Screen caching device

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of screen production, in particular to a screen caching device. The screen caching device comprises a rack, a mechanical arm, a plurality of conveying devices and a plurality of caching parts, the mechanical arm is installed at one end of the rack, the conveying devices are arranged on the rack at intervals in the first direction, the caching parts and the conveying devices are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence mode, and the caching parts comprise a plurality of caching boxes; the multiple cache boxes are arranged on the conveying device at intervals in the second direction, the mechanical arm is used for transferring the screens to the cache boxes, the conveying device can drive the cache boxes to move in the second direction, and the first direction is perpendicular to the second direction. Compared with the prior art, by using the screen caching device, automatic operation can be achieved, redundant products can be cached, manual packaging is facilitated, the production efficiency is improved, meanwhile, part collision can be prevented, product damage is avoided, and the yield is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of screen manufacturing technology, and in particular to a screen buffer device. Background Technology

[0002] LED displays are display devices that can display text, graphics, and images in real time or in a loop. They have many advantages, such as rich display modes, high visual appeal, easy modification of displayed content, high brightness, stable display, and long lifespan, and are widely used in many fields.

[0003] In the current LED display production process, the display screens need to be stored and packaged.

[0004] As the company's products are mass-produced, the amount of manual labor increases. The packing speed of the staff cannot keep up with the product conveying speed, resulting in low work efficiency and product backlog. At the same time, manual labor is prone to collisions, causing product damage and reducing the yield rate of products leaving the factory.

[0005] Therefore, there is an urgent need for a screen caching device to solve the above-mentioned technical problems. Utility Model Content

[0006] The purpose of this invention is to provide a screen buffer device that can buffer excess products, facilitate manual packaging, prevent collisions, avoid product damage, and improve yield.

[0007] To achieve this objective, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0008] A screen buffer device includes: a frame, a robotic arm, a plurality of conveying devices, and a plurality of buffer sections. The robotic arm is mounted on one end of the frame. The plurality of conveying devices are spaced apart on the frame along a first direction. The plurality of buffer sections are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with the plurality of conveying devices. Each buffer section includes a plurality of buffer boxes. The plurality of buffer boxes are spaced apart on the conveying devices along a second direction. The robotic arm is used to transfer the screen into the buffer box. The conveying devices are capable of driving the buffer box to move along the second direction. The first direction is perpendicular to the second direction.

[0009] As a preferred technical solution of the above-mentioned screen caching device, the screen caching device further includes a plurality of pushing mechanisms, each of which is arranged in a corresponding manner to a plurality of caching units. Each pushing mechanism includes a push plate and a first driving member. The first driving member is slidably disposed on the frame along the second direction. The push plate is connected to the first driving member in a transmission manner. The first driving member can drive the push plate to move along the first direction, and the push plate can abut against the screen.

[0010] As a preferred embodiment of the aforementioned screen caching device, the pushing mechanism further includes a guide rail and a mounting bracket. The guide rail is mounted on the frame and extends along the second direction. The mounting bracket is slidably disposed on the guide rail, and the first driving member is mounted on the mounting bracket.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment of the aforementioned screen buffer device, the first driving component is a cylinder.

[0012] As a preferred embodiment of the aforementioned screen caching device, the robotic arm includes a robot and a gripping assembly. The robot is mounted on the frame, and the movable end of the robot is connected to the gripping assembly, which is used to grip the screen.

[0013] As a preferred embodiment of the aforementioned screen caching device, the clamping assembly includes a clamp and a second driving member. The second driving member is connected to the movable end of the robot, and the clamp is connected to the second driving member. The second driving member can drive the clamp to grasp or release the screen.

[0014] As a preferred embodiment of the aforementioned screen buffer device, the conveying device includes a bracket, a drive wheel, a driven wheel, a chain, and a third drive component. The bracket is mounted on the frame. The drive wheel and the driven wheel are spaced apart and rotatably disposed at both ends of the bracket along the second direction. The chain is wound around the outer periphery of the drive wheel and the driven wheel. A plurality of buffer portions are spaced apart and mounted on the chain. The third drive component is connected to the drive wheel and is capable of driving the drive wheel to rotate.

