Automatic sheet supply glass frame for raw glass sheet storage
By introducing an automatic glass feeding rack into the glass sheet storage device, and using a drive device to drive the sliding rack to move along the guide device, the problem of insufficient positioning accuracy is solved, and precise alignment of the glass sheet and the cutting machine and automated production are realized.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SHANDONG HUASHILI AUTOMATION TECH CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-24
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-21
AI Technical Summary
Existing glass sheet storage facilities rely on manual or mechanical positioning, which is not accurate enough and can easily lead to misalignment between the glass sheet and the cutting machine.
An automatic glass feeding frame is adopted, including a base with a frame structure and a guide device. The sliding frame is driven by a drive device to reciprocate along the guide device to achieve automatic glass feeding and ensure the accuracy of the sliding frame movement.
It enables precise alignment of the sliding frame without manual intervention or auxiliary devices, ensuring accurate alignment between the glass sheet and the cutting machine and supporting automated production.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of glass transportation and storage devices, and in particular relates to an automatic glass sheet feeding rack for storing raw glass sheets. Background Technology
[0002] In the existing technology, the glass sheet storage and supply to the glass cutting machine is achieved by using an auxiliary device to pull out the sliding frame and send it to the designated position for the cutting machine to use.
[0003] Among them, Chinese invention patent CN202310120857.6, a glass sheet transportation and storage device, belongs to the technical field of glass transportation and storage devices. It includes a cutting machine rail and a glass rack rail. A glass cutting component is slidably placed on the cutting machine rail, and a powered glass rack and a non-powered glass rack are slidably placed on the glass rack rail. A positioning component is fixedly installed between the glass rack rails. In use, the glass sheet is cut into a fixed size by the glass cutting component, and then the glass is automatically transferred to the powered and non-powered glass racks. The powered and non-powered glass racks are linked together to facilitate the transportation of the cut glass. During transportation, only the powered glass rack consumes energy, saving energy and reducing consumption. In use, the gaps between the glass sheets are small, effectively reducing the storage space of the glass sheets, making them easy to use, and improving the processing efficiency of the glass sheets.
[0004] This technical solution relies on manual or mechanical assistance for positioning, resulting in insufficient positioning accuracy and potential misalignment between the glass sheet and the cutting machine due to operational errors. Summary of the Invention
[0005] The purpose of this utility model embodiment is to provide an automatic glass feeding rack for glass sheet storage, which aims to solve the technical problems of glass sheet transportation and storage devices that rely on manual or mechanical auxiliary positioning, have insufficient positioning accuracy, and are prone to misalignment between the glass sheet and the cutting machine due to operational errors.
[0006] The present invention is implemented as follows:
[0007] An automatic glass feeding rack for storing raw glass sheets includes a base with a frame structure. A guide device is provided within the base, and a sliding frame for storing raw glass sheets is movably connected within the guide device. The sliding frame is driven by a drive device to reciprocate along the guide device. The drive device is fixedly connected to the base or the sliding frame and is connected to a glass sheet storage control system to receive or provide feedback control signals to control the automatic feeding of sheets by the sliding frame. The drive device includes a driver and a transmission; wherein the driver is a motor; the input end of the transmission is connected to the driver, and the output end of the transmission is fixedly connected to the base or the sliding frame.
[0008] Furthermore, taking the reciprocating motion direction of the sliding frame in the guide device as a reference, the guide device is set in the middle or on both sides of the base of the frame structure; wherein, the guide device includes a guide rod or a guide groove.
[0009] Furthermore, the sliding frame includes a base movably connected within the base, and a support for storing the original glass sheet is obliquely placed on the top surface of the base.
[0010] Furthermore, one end of the base is provided with a guide support seat for the base, which provides guidance and support for the part of the base that is detached from the base.
[0011] Furthermore, when the driver of the drive unit is fixedly connected to the sliding frame, the transmission of the drive unit is fixedly connected to the base; when the driver of the drive unit is fixedly connected to the base, the transmission of the drive unit is fixedly connected to the sliding frame.
[0012] Furthermore, when the drive unit is fixedly connected to the sliding frame, the drive unit is fixed to the top side of the base of the sliding frame. The output end of the drive unit is provided with a gear, and the top side of the base is provided with a rack. The gear and rack mesh, driving the sliding frame to reciprocate along the guide device.
