Automatic charging equipment for micro components

Abstract

The utility model provides automatic charging equipment for micro components. The automatic charging equipment comprises a charging table; the conveying mechanism is arranged on the loading platform and is used for conveying a jig capable of bearing the micro component; the conveying mechanism is provided with an input end and an output end, and the input end and the output end are close to the two sides of the charging table. The auxiliary pulling mechanism is arranged on the charging table, corresponds to the input end and is used for pulling the jig in the lifting basket to move into the input end; the auxiliary pushing mechanism is arranged on the loading platform, corresponds to the output end and is used for pushing the jig on the output end to move into the lifting basket; the technical problems that a pulling jig in a lifting basket cannot be moved to a conveying mechanism and the jig which is fully loaded on the conveying mechanism cannot be automatically placed into the lifting basket in an existing micro element charging device are solved, and the automation level of the charging device is improved. Unmanned operation can be achieved in the process from loading of the micro components to final storage of the jigs, the labor cost is greatly reduced, and meanwhile the overall working efficiency of a production line is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the technical field of sorting and handling micro-components, and more particularly to an automatic loading device for micro-components. Background Technology

[0002] The handling of micro-components is a crucial operation in precision manufacturing, especially in industries such as semiconductors and electronic devices. To ensure the safe and efficient transport of these tiny, delicate components, a specially designed basket is typically used. This basket contains multiple layers of fixtures, each designed to hold a specific number of micro-components. By accurately placing the micro-components onto these fixtures and then stacking them systematically using the basket, large quantities of micro-components can be handled at once, significantly improving both efficiency and safety.

[0003] With the development of automation technology, existing technologies have achieved automated loading processes using a combination of conveyor belts and robotic arms. Specifically, empty fixtures are first transported to designated positions via conveyor belts, and then high-precision robotic arms precisely move micro-components onto these fixtures. Once the fixtures reach their maximum load, they are transported to a preset endpoint. However, despite the high degree of automation, in practice, when new empty fixtures need to be provided to the conveyor belt, they must be manually removed from the basket and placed onto the conveyor belt; similarly, when the fixtures are full, they must be manually placed back into the basket.

[0004] While existing automated material handling systems have significantly improved work efficiency, some shortcomings remain. The main problems lie in the lack of automated mechanisms to directly extract empty fixtures from baskets for conveyor belt use, and the inability to automatically place fully loaded fixtures back into baskets. Current technology still relies on manual intervention for these two crucial steps. This means that even with highly automated loading of micro-components into fixtures, the two steps of removing fixtures from baskets and placing them back into baskets cannot completely eliminate the need for manual operation. Therefore, increasing the automation level of the loading process between fixtures and baskets has become a target for further optimization. Utility Model Content

[0005] This application provides an automatic loading device for micro-components to solve the technical problems of existing micro-component loading devices being unable to move the pull-out fixture in the basket to the conveying mechanism, and being unable to automatically place the fully loaded fixture on the conveying mechanism into the basket. The technical solution is as follows:

[0006] This application provides an automatic loading device for micro-components, comprising: a loading platform; a conveying mechanism disposed on the loading platform for transporting a fixture capable of carrying the micro-components; the conveying mechanism having an input end and an output end, the input end and the output end being close to both sides of the loading platform; an auxiliary pulling mechanism disposed on the loading platform, corresponding to the input end, for pulling the fixture in the basket into the input end; and an auxiliary pushing mechanism disposed on the loading platform, corresponding to the output end, for pushing the fixture on the output end into the basket.

[0007] In one embodiment, the auxiliary pulling mechanism includes: a first mounting base mounted on the loading platform, located below the input end; an adjustment component disposed on the first mounting base; and a clamping component mounted on the output of the adjustment component for gripping the jig displacement in the basket; the adjustment component drives the clamping component to move along a first direction and a second direction perpendicular to the first direction; wherein the first direction is the conveying direction of the conveying mechanism, and the second direction is the height direction of the conveying mechanism.

[0008] The auxiliary pushing mechanism includes: a third drive cylinder, mounted on the loading platform, the piston rod of the third drive cylinder being able to extend and retract in a second direction; and a pushing component, connected to the piston rod of the third drive cylinder, the push rod on the pushing component being able to move in a first direction to push the fixture on the output end to move.

[0009] In one embodiment, the adjustment assembly includes: a first drive motor fixed on a first mounting base; a first driving wheel and a first driven wheel spaced apart on the first mounting base along a first direction, the first driving wheel being synchronously rotatably connected to the output shaft of the first drive motor; a first timing belt engaging the first driving wheel and the first driven wheel to cause the first driven wheel to rotate synchronously with the first driving wheel; a first sliding member slidably mounted on the first mounting base and connected to the first timing belt, the first timing belt driving the first sliding member to slide along the first direction; and a first drive cylinder mounted on the first sliding member, the piston rod of the first drive cylinder extending and retracting along a second direction.

[0010] The clamping assembly includes: a second drive cylinder connected to the piston rod of the first drive cylinder; and a chuck assembly disposed on the side of the second drive cylinder near the input end, wherein the second drive cylinder can drive the chuck assembly to clamp the fixture.

