Feeding and discharging operation device

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of operation equipment, in particular to a feeding and discharging operation device which comprises workbenches distributed at intervals, a first driving portion and a robot, each workbench is used for bearing and conveying workpieces and connected with the driving end of the first driving portion, the first driving portion is used for moving the workbenches in the X-axis direction, and the robot is used for moving the workbenches in the X-axis direction. And the robot is located on one side of the first driving part, located in the working position area and used for machining work of the workpiece. By means of the design of the two workbenches, the two workbenches are used for machining work and feeding and discharging of workpieces respectively, compared with an existing feeding and discharging machining mode of one workbench, the mode structure is convenient to operate, feeding and discharging of the workpieces and work of the workpieces can be conducted synchronously, and the work takt time is shortened.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of operating equipment technology, and in particular to a loading and unloading device. Background Technology

[0002] Material handling equipment refers to devices that automatically complete the loading, unloading, and processing of materials. It is one of the important pieces of equipment for achieving automated production in the manufacturing industry and is widely used in machining, such as for automated loading and unloading on CNC machine tools, machining centers, and other machining equipment.

[0003] Currently, the loading and unloading device only has one workbench. The processing steps for the workpiece are as follows: First, the workbench is moved to the loading position, and the workpiece is loaded at the loading position. Then, the workbench is moved to the working position, and the workpiece is processed at the working position. Finally, the workbench is moved to the unloading position, and the workpiece is unloaded at the unloading position. This operation involves going back and forth between the loading position, working position, and unloading position using a single workbench. The steps are quite cumbersome and time-consuming. Utility Model Content

[0004] In response to the shortcomings of the existing production technology, the applicant provides a loading and unloading device. By improving the structure of the loading and unloading device, the loading and unloading of workpieces and the workpiece operation can be carried out synchronously, thereby shortening the work cycle time.

[0005] The technical solution adopted in this utility model is as follows:

[0006] A loading and unloading device includes: spaced-apart worktables, a first drive unit, and a robot. Each worktable is used to carry and transport workpieces. Each worktable is connected to the drive end of the first drive unit. The first drive unit is used to move the worktables along the X-axis. The robot is located on one side of the first drive unit and is located in the work station area. The robot is used for processing the workpieces.

[0007] Therefore, by designing two worktables, which are used for workpiece processing and loading / unloading respectively, this method is more convenient to operate than the existing single-worktable loading / unloading method, and allows workpiece loading / unloading and workpiece processing to be carried out simultaneously, thereby shortening the work cycle time.

[0008] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, it also includes: a robotic arm, which is located on the other side of the first drive unit and is used to transport the workpiece.

[0009] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, it also includes a second driving unit, wherein the robot arm is connected to the driving end of the second driving unit, and the second driving unit is used to drive the robot arm to move along the X-axis direction. Thus, through the cooperation of the robot arm and the second driving unit, the workpiece can be moved up and down.

[0010] As a further improvement to the above technical solution: the worktable includes a connecting block, a rotating component, and a turntable. The connecting block is connected to the driving end of the first driving unit. The rotating component is embedded in the connecting block, and the turntable is located above the connecting block, with the output end of the rotating component connected to the turntable. The first driving unit drives the connecting block to move along the X-axis, and the rotating component drives the turntable to rotate in the XOY plane. Thus, within the workstation area, through the cooperation of the worktable and the first driving unit, the workpiece can move along the X-axis and rotate in the XOY plane. Furthermore, in cooperation with the robot, workpiece processing can be achieved. In addition, the movement between the robot, the worktable, and the first driving unit is interpolation.

[0011] As a further improvement to the above technical solution: the right side of the work station area is the loading area, and the left side of the work station area is the unloading area.

[0012] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, it also includes: spaced-apart lifting doors, each located above the first drive unit, with one lifting door positioned between the loading area and the working area, and the other between the working area and the unloading area. Thus, during processing, the lifting doors separate the loading area from the working area and the working area from the unloading area, ensuring that waste and debris generated during processing do not splash into these areas, facilitating subsequent waste and debris removal. When the workpiece is not being processed, the lifting doors simply separate the loading area from the working area and the working area from the unloading area, allowing the workpiece to move freely between these areas along with the worktable.

