Jig caching module

Abstract

According to the technical scheme, the jig temporary storage module is characterized by comprising a conveying line and a stock bin, the stock bin comprises a top plate arranged above the conveying line, a plurality of stand columns are arranged on the two sides of the bottom of the top plate respectively, a plurality of supporting columns are arranged on the stand columns in an inward protruding mode, and the supporting columns are arranged in the vertical direction; a containing layer used for storing jigs is formed between every two adjacent supporting columns, the bottoms of the jigs are attached to the supporting columns, the conveying line is a roller conveying line, the stand columns penetrate through the positions between the adjacent rollers in the vertical direction, and the stock bin further comprises a driving assembly used for driving the top plate to ascend and descend. The stock bin can be directly overlapped with the conveying line, the space utilization rate is improved, the jig does not need to use an additional pushing mechanism, and the feeding and discharging efficiency and accuracy are improved.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to electronic manufacturing processing field, more specifically, it relates to a jig buffer module. BACKGROUND

[0002] In the precision machining industry such as semiconductor and electronic manufacturing, jigs are important tools for positioning and supporting workpieces, and efficient management and automated flow of jigs are crucial for improving production efficiency and ensuring product quality. During non-production periods such as equipment downtime, maintenance, or material cleaning, jigs need to be quickly and orderly collected into a buffer device so that they can be quickly put into use in subsequent production. Similarly, when production equipment is restarted or a new batch of jigs is needed, the automatic feeding process of jigs should also be efficient and accurate to reduce manual intervention and waiting time.

[0003] Currently, the jig buffer device and feeding scheme usually rely on directly setting a hopper at one end of the conveying line and additionally setting a driving device to push the jigs into the conveying line. Although this design is simple and direct, it has some obvious limitations in actual operation: due to the reliance on external driving pushing method, it is often difficult to achieve the optimal pushing speed, force, and time control of the jigs, thereby affecting the efficiency and accuracy of feeding and unloading; the layout of directly setting the hopper at one end of the conveying line often requires more space, which is not conducive to flexible layout of the production line and has low space utilization. SUMMARY

[0004] To solve the above problems, the utility model provides the following technical scheme:

[0005] A jig buffer module, comprising a conveying line and a hopper, the hopper comprising a top plate arranged above the conveying line, a plurality of vertical columns arranged on both sides of the bottom of the top plate, a plurality of support columns protruding inwardly from the vertical columns, the support columns arranged in a vertical direction, a placement layer for storing jigs formed between adjacent support columns, the bottom of the jig abutting the support column, the conveying line being a roller conveying line, the vertical columns passing between adjacent rollers in a vertical direction, the hopper further comprising a driving assembly for driving the top plate to lift.

[0006] The utility model is further provided as follows: the driving assembly comprises a fixed plate arranged above the top plate, a driving motor arranged on the fixed plate, and a worm screw lifter connected between the driving motor and the top plate, thereby driving the top plate to lift.

[0007] The utility model is further provided as follows: the screw of the worm screw lifter is rotationally connected with the top plate, a guide rod is vertically arranged on the top plate, and the guide rod passes through the fixed plate and is slidingly connected with the fixed plate.

[0008] The utility model further sets up: two sides of top plate bottom are provided with three stand columns respectively, the stand column of two sides is symmetrical.

[0009] The utility model further sets up: the layer of placing of material bin in with conveying line overlap is in and out material layer, be provided with in and out material detection subassembly for detecting whether the tool of in and out material layer on the conveying line, the in and out material detection subassembly includes the first laser transmitter and first laser receiver of setting in the both sides of conveying line width.

[0010] The utility model further sets up: the line of first laser transmitter and first laser receiver with the width direction of conveying line exists angle.

[0011] The utility model further sets up: be provided with the in-place detection subassembly for detecting whether the tool is completely entered in and out material layer on the conveying line and at material bin discharge end one side, the in-place detection subassembly includes the second laser transmitter and second laser receiver of setting in the both sides of conveying line width.

[0012] The utility model further sets up: be provided with the separation detection subassembly for detecting whether the tool is completely conveyed out on the conveying line and at the side away from material bin of in-place detection subassembly, the separation detection subassembly includes the third laser transmitter and third laser receiver of setting in the both sides of conveying line width.

[0013] The utility model further sets up: be provided with the limit gas cylinder on the conveying line and at material bin discharge end one side, the limit gas cylinder telescopes along the width direction of conveying line.

