Substrate racking and sheet inserting device
By designing a substrate mounting and inserting device, the automated collection of ceramic substrates is achieved using the inserting and lifting mechanism, which solves the problem of difficult automation in the processing and packaging of ceramic substrates, and improves production efficiency and safety.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202423112766.7
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-13
- Publication Date
- 2025-11-11
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-12-13
AI Technical Summary
Due to the special nature of its material, ceramic substrates are brittle, hard, and difficult to process during cleaning, processing, and packaging. The finished products are also thin, have high flatness, and have small gaps between the sheets during transportation, making it difficult to automate the process.
A substrate mounting and inserting device is designed, including an insert holder, a transverse conveying mechanism, and a lifting mechanism. The insert holder has multiple layers of slots along the height direction. The height of the insert holder is adjusted by the lifting mechanism so that the slots are aligned with the conveying surface of the transverse conveyor, thereby realizing the automated collection of ceramic substrates.
It achieves efficient and automated collection of ceramic substrates, reduces the labor intensity of operators, improves production efficiency, and is easy to separate and transfer, adapting to the requirements of different automated lines.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model is applicable to the field of ceramic substrates, and in particular relates to a substrate mounting bracket insert device. Background Technology
[0002] Ceramic substrates, as an important material, have wide applications in electronics, optoelectronics, and energy. Their excellent electrical properties, stable mechanical properties, and superior corrosion resistance (resisting various chemical and electrochemical media) and excellent insulation (preventing interference and leakage in circuits) make them an ideal choice for various electronic and optoelectronic devices. However, due to the special nature of the material, ceramic substrates are brittle, hard, and difficult to process during cleaning, processing, and packaging. Furthermore, because the finished products are thin and have high flatness, the small gaps between the sheets during transport create negative pressure that makes separation difficult. This presents significant challenges to automating the cleaning, processing, and packaging processes. Utility Model Content
[0003] The purpose of this utility model is to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art and to provide a substrate mounting and inserting device.
[0004] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is:
[0005] A substrate mounting and inserting device includes an insert holder, a transverse conveying mechanism, and a lifting mechanism. The insert holder has multiple layers of slots along its height direction. Each slot forms an insert opening for inserting a substrate on the side of the insert holder facing the transverse conveying mechanism. The transverse conveying mechanism has a conveying surface extending transversely from the feeding area to the insert holder. The lifting mechanism is used to drive the insert holder to move up and down along its height direction so that different slots are aligned with the conveying surface of the transverse conveyor.
[0006] In some implementations, the insert includes an end plate and a vertical plate, the vertical plate is disposed on the end plate, the vertical plate includes a first vertical plate and a second vertical plate, a substrate storage space extending along the height direction is formed between the first vertical plate and the second vertical plate, the first vertical plate has multiple layers of first slots in the substrate storage space, and the second vertical plate has multiple layers of second slots corresponding to the first slots in the substrate storage space.
[0007] In some implementations, in conjunction with the above implementations, the conveying surface of the transverse conveying mechanism extends from the feeding area to between the first upright plate and the second upright plate, and the insert is provided with a limiting plate on the side away from the transverse conveying mechanism.
[0008] In some implementations, in conjunction with the above methods, the lifting mechanism is provided with a support plate, the insert is disposed on the support plate, the support plate is provided with a positioning pin, and the end plate of the insert is provided with a pin hole that cooperates with the positioning pin.
[0009] In some implementations, the pallet is provided with a locking mechanism to lock the end plate to the pallet.
[0010] In some implementations, the tray is equipped with a bracket positioning sensor, in conjunction with the above implementation methods.
[0011] In some implementations, in conjunction with the above methods, the substrate mounting and inserting device further includes a frame, the frame being equipped with an insert height sensor for detecting the height position of the insert, and the insert height sensor including a distance sensor disposed below the insert.
[0012] In some implementations, in conjunction with the above implementations, the substrate mounting and inserting device further includes a substrate input detection sensor and a substrate positioning detection sensor. The substrate input detection sensor is located on the side of the transverse conveying mechanism. The frame is provided with a driving member, and the substrate positioning detection sensor is located at the output end of the driving member. The driving member can drive the substrate positioning detection sensor to extend into or avoid the insert.