[0015] As a preferred embodiment of the aforementioned screen buffer device, the third driving component is a motor.

[0016] As a preferred embodiment of the screen caching device described above, the screen caching device further includes a plurality of legs, which are spaced apart and mounted on the bottom wall of the frame along the circumference of the frame.

[0017] As a preferred embodiment of the screen caching device described above, the screen caching device further includes a plurality of casters, which are installed at intervals along the circumference of the frame on the bottom wall of the frame.

[0018] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0019] This invention provides a screen buffer device. The screen buffer device includes: a frame, a robotic arm, several conveying devices, and several buffer sections. The robotic arm is mounted at one end of the frame. The several conveying devices are spaced apart along a first direction on the frame. The several buffer sections correspond one-to-one with the several conveying devices. Each buffer section includes several buffer boxes, which are spaced apart along a second direction on the conveying devices. The robotic arm is used to move screens into the buffer boxes, and the conveying devices can drive the buffer boxes to move along the second direction. The first direction is perpendicular to the second direction. Compared with the prior art, by using this screen buffer device, automated operation can be achieved, excess products can be buffered, facilitating manual packaging and improving production efficiency. Simultaneously, it can prevent collisions, avoid product damage, and improve the yield rate. Attached Figure Description

[0020] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments of this utility model will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the content of the embodiments of this utility model and these drawings without creative effort.

[0021] Figure 1 This is a first structural schematic diagram of the screen caching device provided in this embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a second structural schematic diagram of the screen caching device provided in this embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the third structure of the screen caching device provided in this embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] In the picture:

[0025] 1. Frame; 2. Robotic arm; 21. Robot; 22. Gripping assembly; 221. Fixture; 222. Second drive component; 3. Conveying device; 31. Support; 32. Drive wheel; 4. Buffer section; 41. Buffer box; 5. Pushing mechanism; 51. Push plate; 52. First drive component; 53. Guide rail; 54. Mounting bracket; 6. Support leg; 7. Caster wheel; 8. Screen. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present invention and not intended to limit it. Furthermore, it should be noted that, for ease of description, the accompanying drawings show only the parts relevant to the present invention, not the entire structure.

[0027] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected," "linked," and "fixed" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0028] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0029] In the description of this embodiment, the terms "upper," "lower," "left," and "right," etc., refer to the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for ease of description and simplification of operation, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for distinction in description and have no special meaning.

[0030] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, this utility model provides a screen buffer device. The screen buffer device includes: a frame 1, a robotic arm 2, several conveying devices 3, and several buffer units 4.

[0031] Specifically, the robotic arm 2 is installed at one end of the frame 1, and several conveying devices 3 are spaced apart along a first direction on the frame 1. Several buffer units 4 are arranged one-to-one with the several conveying devices 3. Each buffer unit 4 includes several buffer boxes 41, which are spaced apart along a second direction on the conveying devices 3. The robotic arm 2 is used to transfer the screen 8 into the buffer box 41, and the conveying devices 3 can drive the buffer box 41 to move along the second direction, which is perpendicular to the first direction. Compared with the prior art, by using this screen buffering device, automated operation can be achieved, excess products can be buffered, facilitating manual packaging and improving production efficiency. At the same time, it can prevent collisions, avoid product damage, and improve the yield rate. It should be noted that the first direction and the second direction are... Figure 1 The direction indicated by the middle arrow.

