Delivery device and delivery apparatus

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to the field of photovoltaic and semiconductor technology, and particularly relates to a conveying device and a conveying equipment, which solves the problem of poor conveying stability of the conveying device in the related art, and is difficult to be applied to conveying a boat with a large size. The conveying device comprises a rack, a plurality of bearing mechanisms, a lifting mechanism and a conveying mechanism. The plurality of bearing mechanisms are installed to the rack along the conveying direction of the carrier, and the bearing mechanisms are configured to bear the carrier. The lifting mechanism is movably connected to the rack and can move along the vertical direction, and is configured to drive the carrier to fall to the bearing mechanism or drive the carrier to rise to leave the bearing mechanism. The conveying mechanism is installed to the rack and connected with the lifting mechanism, and is configured to drive the lifting mechanism to move the carrier to the upper side of the bearing mechanism. The conveying device bears the carrier and the boat by the conveying mechanism and the lifting mechanism, improves the bearing stability and the conveying stability of the conveying device, and can be applied to conveying a boat with a large size.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the fields of photovoltaic and semiconductor technology, and more specifically to a conveying device and conveying equipment. Background Technology

[0002] Semiconductor or photovoltaic materials are widely used in industries such as electronics and new energy. The manufacturing process of semiconductor or photovoltaic products typically includes texturing, diffusion, laser scanning, etching, coating, printing, sintering, and testing, and some of these processes need to be carried out in specific equipment. Currently, in order to improve product processing efficiency, the industry commonly uses boats to carry large quantities of products, with carriers supporting the boats, and conveyor systems used for automated transport of the carriers and boats.

[0003] However, the conveying devices in related technologies typically use conveyor belts, which are more suitable for conveying smaller boats, but have poor conveying stability and are difficult to apply to conveying larger boats. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of this, the present disclosure provides a conveying device and a conveying equipment, which solves the problem that the conveying stability of related art conveying devices is poor and difficult to apply to conveying large-sized boats.

[0005] In a first aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a conveying device configured as a conveying vehicle, the vehicle being configured as a carrying boat, the conveying device comprising: a frame; a plurality of carrying mechanisms mounted to the frame along the conveying direction of the vehicle and configured to carry the vehicle; a lifting mechanism movably connected to the frame and capable of moving in a vertical direction, configured to drive the vehicle to fall to the carrying mechanism or drive the vehicle to rise away from the carrying mechanism; and a conveying mechanism mounted to the frame and connected to the lifting mechanism, configured to drive the lifting mechanism to move the vehicle above the carrying mechanism.

[0006] In some embodiments, the lifting mechanism includes: a connecting assembly connected to the conveying mechanism and having a plurality of threaded portions; a first bearing assembly located above the connecting assembly and configured to bear the carrier; and a plurality of screw assemblies extending in a vertical direction and respectively screwed to the plurality of threaded portions, the screw assemblies being rotatably connected to the first bearing assembly for lifting the first bearing assembly and the carrier.

[0007] In some embodiments, the lifting mechanism further includes: a first drive source assembly connected to the first load-bearing assembly; a first gear mounted on the output shaft of the first drive source assembly to drive the first gear to rotate; a second gear rotatably connected to the first load-bearing assembly and meshing with the first gear to enable the first gear to drive the second gear to rotate; a plurality of third gears, all meshing with the second gear, the plurality of third gears being respectively mounted on a plurality of lead screw assemblies; the second gear driving the lead screw assembly to rotate through the third gears to drive the first load-bearing assembly to move in a vertical direction; the plurality of third gears being evenly spaced around the second gear in the circumferential direction.

[0008] In some embodiments, the conveying device further includes: a clamping mechanism connected to the lifting mechanism and / or the conveying mechanism, configured to clamp the boat and the carrier against the lifting mechanism and / or the conveying mechanism. The clamping mechanism includes: a first clamping assembly connected to the lifting mechanism and / or the conveying mechanism, capable of clamping or releasing two adjacent boats arranged along a first direction on the carrier; and / or, a second clamping assembly connected to the lifting mechanism and / or the conveying mechanism, capable of clamping or releasing two adjacent boats arranged along a second direction on the carrier; the first direction and the second direction are perpendicular to each other.

[0009] In some embodiments, the lifting mechanism includes a first bearing assembly configured to bear the vehicle; the first clamping assembly includes: a first drive source connected to the first bearing assembly; a first connector connected to the first drive source and slidably connected to the first bearing assembly, such that the first drive source can drive the first connector to move in a horizontal direction toward or away from the first bearing assembly; a second drive source connected to the first connector, such that the first connector can drive the second drive source to move in a horizontal direction toward or away from the first bearing assembly; and a first sub-clamping member connected to the second drive source and slidably connected to the first connector in a vertical direction, such that the second drive source can drive the first sub-clamping member to move in a vertical direction; the second clamping assembly includes: a third drive source connected to the first bearing assembly; a fourth drive source connected to the third drive source and slidably connected to the first bearing assembly, such that the third drive source can drive the fourth drive source to move in a horizontal direction toward or away from the first bearing assembly; and a second sub-clamping member connected to the fourth drive source, such that the fourth drive source can drive the second sub-clamping member to move in a vertical direction.

[0010] In some embodiments, the carrying mechanism includes: two or more first carrying members, the first carrying members being mounted to the frame and configured to carry the vehicle; the two or more first carrying members being spaced apart and connected to both sides of the frame along a direction perpendicular to the conveying direction of the vehicle to form a receiving space, the lifting mechanism and the conveying mechanism being movable into the receiving space; and two or more first carrying members being provided on the same side of the frame along the conveying direction of the vehicle, the first carrying members being L-shaped, and two adjacent first carrying members being arranged opposite or back to back.

[0011] In some embodiments, the carrying mechanism further includes two or more positioning members, wherein each of the first carrying members is provided with the positioning member above it, and the bottom of the carrier has two or more positioning holes, wherein the positioning member can be inserted into the positioning hole accordingly; wherein the conveying device further includes two or more first sensors, which are arranged adjacent to the carrying mechanism and configured to detect whether the positioning member is inserted into the positioning hole of the carrier when the carrying mechanism carries the carrier.

