PCIE (Peripheral Component Interface Express) sorting equipment

Abstract

The utility model relates to PCIE (Peripheral Component Interface Express) sorting equipment which comprises a machine table, the terminal number detection area, the terminal flatness detection area and the sorting area are sequentially arranged on the machine table, the first transfer mechanism is arranged between the terminal number detection area and the terminal flatness detection area, and the second transfer mechanism is arranged between the terminal flatness detection area and the sorting and packaging area. The sorting area comprises a defective product packaging area, a non-defective product loading area and a sorting and transferring mechanism, the defective product packaging area comprises a tray material winding roller and a winding roller which are arranged on the two sides of the machine table, a strip-shaped plastic tray is wound on the tray material winding roller, a film sealing material winding roller is arranged between the tray material winding roller and the winding roller, and the film sealing material winding roller is connected with the non-defective product loading area. A tray guide groove is formed in the machine table, and a guide roller and a film pressing roller are arranged above the guide groove in a crossing mode. According to the equipment, the defective products are transferred to the defective product packaging area to be packaged, and the situation that in the prior art, the defective products are collected through a waste box, consequently, the defective products are scattered and stacked, and follow-up recovery and repair are affected is avoided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of sorting equipment technology, and in particular to a PCIE sorting device. Background Technology

[0002] PCIe pins, or contacts, are the core components that enable electrical connections and transmit electrical signals. Missing, misaligned, or warped pins can negatively impact PCIe performance. Currently, most production lines in the industry still rely on traditional manual inspection, placing PCIe pins under a microscope and visually inspecting them. This method is not only time-consuming and labor-intensive, but also prone to causing worker fatigue and has extremely low efficiency. Furthermore, PCIe packaging is often done manually, which is physically demanding.

[0003] Patent No. CN201921488856.2 discloses a visual inspection and packaging device for connector pins, comprising an inspection section and a packaging section. The inspection section includes two feeding mechanisms, a picking mechanism, a flatness detection component, an alignment detection component, a flipping mechanism, and a rejection mechanism. It performs flatness and alignment checks on connector products transferred to the inspection platform, then flips them and rejects defective products. The packaging section includes symmetrically arranged left and right packaging components. Each packaging component includes a waste paper collection component, an empty material tape feeding component, a receiving component, a sealing tape feeding component, and a heat-sealing component. The product is placed into the cavity in the empty material tape and sealed by the heat-sealing component and the sealing tape. This invention can detect the presence, alignment, and coplanarity of pins, achieving an alignment accuracy of ±0.03mm and a coplanarity accuracy of ±0.01mm, demonstrating high precision. It achieves automatic packaging, and the two symmetrical packaging components can be used alternately, resulting in high efficiency. This equipment pushes defective products directly into the waste bin during operation, resulting in a messy accumulation that hinders the rework of defective products. Therefore, this invention proposes a PCIE sorting device. Utility Model Content

[0004] The main purpose of this invention is to provide a PCIE sorting device that transfers defective products to a defective product packaging area for packaging, avoiding the problem of collecting defective products through waste bins in the prior art, which causes defective products to be scattered and piled up, affecting subsequent recycling and repair.

[0005] This utility model achieves the above-mentioned objective through the following technical solution: A PCIE sorting device includes a machine base and a terminal quantity detection area, a terminal flatness detection area, a sorting area, a first transfer mechanism, and a second transfer mechanism sequentially arranged on the machine base. The first transfer mechanism is located between the terminal quantity detection area and the terminal flatness detection area, and the second transfer mechanism is located between the terminal flatness detection area and the sorting area. The sorting area includes a defective product packaging area, a good product palletizing area, and a sorting and transfer mechanism. The defective product packaging area includes a pallet roll roller and a take-up roller located on both sides of the machine base. A strip of plastic pallet is wound on the pallet roll roller. A sealing material roll roller is provided between the pallet roll roller and the take-up roller. A pallet guide groove is provided on the machine base. Pressure plates are provided on both sides of the guide groove. A drive mechanism for driving the pallet feeding is provided on one side of the guide groove. Two guide rollers are arranged vertically above the guide groove, and a pressure roller is provided on one side of the guide rollers.