[0032] Optionally, the screen buffer device further includes a plurality of pushing mechanisms 5, which are arranged one-to-one with a plurality of buffer sections 4. The pushing mechanism 5 includes a push plate 51 and a first driving member 52. The first driving member 52 is slidably disposed on the frame 1 along the second direction. The push plate 51 is connected to the first driving member 52 in a transmission manner. The first driving member 52 can drive the push plate 51 to move along the first direction. The push plate 51 can abut against the screen 8. Specifically, in this embodiment, the screen buffer device is equipped with two conveying devices 3, which are spaced apart on both sides of the frame 1 along a first direction, increasing the buffer capacity of the screens 8. A robotic arm 2 is positioned between the two conveying devices 3 and moves the screens 8 to the buffer boxes 41 on the two conveying devices 3. As the robotic arm 2 places the screens 8 into the buffer boxes 41, the conveying devices 3 transport the buffer boxes 41 along a second direction. When the buffer boxes 41 are transported to a position close to the pushing mechanism 5, the first driving member 52 drives the push plate 51 to push the side of the screens 8, causing the opposite side of the screens 8 to abut against the inner wall of the buffer boxes 41, aligning the screens 8 along the second direction and ensuring neat transport of the screens 8, facilitating subsequent packaging operations. Of course, in other embodiments, the number of conveying devices 3 is determined according to actual conditions, which will not be elaborated here.

[0033] Optionally, the pushing mechanism 5 further includes a guide rail 53 and a mounting bracket 54. The guide rail 53 is mounted on the frame 1 and extends along a second direction. The mounting bracket 54 is slidably mounted on the guide rail 53, and the first driving component 52 is mounted on the mounting bracket 54. Specifically, the guide rail 53 is fixed to the frame 1, and the mounting bracket 54 is slidably connected to the guide rail 53, allowing adjustment of the position of the mounting bracket 54, thereby adjusting the position of the push plate 51 to ensure that the screens 8 in each buffer box 41 are aligned. Further, each buffer box 41 is provided with two buffer slots, into which the screens 8 can be inserted, and each buffer box 41 can hold two screens 8. Further, the first driving component 52 is a cylinder.

[0034] Optionally, the robotic arm 2 includes a robot 21 and a gripping assembly 22. The robot 21 is mounted on the frame 1, and the movable end of the robot 21 is connected to the gripping assembly 22, which is used to grip the screen 8. Specifically, the robot 21 is a four-axis robot 21, which is positioned between the two conveying devices 3.

[0035] Optionally, the gripping assembly 22 includes a gripper 221 and a second drive member 222. The second drive member 222 is connected to the movable end of the robot 21, and the gripper 221 is connected to the second drive member 222. The second drive member 222 can drive the gripper 221 to grasp or release the screen 8. Specifically, the gripper 221 includes two clamping plates, and the second drive member 222 can drive the two clamping plates to move closer or further apart. The second drive member 222 is mounted on the rotating shaft of the robot 21, and the robot 21 can drive the second drive member 222 to rotate. Further, the robotic arm 2 also includes a mounting base, which is mounted between the rotating shaft of the robot 21 and the second drive member 222 to improve the stability of the second drive member 222. Further still, the second drive member 222 is a cylinder.

[0036] Optionally, the conveying device 3 includes a support 31, a drive wheel 32, a driven wheel, a chain, and a third drive member. The support 31 is mounted on the frame 1. The drive wheel 32 and the driven wheel are spaced apart and rotatably disposed at both ends of the support 31 along a second direction. The chain is wrapped around the outer periphery of the drive wheel 32 and the driven wheel. A plurality of buffer parts 4 are spaced apart and mounted on the chain. The third drive member is connected to the drive wheel 32 in a transmission manner, and the third drive member can drive the drive wheel 32 to rotate. Specifically, to improve the stability of the conveying device 3, the conveying device 3 is equipped with a drive shaft, a driven shaft, two drive wheels 32, two driven wheels, and two chains. The drive shaft and driven shaft are rotatably mounted at both ends of the bracket 31, spaced apart along a second direction. The two drive wheels 32 are spaced apart and sleeved on the outer circumference of the drive shaft along a second direction, and the two driven wheels are spaced apart and sleeved on the outer circumference of the driven shaft along a second direction. The two chains are respectively wound around the outer circumference of the corresponding drive wheels 32 and driven wheels. A third driving member is connected to the drive shaft and can drive the drive shaft to rotate, thereby improving the stability of the buffer box 41. Further, the third driving member is a motor.

