Multi-station substrate storage automatic adjusting device
The multi-station automatic substrate storage adjustment device, which uses the coordinated action of a multi-station storage platform and a pusher rod, solves the problems of low substrate storage efficiency and poor accuracy, achieving efficient and accurate substrate storage and reducing equipment costs.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- NIDEC ADVANCE TECHNOLOGY ZHEJIANG CORPORATION
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-10
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-12
AI Technical Summary
Existing substrate storage methods are inefficient, manual operation is inaccurate, and single-station storage devices cannot process multiple substrates at the same time, resulting in low production efficiency and high costs.
The design incorporates a multi-station automatic substrate storage and adjustment device, which employs multiple storage stations. Each station is equipped with a liftable storage platform and a pusher rod. The pusher rods work together to achieve cross-positioning of the substrate, and the device is equipped with detection sensors and inductors for precise control.
It enables the simultaneous storage of multiple substrates, improves production efficiency, ensures the accuracy and consistency of substrate positions, simplifies equipment structure, and reduces costs.
Smart Images
Figure CN224226039U_ABST
Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of substrate manufacturing technology, and in particular to an automatic adjustment device for multi-station substrate storage. Background Technology
[0002] In the electronics manufacturing industry, substrate inspection and storage are crucial steps in the production process. With the continuous development of electronic product manufacturing technology, the requirements for the efficiency and accuracy of substrate inspection and storage are constantly increasing.
[0003] Currently, existing substrate storage methods have many shortcomings. On many traditional production lines, the storage of substrates after inspection often relies on manual operation. Manually placing the inspected substrates one by one into designated storage locations is not only inefficient and difficult to meet the needs of large-scale production, but also suffers from poor accuracy and consistency, easily leading to positional deviations during storage and affecting subsequent processing.
[0004] Existing automated storage and retrieval devices typically have only a single workstation, capable of storing only one substrate at a time. This makes it impossible to simultaneously store multiple substrates that have completed inspection, significantly reducing overall production efficiency. For storage and retrieval devices with multiple workstations, there is often a lack of coordination between the workstations, making it difficult to achieve synchronized operation. This results in complex equipment structures and high costs. Utility Model Content
[0005] To address the aforementioned issues, this invention provides an automatic adjustment device for multi-station substrate storage, which can simultaneously store substrates from multiple stations, thereby improving overall production efficiency.
[0006] Therefore, the technical solution of this utility model is: a multi-station substrate storage automatic adjustment device, including a base plate, a plurality of storage stations on the base plate, a liftable storage platform on each storage station, and push rods on the front, back, left and right sides of the storage platform.
[0007] All the first push rods on the front side of the storage table are fixed to the first moving plate, and all the second push rods on the rear side of the storage table are fixed to the second moving plate. The first moving plate and the second moving plate are driven by the first driving mechanism and can be closed or separated synchronously.
[0008] The third push rod on the left side of all the storage platforms is fixed to the third moving plate, and the fourth push rod on the right side of all the storage platforms is fixed to the fourth moving plate. The third and fourth moving plates are driven by the second drive mechanism and can be closed or separated synchronously.
[0009] Based on the above scheme and as a preferred embodiment of the above scheme: the inner side of the top of the push rod is provided with an inclined guide surface.
[0010] Based on the above scheme and as a preferred embodiment of the above scheme: the base plate is provided with first guide rails on the left and right sides, the first movable plate is provided with first sliding seats at both ends, the second movable plate is provided with second sliding seats at both ends, and the first sliding seats and the second sliding seats are slidably engaged with the first guide rails.
[0011] Based on the above scheme and as a preferred embodiment of the above scheme: the first driving mechanism includes a first motor and a transmission shaft. Both ends of the transmission shaft are equipped with a first belt and a first pulley set. The first sliding seat and the second sliding seat are respectively fixed on both sides of the same first belt and can be driven synchronously by the first belt.
[0012] Based on the above scheme and as a preferred embodiment of the above scheme: a first sensing plate is provided on the first sliding seat or the second sliding seat, and a plurality of first sensors that cooperate with the first sensing plate are provided on the base plate.
[0013] Based on the above scheme and as a preferred embodiment of the above scheme: the base plate is provided with a second guide rail and a third guide rail arranged in parallel, the side of the third moving plate is slidably engaged with the second guide rail, and the side of the fourth moving plate is slidably engaged with the third guide rail.