[0012] In some embodiments, the conveying mechanism includes: a second carrier member connected below the lifting mechanism and configured to carry the lifting mechanism; a second drive source assembly mounted to the frame and connected to the second carrier member; and a transmission assembly connected to the second drive source assembly, wherein the transmission assembly, driven by the second drive source assembly, can drive the second carrier member to move, so that the second carrier member drives the lifting mechanism to the carrier member; wherein the transmission assembly includes: a rack connected to the frame and extending along the conveying direction of the carrier; and a fourth gear fitted onto the output shaft of the second drive source assembly and capable of meshing with the rack, wherein, driven by the second drive source assembly, the fourth gear drives the second drive source assembly and the lifting mechanism to move along the conveying direction of the carrier.

[0013] In some embodiments, the second carrier is located below the carrier mechanism, and the second drive source assembly is located below the second carrier; the conveying mechanism further includes: a first slide rail located above the second carrier and connected to the frame along the conveying direction of the carrier; and a first slider connected to the second carrier and slidably connected to the first slide rail.

[0014] In some embodiments, the carrier has multiple boat placement areas configured to carry the boats; the conveying device further includes multiple second sensors mounted to the frame and disposed adjacent to the carrying mechanism, the second sensors being configured to detect whether the boats are placed in the boat placement areas of the carrier.

[0015] In a second aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a conveying device, comprising: the conveying device described in the first aspect, configured to carry and convey a vehicle, the vehicle being configured to carry a boat; and a handling device configured to transport the boat and the vehicle to or from the conveying device.

[0016] In some embodiments, the frame of the conveying device includes a boat-moving station and a buffer station, and a plurality of the carrying mechanisms are respectively disposed at the boat-moving station and the buffer station, and the plurality of the carrying mechanisms are arranged along the conveying direction of the vehicle; the conveying mechanism of the conveying device drives the lifting mechanism of the conveying device to move the vehicle carrying the boat from the buffer station to the boat-moving station; the handling device is disposed adjacent to the conveying device and is further configured to handle the boat and the vehicle to the buffer station, or to handle the boat and the vehicle away from the boat-moving station.

[0017] The conveying device provided in this embodiment is configured as a conveying carrier, and the carrier is configured to carry a boat. The conveying device includes a frame, multiple carrying mechanisms, a lifting mechanism, and a conveying mechanism. Multiple carrying mechanisms are mounted to the frame along the conveying direction of the carrier, and are configured to carry the carrier. The lifting mechanism is movably connected to the frame and is capable of vertical movement, configured to drive the carrier down to the carrying mechanism or drive the carrier up to leave the carrying mechanism. The conveying mechanism is mounted to the frame and connected to the lifting mechanism, configured to drive the lifting mechanism to move the carrier above the carrying mechanism. This conveying device utilizes the conveying mechanism and the lifting mechanism to jointly carry the carrier and the boat, improving the carrying stability and conveying stability of the conveying device, and is suitable for conveying boats of larger sizes. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 The diagram shown is a structural schematic of a conveying device, a carrier, and a boat provided in an embodiment of this disclosure.

[0019] Figure 2 The diagram shown is a structural schematic of a lifting mechanism provided in an embodiment of this disclosure.

[0020] Figure 3 The image shown is a front view of a lifting mechanism, a vehicle, and a boat provided in an embodiment of this disclosure.

[0021] Figure 4 As shown Figure 3 The lifting mechanism, vehicle, and boat shown are sectional views in the AA direction.

[0022] Figure 5 As shown Figure 3 The lifting mechanism, vehicle, and boat shown are sectional views in the BB direction.

[0023] Figure 6 The image shown is a side view of a lifting mechanism, a pressing mechanism, a carrier, and a boat provided in an embodiment of this disclosure.

[0024] Figure 7 The diagram shown is a structural schematic of a lifting mechanism, a pressing mechanism, a carrier, and a boat provided in an embodiment of this disclosure.

[0025] Figure 8 As shown Figure 7 A magnified view of the lifting mechanism, clamping mechanism, vehicle, and boat in area C.

[0026] Figure 9 As shown Figure 7 A magnified view of the lifting mechanism, clamping mechanism, vehicle, and boat in area D.

[0027] Figure 10 The diagram shown is a structural schematic of the frame, bearing mechanism, and conveying mechanism provided in an embodiment of this disclosure.

[0028] Figure 11 As shown Figure 10 The enlarged view of the frame, load-bearing mechanism, and conveying mechanism in area E is shown.

[0029] Figure 12 The image shown is a front view of a conveying device, a carrier, and a boat provided in an embodiment of this disclosure.

[0030] Figure 13 As shown Figure 12 The conveyor, vehicle, and boat shown are sectional views in the FF direction.

[0031] Figure 14 As shown Figure 12 A magnified view of the conveyor, vehicle, and boat in region G.

[0032] Figure 15 The image shown is a bottom view of a frame, a support mechanism, and a conveying mechanism provided in an embodiment of this disclosure.

[0033] Figure 16 As shown Figure 15 The enlarged view of the frame, load-bearing mechanism, and conveying mechanism in region H is shown.

[0034] Figure 17 The diagram shown is a schematic representation of an application scenario of a conveying device provided in an embodiment of this disclosure.

