Glass feeding and discharging device

Abstract

The utility model relates to a glass feeding and discharging device which comprises a workbench, a bearing basket, a moving and taking mechanism, a rotation driving mechanism and a lifting driving mechanism. The bearing basket is arranged on the workbench and used for bearing glass. The moving and taking mechanism comprises a clamping assembly and a mechanical arm, the clamping assembly is used for clamping or placing glass, and the mechanical arm is connected with the clamping assembly and used for driving the clamping assembly to move in the direction close to the bearing basket, so that the glass is contained in the bearing basket; the rotating driving mechanism comprises a rotating disc and a rotating driving assembly, the rotating disc is located above the open hole, and the bearing basket is arranged on the rotating disc; the rotation driving assembly is located in the containing space of the workbench and connected with the rotary disc to be used for driving the rotary disc to rotate. The lifting driving mechanism is connected with the rotation driving mechanism and used for driving the rotation driving mechanism to move in the vertical direction. According to the device, automatic feeding and discharging are achieved, and manpower is reduced; and the position of the bearing basket can be adjusted, production efficiency is high, and safety is high.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to a glass loading and unloading device. Background Art

[0002] Currently, in the CNC glass processing industry on the market, loading and unloading are all done manually, which requires a lot of labor costs and cannot ensure the hidden dangers caused by manual loading and unloading. In addition, manual operations are prone to scratches when picking up glass pieces, glass breakage, excessive glass scratches, broken glass edges, bright edges, etc. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a glass loading and unloading device.

[0004] In order to achieve the above purpose, the technical solution adopted by the utility model is:

[0005] A glass loading and unloading device, comprising:

[0006] A workbench, wherein a receiving space is provided in the workbench, and an opening is provided on the upper side of the receiving space;

[0007] A carrying basket, the carrying basket is arranged on the workbench and is used for carrying glass;

[0008] A removal mechanism, comprising a clamping assembly and a robotic arm, wherein the clamping assembly is used to clamp or place the glass, and the robotic arm is connected to the clamping assembly to drive the clamping assembly to move toward the carrying basket so that the glass is accommodated in the carrying basket;

[0009] A rotary drive mechanism, comprising a turntable and a rotary drive assembly, wherein the turntable is located above the opening and the carrying basket is disposed on the turntable; the rotary drive assembly is located within the accommodation space of the workbench and is connected to the turntable for driving the turntable to rotate;

[0010] The lifting drive mechanism is connected to the rotation drive mechanism to drive the rotation drive mechanism to move in the up and down directions.

[0011] In some embodiments, the clamping assembly includes a support, a connecting plate, and a suction cup. The support is connected to the robotic arm, the connecting plate is connected to the support, and a first air duct and a second air duct are provided in the connecting plate. The opening at one end of the first air duct is located on the first side of the connecting plate, and the other end of the first air duct is connected to one end of the second air duct. The opening at the other end of the second air duct is located on the second side of the connecting plate. The first side and the second side are adjacent to each other, and a connecting hole is provided on the connecting plate corresponding to the second air duct, and the suction cup is connected to the connecting hole.

[0012] In some embodiments, a plurality of the suction cups are provided, a plurality of the second air channels are provided, and the suction cups correspond one to one with the second air channels.

[0013] In some embodiments, the clamping assembly further includes a protective plate, which is disposed on a side of the connecting plate away from the support, and has an opening corresponding to the connecting hole of the connecting plate, the suction cup is disposed in the opening, and the protective plate is made of a flexible material.

[0014] In some embodiments, the clamping assembly further includes an elastic member, the connecting plate and the support are connected via a movable shaft, the elastic member is arranged outside the movable shaft between the connecting plate and the support, and the opposite ends of the elastic member are respectively against the connecting plate and the support.

[0015] In some embodiments, the rotary drive assembly includes a support plate, a rotary drive member, a first gear, and a second gear. The support plate is located below the turntable, the first gear and the second gear are both located above the support plate, the first gear is arranged on the drive shaft of the rotary drive member, the second gear is engaged with the first gear, and the second gear is connected to the turntable.

