Optical lens storage mechanism

By employing a vertically spaced first fixed frame and a liftable second fixed frame in the storage mechanism, combined with a conveyor to realize the storage and transfer of material trays, the problem of high space occupancy in the prior art is solved, and the effect of compact equipment layout and rapid maintenance is achieved.

CN224090921UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-07SUZHOU LANGXIN PRECISION MASCH TECH CO LTD
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CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-05-26
Publication Date
2026-04-07

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Technical Problem

The existing warehouse design results in a high space occupancy rate and a relatively high overall equipment height, which restricts the layout of production lines within the machines. Furthermore, the work machines need to reserve space for the installation of lifting and horizontal linear modules.

Method used

The design employs multiple vertically spaced first fixed frames and liftable second fixed frames, combined with a conveyor to realize the storage and transfer of material trays. It abandons the traditional lifting mechanism and horizontal linear module, and uses wing bolts to achieve quick assembly and disassembly of the first fixed frame.

Benefits of technology

It reduces the overall size of the equipment and lowers its vertical height, making it suitable for high-density, compact automated production line layouts, and facilitating quick maintenance and cleaning.

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Abstract

The utility model provides an optical lens storage mechanism which mainly relates to the technical field of storage and particularly comprises a bottom plate, a storage frame is correspondingly arranged at the top of the bottom plate, a plurality of first fixing frames which are detachably installed and can be pulled out in a sliding mode are correspondingly arranged in the storage frame, and first conveyors are correspondingly installed at the tops of the first fixing frames. A charging tray is correspondingly placed on the first conveyor, and an optical lens is correspondingly placed on the charging tray; a vertical frame is correspondingly installed on the discharging side of the storage frame, a second fixing frame driven to ascend and descend is correspondingly installed on the inner side of the vertical frame, and a second conveyor is correspondingly installed on the top of the second fixing frame. According to the utility model, the combined motion of vertical interlayer switching and horizontal drainage action realized by matching a lifting mechanism and a horizontal linear module in the traditional storage frame is abandoned, the overall structure is more compact, the overall size of the equipment is effectively reduced, the height of the equipment in the vertical direction is reduced, and the storage frame is particularly suitable for high-density compact automatic production line layout.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model mainly relates to the field of warehousing technology, specifically to an optical lens warehousing mechanism. Background Technology

[0002] Optical lenses, as core components of precision optical devices, are typically assembled from multiple sets of high-precision lenses, spacers, and mechanical structural parts. They are widely used in industrial inspection, medical imaging, aerospace, and consumer electronics. In automated production scenarios, optical lenses are usually placed on trays, which are then positioned within a storage unit for automated processing or inspection. The storage unit utilizes multi-axis linkage guide rails to achieve a combination of vertical layer switching and horizontal pick-and-place operations.

[0003] However, existing warehousing mechanisms generally employ a combination of lifting mechanisms and horizontal linear modules to achieve a combined motion of vertical layer switching and horizontal picking and placing operations. For example, as shown in Chinese patent application CN202520078729.4, a lifting mechanism is installed on the workbench to drive the storage racks to rise and fall, and a corresponding horizontal linear module is installed on the workbench to cooperate in the operation, thereby completing the horizontal picking and placing operations. However, this design results in excessive space occupancy. Not only does the workbench require reserved vertical travel space for the storage racks to rise and fall, leading to a high overall equipment height, but it also severely restricts the production line layout within the machine. Furthermore, space must be reserved on top of the workbench for the installation of the horizontal linear module, increasing the overall area of ​​the workbench and requiring more space. Therefore, it is necessary to propose an improvement measure to solve the above-mentioned technical problems.

[0004] It should be noted that the above content falls within the scope of the inventor's technical knowledge. Due to the vast and complex nature of the technical content in this field, the above content of this application does not necessarily constitute prior art. Utility Model Content

[0005] 1. The technical problem to be solved by the utility model:

[0006] This utility model provides an optical lens storage mechanism to solve the technical problems existing in the background art.

