Automatic silicon material transfer device

Abstract

The utility model relates to an automatic silicon material transfer device, and belongs to the field of material transfer devices. The automatic silicon material transfer device comprises a material box used for loading silicon materials, an input line body, an output line body and a cover adding and taking mechanism. The material box comprises a box body and a box cover which are matched and can be separated. The transmission path of the input line body passes through a first position, and the transmission path of the output line body passes through a second position. The input line body and the output line body are respectively used for transporting material boxes which are not loaded with silicon materials and material boxes which are loaded with silicon materials. The box body is used for containing the silicon materials, the box body has certain hardness, when the box body is subjected to external impact, the box body can absorb most impact force to protect the silicon materials placed in the box body, and the silicon materials are prevented from being broken. When the silicon material needs to be poured out, the box cover is directly taken down, the box body is poured out, bag breaking operation is not needed, and the technical problems that when the silicon material is transferred by an existing device, the silicon material is prone to being broken, and the silicon material is inconvenient to pour out after being transferred are solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of material transfer devices, in particular to an automatic silicon material transfer device. Background Art

[0002] Silicon is a fragile material, and its production process is subject to numerous limitations. Therefore, protecting it plays a crucial role in the production process. Currently, during the transfer of silicon, operators place the silicon into bags, which are then placed on a conveyor belt for transport to the next process. The bags are then opened and the silicon is poured out for transfer.

[0003] However, the existing device has the following problems: when the silicon material is put into the bag and placed on the conveyor belt, since the bag does not have a specific shape and has no protective effect, the silicon material bag is easily squeezed by external force during handling and transportation, causing the silicon material inside the bag to break. When the bag is opened, the bag body and the silicon material in the damaged area of ​​the bag body may be scratched, reducing the quality of the raw materials. In addition, after the transportation is completed, the bag needs to be opened and the silicon material needs to be poured out, which is more troublesome. Utility Model Content

[0004] The utility model provides an automated silicon material transfer device to solve the technical problems of existing devices in that the silicon material is easily broken during transfer and it is inconvenient to pour out the silicon material after transfer.

[0005] The utility model provides an automated silicon material transfer device, comprising: a material box for loading silicon material, an input line body, an output line body and a cover and remover mechanism. The material box comprises a matching and detachable box body and a box cover. The transmission path of the input line body passes through a first position, and the transmission path of the output line body passes through a second position. The input line body and the output line body are used to transport material boxes that are not loaded with silicon material and loaded with silicon material, respectively. The cover and remover mechanism comprises an X-axis moving mechanism, a Z-axis moving mechanism and a suction cup assembly. The X-axis moving mechanism is installed above the input line body and the output line body through a frame, and the moving end of the X-axis moving mechanism can reciprocate above the first position and the second. The Z-axis moving mechanism is installed at the moving end of the X-axis moving mechanism, and the suction cup assembly is installed at the moving end of the Z-axis moving mechanism to adsorb the box cover.

[0006] In some embodiments, the silicon material capacity of the material box is 10 kg, 20 kg, or 50 kg.

[0007] In some embodiments, the input line body and the output line body are roller conveyors, belt conveyors, or plate chain conveyors.

[0008] In some embodiments, the input line body and the output line body are arranged in parallel.

[0009] In some embodiments, the input line body and the output line body are transported in opposite directions.

[0010] In some embodiments, the cover adding and removing mechanism further includes a buffer station, which is located between the first position and the second position, and is used to place the box cover.

[0011] In some embodiments, the X-axis moving mechanism is a linear module, and the linear module is installed on the frame.

[0012] In some embodiments, the Z-axis moving mechanism is a cylinder, which is installed at the moving end of the linear module, with the output end of the cylinder facing downward.

[0013] In some embodiments, the suction cup assembly is an electric suction cup, which is installed at the output end of the cylinder.

[0014] Compared with the related art, the present invention provides an automated silicon material transfer device, which has the following beneficial effects:

[0015] 1. The box is used to store silicon materials, and its inherent hardness allows it to absorb most of the impact from external forces, protecting the silicon materials contained within and preventing them from breaking. To pour out the silicon materials, simply remove the lid and tilt the box, eliminating the need to break the bag. This solves the technical problem of existing devices, which can easily break silicon materials during transport and make it difficult to pour them out after transport.