[0011] In one embodiment, the pushing component includes: a second mounting base connected to the piston rod of a third driving cylinder, the third driving cylinder being capable of driving the second mounting base to move along a second direction on the loading platform; a slide rail disposed on the second mounting base and extending along a first direction; a pusher slidably disposed on the slide rail; and a fourth driving cylinder mounted on the side of the second mounting base opposite to the output end, the piston rod of the fourth driving cylinder being connected to the pusher to drive the pusher to slide on the slide rail.

[0012] In one embodiment, the system further includes: a first lifting mechanism installed on the side of the loading platform near the input end; a first placement platform disposed on the first lifting mechanism, the first lifting mechanism driving the first placement platform to move up and down in a second direction, the first placement platform being used to place an empty basket for supplying fixtures to the input end; a second lifting mechanism installed on the side of the loading platform near the output end; a second placement platform disposed on the second lifting mechanism, the second lifting mechanism driving the second placement platform to move up and down in a second direction, the second placement platform being used to place a fully loaded basket for receiving fixtures at the output end.

[0013] In one embodiment, the conveying mechanism includes: a first track support fixed on a loading platform; a second track support spaced apart from and opposite to the first track support, and the second track support being able to move closer to or away from the first track support; two conveying tracks installed on the first track support and the second track support, with a plurality of second driven wheels arranged along a first direction on the inner sides of the two conveying tracks; two second drive motors respectively installed on the first track support and the second track support, with a second driving wheel synchronously mounted on the output shaft of each second drive motor, and a second synchronous belt meshing between each second driven wheel and the corresponding second driving wheel, the second driven wheel rotating synchronously with the corresponding second driving wheel through the second synchronous belt transmission, the second synchronous belt being used to support the fixture.

[0014] In one embodiment, the conveying mechanism further includes: a lead screw, rotatably mounted on a first track support; a ball nut, embedded in a second track support, and threadedly fitted onto the lead screw to form a lead screw-nut kinematic pair; a guide post, mounted on the first track support; and a second sliding member, embedded in the second track support, and slidably fitted onto the guide post.

[0015] In one embodiment, the device further includes: a two-dimensional adjustment mechanism mounted on a loading platform above the conveying mechanism; a gripping mechanism disposed on the two-dimensional adjustment mechanism, the gripping mechanism being capable of moving up and down in a second direction for gripping micro-components and placing them on a fixture transported by the conveying mechanism; the two-dimensional adjustment mechanism being capable of driving the gripping mechanism to move above the conveying mechanism so as to be able to transport micro-components through the gripping mechanism.

[0016] In one embodiment, the two-dimensional adjustment mechanism includes: a first slide table, mounted on a loading platform and extending along a third direction, the third direction being perpendicular to the first direction and parallel to the surface of the loading platform; and a second slide table, slidably disposed on the first slide table and extending along the first direction, with two gripping mechanisms slidably disposed on the second slide table.

[0017] The material handling mechanism includes: a lifting robotic arm, slidably mounted on a second slide; a tilting robotic arm, mounted on the lifting robotic arm, which drives the tilting robotic arm to move up and down in a second direction; a rotating robotic arm, mounted on the tilting robotic arm, which drives the rotating robotic arm to tilt between a first direction and a second direction; and a suction cup component, mounted on the rotating robotic arm, which drives the suction cup component to rotate.

[0018] In one embodiment, the device further includes: a storage platform disposed on a loading platform for storing micro-components; a gripping mechanism for transferring the micro-components from the storage platform to a fixture transported by a conveying mechanism; the storage platform has a first area and a second area, the first area for holding micro-components for the gripping mechanism to pick up, and the second area for holding micro-components abandoned by the gripping mechanism; a camera component disposed on the storage platform and facing upwards towards the storage platform for observing the micro-components picked up by the gripping mechanism; and a replacement suction cup mechanism for carrying suction cup components of various models for the gripping mechanism to replace the suction cup components.

[0019] Compared with existing technologies, the automatic loading equipment for micro-components proposed in the above technical solution achieves a high degree of automation in the micro-component handling process by arranging a conveyor mechanism on the loading platform and combining it with auxiliary pulling and pushing mechanisms, bringing significant technical advantages and economic benefits. Specifically, by setting an auxiliary pulling mechanism near the input end, empty fixtures are automatically pulled from the basket and placed onto the conveyor mechanism. This design effectively solves the problem in existing technologies that require manual intervention to place empty fixtures from the basket onto the conveyor belt, greatly improving operational efficiency while reducing the possibility of human error and ensuring production stability and consistency. Furthermore, the auxiliary pushing mechanism configured near the output end can automatically push fixtures fully loaded with micro-components from the conveyor mechanism into the basket. The auxiliary pushing mechanism not only avoids the process of manually placing fully loaded fixtures into the basket in traditional methods but also further improves the automation level of the loading equipment, enabling unmanned operation from loading of micro-components to final storage of fixtures, significantly reducing labor costs while improving the overall working efficiency of the production line. The automated loading equipment proposed in this application can complete a series of actions—removing, transporting, and re-placing the jig from the basket—without direct human intervention. This not only optimizes the production process and saves human resources but also has significant implications for improving product quality and reducing production cycles. Therefore, this application provides a more efficient, reliable, and economical solution for the handling of micro-components, with broad application prospects and significant market value.

[0020] The above overview is for illustrative purposes only and is not intended to be limiting in any way. In addition to the illustrative aspects, embodiments, and features described above, further aspects, embodiments, and features of this application will become readily apparent from the accompanying drawings and the following detailed description. Attached Figure Description

[0021] In the accompanying drawings, unless otherwise specified, the same reference numerals throughout the various drawings denote the same or similar parts or elements. These drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale. It should be understood that these drawings depict only some embodiments disclosed in this application and should not be construed as limiting the scope of this application.

