Automatic feeding and discharging machine for laser etching, sun breaking and labeling

By designing an automatic loading and unloading machine for laser engraving and labeling, and utilizing a frame, turntable, conveyor belt, and vision inspection equipment, the problems of inaccurate positioning and low efficiency in existing technologies have been solved, achieving efficient automated processing and quality assurance of products.

CN223935662UActive Publication Date: 2026-02-24SUZHOU LINGYU ELECTRONICS TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202520367730.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-04
Publication Date
2026-02-24
Estimated Expiration
2035-03-04

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Technical Problem

Existing technologies for automated product handling suffer from inaccurate positioning, low efficiency, and high costs, especially in laser engraving and labeling operations that require precise positioning, where manual operation is difficult to meet the requirements.

Method used

An automatic laser engraving and labeling machine was designed, comprising a frame, turntable, conveyor belt, four-axis robot, and vision inspection equipment. It enables precise product positioning and automated laser engraving and labeling operations, and improves positioning accuracy and efficiency through vision inspection guidance equipment.

Benefits of technology

It enables precise product positioning and efficient automated processing, reducing labor costs and production expenses, while improving processing efficiency and product quality.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an automatic feeding and discharging machine for laser etching, sun breaking and labeling. The feeding and discharging machine comprises a machine frame, a feeding automatic conveying belt and a discharging automatic conveying belt, and a first rotating disc, a second rotating disc, a first material rotating area, a second material rotating area, a third material rotating area, a first four-axis mechanical arm, a second four-axis mechanical arm, first visual inspection guiding equipment and second visual inspection guiding equipment are installed on the machine frame. According to the automatic feeding and discharging machine for laser etching, sun breaking and labeling, accurate guiding, positioning and laser etching and labeling can be conducted on taken and placed products, manpower and time are saved, the machining efficiency is improved, the detection precision and the product quality are guaranteed, and the production and machining cost is reduced.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of loading and unloading equipment, and in particular to an automatic loading and unloading machine for laser engraving and labeling. Background Technology

[0002] For some products that require precise positioning, automatic product handling often requires precise placement onto the inspection fixture for laser engraving. These products demand high laser engraving accuracy and are difficult to place and guide stably using appropriate tools. Therefore, existing guidance and inspection methods generally involve manually operating the inspection equipment to place individual products one by one. This not only consumes a lot of manpower and time, but also results in poor positioning and laser engraving effects and low production efficiency. Furthermore, manual placement often has low accuracy and can easily lead to products not being placed correctly, thereby increasing manufacturing costs. Utility Model Content

[0003] To address the aforementioned issues, this utility model provides an automatic laser engraving and labeling loading and unloading machine. This machine can precisely guide and position the products being picked up and placed for laser engraving and labeling, saving manpower and time, improving processing efficiency, ensuring inspection accuracy and product quality, and reducing production and processing costs.

[0004] According to one aspect of the present invention, an automatic loading and unloading machine for laser engraving and labeling is provided, comprising a frame, an automatic feeding conveyor belt and an automatic discharging conveyor belt, wherein a first turntable, a second turntable, a first material transfer area, a second material transfer area, a third material transfer area, a first four-axis robot, a second four-axis robot, a first vision inspection and guidance device and a second vision inspection and guidance device are installed on the frame.

[0005] Multiple mounting fixtures are provided on the circumference of both the first and second turntables. The first material transfer area and the automatic feeding conveyor belt are arranged opposite to each other, and the second material transfer area and the automatic discharging conveyor belt are arranged opposite to each other.

[0006] The first turntable, the first transfer area, and the second transfer area are all within the operating range of the first four-axis robot, while the second turntable, the second transfer area, and the third transfer area are all within the operating range of the second four-axis robot.

[0007] The first visual inspection guidance device is positioned above the first turntable, and the second visual inspection guidance device is positioned above the second turntable.

[0008] In some embodiments, an outer cover is installed above the rack. The advantage of this is that the outer cover can provide some protection and isolation for the various mechanisms mounted on the rack.

[0009] In some embodiments, the outer casing is equipped with multiple control buttons and a display screen. Its advantage lies in its ability to allow for real-time control and observation of the various mechanisms on the rack.

