Crystal bar three-dimensional storage warehouse

By designing a three-dimensional crystal rod storage library and an automated stacking device, the problems of large space and low efficiency of crystal rod storage are solved, automated storage and precise positioning are achieved, damage risk is reduced, and work efficiency is improved.

CN222361461UActive Publication Date: 2025-01-17ZHONGHUAN ADVANCED SEMICONDUCTOR TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202420676747.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-04-02
Publication Date
2025-01-17
Estimated Expiration
2034-04-02

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Technical Problem

During single crystal processing, crystal rods are easily damaged during storage and handling. The existing manual tiling storage method occupies a large space, is inefficient, and is prone to bumps.

Method used

A three-dimensional storage library of crystal rods is designed, including a three-dimensional storage rack, stacking device and an automated conveying system. The AGV cart and magnetic stripe guides are used to realize the automatic inlet and outlet of crystal rods, and the positioning device and fork drive device are used to realize the automatic inlet and outlet of crystal rods. Accurate positioning and handling to reduce manual participation.

Benefits of technology

It realizes automatic storage of crystal rods, saves space, improves work efficiency, reduces the risk of damage caused by bumps, and improves storage accuracy through information QR code management.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a crystal bar three-dimensional storage warehouse which comprises three-dimensional warehouse frames and a stacking device, the three-dimensional warehouse frames are used for placing crystal bars, one end of each three-dimensional warehouse frame is provided with a warehouse-in cache table, the other end of each three-dimensional warehouse frame is provided with a warehouse-out cache table, the warehouse-out cache table can be in butt joint with an AGV trolley, and the stacking device is arranged between the three-dimensional warehouse frames. The device is used for warehousing and ex-warehouse of the crystal bars. The crystal bar storage device has the advantages that automatic storage of crystal bars is achieved, occupied space is saved, working efficiency is improved, and the risk that the crystal bars are damaged due to collision in the carrying process is reduced.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of single crystal processing equipment, in particular to a three-dimensional storage bin for crystal rods. Background Art

[0002] During the processing of single crystals, multiple processes are required, and sometimes the crystal rods need to be stored between each process. Since the surface of the crystal rod is easily damaged by bumps, it needs to be properly stored. The manual flat storage method takes up a lot of space and has low work efficiency. The crystal rod is easily bumped during manual handling. Utility Model Content

[0003] In order to solve the above technical problems, the utility model provides a three-dimensional crystal rod storage library, which effectively solves the problems of large storage space occupied by crystal rods, low work efficiency and easy collision of crystal rods, and overcomes the shortcomings of the prior art.

[0004] The technical solution adopted by the utility model is: a three-dimensional crystal rod storage library, comprising:

[0005] A three-dimensional warehouse rack is used to place crystal bars. One end of the rack is equipped with an inbound cache station and the other end is equipped with an outbound cache station. The outbound cache station can be docked with an AGV trolley.

[0006] The stacking device is arranged between the three-dimensional storage racks and is used for storing and unloading the crystal rods.

[0007] Furthermore, a magnetic guide rail is provided at the docking end between the outbound cache station and the AGV trolley.

[0008] Furthermore, a safety grating is provided at one end of the storage buffer station away from the three-dimensional storage rack.

[0009] Further, the stacking device comprises,

[0010] A supporting frame can move horizontally along the three-dimensional storage rack;

[0011] A cargo platform, arranged on the support frame and movable up and down along the support frame;

[0012] A positioning device is arranged on the supporting frame and is used to detect the height of the cargo platform.

[0013] Furthermore, the positioning device includes a positioning QR code and a scanning device. The positioning QR code is set on the supporting frame and along the height of the supporting frame. The scanning device is set on the cargo platform and is used to scan the positioning QR code. Different positioning QR codes represent different heights.

[0014] Furthermore, the cargo platform is provided with lifting guide wheels, and the lifting guide wheels can roll along the height of the supporting frame.

