Anodizing and deoxidation laser engraving automated production line

Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of notebook metal casing manufacturing technology, and in particular to an automated production line for anodizing and deoxidizing laser engraving. It includes a feeding line and an optical camera mounted on the feeding line. A first deoxidizing laser engraving line is connected end-to-end to the feeding line, and a second deoxidizing laser engraving line is arranged parallel to the first. A robotic arm is positioned between the first and second deoxidizing laser engraving lines. Both the first and second deoxidizing laser engraving lines are equipped with a first side-pushing mechanism and a second side-pushing mechanism, and a laser engraving head is also provided. The main structure of this utility model consists of a production line and equipment, with a rational structural layout based on production processes and product characteristics. The side-pushing mechanism is designed on the line to effectively position the product, and the laser engraving head performs laser deoxidation on the product. The robotic arm is designed to meet the needs of mixed-line production of different products, effectively improving production efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of notebook metal casing production technology, and in particular to an automated production line for anodized deoxidation laser engraving. Background Technology

[0002] Aluminum alloys are widely used in laptop casings due to their lightweight, high strength, and good thermal conductivity. To overcome the shortcomings of aluminum alloys in terms of surface hardness and wear resistance, and to extend their service life, anodizing is necessary for aluminum alloy laptop casing components. Anodizing forms a porous oxide film (aluminum oxide) on the surface of the casing, which improves its corrosion resistance and wear resistance. However, the oxide film completely covers the casing surface, but also blocks the conductivity of the aluminum substrate. While the user-visible surface of the aluminum alloy laptop casing generally does not need to be conductive, some areas on the inner surface require conductivity, such as where conductive cloth needs to be adhered for electromagnetic shielding or electrostatic discharge. Only by first removing the oxide layer can the conductive cloth make good contact with the metal casing, thus achieving conductivity and the desired electromagnetic shielding or electrostatic discharge effect. This requires anodizing and deoxidizing laser engraving equipment. However, existing anodizing and deoxidizing laser engraving equipment has a low degree of automation, making it too inefficient for manufacturing companies producing tens of thousands of laptop casing components daily. Summary of the Invention

[0003] To address the aforementioned problems, this utility model provides a highly efficient automated production line for anodizing and deoxidizing laser engraving.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution provided by this utility model is as follows: An anodizing deoxidation laser engraving automated production line includes a feeding line and an optical camera mounted on the feeding line. A first deoxidation laser engraving line is connected end-to-end to the feeding line, and a second deoxidation laser engraving line is arranged parallel to the first deoxidation laser engraving line. A robotic arm is provided between the first and second deoxidation laser engraving lines. A first side-pushing mechanism and a second side-pushing mechanism are provided on both the first and second deoxidation laser engraving lines. A gantry spans across the first and second deoxidation laser engraving lines, and a laser engraving head is mounted on the gantry.

[0005] Preferably, the first side-push mechanism consists of a first cylinder, a second cylinder, and a first side-push block, wherein the second cylinder is mounted on the first cylinder, and the first side-push block is mounted on the second cylinder.

[0006] Preferably, the second side-push mechanism is composed of a third cylinder and a second side-push block, with the second side-push block mounted on the third cylinder.

[0007] Preferably, the first side push block is composed of two independent third side push blocks connected by a spring.

[0008] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: This utility model relates to an automated production line for anodizing deoxidation laser engraving. Its main structure consists of a production line and equipment. The structure is rationally laid out according to the production process and product characteristics. A side-pushing mechanism is designed on the production line to effectively position the product. The laser head on the gantry can perform laser deoxidation on the product. The robotic arm is designed to meet the needs of mixed production of different products, which can effectively improve production efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0009] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a partially enlarged structural diagram of point A in this utility model; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the first side-push mechanism of this utility model; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of this utility model; Figure 5 This is a side view of the structure of this utility model; Figure 6 This is a top view of the structure of this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0010] See Figure 1-6 As shown, the anodized deoxidation laser engraving automated production line includes a feeding line 1 and an optical camera 2 mounted on the feeding line 1. A first deoxidation laser engraving line 3 is connected end-to-end to the feeding line 1, and a second deoxidation laser engraving line 4 is arranged parallel to the first deoxidation laser engraving line 3. A robotic arm 5 is located between the first deoxidation laser engraving line 3 and the second deoxidation laser engraving line 4. A first side-pushing mechanism 6 and a second side-pushing mechanism 7 are mounted on both the first deoxidation laser engraving line 3 and the second deoxidation laser engraving line 4. A gantry frame 8 spans across the first deoxidation laser engraving line 3 and the second deoxidation laser engraving line 4, and a laser engraving head 9 is mounted on the gantry frame 8.

