Strip-shaped material collecting device

By designing the moving bracket and rotary bracket of the belt material collection device, the automatic replacement and rotation of the reel are realized, solving the problem of shutting down the machine to replace the reel in the prior art, and improving the winding efficiency.

CN222781110UActive Publication Date: 2025-04-22TYCO ELECTRONICS (SHANGHAI) CO LTD +1
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421524810.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-06-28
Publication Date
2025-04-22
Estimated Expiration
2034-06-28

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Technical Problem

The existing belt material collection device needs to be shut down when replacing the reel, which affects the winding efficiency.

Method used

A belt-like material collection device is designed, including a moving bracket, a rotary bracket, a first panel and a second panel. Automatic replacement and rotation of the reel can be achieved through the 180-degree rotation of the rotating bracket and the horizontal movement of the moving bracket, avoiding shutdown operations.

Benefits of technology

It realizes that the reel is replaced without shutting down while winding the strip material, and improves the reel replacement efficiency and the strip material winding efficiency.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a strip-shaped material collecting device and a strip-shaped material collecting method. The strip-shaped material collecting device comprises a movable support capable of linearly moving in the horizontal direction; the rotating support can rotate between two working positions around a vertical axis extending in the vertical direction; a first panel rotatably mounted on the moving bracket and having an engagement feature adapted to engage with a reel for winding a strip-shaped material; and the two second panels are rotationally mounted on the two sides of the rotating bracket respectively and are provided with mounting features for mounting reels respectively. When the rotating support is rotated to the working position, one second panel faces the first panel and is used for cooperating with the first panel to clamp and rotate the reel, and the other second panel faces the first panel and is used for allowing the reel installed on the second panel to be replaced. According to the winding device, the reel can be replaced while the strip-shaped materials are wound, the reel can be replaced without shutdown, and the replacement efficiency of the reel and the winding efficiency of the strip-shaped materials are improved.
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Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to a strip material collecting device and a strip material collecting device. Background Art

[0002] In the prior art, in order to facilitate storage and transportation, strip materials, such as terminal strips, carrier tapes encapsulating electronic devices, etc., are usually wound on reels. In the prior art, a strip material collection device for mounting and rotating a reel usually includes a pair of mounting frames and a pair of panels. The pair of mounting frames can move in a horizontal direction, and a pair of panels are rotatably mounted on the pair of mounting frames, respectively. The reel is clamped between the pair of panels, and the reel is rotated by rotating the pair of panels. When the reel is full of strip materials, it is necessary to stop the machine to unload the reel full of strip materials. Then an empty reel is installed on the pair of panels. Therefore, in the prior art, when replacing the reel, it is necessary to stop the machine, which will affect the winding efficiency of the strip materials. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of the present invention is to solve at least one aspect of the above-mentioned problems and defects in the prior art.

[0004] According to one aspect of the utility model, a strip material collecting device is provided. The strip material collecting device comprises: a movable bracket capable of linearly moving in a horizontal direction; a rotating bracket capable of rotating between two working positions around a vertical axis extending in a vertical direction; a first panel rotatably mounted on the movable bracket and having an engagement feature suitable for engaging with a reel for winding strip materials; and two second panels rotatably mounted on both sides of the rotating bracket and respectively having mounting features for mounting the reels. When the rotating bracket is rotated to the working position, one second panel faces the first panel for cooperating with the first panel to clamp and rotate the reel, and the other second panel faces away from the first panel to allow replacement of the reel mounted thereon.

[0005] According to an exemplary embodiment of the utility model, the first panel can rotate relative to the movable bracket around a horizontal axis extending along the horizontal direction. When the rotating bracket is rotated to the working position, a second panel facing the first panel can rotate relative to the rotating bracket around the horizontal axis, so that the reel clamped between the first panel and the second panel can rotate around the horizontal axis.

[0006] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the mounting features on the second panel include: a central mounting axis, located at the center of the second panel and suitable for being inserted into the central mounting hole on the reel, so that the reel can be fixed to the second panel.

[0007] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present utility model, the central mounting shaft is suitable for interference fit with the central mounting hole on the reel to fix the reel to the second panel.

[0008] According to another exemplary embodiment of the utility model, a plurality of convex ribs are formed on the central mounting shaft, the plurality of convex ribs extend along the axial direction of the central mounting shaft and are spaced apart in the circumferential direction of the central mounting shaft, the plurality of convex ribs are used to interference fit with the hole wall of the central mounting hole on the reel to fix the reel to the second panel.

