Honeycomb panel rotating cache platform

Abstract

The application relates to a honeycomb plate rotating buffer platform, which comprises a rotating table, at least two bearing frames, a rim part for bearing the lower surface of the circumferential edge of the honeycomb plate, and a pressing mechanism. The bearing frame is configured to rotate and switch between at least two workstations. The pressing mechanism comprises a positioning piece arranged above one of the workstations of the rotating table. The positioning piece is configured to move from top to bottom to press the upper surface of the honeycomb plate when the bearing frame transfers the honeycomb plate to the target workstation. The honeycomb plate rotating buffer platform designed by the application is matched with the fixed pressing mechanism for bearing the honeycomb plate. After the honeycomb plate is transferred to the working workstation, the pressing mechanism is used to stably press from top to bottom, which effectively avoids the problem that the honeycomb plate is lifted or displaced as a whole when the material is pushed out by the lower lifting mechanism, and effectively improves the success rate and stability of material taking.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of automated production equipment technology, and in particular to a honeycomb plate rotary buffer platform. Background Technology

[0002] In modern pharmaceutical production lines, it is often necessary to remove large quantities of small materials from specific packaging carriers, such as honeycomb panels or arrayed pallets, for downstream robotic arms to grasp or process.

[0003] However, materials in honeycomb panels are often contained through simple perforations, especially lightweight materials like bottles and tubes, which have almost no holding force against the panel. When a lifting mechanism is used to remove the material from below, the lifting force can easily act directly on the entire honeycomb panel, causing it to be lifted, tilted, or displaced along with all the material, rather than simply removing the target material. This can lead to downstream robotic arms failing to grasp the material, and in severe cases, can cause production line shutdowns. Although there are solutions using point-gripping mechanisms to fix the honeycomb panels, the force is uneven, and for lighter or softer honeycomb panels, it is still impossible to effectively prevent overall floating or localized deformation. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the aforementioned issues, this application provides a honeycomb plate rotation buffer platform that reliably solves the problem of overall floating instability of the honeycomb plate during material handling.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the honeycomb plate rotating buffer platform designed in this application includes:

[0006] A rotary table includes at least two support frames configured to rotate between at least two workstations, the support frames having an edge for abutting the lower surface of the circumferential edge of a honeycomb board;

[0007] The clamping mechanism includes a positioning element disposed above one of the stations of the rotary table, the positioning element being configured to move from top to bottom to clamp the upper surface of the honeycomb board as the carrier frame transfers the honeycomb board to the target station.

[0008] Preferably, the upper surface of the support frame is recessed with a positioning groove adapted to the honeycomb plate, and the edge is disposed in the positioning groove and has a height difference with the upper surface of the support frame.

[0009] Preferably, the rotary table includes a frame, an output shaft, a drive motor fixedly mounted on the frame, and a platform body connecting each of the support frames; the bottom end of the output shaft is rotatably mounted on the frame and is connected to the drive motor for transmission, and the bottom of the platform body is fixedly connected to the top end of the output shaft.

[0010] Preferably, the positioning member includes two parallel pressing arms, each of which is provided with a plurality of spaced pressing heads, the end of which extends away from the pressing arm to directly above the edge.

[0011] Preferably, the vertical projection of the lower pressure arm and the edge does not coincide.

[0012] Preferably, the pressure head has an L-shaped structure.

[0013] Preferably, the clamping mechanism further includes a push rod and a cylinder. The top end of the push rod is fixedly connected to the positioning member, and the cylinder is mounted on the frame and drivenly connected to the bottom end of the push rod to drive the push rod to move vertically.

[0014] Preferably, the output shaft is a hollow structure, and the portion of the push rod that coaxially passes through the output shaft and extends out of the platform is fixedly connected to the positioning member.

[0015] The honeycomb panel rotary buffer platform designed in this application, by coordinating a rotary table for supporting the honeycomb panels with a fixed clamping mechanism, ensures that the honeycomb panels are securely clamped from top to bottom after being transferred to the working station. This effectively prevents the honeycomb panels from lifting or shifting as a whole when the lifting mechanism pushes out materials from below, thus significantly improving the success rate and stability of material handling. Furthermore, the separation of the clamping mechanism from the rotary table eliminates the need for complex pneumatic and electrical piping and rotary joints on the rotating components, simplifying the overall structure of the equipment, reducing manufacturing costs, and enhancing long-term operational reliability. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the honeycomb plate rotating buffer platform provided in the embodiments of this application.

[0017] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Top view.

[0018] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 Sectional view at point AA.

