Transportation equipment with transfer function

By introducing a transfer function into the transportation equipment, and using camera components to automatically identify and transfer defective products, the problem of low efficiency in manual screening in the existing technology is solved, production efficiency is improved and space utilization is optimized.

CN223509045UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-04TECH-FRONT (CHONGQING) COMPUTER CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422672840.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-01
Publication Date
2025-11-04
Estimated Expiration
2034-11-01

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Technical Problem

The existing transportation system requires manual identification and screening of defective products, which is inefficient. Furthermore, the diversion transportation system occupies a large amount of space parallel to the main transportation system, affecting the installation space of other equipment.

Method used

A transport device with transfer function was designed, including a mounting frame, a transport track, a transfer device and a transfer track. The device identifies product quality through a camera component and automatically transfers defective products to the transfer track. The device saves space and increases the installation space by using a separate upper and lower track structure.

Benefits of technology

It enables automatic identification and transfer of defective products, reduces manual operation time, improves production efficiency, and saves space through the upper and lower separated track structure, increasing the utilization rate of equipment installation space.

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Abstract

The utility model provides transportation equipment with a transfer function, which comprises a mounting rack, a transportation track, a transfer device and a transfer track, the transportation track is fixedly connected with the mounting rack, and one end of the transportation track in the transportation direction penetrates out of the mounting rack; the transfer device is fixedly arranged in the mounting frame, the transfer device is adjacent to the conveying rail, and the transfer device is provided with a camera shooting component for identifying products; the transfer rail is fixedly connected with the mounting rack; one end of the transfer rail in the transportation direction penetrates out of the mounting rack; the technical scheme provided by the utility model at least has the beneficial effects that by arranging the transfer device, products on the transportation track can be transferred to the transfer track, so that the transfer of unqualified products is realized, the mixing of qualified products and unqualified products is avoided, a large amount of operation time is saved, the height difference exists between the transportation track and the transfer track, and the production efficiency is improved. The side edge of the conveying rail has more space for arranging machining machines, and the space utilization rate is increased.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of transportation technology, specifically to a transportation device with transfer function. Background Technology

[0002] In the PCB manufacturing process, internal workshop transport is meticulous and orderly, designed to protect the boards from contamination and damage, and to ensure high efficiency in the manufacturing process. Typically, manufacturing workshops use specially designed transport and storage systems to handle and store PCBs. At various stages of production, PCBs may need to move between different workstations, such as from etching to drilling, copper plating, and testing. To ensure safe and efficient internal handling, PCBs are usually placed in specially designed pallets, racks, or containers designed for easy stacking and handling, ensuring the PCBs remain stable and laterally supported during movement. In some processes, automated transport systems, such as conveyor belts or automated guide systems, are used to smoothly transport PCBs from one work area to another. These automated systems significantly improve production efficiency and reduce the risk of damage and contamination caused by human handling.

[0003] Existing transportation equipment only has the functions of diversion and transportation. When products fail to meet quality standards, they need to be identified and re-screened manually, which is slow and inefficient. Furthermore, when diverting products, the current transportation equipment transports them in parallel with the main transportation equipment, occupying a lot of space and squeezing the installation space for other working equipment. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the shortcomings of the prior art described above, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a transportation device with transfer function, which solves the problems of the prior art where transportation devices require manual identification and screening, resulting in slow and low efficiency, and where current transportation devices, when diverting traffic, transport parallel to the main transportation device, occupying a large amount of space and squeezing the installation space of other working equipment.

[0005] To achieve the above and other related objectives, this utility model provides a transportation device with a transfer function, comprising:

[0006] Mounting rack;

[0007] A transport track is fixedly connected to the mounting frame, and one end of the transport track in the transport direction extends out of the mounting frame;

[0008] A transfer device is fixedly installed inside the mounting frame and is arranged adjacent to the transport track. The transfer device has a camera component for identifying products.

[0009] A transfer track is fixedly connected to the mounting frame, with one end of the transfer track extending out of the mounting frame in the transport direction.

