Liquid crystal glass caching mechanism

Abstract

The utility model discloses a liquid crystal glass caching mechanism which comprises a caching frame for storing liquid crystal glass and a lifting drawing mechanism which is arranged on one side of a taking and conveying opening of the caching frame and is used for taking and conveying the liquid crystal glass to the caching frame. The temporary storage frame comprises an aluminum profile frame and a plurality of layers of material boxes which are arranged in the aluminum profile frame and used for storing liquid crystal glass, and a plurality of roller bearings for bearing the material boxes are evenly distributed on the inner side of the aluminum profile frame in the taking and conveying moving direction of the material boxes. The utility model relates to the technical field of liquid crystal glass production, a buffering mechanism frame adopts an aluminum profile frame and a multi-layer material box structure for storing liquid crystal glass, and a plurality of roller bearings for bearing material boxes are uniformly distributed on the inner side of the aluminum profile frame, so that the maximum stackable layer number of the liquid crystal glass is ensured. And the Y-direction reciprocating moving mechanism and the Z-direction reciprocating moving mechanism are matched to work, so that the temporary storage equipment can be quickly and stably taken out of and fed into the material box, and the liquid crystal glass can be conveniently carried by a carrying hand of the main body equipment.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of liquid crystal glass production technology, specifically to a liquid crystal glass buffer mechanism. Background Technology

[0002] Production efficiency is crucial on LCD glass production lines. However, malfunctions inevitably occur in upstream or downstream equipment during operation, requiring shutdowns for maintenance. To ensure continuous production and improve efficiency, buffer devices are typically installed on the line. The main function of these devices is to temporarily store LCD glass when upstream or downstream equipment malfunctions, ensuring that equipment that is not shut down can continue operating.

[0003] Taking an LCD glass production line as an example, when downstream equipment of the buffer device is shut down for maintenance, the products flowing in from upstream can be placed into the buffer mechanism, thus ensuring the normal operation of the upstream equipment. Similarly, when upstream equipment of the buffer device is shut down for maintenance, the equipment handlers can remove the LCD glass from the buffer mechanism and allow it to flow into downstream equipment, ensuring the normal operation of the downstream equipment. This buffer device mitigates the impact of equipment downtime to a certain extent and reduces production losses.

[0004] However, existing caching devices have certain limitations when processing large-size LCD glass. For example... Figure 1 The buffer mechanisms currently available on the market primarily achieve this by extending the Z-axis travel of the conveyor and employing a multi-layer telescopic mechanism. This structure utilizes the suction handle of the conveyor to move glass within the buffer structure. However, this structure is complex, and the number of products buffered is limited, failing to meet customer requirements for production efficiency. Furthermore, the use of a multi-layer telescopic mechanism for the conveyor results in higher costs, hindering efforts to reduce production costs. Utility Model Content

[0005] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides a liquid crystal glass buffer mechanism, which solves the problems of complex structure and limited number of products that can be buffered in existing liquid crystal glass buffer mechanisms.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention is implemented through the following technical solution: a liquid crystal glass buffer mechanism, the buffer mechanism including a buffer rack for storing liquid crystal glass and a lifting and pulling mechanism disposed on one side of the pick-up and delivery opening of the buffer rack for picking up and delivering liquid crystal glass to the buffer rack;

[0007] The cache rack includes an aluminum profile frame and a multi-layer storage liquid crystal glass box disposed within the aluminum profile frame. Multiple roller bearings for carrying the box are evenly distributed on the inner side of the aluminum profile frame along the moving direction of the box picking and feeding.

[0008] The lifting and pulling mechanism includes a main frame and a gripper cylinder. A Y-axis reciprocating movement mechanism is provided inside the main frame, which drives the gripper cylinder to reciprocate within the main frame. A Z-axis reciprocating movement mechanism is provided outside the main frame, which drives the main frame to reciprocate up and down.

[0009] Preferably, the wall of the material box has a groove, and the roller bearing is embedded in the groove.

[0010] Preferably, the groove is located on the outer wall or bottom surface of the material box.

[0011] Preferably, guide rollers for the material box are provided on both sides along the moving direction of the aluminum profile frame, and the guide rollers for the material box are provided along the height direction of the aluminum profile frame, and the upper and lower ends are rotatably connected to the aluminum profile frame.

