Board throwing and collecting machine capable of being in butt joint with AGV for operation

Abstract

The utility model discloses a plate throwing and collecting machine capable of being in butt joint with an AGV for operation, and the plate throwing and collecting machine comprises a rack which is provided with two material conveying channels, and each material conveying channel is provided with an opening suitable for the AGV to pass through so as to convey plates; the two bearing assemblies are connected to the rack, correspond to the material conveying channels in a one-to-one mode and comprise a plurality of universal balls arranged on the two sides of the material conveying channels respectively, and the universal balls are arranged on the top wall of the rack so as to bear the plate in a sliding mode; the two positioning assemblies are connected to the rack and correspond to the material conveying channels one to one, the positioning assemblies comprise a plurality of first positioning air cylinders and a plurality of second positioning air cylinders, the first positioning air cylinders are arranged on the two sides of the material conveying channels correspondingly so as to position the plates on the two sides of the plate feeding direction, and the second positioning air cylinders are arranged on the two sides of the plate feeding direction; the second positioning air cylinder is arranged on the side, facing the opening, of the material conveying channel so as to prevent the plate from sliding out. Through the design of the opening and the multiple sets of positioning assemblies, seamless butt joint of the AGV and the plate throwing and collecting machine is achieved, and the automation level and precision of material transportation are improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of circuit board production, and particularly relates to a board loading and unloading machine capable of docking with an AGV for operation. Background Art

[0002] With the continuous development of automation technology, Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) are increasingly widely used in industrial production, especially in the field of material handling. AGVs can achieve automated and intelligent transportation of materials, effectively improving production efficiency and reducing labor costs. However, in order to fully utilize the advantages of AGVs, supporting equipment is required to be able to dock with them efficiently to complete the precise placement and recovery of materials.

[0003] In the traditional transportation process of PCB boards, the method of manually pushing a cart to dock with the board loading and unloading machine is usually adopted. This method not only has a large labor intensity and low efficiency, but also is prone to misoperation due to human factors, increasing production risks. Specifically, the traditional board loading and unloading machine uses roller conveyors to dock with manual trolleys, and only provides a fixed trolley docking method, which cannot be docked with AGVs. This limits the flexibility and adaptability of the equipment and cannot meet the requirements of modern production. Secondly, after the carrier enters the loading position, there is a problem of a small space, which does not meet the space requirements for AGV operation. This causes the AGV to be prone to position deviation when placing and retrieving the carrier, affecting the operation efficiency. In addition, the docking interface of the equipment loading position is in a closed style, and the AGV cannot enter, so AGV docking cannot be achieved. This makes the equipment unable to be seamlessly connected with the AGV system, limiting the realization of automated production. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] The utility model aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. For this purpose, the utility model provides a board loading and unloading machine capable of docking with an AGV for operation. Through an open-mouth design and multiple groups of positioning components, seamless docking between the AGV and the board loading and unloading machine is achieved, the automation level and accuracy of material transportation are improved, human errors are reduced, space utilization is optimized, and manual operation is also compatible, significantly enhancing production efficiency and safety.

[0005] A board loading and unloading machine capable of docking with an AGV for operation according to an embodiment of the utility model includes:

[0006] A frame, two material transportation channels are arranged on the frame, an open mouth is arranged on the material transportation channel, and the open mouth is suitable for an AGV car to pass through to transport board materials;

[0007] Two groups of receiving components are connected to the frame and arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with the material transport channel. The receiving components include a plurality of universal balls, which are respectively arranged on both sides of the material transport channel. The universal balls are set on the top wall of the frame to slidably receive the sheet material.

[0008] Two groups of positioning components are connected to the frame and arranged one-to-one with the material transport channel. The positioning components include multiple first positioning cylinders and multiple second positioning cylinders. The multiple first positioning cylinders are respectively arranged on both sides of the material transport channel to position the sheet material on both sides of the sheet material entry direction. The second positioning cylinders are arranged on the side of the material transport channel facing the open mouth to prevent the sheet material from sliding out.

