Cutter box changing system

Abstract

The utility model relates to a tool box changing system. The tool box changing system comprises a conveying mechanism, a conveying mechanism and a conveying mechanism. The conveying mechanism comprises a first conveying belt and a second conveying belt, the first conveying belt is provided with a first station and communicates with the collecting point, and the first conveying belt and the second conveying belt are both used for conveying original material boxes carrying cutters; the transferring mechanism is used for transferring the target material box and covering the target material box on the original material box located on the first station and / or the second station of the second conveying belt; the overturning mechanism is used for overturning the original material boxes located on the first station and the second station between the two stations so that the cutters in the original material boxes can be transferred to the target material box. Wherein at the first station, after the target material box is covered with the original material box and the cutter in the original material box is transferred into the target material box in the target posture, the transferring mechanism transfers the original material box, and the first conveying belt conveys the target material box carrying the cutter to a collecting point, so that the cutter box replacement is carried out continuously, and the cutter box replacement efficiency is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of cutting tool processing equipment technology, and in particular to a cutting tool changing system. Background Technology

[0002] As enterprises accelerate their digital transformation, in order to facilitate real-time understanding of the flow of cutting tools at different stages and achieve digital management, it is necessary to replace all the original tool holders with tool holders equipped with chips to track the tools in real time.

[0003] Because manual tool changing is inefficient, there is an urgent need for a tool changing box system that can change tools efficiently. Utility Model Content

[0004] This application addresses the problem of low efficiency in existing tool changing boxes by proposing a tool changing box system that efficiently changes tools by placing them in the target box in the target orientation.

[0005] A tool changing box system, comprising:

[0006] The conveying mechanism includes a first conveyor belt and a second conveyor belt that operate independently. The first conveyor belt has a first station and is connected to a collection point. Both the first conveyor belt and the second conveyor belt are used to convey raw material boxes carrying cutting tools.

[0007] A transfer mechanism is used to transfer a target box and cover it with an original box located at the first station, or to transfer the target box and cover it with an original box located at a second station on the second conveyor belt.

[0008] A flipping mechanism is used to flip the original material box located at the first station and transfer it to the second station, or to flip the original material box located at the second station and transfer it to the first station, so that the cutting tool in the original material box is transferred to the target material box.

[0009] In the first workstation, when the target material box is closed with the original material box, and the tool in the original material box is transferred to the target material box in the target posture, the transfer mechanism transfers the original material box, and the first conveyor belt transports the target material box carrying the tool to the collection point.

[0010] In one embodiment, the flipping mechanism includes a clamping member and a sleeve. The clamping member has a clamping space, and the sleeve is connected to the clamping member and divides the clamping space into a first clamping position and a second clamping position. The first clamping position is used to place the target material box, and the second clamping position is used to place the original material box. The sleeve is connected to the second clamping position to protect the cutting tool in the original material box.

[0011] In one embodiment, the sleeve is provided with multiple positioning through holes, which are connected to the first clamping position and the second clamping position. The positioning through holes correspond one-to-one with the cutting tools in the original material box, so that the cutting tools in the original material box can be inserted.

[0012] In one embodiment, the transfer mechanism includes a first transfer device and a second transfer device that are independently configured, wherein the first transfer device is used to transfer the target material box to the first workstation or the second workstation;

[0013] When the target material box is closed with the original material box, and the cutting tool in the original material box is transferred to the target material box in a target posture, the second transfer device is used to transfer the original material box.

[0014] In one embodiment, the second transfer device includes a clamping part and an ejecting part. The clamping part forms a third clamping position and is used to clamp the original material box. The ejecting part is retractably disposed in the third clamping position and is disposed opposite to the cutter in the original material box to eject the cutter in the original material box.

[0015] In one embodiment, the second transfer device further includes a bracket, the ejector portion includes a connector and a plurality of telescopic members, the connector is movably connected to the bracket along a first direction, all the telescopic members are spaced apart on the connector and correspond one-to-one with the cutter of the original material box, wherein all the telescopic members are telescopically scalable along the first direction.

[0016] In one embodiment, the tool changing box system further includes a box providing mechanism having a storage cavity containing the target box for the transfer mechanism to grasp.

