PCBA transfer device
By designing multi-directional, mutually perpendicular or parallel conveying and transfer mechanisms, combined with stacking mechanisms and robotic arms, the problem of low space utilization in PCBA production was solved, achieving efficient transfer paths and space saving.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- DONGGUAN SMUTE ELECTRONIC TECH CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-20
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-12
AI Technical Summary
In existing PCBA manufacturing processes, the conveying mechanism occupies a large amount of transfer and storage space, resulting in low space utilization and making it unsuitable for mass production.
Design a PCBA transfer device, including multiple conveying and transfer mechanisms that are perpendicular or parallel to each other, combined with a stacking mechanism and a robot, to optimize the transfer path and ensure the rational use of process operation time and space.
It extends the PCBA transfer path within a limited space, standardizes the orderliness and efficiency of the transfer process, saves transfer space and efficiency, and optimizes the stacking transfer process.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of transfer device technology, specifically to a PCBA transfer device. Background Technology
[0002] In current PCBA manufacturing processes, conveyor mechanisms are required to connect devices in each process to ensure production continuity. Existing conveyor mechanisms typically use linear conveyor belts to connect multiple devices, but this method requires a large amount of space for transfer and storage, resulting in low space utilization and making it unsuitable for mass production. Utility Model Content
[0003] To overcome the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model discloses a PCBA transfer device.
[0004] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to achieve the above objectives is as follows:
[0005] A PCBA transfer device includes a first conveying mechanism, a first transfer mechanism, a second conveying mechanism, a second transfer mechanism, and a third conveying mechanism arranged sequentially along the PCBA conveying direction. The conveying directions of the first conveying mechanism, the second conveying mechanism, and the third conveying mechanism are parallel to each other, and the conveying directions of the first transfer mechanism and the second transfer mechanism are perpendicular to the conveying direction of the second conveying mechanism.
[0006] A first stacking mechanism is movably provided in the first transfer mechanism to enable the PCBA to be transferred from the first conveying mechanism to the second conveying mechanism via the first stacking mechanism;
[0007] A second stacking mechanism is movably provided in the second transfer mechanism to enable the PCBA to be transferred from the second conveying mechanism to the third conveying mechanism via the second stacking mechanism;
[0008] A transfer robot is provided between the second conveying mechanism and the second transfer mechanism, corresponding to the second stacking mechanism, so that the PCBA can be transferred from the second conveying mechanism to the second stacking mechanism by the transfer robot;
[0009] A lifting mechanism is provided in the third conveying mechanism to realize the lifting and unloading of PCBA.
[0010] The aforementioned PCBA transfer device, wherein the first stacking mechanism includes a stacking box, and a plurality of PCBA stacking cavities are arranged in the stacking box at intervals;
[0011] A first cylinder is provided in the stacking box for lifting the PCBA by the height of the PCBA stacking cavity.
[0012] The aforementioned PCBA transfer device includes a PCBA material inlet at the bottom of the stacking box for transferring PCBAs in or out, and the PCBA material inlet is connected to the PCBA stacking cavity.
[0013] Stopping components are provided on both sides of the stacking box. The stopping components are provided in the PCBA stacking cavity adjacent to the PCBA material port to fix and stop the next PCBA when the PCBA material port moves in or out.
[0014] The stop assembly includes a stop member and a second cylinder. The stop member is disposed on the drive shaft of the second cylinder, and the driving direction of the second cylinder is perpendicular to the driving direction of the first cylinder.
[0015] The aforementioned PCBA transfer device, wherein the first stacking mechanism further includes a first proximity switch and a second proximity switch;
[0016] The first proximity switch is disposed at the PCBA material inlet, and the first proximity switch is electrically connected to the first cylinder and the second cylinder respectively;
[0017] The second proximity switch is disposed on the top of the stacking box corresponding to the PCBA stacking cavity, and the second proximity switch is electrically connected to the first cylinder.
[0018] The aforementioned PCBA transfer device, wherein the first transfer mechanism includes a first conveyor belt and a second conveyor belt, the conveying direction of the first conveyor belt is perpendicular to the conveying direction of the first conveying mechanism, the second conveyor belt is movably disposed on the first conveyor belt, and the conveying direction of the second conveyor belt is perpendicular to the conveying direction of the first conveyor belt.
[0019] The aforementioned PCBA transfer device, wherein the second stacking mechanism has the same structure as the first stacking mechanism.
[0020] In the aforementioned PCBA transfer device, the second transfer mechanism includes a third conveyor belt and a fourth conveyor belt. The conveying direction of the third conveyor belt is perpendicular to the conveying direction of the second conveying mechanism. The fourth conveyor belt is movably mounted on the third conveyor belt, and the conveying direction of the fourth conveyor belt is perpendicular to the conveying direction of the third conveyor belt.
