Turnover device and processing equipment

Abstract

The utility model provides a turnover device and machining equipment. The turnover device comprises a base, a turnover mechanism and a turnover mechanism, the overturning driving assembly is arranged on the base; the overturning frame is connected to the overturning driving assembly; a plurality of groups of lifting driving assemblies; the multiple sets of adsorption assemblies are arranged corresponding to the multiple sets of lifting driving assemblies, and the adsorption assemblies are used for being driven by the corresponding lifting driving assemblies to ascend and descend; when the overturning frame is overturned to a first angle, all the adsorption assemblies are allowed to descend and then adsorb the sheets located in the feeding placement area; and when the overturning frame is overturned to a second angle, all the adsorption assemblies are allowed to place the sheets in the discharging placement area. Each adsorption assembly is driven by a plurality of lifting driving assemblies to ascend and descend, so that the height of each adsorption assembly can be independently adjusted and controlled, it is ensured that each adsorption assembly can make contact with and pre-press the sheets, the influence of installation height errors and uneven flatness of the adsorption assemblies on the grabbing effect is reduced, and the grabbing efficiency is improved. And high-precision overturning is realized.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of photovoltaic module processing technology, and in particular to a flipping device and processing equipment. Background Technology

[0002] In the production process of solar photovoltaic modules, operations such as processing and installing sheet materials (referred to as sheets) are usually involved. At different operation nodes, different surfaces on the sheet may need to be operated. Therefore, a flipping device is used to grab and flip the sheet so that the sheet is put into the corresponding operation node in a specified posture.

[0003] However, the gripping stability of the flipping device in the relevant technology is poor, which makes the sheet material prone to shaking or displacement during the flipping process, making it difficult to achieve high-precision flipping. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the above, it is necessary to provide a flipping device and processing equipment that can achieve high-precision flipping.

[0005] This application provides a flipping device, comprising: a base having a loading area and a unloading area; a flipping mechanism including: a flipping drive assembly disposed on the base; a flipping frame connected to the flipping drive assembly, the flipping frame being used to flip to a first angle or a second angle under the drive of the flipping drive assembly; multiple sets of lifting drive assemblies disposed at intervals on the flipping frame; and multiple sets of adsorption assemblies corresponding to the multiple sets of lifting drive assemblies, the adsorption assemblies being connected to the corresponding lifting drive assemblies and being used to lift and lower under the drive of the corresponding lifting drive assembly; wherein, when the flipping frame flips to the first angle, each adsorption assembly is located above the loading area, allowing each adsorption assembly to descend and adsorb the sheet material located in the loading area; when the flipping frame flips to the second angle, each adsorption assembly is located below the unloading area, allowing each adsorption assembly to place the sheet material in the unloading area.

[0006] In some embodiments, each set of adsorption components includes: a mounting base connected to a corresponding lifting drive component, the mounting base being used to lift and lower under the drive of the corresponding lifting drive component; a suction cup connected to the mounting base and moving synchronously with the mounting base; and a limiting block connected to the mounting base and moving synchronously with the mounting base; wherein, when the flipping frame flips to a first angle and the mounting base descends, the suction cup contacts the sheet located in the loading area, and the limiting block contacts or is close to the sheet located in the loading area.

[0007] In some embodiments, the tilting frame includes: a drive shaft connected to a tilting drive assembly, the drive shaft being rotated under the drive of the tilting drive assembly; multiple cantilever arms spaced apart on one side of the drive shaft, one end of each cantilever arm being connected to the drive shaft; a lifting drive assembly being disposed on each cantilever arm; the cantilever arms being tilted to a first angle or a second angle following the rotation of the drive shaft; when the cantilever arm is tilted to the first angle, the cantilever arm is located above the loading area; when the cantilever arm is tilted to the second angle, the cantilever arm is located below the unloading area.

[0008] In some embodiments, a positioning block is provided at one end of the cantilever near the drive shaft, and the positioning block is provided on the same side as the adsorption component; when the cantilever is flipped to the first angle, the positioning block is located in the feeding placement area and positions the sheet along the first direction, which is parallel to the conveying direction of the sheet being conveyed to the feeding placement area.

[0009] In some embodiments, one end of the cantilever is provided with a pipe clamp, which is adjustablely connected to the drive shaft; the cantilever is provided with a first stop block and / or a second stop block, the first stop block being used to abut against the base when the cantilever is flipped to a first angle, and the second stop block being used to abut against the base when the cantilever is flipped to a second angle.

[0010] In some embodiments, the base is provided with an angle detection component for detecting the rotation angle of the drive shaft; a baffle is provided at one end of the drive shaft near the angle detection component, the baffle protruding radially along the drive shaft and rotating synchronously with the drive shaft; the angle detection component includes a first photoelectric sensor and a second photoelectric sensor, which are located on opposite sides of the axis of the drive shaft; when the drive shaft drives the cantilever to rotate to a first angle, the baffle passes through the first photoelectric sensor; when the drive shaft drives the cantilever to rotate to a second angle, the baffle passes through the second photoelectric sensor.

[0011] In some embodiments, the flipping device further includes a feeding conveyor line for carrying and conveying the flipped sheet, and a feeding placement area is formed above the feeding conveyor line; the feeding conveyor line includes multiple feeding conveyor belts, and the multiple sets of feeding conveyor belts are distributed at intervals along the axial direction of the drive shaft to form a spaced space; when the cantilever is flipped to the second angle, the cantilever is accommodated in the spaced space.

