Flat glass guiding mechanism and flat glass conveying device

Abstract

The application provides a flat glass guiding mechanism and a flat glass conveying device. The flat glass guiding mechanism comprises a base assembly, a transmission assembly, a guiding assembly and a buffer structure. The transmission assembly comprises a driving structure and a transmission structure. The driving structure is arranged on the base assembly, and the transmission structure is movably arranged on the base assembly and connected with the driving structure. The guiding assembly comprises the buffer structure and a guiding structure. The buffer structure is arranged on the transmission structure, and the guiding structure is arranged on the buffer structure. The application effectively solves the problem that the flat glass is easily damaged when the flat glass contacts with the guiding mechanism during conveying.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the technical field of flat glass conveying equipment, and more particularly to a flat glass guiding mechanism and a flat glass conveying device. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid development of science and technology, ultra-thin flat glass is playing an increasingly important role in the optoelectronic technology industry. As the processing, transportation, and related applications of flat glass expand, the demand for precise guidance and stable transport of flat glass is growing. During the production, handling, and installation of flat glass, a guiding mechanism is needed to ensure the smooth and accurate movement of the glass, preventing swaying and collisions during transport, thereby guaranteeing the integrity of the glass, processing precision, and operational safety.

[0003] Currently, many existing flat glass guiding mechanisms employ simple mechanical guiding methods. For example, the glass substrate grinding wheel guiding device with application number 201521132181.X guides the glass movement through rigid guide rails or slider structures. However, this rigid guiding method is prone to wobbling due to impact or vibration during glass movement, especially when the glass size is large or the movement speed is high. The stability problem becomes more prominent, which can easily lead to glass damage or a decrease in processing accuracy. Utility Model Content

[0004] One of the technical problems this application aims to solve is that existing flat glass is prone to damage when it comes into contact with the guiding mechanism during transport.

[0005] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this application provides a flat glass guiding mechanism, comprising: a base assembly; a transmission assembly, the transmission assembly including a drive structure and a transmission structure, the drive structure being disposed on the base assembly, the transmission structure being movably disposed on the base assembly, and the transmission structure being connected to the drive structure; and a guiding assembly, the guiding assembly including a buffer structure and a guiding structure, the buffer structure being disposed on the transmission structure, and the guiding structure being disposed on the buffer structure.

[0006] In some embodiments, the buffer structure includes a buffer cylinder, the cylinder seat of which is mounted on the transmission structure by fasteners, and the guide structure is connected to the piston of the buffer cylinder.

[0007] In some embodiments, the guide structure includes a guide wheel connected to the piston of the buffer cylinder.

[0008] In some embodiments, the guide structure further includes a vertical frame, a horizontal frame, and a rotating shaft. The upper end of the vertical frame is connected to the piston of the buffer cylinder, the lower end of the vertical frame is connected to the horizontal frame, the rotating shaft is disposed on the horizontal frame, and the guide wheel is rotatably disposed on the rotating shaft.

[0009] In some embodiments, the upper end of the shaft has a threaded section, which passes through the transverse frame, and there are nuts on both sides of the transverse frame to fix the threaded section.

[0010] In some embodiments, the buffer structure further includes a connecting rod and a linear bearing, the linear bearing being disposed on the transmission structure, the first end of the connecting rod being connected to the piston of the buffer cylinder, and the second end of the connecting rod being connected to the upper end of the vertical frame.

[0011] In some embodiments, the drive structure includes a drive motor and a lead screw. The drive motor is fixed on the base assembly, and the lead screw is rotatably mounted on the base assembly and connected to the output end of the drive motor.

[0012] In some embodiments, the transmission structure includes a slider and a connecting frame. The slider has a threaded hole adapted to a lead screw. The slider and the base assembly have mutually cooperating slide rails and grooves. The upper end of the connecting frame is connected to the slider, and the lower end of the connecting frame is connected to a buffer structure.

[0013] According to another aspect of this application, a flat glass transport device is also provided, which includes a flat glass transport mechanism and a flat glass guide mechanism disposed on a first side of the flat glass transport mechanism, wherein the flat glass guide mechanism is the aforementioned flat glass guide mechanism.

[0014] In some embodiments, there are multiple flat glass guiding mechanisms, which are arranged at intervals along the moving direction of the flat glass, and multiple rollers are provided on the second side of the flat glass conveying mechanism.