[0010] There is a height difference between the transfer track and the transport track; the transfer mechanism has a transport section and a receiving section for receiving products moved by the transfer device, and the receiving section protrudes from the transport track.

[0011] Optionally, the mounting frame has an upper cavity and a lower cavity, and a transfer channel is provided between the upper cavity and the lower cavity to connect the upper cavity and the lower cavity. The transport track passes through the lower cavity, with one end of the transport track located inside the lower cavity and the other end of the transport track extending out of the lower cavity.

[0012] Optionally, a lifting assembly is provided in the upper cavity. The lifting assembly includes a lifting cylinder and a lifting member. The lifting cylinder drives the lifting member to reciprocate between the release position and the lifting position.

[0013] Optionally, a limiting assembly including a limiting cylinder and a limiting member is provided in the lower cavity. The limiting cylinder is fixedly connected to the mounting bracket, the output end of the limiting cylinder is oriented towards the transfer track, and the limiting member is fixedly connected to the output end of the limiting cylinder.

[0014] Optionally, the transfer device includes a transport component, a lifting component, and a clamping component. The transport component is fixedly connected to the mounting frame, the lifting component is fixedly connected to the transport component, the output end of the lifting component is connected to the clamping component, and the transport component drives the clamping component to reciprocate between the material picking position and the material discharging position through the lifting component.

[0015] The material picking position is located above the transport track, and the material discharging position is located above the receiving section.

[0016] Optionally, the transport component includes a first sliding rail, a first sliding block, a drive member, and a connector. The first sliding rail is horizontally disposed on the top of the mounting frame and is disposed along a transport direction perpendicular to the transport rail. The first sliding block is located below the first sliding rail and is slidably connected to the first sliding rail. The drive member is located at the bottom of the first sliding rail and is connected to the first sliding block. The connector is vertically disposed, with its upper end fixedly connected to the bottom of the first sliding block and its lower end fixedly connected to the lifting component.

[0017] Optionally, the clamping assembly includes a fixed plate, a drive cylinder, a clamping member, and a transmission member. The fixed plate has movable slots on both opposite sides. There are two drive cylinders, two transmission members, and two clamping members. The two drive cylinders are respectively located at the two movable slots, with the output end of the drive cylinder facing the movable slot. The two transmission members are respectively inserted into the corresponding movable slots. The upper ends of the two transmission members are respectively connected to the output ends of the corresponding drive cylinders, and the lower ends of the transmission members are connected to the clamping member.

[0018] Optionally, an auxiliary sliding assembly is further provided between the clamping member and the fixed plate. The auxiliary sliding assembly includes a second sliding track and a second sliding block. The second sliding track is located at the bottom of the fixed plate and is arranged along the output direction of the driving cylinder. The second sliding block is slidably connected to the second sliding track and is fixedly connected to the clamping member.

[0019] Optionally, the clamping member has a protruding fixing part for clamping at one end away from the transmission member, and the two protruding fixing parts of the two clamping members are arranged facing each other;

[0020] Alternatively, the clamping member may have two parallel protruding fixing parts at one end away from the transmission member, and the four protruding fixing parts of the two clamping members may be arranged facing each other.

[0021] Optionally, the lower cavity is further provided with a second track, which is located below the transfer track and is arranged along the transport direction of the transport track.

[0022] As described above, the beneficial effects of the technical solution in this utility model include at least the following: by setting up a transfer device, products on the transport track can be transferred to the transfer track, realizing the transfer of unqualified products, avoiding the mixing of qualified and unqualified products, saving a lot of operation time, and the upper and lower separation setting method, with a height difference between the transport track and the transfer track, allows more space on the side of the transport track to be used for setting up processing machinery, increasing the space utilization rate. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 The diagram shown is a structural schematic diagram of an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 2 Shown as a side view of an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 3 Shown is a first-direction sectional view of an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 4Shown is a second-direction sectional view of an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 5 The diagram shown is a schematic representation of the transfer device structure of an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