[0016] In some embodiments, the lifting drive mechanism includes a bearing seat, a nut, a screw rod, a lifting drive member, a first transmission wheel, a second transmission wheel, a transmission belt, and a support plate. The bearing seat is arranged outside the screw rod and fixedly connected to the upper end of the screw rod, the bearing seat is fixedly connected to the support plate, the nut cooperates with the screw rod, and the nut is fixedly connected to the first transmission wheel. The first transmission wheel is located below the second gear, the second transmission wheel is arranged on the driving shaft of the lifting drive member, and the transmission belt is wound around the first transmission wheel and the second transmission wheel; the support plate is located below the support plate, and the nut is rotatably arranged on the support plate.

[0017] In some embodiments, the device further includes a guide member and a guide groove, the guide member is connected to the support plate, the guide groove is provided on the support plate, and one end of the guide member can extend into the guide groove.

[0018] In some embodiments, the supporting basket includes a bottom plate, two side plates, a first support rod, and two second support rods. The two side plates are arranged opposite to each other, and the bottom plate, the first support rod, and the second support rod are all arranged between the two side plates. The first support rod is located above the bottom plate, and the second support rod is located above the first support rod. The first support rod and the second support rod are both provided with downwardly recessed grooves, and the glass is located in the grooves of the first support rod and the second support rod.

[0019] In some embodiments, a reinforcing rod is further provided between the two side panels, and the reinforcing rod is provided parallel to the first support rod and the second support rod.

[0020] In some embodiments, the device further comprises a camera, and the camera is connected to the support.

[0021] Due to the application of the above technical solution, the utility model has the following advantages compared with the prior art:

[0022] The glass loading and unloading device provided by the utility model realizes automatic loading and unloading by arranging a carrying basket and a removing mechanism, thereby replacing the original manual loading and unloading and greatly reducing the loss of human resources; a rotating drive mechanism and a lifting drive mechanism are arranged to adjust the position of the carrying basket, making it convenient for the clamping assembly to place the glass into the carrying basket, or to facilitate the carrying basket to be removed by other transferring mechanisms, thereby having high production efficiency and high safety. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] Attachment Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of the glass loading and unloading device provided by the utility model from a first perspective;

[0024] Attachment Figure 2 A structural diagram of the glass loading and unloading device provided by the present invention from a second perspective;

[0025] Attachment Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of the first perspective of the carrying basket of the glass loading and unloading device provided by the utility model;

[0026] Attachment Figure 4 A structural diagram of the supporting basket of the glass loading and unloading device provided by the present invention from a second perspective;

[0027] Attachment Figure 5 This is a structural diagram from the first perspective of the clamping assembly of the glass loading and unloading device provided by the utility model;

[0028] Attachment Figure 6 A structural diagram of the clamping assembly of the glass loading and unloading device provided by the present invention from a second perspective;

[0029] Attachment Figure 7 This is a structural diagram of the rotary drive mechanism and the lifting drive mechanism of the glass loading and unloading device provided by the utility model from a first perspective;

[0030] Attachment Figure 8 A structural diagram of the rotary drive mechanism and the lifting drive mechanism of the glass loading and unloading device provided by the present invention from a second perspective;

[0031] Attachment Figure 9 A structural diagram of the rotary drive mechanism and the lifting drive mechanism of the glass loading and unloading device provided by the present invention from a third perspective;

[0032] Attachment Figure 10 This is a structural diagram of the lifting drive mechanism of the glass loading and unloading device provided by the utility model;

[0033] Attachment Figure 11 This is a structural diagram of the connecting plate of the clamping assembly of the glass loading and unloading device provided by the utility model.