[0007] 2. Technical Solution:

[0008] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution provided by this utility model is as follows: an optical lens storage mechanism, including a base plate, a storage rack corresponding to the top of the base plate, a plurality of detachable and slidable first fixed frames corresponding to the storage rack, the plurality of first fixed frames being vertically spaced apart, a first conveyor corresponding to the top of the first fixed frame, a material tray corresponding to the first conveyor, and an optical lens corresponding to the material tray; a vertical frame corresponding to the discharge side of the storage rack, a driven lifting second fixed frame corresponding to the inner side of the vertical frame, a second conveyor corresponding to the top of the second fixed frame, the conveying direction of the second conveyor being parallel to the conveying direction of the first conveyor; during operation, the second conveyor is raised to the same height as the corresponding first conveyor, the second conveyor and the corresponding first conveyor are started, so that the material tray on the first conveyor is conveyed outward to the second conveyor.

[0009] Furthermore, multiple slots are vertically spaced on the inner walls of both sides of the storage rack, and the first fixing frame is slidably inserted into the slots on both sides of the storage rack. Multiple mounting holes are also correspondingly provided in the slots on both sides of the storage rack, and multiple threaded holes are correspondingly provided on both sides of the first fixing frame. The number and position of the threaded holes correspond to the number and position of the mounting holes. A wing bolt is installed in each mounting hole, and the wing bolt is screwed into the threaded hole on the side of the first fixing frame to achieve the installation and fixing of the first fixing frame.

[0010] Furthermore, pulleys are rotatably mounted at both the upper and lower ends of the inner middle of the upright frame, and a transmission belt is installed between the two pulleys; a drive motor is installed at a corresponding position on the outer side of the upright frame, and the output shaft of the drive motor is coaxially and fixedly connected to one of the pulleys; the second fixed frame is fixedly connected to the transmission belt on one side, and the second fixed frame is raised and lowered through the transmission belt.

[0011] Furthermore, a connecting plate is provided on the side of the second fixing frame near the upright, and an L-shaped fixing plate is installed and fixed on the connecting plate, which is then installed and fixed on the transmission belt on one side.

[0012] Furthermore, a vertical linear module is installed in the middle of the inner side of the upright frame, and a connecting plate is provided on the side of the second fixed frame near the upright frame. The connecting plate of the second fixed frame is installed on the movable seat of the vertical linear module, and the second fixed frame is driven to rise and fall by the vertical linear module.

[0013] Furthermore, the bottom of the upright frame is fixedly mounted on the base plate, and the left and right sides of the inner wall of the upright frame are provided with slide rails. The two sides of the connecting plate on the second fixed frame are provided with slide blocks that slide with the slide rails, and the slide blocks on both sides of the second fixed frame are slidably mounted on the slide rails.

[0014] Furthermore, the top of the second fixing frame extends upward on both the front and rear sides to form side guards, and the top of the side of the second fixing frame away from the storage shelf extends upward to form a front guard.

[0015] Furthermore, the storage rack is open on both the left and right sides, and the first fixing frame is installed on the front and rear side walls of the storage rack on the front and rear sides respectively. The top of the first fixing frame away from the second fixing frame extends upward to form a rear guard edge.

[0016] 3. Beneficial effects:

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the technical solution provided by this utility model has the following advantages:

[0018] This utility model features a reasonable design. It incorporates multiple vertically spaced first fixed frames within the storage rack, each with a corresponding first conveyor mounted on it for storing and transporting trays. Simultaneously, a liftable second fixed frame is positioned on the discharge side of the storage rack, with a second conveyor mounted on it. During operation, the second conveyor is raised to the same height as the corresponding first conveyor, and both are activated. This causes the trays on the first conveyor to be moved outwards onto the second conveyor, facilitating the loading and unloading of optical lenses. Its overall structural design is ingenious, abandoning the traditional storage rack method that uses a lifting mechanism and a horizontal linear module. The combined action of vertical layer switching and horizontal drawing and releasing is achieved without the need to reserve vertical travel space inside the workbench for the lifting and lowering of the storage rack, nor is it necessary to reserve a linear module installation area on the top of the workbench. Its overall structure is more compact, effectively reducing the overall size of the equipment and lowering the vertical height compared to traditional solutions. It is especially suitable for high-density, compact automated production line layouts. In addition, this utility model designs the first fixed frame as an independent unit and uses wing bolts to achieve quick assembly and disassembly of the first fixed frame. This allows for quick disassembly, maintenance, cleaning, or replacement of the first conveyor when it malfunctions or becomes dirty, thus improving its practicality.

[0019] It should be noted that the structures not described in this utility model are the same as or can be implemented using existing technology, and will not be elaborated here, as they do not involve the design points and improvement directions of this utility model. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the storage mechanism of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 This is an enlarged schematic diagram of the installation at the second fixing bracket of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first fixing frame of this utility model, on which a material tray is placed.

[0023] Figure label:

[0024] 1. Base plate; 2. Storage rack; 201. Slot; 202. Mounting hole; 3. First fixed frame; 301. First conveyor; 302. Rear guard; 303. Threaded hole; 4. Material tray; 5. Vertical frame; 6. Pulley; 7. Transmission belt; 8. Drive motor; 9. Slide rail; 10. Second fixed frame; 1001. Connecting plate; 1002. Second conveyor; 1003. Front guard; 1004. Side guard; 11. L-shaped fixed plate; 12. Slide block; 13. Wing bolt. Detailed Implementation

[0025] To facilitate understanding of this utility model, a more comprehensive description of the utility model will be given below with reference to the accompanying drawings, which show several embodiments of the utility model. However, the utility model can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided so that the disclosure of the utility model will be more thorough and complete.

[0026] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "page", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

[0027] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0028] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installed," "connected," "linked," "fixed," "provided with," and "located in" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; 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; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances. Example

[0029] See attached document Figures 1 to 3 An optical lens storage mechanism according to this embodiment includes a base plate 1. A storage rack 2 is correspondingly provided on the top of the base plate 1. Multiple detachable and slidable first fixed frames 3 are correspondingly provided inside the storage rack 2. The multiple first fixed frames 3 are vertically spaced. A first conveyor 301 is correspondingly installed on the top of the first fixed frame 3. A material tray 4 is correspondingly placed on the first conveyor 301. Multiple optical lenses are correspondingly placed on the material tray 4. A vertical frame 5 is correspondingly installed on the discharge side of the storage rack 2. The bottom of the vertical frame 5 is correspondingly fixed to the base plate 1. A driven lifting second fixed frame 10 is correspondingly installed on the inner side of the vertical frame 5. A second conveyor 1002 is correspondingly installed on the top of the second fixed frame 10. The conveying direction of the second conveyor 1002 is parallel to the conveying direction of the first conveyor 301. During automated production, the second conveyor 1002 is raised to the same height as the corresponding first conveyor 301. The second conveyor 1002 and the corresponding first conveyor 301 are started, so that the material tray 4 on the first conveyor 301 is moved outward to the second conveyor 1002, and the feeding and unloading of optical lenses can be carried out.

[0030] Specifically, multiple slots 201 are vertically spaced on the inner walls of both sides of the storage rack 2. The first fixing frame 3 is slidably inserted into the slots 201 on both sides of the storage rack 2. Multiple mounting holes 202 are also correspondingly provided in the slots 201 on both sides of the storage rack 2, and multiple threaded holes 303 are correspondingly provided on both sides of the first fixing frame 3. The number and position of the threaded holes 303 correspond to the number and position of the mounting holes 202. A wing bolt 13 is installed in each mounting hole 202, and the wing bolt 13 is screwed into the threaded hole 303 on the side of the first fixing frame 3. This device treats the first fixing frame 3 as a separate unit, allowing for quick assembly and disassembly of the first fixing frame 3 using the wing bolt 13 without the need for tools. This enables rapid disassembly, repair, cleaning, or replacement of the first conveyor 301 on the first fixing frame 3 when it malfunctions or becomes dirty.