[0015] Furthermore, a fork and a driving device are provided on the cargo platform, and the fork is slidably connected to the cargo platform by a guide rail. The driving device can drive the fork along the guide rail to approach or move away from the three-dimensional storage rack.

[0016] Furthermore, the driving device comprises:

[0017] A transmission chain is arranged at the bottom of the fork and along the guide rail, and a first gear is arranged on the transmission chain to drive the first gear to rotate;

[0018] The second gear is connected to the first gear, and the first gear can drive the second gear to rotate. The top of the second gear is engaged with the bottom of the fork, and can drive the fork to move horizontally.

[0019] Furthermore, a tray is provided on the three-dimensional storage rack for placing the crystal rod, and an information QR code is provided on the tray for information binding with the crystal rod.

[0020] Furthermore, the inbound cache station and the outbound cache station are both configured as straight conveyor lines.

[0021] The advantages and positive effects of the utility model are as follows: due to the adoption of the above technical solution, the automatic storage of crystal rods is realized, the space occupied is saved, the work efficiency is improved, and the risk of damage to the crystal rods due to bumps during transportation is reduced. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] Figure 1 It is a top view of a three-dimensional crystal rod storage library according to an embodiment of the utility model.

[0023] Figure 2 It is a front view of a three-dimensional crystal rod storage library according to an embodiment of the utility model.

[0024] Figure 3 It is a structural schematic diagram of a crystal rod three-dimensional storage bin stacking device according to an embodiment of the utility model.

[0025] Figure 4 It is a left view of a crystal rod three-dimensional storage bin stacking device according to an embodiment of the utility model.

[0026] Figure 5 It is a right view of a crystal rod three-dimensional storage bin stacking device according to an embodiment of the utility model.

[0027] Figure 6 It is a partial enlarged view of a crystal rod three-dimensional storage warehouse stacking device A according to an embodiment of the utility model.

[0028] Figure 7 It is a schematic diagram of the installation of a transmission chain of a crystal rod three-dimensional storage bin stacking device according to an embodiment of the utility model.

[0029] Figure 8 It is a schematic diagram of a fork driving device for a three-dimensional crystal rod storage system according to an embodiment of the utility model.

[0030] In the figure:

[0031] 10. Stereoscopic rack 11. Horizontal bracket 12. Vertical bracket

[0032] 13. Placement board 14. Tray 15. Anti-slip mat

[0033] 20. Inbound cache station 21. Safety light barrier 30. Outbound cache station

[0034] 31. Magnetic guide rail 40. Stacking device 41. Column

[0035] 42, beam 43, cargo platform 431, lifting guide wheel

[0036] 432, lifting motor 433, double output drum 434, wire rope

[0037] 435, transition wheel 436, fork 437, guide rail

[0038] 438, slider 439, drive device 4391, mounting bracket

[0039] 4392, transmission chain 4393, transmission gear 4394, first gear

[0040] 4395, central axis 4396, second gear 4397, rack

[0041] 4398, driving motor 44, positioning device 441, positioning QR code

[0042] 442, scanning device 45, sky rail 46, ground rail

[0043] 50. Crystal rod DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0044] The embodiment of the utility model provides a three-dimensional crystal rod storage library, and the embodiment of the utility model is described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0045] In the description of the embodiments of the present utility model, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "top", "bottom", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and is only for the convenience of describing the present utility model and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present utility model. In the description of the present utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "set" and "connect" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be directly connected, or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or it can be a connection between the two elements. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present utility model can be understood by specific circumstances.

