DBC carrier switching mechanism

Abstract

The utility model discloses a DBC carrier switching mechanism which comprises a machine table, a material carrying basket, a transfer mechanism and a material feeding and discharging channel, the material feeding and discharging channel comprises a first material feeding and discharging channel and a second material feeding and discharging channel, and main bodies of the first material feeding and discharging channel and the second material feeding and discharging channel are installed on the machine table. A part of the first feeding and discharging channel and a part of the second feeding and discharging channel extend out of the machine table from the side face of the machine table, the material carrying basket is installed at the tail ends, extending out of the machine table, of the first feeding and discharging channel and the second feeding and discharging channel, and the transferring mechanism is installed on the machine table. The carrier is conveyed through the conveying line, the DBC modules are placed in cooperation with guiding and detection of the visual positioning equipment, damage such as dirt and scratches is not generated on the surfaces of the DBC modules in the transplanting process, and the defects in the prior art are overcome.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of carrier switching devices, in particular to a DBC carrier switching mechanism. Background Art

[0002] The DBC (Directed Bonding Copper) module substrate consists of three layers: the top and bottom metal layers, and the middle layer is an insulating ceramic layer. Compared to ceramic substrates, DBC offers superior performance: lighter weight, better thermal conductivity, and greater reliability.

[0003] In contrast to the novel base plate swinging machine and plate swinging method disclosed in patent document CN116395176A, a novel base plate swinging machine and plate swinging method are disclosed, which include a vibration plate mechanism and an XY axis carrier mechanism, and a loading mechanism. The loading mechanism includes a reciprocating swing module and a base alignment module. The chip bases on the vibration plate mechanism are continuously swung and transported one by one by the reciprocating swing module, and are transferred to the XY axis carrier mechanism after alignment adjustment by the base alignment module, so as to realize automatic loading of the chip base. Although the invention realizes automatic resetting and alignment capabilities during the plate swinging process, it cannot guarantee to avoid damage to the module base during loading. The present invention is used for transplanting and transferring DBC modules on the carrier, mainly through visual inspection for positioning and placement, and the empty carriers are stored in flower baskets. During the transfer process, the surface of the DBC module will not be contaminated or scratched, and the transplanting process is safer and more reliable. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of the present invention is to solve the above-mentioned technical problems and provide a DBC carrier switching mechanism. The present invention can realize the function of transplanting the DBC module on the front half of the carrier to the back half of the carrier. The carrier is transported by a conveyor line and is guided and detected by a visual positioning device to complete the placement of the DBC module. During the transplanting process, the DBC surface will not be contaminated, scratched or damaged, thereby solving the shortcomings of the existing technology.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by the present invention to solve the above-mentioned technical problems is: a DBC carrier switching mechanism, including a machine platform, a loading basket, a transfer mechanism and an inlet and outlet channel, the inlet and outlet channel including a first inlet and outlet channel and a second inlet and outlet channel, the main bodies of the first inlet and outlet channel and the second inlet and outlet channel are installed on the machine platform, a part of the first inlet and outlet channel and the second inlet and outlet channel extends to the outside from the side of the machine platform, the loading basket is installed at the end of the first inlet and outlet channel and the second inlet and outlet channel extending outside the machine platform, and the transfer mechanism is installed on the machine platform.

[0006] Preferably, the first feed channel includes a first feeding channel and a first discharging channel, the terminal end of the first feeding channel is connected to the starting end of the first discharging channel, the terminal end of the first discharging channel extends to the outside of the machine, the starting end of the first feeding channel is connected to the loading basket, and the transfer mechanism is installed above the first feeding channel.

[0007] Preferably, the second feed channel includes a second loading channel and a second discharging channel, the terminal end of the second loading channel is connected to the starting end of the second discharging channel, the starting end of the second loading channel extends from the outside of the machine into the machine, and the terminal end of the second discharging channel is connected to the loading basket.

[0008] Preferably, the loading basket includes a loading basket and a discharging basket, the loading basket is connected to the starting end of the first loading channel, and the discharging basket is connected to the ending end of the second discharging channel.

[0009] Preferably, the transfer mechanism includes a mounting frame and a transfer robot arm, the transfer robot arm is fixed on the mounting frame for operation, the mounting frame is installed above the first feeding channel, and the bottom of both sides of the mounting frame is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the machine.