[0031] The second fixed frame 10 can be adjusted in height via a belt drive mechanism. Specifically, pulleys 6 are rotatably mounted at both ends of the inner center of the upright frame 5, and a transmission belt 7 is installed between the two pulleys 6. A drive motor 8 is installed at a corresponding position on the outer side of the upright frame 5, and the output shaft of the drive motor 8 is coaxially and fixedly connected to one of the pulleys 6. The drive motor 8 controls the transmission belt 7 to perform transmission work. The second fixed frame 10 is fixedly connected to the transmission belt 7 on one side. Specifically, a connecting plate 1001 is provided on the side of the second fixed frame 10 closest to the upright frame 5. An L-shaped fixing plate 11 is fixedly mounted on the connecting plate 1001 and is fixedly mounted on the transmission belt 7 on one side, driving the second fixed frame 10 to rise and fall via the transmission belt 7. To ensure transmission accuracy, the pulleys 6 and the transmission belt 7 can use existing synchronous pulleys and synchronous belts for transmission, thereby achieving precise vertical transmission and accurately controlling the height of the second fixed frame 10.

[0032] Of course, in addition to the belt drive mechanism, the second fixed frame 10 can also be adjusted for height by a linear module. That is, a vertical linear module is installed in the middle of the inner side of the upright frame 5. The vertical linear module can be a direct replacement of an existing linear motor module. The connecting plate 1001 of the second fixed frame 10 is installed on the movable seat of the vertical linear module, and the second fixed frame 10 is driven to rise and fall by the vertical linear module.

[0033] To ensure the stability of the second fixed frame 10 during lifting, slide rails 9 are provided on the left and right sides of the inner wall of the upright frame 5. Slide seats 12 that slide and cooperate with slide rails 9 are installed on both sides of the connecting plate 1001 on the second fixed frame 10. The slide seats 12 on both sides of the second fixed frame 10 are slidably installed on the slide rails 9.

[0034] To prevent the material tray 4 from falling off when conveyed on the second conveyor 1002, the top of the second fixed frame 10 extends upward on both the front and rear sides to form side guards 1004, and the top of the side of the second fixed frame 10 away from the storage rack 2 extends upward to form a front guard 1003. The tops of the side guards 1004 and the front guard 1003 are both higher than the top of the second conveyor 1002, and the height difference is generally set to 1 to 3 cm.

[0035] The storage rack 2 is open on both sides to facilitate the handling of the material trays 4 by staff. The first fixing frame 3 is installed on the front and rear side walls of the storage rack 2. To prevent the material trays 4 from falling off the rear side when conveyed on the first conveyor 301, the top of the side of the first fixing frame 3 away from the second fixing frame 10 extends upward to form a rear guard 302. The top of the rear guard 302 is higher than the top of the first conveyor 301, and the height difference is generally set to 1 to 3 cm.

[0036] The size of the first fixed frame 3 is adapted to the size of the first conveyor 301, and the size of the second fixed frame 10 is adapted to the size of the second conveyor 1002. The sizes of the first conveyor 301 and the second conveyor 1002 are adapted to the size of the material tray 4. Both the first conveyor 301 and the second conveyor 1002 can be existing concealed thin conveyors, with their drive mechanisms concealed at the bottom or inside the fixed frame. The first conveyor 301 and the second conveyor 1002 can be either belt conveyors or roller conveyors. Since such concealed thin conveyors are already common in automated production, their specific installation structure and working principle are existing technologies and will not be elaborated further here. The drive motor 8, the second conveyor 1002, and all the first conveyors 301 are electrically connected to the control system in automated production to achieve automated control.