[0012] Preferably, there are multiple guide rollers for the material box, which are evenly distributed on both sides of the aluminum profile frame in the direction of movement.

[0013] Preferably, the Y-axis reciprocating movement mechanism includes a first motor, a driving shaft, and a driven shaft, wherein the driving shaft and the driven shaft are respectively located at both ends of the main frame and are connected by a synchronous belt;

[0014] The first motor is fixed on the main frame, and the output end of the first motor drives the active rotating shaft to rotate through the transmission belt. The gripper cylinder is fixed on the top surface of the transmission belt.

[0015] Preferably, a second guide rail is fixed to the inner wall surface of the main frame along the direction of the synchronous belt, and a connecting slider is fixed to one side of the gripper cylinder, the connecting slider being slidably connected to the second guide rail.

[0016] Preferably, a cable chain is provided on the inner side of the main frame, and an air pipe is passed through the inner side of the cable chain, the air pipe being connected to the gripper cylinder.

[0017] Preferably, the Z-axis reciprocating movement mechanism includes a lead screw erected on the outside of the main frame, the lead screw being connected to a second motor that drives its rotation, and the lead screw nut being fixed to the main frame.

[0018] Preferably, the lead screw is provided with first guide rails parallel to the lead screw on both sides, and the main frame is slidably connected to the first guide rails by a slider.

[0019] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: By using the liquid crystal glass buffer mechanism provided by this utility model, compared with the prior art, the buffer mechanism frame adopts an aluminum profile frame and a multi-layer liquid crystal glass storage box structure. Multiple roller bearings supporting the boxes are evenly distributed inside the aluminum profile frame, effectively reducing the distance between the upper and lower boxes, ensuring the maximum stackable number of liquid crystal glass layers, guaranteeing structural stability, and increasing the capacity of the buffer equipment. The coordinated operation of the Y-axis reciprocating movement mechanism and the Z-axis reciprocating movement mechanism enables the buffer equipment to quickly and stably retrieve and feed the boxes. The buffer equipment can raise the boxes to the production line working height, facilitating the handling of liquid crystal glass by the main equipment's transporters, reducing handling difficulty, and improving production efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of an existing large-size glass buffer mechanism in the prior art;

[0021] Figure 2 This is the main view of the cache mechanism of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the material box and the roller bearing of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the lifting and pulling mechanism of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the connecting slider and the second guide rail of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the first motor of this utility model connected to the drive shaft via a transmission belt;

[0026] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the gas path assembly structure of this utility model.

[0027] Explanation of reference numerals in the figure

[0028] 1. Aluminum profile frame; 2. Material box guide roller; 3. Roller bearing; 4. Material box; 5. Lifting and pulling mechanism; 51. First motor; 52. Drive shaft; 53. Synchronous belt; 54. Gripper cylinder; 55. Second motor; 56. Lead screw; 57. First guide rail; 58. Main frame; 59. Driven shaft; 510. Connecting slider; 511. Second guide rail; 512. Drive belt; 513. Cable chain; 514. Air pipe. Detailed Implementation

[0029] The technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Various changes can be made to the implementation scheme as long as the effects of the present invention can be achieved.

[0030] Those skilled in the art can connect the components in this case sequentially. The specific connection and operation sequence should refer to the working principle described below. The detailed connection methods are well-known technologies in the field. The working principle and process are mainly described below.

[0031] Reference Figures 2-7 A liquid crystal glass buffer mechanism of this embodiment is described.

[0032] The caching mechanism in this embodiment is as follows: Figure 2 As shown, it includes a cache rack for storing liquid crystal glass and a lifting and pulling mechanism 5 disposed on one side of the cache rack for picking up and feeding liquid crystal glass to the cache rack.

[0033] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the buffer rack includes an aluminum profile frame 1 and multi-layer storage boxes 4 for storing liquid crystal glass, each box 4 containing one piece of liquid crystal glass. Multiple roller bearings 3, supporting the boxes 4, are evenly distributed along the moving direction of the boxes 4 inside the aluminum profile frame 1. The boxes 4 are supported by the roller bearings 3 and can be individually removed and inserted into the aluminum profile frame 1. The boxes 4 are made of 2040 aluminum profile. The roller bearings 3 are located in grooves on both sides of the aluminum profile frame 1, thus ensuring a safe clearance of 0.5cm-1cm between each layer of boxes 4 after accommodating the liquid crystal glass, guaranteeing the maximum number of stackable layers and saving equipment space.