[0010] Preferably, the transfer robot arm is provided with a positioning device, which is installed at the gripping position of the transfer robot arm.

[0011] Preferably, a tray rack is provided on the feeding basket, and the tray rack is arranged inside the feeding basket.

[0012] Preferably, the first feeding channel, the first discharging channel, the second feeding channel and the second discharging channel are all provided with transport motors, which are installed at the bottom of the tracks of the first feeding channel, the first discharging channel, the second feeding channel and the second discharging channel.

[0013] Preferably, the machine includes an equipment layer opened at the bottom, and the outside of the equipment layer is surrounded by a heat dissipation plate and a machine door.

[0014] Preferably, a protective door and a control system are provided on the machine platform. The control system is embedded in the protective door, and the protective door surrounds the upper outer side of the machine platform.

[0015] The beneficial effects of the utility model are:

[0016] The utility model can realize the function of transplanting the DBC module on the front half of the carrier to the rear half of the carrier. The carrier is transported by the conveyor line and the DBC module is placed under the guidance and detection of the visual positioning equipment. During the transplanting process, the DBC surface will not be damaged by dirt, scratches, etc.

[0017] The loading basket of the utility model is used to mount the pallet carrying the DBC module. It adopts a fully automatic loading and unloading mode to replace the manual switching and transplanting of the module carrier, which reduces the error rate of operation and improves the switching efficiency. The distance between the inlet and outlet channels is close and does not interfere with each other's operation, which reduces the movement path of the transfer robot 32 and improves the transfer speed.

[0018] The head of the transfer robot arm adopts electric claws for gripping. The materials used meet the anti-static requirements. The gripping force of the electric claws is controllable, and the gripping force can be set arbitrarily by changing the parameters within the range. At the same time, the electric claws can realize high integration of drive and control, saving a lot of space for customers, realizing miniaturization of the equipment, and making it more convenient and simple. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the other side of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the lower structure of the machine platform of the present utility model.

[0022] In the figure: 1. Machine, 11. Equipment layer, 12. Heat sink, 13. Machine door, 14. Protective door, 15. Control system, 2. Loading basket, 21. Loading basket, 22. Discharge basket, 23. Pallet rack, 3. Transfer mechanism, 31. Mounting frame, 32. Transfer robot arm, 4. Inlet and outlet channels, 41. First inlet and outlet channel, 411. First loading channel, 412. First discharging channel, 42. Second inlet and outlet channel, 421. Second loading channel, 422. Second discharging channel, 5. Positioning device, 6. Transport motor. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0024] like Figure 1-3As shown, the utility model is a DBC carrier switching mechanism, including a machine 1, a loading basket 2, a transfer mechanism 3 and an inlet and outlet channel 4, the inlet and outlet channel 4 includes a first inlet and outlet channel 41 and a second inlet and outlet channel 42, the main bodies of the first inlet and outlet channel 41 and the second inlet and outlet channel 42 are installed on the machine 1, and a part of the first inlet and outlet channel 41 and the second inlet and outlet channel 42 extends to the outside from the side of the machine 1, the loading basket 2 is installed at the end of the first inlet and outlet channel 41 and the second inlet and outlet channel 42 extending outside the machine 1, and the transfer mechanism 3 is installed on the machine 1. The loading basket 2 of the utility model is used to assemble the pallet carrying the DBC module, and adopts a fully automatic loading and unloading mode to replace manual switching and transplanting of the module carrier, which reduces the error rate of operation and improves switching efficiency. The distance between the inlet and outlet channels 4 is close and does not interfere with each other's operation, reducing the movement path of the transfer robot arm 32 and improving the transfer speed.

[0025] The first feed channel 41 includes a first loading channel 411 and a first discharging channel 412. The terminal end of the first loading channel 411 is connected to the starting end of the first discharging channel 412. The terminal end of the first discharging channel 412 extends to the outside of the machine 1. The starting end of the first loading channel 411 is connected to the loading basket 2. The transfer mechanism 3 is installed above the first loading channel 411.