[0015] By applying the technical solution of this application, when the flat glass exceeds a predetermined boundary during the conveying process, the guide structure contacts the flat glass that has exceeded the predetermined boundary. The buffer structure provides a certain buffering effect on the guide structure, thus preventing damage to the flat glass upon contact with the guide structure. Then, the buffer structure gradually applies force to the guide structure, causing the flat glass to gradually return to its original position. The technical solution of this application effectively solves the problem in the prior art where flat glass is easily damaged when it comes into contact with the guide mechanism during conveying. Attached Figure Description

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0017] Figure 1This paper shows a front view schematic diagram of the flat glass guiding mechanism disclosed in an embodiment of this application;

[0018] Figure 2 It shows Figure 1 A side view of the flat glass guide mechanism;

[0019] Figure 3 It shows Figure 1 A top view of the flat glass guide mechanism.

[0020] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0021] 10. Base assembly; 20. Transmission assembly; 21. Drive structure; 211. Drive motor; 212. Lead screw; 22. Transmission structure; 221. Slider; 222. Connecting frame; 30. Guide assembly; 31. Buffer structure; 311. Pneumatic cylinder; 312. Connecting rod; 313. Linear bearing; 32. Guide structure; 321. Guide wheel; 322. Vertical frame; 323. Horizontal frame; 324. Rotating shaft. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The embodiments of this application will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. The detailed description of the following embodiments and the accompanying drawings are used to illustrate the principles of this application by way of example, but should not be used to limit the scope of this application. This application can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed herein, but includes all technical solutions falling within the scope of the claims.

[0023] These embodiments are provided to make the application thorough and complete, and to fully express the scope of the application to those skilled in the art. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specifically stated, the relative arrangement of components and steps, material composition, numerical expressions, and values ​​illustrated in these embodiments should be interpreted as merely exemplary and not as limiting.

[0024] It should be noted that, in the description of this application, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more; the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationships, are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application. When the absolute position of the described object changes, the relative positional relationship may also change accordingly.

[0025] Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and similar terms used in this application do not indicate any order, quantity, or importance, but are merely used to distinguish different parts. "Vertical" is not strictly vertical, but within the permissible margin of error. "Parallel" is not strictly parallel, but within the permissible margin of error. Terms such as "including" or "contains" mean that the element preceding the word encompasses the element listed after it, and do not exclude the possibility of encompassing other elements as well.

[0026] It should also be noted that, in the description of this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application depending on the specific circumstances. When a specific device is described as being located between a first device and a second device, an intermediary device may or may not be present between the specific device and the first or second device.

[0027] All terms used in this application have the same meaning as understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application pertains, unless otherwise specifically defined. It should also be understood that terms defined in general dictionaries should be interpreted as having meanings consistent with their meanings in the context of the relevant art, and not as idealized or highly formalized, unless expressly defined herein.

[0028] Techniques, methods, and equipment known to those skilled in the art may not be discussed in detail, but where appropriate, they should be considered part of the specification.

[0029] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, some embodiments of the technical solution provide a flat glass guiding mechanism, including: a base assembly 10, a transmission assembly 20, and a guide assembly 30. The transmission assembly 20 includes a drive structure 21 and a transmission structure 22. The drive structure 21 is disposed on the base assembly 10, and the transmission structure 22 is movably disposed on the base assembly 10. The transmission structure 22 is connected to the drive structure 21. The guide assembly 30 includes a buffer structure 31 and a guide structure 32. The buffer structure 31 is disposed on the transmission structure 22, and the guide structure 32 is disposed on the buffer structure 31.

[0030] Applying the technical solution of this embodiment, when the flat glass exceeds a predetermined boundary during transport, the guide structure contacts the flat glass that has exceeded the predetermined boundary. The buffer structure provides a certain buffering effect on the guide structure, thus preventing damage to the flat glass upon contact with the guide structure. Then, the buffer structure gradually applies force to the guide structure, causing the flat glass to gradually return to its original position. The technical solution of this embodiment effectively solves the problem in the prior art where flat glass is easily damaged when it comes into contact with the guide mechanism during transport.

[0031] In this embodiment, the buffer structure 31 includes a buffer cylinder 311. The cylinder seat of the buffer cylinder 311 is mounted on the transmission structure 22 by fasteners, and the guide structure 32 is connected to the piston of the buffer cylinder 311. The buffer cylinder 311 has a long service life and relatively stable operation. It should be noted that the buffer cylinder 311 is connected to a gas source, and the gas pressure can be set as needed, which facilitates the adjustment of the force borne by the buffer cylinder 311. As another implementation, the buffer structure 31 can be a spring structure. This embodiment uses a cylinder structure, and the spring structure will not be described in detail here.