[0012] In some embodiments, the flipping device further includes a feeding conveyor line and a discharging conveyor line. The feeding conveyor line is disposed at one end of the base and is used to carry and convey the sheet to be flipped. A feeding placement area is formed above the feeding conveyor line. The discharging conveyor line is disposed at the other end of the base and is used to carry and convey the flipped sheet. A discharging placement area is formed above the discharging conveyor line. The feeding conveyor line and the discharging conveyor line are located in the same horizontal plane.

[0013] In some embodiments, the flipping device further includes a straightening mechanism disposed on the base. The straightening mechanism is used to straighten the sheet located in the feeding area along a second direction, which is perpendicular to the conveying direction of the sheet.

[0014] In some embodiments, the alignment mechanism includes: an alignment drive assembly disposed on a base; a first alignment member connected to the alignment drive assembly; and a second alignment member connected to the alignment drive assembly; wherein the first alignment member and the second alignment member are distributed on opposite sides of the loading and placement area in a second direction; the first alignment member and the second alignment member are used to move closer to or further away from each other in the second direction under the drive of the alignment drive assembly.

[0015] The second aspect of this application provides a processing apparatus, including a front-end device, a rear-end device, and a flipping device as provided in the first aspect, wherein the flipping device is located between the front-end device and the rear-end device, the front-end device is used to convey the sheet to be flipped to the loading area of ​​the flipping device, and the rear-end device is used to receive the flipped sheet from the unloading area of ​​the flipping device.

[0016] With the flipping device and processing equipment provided in this application, each group of adsorption components is driven to rise and fall by multiple sets of lifting drive components, so that the height of each group of adsorption components can be individually adjusted. This ensures that each adsorption component can contact and pre-press the sheet, reducing the impact of installation height errors and unevenness of each group of adsorption components on the gripping effect, improving the adsorption effect and gripping stability of the sheet, reducing the shaking or displacement of the sheet, achieving high-precision flipping, and also reducing scratches on the glass surface and improving production efficiency. The effect is particularly significant for larger sheets.

[0017] On the other hand, for solar photovoltaic modules of different specifications, the required sheet size or shape may vary. By individually controlling each set of adsorption components and each set of lifting drive components, the specified adsorption components and lifting drive components can be controlled to form a matrix to grasp the sheet of the specified specifications. This makes it compatible with sheets of different sizes or shapes, eliminating the need for frequent equipment changes or tooling adjustments and reducing production costs. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the processing equipment provided in this application.

[0019] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the working state of the flipping device provided in this application.

[0020] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the state of the flipping device provided in this application when the flipping frame is at the first angle.

[0021] Figure 4A schematic diagram of the state of the flipping device provided in this application when the flipping frame is between the first angle and the second angle.

[0022] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the state of the flipping device provided in this application when the flipping frame is at the second angle.

[0023] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram showing the state of the feeding conveyor line provided in this application when it transports the sheet material to the feeding placement area.

[0024] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the state of the tilting frame provided in this application when it is in the first angle.

[0025] Figure 8 This is a structural schematic diagram of the flipping frame, flipping drive assembly, adsorption assembly, and lifting drive assembly provided in this application.

[0026] Figure 9 for Figure 7 A magnified view of a portion of point A in the middle.

[0027] Figure 10 A schematic diagram of the flipping frame provided in this application when it is in the second angle.

[0028] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the adsorption component and the lifting drive component provided in this application.

[0029] Figure 12 A schematic diagram showing the state of the suction cup and limiting block provided in this application when in contact with the sheet.

[0030] Explanation of main component symbols

[0031] 100. Tilting device;

[0032] 10. Base; 11. Loading area; 12. Unloading area; 13. Angle detection component; 131. First photoelectric detection component; 132. Second photoelectric detection component;

[0033] 20. Tilting mechanism;

[0034] 30. Feeding conveyor line; 31. Feeding conveyor belt;

[0035] 40. Feeding conveyor line; 41. Feeding conveyor belt; 411. Interval space;

[0036] 50. Tilting drive assembly; 51. Servo motor; 52. Reducer;

[0037] 60. Tilting frame; 61. Drive shaft; 611. Bearing housing; 612. Baffle; 62. Cantilever; 621. Pipe clamp; 622. Mounting hole; 623. Positioning block; 624. First stop block; 625. Second stop block;

[0038] 70. Lifting drive assembly;

[0039] 80. Adsorption assembly; 81. Mounting base; 82. Suction cup component; 83. Limiting block;

[0040] 90. Alignment mechanism; 91. Alignment drive assembly; 92. First alignment component; 93. Second alignment component;

[0041] 200. Sheets;

[0042] 300. Front-end device;

[0043] 400. Rear-end equipment;

[0044] 1000. Processing equipment. Detailed Implementation

[0045] In the description of the embodiments of this application, 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 element centrally located simultaneously. When an element is considered to be "set" on another element, it can be directly set on the other element or there may be an element centrally located simultaneously. In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installed," "connected," "attached," "fixed," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can be a connection within two elements. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in this application can be understood according to the specific circumstances. The directional descriptions in this embodiment, such as "up," "down," "top," "bottom," etc., are all based on the direction of the product in the actual use scenario.

[0046] In this document, the term "embodiment" means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment may be included in at least one embodiment of this application. The appearance of this phrase in various places throughout the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a separate or alternative embodiment mutually exclusive with other embodiments. It will be explicitly and implicitly understood by those skilled in the art that the embodiments described herein can be combined with other embodiments.

[0047] This application provides a flipping device and a processing equipment.

[0048] Figure 1A schematic diagram of the processing equipment provided in this application. Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the working state of the flipping device provided in this application.

