Material temporary storage docking device

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of material temporary storage butt joint devices, mainly related to material butt joint device technical field.The utility model provides material temporary storage butt joint device, including integrated frame and transfer mechanism, integrated frame is provided with manual butt joint, several automatic butt joints and several temporary storage stations, transfer mechanism is used to transfer material from one temporary storage station to another temporary storage station, after staff places material on the storage rack at manual butt joint, transfer mechanism will automatically transport material to the storage rack at automatic butt joint position and wait to be taken away by automatic equipment, at this time, the storage rack at manual butt joint can be immediately vacated, staff need not wait for material to be taken away, can directly place next piece of material, save staff waiting time, it is favorable to improve work efficiency, in addition, the device can butt joint multiple automatic equipment, carry out material taking and placing, need not set up multiple manual butt joints to butt joint multiple automatic equipment, save space, wide application range.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of material docking device technology, and in particular to a material temporary storage docking device. Background Technology

[0002] Production efficiency is an important indicator for measuring the operational efficiency of an enterprise, which directly affects its competitiveness and profitability. Therefore, for wafer fabs, improving production efficiency often becomes the key to competition among enterprises. In the wafer processing process, manual stations are usually required. Manual stations in wafer processing are mechanical or optical interfaces in semiconductor manufacturing equipment used to manually adjust the position or calibration of wafers. They are usually used when automated processes cannot meet the accuracy requirements or when manual intervention is required.

[0003] Currently, most manual interfaces have two ports, namely "inlet" and "outlet," which are used for "loading" and "unloading." If there are many materials that need to be loaded, after the worker places a material, they need to wait for the material to be taken away by the automatic end before they can place it again manually. This waiting process wastes a lot of time and greatly reduces production efficiency. In addition, existing manual interfaces can generally only connect to one set of automatic equipment. When there are multiple sets of automatic equipment in the environment, multiple manual interfaces need to be equipped, which greatly limits their use. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a material temporary storage docking device to save waiting time when manually placing materials and to dock with multiple automatic devices, thereby expanding the scope of application.

[0005] The objective of this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0006] A material temporary storage docking device, comprising:

[0007] An integrated frame is used to be placed on the ground or moved on the ground. The integrated frame is provided with a manual docking interface, several automatic docking interfaces and several temporary storage stations. The manual docking interface is used for manual personnel to pick up and put down materials from the temporary storage station corresponding to the manual docking interface. The automatic docking interface is used for automatic equipment to pick up and put down materials from the temporary storage station corresponding to the automatic docking interface. The temporary storage station is used to temporarily store materials.

[0008] A transfer mechanism is provided on the integrated frame and is used to transfer materials from one temporary storage station to another.

[0009] Furthermore, the transfer mechanism includes a transport trolley and a transport track, and each of the temporary storage stations is equipped with a shelf;

[0010] The storage rack is arranged one-to-one with the manual or automatic docking interface on the top of the integrated frame, and the storage rack is used for temporary storage of materials;

[0011] The transport track is used to move the transport trolley from one of the temporary storage stations to another;

[0012] The transport trolley is vertically, movable, and rotatable on the transport track for transporting materials.

[0013] Furthermore, there are several manual docking interfaces, and each manual docking interface corresponds to a transport trolley, and each transport trolley has several automatic docking interfaces on its transport route.

[0014] Furthermore, the plurality of manual docking interfaces are located on the same side of the integrated frame, and the plurality of automatic docking interfaces are located on the top of the integrated frame.

[0015] Furthermore, there are two manual interface settings and four automatic interface settings;

[0016] The integrated frame has opposing front and rear sides, and opposing left and right sides;

[0017] The two manual docking interfaces are arranged side by side on the front side of the integrated frame;

[0018] The four automatic docking interfaces are located on the top of the integrated frame.

[0019] Furthermore, there are two transport trolleys, each corresponding to one of the two manual docking ports, and two transport tracks that extend side by side along the front and rear directions of the integrated frame.

[0020] Each of the transport trolleys has one manual docking port and two automatic docking ports on its transport track.

[0021] Furthermore, each of the transport trolleys is equipped with three racks on its transport route, corresponding to one manual docking interface and two automatic docking interfaces respectively.

[0022] Furthermore, a detection grating is provided on the side of the manual interface entrance to detect whether there are staff members performing material handling operations.