[0035] Figure label:

[0036] 1. Conveying equipment; 10. Conveying device; 100. Bearing mechanism; 1110. First bearing component; 1120. Positioning component; 123. Frame; 120. First support assembly; 130. Second support assembly; 1001. Accommodation space; 1011. Buffer station; 1012. Boat handling station; 200. Lifting mechanism; 210. Connecting assembly; 2110. First connecting plate; 2120. T-nut; 2101. Threaded part; 220. First bearing assembly; 2210. Bearing plate; 22 20. Second connecting plate; 2230. Connecting rod; 2240. First reinforcing plate; 2250. Third connecting plate; 2260. Second reinforcing plate; 230. Lead screw assembly; 2310. Lead screw; 2320. Bearing with seat; 240. First drive source assembly; 2410. First servo motor; 2420. First reducer; 250. First gear; 260. Second gear; 270. Third gear; 280. Flange; 290. Expansion sleeve; 300. Conveying mechanism; 310. Second bearing component; 320. Second drive source assembly; 3210. Second servo motor; 330. Transmission assembly; 3310. Rack; 3320. Fourth gear; 340. First slide rail; 350. First slider; 400. Clamping mechanism; 410. First clamping assembly; 4110. First drive source; 4120. First connector; 4130. Second drive source; 4140. First sub-clamping component; 4141. First pressure block; 4142. Guide rod; 4150. Second slide rail; 4160. Second slider; 4 20. Second clamping assembly; 4210. Third drive source; 4220. Fourth drive source; 4230. Second sub-clamping component; 4240. Third slide rail; 4250. Third slider; 4260. Fourth connecting plate; 500. First sensor; 600. Second sensor; 700. Temperature detector; 800. Cable chain; X1. First direction; X2. Second direction; X3. Third direction; 20. Transport device; 21. Boat; 22. Carrier; 221. Positioning hole; 2201. Boat placement area. Detailed Implementation

[0037] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this disclosure will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this disclosure, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this disclosure, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this disclosure.

[0038] The specific structure of the conveying device is described below with reference to the embodiments.

[0039] Figure 1 The diagram shown is a structural schematic of a conveying device, a carrier, and a boat provided in an embodiment of this disclosure. Figure 2The diagram shown is a structural schematic of a lifting mechanism provided in an embodiment of this disclosure. Figure 3 The image shown is a front view of a lifting mechanism, a vehicle, and a boat provided in an embodiment of this disclosure. Figure 4 As shown Figure 3 The lifting mechanism, vehicle, and boat shown are sectional views in the AA direction. Figure 5 As shown Figure 3 The lifting mechanism, vehicle, and boat shown are sectional views in the BB direction. Figure 6 The image shown is a side view of a lifting mechanism, a pressing mechanism, a carrier, and a boat provided according to an embodiment of this disclosure. Figures 1 to 6 As shown, the conveying device 10 is configured as a conveying carrier 22, and the carrier 22 is configured as a carrying boat 21. The conveying device 10 includes a frame 123, a plurality of carrying mechanisms 100, a lifting mechanism 200, and a conveying mechanism 300. The plurality of carrying mechanisms 100 are mounted to the frame 123 along the conveying direction of the carrier 22, and the carrying mechanisms 100 are configured to carry the carrier 22. The lifting mechanism 200 is movably connected to the frame 123 and is capable of moving in the vertical direction. The lifting mechanism 200 is configured to drive the carrier 22 to fall onto the carrying mechanism 100 or to drive the carrier 22 to rise away from the carrying mechanism 100. The conveying mechanism 300 is mounted to the frame 123 and connected to the lifting mechanism 200, and is configured to drive the lifting mechanism 200 to move the carrier 22 above the carrying mechanism 100.

[0040] The conveying device 10 utilizes the conveying mechanism 300 and the lifting mechanism 200 to jointly support the carrier 22 and the boat 21, thereby improving the load-bearing stability and conveying stability of the conveying device 10 and making it suitable for conveying boats 21 with larger dimensions.

[0041] For example, such as Figure 1 As shown, the frame 123 includes a first support assembly 120 and a second support assembly 130. The second support assembly 130 is disposed opposite to the first support assembly 120 in a direction perpendicular to the conveying direction of the carrier 22, and both the first support assembly 120 and the second support assembly 130 extend in the conveying direction of the carrier 22. The first support assembly 120 and the second support assembly 130 jointly support the bearing mechanism 100, which is capable of supporting both sides of the carrier 22 to improve the stability of the bearing mechanism 100 in supporting the carrier 22.

[0042] For example, the conveying mechanism 300 may employ a conveyor belt conveying method, a linear module conveying method, or other conveying methods.

[0043] In some embodiments, the lifting mechanism 200 includes a connecting assembly 210, a first bearing assembly 220, and a plurality of lead screw assemblies 230. The connecting assembly 210 is connected to the conveying mechanism 300 and has a plurality of threaded portions 2101. The first bearing assembly 220 is located above the connecting assembly 210 and is configured to carry the carrier 22. The plurality of lead screw assemblies 230 extend vertically and are screwed to the plurality of threaded portions 2101 respectively. The lead screw assemblies 230 are rotatably connected to the first bearing assembly 220 for lifting the first bearing assembly 220 and the carrier 22.

[0044] The lifting mechanism 200 of the conveying device 10 simultaneously drives the first bearing component 220 to move in the vertical direction through multiple lead screw assemblies 230, thereby improving the stability of the first bearing component 220 in the vertical direction, thus improving the lifting stability of the lifting mechanism 200, and further improving the conveying stability of the conveying device 10 in the vertical direction, and ultimately improving the conveying stability of the conveying device 10.

[0045] In some embodiments, the lifting mechanism 200 further includes a first drive source assembly 240, a first gear 250, a second gear 260, and a plurality of third gears 270. The first drive source assembly 240 is connected to the first support assembly 220. The first gear 250 is mounted on the output shaft of the first drive source assembly 240, so that the first drive source assembly 240 drives the first gear 250 to rotate. The second gear 260 is rotatably connected to the first support assembly 220 and meshes with the first gear 250, so that the first gear 250 can drive the second gear 260 to rotate. The plurality of third gears 270 mesh with the second gear 260, and the plurality of third gears 270 are respectively mounted on a plurality of lead screw assemblies 230. The second gear 260 drives the lead screw assembly 230 to rotate through the third gears 270, so that the lead screw assembly 230 moves in the vertical direction, so that the lead screw assembly 230 drives the first support assembly 220 to move in the vertical direction. The plurality of third gears 270 are evenly spaced around the second gear 260 in the circumferential direction.

[0046] The lifting mechanism 200 utilizes a gear-gear meshing transmission method to enable the lead screw assembly 230 to move vertically, resulting in a simple and reliable transmission method. Furthermore, by arranging multiple third gears 270 at even intervals around the second gear 260 circumferentially, the lifting stability of the lifting mechanism 200 is further improved.

