An automated contact lens mold resting mechanical arm warehouse trolley

Abstract

The utility model provides a kind of automatic contact lens mold standing mechanical arm warehousing trolley, the trolley includes shell, moving wheel, vertical and horizontal movement track and transfer device, can realize the automatic handling and storage of mould. Vertical movement track is combined with horizontal movement track, and transfer device can move left and right on horizontal track, and contact lens mold is carried out transfer process. In addition, the system also integrates control device, pressure sensor, vision sensor and laser sensor, realizes intelligent monitoring and accurate control to mould handling process by real-time detection mould state, position and path. The device structure is compact, can realize efficient storage in limited space, and automatic control system can reduce manual operation, improve production efficiency and reduce misoperation.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to an automated robotic arm storage trolley for stationary placement of contact lens molds. Background Technology

[0002] After the contact lens mold is formed, it usually needs to be left to stand in a constant environment for a period of time to complete the initial cooling and structural stabilization. In order to improve production efficiency, many contact lens manufacturers have begun to use mold-specific static storage equipment for centralized management.

[0003] Traditional contact lens mold placement devices mostly rely on manual handling or simple conveyor equipment to transfer and place the molds. These devices typically include simple shelving systems and manually or semi-automatically controlled trolleys. While they can improve mold turnover efficiency to some extent, they still suffer from low levels of automation in the transfer process.

[0004] Therefore, the problem that this solution needs to solve is how to automate the transfer of contact lens molds. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and provide an automated robotic arm storage trolley for stationary contact lens molds. Through tracks and a transfer device, it achieves mold handling without manual intervention, improving the automation level of contact lens mold transfer and increasing handling efficiency. This utility model achieves its purpose as follows:

[0006] This utility model proposes an automated robotic arm storage trolley for stationary placement of contact lens molds, including a shell and moving wheels mounted on the lower side of the shell. Two sets of vertical moving tracks are symmetrically arranged inside the shell, and two sets of horizontal moving tracks are also symmetrically arranged inside the shell. The horizontal moving tracks are movably mounted on the vertical moving tracks and can move on the vertical moving tracks. A transfer device is movably mounted on the horizontal moving tracks, and the transfer device is used to carry the contact lens molds and move them left and right on the horizontal moving tracks. The shell also has several shelves inside, the width of each shelf being smaller than the width between the horizontal moving tracks.

[0007] Furthermore, there are four vertical moving tracks, which are installed in pairs on both sides of the housing. Each vertical moving track includes a track groove, a transmission component, and a first drive motor.

[0008] Furthermore, the horizontal moving track includes a track clamp that engages with a groove, the track clamp is connected to a transmission component, the transmission component is connected to a first drive motor, and the transfer device moves left and right on the horizontal moving track after being driven by the first drive motor.

[0009] Furthermore, it also includes a control device for controlling the movement of the moving wheels, the movement of the horizontal moving track, and the movement of the transfer device.

[0010] Furthermore, it also includes a pressure sensor, which is located on the upper surface of the transfer device and is electrically connected to the control device. The pressure sensor is used to detect the state of the contact lens mold and transmit the state to the control device.

[0011] Furthermore, it also includes a vision sensor, which is located on the top of the housing and is electrically connected to the control device. The vision sensor is used to transmit visual position signals to the control device.

[0012] Furthermore, it also includes a laser sensor, which is mounted on the front of the housing and electrically connected to the control device. The laser sensor is used to transmit route signals to the control device.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are: by integrating vertical and horizontal moving tracks and transfer devices, the system can automatically complete the handling and storage of molds without manual intervention, reducing labor costs and increasing production efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a side view of a robotic arm storage cart for automated contact lens mold placement.

[0015] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the rear structure of a robotic arm storage cart for stationary contact lens molds.

[0016] In the diagram: 1. Shelf, 2. Control device, 3. Laser sensor, 4. Housing, 5. Vertical moving track, 6. Moving wheels, 7. Vision sensor, 8. Horizontal moving track, 9. Track clamp, 10. Transfer device, 11. Moving block, 12. Support plate. Detailed Implementation

[0017] To enhance understanding of this utility model, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the embodiments and accompanying drawings. These embodiments are only used to explain the present utility model and do not constitute a limitation on the scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0018] Please refer to Figure 1-2This utility model proposes an automated robotic arm storage trolley for stationary placement of contact lens molds, including a housing 4 and movable wheels 6 mounted on the lower side of the housing 4. Two sets of vertical moving tracks 5 are symmetrically arranged inside the housing 4, and two sets of horizontal moving tracks 8 are also symmetrically arranged inside the housing 4. The horizontal moving tracks 8 are movably mounted on the vertical moving tracks 5 and can move on the vertical moving tracks 5. A transfer device 10 is movably mounted on the horizontal moving tracks 8, which is used to carry the contact lens molds and move them left and right on the horizontal moving tracks 8. The housing 4 also has several shelves 1 inside, each shelf 1 having a width smaller than the width between the horizontal moving tracks 8. In one possible implementation scenario, this device is placed in a contact lens production line, specifically as the transfer section between mold production and stationary placement.

[0019] Optionally, this device can be placed in the transfer section between mold production and resting. In large production lines, the distance between the equipment for mold production and resting is far, so transfer equipment is required. This device completes the transfer of contact lens molds by installing horizontally and vertically set moving tracks inside the trolley, which improves the degree of automation and reduces labor costs.