[0046] like Figure 1-2 As shown, an embodiment of the utility model is a three-dimensional storage for crystal rods, including a three-dimensional storage rack 10 and a stacking device 40. The three-dimensional storage rack 10 is used to place the crystal rods 50, including a horizontal bracket 11 and a vertical bracket 12. The horizontal bracket 11 and the vertical bracket 12 are fixedly connected to form a grid-shaped storage position, and a placement plate 13 is installed at the bottom of each storage position. In order to facilitate transportation and not directly contact the crystal rod 50, a tray 14 is provided on the placement plate 13, and the tray 14 is used to place the crystal rod 50. The tray 14 corresponds to the storage position one by one. An information QR code is provided on the tray, which is not shown in the figure. The specific position of the tray is recorded on the information QR code. In order to prevent the tray 14 from sliding on the placement plate 13, an anti-skid pad 15 is fixed on the placement plate 13. The material of the anti-skid pad 15 is not limited to silicone or rubber. During the transportation process of the crystal rod 50 in and out of the warehouse, the tray 14 is transported together with the crystal rod 50. The stacking device 40 is arranged between the three-dimensional storage racks 10, and is used for the storage and out of the crystal rod 50.

[0047] A storage buffer station 20 is provided at one end of the three-dimensional storage rack 10. When the crystal ingot 50 reaches the storage port, an external robot arm places the crystal ingot 50 on the tray 14 on the storage buffer station 20. A handheld PDA is used to scan the single crystal serial number and the information QR code on the tray 14 for information binding. The stacking device 40 places the tray 14 and the crystal ingot 50 together on the corresponding storage position of the tray 14.

[0048] Preferably, the storage buffer station 20 is a straight conveyor line body, which can be set in multiple layers. In this embodiment, the storage buffer station 20 is set in two layers, the upper layer can be used for pallet 14 buffering, and the lower layer is used for storage buffering. When the crystal rod 50 arrives at the storage port, the external robot arm places the pallet 14 at the end of the lower conveyor line body, clamps the crystal rod 50 to the pallet 14, manually binds the information, and the conveyor line body transports the crystal rod 50 and the pallet 14 to one end close to the three-dimensional warehouse rack 10 for buffering, waiting for the stacking device 40 to enter the warehouse.

[0049] The other end of the three-dimensional warehouse rack 10 is provided with a warehouse-out cache station 30, which can be docked with an AGV trolley for automatic warehouse-out of the crystal rod 50. Preferably, the warehouse-out cache station 30 is a straight conveyor line body, the height of which is the same as that of the AGV trolley, and a plurality of warehouse-out cache positions are provided on the straight conveyor line body. After receiving the warehouse-out information, the stacking device 40 transports the corresponding pallet 14 and the crystal rod 50 to the straight conveyor line body and waits for warehouse-out. After the AGV trolley docks with the warehouse-out cache station 30, the straight conveyor line body transports the crystal rod 50 and the pallet 14 that need to be shipped out to the AGV trolley. After the AGV trolley transports the crystal rod 50 to the next process, it sends the pallet 14 back to the warehouse entrance, and the external robotic arm places the pallet 14 on the upper layer of the warehouse-in cache station 20 for caching, and the pallet 14 can be recycled.

[0050] Preferably, in order to ensure the docking accuracy between the AGV and the outbound buffer station 30, a magnetic stripe guide 31 is provided at the docking end between the outbound buffer station 30 and the AGV to achieve safe outbound transportation of the crystal rod 50. The magnetic stripe guide 31 is a prior art, and the specific structure and installation method are not described in detail here.

[0051] Preferably, in order to ensure personnel safety, a safety grating 21 is provided at one end of the storage buffer station 20 away from the three-dimensional storage rack 10. When the safety grating 21 detects that a person is approaching, the storage buffer station 20 will stop working to ensure safety. The safety grating 21 is a prior art, and the specific structure and installation method are not described in detail here.