[0016] 2. The input and output lines can also be transported in opposite directions. By setting the input and output lines in opposite directions, a loading mechanism can be set up at both points C and D of the input and output lines. The loading mechanism loads the cassettes transported from point C with silicon material and then transports the filled cassettes to point D, completing the entire process. Due to the high degree of action continuity, the processing speed is increased. At the same time, it facilitates centralized processing of cassettes, improving production orderliness and automation.

[0017] The details of one or more embodiments of the present application are set forth in the following drawings and description to make other features, objects, and advantages of the present application more readily apparent. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1 This is a front view structural diagram of a preferred embodiment of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a top view of a preferred embodiment of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 It is a left-side structural diagram of the capping and uncapping mechanism;

[0021] Figure 4 It is a top view of the cover adding and removing mechanism. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] In order to more clearly understand the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the present application, the present application is described and illustrated below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0023] Unless otherwise defined, technical or scientific terms used in this application shall have the ordinary meanings understood by persons of ordinary skill in the art to which this application belongs. The terms "a," "an," "an kind," "the," "these," and similar terms used in this application do not limit the number of terms and may be singular or plural. The terms "comprise," "include," "have," and any variations thereof used in this application are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusions; for example, a process, method, system, product, or device comprising a series of steps or modular units is not limited to the listed steps or modular units but may include unlisted steps or modular units, or may include other steps or modular units inherent to the process, method, product, or device. The terms "connected," "connected," "coupled," and similar terms used in this application are not limited to physical or mechanical connections but may include electrical connections, whether direct or indirect. As used in this application, "plurality" means two or more. "And / or" describes an association relationship between associated objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, "A and / or B" can mean: A exists alone, A and B exist simultaneously, or B exists alone. Generally, the character " / " indicates that the objects in the preceding and following relationship are in an "or" relationship. The terms "first", "second", "third", etc. involved in this application are only used to distinguish similar objects and do not represent a specific ordering of the objects.

[0024] See also Figures 1 to 4 In an embodiment of the present invention, an automated silicon material transfer device is provided, which includes: a material box for loading silicon material, an input line body 1, an output line body 2 and a capping and removing mechanism 3.

[0025] The material box includes a matching and separable box body and a box lid. The box body opening faces upward, and the box lid is located above the box body to cover and close the box body opening. The box body is used to store silicon materials, and the box body itself has a certain hardness. When subjected to external impact, the box body can absorb most of the impact force to protect the silicon materials placed inside the box body and prevent the silicon materials from breaking. Usually, the material box can be made of corrugated cardboard. When it is necessary to pour out the silicon materials, the box lid can be directly removed and the box body can be tilted to pour out the silicon materials without breaking the bag. The box lid and the box body cooperate with each other, and the box body and the box lid can be assembled together through an interference fit. The box lid can also cover the box body opening through its own gravity, and the box lid can be directly placed in the box body opening through the clearance between the box lid and the box body. This solves the technical problem of the existing device that the silicon materials are easily broken during transportation and it is inconvenient to pour out the silicon materials after transportation.

[0026] In some embodiments, the material box is a square body, which can be stably placed on the input line body 1 and the output line body 2 to prevent the material box from shaking when moving. The square material box is also convenient for storage and easy to use.

[0027] In other embodiments, the material box is cylindrical, the outer wall of the cylindrical container is smooth, and the corners are not easily squeezed, which is conducive to loading and transportation.

[0028] In some embodiments, the silicon material capacity of the cartridge is 10 kg, 20 kg, or 50 kg. Currently, the mainstream cartridges on the market use 10 kg, 20 kg, or 50 kg. In actual use, these three sizes are suitable for most situations and have good results. Furthermore, cartridges of other sizes can also be used.

[0029] The transmission path of input line 1 passes through a first position, and the transmission path of output line 2 passes through a second position. Specifically, the transmission paths of the input line and the output line include a starting point, an end point, and a midpoint. The first position can be any midpoint along the transmission path of the input line, preferably, the midpoint along the transmission path of the input line. The second position can be any midpoint along the output path of the output line, preferably, the midpoint along the transmission path of the output line.

