Automatic preheating and cooling laminating machine

Abstract

According to the technical scheme, the automatic preheating and cooling laminating machine is characterized in that the automatic preheating and cooling laminating machine comprises a conveying platform and a laminating mechanism, and a preheating groove and a cooling groove are formed in the two sides of the conveying platform respectively; the conveying platform is provided with a feeding port and a discharging port. A manipulator and a pushing mechanism are arranged on the conveying platform, and a pushing position is arranged on the pushing mechanism; the laminating mechanism is located on one side of the conveying platform, and a laminating cavity is formed in the laminating mechanism. Automatic grabbing, feeding and discharging, preheating and cooling operation can be achieved by controlling the mechanical arm and the pushing mechanism, manual participation is reduced, production efficiency is improved, and product quality is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of laminating equipment, in particular to an automatic preheating and cooling laminating machine. Background Art

[0002] In the process of production using a laminator, the raw materials must first be preheated, and high-pressure lamination can only be performed after the preheating time is reached; after the high-pressure lamination is completed, the product must be moved out and placed to cool. Currently, in the production process, the transfer of raw materials and products mainly relies on manual handling.

[0003] This method that relies on manual operation has the following major disadvantages: First, manual handling of laminated products can easily cause the products to deform due to heating and softening due to collisions or improper operation, affecting product quality; in addition, at higher temperatures, frequent manual operations also pose safety hazards. Utility Model Content

[0004] The utility model aims to provide a laminator with automatic preheating and cooling, wherein the laminator is provided with a conveying platform with loading and unloading ports, a preheating slot and a cooling slot, and a manipulator and a pushing mechanism are arranged on the conveying platform, so as to realize automatic grabbing, loading and unloading, preheating and cooling operations.

[0005] In order to achieve the above purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solutions:

[0006] An automatic preheating and cooling laminating machine comprises: a conveying platform and a laminating mechanism, wherein a preheating groove and a cooling groove are respectively provided on both sides of the conveying platform; a loading port and a unloading port are provided on the conveying platform; a manipulator and a pushing mechanism are provided on the conveying platform, and a pushing position is provided on the pushing mechanism; the laminating mechanism is located on one side of the conveying platform, and a laminating cavity is provided in the laminating mechanism;

[0007] The pushing mechanism can drive the pushing position to move between the waiting position and the working position. When the pushing position is in the working position, the pushing position is located in the laminating chamber. When the pushing position is in the waiting position, the pushing position is located in the conveying platform.

[0008] The robot can transfer the components to be laminated from the loading port to the preheating tank, and from the preheating tank to the pushing position located at the waiting position. It can also transfer the laminated components from the pushing position located at the waiting position to the cooling tank, and from the cooling tank to the unloading port.

[0009] Through the above scheme, the laminating machine of the utility model can realize automatic loading and unloading, preheating and cooling operations, reduce manual intervention, shorten the production cycle, significantly improve production efficiency, and reduce safety hazards of workers; in addition, automated operation can also maintain the stability and consistency of each work process, reduce human errors, and improve product quality and reliability.

[0010] Further configuration: the preheating tank includes a preheating water tank, in which a first circulating water pump and a heating rod are arranged; the cooling tank includes a cooling water tank, in which a second circulating water pump is arranged, and the cooling water tank is externally connected to a refrigerator.

[0011] It is further configured that: a preheating position and a first thermocouple are provided in the preheating water tank, and the distance between the first thermocouple and the preheating position does not exceed 100 mm; a cooling position and a second thermocouple are provided in the cooling water tank, and the distance between the second thermocouple and the cooling position does not exceed 100 mm.

[0012] It is further configured that a loading and unloading mechanism is correspondingly arranged below the loading port and the unloading port, the loading and unloading mechanism comprises a trolley, and the trolley comprises a loading position and a unloading position;

[0013] The cart can move to the bottom of the loading port so that the loading position corresponds to the loading port, and can move to the bottom of the unloading port so that the unloading position corresponds to the unloading port.

[0014] It is further configured that the pushing mechanism includes a pushing guide rail, the pushing guide rail is laid on the conveying platform, and one end of the pushing guide rail is connected to the lamination chamber, a pushing platform is arranged on the pushing guide rail, and the pushing position is arranged on the pushing platform.

[0015] Further configuration: the pushing platform also includes a lifting cylinder connected to the pushing position and a pushing motor connected to the pushing guide rail.

[0016] Further configuration: the robot includes: a Y-axis guide rail located above the left and right sides of the conveying platform, an X-axis guide rail connected to the Y-axis guide rail at both ends, and a Z-axis guide rail connected to the side wall of the X-axis guide rail.

[0017] Further configuration: a Y-axis motor is arranged on the Y-axis guide rail, an X-axis motor is arranged on the X-axis guide rail, a Z-axis motor is arranged on the Z-axis guide rail, the Z-axis motor is connected to a driving element, and the driving element is connected to a clamp via a transmission screw.