[0010] In some embodiments, the automatic feed conveyor belt and the automatic discharge conveyor belt are not located on opposite sides of the frame. This has the advantage of reducing the overall length of the equipment.

[0011] In some embodiments, the first transfer area and the second transfer area are respectively located on two extension platforms on the side of the frame. This has the advantage of ensuring sufficient operating space for each mechanism on the frame.

[0012] In some embodiments, the first four-axis robot is positioned at the center of the first turntable, and the second four-axis robot is positioned at the center of the second turntable. This has the advantage of effectively saving space on the machine frame.

[0013] In some embodiments, both the first and second visual inspection guidance devices are CCD cameras. The advantage is that while the specifics of each visual inspection guidance device are described, other suitable devices can also be selected as needed.

[0014] In some embodiments, the first visual inspection and guidance device is positioned above one of the mounting fixtures on the first turntable, and the second visual inspection and guidance device is positioned above one of the mounting fixtures on the second turntable. This is advantageous because it enables precise visual inspection and guidance of the products on each turntable. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the top structure of an automatic laser engraving and labeling machine according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0016] Figure 2 for Figure 1 The diagram shows the top surface structure of a laser engraving and labeling automatic loading and unloading machine after removing the outer cover.

[0017] Figure 3 for Figure 2 The diagram shows the top structure of the frame.

[0018] In the diagram: 1. Frame; 2. Automatic feed conveyor belt; 3. Automatic discharge conveyor belt; 4. First turntable; 5. Second turntable; 6. First transfer zone; 7. Second transfer zone; 8. Third transfer zone; 9. First four-axis robot; 10. Second four-axis robot; 11. First vision inspection and guidance device; 12. Second vision inspection and guidance device; 13. Outer cover; 14. Extension table. Detailed Implementation

[0019] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0020] like Figure 1-3 As shown, the automatic loading and unloading machine includes a frame 1, an automatic feeding conveyor belt 2, and an automatic discharging conveyor belt 3. All other main structures are mounted on the frame 1.

[0021] Preferably, in order to reduce the overall length of the equipment, the automatic feed conveyor belt 2 and the automatic discharge conveyor belt 3 can be set on adjacent sides or even the same side, instead of on opposite sides of the frame 1.

[0022] An outer cover 13 is installed on the top of the frame 1. The outer cover 13 consists of multiple vertical side plates installed around the frame 1 and a horizontal top plate located directly above the frame 1. Notches or doors can be opened on the side plates where necessary. The outer cover 13 can provide certain protection and isolation for the various mechanisms installed on the frame 1.

[0023] Various control buttons and displays (not shown in the figure) can be installed on the outer cover 13 for real-time control and observation of the various mechanisms on the frame 1.

[0024] The frame 1 is mainly equipped with the first turntable 4, the second turntable 5, the first material transfer area 6, the second material transfer area 7, the third material transfer area 8, the first four-axis robot 9, the second four-axis robot 10, the first vision inspection and guidance device 11, and the second vision inspection and guidance device 12.

[0025] Preferably, in order to ensure that each mechanism on the frame 1 has sufficient operating space, the first transfer area 6 and the second transfer area 7 can be respectively set on the two extension platforms 14 on the side of the frame 1.

[0026] Multiple mounting fixtures (not shown in the figure) are provided on the circumference of the first turntable 4 and the second turntable 5. The first transfer area 6 is arranged opposite to the feeding automatic conveyor belt 2 and can receive the products transmitted from the feeding automatic conveyor belt 2. The second transfer area 7 is arranged opposite to the discharge automatic conveyor belt 3 and can transfer the products to the discharge automatic conveyor belt 3.

[0027] The first turntable 4, the first transfer area 6, and the second transfer area 7 are all within the operating range of the first four-axis robot 9, while the second turntable 5, the second transfer area 7, and the third transfer area 8 are all within the operating range of the second four-axis robot 10. The first four-axis robot 9 and the second four-axis robot 10 can respectively transfer products between the above-mentioned structures.

[0028] Preferably, the center of the first turntable 4 and the second turntable 5 is empty, the first four-axis robot 9 is set in the center of the first turntable 4, and the second four-axis robot 10 is set in the center of the second turntable 5, which can effectively save space on the frame 1.

