Workpiece carrying mechanism

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of workpiece hoisting, and discloses a workpiece carrying mechanism. The bearing assembly is slidably arranged on the moving frame in the first direction and used for bearing workpieces. The first guide part is arranged on the first fixed frame in the vertical direction so as to drive the moving frame and the bearing assembly to move in the vertical direction, the second guide part is arranged on the moving frame in the first direction so as to drive the bearing assembly to move in the first direction, and the first direction is perpendicular to the vertical direction; the suspension crane can move in the first direction and the second direction and is detachably connected with the frame assembly, and the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction and the vertical direction. By arranging the bearing assembly capable of moving in the first direction and the vertical direction and cooperating with the suspension crane, the position of the workpiece can be conveniently moved after the workpiece is lifted up, the bottom face space of a production workshop is not occupied, the space planning cost of the production workshop is saved, and the production efficiency and the operation order of the production workshop are improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of workpiece lifting technology, and in particular to a workpiece handling mechanism. Background Technology

[0002] In the current booming development of Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) technology, LCD sputtering targets play a crucial role. LCD sputtering targets are key materials used in the manufacturing process of liquid crystal displays. In processes such as Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD), atoms from the target are deposited onto the substrate through sputtering and other methods to form thin films with specific functions. These films play a decisive role in the display performance of liquid crystal displays, such as brightness, contrast ratio, and color reproduction. High-quality LCD sputtering targets ensure the uniformity and purity of the films, thereby improving the overall quality of the display. With the continuous growth of the LCD market's demand for high-resolution, high-refresh-rate, and low-power products, higher requirements are being placed on the quality and supply efficiency of LCD sputtering targets.

[0003] In existing technologies, most factories rely primarily on manual operation of forklifts to handle target materials. However, manual forklift operation is problematic. Due to the large size of forklifts, they require significant space within the production workshop, necessitating ample aisle space in the layout, increasing the difficulty and cost of workshop space planning. Furthermore, forklifts are cumbersome to move, and their turning and starting / stopping are not very flexible. In confined workshop environments, operators need to spend considerable time adjusting the forklift's position and direction, prolonging target material handling time and impacting production efficiency and operational order. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a workpiece handling mechanism to solve the problem that in the prior art, manual operation of forklifts for target material handling increases the difficulty and cost of production workshop space planning and affects the production efficiency and operation order of the production workshop.

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

[0006] A workpiece handling mechanism is provided, comprising:

[0007] A frame component, the frame component comprising a first fixed frame and a movable frame;

[0008] A support component is slidably disposed on the movable frame along a first direction, and the support component is used to support the workpiece;

[0009] A guiding component, comprising a first guide member and a second guide member, wherein the first guide member is disposed vertically on the first fixed frame to drive the movable frame and the bearing component to move along the vertical direction, and the second guide member is disposed on the movable frame along the first direction to drive the bearing component to move along the first direction, wherein the first direction is perpendicular to the vertical direction;

[0010] A suspended suspension assembly, comprising a suspended suspension, which is movable along a first direction and a second direction and detachably connected to the frame assembly, wherein the second direction is perpendicular to both the first direction and the vertical direction.

[0011] As an optional technical solution for a workpiece handling mechanism, the first fixed frame includes a first vertical rod, a second vertical rod, a first horizontal rod, and a second horizontal rod. The first vertical rod and the second vertical rod are spaced apart. The first horizontal rod and the second horizontal rod both extend along the second direction and are spaced apart between the first vertical rod and the second vertical rod along the vertical direction. One end of the first guide is connected to the first horizontal rod, and the other end is connected to the second horizontal rod.

[0012] As an optional technical solution for the workpiece handling mechanism, the moving frame includes a third horizontal bar that extends along the second direction. A first mating component is provided on one side of the third horizontal bar. The first mating component can cooperate with the first guide component, and the first guide component can drive the first mating component to move along the vertical direction.

