Picking and supplementing device and transportation equipment

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of semiconductors and photovoltaics, in particular to a rejecting and repairing device and transportation equipment, and solves the problems that the rejecting and repairing device is low in working efficiency and easily causes pollution to products. The rejecting and supplementing device is applied to the transportation equipment, the transportation equipment comprises one or more conveying sets, each conveying set comprises a first conveying device and a second conveying device which are arranged side by side, the first conveying device is provided with a first station and a second station, and the second conveying device is provided with a third station and a fourth station. The rejecting and supplementing device comprises a lifting assembly and a grabbing assembly, and the products can be taken away from the second station or the fourth station or placed on the second station or the fourth station. By combining two product transplanting modes of the lifting assembly and the grabbing assembly, the products do not need to be temporarily stored in a material box, the moving time of the grabbing assembly between the material box and the conveying device is saved, the efficiency of removing and supplementing the products is improved, and pollution of the material box to the products is also avoided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the fields of semiconductor and photovoltaic technology, and in particular to a rejection device and a transport device. Background Technology

[0002] In the semiconductor and photovoltaic industries, automated transport equipment is typically used to improve product transportation efficiency. To further enhance efficiency, multiple conveyor lines are often used to transport products simultaneously. During this process, multiple conveyor lines must simultaneously have or be missing products at the same specific workstation. If a specific workstation on one conveyor line is missing a product, products at the same workstations on other conveyor lines must be rejected, or products must be added to the workstations on the lines with missing products. Currently, the industry commonly uses rejection and replenishment devices for automated product rejection and replenishment.

[0003] The related rejection and replenishment devices only include a suction cup assembly and a buffer box. When a product needs to be rejected from a specific station on the conveyor line, the suction cup assembly transfers the product into the buffer box. If a product needs to be replenished at a specific station on the conveyor line, the suction cup assembly transfers the product from the buffer box to the specific station on the conveyor line. However, the above method of rejecting and replenishing products is time-consuming, resulting in low efficiency, and the buffer box is prone to contaminating the products. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of this, the present application provides a rejecting device and a transport device, which solves the problems of low working efficiency and easy contamination of products by the rejecting devices of the related technologies.

[0005] In a first aspect, one embodiment of this application provides a rejecting device applied to a transport equipment. The transport equipment includes one or more conveyor groups, each conveyor group including a first conveyor and a second conveyor arranged side-by-side. The first conveyor has a first station and a second station spaced apart along a first direction. The first conveyor is configured to transport a product from the first station to the second station. The second conveyor has a third station and a fourth station spaced apart along the first direction. The second conveyor is configured to transport the product from the third station to the fourth station. The third station is adjacent to the first station. The fourth workstation is adjacent to the second workstation; the rejection device includes: two or more lifting components, one of which is disposed below the second workstation and is configured to lift or place the product at the second workstation, and one of which is disposed below the fourth workstation and is configured to lift or place the product at the fourth workstation; and a gripping component, located above the lifting components and capable of being disposed above the first conveying device and the second conveying device, configured to grip the product supported by the lifting components or place the product at the second workstation or the fourth workstation.

[0006] In conjunction with the first aspect, in some implementations of the first aspect, the lifting assembly includes: a first driving assembly capable of being disposed below the second workstation or the fourth workstation; and a supporting assembly connected to the first driving assembly, wherein the supporting assembly rises under the drive of the first driving assembly to support the product, or the supporting assembly descends under the drive of the first driving assembly to place the product at the second workstation or the fourth workstation.

[0007] In conjunction with the first aspect, in some implementations of the first aspect, the supporting component includes: a plurality of supporting members, all connected to the first driving component, the plurality of supporting members being configured to jointly support the product, the plurality of supporting members being respectively disposed on both sides of the second workstation in the second direction, or the plurality of supporting members being respectively disposed on both sides of the fourth workstation in the second direction, wherein the second direction intersects the first direction and is perpendicular to the vertical direction.

[0008] In conjunction with the first aspect, in some implementations of the first aspect, the support member includes: a connecting portion, a first end of which is connected to the first drive assembly; and a supporting portion, a first end of which is connected to a second end of the connecting portion, the second end of which extends toward the second workstation or the fourth workstation.

[0009] In conjunction with the first aspect, in some implementations of the first aspect, the connecting portion includes a first rod-shaped structure extending in a vertical direction, a first end of the first rod-shaped structure being connected to the first driving assembly, and a second end of the first rod-shaped structure having a mounting hole extending in a vertical direction; the supporting portion includes: a second rod-shaped structure extending in a vertical direction, the first end of the second rod-shaped structure being inserted into the mounting hole, wherein the cross-sectional area of ​​the first rod-shaped structure is greater than the cross-sectional area of ​​the second rod-shaped structure; and a third rod-shaped structure extending in the second direction, the first end of the third rod-shaped structure being connected to the second end of the second rod-shaped structure, and the second end of the third rod-shaped structure facing the second workstation or the fourth workstation.