[0017] In one embodiment, the cassette providing mechanism includes a storage component and a conveying component. The storage component has the cassette cavity and communicates with the conveying component. The conveying component extends in a straight line to sort the target cassettes and convey the target cassettes.

[0018] In one embodiment, the conveyor is located below the storage unit, the first opening of the storage unit connects the storage box cavity and the conveyor, the material box providing mechanism further includes a support member and a pressing member, the pressing member is disposed inside the storage unit and can work with the inner wall of the storage unit to position the target material box; the support member is movably disposed in the first opening to block or expose the first opening;

[0019] When the bearing member blocks the first opening, it can support the target material box; when the first opening is exposed, the pressing member and the inner wall of the storage member together position a part of the target material box in the storage box cavity, and the other part of the target material box in the storage box cavity falls on the conveying member.

[0020] In one embodiment, there are multiple carriers, and the carrier plates of all the carriers are spliced ​​together to form a plane to jointly seal the first opening.

[0021] In one embodiment, the storage component includes a wall, a first opening and closing portion and a second opening and closing portion, the wall, the first opening and closing portion and the second opening and closing portion together enclose the storage box cavity, and the first opening and closing portion and the second opening and closing portion communicate with the inside and outside of the storage box cavity when they are in the open state.

[0022] The first opening and closing part and the second opening and closing part are distributed along the material dropping direction. The second opening and closing part is located close to the bearing member. The first opening and closing part, the pressing member and the wall cooperate to position the target material box.

[0023] The aforementioned tool changing system includes a first conveyor belt and a second conveyor belt. Users can selectively place the original material box carrying the tool onto either the first or second conveyor belt, depending on whether the original material box contains chips and the orientation of the tool within it. This, in conjunction with the flipping and transfer mechanisms, facilitates tool changing. Furthermore, the continuous transport of the original material boxes carrying the tool by both the first and second conveyor belts allows for uninterrupted tool changing, significantly improving efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a tool changing box system provided in some embodiments of this application.

[0025] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the conveying mechanism of a tool changing box system provided in some embodiments of this application.

[0026] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the flipping mechanism of a tool changing box system provided in some embodiments of this application.

[0027] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the sleeve of the flipping mechanism provided in some embodiments of this application.

[0028] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the transfer mechanism of a tool changing box system provided in some embodiments of this application.

[0029] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the top portion of the transfer mechanism provided in some embodiments of this application.

[0030] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the material box providing mechanism of the tool changing box system provided in some embodiments of this application.

[0031] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the carrier of the material box providing mechanism provided in some embodiments of this application.

[0032] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the pressing element of the material box providing mechanism provided in some embodiments of this application.

[0033] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0034] 10. Conveying mechanism; 11. First conveyor belt; 111. First station; 12. Second conveyor belt; 121. Second station; 20. Transfer mechanism; 21. Second transfer device; 211. Clamping part; 212. Ejection part; 2121. Connecting part; 21211. First connecting part; 21212. Second connecting part; 2122. Telescopic part; 213. Support; 30. Tilting mechanism; 31. Clamping part; 32. Sleeve; 321. Positioning through hole; 40. Material box providing mechanism; 41. Storage box cavity; 42. Storage part; 421. Second opening; 422. Wall; 423. First opening and closing part; 424. Second opening and closing part; 43. Conveying part; 44. Bearing part; 45. Pressing part; X, First direction; 100. Tool changing box system; 200. Target material box; 300. Original material box. Detailed Implementation

[0035] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this application more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to provide a thorough understanding of this application. However, this application can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar modifications without departing from the spirit of this application. Therefore, this application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0036] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "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 based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, are only for the convenience of describing this application 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

[0037] 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 at least one of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0038] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., 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, unless otherwise expressly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0039] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0040] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another element, it can be directly on the other element or there may be an intervening element. When an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intervening element. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementation.

[0041] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 This application provides a tool changing box system 100, which includes a conveying mechanism 10, a transfer mechanism 20, and a flipping mechanism 30. The conveying mechanism 10 includes a first conveyor belt 11 and a second conveyor belt 12 that operate independently. The first conveyor belt 11 has a first station 111 and is connected to a collection point. Both the first conveyor belt 11 and the second conveyor belt 12 are used to convey the original material box 300 carrying tools. The transfer mechanism 20 is used to transfer the target material box 200 and cover it on the original material box 300 located on the first station 111, or to transfer the target material box 200 and cover it on the original material box 300 located on the second station 121 of the second conveyor belt 12. The flipping mechanism 30 is used to flip the original material box 300 located on the first station 111 and transfer it to the second station 121, or to flip the original material box 300 located on the second station 121 and transfer it to the first station 111, so that the tools in the original material box 300 are transferred to the target material box 200.