[0009] According to another exemplary embodiment of the utility model, the installation features on the second panel also include: an eccentric mounting shaft, which is offset from the center of the second panel by a predetermined distance and is suitable for being inserted into an eccentric mounting hole on the reel, so that the reel installed on the second panel can rotate together with the second panel.

[0010] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present utility model, the eccentric mounting shaft is suitable for interference fit with the eccentric mounting hole on the reel to fix the reel to the second panel.

[0011] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present utility model, the strip material collecting device further comprises: two locking devices, respectively installed on both sides of the rotating bracket, suitable for locking the two reels to the two second panels respectively.

[0012] According to another exemplary embodiment of the utility model, the locking device includes a plurality of elastic locking claws, and a central through hole allowing the elastic locking claws to pass through is formed on the second panel; the plurality of elastic locking claws pass through the central through hole on the second panel and are suitable for being inserted into and locked into the central locking hole on the reel to lock the second panel and the reel together.

[0013] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present utility model, the number of the plurality of elastic locking claws is at least three, and the plurality of elastic locking claws are distributed at intervals in the circumferential direction of the central through hole of the second panel.

[0014] According to another exemplary embodiment of the utility model, the locking device also includes: a driving mechanism, mounted on the rotating bracket, for driving the multiple elastic locking claws to move between a locking position engaged with the central locking hole on the reel and an unlocking position separated from the central locking hole on the reel.

[0015] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present utility model, the driving mechanism is an electric driving mechanism or a pneumatic driving mechanism, and the driving mechanism can drive the multiple elastic locking claws to move synchronously along the radial direction of the central through hole.

[0016] According to another exemplary embodiment of the utility model, the mounting feature on the second panel includes: a plurality of eccentric mounting shafts, which are offset from the center of the second panel by a predetermined distance and are suitable for being respectively inserted into a plurality of eccentric mounting holes on the reel, so that the reel mounted on the second panel can rotate together with the second panel. According to another exemplary embodiment of the utility model, the engagement feature on the first panel includes: a central engagement shaft, which is located at the center of the first panel and is suitable for being engaged with the central mounting hole on the reel, and the diameter of the central engagement shaft is equal to the inner diameter of the central mounting hole on the reel.

[0017] According to another exemplary embodiment of the utility model, the engagement feature on the first panel also includes: an eccentric engagement shaft, which is offset from the center of the first panel by a predetermined distance and is suitable for engaging with an eccentric mounting hole on the reel, and the diameter of the eccentric engagement shaft is equal to the inner diameter of the eccentric mounting hole on the reel.

[0018] According to another exemplary embodiment of the utility model, the strip material collecting device also includes: two driving devices, respectively installed on both sides of the rotating bracket, for respectively driving the two second panels to rotate relative to the rotating bracket, so that the reel installed on the second panel can rotate together with the second panel under the drive of the driving device.

[0019] According to another exemplary embodiment of the utility model, the strip material collecting device also includes: a first fixed base, the movable bracket is movably mounted on the first fixed base; and a first driving mechanism, mounted on the first fixed base, for driving the movable bracket to move along the horizontal direction.

[0020] According to another exemplary embodiment of the utility model, the strip material collecting device also includes: a slide rail, which is fixed on the first fixed base and extends along the horizontal direction; a slider, which is fixed to the bottom of the movable bracket and cooperates with the slide rail, so that the movable bracket can move along the slide rail.

[0021] According to another exemplary embodiment of the utility model, the first driving mechanism includes: a first servo motor mounted on the first fixed base; and a first transmission mechanism connected between the output shaft of the first servo motor and the movable bracket, and the first servo motor drives the movable bracket to move along the horizontal direction through the first transmission mechanism.

[0022] According to another exemplary embodiment of the utility model, the first transmission mechanism includes: a lead screw, both ends of which are rotatably mounted on the first fixed base; and a nut, threadedly connected to the lead screw and fixed to the movable bracket, and the output shaft of the first servo motor is connected to one end of the lead screw for driving the lead screw to rotate so as to be able to drive the nut and the movable bracket to move along the horizontal direction through the lead screw.

[0023] According to another exemplary embodiment of the utility model, the strip material collecting device also includes: a second fixed base, on which the rotating bracket is rotatably mounted; and a second driving mechanism, mounted on the second fixed base, for driving the rotating bracket to rotate around the vertical axis between the two working positions.