[0010] In conjunction with the first aspect, in some implementations of the first aspect, the material of the support portion is an insulating material, which includes any one of the following materials: ceramic and plastic.

[0011] In conjunction with the first aspect, in some implementations of the first aspect, the gripping component includes: a lateral movement component located above the lifting component and capable of being disposed above the first conveying device and the second conveying device; a longitudinal movement component connected to the lateral movement component and configured to move along a second direction under the drive of the lateral movement component, the second direction being perpendicular to the first direction and perpendicular to the vertical direction; and a suction cup component connected to the longitudinal movement component and configured to pick up the product supported by the lifting component, or place the product at the second workstation or the fourth workstation, wherein the suction cup component is lifted and lowered under the drive of the longitudinal movement component and moves along the second direction under the drive of the longitudinal movement component.

[0012] In conjunction with the first aspect, in some implementations of the first aspect, the lifting component located below the second workstation is a first lifting component, and the lifting component located below the fourth workstation is a second lifting component. The rejection device further includes: a processor, communicatively connected to the lifting component and the gripping component, configured to: when the first lifting component is not supporting the product, the gripping component is not gripping the product, the second workstation is supporting the product, and the fourth workstation is not supporting the product, issue a rising command to the first lifting component, causing the first lifting component to reject the product located at the second workstation; in the case where the first lifting component is not supporting the product, the gripping component is not gripping the product, the second workstation is supporting the product, and the fourth workstation is not supporting the product, issue a rising command to the first lifting component, causing the first lifting component to reject the product located at the second workstation; If a lifting component is not supporting the product, the gripping component is not gripping the product, the second workstation is not carrying the product, and the fourth workstation is carrying the product, a lifting command is issued to the second lifting component, causing the second lifting component to remove the product located at the fourth workstation; if the gripping component is not gripping the product, the first lifting component is supporting the product, and the first workstation is carrying the product, a first gripping command is issued to the gripping component, causing the gripping component to grip the product supported by the first lifting component; if the gripping component is not gripping the product, and the second lifting component is supporting the product... When the product is being held at the third workstation, a second gripping command is issued to the gripping component, causing the gripping component to grip the product supported by the second lifting component. When the product is being held by the first lifting component, the second workstation is not holding the product, and the fourth workstation is holding the product, a lowering command is issued to the first lifting component, causing the first lifting component to move the product to the second workstation. When the product is being held by the second lifting component, the second workstation is holding the product, and the fourth workstation is not holding the product, a lowering command is issued to the second lifting component, causing the second lifting component to move the product to the second workstation. The lifting component replenishes the product to the fourth station; when the first lifting component is not supporting the product, the gripping component grips the product, the second station is not carrying the product, and the fourth station is carrying the product, a first replenishment command is issued to the gripping component, causing the gripping component to replenish the product to the second station; when the second lifting component is not supporting the product, the gripping component grips the product, the second station is carrying the product, and the fourth station is not carrying the product, a second replenishment command is issued to the gripping component, causing the gripping component to replenish the product to the fourth station.

[0013] Secondly, one embodiment of this application provides a transport device, comprising: one or more conveying groups, each conveying group including a first conveying device and a second conveying device arranged side by side, the first conveying device having a first station and a second station spaced apart along a first direction, the first conveying device being configured to transport a product from the first station to the second station; the second conveying device having a third station and a fourth station spaced apart along the first direction, the second conveying device being configured to transport the product from the third station to the fourth station, the third station being adjacent to the first station, and the fourth station being adjacent to the second station; the rejection device of the first aspect being configured to remove the product from the second station or the fourth station, or to place the product at the second station or the fourth station.

[0014] In conjunction with the second aspect, in some implementations of the second aspect, the first conveying device includes a first support component and a first transmission component, the first transmission component moving relative to the first support component; the second conveying device includes a second support component and a second transmission component, the second transmission component moving relative to the second support component, the second support component being disposed adjacent to the first support component; wherein, the transport equipment further includes: a second drive component disposed on the first support component or the second support component; a drive shaft connected to the second drive component and rotating under the drive of the second drive component, the drive shaft being drively connected to the first transmission component and the second transmission component respectively, and configured to drive the first transmission component and the second transmission component to move, so as to transport the product along the first direction.