[0022] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the automatic loading device for micro-components proposed in the embodiments of this application;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram showing the arrangement of the auxiliary pulling mechanism and the auxiliary pushing mechanism in the embodiments of this application;

[0024] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the conveying mechanism in the embodiments of this application;

[0025] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Enlarged view of part A;

[0026] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the auxiliary pulling mechanism in the embodiments of this application;

[0027] Figure 6 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the auxiliary pushing mechanism in the embodiments of this application;

[0028] Figure 7 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a lead screw and nut kinematic pair configured in the conveying mechanism in an embodiment of this application;

[0029] Figure 8 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the first lifting mechanism and the first placement platform in the embodiments of this application;

[0030] Figure 9 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the second lifting mechanism and the second storage platform in the embodiments of this application;

[0031] Figure 10 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the material gripping mechanism in the embodiments of this application;

[0032] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the storage platform and camera component in the embodiments of this application;

[0033] Figure 12This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the displacement suction cup mechanism in the embodiments of this application.

[0034] Figure label:

[0035] 1. Loading table;

[0036] 11. First lifting mechanism; 12. First storage platform; 13. Second lifting mechanism; 14. Second storage platform;

[0037] 2. Conveying mechanism;

[0038] 21. First track support; 22. Second track support; 23. Conveyor track; 24. Second drive motor; 25. Lead screw; 26. Ball bearing nut; 27. Guide post; 28. Second sliding member;

[0039] 201. Input terminal; 202. Output terminal; 231. Second driving pulley; 232. Second driven pulley; 233. Second synchronous belt;

[0040] 3. Auxiliary pulling mechanism;

[0041] 31. First mounting base; 32. First drive motor; 33. First driving pulley; 34. First driven pulley; 35. First timing belt; 36. First sliding member; 37. First drive cylinder; 38. Second drive cylinder; 39. Chuck assembly;

[0042] 4. Auxiliary push mechanism;

[0043] 41. Third drive cylinder; 42. Second mounting base; 43. Slide rail; 44. Pushing component; 45. Fourth drive cylinder;

[0044] 5. Two-dimensional adjustment mechanism;

[0045] 51. First slide; 52. Second slide;

[0046] 6. Material handling mechanism;

[0047] 61. Lifting robotic arm; 62. Tilting robotic arm; 63. Rotating robotic arm; 64. Suction cup component;

[0048] 7. Storage platform;

[0049] 71. First area; 72. Second area;

[0050] 8. Camera components;

[0051] 9. Replacement suction cup mechanism. Detailed Implementation

[0052] In the following description, only certain exemplary embodiments are briefly described. As those skilled in the art will recognize, the described embodiments can be modified in various ways without departing from the spirit or scope of this application. Therefore, the drawings and description are considered to be exemplary in nature and not restrictive.

[0053] Reference Figures 1 to 12 As shown, an embodiment of this application proposes an automatic loading device for micro-components. The automatic loading device for micro-components may include: a loading platform 1; a conveying mechanism 2, disposed on the loading platform 1, for transporting a fixture capable of carrying micro-components; the conveying mechanism 2 has an input end 201 and an output end 202, the input end 201 and the output end 202 being located near the two sides of the loading platform 1; an auxiliary pulling mechanism 3, disposed on the loading platform 1, corresponding to the input end 201, for pulling the fixture in the basket into the input end 201; and an auxiliary pushing mechanism 4, disposed on the loading platform 1, corresponding to the output end 202, for pushing the fixture on the output end 202 into the basket.

[0054] Specifically, in the technical solution adopted in this application, the loading platform 1 can transport a fixture capable of carrying micro-components via the conveying mechanism 2. The conveying mechanism 2 transports the fixture from the input end 201 to the output end 202, so that micro-components can be placed on the fixture during transport. The key technical point of this application is that the loading platform 1 is equipped with an auxiliary pulling mechanism 3 and an auxiliary pushing mechanism 4. The auxiliary pulling mechanism 3 is correspondingly arranged to the input end 201 and can pull the fixture in the basket onto the input end 201, so that the conveying mechanism 2 can transport the fixture to carry the micro-components. The auxiliary pushing mechanism 4 is correspondingly arranged to the input end 201 and can push the fixture on the output end 202, so that the fixture on the conveying mechanism 2 can detach from the output end 202. If a basket is provided on the side of the output end 202 away from the input end 201, the auxiliary pushing mechanism 4 can push the fixture on the output end 202 to slide into the basket. This realizes that the fixture in the basket can automatically enter the conveying mechanism 2, and the conveying mechanism 2 can also put the fixture loaded with micro-components into another basket.

[0055] Furthermore, refer to Figures 2 to 6 As shown, in some embodiments, the auxiliary pulling mechanism 3 includes: a first mounting base 31, mounted on the loading platform 1, located below the input end 201; an adjustment component, disposed on the first mounting base 31; and a clamping component, mounted on the output of the adjustment component, for gripping the jig displacement in the basket; the output of the adjustment component drives the clamping component to move along a first direction and a second direction perpendicular to the first direction; wherein, the first direction is the conveying direction of the conveying mechanism 2, and the second direction is the height direction of the conveying mechanism 2;

[0056] The auxiliary pushing mechanism 4 includes: a third driving cylinder 41, which is mounted on the loading platform 1, and the piston rod of the third driving cylinder 41 can extend and retract in the second direction; and a pushing component, which is connected to the piston rod of the third driving cylinder 41, and the push rod on the pushing component can move closer to or further away from the output end 202 to push the fixture on the output end 202 to move.