[0013] In some implementations, in conjunction with the above methods, the lateral conveying mechanism includes a conveyor belt extending laterally.
[0014] In some implementations, in conjunction with the above implementations, the substrate mounting and inserting device further includes guide components disposed on both sides of the conveyor belt along the conveying direction.
[0015] One of the above technical solutions has at least one of the following advantages or beneficial effects: The technical solution of this utility model can be used to load ceramic substrates in the production process into specific inserts, effectively protecting the ceramic substrates. In use, the height of the insert is first adjusted by a lifting mechanism so that the slot of the insert aligns with the conveying surface of the transverse conveyor. The ceramic substrate is then placed in the feeding area of the transverse conveyor, which transversely conveys the ceramic substrate to the insert until it enters the slot. Then, the lifting mechanism adjusts the insert to another height so that the other slot aligns with the conveying surface of the transverse conveyor. This process is repeated to achieve automatic collection of the ceramic substrates in the insert. The technical solution of this utility model can efficiently and automatically collect ceramic substrates without damaging them. It has the advantages of simple structure and reliable operation, and has achieved good results in actual production applications. It effectively reduces the labor intensity of operators, facilitates transfer, and improves production efficiency.
[0016] Furthermore, it is easy to separate and transfer during production. At the same time, when combined with upstream and downstream processes, it can be well adapted to automated lines with different requirements, thereby improving production efficiency, reducing labor intensity, and increasing profits.
[0017] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description
[0018] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this utility model will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:
[0019] Figure 1 This is an isometric view of an embodiment of the present invention;
[0020] Figure 2 This is a top view of an embodiment of the present invention;
[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the insert structure according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure after the insert is removed in one embodiment of this utility model. Detailed Implementation
[0023] This section will describe in detail the specific embodiments of the present utility model. The preferred embodiments of the present utility model are shown in the accompanying drawings. The purpose of the drawings is to supplement the textual description with graphics, so that people can intuitively and vividly understand each technical feature and the overall technical solution of the present utility model, but they should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the present utility model.
[0024] In this utility model, when directions (up, down, left, right, front, and back) are described, it is only for the convenience of describing the technical solution of this utility model, and does not indicate or imply that the technical features referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, it should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.
[0025] In this utility model, "several" means one or more, "multiple" means two or more, "greater than," "less than," "exceeding," etc. are understood to exclude the stated number; "above," "below," "within," etc. are understood to include the stated number. In the description of this utility model, if "first" or "second" is used, it is only for the purpose of distinguishing technical features and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of indicated technical features or the order of the indicated technical features.
[0026] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly defined, terms such as "set," "install," and "connect" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integrally formed connection; a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a connection capable of mutual communication; or the internal connection of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific content of the technical solution.
[0027] in, Figure 1 The reference direction coordinate system of this utility model embodiment is given below, in conjunction with Figure 1 The embodiments of this utility model will be described in the directions shown.
[0028] See Figure 1 , Figure 3 To address the brittle and hard characteristics of ceramic substrates, this invention provides a substrate mounting and inserting device, including a mounting frame 100, a transverse conveying mechanism 200, and a lifting mechanism 300. The mounting frame 100 has multiple layers of slots along its height. On the side of the mounting frame 100 facing the transverse conveying mechanism 200, a slot insertion port 101 is formed for inserting a substrate 400. The slot insertion port 101 can be flared to facilitate smoother entry of the substrate 400. The transverse conveying mechanism 200 has a conveying surface 201 extending transversely from the feeding area 202 to the mounting frame 100. The lifting mechanism 300 drives the mounting frame 100 to move up and down along its height so that different slots are aligned with the conveying surface 201 of the transverse conveyor. Then, the substrate 400 conveyed by the transverse conveying mechanism 200 can be inserted into the slot through the slot insertion port 101.