[0021] The aforementioned PCBA transfer device, wherein the transfer robot includes a transfer component and a drive component, the drive component being used to drive the transfer component to reciprocate between the second conveying mechanism and the second stacking mechanism;
[0022] The transfer assembly includes a transfer base and several sets of suction nozzles for adsorbing and fixing PCBAs, the suction nozzles being distributed on the transfer base.
[0023] The aforementioned PCBA transfer device, wherein the lifting mechanism includes a lifting seat and a third cylinder for driving the lifting seat to rise and fall;
[0024] The lifting seat is provided with a PCBA receiving cavity for accommodating the PCBA;
[0025] A third proximity switch is provided in the third conveying mechanism corresponding to the PCBA accommodating cavity, and the third proximity switch is electrically connected to the third cylinder.
[0026] The aforementioned PCBA transfer device includes a detection mechanism for detecting PCBAs on the second conveying mechanism.
[0027] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: This utility model is reasonably and ingeniously designed. It utilizes the first transfer mechanism and the second transfer mechanism to connect the first conveying mechanism, the second conveying mechanism and the third conveying mechanism, thereby extending the PCBA transfer path within a limited space, standardizing the orderly and efficient transfer of PCBA, and ensuring that sufficient process operation time and operation space are reserved during the transfer of PCBA. Furthermore, by combining the first stacking mechanism and the second stacking mechanism, the PCBA stacking and transfer process is optimized, saving transfer space and improving efficiency. Attached Figure Description
[0028] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.
[0029] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the present invention;
[0030] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the first transfer mechanism and the first stacking mechanism in this utility model. Detailed Implementation
[0031] The present invention will be further described below through specific embodiments, so as to make the technical solution of the present invention easier to understand and master, rather than to limit the present invention.
[0032] Example: See Figures 1 to 2 This embodiment provides a PCBA transfer device, which includes a first conveying mechanism 1, a first transfer mechanism 2, a second conveying mechanism 3, a second transfer mechanism 4 and a third conveying mechanism 5 arranged sequentially along the PCBA conveying direction. The conveying directions of the first conveying mechanism 1, the second conveying mechanism 3 and the third conveying mechanism 5 are parallel to each other, and the conveying directions of the first transfer mechanism 2 and the second transfer mechanism 4 are perpendicular to the conveying direction of the second conveying mechanism 3.
[0033] A first stacking mechanism 6 is movably provided in the first transfer mechanism 2 so that the PCBA can be transferred from the first conveying mechanism 1 to the second conveying mechanism 3 through the first stacking mechanism 6;
[0034] A second stacking mechanism 7 is movably provided on the second transfer mechanism 4 to enable the PCBA to be transferred from the second conveying mechanism 3 to the third conveying mechanism 5 via the second stacking mechanism 7;
[0035] A transfer robot 10 is provided between the second conveying mechanism 3 and the second transfer mechanism 4, corresponding to the second stacking mechanism 7, so that the PCBA can be transferred from the second conveying mechanism 3 to the second stacking mechanism 7 by the transfer robot 10;
[0036] A lifting mechanism 8 is provided in the third conveying mechanism 5 to realize the lifting and unloading of PCBA.
[0037] Specifically, the first transfer mechanism 2 and the second transfer mechanism 4 are used to connect the first conveying mechanism 1, the second conveying mechanism 3 and the third conveying mechanism 5, thereby extending the PCBA transfer path within a limited space, standardizing the orderly and efficient transfer of PCBA, and ensuring that sufficient process operation time and space are reserved during the transfer of PCBA. Furthermore, by combining the first stacking mechanism 6 and the second stacking mechanism 7, the PCBA stacking and transfer process is optimized, saving transfer space and improving efficiency.
[0038] Preferably, the first stacking mechanism 6 includes a stacking box 61, in which a plurality of PCBA stacking cavities are arranged at intervals; wherein, the PCBA stacking cavities are used to place PCBAs so that the PCBAs are stacked and stored in the stacking box 61.
[0039] A first cylinder is provided in the stacking box 61 for lifting the PCBA by the height of the PCBA stacking cavity.
[0040] Preferably, a PCBA material inlet for moving PCBAs into or out is provided at the bottom of the stacking box 61, and the PCBA material inlet is in communication with the PCBA stacking cavity;
[0041] Stopping components 62 are provided on both sides of the stacking box 61. The stopping components 62 are provided in the PCBA stacking cavity adjacent to the PCBA material port, so as to fix and stop the next PCBA when the PCBA material port moves into or out of the PCBA.
[0042] The stop assembly 62 includes a stop member and a second cylinder. The stop member is disposed on the drive shaft of the second cylinder, and the driving direction of the second cylinder is perpendicular to the driving direction of the first cylinder. Specifically, when the drive shaft of the second cylinder extends, it drives the stop member to stop the stacked PCBAs to prevent the stacked PCBAs from falling.
