Transportation device

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of material transportation, and particularly relates to a transportation device which comprises a first transportation part, a positioning part, a first transfer part, a first scanning part and a second transfer part, the first transfer part comprises a driving mechanism and a first material taking mechanism, and the first material taking mechanism is arranged at the driving end of the driving mechanism; the conveying part reciprocates between the first conveying part and the positioning part so as to convey the materials to the positioning part; the first scanning part is arranged on the positioning part and is used for scanning product information of the materials; the second transfer part is arranged on the downstream side of the positioning part and electrically connected with the first scanning part. The first transferring part can transfer materials from the first conveying part to the positioning part, product information of the materials can be scanned under the action of the first scanning part, after scanning is completed, the materials can be transferred out of the positioning part under the action of the second transferring part, and the manual participation degree is low in the whole process; therefore, the detection and transportation efficiency of products can be improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of material transportation technology, and in particular to a transportation device. Background Technology

[0002] After products undergo AOI (Automated Optical Inspection) testing, they typically require product information traceability management to facilitate their transfer to the next process. Currently, this process is mostly done manually. Specifically, operators use handheld barcode scanners to input product information, and then manually place the scanned products onto the feeder for the next process. Throughout the process, operators need to maintain high-intensity repetitive work to match the high-speed processing capabilities of the front-end AOI inspection equipment. As working hours increase, operators are prone to fatigue, leading to reduced work efficiency.

[0003] Therefore, the above problems urgently need to be solved. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a transportation device to improve the efficiency of product inspection and transportation.

[0005] To achieve this objective, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] A transport device comprising:

[0007] The first transportation department is used to transport qualified materials;

[0008] A positioning part is disposed on the downstream side of the first transport part, and the positioning part is used to position the material;

[0009] The first transfer unit includes a drive mechanism and a first material handling mechanism. The first material handling mechanism is disposed at the drive end of the drive mechanism and reciprocates between the first transport unit and the positioning unit to transfer the materials one by one to the positioning unit.

[0010] A first scanning unit is disposed on the positioning unit, and the first scanning unit is used to scan the product information of the material;

[0011] The second transfer unit is disposed downstream of the positioning unit and electrically connected to the first scanning unit. The second transfer unit is used to transfer the material on the positioning unit out of the positioning unit.

[0012] Preferably, the material includes a product and a tray for carrying the product, the product being able to face the first material handling mechanism;

[0013] The transport device also includes:

[0014] A hopper is located on one side of the first transport section, and the hopper is used to store the pallet;

[0015] The third transfer unit moves back and forth between the first transport unit and the silo, and the third transfer unit is used to transfer the empty pallet to the silo.

[0016] Preferably, the material also includes a sealing plate for storing batch information, the sealing plate being disposed in a portion of the tray;

[0017] The transport device further includes a storage unit and a second scanning unit. The storage unit is disposed adjacent to the positioning unit and is used to store the sealing piece. The second scanning unit is disposed in the storage unit and is used to scan the batch information of the sealing piece. The second scanning unit is electrically connected to the second transfer unit.

[0018] The first transfer unit further includes a second picking mechanism, which reciprocates between the first transport unit and the storage unit to place the box piece in the tray into the storage unit after being scanned by the second scanning unit. The drive mechanism is electrically connected to the first scanning unit.

[0019] Preferably, the driving mechanism has two driving ends, which are respectively connected to the first material handling mechanism and the second material handling mechanism, and the two driving ends are used to drive the first material handling mechanism and the second material handling mechanism to reciprocate.

[0020] Preferably, the storage unit includes a frame and a plurality of limiting rods, the plurality of limiting rods being spaced apart on the frame, and the plurality of limiting rods forming a storage space that conforms to the shape of the closing plate.

[0021] Preferably, the transport device further includes a second transport section and a support frame, the second transport section being used to transfer defective products, and the support frame being disposed on one side of the silo;

[0022] The third transfer unit is also used to transfer the pallet carrying the defective products to the silo.

[0023] The second transfer unit is also used to place the product in the hopper onto the support frame.

[0024] Preferably, the second transport section is disposed above the first transport section, and the end of the travel of the first transport section extends to the outside of the end of the travel of the second transport section.

[0025] Preferably, the first material handling mechanism includes:

[0026] A material handling cylinder is located at the drive end of the drive mechanism;

[0027] A connecting frame is disposed at the end of the piston rod of the material-taking cylinder;

[0028] A suction cup is provided on the connecting frame and is used to adsorb the material.