[0034] In the above attached figures:

[0035] 1- Workbench;

[0036] 2-carrying basket, 21-bottom plate, 22-side plate, 23-first support rod, 24-second support rod, 25-reinforcement rod;

[0037] 3-clamping assembly, 31-suction cup, 32-connecting plate, 321-first air channel, 322-second air channel, 33-protective plate, 34-elastic member, 35-transverse plate, 36-longitudinal plate;

[0038] 4-Robotic arm;

[0039] 5-rotation drive mechanism, 51-support plate, 52-rotation drive member, 53-first gear, 54-second gear;

[0040] 6-lifting drive mechanism, 60-bearing, 61-first connecting member, 62-second connecting member, 63-nut, 64-screw, 65-lifting drive member, 66-first transmission wheel, 67-second transmission wheel, 68-transmission belt, 69-bearing seat, 70-support plate;

[0041] 8-guide member; 9-guide groove; 10-turntable; 11-positioning column; 12-camera. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0042] The following is a clear and complete description of the technical solution of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the embodiments described are only some of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of them. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making any creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0043] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating positions or relationships, are based on the positions or relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and are intended solely to facilitate the description of this utility model and simplify the description. They do not indicate or imply that the devices or components referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed, or operate in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0044] See also Figures 1 to 11 The glass loading and unloading device shown in the figure includes a workbench 1, a carrying basket 2, a removal mechanism, a rotation drive mechanism 5, and a lifting drive mechanism 6, wherein:

[0045] The workbench 1 is provided with a receiving space, and an opening is provided on the upper side of the receiving space. The workbench 1 has a first plane and a second plane, and the first plane is higher than the second plane.

[0046] The carrying basket 2 is arranged on the second plane of the workbench 1 and is used to carry the glass. Figure 3-4 The carrying basket 2 includes a bottom plate 21, two side plates 22, a first support rod 23, and two second support rods 24. The bottom plate 21 is arranged horizontally, the two side plates 22 are arranged opposite to each other, and the side plates 22 extend in the vertical direction. The bottom plate 21, the first support rod 23, and the second support rod 24 are all arranged between the two side plates 22. The first support rod 23 is located above the bottom plate 21, and the second support rod 24 is located above the first support rod 23. The first support rod 23 and the second support rod 24 are both provided with downwardly recessed grooves. The glass is located in the grooves of the first support rod 23 and the second support rod 24. When the glass is located in the grooves of the first support rod 23 and the second support rod 24, the groove of the first support rod 23 is used to accommodate the bottom of the glass, and the groove of the second support rod 24 is used to accommodate the side of the glass.

[0047] In a preferred embodiment, two first support rods 23 are provided, the two first support rods 23 are arranged side by side, and the two second support rods 24 are arranged side by side, which is conducive to stably placing the glass in the carrying basket 2.

[0048] Preferably, a reinforcement rod 25 is provided between the two side panels 22. The reinforcement rod 25 is arranged parallel to the first support rod 23 and the second support rod 24. The reinforcement rod 25 is arranged at the bottom and opposite ends between the two side panels 22 to enhance the strength of the load basket 2. Multiple reinforcement rods 25 may be provided, and the reinforcement rods 25 are arranged parallel to the first support rod 23 and the second support rod 24. Weight-reducing holes are provided in the side panels 22 to reduce the weight of the load basket 2.

[0049] The removal mechanism is located above the workbench 1 and includes a clamping assembly 3 and a robotic arm 4. The clamping assembly 3 is used to clamp or release the glass. The robotic arm 4 is located on the first plane of the workbench 1. The robotic arm 4 is connected to the clamping assembly 3 and is used to drive the clamping assembly 3 to move toward the carrier basket 2. The robotic arm 4 can be a six-axis robotic arm, which can rotate the clamping assembly 3 within a range of 360 degrees. The clamping assembly 3 is rotatably connected to the robotic arm 4 to facilitate adjustment of the clamping assembly 3. When the clamping assembly 3 clamps the glass, it is driven by the robotic arm 4 to move the clamping assembly 3 above the carrier basket 2. The clamping assembly 3 then releases the glass so that the glass is accommodated in the carrier basket 2, or removes the glass from the carrier basket 2.