[0006] Preferably, the terminal quantity detection area includes a first industrial camera mounted on the machine base via a first XZ-axis moving module. A detection station is located below the first industrial camera, and a product fixture is mounted on the detection station. A loading mechanism is located on one side of the product fixture, and the loading mechanism includes a Y-axis moving module mounted on the machine base. A carrier plate is mounted on the Y-axis moving module, and a tray is placed on the carrier plate. The tray has multiple PCIe mounting slots. A defective product conveyor belt is located on the other side of the detection station, and a first transfer mechanism is located on the right side of the defective product conveyor belt. The first transfer mechanism includes a mechanism bridging the terminal quantity detection area and the terminal flatness detection area. The testing area has a connecting plate with a slider slidably connected to it via a slide rail along its length. The slider is driven by a rodless cylinder. A product fixture is provided on the upper surface of the slider. The testing station and the slider are collinear. A transport mechanism is provided between the Y-axis moving module and the first transfer mechanism. The transport mechanism includes a first movable plate mounted on the machine base via the first X-axis moving module. A first mounting plate is provided on the upper surface of the first movable plate. A first lifting cylinder is connected to the first mounting plate and is provided on the upper surface of the first movable plate. Pneumatic grippers are provided at both ends of the front of the first mounting plate. A soft cover mounting mechanism is provided behind the first transfer mechanism.

[0007] Preferably, the soft cap installation mechanism includes a vibratory feeder and a linear vibratory track. The end of the linear vibratory track is provided with a receiving block. The receiving block is provided with a limiting groove that communicates with the linear vibratory track. The receiving block is connected to a pushing cylinder. The machine base is provided with a YZ axis moving module. The YZ axis moving module is provided with a rotary cylinder with its output end facing downward. The output end of the rotary cylinder is connected to the horizontal part of an L-shaped plate. The bottom end of the L-shaped plate is connected to a first vacuum nozzle for sucking up the soft cap.

[0008] Preferably, the terminal flatness detection area includes multiple temporary storage stations arranged along the X-axis direction. Each temporary storage station is equipped with a product fixture. The bottom of the product fixture at the rightmost temporary storage station is connected to a rotary cylinder. A second movable plate is connected to the rear of the temporary storage station via a second X-axis moving module. A second mounting plate is connected to the front of the second movable plate via a second lifting cylinder. The front of the second mounting plate is provided with the same number of second vacuum nozzles as the temporary storage stations. A second industrial camera and a third industrial camera are provided on both sides of the second X-axis moving module.

[0009] Preferably, the driving mechanism includes a motor, the output end of which is connected to a ratchet, the ratchet having teeth, and holes distributed on both sides of the plastic tray, with the teeth extending into the holes.

[0010] Preferably, the sorting and transfer mechanism includes a second XZ axis moving module spanning between the terminal flatness detection area and the sorting area, a third vacuum nozzle connected to the second XZ axis moving module, and a tray feeding device provided below the second XZ axis moving module.

[0011] The beneficial effects of this utility model's technical solution are:

[0012] The sorting area includes a defective product packaging area and a good product traying area. PCIE starts to be fed from the terminal quantity detection area and performs terminal quantity and camber detection. After the detection is completed, the first transfer mechanism transfers the PCIE to the terminal flatness detection area for flatness detection. After the flatness detection is completed, the second transfer mechanism transfers the PCIE to the sorting area for sorting. The sorting and transfer mechanism transfers good products to the good product traying area for traying and defective products to the defective product packaging area for packaging. This avoids the problem of collecting defective products through waste bins in the prior art, which causes defective products to be scattered and piled up, affecting subsequent recycling and rework.

[0013] Defective products that fail the terminal flatness test are transferred to the plastic tray by the sorting and transfer mechanism, and a film is sealed onto the plastic tray by the film pressing roller, thereby packaging the defective products. The packaged defective products are then wound onto the take-up roller. When rework is required, the entire tray of defective products can be removed, which facilitates subsequent rework. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a layout diagram of the PCIE sorting equipment during operation, as shown in the example.

[0015] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the terminal quantity detection area.

[0016] Figure 3 yes Figure 2Enlarged view of point A in the middle.

[0017] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the terminal flatness detection area.

[0018] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the soft cover installation mechanism.

[0019] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 Enlarged view of section B in the middle.

[0020] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the sorting area structure.

[0021] Figure 8 yes Figure 7 Enlarged view of point C in the middle.