[0015] The rejection and replenishment device provided in this application combines two product transfer methods: a lifting component and a gripping component. It eliminates the need to buffer products in the material box, saves the time the gripping component spends moving between the material box and the conveying device, improves the efficiency of rejecting and replenishing products, and also avoids contamination of the products by the material box. Attached Figure Description

[0016] The above and other objects, features, and advantages of this application will become more apparent from the more detailed description of the embodiments of this application in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. The drawings are provided to further illustrate the embodiments of this application and form part of the specification. They are used together with the embodiments of this application to explain this application and do not constitute a limitation thereof. In the drawings, the same reference numerals generally represent the same components or steps.

[0017] Figure 1 The diagram shown is a schematic representation of an application scenario of a transportation device provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0018] Figure 2The diagram shown is a schematic representation of an application scenario of a transportation device provided in an embodiment of this application, excluding the gripping component.

[0019] Figure 3 The diagram shown is a structural schematic of a lifting assembly provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0020] Figure 4 As shown Figure 3 The image shows a magnified view of the lifting assembly in area A.

[0021] Figure 5 The diagram shown is a structural schematic of a transportation device provided in an embodiment of this application, excluding the clipping device.

[0022] Figure 6 The diagram shown is a structural schematic of a transportation device provided in another embodiment of this application, excluding the clipping device.

[0023] Figure 7 As shown Figure 6 The image shows a magnified view of the transportation equipment in area B.

[0024] Figure label:

[0025] 1. Transport equipment; 10. Picking and patching device; 100. Lifting assembly; 110. First drive assembly; 120. Support assembly; 1210. Supporting component; 1211. Connecting part; 1221. First end of connecting part; 1231. Second end of connecting part; 1011. First rod-shaped structure; 1021. First end of first rod-shaped structure; 1031. Second end of first rod-shaped structure; 1033. Mounting hole; 1034. Threaded hole; 1212. Supporting part; 1222. First end of supporting part; 1232. Second end of supporting part; 1012. Second rod-shaped structure; 1022. First end of second rod-shaped structure; 1032. Second end of second rod-shaped structure; 1112. Third rod-shaped structure; 1122. First end of third rod-shaped structure; 1132. Second end of third rod-shaped structure; 1220. Supporting... Pallet; 101, First lifting assembly; 102, Second lifting assembly; 200, Gripping assembly; 210, Lateral movement assembly; 220, Longitudinal movement assembly; 230, Suction cup assembly; 300, Processor; 23, Conveyor group; 20, First conveyor device; 201, First support assembly; 202, First transmission assembly; 2021, First conveyor belt; 30, Second conveyor device; 301, Second support assembly; 302, Second transmission assembly; 3021, Second conveyor belt; 40, Second drive assembly; 401, Motor; 50, Drive shaft; 60, Third transmission assembly; 601, Drive wheel; 602, Synchronous belt; 603, Driven wheel; 70, Transmission wheel; X1, First direction; X2, Second direction; W1, First station; W2, Second station; W3, Third station; W4, Fourth station; 2, Product. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0027] Figure 1 The diagram shown is a schematic representation of an application scenario of a transportation device provided in an embodiment of this application. Figure 2 The diagram shown is an application scenario diagram of a transportation device provided in an embodiment of this application, excluding a gripping component. For example... Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the rejecting device 10 is applied to the transport equipment 1, which includes one or more conveyor groups 23. Each conveyor group 23 includes a first conveyor 20 and a second conveyor 30 arranged side-by-side. The first conveyor 20 has a first station W1 and a second station W2 spaced apart along a first direction X1. The first conveyor 20 is configured to transport the product 2 from the first station W1 to the second station W2. The second conveyor 30 has a third station W3 and a fourth station W4 spaced apart along the first direction X1. The second conveyor 30 is configured to transport the product 2 from the third station W3 to the fourth station W4. The third station W3 is adjacent to the first station W1, and the fourth station W4 is adjacent to the second station W2.

[0028] The rejection device 10 includes two or more lifting components 100 and gripping components 200. A lifting component 100 is disposed below a second station W2, and is configured to lift or place the product 2 at the second station W2. A lifting component 100 is disposed below a fourth station W4, and is configured to lift or place the product 2 at the fourth station W4. The gripping component 200 is located above the lifting components 100 and can be disposed above the first conveying device 20 and the second conveying device 30, and is configured to grip the product 2 supported by the lifting component 100, or to place the product 2 at the second station W2 or the fourth station W4.

[0029] The rejection and replenishment device 10 combines the two product transfer methods of lifting component 100 and gripping component 200. It eliminates the need to buffer product 2 in the material box, saves the time that gripping component 200 spends moving between the material box 2 and the conveying device, improves the efficiency of rejecting and replenishing product 2, and also avoids contamination of product 2 by the material box.

