Plugboard device for glass substrates

Abstract

The application relates to a glass substrate inserting device, and belongs to the technical field of glass substrate production and manufacturing. The device solves the problem of thin plate damage by vertical insertion, adopts a support frame to bear multiple layers of glass substrates, and is provided with clamping assemblies on the left and right sides, the clamping plates are driven by torsional springs to realize self-adaptive clamping, and the damage caused by the shearing force of horizontal insertion is avoided; in addition, the top and bottom of the frame are respectively provided with buffer rubber strips to absorb vertical impact, and front and rear baffles provide physical protection; wherein, flexible contact parts are additionally arranged on the clamping contact surfaces to disperse the clamping stress. The application can solve the problem of fragility of the glass substrate thin plate, is compatible with substrates with different thicknesses, and realizes efficient and lossless insertion.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of glass substrate manufacturing technology, and in particular to an insert device for glass substrates. Background Technology

[0002] In the glass substrate manufacturing process, automated loading and unloading basket technology has become a key link connecting the preceding molding process and the subsequent processing steps. The basket structure enables precise loading, unloading, and temporary storage of glass substrates, thus improving production cycle time.

[0003] In related technologies, hanging baskets generally adopt a horizontal reciprocating insertion structure, which inserts into the bottom of the glass substrate horizontally through multiple sets of parallel support arms; however, the above-mentioned horizontal insertion scheme has the following drawbacks when dealing with the production requirements of thin glass substrates:

[0004] First, the horizontal shearing force generated by the insertion and removal action is prone to forming micro-cracks at the edge of the thin plate, which accumulates in subsequent processes and leads to an increase in the breakage rate.

[0005] Second, the supporting structure lacks effective buffering, making it difficult to mitigate the inertial impact during equipment start-up and shutdown. Summary of the Invention

[0006] Therefore, it is necessary to provide an insertion device for glass substrates that can insert glass substrates vertically and solve the problem of the fragility of thin plates.

[0007] An insert device for a glass substrate, comprising:

[0008] Supporting framework;

[0009] The first buffer component is located at the top of the support frame;

[0010] The second buffer component is located at the bottom of the support frame;

[0011] Clamping components are symmetrically arranged on the left and right sides of the support frame;

[0012] Baffles are provided on the front and rear sides of the support frame;

[0013] The support frame is provided with a plurality of receiving positions for accommodating the glass substrate, and the clamping assembly is configured to apply a clamping force in the direction of the receiving positions.

[0014] As a further improvement to the above technical solution:

[0015] In one embodiment, the support frame includes: a vertical support rod with a hook at the top;

[0016] A first assembly part is provided on the upper surface of the support rod; a second assembly part is symmetrically provided on the left and right sides of the support rod; a multi-compartment slot is provided below the second assembly part, each compartment corresponding to one of the receiving positions; a bottom support rod connecting the lower surface of the support rod; and a reinforcing rod connecting the front and rear sides of the support rod.

[0017] In one embodiment, the first buffer assembly is detachably connected to the support rod via the first mounting part, and the second buffer assembly is fixedly mounted to the bottom support rod.

[0018] In one embodiment, the first buffer assembly includes: a top cover frame; a top cover mounting rod fixed to the top cover frame; and a top buffer member disposed at the bottom of the top cover frame; preferably, the top buffer member is an elastic rubber strip and is fixed by a top rubber strip mounting seat.

[0019] In one embodiment, the second buffer assembly includes a bottom buffer member fixed to the bottom of the support frame; preferably, the bottom buffer member is an elastic rubber strip and is fixed by a bottom rubber strip mounting bracket.

[0020] In one embodiment, the clamping assembly includes: a mounting bracket that cooperates with the second assembly part; a plurality of steering rods rotatably disposed on the mounting bracket; a clamping plate fixed to the steering rods; and an elastic reset member that drives the steering rods to rotate in the direction of the plate groove; preferably, the elastic reset member is a torsion spring, the torsion spring is sleeved on the steering rod, one end is fixed to the second assembly part, and the other end is fixed to the fixing part of the steering rod.

[0021] In one embodiment, the clamping plate has a flexible contact portion at the contact position with the plate groove.

[0022] The aforementioned insertion device for glass substrates replaces the horizontal support arm in the traditional solution with a clamping component configured on the vertical support rod. Based on the clamping plate applied from both sides of the glass substrate, it completely avoids the frictional shearing force generated between the support arm and the glass edge during horizontal insertion and removal, thus eliminating the generation of microcracks from the root.

[0023] This application also has the following advantages:

[0024] (1) In this application, the flexible contact parts in the first buffer assembly, the second buffer assembly and the clamping assembly cooperate, the elastic deformation of the top rubber strip absorbs the inertia of the device starting and stopping, the bottom support assembly supports the weight of the glass, and the vibration energy is dispersed by the compression of the bottom rubber strip. At the same time, the flexible contact part provides a soft contact interface to eliminate the concentration of clamping stress.