[0024] According to another exemplary embodiment of the utility model, the second driving mechanism includes: a second servo motor mounted on the second fixed base; and a second transmission mechanism connected between the output shaft of the second servo motor and the rotating bracket, and the second servo motor drives the rotating bracket to rotate between the two working positions through the second transmission mechanism.

[0025] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present utility model, a rotation angle of the rotating bracket from one working position to another working position is equal to 180 degrees.

[0026] According to another aspect of the present invention, a method for collecting strip materials is provided. The method for collecting strip materials comprises the following steps:

[0027] S10: providing the aforementioned strip material collecting device;

[0028] S11: installing a reel onto a second panel facing away from the first panel;

[0029] S12: rotating the rotating bracket from one working position to another working position so that the one reel faces the first panel;

[0030] S13: horizontally moving the first panel by the movable bracket so that the reel is clamped between the first panel and the second panel;

[0031] S14: driving the second panel and the reel to rotate synchronously to wind the strip material onto the reel;

[0032] S15: installing another reel onto another second panel facing away from the first panel;

[0033] S16: when the one reel is fully wound with the strip material, stop rotating the one reel and move the first panel to a position separated from the one reel;

[0034] S17: rotating the rotating bracket from the other working position to the one working position, so that the one reel faces away from the first panel and the other reel faces the first panel;

[0035] S18: horizontally moving the first panel by the movable bracket so that the other reel is clamped between the first panel and the other second panel;

[0036] S19: driving the other second panel and the other reel to rotate synchronously to wind the strip material onto the other reel;

[0037] S20: Remove the reel fully wound with the strip material from the second panel and install an empty reel on the second panel.

[0038] In the above exemplary embodiments of the present invention, the reel can be replaced while the strip material is being wound, and there is no need to stop the machine to replace the reel. Therefore, the present invention improves the reel replacement efficiency and the strip material winding efficiency.

[0039] Other objects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following description of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings, which will help to provide a comprehensive understanding of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0040] Figure 1 A three-dimensional schematic diagram showing a strip material collecting device according to an exemplary embodiment of the utility model;

[0041] Figure 2 A side view showing a strip material collecting device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present utility model;

[0042] Figure 3 A perspective schematic diagram showing a strip material collecting device according to an exemplary embodiment of the utility model, wherein a reel mounted on a second panel is shown;

[0043] Figure 4 A schematic plan view showing a reel mounted on a second panel;

[0044] Figure 5 A side view showing a strip material collecting device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, wherein a reel is mounted on a second panel facing away from the first panel;

[0045] Figure 6 A side view showing a strip material collecting device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, wherein a reel mounted on a second panel is rotated by a rotating bracket to a position facing the first panel;

[0046] Figure 7 A side view showing a strip material collecting device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, wherein a reel mounted on a second panel is clamped between a first panel and a second panel;

[0047] Figure 8 A side view showing a strip material collecting device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, wherein a reel mounted on a second panel winds up the strip material while another reel is mounted on another second panel facing away from the first panel;

[0048] Fig. 9 A side view showing a strip material collecting device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, wherein when a reel mounted on a second panel is fully wound with strip materials, a first panel is moved to a position separated from the reel and another reel mounted on another second panel is rotated to a position facing the first panel by a rotating bracket;

[0049] Fig.10 A side view showing a strip material collecting device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, wherein a reel mounted on another second panel is clamped between a first panel and another second panel;

[0050] Fig.11 A side view showing a strip material collecting device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, wherein a reel fully wound with strip material mounted on a second panel is unloaded from the second panel;

[0051] Fig.12 A side view showing a strip material collecting device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, wherein an empty reel is mounted on a second panel;

[0052] Fig.13 A three-dimensional schematic diagram showing a strip material collecting device according to another exemplary embodiment of the utility model;

[0053] Fig.14 A partially enlarged schematic plan view showing a strip material collecting device according to another exemplary embodiment of the utility model;

[0054] Fig.15 A partially enlarged side view showing a strip material collecting device according to another exemplary embodiment of the utility model;

[0055] Fig.16 A schematic three-dimensional diagram showing a locking device of a strip material collecting device according to another exemplary embodiment of the utility model. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0056] The technical solution of the utility model is further specifically described below through examples and in combination with the accompanying drawings. In the specification, the same or similar reference numerals indicate the same or similar components. The following description of the implementation mode of the utility model with reference to the accompanying drawings is intended to explain the overall utility model concept of the utility model, and should not be understood as a limitation of the utility model.