[0029] Preferably, the positioning part includes:

[0030] A stage having an opening, with the first scanning unit disposed below the stage and directly opposite the opening;

[0031] Multiple positioning mechanisms are arranged around the opening, and any one of the positioning mechanisms is used to clamp the material so that the product information of the material is aligned with the opening.

[0032] Preferably, the positioning mechanism includes a positioning block and a positioning cylinder, the positioning block and the positioning cylinder being arranged opposite to each other and located on both sides of the opening.

[0033] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0034] The transportation device of this utility model has a first transfer unit that can transfer materials from the first transportation unit to the positioning unit. Under the action of the first scanning unit, the product information of the materials can be scanned. After scanning, under the action of the second transfer unit, the materials can be transferred out of the positioning unit. The entire process has low human intervention, thereby improving the efficiency of product inspection and transportation. Attached Figure Description

[0035] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the transportation device in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0036] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first transportation unit, positioning unit, first transfer unit, and storage unit in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0037] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first transfer unit in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0038] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the positioning part in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0039] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the storage unit in an embodiment of this utility model.

[0040] In the picture:

[0041] 1. First Transportation Department;

[0042] 2. Positioning unit; 21. Platform; 22. Positioning mechanism; 221. Positioning block; 222. Positioning cylinder;

[0043] 3. First transfer unit; 31. Drive mechanism; 32. First material handling mechanism; 321. Material handling cylinder; 322. Connecting frame; 323. Suction cup; 33. Second material handling mechanism;

[0044] 4. First scanning section; 5. Second transfer section; 6. Material hopper; 7. Third transfer section;

[0045] 8. Storage section; 81. Frame; 82. Limiting rod;

[0046] 9. Second scanning unit; 10. Second transport unit; 11. Support frame. Detailed Implementation

[0047] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present invention and not intended to limit it. Furthermore, it should be noted that, for ease of description, only the parts relevant to the present invention are shown in the drawings, not all of the mechanisms.

[0048] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected," "linked," and "fixed" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0049] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0050] In the description of this embodiment, the terms "upper," "lower," "left," and "right," etc., refer to the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for ease of description and simplification of operation, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for distinction in description and have no special meaning.

[0051] Please see Figures 1 to 5 This embodiment proposes a transportation device, which includes a first transportation section 1, a positioning section 2, a first transfer section 3, a first scanning section 4, and a second transfer section 5. The first transportation section 1 is used to transport qualified materials. The positioning section 2 is disposed downstream of the first transportation section 1 and is used to position the materials. The first transfer section 3 includes a driving mechanism 31 and a first picking mechanism 32. The first picking mechanism 32 is disposed at the driving end of the driving mechanism 31 and reciprocates between the first transportation section 1 and the positioning section 2 to transfer the materials one by one to the positioning section 2. The first scanning section 4 is disposed in the positioning section 2 and is used to scan the product information of the materials. The second transfer section 5 is disposed downstream of the positioning section 2 and is electrically connected to the first scanning section 4. The second transfer section 5 is used to transfer the materials on the positioning section 2 out of the positioning section 2.

[0052] Understandably, the first transfer unit 3 can transfer materials from the first transport unit 1 to the positioning unit 2. Under the action of the first scanning unit 4, the product information of the materials can be scanned. After scanning, under the action of the second transfer unit 5, the materials can be transferred out of the positioning unit 2. The entire process involves low human intervention, thereby improving the efficiency of product inspection and transportation.

[0053] Depending on the working conditions, the products to be inspected will vary. Some products need to be placed on pallets during transportation to avoid damage during transport. During transportation, in order to facilitate the transfer of products to the next process, the pallets usually need to be separated from the products.

[0054] Specifically, in this embodiment, the materials include products and a pallet for carrying the products, and the products are positioned directly opposite the first picking mechanism 32. It is understood that the products are placed in the pallet and transported by the first transport unit 1 to a position directly opposite the first picking mechanism 32, thereby facilitating the delivery of the products to the positioning unit 2 by the first picking mechanism 32.