[0022] The numbers in the image represent:

[0023] 1. Terminal quantity inspection area; 2. Terminal flatness inspection area; 3. Sorting area; 4. Defective product packaging area; 5. Good product palletizing area; 6. Pallet material roll; 7. Rewind roller; 8. Plastic pallet; 9. Sealing material roll; 10. Guide groove; 11. Pressure plate; 12. Guide roller; 13. Sealing roller; 14. Sorting and transfer mechanism; 15. First XZ axis moving module; 16. First industrial camera; 17. Inspection station; 18. Product fixture; 19. Y axis moving module; 20. Carrier plate; 21. Pallet; 22. Mounting groove; 23. Defective product conveyor belt; 24. Slider; 25. Rodless cylinder; 26. Slide plate; 27. Translation cylinder; 28. Second connecting plate; 29. ​​First X 30. First movable plate; 31. First mounting plate; 32. First lifting cylinder; 33. Pneumatic gripper; 34. Vibratory feeder; 35. Straight vibratory track; 36. Receiving block; 37. Pushing cylinder; 38. YZ axis moving module; 39. L-shaped plate; 40. First vacuum nozzle; 41. Temporary storage station; 42. Second X axis moving module; 43. Second movable plate; 44. Second mounting plate; 45. Second vacuum nozzle; 46. Second lifting cylinder; 47. Second industrial camera; 48. Third industrial camera; 49. Motor; 50. Ratchet; 51. Picking tooth; 52. Second XZ axis moving module; 53. Third vacuum nozzle; 54. Carrier tray feeding device. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to specific embodiments.

[0025] Example:

[0026] like Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, a PCIE sorting device of this utility model includes a machine base and, sequentially arranged on the machine base, a terminal quantity detection area 1, a terminal flatness detection area 2, a sorting area 3, a first transfer mechanism, and a second transfer mechanism. The first transfer mechanism is located between the terminal quantity detection area 1 and the terminal flatness detection area 2, and the second transfer mechanism is located between the terminal flatness detection area 2 and the sorting area. The sorting area 3 includes a defective product packaging area 4, a good product traying area 5, and a sorting and transfer mechanism 14. PCIEs are fed from the terminal quantity detection area 1, where the terminal quantity and camber are detected. After detection, the first transfer mechanism transfers the PCIEs to the terminal flatness detection area 2 for flatness detection. After detection, the second transfer mechanism transfers the PCIEs to the sorting area 3 for sorting. The sorting and transfer mechanism then transfers good PCIEs to the good product traying area 5 for traying and defective PCIEs to the defective product packaging area 4 for packaging. This design avoids the problem of collecting defective products in waste bins, which leads to scattered accumulation and affects subsequent recycling and repair. The defective product packaging area 4 includes a pallet material roll roller 6 and a take-up roller 7 located on both sides of the machine. The pallet material roll roller 6 winds up a strip of plastic pallet 8. A sealing material roll roller 9 is located between the pallet material roll roller 6 and the take-up roller 7. A plastic film is wound on the sealing material roll roller 9. The machine is provided with a pallet guide groove 10, through which the plastic pallet 8 passes. Pressure plates 11 are provided on both sides of the guide groove to press down the edges of the plastic pallet 8. A drive mechanism for feeding the pallet is provided on one side of the guide groove. Two guide rollers 12 are arranged vertically above the guide groove. A film pressing roller 13 is provided on one side of the guide rollers 12. The film passes between the two guide rollers 12 and under the film pressing roller 13, and is sealed onto the plastic pallet 8 by the film pressing roller 13.

[0027] The terminal quantity detection area 1 includes a first industrial camera 16 mounted on the machine base via a first XZ axis moving module 15. Below the first industrial camera 16 is a detection station 17, on which a product fixture 18 is mounted. A loading mechanism is located on one side of the product fixture 18, comprising a Y-axis moving module 19 mounted on the machine base. A carrier plate 20 is mounted on the Y-axis moving module 19, and a tray 21 is placed on the carrier plate 20. The tray has multiple PCIe mounting slots 22. A defective product conveyor belt 23 is located on the other side of the detection station 17. A first transfer mechanism is located on the right side of the defective product conveyor belt 23. The first transfer mechanism includes a connecting plate bridging the terminal quantity detection area 1 and the terminal flatness detection area 2. A slider 24 is slidably connected to the connecting plate via a slide rail along its length. The slider 24 is driven by a rodless cylinder 25. A product fixture is located on the upper surface of the slider 24. Two rod cylinders 25 are arranged in parallel. A slide plate 26 is connected to another rodless cylinder 25. A translation cylinder 27 perpendicular to the driving direction of the rodless cylinder 25 is connected to the upper end of the slide plate 26. The output end of the translation cylinder 27 is connected to a second connecting plate 28. The upper end of the second connecting plate 28 is flush with the upper end of the slider 24. A product fixture is connected to the upper end of the second connecting plate 28. The inspection station 17 and the slider 24 are collinear. A transport mechanism is provided between the Y-axis moving module 19 and the first transfer mechanism. The transport mechanism includes a first movable plate 30 mounted on the machine base via the first X-axis moving module 29. A first mounting plate 31 is provided on the upper end of the first movable plate 30. A first lifting cylinder 32 is connected to the first mounting plate 31 and is located on the upper end of the first movable plate 30. Pneumatic grippers 33 are provided at both ends of the front of the first mounting plate 31. A soft cover mounting mechanism is provided behind the first transfer mechanism.