[0057] In addition, in the detailed description below, for ease of explanation, many specific details are set forth to provide a comprehensive understanding of the disclosed embodiments. However, it is apparent that one or more embodiments may be implemented without these specific details. In other cases, known structures and devices are embodied in a schematic manner to simplify the accompanying drawings.

[0058] According to an overall technical concept of the utility model, a strip material collecting device is provided. The strip material collecting device comprises: a movable bracket capable of linearly moving in a horizontal direction; a rotating bracket capable of rotating between two working positions around a vertical axis extending in a vertical direction; a first panel rotatably mounted on the movable bracket and having an engagement feature suitable for engaging with a reel for winding strip materials; and two second panels rotatably mounted on both sides of the rotating bracket and respectively having mounting features for mounting the reels. When the rotating bracket is rotated to the working position, one second panel faces the first panel for cooperating with the first panel to clamp and rotate the reel, and the other second panel faces away from the first panel to allow replacement of the reel mounted thereon.

[0059] According to another general technical concept of the utility model, a method for collecting strip materials is provided. The method for collecting strip materials includes the following steps: providing the aforementioned strip material collecting device; installing a reel on a second panel facing away from the first panel; rotating the rotating bracket from one working position to another working position so that the reel faces the first panel; horizontally moving the first panel by the movable bracket so that the reel is clamped between the first panel and the second panel; driving the second panel and the reel to rotate synchronously to wind the strip material onto the reel; installing another reel on another second panel facing away from the first panel; and stopping the rotation when the reel is full of the strip material. The one reel moves the first panel to a position separated from the one reel; the rotating bracket is rotated from the other working position to the one working position so that the one reel faces away from the first panel and the other reel faces the first panel; the first panel is horizontally moved by the movable bracket so that the other reel is clamped between the first panel and the other second panel; the other second panel and the other reel are driven to rotate synchronously to wind the strip material onto the other reel; the one reel that is full of the strip material is removed from the one second panel and an empty reel is installed on the one second panel.

[0060] Figure 1 A three-dimensional schematic diagram showing a strip material collecting device according to an exemplary embodiment of the utility model; Figure 2 A side view showing a strip material collecting device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present utility model; Figure 3 A perspective schematic diagram showing a strip material collecting device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present utility model, wherein a reel 9 mounted on a second panel 2 is shown; Figure 4 A schematic plan view of a reel 9 mounted on one of the second panels 2 is shown.

[0061] like Figures 1 to 4As shown, in an exemplary embodiment of the utility model, a strip material collecting device is disclosed. The strip material collecting device comprises: a mobile bracket 3, a rotating bracket 4, a first panel 1 and two second panels 2. The mobile bracket 3 can move linearly in the horizontal direction. The rotating bracket 4 can rotate between two working positions around a vertical axis extending in the vertical direction. The first panel 1 is rotatably mounted on the mobile bracket 3 and has an engagement feature 10 suitable for engaging with a reel 9 for winding a strip material. The two second panels 2 are rotatably mounted on both sides of the rotating bracket 4 and have mounting features 20 for mounting the reel 9 respectively. When the rotating bracket 4 is rotated to any working position, a second panel 2 faces the first panel 1 for cooperating with the first panel 1 to clamp and rotate the reel 9, and the other second panel 2 faces away from the first panel 1 to allow the reel 9 mounted thereon to be replaced. In the illustrated embodiment, the rotation angle of the rotating bracket 4 between the two working positions is 180 degrees, that is, the rotating bracket 4 needs to rotate 180 degrees from one working position to another working position.

[0062] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the first panel 1 can rotate around a horizontal axis extending in the horizontal direction relative to the movable bracket 3. When the rotating bracket 4 is rotated to the working position, a second panel 2 facing the first panel 1 can rotate around the horizontal axis relative to the rotating bracket 4, so that the reel 9 clamped between the first panel 1 and the second panel 2 can rotate around the horizontal axis.

[0063] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the mounting feature 20 on the second panel 2 includes a central mounting axis 21, which is located at the center of the second panel 2 and is suitable for being inserted into a central mounting hole 91 on the reel 9, so that the reel 9 can be fixed to the second panel 2.

[0064] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the central mounting shaft 21 is adapted to be interference fit with the central mounting hole 91 on the reel 9 so as to fix the reel 9 to the second panel 2 .