[0030] For example, the lifting assembly 100 located below the second workstation W2 applies an upward force to the product 2 located at the second workstation W2 to support and lift the product 2, causing the product 2 to detach from the second workstation W2; or, the lifting assembly 100 located below the second workstation W2 lowers to place the supported product 2 at the second workstation W2. Similarly, the lifting assembly 100 located below the fourth workstation W4 applies an upward force to the product 2 located at the fourth workstation W4 to support and lift the product 2, causing the product 2 to detach from the fourth workstation W4; or, the lifting assembly 100 located below the fourth workstation W4 lowers to place the supported product 2 at the fourth workstation W4.

[0031] For example, the first conveying device 20 may include a conveyor belt structure, a linear module structure, etc.

[0032] For example, the second conveying device 30 may include a conveyor belt structure, a linear module structure, etc.

[0033] For example, the lifting assembly 100 may include a linear module, a cylinder, a robotic arm, etc.

[0034] For example, the gripping component 200 may include a robotic arm, a suction cup, etc.

[0035] For example, product 2 can be a silicon wafer, a solar panel, a glass substrate, etc.

[0036] In some embodiments, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the lifting assembly 100 includes a first drive assembly 110 and a support assembly 120. The first drive assembly 110 can be disposed below the second workstation W2 or the fourth workstation W4. The support assembly 120 is connected to the first drive assembly 110. The support assembly 120 rises under the drive of the first drive assembly 110 to support the product 2, or the support assembly 120 descends under the drive of the first drive assembly 110 to place the product 2 at the second workstation W2 or the fourth workstation W4.

[0037] The lifting assembly 100 has a simple structure and high lifting efficiency, which can further improve the efficiency of the rejection and replenishment device 10 in rejecting and replenishing products 2.

[0038] In some embodiments, such as Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the support assembly 120 includes multiple support members 1210, all of which are connected to the first drive assembly 110. The multiple support members 1210 are configured to jointly support the product 2. The multiple support members 1210 are respectively disposed on both sides of the second station W2 in the second direction X2, or the multiple support members 1210 are respectively disposed on both sides of the fourth station W4 in the second direction X2. The second direction X2 intersects the first direction X1 and is perpendicular to the vertical direction.

[0039] Multiple support components 1210 are used to support the product 2 together, thereby improving the stability of the support assembly 120 supporting the product 2.

[0040] For example, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the support assembly 120 also includes a support plate 1220, which is connected to the first drive assembly 110. Multiple support members 1210 are connected to the support plate 1220. The first drive assembly 110 drives the support plate 1220 to rise or fall, so that the support plate 1220 drives the multiple support members 1210 to rise or fall.

[0041] For example, the first drive assembly 110 may include a cylinder, a hydraulic cylinder, etc. For example, the support assembly 120 includes four support members 1210, and the four support members 1210 are respectively disposed on both sides of the second station W2 in the second direction X2 and are symmetrical to each other, or the four support members 1210 are respectively disposed on both sides of the fourth station W4 in the second direction X2 and are symmetrical to each other.

[0042] In some embodiments, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the support member 1210 includes a connecting portion 1211 and a supporting portion 1212. The first end 1221 of the connecting portion is connected to the first drive assembly 110, and the first end 1222 of the supporting portion is connected to the second end 1231 of the connecting portion. The second end 1232 of the supporting portion extends toward the second station W2 or the fourth station W4.

[0043] The structure of the aforementioned support member 1210 enables the formation of clearance space between multiple support parts 1212 to avoid collisions between the product 2 and the first end 1222 of the support part and the connecting part 1211.

[0044] For example, the first end 1221 of the connecting part is connected to the support plate 1220.

[0045] In some embodiments, such as Figures 2 to 4As shown, the connecting portion 1211 includes a first rod-shaped structure 1011 extending vertically. The first end 1021 of the first rod-shaped structure is connected to the first drive assembly 110, and the second end 1031 of the first rod-shaped structure has a mounting hole 1033 extending vertically. The supporting portion 1212 includes a second rod-shaped structure 1012 and a third rod-shaped structure 1112. The second rod-shaped structure 1012 extends vertically, and its first end 1022 is inserted into the mounting hole 1033. The cross-sectional area of ​​the first rod-shaped structure 1011 is larger than that of the second rod-shaped structure 1012. The third rod-shaped structure 1112 extends along a second direction X2, and its first end 1122 is connected to the second end 1032 of the second rod-shaped structure. The second end 1132 of the third rod-shaped structure faces the second station W2 or the fourth station W4. The second end 1132 of the third rod-shaped structure supports the product 2.

