Carrying device and feeding and discharging equipment

Abstract

The utility model provides a carrying device and feeding and discharging equipment, the carrying device comprises a first driving assembly and a plurality of carrying mechanisms, the multiple carrying mechanisms are arranged at intervals in the first direction, and the first driving assembly can drive the multiple carrying mechanisms to move at the same time in the first direction; the carrying mechanism comprises a second driving assembly, a supporting piece and a material taking assembly, one end of the supporting piece is connected with the output end of the second driving assembly, the other end of the supporting piece is connected with the material taking assembly, and the second driving assembly can drive the material taking assembly to reciprocate in the second direction; in the working process, all the carrying mechanisms can grab the corresponding material plates, subsequently, the first driving assembly can drive all the carrying mechanisms to move to the target positions in the first direction at the same time, and then all the carrying mechanisms can place the plate materials grabbed by the carrying mechanisms at the target positions at the same time. In this way, the multiple plates can be transferred to the target position through one operation process, and therefore the working efficiency of the carrying device can be improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application belongs to the field of material handling technology, and in particular relates to a handling device and loading / unloading equipment. Background Technology

[0002] In the PCB manufacturing process, PCBs are moved using a handling device. In actual operation, the handling device has many transmission links and moving parts. Each material handling process requires multiple steps, such as lowering to pick up the material, raising, handling, lowering to unload the material, and returning to pick up the next material. These steps are not only time-consuming and inefficient, but there may also be some time and energy loss in the connection between different steps. Utility Model Content

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by this application is to provide a material handling device and loading / unloading equipment to address the problem of low efficiency of existing material handling devices.

[0004] To address the aforementioned technical problems, in one aspect, embodiments of this application provide a conveying device, including a first driving component and a plurality of conveying mechanisms. The plurality of conveying mechanisms are spaced apart along a first direction, and the first driving component is capable of driving the plurality of conveying mechanisms to move simultaneously along the first direction. Each conveying mechanism includes a second driving component, a support member, and a material-grabbing component. One end of the support member is connected to the output end of the second driving component, and the other end of the support member is connected to the material-grabbing component. The second driving component is capable of driving the material-grabbing component to reciprocate along a second direction. The material-grabbing component is used to grip a material plate, and the first direction intersects the second direction.

[0005] Optionally, the conveying device further includes an adapter plate, the output end of the first drive component is connected to the adapter plate, and the second drive components of the plurality of conveying mechanisms are spaced apart on the adapter plate along the first direction.

[0006] Optionally, the first drive assembly includes a first motor, a drive pulley, a driven pulley, and a timing belt. The output end of the first motor is connected to the drive pulley, and the timing belt is wound around the drive pulley and the driven pulley. The timing belt is connected to the adapter plate. Alternatively, the first drive assembly includes a second motor, a lead screw, and a nut seat. The output end of the second motor is connected to the lead screw, and the lead screw is threadedly connected to the nut seat. The nut seat is mounted on the adapter plate.

[0007] Optionally, the second drive component includes a cylinder, the output end of which is connected to the support member.

[0008] Optionally, the second drive assembly further includes a cylinder connecting block and a cylinder mounting bracket. The cylinder mounting bracket is mounted on the adapter plate, the cylinder is mounted on the cylinder mounting bracket, the cylinder connecting block is mounted on the support member and connected to the output end of the cylinder, and the cylinder can drive the support member to move along the second direction through the cylinder connecting block.

[0009] Optionally, the support includes a sliding connecting plate and a material picking connecting plate. The sliding connecting plate extends along the second direction and is connected to the output end of the second driving component. The material picking connecting plate extends along a third direction and is connected between the sliding connecting plate and the material picking component. The first direction, the second direction, and the third direction intersect each other.

[0010] Optionally, the material handling assembly includes a mounting frame and a plurality of material handling components. The mounting frame is mounted on the support member, and the plurality of material handling components are mounted on the side of the mounting frame close to the support member.

[0011] Optionally, the material handling component includes an extension and a suction cup. One end of the extension is connected to the mounting bracket, and the other end of the extension is connected to the suction cup. The suction cup is used to adsorb the material plate.