[0014] Based on the above scheme and as a preferred embodiment of the above scheme: the third moving plate is provided with a third sliding seat at its end, the fourth moving plate is provided with a fourth sliding seat at its end, the second driving mechanism includes a second motor, a second belt and a second pulley group, the third sliding seat and the fourth sliding seat are respectively fixed on both sides of the second belt and can be driven synchronously by the second belt.
[0015] Based on the above scheme and as a preferred embodiment of the above scheme: the third or fourth sliding seat is provided with a second sensing plate, and the base plate is provided with a plurality of second sensors that work in conjunction with the second sensing plate.
[0016] Based on the above solution and as a preferred embodiment of the above solution: a detection rod is provided on the storage station, and a substrate detection sensor is provided on the top of the detection rod.
[0017] Based on the above scheme and as a preferred embodiment of the above scheme: a third drive mechanism is provided below the base plate to drive the storage platform to rise and fall, and each storage platform can rise and fall independently.
[0018] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0019] The system features multiple storage stations, allowing for the simultaneous storage of multiple inspected substrates. This overcomes the limitation of traditional single-station storage, which can only store one substrate at a time, significantly improving overall production efficiency and meeting the demands of large-scale production. Furthermore, the multiple storage stations can move synchronously, demonstrating strong collaborative capabilities and further enhancing storage efficiency.
[0020] Each storage station uses a pusher rod for individual cross-positioning, which can precisely adjust the position of the substrate, effectively avoiding positional deviations caused by manual operation, ensuring the accuracy and consistency of the substrate during storage, and providing a good foundation for subsequent processing.
[0021] The storage platform is height-adjustable and can gradually move the substrate downwards, facilitating the continuous storage of the next substrate and achieving seamless substrate storage, further improving storage efficiency. An inclined guide surface is provided on the inner top of the push rod, which helps guide the substrate into accurate positioning, improving positioning precision. Simultaneously, a sensor plate on the sliding base works in conjunction with a sensor on the base plate to precisely control the position of the moving plate, ensuring the accuracy of the push rod's movement and further enhancing the precision of the cross-shaped positioning.
[0022] The storage station is equipped with a detection rod and a substrate detection sensor on top, which can detect in real time whether the substrate is placed in the correct position. Each storage platform is independently raised and lowered by a third drive mechanism under the base plate, which can be individually controlled according to the actual situation of each storage station, increasing the flexibility and adaptability of the device. Attached Figure Description
[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;
[0024] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A magnified view of point A;
[0025] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A magnified view of point B;
[0026] Figure 4 This is a top view of the structure of this utility model;
[0027] Figure 5 for Figure 4 A magnified view of a portion of the image;
[0028] Figure 6 This is a side view of the structure of this utility model;
[0029] Figure 7 This is a diagram showing the usage state of this utility model;
[0030] Figure 8 This is a side view of the structure of the present invention in use;
[0031] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the storage table of this utility model.
[0032] The components in the diagram are labeled as follows: base plate 1, first guide rail 11, second guide rail 12, third guide rail 13, storage platform 2, third drive mechanism 3, third motor 31, rack 32, detection rod 4, substrate detection sensor 41, push rod 5, first push rod 51, second push rod 52, third push rod 53, fourth push rod 54, guide surface 55, first moving plate 61, second moving plate 62, first sliding seat 63, second sliding seat 64, first sensing plate 65, first sensor 66, first drive mechanism 7, first motor 71, transmission shaft 72, first belt 73, first pulley group 74, third moving plate 81, fourth moving plate 82, third sliding seat 83, fourth sliding seat 84, second sensing plate 85, second sensor 86, second drive mechanism 9, second motor 91, second belt 92, second pulley group 93, substrate 10. Detailed Implementation
[0033] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the directional terms such as "center", "horizontal (X)", "longitudinal (Y)", "vertical (Z)", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", and "counterclockwise" indicate the orientation and positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, 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. They should not be construed as limiting the specific protection scope of this utility model.
[0034] 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. Thus, the use of "first" and "second" to define a feature may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "several" or "a number" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.
[0035] See the attached drawings. The multi-station substrate storage automatic adjustment device described in this embodiment includes a base plate 1 with four storage stations. Each storage station has a liftable storage platform 2, which has a cross-shaped structure. Below the base plate 1 is a third drive mechanism 3 that drives the storage platforms 2 to rise and fall independently. The third drive mechanism 3 can be a vertical rack and pinion lifting structure, including a third motor 31, a drive gear, and a rack 32; or other commonly used lifting mechanisms can be used, as long as they can drive the storage platforms 2 to rise and fall, and can precisely control the rise and fall heights of the storage platforms 2 to meet different loading requirements.