[0042] In the first station 111, when the target material box 200 is closed with the original material box 300, and the tool in the original material box 300 is transferred to the target material box 200 in the target posture, the transfer mechanism 20 transfers the original material box 300, and the first conveyor belt 11 transports the target material box 200 carrying the tool to the collection point.

[0043] The first conveyor belt 11 and the second conveyor belt 12 have similar structures, and both can be used, but are not limited to, components such as belts and rollers for conveying.

[0044] To facilitate intelligent operation, cutting tools generally need to be placed in a chip-containing tray with a target orientation. However, some cutting tools are not placed in the tray with the target orientation when they enter the production line, or the tray does not contain any chips. Therefore, the original tray 300 in this embodiment can be understood as a tray without chips and carrying cutting tools with incorrect orientation, a tray with chips but carrying cutting tools with incorrect orientation, or a tray without chips and carrying cutting tools with correct orientation. The target tray 200 is an empty tray containing all chips.

[0045] The working principle of the tool changing box system 100 will be explained below in different application scenarios.

[0046] Assume that the cutting tool must be placed with the blade facing down in the chip-containing container in order to discharge the material to the collection point.

[0047] When the cutting tool is placed in the original material box 300 with the blade facing down, and the original material box 300 contains a chip, the original material box 300 carrying the cutting tool can be directly placed on the first conveyor belt 11 to discharge the material to the collection point. In this process, it is not necessary to replace the original material box 300 with the target material box 200.

[0048] When the cutting tool is placed in the original material box 300 with its blade facing down, and the original material box 300 does not contain any chips, the original material box 300 carrying the cutting tool is placed on the first conveyor belt 11. When the original material box 300 is transported to the first station 111, the flipping mechanism 30 flips it and transfers it to the second station 121 of the second conveyor belt 12, at which point the cutting tool in the original material box 300 is facing up. The transfer mechanism 20 then covers the target material box 200 onto the original material box 300 to form a whole. The flipping mechanism 30 flips this whole and transfers it to the first station 111, at which point the target material box 200 is at the bottom layer, the original material box 300 is at the top layer, and the cutting tool is placed in the original material box 300 with its blade facing down. The flipping mechanism 30 can strike the cutting tool to transfer it from the original material box 300 to the target material box 200. In this way, the cutting tool is located in the target material box 200 with its blade facing down.

[0049] Subsequently, the transfer mechanism 20 picks up the original material box 300 and transfers it from above the target material box 200 to the recycling point, while the first conveyor belt 11 transports the target material box 200 carrying the cutting tool to the collection point.

[0050] When the cutting tool is placed in the original material box 300 with the blade facing upwards, the original material box 300 contains the chip. The original material box 300 carrying the cutting tool is placed on the second conveyor belt 12 for transportation. When the original material box 300 is transported to the second station 121, the transfer mechanism 20 covers the target material box 200 onto the original material box 300 to form a whole. The flipping mechanism 30 flips the whole and transfers it to the first station 111. At this time, the target material box 200 is at the bottom layer, the original material box 300 is at the top layer, and the cutting tool is placed in the original material box 300 with the blade facing downwards. The flipping mechanism 30 can strike the cutting tool to transfer the cutting tool in the original material box 300 into the target material box 200. In this way, the cutting tool is located in the target material box 200 with the blade facing downwards.

[0051] Subsequently, the transfer mechanism 20 picks up the original material box 300 and transfers it from above the target material box 200 to the recycling point, while the first conveyor belt 11 transports the target material box 200 carrying the cutting tool to the collection point.