[0013] Furthermore, when the driver of the drive device is fixedly connected to the base, the output end of the driver is provided with a first synchronous pulley, and the end of the base where the driver is not fixed is provided with a second synchronous pulley. The synchronous belt connects the first synchronous pulley and the second synchronous pulley. The synchronous belt and the bottom of the base of the sliding frame are connected by a first fixing block. The forward and reverse rotation of the synchronous belt drives the sliding frame to reciprocate along the guide device.
[0014] Furthermore, when the driver of the drive device is fixedly connected to the base, the output end of the driver is provided with a first sprocket, and the end of the base where the driver is not fixed is provided with a second sprocket. The chain connects the first sprocket and the second sprocket. The chain and the bottom of the base of the sliding frame are connected by a second fixing block. The forward and reverse rotation of the chain drives the sliding frame to reciprocate along the guide device.
[0015] Furthermore, the chain is a double-row chain, the first sprocket and the second sprocket are double-row sprockets, and the chain is a double-speed chain.
[0016] Furthermore, when the driver of the drive device is fixedly connected to the base, the output end of the driver is fixedly connected to the lead screw. The end of the base where the driver is not fixed is provided with a bearing, which is connected to the lead screw. A threaded sleeve is fitted on the outside of the lead screw. The threaded sleeve and the bottom of the base of the sliding frame are fixedly connected by a third fixing block. The forward and reverse rotation of the lead screw in the threaded sleeve drives the sliding frame to reciprocate along the guide device.
[0017] The positive effects of this utility model are as follows: the sliding frame is driven by a drive device to reciprocate along the guide device; the drive device is fixedly connected to the base or the sliding frame, and the drive device is connected to the glass sheet storage control system to receive or provide feedback control signals to control the automatic feeding of sheets by the sliding frame. This achieves automatic sheet feeding without manual intervention or auxiliary devices, ensuring the accuracy of the sliding frame's movement and solving the technical problem in the prior art where auxiliary devices cannot accurately align the sliding frame. At the same time, the drive device can receive instructions and provide feedback on the status in real time, enabling collaborative operation with the cutting process and better achieving automated production. Attached Figure Description
[0018] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of an automatic glass sheet feeding rack for storing raw glass sheets, according to this utility model.
[0019] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 The diagram shows a first implementation of the guiding device for an automatic glass sheet feeding rack for glass sheet storage according to this utility model, and a structural schematic diagram of the driving device using chain transmission.
[0020] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 The diagram shows a second implementation of the guiding device for an automatic glass sheet feeding rack for glass sheet storage according to the present invention, and a structural schematic diagram of the driving device using chain transmission.
[0021] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 The diagram shows a schematic of the drive device for an automatic glass sheet feeding rack for storing raw glass sheets according to this utility model, which uses synchronous belt drive.
[0022] Figure 5 yes Figure 1 The diagram shows a schematic of the drive device for an automatic glass sheet feeding rack for storing raw glass sheets according to this utility model, which uses a screw drive.
[0023] Figure 6 yes Figure 1 The diagram shows a schematic of the drive device for an automatic glass sheet feeding rack for storing raw glass sheets according to this utility model, which uses a gear and rack transmission.
[0024] Legend: 1—Support, 2—Sliding frame, 3—Base, 4—Base, 401—First connecting rod, 402—First fixed seat, 403—Longitudinal beam, 5—Guiding device, 501—Guiding groove, 502—Auxiliary wheel, 503—Guiding wheel, 504—Guiding rod, 505—Guiding seat, 6—Drive device, 601—First sprocket, 602—Motor, 603—First fixed plate, 604—Chain, 605—Second fixed block, 606—First synchronous belt pulley, 607—Synchronous belt, 608—Synchronous belt support beam, 609—First fixed block, 610—Second fixed plate, 611—Connecting block, 612—Third fixed plate, 613—Threaded sleeve, 614—Third fixed block, 615—Lead screw, 616—Transmission bevel gear set, 617—Rack, 618—Gear, 7—Guide support seat, 701—Second fixed seat, 702—Second connecting rod, 703—Guide support beam. Detailed Implementation
[0025] The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments:
[0026] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", 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] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model.
[0028] like Figure 1 The diagram shown is a structural diagram of an automatic glass feeding rack for storing raw glass sheets provided in an embodiment of this utility model. The automatic glass feeding rack includes a base 4 with a frame structure. A guide device 5 is provided inside the base 4. A sliding frame 2 for storing raw glass sheets is movably connected inside the guide device 5. The sliding frame 2 is driven by a drive device 6 and moves back and forth along the guide device 5. The drive device 6 is fixedly connected to the base 4 or the sliding frame 2. The drive device 6 is connected to the raw glass sheet storage control system to receive or provide feedback control signals and control the sliding frame 2 to automatically feed sheets.
