Double-station glass positioning device and automatic glass processing equipment

Abstract

The utility model relates to a double-station glass positioning device and automatic glass processing equipment, and solves the problems that in the existing full-automatic multifunctional glass processing equipment, the time for positioning glass by a positioning function module is long, a carrying device needs to wait for a period of time to carry new to-be-processed glass, and the working efficiency is high. The processing operation efficiency of the whole equipment is influenced. The positioning device comprises a first station positioning device and a second station positioning device. The full-automatic glass cutting machine is widely applied to full-automatic glass processing operation.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automatic glass processing technology, and more specifically, to a dual-station glass positioning device and an automatic glass processing equipment. Background Technology

[0002] The windshields, rear windshields, and side windows used in automobiles are automatically processed from raw glass using fully automated multi-functional glass processing equipment. The glass processing steps of this equipment mainly include sequential processes such as feeding, positioning, handling, cutting, edge bending, edge grinding, and drilling.

[0003] For the structure of the positioning module, the handling module, and the edge grinding module in existing fully automatic multi-functional glass processing equipment, please refer to the invention patent application with publication number CN112847002A.

[0004] For details on the structure of the positioning module, please refer to the invention patent application with publication number CN112847003A. The positioning module is used to position the glass to be processed at the desired position in the XY plane, so that the handling device can transport the positioned glass to other stations such as the cutting station, the edging station, the grinding station, and the drilling station. After the glass is transported to the processing station, it does not need to be repositioned and can be directly processed.

[0005] Fully automatic multi-functional glass processing equipment meets the requirements of rapid and continuous glass processing production. The conveying device is equipped with four or more robotic arms. When the conveying device moves along the X-axis, it moves all four robotic arms simultaneously, meaning all four robotic arms move synchronously along the X-axis. In continuous production, the first piece of glass is first positioned on the positioning module. Then, the conveying device moves the first piece of glass to the cutting station, where it is cut. After the first piece of glass is cut, it is moved to the edging station, and simultaneously, the second piece of glass is moved to the cutting station. While the first piece of glass is being edged at the edging station, the second piece of glass is being cut at the cutting station. Then, the conveying device moves the first piece of glass to the edging station, while simultaneously, the second piece of glass is moved to the edging station, and simultaneously, the third piece of glass is moved to the cutting station. This process continues, following this work cycle for rapid and continuous production. However, currently, the positioning module takes a relatively long time to position the incoming glass. This often occurs when the cutting, bending, and grinding stations have finished processing the corresponding glass, and a new piece of glass is not yet positioned by the positioning module. The transport device then has to wait for a period of time until the new glass is positioned before it can be moved, which affects the overall processing efficiency of the equipment. Therefore, this problem needs to be solved to improve the overall processing efficiency of the equipment. Summary of the Invention

[0006] This application aims to solve the technical problem that in existing fully automatic multi-functional glass processing equipment, the positioning module takes a long time to position the glass, requiring the handling device to wait for a period of time before moving new glass to be processed, which affects the overall processing efficiency of the equipment. The application provides a dual-station glass positioning device and an automatic glass processing equipment that shortens the positioning time and improves the operating efficiency of the glass processing equipment.

[0007] A first aspect of this disclosure is to provide a dual-station glass positioning device, including a first-station positioning device, a second-station positioning device, and a support frame.

[0008] The first station positioning device includes an X-axis conveying mechanism and an X-axis blocking block. The X-axis conveying mechanism includes a synchronous belt connecting frame, a driving synchronous pulley, a driven synchronous pulley, a drive shaft, a driven shaft, a synchronous belt, and a drive mechanism. The drive shaft is rotatably connected to the synchronous belt connecting frame via bearings. The driving synchronous pulley is connected to the drive shaft. The driven shaft is rotatably connected to the synchronous belt connecting frame via bearings. The driven synchronous pulley is connected to the driven shaft. The synchronous belt is connected between the driving synchronous pulley and the driven synchronous pulley. The synchronous belt is arranged along the X-axis direction and includes multiple driving synchronous pulleys, multiple driven synchronous pulleys, and multiple synchronous belts arranged side by side. The drive mechanism is used to rotate the drive shaft. The synchronous belt connecting frame is fixedly connected to the support frame.

[0009] The X-axis blocking block is fixedly connected to the synchronous belt connecting frame. The X-axis blocking block is located between two adjacent synchronous belts. There are multiple X-axis blocking blocks, which are distributed along the Y-axis. The multiple X-axis blocking blocks are located at the front of the X-axis conveying mechanism. The X-axis blocking blocks are higher than the horizontal plane of the multiple synchronous belts.