[0011] Preferably, the first side-push mechanism 6 is composed of a first cylinder 6-1, a second cylinder 6-2 and a first side-push block 6-3, wherein the second cylinder 6-2 is mounted on the first cylinder 6-1 and the first side-push block 6-3 is mounted on the second cylinder 6-2.

[0012] Preferably, the second side-push mechanism 7 is composed of a third cylinder 7-1 and a second side-push block 7-2, with the second side-push block 7-2 mounted on the third cylinder 7-1.

[0013] Preferably, the first side push block 6-3 is composed of two independent third side push blocks 6-3-1 and fourth side push blocks 6-3-2 connected by a spring.

[0014] The present invention also includes a feeding line 10 and a control system 11. The control system 11 is equipped with a PLC (Programmable Logic Controller).

[0015] In this utility model of anodized deoxidation laser engraving automated production line, the first deoxidation laser engraving line 3 and the second deoxidation laser engraving line 4 are commonly used belt conveyors, and the robot arm 5 is a four-degree-of-freedom or six-degree-of-freedom robot arm.

[0016] The working principle is as follows: The employee places the anodized aluminum alloy laptop shell 100 onto the feeding line 1 with the back facing up. The laptop shell 100 is first photographed by the optical camera 2. The purpose of the optical camera 2 photographing the laptop shell 100 is to determine by the control system 11 whether the front and back of the laptop shell 100 are placed correctly. If the front and back of the laptop shell 100 are placed incorrectly, the robotic arm 5 will remove the laptop shell 100 under the control of the control system 11. When the correctly positioned notebook casing 100 is fed from the feed line 1 to the first deoxidation laser engraving line 3, the limiting stop 12 at the end of the first deoxidation laser engraving line 3 is raised by the fourth cylinder 13 and limits the notebook casing 100. At this time, the third cylinder 7-1 of the second side push mechanism 7 is activated and drives the second side push block 7-2 connected to it to push the notebook casing 100 from the side so that its other end is close to the stop 14 on the side of the first deoxidation laser engraving line 3. Under the control of the control system 11, the second cylinder 6-2 of the first side-pushing mechanism 6 is activated first, driving the connected first side-pushing block 6-3 to perform a lifting action. Then, the first cylinder 6-1 is activated, driving the connected second cylinder 6-2 and the first side-pushing block 6-3 to perform a side-pushing action. The first side-pushing block 6-3 is composed of two independent third side-pushing blocks 6-3-1 and fourth side-pushing blocks 6-3-2 connected by a spring, as shown in the attached instruction manual. Figure 3 As shown, the fourth side pusher 6-3-2 will securely fix the laptop casing 100 from another side, while the third side pusher 6-3-1 will block and limit another product to be processed. After the laptop casing 100 is positioned, the laser head 9 mounted on the gantry 8 will emit a laser beam to deoxidize the laptop casing 100. After the deoxidation operation is completed, the laptop casing 100 will flow onto the unloading line 10 to the next station.

[0017] This invention provides a robotic arm 5 between the first oxygen-breaking laser engraving line 3 and the second oxygen-breaking laser engraving line 4. The robotic arm 5 can pick up the product that is limited on the third side push block 6-3-1 and put it onto the second oxygen-breaking laser engraving line 4 for oxygen breaking operation, which can effectively improve production efficiency.

[0018] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model in any other way. Any person skilled in the art may make changes or modifications to the above-disclosed technical content to create equivalent embodiments. However, any simple modifications, equivalent changes, and modifications made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present utility model without departing from the scope of the present utility model shall still fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An automated production line for anodizing and laser engraving, comprising a feeding line and an optical camera mounted on the feeding line, characterized in that: Connected end-to-end to the feeding line is a first oxygen-removing laser engraving line, and parallel to the first oxygen-removing laser engraving line is a second oxygen-removing laser engraving line. A robotic arm is provided between the first and second oxygen-removing laser engraving lines. A first side-pushing mechanism and a second side-pushing mechanism are provided on both the first and second oxygen-removing laser engraving lines. A gantry spans across the first and second oxygen-removing laser engraving lines, and a laser engraving head is provided on the gantry.

2. The automated production line for anodizing and deoxidizing laser engraving according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first side-push mechanism consists of a first cylinder, a second cylinder, and a first side-push block. The second cylinder is mounted on the first cylinder, and the first side-push block is mounted on the second cylinder.

3. The automated production line for anodizing and deoxidizing laser engraving according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second side-push mechanism consists of a third cylinder and a second side-push block, with the second side-push block mounted on the third cylinder.

4. The automated production line for anodizing and laser engraving according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first side push block is composed of two independent third side push blocks connected by a spring.

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