[0023] Furthermore, an operation panel is provided on the integrated frame, and the operation panel is located on the side of the integrated frame where the manual interface is located.

[0024] Furthermore, the bottom of the integrated frame is equipped with casters and adjustable support legs for leveling.

[0025] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model include at least the following:

[0026] 1. In the material temporary storage docking device of this utility model, when the staff places the material on the shelf at the manual docking interface, the transfer mechanism will automatically transfer the material to the shelf at the automatic docking interface. The material is buffered on the shelf at the automatic docking interface and waits to be picked up by the automatic equipment. At this time, the shelf at the manual docking interface can be emptied immediately. The staff does not need to wait for the material to be picked up and can directly place the next material, saving the staff's waiting time and improving work efficiency.

[0027] 2. In the material temporary storage docking device of this utility model, each manual docking interface corresponds to several automatic docking interfaces, enabling the device to dock with multiple automatic devices for material handling. This eliminates the need to set up multiple manual docking interfaces to dock with multiple automatic devices, saving space and expanding the scope of application.

[0028] 3. The material temporary storage docking device of this utility model has an integrated structure, which is convenient to move and install, and has high flexibility of use. Attached Figure Description

[0029] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a material temporary storage docking device according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0030] Figure 2 This is a top view schematic diagram of a material temporary storage docking device according to an embodiment of this utility model.

[0031] In the diagram: 1. Integrated frame; 101. Manual alignment interface; 102. Automatic alignment interface; 103. Shelf; 2. Transfer mechanism; 201. Carrying trolley; 202. Carrying track; 3. Detection grating; 4. Operation panel; 5. Casters; 6. Support legs. Detailed Implementation

[0032] Exemplary embodiments will now be described more fully with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, these exemplary embodiments can be implemented in many forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein; rather, these embodiments are provided to make the present invention more comprehensive and complete, and to fully convey the concept of the exemplary embodiments to those skilled in the art. The same reference numerals in the drawings denote the same or similar structures, and therefore repeated descriptions of them will be omitted.

[0033] The terms used to describe position and direction in this utility model are illustrated with the accompanying drawings, but changes can be made as needed, and all such changes are included within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0034] Example:

[0035] refer to Figures 1 to 2 This embodiment provides a material temporary storage docking device, which includes an integrated frame 1 and a transfer mechanism 2.

[0036] The integrated frame 1 is used to be placed on the ground or moved on the ground. The integrated frame 1 is equipped with a manual docking interface 101, several automatic docking interfaces 102, and several temporary storage stations. The manual docking interface 101 is used for manual handling to retrieve and place materials from the corresponding temporary storage station. The automatic docking interfaces 102 are used for automated equipment to retrieve and place materials from the corresponding temporary storage stations. The temporary storage stations are used to temporarily store materials. The materials can be wafer boxes, which are used to store wafers. The automated equipment is a crane type, which retrieves materials from or places them into the temporary storage stations through the automatic docking interfaces 102 above the integrated frame 1. The automatic docking interfaces 102 can accommodate various shapes of automated equipment tracks on the ceiling, such as horizontal, vertical, parallel, and turning tracks, thus broadening its applicability.

[0037] The transfer mechanism 2 is mounted on the integrated frame 1 and is used to transfer materials from one temporary storage station to another.

[0038] When a worker places materials on the shelf 103 at the manual docking interface 101, the transfer mechanism 2 automatically transfers the materials to the shelf 103 at the automatic docking interface 102. The materials are buffered on the shelf 103 at the automatic docking interface 102, waiting to be retrieved by the automated equipment. At this time, the shelf 103 at the manual docking interface 101 becomes immediately free, and the worker can place the next material directly without waiting for it to be retrieved, saving the worker's waiting time and improving work efficiency. In addition, each manual docking interface 101 corresponds to several automatic docking interfaces 102, enabling the device to connect to multiple automated equipment for material handling without the need for multiple manual docking interfaces 101 to connect to multiple automated equipment, saving space and expanding the scope of application. Furthermore, the material temporary storage docking device in this embodiment has an integrated structure, which is convenient for movement and installation, and offers high flexibility in use.

[0039] As a preferred embodiment, the transfer mechanism 2 includes a transport trolley 201 and a transport track 202. Each temporary storage station is provided with a shelf 103. Each shelf 103 has the same shape and the direction of the shelf 103 can be set according to the convenience of manual or automatic equipment to pick up and put down materials, which is more flexible.

