Auxiliary measuring device for anti-falling crystal bar

By designing an auxiliary measurement device for anti-falling crystal rods, the problem that the crystal rod flip device cannot flip along the short axis is solved, and the safe measurement and protection of the crystal rods are achieved, reducing the risk of damage and injury.

CN223265512UActive Publication Date: 2025-08-26TAICANG TONGSHENG IND AUTOMATION CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422648184.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-31
Publication Date
2025-08-26
Estimated Expiration
2034-10-31

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Technical Problem

In the prior art, crystal rod flipping equipment cannot be flipped along the short axis and lacks protective measures, resulting in the risk of crystal rod damage and operator injury.

Method used

An anti-falling crystal rod auxiliary measuring device is designed, including a slide rail and a movable sliding mechanism. The clamping end can be flipped along the short axis of the crystal rod and is equipped with a carrier plate to prevent falling.

Benefits of technology

The measurement of the crystal rod along the short axis is realized, which avoids damage to the crystal rod and operator damage, and improves the safety and reliability of the measurement.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an auxiliary measuring device for preventing a crystal bar from falling. The auxiliary measuring device is characterized by comprising a sliding rail II, a left sliding mechanism and a right sliding mechanism, wherein the left sliding mechanism and the right sliding mechanism can move along the sliding rail II; an extension frame is mounted on the sliding mechanism, and a clamping end is arranged at the top of the extension frame; the clamping end can rotate along the axis so as to drive the clamped crystal bar to be tested to turn over; the height of the extension frame is not less than 1 / 2 of the length of the crystal bar to be measured, so that the crystal bar does not interfere with the slide rail II when being turned over; the device further comprises two bearing plates arranged below the two clamping ends respectively, and the two bearing plates can get close to each other to stop below the crystal bar to be tested or get away from each other to prevent the crystal bar to be tested from interfering with the crystal bar to be tested when the crystal bar to be tested is turned over. According to the utility model, the side surface of the crystal bar can be clamped to drive the crystal bar to turn over along the short axis of the crystal bar so as to facilitate measurement, and the crystal bar can be protected from falling damage during measurement.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of crystal rod production, and in particular relates to an auxiliary measuring device for preventing crystal rods from falling. Background Art

[0002] Crystal ingots are the fundamental material for semiconductor production. After growing, crystals need to be cut into ingots of a certain length for easy transportation and use. Before processing the ingot, the dimensions of each surface must be measured.

[0003] During the dimensional measurement process, it is necessary to measure each side of the crystal ingot. However, a single crystal ingot generally weighs around 300 kilograms, making it difficult to manually turn it over and measure it.

[0004] Prior art Chinese patent application CN202111490952.2 A crystal rod flipping device and a crystal rod flipping method, the crystal rod flipping device includes: a base, a bearing component is provided on the base, the bearing component moves relative to the base in a direction perpendicular to the bottom surface of the base, and performs loading and unloading steps on the crystal rod; a clamping component located on the base, including a fixed end and a movable end; a rotating component arranged on the clamping component; a detection component, including: a detection module, the detection module is used to detect whether the position of the surface to be unloaded of the crystal rod meets the preset position; a first control unit, the first control unit is communicatively connected to the rotating component, if the position of the surface to be unloaded does not meet the preset position, the detection module sends a first feedback signal to the first control unit, and the first control unit controls the crystal rod to flip based on the first feedback signal until the position of the surface to be unloaded meets the preset position.

[0005] The flipping device disclosed in the above-mentioned prior art can only flip the crystal ingot along its long axis, but not along its short axis, making it unsuitable for crystal ingot measurement. Furthermore, the device lacks protective measures. If the crystal ingot slips from the clamping end, it will not only damage the ingot but also easily injure the operator. Utility Model Content

[0006] In view of this, the utility model provides an auxiliary measurement device to prevent crystal rods from falling, which can clamp the side of the crystal rod and drive the crystal rod to flip along its own short axis to facilitate measurement, and can protect the crystal rod from falling and injury during measurement.