[0012] Optionally, the material handling assembly further includes a vacuum generator, which is used to generate negative pressure on the suction cup;

[0013] The vacuum generator is mounted on the support or the mounting bracket.

[0014] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this application provides a loading and unloading device, including a loading machine, an unloading machine, and a conveying device as described above. The conveying device is capable of moving the material plate between the loading machine and the unloading machine.

[0015] In the conveying device and loading / unloading equipment provided in this application embodiment, the conveying device includes multiple conveying mechanisms. During operation, each conveying mechanism can grasp a corresponding material plate. Subsequently, a first driving component can drive each conveying mechanism to move simultaneously along a first direction to the target position. Then, each conveying mechanism can simultaneously place the material plate it has grasped at the target position. In this way, multiple materials can be transferred to the target position through a single operation, thereby improving the working efficiency of the conveying device.

[0016] In addition, the material handling component can reciprocate along the second direction, so that after the material handling component approaches the carrier on which the sheet is placed and grabs the sheet in the second direction, it can also move the grabbed sheet away from the carrier, so as to avoid scraping or colliding with the carrier when the sheet is moved in the first direction, thereby improving the safety of the handling device. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a conveying device provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the handling mechanism of a handling device provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0019] The reference numerals in the accompanying drawings are as follows:

[0020] 1. First drive assembly; 11. First motor; 12. Drive wheel; 13. Driven wheel; 14. Synchronous belt; 15. Guide mechanism;

[0021] 2. Handling mechanism; 21. Second drive assembly; 211. Cylinder; 212. Cylinder connecting block; 213. Cylinder fixing bracket; 22. Support component; 221. Sliding connecting plate; 222. Material picking connecting plate; 23. Material picking assembly; 231. Mounting bracket; 232. Material picking component; 2321. Extension component; 2322. Suction cup; 233. Vacuum generator;

[0022] 3. Adapter board. Detailed Implementation

[0023] To make the technical problems, technical solutions, and beneficial effects solved by this application clearer, the following detailed description is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative and not intended to limit the scope of this application.

[0024] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, an embodiment of this application provides a conveying device including a first driving component 1 and a plurality of conveying mechanisms 2. The plurality of conveying mechanisms 2 are spaced apart along a first direction. The first driving component 1 can drive the plurality of conveying mechanisms 2 to move simultaneously along the first direction. The conveying mechanism 2 includes a second driving component 21, a support member 22, and a material picking component 23. One end of the support member 22 is connected to the output end of the second driving component 21, and the other end of the support member 22 is connected to the material picking component 23. The second driving component 21 can drive the material picking component 23 to reciprocate along a second direction. The material picking component 23 is used to pick up a material plate, and the first direction intersects with the second direction.

[0025] Among them, Figure 1 and Figure 2 In the example shown, the first direction is parallel to the X-axis, and the second direction is parallel to the Z-axis. "Multiple" means two or more, and the meaning of the term "multiple" is the same in all embodiments, and will not be repeated hereafter.

[0026] In this embodiment, the conveying device includes multiple conveying mechanisms 2. During operation, each conveying mechanism 2 can grasp a corresponding material plate. Subsequently, the first driving component 1 can drive each conveying mechanism 2 to move simultaneously along a first direction to the target position. Then, each conveying mechanism 2 can simultaneously place the material it has grasped at the target position. In this way, multiple materials can be transferred to the target position in one operation, thereby improving the working efficiency of the conveying device.

[0027] In addition, the material plate is usually placed on a corresponding carrier. During operation, the second drive component 21 can drive the picking component 23 connected to it to move closer to the carrier in the second direction to pick up the material plate. The second drive component 21 can also drive the picking component 23 connected to it to move away from the carrier in the second direction to move the picked material away from the carrier in the second direction.

[0028] Furthermore, when the number of conveying mechanisms 2 is greater than two, each conveying mechanism 2 can be arranged at equal intervals along the first direction. That is, in the first direction, the distance between two adjacent conveying mechanisms 2 is the same.

