working parts in the first storage area; wherein, the second location information is the location information of the second storage area of ​​the storage platform, and the second storage area is used to place the parts to be replaced; The replacement component fixing module is used to control the moving component to move the fixing structure to the second placement area, so that the fixing structure fixes the replacement component in the second placement area.

10. A computer storage medium having a computer program stored thereon, characterized in that, When the computer program is executed, it implements the steps of the method for changing the working parts of the processing equipment as described in any one of claims 1-8.

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