[0049] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, this application embodiment first provides a flipping device 100. The flipping device 100 can be applied to a processing equipment 1000, which is used to implement the production process of solar photovoltaic modules, particularly relating to the processing of sheet 200, which can be a backsheet glass. The processing equipment 1000 has multiple sets of operating nodes, each sheet 200 has two faces, and each operating node needs to operate on a specified face of the sheet 200. The flipping device 100 is disposed between two adjacent operating nodes. The flipping device 100 is used to grab the sheet 200 from the previous operating node and flip the sheet 200 so that the sheet 200 is put into the next operating node in a specified posture, ensuring the normal execution of the production process.

[0050] In the example of this application, the processing equipment 1000 includes a front-end device 300, a rear-end device 400 and a flipping device 100, wherein the flipping device 100 is located between the front-end device 300 and the rear-end device 400. The front-end device 300 is used to transport the sheet 200 to be flipped to the flipping device 100, and the rear-end device 400 is used to receive the flipped sheet 200 from the flipping device 100.

[0051] For ease of understanding, the at least two sides of sheet 200 will be defined as the first side and the second side below. It is understood that the first side and the second side are only used to distinguish the different sides of sheet 200, and are not a limitation on any specific side.

[0052] The front processing device 300 and the rear processing device 400 represent operation nodes that process different surfaces of the sheet 200. For example, the front processing device 300 is used to process the sheet 200 with the first surface facing upward, and the rear processing device 400 is used to process the sheet 200 with the second surface facing upward.

[0053] Thus, the transfer process between the front processing unit 300, the rear processing unit 400, and the flipping unit 100 can be as follows: First, the sheet 200 is fed into the front processing unit 300 with its first side facing upwards. After the front processing unit 300 completes processing, the sheet 200 enters the flipping unit 100 with its first side facing upwards. Then, the flipping unit 100 flips the sheet 200 so that it is placed with its second side facing upwards. Finally, the sheet 200 is fed into the rear processing unit 400 with its second side facing upwards.

[0054] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the state of the flipping device provided in this application when the flipping frame is at the first angle.

[0055] Please refer to the following: Figure 3 In this embodiment, the flipping device 100 includes a base 10, a flipping mechanism 20, a feeding conveyor line 30, and a discharging conveyor line 40. The base 10 has a feeding placement area 11 and a discharging placement area 12, which are spaced apart. The feeding placement area 11 and the discharging placement area 12 are used to place sheets 200 in different orientations. The corresponding orientations can be set according to the needs of the preceding device 300 and the following device 400. For example, the feeding placement area 11 is used to place sheets 200 with the first side facing upwards; the discharging placement area 12 is used to place sheets 200 with the second side facing upwards.

[0056] The flipping mechanism 20 is disposed between the loading area 11 and the unloading area 12. The flipping mechanism 20 is used to grab the sheet 200 located in the loading area 11, then flip the sheet 200, and place the flipped sheet 200 in the unloading area 12.

[0057] A feeding conveyor line 30 is located at one end of the base 10. The feeding conveyor line 30 carries and transports the sheet material 200 to be flipped. A feeding placement area 11 is formed above the feeding conveyor line 30. A discharging conveyor line 40 is located at the other end of the base 10. The feeding conveyor line 30 and the discharging conveyor line 40 are located on the same horizontal plane. The discharging conveyor line 40 carries and transports the flipped sheet material 200. A discharging placement area 12 is formed above the discharging conveyor line 40. A flipping mechanism 20 is located between the feeding conveyor line 30 and the discharging conveyor line 40.

[0058] In the example of this application, the conveying direction of the sheet 200 to the loading area 11 and the conveying direction of the sheet 200 from the unloading area 12 are both parallel to the first direction X. That is, the conveying directions of the loading conveyor line 30 and the unloading conveyor line 40 are both parallel to the first direction X, which is shown as the X-axis direction in the figure. It can be understood that the loading conveyor line 30 and the unloading conveyor line 40 are equivalent to the transfer and transportation structures between the front device 300, the rear device 400 and the flipping device 100. The specific transportation direction or transportation method of the loading conveyor line 30 and the unloading conveyor line 40 can be configured according to the front device 300 and the rear device 400, and this application does not limit this.

[0059] In this embodiment, the flipping mechanism 20 includes a flipping drive assembly 50, a flipping frame 60, multiple sets of lifting drive assemblies 70, and multiple sets of adsorption assemblies 80. The flipping drive assembly 50 is disposed on the base 10. The flipping frame 60 is connected to the flipping drive assembly 50. The flipping drive assembly 50 drives the flipping frame 60 to flip. The rotation axis of the flipping frame 60 is parallel to a second direction Y, which is perpendicular to the first direction X. The second direction Y is shown as the Y-axis direction in the figure. For ease of understanding, the at least two angles traversed by the flipping frame 60 during the flipping process are defined as the first angle and the second angle. The flipping frame 60 is used to flip to the first angle or the second angle under the drive of the flipping drive assembly 50.

[0060] Multiple sets of lifting drive components 70 are spaced apart on the tilting frame 60. Multiple sets of adsorption components 80 are correspondingly arranged with the multiple sets of lifting drive components 70, and the adsorption components 80 are connected to the corresponding lifting drive components 70. The adsorption components 80 are used to lift and lower under the drive of the corresponding lifting drive components 70. For example, the multiple sets of adsorption components 80 and the multiple sets of lifting drive components 70 are distributed in a matrix, and the matrix is ​​formed between the first direction X and the second direction Y.