[0046] For example, the second end 1031 of the first rod-shaped structure also has a threaded hole 1034, which communicates with the mounting hole 1033 in the horizontal direction. The locking screw passes through the threaded hole 1034 and abuts against the first end 1022 of the second rod-shaped structure, fixing the first end 1022 of the second rod-shaped structure in the mounting hole 1033. This prevents the first end 1022 of the second rod-shaped structure from rotating in the mounting hole 1033, thereby preventing the third rod-shaped structure 1112 from rotating and improving the stability of the support member 1210 supporting the product 2.

[0047] The second rod-shaped structure 1012 is connected to the first rod-shaped structure 1011 by inserting it into the mounting hole 1033, making installation convenient.

[0048] Furthermore, the cross-sectional area of ​​the first rod-shaped structure 1011 is larger than that of the second rod-shaped structure 1012, thus improving the support of the first rod-shaped structure 1011. The cross-sectional area of ​​the third rod-shaped structure 1112 is smaller than that of the first rod-shaped structure 1011, resulting in a smaller contact area between the third rod-shaped structure 1112 and the product 2, further preventing contamination of the product 2.

[0049] In some embodiments, the support portion 1212 is made of an insulating material. By using an insulating material for the support portion 1212 to support the product 2, static electricity can be avoided between the support portion 1212 and the product 2.

[0050] For example, the insulating material includes any one of the following materials: ceramics and plastics.

[0051] Ceramic materials have high mechanical strength and are not easily deformed by external environmental factors.

[0052] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1As shown, the gripping assembly 200 includes a horizontal movement assembly 210, a vertical movement assembly 220, and a suction cup assembly 230. The horizontal movement assembly 210 is located above the lifting assembly 100 and can be positioned above the first conveying device 20 and the second conveying device 30. The vertical movement assembly 220 is connected to the horizontal movement assembly 210 and is configured to move along a second direction X2 under the drive of the horizontal movement assembly 210. The second direction X2 is perpendicular to the first direction X1 and also perpendicular to the vertical direction. The suction cup assembly 230 is connected to the vertical movement assembly 220 and is configured to pick up the product 2 supported by the lifting assembly 100, or to place the product 2 at the second workstation W2 or the fourth workstation W4. The suction cup assembly 230 is lifted and lowered under the drive of the vertical movement assembly 220 and moves along the second direction X2 under the drive of the vertical movement assembly 220.

[0053] The gripping component 200 has a simple structure and a highly efficient adsorption method, which can further improve the efficiency of the rejection and replenishment device 10 in rejecting and replenishing products 2.

[0054] For example, the transverse movement assembly 210 may include a conveyor belt structure, a linear module structure, etc. For example, the longitudinal movement assembly 220 may include a cylinder, a linear module, etc.

[0055] Exemplarily, the number of suction cup components 230 can be one or more, and the transport device 1 can include one or more conveyor groups 23. Where the number of suction cup components 230 is one, and the transport device 1 includes multiple conveyor groups 23, one suction cup component 230 corresponds to multiple conveyor groups 23, and the suction cup component 230 can pick up and place the product 2 at the respective second station W2 or fourth station W4 of each of the multiple conveyor groups 23. Where the number of suction cup components 230 is multiple, and the transport device 1 includes multiple conveyor groups 23, the multiple suction cup components 230 correspond one-to-one with the multiple conveyor groups 23, and each suction cup component 230 can pick up and place the product 2 at the corresponding second station W2 or fourth station W4 of the conveyor group 23. Exemplarily, as... Figure 1 As shown, the transport device 1 includes a conveyor group 23 and a number of suction cup assemblies 230.

[0056] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the lifting assembly 100 located below the second workstation W2 is the first lifting assembly 101, and the lifting assembly 100 located below the fourth workstation W2 is the second lifting assembly 102. The rejection device 10 also includes a processor 300, which is communicatively connected to the lifting assembly 100 and the gripping assembly 200.

[0057] The processor 300 is configured to, when the first lifting assembly 101 is not supporting product 2, the gripping assembly 200 is not gripping product 2, the second station W2 is supporting product 2, and the fourth station W4 is not supporting product 2, issue a lifting command to the first lifting assembly 101, causing the first lifting assembly 101 to remove product 2 located at the second station W2. This process ensures that neither the second station W2 nor the fourth station W4 is supporting product 2.

[0058] The processor 300 is also configured to, when the first lifting assembly 101 is not supporting product 2, the gripping assembly 200 is not gripping product 2, the second station W2 is not carrying product 2, and the fourth station W4 is carrying product 2, issue a lifting command to the second lifting assembly 102, causing the second lifting assembly 102 to remove product 2 located at the fourth station W4. This process ensures that neither the second station W2 nor the fourth station W4 carries product 2.