[0010] The second station positioning device includes a Y-axis pushing mechanism, a Y-axis positioning roller support mechanism, and a resistance mechanism. The Y-axis positioning roller support mechanism includes a support plate, a front area roller shaft, and a rear area roller shaft. The front area roller shaft is rotatably connected to the support plate via a bearing seat. Multiple front area roller shafts are arranged side-by-side along the X-axis and are located in the front area of ​​the support plate, each connected to multiple rollers. Similarly, multiple rear area roller shafts are rotatably connected to the support plate via a bearing seat and are arranged along the X-axis, located in the rear area of ​​the support plate, each connected to multiple rollers. The top surfaces of all rollers in the Y-axis positioning roller support mechanism are on the same horizontal plane, which is the glass displacement plane. The support plate has a central window.

[0011] The resistance mechanism includes a suction cup, a suction cup bracket, a cylinder, a guide optical axis, and a linear bearing. The cylinder is connected to the bottom surface of the support plate and is positioned along the Y-axis. The suction cup bracket is connected to the telescopic rod of the cylinder. The guide optical axis is fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the support plate. The linear bearing is sleeved on the guide optical axis. The suction cup bracket is fixedly connected to the linear bearing. The suction cup is connected to the suction cup bracket, which is located inside the central window of the support plate. The horizontal plane of the suction cup is on the same horizontal plane as the glass displacement plane.

[0012] The support plate of the Y-axis positioning roller support mechanism is fixedly connected to the support frame;

[0013] The Y-axis pushing mechanism includes a Y-axis linear module, a push rod, a push block, and a push block connecting plate. The Y-axis linear module is arranged along the Y-axis direction. The push rod is connected to the Y-axis linear module. The push block connecting plate is fixedly connected to the push rod. Several push blocks are fixedly connected to the push block connecting plate. Several push blocks are arranged in a line along the X-axis direction. The Y-axis linear module is fixedly connected to the support frame. Several push blocks are close to the Y-axis positioning roller support mechanism.

[0014] Preferably, the first station positioning device further includes a transport auxiliary support mechanism, which includes a lifting cylinder bracket, a lifting cylinder, a soft pad connecting frame, and a soft pad. The lifting cylinder is fixedly connected to the lifting cylinder bracket, the soft pad connecting frame is connected to the telescopic rod of the lifting cylinder, and the soft pad is fixedly connected to the soft pad connecting frame. The soft pad is elongated and has multiple pads arranged side by side. The lifting cylinder bracket is fixedly connected to the support frame. The multiple soft pads are arranged along the X-axis direction and are located on the side of the synchronous belt. In the Y-axis direction, the soft pads and the synchronous belt are staggered. In the initial state of the transport auxiliary support mechanism, the top surface of the soft pad is lower than the horizontal plane of the multiple synchronous belts.

[0015] Preferably, the cushion is a rubber cushion.

[0016] Preferably, the cushion includes a base portion and several upright portions, the upright portions being fixedly connected to the base portion, and the upright portions being distributed in an array.

[0017] Preferably, the cushion is a rubber pad, and the several upright parts and the base part are an integral structure.

[0018] Preferably, the number of suction cups in the resistance mechanism is two or more.

[0019] Preferably, in the second station positioning device, the rollers are made of polyurethane or rubber.

[0020] Preferably, the Y-axis positioning roller support mechanism further includes a right-center region roller shaft and a left-center region roller shaft. The right-center region roller shaft is rotatably connected to the support plate via a bearing seat. Multiple right-center region roller shafts are provided, arranged side-by-side along the X-axis. These multiple right-center region roller shafts are located in the right-center region of the support plate and are connected to multiple rollers. Similarly, the left-center region roller shaft is rotatably connected to the support plate via a bearing seat. Multiple left-center region roller shafts are provided, arranged side-by-side along the X-axis. These multiple left-center region roller shafts are located in the left-center region of the support plate and are connected to multiple rollers.

[0021] A second aspect of this disclosure is to provide an automatic glass processing equipment, including any one of the above-mentioned dual-station glass positioning devices.

[0022] A third aspect of this disclosure provides a glass positioning device, including a Y-axis pushing mechanism, a Y-axis positioning roller support mechanism, and a resistance mechanism;

[0023] The Y-axis positioning roller support mechanism includes a support plate, a front area roller shaft, and a rear area roller shaft. The front area roller shafts are rotatably connected to the support plate via bearing seats. Multiple front area roller shafts are arranged side-by-side along the X-axis and are located in the front area of ​​the support plate, each connected to multiple rollers. Similarly, multiple rear area roller shafts are rotatably connected to the support plate via bearing seats and are arranged along the X-axis, located in the rear area of ​​the support plate, each connected to multiple rollers. The top surfaces of all rollers in the Y-axis positioning roller support mechanism are on the same horizontal plane, which is the glass displacement plane. The support plate has a central window.

[0024] The resistance mechanism includes a suction cup, a suction cup bracket, a cylinder, a guide optical axis, and a linear bearing. The cylinder is connected to the bottom surface of the support plate and is positioned along the Y-axis. The suction cup bracket is connected to the telescopic rod of the cylinder. The guide optical axis is fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the support plate. The linear bearing is sleeved on the guide optical axis. The suction cup bracket is fixedly connected to the linear bearing. The suction cup is connected to the suction cup bracket, which is located inside the central window of the support plate. The horizontal plane of the suction cup is on the same horizontal plane as the glass displacement plane.