[0028] The soft cap installation mechanism includes a vibratory plate 34 and a linear vibratory track 35. The end of the linear vibratory track 35 is provided with a receiving block 36. The receiving block 36 is provided with a limiting groove that communicates with the linear vibratory track 35. The receiving block 36 is connected to a pushing cylinder 37. The machine base is provided with a YZ axis moving module 38. The YZ axis moving module 38 is provided with a rotary cylinder with its output end facing downward. The output end of the rotary cylinder is connected to the horizontal part of an L-shaped plate 39. The bottom end of the L-shaped plate 39 is connected to a first vacuum nozzle 40 for picking up the soft cap.

[0029] The terminal flatness detection area 2 includes multiple temporary storage stations 41 arranged along the X-axis direction. Each temporary storage station 41 is equipped with a product fixture 18. The bottom of the product fixture 18 on the rightmost temporary storage station 41 is connected to a rotary cylinder. A second movable plate 43 is connected to the rear of the temporary storage station 41 through a second X-axis moving module 42. A second mounting plate 44 is connected to the front of the second movable plate 43 through a second lifting cylinder 46. The front of the second mounting plate 44 has the same number of second vacuum nozzles 45 as the temporary storage station 41. A second industrial camera 47 and a third industrial camera 48 are arranged on both sides of the second X-axis moving module 42 on the machine base.

[0030] The drive mechanism includes a motor 49, the output end of which is connected to a ratchet 50. The ratchet 50 is provided with teeth 51. Holes are distributed on both sides of the plastic tray 8, and the teeth 51 extend into the holes.

[0031] The sorting and transfer mechanism includes a second XZ axis moving module 52 spanning between the terminal flatness detection area 2 and the sorting area 3. A third vacuum nozzle 53 is connected to the second XZ axis moving module 52, and a tray feeding device 54, which is common in the prior art, is provided below the second XZ axis moving module 52.

[0032] The working process of this utility model is as follows: A tray containing a PCIe is placed on the carrier plate 20. The Y-axis moving module 19 drives the tray to move below the pneumatic gripper 33. The first lifting cylinder 32 drives the first mounting plate 31 downwards. The pneumatic gripper 33, located on the left end, clamps the PCIe in the tray. The first cylinder moves upwards, thus removing the PCIe. The first X-axis moving module 29 drives the pneumatic gripper 33 to the right, moving the pneumatic gripper 33 holding the PCIe above the inspection station 17. The first lifting cylinder 32 moves downwards, placing the clamped PCIe into the fixture on the inspection station 17. The pneumatic gripper 33 resets. The first industrial camera 16 begins to inspect the number of pins and the curvature of the inner arch on the PCIe. If the inspection fails, the pneumatic gripper 33, located on the right end... The PCIE is clamped and sent to the defective conveyor belt 23 for output. When it passes the inspection, the pneumatic gripper 33 at the right end clamps the qualified PCIE, and the gripper at the left end clamps another PCIE in the tray. The first lifting cylinder 32 drives the first mounting plate 31 upward, and the first X-axis moving module 29 drives the first mounting plate 31 to the right, so that the qualified PCIE reaches the fixture on the slider 24, and the untested PCIE reaches the fixture on the inspection station 17. After the qualified PCIE reaches the fixture on the slider 24, the vibrating plate 34 feeds the soft cover into the limiting groove on the receiving block 36. The pushing cylinder 37 pushes it to the left, so that the single soft cover is separated. The YZ axis moving module 38 drives the first vacuum nozzle 40 to suck up the soft cover and transfer it to the PCIE located on the slider 24.

[0033] The rodless cylinder 25 drives the slider 24 to the right, moving the PCIE with the soft cover to the terminal flatness detection area 2. The second lifting cylinder drives the second mounting plate 44 downward, causing the second vacuum nozzle 45 at the leftmost end of the second mounting plate 44 to pick up the PCIE on the slider 24. The second lifting cylinder 46 drives the second mounting plate 44 upward, and the second X-axis moving module 42 drives the mounting plate to move one position to the right, moving the PCIE above the leftmost temporary storage position 41. The second lifting cylinder 46 drives the mounting plate downward, placing the PCIE into the fixture on the leftmost temporary storage position 41. The second lifting cylinder 46 resets, and the second X-axis moving module 42... Reset and repeat the above actions to move the PCIE into the terminal flatness detection area 2 to the right. During this process, the second industrial camera 47 and the third industrial camera 48 respectively detect the flatness of the front and rear rows of terminals on the PCIE. When the PCIE reaches the rightmost temporary storage station 41, if the PCIE is defective, the second XZ axis moving module 52 drives the third vacuum nozzle 53 to pick up and transport the defective PCIE to the plastic tray 8 for sealing and packaging. If the PCIE is good, the rotary cylinder rotates 90°, and the second XZ axis moving module 52 drives the third vacuum nozzle 53 to pick up and transport the qualified PCIE to the carrier tray on the carrier plate 20 feeding device for subsequent processing.