[0057] Specifically, in the technical solution adopted in this application, in the auxiliary pulling mechanism 3, an adjustment component is fixed by a first mounting base 31. The adjustment component can drive the clamping component to move along a first direction and a second direction, i.e., two-dimensional adjustment, so as to grab the fixture in the basket onto the input end 201 without affecting the conveying mechanism 2's transport of the fixture. Specifically, the clamping component is raised to a height adapted to the input end 201 by the adjustment component, and then the clamping component is driven to move along the first direction until it extends into the basket on one side of the input end 201. After the clamping component clamps the fixture in the basket, the adjustment component will pull along the first direction to place the fixture on the input end 201. The adjustment component drives the clamping component to lower its height to avoid the clamping component affecting the conveying mechanism 2's transport of the fixture. In the auxiliary pushing mechanism 4, the third driving cylinder 41 is embedded in the loading platform 1, and the piston rod of the third driving cylinder 41 is set to extend and retract in the second direction so as to drive the pushing component to adjust the height to match the output end 202. The push rod of the pushing component can be displaced in the first direction so as to contact the fixture on the output end 202 during the displacement process, thereby enabling the pushing component to push the fixture away from the output end 202. If there is an empty basket on one side of the output end 202, the fixture on the output end 202 can be pushed into the basket.

[0058] Furthermore, refer to Figure 5 As shown, in some embodiments, the adjustment assembly includes: a first drive motor 32, fixed on a first mounting base 31; a first driving wheel 33 and a first driven wheel 34, spaced apart on the first mounting base 31 along a first direction, the first driving wheel 33 being synchronously connected to the output shaft of the first drive motor 32; a first synchronous belt 35, meshing with the first driving wheel 33 and the first driven wheel 34, so that the first driven wheel 34 rotates synchronously with the first driving wheel 33; a first sliding member 36, slidably mounted on the first mounting base 31 and connected to the first synchronous belt 35, the first synchronous belt 35 driving the first sliding member 36 to slide along the first direction; a first drive cylinder 37, mounted on the first sliding member 36, the piston rod of the first drive cylinder 37 extending and retracting along a second direction; the clamping assembly includes: a second drive cylinder 38, connected to the piston rod of the first drive cylinder 37; a chuck component 39, disposed on the side of the second drive cylinder 38 near the input end 201, the second drive cylinder 38 being able to drive the chuck component 39 to clamp the fixture.

[0059] Specifically, in the technical solution adopted in this application, the first mounting base 31 can be vertically mounted on the loading platform 1, and the housing of the first drive motor 32 is fixed to one side of the first mounting base 31. The output shaft of the first drive motor 32 passes through the first mounting base 31 and is located on the other side of the first mounting base 31. The first driving wheel 33 is synchronously rotated on the output shaft of the first drive motor 32. The first driven wheel 34 is rotatably mounted on the first mounting base 31. The first driven wheel 34 is arranged at intervals along the first direction on one side of the first driving wheel 33. The first synchronous belt 35 meshes with the first driving wheel 33 and the first driven wheel 34. The first sliding member 36 can slide on the first mounting base 31 along the first direction. When the first sliding member 36 is connected to the first synchronous belt 35, the first drive motor 32 can drive the first synchronous belt 35 to drive the first sliding member 36 to slide on the first mounting base 31, so that the adjustment component can realize the displacement function based on the first direction. The first drive cylinder 37 is mounted on the first sliding member 36, with its piston rod pointing upwards, i.e., towards the conveying mechanism 2. The piston rod of the first drive cylinder 37 extends and retracts in a second direction to realize the displacement function of the adjustment component based on the second direction. The cylinder body of the second drive cylinder 38 is connected to the piston rod of the first drive cylinder 37, and the second drive cylinder 38 is a flat clamping cylinder. The actuating component on the second drive cylinder 38 is a chuck component 39, which can face the side of the input end 201 away from the output end 202, and is used to clamp the fixture on the side of the input end 201. In use, the height of the clamping assembly can be adjusted first by the first drive cylinder 37, and then the clamping assembly can be driven by the first drive motor 32 to extend into the basket on one side of the input end 201. After the chuck component 39 clamps the fixture, the first drive motor 32 rotates in the opposite direction so that the fixture is moved to the input end 201 under the drive of the clamping assembly. The chuck component 39 releases the fixture and moves a short distance in the first direction so that the chuck component 39 is completely detached from the fixture. The piston rod of the first drive cylinder 37 retracts so that the height of the clamping assembly is reduced so as not to affect the conveying mechanism 2 in transporting the fixture.

[0060] Furthermore, refer to Figure 6 As shown, in some embodiments, the pushing component includes: a second mounting base 42 connected to the piston rod of a third driving cylinder 41, the third driving cylinder 41 being capable of driving the second mounting base 42 to move along a second direction on the loading platform 1; a slide rail 43 disposed on the second mounting base 42 and extending along a first direction; a pushing member 44 slidably disposed on the slide rail 43; and a fourth driving cylinder 45 mounted on the side of the second mounting base 42 opposite to the output end 202, the piston rod of the fourth driving cylinder 45 being connected to the pushing member 44 to drive the pushing member 44 to slide on the slide rail 43.