[0036] The storage station is equipped with a detection rod 4, and a substrate detection sensor 41 is provided on the top of the detection rod 4. This sensor can be used to detect whether there is a substrate 10 at the highest point of the storage station. If there is, the storage platform 2 will descend by the height of one substrate to facilitate the storage of the next substrate 10. When the storage platform 2 is at the lowest position, it means that the storage station is full and the next process can be carried out.
[0037] The storage platform 2 is equipped with push rods 5 on its front, rear, left, and right sides. Specifically, a first push rod 51 is located on the front side of the storage platform 2, a second push rod 52 is located on the rear side of the storage platform 2, a third push rod 53 is located on the left side of the storage platform 2, and a fourth push rod 54 is located on the right side of the storage platform 2. All push rods 5 have an inclined guide surface 55 on the inner side of their top, which helps to guide the substrate to be accurately positioned and improves positioning accuracy.
[0038] The first push rod 51 of all storage stations is fixed on the first moving plate 61, and the second push rod 52 of all storage stations is fixed on the second moving plate 62. The base plate 1 has first guide rails 11 on its left and right sides. The first moving plate 61 has first sliding seats 63 at both ends, and the second moving plate 62 has second sliding seats 64 at both ends. Both the first sliding seats 63 and the second sliding seats 64 are slidably engaged with the first guide rails 11. The first moving plate 61 and the second moving plate 62 are driven by the first driving mechanism 7 and can synchronously close or separate.
[0039] The first drive mechanism 7 includes a first motor 71 and a drive shaft 72. A first belt 73 and a first pulley assembly 74 are mounted at each end of the drive shaft 72. The first motor 71 drives the first pulley assemblies 74 at both ends through the drive shaft 72, thereby moving the first belt 73. The first sliding seat 63 and the second sliding seat 64 are respectively fixed to both sides of the same first belt 73. When the first belt 73 moves, the first sliding seat 63 and the second sliding seat 64 can be brought together or separated. A first sensing plate 65 is provided on the first sliding seat 63, and a plurality of first sensors 66 that cooperate with the first sensing plate 65 are provided on the base plate 1, enabling precise detection and feedback of the positions of the first sliding seat 63 and the second sliding seat 64.
[0040] The third push rod 53 of all storage stations is fixed to the third moving plate 81, and the fourth push rod 54 of all storage stations is fixed to the fourth moving plate 82. The base plate 1 is provided with a second guide rail 12 and a third guide rail 13 arranged in parallel. The side of the third moving plate 81 is slidably engaged with the second guide rail 12, and the side of the fourth moving plate 82 is slidably engaged with the third guide rail 13. The third moving plate 81 and the fourth moving plate 82 are driven by the second driving mechanism 9 and can be synchronously closed or opened.
[0041] The third moving plate 81 has a third sliding seat 83 at one end, and the fourth moving plate 82 has a fourth sliding seat 84 at one end. The second driving mechanism 9 includes a second motor 91, a second belt 92, and a second pulley group 93. The second motor 91 drives the second belt 92 through the second pulley group 93. The third sliding seat 83 and the fourth sliding seat 84 are respectively fixed on both sides of the second belt 92 and can be synchronously driven by the second belt 92 to achieve synchronous closing or opening. The fourth sliding seat 84 is provided with a second sensing plate 85, and the base plate 1 is provided with a plurality of second sensors 86 that cooperate with the second sensing plate 85 to accurately detect and provide feedback on the position of the third sliding seat 83 and the fourth sliding seat 84.
[0042] The work steps are as follows:
[0043] Install the device next to the corresponding 4 testing stations, ensure that the device is powered on and that all drive mechanisms, sensors and other components are operating normally, and in the initial state, make the storage platform 2 at the initial height;
[0044] Adjust each moving plate according to the required substrate size so that each push rod 5 forms a storage area for the substrate 10.
[0045] The first drive mechanism 7 is activated, and the first motor 71 drives the transmission shaft 72 to rotate. Through the first belt 73 and the first pulley group 74, the first moving plate 61 and the second moving plate 62 are driven to synchronously close or separate, which in turn drives the front and rear push rods 5 to position the substrate in the front-rear direction. The first sensing plate 65 on the first sliding seat 63 cooperates with the first sensor 66 on the base plate 1 to precisely control the position of the first moving plate 51 and the second moving plate 52, ensuring positioning accuracy.
