Material conveying, connecting and buffering device

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of automation equipment, and discloses a material conveying connection buffering device which comprises a rack, a containing piece, a connection feeding picking mechanism and a connection discharging picking mechanism, the rack is provided with a connection feeding area and a connection discharging area, and at least two conveying tables are arranged on the rack at intervals. The two opposite conveying ends of the conveying table extend to the connection feeding area and the connection discharging area correspondingly. The multiple containing pieces are arranged, and each conveying table can support the multiple containing pieces and convey the containing pieces from the connection feeding area to the connection discharging area. The connection feeding picking mechanism is movably arranged on one side of the connection feeding area and can pick up products and place the products into the containing pieces located in the connection feeding area. The connection discharging picking mechanism is movably arranged on one side of the connection discharging area and can take out products placed in the containing pieces located in the connection discharging area. According to the material conveying, connecting and buffering device, automatic operation of buffering feeding and discharging and connecting conveying can be achieved, and manpower consumption is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automation equipment technology, and in particular to a material conveying and connecting buffer device. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, LED module packaging production lines need to be equipped with incoming material buffer sections to handle and buffer incoming LED modules.

[0003] In existing technologies, the buffering process for LED module products involves placing multiple buffers on a conveyor belt and manually handling the buffering and loading / unloading operations. This process is inefficient, consumes a lot of labor, and is prone to friction and collisions, even scratching the product film, due to human factors such as different operators' handling techniques, skill levels, and force. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a material conveying and connecting buffer device with a simple structure that can realize automated operation of buffer loading and unloading, and connecting transportation. It has high buffering efficiency and saves manpower.

[0005] To achieve this objective, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] A material handling and buffer device, comprising:

[0007] A frame having a loading area and a unloading area, and at least two conveyor platforms spaced apart on the frame, with two opposite conveying ends of the conveyor platforms extending to the loading area and the unloading area respectively;

[0008] The container is provided in multiple ways, and each conveyor table is capable of supporting multiple containers and conveying the containers from the loading area to the unloading area;

[0009] A connecting feeding and picking mechanism is movably disposed on one side of the connecting feeding area. The connecting feeding and picking mechanism can pick up products and place them into the receiving container located in the connecting feeding area.

[0010] A connecting feeding and picking mechanism is movably disposed on one side of the connecting feeding area, and the connecting feeding and picking mechanism can remove the product placed in the receiving container located in the connecting feeding area.

[0011] Preferably, the receiving member has a receiving groove for receiving the product.

[0012] Preferably, the conveyor platform has limit baffles protruding on both sides perpendicular to its own transport direction.

[0013] Preferably, the connecting feeding and picking mechanism includes:

[0014] A first moving component includes a first slide rail and a first sliding part. The first slide rail extends along a first direction and is disposed on the frame. The first sliding part is slidably connected to the first slide rail.

[0015] The second moving component includes a second slide rail and a second sliding part. The second slide rail extends along a second direction and is disposed on the first sliding part. The second sliding part is slidably connected to the second slide rail.

[0016] The third moving component includes a third slide rail and a third sliding part. The third slide rail extends along a third direction and is disposed on the second sliding part. The third sliding part is slidably connected to the third slide rail.

[0017] A pickup element is rotatably disposed on the third sliding part, and the pickup element is used to pick up the product;

[0018] The first direction, the second direction, and the third direction are set orthogonally to each other.

[0019] Preferably, the picking member includes a pair of grippers disposed on the third sliding portion, the grippers being used to hold the product.

[0020] Preferably, a rotating shaft and a rotation drive are provided between the third sliding part and the gripper. The gripper is rotatably mounted on the third sliding part via the rotating shaft, and the rotation drive can drive the gripper to rotate relative to the third sliding part.

[0021] Preferably, the gripper is also provided with a negative pressure suction head for picking up the product.