[0061] Specifically, in the technical solution adopted in this application, the second mounting base 42 can be mounted on the loading platform 1 via a guide rod. The second mounting base 42 can be displaced along the second direction via the guide rod. After the piston rod of the third drive cylinder 41 is connected to the second mounting base 42, it can drive the second mounting base 42 to move. The second mounting base 42 is equipped with a slide rail 43 extending along the first direction, and the pusher 44 is slidably disposed on the slide rail 43. The fourth drive cylinder 45 is connected to the pusher 44 to drive the pusher 44 to move on the slide rail 43. In use, the pusher 44 can be adjusted to a height that matches the output end 202 by the third drive cylinder 41, and then the pusher 44 can be driven to move by the fourth drive cylinder 45 to push the fixture away from the output end 202. If a basket is provided on the side of the output end 202 away from the input end 201, the fixture can be pushed into the basket.

[0062] Furthermore, refer to Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, in some embodiments, the system further includes: a first lifting mechanism 11, installed on the side of the loading platform 1 near the input end 201; a first placement platform 12, disposed on the first lifting mechanism 11, the first lifting mechanism 11 driving the first placement platform 12 to rise and fall in a second direction, the first placement platform 12 being used to place an empty basket for supplying fixtures to the input end 201; a second lifting mechanism 13, installed on the side of the loading platform 1 near the output end 202; and a second placement platform 14, disposed on the second lifting mechanism 13, the second lifting mechanism 13 driving the second placement platform 14 to rise and fall in a second direction, the second placement platform 14 being used to place a fully loaded basket for receiving fixtures at the output end 202.

[0063] Specifically, in the technical solution adopted in this application, a first lifting mechanism 11 and a first placement platform 12, as well as a second lifting mechanism 13 and a second placement platform 14 with identical structures are respectively installed on both sides of the loading platform 1 near the input end 201 and the output end 202. The first lifting mechanism 11 can drive the first placement platform 12 to move up and down in the second direction. The first placement platform 12 is used to place an empty basket. The empty basket can be interpreted as a basket in which jigs without micro-motion elements are stacked. The jigs in the empty basket are moved to the input end 201 by the auxiliary pulling mechanism 3. When the jigs of one layer of the empty basket are moved to the input end 201, the first lifting mechanism 11 drives the first placement platform 12 to move up and down to align the next jig without micro-motion elements with the height of the input end 201, thereby preparing for the next pull of the auxiliary pulling mechanism 3. The second lifting mechanism 13 can drive the second shelf 14 to rise and fall along the second direction. The second shelf 14 is used to place a full-load basket. The full-load basket can be interpreted as a fixture that carries the fixture from the output end 202. It should be explained that, since the fixture being transported carries micro-motion elements during the transport process of the conveying mechanism 2, when the fixture carrying the micro-motion elements enters the basket on the second shelf 14, a full-load basket as defined above is formed. When one layer of the full-load basket receives a fixture from the output end 202, the second lifting mechanism 13 drives the second shelf 14 to rise and fall, so that the next position that can support the fixture corresponds to the height of the output end 202, thereby preparing for the next push of the auxiliary pushing mechanism. In this application, when there are no fixtures in the empty basket or when the full-load basket is full of fixtures, they can be removed manually and new empty and full-load baskets can be placed in them.

[0064] Furthermore, refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments, the conveying mechanism 2 includes: a first track support 21, fixed on the loading platform 1; a second track support 22, spaced apart from and opposite to the first track support 21, and the second track support 22 is capable of moving closer to or away from the first track support 21; two conveying tracks 23, installed on the first track support 21 and the second track support 22, with a plurality of second driven wheels 232 arranged along a first direction on the inner side of the two conveying tracks 23; two second drive motors 24, respectively installed on the first track support 21 and the second track support 22, with a second driving wheel 231 synchronously mounted on the output shaft of each second drive motor 24, and a second synchronous belt 233 meshing between each second driven wheel 232 and the corresponding second driving wheel 231, and each second driven wheel 232 rotating synchronously with the corresponding second driving wheel 231 through the second synchronous belt 233, the second synchronous belt 233 being used to support the fixture.

[0065] Specifically, in the technical solution adopted in this application, by setting conveyor tracks 23 on the first track support 21 and the second track support 22 arranged at intervals, the auxiliary pulling mechanism 3 and the auxiliary pushing mechanism 4 can pull and push the fixture between the two conveyor tracks 23, so that the fixture can be more accurately moved to the input end 201 or enter the basket from the output end 202. The second drive motor 24 drives the second synchronous belt 233 to transport the fixture through the second driving wheel 231 and the second driven wheel 232, and the opposite sides of the fixture can be supported on the second synchronous belt 233.

[0066] Furthermore, refer to Figure 7 As shown, in some embodiments, the conveying mechanism 2 further includes: a lead screw 25, rotatably mounted on the first track bracket 21; a ball nut 26, embedded in the second track bracket 22, and the ball nut 26 is threadedly fitted onto the lead screw 25 to form a lead screw and nut kinematic pair; a guide post 27, mounted on the first track bracket 21; and a second sliding member 28, embedded in the second track bracket 22, and the second sliding member 28 is slidably fitted onto the guide post 27.

