Glass substrate taking auxiliary device

By designing an auxiliary device for picking up glass substrates, and using adsorption components and rollers to stabilize the transport of glass substrates, the problems of glass substrate tipping and breakage were solved, thus improving production efficiency and safety.

CN223971720UActive Publication Date: 2026-03-06RAINBOW (HEFEI) LIQUID CRYSTAL GLASS CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-02-07
Publication Date
2026-03-06

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Technical Problem

During the finished glass substrate inspection process, the glass substrate may tip over and break in the inspection machine area, reducing the production line's uptime and posing a safety risk when cleaning up the broken glass.

Method used

A glass substrate picking auxiliary device was designed, including multiple plates, an adsorption component and rollers. The adsorption component forms a vacuum with the glass substrate, and combined with guide blocks and air flotation plates, it ensures the stability and safety of the glass substrate during the transportation process.

Benefits of technology

This reduces the likelihood of glass substrates collapsing during the removal process, increases production line uptime, improves production efficiency, and avoids safety risks caused by glass breakage.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of glass substrate quality inspection equipment, in particular to a glass substrate taking auxiliary device, which comprises a plurality of first plate bodies, a plurality of second plate bodies, a plurality of second plate bodies and a plurality of third plate bodies, the extension directions of the multiple second plate bodies are parallel to the horizontal plane, and each second plate body is fixedly connected with the multiple first plate bodies; the multiple adsorption assemblies are installed on the multiple first plate bodies in a one-to-one correspondence mode, and the contact faces of the multiple adsorption assemblies are coplanar; the third plate body is located at the end, away from the adsorption assembly, of the first plate body, the extending direction of the third plate body is consistent with the extending direction of the second plate body, and the third plate body is fixedly connected with the first plate bodies; the multiple rolling wheels are arranged in the extending direction of the third plate body; and the driving mechanism is installed on the third plate body, and the driving mechanism can drive the multiple rolling wheels to rotate.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of glass substrate quality inspection equipment, and in particular to an auxiliary device for taking glass substrates. Background Technology

[0002] Vacuum suction cups are widely used in various modern industrial equipment. They use vacuum to maintain stability between two objects. In industry, by changing the vacuum level of the suction cup, the "picking" and "putting" in the handling and migration process can be achieved, and they can be coordinated with automation and mechanization.

[0003] In the glass substrate finished product inspection process, in the inspection machine area, the angle between the glass and the ground is close to 90 degrees. After the glass substrate completes the inspection process, during the process of establishing a vacuum between the robot and the glass substrate, the glass substrate is prone to tipping over, which can lead to breakage and reduce the production line utilization rate. Furthermore, after the glass substrate breaks, due to the space limitations created by the mechanical equipment, personnel need to manually clean up the broken glass to ensure the cleanliness of the packaging area. However, there are certain safety risks in the process of cleaning up broken glass. This problem urgently needs to be solved. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the technical problems existing in the background art, this utility model proposes a glass substrate removal auxiliary device.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0006] A glass substrate removal auxiliary device, characterized in that it comprises:

[0007] Multiple first plates, all extending in a direction parallel to the vertical plane;

[0008] Multiple second plates, all extending in a direction parallel to the horizontal plane, and each second plate is fixedly connected to multiple first plates;

[0009] Multiple adsorption components are installed one-to-one on multiple first plates, and the contact surfaces of the multiple adsorption components are coplanar.

[0010] The third plate is located at the end of the first plate that is far from the adsorption component. The extension direction of the third plate is the same as the extension direction of the second plate. The third plate is fixedly connected to multiple first plates.

[0011] Multiple rollers are arranged along the extension direction of the third plate.

[0012] The drive mechanism is mounted on the third plate and can drive multiple rollers to rotate.

[0013] Preferably, it further includes a first guide block and a second guide block, both of which are located on the side of the second plate near the discharge end of the inspection machine. The first guide block is connected to the second plate farthest from the roller, and the second guide block is connected to the second plate closest to the roller.

[0014] Preferably, the thickness of the guide groove of the first guide block is equal to the thickness of the guide groove of the second guide block and both are greater than the thickness of the glass substrate to be inspected.

[0015] Preferably, the distance between the first wall of the first guide block and the second wall of the second guide block is greater than the distance between the first side and the second side of the glass substrate to be inspected.

[0016] Preferably, when the glass substrate is conveyed on the rollers, the angle between the glass substrate and the horizontal plane is 83°.

[0017] Preferably, the contact line between the roller and the glass substrate is at the same height as the second wall of the second guide block.

[0018] Preferably, the second plate is an air flotation plate.