[0055] In addition, the transport device also includes a hopper 6 and a third transfer unit 7. The hopper 6 is located on one side of the first transport unit 1 and is used to store pallets. The third transfer unit 7 reciprocates between the first transport unit 1 and the hopper 6 and is used to transfer empty pallets to the hopper 6. It can be understood that after the product is transferred to the positioning unit 2, the third transfer unit 7 can transfer the empty pallet from the first transport unit 1 to the hopper 6, thereby facilitating the recovery of the pallets.

[0056] In practical applications, different types of products are inspected by the same AOI, or the second transfer unit 5 can feed materials to multiple feeders, each of which can receive a certain number of products. To ensure the continuity of the inspection process, it is necessary to separate products of different types or quantities.

[0057] For this purpose, the materials also include check sheets for storing batch information, which are placed in some of the pallets. Understandably, check sheets are placed in some of the pallets according to the actual working conditions to distinguish different types or quantities of products. During transportation, the batch information of the check sheets is detected to classify the products in batches.

[0058] Specifically, the transport device also includes a storage unit 8 and a second scanning unit 9. The storage unit 8 is arranged adjacent to the positioning unit 2 and is used to store the sealing pieces. The second scanning unit 9 is disposed in the storage unit 8 and is used to scan the batch information of the sealing pieces. The second scanning unit 9 is electrically connected to the second transfer unit 5. The first transfer unit 3 also includes a second picking mechanism 33, which reciprocates between the first transport unit 1 and the storage unit 8 to place the sealing pieces in the tray into the storage unit 8 after being scanned by the second scanning unit 9. The drive mechanism 31 is electrically connected to the first scanning unit 4. Understandably, after scanning the product, the first scanning unit 4 can transmit a quantity signal to the second picking mechanism 33. Once the quantity signal received by the second picking mechanism 33 equals the threshold, the driving mechanism 31 can drive the second picking mechanism 33 to move closer to the first transport unit 1. Under the action of the second picking mechanism 33, the box-closing sheet can be picked up and transferred to the second scanning unit 9. After scanning the batch information of the box-closing sheet, the second scanning unit 9 can transmit a signal to the second transfer unit 5, thereby enabling the second transfer unit 5 to adjust the transport position of the product.

[0059] The storage unit 8 includes a frame 81 and multiple limiting rods 82. The multiple limiting rods 82 are spaced apart on the frame 81 and form a storage space that conforms to the shape of the sealing sheet. It is understood that after the second scanning unit 9 scans the batch information on the sealing sheet, the second material handling mechanism 33 can place the sealing sheet into the storage space. Over time, the sealing sheets gradually accumulate in the storage space. After accumulating to a certain height, the sealing sheets are removed by the operator.

[0060] In this embodiment, the drive mechanism 31 has two drive ends, which are respectively connected to the first material handling mechanism 32 and the second material handling mechanism 33, and are used to drive the first material handling mechanism 32 and the second material handling mechanism 33 to reciprocate. It can be understood that, as needed, the drive mechanism 31 can drive the first material handling mechanism 32 and the second material handling mechanism 33 to move above the first transport section 1, thereby completing the transfer of materials or box pieces, further improving material transport efficiency, and also reducing production costs.

[0061] For example, the drive mechanism 31 is preferably a dual-actuator linear motor module. The first transport section 1, the positioning section 2, and the storage section 8 are arranged sequentially along the extension direction of the dual-actuator linear motor module. The dual-actuator linear motor module is mounted above the first transport section 1, the positioning section 2, and the storage section 8. The dual-actuator linear motor module has two drive ends to drive the first material picking mechanism 32 and the second material picking mechanism 33 to move respectively. The structures of the first material picking mechanism 32 and the second material picking mechanism 33 are the same. Here, the specific structure of the first material picking mechanism 32 is described as an example. The first material picking mechanism 32 includes a material picking cylinder 321, a connecting frame 322, and a suction cup 323. The material picking cylinder 321 is disposed at the drive end of the drive mechanism 31; the connecting frame 322 is disposed at the piston rod end of the material picking cylinder 321; and the suction cup 323 is disposed at the connecting frame 322 and is used to adsorb materials. Understandably, when picking up products or sealing sheets, the picking mechanism (either the first picking mechanism 32 or the second picking mechanism 33) can be moved above the first transport section 1 by the action of the dual-actuator linear motor module. The piston rod of the picking cylinder 321 extends so that the suction cup 323 can approach the product or sealing sheet and complete the adsorption of the product or sealing sheet to complete the picking. Then, under the action of the dual-actuator linear motor module, the picking cylinder 321 can be moved above the positioning section 2 or the storage section 8 to complete the unloading.