[0014] The utility model further sets up: be provided with the material blocking gas cylinder on the conveying line and at material bin inlet end one side, the material blocking gas cylinder telescopes along the width direction of conveying line.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has at least the following advantages:

[0016] 1, the tool is stored in each layer of placing layer, when the driving assembly drives the stand column to move down to the tool and the drum adhesion, the tool bottom changes from the adhesion with the supporting rod to the adhesion with the drum, and the drum can directly convey the tool outward, and the tool on the conveying line can also be lifted to the placing layer when the top plate moves upward, the supporting rod and the drum conveying line are matched by being provided on the stand column, the material bin can be directly overlapped with the conveying line, the space utilization is improved, and the tool does not need to use the additional pushing mechanism, and the efficiency and accuracy of feeding and discharging are improved.

[0017] 2, the in and out material detection subassembly is inclinedly arranged, the line of first laser transmitter and first laser receiver with the width direction of conveying line exists angle, so that it can detect the tool of different lengths, and the applicability is stronger.

[0018] 3. By setting up a positioning detection component and a limit cylinder, the hopper will lift up after receiving the signal from the positioning detection component, making the position of the jig more accurate when it is collected into the placement layer. In addition, by setting up a material blocking cylinder to limit the jig behind, interference between the jig behind and the jig in the placement layer is avoided. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Fig. 1 This is an overall schematic diagram of this embodiment;

[0020] Fig. 2 This is a schematic diagram of the silo;

[0021] Fig. 3 This is a schematic diagram of a conveyor line.

[0022] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0023] 1. Conveyor line; 101. Roller; 2. Hopper; 201. Top plate; 202. Column; 203. Support column; 204. Fixing plate; 205. Drive motor; 206. Turbine screw jack; 207. Guide rod; 208. Base plate; 209. Screw; 3. Infeed / outfeed detection assembly; 301. First laser emitter; 302. First laser receiver; 4. Position detection assembly; 5. Disengagement detection assembly; 6. Limit cylinder; 7. Stop cylinder; 8. Fixture. Detailed Implementation

[0024] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, not all embodiments. The components of the embodiments of this utility model described and shown in the accompanying drawings can typically be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0025] In the description of this utility model, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "set," "install," "connect," and "link" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0026] A jig cache module, such as Figs. 1-3As shown, it comprises a conveying line 1 and a warehouse 2, the warehouse 2 comprises a top plate 201 arranged above the conveying line 1, a plurality of vertical columns 202 are arranged at the bottom of the two sides of the top plate 201, a plurality of support columns 203 are protruded inwardly on the vertical columns 202, the plurality of support columns 203 are equidistantly arranged along the vertical direction, the spacing between adjacent support columns 203 is greater than the thickness of the jig 8, and a placement layer for storing the jig 8 is formed between the adjacent support columns 203, the bottom of the jig 8 is attached to the support column 203, and the support columns 203 on the plurality of vertical columns 202 jointly support the jig 8.

[0027] In the embodiment, the conveying line 1 is a roller conveying line, and the spacing between adjacent rollers 101 is greater than the width of the vertical column 202, the vertical column 202 passes through between the adjacent rollers 101 along the vertical direction, the warehouse 2 further comprises a driving assembly for driving the top plate 201 to move up and down, so as to drive the vertical column 202 to move along the vertical direction, when the vertical column 202 moves downward, the support column 203 moves below the roller 101, and the bottom of the jig 8 changes from being attached to the support column 203 to being attached to the surface of the roller 101, so as to load the jig 8 onto the conveying line 1, and similarly, when the vertical column 202 moves upward, the support column 203 moves above the roller 101, and the bottom of the jig 8 changes from being attached to the surface of the roller 101 to being attached to the support column 203, so as to collect the jig 8 into the placement layer.

[0028] The driving assembly comprises a fixed plate 204 arranged above the top plate 201, the fixed plate 204 is fixed with an external processing equipment, a driving motor 205 is installed on the fixed plate 204, the driving motor 205 is connected with the top plate 201 through a worm screw lifter 206, so as to drive the top plate 201 to move up and down, the screw 209 of the worm screw lifter 206 is rotationally connected with the top plate 201, a guide rod 207 is vertically arranged on the top plate 201, the guide rod 207 passes through the fixed plate 204 and is slidingly connected with the fixed plate 204, the guide rod 207 plays a sliding guide role, avoiding the top plate 201 from rotating with the screw.