[0025] (2) The clamping plate of this application provides continuous clamping force based on the elastic force of the torsion spring by using a torsion spring to fix the plate, thus achieving clamping of substrates of different thicknesses without the need for external power. Attached Figure Description

[0026] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this application.

[0027] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure after the baffle is removed.

[0028] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the framework components of this application.

[0029] Figure 4 This is a structural schematic diagram of the top cover assembly of this application.

[0030] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the base component of this application.

[0031] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the clamping component of this application.

[0032] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the clamping component from another perspective.

[0033] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the mating structure of the clamping component and the frame component in this application.

[0034] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the clamping state of the glass substrate in one embodiment of this application.

[0035] Wherein: 100, support frame; 200, first buffer assembly; 300, second buffer assembly; 400, clamping assembly; 500, baffle; 600, glass substrate;

[0036] 110. Support rod; 120. Hook; 130. First assembly part; 140. Second assembly part; 150. Plate groove; 160. Bottom support rod; 170. Reinforcing rod;

[0037] 210. Top cover frame; 220. Top cover mounting rod; 230. Top adhesive strip mounting bracket; 240. Top adhesive strip;

[0038] 310. Bottom adhesive strip mounting bracket; 320. Bottom adhesive strip;

[0039] 410. Mounting bracket; 420. Steering rod; 430. Clamping plate; 440. Flexible contact part; 450. Torsion spring; 460. Fixing part. Detailed Implementation

[0040] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this application more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to provide a thorough understanding of this application. However, this application can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar modifications without departing from the spirit of this application. Therefore, this application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0041] In the description of this application, it should be understood that if terms such as "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" appear, these terms indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and 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.

[0042] Furthermore, where the terms "first" and "second" appear, these terms are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this application, where the term "multiple" appears, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0043] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise expressly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0044] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the use of descriptions such as "above" or "below" the second feature indicates that the first and second features are in direct contact or indirect contact via an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. Similarly, "below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0045] It should be noted that if an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another element, it can be directly on the other element or there may be an intervening element. If an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intervening element. If so, the terms "vertical," "horizontal," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and similar expressions used in this application are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementation.

[0046] See Figures 1-2 The diagram shows a schematic structural diagram of an insert device for a glass substrate according to an embodiment of this application.

[0047] This application provides an insert device for a glass substrate, including a support frame 100, a first buffer assembly 200 mounted on the top of the support frame 100, a second buffer assembly 300 fixed to the bottom of the support frame 100, clamping assemblies 400 symmetrically arranged on the left and right sides of the support frame 100, and baffles 500 arranged on the front and rear sides of the support frame 100; wherein, the support frame 100 is provided with multiple layers of plate grooves 150 for accommodating the glass substrate 600, and the clamping assembly 400 applies an adaptive clamping force in the direction of the plate grooves 150.

[0048] like Figure 3 As shown, in some embodiments, the support frame 100 includes:

[0049] A vertical support rod 110 is provided at the top with a hook 120 for hoisting and transportation;

[0050] A first mounting portion 130 is provided on the upper surface of the support rod 110 for connecting the first buffer assembly 200;

[0051] The second assembly part 140, symmetrically arranged on the left and right sides of the support rod 110, is used to install the clamping assembly 400.

[0052] A multi-compartment slot 150 is provided below the second assembly part 140, with each slot 150 corresponding to a glass substrate receiving position;

[0053] The bottom support rod 160, which connects to the lower surface of the support rod 110, is used to support the second buffer assembly 300.

[0054] The reinforcing rods 170 on the front and rear sides of the connecting support rod 110 improve the torsional stiffness of the frame.

[0055] like Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments, the first buffer assembly 200 includes a top cover frame 210, a top cover mounting rod 220 fixed to the top cover frame 210, and a top adhesive strip 240 disposed at the bottom of the top cover frame 210. The top adhesive strip 240 is fixed by a top adhesive strip mounting base 230, preferably made of elastic silicone, and is used to absorb vertical impacts during equipment start-up and shutdown. The top cover mounting rod 220 is detachably connected to the first assembly part 130 for easy maintenance.

[0056] like Figure 5 As shown, in some embodiments, the second buffer assembly 300 includes a bottom adhesive strip mounting base 310 and a bottom adhesive strip 320 fixed thereon; wherein, the bottom adhesive strip 320 is preferably made of the same material as the top adhesive strip 240 and is fixed to the bottom support rod 160 to disperse the vibration energy generated by the gravity of the glass substrate.

[0057] Please continue reading. Figures 6-8 In some embodiments, the clamping assembly 400 includes:

[0058] Mounting bracket 410 that mates with the second assembly part 140;

[0059] Multiple rotatable steering rods 420 are mounted on the mounting bracket 410;

[0060] The clamping plate 430 fixed to the steering rod 420 has a flexible contact part 440 (such as a glue rod) at the position of the contact plate groove 150.