[0034] The above descriptions are merely some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, various modifications and improvements can be made without departing from the inventive concept of this utility model, and all such modifications and improvements fall within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A PCIe sorting device, characterized in that: The system includes a machine base and, sequentially arranged on the machine base, a terminal quantity detection area, a terminal flatness detection area, a sorting area, a first transfer mechanism, and a second transfer mechanism. The first transfer mechanism is located between the terminal quantity detection area and the terminal flatness detection area, and the second transfer mechanism is located between the terminal flatness detection area and the sorting area. The sorting area includes a defective product packaging area, a good product palletizing area, and a sorting and transfer mechanism. The defective product packaging area includes pallet roll rollers and take-up rollers located on both sides of the machine base. A strip of plastic pallet is wound onto the pallet roll rollers. A sealing material roll roller is located between the pallet roll rollers and the take-up rollers. The machine base has a pallet guide groove. Pressure plates are located on both sides of the guide groove. A drive mechanism for feeding the pallet is located on one side of the guide groove. Two guide rollers are located above and below the guide groove. A pressure roller is located on one side of the guide rollers.

2. The PCIE sorting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The terminal quantity detection area includes a first industrial camera mounted on the machine base via a first XZ axis moving module. Below the first industrial camera is a detection station with a product fixture. One side of the product fixture has a loading mechanism, which includes a Y-axis moving module mounted on the machine base. A carrier plate is mounted on the Y-axis moving module, and a tray is placed on the carrier plate. The tray has multiple PCIe mounting slots. A defective product conveyor belt is located on the other side of the detection station. A first transfer mechanism is located on the right side of the defective product conveyor belt. The first transfer mechanism includes a mechanism bridging the terminal quantity detection area and the terminal flatness detection area. The connecting plate of the area has a slider slidably connected to it via a slide rail along its length. The slider is driven by a rodless cylinder. A product fixture is provided on the upper end face of the slider. The inspection station and the slider are collinear. A transport mechanism is provided between the Y-axis moving module and the first transfer mechanism. The transport mechanism includes a first movable plate mounted on the machine base via a first X-axis moving module. A first mounting plate is provided on the upper end face of the first movable plate. A first lifting cylinder is connected to the first mounting plate and is provided at both ends of the front of the first mounting plate. A soft cover mounting mechanism is provided behind the first transfer mechanism.

3. The PCIE sorting device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The soft cap installation mechanism includes a vibratory feeder and a linear vibratory track. The end of the linear vibratory track is provided with a receiving block. The receiving block is provided with a limiting groove that communicates with the linear vibratory track. The receiving block is connected to a pushing cylinder. The machine base is provided with a YZ axis moving module. The YZ axis moving module is provided with a rotary cylinder with its output end facing downward. The output end of the rotary cylinder is connected to the horizontal part of an L-shaped plate. The bottom end of the L-shaped plate is connected to a first vacuum nozzle for sucking up the soft cap.

4. A PCIE sorting device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The terminal flatness detection area includes multiple temporary storage stations arranged along the X-axis. Each temporary storage station is equipped with a product fixture. The bottom of the product fixture at the rightmost temporary storage station is connected to a rotary cylinder. A second movable plate is connected to the rear of the temporary storage station via a second X-axis moving module. A second mounting plate is connected to the front of the second movable plate via a second lifting cylinder. The front of the second mounting plate has the same number of second vacuum nozzles as the temporary storage station. A second industrial camera and a third industrial camera are arranged on both sides of the second X-axis moving module on the machine base.

5. A PCIe sorting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The drive mechanism includes a motor, the output end of which is connected to a ratchet. The ratchet is provided with teeth, and holes are distributed on both sides of the plastic tray, with the teeth extending into the holes.

6. A PCIe sorting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sorting and transfer mechanism includes a second XZ axis moving module that spans between the terminal flatness detection area and the sorting area. A third vacuum nozzle is connected to the second XZ axis moving module, and a tray feeding device is provided below the second XZ axis moving module.

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