[0018] Further configuration: also includes a truss, the conveying platform is horizontally fixed on the middle platform of the truss, and the Y-axis guide rail is horizontally fixed on the top platform of the truss.

[0019] Further configuration: a glass cover is provided on the surface of the truss.

[0020] Compared with the prior art, the solution of the utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0021] (1) The utility model realizes the automation of the laminating machine production process by providing a conveying platform, a manipulator, and a pushing mechanism, thereby reducing manual participation, thereby improving the equipment production efficiency and product quality. (2) The preheating tank and cooling tank provided in the utility model can realize the functions of rapid preheating and rapid cooling, thereby improving the problem of reduced production efficiency due to the preheating time and the problem of product deformation caused by a long cooling process. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and easily understood from the following description of the embodiments in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the front part structure of the laminator in the embodiment of the utility model;

[0024] Figure 2 A top view of a conveying platform of a laminator in an embodiment of the utility model;

[0025] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the preheating water tank and the cooling water tank of the laminating machine in the embodiment of the utility model;

[0026] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the rear part structure of the laminator in the embodiment of the utility model;

[0027] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the mechanical arm structure of the laminating machine in the embodiment of the utility model;

[0028] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the pushing mechanism structure of the laminating machine in the embodiment of the utility model;

[0029] Figure 7 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the laminator in the embodiment of the utility model.

[0030] In the figure, 1, conveying platform; 2, manipulator; 3, pushing mechanism; 4, laminating mechanism; 5, cart; 6, truss;

[0031] 11. Preheating tank; 12. Cooling tank; 13. Loading port; 14. Unloading port;

[0032] 111, preheating water tank; 112, first circulating water pump; 113, first water supply solenoid valve;

[0033] 121, cooling water tank; 122, second circulating water pump; 123, refrigerator; 124, second water supply solenoid valve; 125, refrigeration water return port; 126, refrigeration water suction port;

[0034] 21. Y-axis guide rail; 22. X-axis guide rail; 23. Z-axis guide rail; 24. Driving element; 25. Gripper; 26. Y-axis motor; 27. X-axis motor; 28. Z-axis motor;

[0035] 31. Pushing guide rail; 32. Pushing platform; 33. Pushing position; 34. Lifting cylinder; 35. Pushing motor;

[0036] 51. Components to be laminated; 52. Laminated components; 53. Water tank; 54. Wheels;

[0037] 61. Glass cover; 62. Electric control box; 63. Indicator light; 64. Operation screen. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0038] The embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, and examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention, and cannot be interpreted as limiting the present invention.

[0039] Reference Figure 1-2 As shown, the utility model provides an automatic preheating and cooling laminating machine, comprising a conveying platform 1, a laminating mechanism 4, and a manipulator 2 and a pushing mechanism 3 arranged on the conveying platform 1. By controlling the manipulator 2 to grab the to-be-laminated component 51 and the laminated component 52, and controlling the pushing mechanism 3 to move back and forth between the conveying platform 1 and the laminating mechanism 4, automatic preheating, cooling, and loading and unloading operations can be realized.

[0040] Specifically, the left and right sides of the conveying platform 1 are respectively provided with a preheating groove 11 and a cooling groove 12, a loading port 13 is also provided on the side provided with the preheating groove 11, and a unloading port 14 is also provided on the side provided with the cooling groove 12, and loading and unloading mechanisms are provided below the loading port 13 and the unloading port 14. Since the loading port 13, the unloading port 14, the preheating groove 11 and the cooling groove 12 are all provided on the conveying platform 1, and the loading port 13 corresponds to the preheating groove 11, and the unloading port 14 corresponds to the cooling groove 12, the working range and single moving distance of the manipulator 2 are reduced, which is conducive to improving the working efficiency.

[0041] Reference Figure 3-4As shown, the preheating tank 11 includes a preheating water tank 111, which includes a preheating position for placing the component to be laminated 51, and is provided with a first circulating water pump 112, a first thermocouple and a heating rod to ensure that the water in the preheating water tank 111 is always in a circulating state and maintains a constant temperature, so as to achieve rapid preheating and softening during the production process. To ensure that the temperature difference of each part of the component to be laminated 51 does not exceed the range of 3°C of the set temperature during preheating, the first thermocouple is set within a distance of 100mm from the preheating position. In addition, a first water replenishment solenoid valve 113 is provided on the first circulating water pump 112 to achieve timely water replenishment.