[0047] For example, the connecting assembly 210 includes a first connecting plate 2110 and a plurality of T-nuts 2120. The plurality of T-nuts 2120 are connected to the first connecting plate 2110, and the T-nuts 2120 have threaded portions 2101.

[0048] Exemplarily, the first support assembly 220 includes a support plate 2210, a second connecting plate 2220, a plurality of connecting rods 2230, two first reinforcing plates 2240, a third connecting plate 2250, and a plurality of second reinforcing plates 2260. The support plate 2210 supports the carrier 22. The second connecting plate 2220 is located below the support plate 2210. The plurality of connecting rods 2230 are vertically arranged between the second connecting plate 2220 and the support plate 2210, and are used to connect the second connecting plate 2220 and the support plate 2210. The two first reinforcing plates 2240 are located on both sides of the second connecting plate 2220. The third connecting plate 2250 connects the two first reinforcing plates 2240. The second reinforcing plates 2260 connect the second connecting plate 2220 and the first reinforcing plates 2240. A gear receiving space is provided between the support plate 2210 and the second connecting plate 2220, and the first gear 250, the second gear 260, and the plurality of third gears 270 are all located within the gear receiving space. The second connecting plate 2220, the third connecting plate 2250 and the two first reinforcing plates 2240 form a first driving source component accommodating space, and the first driving source component 240 is located within the first driving source component accommodating space.

[0049] For example, the first drive source component 240 includes a first servo motor 2410 and a first reducer 2420. The first reducer 2420 is connected to the second connecting plate 2220 via a flange 280. The first servo motor 2410 is connected to the output shaft of the first reducer 2420. The first gear 250 is fitted onto the output shaft of the first reducer 2420.

[0050] For example, there are three third gears 270 and three lead screw assemblies 230.

[0051] For example, such as Figures 2 to 5 As shown, the lead screw assembly 230 includes a lead screw 2310 and a mounted bearing 2320. The lead screw 2310 extends vertically, is screwed to a threaded portion 2101, and passes through the first bearing assembly 220. The outer ring of the mounted bearing 2320 is connected to the first bearing assembly 220, and the lead screw 2310 passes through the inner ring of the mounted bearing 2320, forming an interference fit with the inner ring. The inner ring of the mounted bearing 2320 can drive the outer ring of the mounted bearing 2320 to move upward.

[0052] For example, the top of the lead screw 2310 passes through the second connecting plate 2220, and the first gear 250, the second gear 260, and the three third gears 270 are all located above the second connecting plate 2220. The second gear 260 is located in the central region of the second connecting plate 2220. The first gear 250 is secured to the output shaft of the first reducer 2420, and the third gears 270 are secured to the top of the lead screw 2310 using a tightening sleeve 290.

[0053] In some embodiments, such as Figure 3 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the conveying device 10 also includes a clamping mechanism 400, which is connected to the lifting mechanism 200. The clamping mechanism 400 is configured to clamp the boat 21 and the carrier 22 against the lifting mechanism 200.

[0054] In some embodiments, the clamping mechanism 400 is connected to the conveying mechanism 300 and is configured to clamp the boat 21 and the carrier 22 against the conveying mechanism 300.

[0055] In some embodiments, the clamping mechanism 400 is connected to the lifting mechanism 200 and the conveying mechanism 300 respectively, and the clamping mechanism 400 is configured to clamp the boat 21 and the carrier 22 against the lifting mechanism 200 and the conveying mechanism 300.

[0056] The boat 21 and the carrier 22 are pressed together by the clamping mechanism 400 to prevent the boat 21 from shifting or even falling off the carrier 22 during the process of the conveying device 10 transporting the boat 21 and the carrier 22.

[0057] In some embodiments, the clamping mechanism 400 includes a first clamping component 410, which is connected to the lifting mechanism 200, or connected to the conveying mechanism 300, or connected to both the lifting mechanism 200 and the conveying mechanism 300. The first clamping component 410 can clamp or release two adjacent boats 21 arranged along the first direction X1 on the carrier 22, preventing the boats 21 arranged along the first direction X1 from shifting or even falling off the carrier 22 during the process of the conveying device 10 conveying the boats 21 and the carrier 22.

[0058] In some embodiments, the clamping mechanism 400 includes a second clamping component 420, which is connected to the lifting mechanism 200, or connected to the conveying mechanism 300, or connected to both the lifting mechanism 200 and the conveying mechanism 300. The second clamping component 420 can clamp or release two adjacent boats 21 arranged along the second direction X2 on the carrier 22, preventing the boats 21 arranged along the second direction X2 from shifting or even falling off the carrier 22 during the process of the conveying device 10 conveying the boats 21 and the carrier 22.

[0059] In some embodiments, the clamping mechanism 400 includes a first clamping component 410 and a second clamping component 420. The first clamping component 410 is connected to the lifting mechanism 200, or to the conveying mechanism 300, or to both the lifting mechanism 200 and the conveying mechanism 300. The first clamping component 410 is capable of clamping or releasing two adjacent boats 21 arranged along a first direction X1 on the carrier 22. The second clamping component 420 is connected to the lifting mechanism 200, or to the conveying mechanism 300, or to both the lifting mechanism 200 and the conveying mechanism 300. The second clamping component 420 is capable of clamping or releasing two adjacent boats 21 arranged along a second direction X2 on the carrier 22.

[0060] The above-mentioned arrangement can prevent the boat 21, which is arranged along the first direction X1 and the second direction X2, from shifting or even falling off the vehicle 22 during the process of the conveying device 10 conveying the boat 21 and the vehicle 22.

[0061] For example, such as Figure 3 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the first clamping assembly 410 is connected to the first bearing assembly 220 and can move closer to or further away from the first bearing assembly 220 to clamp or release two adjacent boats 21 arranged along the first direction X1 on the carrier 22 supported by the first bearing assembly 220. The second clamping assembly 420 is connected to the first bearing assembly 220 and can move closer to or further away from the first bearing assembly 220 to clamp or release two adjacent boats 21 arranged along the second direction X2 on the carrier 22 supported by the first bearing assembly 220.