[0030] For example, see Figure 2 The transmission path of input line 1 is from A through B to C, where A is the starting point, B is the midpoint for cap removal, and C is the end point. The transmission path of output line 2 is from D through E to F, where D is the starting point, E is the midpoint for capping, and F is the end point. B and E are the first and second positions of the cartridge when capping and capping, respectively.

[0031] In addition, the input line body 1 and the output line body 2 are used to transport the material box at the position without silicon material B and the position loaded with silicon material E respectively. The capping and uncapping mechanism 3 includes an X-axis moving mechanism 301, a Z-axis moving mechanism 302 and a suction cup assembly 303. The X-axis moving mechanism 301 is installed above the input line body 1 and the output line body 2 through a frame. Figure 1 The frame is a rectangular parallelepiped structure, a cover adding and removing mechanism 3 is set on the top of the frame, and an input line body 1 and an output line body 2 are respectively set on the left and right sides of the middle of the frame.

[0032] In some embodiments, see Figure 4 The capping and removing mechanism 3 includes a buffer station 304, which is located between the first position and the second position. The buffer station 304 is used to place the box lid. The buffer station 304 is similar to a transfer station. The box lid taken from B can be placed at the buffer station 304. When the box body filled with silicon material is transported to E, the box lid is moved from the buffer station 304 to E for box body assembly through the X-axis moving mechanism 301. This method is conducive to resource allocation and reduces the resource consumption caused by the suction cup assembly 303 constantly adsorbing the box lid. In addition, the buffer station 304 can be omitted and the box lid taken from B can be directly placed at E, thereby increasing production speed.

[0033] See also Figure 3 The moving end of the X-axis moving mechanism 301 can reciprocate between positions B and E above the first and second positions, thereby moving the box lid. The Z-axis moving mechanism 302 is mounted on the moving end of the X-axis moving mechanism 301, and the suction cup assembly 303 is mounted on the moving end of the Z-axis moving mechanism 302 to attract the box lid. The Z-axis moving mechanism 302 can apply downward pressure to the suction cup assembly 303, allowing the suction cup assembly 303 to assemble the box lid with the box body. Similarly, it can also separate the box body and the lid.

[0034] In some embodiments, the X-axis moving mechanism 301 is a linear module mounted on a frame. The linear module is conventionally used and can be either a belt-type or a lead screw-type linear module. The linear module housing is secured to the top of the frame, and the Z-axis moving mechanism 302 is mounted on the moving end of the linear module, enabling reciprocating movement of the Z-axis moving mechanism 302 between positions B and E.

[0035] In some embodiments, the Z-axis moving mechanism 302 is a pneumatic cylinder mounted on the moving end of the linear module, with the cylinder's output facing downward. The bottom of the cylinder's housing is fixed to the moving end of the linear module, and the cylinder's pneumatic rod faces downward and reciprocates vertically. Alternatively, the Z-axis moving mechanism 302 can be configured as a linear module.

[0036] In some embodiments, the suction cup assembly 303 is an electric suction cup mounted on the end of the cylinder's air rod. The bottom surface of the electric suction cup is parallel to the top surface of the box lid. The electric suction cup uses a conventional vacuum cup and uses electricity to drive the vacuum to achieve suction. When it moves to a set position, the suction cup loses its suction force, allowing the box lid to be lowered. Alternatively, a metal sheet can be mounted on the box lid, and the suction cup assembly 303 can be replaced with an electromagnet to achieve the same effect.

[0037] The suction cup assembly 303 is configured to perform an adsorption action when the first position drops to a target height, and to end the adsorption action when the second position drops to a target height. The automated silicon material transfer device is configured to perform a capping action and a capping action.

[0038] The capping action includes:

[0039] The X-axis moving mechanism 301 drives the Z-axis moving mechanism 302 to move to just above the first position.

[0040] The Z-axis moving mechanism 302 drives the unloaded suction cup assembly 303 to descend.

[0041] The suction cup assembly 303 sucks the box cover on the box body in the first position.

[0042] The Z-axis moving mechanism 302 is reset.

[0043] Stamping actions include:

[0044] The X-axis moving mechanism 301 drives the Z-axis moving mechanism 302 to move to just above the second position.