[0052] When the cutting tool is placed in the original material box 300 with its blade facing upwards (the original material box 300 does not contain any chips), the original material box 300 carrying the cutting tool is placed on the second conveyor belt 12 for transport. When the original material box 300 is transported to the second station 121, the transfer mechanism 20 covers the target material box 200 onto the original material box 300 to form a whole. The flipping mechanism 30 flips this whole and transfers it to the first station 111. At this time, the target material box 200 is at the bottom layer, the original material box 300 is at the top layer, and the cutting tool is placed in the original material box 300 with its blade facing downwards. The flipping mechanism 30 can strike the cutting tool to transfer it from the original material box 300 to the target material box 200. In this way, the cutting tool is located in the target material box 200 with its blade facing downwards.

[0053] Subsequently, the transfer mechanism 20 picks up the original material box 300 and transfers it from above the target material box 200 to the recycling point, while the first conveyor belt 11 transports the target material box 200 carrying the cutting tool to the collection point.

[0054] In summary, depending on whether the original material box 300 contains chips and the orientation of the cutting tools within it, the user can selectively place the original material box 300 carrying the cutting tools onto the first conveyor belt 11 or the second conveyor belt 12 to coordinate with the flipping mechanism 30 and the transfer mechanism 20 for tool changing. Furthermore, the first conveyor belt 11 and the second conveyor belt 12 can continuously transport the original material box 300 carrying the cutting tools, allowing for uninterrupted tool changing and improving efficiency.

[0055] like Figure 3 As shown, the flipping mechanism 30 includes a clamping member 31 and a sleeve 32. The clamping member 31 is provided with a clamping space. The sleeve 32 is connected to the clamping member 31 and divides the clamping space into a first clamping position and a second clamping position. The first clamping position is used to place the target material box 200, and the second clamping position is used to place the original material box 300. The sleeve 32 is connected to the second clamping position to protect the cutting tool in the original material box 300.

[0056] The flipping mechanism 30 also includes a rotating component (such as a rotary motor or rotary cylinder), a clamping mechanism (such as a clamping cylinder), and a striking component (such as a striking cylinder). The clamping cylinder drives the clamping component 31 to clamp the original material box 300, while the rotary cylinder drives the clamping component 31 to flip, thereby causing the original material box 300 to flip. Before the flipping mechanism 30 flips the original material box 300, the clamping component 31 moves to the vicinity of the original material box 300, and the sleeve 32 is fitted onto the outside of the tool in the original material box 300 to protect the cutting edge of the tool.

[0057] When the tool changing system 100 is running, the clamping member 31 moves to the original material box 300, placing the original material box 300 in the second clamping position, and the sleeve 32 is fitted over the tool in the original material box 300. The transfer mechanism 20 places the target material box 200 in the first clamping position. Subsequently, the clamping member 31 begins to rotate, and if the original material box 300, the sleeve 32, and the target material box 200 are viewed as a whole, this whole is rotated 180° to change the orientation of the cutting edge.

[0058] During the flipping process, the sleeve 32 remains fitted over the outside of the cutting edge of the tool, and the tool enters the target material box 200 via the sleeve 32. The sleeve 32 protects and guides the tool, reducing the probability of the tool getting stuck in the target material box 200 due to premature insertion, thus preventing the tool from being inserted into the preset position. The sleeve 32, the original material box 300, and the target material box 200 work together to clamp the tool, and the flipping of the tool is achieved through the clamping member 31.

[0059] Please see Figure 3 and Figure 4 The fixture 32 is provided with multiple positioning through holes 321. The positioning through holes 321, the first clamping position and the second clamping position are connected. The positioning through holes 321 correspond one-to-one with the cutting tools in the original material box 300 so that the cutting tools in the original material box 300 can be inserted.

[0060] In this embodiment, the diameter of the positioning through hole 321 ranges from 7.8mm to 10mm, and the thickness is approximately 105mm. It is understood that the specific dimensions of the positioning through hole 321 are not limited to the above and can be adjusted according to the size of the cutting tool. Specifically, the diameter of the positioning through hole 321 is larger than the diameter of the mounting hole in the original material box 300 for inserting the cutting tool, reducing the probability of the cutting tool contacting the hole wall when passing through the positioning through hole 321, protecting the cutting tool, and improving the smoothness of tool rotation.

[0061] In addition, using a positioning through hole 321 to position a tool improves the stability of the entire tool flipping process.