[0061] A torsion spring 450 drives the steering rod 420 to rotate. The torsion spring 450 is sleeved on the steering rod 420, with one end fixed to the second assembly part 140 and the other end fixed to the fixing part 460 of the steering rod 420.

[0062] Furthermore, the torsion spring 450, based on its own elastic force, applies rotational torque to the steering rod 420 through the fixing part 460, so that the flexible contact part 440 of the clamping plate 430 continuously presses the side of the glass substrate 600.

[0063] In some embodiments, baffles 500 are installed on the front and rear sides of the support frame 100 to prevent the glass substrate 600 from slipping.

[0064] In actual operation, the working principle of this application is as follows:

[0065] The lifting hook 120 moves the device to the loading and unloading station;

[0066] The glass substrate 600 is inserted into the plate groove 150 in the vertical direction;

[0067] The clamping plate 430 is squeezed outward by the glass substrate 600, and the torsion spring 450 provides a restoring force based on its own elasticity.

[0068] When the glass substrate 600 is fully in place, the torsion spring 450 drives the clamping plate 430 to clamp the substrate through the flexible contact part 440.

[0069] The top adhesive strip 240 and the bottom adhesive strip 320 absorb vertical impacts respectively, and the flexible contact part 440 disperses clamping stress.

[0070] In summary, this application avoids horizontal shearing force by using vertical insertion, thus preventing cracks in the thin plate caused by the horizontal shearing force generated during the insertion action. In addition, this application uses the top adhesive strip 240, the bottom adhesive strip 320, and the flexible contact part 440 to form a multi-directional buffering mechanism to synergistically dissipate impact force. Finally, the torsion spring 450 of this application can provide adaptive clamping force, compatible with glass substrates 600 of different thicknesses.

[0071] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0072] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementation methods of this application, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the patent application. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this application, and these all fall within the protection scope of this application. Therefore, the protection scope of this patent application should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A plate insertion device for a glass substrate, characterized in that, include: Support frame (100); The first buffer assembly (200) is disposed on the top of the support frame (100); The second buffer assembly (300) is located at the bottom of the support frame (100); Clamping components (400) are symmetrically arranged on the left and right sides of the support frame (100); Baffles (500) are provided on the front and rear sides of the support frame (100); The support frame (100) is provided with a plurality of receiving positions for accommodating the glass substrate (600), and the clamping assembly (400) is configured to apply a clamping force in the direction of the receiving positions.

2. The insert device for a glass substrate according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support frame (100) includes: A vertical support rod (110) with a hook (120) at the top. A first mounting part (130) is provided on the upper surface of the support rod (110). A second assembly part (140) is symmetrically arranged on the left and right sides of the support rod (110). A multi-compartment slot (150) is provided below the second assembly part (140), with each compartment corresponding to one of the aforementioned receiving positions; The bottom support rod (160) connects to the lower surface of the support rod (110); and A reinforcing rod (170) connecting the front and rear sides of the support rod (110).

3. The insert device for a glass substrate according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first buffer assembly (200) is detachably connected to the support rod (110) via the first assembly part (130), and the second buffer assembly (300) is fixedly installed on the bottom support rod (160).

4. The insert device for a glass substrate according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, The first buffer component (200) includes: Top cover frame (210); Top cover mounting rod (220) fixed to the top cover frame (210); and A top buffer (240) is provided at the bottom of the top cover frame (210).

5. The insert device for a glass substrate according to claim 4, characterized in that, The top buffer (240) is an elastic rubber strip and is fixed by a top rubber strip mounting bracket (230).

6. The insert device for a glass substrate according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, The second buffer assembly (300) includes a bottom buffer (320) fixed to the bottom of the support frame (100).

7. The insert device for a glass substrate according to claim 6, characterized in that, The bottom buffer (320) is an elastic rubber strip and is fixed by the bottom rubber strip mounting seat (310).

8. The insert device for a glass substrate according to claim 2, characterized in that, The clamping assembly (400) includes: Mounting bracket (410) that mates with the second assembly part (140); Multiple steering rods (420) are rotatably mounted on the mounting bracket (410). A clamping plate (430) fixed to the steering rod (420); and An elastic reset member that drives the steering rod (420) to rotate in the direction of the plate groove (150).

9. The insert device for a glass substrate according to claim 8, characterized in that, The elastic reset component is a torsion spring (450), which is sleeved on the steering rod (420), with one end fixed to the second assembly part (140) and the other end fixed to the fixing part (460) of the steering rod (420).

10. The insert device for a glass substrate according to claim 8, characterized in that, The clamping plate (430) is provided with a flexible contact part (440) at the contact position with the plate groove (150).

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