[0028] Part Number Explanation

[0029] 1. Mounting frame; 11. Upper cavity; 12. Lower cavity; 2. Transport track; 3. Transfer device; 31. Camera component; 32. Transport assembly; 321. First sliding track; 322. First sliding block; 323. Drive component; 324. Connector; 33. Clamping assembly; 331. Fixing plate; 332. Drive cylinder; 333. Clamping component; 334. Transmission component; 34. Auxiliary sliding assembly; 341. Second sliding track; 342. Second sliding block; 35. Lifting assembly; 4. Transfer track; 5. Limiting assembly; 51. Limiting cylinder; 52. Limiting component; 6. Second track. Detailed Implementation

[0030] The following specific examples illustrate the implementation of this utility model. Those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of this utility model from the content disclosed in this specification. This utility model can also be implemented or applied through other different specific embodiments, and various details in this specification can also be modified or changed based on different viewpoints and applications without departing from the spirit of this utility model.

[0031] It should be noted that the illustrations provided in the following embodiments are only schematic representations of the basic concept of the present invention. Therefore, the illustrations only show the components related to the present invention and are not drawn according to the number, shape and size of the components in actual implementation. In actual implementation, the form, quantity and proportion of each component can be arbitrarily changed, and the layout of the components may also be more complex.

[0032] Numerous details are explored in the following description to provide a more thorough explanation of embodiments of the present disclosure. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that embodiments of the present disclosure may be practiced without these specific details. In other embodiments, well-known structures and devices are shown in block diagram form rather than in detail to avoid obscuring embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0033] Please see Figures 1-5This utility model provides a transport device with a transfer function, including: a mounting frame 1, a transport track 2, a transfer device 3, and a transfer track 4. The transport track 2 is fixedly connected to the mounting frame 1, and one end of the transport track 2 in the transport direction extends out of the mounting frame 1. The transfer device 3 is fixedly disposed inside the mounting frame 1 and is disposed adjacent to the transport track 2. The transfer device 3 has a camera component 31 for identifying products. The transfer track 4 is fixedly connected to the mounting frame 1, and one end of the transfer track 4 in the transport direction extends out of the mounting frame 1. There is a height difference between the transfer track 4 and the transport track 2. The transfer mechanism has a transport section and a receiving section for receiving products moved by the transfer device 3, and the receiving section protrudes out of the transport track 2.

[0034] In one embodiment of this application, the transfer mechanism specifically includes a mounting frame 1, which is a rectangular frame structure. A transport track 2 passes through the mounting frame 1, with one end of the transport track 2 passing through and exiting the mounting frame 1, meaning both ends of the transport track 2 are located outside the mounting frame 1. A transfer device 3 is installed inside the mounting frame 1, including a camera component 31. The camera component 31 identifies whether the product is qualified. If the product is qualified, it is transported normally via the transport track 2. If the camera component 31 determines that the product is unqualified, the product is removed by the transfer device 3. A transfer track 4 is also provided on the mounting frame 1. In this embodiment, the transfer track 4 is located below the transport track 2, and the transport direction of the transfer track 4 is perpendicular to the transport direction of the transport track 2. The transfer assembly has a receiving section and a transport section. The receiving section protrudes from the transport track 2 (the projection of the transport track 2 onto the ground does not cover the receiving section). The transfer assembly transports defective products to the receiving section. After receiving the defective products, the products move from the receiving section to the transport section for transport. This vertical separation design saves space for the transfer track 4, and prevents the transfer track 4 and transport track 2 from being adjacent to each other in the same direction. This allows for more space on the side of the transport track 2 to be used for setting up processing machinery, increasing space utilization. Moreover, the transfer assembly can automatically transport defective products to the transfer track 4, improving transportation and production efficiency.

[0035] In one embodiment of this application, specifically, the transfer track 4 is inclined towards the ground along its transport direction (the height of the receiving part is higher than the height of the transport part).