[0029] Combination Figure 1 , Figure 2The technical solution of this utility model can be used to slice and load substrates 400 in the production process into specific inserts 100. This utility model is illustrated using a ceramic substrate 400 as an example, effectively protecting the ceramic substrate 400. In use, the height of the insert 100 is first adjusted by the lifting mechanism 300 so that the slot of the insert 100 is aligned with the conveying surface 201 of the transverse conveyor. The ceramic substrate 400 is then placed in the feeding area 202 of the transverse conveyor 200. The transverse conveyor 200 transversely conveys the ceramic substrate 400 to the insert 100 until it enters the slot of the insert 100. Then, the lifting mechanism 300 adjusts the insert 100 to another height position so that the other slot of the insert 100 is aligned with the conveying surface 201 of the transverse conveyor. This process is repeated to achieve automatic collection of the ceramic substrate 400 in the insert 100. The technical solution of this utility model can achieve efficient and automated collection of ceramic substrates 400 without damaging them. It has the advantages of simple structure and reliable operation, and has achieved good results in practical production applications. It effectively reduces the labor intensity of operators, facilitates transportation, and improves production efficiency.
[0030] In some embodiments, see Figure 3 The insert 100 includes an end plate and a vertical plate, with the vertical plate disposed on one or both ends of the end plate, for example in... Figure 3 In the illustrated embodiment, the end plate includes an upper end plate 102 located at the upper end of the upright plate and a lower end plate 103 located at the lower end of the upright plate. The upright plate connects the upper end plate 102 and the lower end plate 103. The upright plate includes a first upright plate 104 and a second upright plate 105, which are spaced apart by a certain distance. A substrate storage space 106 extending in the height direction is formed between the first upright plate 104 and the second upright plate 105. Multiple layers of first slots 107 are provided along the first upright plate 104 in the substrate storage space 106, and multiple layers of second slots 108 corresponding to the first slots 107 are provided in the second upright plate 105 in the substrate storage space 106. The substrate 400 can be inserted and stacked in the substrate storage space 106 between the first upright plate 104 and the second upright plate 105 in the height direction. The first groove 107 is used to support one side edge of the substrate 400, and the second groove 108 is used to support the other side edge of the substrate 400. The first groove 107 and the second groove 108 correspond to each other and together support the substrate 400 on the bracket.
[0031] In some embodiments, see Figure 1 The conveying surface 201 of the transverse conveying mechanism 200 extends from the feed area 202 to the space between the first vertical plate 104 and the second vertical plate 105. In other words, the gap between the first vertical plate 104 and the second vertical plate 105 allows the transverse conveying mechanism 200 to extend into the insert holder 100 so that the substrate 400 can be inserted into the slot more smoothly.
[0032] See Figure 1 The insert holder 100 has a limiting plate 109 on the side away from the transverse conveying mechanism 200. The limiting plate 109 is connected between the upper end plate 102 and the lower end plate 103. The limiting plate 109 provides a limit for the substrate 400 inserted into the slot, so that the substrate 400 is placed more neatly and orderly in the insert holder 100. At the same time, the limiting plate 109 makes the insert holder 100 form a one-sided pick-and-place structure, that is, the substrate 400 can only be picked up and placed from the slot insertion port 101 side, which makes it convenient for the substrate 400 to be transported together with the insert holder 100 and prevents the substrate 400 from sliding out of the slot.
[0033] In some embodiments, see Figure 1 , Figure 4 The lifting mechanism 300 is provided with a support plate 301, and the insert 100 is disposed on the support plate 301. The support plate 301 is provided with a positioning pin 302, and the end plate of the insert 100 is provided with a pin hole 110 that mates with the positioning pin 302. The insert 100 and the support plate 301 are positioned by a pin engagement to ensure the positioning accuracy of the insert 100 on the support plate 301, so that the base plate 400 of the transverse conveying mechanism 200 can be more accurately conveyed into the slot of the insert 100.
[0034] Furthermore, in some embodiments, see Figure 1 , Figure 4 The tray 301 is provided with a locking mechanism 303 for locking the end plate to the tray 301. The locking mechanism 303 can be a manual clamp or a pneumatic clamp, which can stably lock the insert 100 to the tray 301, ensuring stability during the process of the substrate 400 being fed into the insert 100 and during the process of the lifting mechanism 300 driving the insert 100 to rise and fall.
[0035] In some embodiments, see Figure 4 The tray 301 is equipped with a rack position sensor 304. The rack position sensor 304 is used to detect whether a rack 100 is placed on the tray 301, and to provide feedback to the system to further execute the next action.
[0036] In embodiments of this utility model, the lifting mechanism 300 may be a screw and nut mechanism, gear and rack mechanism, belt, etc. driven by a motor, or a cylinder, hydraulic cylinder, etc.