[0007] To solve the above technical problems, the technical solution of the present invention is to adopt an auxiliary measurement device for preventing crystal rods from falling, comprising a slide rail II and two left and right sliding mechanisms that can move along the slide rail II; an extension frame is installed on the sliding mechanism, and a clamping end is provided on the top of the extension frame; the left and right sliding mechanisms can move in opposite directions at the same time, thereby driving the clamping end to clamp or loosen the crystal rod to be measured; the clamping end can rotate along the axis, thereby driving the clamped crystal rod to be measured to flip; the height of the extension frame is not less than 1 / 2 of the length of the crystal rod to be measured, so that when the crystal rod is flipped, it does not interfere with the slide rail II;

[0008] It also includes two supporting plates respectively arranged under the two clamping ends. The two supporting plates can be close to each other and parked under the crystal rod to be measured, or can be moved away from each other to avoid interference with the crystal rod to be measured when the crystal rod to be measured is turned over.

[0009] As an improvement, a notch is formed on the supporting plate, and the extension frame extends out of the notch.

[0010] As a further improvement, it further includes a frame, a slide rail I is set on the top of the frame, and a slider I is set on the slide rail I that can move along the slide rail I; the bearing plate is fixed on the slider I and moves with the slider I.

[0011] As another further improvement, a connecting plate is provided at the front end of the supporting plate, and a linear driving mechanism arranged parallel to the slide rail I drives the supporting plate to move forward and backward through the connecting plate.

[0012] As an improvement, one of the two clamping ends is an active rotating clamping end, and the other is a passive rotating clamping end; the active rotating clamping end is driven by a motor to rotate the rotating shaft; the linear drive mechanism is linked to the motor so that when the clamping end rotates, the two supporting plates move away from each other.

[0013] As an improvement, a soft pad is provided on the carrying plate.

[0014] As an improvement, the extension frame is composed of a vertical plate and side plates arranged on both sides of the vertical plate; the two side plates are arranged opposite to each other and at 90° to the vertical plate; a reinforcing beam is arranged between the vertical plate and the side plates; and a trapezoidal stabilizing plate is connected to the bottom of the extension frame.

[0015] As an improvement, weight-reducing holes are provided on the vertical plate.

[0016] As an improvement, the clamping end includes a base, which is disc-shaped; a rotating shaft is connected to the rear end of the base, and the rotating shaft is connected to the extension frame by a bearing; a rubber pad is provided on the base, and an anti-slip groove is provided on the rubber pad.

[0017] As an improvement, a liquid receiving tray is provided above the slide rail between the left and right clamping ends.

[0018] The utility model is beneficial in that:

[0019] The auxiliary measurement device with the above structure uses an extension frame to extend the distance between the clamping end and the slide rail, so that the distance is sufficient to allow the crystal ingot to rotate along its short axis without interfering with the slide rail. When measuring a crystal ingot, the short axis of the crystal ingot is generally clamped at both ends. Therefore, when the crystal ingot is flipped, it can be regarded as drawing a circle with a radius of 1 / 2 of the long axis of the crystal ingot. Therefore, other components cannot be placed in its rotation path. In the utility model, the length of the extension frame is at least 1 / 2 of the length of the crystal ingot to be measured, so that the distance between the clamping end and the slide rail meets the requirements.

[0020] In addition, the present invention also provides a supporting plate as a protective device to prevent the crystal ingot from falling directly to the ground and causing damage or injury to the operator. The supporting plates can be close together and parked below the crystal ingot to be tested, or they can be moved away from each other to prevent interference with the crystal ingot to be tested when it is turned over. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] Figure 1 It is a structural diagram of the present utility model.

[0022] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of the extension frame.

[0023] Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the structure of the clamping end.