[0062] In some embodiments, the transfer mechanism 20 includes a first transfer device and a second transfer device 21 that are independently configured. The first transfer device is used to transfer the target material box 200 to the first station 111 or the second station 121. When the target material box 200 is closed with the original material box 300, and the cutting tool in the original material box 300 is transferred to the target material box 200 in the target posture, the second transfer device 21 is used to transfer the original material box 300.

[0063] For example, the first transfer device and the second transfer device 21 are distributed at intervals. The first transfer device and the second transfer device 21 are used to transfer the target material box 200 and the original material box 300, respectively, which reduces the probability of mixing up the target material box 200 and the original material box 300. Moreover, by using two transfer devices, the material boxes can be transferred uninterruptedly, without waiting.

[0064] like Figure 5 As shown, in some embodiments, the second transfer device 21 includes a clamping part 211 and an ejection part 212. The clamping part 211 forms a third clamping position and is used to clamp the original material box 300. The ejection part 212 is retractably disposed in the third clamping position and is disposed opposite to the tool in the original material box 300 to eject the tool in the original material box 300.

[0065] For example, the ejector portion 212 may be mounted on the clamping portion 211, or may be disposed independently of the clamping portion 211. The clamping portion 211 may be configured as a gripper, but is not limited to.

[0066] After the clamping part 211 clamps the original material box 300, the ejector part 212 is positioned above the original material box 300. When the clamping part 211 reaches the first station 111 and before the original material box 300 needs to be removed from the target material box 200, the ejector part 212 begins to operate. The ejector part 212 extends to continuously approach the original material box 300 and extends into the original material box 300 to push out the cutting tool inside. Furthermore, the side cylinder of the second transfer device 21 strikes the original material box 300. Under the influence of its own weight, the striking force of the side cylinder, and the action of the ejector part 212, the cutting tool inside the original material box 300 can fall out, reducing the probability of the cutting tool getting stuck in the original material box 300 and increasing the probability of the cutting tool successfully entering the target material box 200.

[0067] Specifically, such as Figure 5 and Figure 6As shown, in some embodiments, the second transfer device 21 further includes a bracket 213, and the ejector part 212 includes a connector 2121 and a plurality of telescopic members 2122. The connector 2121 is movably connected to the bracket 213 along the first direction X. All the telescopic members 2122 are spaced apart on the connector 2121 and correspond one-to-one with the cutter of the original material box 300. All the telescopic members 2122 are telescopically detachable along the first direction X.

[0068] For example, the raw material box 300 is provided with multiple tool holes for mounting tools. The clamping part 211 and the ejecting part 212 are both mounted on the bracket 213. The transfer mechanism 20 also includes multiple linear motors, which are connected to the bracket 213 to drive the clamping part 211 and the ejecting part 212 to move between different stations.

[0069] The connector 2121 of the ejector portion 212 can be slidably mounted on the bracket 213. A telescopic member 2122 is provided on the side of the connector 2121 facing the original material box 300. The number of telescopic members 2122 is equal to the number of tool holes in the original material box 300, and one telescopic member 2122 corresponds to one tool hole. When the telescopic members 2122 extend or retract along the first direction X, each telescopic member 2122 can extend into the corresponding tool hole to push out the tool inside the tool hole.

[0070] In this way, all the cutting tools in the original material box 300 can be ejected at once, which improves the efficiency of the ejector 212 in ejecting cutting tools compared to ejecting only one cutting tool at a time.

[0071] More specifically, in some embodiments, the telescopic member 2122 is configured as an elastic member and is arranged to protrude relative to the connector 2121.

[0072] For example, in Figure 6 In the example shown, connector 2121 includes a first connecting portion 21211 and a second connecting portion 21212. One end of the first connecting portion 21211 is connected to the bracket 213, and the other end is connected to the second connecting portion 21212. The second connecting portion 21212 is plate-shaped and has a mounting hole inside. The telescopic member 2122 is installed in the mounting hole and can protrude relative to the second connecting portion 21212 towards the surface of the original material box 300. Part of the structure of the telescopic member 2122 can be made of a spring to achieve telescopic movement.

[0073] When the ejector 212 is in operation, the telescopic member 2122 can extend into the tool hole of the original material box 300 and contact the tool. As the connector 2121 continues to move along the first direction X, the telescopic member 2122 deforms and generates elastic force, eventually pushing the tool out of the tool hole. As the tool is pushed out, the telescopic member 2122 is no longer subject to the resistance of the tool, and thus returns to its original state under the action of its own elastic restoring force.