[0029] The first visual inspection guide device 11 is positioned above one of the mounting fixtures of the first turntable 4, and the second visual inspection guide device 12 is positioned above one of the mounting fixtures of the second turntable 5. When the first turntable 4 and the second turntable 5 rotate, the first visual inspection guide device 11 and the second visual inspection guide device 12 can respectively perform visual inspection on the products on each mounting fixture passing through the position and guide them to the correct processing position.

[0030] Preferably, both the first visual inspection guidance device 11 and the second visual inspection guidance device 12 are CCD cameras.

[0031] When using this automatic loading and unloading machine, it needs to be used in conjunction with laser engraving equipment and labeling equipment. The products to be processed are loaded into the first transfer area 6 by the automatic feeding conveyor belt 2, and then transferred to the mounting fixture of the first turntable 4 by the first robot arm. Under the guidance of the first vision inspection and guidance device 11, the products are precisely moved to the operating area of ​​the laser engraving equipment, where the laser engraving equipment is used to engrave the products. Then, the first robot arm transfers the products to the second transfer area 7. Next, the second robot arm transfers the products to the mounting fixture of the second turntable 5, and under the guidance of the second vision inspection and guidance device 12, the products are precisely moved to the operating area of ​​the labeling equipment, where the labeling equipment prints labels and labels the products via network information transmission. Then, the second robot arm transfers the products to the third transfer area 8. Finally, the processed products in the third transfer area 8 are transported out by the automatic discharge conveyor belt 3.

[0032] The above descriptions are merely some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, various modifications and improvements can be made without departing from the inventive concept of this utility model, and all such modifications and improvements fall within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. An automatic loading and unloading machine for laser engraving and labeling, characterized in that: It includes a frame (1), an automatic feed conveyor belt (2) and an automatic discharge conveyor belt (3). The frame (1) is equipped with a first turntable (4), a second turntable (5), a first material transfer area (6), a second material transfer area (7), a third material transfer area (8), a first four-axis robot (9), a second four-axis robot (10), a first vision inspection and guidance device (11), and a second vision inspection and guidance device (12). Multiple mounting fixtures are provided on the circumference of the first turntable (4) and the second turntable (5). The first material transfer area (6) and the automatic feeding conveyor belt (2) are arranged opposite to each other, and the second material transfer area (7) and the automatic discharging conveyor belt (3) are arranged opposite to each other. The first turntable (4), the first transfer area (6) and the second transfer area (7) are all within the operating range of the first four-axis robot (9), while the second turntable (5), the second transfer area (7) and the third transfer area (8) are all within the operating range of the second four-axis robot (10). The first visual inspection guide device (11) is positioned above the first turntable (4), and the second visual inspection guide device (12) is positioned above the second turntable (5).

2. The automatic loading and unloading machine for laser engraving and labeling as described in claim 1, characterized in that: An outer cover (13) is installed on top of the frame (1).

3. The automatic loading and unloading machine for laser engraving and labeling as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The outer cover (13) is equipped with multiple control buttons and a display screen.

4. The automatic loading and unloading machine for laser engraving and labeling as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The automatic feed conveyor belt (2) and the automatic discharge conveyor belt (3) are not located on opposite sides of the frame (1).

5. The automatic loading and unloading machine for laser engraving and labeling as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The first transfer area (6) and the second transfer area (7) are respectively located on two extension platforms (14) on the side of the frame (1).

6. The automatic loading and unloading machine for laser engraving and labeling as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The first four-axis robot (9) is located in the center of the first turntable (4), and the second four-axis robot (10) is located in the center of the second turntable (5).

7. The automatic loading and unloading machine for laser engraving and labeling as described in claim 1, characterized in that: Both the first visual inspection guidance device (11) and the second visual inspection guidance device (12) are CCD cameras.

8. The automatic loading and unloading machine for laser engraving and labeling as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The first visual inspection guide device (11) is positioned above one of the mounting fixtures of the first turntable (4), and the second visual inspection guide device (12) is positioned above one of the mounting fixtures of the second turntable (5).