[0061] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the state of the flipping device provided in this application when the flipping frame is between the first angle and the second angle. Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the state of the flipping device provided in this application when the flipping frame is at the second angle.

[0062] Please refer to the following: Figure 4 and Figure 5 During the flow between the front device 300, the rear device 400, and the flipping device 100, the flipping device 100 can operate as follows: First, the sheet 200 is transported to the loading and placement area 11; then, the flipping drive assembly 50 drives the flipping frame 60 to flip to a first angle so that each set of adsorption components 80 is positioned above the loading and placement area 11; then, each set of lifting drive assemblies 70 drives each set of adsorption components 80 to descend and contact the sheet 200 located in the loading and placement area 11 for pre-pressing; then, each set of adsorption components 80 adsorbs the sheet 200 to grip the sheet 200; then, the flipping drive assembly 50 drives the flipping frame 60 to flip to a second angle, and each set of adsorption components 80 rotates with the flipping frame 60, driving the sheet 200 to flip, so that the flipped sheet 200 is placed in the unloading area 12.

[0063] It is understood that each adsorption component 80 is driven to rise and fall by multiple lifting drive components 70, so that the height of each adsorption component 80 can be individually adjusted. This ensures that each adsorption component 80 can contact and pre-press the sheet 200, reducing the impact of installation height errors and unevenness of each adsorption component 80 on the gripping effect, improving the adsorption effect and gripping stability of the sheet 200, reducing the shaking or displacement of the sheet 200, achieving high-precision flipping, reducing scratches on the glass surface, and improving production efficiency, especially for larger sheet 200, the effect is more significant.

[0064] On the other hand, for solar photovoltaic modules of different specifications, the required size or shape of the sheet 200 may vary. By individually controlling each group of adsorption components 80 and each group of lifting drive components 70, the specified adsorption components 80 and lifting drive components 70 can be controlled to form a matrix to grasp the sheet 200 of the specified specifications. This makes it compatible with sheets 200 of different sizes or shapes, eliminating the need for frequent equipment changes or tooling adjustments, reducing production costs, and improving the versatility and flexibility of the equipment.

[0065] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram showing the state of the feeding conveyor line provided in this application when it transports the sheet material to the feeding placement area.

[0066] Please refer to the following: Figure 6 In some embodiments, the feeding conveyor line 30 includes a plurality of feeding conveyor belts 31 disposed on the base 10. The plurality of feeding conveyor belts 31 are spaced apart along the second direction Y, and a feeding placement area 11 is formed above each feeding conveyor belt 31. The feeding conveyor belts 31 are used to carry and convey the sheet 200 along the first direction X, and the second direction Y is perpendicular to the first direction X.

[0067] In some embodiments, the flipping device 100 further includes a straightening mechanism 90, which is disposed on the base 10. The straightening mechanism 90 is used to straighten the sheet 200 located in the feeding area 11 along the second direction Y. In this way, the sheet 200 can be straightened and positioned to prevent the sheet 200 from deviating in position or placement angle, thus ensuring the adsorption effect.

[0068] In some embodiments, the alignment mechanism 90 includes an alignment drive assembly 91, a first alignment member 92, and a second alignment member 93. The alignment drive assembly 91 is disposed on the base 10. The first alignment member 92 and the second alignment member 93 are respectively connected to the alignment drive assembly 91, and are distributed on opposite sides of the loading area 11 in the second direction Y. The first alignment member 92 and the second alignment member 93 are used to move closer to or further away from each other along the second direction Y under the drive of the alignment drive assembly 91.

[0069] It is understood that before the sheet 200 enters the loading area 11, the alignment drive assembly 91 drives the first alignment member 92 and the second alignment member 93 to move away from each other, so as to leave more space for the sheet 200 to enter the loading area 11. After the sheet 200 enters the loading area 11, the alignment drive assembly 91 drives the first alignment member 92 and the second alignment member 93 to move closer to each other, so that the first alignment member 92 and the second alignment member 93 respectively abut against the opposite sides of the sheet 200 in the second direction Y, thereby correcting the position and placement angle of the sheet 200.

[0070] For example, the alignment drive assembly 91 includes a first alignment cylinder and a second alignment cylinder. The cylinder seats of the first and second alignment cylinders are respectively fixed to both sides of the base 10. The piston rod of the first alignment cylinder is connected to the first alignment member 92, and the piston rod of the second alignment cylinder is connected to the second alignment member 93. The first and second alignment cylinders work together to drive the first alignment member 92 and the second alignment member 93 to move closer or further apart.

[0071] For example, the first straightening component 92 includes a first support rod and a plurality of first rollers, the first support rod being connected to the piston rod of the first straightening cylinder. The plurality of first rollers are spaced apart along a first direction X, and the first rollers are rotatably connected to the first support rod. In the example of this application, the number of first rollers is two, with the two first rollers located at opposite ends of the first support rod. During the straightening process, the first support rod moves along a second direction Y under the drive of the first straightening cylinder, and drives each first roller to move synchronously, so that each first roller abuts against the side of the sheet 200 and pushes the sheet 200 to move.

[0072] For example, the second straightening component 93 includes a second support rod and a plurality of second rollers, the second support rod being connected to the piston rod of the second straightening cylinder. The plurality of second rollers are spaced apart along a first direction X, and the second rollers are rotatably connected to the second support rod. In the example of this application, the number of second rollers is two, with two second rollers located at opposite ends of the second support rod. During the straightening process, the second support rod moves along a second direction Y under the drive of the second straightening cylinder, causing each second roller to move synchronously, so that each second roller abuts against the side of the sheet 200 and pushes the sheet 200 to move.