[0034] In a specific implementation, the wall surface of the material box 4 has a groove, and the roller bearing 3 is embedded in the groove. The groove is located on the outer wall surface or bottom surface of the material box 4 (not shown in the figure). In a preferred embodiment, such as Figure 3 As shown, the groove is opened on the outer wall of the material box 4, which can reduce the gap between the upper and lower material boxes 4 and ensure the maximum number of stackable layers.

[0035] Furthermore, such as Figure 2 As shown, guide rollers 2 for the material box are provided on both sides of the aluminum profile frame 1 along the moving direction of the material box. The guide rollers 2 are arranged along the height direction of the aluminum profile frame 1, and their upper and lower ends are rotatably connected to the aluminum profile frame 1. There are multiple guide rollers 2, evenly distributed on both sides of the aluminum profile frame 1 along the moving direction of the material box. The guide rollers 2 limit the material box 4 during the process of taking it out and putting it into the aluminum profile frame 1, and prevent the direction from deviating when the material box 4 is pulled out.

[0036] In one implementation, such as Figure 4 As shown, the lifting and pulling mechanism 5 includes a main frame 58 and a gripper cylinder 54. A Y-axis reciprocating movement mechanism is provided inside the main frame 58. The Y-axis reciprocating movement mechanism drives the gripper cylinder 54 to reciprocate within the main frame 58. The gripper cylinder 54 is attached to the material box 4. When the Y-axis reciprocating movement mechanism reciprocates on the Y-axis, it drives the material box 4 to be taken out and fed in through the gripper cylinder 54. A Z-axis reciprocating movement mechanism is provided outside the main frame 58. The Z-axis reciprocating movement mechanism drives the main frame 58 to move up and down. The Z-axis reciprocating movement mechanism lifts the material box to the working height of the production line, which is convenient for the main equipment's transporter to move the glass.

[0037] In this embodiment, such as Figure 4 As shown, the Y-axis reciprocating mechanism includes a first motor 51, a driving shaft 52, and two driven shafts 59. The driving shaft 52 and the driven shafts 59 are located at both ends of the main frame 58, while the two driven shafts 59 are arranged opposite each other on both sides of the end of the main frame 58. The driving shaft 52 and the two driven shafts 59 are connected by two synchronous belts 53. Figure 4 and 6 As shown, the first motor 51 is fixed on the main frame 58, and the output end of the first motor 51 drives the active rotating shaft 52 to rotate through the transmission belt 512. The gripper cylinder 54 is fixed on the top surface of the transmission belt 512. When the transmission belt 512 rotates, the gripper cylinder 54 is moved from one end to the other end, realizing the Y-axis movement of the material box 4.

[0038] In operation, the Z-axis reciprocating mechanism adjusts the height of the main frame 58 so that the gripper cylinder 54 is positioned at the same horizontal level as the material box 4 being picked up. The first motor 51 drives the drive shaft 52 to rotate, which, in conjunction with the two driven shafts 59, drives the synchronous belt 53 to move. The synchronous belt 53 then moves the gripper cylinder 54 forward to clamp the material box 4. After clamping the material box 4, the first motor 51 rotates in the opposite direction, driving the synchronous belt 53 to pull the material box 4 out of the aluminum profile frame 1.

[0039] like Figure 5 As shown, a second guide rail 511 is fixed to the inner wall of the main frame 58 along the direction of the synchronous belt 53. A connecting slider 510 is fixed to one side of the gripper cylinder 54, and the connecting slider 510 is slidably connected to the second guide rail 511. The connecting slider 510 and the second guide rail 511 are used to support the gripper cylinder 54, so that the gripper cylinder 54 can carry the liquid crystal glass and move stably.

[0040] like Figure 7 As shown, a cable chain 513 is provided inside the main frame 58, and an air pipe 514 is passed through the inside of the cable chain 513. One end of the air pipe 514 is connected to a negative pressure device, and the other end of the air pipe 514 is connected to a gripper cylinder 54.