[0067] Specifically, in the technical solution adopted in this application, the cooperation of the lead screw 25 and the ball nut 26 allows the second track support 22 to shift relative to or away from the first track support 21, thereby adjusting the width of the conveying mechanism 2 to accommodate fixtures of different widths. In this embodiment, a guide post 27 is also provided on the first track support 21, and a second sliding member 28 is embedded on the second track support 22. The second sliding member 28 is slidably sleeved on the guide post 27 to further restrict the displacement direction of the second track support 22, thereby making the adjustment of the conveying mechanism 2 smoother and avoiding jamming.

[0068] Furthermore, refer to Figure 1 As shown, in some embodiments, it further includes: a two-dimensional adjustment mechanism 5, mounted on the loading platform 1 and located above the conveying mechanism 2; a gripping mechanism 6, disposed on the two-dimensional adjustment mechanism 5, the gripping mechanism 6 being able to move up and down in a second direction for gripping micro-components and placing them on the fixture transported by the conveying mechanism 2; the two-dimensional adjustment mechanism 5 being able to drive the gripping mechanism 6 to move above the conveying mechanism 2 so that the micro-components can be transported by the gripping mechanism 6.

[0069] Furthermore, refer to Figure 1 and Figure 10As shown, in some embodiments, the two-dimensional adjustment mechanism 5 includes: a first slide 51, which is mounted on the loading platform 1 and extends along a third direction, the third direction being perpendicular to the first direction and parallel to the platform surface of the loading platform 1; and a second slide 52, which is slidably disposed on the first slide 51 and extends along the first direction, and two gripping mechanisms 6 are slidably disposed on the second slide 52.

[0070] The material handling mechanism 6 includes: a lifting robotic arm 61, slidably mounted on the second slide table 52; a tilting robotic arm 62, mounted on the lifting robotic arm 61, which drives the tilting robotic arm 62 to move up and down in a second direction; a rotating robotic arm 63, mounted on the tilting robotic arm 62, which drives the rotating robotic arm 63 to tilt between the first and second directions; and a suction cup component 64, mounted on the rotating robotic arm 63, which drives the suction cup component 64 to rotate.

[0071] Specifically, in the technical solution adopted in this application, the gripping mechanism 6 can be displaced on the loading table 1 through the two-dimensional adjustment mechanism 5, thereby enabling the gripping mechanism 6 to transport the micro-element to the fixture on the conveying mechanism 2. In this embodiment, two gripping mechanisms 6 can be configured on the two-dimensional adjustment mechanism 5. When it is necessary to invert the micro-element onto the fixture, one gripping mechanism 6 can grip the micro-element and transfer it to the other gripping mechanism 6. The latter gripping mechanism 6 then places the micro-element onto the fixture, thereby achieving the inverted mounting of the micro-element onto the fixture. The two-dimensional adjustment mechanism 5 can be composed of a first slide 51 and a second slide 52. The first slide 51 can extend along the width direction of the conveying mechanism 2, that is, it is perpendicular to the first direction and parallel to the table surface of the loading table 1. The second slide 52 extends along the first direction and is configured on the first slide 51 so that the second slide 52 can slide along the third direction on the first slide 51. The material handling mechanism 6 may include a lifting robotic arm 61 slidably mounted on a second slide 52. The lifting robotic arm 61 can move in a first direction via the second slide 52, and the movement of the second slide 52 on the first slide 51 can drive the lifting robotic arm 61 to move in a third direction. Since the first direction is the conveying direction of the conveying mechanism 2, and the third direction is the width direction of the conveying mechanism 2, the lifting robotic arm 61 can be positioned coordinately above the conveying mechanism 2 to transport the micro-components onto the fixture transported by the conveying mechanism 2. In this embodiment, the lifting robotic arm 61 may use a screw and nut kinematic pair to achieve lifting and lowering along the second direction, so that the lifting robotic arm 61 can pick up the micro-components on the loading table 1 and place them onto the fixture transported by the conveying mechanism 2. In use, the fixture is first transported to the loading position via the conveying mechanism 2, where the lifting robotic arm 61 descends to pick up the material. The lifting robotic arm 61 then rises and transports the material until it is positioned above the loading position. The lifting robotic arm 61 then descends to release the material. After loading is complete, the fixture is transported to the output end 202, where the auxiliary pushing mechanism 4 pushes the fixture, filled with micro-components, into the basket. The rotating robotic arm 63 is mounted on the lifting robotic arm 61 via the flipping robotic arm 62. The flipping robotic arm 62 drives the rotating robotic arm 63 to flip, so that the suction cup components 64 of the rotating robotic arms 63 on the two gripping mechanisms 6 are facing each other. This facilitates transferring the micro-components gripped by one gripping mechanism 6 to the other gripping mechanism 6 for inverted loading. The rotating robotic arm 63 also drives the suction cup components 64 to rotate, allowing the angle at which the micro-components are placed on the fixture to be adjusted, such as vertically or horizontally.

