Optical lens processing coating machine facilitating material taking
By automatically adjusting the position of the umbrella frame using an infrared ranging sensor and a motor drive mechanism, the problem of the umbrella frame handle being difficult to control is solved, enabling convenient material handling and improving lens processing efficiency.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202423178416.0
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-23
- Publication Date
- 2025-11-11
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-12-23
AI Technical Summary
The position of the umbrella frame handle is difficult to control when the existing coating machine picks up the material, which makes operation troublesome and affects the efficiency of lens processing.
An infrared ranging sensor and controller, along with a motor drive mechanism, are used to automatically adjust the position of the umbrella frame so that the handle is directly opposite the auxiliary compartment entrance and exit, making it easy to retrieve the umbrella frame.
It improved material handling efficiency, simplified the operation process, and enhanced the overall efficiency of lens processing.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of optical lens processing technology, specifically to a coating machine for optical lens processing that facilitates material handling. Background Technology
[0002] Lenses are transparent materials with one or more curved surfaces, made of optical materials such as glass or resin. After polishing, they are often assembled with eyeglass frames to form eyeglasses, used to correct the user's vision and obtain a clear field of vision. Lenses can be coated by a coating machine. Evaporation coating generally involves heating the target material to evaporate the surface components in the form of atomic clusters or ions, which then settle on the substrate surface, forming a thin film through the film formation process. For sputtering coating, it can be simply understood as using electrons or high-energy lasers to bombard the target material, causing the surface components to be sputtered in the form of atomic clusters or ions, which are then deposited on the substrate surface, undergoing a film formation process to finally form a thin film.
[0003] The existing coating machine includes a main compartment and an auxiliary compartment. The main compartment is used for coating lenses, while the auxiliary compartment is used to transfer lenses to the main compartment and for loading and unloading lenses. The umbrella frame carrying the lenses is placed in the auxiliary compartment, and an internal transfer mechanism transports the umbrella frame to the main compartment for coating. After coating, the main compartment transports the umbrella frame back to the auxiliary compartment, and the auxiliary compartment door is opened to remove the lens. During the coating process, the umbrella frame needs to be rotated, making it difficult to control the position of the two handles. Sometimes the handles face inwards towards the auxiliary compartment. When unloading, the position of the umbrella frame must be manually adjusted so that the two handles face the entrance / exit of the auxiliary compartment, making the operation cumbersome, resulting in low unloading efficiency, and consequently affecting the lens processing efficiency. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a coating machine for optical lens processing that facilitates material handling. This machine can correct the position of the umbrella frame, ensuring that the two handles of the umbrella frame are aligned with the inlet and outlet of the auxiliary compartment, thereby making it easier for workers to grasp the handles and remove the umbrella frame, thus improving material handling efficiency. This solves the problems mentioned in the background art.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a coating machine for optical lens processing that facilitates material handling, comprising a main chamber and an auxiliary chamber connected to the main chamber. The main chamber is connected to a drive mechanism for rotating an umbrella frame, and a detection mechanism is connected to the outside of the main chamber. The detection mechanism includes an infrared ranging sensor, a controller, and a mounting slot. The mounting slot is located on the side of the main chamber. The infrared ranging sensor is connected to the mounting slot and is electrically connected to the controller. A connector is connected to the top of the umbrella frame, and the infrared ranging sensor is matched with a detection point located on the connector.
[0006] Preferably, the drive mechanism includes a motor and an electric gripper, the motor is connected to the top of the main compartment, and the power output end of the motor is connected to the electric gripper.
[0007] Preferably, the connector is provided with a clamping groove, and the electric gripper matches the clamping groove.
[0008] Preferably, the controller is connected to the outside of the main compartment and is electrically connected to the motor.
[0009] Preferably, the outer side of the umbrella frame is connected to two handles.
[0010] Preferably, the detection point is a groove structure.
[0011] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: This utility model is equipped with a detection mechanism, which includes an infrared ranging sensor, a controller, and a mounting slot. When the umbrella frame needs to be removed, the infrared ranging sensor is activated to identify the detection point and transmit the detection information to the controller. The controller controls the operation of the motor to rotate the umbrella frame by a certain angle, thereby correcting the position of the umbrella frame and ensuring that the two handles of the umbrella frame are aligned with the inlet and outlet of the auxiliary compartment. This makes it easier for workers to grip the handles and remove the umbrella frame, improving material handling efficiency and making it highly practical. Attached Figure Description
[0012] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the present utility model;
[0013] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the drive mechanism and the umbrella frame of this utility model;
[0014] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the umbrella frame structure of this utility model;
[0015] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the working state of the infrared ranging sensor of this utility model.