[0046] Simultaneously, the second drive mechanism 9 is activated, and the second motor 91, via the second belt 92 and the second pulley group 93, drives the third moving plate 81 and the fourth moving plate 82 to synchronously close or separate, so that the push rods 5 on the left and right sides position the substrate in the left-right direction. The second sensing plate 85 on the fourth sliding seat 84 cooperates with the second sensor 86 on the base plate to precisely control the position of the third moving plate 81 and the fourth moving plate 82. Through the coordinated action of the push rods 5 in the front-back and left-right directions, the cross positioning of the substrate is completed.
[0047] The tested substrate 10 is transported from the testing station to the corresponding storage station and placed on the storage table 2 along the guide surface 55 of each push rod.
[0048] After the substrate detection sensor 41 detects that the substrate 10 has been accurately positioned, the third drive mechanism 3 drives the receiving platform 2 to descend a certain height in preparation to receive the next substrate 10.
[0049] Repeat steps 3) and 4) to achieve continuous storage of the substrate; during the storage process, the four storage stations can move synchronously and perform the above operations at the same time to improve the overall storage efficiency.
[0050] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model. The protection scope of this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. All technical solutions falling within the scope of this utility model's concept are protected. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, any improvements and modifications made without departing from the principle of this utility model should also be considered within the protection scope of this utility model.
Claims
1. An automatic adjustment device for multi-station substrate storage, characterized in that: Includes a base plate, which has multiple storage stations. Each storage station has a liftable storage platform, and the front, back, left, and right sides of the storage platform are equipped with push rods. All the first push rods on the front side of the storage table are fixed to the first moving plate, and all the second push rods on the rear side of the storage table are fixed to the second moving plate. The first moving plate and the second moving plate are driven by the first driving mechanism and can be closed or separated synchronously. The third push rod on the left side of all the storage platforms is fixed to the third moving plate, and the fourth push rod on the right side of all the storage platforms is fixed to the fourth moving plate. The third and fourth moving plates are driven by the second drive mechanism and can be closed or separated synchronously.
2. The multi-station substrate storage automatic adjustment device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The push rod has an inclined guide surface on the inner side of its top.
3. The multi-station substrate storage automatic adjustment device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The base plate is provided with first guide rails on the left and right sides, and first sliding seats are provided at both ends of the first moving plate and second sliding seats are provided at both ends of the second moving plate. The first sliding seats and the second sliding seats are slidably engaged with the first guide rails.
4. The multi-station substrate storage automatic adjustment device as described in claim 3, characterized in that: The first drive mechanism includes a first motor and a drive shaft. A first belt and a first pulley set are installed at both ends of the drive shaft. A first sliding seat and a second sliding seat are respectively fixed on both sides of the same first belt and can be driven synchronously by the first belt.
5. The multi-station substrate storage automatic adjustment device as described in claim 3, characterized in that: The first sliding seat or the second sliding seat is provided with a first sensing plate, and the base plate is provided with a plurality of first sensors that work in conjunction with the first sensing plate.
6. The multi-station substrate storage automatic adjustment device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The base plate is provided with a second guide rail and a third guide rail arranged in parallel. The side of the third moving plate slides in cooperation with the second guide rail, and the side of the fourth moving plate slides in cooperation with the third guide rail.
7. The multi-station substrate storage automatic adjustment device as described in claim 6, characterized in that: The third movable plate is provided with a third sliding seat at its end, and the fourth movable plate is provided with a fourth sliding seat at its end. The second driving mechanism includes a second motor, a second belt, and a second pulley group. The third sliding seat and the fourth sliding seat are respectively fixed on both sides of the second belt and can be driven synchronously by the second belt.
8. The multi-station substrate storage automatic adjustment device as described in claim 7, characterized in that: The third or fourth sliding seat is provided with a second sensing plate, and the base plate is provided with a plurality of second sensors that work in conjunction with the second sensing plate.
9. The multi-station substrate storage automatic adjustment device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The storage station is equipped with a detection rod, and a substrate detection sensor is installed on the top of the detection rod.
10. The multi-station substrate storage automatic adjustment device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The base plate is equipped with a third drive mechanism that drives the storage platform to rise and fall, and each storage platform can rise and fall independently.