[0013] As an optional technical solution for the workpiece handling mechanism, the moving frame further includes a fourth horizontal bar and a fifth horizontal bar, both of which extend along the first direction. The two ends of the third horizontal bar are respectively connected to the fourth horizontal bar and the fifth horizontal bar. The second guide is two members, which are respectively arranged on the opposite sides of the fourth horizontal bar and the fifth horizontal bar.

[0014] As an optional technical solution for the workpiece handling mechanism, the bearing component includes a sixth horizontal bar and a seventh horizontal bar, both of which extend along the first direction. A second mating member is provided on the side of the sixth horizontal bar and the seventh horizontal bar that are close to each other. The second mating member can cooperate with the second guide member, and the second guide member can drive the second mating member to move along the first direction.

[0015] As an optional technical solution for the workpiece handling mechanism, the bearing assembly further includes an eighth horizontal bar and a claw. The eighth horizontal bar extends along the second direction and is connected to one end of the sixth horizontal bar and the seventh horizontal bar. The claw is disposed on the eighth horizontal bar to support the workpiece.

[0016] As an optional technical solution for workpiece handling mechanisms, the surface of the claw is covered with a flexible protective material.

[0017] As an optional technical solution for the workpiece handling mechanism, the frame assembly further includes a second fixed frame and a reinforcing rod. The first horizontal rod is located at the midpoint of the first vertical rod and the second vertical rod. The second horizontal rod is located at one end of the first vertical rod and the second vertical rod. The second fixed frame is located at the other end of the first vertical rod and the second vertical rod and is perpendicular to the first fixed frame. One end of the reinforcing rod is connected to the end of the second fixed frame away from the first fixed frame, and the other end is connected to the midpoint of the first vertical rod and the second vertical rod.

[0018] As an optional technical solution for the workpiece handling mechanism, the workpiece handling mechanism further includes two handles, which are respectively disposed on the first vertical rod and the second vertical rod.

[0019] As an optional technical solution for the workpiece handling mechanism, the workpiece handling mechanism further includes a control button, which is located on the handle and is communicatively connected to the first guide and the second guide.

[0020] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0021] This application discloses a workpiece handling mechanism, including a frame assembly, a load-bearing assembly, a guide assembly, and a suspension assembly. The frame assembly includes a first fixed frame and a movable frame. The load-bearing assembly is slidably disposed on the movable frame along a first direction and is used to carry the workpiece. The guide assembly includes a first guide member and a second guide member. The first guide member is disposed vertically on the first fixed frame to drive the movable frame and the load-bearing assembly to move vertically. The second guide member is disposed along the first direction on the movable frame to drive the load-bearing assembly to move along the first direction, which is perpendicular to the vertical direction. The suspension assembly includes a suspension crane that can move along both the first and second directions and is detachably connected to the frame assembly. The second direction is perpendicular to both the first and vertical directions. By setting a load-bearing assembly that can move along the first and vertical directions in conjunction with the suspension crane, it is convenient to lift the workpiece and then move its position, without occupying the floor space of the production workshop, saving production workshop space planning costs, and improving the production efficiency and operational order of the production workshop. Attached Figure Description

[0022] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments of this utility model will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the content of the embodiments of this utility model and these drawings without creative effort.

[0023] Figure 1 This is an isometric drawing of the workpiece handling mechanism provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0024] Figure 2 This is a side view of the workpiece handling mechanism provided in this embodiment of the utility model.

[0025] In the picture:

[0026] 10. Frame assembly; 111. First vertical bar; 112. Second vertical bar; 113. First horizontal bar; 114. Second horizontal bar; 121. Third horizontal bar; 122. Fourth horizontal bar; 123. Fifth horizontal bar; 124. Reinforcing plate; 125. Ninth horizontal bar; 126. Third mating part; 13. Reinforcing bar;

[0027] 20. Load-bearing component; 21. Sixth horizontal bar; 22. Seventh horizontal bar; 23. Eighth horizontal bar; 24. Pad;

[0028] 31. First guide component; 32. Second guide component; 33. Third guide component;

[0029] 40. Handle component;

[0030] 50. Control buttons. Detailed Implementation

[0031] 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, the accompanying drawings show only the parts relevant to the present invention, not the entire structure.