[0025] The Y-axis pushing mechanism includes a Y-axis linear module, a push rod, a push block, and a push block connecting plate. The Y-axis linear module is arranged along the Y-axis direction. The push rod is connected to the Y-axis linear module. The push block connecting plate is fixedly connected to the push rod. Several push blocks are fixedly connected to the push block connecting plate. Several push blocks are arranged in a line along the X-axis direction. Several push blocks are positioned near the Y-axis positioning roller support mechanism.

[0026] The beneficial effects of this disclosure are that it significantly shortens the glass positioning time, meets the working cycle of glass processing equipment, enables rapid and continuous production, and greatly improves the processing efficiency of the entire equipment.

[0027] The positioning action time of the first station positioning device is very short, and the positioning action time of the second station positioning device is also very short. When the cutting station, edge-bending station, edge-grinding station and other stations of the glass processing equipment have completed the operation on the corresponding glass, the new glass to be processed has already been positioned by the second station positioning device, and the conveying device can immediately move the new glass to be processed without waiting.

[0028] Achieve stable and precise positioning of the glass. Ensure stable and precise movement of the glass along the Y-axis, allowing the glass to accurately reach any desired position.

[0029] Further features and aspects of this disclosure will be clearly described in the following detailed description with reference to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0030] Figure 1 This is the front view of the dual-station glass positioning device;

[0031] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Top view of the structure shown;

[0032] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of the X-axis conveying mechanism;

[0033] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of the handling auxiliary support mechanism;

[0034] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 The top view of the conveying auxiliary support mechanism shown;

[0035] Figure 6 yes Figure 4 The structure shown is a diagram of the soft pad.

[0036] Figure 7 yes Figure 5 The structure shown is a diagram of the soft pad.

[0037] Figure 8This is a top view of the Y-axis positioning roller support mechanism;

[0038] Figure 9 yes Figure 2 The diagram shows the structure of the Y-axis pushing mechanism and the Y-axis positioning roller support mechanism.

[0039] Explanation of symbols in the diagram:

[0040] 100. First station positioning device; 101. X-axis direction blocking block; 102. X-axis direction conveying mechanism; 102-1. Synchronous belt connecting frame; 102-2. Driving synchronous belt pulley; 102-3. Driven synchronous belt pulley; 102-4. Drive shaft; 102-5. Servo motor; 102-6. Reducer; 102-7. Coupling; 102-8. Synchronous belt; 103. Handling auxiliary support mechanism; 103-1. Lifting cylinder bracket; 103-2. Lifting cylinder support... Cylinder; 103-3. Soft pad connecting frame; 103-4. Soft pad; 103-4-1. Base part; 103-4-2. Column part; 200. Second station positioning device; 201. Y-axis direction pushing mechanism; 201-1. Y-axis direction linear module; 201-1-1. Servo motor; 201-1-2. Lead screw; 201-1-3. Slider; 201-2. Push rod; 201-3. Push block; 201-4. Push block connecting plate; 202. Y-axis direction positioning. Roller support mechanism, 202-1. Support plate, 202-1-1. Central window, 202-2. Front area roller shaft, 202-3. Bearing housing, 202-4. Bearing housing, 202-5. Rear area roller shaft, 202-6. Bearing housing, 202-7. Bearing housing, 202-8. Right side area roller shaft, 202-9. Bearing housing, 202-10. Bearing housing, 202-11. Left side area roller shaft, 202-12. Shaft 202-13. Roller; 202-14. Roller; 202-15. Roller; 202-16. Roller; 202-17. Bearing seat; 203. Resistance mechanism; 203-1. Suction cup; 203-2. Suction cup bracket; 203-3. Cylinder; 203-3-1. Telescopic rod; 203-4. Guide optical shaft; 203-5. Linear bearing; 300. Support frame; 400. Handling device; 401. First manipulator; 402. Second manipulator. Detailed Implementation

[0041] The application will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0042] The specific embodiments described below are merely preferred embodiments of this application, and the scope of protection of this application is not limited thereto. Those skilled in the art can make modifications or variations based on the principles, concepts, and spirit of this application, and the resulting technical solutions should all be covered within the scope of protection of this application.

[0043] like Figure 1 and 2 As shown, the dual-station glass positioning device includes a first-station positioning device 100, a second-station positioning device 200, and a support frame 300. The first-station positioning device 100 is mounted on the support frame 300, and the second-station positioning device 200 is mounted on the support frame 300. The second-station positioning device 200 is located downstream of the first-station positioning device 100.