[0013] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, it also includes: a first support frame, which is located in the loading area and on the side of the second drive unit away from the first drive unit, and the first support frame is used to support the workpiece.

[0014] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, it also includes: a second support frame, which is located in the unloading area and on the side of the second drive unit away from the first drive unit, and the second support frame is used to support the workpiece.

[0015] As a further improvement to the above technical solution: the first driving unit includes: a first linear guide rail and a first slider, the first linear guide rail being slidably connected to the first slider, and the connecting block being connected to the first slider.

[0016] As a further improvement to the above technical solution: the second drive unit includes: a second linear guide rail and a second slider, the second linear guide rail and the second slider being slidably connected, and the robot arm being connected to the second slider.

[0017] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0018] This utility model features a two-workbench design, with the two workbench used for workpiece processing and loading / unloading respectively. Compared to the existing single-workbench loading / unloading processing method, this structure is easier to operate, allowing workpiece loading / unloading and workpiece processing to be carried out simultaneously, thereby shortening the work cycle time.

[0019] In this invention, during processing, a lifting door separates the loading area from the working area and the working area from the unloading area to ensure that waste and debris generated during processing will not splash into the loading and unloading areas, facilitating subsequent cleaning of waste and debris. When the workpiece is not being processed, the lifting door simply separates the loading area from the working area and the working area from the unloading area, allowing the workpiece to move freely between the loading area, working area, and unloading area along with the worktable. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a first-view structural schematic diagram of the loading and unloading device of this utility model.

[0021] Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram of the loading and unloading device of this utility model from a second perspective.

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram showing the installation of the workbench, first drive unit, robot, and lifting door of this utility model.

[0023] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the installation of the workbench and the first drive unit of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the workbench of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 6 This is a partial structural diagram of the robotic arm and the second drive unit of this utility model.

[0026] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first support frame of this utility model;

[0027] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second support frame of this utility model;

[0028] Figure 9 This is a layout diagram of the loading and unloading operation device of this utility model;

[0029] Figure 10 This is a first-view structural diagram of the loading and unloading operation device of this utility model.

[0030] Figure 11 This is a second-view structural diagram of the loading and unloading operation of the loading and unloading device of this utility model.

[0031] Among them: 1. Workbench;

[0032] 101. Connecting block; 102. Turntable;

[0033] 2. Workpiece;

[0034] 3. First drive unit;

[0035] 301. First linear guide rail; 302. First slider;

[0036] 4. Robots;

[0037] 5. Robotic arm;

[0038] 6. Second drive unit;

[0039] 601. Second linear guide rail; 602. Second slider;

[0040] 7. Lifting doors;

[0041] 8. First support frame;

[0042] 9. Second support frame. Detailed Implementation

[0043] The specific embodiments of this utility model are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0044] like Figures 1 to 11The diagram shows the preferred embodiment of this utility model. The loading and unloading device of this embodiment includes: spaced-apart worktables 1, a first drive unit 3, and a robot 4. Each worktable 1 is used to carry and transport workpieces 2. Each worktable 1 is connected to the drive end of the first drive unit 3, which moves the worktable 1 along the X-axis. The robot 4 is located on one side of the first drive unit 3 and in the workstation area, where it performs the processing of workpieces 2. Thus, through the design of two worktables 1, each worktable 1 is used for processing and loading / unloading workpieces 2 respectively. Compared to the existing loading / unloading method using only one worktable 1, this structure is easier to operate, allowing the loading / unloading of workpieces 2 and the workpiece operation to be performed synchronously, thereby shortening the work cycle time (i.e., the loading / unloading time and the operation time of workpieces 2).

[0045] In other words, by using two worktables 1, the unloading of the previous workpiece 2 or the loading of the next workpiece 2 can be completed in the processing time of one workpiece 2. The loading and unloading of workpiece 2 and the operation of workpiece 2 can be carried out synchronously, so as to shorten the working cycle time.

[0046] In this embodiment, the system further includes a robotic arm 5 and a second drive unit 6. The robotic arm 5 is located on the other side of the first drive unit 3 and is used to transport the workpiece 2. The robotic arm 5 is connected to the drive end of the second drive unit 6, which drives the robotic arm 5 to move along the X-axis. Thus, through the cooperation of the robotic arm 5 and the second drive unit 6, the workpiece 2 can be moved onto (i.e., moved from other positions to the worktable 1) and removed from (i.e., removed from the worktable 1).