[0022] Preferably, the first moving component further includes a first sliding drive member, which is used to drive the first sliding part to slide on the first slide rail;

[0023] The second moving component further includes a second sliding drive member, which is used to drive the second sliding part to slide on the second slide rail;

[0024] The third moving component further includes a third sliding drive member, which is used to drive the third sliding part to slide on the third slide rail.

[0025] Preferably, the first sliding drive component includes a first motor and a first screw. The fixed end of the first motor is fixed to one side of the first slide rail. The output shaft of the first motor is connected to the first screw in a transmission manner. The first screw passes through the first sliding part and is screwed to the first sliding part.

[0026] The second sliding drive component includes a second motor and a second screw. The fixed end of the second motor is fixed to one side of the second slide rail. The output shaft of the second motor is connected to the second screw. The second screw passes through the second sliding part and is screwed to the second sliding part.

[0027] The third sliding drive component includes a third motor and a third screw. The fixed end of the third motor is fixed to one side of the third slide rail. The output shaft of the third motor is connected to the third screw in a transmission manner. The third screw passes through the third sliding part and is screwed to the third sliding part.

[0028] Preferably, the connecting and unloading picking mechanism includes a multi-axis robotic arm and a one-to-two robotic hand. The multi-axis robotic arm is disposed on one side of the frame, and the one-to-two robotic hand is disposed at the movable end of the multi-axis robotic arm.

[0029] Beneficial effects:

[0030] The material conveying and buffering device provided by this utility model has at least two conveyor platforms spaced apart on the frame. The two opposite conveying ends of the conveyor platforms extend to the loading and unloading areas, respectively. Products can be conveyed from the loading area to the receiving containers on the conveyor platforms for buffering, and then output from the unloading area. Each conveyor platform can support multiple receiving containers. By setting up a loading and unloading picking mechanism, the loading picking mechanism can pick up products and place them into the receiving containers located in the loading area, and the unloading picking mechanism can remove the products placed in the receiving containers located in the unloading area.

[0031] In operation, the feeder-up picking mechanism picks up products and places them into containers on one of the conveyor tables located in the feeder-up area. Each container can hold one product. Once all containers on the conveyor table are full, the conveyor table transports its supported containers from the feeder-up area to the unloading area. When the conveyor table reaches the unloading area, the feeder-down picking mechanism removes the products from the containers in the unloading area and transports them to the packaging line, thus achieving feeder buffering for the products on the conveyor table. This process effectively improves product feeder buffering efficiency, automates feeder loading and unloading, and feeder transportation operations, resulting in high buffering efficiency, reduced labor costs, and prevention of product damage caused by human error.

[0032] Furthermore, during the process of one conveyor being fully loaded with products and transporting them from the loading area to the unloading area, the loading and unloading picking mechanism can simultaneously pick up the products and place them into the container on another conveyor located in the loading area. In other words, one conveyor achieves full-load transportation of products, while the other conveyor performs product buffering and loading. The two processes are carried out simultaneously without interference, thereby achieving uninterrupted product loading and buffering and further improving the efficiency of product loading and buffering. Attached Figure Description

[0033] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the material conveying and connecting buffer device provided by this utility model;

[0034] Figure 2 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the material conveying and connecting buffer device provided by this utility model.

[0035] In the picture:

[0036] 1. Frame; 11. Conveyor table; 12. Limit baffle;

[0037] 2. Receiving component; 21. Receiving groove;

[0038] 3. Connecting and feeding picking mechanism; 31. First moving component; 311. First slide rail; 312. First sliding part; 313. First motor; 32. Second moving component; 321. Second slide rail; 322. Second sliding part; 323. Second motor; 33. Third moving component; 331. Third slide rail; 332. Third sliding part; 333. Third motor; 34. Picking component; 341. Gripper; 342. Rotating shaft;

[0039] 4. Products. Detailed Implementation

[0040] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present invention and not intended to limit it. Furthermore, it should be noted that, for ease of description, the accompanying drawings show only the parts relevant to the present invention, not the entire structure.