[0065] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, a plurality of ribs are formed on the central mounting shaft 21, the plurality of ribs extend axially along the central mounting shaft 21 and are spaced apart in the circumferential direction of the central mounting shaft 21, and the plurality of ribs are used to interference fit with the hole wall of the central mounting hole 91 on the reel 9 to fix the reel 9 to the second panel 2.

[0066] like Figures 1 to 4As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the mounting feature 20 on the second panel 2 also includes an eccentric mounting shaft 22, which is offset from the center of the second panel 2 by a predetermined distance and is suitable for being inserted into an eccentric mounting hole 92 on the reel 9, so that the reel 9 mounted on the second panel 2 can rotate together with the second panel 2.

[0067] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the eccentric mounting shaft 22 is adapted to be interference fit with the eccentric mounting hole 92 on the reel 9 so as to fix the reel 9 to the second panel 2 .

[0068] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the engagement feature 10 on the first panel 1 includes a central engagement shaft 11, which is located at the center of the first panel 1 and is suitable for engagement with the central mounting hole 91 on the reel 9. The diameter of the central engagement shaft 11 is equal to the inner diameter of the central mounting hole 91 on the reel 9.

[0069] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the engagement feature 10 on the first panel 1 also includes an eccentric engagement shaft 12, which is offset from the center of the first panel 1 by a predetermined distance and is suitable for engagement with the eccentric mounting hole 92 on the reel 9. The diameter of the eccentric engagement shaft 12 is equal to the inner diameter of the eccentric mounting hole 92 on the reel 9.

[0070] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the strip material collecting device also includes two driving devices 23, which are respectively installed on both sides of the rotating bracket 4, and are used to respectively drive the two second panels 2 to rotate relative to the rotating bracket 4, so that the reel 9 installed on the second panel 2 can rotate together with the second panel 2 under the drive of the driving device 23.

[0071] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the strip material collecting device further comprises: a first fixed base 7 and a first driving mechanism 5. The movable bracket 3 is movably mounted on the first fixed base 7. The first driving mechanism 5 is mounted on the first fixed base 7 and is used to drive the movable bracket 3 to move in the horizontal direction.

[0072] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the strip material collecting device further comprises: a slide rail 3a and a slider 3b. The slide rail 3a is fixed on the first fixed base 7 and extends in the horizontal direction. The slider 3b is fixed to the bottom of the movable bracket 3 and cooperates with the slide rail 3a, so that the movable bracket 3 can move along the slide rail 3a.

[0073] like Figures 1 to 4As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the first driving mechanism 5 includes: a first servo motor 53 and a first transmission mechanism 50. The first servo motor 53 is mounted on the first fixed base 7. The first transmission mechanism 50 is connected between the output shaft of the first servo motor 53 and the movable bracket 3. The first servo motor 53 drives the movable bracket 3 to move in the horizontal direction through the first transmission mechanism 50.

[0074] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the first transmission mechanism 50 includes: a lead screw 51 and a nut 52. Both ends of the lead screw 51 are rotatably mounted on the first fixed base 7. The nut 52 is threadedly connected to the lead screw 51 and fixed to the moving bracket 3. The output shaft of the first servo motor 53 is connected to one end of the lead screw 51, and is used to drive the lead screw 51 to rotate, so that the nut 52 and the moving bracket 3 can be driven to move in the horizontal direction through the lead screw 51.

[0075] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the strip material collecting device further comprises: a second fixed base 8 and a second driving mechanism 6. The second fixed base 8 rotating bracket 4 is rotatably mounted on the second fixed base 8. The second driving mechanism 6 is mounted on the second fixed base 8 and is used to drive the rotating bracket 4 to rotate around the vertical axis between two working positions.

[0076] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the second driving mechanism 6 includes: a second servo motor 61 and a second transmission mechanism 60. The second servo motor 61 is mounted on the second fixed base 8. The second transmission mechanism 60 is connected between the output shaft of the second servo motor 61 and the rotating bracket 4. The second servo motor 61 drives the rotating bracket 4 to rotate between two working positions through the second transmission mechanism 60.