[0050] See also Figure 5-6 The clamping assembly 3 includes a support, a connecting plate 32, and a suction cup 31. The support is connected to the robotic arm 4, and the suction cup 31 is a vacuum suction cup 31. The connecting plate 32 is connected to the support, and a first air channel 321 and a second air channel 322 are provided in the connecting plate 32. The opening at one end of the first air channel 321 is located on the first side of the connecting plate 32, and the other end of the first air channel 321 is connected to one end of the second air channel 322. The opening at the other end of the second air channel 322 is located on the second side of the connecting plate 32. The first side and the second side are adjacently arranged, and the opening is connected to a vacuum pump (such as a vacuum pump). The connecting plate 32 is provided with a connecting hole corresponding to the second air channel 322, and the suction cup 31 is provided in the connecting hole.

[0051] The clamping assembly 3 further includes a protective plate 33 , which is disposed on a side of the connecting plate 32 away from the support. The protective plate 33 is provided with openings corresponding to the communicating holes of the connecting plate 32 , and is made of a flexible material, such as Teflon.

[0052] The clamping assembly 3 also includes an elastic member 34. The connecting plate 32 is connected to the support through a movable shaft, that is, the connecting plate 32 can move toward or away from the support. The elastic member 34 is arranged outside the movable shaft between the connecting plate 32 and the support. The opposite ends of the elastic member 34 are respectively against the connecting plate 32 and the support. The elastic member 34 is a spring. The elastic member 34 is provided so that the suction cup 31 elastically absorbs the glass, causing less damage to the glass.

[0053] In a preferred embodiment, a plurality of suction cups 31 are provided, a plurality of second air passages are provided, and the suction cups 31 correspond one to one with the second air passages.

[0054] The support in this example includes a horizontal plate 35 and a vertical plate 36. The horizontal plate 35 is connected to the robot arm 4, and the vertical plate 36 is connected to the horizontal plate 35 and is perpendicular to the horizontal plate 35. Figure 5-6 There are two longitudinal plates 36 , which are arranged in parallel. A plurality of connecting plates 32 are provided. Two connecting plates 32 can be respectively provided on opposite sides of the longitudinal plate 36 , and a plurality of suction cups 31 can be provided on the connecting plates 32 .

[0055] The device also includes a camera 12, which is connected to the support and is used to take pictures of the glass clamped by the clamping assembly 3, so as to record glass information and facilitate detection and archiving. The device also includes a mounting base, which is connected to the support and the camera 12 is connected to the mounting base.

[0056] The rotary drive mechanism 5 in this example includes a turntable 10 and a rotary drive assembly. The turntable 10 is located above the opening, and the carrying basket 2 is set on the turntable 10; the rotary drive assembly is located in the accommodating space of the workbench 1, and the rotary drive assembly is connected to the turntable 10 to drive the turntable 10 to rotate.

[0057] See also Figure 7-9 The rotary drive assembly includes a support plate 51, a rotary drive member 52, a first gear 53, and a second gear 54. The support plate 51 is located below the turntable 10 and is fixedly connected to the bearing seat 69. The first gear 53 is disposed on the drive shaft of the rotary drive member 52. The second gear 54 meshes with the first gear 53, and the second gear 54 is connected to the turntable 10. Driven by the rotary drive member 52, the first gear 53 rotates, driving the second gear 54, which in turn drives the turntable 10 to rotate. The rotation of the turntable 10 can adjust the position of the carrying basket 2, making it easier for the clamping assembly 3 to place glass into the carrying basket 2, or to facilitate the removal of the carrying basket 2 by other transfer mechanisms.

[0058] The lifting drive mechanism 6 in this example is connected to the rotation drive mechanism 5 to drive the rotation drive mechanism 5 to move in the vertical direction.