[0037] Optionally, the screen buffer device further includes a plurality of legs 6, which are spaced apart along the circumference of the frame 1 on the bottom wall of the frame 1. Specifically, the legs 6 are telescopic legs 6, which can adjust the height of the frame 1.

[0038] Optionally, the screen buffer device further includes a plurality of casters 7, which are installed at intervals along the circumference of the frame 1 on the bottom wall of the frame 1. Specifically, when the height of the support leg 6 is greater than the height of the casters 7, the screen buffer device can be fixed to prevent it from moving; when the height of the support leg 6 is less than the height of the casters 7, the screen buffer device can move via the casters 7.

[0039] Furthermore, the above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and the technical principles employed. Those skilled in the art will understand that the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments described herein, and various obvious changes, readjustments, and substitutions can be made without departing from the protection scope of the present invention. Therefore, although the present invention has been described in detail through the above embodiments, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and may include many other equivalent embodiments without departing from the concept of the present invention, the scope of which is determined by the scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. A screen buffer device, characterized in that, include: The system comprises a frame (1), a robotic arm (2), several conveying devices (3), and several buffer units (4). The robotic arm (2) is mounted on one end of the frame (1). Several conveying devices (3) are spaced apart on the frame (1) along a first direction. Several buffer units (4) are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with several conveying devices (3). Each buffer unit (4) includes several buffer boxes (41). Several buffer boxes (41) are spaced apart on the conveying devices (3) along a second direction. The robotic arm (2) is used to transfer the screen (8) into the buffer box (41). The conveying devices (3) can drive the buffer box (41) to move along the second direction. The first direction is perpendicular to the second direction.

2. The screen buffer device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The screen buffer device further includes a plurality of pushing mechanisms (5), and the plurality of pushing mechanisms (5) are arranged one-to-one with the plurality of buffer parts (4). The pushing mechanism (5) includes a push plate (51) and a first driving member (52). The first driving member (52) is slidably disposed on the frame (1) along the second direction. The push plate (51) is connected to the first driving member (52) in a transmission manner. The first driving member (52) can drive the push plate (51) to move along the first direction. The push plate (51) can abut against the screen (8).

3. A screen buffer device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The pushing mechanism (5) further includes a guide rail (53) and a mounting bracket (54). The guide rail (53) is mounted on the frame (1) and extends along the second direction. The mounting bracket (54) is slidably mounted on the guide rail (53). The first driving member (52) is mounted on the mounting bracket (54).

4. A screen buffer device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first driving component (52) is a cylinder.

5. A screen buffer device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The robotic arm (2) includes a robot (21) and a gripping assembly (22). The robot (21) is mounted on the frame (1), and the movable end of the robot (21) is connected to the gripping assembly (22). The gripping assembly (22) is used to grip the screen (8).

6. A screen buffer device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The clamping assembly (22) includes a clamp (221) and a second drive (222), the second drive (222) being connected to the movable end of the robot (21), the clamp (221) being connected to the second drive (222), and the second drive (222) being able to drive the clamp (221) to grasp or release the screen (8).

7. A screen buffer device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The conveying device (3) includes a bracket (31), a drive wheel (32), a driven wheel, a chain, and a third drive member. The bracket (31) is mounted on the frame (1). The drive wheel (32) and the driven wheel are spaced apart and rotatably disposed at both ends of the bracket (31) along the second direction. The chain is wrapped around the outer periphery of the drive wheel (32) and the driven wheel. A plurality of buffer parts (4) are spaced apart on the chain. The third drive member is connected to the drive wheel (32) in a transmission connection and can drive the drive wheel (32) to rotate.

8. A screen buffer device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The third driving component is a motor.

9. A screen buffer device according to any one of claims 1-8, characterized in that, The screen buffer device also includes a plurality of legs (6), which are installed at intervals along the circumference of the frame (1) on the bottom wall of the frame (1).

10. A screen buffer device according to any one of claims 1-8, characterized in that, The screen buffer device also includes a number of casters (7), which are installed at intervals along the circumference of the frame (1) on the bottom wall of the frame (1).

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