[0077] Figure 5 A side view of a strip material collecting device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown, wherein a reel 9 is installed on a second panel 2 facing away from the first panel 1; Figure 6 A side view of a strip material collecting device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown, wherein a reel 9 mounted on a second panel 2 is rotated by a rotating bracket 4 to a position facing the first panel 1; Figure 7 A side view of a strip material collecting device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown, wherein a reel 9 mounted on a second panel 2 is clamped between a first panel 1 and a second panel 2; Figure 8 A side view of a strip material collecting device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown, wherein a reel 9 installed on a second panel 2 is wound with strip material while another reel 9 is installed on another second panel 2 facing away from the first panel 1; Fig. 9 A side view of a strip material collecting device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown, wherein when a reel 9 mounted on a second panel 2 is full of strip materials, a first panel 1 is moved to a position separated from the reel 9 and another reel 9 mounted on another second panel 2 is rotated to a position facing the first panel 1 by rotating a bracket 4; Fig.10 A side view showing a strip material collecting device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, wherein a reel 9 mounted on another second panel 2 is clamped between a first panel 1 and another second panel 2; Fig.11 A side view of a strip material collecting device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown, wherein a reel 9 fully wound with strip material mounted on a second panel 2 is unloaded from a second panel 2; Fig.12 A side view of a strip material collecting device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown, wherein an empty reel 9 is mounted on a second panel 2 .

[0078] The following will describe in detail a strip material collection method according to an exemplary embodiment of the utility model with reference to the accompanying drawings. The strip material collection method comprises the following steps:

[0079] S10: Figure 1-4 As shown, the aforementioned strip material collecting device is provided;

[0080] S11: Figure 5 As shown, a reel 9 is mounted on a second panel 2 facing away from the first panel 1;

[0081] S12: Figure 6 As shown, the rotating bracket 4 is rotated from one working position to another working position so that a reel 9 faces the first panel 1;

[0082] S13: Figure 7 As shown, the first panel 1 is horizontally moved by the moving bracket 3, so that a reel 9 is clamped between the first panel 1 and a second panel 2;

[0083] S14: Figure 8 As shown, a second panel 2 and a reel 9 are driven to rotate synchronously to wind the strip material onto a reel 9;

[0084] S15: Figure 8 As shown, another reel 9 is mounted on another second panel 2 facing away from the first panel 1;

[0085] S16: Fig. 9As shown, when one reel 9 is fully wound with the strip material, the rotation of one reel 9 is stopped and the first panel 1 is moved to a position separated from the one reel 9;

[0086] S17: Fig. 9 As shown, the rotating bracket 4 is rotated from another working position to one working position, so that one reel 9 faces away from the first panel 1 and the other reel 9 faces the first panel 1;

[0087] S18: Fig.10 As shown, the first panel 1 is horizontally moved by the moving bracket 3, so that another reel 9 is clamped between the first panel 1 and another second panel 2;

[0088] S19: Fig.10 As shown, another second panel 2 and another reel 9 are driven to rotate synchronously to wind the strip material onto another reel 9;

[0089] S20: Fig.11 and Fig.12 As shown, a reel 9 fully wound with the tape material is removed from a second panel 2 and an empty reel 9 is mounted on a second panel 2.

[0090] Please note that the present invention is not limited to the aforementioned embodiments. For example, Figures 13 to 16 Another exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown. Fig.13 A three-dimensional schematic diagram showing a strip material collecting device according to another exemplary embodiment of the utility model; Fig.14 A partially enlarged schematic plan view showing a strip material collecting device according to another exemplary embodiment of the utility model; Fig.15 A partially enlarged side view showing a strip material collecting device according to another exemplary embodiment of the utility model; Fig.16 A schematic perspective view of a locking device 24 of a strip material collecting device according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0091] like Figures 13 to 16 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the strip material collecting device further comprises two locking devices 24, which are respectively mounted on both sides of the rotating bracket and are suitable for locking the two reels 9 to the two second panels 2 respectively.

[0092] like Figures 13 to 16As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the locking device 24 includes a plurality of elastic locking claws 24a, and a central through hole 201 allowing the elastic locking claws 24a to pass through is formed on the second panel 2. The plurality of elastic locking claws 24a pass through the central through hole 201 on the second panel 2 and are suitable for being inserted and locked into the central locking hole on the reel 9 to lock the second panel 2 and the reel 9 together.

[0093] like Figures 13 to 16 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the number of the plurality of elastic locking claws 24 a is at least three, and the plurality of elastic locking claws 24 a are spaced apart and distributed in the circumferential direction of the central through hole 201 of the second panel 2 .

[0094] like Figures 13 to 16 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the locking device 24 also includes a driving mechanism 240, which is mounted on the rotating bracket 4 and is used to drive a plurality of elastic locking claws 24a to move between a locking position engaged with a central locking hole (not shown) on the reel 9 and an unlocking position separated from the central locking hole on the reel 9.