[0029] In this embodiment of the invention, the sliding frame is driven by a drive device to reciprocate along the guide device. The drive device is fixedly connected to the base or the sliding frame and is connected to the glass sheet storage control system to receive or provide feedback control signals to control the sliding frame to automatically feed sheets. This achieves automatic sheet feeding without manual intervention or auxiliary devices, ensuring the accuracy of the sliding frame's movement and solving the technical problem in the prior art where auxiliary devices cannot accurately align the sliding frame. At the same time, the drive device can receive instructions and provide feedback on the status in real time, enabling collaborative operation with the cutting process and better achieving automated production.
[0030] Specifically, the base 4 of the frame structure, such as Figure 4 As shown, two adjacent longitudinal beams 403 and two first connecting rods 401 located at both ends of the longitudinal beams 403 form a rectangular frame-shaped base 4; several first fixing seats 402 are evenly distributed on the bottom of the longitudinal beams 403. Each first fixing seat 402 consists of a bolt and a washer connected to the bottom of the bolt. The bolt is threadedly connected to the side of the longitudinal beam 403. When the bolt is rotated, the bolt hits the top surface of the washer. The distance between the longitudinal beam 403 and the ground is adjusted by rotating the threaded connection to ensure that the longitudinal beam 403 is horizontal.
[0031] In addition, one end of the base 4 is provided with a guide support seat 7 for the base 3, which provides guidance and support for the part of the base that is separated from the base. The guide support seat 7 is similar in structure to the base 4. The guide support seat 7 has two parallel guide support beams 703 and a second connecting rod 702 of the guide support beams 703 to form a frame structure. Several second fixing seats 701 are evenly distributed on the bottom of the guide support beams 703. The second fixing seats 701 are composed of bolts and a pad connected to the bottom of the bolts. The bolts are threadedly connected to the side of the guide support beams 703. When the bolts are rotated, the bolts hit the top surface of the pads. The distance between the guide support beams 703 and the ground is adjusted by rotating the threaded connection to ensure that the guide support beams 703 are horizontal.
[0032] Specifically, the sliding frame 2 includes a base 3 movably connected to the base 4. A support 1 for storing the original glass sheet is obliquely placed on the top surface of the base 3. The support 1 is divided into a long side and a short side, which are arranged in an L-shape. The short side of the support 1 is fixed to the top surface of the base 3, and the long side of the support 1 is obliquely placed on the side of the top surface of the base 3.
[0033] Specifically, the drive device 6 is connected to the glass sheet storage control system to receive or provide feedback control signals and control the sliding frame 2 to automatically feed sheets. It should be understood that the drive device includes a driver and a transmission mechanism. The driver is a motor, and its power and control lines are connected to the glass sheet storage control system. The control system transmits control commands to the motor via the control and power lines. For example, it controls the motor's forward and reverse rotation via the power line, or it sends the control commands to the motor to adjust its speed. Furthermore, the motor's speed is detected by a sensor and fed back to the control system via the control line, achieving feedback adjustment. The input end of the transmission mechanism is connected to the driver, and the output end is fixedly connected to the base or sliding frame.
[0034] Specifically, the guide device 5 includes two structural forms: guide rod and guide groove.
[0035] The first structural form is the guide groove structure. The guide groove is set on the top surface of the longitudinal beam 403, the side surface of the longitudinal beam 403, or between two longitudinal beams 403. This embodiment uses the side surface of the longitudinal beam 403 as an example for illustration. The other two structural forms are similar to this embodiment, such as... Figure 2 As shown, the guiding device 5 includes a guide groove 501, which is disposed on the side of the longitudinal beam 403. A guide wheel 503 is rolled inside the guide groove 501, and the axle of the guide wheel 503 is fixedly connected to the side of the base 3 of the sliding frame. Preferably, the guide grooves 501 are arranged in pairs and symmetrically on the side of the rectangular frame-shaped base 4.
[0036] The second structural form is the guide rod structure. The guide rod is set on the top surface of the longitudinal beam 403, the side surface of the longitudinal beam 403, or between two longitudinal beams 403. This embodiment uses the side surface of the longitudinal beam 403 as an example for illustration. The other two structural forms are similar to this embodiment, such as... Figure 3 As shown, the guiding device 5 includes a guide rod 504, which is disposed on the side of the longitudinal beam 403. A guide seat 505 is sleeved on the outer circumference of the guide rod 504, and the guide seat 505 is fixedly connected to the side of the base 3 of the sliding frame.