[0037] See Figure 1 , Figure 4The substrate mounting and inserting device also includes a frame 500, with inserters 100, a transverse conveying mechanism 200, and a lifting mechanism 300 disposed on the frame 500. The frame 500 is equipped with an inserter height sensor 501 for detecting the height position of the inserters 100. The inserter height sensor 501 can accurately detect the height information of the inserters 100 and feed it back to the system, so that the system can further adjust the height of the inserters 100 through the lifting mechanism 300, so that the inserter slots are aligned with the conveying surface 201 of the transverse conveying mechanism 200. In some embodiments, the inserter height sensor 501 includes a distance sensor disposed below the inserters 100. The distance sensor accurately detects the height of the inserters 100 by detecting the distance to the tray 301 or the inserters 100, thereby providing the system with more accurate inserter height information and enabling effective and reliable positioning of the relevant positions.
[0038] In some embodiments, see Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 4 The substrate mounting and inserting device also includes a substrate input detection sensor 502 and a substrate arrival detection sensor 503. The substrate input detection sensor 502 is located on the side of the transverse conveying mechanism 200 and is used to detect whether a substrate 400 is passing through the transverse conveying mechanism 200. The frame 500 is provided with a drive member 504, and the substrate arrival detection sensor 503 is located at the output end of the drive member 504. The drive member 504 can drive the substrate arrival detection sensor 503 to extend into or avoid the inserter 100. The drive member 504 can be a cylinder or a motor. During operation, when the substrate input detection sensor 502 is lit but the substrate arrival detection sensor 503 is not triggered, the transverse conveying mechanism 200 continues to move until the ceramic substrate 400 enters the slot of the inserter 100 and triggers the substrate arrival detection sensor 503. If the substrate input detection sensor 502 is not lit at this time, it is assumed that the next substrate has not yet arrived, and the lifting mechanism 300 can move. When the current process receives a no-material signal or the insert rack 100 is full, the transverse conveyor 200 stops running, the drive unit 504 drives the base plate positioning detection sensor 503 to retract to avoid the collision position, and then the lifting mechanism 300 returns to the original position, the locking mechanism 303 is opened, and the operator manually replaces the insert rack 100 for the next racking and inserting.
[0039] In some embodiments, see Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 4 The transverse conveying mechanism 200 includes a conveyor belt extending laterally. The top of the conveyor belt forms a conveying surface 201. The conveyor belt is driven by a motor and can continuously convey the substrate 400 to the insert 100.
[0040] It is understood that the transverse conveying mechanism 200 may also include a guide surface extending laterally and a reciprocating drive mechanism for driving the substrate 400 to advance along the guide surface. The guide surface forms the conveying surface 201 of the conveying substrate 400. The drive mechanism may be an electric push rod, a cylinder, a gear rack mechanism, etc.
[0041] In some embodiments, see Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 The substrate mounting insert device also includes guide members 505 disposed on both sides of the conveyor belt along the conveying direction. The guide members 505 are used to adjust the position of the substrate 400 on the conveyor belt when the substrate 400 is conveyed with the conveyor belt, so that the substrate 400 can accurately enter the slot of the insert 100.
[0042] The working process of some embodiments of this utility model is as follows:
[0043] I. Mechanism Initialization. Place the insert holder 100 on the support plate 301 of the lifting mechanism 300. At this time, the positioning pin 302 on the support plate 301 is inserted into the pin hole 110 on the insert holder 100, which serves as a positioning function. At the same time, the insert holder position sensor 304 is illuminated, and the system allows execution of the next step. At this time, after the system is started, the locking mechanism 303 begins to move, and the cylinder presses down to lock the insert holder 100. At the same time, the lifting mechanism 300 moves downward until the insert holder 100 triggers the insert holder height sensor 501, and adjusts the stop position according to the measurement data. At this time, the position of the first slot on the insert holder 100 should correspond exactly to the conveying surface 201 of the transverse conveying mechanism 200. At the same time, the substrate position detection sensor 503 is also extended by the drive component 504, so that the substrate position detection sensor 503 is in the working position. At this time, the entire system is in working condition.