[0029] At this time, when it is necessary to move the material plate at the first target position to the second target position, and then to the third target position, the material plate at the second target position can be moved to the third target position. The arrangement of this embodiment can also improve the handling efficiency. The first target position, the second target position and the third target position are arranged at equal intervals along the first direction.

[0030] Specifically: First, the first drive assembly 1 drives each conveying mechanism 2 to move along the first direction, so that one conveying mechanism 2 (defined as the first conveying mechanism 2) moves to the first target position, and the other material picking assembly 23 (defined as the second conveying mechanism 2) moves to the second target position; then, the first conveying mechanism 2 picks up the board material at the first target position, and the second conveying mechanism 2 picks up the board material at the second target position; then, the first drive assembly 1 drives the first conveying mechanism 2 and the second conveying mechanism 2 to move simultaneously along the first direction, so that the first conveying mechanism 2 moves to the second target position, and the second conveying mechanism 2 moves to the third target position; then, the first conveying mechanism 2 can place the board material it has picked up at the second target position, and at the same time, the second conveying mechanism 2 can place the board material it has picked up at the third target position.

[0031] It should be understood that the number of target positions arranged at equal intervals along the first direction can also be N (N>3). These target positions are successively called the first target position, ... the (N-1)th target position, and the Nth target position. In this case, N-1 conveying mechanisms 2 can be used to simultaneously transfer the material from the first target position to the (N-1)th target position to the next target position. The next target position after the first target position is the second target position, the next target position after the second target position is the third target position, and so on, with the next target position after the (N-1)th target position being the Nth target position.

[0032] In one embodiment, the first direction may be perpendicular to the second direction. In a practical application scenario, the first direction may be left-right, and the second direction may be up-down.

[0033] like Figure 1 As shown, in one embodiment, the conveying device further includes an adapter plate 3, the output end of the first drive component 1 is connected to the adapter plate 3; and the second drive components 21 of the plurality of conveying mechanisms 2 are spaced apart along a first direction on the adapter plate 3. This facilitates the installation of the conveying device on the first drive component 1.

[0034] In addition, the adapter plate 3 is detachably connected to the first drive assembly 1, and each conveying mechanism 2 can also be detachably connected to the adapter plate 3, which can reduce the maintenance cost in the later stage.

[0035] like Figure 1 As shown, in one embodiment, the first drive assembly 1 includes a first motor 11, a drive wheel 12, a driven wheel 13, and a timing belt 14. The output end of the first motor 11 is connected to the drive wheel 12, and the timing belt 14 is wound around the drive wheel 12 and the driven wheel 13. The timing belt 14 is connected to the adapter plate 3.

[0036] During operation, the first motor 11 drives the drive wheel 12 to rotate, and the drive wheel 12 can then drive the synchronous belt 14 and the driven wheel 13 to rotate. When the synchronous belt 14 rotates, it can drive the adapter plate 3 to move linearly in the first direction, thereby driving each conveying mechanism 2 to move linearly in the first direction.

[0037] It should be understood that the driving wheel 12 and the driven wheel 13 are spaced apart along a first direction, and the adapter plate 3 is located between the driving wheel 12 and the driven wheel 13 in the first direction. Furthermore, the axes of the driving wheel 12 and the driven wheel 13 can be parallel, and both axes can be perpendicular to the first direction.

[0038] In addition, the first motor 11 can be a servo motor or the like, and the output end of the first motor 11 can refer to the output shaft of the motor.

[0039] like Figure 1As shown, in one embodiment, the first drive assembly 1 further includes a guide mechanism 15, which guides the movement of the adapter plate 3 along a first direction.

[0040] The guide mechanism 15, the first motor 11, and the driven wheel 13 can all be mounted on corresponding support devices. Moreover, the driven wheel 13 can rotate relative to the support device around its own axis.