[0044] The dual-station glass positioning device is a functional module of the glass processing equipment. The equipment also includes a conveying device 400, which reciprocates along the X-axis. The conveying device 400 includes a first Z-axis linear module, a second Z-axis linear module, a first robotic arm 401, and a second robotic arm 402. The first robotic arm 401 is connected to the first Z-axis linear module, which is used to lower or raise the first robotic arm 401 along the Z-axis. The second Z-axis linear module is used to lower or raise the second robotic arm 402 along the Z-axis. The first robotic arm 401 typically uses a suction cup structure to pick up the glass, and the second robotic arm 402 typically uses a suction cup structure to pick up the glass.

[0045] like Figure 1 and 2 As shown, the first station positioning device 100 includes an X-axis direction conveying mechanism 102, a handling auxiliary support mechanism 103, and an X-axis direction blocking block 101.

[0046] like Figure 3As shown, the X-axis conveying mechanism 102 includes a synchronous belt connecting frame 102-1, a driving synchronous belt pulley 102-2, a driven synchronous belt pulley 102-3, a drive shaft 102-4, a driven shaft, a servo motor 102-5, a reducer 102-6, a coupling 102-7, and a synchronous belt 102-8. The reducer 102-6 is connected to the output shaft of the servo motor 102-5, and the drive shaft 102-4 is connected to the reducer 102-6 via the coupling 102-7. The output shaft is connected, and the drive shaft 102-4 is rotatably connected to the synchronous belt connecting frame 102-1 via bearings. The active synchronous belt pulley 102-2 is connected to the drive shaft 102-4, and the driven shaft is rotatably connected to the synchronous belt connecting frame 102-1 via bearings. The driven synchronous belt pulley 102-3 is connected to the driven shaft, and the synchronous belt 102-8 is connected between the active synchronous belt pulley 102-2 and the driven synchronous belt pulley 102-3. The synchronous belt 102-8 is arranged along the X-axis. There are multiple active synchronous belt pulleys 102-2, multiple driven synchronous belt pulleys 102-3, and correspondingly multiple synchronous belts 102-8, arranged side by side. When the servo motor 102-5 is started, the multiple synchronous belts 102-8 can rotate synchronously forward or backward along the X-axis.

[0047] The synchronous belt connector 102-1 is fixedly installed on the support frame 300, and the servo motor 102-5 is fixedly installed on the support frame 300.

[0048] like Figure 2 As shown, the X-axis direction blocking block 101 is fixedly connected to the synchronous belt connecting frame 102-1, and the X-axis direction blocking block 101 is located between two adjacent synchronous belts 102-8. There are multiple X-axis direction blocking blocks 101, which are distributed along the Y-axis direction. The multiple X-axis direction blocking blocks 101 are located at the front of the X-axis direction conveying mechanism 102. (Reference) Figure 1 The X-axis blocking block 101 is higher than the horizontal plane where multiple synchronous belts 102-8 are located.

[0049] like Figure 4-7As shown, the handling auxiliary support mechanism 103 includes a lifting cylinder bracket 103-1, a lifting cylinder 103-2, a soft pad connecting frame 103-3, and a soft pad 103-4. The lifting cylinder 103-2 is fixedly installed on the lifting cylinder bracket 103-1. The soft pad connecting frame 103-3 is connected to the telescopic rod of the lifting cylinder 103-2. The soft pad 103-4 is fixed to the soft pad connecting frame 103-3 by screws. The soft pad 103-4 is elongated and there are multiple soft pads 103-4 arranged side by side. The soft pad 103-4 can be a rubber pad. One specific structure of the soft pad 103-4 is: it includes a base part 103-4-1 and several column parts 103-4-2. The column parts 103-4-2 are fixedly connected to the base part 103-4-1, and the several column parts 103-4-2 are distributed in an array. It should be noted that the upright part 103-4-2 and the base part 103-4-1 can be an integral structure. For example, when the soft pad 103-4 is a rubber pad, the upright part 103-4-2 and the base part 103-4-1 are manufactured as a single piece.

[0050] refer to Figure 1 and 2 The lifting cylinder bracket 103-1 is fixedly installed on the support frame 300. Multiple soft pads 103-4 are arranged along the X-axis direction, and the soft pads 103-4 are located on the side of the synchronous belt 102-8. In the Y-axis direction, the soft pads 103-4 and the synchronous belt 102-8 are arranged alternately. Figure 1 and Figure 2 The display shows that the pad 103-4 is in its initial position, in which the top surface of the pad 103-4 (i.e., the top of the column 103-4-2) is lower than the horizontal plane of the multiple synchronous belts 102-8. When glass is being carried on the multiple synchronous belts 102-8, the lifting cylinder 103-2 is activated, and the telescopic rod of the lifting cylinder 103-2 extends upward, lifting the pad 103-4 upward. The top surface of the pad 103-4 (i.e., the top of the column 103-4-2) contacts the bottom surface of the glass, providing support for the glass and playing an auxiliary support role.

[0051] like Figure 1 and 2 As shown, the second station positioning device 200 includes a Y-axis direction pushing mechanism 201, a Y-axis direction positioning roller support mechanism 202, and a resistance mechanism 203.