[0042] The cooling tank 12 includes a cooling water tank 121. The cooling water tank 121 includes a cooling position for placing the laminated component 52, and is provided with a second circulating water pump 122 and a second thermocouple. It is externally connected to a refrigerator 123. The cooling tank 12 is also provided with a cooling water return port 125 and a cooling water intake port 126 connected to the refrigerator 123 to ensure that the water in the cooling water tank 121 is always in a circulating state and maintains a constant temperature, thereby achieving rapid cooling and molding during the production process. In order to ensure that the temperature difference of each part of the laminated component 52 does not exceed the set temperature range of 3°C during cooling, the second thermocouple is set within a distance of 100mm from the laminated component 52. In addition, a second water replenishment solenoid valve 124 is provided on the second circulating water pump 122 to achieve timely water replenishment.

[0043] Reference Figure 5 As shown, specifically, the manipulator 2 is arranged above the conveying platform 1, and the manipulator 2 includes a Y-axis guide rail 21, an X-axis guide rail 22, and a Z-axis guide rail 23. Among them, there are two Y-axis guide rails 21, which are arranged above the left and right sides of the conveying platform 1, and the two ends of the X-axis guide rail 22 are respectively connected to the two Y-axis guide rails 21, and the Z-axis guide rail 23 is connected to the side wall of the X-axis guide rail 22. Through the combination of the X-, Y-, and Z-axis guide rails, the movement of the manipulator 2 in the horizontal plane and the vertical plane can be controlled, and it can be accurately positioned at any position in the conveying platform 1. Among them, a Y-axis motor 26 is arranged on the Y-axis guide rail 21, an X-axis motor 27 is arranged on the X-axis guide rail 22, and a Z-axis motor 28 is arranged on the Z-axis guide rail 23. The Z-axis motor 28 is connected to a driving element 24, and the driving element 24 is connected to a clamp 25 through a transmission screw to complete the grasping action of the clamp 25. The Y-axis motor 21, the X-axis motor 22 and the Z-axis motor 23 are preferably servo motors, and the driving element 24 is preferably a linked cylinder to improve the flexibility of the robot 2, achieve accurate positioning of the robot 2 in the pick-up and placement action, and smooth and steady movement.

[0044] Reference Figure 6As shown, specifically, the push mechanism 3 includes a push rail 31 laid on the conveying platform 1, one end of the push rail 31 is connected to the lamination cavity of the lamination mechanism 4, a push platform 32 is arranged on the push rail 31, and a push position 33 is arranged on the push platform 32. Through the above structure, the push mechanism 3 can drive the push position 33 to move between the waiting position and the working position. When the push position 33 is in the working position, the push position 33 is located in the lamination cavity, and when the push position 33 is in the waiting position, the push position 33 is located in the conveying platform 1. The manipulator 2 can also cooperate with the push mechanism 3 to realize the transfer of the component to be laminated 51 from the preheating tank 11 to the push position 33 located in the waiting position, and the transfer of the laminated component 52 from the push position 33 located in the waiting position to the cooling tank 12. Among them, the push platform 32 also includes a lifting cylinder 34 and a pushing motor 35. The lifting cylinder 34 can adjust the height of the push position 33. By setting the pushing motor 35 and the lifting cylinder 34, the pushing process is smooth and the pushing position is accurate.

[0045] Re-reference Figure 1 As shown, specifically, the loading and unloading mechanism also includes a cart 5, the top of which is used to place the components to be laminated 51 or the laminated components 52 during transportation. Since the cart 5 is placed on the top, when the cart 5 reaches the bottom of the loading port 13 / unloading port 14, the manipulator 2 can complete the grabbing / placing action without descending too much height. A water tank 53 is also provided inside the cart 5, and the water tank 53 has a dripping water collection function to prevent the cart 5 from dripping everywhere during transportation. The wheels 54 of the cart 5 are provided with a brake device, which can be automatically locked when the cart 5 reaches the corresponding position of the loading port 13 / unloading port 14 to ensure the smooth operation of the cart 5.

[0046] Reference Figure 7 As shown, specifically, the laminating machine of the utility model also includes a truss 6. The truss 6 is a platform constructed by combining the above-mentioned components, which has stability and flatness and can make each action run smoothly. Among them, the conveying platform 1 is horizontally fixed on the middle platform of the truss 6, and the Y-axis guide rail 21 is horizontally fixed on the top platform of the truss 6 to improve the accuracy and stability of the grasping and moving operations of the manipulator 2 on the conveying platform 1. The preheating water tank 111 and the cooling water tank 121 are placed at the bottom of the truss 6. The side of the truss 6 is also provided with an electric control box 62, on which an indicator light 63 is installed, and an operation screen 64 is provided next to the electric control box 62.

[0047] The outside of the truss 6 is also provided with a protective glass cover 61, which is preferably made of transparent plexiglass. The glass cover 61 covers the conveying platform 1, the manipulator 2, the preheating water tank 111 and the cooling water tank 121 from the top, front and side, and reserves an opening for the cart 5 in the direction of travel.