[0072] Furthermore, refer to Figure 11 and Figure 12As shown, in some embodiments, it further includes: a storage platform 7, configured on the loading platform 1, for storing micro-components; a gripping mechanism 6 for transporting the micro-components from the storage platform 7 to a fixture transported by the conveying mechanism 2; the storage platform 7 has a first region 71 and a second region 72, the first region 71 for holding micro-components for the gripping mechanism 6 to pick up, and the second region 72 for holding micro-components abandoned by the gripping mechanism 6; a camera component 8, configured on the storage platform 7 and with the shooting direction facing upwards on the storage platform 7, for observing the micro-components picked up by the gripping mechanism 6; and a replacement suction cup mechanism 9 for carrying suction cup components 64 of various models for the gripping mechanism 6 to replace the suction cup components 64.

[0073] Specifically, in the technical solution adopted in this application, the storage platform 7 may include several first areas 71 to realize the placement of different types of micro components on the storage platform 7, while the second area 72 is used to place micro components whose picking position is not ideal by the gripping mechanism. After picking up the micro component, the gripping mechanism can determine its picking position through the camera component 8. Specifically, the camera component 8 is arranged on one side of the second area 72. After picking up the micro component in the first area 71, the gripping mechanism moves to the second area 72 and determines the picking position by taking a picture through the camera component 8. If the picking position is qualified, the micro component is transported to the fixture being transported by the conveying mechanism 2. Otherwise, if the picking position is not qualified, the gripping mechanism places the micro component in the second area 72 and drives the gripping mechanism to return to the first area 71 to pick up the micro component again.

[0074] In one embodiment, the loading platform 1 is further provided with a displacement suction cup mechanism 9, in which suction cup components 64 of different models are suspended and placed. The displacement suction cup mechanism 9 has several support positions for placing the suction cup components 64. The support positions can limit and support the outer edge of the suction cup components 64, and have an opening on one side. In this embodiment, the rotating robotic arm 63 and the suction cup components 64 are connected by a quick-plug method. In use, the gripping mechanism 6 can be moved above the replacement suction cup mechanism 9 via the first slide 51 and the second slide 52. The lifting mechanical arm 61 drives the rotating mechanical arm 63 to move downward in the second direction, so that the suction cup component 64 on the rotating mechanical arm 63 selects an opening to enter an empty support position for engagement. The lifting mechanical arm 61 drives the rotating mechanical arm 63 to move upward in the second direction, thereby separating the suction cup component 64 from the rotating mechanical arm 63 and securing the suction cup component 64 in the support position. It should be noted that when replacing the suction cup component 64, the rotating mechanical arm 63 uses the same working principle. The lifting mechanical arm 61 drives the rotating mechanical arm 63 to move downward, so that the suction cup component 64 located in the support position can be inserted into the rotating mechanical arm 63 for quick-connect and disconnection. This achieves the purpose of replacing different models of suction cup components 64, and can adapt to different models or categories of micro components, effectively improving practicality and versatility.

[0075] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of this application. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of those different embodiments or examples.

[0076] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this application, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0077] Any process or method description in the flowchart or otherwise herein can be understood as representing a module, segment, or portion of code comprising one or more executable instructions for implementing a particular logical function or process. Furthermore, the scope of the preferred embodiments of this application includes additional implementations in which functions may be performed not in the order shown or discussed, including substantially simultaneously or in reverse order depending on the functionality involved.

[0078] The logic and / or steps represented in the flowchart or otherwise described herein, for example, can be considered as a sequenced list of executable instructions for implementing logical functions, and can be embodied in any computer-readable medium for use by, or in conjunction with, an instruction execution system, apparatus or device (such as a computer-based system, a processor-included system or other system that can fetch and execute instructions from, an instruction execution system, apparatus or device).

[0079] It should be understood that various parts of this application can be implemented using hardware, software, firmware, or a combination thereof. In the above embodiments, multiple steps or methods can be implemented using software or firmware stored in memory and executed by a suitable instruction execution system. All or part of the steps of the methods in the above embodiments can be implemented by a program instructing related hardware, the program being stored in a computer-readable storage medium, which, when executed, includes one or a combination of the steps of the method embodiments.

[0080] Furthermore, the functional units in the various embodiments of this application can be integrated into a processing module, or each unit can exist physically separately, or two or more units can be integrated into a module. The integrated module can be implemented in hardware or as a software functional module. If the integrated module is implemented as a software functional module and sold or used as an independent product, it can also be stored in a computer-readable storage medium. This storage medium can be a read-only memory, a disk, or an optical disk, etc.

[0081] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this application, but the scope of protection of this application is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art can easily conceive of various variations or substitutions within the technical scope disclosed in this application, and these should all be included within the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, the scope of protection of this application should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. An automatic loading device for micro-components, characterized in that, include: loading table; A conveying mechanism, configured on the loading platform, is used to transport a jig capable of carrying micro-components; The conveying mechanism has an input end and an output end, with the input end and the output end located near the two sides of the loading platform; An auxiliary pulling mechanism, configured on the loading platform and corresponding to the input end, is used to pull the fixture in the basket into the input end; and... An auxiliary pushing mechanism is configured on the loading platform, corresponding to the output end, and is used to push the fixture on the output end into the basket.

2. The automatic loading equipment for micro-components according to claim 1, characterized in that, The auxiliary pulling mechanism includes: The first mounting base is installed on the loading platform, located below the input end; An adjustment component is configured on the first mounting base; A clamping assembly, mounted on the output of the adjusting assembly, is used to grasp the displacement of the fixture in the basket; The adjustment component drives the clamping component to move along a first direction and a second direction perpendicular to the first direction; Wherein, the first direction is the transport direction of the conveying mechanism, and the second direction is the height direction of the conveying mechanism; The auxiliary push mechanism includes: A third drive cylinder is installed on the loading platform, and the piston rod of the third drive cylinder can extend and retract along the second direction; A push assembly is connected to the piston rod of the third drive cylinder, and the push rod on the push assembly can be displaced along the first direction to push the fixture on the output end to move.