[0059] See also Figure 7-10The lifting drive mechanism includes a bearing seat 69, a first connecting member 61, a second connecting member 62, a nut 63, a screw rod 64, a lifting drive member 65, a first transmission wheel 66, a second transmission wheel 67, a transmission belt 68, and a support plate 70. The screw rod 64 is located below the turntable 10, the bearing seat 69 is fixedly connected to the support plate 51, the bearing seat 69 is arranged outside the screw rod 64 and fixedly connected to the upper end of the screw rod 64, and the second gear 54 is arranged outside the bearing seat 69; the nut 63 cooperates with the screw rod 64, and the nut 63 is fixedly connected to the first transmission wheel 66. The second transmission wheel 67 is set on the driving shaft of the lifting drive member 65, and the transmission belt 68 is wound around the first transmission wheel 66 and the second transmission wheel 67. The first transmission wheel 66 is located below the second gear 54, and the main body of the lifting drive member 65 is connected to the support plate 51; the support plate 70 is located below the support plate 51, and a through hole is provided on the support plate 70. The nut 63 is rotatably set on the support plate 70, and the nut 63 is connected to the support plate 70 through the bearing 60, that is, the inner periphery of the bearing 60 is connected to the nut 63, and the outer periphery of the bearing 60 is connected to the support plate 70.

[0060] Driven by the lifting drive 65, the second transmission wheel 67 rotates, driving the transmission belt 68. The transmission belt 68 drives the first transmission wheel 66 to rotate, which in turn drives the nut 63 to rotate. The nut 63 remains stationary in the horizontal direction, and the nut 63 rotates about its own axis, driving the screw 64 to move in the vertical direction. When the lifting drive 65 is in operation, the screw 64 moves in the vertical direction, driving the bearing seat 69 and the support plate 51 to move up and down, and in turn driving the rotary drive mechanism 5 to move in the vertical direction, thereby achieving simultaneous lifting and rotation (the rotary drive mechanism 5 can drive the turntable 10 to rotate, or the rotary drive mechanism 5 is inoperative and the turntable 10 does not rotate). This makes adjustment of the position of the carrier basket 2 faster and more flexible, and the overall structure is more compact, saving space.

[0061] A first connecting member 61 is provided on the inner circumference of the first transmission wheel 66. The first connecting member 61 comprises a first body and a first protrusion provided on the first body. The first body and the first protrusion have intersecting holes formed therein. The diameter of the first protrusion is smaller than that of the first body. The first transmission wheel 66 is sleeved over the first protrusion of the first connecting member 61. A second connecting member 62 is provided outside the nut 63. The second connecting member 62 comprises a second body. Second protrusions are provided at opposite ends of the second body. The diameter of the second protrusions is larger than that of the second body. Bearings 60 are provided on the outer circumference of the second body where the second protrusions are not provided. The first and second connecting members 61, 62 can be square flange linear bearings.

[0062] In this embodiment, the support plate 51 and the support plate 70 are connected by a telescopic rod, that is, the support plate 51 can move up and down relative to the support plate 70. In some embodiments, the device further includes a guide member 8 and a guide groove 9. The guide member 8 is connected to the support plate 51, and the guide groove 9 is provided on the support plate 70. One end of the guide member 8 can extend into the guide groove 9, which helps prevent the support plate 51 from deviating during its up and down movement. The guide member 8 includes a vertical plate and an extension portion. The vertical plate extends in the vertical direction. The extension portion is provided at the end of the vertical plate away from the support plate 51, and the extension portion cooperates with the guide groove 9.

[0063] The bottom plate 21 of the carrying basket 2 in this example is located on the turntable 10 . A hole is formed on the bottom plate 21 . The turntable 10 is provided with a positioning post 11 that can pass through the hole to facilitate positioning of the carrying basket 2 .