[0029] The driving motor 205 adopts a servo motor, when the driving motor 205 works, the screw 209 in the worm screw lifter 206 moves up and down, so as to push the top plate 201 to move along the vertical direction, four guide rods 207 are specifically arranged at the top of the top plate 201 and slide along the shaft sleeve arranged on the fixed plate 204.

[0030] Six vertical columns 202 are arranged at the bottom of the top plate 201 in this embodiment, three vertical columns 202 are arranged on each side of the bottom of the top plate 201, the vertical columns 202 on the two sides are symmetrical, the longer jigs 8 can be supported by the six vertical columns 202, and the shorter jigs 8 can be supported by the four vertical columns 202 arranged on the sides and in the middle. The bottom plates 208 of the vertical columns 202 are fixed on the bottom plate 208, and the bottom plate 208 is always located below the roller 101. In other embodiments, the number and arrangement of the vertical columns 202 can also be adjusted according to requirements.

[0031] The placement layer in the hopper 2 overlapping with the conveying line 1 is the in-out material layer, and the placement layer becomes the in-out material layer in turn when the vertical columns 202 move up and down, so that the jigs 8 are sequentially fed onto the conveying line 1 or collected into the placement layer from the conveying line 1. The in-out material detection assembly 3 is arranged on the conveying line 1 to detect whether the in-out material layer has jigs 8. The in-out material detection assembly 3 includes a first laser emitter 301 and a first laser receiver 302 arranged on both sides of the width of the conveying line 1. When the laser emitted by the first laser emitter 301 is blocked by the jigs 8 and the first laser receiver 302 does not receive the laser, it is detected that the in-out material layer has jigs 8. Conversely, if the laser is not blocked and the first laser receiver 302 receives the laser, it is detected that the in-out material layer does not have jigs 8.

[0032] In this embodiment, the connecting lines of the first laser emitter 301 and the first laser receiver 302 have an included angle with the width direction of the conveying line 1, that is, the in-out material detection assembly 3 is arranged obliquely, so that the detection range is larger and the shorter jigs 8 can also be detected.

[0033] The in-out material detection assembly 3 is arranged on the conveying line 1 and located on the side of the out-feed end of the hopper 2 (left side in the middle) Fig. 1 The in-out material detection assembly 3 is arranged on the conveying line 1 and located on the side of the out-feed end of the hopper 2 (left side in the middle)

[0034] The in-out material detection assembly 3 is arranged on the conveying line 1 and located on the side of the out-feed end of the hopper 2 (left side in the middle)

[0035] A limiting cylinder 6 is arranged on the conveying line 1 and at one side of the discharge end of the hopper 2, the limiting cylinder 6 is located between the in-place detection assembly 4 and the disengagement detection assembly 5, the limiting cylinder 6 extends and retracts along the width direction of the conveying line 1, a baffle is connected to the piston rod of the limiting cylinder 6, when the jigs 8 on the conveying line 1 are collected into the hopper 2, the limiting cylinder 6 is in the extended state, the jig 8 enters the in-place detection layer and is attached to the baffle, thereby playing a limiting role to prevent the jig 8 from sliding out and affecting the accuracy, when the jigs 8 in the hopper 2 are fed onto the conveying line 1, the limiting cylinder 6 is retracted.

[0036] A blocking cylinder 7 is arranged on the conveying line 1 and at one side of the feeding end of the hopper 2 (the right side in the middle) Fig. 1 The blocking cylinder 7 extends and retracts along the width direction of the conveying line 1, a baffle is also connected to the piston rod of the blocking cylinder 7, when the jigs 8 on the conveying line 1 enter the feeding and discharging layer, the blocking cylinder 7 extends to block the next jig 8, so as to avoid interference with the front jig 8, after the front jig 8 is collected into the placement layer by the lifting of the stand 202, the blocking cylinder 7 retracts to place the next jig 8. The feeding end of the conveying line 1 is connected with the conveying line 1 of other processes on the processing equipment.

[0037] In the embodiment, the limiting cylinder 6 and the blocking cylinder 7 are both provided with two, which are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the width of the conveying line 1, in the embodiment, the hopper 2 further includes a controller, the driving motor 205, the feeding and discharging detection assembly 3, the in-place detection assembly 4, the disengagement detection assembly, the limiting cylinder 6 and the blocking cylinder 7 are all connected with the controller, and the controller controls the driving motor 205 to drive the lifting of the top plate 201 according to the detection information of the detection assembly.