[0073] It is understandable that by using multiple first rollers and multiple second rollers to contact both sides of the sheet 200 respectively, damage to the sheet 200 can be reduced on the one hand, and multiple points of contact can be formed with the sheet 200 on the other hand, thereby improving the straightening effect.

[0074] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the state of the tilting frame provided in this application when it is in the first angle.

[0075] Please refer to the following: Figure 7 In some embodiments, the unloading conveyor line 40 includes a plurality of unloading conveyor belts 41 disposed on the base 10. The plurality of unloading conveyor belts 41 are spaced apart along the second direction Y, so that a gap space 411 is formed between the plurality of unloading conveyor belts 41. An unloading placement area 12 is formed above each unloading conveyor belt 41. The unloading conveyor belts 41 are used to carry and transport the sheet 200 along the first direction X. In the example of this application, the gap space 411 is formed between two adjacent unloading conveyor belts 41. The gap space 411 is used to at least partially accommodate the flipping frame 60 at the second angle, so as to reduce the spatial interference between the flipping frame 60 and the unloading conveyor line 40.

[0076] On the other hand, the flipping frame 60 is set between the feeding conveyor line 30 and the unloading conveyor line 40, realizing the glass flipping function between two adjacent production lines, saving intermediate glass transfer stations, reducing floor space, and lowering equipment costs.

[0077] Figure 8 This is a structural schematic diagram of the flipping frame, flipping drive assembly, adsorption assembly, and lifting drive assembly provided in this application.

[0078] Please refer to the following: Figure 8 In some embodiments, the tilting frame 60 includes a drive shaft 61 and multiple cantilever arms 62. The drive shaft 61 is connected to the tilting drive assembly 50 and is arranged parallel to the second direction Y. The drive shaft 61 is used to rotate under the drive of the tilting drive assembly 50. The multiple cantilever arms 62 are spaced apart on one side of the drive shaft 61 and extend along the first direction X. One end of the cantilever arm 62 is connected to the drive shaft 61. The lifting drive assembly 70 is disposed on the cantilever arm 62, that is, the adsorption assembly 80 is disposed on the cantilever arm 62. The cantilever arm 62 is used to tilt to a first angle or a second angle following the rotation of the drive shaft 61, and to drive the lifting drive assembly 70 and the adsorption assembly 80 to move synchronously.

[0079] When the cantilever 62 is flipped to the first angle, it is located above the loading area 11, with a certain space between it and the loading conveyor belt 31 to allow the sheet 200 to pass through and stop. When the cantilever 62 is flipped to the second angle, it is located below the unloading area 12. At this time, each cantilever 62 can be accommodated in the corresponding interval space 411, allowing each cantilever 62 to pass through each unloading conveyor belt 41, ensuring that the cantilever 62 can smoothly reach the bottom of the unloading area 12 and avoiding spatial interference. It can be understood that the cantilever 62 flipping to the first angle described in this embodiment can be regarded as the flipping frame 60 being at the first angle, and the cantilever 62 flipping to the second angle can be regarded as the flipping frame 60 being at the second angle.

[0080] In the example of this application, there are three cantilever arms 62, which are evenly spaced along the axial direction of the drive shaft 61. Each group of cantilever arms 62 is equipped with four lifting drive components 70, meaning each group of cantilever arms 62 is equipped with four adsorption components 80. All four groups of lifting drive components 70 and four groups of adsorption components 80 are spaced apart along the length of the cantilever arms 62. It is understood that the number or position of the cantilever arms 62, lifting drive components 70, and adsorption components 80 can be adjusted according to actual needs, and this application does not impose any limitations in this regard.

[0081] In some embodiments, bearing housings 611 are provided at both ends of the drive shaft 61, and the bearing housings 611 are fixed to the base 10 so that the drive shaft 61 is rotatably connected to the base 10. For example, the bearing housing 611 has a seat body and a bearing, the seat body is fixed to the base 10, the bearing is embedded in the seat body, the seat body is fixed to the outer ring of the bearing, and the drive shaft 61 is fixed to the inner ring of the bearing.

[0082] In some embodiments, the flip drive assembly 50 employs a motor mechanism. For example, the flip drive assembly 50 includes a servo motor 51 and a reducer 52. The output shaft of the servo motor 51 is connected to the input end of the reducer 52, and the output end of the reducer 52 is connected to the drive shaft 61. Thus, the servo motor 51 can drive the drive shaft 61 to rotate via the reducer 52, thereby achieving the overall flipping of the flip frame 60.

[0083] It is understood that the servo motor 51 has precise speed and position control capabilities, enabling it to accurately drive the tilting frame 60 to rotate according to preset tilting angle and speed requirements, thereby improving tilting accuracy. The reducer 52 can reduce the speed of the servo motor 51 and increase the torque, ensuring the smoothness of the tilting process. In other embodiments, the tilting drive assembly 50 may also employ other drive mechanisms, such as cylinder mechanisms, etc., and this application does not impose any limitations on this.

[0084] Figure 9 for Figure 7 A magnified view of a portion of point A in the middle.

[0085] Please refer to the following: Figure 9 In some embodiments, the base 10 is provided with an angle detection component 13, which is used to detect the rotation angle of the drive shaft 61. In this way, the rotation angle of the tilting frame 60 can be monitored in real time, so as to facilitate the control of the tilting process.

[0086] For example, a baffle 612 is provided at one end of the drive shaft 61 near the angle detection component 13. The baffle 612 protrudes radially along the drive shaft 61 and rotates synchronously with the drive shaft 61. The baffle 612 is located at the end of the drive shaft 61 away from the flip drive component 50.