[0026] The second inlet and outlet channel 42 includes a second loading channel 421 and a second discharging channel 422. The terminal end of the second loading channel 421 is connected to the starting end of the second discharging channel 422. The starting end of the second loading channel 421 extends from the outside of the machine 1 into the machine 1, and the terminal end of the second discharging channel 422 is connected to the loading basket 2. The first inlet and outlet channel 41 is mainly arranged on the left side of the machine, and the second inlet and outlet channel 42 is arranged on the right side of the machine. The first loading channel 411 transports empty pallets from the loading basket 21 into the first loading channel. On the material channel 411, the second loading channel 421 transports the pallet carrying the material from the front half of the carrier into the machine, and at the same time transfers it to the second discharge channel 422. The transfer robot arm 32 transfers the material in the pallet on the second discharge channel 422 to the empty pallet of the first loading channel 411, completing the material channel switching, and transfers it from the first loading channel 411 to the first discharge channel 412 to the back half of the carrier. After the material is taken out from the second discharge channel 422, the empty pallet enters the discharge basket 22 for storage and stacking.

[0027] The loading basket 2 includes a loading basket 21 and a discharging basket 22. The loading basket 21 is connected to the starting end of the first loading channel 411, and the discharging basket 22 is connected to the end end of the second discharging channel 422. The pallet on the front half of the carrier enters the machine 1 through the loading basket 21, and the DBC module on the fully loaded pallet of the front half of the carrier that arrives at the second discharging channel 422 is taken out through the transfer robot arm 32, and is loaded into the empty pallet on the other side in turn and transported to the first loading channel 411 connected to the rear half. The empty pallet on the second discharging channel 422 enters the discharging basket 22 for storage. Feeding and discharging are carried out simultaneously, and the transplanting, positioning and placement are carried out by the dual electric claws of the robot arm. The vertical grasping has better clamping force, while preventing damage to the module substrate in the pallet, and is also more convenient for positioning the positioning device 5.

[0028] The transfer mechanism 3 includes a mounting frame 31 and a transfer robot arm 32. The transfer robot arm 32 is fixed on the mounting frame 31 for operation. The mounting frame 31 is erected above the first loading channel 411. The bottom of both sides of the mounting frame 31 is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the machine 1. The head of the transfer robot arm 32 adopts electric claws for grasping. The material used meets the anti-static requirements. The holding force of the electric claw is controllable. The clamping force can be arbitrarily set by changing the parameters within the range. At the same time, the electric claw can realize a highly integrated drive and control, which saves a lot of space for customers, realizes the miniaturization of the equipment, and is more convenient and simple.

[0029] The transfer robot arm 32 is provided with a positioning device 5, which is installed at the grabbing position of the transfer robot arm 32. The positioning device 5 guides the transfer robot arm 32 and performs visual inspection to complete the placement of the DBC module. The positioning device 5 can also read the DBC module and pallet code to realize the binding function of the product and the pallet.

[0030] A pallet rack 23 is provided on the loading basket 21 and is arranged inside the loading basket 21. The pallet rack 23 is used to stabilize and support the stacked pallets in the loading basket 21, so that the pallets are more stable and accurate during transportation and loading.

[0031] The first loading channel 411 , the first discharging channel 412 , the second loading channel 421 and the second discharging channel 422 are all provided with a transport motor 6 , which is installed at the bottom of the tracks of the first loading channel 411 , the first discharging channel 412 , the second loading channel 421 and the second discharging channel 422 .

[0032] The machine 1 includes an equipment layer 11 opened at the bottom, and the outside of the equipment layer 11 is surrounded by a heat sink 12 and a machine door 13. The equipment layer 11 is used to place circuits and main control equipment hosts, etc. The heat sink 12 around the lower structure can improve the internal air circulation capacity and improve the heat dissipation capacity. The machine door 13 covers the entire side, making it convenient for maintenance and replacement of the equipment layer 11.

[0033] The machine 1 is provided with a protective door 14 and a control system 15. The control system 15 is embedded in the protective door 14. The protective door 14 surrounds the upper outer side of the machine 1. The control system 15 of the present invention supports SECS / GEM, SMEMA communication interface protocols.