[0044] 2. The ceramic substrate 400 workpiece is transferred from the previous process to the transverse conveyor mechanism 200. The conveyor belt drives the ceramic substrate 400 to move. The guide component 505 corrects the substrate input detection sensor 502 and determines whether it has passed. When the substrate input detection sensor 502 is lit but the substrate arrival detection sensor 503 is not triggered, the conveyor belt continues to move until the ceramic substrate 400 enters the slot of the insert 100 and triggers the substrate arrival detection sensor 503. If the substrate input detection sensor 502 is not lit at this time, it is assumed that the next one has not arrived yet, and the lifting mechanism 300 can move.
[0045] 3. After a ceramic substrate 400 is fully inserted into the insert holder 100, the lifting mechanism 300 moves upward by a specified value position, so that the next slot on the insert holder 100 is on the conveyor belt surface. At this time, the transverse conveying mechanism 200 drives the next ceramic substrate 400 to pass through the substrate input detection sensor 502 and repeat the second step.
[0046] 4. When the current process has no material signal or the insert rack 100 is full, the horizontal conveyor mechanism 200 stops running, the drive component 504 of the substrate positioning detection sensor 503 retracts to avoid the collision position, and then the lifting mechanism 300 returns to the original position, the locking mechanism 303 is opened, and the operator manually replaces the insert rack 100 for the next insertion.
[0047] This ceramic substrate mounting and inserting device can efficiently and automatically collect ceramic substrates 400 without damaging them. It features a simple structure and reliable operation, and has achieved good results in practical production applications. It effectively reduces the labor intensity of operators, facilitates material handling, and improves production efficiency.
[0048] In the description of this specification, references to terms such as "example," "embodiment," or "some embodiments" indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.
[0049] Of course, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments. Those skilled in the art can make equivalent modifications or substitutions without departing from the spirit of the present invention, and these equivalent modifications or substitutions are all included within the scope defined by the claims of this application.
Claims
1. A substrate mounting bracket insert device, characterized in that, The device includes a mounting bracket, a transverse conveying mechanism, and a lifting mechanism. The mounting bracket has multiple layers of slots along its height. Each slot forms a slot for inserting a substrate on the side of the mounting bracket facing the transverse conveying mechanism. The transverse conveying mechanism has a conveying surface that extends transversely from the feeding area to the mounting bracket. The lifting mechanism is used to drive the mounting bracket to move up and down along its height so that different slots are aligned with the conveying surface of the transverse conveyor.
2. The substrate mounting bracket insert device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The insert includes an end plate and a vertical plate. The vertical plate is disposed on the end plate. The vertical plate includes a first vertical plate and a second vertical plate. A substrate storage space extending along the height direction is formed between the first vertical plate and the second vertical plate. The first vertical plate has multiple layers of first slots in the substrate storage space. The second vertical plate has multiple layers of second slots corresponding to the first slots in the substrate storage space.
3. The substrate mounting bracket insert device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The conveying surface of the transverse conveying mechanism extends from the feeding area to between the first vertical plate and the second vertical plate, and the insert is provided with a limiting plate on the side away from the transverse conveying mechanism.
4. The substrate mounting bracket insert device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The lifting mechanism is provided with a support plate, the insert is disposed on the support plate, the support plate is provided with a positioning pin, and the end plate of the insert is provided with a pin hole that cooperates with the positioning pin.
5. The substrate mounting bracket insert device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The tray is provided with a locking mechanism to lock the end plate to the tray.
6. The substrate mounting bracket insert device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The tray is equipped with a bracket positioning sensor.
7. The substrate mounting bracket insert device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The substrate mounting and inserting device further includes a frame, the frame being equipped with an insert height sensor for detecting the height position of the insert, the insert height sensor including a distance measuring sensor disposed below the insert.
8. The substrate mounting bracket insert device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The substrate mounting and inserting device further includes a substrate input detection sensor and a substrate positioning detection sensor. The substrate input detection sensor is disposed on the side of the transverse conveying mechanism. The frame is provided with a driving member. The substrate positioning detection sensor is disposed at the output end of the driving member. The driving member can drive the substrate positioning detection sensor to extend into or avoid the insert.
9. The substrate mounting bracket insert device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lateral conveying mechanism includes a conveyor belt extending laterally.
10. The substrate mounting bracket insert device according to claim 9, characterized in that, The substrate mounting and inserting device also includes guide components disposed on both sides of the conveyor belt along the conveying direction.