[0043] Preferably, the first stacking mechanism 6 further includes a first proximity switch and a second proximity switch;
[0044] The first proximity switch is disposed at the PCBA material inlet, and the first proximity switch is electrically connected to the first cylinder and the second cylinder respectively; when the first proximity switch senses that the PCBA has arrived at the PCBA material inlet, the first cylinder drives the PCBA to rise or fall, and the second cylinder stops the stacked PCBA through the stop member;
[0045] The second proximity switch is disposed on the top of the stacking box 61 corresponding to the PCBA stacking cavity. The second proximity switch is electrically connected to the first cylinder. When the second proximity switch senses that the PCBA has reached the top of the stacking box 61, that is, when the stacking box 61 is fully loaded, the first cylinder stops driving the PCBA to rise.
[0046] Preferably, the first transfer mechanism 2 includes a first conveyor belt 21 and a second conveyor belt 22. The conveying direction of the first conveyor belt 21 is perpendicular to the conveying direction of the first conveying mechanism 1. The second conveyor belt 22 is movably disposed on the first conveyor belt 21, and the conveying direction of the second conveyor belt 22 is perpendicular to the conveying direction of the first conveyor belt 21.
[0047] In this embodiment, the second stacking mechanism 7 has the same structure as the first stacking mechanism 6.
[0048] Preferably, the second transfer mechanism 4 includes a third conveyor belt and a fourth conveyor belt, the conveying direction of the third conveyor belt is perpendicular to the conveying direction of the second conveying mechanism 3, and the fourth conveyor belt is movably disposed on the third conveyor belt, and the conveying direction of the fourth conveyor belt is perpendicular to the conveying direction of the third conveyor belt.
[0049] Preferably, the transfer robot 10 includes a transfer component and a drive component, the drive component being used to drive the transfer component to reciprocate between the second conveying mechanism 3 and the second stacking mechanism 7; preferably, the drive component includes, but is not limited to, an X-axis drive component, a Y-axis drive component, a Z-axis drive component, and a robot;
[0050] The transfer assembly includes a transfer base and several sets of suction nozzles for adsorbing and fixing PCBAs. The suction nozzles are distributed on the transfer base. The suction nozzles adsorb and fix the PCBAs, and under the driving action of the driving assembly, the PCBAs are moved from the second conveying mechanism 3 to the second stacking mechanism 7.
[0051] Preferably, the lifting mechanism 8 includes a lifting seat and a third cylinder for driving the lifting seat to rise and fall;
[0052] The lifting seat is provided with a PCBA receiving cavity for accommodating the PCBA;
[0053] A third proximity switch is provided in the third conveying mechanism 5 corresponding to the PCBA receiving cavity. The third proximity switch is electrically connected to the third cylinder. When the third proximity switch senses the PCBA, the third cylinder drives the PCBA to rise and discharge.
[0054] Preferably, a detection mechanism 9 for detecting PCBA is provided on the second conveying mechanism 3.
[0055] When this utility model is in operation, it includes the following steps:
[0056] Step 1: The PCBA is fed by the first conveying mechanism 1;
[0057] Step 2: The first transfer mechanism 2 drives the first stacking mechanism 6 to align with the first conveying mechanism 1. The PCBA is transferred into the first stacking mechanism 6 under the pushing action of the first conveying mechanism 1. Each time the PCBA moves into the PCBA inlet, the first cylinder drives the stacking mechanism to lift the PCBA by the height of the PCBA stacking cavity until the stacking box 61 is full.
[0058] Step 3: After the stacking box 61 is fully loaded, the first transfer mechanism 2 drives the first stacking mechanism 6 to move to align with the second conveying mechanism 3; wherein, the first stacking mechanism 6 moves laterally from the first conveying mechanism 1 to the second conveying mechanism 3 via the first conveyor belt 21, and aligns with the second conveying mechanism 3 via the second conveyor belt 22.
[0059] Step 4: The PCBA enters the second conveying mechanism 3; wherein, each time a PCBA moves out of the PCBA inlet, the stop component 62 fixes and stops the next PCBA until all PCBAs have moved out.
[0060] Step 5: The second transfer mechanism 4 drives the second stacking mechanism 7 to align with the second conveying mechanism 3, and the PCBA is moved into the second stacking mechanism 7 via the transfer robot 10;
[0061] Step 6: After the second stacking mechanism 7 is fully loaded, the second transfer mechanism 4 drives the second stacking mechanism 7 to move to align with the third conveying mechanism 5;
[0062] Step 7: The PCBA enters the third conveying mechanism 5 and is lifted out by the lifting mechanism 8.