[0037] Specifically, the sliding frame 2 is driven by the drive device 6 and reciprocates along the guide device 5; the drive device 6 is fixedly connected to the base 4 or the sliding frame 2. It should be understood that the drive device 6 can be fixed to the base 4 or the sliding frame 2, but when the drive device 6 outputs power, the sliding frame 2 can slide within the base 4, thus achieving automatic glass sheet feeding in the storage without requiring external equipment to apply pushing or pulling force to the sliding frame 2. This embodiment provides four structural forms for the implementation of the drive device, but it is not limited to these four forms. Any structure that enables the sliding frame 2 to slide within the base 4 when the drive device 6 outputs power is within the scope of protection of this application. The four structural forms provided in this embodiment are used to illustrate that it is feasible to enable the sliding frame 2 to slide within the base 4 when the drive device 6 outputs power, not to limit it.
[0038] The drive unit 6 includes a driver and a transmission; wherein the driver is a motor 602 or a motor, that is, a motor and a motor can be interchanged; the input end of the transmission is connected to the driver, and the output end of the transmission is fixedly connected to the base 4 or the sliding frame 2.
[0039] In the first scenario, when the driver of the drive unit 6 is fixedly connected to the sliding frame 2, the driver is fixed to the top side of the base 3 of the sliding frame 2. The output end of the driver is equipped with a gear 618, and the top side of the base 4 is equipped with a rack 617. The gear 618 and rack 617 mesh, driving the sliding frame 2 to reciprocate along the guide device 5. Specifically, as follows... Figure 6 As shown, the driver is a motor 602, which is fixed on the top of the sliding frame 2. The motor 2 can be directly connected to the gear 618, or its direction can be changed through the bevel gear set 616 according to the specific structure, so as to realize the change of the position of the motor. The top side of the base 4 is provided with a rack 617. The gear 618 and the rack 617 mesh. When the motor 602 drives the gear 618 to roll on the rack 617, it drives the sliding frame 2 to reciprocate along the guide device 5.
[0040] The second type, such as Figure 4As shown, when the driver of the drive device 6 is fixedly connected to the base 4, the output end of the driver is provided with a first synchronous pulley 606, that is, the output end of the motor 602 is provided with a first synchronous pulley 606. The base 4 does not fix the driver, that is, one end of the motor 602 is provided with a second synchronous pulley. The synchronous belt 607 connects the first synchronous pulley and the second synchronous pulley. The bottom of the synchronous belt 607 is also provided with a synchronous belt support beam 608, which is used to hold and support the synchronous belt 608 and prevent it from sagging. The synchronous belt 608 and the bottom of the base 3 of the sliding frame 2 are connected by a first fixing block 609. The forward and reverse rotation of the synchronous belt 608 drives the sliding frame to reciprocate along the guide device 5. The motor 602 is fixed to the end of the base 4 by a second fixing plate 610.
[0041] The third type, such as Figure 2 or Figure 3 As shown, when the driver of the drive device 6 is fixedly connected to the base 4, the output end of the driver, that is, the motor 602, is provided with a first sprocket 601, and the end of the base 4 where the driver is not fixed is provided with a second sprocket. The chain 604 connects the first sprocket 601 and the second sprocket. The chain 604 and the bottom of the base 3 of the sliding frame 2 are connected by a second fixing block 605. The forward and reverse rotation of the chain 604 drives the sliding frame to reciprocate along the guide device. The motor 602 is fixed to the end of the base 4 by the first fixing plate 603.
[0042] Preferably, the chain is a double-row chain, the first sprocket and the second sprocket are double-row sprockets, and the chain is a double-speed chain.
[0043] The fourth type, such as Figure 5 As shown, when the driver of the drive device 6 is fixedly connected to the base 4, the output end of the driver, i.e. the motor 602, is fixedly connected to the lead screw 615. The end of the base 4 where the driver is not fixed is provided with a bearing, which is connected to the lead screw 615. A threaded sleeve 613 is sleeved on the outside of the lead screw 615. The threaded sleeve 613 is fixed in the third fixing block 614. The bottom of the base 3 of the sliding frame 2 is fixedly connected to the third fixing block 614 through the connecting block 611. The forward and reverse rotation of the lead screw 615 in the threaded sleeve 613 drives the sliding frame to reciprocate along the guide device. The motor 602 is fixed to the end of the base 4 through the third fixing plate 612.