[0074] This design simplifies the structure of the telescopic component 2122, reduces the processing difficulty of the telescopic component 2122, and makes it easier to obtain the telescopic component 2122.

[0075] It should be noted that in some embodiments, the projection of the second connecting portion 21212 in the first direction X is equal to the projection of the original material box 300 in the first direction X. In this way, the volume of the connecting member 2121 can be further reduced, thereby reducing the volume of the ejector portion 212 and thus reducing the production cost of the ejector portion 212.

[0076] In some embodiments, the connector 2121 is detachably connected to all telescopic members 2122.

[0077] For example, the connector 2121 and each telescopic component 2122 can be connected by means of threaded connection, snap-fit, etc. When at least one of the connector 2121 and telescopic component 2122 is damaged, the damaged part can be replaced with a new part. Compared with replacing both the connector 2121 and telescopic component 2122, the maintenance cost is reduced.

[0078] like Figure 7 As shown, in some embodiments, the tool changing box system 100 further includes a box providing mechanism 40, which has a box storage cavity 41 storing a target box 200 for the transfer mechanism 20 to grasp.

[0079] The material box providing mechanism 40 is located within the working range of the transfer mechanism 20. Its storage box cavity 41 contains a large number of target material boxes 200, which can continuously provide target material boxes 200 to the transfer mechanism 20 to realize the continuous operation of the transfer mechanism 20.

[0080] Please continue reading. Figure 7 In some embodiments, the cassette providing mechanism 40 includes a storage member 42 and a conveying member 43. The storage member 42 has a storage cavity 41 and is connected to the conveying member 43. The conveying member 43 extends in a straight line to sort the target cassettes 200 and convey the target cassettes 200.

[0081] The shape of the storage chamber 41 of the storage component 42 can be adapted to the shape of the target material box 200, enabling the orderly storage of the target material box 200 and conveying the target material box 200 to the conveyor 43 in a specific orientation. The conveyor 43 may be, but is not limited to, a conveyor belt or a conveyor roller.

[0082] When the target material box 200 is conveyed by the conveyor 43, because the conveyor 43 extends in a straight line, the target material box 200 can be arranged sequentially along the extension direction of the conveyor 43 so as to be conveyed by the conveyor 43.

[0083] This design makes it easier for the transfer mechanism 20 to grab one target box 200 at a time, reducing the probability that the transfer mechanism 20 will have difficulty grabbing a large number of target boxes 200 or that the target boxes 200 will be damaged during the grabbing process.

[0084] Further, please refer to Figures 7 to 9 In some embodiments, the conveyor 43 is located below the storage member 42, and the first opening of the storage member 42 connects the storage box cavity 41 and the conveyor 43. The material box providing mechanism 40 also includes a support member 44 and a pressing member 45. The pressing member 45 is disposed inside the storage member 42 and can work together with the inner wall inside the storage member 42 to position the target material box 200. The support member 44 is movably disposed in the first opening to block or expose the first opening.

[0085] When the bearing member 44 blocks the first opening, it can support the target material box 200; when the first opening is exposed, the pressing member 45 and the inner wall of the storage member 42 together position a part of the target material box 200 in the storage box cavity 41, and the other part of the target material box 200 in the storage box cavity 41 falls on the conveying member 43.

[0086] For example, along the first direction X, the storage unit 42 has a first opening and a second opening 421 connected at both ends, with the first opening located below the second opening 421. The user can put the target material box 200 into the storage unit 42 through the second opening 421.

[0087] When the material box providing mechanism 40 is running, the carrier 44 and the pressing member 45 operate in sequence. When the material is placed into the storage container 42, the carrier 44 blocks the first opening to support the target material box 200 and prevent the target material box 200 from falling directly into the conveyor 43 through the first opening. At this time, the pressing member 45 stops operating.

[0088] When a target box 200 needs to be provided to the transfer mechanism 20, the pressing member 45 starts to operate and, together with the interior of the storage member 42, positions a portion of the target box 200. The carrier member 44 no longer blocks the first opening. At this time, the portion of the box that is located between the pressing member 45 and the carrier member 44 and is not positioned can fall onto the conveyor member 43 through the first opening and be conveyed by the conveying member.