[0062] During the process of the lifting mechanism 200 carrying the carrier 22 and driving the carrier 22 to fall or rise, and during the process of the lifting mechanism 200 carrying the carrier 22 and the conveying mechanism 300 driving the lifting mechanism 200 to move, the pressing mechanism 400 applies pressure to the boat 21 to press the boat 21 and the carrier 22 against the first bearing component 220, so as to prevent the carrier 22 from shifting or even falling on the first bearing component 220, and to prevent the boat 21 from shifting or even falling on the carrier 22, so as to improve the conveying stability of the conveying device 10 for the carrier 22 and the boat 21.

[0063] For example, the carrier 22 supports four boats 21, which are arranged in two rows and two columns along a first direction X1 and a second direction X2 on the carrier 22. The clamping mechanism 400 includes two opposing first clamping components 410 and two opposing second clamping components 420. The two first clamping components 410 clamp the two rows of two boats 21 arranged along the first direction X1, and the two second clamping components 420 clamp the two rows of two boats 21 arranged along the second direction X2, respectively.

[0064] In some embodiments, such as Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the first clamping assembly 410 includes a first drive source 4110, a first connector 4120, a second drive source 4130, and a first sub-clamping member 4140. The first drive source 4110 is connected to the first support assembly 220. The first connector 4120 is connected to the first drive source 4110 and slidably connected to the first support assembly 220, so that the first drive source 4110 can drive the first connector 4120 to move horizontally towards or away from the first support assembly 220. The second drive source 4130 is connected to the first connector 4120, so that the first connector 4120 can drive the second drive source 4130 to move horizontally towards or away from the first support assembly 220. The first sub-clamping member 4140 is connected to the second drive source 4130 and slidably connected to the first connector 4120 in the vertical direction, so that the second drive source 4130 can drive the first sub-clamping member 4140 to move vertically.

[0065] For example, the first drive source 4110 may be a cylinder, a hydraulic cylinder, or other structure capable of providing driving force.

[0066] For example, the second drive source 4130 may be a cylinder, a hydraulic cylinder, or other structure capable of providing driving force.

[0067] Exemplarily, the first sub-clamping member 4140 includes a first clamping block 4141 and a guide rod 4142. A second drive source 4130 is vertically disposed, and its output end can pass through the first connector 4120 and is connected to the first clamping block 4141. Two guide rods 4142 are vertically disposed, connected to the first clamping block 4141, and slidably connected to the first connector 4120 in the vertical direction.

[0068] Exemplarily, the first clamping assembly 410 further includes a second slide rail 4150 and a second slider 4160. The second slide rail 4150 is located below the first connector 4120 and connected to the first reinforcing plate 2240. The second slider 4160 is connected to the first connector 4120 and slidably connected to the second slide rail 4150. The second slide rail 4150 and the second slider 4160 guide the movement of the first connector 4120 to improve the accuracy of the horizontal movement of the first connector 4120 and the first sub-clamping member 4140 towards or away from the first bearing assembly 220.

[0069] In some embodiments, such as Figure 6 , Figure 7 and Figure 9As shown, the second clamping assembly 420 includes a third drive source 4210, a fourth drive source 4220, and a second sub-clamping member 4230. The third drive source 4210 is connected to the first support assembly 220, and the fourth drive source 4220 is connected to the third drive source 4210 and slidably connected to the first support assembly 220, so that the third drive source 4210 can drive the fourth drive source 4220 to move in a horizontal direction closer to or farther from the first support assembly 220. The second sub-clamping member 4230 is connected to the fourth drive source 4220, so that the fourth drive source 4220 can drive the second sub-clamping member 4230 to move in a vertical direction.

[0070] For example, the third drive source 4210 may be a cylinder, a hydraulic cylinder, or other structure capable of providing driving force.

[0071] For example, the fourth drive source 4220 may be a cylinder, hydraulic cylinder or other structure capable of providing driving force.

[0072] For example, the second clamping assembly 420 further includes a third slide rail 4240, a third slider 4250, and a fourth connecting plate 4260. The third slide rail 4240 is located above and connected to the second connecting plate 2220. The third slider 4250 is connected to the fourth connecting plate 4260 and slidably connected to the third slide rail 4240. The third drive source 4210 is located below and connected to the second connecting plate 2220 and the fourth connecting plate 4260. The fourth drive source 4220 is located above the fourth connecting plate 4260. The third drive source 4210 drives the fourth connecting plate 4260 to move in a horizontal direction closer to or away from the first bearing assembly 220, so that the fourth connecting plate 4260 drives the fourth drive source 4220 to move in a horizontal direction closer to or away from the first bearing assembly 220. The third slide rail 4240 and the third slider 4250 are used to guide the movement of the fourth connecting plate 4260, so as to improve the accuracy of the horizontal movement of the fourth connecting plate 4260 and the fourth drive source 4220 towards or away from the first bearing component 220.

[0073] In some embodiments, such as Figure 4 , Figure 10 and Figure 11As shown, the carrying mechanism 100 includes two or more first carrying members 1110, which are mounted to the frame 123 and configured to carry the carrier 22. Along a direction perpendicular to the conveying direction of the carrier 22, two or more first carrying members 1110 are spaced apart and connected to both sides of the frame 123, forming a receiving space 1001. The lifting mechanism 200 and the conveying mechanism 300 can move into the receiving space 1001. Along the conveying direction of the carrier 22, two or more first carrying members 1110 are provided on the same side of the frame 123. The first carrying members 1110 are L-shaped, and adjacent first carrying members 1110 are arranged opposite or back-to-back.

[0074] The above configuration enables the first bearing members 1110 located on both sides of the frame 123 to support both sides of the carrier 22, thereby improving the bearing stability of the bearing mechanism 100.

[0075] For example, the first carrier 1110 is connected to either the first support assembly 120 or the second support assembly 130. For example, the transport direction of the carrier 22 is a third direction X3.