[0052] Specifically, Figure 3-5As shown, the stacking device 40 includes a support frame, a cargo platform 43 and a positioning device 44. The support frame includes columns 41 arranged relatively to each other, and the top and bottom of the columns 41 are connected with crossbeams 42. A ceiling rail 45 and a ground rail 46 are arranged along the three-dimensional storage frame 10, and the height of the ceiling rail 45 is higher than the height of the three-dimensional storage frame 10. The crossbeam 42 at the top of the support frame is slidably connected to the ceiling rail 45, and the crossbeam 42 at the bottom of the support frame is slidably connected to the ground rail 46. A power device is arranged on the ground rail 46 to drive the support frame to move along the ceiling rail 45 and the ground rail 46. The specific form of the power device is not limited. The ceiling rail, the ground rail and the power device are all prior art and are not described in detail here. The cargo platform 43 is arranged between the columns 41 of the support frame and can move up and down along the columns 41. In order to enable the stacking device 40 to be accurately positioned in the vertical direction, a positioning device 44 is arranged on the support frame to detect the height of the cargo platform 43.

[0053] Specifically, the positioning device 44 includes a positioning two-dimensional code 441 and a scanning device 442. There are multiple positioning two-dimensional codes 441, which are arranged on the support frame and arranged vertically along the outer side of the column 41. Different positioning two-dimensional codes 441 represent different heights. The scanning device 442 is fixed to one side of the cargo platform 43 and is arranged opposite to the positioning two-dimensional code 441. The positioning two-dimensional code 441 on the column 41 can be scanned to obtain the current height of the cargo platform 43, thereby accurately positioning the cargo platform 43, so as to facilitate the placement of the crystal rod 50 on the storage position of the three-dimensional library rack 10.

[0054] Preferably, in order to facilitate the cargo platform 43 to move up and down along the support frame, lifting guide wheels 431 are provided on both sides of the cargo platform 43, and the lifting guide wheels 431 can roll along the height of the support frame. The specific number of lifting guide wheels 431 is not limited. In this embodiment, lifting guide wheels 431 are symmetrically provided on both sides of the cargo platform 43. Four guide wheels are provided on both sides of the cargo platform 43. The four guide wheels are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the support frame column 41. A lifting motor 432 is fixedly installed on the support frame, and the lifting motor 432 is equipped with a double output drum 433, which can drive two steel wire ropes 434 to lift synchronously. The two steel wire ropes 434 are connected to both sides of the cargo platform 43 through a transition wheel 435. The lifting motor 432 drives the cargo platform 43 to move up and down along the column 41 through the steel wire rope 434. The specific installation method of the steel wire rope 434 and the transition wheel 435 is not limited, which is a prior art and is not described here.

[0055] Specifically, a fork 436 and a drive device 439 are provided on the cargo platform 43. The fork 436 and the cargo platform 43 are slidably connected by a guide rail 437. The drive device 439 can drive the fork 436 to approach or move away from the three-dimensional storage rack 10 along the guide rail 437. The fork 436 can be inserted into the bottom of the tray 14 to carry the crystal rod 50.

[0056] like Figure 6-8 As shown, in this embodiment, a guide rail 437 is installed on the top of the cargo platform 43, and the fork 436 is connected to the guide rail 437 by a slider 438. A mounting bracket 4391 is fixed on the top of the cargo platform 43, and the mounting bracket 4391 is arranged at the bottom of the fork 436. A transmission chain 4392 is installed on the mounting bracket 4391, and the transmission chain 4392 is arranged along the guide rail 437. Transmission gears 4393 are arranged at both ends of the transmission chain 4392, and are driven by a driving motor 4398. A first gear 4394 is meshed in the middle of the transmission chain 4392, and a central shaft 4395 is fixed in the middle of the first gear 4394, and the central shaft 4395 is rotatably connected to the mounting bracket 4391. The transmission gear 4393 drives the transmission chain 4392 to move, and the transmission chain 4392 drives the first gear 4394 and the central shaft 4395 to rotate. The second gear 4396 is fixed to the end of the central shaft 4395 away from the mounting bracket 4391, and the rotation of the central shaft 4395 drives the second gear 4396 to rotate. A rack 4397 is fixed to the bottom of the fork 436 relative to the second gear 4396. The rack 4397 is arranged along the guide rail 437, and the top of the second gear 4396 is meshed with the rack 4397. The second gear 4396 rotates and drives the fork 436 to move along the guide rail 437 through the rack 4397, so that the fork 436 can be close to or away from the storage position of the three-dimensional warehouse rack 10. The horizontal movement of the fork 436 can be achieved by driving the motor 4398 to rotate forward and reverse.