[0036] Please see Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4The mounting frame 1 has an upper cavity 11 and a lower cavity 12. A transfer channel is provided between the upper cavity 11 and the lower cavity 12 to connect the upper cavity 11 and the lower cavity 12. The transport track 2 passes through the lower cavity 12. One end of the transfer track 4 is located inside the lower cavity 12, and the other end of the transfer track 4 extends out of the lower cavity 12.

[0037] In one embodiment of this application, the mounting frame 1 is specifically divided into an upper layer and a lower layer, which facilitates the installation of the transport track 2 and the transfer track 4, and also makes it easier to organize the lines.

[0038] The upper cavity 11 is provided with a lifting assembly, which includes a lifting cylinder and a lifting member. The lifting cylinder drives the lifting member to reciprocate between the release position and the lifting position.

[0039] In one embodiment of this application, specifically, the lifting component is located below the transport track 2, and at least one lifting cylinder is provided. The output end of the lifting cylinder is facing the transport track 2. The lifting component includes a lifting plate, and the top surface of the lifting plate is provided with multiple limiting posts. When the lifting cylinder drives the lifting component to rise, the lifting plate drives the limiting posts to rise. The limiting posts limit the product, making it easier for the transfer component to clamp the unqualified product to the transfer track 4. When the lifting cylinder drives the lifting component to fall, the limiting posts do not contact the product, and the product is transported normally.

[0040] In one embodiment of this application, specifically, no lifting component is provided, and the transport track 2 is segmented. One segment located inside the mounting frame 1 is driven by a control motor. When the camera component 31 detects that the product is unqualified, the control motor controls the transport track 2 located inside the mounting frame 1 to stop moving, so that the transfer component can clamp the unqualified product to the transfer track 4.

[0041] Please see Figure 3 and Figure 4 The lower cavity 12 is provided with a limiting component 5, including a limiting cylinder 51 and a limiting member 52. The limiting cylinder 51 is fixedly connected to the mounting frame 1. The output end of the limiting cylinder 51 is set towards the transfer track 4. The limiting member 52 is fixedly connected to the output end of the limiting cylinder 51.

[0042] In one embodiment of this application, specifically, when there are too many defective products, the limiting cylinder 51 drives the limiting member 52 to move upward, and the limiting member 52 limits the defective products to prevent too many defective products from moving in the transportation direction and causing product backlog.

[0043] Please see Figure 3 and Figure 5The transfer device 3 includes a transport component 32, a lifting component 35, and a clamping component 33. The transport component 32 is fixedly connected to the mounting frame 1, the lifting component 35 is fixedly connected to the transport component 32, and the output end of the lifting component 35 is connected to the clamping component 33. The transport component 32 drives the clamping component 33 to reciprocate between the material picking position and the material discharging position.

[0044] The material picking position is located above the transport track 2, and the material discharging position is located above the receiving part.

[0045] The transport component 32 includes a first sliding rail 321, a first sliding block 322, a drive member 323, and a connector 324. The first sliding rail 321 is horizontally arranged on the top of the mounting frame 1 and is arranged along a transport direction perpendicular to the transport rail 2. The first sliding block 322 is located below the first sliding rail 321 and is slidably connected to the first sliding rail 321. The drive member 323 is located at the bottom of the first sliding rail 321 and is connected to the first sliding block 322. The connector 324 is vertically arranged, with its upper end fixedly connected to the bottom of the first sliding block 322 and its lower end fixedly connected to the lifting component 35.

[0046] In one embodiment of this application, specifically, the driving component 323 comprises a driving motor, a lead screw, and a slider. The driving motor is disposed on the top of the mounting frame 1. Two first sliding rails 321 are provided, arranged side by side, and both first sliding rails 321 are evenly arranged along the transport direction of the transfer rail 4. The driving motor is disposed between the two first sliding rails 321, and the two sides of the driving motor are connected to the sides of the two first sliding rails 321. The lead screw is arranged along the direction of the first sliding rail 321. The slider is sleeved on the lead screw. The driving motor drives the slider to slide back and forth on the lead screw by driving the lead screw. The slider is connected to the connecting component 324, and the slider is connected to another connecting component 324. All connecting components 324 are connected to the clamping assembly 33.