[0076] In some embodiments, such as Figure 4 , Figure 10 and Figure 11 As shown, the supporting mechanism 100 also includes two or more positioning elements 1120. Each first supporting element 1110 has a positioning element 1120 on its upper side. The bottom of the carrier 22 has two or more positioning holes 221, and the positioning elements 1120 can be inserted into the positioning holes 221 to position the carrier 22.

[0077] Positioning element 1120 is used to position the carrier 22 to improve the accuracy of the carrier mechanism 100 in carrying the carrier 22.

[0078] For example, the positioning element 1120 may be a positioning cone pin, a positioning block, etc.

[0079] In some embodiments, such as Figure 10 As shown, the conveying device 10 also includes two or more first sensors 500. The first sensors 500 are arranged adjacent to the carrying mechanism 100 and are configured to detect whether the positioning member 1120 is inserted into the positioning hole 221 of the carrying mechanism 22 when the carrying mechanism 100 carries the carrier 22.

[0080] For example, the first sensor 500 may be a micro switch, a slotted photoelectric sensor, or other types of sensor. For example, the first sensor 500 is disposed on the first support member 1110 of the support mechanism 100.

[0081] In some embodiments, such as Figure 10 , Figures 12 to 16As shown, the conveying mechanism 300 includes a second carrier 310, a second drive source assembly 320, and a transmission assembly 330. The second carrier 310 is connected to the lower part of the lifting mechanism 200. Exemplarily, the second carrier 310 is located below and connected to the connecting assembly 210, and the second carrier 310 is configured to support the lifting mechanism 200. The lead screw assembly 230 can pass through the second carrier 310. The second drive source assembly 320 is connected to the second carrier 310, and the transmission assembly 330 is connected to the second drive source assembly 320. Driven by the second drive source assembly 320, the transmission assembly 330 can drive the second drive source assembly 320 and the second carrier 310 to move, so that the second carrier 310 drives the lifting mechanism 200 to move to the carrier 100.

[0082] In some embodiments, such as Figures 12 to 16 As shown, the transmission assembly 330 includes a rack 3310 and a fourth gear 3320. The rack 3310 is connected to the frame 123. Exemplarily, the rack 3310 is connected to the first support assembly 120 and extends along the conveying direction of the carrier 22. The fourth gear 3320 is mounted on the output shaft of the second drive source assembly 320 and can mesh with the rack 3310. Driven by the second drive source assembly 320, the fourth gear 3320 drives the second drive source assembly 320, the second carrier 310, and the lifting mechanism 200 to move along the conveying direction of the carrier 22.

[0083] In some embodiments, such as Figures 12 to 16 As shown, the second carrier 310 is located below the carrier mechanism 100, and the second drive source assembly 320 is located below the second carrier 310. The conveying mechanism 300 also includes a first slide rail 340 and a first slider 350. The first slide rail 340 is located above the second carrier 310 and is connected to the frame 123 along the conveying direction of the carrier 22. The first slider 350 is connected to the second carrier 310 and is slidably connected to the first slide rail 340.

[0084] The second carrier 310 is supported by the first slide rail 340 and the first slider 350, and the movement of the second carrier 310 is guided to further improve the movement accuracy of the second carrier 310, thereby further improving the conveying stability of the conveying mechanism 300 on the lifting mechanism 200 and the carrier 2.

[0085] For example, the conveying mechanism 300 also includes two first slide rails 340 and a plurality of first sliders 350. One first slide rail 340 is connected to the first support assembly 120, and the other first slide rail 340 is connected to the second support assembly 130.

[0086] In related technologies, a conveyor belt is used to transport the boat 21 and the carrier 22. However, the conveyor belt has poor motion stability and is prone to deformation under heavy loads, resulting in poor conveying stability and low accuracy. Furthermore, under heavy loads, the conveyor belt is prone to skipping teeth, causing conveying interruptions. In addition, the conveyor belt has a relatively short lifespan and requires frequent maintenance.

[0087] For example, the second drive source component 320 includes a second servo motor 3210, which further improves the conveying stability and accuracy of the conveying mechanism 300, enabling the conveying mechanism 300 to stably and accurately convey the lifting mechanism 200 and the carrier 22 carried by the lifting mechanism 200 from one carrier mechanism 100 to another carrier mechanism 100. Furthermore, the second servo motor 3210 has a long lifespan and requires minimal maintenance. Additionally, the second carrier member 310 can stably support the lifting mechanism 200 and the carrier 22 carried by the lifting mechanism 200, thereby further improving the conveying stability.

[0088] In some embodiments, such as Figure 7 and Figure 11 As shown, the carrier 22 has multiple boat placement areas 2201 configured to carry boats 21. The conveying device also includes multiple second sensors 600 mounted to the frame 123 and disposed adjacent to the carrying mechanism 100. The second sensors 600 are configured to detect whether a boat 21 is placed in the boat placement area 2201 of the carrier 22.

[0089] For example, the carrier 22 has four boat placement areas 2201, each containing one boat 21. For example, a plurality of second sensors 600 are respectively mounted to the first support assembly 120 and the second support assembly 130.

[0090] For example, a support mechanism 100 includes four first support members 1110. A first support assembly 120 supports two first support members 1110, and a second support assembly 130 supports two first support members 1110. Two first support members 1110 on the same support assembly are arranged adjacent to each other, and first support members 1110 on two support assemblies are arranged opposite to each other. The bottom of the carrier 22 has four positioning holes 221. The four first support members 1110 respectively support the two sides of the carrier 22 to further improve the stability and accuracy of the support mechanism 100 in supporting the carrier 22.

[0091] For example, two second sensors 600 are provided between every two adjacent first carriers 1110, that is, four second sensors 600 are provided on one carrier mechanism 100. The four second sensors 600 respectively detect whether a boat 21 is placed in one of the four boat placement areas 2201 of the carrier 22.

[0092] For example, the conveying device 10 also includes a temperature detector 700, which is connected to the second support assembly 130 and configured to detect the temperature of the boat 21 to ensure that the conveying device 10 conveys the carrier 22 when the boat 21 is in a low temperature state.