[0041] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected," "linked," and "fixed" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; 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; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between 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.

[0042] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0043] In the description of this embodiment, the terms "upper," "lower," "right," etc., refer to the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for ease of description and simplification of operation, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for distinction in description and have no special meaning.

[0044] This embodiment provides a material conveying and connecting buffer device. (Refer to...) Figures 1 to 2 As shown, the material conveying and buffering device includes a frame 1, a receiving component 2, a material feeding and picking mechanism 3, and a material unloading and picking mechanism. The frame 1 has a material feeding area and a material unloading area. At least two conveyor platforms 11 are spaced apart on the frame 1, and the two opposite conveying ends of the conveyor platforms 11 extend to the material feeding area and the material unloading area, respectively. Multiple receiving components 2 are provided, and each conveyor platform 11 can support multiple receiving components 2 and convey the receiving components 2 from the material feeding area to the material unloading area. The material feeding and picking mechanism 3 is movably disposed on one side of the material feeding area. The material feeding and picking mechanism 3 can pick up the product 4 and place it into the receiving component 2 located in the material feeding area. The material unloading and picking mechanism is movably disposed on one side of the material unloading area. The material unloading and picking mechanism can remove the product 4 placed in the receiving component 2 located in the material unloading area.

[0045] In this embodiment, at least two conveyor platforms 11 are spaced apart on the frame 1. The two opposite conveying ends of the conveyor platforms 11 extend to the docking loading area and the docking unloading area, respectively. The product 4 can be conveyed through the docking loading area to the receiving container 2 of the conveyor platform 11 for buffering, and then output outward through the docking unloading area. Each conveyor platform 11 can support multiple receiving containers 2. By setting up a docking loading pick-up mechanism 3 and a docking unloading pick-up mechanism, the docking loading pick-up mechanism 3 can pick up the product 4 and place it into the receiving container 2 located in the docking loading area, and the docking unloading pick-up mechanism can remove the product 4 placed in the receiving container 2 located in the docking unloading area.

[0046] In operation, the connecting feeding and picking mechanism 3 picks up products 4 and places them into the containers 2 located in the connecting feeding area of ​​one of the conveyor tables 11. Each container 2 can hold one product 4. When all containers 2 on the conveyor table 11 are full of products 4, the conveyor table 11 transports the containers 2 it supports from the connecting feeding area to the connecting unloading area. When the conveyor table 11 transports the containers 2 it supports to the connecting unloading area, the connecting unloading picking mechanism removes the products 4 placed in the containers 2 in the connecting unloading area and transports them to the packaging production line, thereby realizing the connecting buffering of products 4 on the conveyor table 11. The above process effectively improves the connecting buffering efficiency of products 4, realizes the automated operation of buffering, loading and unloading, and connecting transportation, has high buffering efficiency, saves manpower consumption, and avoids damage to products 4 due to human factors.

[0047] Furthermore, during the process of one conveyor 11 being fully loaded with product 4 and transporting product 4 from the connecting loading area to the connecting unloading area, the connecting loading picking mechanism 3 can simultaneously pick up product 4 and place it into the container 2 located in the connecting loading area of ​​another conveyor 11. That is, one conveyor 11 achieves full-load transportation of product 4, while the other conveyor 11 simultaneously performs buffer loading of product 4. The two processes are carried out simultaneously without interfering with each other, thereby achieving uninterrupted connecting buffer loading of product 4 and further improving the efficiency of connecting buffer loading of product 4.

[0048] Specifically, the receiving member 2 has a receiving groove 21 for receiving the product 4. The shape and size of the receiving groove 21 are adapted to the shape and size of the product 4 to be placed, so that the product 4 can be placed stably and reliably.