[0019] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0020] Compared with existing technologies, by creating a vacuum between the adsorption component and the glass substrate, the possibility of the glass falling over during the process of the robot arm picking up the board can be reduced, the utilization rate of the glass substrate production line can be improved, the board picking action of the robot arm can be accelerated, the production efficiency of the production line can be increased, and safety risks to workers during the cleaning process due to the breakage of the glass substrate can also be avoided. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the glass substrate removal auxiliary device proposed in this utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a side view of the glass substrate removal auxiliary device proposed in this utility model;

[0023] In the figure: 1-first plate, 2-second plate, 3-third plate, 4-roller, 5-cylinder, 6-suction cup, 7-first guide block, 71-first wall, 8-second guide block, 81-second wall, 9-glass substrate, 91-first side, 92-second side. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0025] like Figures 1-2 As shown, this embodiment provides a glass substrate removal auxiliary device, including:

[0026] Multiple first plates 1, the extension directions of the multiple first plates 1 are all parallel to the vertical plane;

[0027] Multiple second plates 2, all extending in a direction parallel to the horizontal plane, and each second plate 2 is fixedly connected to multiple first plates 1.

[0028] Multiple adsorption components are installed one-to-one on multiple first plates 1, and the contact surfaces of the multiple adsorption components are coplanar.

[0029] The third plate 3 is located at the end of the first plate 1 away from the adsorption component. The extension direction of the third plate 3 is consistent with the extension direction of the second plate 2. The third plate 3 is fixedly connected to multiple first plates 1.

[0030] Multiple rollers 4 are arranged along the extension direction of the third plate 3;

[0031] The drive mechanism is mounted on the third plate 3 and can drive multiple rollers 4 to rotate.

[0032] Overall, after the glass substrate 9 completes the quality inspection of the inspection machine, it reaches the feeding end of the auxiliary device through the discharge end and makes the bottom end of the glass substrate 9 contact the roller 4. Then, the drive mechanism drives multiple rollers 4 to rotate, so that the glass substrate 9 moves along the extension direction of the third plate 3, so that the glass substrate 9 is separated from the inspection machine and falls completely onto the roller 4 of the auxiliary device. After the glass substrate 9 falls completely onto the roller 4, the adsorption component adsorbs one side of the glass substrate 9 to make the glass substrate 9 more stable. Then, the robot arm is inserted into the gap formed by the first plate 1 and the second plate 2 to establish a vacuum between the robot arm and the glass substrate 9. Then, the vacuum formed between the adsorption component and the glass substrate 9 is eliminated. Finally, the robot arm transfers the glass substrate 9 to the next process.

[0033] When the adsorption component establishes a vacuum with the glass substrate 9, the cylinder 5 drives the suction cup 6 to move along the thickness direction of the glass substrate 9, so that a vacuum is established between the suction cup 6 and the glass substrate 9, which can prevent the glass substrate 9 from collapsing when the robot arm contacts the glass substrate 9.

[0034] Compared with existing technologies, by creating a vacuum between the adsorption component and the glass substrate 9, the possibility of the glass falling over during the process of the robot arm picking up the board can be reduced, the production line utilization rate of the glass substrate 9 can be improved, the board picking action of the robot arm can be accelerated, the production efficiency of the production line can be increased, and safety risks to workers during the cleaning process due to the breakage of the glass substrate 9 can also be avoided.

[0035] like Figures 1-2 As shown, in this embodiment, a first guide block 7 and a second guide block 8 are also included. The first guide block 7 and the second guide block 8 are both located on the side of the second plate 2 near the discharge end of the inspection machine. The first guide block 7 is connected to the second plate 2 at the farthest end from the roller 4, and the second guide block 8 is connected to the second plate 2 at the closest end to the roller 4.

[0036] Specifically, it also includes a first guide block 7 and a second guide block 8. When the glass substrate 9 falls completely from the discharge end of the inspection machine into the position of the roller 4, while the drive mechanism drives multiple rollers 4 to rotate to realize the conveying of the glass substrate 9, by setting the first guide block 7 and the second guide block 8 at the end of the second plate 2 near the inspection machine, the glass substrate 9 can be made more stable throughout the entire conveying process from the discharge end of the inspection machine to falling completely into the roller 4, and the glass substrate 9 can be prevented from breaking during the conveying process.

[0037] like Figure 2 As shown, in this embodiment, the guide groove thickness of the first guide block 7 is equal to the guide groove thickness of the second guide block 8 and both are greater than the thickness of the glass substrate 9 to be inspected.

[0038] Specifically, the guide groove thickness of the first guide block 7 is equal to the guide groove thickness of the second guide block 8 and is greater than the thickness of the glass substrate 9 to be inspected. The guide groove thickness of the first guide block 7 is 2mm-5mm greater than the thickness of the glass substrate 9 to ensure that the glass substrate 9 can pass smoothly through the first guide block 7 and the second guide block 8, and to provide a smaller buffer space for the glass substrate 9 during transportation, so as to better control the position of the glass substrate 9 and improve the stability of the glass substrate 9 during transportation.

[0039] like Figure 2 As shown, in this embodiment, the distance between the first wall 71 of the first guide block 7 and the second wall 81 of the second guide block 8 is greater than the distance between the first side 91 and the second side 92 of the glass substrate 9 to be inspected.