[0009] According to the embodiment of the utility model, a receiving and loading plate machine that can be connected to the AGV for operation has at least the following beneficial effects: the open mouth design on the frame allows the AGV trolley to smoothly enter and exit the material transport channel, ensuring the efficient transmission of materials; and the multiple universal balls in the receiving assembly are distributed on both sides of the material transport channel, which can not only support the weight of the sheet material, but also provide a smooth sliding surface when the sheet material enters and leaves, reducing friction and wear, and ensuring the smooth transportation of the sheet material; in addition, the first positioning cylinder in the positioning assembly positions the sliding sheet material on both sides of the sheet material's entry direction to prevent the sheet material from shifting during transportation, and then the second positioning cylinder located on the side of the open mouth can prevent the sheet material from sliding out, ensuring the accuracy and safety of the operation. As a whole, it not only improves the automation level of material transportation, but also significantly improves production efficiency and safety, and reduces errors and risks caused by human operation.

[0010] According to a receiving and delivering machine capable of docking with an AGV for operation described in some embodiments of the present invention, the universal ball is adjustably mounted on the frame along a vertical direction.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a receiving and discharging machine capable of docking with an AGV is described, wherein the universal ball includes a connecting column and a ball, the ball is rotatably mounted on the top wall of the connecting column, and the lower part of the connecting column is threadedly connected to the frame and locked by a nut.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a receiving and delivering machine capable of docking with an AGV for operation, adjustable feet are provided around the bottom of the frame to adjust the installation height of the frame.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a plate-feeding and receiving machine capable of docking with an AGV is provided with a detection sensor on the frame. The detection sensor is provided at one end of the material transport channel away from the open mouth to detect the entry position of the plate.

[0014] A blanking and receiving machine capable of docking with an AGV according to some embodiments of the present invention, wherein the positioning assembly includes a positioning plate located at one end of the material conveying channel away from the open end to position the blank at one end in the feeding direction of the blank.

[0015] A blanking and receiving machine capable of docking with an AGV according to some embodiments of the present invention, wherein a first pressing block is respectively installed on the driving rods of the plurality of first positioning cylinders. When the first positioning cylinders are in the retracted state, the minimum lateral distance between two opposite first pressing blocks is A, the blank is suitable for being transported by a flat carrier, the width of the flat carrier is B, and the stroke of the first positioning cylinders is C, satisfying: B + 60 mm ≤ A ≤ B + 2 * C, and C ≥ 30 mm.

[0016] A blanking and receiving machine capable of docking with an AGV according to some embodiments of the present invention, wherein the second positioning cylinder is a rotary clamping cylinder.

[0017] A blanking and receiving machine capable of docking with an AGV according to some embodiments of the present invention, wherein the two open ends are located on the same side of the frame.

[0018] A blanking and receiving machine capable of docking with an AGV according to some embodiments of the present invention, wherein a limiting assembly is further provided on the side of the frame facing the open end. The blank is suitable for being transported by a hand trolley, and the limiting assembly is used to dock and fix the hand trolley.

[0019] The additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will be partly given in the following description, partly will become obvious from the following description, or will be understood through the practice of the present invention. Description of the Drawings

[0020] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become obvious and easy to understand from the description of the embodiments in conjunction with the following drawings, wherein:

[0021] Figure 1 is a top view of a blanking and receiving machine capable of docking with an AGV according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 2 is a front view of a blanking and receiving machine capable of docking with an AGV according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 3 is a partial exploded view of a blanking and receiving machine capable of docking with an AGV according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 4 is an application schematic diagram of a blanking and receiving machine capable of docking with an AGV according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0025] Description of the attached reference numerals:

[0026] Frame 100; Material conveying channel 101; Open mouth 1011; Adjustable support feet 110; Detection sensor 120; Positioning plate 130;

[0027] Receiving assembly 200; Universal ball 210; Connecting column 211; Ball 212; Nut 220;

[0028] Positioning assembly 300; First positioning cylinder 310; First pressing block 311; Second positioning cylinder 320;

[0029] Limiting assembly 400; Limiting block 410; Limiting cylinder 420; Guide block 430;

[0030] AGV cart 500;

[0031] Hand trolley 600. Detailed implementation manners

[0032] The embodiments of the present utility model will be described in detail below. The examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, where the same or similar reference numerals represent the same or similar elements or elements with the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present utility model and should not be construed as a limitation to the present utility model.