[0044] The foregoing has broadly outlined some aspects and features of the various embodiments and should be interpreted as merely illustrative of potential applications. Other beneficial results can be obtained by applying the disclosed information in different ways or by combining aspects of the disclosed embodiments. Further aspects and a more complete understanding can be obtained based on the detailed description of exemplary embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings, within the scope defined by the claims.
[0045] The above embodiments provide a detailed description of the present invention. Of course, the above description is not intended to limit the present invention, nor is the present invention limited to the examples described above. Any changes, modifications, additions, reductions, or substitutions made by those skilled in the art within the scope of the present invention are also within the protection scope of the present invention.
Claims
1. A glass sheet storage and automatic sheet supply rack for glass sheets, characterized by, The automatic glass feeding rack includes a base with a frame structure. The base is equipped with a guide device, and the guide device is movably connected to a sliding frame for storing raw glass sheets. The sliding frame is driven by a drive device to reciprocate along the guide device. The drive device is fixedly connected to the base or the sliding frame and is connected to the raw glass sheet storage control system to receive or provide feedback control signals to control the sliding frame to automatically feed sheets. The drive device includes a driver and a transmission device. The driver is a motor. The input end of the transmission device is connected to the driver, and the output end of the transmission device is fixedly connected to the base or the sliding frame.
2. The automatic glass plate supplying rack for storing glass blanks according to claim 1, wherein The guide device is located in the middle or on both sides of the base, with the reciprocating motion direction of the sliding frame in the guide device as the reference.
3. The automatic glass plate supplying rack for storing glass slabs according to claim 2, wherein The sliding frame includes a base, on which a bracket for storing raw glass sheets is placed at an angle.
4. The automatic glass plate supplying stand for storing glass slabs according to claim 3, wherein A guide support seat for the base is provided at one end of the base to provide guidance and support for the part of the base that is detached from the base.
5. The automatic glass plate supplying stand for storing glass blanks according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein When the drive unit is fixedly connected to the sliding frame, the transmission unit of the drive unit is fixedly connected to the base; when the drive unit is fixedly connected to the base, the transmission unit of the drive unit is fixedly connected to the sliding frame.
6. The automatic glass plate supplying device for storing glass plates according to claim 5, wherein When the drive unit is fixedly connected to the sliding frame, the drive unit is fixed to the top side of the base of the sliding frame. The output end of the drive unit is equipped with a gear, and the top side of the base is equipped with a rack. The gear and rack mesh, driving the sliding frame to reciprocate along the guide device.
7. The automatic glass plate supplying device for storing glass plates according to claim 5, wherein When the driver of the drive device is fixedly connected to the base, the output end of the driver is provided with a first synchronous pulley, and the end of the base where the driver is not fixed is provided with a second synchronous pulley. The synchronous belt connects the first synchronous pulley and the second synchronous pulley. The synchronous belt and the bottom of the base of the sliding frame are connected by a first fixing block. The forward and reverse rotation of the synchronous belt drives the sliding frame to reciprocate along the guide device.
8. The automatic glass plate supplying device for storing glass plates according to claim 5, wherein When the driver of the drive unit is fixedly connected to the base, the output end of the driver is provided with a first sprocket, and the end of the base where the driver is not fixed is provided with a second sprocket. The chain connects the first sprocket and the second sprocket. The chain and the bottom of the base of the sliding frame are connected by a second fixed block. The forward and reverse rotation of the chain drives the sliding frame to reciprocate along the guide device.
9. The automatic glass plate supplying device for storing glass plates according to claim 8, wherein The chain is a double-row chain, the first sprocket and the second sprocket are double-row sprockets, and the chain is a double-speed chain.
10. The automatic glass plate supplying rack for storing glass slabs according to claim 5, wherein When the driver of the drive device is fixedly connected to the base, the output end of the driver is fixedly connected to the lead screw. The end of the base that is not fixed to the driver is provided with a bearing, which is connected to the lead screw. A threaded sleeve is fitted on the outside of the lead screw. The threaded sleeve and the bottom of the base of the sliding frame are fixedly connected by a third fixing block. The forward and reverse rotation of the lead screw in the threaded sleeve drives the sliding frame to reciprocate along the guide device.
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