[0064] The above embodiments are intended only to illustrate the technical concepts and features of the present invention. Their purpose is to enable those familiar with the art to understand the contents of the present invention and implement them accordingly. They are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. Any equivalent changes or modifications based on the spirit of the present invention are intended to be included in the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A glass loading and unloading device, characterized in that: include: A workbench, wherein a receiving space is provided in the workbench, and an opening is provided on the upper side of the receiving space; A carrying basket, the carrying basket is arranged on the workbench and is used for carrying glass; A removal mechanism, comprising a clamping assembly and a robotic arm, wherein the clamping assembly is used to clamp or place the glass, and the robotic arm is connected to the clamping assembly to drive the clamping assembly to move toward the carrying basket so that the glass is accommodated in the carrying basket; A rotary drive mechanism, comprising a turntable and a rotary drive assembly, wherein the turntable is located above the opening and the carrying basket is disposed on the turntable; the rotary drive assembly is located within the accommodation space of the workbench and is connected to the turntable for driving the turntable to rotate; The lifting drive mechanism is connected to the rotation drive mechanism to drive the rotation drive mechanism to move in the up and down directions.

2. The glass loading and unloading device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamping assembly includes a support, a connecting plate, and a suction cup. The support is connected to the robotic arm, the connecting plate is connected to the support, and a first air duct and a second air duct are provided in the connecting plate. The opening at one end of the first air duct is located on the first side of the connecting plate, and the other end of the first air duct is connected to one end of the second air duct. The opening at the other end of the second air duct is located on the second side of the connecting plate. The first side and the second side are adjacent to each other, and a connecting hole is provided on the connecting plate corresponding to the second air duct, and the suction cup is connected to the connecting hole.

3. The glass loading and unloading device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The clamping assembly also includes a protective plate, which is arranged on the side of the connecting plate away from the support. The protective plate is provided with an opening corresponding to the connecting hole of the connecting plate. The suction cup is arranged in the opening, and the protective plate is made of a flexible material.

4. The glass loading and unloading device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The clamping assembly also includes an elastic member. The connecting plate and the support are connected via a movable shaft. The elastic member is arranged outside the movable shaft between the connecting plate and the support. The opposite ends of the elastic member are respectively against the connecting plate and the support.

5. The glass loading and unloading device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rotary drive assembly includes a support plate, a rotary drive member, a first gear, and a second gear. The support plate is located below the turntable, and the first gear and the second gear are both located above the support plate. The first gear is arranged on the drive shaft of the rotary drive member, and the second gear is engaged with the first gear, and the second gear is connected to the turntable.

6. The glass loading and unloading device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The lifting drive mechanism includes a bearing seat, a nut, a screw rod, a lifting drive member, a first transmission wheel, a second transmission wheel, a transmission belt, and a support plate. The bearing seat is arranged outside the screw rod and fixedly connected to the upper end of the screw rod, the bearing seat is fixedly connected to the support plate, the nut cooperates with the screw rod, and the nut is fixedly connected to the first transmission wheel. The first transmission wheel is located below the second gear, the second transmission wheel is arranged on the driving shaft of the lifting drive member, and the transmission belt is wound around the first transmission wheel and the second transmission wheel; the support plate is located below the support plate, and the nut is rotatably arranged on the support plate.

7. The glass loading and unloading device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The device further comprises a guide member and a guide groove. The guide member is connected to the support plate. The guide groove is arranged on the support plate. One end of the guide member can extend into the guide groove.

8. The glass loading and unloading device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The carrying basket includes a bottom plate, two side plates, a first support rod, and two second support rods. The two side plates are arranged opposite to each other, and the bottom plate, the first support rod, and the second support rod are all arranged between the two side plates. The first support rod is located above the bottom plate, and the second support rod is located above the first support rod. The first support rod and the second support rod are both provided with downwardly recessed grooves, and the glass is located in the grooves of the first support rod and the second support rod.

9. The glass loading and unloading device according to claim 8, characterized in that: A reinforcing rod is further provided between the two side plates, and the reinforcing rod is arranged parallel to the first support rod and the second support rod.

10. The glass loading and unloading device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The device further comprises a camera, and the camera is connected to the support.

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