[0093] For example, the conveying device 10 also includes a cable chain 800 for protecting the wires, cables and other components of the conveying device 10.

[0094] Figure 17 The diagram shown is an application scenario illustration of a conveying device provided in an embodiment of this disclosure. Figure 17 As shown, the conveying device 1 includes the conveying device 10 and the handling device 20 mentioned in the above embodiments. The conveying device 10 is configured to carry and convey the carrier 22, and the carrier 22 is configured to carry the boat 21. The handling device 20 is configured to transport the boat 21 and the carrier 22 to the conveying device 10 or to remove the boat 21 and the carrier 22 from the conveying device 10.

[0095] In some embodiments, such as Figure 17 As shown, the frame 123 of the conveying device 10 includes a buffer station 1011 and a boat-moving station 1012. Multiple carrying mechanisms 100 are respectively located at the boat-moving station 1012 and the buffer station 1011, and are arranged along the conveying direction of the carrier 22. The conveying mechanism 300 of the conveying device 10 drives the lifting mechanism 200 of the conveying device 10 to move the carrier 22 carrying the boat 21 from the buffer station 1011 to the boat-moving station 1012. The handling device 20 is arranged adjacent to the conveying device 10, and is further configured to handle the boat 21 and the carrier 22 to the buffer station 1011, or to handle the boat 21 and the carrier 22 away from the boat-moving station 1012.

[0096] Exemplarily, the conveying device 10 includes two carrying mechanisms 100. One carrying mechanism 100 is located at a buffer station 1011 for buffering the boat 21 and carrier 22 loaded with processed products. The other carrying mechanism 100 is located at a boat-moving station 1012 for carrying the boat 21 and carrier 22 loaded with processed products. At the boat-moving station 1012, processed products can be removed from the boat 21, unprocessed products can be loaded into the boat 21, and the boat 21 loaded with unprocessed products can be moved away from the boat-moving station 1012.

[0097] For example, the ends of the first support component 120 and the second support component 130 of the frame 123 are connected to each other.

[0098] For example, the handling device 20 may include a robot, a linear module and a gripper or other types of structures with handling functions.

[0099] For example, the specific working process of conveying device 1 is as follows:

[0100] The handling device 20 transports the boat 21 and carrier 22 loaded with processed products to the buffer station 1011. The lifting mechanism 200 receives the boat 21 and carrier 22 loaded with processed products. The conveying mechanism 300 conveys the lifting mechanism 200 to the top of the second carrier 1110 at the boat moving station 1012. The lifting mechanism 200 descends vertically so that the carrier 22 and boat 21 fall to the first carrier 1110 at the boat moving station 1012. The product changing device changes the products in the boat 21 to replace the processed products in the boat 21 with unprocessed products.

[0101] When the boat 21 at the boat handling station 1012 is changing products, the conveying mechanism 300 transports the lifting mechanism 200 to above the first carrier 1110 at the buffer station 1011. The lifting mechanism 200 rises vertically and receives the boat 21 and the carrier 22 loaded with the processed products transported by the handling device 20. The lifting mechanism 200 then descends vertically so that the carrier 22 and the boat 21 fall to the first carrier 1110 at the buffer station 1011 to buffer the boat 21 and the carrier 22 loaded with the processed products.

[0102] Subsequently, the conveying mechanism 300 transports the unloaded lifting mechanism 200 from the buffer station 1011 to the first carrier 1110 of the boat-moving station 1012. The lifting mechanism 200 rises vertically to carry the boat 21 and carrier 22 loaded with unprocessed products, and drives the carrier 22 to rise away from the first carrier 1110. The handling device 20 removes the boat 21 and carrier 2 loaded with unprocessed products from the first carrier 1110 at the boat-moving station 1012.

[0103] Subsequently, the conveying mechanism 300 re-transports the unloaded lifting mechanism 200 to the first carrier 1110 at the buffer station 1011. The lifting mechanism 200 rises vertically so that the boat 21 and carrier 22 loaded with the processed products leave the first carrier 1110. The conveying mechanism 300 continues to transport the lifting mechanism 200 from the buffer station 1011 to above the first carrier 1110 at the boat handling station 1012, and repeats the above process.

[0104] Since the conveying equipment 1 includes the conveying device 10, all the technical features and effects of the conveying device 10 are not described here.

[0105] In the embodiments of this disclosure, unless otherwise specified, the connection can be a detachable connection using bolts, nuts, screws, clips, magnets, etc. In some connections where there is no particular requirement for a detachable fit, a non-detachable connection can be achieved through welding, bonding, etc.

[0106] The terms "an embodiment" or "embodiment" used in this specification indicate that the described embodiment may include a specific feature, structure, or characteristic, but not every embodiment necessarily includes that specific feature, structure, or characteristic. Furthermore, such phrases do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment. Additionally, when a specific feature, structure, or characteristic is described in connection with an embodiment, implementing such a feature, structure, or characteristic in conjunction with other embodiments, whether explicitly described or not, is within the knowledge scope of those skilled in the art.

[0107] It should be understood that “on,” “above,” and “on top of” in this disclosure should be interpreted in the broadest manner, such that “on” means not only “directly on something” but also “on something” with an intermediate feature or layer therebetween, and that “above” or “on top of” means not only “on top of something” but also “on top of something” without an intermediate feature or layer therebetween (i.e., directly on something).

[0108] Furthermore, for ease of explanation, spatial relative terms such as "below," "below," "under," "above," and "above" may be used to describe the relationship of a component or feature relative to other components or features as shown in the figures. Spatial relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations of components in use or operation other than those shown in the figures. Devices may have other orientations (rotated 90 degrees or in other orientations), and the spatial relative descriptive terms used herein may be interpreted accordingly.

[0109] It should be noted that, in this document, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Unless otherwise specified, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.

[0110] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this disclosure and is not intended to limit this disclosure. Any modifications or equivalent substitutions made within the spirit and principles of this disclosure should be included within the scope of protection of this disclosure.