[0062] It should be noted that, due to the different sizes of the products and the sealing plates, the sizes of the suction cups 323 corresponding to the first material handling mechanism 32 and the second material handling mechanism 33 are also different, which will not be elaborated here.

[0063] Products inspected by AOI are categorized as either qualified or unqualified. Qualified products are scanned and then transported to the next process, while unqualified products need to be recycled. Therefore, in this embodiment, the transport device further includes a second transport unit 10 and a carrier frame 11. The second transport unit 10 is used to transport unqualified products, and the carrier frame 11 is located on one side of the hopper 6. The third transfer unit 7 is also used to transfer a pallet carrying unqualified products to the hopper 6. The second transfer unit 5 is also used to place products in the hopper 6 onto the carrier frame 11. It is understood that after the second transport unit 10 transfers the pallet carrying both unqualified products to the end of its journey, the third transfer unit 7 can place the pallet and products together into the hopper 6. Subsequently, under the action of the second transfer unit 5, the unqualified products on the pallet can be transferred from the hopper 6 to the carrier frame 11. This arrangement allows for the recycling of both pallets carrying qualified and unqualified products into the hopper 6, and the recycling of unqualified products into the carrier frame 11, with low manual intervention, thereby further improving product transport efficiency.

[0064] The second transfer unit 5 and the third transfer unit 7 are preferably six-axis robots in the prior art. The end of the six-axis robot is equipped with a gripper. The type of gripper is selected according to the size of the pallet and the product, which will not be elaborated here.

[0065] Furthermore, the hopper 6 is preferably a stacker, a technology that ensures the top pallet is always at a preset height, facilitating the transfer unit 5 to move defective products from the pallet to the hopper 6. Of course, in some other feasible embodiments, multiple hoppers 6 are provided to adapt to the efficiency of AOI inspection.

[0066] In this embodiment, the second transport section 10 is disposed above the first transport section 1, and the end of the stroke of the first transport section 1 extends to the outside of the end of the stroke of the second transport section 10. This arrangement not only saves the floor space of the entire transport device, but also makes way for the material picking path of the first material picking mechanism 32, thereby avoiding interference between the first material picking mechanism 32 and the second transport section 10, and thus ensuring safety performance.

[0067] The first transport section 1 and the second transport section 10 are preferably belt conveyor structures in the prior art. One end of the belt conveyor structure is the loading position and the other end is the unloading position. After the pallet is moved to the unloading position, the belt conveyor structure stops conveying. After the third transfer section 7 moves the pallet to the hopper 6, the belt conveyor structure starts conveying the product again.

[0068] In this embodiment, the positioning unit 2 includes a platform 21 and multiple positioning mechanisms 22. The platform 21 has an opening, and the first scanning unit 4 is disposed below the platform 21 and directly opposite the opening. The multiple positioning mechanisms 22 are arranged around the opening, and each positioning mechanism 22 is used to clamp the material so that the product information of the material is aligned with the opening. It is understood that the product information is recorded on the bottom of the product. After placing the bottom of the product on the platform 21, the positioning mechanisms 22 ensure that the product information is aligned with the opening, thus facilitating scanning of the product information by the first scanning unit 4. This arrangement improves the efficiency of product information entry and avoids quality problems such as missed scans and misplacement.

[0069] Specifically, the positioning mechanism 22 includes a positioning block 221 and a positioning cylinder 222. The positioning block 221 and the positioning cylinder 222 are arranged opposite to each other and are located on both sides of the opening. It can be understood that multiple positioning blocks 221 and multiple positioning cylinders 222 can form a detection station. The opening is located at the detection station. After the first material handling mechanism 32 places the product at the detection station, the positioning cylinder 222 can extend to push the product to move towards the corresponding positioning block 221. Under the action of multiple positioning mechanisms 22, the product can be positioned.

[0070] In this embodiment, the first scanning unit 4 is a barcode scanner, and the material is provided with a QR code that records the corresponding product information. Furthermore, the second scanning unit 9 is also a barcode scanner, and the sealing strip is provided with a QR code that records the corresponding batch information. This arrangement improves the efficiency of information reading to match the high-speed processing capabilities of the front-end AOI inspection equipment.