[0040] Specifically, the distance between the first wall 71 of the first guide block 7 and the second wall 81 of the second guide block 8 is greater than the distance between the first side 91 and the second side 92 of the glass substrate 9 to be inspected. The distance between the first wall 71 and the second wall 81 is 2mm-5mm larger than the distance between the first side 91 and the second side 92. This ensures that the glass substrate 9 can pass smoothly through the first guide block 7 and the second guide block 8, and provides a smaller buffer space for the glass substrate 9 during transportation, so as to better control the position of the glass substrate 9 and improve the stability of the glass substrate 9 during transportation.

[0041] like Figures 1-2 As shown, in this embodiment, when the glass substrate 9 is conveyed on the roller 4, the angle between the glass substrate 9 and the horizontal plane is 83°.

[0042] Specifically, when the glass substrate 9 is transported on the roller 4, the angle between the glass substrate 9 and the horizontal plane is 83°. Compared with the flat placement, the equipment used for the glass substrate 9 in the upright position has a relatively small footprint. By utilizing the vertical space, the space utilization rate is greatly improved, and it is convenient to observe multiple sides of the glass substrate 9.

[0043] like Figure 2 As shown, in this embodiment, the contact line between the roller 4 and the glass substrate 9 is at the same height as the second wall 81 of the second guide block 8.

[0044] Specifically, ensuring that the contact line between the roller 4 and the glass substrate 9 is at the same height as the second low of the second guide block 8 can prevent the glass substrate 9 from vibrating excessively during the process from the discharge end of the inspection machine to the roller 4, thereby improving the stability of the glass substrate 9 during the conveying process.

[0045] like Figures 1-2 As shown, in this embodiment, the second plate 2 is specifically an air flotation plate.

[0046] Specifically, the second plate 2 is an air-floating plate. When the glass substrate 9 is transported by the rotation of the roller 4, the air-floating plate can reduce the friction and wear of the glass substrate 9 during the transport process by continuously blowing air, thereby improving the product quality of the glass substrate 9 and also improving the transport speed and efficiency of the glass substrate 9.

[0047] Of course, those skilled in the art will recognize that this invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, but also includes the same or similar structures that can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of this invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered exemplary and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of this invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims are intended to be included within this invention. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.

[0048] Furthermore, it should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

[0049] The technologies, shapes, and structures not described in detail in this utility model are all known technologies.

Claims

1. A glass substrate retrieval assist device located at an outfeed end of an inspection machine, characterized in that, The application relates to a glass substrate quality inspection machine. The application comprises: a plurality of first plate bodies (1), the extension direction of each of the plurality of first plate bodies (1) is parallel to a vertical plane; a plurality of second plate bodies (2), the extension direction of each of the plurality of second plate bodies (2) is parallel to a horizontal plane, and each of the plurality of second plate bodies (2) is fixedly connected with the plurality of first plate bodies (1); a plurality of adsorption assemblies, the plurality of adsorption assemblies are one-to-one correspondingly arranged on the plurality of first plate bodies (1), and the contact surfaces of the plurality of adsorption assemblies are coplanar; a third plate body (3), the third plate body (3) is located at one end of the first plate body (1) far from the adsorption assembly, the extension direction of the third plate body (3) is consistent with the extension direction of the second plate body (2), and the third plate body (3) is fixedly connected with the plurality of first plate bodies (1); a plurality of rollers (4), the plurality of rollers (4) are arranged along the extension direction of the third plate body (3); 2. The glass substrate panel handling assist device of claim 1, wherein, a driving mechanism, the driving mechanism is arranged on the third plate body (3), and the driving mechanism can drive the plurality of rollers (4) to rotate.

3. The glass substrate panel handling assist device of claim 2, wherein, The application further comprises a first guide block (7) and a second guide block (8), the first guide block (7) and the second guide block (8) are located on the side of the second plate body (2) close to the discharging end of the inspection machine, the first guide block (7) is connected with the second plate body (2) farthest from the rollers (4), and the second guide block (8) is connected with the second plate body (2) closest to the rollers (4).

4. The glass substrate panel handling assist device of claim 2, wherein, The guide groove thickness of the first guide block (7) is equal to the guide groove thickness of the second guide block (8) and is greater than the thickness of the glass substrate (9) to be inspected.

5. The glass substrate handling aid of claim 1, wherein, The distance between the first wall (71) of the first guide block (7) and the second wall (81) of the second guide block (8) is greater than the distance between the first side (91) and the second side (92) of the glass substrate (9) to be inspected.

6. The glass substrate handling assist device of claim 2, wherein, When the glass substrate (9) is conveyed on the rollers (4), the included angle between the glass substrate (9) and the horizontal plane is (83) degrees.

7. The glass substrate handling aid of claim 1, wherein, The contact line between the rollers (4) and the glass substrate (9) is level with the second wall (81) of the second guide block (8). The second plate body (2) is specifically an air floating plate.