[0019] Figure 4 This is a structural schematic diagram of the platform connecting the support frame provided in the embodiment of this application.

[0020] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the positioning element provided in the embodiments of this application.

[0021] The components include: honeycomb plate 100, rotary table 10, frame 11, output shaft 12, drive motor 13, platform body 14, bearing frame 20, positioning groove 21, edge 30, pressing mechanism 40, positioning component 41, lower pressing arm 411, pressing head 412, push rod 42, and cylinder 43. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The preferred embodiments of this application are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the preferred embodiments described herein are for illustration and explanation only and are not intended to limit this application.

[0023] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, the honeycomb plate 100 rotating buffer platform described in this embodiment mainly includes a rotating table 10 and a pressing mechanism 40.

[0024] The rotary table 10 is used to carry and transfer the honeycomb board 100. In this embodiment, the rotary table 10 mainly includes at least two support frames 20, which are configured to rotate and switch between at least two workstations. Specifically, as shown in the implementation... Figure 2 As shown, there are two carrier frames 20 arranged opposite each other. The positions of these two carrier frames 20 are defined as cache station 200a and target station 200b, respectively. The carrier frame 20 can rotate 180 degrees between these two stations.

[0025] Specifically, the support frame 20 has an edge 30 for abutting the lower surface of the circumferential edge of the honeycomb board 100. In this embodiment, the support frame 20 is a hollow frame, and the inner edge of the upper surface of the frame forms the edge 30. The clamping mechanism 40 includes a positioning member 41 disposed above one of the stations of the rotary table 10. The positioning member 41 is configured to move from top to bottom to clamp the upper surface of the honeycomb board 100 when the support frame 20 transfers the honeycomb board 100 to the target station.

[0026] In practice, the buffer station 200a is used to store the fully loaded honeycomb board 100, and the target station 200b is used for downstream robotic arms to grab or perform subsequent processing. After the packaging material on the honeycomb board 100 in the target station 200b is removed, the rotary table 10 rotates to send the honeycomb board 100 temporarily stored in the buffer station 200a to the target station 200b for continuous material picking by automated equipment, ensuring the continuity of the production line.

[0027] In the above process, when a honeycomb plate 100 is transferred to the target station 200b, the clamping mechanism 40 first descends and applies pressure through the positioning element 41 to fix the honeycomb plate 100 onto the support frame 20. At this time, the edge 30 provides a support plane. Subsequently, the lifting mechanism (not shown in the figure) located below the support frame 20 lifts from bottom to top to separate the packaging material from the honeycomb plate 100, avoiding the problem of the honeycomb plate being lifted or displaced as a whole when the material is ejected by the lower lifting mechanism, thus ensuring a high success rate and stability of the material handling process. At the same time, during the intervals of automated material handling at the target station 200b, operators can perform operations such as empty tray removal and full tray replenishment at the buffer station 200a, ensuring the continuous and smooth operation of the entire production line.

[0028] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 , Figure 4 As shown, the upper surface of the support frame 20 is recessed with a positioning groove 21 that matches the honeycomb plate 100. The edge 30 is disposed in the positioning groove 21 and has a height difference with the upper surface of the support frame 20. In specific implementation, the edge 30 can be an annular support boss or several dispersed support blocks protruding from the groove wall of the positioning groove 21. The upper support surface of the edge 30 is lower than the overall upper surface of the support frame 20, so that the honeycomb plate 100 can be accurately placed into the positioning groove 21. Even if the rotary table 10 performs rapid acceleration, deceleration or rotation switching, it can effectively prevent the honeycomb plate 100 from unexpectedly sliding, tilting or displacing due to inertial force.

[0029] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 , Figure 3 As shown, the rotary table 10 includes a frame 11, an output shaft 12, a drive motor 13 fixedly mounted on the frame 11, and a platform 14 connecting each of the support frames 20. The bottom end of the output shaft 12 is rotatably mounted on the frame 11 via a bearing and is connected to the drive motor 13 for transmission. The bottom of the platform 14 is fixedly connected to the top end of the output shaft 12. When the drive motor 13 is working, its power is transmitted to the platform 14 through the output shaft 12, thereby driving the entire rotary table 10 to achieve precise angular rotation.

[0030] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 , Figure 5 As shown, the positioning member 41 includes two parallel pressing arms 411, each of which has several spaced-apart pressing heads 412. The pressing heads 412 are the components that ultimately contact the honeycomb plate 100 and apply pressure. One end of each pressing head 412 extends away from the pressing arm 411 and extends directly above the edge 30. This arrangement ensures that the pressure provided by the pressing heads 412 acts on the area of ​​the honeycomb plate 100 supported by the edge 30, achieving a stable clamping effect.