[0047] In one embodiment of this application, the lifting assembly 35 specifically includes a connecting plate, a lifting cylinder, and guide rods. The connecting plate is connected to the connector 324. The lifting cylinder 35 is disposed on the connecting plate, with its output end facing downwards. The output end of the lifting cylinder 35 penetrates the connecting plate and is located below the connecting plate, connecting to the clamping assembly 33 (fixed plate 331). Four guide rods are provided, and the four guide rods are respectively fixedly connected to the four bottom corners of the connecting plate. The clamping assembly 33 (fixed plate 331) is provided with four guide holes, which are respectively fitted onto the four guide rods. The lifting cylinder drives the clamping assembly 33 to perform lifting and lowering movements.

[0048] In one embodiment of this application, the clamping assembly 33 specifically includes a fixed plate 331, a drive cylinder 332, a clamping member 333, and a transmission member 334. The fixed plate 331 has movable slots on both opposite sides. In this embodiment, two drive cylinders 332 are located between the two movable slots, with their output ends facing each other. Two drive cylinders 332, two transmission members 334, and two clamping members 333 are provided. The two drive cylinders 332 are respectively located at the two movable slots, with their output ends facing the movable slots. The two transmission members 334 are respectively inserted into the corresponding movable slots, with their upper ends connected to the output ends of the corresponding drive cylinders 332, and their lower ends connected to the clamping member 333.

[0049] In one embodiment of this application, specifically, the transmission member 334 is an inverted T-shaped structure, with the upper end of the transmission member 334 being a vertical segment connected to the drive cylinder 332, and the lower end of the transmission member 334 being a horizontal segment connected to the clamping member 333.

[0050] In one embodiment of this application, specifically, an auxiliary sliding assembly 34 is further provided between the clamping member 333 and the fixing plate 331. The auxiliary sliding assembly 34 includes a second sliding track 341 and a second sliding block 342. The second sliding track 341 is disposed at the bottom of the fixing plate 331 and is disposed along the output direction of the driving cylinder 332. The second sliding block 342 is slidably connected to the second sliding track 341 and is fixedly connected to the clamping member 333, which plays a guiding role for the clamping member 333, so that the clamping member 333 reciprocates along the output direction of the driving cylinder 332, avoiding its shaking or swaying, which would cause unstable clamping.

[0051] The clamping member 333 is provided with a protruding fixing part for clamping at one end away from the transmission member 334, and the two protruding fixing parts of the two clamping members 333 are arranged facing each other.

[0052] Alternatively, the clamping member 333 may have two parallel protruding fixing parts at one end away from the transmission member 334, and the four protruding fixing parts of the two clamping members 333 may be arranged facing each other.

[0053] In one embodiment of this application, specifically, a clamping member 333 is provided, the width of which is similar to the width of the product (with a difference of 2 cm to 5 cm), and a protruding fixing part is provided at the bottom of the clamping member 333, the protruding fixing part fixing the middle part of the product.

[0054] In one embodiment of this application, specifically, there are two clamping members 333, which are respectively connected to both ends of the transmission member 334, and the protruding fixing parts at the lower ends of the four clamping members 333 cooperate with the four corners of the product.

[0055] In one embodiment of this application, a second track 6 is specifically provided in the lower cavity 12. The second track 6 has the same transportation method as the transport track 2. The second track 6 is located below the transfer track 4, saving installation space.