[0024] Markings in the figure:

[0025] 1 extension rack, 2 clamping end, 3 liquid tray, 5 lead screw, 6 slide rail II, 8 rack.

[0026] 11 vertical plate, 12 side plate, 13 reinforcing beam, 14 stabilizing plate, 21 base, 22 rubber cushion, 41 bottom platform, 42 slider II, 43 threaded block, 71 bearing plate, 72 cushion, 73 connecting plate, 74 linear drive mechanism, 75 slide rail I, 76 slider I, and crystal ingot 100 to be measured. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] In order to enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solution of the present invention, the present invention is further described in detail below in conjunction with specific implementation methods.

[0028] like Figure 1As shown, the utility model provides an auxiliary measuring device for preventing crystal rods from falling, comprising a slide rail II6 and two left and right sliding mechanisms that can move along the slide rail; an extension frame 1 is installed on the sliding mechanism, and a clamping end 2 is provided on the top of the extension frame 1; the left and right sliding mechanisms can move in opposite directions at the same time, thereby driving the clamping end 2 to clamp or loosen the crystal rod 100 to be measured; the clamping end 2 can rotate along the axis, thereby driving the clamped crystal rod 100 to be measured to flip over; the height of the extension frame 1 is not less than 1 / 2 of the length of the crystal rod 100 to be measured, so that when the crystal rod flips, it does not interfere with the slide rail 6.

[0029] The principle of this utility model is to use an extension frame 1 to extend the distance between the clamping end 2 and the slide rail II6, so that the distance is sufficient to allow the crystal ingot to rotate along its short axis without interfering with the slide rail II6. When measuring a crystal ingot, the short axis of the crystal ingot is generally clamped at both ends. Therefore, when the crystal ingot is turned, it can be regarded as drawing a circle with a radius of 1 / 2 of the long axis of the crystal ingot. Therefore, other components cannot be placed in its rotation path. In this utility model, the length of the extension frame 1 is at least 1 / 2 of the length of the crystal ingot to be measured, so that the distance between the clamping end and the slide rail meets the requirements.

[0030] Of course, in actual settings, the length of the extension rack can be extended further to facilitate the installation of other components.

[0031] In order to prevent the crystal rod from falling, this embodiment also includes two supporting plates 71 respectively arranged under the two clamping ends. The two supporting plates 71 can be close to each other and parked under the crystal rod 100 to be tested, or they can be moved away from each other to avoid interference with the crystal rod 100 to be tested when the crystal rod 100 to be tested is flipped.

[0032] Specifically, a notch is opened on the supporting plate 71, and the extension frame extends out of the notch, so that the supporting plate 71 does not interfere with the extension frame 1 during movement, and the supporting plate 71 can be better arranged directly below the crystal rod to be measured.

[0033] To facilitate the placement of the carrier plate 71, this embodiment also includes a frame 8. A slide rail 175 is disposed on the top of the frame 8. A slider 176 is provided on the slide rail 175 and can move along the slide rail 175. The carrier plate 71 is fixed to the slider 176 and moves with the slider 176. It will be appreciated that to enhance the stability of the carrier plate 71, two parallel slide rails 175 are provided.

[0034] In order to better drive the carrier plate 71 to move, a connecting plate 73 is provided at the front end of the carrier plate 71, and a linear drive mechanism 74 arranged parallel to the slide rail 175 drives the carrier plate 71 to move forward and backward through the connecting plate 73. In this embodiment, the linear drive mechanism 74 can be a cylinder or an oil cylinder.

[0035] Furthermore, the linear drive mechanism 74 of this embodiment is linked to the motor that rotates the clamping end 2, so that when the clamping end 2 rotates, the two support plates 71 move away from each other. It is foreseeable that after the clamping end 2 has flipped the crystal ingot 100 under clamping, the two support plates 71 will move toward each other again, driven by the linear drive mechanism 74.