[0040] The shelving unit 103 is set on the top of the integrated frame 1 in a one-to-one correspondence with the manual docking interface 101 or the automatic docking interface 102. The shelving unit 103 is used to temporarily store materials.

[0041] The transport track 202 is used to move the transport trolley 201 from one temporary storage station to another, and the transport track 202 forms the transport route of the transport trolley 201.

[0042] The transport trolley 201 is vertically, movable, and rotatable on the transport track 202 for transporting materials. The transport trolley 201 is located below the shelf 103. Lifting the transport trolley 201 can lift the materials from the shelf 103, moving the transport trolley 201 can transfer the materials, and rotating the transport trolley 201 can adjust the materials to a direction that matches the shelf 103. The specific structure of the transport trolley 201 to achieve the lifting, moving, and rotating functions can be referred to the utility model patent with announcement number CN222989138U: Lifting mechanism, translation mechanism and rotation mechanism in a through-type transfer structure and material handling system. Therefore, it will not be described in detail in this utility model embodiment.

[0043] Several manual docking interfaces 101 are provided, and each manual docking interface 101 corresponds to a transport trolley 201. Several automatic docking interfaces 102 are set on the transport route of each transport trolley 201. Thus, the material temporary storage docking device can simultaneously perform material loading and unloading, as well as material handling by multiple automatic devices.

[0044] Several manual interfaces 101 are set on the same side of the integrated frame 1 for easy identification and operation by staff, and several automatic interfaces 102 are set on the top of the integrated frame 1.

[0045] Preferably, there are two manual settings for interface 101 and four automatic settings for interface 102.

[0046] The integrated frame 1 is roughly a rectangular or cubic frame structure. The integrated frame 1 has opposite front and rear sides, opposite left and right sides. Two manual docking interfaces 101 are arranged side by side on the front side of the integrated frame 1, and four automatic docking interfaces 102 are arranged on the top of the integrated frame 1. External automatic equipment can be set at any position corresponding to any automatic docking interface 102 on the top of the integrated frame 1 according to actual needs.

[0047] Two transport trolleys 201 are provided, each corresponding to a manual docking port 101. Two transport tracks 202 are provided and extend side by side along the front and rear directions of the integrated frame 1.

[0048] Each transport trolley 201 has one manual docking port 101 and two automatic docking ports 102 on its transport track 202.

[0049] Each transport trolley 201 has three shelves 103 on its transport route, corresponding to one manual docking interface 101 and two automatic docking interfaces 102 respectively. One transport trolley 201, one manual docking interface 101, two automatic docking interfaces 102 and three shelves 103 form a material temporary storage docking route. Therefore, this preferred embodiment has two material temporary storage docking routes. One route is used for the "loading" work of manual loading and automatic equipment unloading, and the other route is used for the "unloading" work of automatic equipment loading and manual unloading. This allows the "loading" and "unloading" work to be carried out simultaneously without interfering with each other, which can further improve work efficiency.

[0050] In actual use, the operator is positioned in front of the manual docking interface 101, i.e., in front of the integrated frame 1. The operator places the material on the shelf 103 of the temporary storage station corresponding to the manual docking interface 101. The transport trolley 201 moves to the bottom of the shelf 103, raises its height, lifts the material from the shelf 103, and transfers it to the shelf 103 of the target automatic docking interface 102. The transport trolley 201 lowers its height, places the material on the shelf 103 of the automatic docking interface 102, and waits for the automatic equipment there to remove the material.

[0051] After the transport trolley 201 transfers the material from the manual docking interface 101, the staff can place the next material on the shelf 103. During this process, the transport trolley 201 has completed the previous round of material transfer and can then transfer the second batch of material to the shelf 103 at the next automatic docking interface 102, waiting to be picked up by the automatic equipment. This cycle is repeated, achieving the goal of connecting one manual docking interface 101 to multiple automatic docking interfaces 102, saving space. At the same time, staff do not need to wait for the material to be picked up before placing the next material, saving time and effectively improving work efficiency.