[0037] The above-described embodiments are merely illustrative of certain implementations of this utility model, and their descriptions are relatively specific and detailed. However, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of this utility model patent. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this utility model, and these modifications and improvements all fall within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model patent should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. An optical lens storage mechanism, characterized in that: Includes a base plate (1), on the top of which is a storage rack (2), and inside the storage rack (2) are multiple detachable and slidable first fixed frames (3), which are vertically spaced apart. A first conveyor (301) is installed on the top of the first fixed frame (3), and a material tray (4) is placed on the first conveyor (301). An optical lens is placed on the material tray (4). A vertical frame (5) is installed on the discharge side of the storage rack (2), and an optical lens is installed on the inner side of the vertical frame (5). There is a second fixed frame (10) that is driven to lift. A second conveyor (1002) is installed on the top of the second fixed frame (10). The conveying direction of the second conveyor (1002) is parallel to the conveying direction of the first conveyor (301). When working, the second conveyor (1002) is lifted to the same height as the corresponding first conveyor (301). The second conveyor (1002) and the corresponding first conveyor (301) are started, so that the material tray (4) on the first conveyor (301) is conveyed outward to the second conveyor (1002).

2. The optical lens storage mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: Multiple slots (201) are vertically spaced on the inner walls of both sides of the storage rack (2). The first fixing frame (3) is slidably inserted into the slots (201) on both sides of the storage rack (2). Multiple mounting holes (202) are also opened in the slots (201) on both sides of the storage rack (2). Multiple threaded holes (303) are opened in both sides of the first fixing frame (3). The number and position of the threaded holes (303) correspond to the number and position of the mounting holes (202). A wing bolt (13) is installed in the mounting hole (202). The wing bolt (13) is screwed into the threaded hole (303) on the side of the first fixing frame (3) to realize the installation and fixing of the first fixing frame (3).

3. The optical lens storage mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner middle of the upright frame (5) is equipped with pulleys (6) at both the upper and lower ends, and a transmission belt (7) is installed between the two pulleys (6). A drive motor (8) is installed at the corresponding position on the outer side of the upright frame (5), and the output shaft of the drive motor (8) is coaxially and fixedly connected to one of the pulleys (6). The second fixed frame (10) is fixedly connected to the transmission belt (7) on one side, and the second fixed frame (10) is driven to rise and fall through the transmission belt (7).

4. The optical lens storage mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that: The second fixing frame (10) is provided with a connecting plate (1001) on the side close to the upright frame (5). An L-shaped fixing plate (11) is installed and fixed on the connecting plate (1001). The L-shaped fixing plate (11) is installed and fixed on the transmission belt (7) on one side.

5. The optical lens storage mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: A vertical straight module is installed in the middle of the inner side of the upright frame (5). A connecting plate (1001) is provided on the side of the second fixed frame (10) close to the upright frame (5). The connecting plate (1001) of the second fixed frame (10) is installed on the movable seat of the vertical straight module. The second fixed frame (10) is driven to rise and fall by the vertical straight module.

6. An optical lens storage mechanism according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that: The bottom of the upright frame (5) is fixedly installed on the base plate (1). The left and right sides of the inner wall of the upright frame (5) are provided with slide rails (9). The two sides of the connecting plate (1001) on the second fixed frame (10) are provided with slide seats (12) that slide with the slide rails (9). The slide seats (12) on both sides of the second fixed frame (10) are slidably installed on the slide rails (9).

7. The optical lens storage mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second fixing frame (10) has side guards (1004) extending upward on the front and rear sides of its top, and a front guard (1003) extending upward on the side of the second fixing frame (10) away from the storage rack (2).

8. The optical lens storage mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The storage rack (2) is open on both the left and right sides. The first fixing frame (3) is installed on the front and rear side walls of the storage rack (2) respectively. The top of the first fixing frame (3) away from the second fixing frame (10) extends upward to form a rear guard edge (302).

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