[0052] like Figure 8 and 9As shown, the Y-axis positioning roller support mechanism 202 includes a support plate 202-1, a front area roller shaft 202-2, a bearing housing 202-3, a bearing housing 202-4, a rear area roller shaft 202-5, a bearing housing 202-6, a bearing housing 202-7, a right-side middle area roller shaft 202-8, a bearing housing 202-9, a bearing housing 202-10, a left-side middle area roller shaft 202-11, a bearing housing 202-12, rollers 202-13, 202-14, 202-15, 202-16, a bearing housing 202-17, and bearing housings 202-3 and 202-4. The seat 202-4 is mounted on the support plate 202-1. One end of the front area roller shaft 202-2 is connected to the bearing seat 202-3, and the other end of the front area roller shaft 202-2 is connected to the bearing seat 202-4. Multiple front area roller shafts 202-2 are arranged side by side along the X-axis (four front area roller shafts 202-2 are shown in the figure). Multiple front area roller shafts 202-2 are set in the front area of ​​the support plate 202-1. Multiple rollers 202-13 are connected to the front area roller shafts 202-2. The front area roller shafts 202-2 and rollers 202-13 rotate along the Y-axis. Bearing housings 202-6 and 202-7 are mounted on support plate 202-1. The two ends of the rear area roller shaft 202-5 are connected to bearing housings 202-6 and 202-7 respectively. Multiple rear area roller shafts 202-5 are arranged along the X-axis (four are shown in the figure). These multiple rear area roller shafts 202-5 are located in the rear area of ​​support plate 202-1. Multiple rollers 202-14 are connected to the rear area roller shafts 202-5. The rear area roller shafts 202-5 and rollers 202-14 rotate along the Y-axis. Bearing housing 202-9... Bearing housing 202-10 is mounted on support plate 202-1. The two ends of roller shaft 202-8 in the middle right area are connected to bearing seat 202-9 and bearing housing 202-10 respectively. Multiple roller shafts 202-8 in the middle right area are arranged side by side along the X-axis (four roller shafts 202-8 are shown in the figure). Multiple roller shafts 202-8 in the middle right area are set in the middle right area of ​​support plate 202-1. Multiple rollers 202-15 are connected to roller shafts 202-8 in the middle right area. Roller shafts 202-8 and rollers 202-15 in the middle right area rotate along the Y-axis.Bearing housings 202-12 and 202-17 are mounted on support plate 202-1. The two ends of roller shaft 202-11 in the left-center region are connected to bearing housings 202-12 and 202-17 respectively. Multiple roller shafts 202-11 in the left-center region are arranged side-by-side along the X-axis (three roller shafts 202-11 are shown in the figure). These roller shafts are located in the left-center region of support plate 202-1. Multiple rollers 202-16 are connected to the roller shafts 202-11 in the left-center region. The roller shafts 202-11 and rollers 202-16 rotate along the Y-axis. The top surfaces of all rollers mounted on support plate 202-1 are on the same horizontal plane, which is the displacement plane of the glass. Support plate 202-1 has a central window 202-1-1.

[0053] like Figure 8 and 9 As shown, the resistance mechanism 203 includes a suction cup 203-1, a suction cup bracket 203-2, a cylinder 203-3, a guide optical axis 203-4, and a linear bearing 203-5. The cylinder 203-3 is mounted on the bottom surface of the support plate 202-1. The cylinder 203-3 is equipped with a telescopic rod 203-3-1, which is arranged along the Y-axis (i.e., the telescopic rod 203-3-1 is arranged along the Y-axis). The suction cup bracket 203-2 is connected to the telescopic rod 203-3-1. The guide optical axis 203-4 is fixedly mounted on the bottom surface of the support plate 202-1. The linear bearing 203-5 is sleeved on the guide optical axis 203-4 and can slide along the guide optical axis 203-4 in the Y-axis direction. The suction cup bracket 203-2 is fixedly connected to the linear bearing 203-5, and the suction cup 203-1 is connected to the suction cup bracket 203-2. The suction cup bracket 203-2 is located within the central window 202-1-1 of the support plate 202-1. The suction cup bracket 203-2 can move along the Y-axis within the central window 202-1-1, and correspondingly, the suction cup 203-1 can move along the Y-axis. The horizontal plane of the suction cup 203-1 is on the same horizontal plane as the glass displacement plane formed by all the rollers.

[0054] The attached diagram of this embodiment shows that there are two suction cups 203-1. Having two suction cups 203-1 is a better structural design. The number of suction cups 203-1 can be one, three, or more.

[0055] The support plate 202-1 is fixedly installed on the support frame 300.