[0033] In the description of the present utility model, it should be understood that the orientation descriptions such as up, down, front, back, left, right, etc. indicate the orientation or position relationship based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. It 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 should not be construed as a limitation to the present utility model.

[0034] In the description of the present utility model, the meaning of several is one or more, the meaning of multiple is two or more, greater than, less than, exceeding, etc. are understood as not including the present number, and above, below, within, etc. are understood as including the present number. If the first and second are described only for the purpose of distinguishing technical features, they should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the quantity of the indicated technical features or the sequence relationship of the indicated technical features.

[0035] In the description of the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly defined, words such as setting, installing, connecting, etc. should be understood in a broad sense. Those skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meanings of the above words in the present utility model in combination with the specific content of the technical solution.

[0036] In the description of the present utility model, the descriptions referring to terms such as "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "schematic embodiments", "examples", "specific examples", or "some examples" etc. mean that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in connection with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present utility model. In this specification, the schematic expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described can be combined in a suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples.

[0037] With the continuous development of automation technology, Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) are increasingly widely used in industrial production, especially in the field of material handling. AGVs can achieve automated and intelligent transportation of materials, effectively improving production efficiency and reducing labor costs. However, in order to fully utilize the advantages of AGVs, supporting equipment is required to be able to dock with them efficiently to complete the precise placement and retrieval of materials.

[0038] In the traditional process of PCB board transportation, the method of manually pushing a cart to dock with the board loading and unloading machine is usually adopted. This method not only has a high labor intensity and low efficiency, but also is prone to misoperation due to human factors, increasing production risks. Specifically, the traditional board loading and unloading machine uses roller conveyors to dock with a manual trolley, only leaving a fixed trolley docking method and being unable to dock with an AGV, which limits the flexibility and adaptability of the equipment and cannot meet the requirements of modern production. Secondly, after the carrier enters the loading position, there is a problem of a relatively small space, which does not meet the space requirements for the operation of an AGV. This causes the AGV to be prone to position deviation when placing and retrieving the carrier, affecting the operation efficiency. In addition, the docking interface of the equipment loading position is in a closed style, and the AGV cannot enter, so the AGV docking cannot be achieved. This makes the equipment unable to be seamlessly connected with the AGV system, limiting the realization of automated production.

[0039] Therefore, as Figures 1 to 4As shown in the figure, a plate loading and unloading machine capable of docking with an AGV for operation is proposed by the present utility model, which includes a frame 100, a receiving component 200 connected to the frame 100, and a positioning component 300 connected to the frame 100. Among them, the receiving component 200 is used to receive the sheet material, and the positioning component 300 is used to position the sheet material. Specifically, the frame 100 is provided with two material transportation channels 101, and the material transportation channels 101 are provided with open openings 1011, and the open openings 1011 are adapted to allow the AGV trolley 500 to pass through to transport the sheet material. Correspondingly, there are two groups of receiving components 200 and they are arranged in one-to-one correspondence with the material transportation channels 101. Among them, the receiving component 200 includes a plurality of universal balls 210, and the plurality of universal balls 210 are respectively arranged on both sides of the material transportation channels 101. The universal balls 210 are arranged on the top wall of the frame 100 to slidably receive the sheet material. Similarly, there are two groups of positioning components 300 and they are arranged in one-to-one correspondence with the material transportation channels 101. Among them, the positioning component 300 includes a plurality of first positioning cylinders 310 and a plurality of second positioning cylinders 320. The plurality of first positioning cylinders 310 are respectively arranged on both sides of the material transportation channels 101 to position the sheet material on both sides of the sheet material entering direction. In addition, the second positioning cylinders 320 are arranged on the side of the material transportation channels 101 facing the open openings 1011 to block the sheet material from sliding out. It should be noted that the design of the open openings 1011 on the frame 100 allows the AGV trolley 500 to smoothly enter and exit the material transportation channels 101, ensuring the efficient transmission of materials; and, the plurality of universal balls 210 in the receiving component 200 are distributed on both sides of the material transportation channels 101, which can not only support the weight of the sheet material, but also provide a smooth sliding surface when the sheet material enters and leaves, reducing friction and wear, and ensuring the smooth transportation of the sheet material; in addition, the first positioning cylinders 310 in the positioning component 300 respectively position the slid-in sheet material on both sides of the sheet material entering direction to prevent the sheet material from shifting during transportation. Then, the second positioning cylinders 320 located on one side of the open openings 1011 can prevent the sheet material from sliding out, ensuring the accuracy and safety of the operation. As a whole, it not only improves the automation level of material transportation, but also significantly improves the production efficiency and safety, reducing the errors and risks brought by manual operation.