[0052] In a preferred embodiment, a detection grating 3 is provided on the side of the entrance of the manual interface 101 to detect whether personnel are handling materials. If so, the transport trolley 201 stops handling materials from the shelf 103 at the manual interface 101. The material temporary storage docking device may also include a controller, which is communicatively connected to the detection grating 3 and the transport trolley 201. The controller controls the material handling actions of the transport trolley 201 based on the detection information from the detection grating 3.

[0053] In a preferred embodiment, an operation panel 4 is provided on the integrated frame 1. The operation panel 4 is located on the side of the integrated frame 1 where the manual interface 101 is located, making it convenient for operators to operate. The operation panel 4 can communicate with the controller and can receive and display information. After the operator places materials on the shelf 103 at the manual interface 101, the operation panel 4 can display the material arrival information. After the transport trolley 201 removes materials from the shelf 103 at the manual interface 101, the empty information of the shelf 103 at the manual interface 101 can also be displayed through the operation panel 4.

[0054] As a preferred embodiment, the bottom of the integrated frame 1 is provided with casters 5 and liftable support legs 6 for leveling. The casters 5 facilitate the movement of the device, and the support legs 6 can be raised and lowered to level the device, which helps to improve the accuracy of automatic equipment in picking up and placing materials during material docking.

[0055] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described above, it is understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting the present invention. Those skilled in the art can make changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations to the above embodiments within the scope of the present invention without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and all such changes should fall within the protection scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A material temporary storage docking device, characterized in that, include: An integrated frame (1) is used to be placed on the ground or moved on the ground. The integrated frame (1) is provided with a manual docking interface (101), a number of automatic docking interfaces (102) and a number of temporary storage stations. The manual docking interface (101) is used for manual personnel to pick up and put down materials from the temporary storage station corresponding to the manual docking interface (101). The automatic docking interface (102) is used for automatic equipment to pick up and put down materials from the temporary storage station corresponding to the automatic docking interface (102). The temporary storage station is used to temporarily store materials. Transfer mechanism (2), which is disposed on the integral frame (1), is used to transfer materials from one of the temporary storage stations to another temporary storage station.

2. The material temporary storage docking device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The transfer mechanism (2) includes a transport trolley (201) and a transport track (202), and each temporary storage station is provided with a shelf (103); The storage rack (103) is arranged above the integrated frame (1) in a one-to-one correspondence with the manual docking interface (101) or the automatic docking interface (102). The storage rack (103) is used to temporarily store materials. The transport track (202) is used to allow the transport trolley (201) to move from one of the temporary storage stations to another; The transport trolley (201) is mounted on the transport track (202) in a way that allows it to be lifted, moved, and rotated, and is used to transport materials.

3. The material temporary storage docking device as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The manual docking interface (101) is provided in several ways, and each manual docking interface (101) is provided with a corresponding transport vehicle (201). Each transport vehicle (201) has several automatic docking interfaces (102) on its transport route.

4. The material temporary storage docking device as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The plurality of manual docking interfaces (101) are disposed on the same side of the integrated frame (1), and the plurality of automatic docking interfaces (102) are disposed above the integrated frame (1).

5. A material temporary storage docking device as described in claim 2, characterized in that, There are two manual interfaces (101) and four automatic interfaces (102); The integrated frame (1) has opposing front and rear sides, and opposing left and right sides; The two manual docking ports (101) are arranged side by side on the front side of the integrated frame (1); The four automatic docking interfaces (102) are located on top of the integrated frame (1).

6. The material temporary storage docking device as described in claim 5, characterized in that, Two transport trolleys (201) are provided, each corresponding to one of the two manual docking ports (101). Two transport tracks (202) are provided and extend side by side along the front and rear directions of the integrated frame (1). Each of the transport trolleys (201) has one manual docking port (101) and two automatic docking ports (102) on its transport track (202).

7. The material temporary storage docking device as described in claim 6, characterized in that, Each of the transport vehicles (201) has three shelves (103) on its transport route, corresponding to one manual docking interface (101) and two automatic docking interfaces (102) respectively.

8. The material temporary storage docking device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The manual interface (101) is equipped with a detection grating (3) on the side of the entrance to detect whether there are staff members performing material handling operations.

9. A material temporary storage docking device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, An operation panel (4) is provided on the integrated frame (1), and the operation panel (4) is located on the side of the integrated frame (1) where the manual interface (101) is located.

10. A material temporary storage docking device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the integrated frame (1) is provided with casters (5) and adjustable support legs (6) for leveling.

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