[0049] Specifically, the conveyor table 11 has limit baffles 12 protruding on both sides perpendicular to its own transport direction. When the container 2 is placed, the container 2 is located between the two limit baffles 12. The limit baffles 12 can limit and stop the container 2, preventing the container 2 from accidentally falling off the conveyor table 11, and further ensuring the reliability and stability of the transport of the product 4.

[0050] Specifically, the connecting and feeding picking mechanism 3 includes a first moving component 31, a second moving component 32, a third moving component 33, and a picking component 34. The first moving component 31 includes a first slide rail 311 and a first sliding part 312. The first slide rail 311 extends along a first direction and is disposed on the frame 1, and the first sliding part 312 is slidably connected to the first slide rail 311. The second moving component 32 includes a second slide rail 321 and a second sliding part 322. The second slide rail 321 extends along a second direction and is disposed on the first sliding part 312, and the second sliding part 322 is slidably connected to the second slide rail 321. The third moving component 33 includes a third slide rail 331 and a third sliding part 332. The third slide rail 331 extends along a third direction and is disposed on the second sliding part 322, and the third sliding part 332 is slidably connected to the third slide rail 331. The picking component 34 is rotatably disposed on the third sliding part 332 and is used to pick up the product 4. The first direction, the second direction, and the third direction are arranged orthogonally to each other.

[0051] In this embodiment, Figure 1 In the diagram, direction a refers to the first direction, direction b refers to the second direction, and direction c refers to the third direction.

[0052] The cooperation of the first moving component 31, the second moving component 32, and the third moving component 33 enables the picking component 34 to move freely in three directions. The picking component 34 itself can rotate relative to the third sliding part 332, thereby achieving rotation relative to the third sliding part 332. This effectively ensures the flexible movement of the connecting feeding picking mechanism 3 and ensures the effective picking of the product 4.

[0053] Furthermore, the first moving component 31 also includes a first sliding drive member, which is used to drive the first sliding part 312 to slide on the first slide rail 311.

[0054] As an optional embodiment, the first sliding drive component includes a first motor 313 and a first screw. The fixed end of the first motor 313 is fixed to one side of the first slide rail 311. The output shaft of the first motor 313 is connected to the first screw via a transmission connection. The first screw passes through the first sliding part 312 and is screwed to the first sliding part 312. The output shaft of the first motor 313 is provided with a first transmission worm gear, and the corresponding end of the first screw is provided with a first transmission worm. The first transmission worm gear and the first transmission worm form a worm gear structure. The first screw and the first sliding part 312 can form a lead screw and nut structure. When the output shaft of the first motor 313 rotates, it can drive the first screw to rotate synchronously through the first transmission worm gear and the first transmission worm. With the screwed engagement of the first screw and the first sliding part 312, the first sliding part 312 can slide relative to the first slide rail 311.

[0055] Alternatively, the output shaft of the first motor 313 can also be configured to be directly fixedly connected to the first screw.

[0056] Furthermore, the second moving component 32 also includes a second sliding drive member, which is used to drive the second sliding part 322 to slide on the second slide rail 321.

[0057] As an optional embodiment, the second sliding drive component includes a second motor 323 and a second screw. The fixed end of the second motor 323 is fixed to one side of the second slide rail 321. The output shaft of the second motor 323 is connected to the second screw in a driving connection. The second screw passes through the second sliding part 322 and is screwed to the second sliding part 322. The output shaft of the second motor 323 is provided with a second transmission worm gear, and the corresponding end of the second screw is provided with a second transmission worm. The second transmission worm gear and the second transmission worm form a worm gear structure.

[0058] The second screw and the second sliding part 322 can form a lead screw and nut structure. When the output shaft of the second motor 323 rotates, it can drive the second screw to rotate synchronously through the second transmission worm gear and the second transmission worm. Under the screwed engagement of the second screw and the second sliding part 322, the second sliding part 322 can slide relative to the second slide rail 321.

[0059] Alternatively, the output shaft of the second motor 323 can also be configured to be directly fixedly connected to the second screw.