[0095] like Figures 13 to 16 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the driving mechanism 240 may be an electric driving mechanism or a pneumatic driving mechanism, and the driving mechanism 240 is capable of driving the plurality of elastic locking claws 24 a to synchronously move along the radial direction of the central through hole 201 .

[0096] like Figures 13 to 16 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the mounting feature 20 on the second panel 2 includes a plurality of eccentric mounting shafts 22, which are offset from the center of the second panel 2 by a predetermined distance and are suitable for being respectively inserted into a plurality of eccentric mounting holes 92 on the reel 9 (see Figure 3 and Figure 4 ) so that the reel 9 mounted on the second panel 2 can rotate together with the second panel 2.

[0097] Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the embodiments described above are exemplary and can be improved upon by those skilled in the art. The structures described in the various embodiments can be freely combined without causing any conflicts in structure or principle, and these changes should fall within the scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0098] Although the present invention has been described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, the embodiments disclosed in the accompanying drawings are intended to exemplify the preferred implementation modes of the present invention and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0099] Although some embodiments of the general inventive concept have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that changes may be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the general inventive concept, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

[0100] It should be noted that the word "comprising" does not exclude other elements or steps, and the word "a" or "an" does not exclude a plurality. In addition, any element number of the claims should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A strip material collecting device, characterized in that: include: The movable bracket (3) is capable of moving linearly in a horizontal direction; A rotating bracket (4) capable of rotating between two working positions about a vertical axis extending in a vertical direction; A first panel (1) rotatably mounted on the movable support (3) and having an engagement feature (10) adapted to engage a reel (9) for winding a strip of material; and Two second panels (2) are rotatably mounted on both sides of the rotating bracket (4) and each has a mounting feature (20) for mounting the reel (9). When the rotating bracket (4) is rotated to the working position, a second panel (2) faces the first panel (1) and is used to cooperate with the first panel (1) to clamp and rotate the reel (9), and another second panel (2) faces away from the first panel (1) to allow replacement of the reel (9) installed thereon.

2. The strip material collecting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first panel (1) is capable of rotating relative to the movable bracket (3) around a horizontal axis extending along the horizontal direction; When the rotating bracket (4) is rotated to the working position, a second panel (2) facing the first panel (1) can be rotated around the horizontal axis relative to the rotating bracket (4), so that the reel (9) clamped between the first panel (1) and the second panel (2) can rotate around the horizontal axis.

3. The strip material collecting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting features (20) on the second panel (2) include: A central mounting shaft (21) is located at the center of the second panel (2) and is suitable for being inserted into a central mounting hole (91) on the reel (9).

4. The strip material collecting device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The central mounting shaft (21) is adapted to be interference-fitted with the central mounting hole (91) on the reel (9) so as to fix the reel (9) to the second panel (2).

5. The strip material collecting device according to claim 3, characterized in that: A plurality of convex ribs are formed on the central mounting shaft (21), the plurality of convex ribs extending along the axial direction of the central mounting shaft (21) and spaced apart in the circumferential direction of the central mounting shaft (21), the plurality of convex ribs being used to interference fit with the hole wall of the central mounting hole (91) on the reel (9) so as to fix the reel (9) to the second panel (2).

6. The strip material collecting device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The mounting feature (20) on the second panel (2) further comprises: An eccentric mounting shaft (22) is offset from the center of the second panel (2) by a predetermined distance and is suitable for being inserted into an eccentric mounting hole (92) on the reel (9), so that the reel (9) mounted on the second panel (2) can rotate together with the second panel (2).

7. The strip material collecting device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The eccentric mounting shaft (22) is adapted to be interference fit with the eccentric mounting hole (92) on the reel (9) so as to fix the reel (9) to the second panel (2).

8. The strip material collecting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: Two locking devices (24) are respectively installed on both sides of the rotating bracket and are suitable for locking the two reels (9) to the two second panels (2) respectively.

9. The strip material collecting device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The locking device (24) comprises a plurality of elastic locking claws (24a), and a central through hole (201) is formed on the second panel (2) to allow the elastic locking claws (24a) to pass through; The plurality of elastic locking claws (24a) pass through the central through hole (201) on the second panel (2) and are adapted to be inserted into and locked into the central locking hole on the reel (9) to lock the second panel (2) and the reel (9) together.