[0071] Obviously, the above embodiments of this utility model are merely examples for clearly illustrating the present utility model, and are not intended to limit the implementation of the present utility model. Those skilled in the art can make various obvious changes, readjustments, and substitutions without departing from the protection scope of this utility model. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively describe all embodiments here. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A transport device, characterized in that The application relates to a conveying device for conveying materials, which comprises: a first conveying part (1) for conveying qualified materials; a positioning part (2) arranged at the downstream side of the first conveying part (1), and the positioning part (2) is used for positioning the materials; a first transfer part (3) comprising a driving mechanism (31) and a first material taking mechanism (32), the first material taking mechanism (32) is arranged at the driving end of the driving mechanism (31) and reciprocates between the first conveying part (1) and the positioning part (2) to transfer the materials to the positioning part (2) one by one; a first scanning part (4) arranged at the positioning part (2), and the first scanning part (4) is used for scanning product information of the materials; a second transfer part (5) arranged at the downstream side of the positioning part (2) and electrically connected with the first scanning part (4), and the second transfer part (5) is used for transferring the materials on the positioning part (2) out of the positioning part (2).

2. The transport device of claim 1, wherein, The materials comprise products and trays for carrying the products, and the products can face the first material taking mechanism (32) directly. The conveying device further comprises: a material bin (6) arranged at one side of the first conveying part (1), and the material bin (6) is used for storing the trays; a third transfer part (7) reciprocally moving between the first conveying part (1) and the material bin (6), and the third transfer part (7) is used for transferring the empty trays to the material bin (6).

3. The transport apparatus of claim 2, wherein, The materials further comprise case closing sheets for storing batch information, and the case closing sheets are arranged in part of the trays; The conveying device further comprises a storage part (8) and a second scanning part (9), the storage part (8) is arranged adjacent to the positioning part (2) and is used for storing the case closing sheets, the second scanning part (9) is arranged at the storage part (8) and is used for scanning batch information of the case closing sheets, and the second scanning part (9) is electrically connected with the second transfer part (5); The first transfer part (3) further comprises a second material taking mechanism (33), the second material taking mechanism (33) reciprocally moves between the first conveying part (1) and the storage part (8) to place the case closing sheets in the trays on the storage part (8) after scanning by the second scanning part (9), and the driving mechanism (31) is electrically connected with the first scanning part (4).

4. The transport apparatus of claim 3, wherein, The driving mechanism (31) has two driving ends, the two driving ends are respectively connected with the first material taking mechanism (32) and the second material taking mechanism (33), and the two driving ends are respectively used for driving the first material taking mechanism (32) and the second material taking mechanism (33) to reciprocally move.

5. The transport apparatus of claim 3, wherein, The storage part (8) comprises a frame body (81) and a plurality of limiting rods (82), the plurality of limiting rods (82) are arranged at intervals on the frame body (81), and the plurality of limiting rods (82) form a storage space which is shaped like the case closing sheets.

6. The transport apparatus of claim 2, wherein, The conveying device further comprises a second conveying part (10) for conveying the unqualified products and a carrier (11) arranged on one side of the hopper (6); The third conveying part (7) is further used for conveying the tray carrying the unqualified products to the hopper (6); The second conveying part (5) is further used for placing the products in the hopper (6) on the carrier (11).

7. The transport apparatus of claim 6, wherein, The second conveying part (10) is arranged above the first conveying part (1), and the stroke end of the first conveying part (1) extends to outside the stroke end of the second conveying part (10).

8. The transport apparatus of claim 1, wherein, The first taking mechanism (32) comprises: a taking cylinder (321) arranged at the driving end of the driving mechanism (31); a connecting frame (322) arranged at the piston rod end of the taking cylinder (321); a suction cup (323) arranged at the connecting frame (322) and used for sucking the material.

9. The transport apparatus of claim 1, wherein, The positioning part (2) comprises: a carrier (21) with an opening, the first scanning part (4) is arranged below the carrier (21) and opposite to the opening; a plurality of positioning mechanisms (22) arranged around the opening, and any positioning mechanism (22) is used for clamping the material so that the product information of the material is opposite to the opening.

10. The transport apparatus of claim 9, wherein, The positioning mechanism (22) comprises a positioning block (221) and a positioning cylinder (222), the positioning block (221) and the positioning cylinder (222) are arranged oppositely and respectively at two sides of the opening.

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