Claims

1. A conveying device configured as a conveying vehicle, said vehicle being configured as a carrying boat; characterized in that, The conveying device includes: frame; Multiple support mechanisms are mounted to the frame along the conveying direction of the vehicle and are configured to support the vehicle; A lifting mechanism, movably connected to the frame and capable of moving in a vertical direction, is configured to drive the vehicle to fall to the support mechanism or drive the vehicle to rise away from the support mechanism; A conveying mechanism, installed on the frame and connected to the lifting mechanism, is configured to drive the lifting mechanism to move the carrier above the bearing mechanism.

2. The conveying device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lifting mechanism includes: A connecting assembly, connected to the conveying mechanism, has multiple threaded portions; A first load-bearing component, located above the connecting component, is configured to carry the vehicle; Multiple lead screw assemblies extend vertically and are screwed to multiple threaded portions respectively. The lead screw assemblies are rotatably connected to the first bearing assembly for raising and lowering the first bearing assembly and the carrier.

3. The conveying device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The lifting mechanism also includes: The first driving source component is connected to the first carrier component; A first gear is fitted onto the output shaft of the first drive source component, so that the first drive source component drives the first gear to rotate. The second gear is rotatably connected to the first bearing component and meshes with the first gear so that the first gear can drive the second gear to rotate; Multiple third gears mesh with the second gear, and the multiple third gears are respectively fitted onto multiple lead screw assemblies; The second gear drives the lead screw assembly to rotate via the third gear, so that the lead screw assembly drives the first bearing assembly to move in the vertical direction; The plurality of third gears are arranged at uniform intervals around the second gear in the circumferential direction.

4. The conveying device according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: A clamping mechanism, connected to the lifting mechanism and / or the conveying mechanism, is configured to clamp the boat and the vehicle against the lifting mechanism and / or the conveying mechanism; The clamping mechanism includes: A first clamping assembly is connected to the lifting mechanism and / or the conveying mechanism, and is capable of clamping or releasing two adjacent boats arranged along a first direction on the carrier; And / or, The second clamping assembly is connected to the lifting mechanism and / or the conveying mechanism, and is capable of clamping or releasing two adjacent boats arranged along the second direction on the carrier; The first direction and the second direction are perpendicular to each other.

5. The conveying device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The lifting mechanism includes a first load-bearing component, which is configured to carry the vehicle. The first clamping assembly includes: A first driving source is connected to the first carrier component; A first connector is connected to the first drive source and slidably connected to the first support component, so that the first drive source can drive the first connector to move in a horizontal direction toward or away from the first support component. A second drive source is connected to the first connector so that the first connector can drive the second drive source to move in a horizontal direction toward or away from the first load-bearing component. The first sub-clamping member is connected to the second driving source and is slidably connected to the first connecting member in the vertical direction, so that the second driving source can drive the first sub-clamping member to move in the vertical direction; The second clamping assembly includes: The third driving source is connected to the first bearing component; A fourth driving source is connected to the third driving source and slidably connected to the first supporting component, so that the third driving source can drive the fourth driving source to move in a horizontal direction close to or away from the first supporting component; The second sub-clamping member is connected to the fourth drive source so that the fourth drive source can drive the second sub-clamping member to move in the vertical direction.

6. The conveying device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bearing mechanism includes: Two or more first carriers are mounted to the frame and configured to carry the vehicle; Along a direction perpendicular to the conveying direction of the carrier, two or more first carrier members are spaced apart and connected to both sides of the frame to form a receiving space, and the lifting mechanism and the conveying mechanism can move into the receiving space; Along the conveying direction of the carrier, two or more first carriers are provided on the same side of the frame. The first carriers are L-shaped, and two adjacent first carriers are arranged opposite or back to back.

7. The conveying device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The supporting mechanism also includes: Two or more positioning elements, wherein each of the first carrier elements is provided with the positioning element above it, and the bottom of the carrier has two or more positioning holes, and the positioning element can be inserted into the positioning hole accordingly; The conveying device further includes: Two or more first sensors are arranged adjacent to the support mechanism and are configured to detect whether the positioning member is inserted into the positioning hole of the vehicle when the support mechanism carries the vehicle.

8. The conveying device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The conveying mechanism includes: The second support member is connected to the lower part of the lifting mechanism and is configured to support the lifting mechanism; The second drive source component is connected to the second carrier component; A transmission component is connected to the second drive source component. Under the drive of the second drive source component, the transmission component can drive the second carrier to move, so that the second carrier can drive the lifting mechanism to move to the carrier. The transmission assembly includes: A rack is connected to the frame and extends along the conveying direction of the carrier; The fourth gear is fitted onto the output shaft of the second drive source assembly and can mesh with the rack. Under the drive of the second drive source assembly, the fourth gear drives the second drive source assembly and the lifting mechanism to move along the conveying direction of the vehicle.

9. The conveying device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The second support member is located below the support mechanism, and the second drive source assembly is located below the second support member; The conveying mechanism further includes: The first slide rail is located above the second carrier and is connected to the frame along the conveying direction of the carrier; The first slider is connected to the second support member and is slidably connected to the first slide rail.

10. The conveying device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The vehicle has multiple boat placement areas, which are configured to carry the boats; The conveying device further includes: Multiple second sensors are mounted to the frame and disposed adjacent to the carrier mechanism. The second sensors are configured to detect whether the boat is placed in the boat placement area of ​​the vehicle.

11. A conveying device, characterized in that, include: The conveying device according to any one of claims 1 to 10 is configured to carry and convey a carrier, said carrier being configured as a carrier boat; The transport device is configured to transport the boat and the vehicle to the conveyor or to remove the boat and the vehicle from the conveyor.

12. The conveying device according to claim 11, characterized in that, The frame of the conveying device includes a boat-moving station and a buffer station. Multiple carrying mechanisms are respectively located at the boat-moving station and the buffer station, and the multiple carrying mechanisms are arranged along the conveying direction of the vehicle. The conveying mechanism of the conveying device drives the lifting mechanism of the conveying device to move the vehicle carrying the boat from the buffer station to the boat handling station; The handling device is arranged adjacent to the conveying device and is further configured to handle the boat and the vehicle to the buffer station or to move the boat and the vehicle away from the boat handling station.

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