[0045] The Z-axis moving mechanism 302 drives the suction cup assembly 303 with the box cover adsorbed thereon to descend.

[0046] The suction cup assembly 303 ends adsorption so that the box cover falls on the box body at the second position.

[0047] Both the input line 1 and the output line 2 can be configured as roller conveyors, belt conveyors, or plate chain conveyors. These conveyors are all existing conveyor lines, and the boxes are placed on these conveyor lines for transport. Similarly, other conveyor devices with the same transport effect can also be used.

[0048] In some embodiments, the input line body 1 and the output line body 2 are arranged side by side. By arranging the input line body 1 and the output line body 2 side by side, the parallelism of the input line body 1 and the output line body 2 can be improved. In this way, when the box cover is transported, it moves back and forth between B and E, and the X-axis moving mechanism 301 moves along a straight line, which can improve the transportation speed and stability.

[0049] In other embodiments, the input line body 1 and the output line body 2 are not arranged in parallel. In this case, the distance required for the box cover to move back and forth between points B and E during transportation can be shortened, but the angle of the box cover needs to be changed to adapt to the angle of the box body on the input line body 1 and the output line body 2 that are not arranged in parallel.

[0050] In some embodiments, the input and output lines 1 and 2 are transported in opposite directions. By placing the input and output lines 1 and 2 in opposite directions, a loading mechanism can be simultaneously provided at points C and D of the input and output lines 1 and 2. The loading mechanism loads the cassettes transported from point C with silicon material and then transports the filled cassettes to point D, completing the entire process. The highly coherent operation also results in faster processing speeds. This also facilitates centralized processing of the cassettes, improving production orderliness and automation.

[0051] It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain this application and are not used to limit it. Based on the embodiments provided in this application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0052] Obviously, the accompanying drawings are merely examples or embodiments of the present application. A person skilled in the art can also apply the present application to other similar situations based on these drawings without inventive effort. Furthermore, it is understandable that, although the work involved in this development process may be complex and lengthy, certain design, manufacturing, or production changes based on the technical content disclosed in this application are merely routine technical means for a person skilled in the art and should not be considered to constitute a deficiency in the disclosure of the present application.

Claims

1. An automated silicon material transport device, characterized in that: include: A material box for loading silicon material, comprising a matching and detachable box body and a box cover; An input line body (1) and an output line body (2), wherein the transmission path of the input line body (1) passes through a first position, and the transmission path of the output line body (2) passes through a second position, and the input line body (1) and the output line body (2) are used to transport a material box without silicon material and a material box loaded with silicon material, respectively; The cover adding and removing mechanism (3) comprises an X-axis moving mechanism (301), a Z-axis moving mechanism (302) and a suction cup assembly (303). The X-axis moving mechanism (301) is installed above the input line body (1) and the output line body (2) through a frame, and the moving end of the X-axis moving mechanism (301) can reciprocate between a first position and above a second position. The Z-axis moving mechanism (302) is installed at the moving end of the X-axis moving mechanism (301). The suction cup assembly (303) is installed at the moving end of the Z-axis moving mechanism (302) and is used to absorb the box cover.

2. The automated silicon material transporting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The material box is square.

3. The automated silicon material transporting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The silicon material capacity specification of the material box is 10 kg, 20 kg or 50 kg.

4. The automated silicon material transporting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The input line body (1) and the output line body (2) are roller conveyors, belt conveyors or plate chain conveyors.

5. The automated silicon material transporting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The input line body (1) and the output line body (2) are arranged in parallel.

6. The automated silicon material transporting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The transport directions of the input line body (1) and the output line body (2) are opposite.

7. The automated silicon material transporting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cover adding and removing mechanism (3) further comprises a buffer station (304), which is located between the first position and the second position, and is used for placing the box cover.

8. The automated silicon material transporting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The X-axis moving mechanism (301) is a linear module, which is mounted on a frame.

9. The automated silicon material transporting device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The Z-axis moving mechanism (302) is a cylinder, which is installed at the moving end of the linear module, with the output end of the cylinder facing downward.

10. The automated silicon material transporting device according to claim 9, characterized in that: The suction cup assembly (303) is an electric suction cup, which is installed at the output end of the cylinder.

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