[0032] 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.

[0033] 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.

[0034] In the description of this embodiment, the terms "upper," "lower," "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.

[0035] In existing technologies, most factories rely primarily on manual operation of forklifts to handle target materials. However, manual forklift operation is problematic. Due to the large size of forklifts, they require significant space within the production workshop, necessitating ample aisle space in the layout, increasing the difficulty and cost of workshop space planning. Furthermore, forklifts are cumbersome to move, and their turning and starting / stopping are not very flexible. In confined workshop environments, operators need to spend considerable time adjusting the forklift's position and direction, prolonging target material handling time and impacting production efficiency and operational order.

[0036] To address the above problems, this embodiment provides a workpiece handling mechanism, see reference. Figure 1 and Figure 2The workpiece handling mechanism includes a frame assembly 10, a load-bearing assembly 20, a guide assembly, and a suspension assembly. The frame assembly 10 includes a first fixed frame and a movable frame. The load-bearing assembly 20 is slidably disposed on the movable frame along a first direction and is used to carry the workpiece. The guide assembly includes a first guide member 31 and a second guide member 32. The first guide member 31 is disposed vertically on the first fixed frame to drive the movable frame and the load-bearing assembly 20 to move vertically. The second guide member 32 is disposed along the movable frame along the first direction to drive the load-bearing assembly 20 to move along the first direction, which is perpendicular to the vertical direction. The suspension assembly includes a suspension crane that can move along the first and second directions and is detachably connected to the frame assembly 10. The second direction is perpendicular to both the first and vertical directions. In this embodiment, the vertical direction is the Z-axis direction, the first direction is the Y-axis direction, and the second direction is the X-axis direction. By setting up a load-bearing component 20 that can move along the first direction and the vertical direction, and cooperating with a suspended crane, it is convenient to move the position of the workpiece after lifting it, without occupying the bottom space of the production workshop, saving the space planning cost of the production workshop, and improving the production efficiency and operational order of the production workshop. It should be noted that since the suspended crane is existing technology, its specific structure and principle will not be described in detail here.

[0037] Further, the first fixed frame includes a first vertical rod 111, a second vertical rod 112, a first horizontal rod 113, and a second horizontal rod 114. The first vertical rod 111 and the second vertical rod 112 are spaced apart. The first horizontal rod 113 and the second horizontal rod 114 both extend along the second direction and are spaced apart vertically between the first vertical rod 111 and the second vertical rod 112. One end of the first guide member 31 is connected to the first horizontal rod 113, and the other end is connected to the second horizontal rod 114. The movable frame includes a third horizontal rod 121, which extends along the second direction. A first mating member is provided on one side of the third horizontal rod 121. The first mating member can cooperate with the first guide member 31, and the first guide member 31 can drive the first mating member to move vertically. In this embodiment, the first guide member 31 is located in the middle of the first horizontal rod 113 and the second horizontal rod 114, and the first mating member is located in the middle of the third horizontal rod 121. Specifically, the guiding assembly also includes a drive motor, such as a rotary motor. It should be noted that rotary motors are existing technology and will not be described in detail here. In this embodiment, the first guide member 31 is a lead screw, and the first mating member is a nut. The nut is fitted onto the lead screw, and the rotary motor is connected to the lead screw and can drive the lead screw to rotate, thereby moving the nut vertically. In other embodiments, the first guide member 31 can be a slide rail, and the first mating member can be a slider.

[0038] Furthermore, the guiding assembly also includes two third guide members 33, which are respectively disposed vertically on the first vertical rod 111 and the second vertical rod 112. Third mating members 126 are provided at both ends of the third horizontal rod 121. The third mating members 126 cooperate with the third guide members 33 to prevent the moving frame from shifting or twisting during vertical movement. Specifically, the third guide member 33 is configured as a slide rail, and the third mating member 126 is configured as a slider.