[0056] The above embodiments are merely illustrative of the principles and effects of this utility model and are not intended to limit the scope of this utility model. Any person skilled in the art can modify or alter the above embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of this utility model. Therefore, all equivalent modifications or alterations made by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and technical concept disclosed in this utility model should still be covered by the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A transport device with transfer function, characterized in that, include: Mounting rack; A transport track is fixedly connected to the mounting frame, and one end of the transport track in the transport direction extends out of the mounting frame; A transfer device is fixedly installed inside the mounting frame and is arranged adjacent to the transport track. The transfer device has a camera component for identifying products. A transfer track is fixedly connected to the mounting frame, with one end of the transfer track extending out of the mounting frame in the transport direction. There is a height difference between the transfer track and the transport track; the transfer mechanism has a transport section and a receiving section for receiving products moved by the transfer device, and the receiving section protrudes from the transport track.

2. The transport equipment with transfer function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting frame has an upper cavity and a lower cavity. A transfer channel is provided between the upper cavity and the lower cavity to connect the upper cavity and the lower cavity. The transport track passes through the lower cavity, with one end of the transport track inside the lower cavity and the other end of the transport track extending out of the lower cavity.

3. A transport equipment with transfer function according to claim 2, characterized in that: The upper cavity is provided with a lifting assembly, which includes a lifting cylinder and a lifting member. The lifting cylinder drives the lifting member to reciprocate between the release position and the lifting position.

4. A transport equipment with transfer function according to claim 2, characterized in that: The lower cavity is provided with a limiting assembly including a limiting cylinder and a limiting member. The limiting cylinder is fixedly connected to the mounting bracket. The output end of the limiting cylinder is oriented towards the transfer track. The limiting member is fixedly connected to the output end of the limiting cylinder.

5. A transport equipment with transfer function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The transfer device includes a transport component, a lifting component, and a clamping component. The transport component is fixedly connected to the mounting frame, the lifting component is fixedly connected to the transport component, and the output end of the lifting component is connected to the clamping component. The transport component drives the clamping component to reciprocate between the material picking position and the material discharging position through the lifting component. The material picking position is located above the transport track, and the material discharging position is located above the receiving section.

6. A transport equipment with transfer function according to claim 5, characterized in that: The transport component includes a first sliding rail, a first sliding block, a drive member, and a connector. The first sliding rail is horizontally disposed on the top of the mounting frame and is disposed along a transport direction perpendicular to the transport rail. The first sliding block is located below the first sliding rail and is slidably connected to the first sliding rail. The drive member is located at the bottom of the first sliding rail and is connected to the first sliding block. The connector is vertically disposed, with its upper end fixedly connected to the bottom of the first sliding block and its lower end fixedly connected to the lifting component.

7. A transport equipment with transfer function according to claim 6, characterized in that: The clamping assembly includes a fixed plate, a drive cylinder, a clamping component, and a transmission component. The fixed plate has movable slots on both opposite sides. There are two drive cylinders, two transmission components, and two clamping components. The two drive cylinders are respectively located in the two movable slots, with the output end of the drive cylinder facing the movable slot. The two transmission components are respectively inserted into the corresponding movable slots. The upper ends of the two transmission components are respectively connected to the output ends of the corresponding drive cylinders, and the lower ends of the transmission components are connected to the clamping component.

8. A transport equipment with transfer function according to claim 7, characterized in that: An auxiliary sliding assembly is also provided between the clamping member and the fixed plate. The auxiliary sliding assembly includes a second sliding track and a second sliding block. The second sliding track is located at the bottom of the fixed plate and is arranged along the output direction of the driving cylinder. The second sliding block is slidably connected to the second sliding track and is fixedly connected to the clamping member.

9. A transport equipment with transfer function according to claim 8, characterized in that: The clamping member has a protruding fixing part for clamping at one end away from the transmission member, and the two protruding fixing parts of the two clamping members are arranged facing each other. Alternatively, the clamping member may have two parallel protruding fixing parts at one end away from the transmission member, and the four protruding fixing parts of the two clamping members may be arranged facing each other.

10. A transport device with transfer function according to claim 2, characterized in that: The lower cavity is also provided with a second track, which is located below the transfer track and is arranged along the transport direction of the transport track.