[0056] like Figure 2 and 9As shown, the Y-axis pushing mechanism 201 includes a Y-axis linear module 201-1, a push rod 201-2, a push block 201-3, and a push block connecting plate 201-4. The Y-axis linear module 201-1 includes a servo motor 201-1-1, a lead screw 201-1-2, and a slider 201-1-3. The Y-axis linear module 201-1 is positioned in the Y-axis direction, and the slider 201-1-3 can move along the Y-axis direction. The push rod 201-2 is fixedly connected to the slider 201-1-3, the push block connecting plate 201-4 is fixedly connected to the push rod 201-2, and several push blocks 201-3 are fixedly connected to the push block connecting plate 201-4. These push blocks 201-3 are arranged in a line along the X-axis direction.

[0057] The Y-axis linear module 201-1 is fixedly mounted on the support frame 300. Several push blocks 201-3 are located near the Y-axis positioning roller support mechanism 202.

[0058] The working process of the above-mentioned dual-station glass positioning device is described below:

[0059] The glass processing equipment is in operation.

[0060] Step S1: The glass to be processed is loaded onto the first station positioning device 100. The glass to be processed is placed on multiple synchronous belts 102-8 of the X-axis conveying mechanism 102.

[0061] Step S2: Start the servo motor 102-5 to run the X-axis conveyor mechanism 102, and the synchronous belt 102-8 will move forward. The glass to be processed will move forward along the X-axis (i.e., move towards the multiple X-axis blocking blocks 101). When the glass to be processed moves to the position of the X-axis blocking block 101, the multiple X-axis blocking blocks 101 will block the sides of the glass to be processed, and the glass to be processed will be limited and stop moving by the multiple X-axis blocking blocks 101.

[0062] The positioning operation takes very little time.

[0063] Step S3: The conveying device 400 moves along the X-axis, moving the first robotic arm 401 above the glass to be processed. The conveying auxiliary support mechanism 103 moves, extending the telescopic rod of the lifting cylinder 103-2 upwards, lifting the soft pad 103-4 upwards. The column portion 103-4-2 of the soft pad 103-4 contacts the bottom surface of the glass to be processed, providing upward support. Next, the first robotic arm 401 descends and picks up the glass to be processed. Then, the first robotic arm 401 rises, completing the task of picking up the glass, which then detaches from the multiple synchronous belts 102-8. Then, the telescopic rod of the lifting cylinder 103-2 of the conveying auxiliary support mechanism 103 retracts, and the soft pad 103-4 returns to its initial position. Finally, the conveying device 400 moves along the X-axis (see reference). Figure 1 (Direction, moving to the left), the first robotic arm 401 moves to the left with the glass to be processed (i.e., moves towards the second station positioning device 200); then, when the glass to be processed moves above the Y-axis positioning roller support mechanism 202, the conveying device 400 stops moving; next, the first robotic arm 401 descends and places the glass to be processed on the Y-axis positioning roller support mechanism 202; next, the suction cup of the first robotic arm 401 releases the glass to be processed, and the glass to be processed is placed on the roller of the Y-axis positioning roller support mechanism 202; next, the first robotic arm 401 rises, and the conveying device 400 moves along the X-axis, taking the first robotic arm 401 back above the first station positioning device 100, at which point the second robotic arm 402 is located above the Y-axis positioning roller support mechanism 202.

[0064] In step S4, the suction cup 203-1 of the resistance mechanism 203 is made to generate negative pressure through the solenoid valve and the air circuit, and the suction cup 203-1 is used to hold the bottom surface of the glass to be processed.

[0065] Step S5: A certain amount of compressed air is introduced into the cylinder 203-3 of the resistance mechanism 203.

[0066] In step S6, the Y-axis pushing mechanism 201 of the second station positioning device 200 operates. The slider 201-1-3 of the Y-axis linear module 201-1 moves forward along the Y-axis. The slider 201-1-3 moves forward with the push rod 201-2, and the push rod 201-2 moves forward with several push blocks 201-3 (i.e., towards the glass). The several push blocks 201-3 abut against the edge of the glass and push the glass forward. The glass moves smoothly forward along the Y-axis on the roller of the Y-axis positioning support roller mechanism 202 (the roller rotates passively). The suction cup 203-1 moves forward along the Y-axis accordingly, and the telescopic rod 203-3-1 of the cylinder 203-3 retracts (the air in the cylinder 203-3 is compressed).

[0067] Cylinder 203-3 provides a certain amount of resistance to ensure that the glass moves stably and accurately forward along the Y-axis, allowing the glass to reach the desired position precisely; the specific desired position can be adjusted according to actual needs. Suction cup 203-1 holds the glass, and together with the pushing force applied by pusher block 201-3, ensures that the glass does not deviate in the X-axis direction, achieving precise positioning.

[0068] Step S7: When the glass moves to the desired position, stop the Y-axis linear module 201-1 from working, stop the slider 201-1-3 from moving, and stop the push block 201-3 from moving.

[0069] In step S8, the conveying device 400 operates to lower the second robotic arm 402 and pick up the glass. During the time it takes to execute steps S4-S7, the first station positioning device 100 has already completed the positioning operation for the second piece of glass to be processed.