[0031] In some embodiments, the vertical projections of the lower pressure arm 411 and the edge 30 do not coincide. Specifically, as in... Figure 1 , Figure 5 As shown, the pressure head 412 has an L-shaped structure. Specifically, the horizontal arm of the pressure head 412 is connected to the lower pressure arm 411, while its vertical arm can bypass the edge of the support frame 20, with only the pressing end placed on the surface of the honeycomb plate 100. This design allows the main body of the lower pressure arm 411 to be positioned far from the material handling area, effectively reducing the risk of physical interference between the downstream robotic arm and the pressing mechanism 40 when gripping materials.

[0032] In some embodiments, such as Figure 3 As shown, the clamping mechanism 40 also includes a push rod 42 and a cylinder 43. The top end of the push rod 42 is fixedly connected to the positioning member 41, and the cylinder 43 is mounted on the frame 11 and is connected to the bottom end of the push rod 42 for driving the push rod 42 to move vertically.

[0033] In specific implementation, such as Figure 3 As shown, the output shaft 12 has a hollow structure, and the part of the push rod 42 that coaxially passes through the output shaft 12 and extends out of the platform 14 is fixedly connected to the positioning member 41. This makes the entire device structure more compact and avoids the exposure of too many moving parts.

[0034] The honeycomb panel rotary buffer platform provided in this application embodiment, by cooperating the rotary table used to support the honeycomb panel with a fixed clamping mechanism, ensures that after the honeycomb panel is transferred to the working position, it is firmly clamped from top to bottom by the clamping mechanism. This effectively avoids the problem of the honeycomb panel being lifted or displaced as a whole when the lifting mechanism below ejects material, thus effectively improving the success rate and stability of material handling. In addition, the dynamic and static separation structure of this clamping mechanism and the rotary table eliminates the need for complex pneumatic and electrical pipelines and rotary joints on the rotating components, simplifying the overall structure of the equipment, reducing manufacturing costs, and improving long-term operational reliability.

[0035] In the description of this application, it should be noted that the terms "vertical", "up", "down", "horizontal", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this application.

[0036] In the description of this application, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "set," "install," "connect," and "link" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0037] Finally, it should be noted that the above descriptions are merely preferred embodiments of this application and are not intended to limit this application. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A honeycomb plate rotating buffer platform, characterized in that, include: A rotary table includes at least two support frames configured to rotate between at least two workstations, the support frames having an edge for abutting the lower surface of the circumferential edge of a honeycomb board; The clamping mechanism includes a positioning element disposed above one of the stations of the rotary table, the positioning element being configured to move from top to bottom to clamp the upper surface of the honeycomb board as the carrier frame transfers the honeycomb board to the target station.

2. The honeycomb plate rotating buffer platform according to claim 1, characterized in that, The upper surface of the support frame is recessed with a positioning groove that is adapted to the honeycomb plate, and the edge is disposed in the positioning groove and has a height difference with the upper surface of the support frame.

3. The honeycomb plate rotating buffer platform according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rotary table includes a frame, an output shaft, a drive motor fixedly mounted on the frame, and a platform body connecting each of the support frames; the bottom end of the output shaft is rotatably mounted on the frame and is connected to the drive motor for transmission, and the bottom of the platform body is fixedly connected to the top end of the output shaft.

4. The honeycomb plate rotating buffer platform according to claim 3, characterized in that, The positioning element includes two parallel pressing arms, each of which is provided with a plurality of spaced pressing heads, the end of which extends away from the pressing arm to directly above the edge.

5. The honeycomb plate rotating buffer platform according to claim 4, characterized in that, The vertical projection of the lower pressure arm and the edge does not coincide.

6. The honeycomb plate rotating buffer platform according to claim 4, characterized in that, The pressure head has an L-shaped structure.

7. The honeycomb plate rotating buffer platform according to any one of claims 4-6, characterized in that, The clamping mechanism also includes a push rod and a cylinder. The top end of the push rod is fixedly connected to the positioning member, and the cylinder is mounted on the frame and drivenly connected to the bottom end of the push rod to drive the push rod to move vertically.

8. The honeycomb plate rotating buffer platform according to claim 7, characterized in that, The output shaft has a hollow structure, and the part of the push rod that coaxially passes through the output shaft and extends out of the platform is fixedly connected to the positioning member.

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