[0040] In some embodiments of the present utility model, the universal balls 210 are adjustably installed on the frame 100 in the vertical direction. According to different thicknesses of sheet materials or different transportation requirements, the height of the universal balls 210 can be flexibly adjusted, which not only ensures the smoothness and stability of the sheet material during transportation, but also improves the adaptability and flexibility of the equipment. For example, when processing sheet materials of different sizes or thicknesses, by adjusting the height of the universal balls 210, it can be ensured that the sheet material is always in the best support position, reducing friction and wear caused by height mismatch, and extending the service life of the equipment. In addition, this design also facilitates precise adjustment during the equipment installation and commissioning stage to ensure the best initial state of the equipment. Specifically, referring again to Figure 3, the universal ball 210 includes a connecting column 211 and a ball 212. The ball 212 is rotatably mounted on the top wall of the connecting column 211. The lower part of the connecting column 211 is threadedly connected to the frame 100 and locked by a nut 220. This ensures that the sheet metal receives a uniform supporting force during the sliding process, reduces friction and wear, and improves the transportation efficiency of the sheet metal. Among them, the threaded connection between the connecting column 211 and the frame 100 and the locking by the nut 220 not only facilitate the installation and disassembly of the universal ball 210, but also facilitate the rapid replacement of damaged components during daily maintenance, reduce the downtime, improve the availability and maintenance convenience of the equipment. This design also ensures the stability and reliability of the universal ball 210, avoiding the sliding or deviation of the sheet metal caused by loosening.

[0041] In some embodiments of the present invention, as Figure 2 shown, adjustable feet 110 are provided around the bottom of the frame 100 to adjust the installation height of the frame 100. The installation height of the frame 100 can be adjusted according to the ground conditions of the actual site to ensure the stability and levelness of the equipment, so that the sheet feeding and receiving machine can work normally under different ground conditions and adapt to various complex production environments. For example, in the case of uneven or slightly inclined ground, by adjusting the height of the feet, the levelness of the frame 100 can be ensured, avoiding the unstable transportation of the sheet metal caused by inclination, and improving the applicability and stability of the equipment. In addition, the design of the adjustable feet 110 also facilitates the installation and adjustment of the equipment, reduces the installation time, and improves the installation efficiency of the equipment.