[0039] Furthermore, the movable frame also includes a fourth horizontal bar 122 and a fifth horizontal bar 123, both extending along the first direction. The third horizontal bar 121 is connected at both ends to the fourth horizontal bar 122 and the fifth horizontal bar 123, respectively. Two second guide members 32 are respectively located on opposite sides of the fourth horizontal bar 122 and the fifth horizontal bar 123. The load-bearing assembly 20 includes a sixth horizontal bar 21 and a seventh horizontal bar 22, both extending along the first direction. A second mating member is provided on the side of the sixth horizontal bar 21 and the seventh horizontal bar 22 that is close to each other. The second mating member can engage with the second guide member 32, and the second guide member 32 can drive the second mating member to move along the first direction. Specifically, the guide assembly also includes a drive cylinder, such as a linear cylinder. It should be noted that linear cylinders are existing technology and will not be described in detail here. In this embodiment, the second guide member 32 is configured as a slide rail, the second mating member is configured as a slider, one end of the linear cylinder is fixed to the moving frame, and the other end is fixed to the bearing assembly 20. The linear cylinder extends and retracts in the first direction, causing the slider to move along the slide rail in the first direction. In other embodiments, the second guide member 32 can be configured as a lead screw, the second mating member can be configured as a nut, and a rotary motor can be connected to the end of the lead screw to drive the nut to move in the first direction.

[0040] Furthermore, the bearing assembly 20 also includes an eighth horizontal bar 23 and a claw 24. The eighth horizontal bar 23 extends along the second direction and is connected to one end of the sixth horizontal bar 21 and the seventh horizontal bar 22. The claw 24 is disposed on the eighth horizontal bar 23 to support the workpiece. Specifically, there are two claws 24, which are wedge-shaped blocks to facilitate engagement with the workpiece. The surface of the claw 24 is covered with a flexible protective material to prevent scratching the workpiece. The flexible protective material can be PEEK, rubber, or plastic. Specifically, the flexible protective material and the claw 24 can be bonded together with adhesive. In this embodiment, one end of the linear cylinder is connected to the third horizontal bar 121, and the other end is connected to the eighth horizontal bar 23 to drive the bearing assembly 20 to move along the first direction.

[0041] Furthermore, the frame assembly 10 also includes a second fixed frame and reinforcing rods 13. A first horizontal rod 113 is located at the midpoint of the first vertical rod 111 and the second vertical rod 112. A second horizontal rod 114 is located at one end of the first vertical rod 111 and the second vertical rod 112. The second fixed frame is located at the other end of the first vertical rod 111 and the second vertical rod 112 and is perpendicular to the first fixed frame. One end of the reinforcing rod 13 is connected to the end of the second fixed frame away from the first fixed frame, and the other end is connected to the midpoint of the first vertical rod 111 and the second vertical rod 112. In this embodiment, two reinforcing rods 13 are provided, suspended and connected to the second fixed frame. The reinforcing rods 13 can increase the rigidity of the second fixed frame and reduce the probability of bending. Specifically, the second fixed frame is a square frame.

[0042] Furthermore, the third mating component 126 is configured as a long slider, one end of which is connected to the third horizontal bar 121. The moving frame also includes a reinforcing plate 124 and a ninth horizontal bar 125. The ninth horizontal bar 125 extends along the second direction and is connected to the fourth horizontal bar 122 and the fifth horizontal bar 123. The linear cylinder passes through the ninth horizontal bar 125 and is connected to the eighth horizontal bar 23. There are two reinforcing plates 124, one end of which is fixed to both ends of the ninth horizontal bar 125, and the other end is fixed to the other end of the long slider to increase the rigidity of the moving frame.

[0043] Furthermore, the workpiece handling mechanism also includes two handles 40, which are respectively located on the first vertical rod 111 and the second vertical rod 112. Specifically, the handles 40 are ring-shaped for easy gripping by the operator. Furthermore, the workpiece handling mechanism also includes two control buttons 50, which are located on the handles 40 and communicatively connected to the first guide member 31 and the second guide member 32. Specifically, the two control buttons 50 are communicatively connected to the drive motor and the drive cylinder respectively, to control the movement of the bearing assembly 20 along the first direction and the vertical direction, thereby driving the claw 24 to precisely engage with the workpiece's jaws.