[0041] like Figure 2 As shown, in one embodiment, the second drive assembly 21 includes a cylinder 211, the output end of which is connected to a support member 22. The second drive assembly 21 drives the support member 22 to reciprocate along a second direction. In fact, this means that the cylinder 211 drives the support member 22 to reciprocate along the second direction. This arrangement simplifies the structure of the second drive assembly 21 and reduces its cost.

[0042] Additionally, the cylinder body of cylinder 211 is connected to adapter plate 3. The output end of cylinder 211 can refer to the end of cylinder 211 where the piston rod extends out of the cylinder body.

[0043] like Figure 2 As shown, in one embodiment, the second drive assembly 21 further includes a cylinder connecting block 212 and a cylinder mounting bracket 213. The cylinder mounting bracket 213 is mounted on the adapter plate 3, and the cylinder 211 is mounted on the cylinder mounting bracket 213. The cylinder connecting block 212 is mounted on the support member 22 and connected to the output end of the cylinder 211. The cylinder 211 can drive the support member 22 to move in the second direction through the cylinder connecting block 212.

[0044] In this embodiment, the cylinder 211 is mounted on the adapter plate 3 via the cylinder mounting bracket 213, and the cylinder 211 is connected to the support member 22 via the cylinder connecting block 212.

[0045] The cylinder mounting bracket 213 is detachably connected to the adapter plate 3, and the cylinder mounting bracket 213 is also detachably connected to the cylinder 211. The cylinder connecting block 212 is detachably connected to the support member 22, and the cylinder connecting block 212 is also detachably connected to the cylinder 211.

[0046] like Figure 2As shown, in one embodiment, the support member 22 includes a sliding connecting plate 221 and a material-picking connecting plate 222. The sliding connecting plate 221 extends along a second direction and is connected to the output end of the second drive component 21. The material-picking connecting plate 222 extends along a third direction and is connected between the sliding connecting plate 221 and the material-picking component 23. The first direction, the second direction, and the third direction intersect each other. This arrangement facilitates production and assembly. For example, while assembling the cylinder 211 and the sliding connecting plate 221, the material-picking connecting plate 222 and the material-picking component 23 can also be assembled at other workstations.

[0047] Among them, Figure 1 and Figure 2 Of the directions shown, the third direction is parallel to the Y-axis. Furthermore, the first and second directions are perpendicular to the third direction. In a practical scenario, the third direction can be a forward or backward direction.

[0048] In one embodiment, the sliding connecting plate 221 and the picking connecting plate 222 are connected to form an L-shaped structure. Moreover, the sliding connecting plate 221 and the picking connecting plate 222 can be detachably connected or non-detachably connected.

[0049] like Figure 2 As shown, in one embodiment, the material handling assembly 23 includes a mounting frame 231 and a plurality of material handling components 232. The mounting frame 231 is mounted on the support member 22, and the plurality of material handling components 232 are mounted on the side of the mounting frame 231 near the support member 22. This makes full use of the space of the material handling assembly 23 and facilitates the integrated design of the handling device.

[0050] The mounting bracket 231 can be installed above the support member 22, and the material handling member 232 is installed below the mounting bracket 231.

[0051] like Figure 2 As shown, in one embodiment, the material handling component 232 includes an extension 2321 and a suction cup 2322. One end of the extension 2321 is connected to the mounting bracket 231, and the other end of the extension 2321 is connected to the suction cup 2322, which is used to adsorb the material plate. This arrangement can shorten the stroke of the second drive assembly 21, for example, shorten the stroke of the cylinder 211, which helps to reduce the cost of the second drive assembly 21.

[0052] Among them, the material handling component 23 gripping the board material actually refers to the suction cup 2322 vacuum adsorbing the board material.

[0053] like Figure 2As shown, in one embodiment, the material handling assembly 23 further includes a vacuum generator 233, which is used to generate negative pressure on the suction cup 2322; the vacuum generator 233 is mounted on the support member 22 or the mounting bracket 231. This can effectively avoid interference between the vacuum generator 233 and the first drive assembly 1.

[0054] This application also provides a loading and unloading device, which includes a loading machine, an unloading machine, and a conveying device described in any of the above embodiments. The conveying device can drive the material plate to move between the loading machine and the unloading machine.