[0038] The working process of the utility model is as follows:

[0039] When the jigs 8 are fed onto the conveying line 1 by the hopper 2, the driving motor 205 drives the downward movement of the top plate 201 and the stand 202, when the supporting column 203 moves to the lower side of the roller 101, the bottom of the jig 8 becomes attached to the surface of the roller 101, the roller 101 conveys the jig 8 outward, when the disengagement detection assembly 5 detects that a laser beam is blocked and then unblocked, it is detected that one jig 8 is completely conveyed out, the driving motor 205 continues to drive the downward movement of the top plate 201 and the stand 202, so that the next jig 8 is attached to the roller 101, thereby realizing the sequential feeding of the jigs 8.

[0040] When the jig 8 on the conveying line 1 is collected into the stock bin 2, the conveying line 1 sends the jig 8 into the in-out layer, when the in-place detection assembly 4 detects that the jig 8 is in place, the driving motor 205 drives the top plate 201 and the stand column 202 to move upward, the supporting column 203 is attached to the bottom of the jig 8, and the jig 8 is continuously lifted from the roller 101, when the in-place detection assembly 4 detects that the next jig 8 is in place, the driving motor 205 continuously drives the top plate 201 and the stand column 202 to move upward, so that the jigs 8 are sequentially collected into the placement layer in the stock bin 2.

[0041] The above merely describes the preferred embodiments of the present application and is not intended to limit the present application, and any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. within the design concept of the present application shall be included in the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A tool buffer module comprising a conveyor line and a magazine, characterized in that: The bin comprises a top plate arranged above the conveying line, two sides of the bottom of the top plate are respectively provided with a plurality of stand columns, a plurality of support columns are protruded inwardly from the stand columns, the plurality of support columns are arranged in the vertical direction, a placement layer for storing the jig is formed between the adjacent support columns, the bottom of the jig is attached to the support column, the conveying line is a roller conveying line, the stand column passes through between the adjacent rollers in the vertical direction, the bin further comprises a driving assembly for driving the top plate to lift.

2. The tool buffer module of claim 1, wherein: The driving assembly comprises a fixed plate arranged above the top plate, the fixed plate is provided with a driving motor, the driving motor is connected with the top plate through a turbine screw rod lifter, so as to drive the top plate to lift.

3. The tool buffer module of claim 2, wherein: The screw rod of the turbine screw rod lifter is rotationally connected with the top plate, the top plate is vertically provided with a guide rod, the guide rod passes through the fixed plate and is slidingly connected with the fixed plate.

4. The tool buffer module of claim 1, wherein: The bottom of the top plate is respectively provided with three stand columns on two sides, the stand columns on two sides are symmetrical.

5. The tool buffer module of claim 1, wherein: The placement layer in the bin which overlaps with the conveying line is an in-out material layer, the conveying line is provided with an in-out material detection assembly for detecting whether the jig is in the in-out material layer, the in-out material detection assembly comprises a first laser emitter and a first laser receiver arranged on both sides of the width of the conveying line.

6. The tool buffer module of claim 5, wherein: The connecting line of the first laser emitter and the first laser receiver has an included angle with the width direction of the conveying line.

7. The tool buffer module of claim 5, wherein: The conveying line is provided with a position detection assembly on one side of the discharge end of the bin, the position detection assembly is used for detecting whether the jig is completely in the in-out material layer, the position detection assembly comprises a second laser emitter and a second laser receiver arranged on both sides of the width of the conveying line.

8. The tool buffer module of claim 6, wherein: The conveying line is provided with a separation detection assembly on the side away from the bin of the position detection assembly, the separation detection assembly is used for detecting whether the jig is completely conveyed out, the separation detection assembly comprises a third laser emitter and a third laser receiver arranged on both sides of the width of the conveying line.

9. The tool buffer module of claim 1, wherein: The conveying line is provided with a limiting air cylinder on one side of the discharge end of the bin, the limiting air cylinder is telescopic along the width direction of the conveying line.

10. The tool buffer module of claim 1, wherein: The conveying line is provided with a material blocking air cylinder on one side of the feeding end of the bin, the material blocking air cylinder is telescopic along the width direction of the conveying line.

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