[0044] 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 workpiece handling mechanism, characterized in that, include: A frame component (10) includes a first fixed frame and a movable frame; A support component (20) is slidably disposed on the movable frame along a first direction, and the support component (20) is used to support the workpiece; The guide assembly includes a first guide member (31) and a second guide member (32). The first guide member (31) is disposed vertically on the first fixed frame to drive the movable frame and the bearing assembly (20) to move along the vertical direction. The second guide member (32) is disposed on the movable frame along the first direction to drive the bearing assembly (20) to move along the first direction. The first direction is perpendicular to the vertical direction. A suspended suspension assembly, comprising a suspended suspension, which is movable along a first direction and a second direction and detachably connected to the frame assembly (10), wherein the second direction is perpendicular to both the first direction and the vertical direction.

2. The workpiece handling mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first fixed frame includes a first vertical rod (111), a second vertical rod (112), a first horizontal rod (113), and a second horizontal rod (114). The first vertical rod (111) and the second vertical rod (112) are spaced apart. The first horizontal rod (113) and the second horizontal rod (114) both extend along the second direction and are spaced apart between the first vertical rod (111) and the second vertical rod (112) along the vertical direction. One end of the first guide member (31) is connected to the first horizontal rod (113), and the other end is connected to the second horizontal rod (114).

3. The workpiece handling mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that, The movable frame includes a third horizontal bar (121) that extends along the second direction. A first mating member is provided on one side of the third horizontal bar (121). The first mating member can cooperate with the first guide member (31), and the first guide member (31) can drive the first mating member to move along the vertical direction.

4. The workpiece handling mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that, The movable frame further includes a fourth horizontal bar (122) and a fifth horizontal bar (123), both of which extend along the first direction. The two ends of the third horizontal bar (121) are connected to the fourth horizontal bar (122) and the fifth horizontal bar (123) respectively. The second guide (32) consists of two members and is respectively disposed on the opposite sides of the fourth horizontal bar (122) and the fifth horizontal bar (123).

5. The workpiece handling mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that, The bearing assembly (20) includes a sixth horizontal bar (21) and a seventh horizontal bar (22). Both the sixth horizontal bar (21) and the seventh horizontal bar (22) extend along the first direction. A second mating member is provided on the side of the sixth horizontal bar (21) and the seventh horizontal bar (22) that are close to each other. The second mating member can cooperate with the second guide member (32). The second guide member (32) can drive the second mating member to move along the first direction.

6. The workpiece handling mechanism according to claim 5, characterized in that, The bearing assembly (20) further includes an eighth horizontal bar (23) and a claw (24). The eighth horizontal bar (23) extends along the second direction and is connected to one end of the sixth horizontal bar (21) and the seventh horizontal bar (22). The claw (24) is provided on the eighth horizontal bar (23) to support the workpiece.

7. The workpiece handling mechanism according to claim 6, characterized in that, The surface of the claw (24) is covered with a flexible protective material.

8. The workpiece handling mechanism according to any one of claims 2-7, characterized in that, The frame assembly (10) further includes a second fixed frame and a reinforcing rod (13). The first horizontal rod (113) is located at the midpoint of the first vertical rod (111) and the second vertical rod (112). The second horizontal rod (114) is located at one end of the first vertical rod (111) and the second vertical rod (112). The second fixed frame is located at the other end of the first vertical rod (111) and the second vertical rod (112) and is perpendicular to the first fixed frame. One end of the reinforcing rod (13) is connected to the end of the second fixed frame away from the first fixed frame, and the other end is connected to the midpoint of the first vertical rod (111) and the second vertical rod (112).

9. The workpiece handling mechanism according to any one of claims 2-7, characterized in that, The workpiece handling mechanism also includes two handles (40), which are respectively located on the first vertical rod (111) and the second vertical rod (112).

10. The workpiece handling mechanism according to claim 9, characterized in that, The workpiece handling mechanism also includes a control button (50), which is located on the handle (40) and is communicatively connected to the first guide (31) and the second guide (32).

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