[0070] In step S9, the suction force of the suction cup 203-1 of the resistance mechanism 203 disappears, and the suction cup 203-1 releases the glass. Next, the linear module 201-1 in the Y-axis direction is activated, and the slider 201-1-3 moves backward, thereby causing the push rod 201-2 to move backward. The push rod 201-2, along with several push blocks 201-3, retracts to its initial position. At the same time as the push blocks 201-3 retract, the external force on the cylinder 203-3 of the resistance mechanism 203 disappears. Under the action of the previously compressed air in the cylinder 203-3, the telescopic rod 203-3-1 of the cylinder 203-3 extends to its initial position.

[0071] Step S10: The conveying device 400 operates, moving to the left along the X-axis (according to...). Figure 1 (As shown in the left direction), the second robot arm 402 moves the glass to the subsequent glass cutting station; at the same time that the second robot arm 402 moves the glass (the first piece of glass) to the glass cutting station, the first robot arm 401 moves the second piece of glass to be processed to the position of the positioning roller support mechanism 202 in the Y-axis direction.

[0072] After the first piece of glass is cut at the cutting station, the transport device 400 moves. At the same time, the other robot arm of the transport device 400 transfers the first piece of glass to the edge-breaking station, while the second robot arm 402 transfers the second piece of glass to the cutting station. Meanwhile, the first robot arm 401 transfers the third piece of glass on the first station positioning device 100 to the position of the positioning roller support mechanism 202 in the Y-axis direction.

[0073] It is evident that the dual-station glass positioning device can adapt to the working rhythm of the conveying device 400, thereby improving production efficiency. The positioning action time of the first station positioning device 100 is very short, and the positioning action time of the second station positioning device 200 is also very short. When the cutting station, beveling station, grinding station, and other stations of the glass processing equipment complete their operations on the corresponding glass, the new glass to be processed has already been positioned by the second station positioning device 200. The conveying device 400 can immediately move the new glass to be processed without any waiting time, which significantly improves production efficiency.

[0074] It should be noted that in the Y-axis positioning roller support mechanism 202, the roller is preferably made of polyurethane. The roller can also be made of rubber.

[0075] It should be noted that the first station positioning device 100 does not need to be equipped with the handling auxiliary support mechanism 103, and the robot arm can still pick up the glass.

[0076] It should be noted that it is also feasible to omit the roller shaft 202-8 in the right middle area and the roller shaft 202-11 in the left middle area, as well as the corresponding rollers, for the Y-axis positioning roller support mechanism 202.

Claims

1. A dual-station glass positioning device, characterized in that, Includes a first-station positioning device, a second-station positioning device, and a support frame; The first workstation positioning device includes an X-axis conveying mechanism and an X-axis blocking block; the X-axis conveying mechanism includes a synchronous belt connecting frame, a driving synchronous pulley, a driven synchronous pulley, a drive shaft, a driven shaft, a synchronous belt, and a drive mechanism. The drive shaft is rotatably connected to the synchronous belt connecting frame via bearings. The driving synchronous pulley is connected to the drive shaft. The driven shaft is rotatably connected to the synchronous belt connecting frame via bearings. The driven synchronous pulley is connected to the driven shaft. The synchronous belt connects the driving synchronous pulley and the driven synchronous pulley. The synchronous belt is arranged along the X-axis direction and includes multiple driving synchronous pulleys, multiple driven synchronous pulleys, and multiple synchronous belts arranged side by side. The drive mechanism is used to rotate the drive shaft. The synchronous belt connector is fixedly connected to the support frame; The X-axis blocking block is fixedly connected to the synchronous belt connecting frame. The X-axis blocking block is located between two adjacent synchronous belts. Multiple X-axis blocking blocks are provided and distributed along the Y-axis. The multiple X-axis blocking blocks are located at the front of the X-axis conveying mechanism. The X-axis blocking block is higher than the horizontal plane where the multiple synchronous belts are located. The second station positioning device includes a Y-axis pushing mechanism, a Y-axis positioning roller support mechanism, and a resistance mechanism. The Y-axis positioning roller support mechanism includes a support plate, a front area roller shaft, and a rear area roller shaft. The front area roller shaft is rotatably connected to the support plate via a bearing seat. Multiple front area roller shafts are arranged side-by-side along the X-axis and are located in the front area of ​​the support plate. Each front area roller shaft is connected to multiple rollers. The rear area roller shaft is rotatably connected to the support plate via a bearing seat. Multiple rear area roller shafts are arranged along the X-axis and are located in the rear area of ​​the support plate. Each rear area roller shaft is connected to multiple rollers. The top surfaces of all rollers in the Y-axis positioning roller support mechanism are located on the same horizontal plane, which is the glass displacement plane. The support plate has a central window. The resistance mechanism includes a suction cup, a suction cup bracket, a cylinder, a guide optical axis, and a linear bearing. The cylinder is connected to the bottom surface of the support plate and is positioned along the Y-axis. The suction cup bracket is connected to the telescopic rod of the cylinder. The guide optical axis is fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the support plate. The linear bearing is sleeved on the guide optical axis. The suction cup bracket is fixedly connected to the linear bearing. The suction cup is connected to the suction cup bracket, which is located within the central window of the support plate. The horizontal plane of the suction cup is on the same horizontal plane as the glass displacement plane. The support plate of the Y-axis positioning roller support mechanism is fixedly connected to the support frame; The Y-axis pushing mechanism includes a Y-axis linear module, a push rod, a push block, and a push block connecting plate. The Y-axis linear module is arranged along the Y-axis direction. The push rod is connected to the Y-axis linear module. The push block connecting plate is fixedly connected to the push rod. Several push blocks are fixedly connected to the push block connecting plate. The several push blocks are arranged in a line along the X-axis direction. The Y-axis linear module is fixedly connected to the support frame. The several push blocks are close to the Y-axis positioning roller support mechanism.