[0032] In this embodiment, the guide structure 32 includes a guide wheel 321, which is connected to the piston of the buffer cylinder 311. The guide wheel 321 further reduces the friction between the flat glass and the guide structure 32. When the flat glass contacts the guide wheel 321, the impact of the buffer cylinder 311 on the flat glass has a buffering effect, and the friction between the flat glass and the guide wheel 321 is also much smaller. This structure further reduces the risk of the flat glass being damaged during guidance.

[0033] In some embodiments, the guide structure 32 further includes a vertical frame 322, a horizontal frame 323, and a rotating shaft 324. The upper end of the vertical frame 322 is connected to the piston of the buffer cylinder 311, and the lower end of the vertical frame 322 is connected to the horizontal frame 323. The rotating shaft 324 is mounted on the horizontal frame 323, and the guide wheel 321 is rotatably mounted on the rotating shaft 324. The above structure has low cost, is easy to use, and is convenient to maintain. It should be noted that the axis of the guide wheel 321 is vertical, and the axis of the lead screw 212 is horizontal. Figure 1 The horizontal direction to the left and right. The axis of the buffer cylinder 311 is parallel to the axis of the lead screw 212.

[0034] In this embodiment, the upper end of the rotating shaft 324 has a threaded section, which passes through the transverse frame 323. Nuts for fixing the threaded section are located on both sides of the transverse frame 323. This structure facilitates adjustment of the vertical height of the guide wheel 321 for better engagement with the flat glass. In this embodiment, the guide wheel 321 is adjusted to the middle position in the vertical direction where the flat glass contacts the guide wheel 321. It should be noted that in this embodiment, the diameter of the guide wheel 321 gradually decreases from both ends towards the middle position in the vertical direction. This structure facilitates more stable transmission of the flat glass when it contacts the guide wheel 321.

[0035] In this embodiment, the buffer structure 31 further includes a connecting rod 312 and a linear bearing 313. The linear bearing 313 is mounted on the transmission structure 22. The first end of the connecting rod 312 is connected to the piston of the buffer cylinder 311, and the second end of the connecting rod 312 is connected to the upper end of the vertical frame 322. The connecting rod 312 facilitates the spatial layout of the guide wheel 321. The linear bearing 313 helps to increase the force that the connecting rod 312 can withstand, making it less prone to bending deformation. In addition, the combination of the connecting rod 312 and the linear bearing 313 reduces the friction of the connecting rod 312.

[0036] In some embodiments, the drive structure 21 includes a drive motor 211 and a lead screw 212. The drive motor 211 is fixed on the base assembly 10, and the lead screw 212 is rotatably mounted on the base assembly 10. The lead screw 212 is connected to the output end of the drive motor 211. The above structure provides smooth transmission and high transmission accuracy.

[0037] In some embodiments, the transmission structure 22 includes a slider 221 and a connecting frame 222. The slider 221 has a threaded hole adapted to the lead screw 212. The slider 221 and the base assembly 10 have mutually cooperating slide rails and grooves. The upper end of the connecting frame 222 is connected to the slider 221, and the lower end of the connecting frame 222 is connected to the buffer structure 31. The cooperation between the slider 221 and the lead screw 212 ensures high precision of the guide wheel 321 during adjustment. In this embodiment, the slider 221 has a dovetail groove, and the base assembly 10 has a track adapted to the dovetail groove. This provides better constraint for the slider 221, making it less prone to tilting.

[0038] It should be noted that the connecting frame 222 includes a top plate, a connecting plate, a connecting rib, and a base plate. The top plate is connected to the slider 221, and one top plate corresponds to two sliders. The upper side of the connecting plate is connected to the top plate, and one side of the connecting plate is connected to the connecting rib. The connecting rib is connected to the base plate, and the buffer structure 31 is connected to the base plate. The above structure can reduce weight. In addition, the above structure facilitates the spatial layout of the guide assembly 30.