[0034] During the specific implementation of the present invention, first, the pallet on the front half of the carrier enters the machine 1 from the transport track of the second loading channel 421, is transported to the transport track of the second discharge channel 422 at the machine 1, and enters the transfer range of the transfer robot 32. At this time, the empty pallet is placed on the transport track of the first loading channel 411 from the loading basket 21. The first loading channel 411 and the second discharge channel 422 run in opposite directions. At this time, the positioning device 5 on the transfer robot 32 identifies and locates the DBC module at the position of the pallet on the second discharge channel 422. , then the DBC module on the carrying tray of the second discharge channel 422 is transferred to the top of the transport track of the first loading channel 411, and the empty pallet on the first loading channel 411 is scanned and positioned again, and the DBC module is placed in the corresponding empty pallet slot. After the transfer is completed, the empty pallets on the second discharge channel 422 enter the discharge basket 22 in turn and are stacked up and stored, and the pallets on the first loading channel 411 are transported to the first discharge channel 412, and transported from the first discharge channel 412 to the carrier in the second half, completing the carrier switching of the DBC.

[0035] The various embodiments in the specification are described in a progressive manner, and each embodiment focuses on the differences from other embodiments. The same or similar parts between the various embodiments can be referred to in detail.

[0036] The above description of the disclosed embodiments will enable one skilled in the art to implement or use the present invention. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to one skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments shown herein but is intended to conform to the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A DBC carrier switching mechanism, characterized by: The invention comprises a machine (1), a loading basket (2), a transfer mechanism (3) and an inlet and outlet channel (4), wherein the inlet and outlet channel (4) comprises a first inlet and outlet channel (41) and a second inlet and outlet channel (42), the main bodies of the first inlet and outlet channel (41) and the second inlet and outlet channel (42) are installed on the machine (1), a part of the first inlet and outlet channel (41) and the second inlet and outlet channel (42) extend outside from the side of the machine (1), the loading basket (2) is installed at the end of the first inlet and outlet channel (41) and the second inlet and outlet channel (42) extending outside the machine (1), and the transfer mechanism (3) is installed on the machine (1).

2. The DBC carrier switching mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first feed channel (41) includes a first feed channel (411) and a first discharge channel (412), the terminal end of the first feed channel (411) is connected to the starting end of the first discharge channel (412), the terminal end of the first discharge channel (412) extends to the outside of the machine (1), the starting end of the first feed channel (411) is connected to the loading basket (2), and the transfer mechanism (3) is installed above the first feed channel (411).

3. The DBC carrier switching mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second feed channel (42) includes a second feed channel (421) and a second discharge channel (422), the terminal end of the second feed channel (421) is connected to the starting end of the second discharge channel (422), the starting end of the second feed channel (421) extends from the outside of the machine (1) into the machine (1), and the terminal end of the second discharge channel (422) is connected to the loading basket (2).

4. The DBC carrier switching mechanism according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that: The loading basket (2) comprises a loading basket (21) and a discharging basket (22), wherein the loading basket (21) is connected to the starting end of the first loading channel (411), and the discharging basket (22) is connected to the ending end of the second discharging channel (422).

5. The DBC carrier switching mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: The transfer mechanism (3) includes a mounting frame (31) and a transfer robot arm (32). The transfer robot arm (32) is fixed on the mounting frame (31) for operation. The mounting frame (31) is mounted above the first feeding channel (411). The bottoms of both sides of the mounting frame (31) are fixedly connected to the upper surface of the machine platform (1).

6. The DBC carrier switching mechanism according to claim 5, characterized in that: The transfer mechanical arm (32) is provided with a positioning device (5), and the positioning device (5) is installed at the grasping position of the transfer mechanical arm (32).

7. The DBC carrier switching mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that: A tray rack (23) is provided on the loading basket (21), and the tray rack (23) is arranged inside the loading basket (21).

8. The DBC carrier switching mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that: The first loading channel (411), the first discharging channel (412), the second loading channel (421) and the second discharging channel (422) are all provided with a transport motor (6), and the transport motor (6) is installed at the bottom of the tracks of the first loading channel (411), the first discharging channel (412), the second loading channel (421) and the second discharging channel (422).

9. The DBC carrier switching mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The machine (1) includes an equipment layer (11) opened at the bottom, and the outside of the equipment layer (11) is surrounded by a heat dissipation plate (12) and a machine door (13).

10. The DBC carrier switching mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The machine (1) is provided with a protective door (14) and a control system (15). The control system (15) is embedded in the protective door (14). The protective door (14) surrounds the upper outer side of the machine (1).

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