[0047] In this embodiment, the worktable 1 includes a connecting block 101, a rotating component (not shown in the figure), and a turntable 102. The connecting block 101 is connected to the driving end of the first driving unit 3. The rotating component is embedded in the connecting block 101, and the turntable 102 is located above the connecting block 101, with the output end of the rotating component connected to the turntable 102. The first driving unit 3 drives the connecting block 101 to move along the X-axis, and the rotating component drives the turntable 102 to rotate in the XOY plane. Thus, within the workstation area, through the cooperation of the worktable 1 and the first driving unit 3, the workpiece can move along the X-axis and rotate in the XOY plane. Furthermore, in cooperation with the robot 4, the workpiece 2 can be processed. In addition, the robot 4, the worktable 1, and the first driving unit 3 perform interpolation motion (i.e., one axis of rotation of the robot 4 and the turntable 102, and one axis of movement of the first driving unit 3).

[0048] Specifically, since workpiece 2 is placed on turntable 102, starting the rotating component can drive workpiece 2 to rotate in the XOY plane.

[0049] For example, Robot 4 uses a five-axis robot, a six-axis robot, etc., and the rotating parts use motors.

[0050] In this embodiment, the right side of the workstation area is the loading area, and the left side of the workstation area is the unloading area. It also includes spaced-apart lifting doors 7, located above the first drive unit 3. One lifting door 7 is located between the loading area and the workstation area, and the other lifting door 7 is located between the workstation area and the unloading area. Thus, during processing, the lifting doors 7 separate the loading area from the workstation area and the workstation area from the unloading area, ensuring that waste and debris generated during processing do not splash into the loading and unloading areas, facilitating subsequent cleaning of waste and debris. When the workpiece 2 is not being processed, the lifting doors 7 simply separate the loading area from the workstation area and the workstation area from the unloading area, allowing the workpiece 2 to move freely between the loading area, workstation area, and unloading area along with the worktable 1.

[0051] In this embodiment, it also includes: a first support frame 8 and a second support frame 9. The first support frame 8 is located in the loading area and is located on the side of the second driving part 6 away from the first driving part 3. The first support frame 8 is used to support the workpiece 2. The second support frame 9 is located in the unloading area and is located on the side of the second driving part 6 away from the first driving part 3. The second support frame 9 is used to support the workpiece 2.

[0052] In this embodiment, the first driving unit 3 includes a first linear guide rail 301 and a first slider 302. The first linear guide rail 301 and the first slider 302 are slidably connected, and the connecting block 101 is connected to the first slider 302. Specifically, the first linear guide rail 301 can drive the first slider 302 to move along the X-axis direction, thus enabling the worktable 1 to move along the X-axis direction. When the workpiece 2 is placed on the worktable 1, the workpiece 2 can also move along the X-axis direction.

[0053] In this embodiment, the second driving unit 6 includes a second linear guide rail 601 and a second slider 602, the second linear guide rail 601 and the second slider 602 being slidably connected, and the robot arm 5 being connected to the second slider 602. Specifically, the second linear guide rail 601 can drive the second slider 602 to move along the X-axis direction, thus enabling the robot arm 5 to move along the X-axis direction.

[0054] The loading and unloading process of workpiece 2 in this utility model is as follows (the two workbenches 1 are respectively referred to as workbench A 1 and workbench B 1, and workbench A 1 is located to the right of workbench B 1, the lifting door 7 between the loading area and the working area is referred to as lifting door A 7, and the lifting door 7 between the working area and the unloading area is referred to as lifting door B 7):

[0055] Step 1: With the lifting door 7 in the open position, both workbench A 1 and workbench B 1 are located in the loading area. The workpiece 2 is picked up from the first support frame 8 and placed onto workbench B 1 by the robot arm 5 and the second drive unit 6.

[0056] Step 2: Drive workbench B 1 into the work area via the first drive unit 3, and close lifting door A 7;

[0057] Step 3: Start the robot 4 and, with the cooperation of the first drive unit 3 and the worktable 1, perform processing operations on the workpiece 2 carried by the B worktable 1. At the same time, the robot arm 5, with the cooperation of the second drive unit 6, picks up the workpiece 2 from the first support frame 8 and puts it onto the A worktable 1.