[0087] For example, the angle detection component 13 includes a first photoelectric sensor 131 and a second photoelectric sensor 132, which are located on opposite sides of the axis of the drive shaft 61. Both the first photoelectric sensor 131 and the second photoelectric sensor 132 have light-emitting areas. When an object passes through the light-emitting area, the photoelectric sensor can send or stop sending signals to achieve the detection function.

[0088] When the drive shaft 61 drives the cantilever 62 to rotate to the first angle, the baffle 612 passes through the first photoelectric detection element 131. When the drive shaft 61 drives the cantilever 62 to rotate to the second angle, the baffle 612 passes through the second photoelectric detection element 132. In this way, by using the cooperation of the first photoelectric detection element 131 and the second photoelectric detection element, it is possible to monitor whether the drive shaft 61 has rotated to the first angle or the second angle, so as to monitor whether the rotating frame 60 has rotated into place.

[0089] In the example of this application, the angle detection component 13 uses a photoelectric sensor to achieve the detection purpose. In other embodiments, the angle detection component 13 may also use other sensors, such as touch sensors, Hall sensors, etc. This application does not limit this.

[0090] In some embodiments, a pipe clamp 621 is provided at one end of the cantilever 62, and the pipe clamp 621 is adjustablely connected to the drive shaft 61. The pipe clamp 621 has a loosened state and a tightened state, which can be switched by turning the screw on the pipe clamp 621.

[0091] When the pipe clamp 621 is in the loose state, it can move relative to the drive shaft 61. At this time, the position of the cantilever 62 can be adjusted along the length of the drive shaft 61, or the angle of the cantilever 62 can be adjusted around the drive shaft 61. When the pipe clamp 621 is in the tight state, it clamps the drive shaft 61, fixing the cantilever 62 to the drive shaft 61. Thus, the position or angle of the cantilever 62 can be adjusted using the pipe clamp 621 to suit various application scenarios.

[0092] In some embodiments, the cantilever 62 is provided with a plurality of mounting holes 622, which are correspondingly provided with the adsorption component 80. The adsorption component 80 passes through the corresponding mounting hole 622 so that the adsorption component 80 can be partially exposed in the cantilever 62.

[0093] Figure 10 A schematic diagram of the flipping frame provided in this application when it is in the second angle.

[0094] Please refer to the following: Figure 10In some embodiments, a positioning block 623 is provided at one end of the cantilever 62 near the drive shaft 61, and the positioning block 623 is disposed on the same side as the adsorption assembly 80. The positioning block 623 is used to position the sheet 200 in the loading area 11 when the cantilever 62 is flipped to the first angle, and to position the sheet 200 along the first direction X, which is parallel to the conveying direction of the sheet 200 to the loading area 11.

[0095] When the cantilever 62 is flipped to the first angle, the side of the cantilever 62 with the positioning block 623 and the adsorption component 80 faces downwards, and the positioning block 623 is located in the feeding placement area 11. At this time, the cantilever 62 is located above the feeding conveyor line 30, and there is space between the adsorption component 80 and the feeding conveyor line 30 for the sheet 200 to move through. The positioning block 623 is located at the end of the path through which the sheet 200 moves. During the process of the feeding conveyor line 30 conveying the sheet 200, the sheet 200 gradually moves towards the positioning block 623 until the side of the sheet 200 is close to or in contact with the positioning block 623, so that the positioning block 623 can position the sheet 200 at a designated position in the feeding placement area 11.

[0096] During the process of the cantilever 62 flipping from the first angle to the second angle, the positioning block 623 abuts against the side of the sheet 200, which can support the sheet 200 in the direction of gravity and reduce the risk of the sheet 200 falling off during the flipping process.

[0097] In some embodiments, the positioning block 623 is adjustablely disposed on the cantilever 62 along a first direction X. For example, the positioning block 623 is slidably connected to the cantilever 62 along the first direction X, and a fastening screw is provided between the positioning block 623 and the cantilever 62. When the fastening screw is tightened, the positioning block 623 and the cantilever 62 are relatively fixed. When the fastening screw is loosened, the positioning block 623 and the cantilever 62 can slide relative to each other. Thus, the position of the positioning block 623 can be adjusted to achieve positioning of sheets 200 of different specifications.

[0098] In some embodiments, the cantilever 62 is provided with a first stop block 624, which is disposed on the same side as the adsorption assembly 80. The first stop block 624 is used to abut against the base 10 when the cantilever 62 is flipped to a first angle. For example, the first stop block 624 is bolted to the cantilever 62. When the cantilever 62 is flipped from a second angle to a first angle, the side of the cantilever 62 with the first stop block 624 facing downwards, and the first stop block 624 abuts against the base 10 to prevent the cantilever 62 from continuing to rotate, thereby limiting the cantilever 62 to the first angle and preventing the cantilever 62 from rotating excessively.

[0099] In some embodiments, the cantilever 62 is further provided with a second stop block 625, which is located on the side of the cantilever 62 away from the adsorption assembly 80. The second stop block 625 is used to abut against the base 10 when the cantilever 62 is flipped to the second angle. For example, the second stop block 625 is bolted to the cantilever 62, and the first stop block 624 and the second stop block 625 are located on opposite sides of the cantilever 62. When the cantilever 62 is flipped from the first angle to the second angle, the side of the cantilever 62 with the second stop block 625 facing downwards, and the second stop block 625 abuts against the base 10 to prevent the cantilever 62 from continuing to rotate, thereby limiting the cantilever 62 to the second angle and preventing excessive rotation of the cantilever 62.