[0048] The working process of the device in this embodiment is as follows:

[0049] 1. The employee places the empty components to be laminated on the cart, and inserts the raw materials to be laminated into the components to be laminated one by one. After the insertion is completed, the gear lever is inserted into the opening of the components to be laminated to prevent the raw materials from falling.

[0050] 2. The cart moves the components to be laminated to the loading port and the wheels are locked.

[0051] 3. Start the preset program, the robot moves to the top of the loading port, and then descends to grab the components to be laminated.

[0052] 4. The robot moves the component to be laminated to the top of the preheating tank and puts it down, waiting for the preheating time to end.

[0053] 5. After preheating is completed, the robot grabs the component to be laminated to the push position in the waiting position, and the push mechanism moves the push position to the working position, that is, moves the component to be laminated into the lamination chamber.

[0054] 7. The laminating mechanism starts laminating.

[0055] 8. After lamination is completed, the pushing mechanism moves the pushing position back to the waiting position, that is, moves the laminated components back to the conveying platform.

[0056] 9. The robot grabs the laminated components from the push position in the waiting position and puts them into the cooling tank.

[0057] 10. After cooling is completed, the robot grabs the cooled laminated components to the top of the discharge port, and the robot descends to place them on the cart. After receiving the prompt signal, the cart transports the laminated components out.

[0058] 11. The system prompts that the product operation has been completed.

[0059] The above description is only a partial implementation mode of the present utility model. It should be pointed out that for ordinary technicians in this technical field, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the principle of the present utility model. These improvements and modifications should also be regarded as the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An automatic preheating and cooling laminator, characterized in that, include: A conveying platform and a laminating mechanism, wherein a preheating groove and a cooling groove are respectively provided on both sides of the conveying platform; a loading port and a unloading port are provided on the conveying platform; a manipulator and a pushing mechanism are provided on the conveying platform, and a pushing position is provided on the pushing mechanism; the laminating mechanism is located on one side of the conveying platform, and a laminating cavity is provided in the laminating mechanism; The pushing mechanism can drive the pushing position to move between the waiting position and the working position. When the pushing position is in the working position, the pushing position is located in the laminating chamber. When the pushing position is in the waiting position, the pushing position is located in the conveying platform. The robot can transfer the components to be laminated from the loading port to the preheating tank, and from the preheating tank to the pushing position located at the waiting position. It can also transfer the laminated components from the pushing position located at the waiting position to the cooling tank, and from the cooling tank to the unloading port.

2. The laminating machine according to claim 1, characterized in that The preheating tank comprises a preheating water tank, in which a first circulating water pump and a heating rod are arranged; the cooling tank comprises a cooling water tank, in which a second circulating water pump is arranged, and a refrigerator is externally connected to the cooling water tank.

3. The laminating machine according to claim 2, characterized in that The preheating water tank is also provided with a preheating position and a first thermocouple, and the distance between the first thermocouple and the preheating position does not exceed 100 mm; the cooling water tank is also provided with a cooling position and a second thermocouple, and the distance between the second thermocouple and the cooling position does not exceed 100 mm.

4. The laminator according to claim 1, characterized in that A loading and unloading mechanism is correspondingly arranged below the loading port and the unloading port, and the loading and unloading mechanism comprises a trolley, and the trolley comprises a loading position and a unloading position; The cart can move to the bottom of the loading port so that the loading position corresponds to the loading port, and can move to the bottom of the unloading port so that the unloading position corresponds to the unloading port.

5. The laminating machine according to claim 1, characterized in that The pushing mechanism comprises a pushing guide rail, the pushing guide rail is laid on the conveying platform, and one end of the pushing guide rail is connected to the lamination chamber, a pushing platform is arranged on the pushing guide rail, and the pushing position is arranged on the pushing platform.

6. The laminating machine according to claim 5, characterized in that The pushing platform also includes a lifting cylinder connected to the pushing position and a pushing motor connected to the pushing guide rail.

7. The laminator according to claim 1, characterized in that The robot comprises: a Y-axis guide rail located above the left and right sides of the conveying platform, an X-axis guide rail connected to the Y-axis guide rail at both ends, and a Z-axis guide rail connected to the side wall of the X-axis guide rail.

8. The laminating machine according to claim 7, characterized in that The Y-axis guide rail is provided with a Y-axis motor, the X-axis guide rail is provided with an X-axis motor, the Z-axis guide rail is provided with a Z-axis motor, the Z-axis motor is connected with a driving element, and the driving element is connected with a clamping claw through a transmission screw.

9. The laminating machine according to claim 8, characterized in that It also includes a truss, the conveying platform is horizontally fixed on the middle platform of the truss, and the Y-axis guide rail is horizontally fixed on the top platform of the truss.

10. The laminating machine according to claim 9, characterized in that A glass cover is arranged on the surface of the truss.

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