[0036] In this embodiment, the support plate 71 is made of steel, which has sufficient strength to support the falling crystal ingot. In addition, a soft pad 72 can be placed on the support plate 71 to prevent the rigid support plate from damaging the crystal ingot and to cushion the kinetic energy of the crystal ingot when it falls.

[0037] Due to the heavy weight of the crystal ingot, sufficient clamping force is required to maintain stability. Figure 2 As shown, this embodiment also includes a lead screw 5 arranged parallel to the slide rail II. Two sliding mechanisms engage the lead screw 5 through threads. The lead screw 5 drives the sliding mechanism, thereby enabling the clamping end 2 mounted on the sliding mechanism to clamp the crystal ingot. This threaded engagement ensures that even if the lead screw 5 loses power, the clamping force is retained. This prevents the crystal ingot from falling due to a loss of clamping force caused by unexpected events such as power outages and equipment damage.

[0038] The present invention achieves simultaneous, counter-rotating movement of the two sliding mechanisms through two methods. First, the threads of the two sliding mechanisms run in opposite directions. Second, the lead screw 5 comprises two sections, each threadedly engaged with the two sliding mechanisms. With this arrangement, the motor drives the lead screw to rotate, causing the two sliding mechanisms to move together or apart synchronously, thereby tightening or loosening the crystal ingot.

[0039] like Figure 3 As shown, in order to achieve the flipping of the crystal rod, the clamping end 2 in the present invention is rotatable, and the rotation of the clamping end 2 drives the crystal rod to flip. Specifically, the clamping end 2 includes a base 21, and the base 21 is disc-shaped; the rear end of the base 21 is connected to a rotating shaft, and the rotating shaft is connected to the extension frame 1 by a bearing. In addition, in the present invention, one of the two clamping ends 2 is an active rotating clamping end, and the other is a passive rotating clamping end; the active rotating clamping end is driven by a motor to rotate the rotating shaft, and the passive rotating clamping end moves with the action of the crystal rod to play a supporting role. Of course, the possibility that both clamping ends are active rotating clamping ends is not ruled out.

[0040] Since the crystal ingot itself is very smooth and has a low friction coefficient, in order to further improve stability, in this embodiment, a rubber pad 22 is provided on the base 21. The rubber pad 22 has anti-slip grooves, thereby increasing the friction between the base and the crystal ingot and preventing scratches on the crystal ingot.

[0041] To further enhance clamping stability, in this embodiment, the slide rails II6 are arranged in parallel on the left and right sides. The sliding mechanism comprises a base 41 and four sliders II42 fixed to the bottom of the base 41. The four sliders II42 are symmetrically mounted on the two slide rails II6. Furthermore, a threaded block 43 is located at the bottom of the base 41, between the sliders 2. The internal threaded holes of the sliding mechanism are formed in the threaded block 43. This arrangement makes the entire sliding mechanism extremely stable, sufficient to support the weight of the crystal ingot.

[0042] In addition, in order to prevent foreign matter from being involved in the lead screw 5, the lead screw 5 can be shielded by a retractable accordion cover.

[0043] The extension frame 1 also needs to be strong enough to support the ingot and flip it. Therefore, in this embodiment, the extension frame 1 is composed of a vertical plate 11 and side plates 12 arranged on either side of the vertical plate 11. The two side plates 12 are arranged opposite each other and at a 90-degree angle to the vertical plate 11. A reinforcing crossbeam 13 is installed between the vertical plate 11 and the side plates 12. A trapezoidal stabilizing plate 14 is connected to the bottom of the extension frame 1. This arrangement ensures that the extension frame 1 has sufficient strength to support the ingot.

[0044] In addition, in order to reduce weight and save materials, in some embodiments, weight-reducing holes may be opened on the vertical plate 11 to reduce the weight of the entire extension frame 1 without affecting the strength.

[0045] The crystal rod will carry some liquid during the production process. In order to prevent the liquid from dripping onto the slide rail 6 and the lead screw 5 below, a liquid receiving tray 3 can be set above the slide rail 6 and between the left and right clamping ends 2.