[0016] In the diagram: 1. Auxiliary compartment; 2. Main compartment; 3. Infrared ranging sensor; 4. Controller; 5. Umbrella frame; 6. Motor; 8. Connector; 9. Detection point; 10. Electric gripper; 11. Clamping slot; 12. Handle. Detailed Implementation
[0017] The technical solutions of the present utility model 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 utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0018] Please see Figures 1 to 4 This utility model provides a coating machine for optical lens processing that facilitates material handling. It includes a main chamber 2 and an auxiliary chamber 1 connected to the main chamber 2. A drive mechanism for rotating an umbrella frame 5 is connected inside the main chamber 2, and a detection mechanism is connected to the outside of the main chamber 2. The detection mechanism includes an infrared ranging sensor 3, a controller 4, and a mounting slot. The mounting slot is located on the side of the main chamber 2, and the infrared ranging sensor 3 is connected to the mounting slot and electrically connected to the controller 4. A connector 8 is connected to the top of the umbrella frame 5, and the infrared ranging sensor 3 is matched with a detection point 9 located on the connector 8.
[0019] The normal distance between the infrared ranging sensor 3 and the clamping groove 11 is 'a', and the distance between the infrared ranging sensor 3 and the detection point 9 of the clamping groove 11 is 'b'. The detection point 9 has a groove structure, meaning b > a. After the lens coating is completed, the infrared ranging sensor 3 starts working. When the detection distance is 'b', it identifies the position and feeds the detection information back to the controller 4. The controller 4 controls the operation of the motor 6 to continue driving the umbrella frame 5 to rotate a certain angle, thereby correcting the position of the umbrella frame 5 so that the two handles 12 are facing the front end of the main compartment 2. The umbrella frame 5 is then smoothly transported to the auxiliary compartment 1 through the transfer mechanism inside the main compartment 2. This ensures that the two handles 12 of the umbrella frame 5 are facing the inlet and outlet of the auxiliary compartment 1, making it easier for workers to grip the handles 12 and remove the umbrella frame 5, improving material handling efficiency and practicality.
[0020] The transfer mechanisms in the main compartment 2 and the auxiliary compartment 1 are both existing technologies, used to smoothly transport the umbrella frame 5.
[0021] The drive mechanism includes a motor 6 and an electric gripper 10. The motor 6 is connected to the top of the main compartment 2, and the power output end of the motor 6 is connected to the electric gripper 10. The electric gripper 10 clamps into the clamping groove 11 of the connector 8, which can fix the umbrella frame 5. The motor 6 drives the electric gripper 10 to rotate, which synchronously drives the umbrella frame 5 to rotate, facilitating the coating operation.
[0022] The connector 8 is provided with a clamping groove 11, and the electric gripper 10 is matched with the clamping groove 11.
[0023] The controller 4 is connected to the outside of the main compartment 2, and the controller 4 is electrically connected to the motor 6.
[0024] The umbrella frame 5 has two handles 12 connected to its outer side. The two handles 12 are distributed opposite each other at an angle of 140° to 150°, which makes it convenient for workers to hold the handles 12 and move the umbrella frame 5.
[0025] 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 coating machine for optical lens processing that facilitates material handling, comprising a main chamber (2) and an auxiliary chamber (1) connected to the main chamber (2), characterized in that, The main compartment (2) is connected to a drive mechanism for rotating the umbrella frame (5), and a detection mechanism is connected to the outside of the main compartment (2). The detection mechanism includes an infrared ranging sensor (3), a controller (4), and a mounting slot. The mounting slot is located on the side of the main compartment (2). The infrared ranging sensor (3) is connected to the mounting slot and is electrically connected to the controller (4). A connector (8) is connected to the top of the umbrella frame (5). The infrared ranging sensor (3) is matched with the detection point (9) located on the connector (8).
2. The coating machine for optical lens processing with easy material handling according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drive mechanism includes a motor (6) and an electric gripper (10). The motor (6) is connected to the top of the main compartment (2), and the power output end of the motor (6) is connected to the electric gripper (10).
3. The coating machine for optical lens processing with easy material handling according to claim 2, characterized in that, The connector (8) is provided with a clamping groove (11), and the electric claw (10) matches the clamping groove (11).
4. A coating machine for optical lens processing that facilitates material handling according to claim 2, characterized in that, The controller (4) is connected to the outside of the main compartment (2), and the controller (4) is electrically connected to the motor (6).
5. A coating machine for optical lens processing that facilitates material handling according to claim 1, characterized in that, The umbrella frame (5) has two handles (12) connected to its outer side.
6. A coating machine for optical lens processing that facilitates material handling according to claim 1, characterized in that, The detection point (9) has a groove structure.