[0059] The processor 300 is also configured to: when the gripping component 200 is not gripping product 2, the first lifting component 101 is supporting product 2, and the first workstation W1 is carrying product 2, issue a first gripping command to the gripping component 200, causing the gripping component 200 to grip product 2 supported by the first lifting component 101. This process enables the gripping component 200 to grip the product on the first lifting component 101 and cache product 2.

[0060] The processor 300 is also configured to: when the gripping component 200 is not gripping product 2, the second lifting component 102 is supporting product 2, and the third station W3 is carrying product 2, issue a second gripping command to the gripping component 200, causing the gripping component 200 to grip product 2 supported by the second lifting component 102. This process enables the gripping component 200 to grip the product on the second lifting component 102 and cache product 2.

[0061] The processor 300 is also configured to, when the first lifting assembly 101 supports the product 2, the second station W2 is not supporting the product 2, and the fourth station W4 supports the product 2, issue a descent command to the first lifting assembly 101, causing the first lifting assembly 101 to replenish the product 2 to the second station W2. This process enables both the second station W2 and the fourth station W4 to support the product 2.

[0062] The processor 300 is also configured to, when the second lifting assembly 102 supports product 2, the second station W2 carries product 2, and the fourth station W4 does not carry product 2, issue a descent command to the second lifting assembly 102, causing the second lifting assembly 102 to replenish product 2 to the fourth station W4. This process enables both the second station W2 and the fourth station W4 to carry product 2.

[0063] The processor 300 is also configured to: when the first lifting assembly 101 is not supporting product 2, the gripping assembly 200 is gripping product 2, the second station W2 is not carrying product 2, and the fourth station W4 is carrying product 2, issue a first patch instruction to the gripping assembly 200, causing the gripping assembly 200 to add product 2 to the second station W2. This process enables both the second station W2 and the fourth station W4 to carry product 2.

[0064] The processor 300 is also configured to, when the second lifting assembly 102 is not supporting product 2, the gripping assembly 200 grips product 2, the second station W2 is supporting product 2, and the fourth station W4 is not supporting product 2, issue a second supplementary instruction to the gripping assembly 200, causing the gripping assembly 200 to supplement product 2 to the fourth station W4. This process enables both the second station W2 and the fourth station W4 to support product 2.

[0065] like Figure 1 As shown, an embodiment of this application provides a transport device 1, which includes the rejection device 10 mentioned in the above embodiments and one or more conveyor groups 23. Each conveyor group 23 includes a first conveyor 20 and a second conveyor 30 arranged side by side. The first conveyor 20 has a first station W1 and a second station W2 spaced apart along a first direction X1, and is configured to transport product 2 from the first station W1 to the second station W2. The second conveyor 30 has a third station W3 and a fourth station W4 spaced apart along the first direction X1, and is configured to transport product 2 from the third station W3 to the fourth station W4. The third station W3 is adjacent to the first station W1, and the fourth station W4 is adjacent to the second station W2. The rejection device 10 is configured to remove product 2 from the second station W2 or the fourth station W4, or to place product 2 at the second station W2 or the fourth station W4.

[0066] In some embodiments, the first conveying device 20 includes a first support component 201 and a first transmission component 202, the first transmission component 202 being movable relative to the first support component 201. The second conveying device 30 includes a second support component 301 and a second transmission component 302, the second transmission component 302 being movable relative to the second support component 301, and the second support component 301 being disposed adjacent to the first support component 201. The transport device 1 further includes a second drive component 40 and a drive shaft 50. The second drive component 40 is disposed on the first support component 201 or the second support component 301. The drive shaft 50 is connected to the second drive component 40 and rotates under the drive of the second drive component 40. The drive shaft 50 is drively connected to the first transmission component 202 and the second transmission component 302 respectively, and is configured to drive the first transmission component 202 and the second transmission component 302 to move, so as to transport the product 2 along the first direction X1.

[0067] A second drive component 40 is used to simultaneously drive the first conveyor 20 and the second conveyor 30, so that the first conveyor 20 and the second conveyor 30 move synchronously, ensuring the synchronous transport of product 2 located on the first conveyor 20 and product 2 located on the second conveyor 30.