[0046] During use, the crystal ingot from the previous process is transferred between the two clamping ends 2 and clamped there. The operator then measures the end dimensions of the ingot. After the measurement is completed, the operator rotates the clamping ends 2, which causes the crystal ingot to flip so that the other end faces the operator, making it easier for the operator to measure.

[0047] Of course, the present invention does not exclude the use of image recognition and other methods to perform measurements through artificial intelligence models.

[0048] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention. It should be noted that the above preferred embodiments should not be construed as limiting the present invention. The scope of protection of the present invention shall be determined by the scope defined in the claims. Persons skilled in the art will appreciate that improvements and modifications may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention, and such improvements and modifications shall also be considered within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. An auxiliary measurement device for preventing crystal ingots from falling, characterized by: The device comprises a slide rail II and two left and right sliding mechanisms that can move along the slide rail II; an extension frame is mounted on the slide mechanism, and a clamping end is provided on the top of the extension frame; the left and right sliding mechanisms can move simultaneously in opposite directions, thereby driving the clamping end to clamp or loosen the crystal ingot to be tested; the clamping end can rotate along the axis, thereby causing the clamped crystal ingot to be tested to flip; the height of the extension frame is not less than 1 / 2 of the length of the crystal ingot to be tested, so that the crystal ingot does not interfere with the slide rail II when flipping. It also includes two supporting plates respectively arranged under the two clamping ends. The two supporting plates can be close to each other and parked under the crystal rod to be measured, or can be moved away from each other to avoid interference with the crystal rod to be measured when the crystal rod to be measured is turned over.

2. The device for auxiliary measurement of anti-falling crystal ingots according to claim 1, characterized in that: The supporting plate is provided with a notch, and the extension frame extends out of the notch.

3. The device for auxiliary measurement of crystal ingots to prevent falling according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a frame, a slide rail I is set on the top of the frame, and a slider I is set on the slide rail I and can move along the slide rail I; the bearing plate is fixed on the slider I and moves with the slider I.

4. The device for auxiliary measurement of crystal ingots to prevent falling according to claim 3, characterized in that: A connecting plate is provided at the front end of the supporting plate, and a linear drive mechanism arranged parallel to the slide rail 1 drives the supporting plate to move forward and backward through the connecting plate.

5. The device for auxiliary measurement of crystal ingots to prevent falling according to claim 4, characterized in that: One of the two clamping ends is an active rotating clamping end, and the other is a passive rotating clamping end; the active rotating clamping end is driven by a motor to rotate the rotating shaft; the linear drive mechanism is linked to the motor so that when the clamping end rotates, the two supporting plates move away from each other.

6. The device for auxiliary measurement of crystal ingots to prevent falling according to claim 1, characterized in that: A soft pad is provided on the carrying plate.

7. The device for auxiliary measurement of crystal ingots to prevent falling according to claim 1, characterized in that: The extension frame is composed of a vertical plate and side plates arranged on both sides of the vertical plate; the two side plates are arranged opposite to each other and are at 90 degrees to the vertical plate; a reinforcing beam is arranged between the vertical plate and the side plates; the bottom of the extension frame is connected to a trapezoidal stabilizing plate.

8. The device for auxiliary measurement of crystal ingots to prevent falling according to claim 7, characterized in that: The vertical plate is provided with weight-reducing holes.

9. The device for auxiliary measurement of crystal ingots to prevent falling according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamping end includes a base, which is disc-shaped; a rotating shaft is connected to the rear end of the base, and the rotating shaft is connected to the extension frame by a bearing; a rubber pad is laid on the base, and an anti-slip groove is opened on the rubber pad.

10. The device for auxiliary measurement of crystal ingots to prevent falling according to claim 1, characterized in that: A liquid receiving tray is provided above the slide rail and between the left and right clamping ends.

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