[0020] It should be noted that the transfer device 10 moves on the horizontal moving track 8 via the moving block 11, and the moving block 11 is provided with a bearing plate 12, which is used to place the mold.

[0021] In one embodiment, four vertical moving tracks 5 are provided, and the vertical moving tracks 5 are installed in pairs on both sides of the outer casing 4. Each vertical moving track 5 includes a track groove, a transmission component, and a first drive motor. It should be noted that the vertical moving tracks 5 are respectively located at the four corners of the outer casing 4, and the tracks on both sides correspond to each other. The arrangement of two tracks enhances the robustness. The transmission component is a gear, and the first drive motor transmits kinetic energy through the gear.

[0022] Furthermore, the horizontal moving track 8 includes track clips 9, which engage in the grooves. The track clips 9 are connected to the transmission component, which is connected to the first drive motor. The transfer device 10 moves left and right on the horizontal moving track 8 after being driven by the first drive motor. The first drive motor transmits kinetic energy to the track clips 9 through gears, completing the up-and-down movement of the track clips 9 within the track grooves. In the initial state, all four track clips 9 are moved to the bottom of the track grooves. At this time, the horizontal moving track 8 is located at the bottom of the device, facilitating mold loading. When the trolley moves to insert the mold placed on the plane into the transfer device 10, the drive motor rotates, driving the gears to rotate, thereby causing the track clips 9 to move up and down. Then, the transfer device 10 moves inward, descends when it reaches the top of the shelf 1, and places the mold on the shelf 1. It continues downward until the mold is detached from the transfer device. The transfer device 10 then moves outward until it reaches the initial position, and the above steps are repeated.

[0023] In one embodiment, a control device 2 is also included. The control device 2 is used to control the movement of the moving wheel 6, the movement of the horizontal moving track 8, and the movement of the transfer device 10. Specifically, the control device 2 is electrically connected to the drive part of the vertical moving track 5 and the drive part of the horizontal moving track 8. Automated control is achieved by programming the control components within the control device 2. For example, it can automatically identify the locations of the material picking and unloading points, automatically identify its own position and direction, and determine its own working status through data recognition and analysis.

[0024] Optionally, a pressure sensor is also included. The pressure sensor is located on the upper surface of the transfer device 10 and is electrically connected to the control device 2. The pressure sensor is used to detect the state of the contact lens mold and transmit the state to the control device 2. This facilitates the identification of the working state and prevents material jamming.

[0025] Optionally, a vision sensor 7 is also included. The vision sensor 7 is located on the top of the housing 4 and is electrically connected to the control device 2. The vision sensor 7 is used to transmit visual position signals to the control device 2 to facilitate position identification and prevent feeding errors.

[0026] Optionally, a laser sensor 3 is also included. The laser sensor 3 is mounted on the front of the housing 4 and is electrically connected to the control device 2. The laser sensor 3 is used to transmit route signals to the control device 2 to facilitate the identification of the vehicle's movement route and prevent collision accidents.

[0027] Compared with existing technologies, this device integrates vertical and horizontal moving tracks 8 and a transfer device 10, enabling the system to automatically complete the handling and storage of molds without manual intervention, reducing labor costs and increasing production efficiency.

[0028] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model and are not intended to limit it. Although this utility model 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 utility model without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of this utility model, and all such modifications or substitutions should be covered within the scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. An automated robotic arm storage cart for stationary placement of contact lens molds, characterized in that, The device includes an outer shell and casters mounted on the underside of the outer shell. The interior of the outer shell has two sets of vertical moving tracks symmetrically arranged, and also two sets of horizontal moving tracks symmetrically arranged. The horizontal moving tracks are movably mounted on the vertical moving tracks and can move along the vertical moving tracks. A transfer device is movably mounted on the horizontal moving tracks. The transfer device carries the contact lens mold and moves it left and right along the horizontal moving tracks. The interior of the outer shell also has several shelves, each with a width smaller than the width between the horizontal moving tracks.

2. The automated robotic arm storage trolley for stationary placement of contact lens molds according to claim 1, characterized in that, The vertical moving track is provided with four tracks, which are installed in pairs on both sides of the housing. Each vertical moving track includes a track groove, a transmission component, and a first drive motor.

3. The automated robotic arm storage trolley for stationary placement of contact lens molds according to claim 2, characterized in that, The horizontal moving track includes a track clamp that engages in a groove. The track clamp is connected to a transmission component, which is connected to a first drive motor. The transfer device moves left and right on the horizontal moving track after being driven by the first drive motor.

4. The automated robotic arm storage trolley for stationary placement of contact lens molds according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a control device for controlling the movement of the moving wheels, the movement of the horizontal moving track, and the movement of the transfer device.

5. The automated robotic arm storage trolley for stationary placement of contact lens molds according to claim 4, characterized in that, It also includes a pressure sensor, which is located on the upper surface of the transfer device and is electrically connected to the control device. The pressure sensor is used to detect the state of the contact lens mold and transmit the state to the control device.

6. The automated robotic arm storage trolley for stationary placement of contact lens molds according to claim 4, characterized in that, It also includes a vision sensor, which is located on the top of the housing and is electrically connected to the control device. The vision sensor is used to transmit visual position signals to the control device.

7. The automated robotic arm storage trolley for stationary placement of contact lens molds according to claim 4, characterized in that, It also includes a laser sensor, which is mounted on the front of the housing and is electrically connected to the control device. The laser sensor is used to transmit route signals to the control device.

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