[0068] For example, such as Figures 5 to 7 As shown, the drive shaft 50 is connected to the second drive assembly 40 via a third drive assembly 60. Exemplarily, the second drive assembly 40 includes a motor 401, and the third drive assembly 60 includes a drive pulley 601, a timing belt 602, and a driven pulley 603. The output shaft of the motor 401 is fitted with the drive pulley 601, the driven pulley 603 is fitted on the drive shaft 50, and the timing belt 602 is fitted onto both the drive pulley 601 and the driven pulley 603. The motor 401 drives the drive pulley 601 to rotate, the drive pulley 601 drives the timing belt 602 to move, the timing belt 602 drives the driven pulley 603 to rotate, and the driven pulley 603 drives the drive shaft 50 to rotate.

[0069] The drive shaft 50 is rotatably connected to the first support assembly 201 and the second support assembly 301. Four drive wheels 70 are mounted on the drive shaft 50. The first drive assembly 202 includes two first conveyor belts 2021, and the second drive assembly 302 includes two second conveyor belts 3021. The two first conveyor belts 2021 and the two second conveyor belts 3021 are respectively fitted onto the four drive wheels 70. The drive shaft 50 drives the four drive wheels 70 to rotate synchronously, so that the four drive wheels 70 respectively drive the two first conveyor belts 2021 and the two second conveyor belts 3021 to move simultaneously, thereby enabling the first drive assembly 202 and the second drive assembly 302 to transport the product 2 synchronously.

[0070] In the embodiments of this application, unless otherwise specified, the connection can be a detachable connection using bolts, nuts, screws, clips, magnets, etc. In some connections where there is no particular requirement for a detachable fit, a non-detachable connection can be achieved through welding, bonding, etc.

[0071] The basic principles of this application have been described above with reference to specific embodiments. However, it should be noted that the advantages, benefits, and effects mentioned in this application are merely examples and not limitations, and should not be considered as essential features of each embodiment of this application. Furthermore, the specific details disclosed above are for illustrative and facilitative purposes only, and are not limitations. These details do not limit the application to the necessity of employing the aforementioned specific details for implementation.

[0072] The block diagrams of devices, apparatuses, devices, and systems involved in this application are merely illustrative examples and are not intended to require or imply that they must be connected, arranged, or configured in the manner shown in the block diagrams. As those skilled in the art will recognize, these devices, apparatuses, devices, and systems can be connected, arranged, and configured in any manner. Words such as “comprising,” “including,” “having,” etc., are open-ended terms meaning “including but not limited to,” and are used interchangeably with them. The terms “or” and “and” as used herein refer to the terms “and / or,” and are used interchangeably with them unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. The term “such as” as used herein refers to the phrase “such as but not limited to,” and is used interchangeably with it.

[0073] It should also be noted that in the apparatus, equipment, and methods of this application, the components or steps can be disassembled and / or recombined. These disassemblies and / or recombinations should be considered as equivalent solutions of this application.

[0074] The above description of the disclosed aspects is provided to enable any person skilled in the art to make or use this application. Various modifications to these aspects will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein can be applied to other aspects without departing from the scope of this application. Therefore, this application is not intended to be limited to the aspects shown herein, but rather to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

[0075] The above description has been given for purposes of illustration and description. Furthermore, this description is not intended to limit the embodiments of this application to the forms disclosed herein. Although numerous exemplary aspects and embodiments have been discussed above, those skilled in the art will recognize certain variations, modifications, alterations, additions, and sub-combinations thereof.

Claims

1. A rejecting device applied to a transport equipment, the transport equipment comprising one or more conveying groups, each of the conveying groups comprising a first conveying device and a second conveying device arranged side by side, the first conveying device having a first station and a second station spaced apart along a first direction, the first conveying device being configured to transport a product from the first station to the second station, the second conveying device having a third station and a fourth station spaced apart along the first direction, the second conveying device being configured to transport the product from the third station to the fourth station, the third station being adjacent to the first station, and the fourth station being adjacent to the second station; characterized in that, The trimming device includes: Two or more lifting components are provided, one of which is located below a second workstation and is configured to lift or place the product at the second workstation; and another of which is located below a fourth workstation and is configured to lift or place the product at the fourth workstation. The gripping component, located above the lifting component and capable of being positioned above the first conveying device and the second conveying device, is configured to grip the product supported by the lifting component or to place the product at the second workstation or the fourth workstation.

2. The rejection device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lifting assembly includes: The first drive component can be disposed below the second workstation or the fourth workstation; A support component is connected to the first drive component. The support component rises under the drive of the first drive component to support the product, or the support component descends under the drive of the first drive component to place the product at the second workstation or the fourth workstation.

3. The patching device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The support component includes: Multiple support members are connected to the first drive assembly. The multiple support members are configured to jointly support the product. The multiple support members are respectively disposed on both sides of the second station in the second direction, or the multiple support members are respectively disposed on both sides of the fourth station in the second direction. The second direction intersects the first direction and is perpendicular to the vertical direction.