[0089] Subsequently, the carrier 44 moves again relative to the first opening and blocks it. The pressing member 45 no longer presses against the target material box 200, and the previously pressed target material box 200 falls onto the carrier 44 under its own weight. The pressing member 45 presses against the unused target material box 200 again, and the carrier 44 moves again and exposes the first opening, allowing some of the target material boxes 200 to fall onto the conveyor 43. This process is repeated to achieve the discharge of the target material box 200.

[0090] In summary, the target material boxes 200 within the storage unit 42 are divided into multiple layers along the first direction X. The bottom layer of target material boxes 200 is supported by the carrier 44, and the pressing member 45 presses against the target material boxes 200 located above the bottom layer, so that the bottom layer target material boxes 200 can fall onto the conveyor 43 and be conveyed. This arrangement facilitates the sorting of the target material boxes 200 for conveying them to the conveyor 43.

[0091] like Figure 8 As shown, in some embodiments, there are multiple carriers 44, and the carrier plates of all carriers 44 are spliced ​​together to form a plane to jointly block the first opening.

[0092] For example, there are four carrier members 44, each of which includes a drive-connecting blocking cylinder and a carrier plate. The four carrier plates are joined together to block the first opening. The four carrier plates can operate independently, that is, the four carrier plates can move simultaneously away from the first opening, or one or more of them can move away from the first opening.

[0093] For example, when one of the carrier plates moves away from the first opening while the other three carrier plates remain stationary, the target box 200 previously carried by the moving carrier plate can fall onto the conveyor 43, while the remaining target boxes 200 remain in the storage unit 42.

[0094] Similarly, the more the carrier plates move away from the first opening, the more target boxes 200 will fall onto the conveyor 43.

[0095] The above settings allow for flexible adjustment of the number of target material boxes 200 falling onto the conveyor 43, thereby improving the feeding flexibility of the material box providing mechanism 40.

[0096] Please refer to it again. Figure 7 In some embodiments, the storage component 42 includes a wall 422, a first opening and closing portion 423, and a second opening and closing portion 424. The wall 422, the first opening and closing portion 423, and the second opening and closing portion 424 together enclose a storage box cavity 41. When the first opening and closing portion 423 and the second opening and closing portion 424 are in the open state, they connect the inside and outside of the storage box cavity 41. The first opening and closing portion 423 and the second opening and closing portion 424 are distributed along the material dropping direction. The second opening and closing portion 424 is disposed close to the support component 44. The first opening and closing portion 423, the pressing component 45, and the wall 422 cooperate to position the target material box 200.

[0097] For example, the wall 422, the first opening portion 423, and the second opening portion 424 can together enclose and form a hexahedral structure with openings at both ends. The opening direction is consistent with the first direction X, and the two openings correspond to the first opening and the second opening 421. The structure of the first opening portion 423 and the second opening portion 424 is similar to a double door. When the first opening portion 423 and the second opening portion 424 are open, both can connect the inside and outside of the storage box cavity 41. When the first opening portion 423 and the second opening portion 424 are closed, the inside and outside of the storage box cavity 41 can only be connected through the first opening or the second opening 421.

[0098] The first opening part 423 is located above the second opening part 424. The user can open the first opening part 423 to put the target material box 200 into the storage box cavity 41. In addition, when the target material box 200 is stuck in the storage box cavity 41, the user can also open the first opening part 423 to adjust the position of each target material box 200 to solve the problem of the target material box 200 being stuck and maintain the smoothness of subsequent material feeding.

[0099] Because the second opening and closing part 424 is located close to the support member 44, when the material box supply mechanism 40 stops abnormally, the user can open the second opening and closing part 424 to perform maintenance on the material box supply mechanism 40.

[0100] This setup facilitates the user's placement of the target material box 200 and maintenance of the material box supply mechanism 40.

[0101] In some embodiments, a sensor is also provided in the storage box cavity 41 to detect whether the target material box 200 falls normally. When the target material box 200 fails to fall normally, the sensor can trigger an alarm to alert the user.