[0100] In some embodiments, the cantilever 62 is further provided with a position detection component, which is configured corresponding to the adsorption component 80. The position detection component is used to detect the height of the adsorption component 80 when the cantilever 62 is at a first angle. For example, the position detection component is a photoelectric sensor. Detecting the height of the adsorption component 80 through the position detection component allows for monitoring of the lifting and lowering state of the adsorption component 80, ensuring that the adsorption component 80 rises or falls into place.

[0101] In some embodiments, the lifting drive assembly 70 is a lifting cylinder, the cylinder body of which is bolted to the cantilever 62, and the piston rod of which is bolted to the adsorption assembly 80. When the cantilever 62 is flipped to the first angle, the piston rod of the lifting cylinder is positioned downwards to drive the adsorption assembly 80 to move up and down.

[0102] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the adsorption component and the lifting drive component provided in this application. Figure 12 A schematic diagram showing the state of the suction cup and limiting block provided in this application when in contact with the sheet.

[0103] Please refer to the following: Figure 11 and Figure 12 Defined as follows: when the tilting frame 60 is tilted to a first angle, the lifting drive assembly 70 can drive the adsorption assembly 80 to rise or fall to a first height or a second height. When the lifting drive assembly 70 drives the adsorption assembly 80 to rise to the first height, the position of the adsorption assembly 80 is slightly higher than the sheet 200, allowing the sheet 200 to move under the cantilever 62 to one side of the positioning block 623. When the lifting drive assembly 70 drives the adsorption assembly 80 to fall to the second height, the adsorption assembly 80 can contact the sheet 200.

[0104] Each set of adsorption components 80 includes a mounting base 81, a suction cup 82, and a limiting block 83. The mounting base 81 is connected to a corresponding lifting drive component 70 and is used to lift and lower under the drive of the corresponding lifting drive component 70. The suction cup 82 is connected to the mounting base 81 and moves synchronously with the mounting base 81. For example, the suction cup 82 can be a floating suction cup connected to a vacuum pump, and the suction cup 82 is used to adsorb the sheet 200 under the action of the vacuum pump. The limiting block 83 is connected to the mounting base 81 and moves synchronously with the mounting base 81.

[0105] Thus, when the lifting drive assembly 70 drives the mounting base 81 to rise and fall, the suction cup 82 and the limiting block 83 rise and fall synchronously with the mounting base 81. When the cantilever 62 drives the lifting drive assembly 70 and the mounting base 81 to perform a circular motion, the suction cup 82 and the limiting block 83 perform a circular motion synchronously with the mounting base 81. Furthermore, when the tilting frame 60 tilts to the first angle and the mounting base 81 descends, the suction cup 82 contacts the sheet 200 located in the loading area 11, and the limiting block 83 contacts or is close to the sheet 200 located in the loading area 11.

[0106] In the example of this application, the adsorption assembly 80 operates as follows: First, the flipping frame 60 is at a first angle, and the suction cup 82 and the limiting block 83 are at a first height, transporting the sheet 200 to the loading placement area 11 so that the suction cup 82 and the limiting block 83 are above the sheet 200. Then, the lifting drive assembly 70 drives the suction cup 82 and the limiting block 83 to descend to a second height so that the suction cup 82 contacts the upper surface of the sheet 200, while the limiting block 83 contacts or is close to the upper surface of the sheet 200. Then, the suction cup 82 adsorbs the sheet 200. Then, the flipping frame 60 flips to a second angle so that the sheet 200 flips and moves to the unloading placement area 12. Then, the suction cup 82 breaks the vacuum and releases the adsorption of the sheet 200.

[0107] It is understandable that, due to the large area and thin thickness of the sheet 200, the surface of the sheet 200 is prone to plastic deformation when the suction cup 82 contacts or adsorbs it, resulting in uneven surface adsorption and affecting the adsorption effect. In this embodiment, the limiting block 83 contacts or approaches the sheet 200 to limit its movement, preventing plastic deformation of the sheet 200's surface and thus improving the adsorption effect of the suction cup 82.

[0108] The following is an exemplary description of the working process of the flipping device 100 provided in this embodiment.

[0109] First, the flipping frame 60 is at a first angle, the adsorption component 80 is at a first height, and the sheet 200 to be flipped is placed in the feeding area 11 of the feeding conveyor line 30.

[0110] Then, the feeding conveyor line 30 transports the sheet 200 along the first direction X until the sheet 200 contacts the positioning block 623.

[0111] Then, the straightening mechanism 90 straightens the sheet 200 along the second direction Y.

[0112] Then, the lifting drive assembly 70 drives the adsorption assembly 80 to descend to the second height, and after the vacuum pump is turned on, the adsorption assembly 80 picks up the glass.

[0113] Then, the flipping frame 60 flips to the second angle, and the sheet 200 is placed in the unloading area 12 of the unloading conveyor line 40, and the unloading conveyor line 40 transports the sheet 200 out.

[0114] During the above operation, the rotation angle information of the flipping frame 60 and the lifting height information of the adsorption component 80 are obtained by the angle detection component 13 and the position detection component, respectively. If both the rotation angle information and the lifting height information are normal, the flipping operation is performed normally. If either the rotation angle information or the lifting height information is abnormal, an alarm will be issued to prompt the operator to check and adjust.

[0115] This application also provides a processing device.

[0116] like Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the processing equipment 1000 includes a front-end device 300, a rear-end device 400, and a flipping device 100 as described in any of the above embodiments. The flipping device 100 is located between the front-end device 300 and the rear-end device 400. The front-end device 300 is used to transport the sheet 200 to be flipped to the loading area 11 of the flipping device 100, and the rear-end device 400 is used to receive the flipped sheet 200 from the unloading area 12 of the flipping device 100.