[0057] The advantages and positive effects of the utility model are:

[0058] 1. The three-dimensional storage mode is adopted, which realizes the storage of large quantities of crystal rods and saves space compared with the flat mode.

[0059] 2. It realizes the automatic storage of crystal rods, saves human resources and improves work efficiency.

[0060] 3. By setting the information QR code on the pallet and binding it with the stored crystal rods, the accuracy of warehousing and outbound delivery is guaranteed, which is convenient for management.

[0061] 4. During the storage process, manual participation is reduced, reducing the risk of damage to the crystal rods due to bumps during transportation.

[0062] 5. The stacking device is equipped with a positioning device to improve the accuracy of the stacking device's lifting height and ensure the correct storage of the crystal rods.

[0063] The above is a detailed description of the embodiments of the utility model, but the contents are only preferred embodiments of the utility model and cannot be considered to limit the scope of implementation of the utility model. All equivalent changes and improvements made within the scope of application of the utility model should still fall within the scope of the patent coverage of the utility model.

Claims

1. A three-dimensional crystal rod storage system, characterized in that: include: A three-dimensional warehouse rack is used to place crystal bars. One end of the rack is equipped with an inbound cache station and the other end is equipped with an outbound cache station. The outbound cache station can be docked with an AGV trolley. A stacking device is arranged between the three-dimensional storage racks and is used for storing and unloading the crystal rods. The stacking device includes: A supporting frame can move horizontally along the three-dimensional storage rack; A cargo platform, arranged on the support frame and movable up and down along the support frame; A positioning device is arranged on the supporting frame and is used to detect the height of the cargo platform.

2. A three-dimensional crystal ingot storage system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The docking end between the outbound cache station and the AGV trolley is provided with a magnetic stripe guide rail.

3. A three-dimensional crystal ingot storage system according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: A safety grating is provided at one end of the storage buffer station away from the three-dimensional storage rack.

4. A three-dimensional crystal ingot storage system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The positioning device includes a positioning QR code and a scanning device. The positioning QR code is set on the supporting frame and along the height of the supporting frame. The scanning device is set on the cargo platform and is used to scan the positioning QR code. Different positioning QR codes represent different heights.

5. The three-dimensional crystal ingot storage system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cargo platform is provided with lifting guide wheels, and the lifting guide wheels can roll along the height of the supporting frame.

6. A three-dimensional crystal ingot storage system according to claim 4 or 5, characterized in that: The cargo platform is provided with a fork and a driving device, the fork and the cargo platform are slidably connected by a guide rail, and the driving device can drive the fork along the guide rail to approach or move away from the three-dimensional storage rack.

7. A three-dimensional crystal ingot storage system according to claim 6, characterized in that: The driving device comprises: A transmission chain is arranged at the bottom of the fork and along the guide rail, and a first gear is arranged on the transmission chain to drive the first gear to rotate; The second gear is connected to the first gear, and the first gear can drive the second gear to rotate. The top of the second gear is engaged with the bottom of the fork, and can drive the fork to move horizontally.

8. A three-dimensional crystal ingot storage system according to any one of claims 1-2, 4-5 and 7, characterized in that: The three-dimensional storage rack is provided with a tray for placing the crystal rod, and the tray is provided with an information QR code for information binding with the crystal rod.

9. A three-dimensional crystal ingot storage system according to any one of claims 1-2, 4-5 and 7, characterized in that: The inbound buffer station and the outbound buffer station are both configured as straight conveying lines.