[0063] This utility model is reasonably and ingeniously designed. It utilizes the first and second transfer mechanisms to connect the first, second, and third conveying mechanisms, thereby extending the PCBA transfer path within a limited space, standardizing the orderly and efficient transfer of PCBA, and ensuring that sufficient process operation time and space are reserved during the transfer of PCBA. Furthermore, by combining the first and second stacking mechanisms, the PCBA stacking and transfer process is optimized, saving transfer space and improving efficiency.
[0064] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the utility model in any way. Any person skilled in the art can make many possible variations and modifications to the technical solution of this utility model using the disclosed technical means and content, or modify it into equivalent embodiments with equivalent changes, without departing from the scope of the technical solution of this utility model. Therefore, all equivalent changes made based on the shape, structure, and principle of this utility model without departing from its technical solution should be covered within the protection scope of this utility model.
Claims
1. A PCBA transfer device, characterized in that, It includes a first conveying mechanism, a first transfer mechanism, a second conveying mechanism, a second transfer mechanism, and a third conveying mechanism arranged sequentially along the PCBA conveying direction. The conveying directions of the first conveying mechanism, the second conveying mechanism, and the third conveying mechanism are parallel to each other, and the conveying directions of the first transfer mechanism and the second transfer mechanism are perpendicular to the conveying direction of the second conveying mechanism. A first stacking mechanism is movably provided in the first transfer mechanism to enable the PCBA to be transferred from the first conveying mechanism to the second conveying mechanism via the first stacking mechanism; A second stacking mechanism is movably provided in the second transfer mechanism to enable the PCBA to be transferred from the second conveying mechanism to the third conveying mechanism via the second stacking mechanism; A transfer robot is provided between the second conveying mechanism and the second transfer mechanism, corresponding to the second stacking mechanism, so that the PCBA can be transferred from the second conveying mechanism to the second stacking mechanism by the transfer robot; A lifting mechanism is provided in the third conveying mechanism to realize the lifting and unloading of PCBA.
2. The PCBA transfer device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first stacking mechanism includes a stacking box, in which a plurality of PCBA stacking cavities are arranged at intervals; A first cylinder is provided in the stacking box for lifting the PCBA by the height of the PCBA stacking cavity.
3. The PCBA transfer device according to claim 2, characterized in that, A PCBA material inlet for moving PCBAs into or out is provided at the bottom of the stacking box, and the PCBA material inlet is connected to the PCBA stacking cavity; Stopping components are provided on both sides of the stacking box. The stopping components are provided in the PCBA stacking cavity adjacent to the PCBA material port to fix and stop the next PCBA when the PCBA material port moves in or out. The stop assembly includes a stop member and a second cylinder. The stop member is disposed on the drive shaft of the second cylinder, and the driving direction of the second cylinder is perpendicular to the driving direction of the first cylinder.
4. The PCBA transfer device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first stacking mechanism further includes a first proximity switch and a second proximity switch; The first proximity switch is disposed at the PCBA material inlet, and the first proximity switch is electrically connected to the first cylinder and the second cylinder respectively; The second proximity switch is disposed on the top of the stacking box corresponding to the PCBA stacking cavity, and the second proximity switch is electrically connected to the first cylinder.
5. The PCBA transfer device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The first transfer mechanism includes a first conveyor belt and a second conveyor belt. The conveying direction of the first conveyor belt is perpendicular to the conveying direction of the first conveying mechanism. The second conveyor belt is movably disposed on the first conveyor belt, and the conveying direction of the second conveyor belt is perpendicular to the conveying direction of the first conveyor belt.
6. The PCBA transfer device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The second stacking mechanism has the same structure as the first stacking mechanism.
7. The PCBA transfer device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The second transfer mechanism includes a third conveyor belt and a fourth conveyor belt. The conveying direction of the third conveyor belt is perpendicular to the conveying direction of the second transfer mechanism. The fourth conveyor belt is movably disposed on the third conveyor belt, and the conveying direction of the fourth conveyor belt is perpendicular to the conveying direction of the third conveyor belt.
8. The PCBA transfer device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The transfer robot includes a transfer component and a drive component, wherein the drive component is used to drive the transfer component to move back and forth between the second conveying mechanism and the second stacking mechanism; The transfer assembly includes a transfer base and several sets of suction nozzles for adsorbing and fixing PCBAs, the suction nozzles being distributed on the transfer base.
9. The PCBA transfer device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The lifting mechanism includes a lifting seat and a third cylinder for driving the lifting seat to rise and fall; The lifting seat is provided with a PCBA receiving cavity for accommodating the PCBA; A third proximity switch is provided in the third conveying mechanism corresponding to the PCBA accommodating cavity, and the third proximity switch is electrically connected to the third cylinder.
10. The PCBA transfer device according to claim 9, characterized in that, A detection mechanism for detecting PCBAs is provided on the second conveying mechanism.