[0058] Step 4: After the workpiece 2 carried by workbench B 1 has finished processing, open lifting doors A 7 and B 7, and with the cooperation of the first drive unit 3, workbench B 1 moves from the work station area to the unloading area, and workbench A 1 moves from the loading area to the work station area.

[0059] Step 5: Close A lifting door 7 and B lifting door 7. With the cooperation of the second drive unit 6 and the robot arm 5, the workpiece 2 on B workbench 1 is moved from B workbench 1 to the second support frame 9. At the same time, the workpiece 2 on A workbench 1 is processed with the cooperation of the first drive unit 3, A workbench 1 and robot 4.

[0060] Step Six: After the workpiece 2 on workbench 1 is finished, open lifting door 7 on B, and with the cooperation of the first drive unit 3, workbench 1 moves from the work position area to the unloading position area. After workbench 1 moves from the work position area to the unloading position area, workpiece 2 on workbench 1 is moved from workbench 1 to the second support frame 9 with the cooperation of the second drive unit 6 and the robot arm 5.

[0061] Step 7: Repeat steps 1 to 6 to achieve loading and unloading of multiple workpieces 2.

[0062] In summary, this utility model, through the design of two worktables 1, uses two worktables 1 for processing and loading / unloading workpieces 2 respectively. Compared with the existing loading / unloading processing method with only one worktable 1, this method has a more convenient structure and is easier to operate, so that the loading / unloading of workpieces 2 and the operation of workpieces 2 can be carried out simultaneously, thereby shortening the work cycle time.

[0063] The above description is an explanation of the present utility model and not a limitation thereof. The scope of the present utility model is defined by the claims. Within the protection scope of the present utility model, any form of modification may be made.

Claims

1. A loading and unloading device, characterized in that, include: The worktables (1) are spaced apart, and each worktable (1) is used to carry and transport workpieces (2); First drive unit (3), a single worktable (1) is connected to the drive end of the first drive unit (3), the first drive unit (3) is used to move the worktable (1) along the X-axis direction; Robot (4) is located on one side of the first drive unit (3) and in the work station area. Robot (4) is used for processing the workpiece (2).

2. The loading and unloading device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: A robotic arm (5) is located on the other side of the first drive unit (3) and is used to transport the workpiece (2).

3. The loading and unloading device as described in claim 2, characterized in that: Also includes: The second drive unit (6) is connected to the drive end of the robot arm (5), and the second drive unit (6) is used to drive the robot arm (5) to move along the X-axis direction.

4. The loading and unloading device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The workbench (1) includes: The components include a connecting block (101), a rotating component, and a turntable (102). The connecting block (101) is connected to the driving end of the first driving unit (3). The rotating component is embedded in the connecting block (101). The turntable (102) is located above the connecting block (101), and the output end of the rotating component is connected to the turntable (102). The first driving unit (3) is used to drive the connecting block (101) to move along the X-axis direction, and the rotating member is used to drive the turntable (102) to rotate in the XOY plane.

5. The loading and unloading device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The area to the right of the work station is the loading area, and the area to the left of the work station is the unloading area.

6. The loading and unloading device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: The lifting doors (7) are spaced apart and located above the first drive unit (3). One of the lifting doors (7) is located between the loading area and the working area, and the other lifting door (7) is located between the working area and the unloading area.

7. The loading and unloading device as described in claim 3, characterized in that: Also includes: The first support frame (8) is located in the loading area and is located on the side of the second drive unit (6) away from the first drive unit (3). The first support frame (8) is used to support the workpiece (2).

8. The loading and unloading device as described in claim 3, characterized in that: Also includes: The second support frame (9) is located in the unloading area and is located on the side of the second drive unit (6) away from the first drive unit (3). The second support frame (9) is used to support the workpiece (2).

9. The loading and unloading device as described in claim 4, characterized in that: The first drive unit (3) includes: The first linear guide (301) and the first slider (302) are slidably connected, and the connecting block (101) is connected to the first slider (302).

10. The loading and unloading device as described in claim 3, characterized in that: The second drive unit (6) includes: The second linear guide (601) and the second slider (602) are slidably connected, and the robot (5) is connected to the second slider (602).

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