[0039] According to another aspect of this application, a flat glass transport device is also provided. The flat glass transport device includes a flat glass transport mechanism and a flat glass guide mechanism disposed on a first side of the flat glass transport mechanism. The flat glass guide mechanism is the aforementioned flat glass guide mechanism. In the case of misalignment of the flat glass, the flat glass guide mechanism of this application can effectively guide the flat glass, and the buffer structure 31 cushions the flat glass, making it less prone to damage when it comes into contact with the guide structure 32.

[0040] In addition, there are multiple flat glass guiding mechanisms, which are arranged at intervals along the moving direction of the flat glass. Multiple rollers are provided on the second side of the flat glass transport mechanism. The multiple rollers on the second side of the flat glass transport mechanism facilitate the constraint of the other side of the flat glass. The structure of the rollers in contact with the flat glass greatly reduces friction, transforming sliding friction into rolling friction.

[0041] The embodiments of this application have now been described in detail. To avoid obscuring the concept of this application, some details known in the art have not been described. Those skilled in the art can fully understand how to implement the technical solutions disclosed herein based on the above description.

[0042] While specific embodiments of this application have been described in detail by way of examples, those skilled in the art should understand that the above examples are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of this application. Those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can be made to the above embodiments or equivalent substitutions can be made to some technical features without departing from the scope and spirit of this application. In particular, as long as there is no structural conflict, the various technical features mentioned in the embodiments can be combined in any manner.

Claims

1. A flat glass guiding mechanism, characterized in that, include: Base assembly (10); The transmission assembly (20) includes a drive structure (21) and a transmission structure (22). The drive structure (21) is disposed on the base assembly (10), and the transmission structure (22) is movably disposed on the base assembly (10). The transmission structure (22) is connected to the drive structure (21). The guide assembly (30) includes a buffer structure (31) and a guide structure (32), wherein the buffer structure (31) is disposed on the transmission structure (22) and the guide structure (32) is disposed on the buffer structure (31).

2. The flat glass guiding mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The buffer structure (31) includes a buffer cylinder (311), the cylinder seat of the buffer cylinder (311) is mounted on the transmission structure (22) by fasteners, and the guide structure (32) is connected to the piston of the buffer cylinder (311).

3. The flat glass guiding mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that, The guide structure (32) includes a guide wheel (321), which is connected to the piston of the buffer cylinder (311).

4. The flat glass guiding mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that, The guide structure (32) further includes a vertical frame (322), a horizontal frame (323), and a rotating shaft (324). The upper end of the vertical frame (322) is connected to the piston of the buffer cylinder (311), the lower end of the vertical frame (322) is connected to the horizontal frame (323), the rotating shaft (324) is mounted on the horizontal frame (323), and the guide wheel (321) is rotatably mounted on the rotating shaft (324).

5. The flat glass guiding mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that, The upper end of the rotating shaft (324) has a threaded section, which is threaded through the transverse frame (323). Nuts that fix the threaded section are located on both sides of the transverse frame (323).

6. The flat glass guiding mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that, The buffer structure (31) also includes a connecting rod (312) and a linear bearing (313). The linear bearing (313) is mounted on the transmission structure (22). The first end of the connecting rod (312) is connected to the piston of the buffer cylinder (311), and the second end of the connecting rod (312) is connected to the upper end of the vertical frame (322).

7. The flat glass guiding mechanism according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, The drive structure (21) includes a drive motor (211) and a lead screw (212). The drive motor (211) is fixed on the base assembly (10), and the lead screw (212) is rotatably mounted on the base assembly (10). The lead screw (212) is connected to the output end of the drive motor (211).

8. The flat glass guiding mechanism according to claim 7, characterized in that, The transmission structure (22) includes a slider (221) and a connecting frame (222). The slider (221) has a threaded hole that is compatible with the lead screw (212). The slider (221) and the base assembly (10) have a sliding rail and a sliding groove that cooperate with each other. The upper end of the connecting frame (222) is connected to the slider (221), and the lower end of the connecting frame (222) is connected to the buffer structure (31).

9. A flat glass conveying device, characterized in that, The flat glass transport device includes a flat glass transport mechanism and a flat glass guide mechanism disposed on a first side of the flat glass transport mechanism, wherein the flat glass guide mechanism is the flat glass guide mechanism as described in any one of claims 1 to 8.

10. The flat glass conveying device according to claim 9, characterized in that, The flat glass guiding mechanism comprises multiple mechanisms, which are arranged at intervals along the moving direction of the flat glass. The second side of the flat glass conveying mechanism is provided with multiple rollers.

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