[0041] In this embodiment, such as Figure 4 As shown, the Z-axis reciprocating movement mechanism includes a lead screw 56 vertically mounted on the outside of the main frame 58. The lead screw 56 is connected to a second motor 55 that drives its rotation, and the lead screw nut on the lead screw 56 is fixed to the main frame 58. First guide rails 57 parallel to the lead screw 56 are provided on both sides of the lead screw 56, and the main frame 58 is slidably connected to the first guide rails 57 by a slider.

[0042] In actual operation, motor 55 drives lead screw 56 to move, lifting the main frame 58 containing material box 4 to the working height. The equipment's handling suction cup then places the LCD glass onto material box 4. After the glass is placed in, the second motor 55 moves in the opposite direction, driving material box 4 down to the initial position. Then, the first motor 51 operates, sending material box 4 into the aluminum profile frame 1, completing one buffering process.

[0043] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A liquid crystal glass buffer mechanism, characterized in that: The cache mechanism includes a cache rack for storing liquid crystal glass and a lifting and pulling mechanism (5) for picking up and feeding liquid crystal glass to the cache rack from one side of the pick-up and delivery opening of the cache rack. The cache rack includes an aluminum profile frame (1) and a multi-layer storage liquid crystal glass container (4) disposed within the aluminum profile frame (1). Multiple roller bearings (3) for carrying the container (4) are evenly distributed on the inner side of the aluminum profile frame (1) along the moving direction of the container (4). The lifting and pulling mechanism (5) includes a main frame (58) and a gripper cylinder (54). A Y-axis reciprocating movement mechanism is provided inside the main frame (58), which drives the gripper cylinder (54) to reciprocate within the main frame (58). A Z-axis reciprocating movement mechanism is provided outside the main frame (58), which drives the main frame (58) to reciprocate up and down.

2. The liquid crystal glass buffer mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The wall of the material box (4) has a groove, and the roller bearing (3) is embedded in the groove.

3. The liquid crystal glass buffer mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: The groove is located on the outer wall or bottom surface of the material box (4).

4. The liquid crystal glass buffer mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: Material box guide rollers (2) are provided on both sides along the moving direction of the aluminum profile frame (1). The material box guide rollers (2) are provided along the height direction of the aluminum profile frame (1) and are rotatably connected to the aluminum profile frame (1) at both ends.

5. A liquid crystal glass buffer mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that: The guide rollers (2) of the material box are multiple and are evenly distributed on both sides of the moving direction of the aluminum profile frame (1).

6. A liquid crystal glass buffer mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The Y-axis reciprocating movement mechanism includes a first motor (51), a driving shaft (52) and a driven shaft (59). The driving shaft (52) and the driven shaft (59) are respectively located at both ends of the main frame (58) and are connected by a synchronous belt (53). The first motor (51) is fixed on the main frame (58), and the output end of the first motor (51) drives the active rotating shaft (52) to rotate through the transmission belt (512). The gripper cylinder (54) is fixed on the top surface of the transmission belt (512).

7. A liquid crystal glass buffer mechanism according to claim 6, characterized in that: The inner wall surface of the main frame (58) is fixed with a second guide rail (511) in the direction of the synchronous belt (53), and a connecting slider (510) is fixed on one side of the gripper cylinder (54). The connecting slider (510) is slidably connected to the second guide rail (511).

8. A liquid crystal glass buffer mechanism according to claim 6, characterized in that: The main frame (58) is provided with a drag chain (513) on the inner side, and an air pipe (514) is provided on the inner side of the drag chain (513). The air pipe (514) is connected to the gripper cylinder (54).

9. A liquid crystal glass buffer mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The Z-axis reciprocating movement mechanism includes a lead screw (56) erected on the outside of the main frame (58), the lead screw (56) is connected to a second motor (55) that drives it to rotate, and the lead screw nut on the lead screw (56) is fixed on the main frame (58).

10. A liquid crystal glass buffer mechanism according to claim 9, characterized in that: The lead screw (56) is provided with first guide rails (57) parallel to the lead screw (56) on both sides, and the main frame (58) is slidably connected to the first guide rails (57) by a slider.

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