10. The strip material collecting device according to claim 9, characterized in that: The number of the plurality of elastic locking claws (24a) is at least three, and the plurality of elastic locking claws (24a) are distributed at intervals in the circumferential direction of the central through hole (201) of the second panel (2).

11. The strip material collecting device according to claim 9, characterized in that: The locking device (24) further comprises: A driving mechanism (240) is mounted on the rotating bracket and is used to drive the plurality of elastic locking claws (24a) to move between a locking position engaged with a central locking hole on the reel (9) and an unlocking position separated from the central locking hole on the reel (9).

12. The strip material collecting device according to claim 11, characterized in that: The driving mechanism (240) is an electric driving mechanism or a pneumatic driving mechanism, and the driving mechanism (240) is capable of driving the plurality of elastic locking claws (24a) to synchronously move along the radial direction of the central through hole (201).

13. The strip material collecting device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The mounting features (20) on the second panel (2) include: A plurality of eccentric mounting shafts (22) are offset from the center of the second panel (2) by a predetermined distance and are suitable for being respectively inserted into a plurality of eccentric mounting holes (92) on the reel (9), so that the reel (9) mounted on the second panel (2) can rotate together with the second panel (2).

14. The strip material collecting device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The engagement features (10) on the first panel (1) include: a central engagement shaft (11), located at the center of the first panel (1) and adapted to engage with a central mounting hole (91) on the reel (9), The diameter of the central engaging shaft (11) is equal to the inner diameter of the central mounting hole (91) on the reel (9).

15. The strip material collecting device according to claim 14, characterized in that: The engagement feature (10) on the first panel (1) further comprises: an eccentric engaging shaft (12) which is offset from the center of the first panel (1) by a predetermined distance and is adapted to engage in an eccentric mounting hole (92) on the reel (9), The diameter of the eccentric engagement shaft (12) is equal to the inner diameter of the eccentric mounting hole (92) on the reel (9).

16. The strip material collecting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: Two driving devices (23) are respectively installed on both sides of the rotating bracket (4) and are used to respectively drive the two second panels (2) to rotate relative to the rotating bracket (4), so that the reel (9) installed on the second panel (2) can rotate together with the second panel (2) under the drive of the driving device (23).

17. The strip material collecting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: A first fixed base (7), the movable bracket (3) being movably mounted on the first fixed base (7); and A first driving mechanism (5) is mounted on the first fixed base (7) and is used to drive the movable bracket (3) to move along the horizontal direction.

18. The strip material collecting device according to claim 17, characterized in that: Also includes: A slide rail (3a) fixed on the first fixed base (7) and extending along the horizontal direction; A slider (3b) is fixed to the bottom of the movable bracket (3) and cooperates with the slide rail (3a), so that the movable bracket (3) can move along the slide rail (3a).

19. The strip material collecting device according to claim 17, characterized in that: The first driving mechanism (5) comprises: A first servo motor (53) is mounted on the first fixed base (7); and A first transmission mechanism (50) is connected between the output shaft of the first servo motor (53) and the movable bracket (3). The first servo motor (53) drives the movable bracket (3) to move along the horizontal direction via the first transmission mechanism (50).

20. The strip material collecting device according to claim 19, characterized in that: The first transmission mechanism (50) comprises: a lead screw (51) having both ends rotatably mounted on the first fixed base (7); and a nut (52) threadably connected to the lead screw (51) and fixed to the movable bracket (3), The output shaft of the first servo motor (53) is connected to one end of the lead screw (51) and is used to drive the lead screw (51) to rotate, so as to drive the nut (52) and the movable bracket (3) to move along the horizontal direction through the lead screw (51).

21. The strip material collecting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: a second fixed base (8), the rotating bracket (4) being rotatably mounted on the second fixed base (8); and The second driving mechanism (6) is mounted on the second fixed base (8) and is used to drive the rotating bracket (4) to rotate around the vertical axis between the two working positions.

22. The strip material collecting device according to claim 21, characterized in that: The second driving mechanism (6) comprises: a second servo motor (61), mounted on the second fixed base (8); and The second transmission mechanism (60) is connected between the output shaft of the second servo motor (61) and the rotating bracket (4). The second servo motor (61) drives the rotating bracket (4) to rotate between the two working positions via the second transmission mechanism (60).

23. The strip material collecting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rotation angle of the rotating bracket (4) from one working position to another working position is equal to 180 degrees.