[0060] Furthermore, the third moving component 33 also includes a third sliding drive member, which is used to drive the third sliding part 332 to slide on the third slide rail 331.

[0061] As an optional embodiment, the third sliding drive component includes a third motor 333 and a third screw. The fixed end of the third motor 333 is fixed to one side of the third slide rail 331. The output shaft of the third motor 333 is connected to the third screw via a transmission connection. The third screw passes through the third sliding part 332 and is screwed to the third sliding part 332. The output shaft of the third motor 333 is provided with a third transmission worm gear, and the corresponding end of the third screw is provided with a third transmission worm. The third transmission worm gear and the third transmission worm form a worm gear structure. The third screw and the third sliding part 332 can form a lead screw and nut structure. When the output shaft of the third motor 333 rotates, it can drive the third screw to rotate synchronously through the third transmission worm gear and the third transmission worm. With the screwed engagement of the third screw and the third sliding part 332, the third sliding part 332 can slide relative to the third slide rail 331.

[0062] Alternatively, the output shaft of the third motor 333 can also be configured to be directly fixedly connected to the third screw.

[0063] It is worth mentioning that using a motor and screw to drive the sliding part of the sliding drive component is only one optional implementation method. This embodiment is not limited to this. The sliding drive component can also be set as an electric push rod or a telescopic drive cylinder, which can also achieve the sliding drive of the sliding part.

[0064] Specifically, the pickup component 34 includes a pair of grippers 341 disposed on the third sliding part 332, which are used to grip the product 4. The grippers 341 can be controlled by a cylinder to perform the gripping action. Furthermore, the grippers 341 are also provided with negative pressure suction heads for picking up the product 4. The negative pressure suction heads, together with the gripping action of the grippers 341 themselves, make the process of picking up the product 4 more reliable and stable, and further prevent the product 4 from accidentally falling during the pickup process.

[0065] Furthermore, a rotating shaft 342 and a rotation drive are provided between the third sliding part 332 and the gripper 341. The gripper 341 is rotatably mounted on the third sliding part 332 via the rotating shaft 342, and the rotation drive can drive the gripper 341 to rotate relative to the third sliding part 332.

[0066] Specifically, the rotation drive can drive the gripper 341 to rotate relative to the third sliding part 332 about the rotating shaft 342, thereby realizing the rotation control of the gripper 341. The rotation drive can be configured as a fourth motor. The gripper 341 is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft 342, the rotating shaft 342 is rotatably connected to the third sliding part 332, and the rotating shaft 342 is connected to the output shaft of the fourth motor. When the output shaft of the fourth motor rotates, it can drive the rotating shaft 342 to rotate, thereby driving the gripper 341 to rotate relative to the third sliding part 332.

[0067] In this embodiment, the connecting and unloading picking mechanism includes a multi-axis robotic arm and a one-to-two robotic hand. The multi-axis robotic arm is disposed on one side of the frame 1, and the one-to-two robotic hand is disposed at the movable end of the multi-axis robotic arm. Specifically, the multi-axis robotic arm provides the one-to-two robotic hand with sufficient degrees of freedom of movement to ensure that the one-to-two robotic hand can move flexibly and take out the product 4 placed in the receiving container 2 located in the connecting and unloading area.

[0068] The specific structure and motion process of the multi-axis robot 1 and the one-to-two robot are existing technologies and will not be elaborated on here.