2. The dual-station glass positioning device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first workstation positioning device further includes a handling auxiliary support mechanism, which includes a lifting cylinder bracket, a lifting cylinder, a soft pad connecting frame, and a soft pad. The lifting cylinder is fixedly connected to the lifting cylinder bracket, the soft pad connecting frame is connected to the telescopic rod of the lifting cylinder, and the soft pad is fixedly connected to the soft pad connecting frame. The soft pad is elongated and has multiple pads arranged side by side. The lifting cylinder bracket is fixedly connected to the support frame. The multiple soft pads are arranged along the X-axis direction and are located on the side of the synchronous belt. In the Y-axis direction, the soft pads and the synchronous belt are staggered. In the initial state of the handling auxiliary support mechanism, the top surface of the soft pad is lower than the horizontal plane of the multiple synchronous belts.

3. The dual-station glass positioning device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The cushion is a rubber pad.

4. The dual-station glass positioning device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The cushion includes a base and several uprights, which are fixedly connected to the base and are distributed in an array.

5. The dual-station glass positioning device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The soft pad is a rubber pad, and the plurality of upright parts and the base part are an integral structure.

6. The dual-station glass positioning device according to claim 1, characterized in that, In the resistance mechanism, there are two or more suction cups.

7. The dual-station glass positioning device according to claim 1, characterized in that, In the second station positioning device, the roller is made of polyurethane or rubber.

8. The dual-station glass positioning device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The Y-axis positioning roller support mechanism also includes a right-center region roller shaft and a left-center region roller shaft. The right-center region roller shaft is rotatably connected to the support plate via a bearing seat. Multiple right-center region roller shafts are arranged side-by-side along the X-axis and are located in the right-center region of the support plate. Each right-center region roller shaft is connected to multiple rollers. Similarly, the left-center region roller shaft is rotatably connected to the support plate via a bearing seat. Multiple left-center region roller shafts are arranged side-by-side along the X-axis and are located in the left-center region of the support plate. Each left-center region roller shaft is connected to multiple rollers.

9. An automatic glass processing device, characterized in that, Includes the dual-station glass positioning device as described in any one of claims 1-8.

10. A glass positioning device, characterized in that, This includes a Y-axis pushing mechanism, a Y-axis positioning roller support mechanism, and a resistance mechanism; The Y-axis positioning roller support mechanism includes a support plate, a front area roller shaft, and a rear area roller shaft. The front area roller shaft is rotatably connected to the support plate via a bearing seat. Multiple front area roller shafts are arranged side-by-side along the X-axis and are located in the front area of ​​the support plate. Each front area roller shaft is connected to multiple rollers. The rear area roller shaft is rotatably connected to the support plate via a bearing seat. Multiple rear area roller shafts are arranged along the X-axis and are located in the rear area of ​​the support plate. Each rear area roller shaft is connected to multiple rollers. The top surfaces of all rollers in the Y-axis positioning roller support mechanism are located on the same horizontal plane, which is the glass displacement plane. The support plate has a central window. The resistance mechanism includes a suction cup, a suction cup bracket, a cylinder, a guide optical axis, and a linear bearing. The cylinder is connected to the bottom surface of the support plate and is positioned along the Y-axis. The suction cup bracket is connected to the telescopic rod of the cylinder. The guide optical axis is fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the support plate. The linear bearing is sleeved on the guide optical axis. The suction cup bracket is fixedly connected to the linear bearing. The suction cup is connected to the suction cup bracket, which is located within the central window of the support plate. The horizontal plane of the suction cup is on the same horizontal plane as the glass displacement plane. The Y-axis pushing mechanism includes a Y-axis linear module, a push rod, a push block, and a push block connecting plate. The Y-axis linear module is arranged along the Y-axis direction. The push rod is connected to the Y-axis linear module. The push block connecting plate is fixedly connected to the push rod. Several push blocks are fixedly connected to the push block connecting plate. The several push blocks are arranged in a line along the X-axis direction. The several push blocks are close to the Y-axis positioning roller support mechanism.

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