[0042] Referring again to Figure 1 and Figure 3, in some embodiments of the present utility model, the frame 100 is provided with a detection sensor 120, and the detection sensor 120 is arranged at one end of the material transportation channel 101 away from the open end 1011 to detect the entry position of the sheet material. The arrangement of the detection sensor 120 can detect the entry position of the sheet material in real time, ensuring the accuracy and consistency when the sheet material enters the material transportation channel 101, effectively avoiding operation interruption caused by position deviation, and improving the reliability and efficiency of the operation. In addition, the detection sensor 120 can be linked with the control system to achieve automatic control, further enhancing the intelligent level of the equipment, reducing manual intervention, and lowering the operation difficulty. For example, when it is detected that the entry position of the sheet material is incorrect, the control system can automatically adjust the position of the positioning cylinder to ensure the correct entry and positioning of the sheet material. In some embodiments of the present utility model, the positioning assembly 300 includes a positioning plate 130, and the positioning plate 130 is located at one end of the material transportation channel 101 away from the open end 1011 to position the sheet material at one end in the entry direction of the sheet material, further ensuring the stability and accuracy of the sheet material during transportation, reducing position deviation, and improving the operation precision. The presence of the positioning plate 130 can prevent the sheet material from shifting when entering the material transportation channel 101, ensuring the smooth entry and transportation of the sheet material, and improving the reliability of the equipment and the operation efficiency. In addition, the design of the positioning plate 130 also increases the safety of the equipment, preventing the sheet material from accidentally sliding out or colliding due to inaccurate position. Optionally, the positioning plate 130 is made of plastic material or rubber material, such as polyurethane, rubber, etc., which has a good buffering effect, avoids rigid collision of the sheet material and displacement, and reduces damage to the sheet material.

[0043] Refer again to Figure 2 and Figure 3, in some embodiments of the present utility model, first pressing blocks 311 are respectively installed on the driving rods of multiple first positioning cylinders 310. When the first positioning cylinders 310 are in the retracted state, the minimum lateral distance between two opposite first pressing blocks 311 is A, the sheet material is suitable to be transported by a flat carrier, the width of the flat carrier is B, and the stroke of the first positioning cylinder 310 is C, satisfying: B + 60mm ≤ A ≤ B + 2*C, C ≥ 30mm. Among them, the design of A ≥ B + 60mm ensures that there is sufficient entry space for the sheet material and the carrier, enabling sufficient positioning operations and avoiding sheet material jamming or offset caused by insufficient spacing. The stroke of C ≥ 30mm ensures the effective working range of the positioning cylinder, enabling the first pressing block 311 to firmly clamp the sheet material, improving the reliability and accuracy of positioning. It is particularly suitable for application scenarios of processing sheet materials of different sizes, ensuring the versatility and adaptability of the equipment. In addition, this design also improves the automation level of the equipment, reduces human intervention, and lowers the operation difficulty. Optionally, the second positioning cylinder 320 is a rotary clamping cylinder, which can quickly clamp and fix the sheet material after it enters the material transportation channel 101, preventing it from slipping out, ensuring the stability and safety of the sheet material during transportation, and improving the reliability and efficiency of the operation. It should be noted that the rotary clamping cylinder has a high clamping force and response speed, can complete the fixation of the sheet material in a short time, reduces operation interruptions caused by the slipping out of the sheet material, and improves the automation level and safety of the equipment. In addition, the design of the rotary clamping cylinder also increases the flexibility of the equipment, and can quickly adjust the clamping force under different conditions to adapt to different types of sheet materials.

[0044] Referring again to Figure 1 and Figure 4 , in some embodiments of the present utility model, two open openings 1011 are located on the same side of the frame 100, enabling the AGV to place and retrieve the sheet material on the same side, simplifying the path planning of the AGV, reducing the movement time and complexity of the AGV, and improving the overall operation efficiency. It is easy to understand that operating on the same side can also reduce the turning times of the AGV trolley 500, lower the energy consumption and failure rate of the AGV trolley 500, and improve the operation efficiency and reliability of the equipment. In addition, this design also improves the cleanliness and aesthetics of the equipment, making the production site more orderly and standardized. In addition, in addition to adapting to the full-automatic operation of the AGV trolley 500, the sheet material loading, unloading and placing machine also adapts to the manual operation of the hand-push trolley 600. In some embodiments, referring again to Figure 3 and Figure 4, a limiting component 400 is provided on one side of the frame 100 facing the open mouth 1011. The sheet metal is suitable for being transported by a trolley 600. The limiting component 400 is used to dock and fix the trolley 600. Furthermore, the manual operation function of the equipment is retained, increasing the practicability and flexibility of the equipment. This design meets the requirements of different production scenarios. Especially when the AGV is unavailable or temporary manual operation is needed, the sheet metal can be transported by the trolley 600, ensuring the continuity and flexibility of production. The design of the limiting component 400 can also prevent the trolley 600 from shifting during docking, ensuring the accuracy and safety of manual operation. In addition, the design of the limiting component 400 also increases the compatibility of the equipment, enabling the equipment to support both automatic and manual operations simultaneously, improving the applicable range of the equipment and user satisfaction. For example, the limiting component 400 includes a limiting block 410, a limiting cylinder 420, and a guiding block 430. The guiding block 430 guides the trolley 600 to be pushed in and makes it abut against the limiting block 410. Then, the limiting cylinder 420 is operated to limit and fix the trolley 600. At this time, the worker can manually perform the operation of loading or unloading the sheet.