[0117] The working principle and beneficial effects of the processing equipment 1000 provided in this application embodiment can be found in the relevant descriptions of the foregoing embodiments, and will not be repeated here.

[0118] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this application and are not intended to limit it. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions can be made to the technical solutions of this application without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of this application.

Claims

1. A flipping device, characterized in that, include: The base has a loading area and a unloading area; The flipping mechanism includes: A flip-drive assembly is disposed on the base; A flipping frame is connected to the flipping drive assembly, and the flipping frame is used to flip to a first angle or a second angle under the drive of the flipping drive assembly; Multiple sets of lifting drive components are spaced apart on the tilting frame; Multiple sets of adsorption components are provided, corresponding to multiple sets of lifting drive components. The adsorption components are connected to the corresponding lifting drive components, and the adsorption components are used to move up and down under the drive of the corresponding lifting drive components. When the flipping frame is flipped to the first angle, each of the adsorption components is located above the feeding area, so that each of the adsorption components can descend and adsorb the sheet located in the feeding area; When the flipping frame is flipped to the second angle, each of the adsorption components is located below the feeding area, allowing each of the adsorption components to place the sheet in the feeding area.

2. The flipping device according to claim 1, characterized in that, Each set of the adsorption components includes: The mounting base is connected to the corresponding lifting drive assembly, and the mounting base is used to lift and lower under the drive of the corresponding lifting drive assembly; A suction cup component is connected to the mounting base and moves synchronously with the mounting base; A limiting block is connected to the mounting base and moves synchronously with the mounting base; When the flipping frame flips to the first angle and the mounting base descends, the suction cup contacts the sheet located in the loading area, and the limiting block contacts or is close to the sheet located in the loading area.

3. The flipping device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The tilting frame includes: A drive shaft is connected to the flip drive assembly, and the drive shaft is used to rotate under the drive of the flip drive assembly; Multiple cantilever arms are spaced apart on one side of the drive shaft, with one end of each cantilever arm connected to the drive shaft. The lifting drive assembly is disposed on the cantilever arm. The cantilever arm is used to rotate to either the first angle or the second angle following the rotation of the drive shaft. When the cantilever arm rotates to the first angle, it is located above the loading area. When the cantilever arm rotates to the second angle, it is located below the unloading area.

4. The flipping device according to claim 3, characterized in that, A positioning block is provided at one end of the cantilever near the drive shaft, and the positioning block is located on the same side as the adsorption component. When the cantilever is flipped to the first angle, the positioning block is located in the feeding area and positions the sheet along a first direction, which is parallel to the conveying direction of the sheet to the feeding area.

5. The flipping device according to claim 3, characterized in that, One end of the cantilever is provided with a pipe clamp, which is adjustablely connected to the drive shaft; The cantilever is provided with a first stop block and / or a second stop block. The first stop block is used to abut against the base when the cantilever is flipped to the first angle, and the second stop block is used to abut against the base when the cantilever is flipped to the second angle.

6. The flipping device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The base is provided with an angle detection component, which is used to detect the rotation angle of the drive shaft; A baffle is provided at one end of the drive shaft near the angle detection component. The baffle protrudes radially from the drive shaft and rotates synchronously with the drive shaft. The angle detection component includes a first photoelectric detection element and a second photoelectric detection element, which are located on both sides of the axis of the drive shaft. When the drive shaft drives the cantilever to rotate to the first angle, the baffle passes through the first photoelectric detection element. When the drive shaft drives the cantilever to rotate to the second angle, the baffle passes through the second photoelectric detection element.

7. The flipping device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The flipping device also includes a feeding conveyor line, which is used to carry and convey the flipped sheet, and the feeding placement area is formed above the feeding conveyor line; The unloading conveyor line includes multiple unloading conveyor belts, and multiple sets of the unloading conveyor belts are distributed at intervals along the axial direction of the drive shaft to form a space between them; when the cantilever is flipped to the second angle, the cantilever is housed in the space between them.

8. The flipping device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The flipping device also includes a feeding conveyor line and a discharging conveyor line. The feeding conveyor line is located at one end of the base and is used to carry and convey the sheet to be flipped. The feeding placement area is formed above the feeding conveyor line. The feeding conveyor line is located at the other end of the base. The feeding conveyor line is used to carry and convey the flipped sheet. The feeding placement area is formed above the feeding conveyor line. The loading conveyor line and the unloading conveyor line are located in the same horizontal plane.

9. The flipping device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The flipping device further includes a straightening mechanism, which is disposed on the base and is used to straighten the sheet located in the feeding area along a second direction, which is perpendicular to the conveying direction of the sheet.

10. The flipping device according to claim 9, characterized in that, The regulatory body includes: A correction drive component is disposed on the base; The first alignment component is connected to the alignment drive assembly; The second alignment component is connected to the alignment drive assembly; The first alignment component and the second alignment component are distributed on opposite sides of the loading area in the second direction; the first alignment component and the second alignment component are used to move closer to or further away from each other in the second direction under the drive of the alignment drive assembly.

11. A processing equipment, characterized in that, The device includes a front-end device, a rear-end device, and a flipping device as described in any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the flipping device is located between the front-end device and the rear-end device, the front-end device is used to convey the sheet to be flipped to the loading area of ​​the flipping device, and the rear-end device is used to receive the flipped sheet from the unloading area of ​​the flipping device.

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