4. The rejecting device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The support component includes: The connecting part, the first end of which is connected to the first driving component; The support portion has a first end connected to the second end of the connecting portion, and the second end of the support portion extends toward the second workstation or the fourth workstation.

5. The rejection device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The connecting part includes a first rod-shaped structure extending in a vertical direction, a first end of the first rod-shaped structure being connected to the first driving assembly, and a second end of the first rod-shaped structure having a mounting hole extending in a vertical direction. The supporting part includes: A second rod-shaped structure extends vertically, with its first end inserted into the mounting hole, wherein the cross-sectional area of ​​the first rod-shaped structure is greater than that of the second rod-shaped structure. A third rod-shaped structure extends along the second direction, with its first end connected to the second end of the second rod-shaped structure, and the second end of the third rod-shaped structure facing the second workstation or the fourth workstation.

6. The rejection device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The material of the support part is an insulating material, which includes any one of the following materials: ceramic and plastic.

7. The rejection device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, The crawling component includes: A lateral movement component is located above the lifting component and can be disposed above the first conveying device and the second conveying device; A longitudinal translation component, connected to the transverse translation component, is configured to move along a second direction under the drive of the transverse translation component, the second direction being perpendicular to the first direction and perpendicular to the vertical direction; A suction cup assembly, connected to the longitudinal movement assembly, is configured to pick up the product supported by the lifting assembly, or to place the product at the second or fourth workstation, wherein the suction cup assembly is lifted and lowered under the drive of the longitudinal movement assembly, and moves along the second direction under the drive of the longitudinal movement assembly.

8. The rejection device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, The lifting assembly located below the second workstation is the first lifting assembly, and the lifting assembly located below the fourth workstation is the second lifting assembly. The replacement device further includes: The processor, which is communicatively connected to the lifting assembly and the grasping assembly, is configured to: If the first lifting component does not support the product, the gripping component does not grip the product, the second station carries the product, and the fourth station does not carry the product, a lifting command is issued to the first lifting component to cause the first lifting component to remove the product located at the second station. When the first lifting component does not support the product, the gripping component does not grip the product, the second station does not carry the product, and the fourth station carries the product, a lifting command is issued to the second lifting component to cause the second lifting component to remove the product located at the fourth station. When the gripping component fails to grip the product, the first lifting component supports the product, and the first workstation carries the product, a first gripping command is issued to the gripping component, causing the gripping component to grip the product supported by the first lifting component. When the gripping component fails to grip the product, the second lifting component supports the product, and the third workstation carries the product, a second gripping command is issued to the gripping component, causing the gripping component to grip the product supported by the second lifting component; When the first lifting component supports the product, the second workstation does not carry the product, and the fourth workstation carries the product, a descent command is sent to the first lifting component to allow the first lifting component to replenish the product to the second workstation. When the second lifting component supports the product, the second workstation carries the product, and the fourth workstation does not carry the product, a descent command is sent to the second lifting component to replenish the product to the fourth workstation. When the first lifting component does not support the product, the gripping component grips the product, the second station does not carry the product, and the fourth station carries the product, a first patching instruction is sent to the gripping component to cause the gripping component to replenish the product to the second station. If the second lifting component does not support the product, the gripping component grips the product, the second station carries the product, and the fourth station does not carry the product, a second patching command is issued to the gripping component, causing the gripping component to add the product to the fourth station.

9. A transportation device, characterized in that, include: One or more conveying groups, each conveying group including a first conveying device and a second conveying device arranged side by side, the first conveying device having a first station and a second station spaced apart along a first direction, the first conveying device being configured to transport products from the first station to the second station; the second conveying device having a third station and a fourth station spaced apart along the first direction, the second conveying device being configured to transport products from the third station to the fourth station, the third station being adjacent to the first station, and the fourth station being adjacent to the second station; The rejection device according to any one of claims 1 to 8 is configured to remove the product from the second station or the fourth station, or to place the product at the second station or the fourth station.

10. The transport equipment according to claim 9, characterized in that, The first conveying device includes a first support component and a first transmission component, wherein the first transmission component moves relative to the first support component; the second conveying device includes a second support component and a second transmission component, wherein the second transmission component moves relative to the second support component, and the second support component is disposed adjacent to the first support component; The transport equipment also includes: A second drive component is disposed on either the first support component or the second support component; A drive shaft is connected to the second drive assembly and rotates under the drive of the second drive assembly. The drive shaft is connected to the first drive assembly and the second drive assembly respectively and is configured to drive the first drive assembly and the second drive assembly to move in order to transport the product along the first direction.

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