[0045] The embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. Within the knowledge scope of those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains, various changes can be made without departing from the gist of the present invention.

Claims

1. A receiving and delivering board machine capable of docking with an AGV, characterized in that, include: The frame is provided with two material transport channels, each of which is provided with an open opening suitable for an AGV trolley to pass through for transporting sheet materials; Two groups of receiving components are connected to the frame and arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with the material transport channel. The receiving components include a plurality of universal balls, which are respectively arranged on both sides of the material transport channel. The universal balls are set on the top wall of the frame to slidably receive the sheet material. Two groups of positioning components are connected to the frame and arranged one-to-one with the material transport channel. The positioning components include multiple first positioning cylinders and multiple second positioning cylinders. The multiple first positioning cylinders are respectively arranged on both sides of the material transport channel to position the sheet material on both sides of the sheet material entry direction. The second positioning cylinders are arranged on the side of the material transport channel facing the open mouth to prevent the sheet material from sliding out.

2. The receiving and delivering board machine capable of docking with an AGV according to claim 1, wherein: The universal ball is adjustably mounted on the frame along a vertical direction.

3. The receiving and delivering board machine capable of docking with an AGV according to claim 2, characterized in that: The universal ball includes a connecting column and a ball, the ball is rotatably mounted on the top wall of the connecting column, and the lower part of the connecting column is threadedly connected to the frame and locked by a nut.

4. The receiving and delivering board machine capable of docking with an AGV according to claim 1, wherein: Adjustable feet are provided on the periphery of the bottom of the rack to adjust the installation height of the rack.

5. The receiving and delivering board machine capable of docking with an AGV according to claim 1, wherein: The frame is provided with a detection sensor, and the detection sensor is arranged at one end of the material transport channel away from the open mouth to detect the entry position of the sheet material.

6. The receiving and delivering board machine capable of being docked with an AGV according to claim 1 or 5, characterized in that: The positioning assembly includes a positioning plate, which is located at one end of the material transport channel away from the open mouth to position the sheet material at one end of the sheet material entering direction.

7. A receiving and delivering board machine capable of docking with an AGV according to claim 1, characterized in that: The driving rods of multiple first positioning cylinders are respectively equipped with first clamping blocks. When the first positioning cylinders are in a retracted state, the minimum lateral distance between two opposite first clamping blocks is A. The sheet material is suitable for transportation by a flatbed carrier. The width of the flatbed carrier is B. The stroke of the first positioning cylinder is C, satisfying: B+60mm ≤A≤B+2*C, C≥30mm.

8. The receiving and delivering board machine capable of being docked with an AGV according to claim 1, wherein: The second positioning cylinder is a rotary clamping cylinder.

9. The receiving and delivering board machine capable of docking with an AGV according to claim 1, characterized in that: The two openings are located on the same side of the frame.

10. A receiving and delivering board machine capable of docking with an AGV according to claim 1, characterized in that: A limiting assembly is further provided on one side of the frame facing the open opening. The sheet material is suitable for being transported by a hand-pushing trolley, and the limiting assembly is used for docking and fixing the hand-pushing trolley.

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