3. The automatic loading equipment for micro-components according to claim 2, characterized in that, The adjustment component includes: The first drive motor is fixed on the first mounting base; A first driving wheel and a first driven wheel are arranged at intervals along a first direction on the first mounting base, and the first driving wheel is synchronously connected to the output shaft of the first drive motor. A first synchronous belt engages with the first driving pulley and the first driven pulley to make the first driven pulley and the first driving pulley rotate synchronously; A first sliding member is slidably mounted on the first mounting base and connected to the first timing belt, the first timing belt driving the first sliding member to slide along the first direction; A first drive cylinder is mounted on the first sliding member, and the piston rod of the first drive cylinder extends and retracts along the second direction; The clamping assembly includes: The second drive cylinder is connected to the piston rod of the first drive cylinder; A chuck component is disposed on the side of the second drive cylinder near the input end, and the second drive cylinder can drive the chuck component to clamp the fixture.

4. The automatic loading device for micro-components according to claim 2, characterized in that, The push component includes: The second mounting base is connected to the piston rod of the third drive cylinder, which can drive the second mounting base to move along the second direction on the loading platform. A slide rail is disposed on the second mounting base, and the slide rail extends along the first direction; The pusher is slidably disposed on the slide rail; A fourth drive cylinder is installed on the side of the second mounting base away from the output end, and the piston rod of the fourth drive cylinder is connected to the pusher to drive the pusher to slide on the slide rail.

5. The automatic loading device for micro-components according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: The first lifting mechanism is installed on the side of the loading platform near the input end; A first shelf is disposed on the first lifting mechanism, which drives the first shelf to move up and down in a second direction. The first shelf is used to place an empty basket that supplies a fixture to the input end. The second lifting mechanism is installed on the side of the loading platform near the output end; The second shelf is disposed on the second lifting mechanism, which drives the second shelf to move up and down in the second direction. The second shelf is used to place the fully loaded basket of the receiving fixture at the output end.

6. The automatic loading device for micro-components according to claim 1, characterized in that, The conveying mechanism includes: The first track support is fixed on the loading platform; The second track support is spaced apart from and opposite to the first track support, and the second track support can be moved closer to or away from the first track support. Two conveying tracks are installed on the first track support and the second track support, and a plurality of second driven wheels arranged along the first direction are arranged on the inner side of the two conveying tracks; Two second drive motors are respectively mounted on the first track bracket and the second track bracket. A second drive wheel is synchronously mounted on the output shaft of each second drive motor. A second driven wheel meshes with the corresponding second drive wheel through a second synchronous belt. Each second driven wheel rotates synchronously with the corresponding second drive wheel through the second synchronous belt. The second synchronous belt is used to support the fixture.

7. The automatic loading device for micro-components according to claim 6, characterized in that, The conveying mechanism further includes: The lead screw is rotatably mounted on the first track support; A ball nut is embedded in the second track bracket, and the ball nut is threaded onto the lead screw to form a lead screw and nut moving pair. Guide posts are installed on the first track bracket; The second sliding member is embedded in the second track bracket and is slidably sleeved on the guide post.

8. The automatic loading device for micro-components according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: A two-dimensional adjustment mechanism is installed on the loading platform, located above the conveying mechanism; A material gripping mechanism is configured on the two-dimensional adjustment mechanism. The material gripping mechanism can move up and down in the second direction to grip the micro-component and place it on the fixture transported by the conveying mechanism. The two-dimensional adjustment mechanism can drive the gripping mechanism to move above the conveying mechanism so that the micro-component can be transported by the gripping mechanism.

9. The automatic loading device for micro-components according to claim 8, characterized in that, The two-dimensional adjustment mechanism includes: A first slide is mounted on the loading platform and extends along a third direction, which is perpendicular to the first direction and parallel to the surface of the loading platform. The second slide is slidably disposed on the first slide, and the second slide extends along the first direction, and two of the aforementioned material gripping mechanisms are slidably disposed on the second slide; The material handling mechanism includes: The lifting robotic arm is slidably mounted on the second slide. A flipping robotic arm is mounted on the lifting robotic arm, and the lifting robotic arm drives the flipping robotic arm to move up and down in a second direction. A rotating robotic arm is mounted on the flipping robotic arm, which drives the rotating robotic arm to flip between the first direction and the second direction. A suction cup component is mounted on the rotating robotic arm, which drives the suction cup component to rotate.

10. The automatic loading device for micro-components according to claim 8, characterized in that, Also includes: A storage platform, configured on the loading platform, is used to store the micro-components, and the gripping mechanism is used to transfer the micro-components from the storage platform to a fixture transported by the conveying mechanism. The storage platform has a first area and a second area. The first area is used to hold the micro-components for the gripping mechanism to pick up, and the second area is used to hold the micro-components that the gripping mechanism abandons to handle. A camera component is disposed on the storage platform and the shooting direction is directed upwards on the storage platform for observing the micro-components picked up by the gripping mechanism; The suction cup replacement mechanism is used to carry suction cup components of various models, so that the material gripping mechanism can replace the suction cup components.

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