[0069] Obviously, the above embodiments of this utility model are merely examples for clearly illustrating the present utility model, and are not intended to limit the implementation of the present utility model. Those skilled in the art can make various obvious changes, readjustments, and substitutions without departing from the protection scope of this utility model. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively describe all embodiments here. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A material conveying and connecting buffer device, characterized in that, include: A frame (1) has a feeding area and a discharging area. At least two conveyor tables (11) are spaced apart on the frame (1). The two opposite conveying ends of the conveyor tables (11) extend to the feeding area and the discharging area, respectively. The container (2) is provided in multiple ways, and each conveyor table (11) can support multiple containers (2) and convey the containers (2) from the loading area to the unloading area; The connecting feeding and picking mechanism (3) is movably disposed on one side of the connecting feeding area. The connecting feeding and picking mechanism (3) can pick up the product (4) and place it into the receiving member (2) located in the connecting feeding area. A connecting feeding and picking mechanism is movably disposed on one side of the connecting feeding area. The connecting feeding and picking mechanism can remove the product (4) placed in the container (2) located in the connecting feeding area.

2. The material conveying and buffering device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The receiving member (2) has a receiving groove (21) for receiving the product (4).

3. The material conveying and buffering device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The conveyor platform (11) has limit baffles (12) protruding on both sides perpendicular to its own transport direction.

4. The material conveying and buffering device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connecting feeding and picking mechanism (3) includes: The first moving component (31) includes a first slide rail (311) and a first sliding part (312). The first slide rail (311) extends along a first direction and is disposed on the frame (1). The first sliding part (312) is slidably connected to the first slide rail (311). The second moving component (32) includes a second slide rail (321) and a second sliding part (322). The second slide rail (321) extends along a second direction and is disposed on the first sliding part (312). The second sliding part (322) is slidably connected to the second slide rail (321). The third moving component (33) includes a third slide rail (331) and a third sliding part (332). The third slide rail (331) extends along a third direction and is disposed on the second sliding part (322). The third sliding part (332) is slidably connected to the third slide rail (331). A pickup (34) is rotatably disposed on the third sliding part (332), and the pickup (34) is used to pick up the product (4); The first direction, the second direction, and the third direction are set orthogonally to each other.

5. The material conveying and connecting buffer device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The picking member (34) includes a pair of grippers (341) disposed on the third sliding part (332), the grippers (341) being used to hold the product (4).

6. The material conveying and connecting buffer device according to claim 5, characterized in that, A rotating shaft (342) and a rotation drive are provided between the third sliding part (332) and the gripper (341). The gripper (341) is rotatably mounted on the third sliding part (332) via the rotating shaft (342). The rotation drive can drive the gripper (341) to rotate relative to the third sliding part (332).

7. The material conveying and buffering device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The gripper (341) is also provided with a negative pressure suction head for picking up the product (4).

8. The material conveying and connecting buffer device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The first moving component (31) further includes a first sliding drive member, which is used to drive the first sliding part (312) to slide on the first slide rail (311); The second moving component (32) further includes a second sliding drive member, which is used to drive the second sliding part (322) to slide on the second slide rail (321); The third moving component (33) further includes a third sliding drive member, which is used to drive the third sliding part (332) to slide on the third slide rail (331).

9. The material conveying and connecting buffer device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The first sliding drive component includes a first motor (313) and a first screw. The fixed end of the first motor (313) is fixed to one side of the first slide rail (311). The output shaft of the first motor (313) is connected to the first screw. The first screw passes through the first sliding part (312) and is screwed to the first sliding part (312). The second sliding drive component includes a second motor (323) and a second screw. The fixed end of the second motor (323) is fixed to one side of the second slide rail (321). The output shaft of the second motor (323) is connected to the second screw. The second screw passes through the second sliding part (322) and is screwed to the second sliding part (322). The third sliding drive component includes a third motor (333) and a third screw. The fixed end of the third motor (333) is fixed to one side of the third slide rail (331). The output shaft of the third motor (333) is connected to the third screw in a transmission connection. The third screw passes through the third sliding part (332) and is screwed to the third sliding part (332).

10. The material conveying and connecting buffer device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connecting and unloading picking mechanism includes a multi-axis robotic arm and a one-to-two robotic hand. The multi-axis robotic arm is located on one side of the frame (1), and the one-to-two robotic hand is located at the movable end of the multi-axis robotic arm.

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