[0055] It should be understood that the above-mentioned settings can also be replaced in other ways, such as:

[0056] In other embodiments, the first drive assembly 1 includes a second motor, a lead screw, and a nut seat. The output end of the second motor is connected to the lead screw, the lead screw is threadedly connected to the nut seat, and the nut seat is mounted on the adapter plate 3.

[0057] The lead screw's axis extends parallel to the first direction. During operation, the second motor drives the lead screw to rotate around its own axis, which in turn drives the nut seat to move linearly along the first direction, thereby causing the adapter plate 3 and the various conveying mechanisms 2 mounted on the adapter plate 3 to move along the first direction.

[0058] It should be understood that the aforementioned driving pulley 12, driven pulley 13, and synchronous belt 14 constitute a belt drive mechanism, and the aforementioned lead screw and nut seat constitute a lead screw drive mechanism. In other embodiments, the belt drive mechanism and lead screw drive mechanism can also be replaced by a chain drive mechanism or a gear and rack drive mechanism, etc.

[0059] In other embodiments, the structure of the second driving component 21 may be the same as that of the first driving component 1.

[0060] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this application and is not intended to limit this application. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A conveying device, characterized in that, It includes a first drive component and a plurality of transport mechanisms, wherein the plurality of transport mechanisms are spaced apart along a first direction, and the first drive component is capable of driving the plurality of transport mechanisms to move simultaneously along the first direction; The conveying mechanism includes a second drive component, a support component, and a material picking component. One end of the support component is connected to the output end of the second drive component, and the other end of the support component is connected to the material picking component. The second drive component can drive the material picking component to reciprocate along a second direction. The material-grabbing component is used to grip the material plate, and the first direction intersects with the second direction.

2. The conveying device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The conveying device further includes an adapter plate, and the output end of the first drive component is connected to the adapter plate; The second drive component is disposed at intervals along the first direction on the adapter plate.

3. The conveying device as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The first drive assembly includes a first motor, a drive pulley, a driven pulley, and a timing belt. The output end of the first motor is connected to the drive pulley, the timing belt is wound around the drive pulley and the driven pulley, and the timing belt is connected to the adapter plate. Alternatively, the first drive assembly includes a second motor, a lead screw, and a nut seat, with the output end of the second motor connected to the lead screw, the lead screw being threadedly connected to the nut seat, and the nut seat being mounted on the adapter plate.

4. The conveying device as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The second drive component includes a cylinder, the output end of which is connected to the support member.

5. The conveying device as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The second drive assembly further includes a cylinder connecting block and a cylinder mounting bracket. The cylinder mounting bracket is mounted on the adapter plate, the cylinder is mounted on the cylinder mounting bracket, the cylinder connecting block is mounted on the support member and connected to the output end of the cylinder, and the cylinder can drive the support member to move along the second direction through the cylinder connecting block.

6. The conveying device as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, The support includes a sliding connecting plate and a material picking connecting plate. The sliding connecting plate extends along the second direction and is connected to the output end of the second driving component. The material picking connecting plate extends along the third direction and is connected between the sliding connecting plate and the material picking component. The first direction, the second direction, and the third direction intersect each other.

7. The conveying device as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, The material handling assembly includes a mounting frame and multiple material handling components. The mounting frame is mounted on the support member, and the multiple material handling components are mounted on the side of the mounting frame close to the support member.

8. The conveying device as claimed in claim 7, characterized in that, The material handling component includes an extension and a suction cup. One end of the extension is connected to the mounting bracket, and the other end of the extension is connected to the suction cup. The suction cup is used to adsorb the material plate.

9. The conveying device as claimed in claim 8, characterized in that, The material handling assembly also includes a vacuum generator, which is used to generate negative pressure in the suction cup; The vacuum generator is mounted on the support or the mounting bracket.

10. A loading and unloading device, characterized in that, It includes a feeding machine, a discharging machine, and a conveying device as described in any one of claims 1-9, wherein the conveying device is capable of moving the material plate between the feeding machine and the discharging machine.

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