[0102] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0103] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementation methods of this application, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the patent application. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this application, and these all fall within the protection scope of this application. Therefore, the protection scope of this patent application should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A tool changing box system, characterized in that, include: The conveying mechanism includes a first conveyor belt and a second conveyor belt that operate independently. The first conveyor belt has a first station and is connected to a collection point. Both the first conveyor belt and the second conveyor belt are used to convey raw material boxes carrying cutting tools. A transfer mechanism is used to transfer a target box and cover it with an original box located at the first station, or to transfer the target box and cover it with an original box located at a second station on the second conveyor belt. A flipping mechanism is used to flip the original material box located at the first station and transfer it to the second station, or to flip the original material box located at the second station and transfer it to the first station, so that the cutting tool in the original material box is transferred to the target material box. In the first workstation, when the target material box is closed with the original material box, and the tool in the original material box is transferred to the target material box in the target posture, the transfer mechanism transfers the original material box, and the first conveyor belt transports the target material box carrying the tool to the collection point.

2. The tool changing box system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The flipping mechanism includes a clamping member and a sleeve. The clamping member has a clamping space. The sleeve is connected to the clamping member and divides the clamping space into a first clamping position and a second clamping position. The first clamping position is used to place the target material box, and the second clamping position is used to place the original material box. The sleeve is connected to the second clamping position to protect the cutting tool in the original material box.

3. The tool changing box system according to claim 2, characterized in that, The fixture is provided with multiple positioning through holes, and the positioning through holes, the first clamping position and the second clamping position are connected. The positioning through holes correspond one-to-one with the cutting tools in the original material box, so that the cutting tools in the original material box can be inserted.

4. The tool changing box system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The transfer mechanism includes a first transfer device and a second transfer device that are set up independently. The first transfer device is used to transfer the target material box to the first workstation or the second workstation. When the target material box is closed with the original material box, and the cutting tool in the original material box is transferred to the target material box in a target posture, the second transfer device is used to transfer the original material box.

5. The tool changing box system according to claim 4, characterized in that, The second transfer device includes a clamping part and an ejecting part. The clamping part forms a third clamping position and is used to clamp the original material box. The ejecting part is retractably disposed in the third clamping position and is disposed opposite to the cutter in the original material box to eject the cutter in the original material box.

6. The tool changing box system according to claim 5, characterized in that, The second transfer device further includes a bracket, and the ejection part includes a connector and a plurality of telescopic members. The connector is movably connected to the bracket along a first direction, and all the telescopic members are spaced apart on the connector and correspond one-to-one with the cutter of the original material box. All the telescopic members are telescopically oriented along the first direction.

7. The tool changing box system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The tool changing box system also includes a box providing mechanism, which has a storage cavity containing the target box for the transfer mechanism to grasp.

8. The tool changing box system according to claim 7, characterized in that, The material box providing mechanism includes a storage component and a conveying component. The storage component has the storage box cavity and is connected to the conveying component. The conveying component extends in a straight line to sort the target material boxes and convey the target material boxes.

9. The tool changing box system according to claim 8, characterized in that, The conveying component is located below the storage component. The first opening of the storage component connects the storage box cavity and the conveying component. The material box providing mechanism also includes a supporting component and a pressing component. The pressing component is disposed inside the storage component and can work together with the inner wall of the storage component to position the target material box. The supporting component is movably disposed at the first opening to block or expose the first opening. When the support member blocks the first opening, it can support the target material box; When the first opening is exposed, the pressing member and the inner wall of the storage member together position a portion of the target material box in the storage box cavity, while the other portion of the target material box in the storage box cavity falls onto the conveying member.

10. The tool changing box system according to claim 9, characterized in that, The number of the bearing components is multiple, and the bearing plates of all the bearing components are spliced ​​together to form a plane to jointly seal the first opening.

11. The tool changing box system according to claim 9, characterized in that, The storage component includes a wall, a first opening and closing part, and a second opening and closing part. The wall, the first opening and closing part, and the second opening and closing part together enclose the storage box cavity. When the first opening and closing part and the second opening and closing part are in the open state, they connect the inside and outside of the storage box cavity. The first opening and closing part and the second opening and closing part are distributed along the material dropping direction. The second opening and closing part is located close to the bearing member. The first opening and closing part, the pressing member and the wall cooperate to position the target material box.

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